The following signs are inconsistent with the purposes and standards of this chapter and are, therefore, prohibited in all zoning districts:
A. Abandoned and/or dilapidated signs and sign structures;
B. Animated, moving, flashing, blinking, reflecting, revolving, or other similar signs, except time/temperature devices;
C. Banners, flags, and pennants, except as specifically allowed by the provisions of Section 16.38.055 (Temporary Commercial Signs);
D. Bench signs, except at approved bus passenger loading areas in areas other than single family residential districts; ,
E. Changeable copy signs, except as approved for a civic organization/institution, movie theater, regional mall, auto center, or unless otherwise approved by a sign program, or as allowed pursuant to Section 16.38.020 (C)(Message Substitution);
F. Inflated signs, balloons, and figures;
G. Light bulb strings except for temporary uses (e.g., Christmas tree lots) and exposed tubing (neon), except as allowed by a comprehensive sign program;
H. Obscene or offensive signs containing statements, words, or pictures of an obscene, indecent or immoral character which appeal to the prurient interest in sex, or which are patently offensive and do not have serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value;
I. Off-site signs not specifically allowed by the provisions of this chapter, including billboards and outdoor advertising not specifically authorized pursuant to Section 16.38.150;
J. Painted signs on fences, walls or roofs;
K. Portable signs, this provision does not apply to noncommercial signs;
L. Pole signs;
M. Projecting signs:
N. Roof signs;
O. Signs erected in a manner that a portion of its surface or supports will interfere in any way with the free use of a fire escape, exit, or standpipe or obstruct a required ventilator, door, stairway, or window above the first story;
P. Signs not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter;
Q. Signs emitting audible sounds, odors, or visible matter;
R. Signs that conflict with or imitate traffic control devices due to color, wording, design, location or illumination, or that interfere with the safe and efficient flow of vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic;
S. Signs on public property or projecting within the public right-of-way, except with an encroachment permit issued by the city;
T. Signs which are a danger to the public or are unsafe;
U. Signs which are a traffic hazard not created by relocation of streets or highways or by acts of the city;
V. Vehicle signs; or
W. Illegal Signs pursuant to Section 16.38.085.
(Ord. 587 Exhibit B, (part), 2022; Ord. 524 Exhibit A, 2017; Ord. 1 82 § 2 (part), 1997)