Notwithstanding § 8-3.6.15 and in addition thereto, the following signs, both permanent and temporary, are prohibited in all zoning districts:
(A) Signs extending into the public right-of-way other than those expressly permitted by this article or otherwise approved by the Town Manager, if placed along public streets;
(B) Roof signs;
(C) Portable signs as defined in this article (for example: trailer signs, balloon signs and the like);
(D) Flashing, fluttering, swinging, wind-activated or rotating signs, not to include non-flashing time and/or temperature signs;
(E) Any sign which obstructs the view of motorists, pedestrians or cyclists using any street, sidewalk, bike path or driveway or which obstructs the approach to any street intersection or railroad crossing or which interferes with the effectiveness of any traffic sign, device or signal;
(F) Illuminated or highly reflective signs which hamper the vision of motorists or cyclists;
(G) Any sign which resembles traffic signals, traffic signs or emergency vehicle lights and any other sign not erected by a public authority which may be erroneously construed as governmental signs or emergency warning signs;
(H) Beacons, pennants and strings of lights not permanently mounted to a rigid background, except those permitted as temporary signs;
(I) Any sign which interferes with free passage from or obstructs any fire escape, downspout, window, door, stairway, ladder or opening intended as a means of ingress or egress or providing light or air except for permitted window signs;
(J) Any sign placed on any curb, sidewalk, post, pole, hydrant, bridge, tree or other structure or surface located on, over or across any public street right-of-way or property unless expressly authorized by this article or the Town Manager;
(K) Off-premises signs advertising adult establishments;
(L) Off-premises signs on parcels of land which are zoned residential, used primarily for residential purposes or which do not include an active permitted use as established by this article;
(M) Inflatable devices or balloons. Any air- or gas-filled balloons or other similar devices and permanent signs made of paper, cloth or other non-durable materials, except as specifically approved by special permit in accordance with this article;
(N) Any off-premise directional, directory or kiosk sign that displays direction to business, uses or attractions placed within the public right-of-way is prohibited unless the sign is erected and maintained by the town, State of North Carolina or an agent of such;
(O) High intensity search lights;
(P) Pole signs;
(Q) Any object not defined in this article as a legitimate sign displayed in a manner which is intended to attract attention to a site, product or event;
(R) Signs attached to trees;
(S) Outdoor neon signs (indoor window signs that are neon are allowed, but must adhere to all window sign regulations);
(T) Backlit, internally illuminated awnings are prohibited;
(U) Any sign made of temporary materials (paper, cardboard and the like) or designed to advertise a temporary event (grand opening, sales, going out of business, new subdivisions and the like.) That is, freestanding or otherwise placed in the right-of-way or on another property owner's property;
(V) Any sign not expressly permitted by this article; and
Signs like the one above are strictly prohibited. These signs are temporary
in nature, yet litter the landscape and in some cases can be dangerous to
drivers.
in nature, yet litter the landscape and in some cases can be dangerous to
drivers.
(W) Parking of advertising vehicles. No business shall park any vehicle or trailer on a public right-of-way or public property or on private property so as to be visible from a public right-of-way, which has attached thereto or located thereon, any sign or advertising device for the basic purpose of providing advertisement of products or directing people to a business or activity located on the same premises or any other premise. This is not intended to prohibit any form of vehicular signage such as a sign attached to a bus or lettering on a motor vehicle. Delivery vehicles and business vehicles should be parked in the side or rear of the building.
(2003 Code, § 8-3.6.7) (Updated 2009) (Amended 12-2-2014)