Refer to Chapter 154, Appendix E, Sign Standards Matrix, for a list of permitted signs, by zoning district. The following types of signs are hereby expressly prohibited from being located within the jurisdiction of the Plan Commission.
(A) Individual pole signs. Individual pole signs, or individual free-standing signs, are hereby prohibited from being located within the jurisdiction of the Plan Commission.
(B) Portable signs. Unless expressly permitted by this subchapter, all portable signs, including those involving any element of human movement are hereby prohibited from being located within the jurisdiction of the Plan Commission.
(C) Animated signs. Signs that utilize any flashing lights, motion picture, laser, or visual projection of images or copy in conjunction with any business or advertisement.
(D) Emissions. Signs that emit audible sound, odor or visible matter.
(E) Imitation of official signs. Signs that purport to be, are an imitation of, or resemble an official traffic sign or signal or which bear the words “Stop”, “Slow”, “Caution”, “Danger”, “Warning”, or similar words.
(F) Imitation of emergency vehicles. Signs that may be construed as a light of an emergency or road equipment vehicle.
(G) Visual impairment. Signs that hide any traffic or roadway sign, signal or device from view, or that interfere with the sight visibility standards as defined by this chapter (see § 154.116).
(H) Encroachment. Unless otherwise expressly permitted by this chapter, signs that are located in any planned right-of-way including those posted on utility poles or street signs are prohibited. Projecting signs specified as permitted in this subchapter and approved by the Town Council may be allowed to encroach on the public rights-of-way, provided they remain otherwise lawful.
(I) Obstruction. Signs that obstruct any door, fire escape, stairway, or any opening intended to provide entrance or exit for any structure.
(J) Vehicle signs. Signs placed on vehicles or trailers parked on public or private property primarily for the purpose of displaying the sign, as determined by the Administrative Officer, or his or her designee. Prohibited vehicle signs do not include those displayed on vehicles parked for the purpose of lawfully making deliveries, or sales or service calls. Prohibited signs do not include vehicles which are customarily used for transporting persons or properties, or vehicles parked at a driver’s place of residence during non-business hours.
(K) Poster signs. Posters, placards and other similar signs attached to light poles, gas station canopy supports, trees, and elsewhere outdoors that are not included as permitted temporary or permanent signs as described by this subchapter.
(L) Permanent roof-mounted signs. Signs that are mounted to the roof of a structure or are mounted to the wall of a structure and extend higher than the wall of the structure.
(M) Inflatable signs. Inflatable signs are hereby expressly prohibited from locating within the jurisdiction of the Plan Commission.
(N) People signs. Signs which are held by people, and not attached to a building or the ground, that are within the right-of-way are expressly prohibited.
(Ord. 121410, passed 1-11-2011; Ord. 041216A, passed 4-12-2016)