The following signs are prohibited in all zoning districts:
(A) Any moving object used to attract attention to a commercial use. Flags and banners except as is permitted by § 154.117 and except for flags or banners meeting the requirements for a particular type of sign;
(B) Flashing, blinking, twinkling, animated or moving signs of any type, except time and temperature signs may flash. In addition, flashing lights visible from a street shall not be used to attract attention to a business. This restriction specifically includes window signs, but does not prohibit Christmas lighting or displays, within § 154.117;
(C) Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors or particles, sound or odor;
(D) Signs which contain information that states or implies that a lot may be used for any purpose not permitted under the applicable provisions of this subchapter;
(E) Signs that are of such character, form, shape or color that they imitate or resemble any official traffic sign, signal or device or that have any characteristics which are likely to confuse or distract the operator of a motor vehicle on a public street (such as prominent use of the words “Danger”);
(F) Signs or displays visible from a lot line that include words or images that are obscene or pornographic;
(G) Balloons of greater than 25 cubic feet that are tethered to the ground or a structure for periods of over a day and that are primarily intended for advertising purposes; and
(H) Floodlights and outdoor lasers for advertising purposes.
(2006 Code, § 27-709) (Ord. 12/18/2003, passed 12-18-2003, § 709) Penalty, see § 154.999