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§ 154.162 SIGNS NOT SUBJECT TO CONTROL.
   The following signs are not subject to the control of this chapter:
   (A)   Non-illuminated signs not exceeding 2 square feet in area, not of a commercial nature and bearing only property identification numbers and names, post office box numbers and name(s) of occupant(s) of the premises;
   (B)   Insignia of any government and historic markers erected by a governmental body;
   (C)   Legal notices, identification and informational signs and traffic directional signs erected by or on behalf of a governmental body;
   (D)   Integral decorative or architectural features of buildings, except letters, trademarks, moving parts or moving lights;
   (E)   Signs directing and guiding traffic on private property, but which bear no advertising matter and do not exceed 2 square feet in area. These signs are limited to on site only; and
   (F)   Incidental signs used in conjunction with equipment or other functional elements of a use or operation. These shall include, but not be limited to drive through window menu boards, signs on automatic teller machines, gas pumps, express mail drop boxes, vending machines or newspaper delivery boxes or signs painted or permanently attached to currently licensed motor vehicles that are not parked or located so as to function as a sign.
(1981 Code, § 703) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004)
§ 154.163 TRAFFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
   The following practices in relation to signs are prohibited, notwithstanding any other provisions in this chapter, in order to preserve the safety of pedestrian and vehicular movement:
   (A)   No sign shall be erected so that any part of it intrudes into a sight preservation triangle established;
   (B)   No sign shall use words such as “stop,” “slow,” “caution,” “danger” or similar admonitions which may be confused with traffic directional signs erected by governmental agencies;
   (C)   No sign shall be erected so as, by its location, color, nature or message, to permit it to be confused with or obstruct the view of traffic signals or signs or so it would tend to be confused with the warning lights of an emergency or public safety vehicle; and
   (D)   No sign shall contain pulsating, rotating, occulting or flashing lights. Signs showing time and temperature information and electronic changeable copy are permitted.
(1981 Code, § 704) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004) Penalty, see § 154.999
§ 154.164 PROHIBITED LOCATIONS FOR SIGNS.
   (A)   Except where specifically exempted by this chapter, all signs shall be located outside of required setback yards and public rights-of-way.
   (B)   No sign shall be attached to any utility pole, tree, rock or other natural object.
(1981 Code, § 705) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004) Penalty, see § 154.999
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