(a) Free-Standing Signs. No part of any free-standing sign shall be located closer than the street right-of-way or public property.
(b) Projecting Signs.
(1) No part of a protecting sign shall project closer than the street right of-way line or public property, except as provided in this Zoning Code.
(2) A projecting sign shall not exceed more than six feet above the roof line of the building on which it is attached.
(c) Roof Signs. No part of a roof sign shall project beyond the walls of the building above which it is located.
(d) Ground Signs. No ground sign shall be located in a side or rear yard.
(e) Wall Flat Signs. Wall flat signs shall not project more than twelve inches from the building wall upon which the sign is located.
(f) Portable, Temporary Signs.
(1) Portable signs and other special promotional devices shall be permitted at the location of a new business for a period of not more than thirty days after the opening of the new business.
(2) Portable signs shall not be permitted on or over any street right of way or public property. Portable signs less than thirty-two square feet shall be permitted in any in any commercial or industrial zoned area for a period of not more than 120 days per year. Portable signs less than twenty-four square feet shall be permitted in any residential district for a nonresidential use for a period of seven days per year for use in connection with nonprofit activities. Any portable sign posted for a longer period than specified shall meet the requirements for permanent signs.
(3) Temporary signs may be suspended across public streets or other public places providing they exceed the minimum height requirements for highways.
(g) Directional Signs. Directional signs shall be permitted in any commercial or industrial district. The sign shall not exceed twelve square feet in area, and shall be so located as not to create a hazard for vehicular traffic. Two directional signs shall be permitted at each entrance to a business or use.
(h) Other Designs or Safety Requirements.
(1) All signs shall be constructed of durable materials and kept in good repair.
(2) In computing the area of a double-faced sign, only one side shall be considered in calculating the sign area. However, if the interior angle formed by the two faces of a double-faced sign is 135º or greater, then both sides of such sign shall be considered.
(3) In computing the area of a multi-face sign, one-half of the total area of the sign shall be considered as the area of the sign.
(4) The area of a changeable copy panel or attraction board which advertises secondary goods or services shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the area of the sign that it is maintained in conjunction with, and shall meet the location and height requirements of the sign.
(i) Prohibited Signs. The following signs shall not be permitted, erected, or maintained in any district.
(1) Signs which incorporate in any manner any flashing or moving lights, except message center signs and time and temperature signs, unless otherwise approved by the Board.
(2) Any sign which constitutes a traffic hazard or a detriment to traffic safety. Any sign or sign structure which is unsafe or constitutes a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation or abandonment's, the sign shall be removed by the owner of the property on which the sign is located.
(3) Any sign greater than 300 square feet in size except for off premises advertising signs.
(4) Any sign attached to or painted on any telephone or power pole, tree, hedge, or fence.
(5) Off-premises signs in any residential district.
(6) Roof signs in any residential district.
(7) Any sign unlawfully erected or installed.
(8) Any sign which advertises a business or product no longer existing or sold on the premises shall be removed by the property owner within ninety days from the date the business or product no longer exists or is sold.
(9) Private signs located on public property, except as provided herein.