(B) Any outdoor commercial dwelling or promotional signs (as defined in § 154.004) which is capable of free standing (billboard) shall be permitted only in zones I-1, I-2, and C-4 and shall be considered a business use.
(C) All signs and other advertising devices (with the exclusion of billboards) are permitted in zones C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, I-1, and I-2, provided, however, that they meet all the requirements and regulations that apply to that zone and that they also shall only advertise or make known a use or uses that are conducted on the premises that the sign is located.
(D) Unless expressly stated hereafter, no advertising device shall be placed, fixed, secured, or by any other method, attached to any structure or any parcel of land in a residential zone.
(E) Only one sign may be erected or, by any other method, attached to a building in a zone in which it is permitted, which advertises the primary service, commodity, function or nature, of the business or industry that it advertises. This sign or display shall not exceed 12 square feet and shall not be closer than ten feet to the street right-of-way.
(F) In any residential zone, a sign which advertises a business or profession, which meets the requirements for a home occupation shall not exceed two square feet in a area and shall be located no closer than five feet to the street right-of-way and shall not obstruct the view of traffic or operators of a motor vehicle.
(G) Unless specifically specified above, any individual, whether person or firm, that erects or by any other method, constructs a sign or advertising device, shall apply for and obtain a building permit that shows that the sign or device is in conformance with this chapter.
(H) No sign, design, or device which resembles or can be reasonably be confused with a traffic or directional sign erected by the proper state or local officials for the public information or safety is allowed.
(I) No sign, design, or device that constitutes a nuisance either because of its content or operation shall be allowed.
(Ord. 71-09, passed 9-7-71) Penalty, see § 154.999