The following signs are prohibited in the zoning districts, in the manner prescribed as follows:
(A) Flashing signs and signs with zooming, twinkling, sparking, or flashing illumination are prohibited in all districts.
(B) All signs are prohibited on or over the public right-of-way or right-of-way easement, unless permitted by the City Council or governing roadway jurisdiction.
(C) Illuminated signs emitting a beam consisting of a collection or concentration of rays of light are prohibited in all districts. This includes, but is not limited to, search lights, beacons and strobe lights.
(D) Roof top signs are prohibited in all districts.
(E) Rotating signs are prohibited in all districts.
(F) Billboards are prohibited in all districts.
(G) Off-premises commercial signs are prohibited in all districts.
(H) No sign shall be allowed that prevents ingress or egress from any door, window, or fire escape.
(I) Signs shall not resemble, imitate, or approximate the shape, size, form, or color of railroad or traffic signs, signals, or devices. No sign shall be placed so as to distract or interfere with traffic visibility or traffic control.
(J) Mobile signs.
(K) Signs shall only be allowed to be attached to fences in residentially zoned districts provided the following conditions are met:
(1) The sign is attached to a permanent, permitted fence.
(2) The sign is attached by the owner of the property or by the written permission of the owner.
(3) The size of the sign shall not exceed the surface area or dimensions of the fence to which it is attached.
(4) No sign attached to a fence shall be illuminated.
(5) No more than 1 temporary sign/banner is allowed on a fence at any 1 time, per individual street frontage.
(6) The maximum size of permanent signage attached to a fence in a residential district shall not exceed 8 square feet.
(7) The maximum aggregate sign area for temporary signs § 154.248(B) attached to fences is as follows:
(a) Residential district lots to up to 21,780 square feet: 10 square feet of signage.
(b) Residential district lots over 21,780 square feet: 32 square feet of signage.
(c) Residential district lots over 100,000 square feet may display up to 500 square feet of temporary signage on a fence, with the maximum square footage of any 1 sign not to exceed 250 square feet, provided the conditions of a conditional use permit are met, the signs are not visible from the public right-of-way, and the signs do not constitute a public hazard or safety concern.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013)