The following sign types and elements are not allowed on a temporary or permanent basis anywhere in the city because of their potential to create distractions to the traveling public and create visual clutter that impacts the natural and architectural aesthetics of the city:
(A) Abandoned signs;
(B) Animated signs;
(C) Balloon signs;
(D) Blinking or flashing signs;
(E) Flag signs;
(F) Inflatable signs;
(G) Intermittent signs;
(H) Hazardous signs;
(I) Moving signs;
(J) Off-premise signs, including billboards;
(K) Roof signs;
(L) Signs emitting sound, smoke, or odors;
(M) Signs attached to or painted on trees, rocks, fences, or natural features;
(N) Signs in the right-of-way except those placed by a public entity, approved banners on utility or light poles, projecting signs as allowed in this section, or other signs approved by the city;
(O) Signs or sign support structures that obstruct means of egress, including any fire escape, window, door, opening, stairway, exit, walkway, utility access or Fire Department connection;
(P) Signs that interfere with any required opening for ventilation;
(Q) Sign or sign structures which resemble, imitate, simulate, or conflict with traffic control signs, or devices included in the federal Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), which otherwise mislead or confuse persons traveling on public streets, or which create a traffic hazard;
(R) Signs displayed on motor vehicles and portable storage units, unless:
(1) The vehicle or storage units are functional and used for their primary purpose;
(2) The display is incidental to the use; or
(3) The motor vehicle is parked in a designated parking or loading space, and the storage unit is in a location that complies with all standards of Chapter 158.
(S) Signs not expressly allowed by this section;
(T) Signs unlawfully placed, installed, erected, or maintained in violation of this chapter;
(U) Spotlights and strobe lights, whether stationary or moving, intended to draw attention to a location and not primarily intended to accent the signage or building form, except as permitted by the City Council; and
(V) Video message boards.
(Ord. 2023-13, passed 7-25-2023)