The following types of signs are expressly prohibited in all zoning districts:
(A) “A” frame signs. “A” frame signs or sandwich board, sidewalk or curb signs are prohibited if it is deemed hazardous to pedestrian traffic by the Plan Commission.
(B) Abandoned signs. Such business signs that advertise an activity, business, product or service no longer conducted or available shall be prohibited.
(C) Animated or intensely lighted signs. No sign shall be permitted which is animated by means of flashing, scintillating, blinking or traveling lights or any other device or means not providing constant illumination.
(D) Hand painted signs. Hand painted signs erected as permanent outdoor advertising signs must be done in a professional manner and character. Signs deemed to not meet this criteria by the Plan Commission are prohibited.
(E) Search lights and balloons. Search lights, vertical wind-socks, balloons, gas-filled figures, or similar objects used to attract attention shall be prohibited except as set forth below. Such signs shall be permitted at the opening of a new business in a commercial or industrial district for a period not to exceed seven days. A temporary sign permit must be issued prior to installation or use.
(F) Miscellaneous signs and posters. The tacking, posting or otherwise affixing of signs of any character, visible from a roadway, located on the walls of buildings, barns, sheds, on trees, poles, posts, fences or other structures are prohibited unless specifically permitted by provisions of this chapter.
(G) Moving signs. No sign or any portion thereof shall be permitted which moves or assumes any motion or gives the illusion of moving.
(H) Off-premise signs. Off-premise signs shall be prohibited except as expressly permitted in this subchapter.
(I) Projecting signs. No sign shall project over or into the street right-of-way.
(J) Public areas. No sign shall be permitted which is placed on any post, pole, hydrant, bridge, tree or other surface located on public property or over any street or roadway without the approval of the Plan Commission or Town Council.
(K) Towers (water, radio, etc.) No sign shall be placed on any tower or tank without the approval of the Plan Commission or Town Council.
(L) Unclassified signs. The following signs are prohibited which:
(1) Bear or contain statements, words or pictures of an obscene, pornographic, immoral character, or which contain advertising matter which is untruthful or will offend public morals or decency;
(2) Utilize any motion picture, laser, or visual projection of images or copy in conjunction with any business or advertisement;
(3) Emit audible sound, odor or visible matter;
(4) Are in imitation of, or resemble an official traffic sign or signal, or which bear the words “Stop”, “Slow”, “Caution”, “Danger”, “Warning”, or similar words;
(5) May be construed as a light of an emergency or road equipment vehicle;
(6) Hide from view any traffic or roadway sign, signal or device;
(7) Obstruct any door, fire escape, stairway, or any opening intended to provide entrance or exit for any building or structure; or
(8) Contain any moving or progressively changing text.
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