All signs in all zones shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Illuminated signs shall be located in a fashion which prevents all direct rays of light from shining beyond the property lines of the lot on which the sign is located.
(b) No light, sign, or other advertising device shall be designed or erected to imitate or resemble any official traffic sign, signal, or device or use any words, phrases, symbols, or characters implying the existence of danger, or the need to stop or maneuver the vehicle.
(c) No sign shall be attached to or painted on the surface of any tree, utility pole, or street light.
(d) Projecting signs shall have at least 8 feet of clearance above a road or sidewalk.
(e) Neon lighting and other lighted tubing signs may be used on signs where signs are permitted to be directly illuminated as defined in this Article.
(f) No sign, except for government signs, shall be located within the sight triangle of any intersection.
(g) No sign shall be placed in or project into the public or private street right-of-way, except as specifically permitted herein.
(h) Every sign, including those for which a permit is not required, shall be maintained in good condition at all times.
(Ord. No. 015-2021, § 1, 3-18-2021)