The following types of signs are prohibited in all districts:
(a) Abandoned signs;
(b) Banners, pennants, festoons and searchlights, except as provided in Section 1170.19;
(c) Signs imitating or resembling official traffic or government signs or signals;
(d) Signs placed or painted on vehicles or trailers which are parked or located for the primary purpose of displaying such signs;
(e) Billboards, off-premises signs and outdoor advertising signs;
(f) Portable and mobile signs;
(g) Roof signs;
(h) Signs of nondurable material, except for signs specifically authorized by this chapter;
(i) Bare strings of light bulbs and similar devices;
(j) Obscene, indecent or immoral matter;
(k) Flashing, animated, rotating or moving signs (with the exception of time, date and temperature information signs), except as provided in Section 1170.18;
(l) Any sign which is identified by the Building Commissioner as unsafe and a threat to public safety;
(m) Temporary signs of a mobile or movable nature for the purpose of announcing grand openings, special sales, new products, business events or any other use;
(n) Illuminated signs with red or green bulbs which may interfere with the sight lines of a traffic signal;
(o) Any exposed incandescent lamp unless a screen is attached or unless the sign and lamp are placed at least ten feet above the ground; and
(p) Pole signs.
(Ord. 2010-77. Passed 12-6-10.)