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175H.22   SIGNS NOT TO CONSTITUTE TRAFFIC HAZARD.
No sign, billboard or other advertising structure on private property as regulated by this chapter shall be erected: (i) at or near the intersection of any streets or near a private access to a public street in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision; or (ii) at any location where, by reason of the position, shape or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device; or (iii) which makes use of the words “STOP,” “LOOK.” “DRIVE-IN.” “DANGER.” or any other word, phrase, symbol, or character in such manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse the motoring public. Notwithstanding the general requirements set forth in this section, no sign, billboard or other advertising structure shall be located: (i) on a corner lot in all districts, in such a manner as to impede vision between a height of two and one-half (2-1/2) feet and ten (10) feet above the centerline elevations of the affected street and within an area bounded by the street right-of-way lines of a corner lot and a straight line joining points on said right-of-way lines twenty-five (25) feet from the point of intersection of said right-of-way lines; or (ii) in all districts, except C-4, TC, and one and two family residential lots, if erected within five (5) feet of a public right-of-way and within twenty-five (25) feet of a private access drive or adjoining building site boundary.