§ 1010.005 PROHIBITED SIGNS.

   The following types of signs are prohibited in all districts:

   (1)   Off-premise signs as defined in this chapter, except as otherwise permitted in §§ 1010.006 or 1010.007.

   (2)   Signs within public right-of-way, affixed to public structures or public utility poles or boxes or other public equipment, or on other public property except signs erected or placed by a government entity with proper authority or control. A special exception may be granted by the City Council if road improvements or other public projects include the elimination of an access to a private property. In these cases, a sign giving directions to the new access may be allowed in the right-of-way.

   (3)   Signs painted on, attached to or affixed to any trees, rocks or other similar organic or inorganic natural matter.

   (4)   Any sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles any official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal, or emergency vehicle signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of any official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal. Further, no sign shall be installed, which by reason of position, shape or color would conflict with proper function or interpretation of any traffic sign or signal.

   (5)   Signs with revolving beacons, flashing signs, zip flashers or similar lighted devices.

   (6)   Signs that obstruct any door, fire escape, stairway or other access of any building or structure.

   (7)   Portable signs, except as otherwise permitted in § 1010.007.

   (8)   Projecting signs that extend over public property, except with an encroachment agreement, which the city may agree to at the city’s discretion.

   (9)   Roof signs including signs mounted on a roof surface or projecting above the roof line of a structure if either attached to the structure or cantilevered over the structure.

   (10)   Abandoned signs or signs, other than temporary off-premise signs, that advertise an activity, business, product or service no longer available on the premises on which the sign is located.

   (11)   Pennants or stringers.

   (12)   Any sign displaying obscene, indecent, immoral, or offensive content.

   (13)   Any signs not specifically allowed by this chapter.

(Am. Ord. 09-14, passed 11-10-2014; Am. Ord. 01-23, passed 3-27-2023)