The following signs and sign types are prohibited in the city:
(A) Flashing signs;
(B) Signs, or lights attached to signs, which mimic or have an appearance similar to those on an emergency vehicle or a traffic-control light;
(C) Roof signs, unless integrally incorporated into the roof design, then the sign shall be considered a projection sign;
(D) Temporary or permanent signs posted within public rights-of-way, excluding directional signs and signs expressly allowed herein and by other governmental agencies;
(E) Vehicles used as signs: vehicles or trailers that display advertising and are parked in such a way as to attract public attention shall be prohibited, except for signs on vehicles or trailers which are magnetic, decals or permanently painted upon the surface of the vehicle without obscuring any vehicle window area. The sign shall not alter the profile or silhouette of the vehicle;
(F) Nuisance signs: any sign considered a nuisance as defined herein shall be prohibited. The property owner of the land upon which the sign is located or the owner of the sign shall act to remove the sign or bring the sign into compliance upon notification of the City Inspector;
(G) Signs that have blinking, flashing or fluttering lights;
(H) Billboards, except as otherwise provided in this chapter or Code; and
(I) Beacons and searchlights.
(Prior Code, § 1008.12) (Ord. 679, passed 05-29-2001; Ord. 769, passed 05-08-2006; Ord. 801, passed 01-07-2008; Ord. 816, passed 01-22-2009; Ord. 847, passed 10-21-2010; Ord. 999, passed 7-10-2023)