The signs listed in this section are inconsistent with the purposes and requirements of this chapter as described below and as such are prohibited in all zoning districts, unless specifically authorized by another requirement of this chapter.
A. Any sign not specifically in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
B. Roof signs or signs placed above the roof line (except for mansard roofs).
C. Animated signs or flashing signs.
D. Pennants, banners; balloons; pinwheels; signs that utilize two (2) or more light bulbs in a wire string; paraphernalia composed of paper unless displayed inside a window; or signs displayed outdoors that are composed of paper or other lightweight material that could not be securely anchored, would easily degrade, or could not withstand limited exposure to the elements (e.g., a paper sign whose writing would become illegible if exposed to water, or a cardboard sign taped to a building exterior that could easily blow away).
E. Signs which are mobile, rotate, or move.
F. Signs placed on the public right-of-way or affixed to an element or structure on the public right-of-way, or located on a publicly owned tree, fence, or utility pole or otherwise posted on public property, except where required by a governmental agency or permitted as part of a sign program, or as provided in Chapter 17.54 (Signs on City Property); and signs on private property affixed to a fence (except as provided in Section 17.52.060 (Permanent On-Site Sign Requirements), or signs affixed to a tree, shrub, rock, or other natural object on private property, except where required by a governmental agency or permitted as part of a sign program.
G. A-frame signs.
H. Inflatable balloon signs, including, but not limited to, individual balloons, balloon strings, and other inflatable objects made of a flexible material and inflated so as to be lighter than air, except as provided in Section 17.52.070 (Temporary On-Site Sign Requirements).
I. Painted signs, such as signs painted upon a fence, excluding murals as exempted pursuant to Section 17.52.040 (Exempt Signs).
K. Signs affixed to vehicles or trailers that advertise or promote a business. This prohibition does not apply to signs permanently affixed to the side of a business or commercial vehicle or to signs required by state or federal law (e.g., contractor's license number) as exempted in the definition of a sign.
L. Signs attached to light standards unless part of a sign program or street banner program.
M. Signs affixed to a structure or property not owned by the person installing the signs without the written consent of an owner.
N. Signs that are dilapidated, abandoned, or in disrepair or dangerous condition. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)