(A) Prohibited signs. The following signs shall be prohibited within the city:
(1) Signs, that by reason of position, shape or color, would interfere with the proper functioning of a traffic sign or signal;
(2) Signs that resemble any official marker erected by a governmental agency or that display the words “Stop” or “Danger”;
(3) Flashing signs;
(4) Signs or sign structures that obstruct any window, door, fire escape, stairway or opening intended to provide light, air, ingress or egress for any building or structure. Signs painted on windows and doors are excepted;
(5) Billboards; and
(6) Roof signs.
(B) Miscellaneous requirements.
(1) The owner, lessee or manager of any ground sign or the owner of the land on which the same is located, shall keep grass or weeds and other growth cut, and debris and rubbish cleaned up and removed from the lot on which the sign is located.
(2) Any sign or sign structure which may be, or may hereafter become rotted, unsafe or unsightly shall be repaired or removed by the licensee, owner or manager of the property upon which the sign stands upon written notice of the Zoning Officer or police officer.
(1974 Code, § 9-11-5) (Ord. 501, passed 10-24-1967)