The following signs are prohibited in all districts, unless otherwise noted below:
(A) Any sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles any official traffic control device or signal, or emergency vehicle signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of any official traffic control device or signal.
(B) Signs within a public right-of-way or easement, except for signs installed by governmental entities.
(C) Signs painted, attached or in any manner affixed to trees, rocks, or similar natural surfaces, or attached to public utility poles, bridges, towers, or similar public structures.
(D) Electronic variable message signs dynamic displays are prohibited except in the B-1, I-1 and I-2 Districts and which conform to provisions in § 151.181.
(E) All off-premise commercial signs including billboards.
(F) Signs advertising by letters, words or figures painted upon any sidewalk with the city.
(G) Signs that emit sound.
(H) Signs painted or attached to vehicles where the vehicle is parked on a property and not intended to be moved for a period of 48 hours or more. At all times, vehicles containing advertising and/or signage shall not be parked along the property frontage.
(I) Vacant or abandoned building signs. Owner has 30 days to remove such signs after notification by Administrator.
(J) Signs anchored by guy wires, chains, cables or similar devices that project down to the ground in any way.
(K) Any signs that would conflict with restrictions set forth in the Airport Zoning Ordinance.
(Ord. 494, passed 9-25-2007; Am. Ord. 542, passed 4-23-2013) Penalty, see § 151.999