The signs and devices listed in this section shall not be allowed, erected, or maintained in any zoning district:
(A) Flashing and intermittently-illuminated signs, and signs that incorporate, in any manner, any flashing or moving lights, or any sign that has any visible moving part, visible revolving parts, or visible mechanical movement of any description, or other apparent visible movement achieved by mechanical means or by action of natural wind currents;
(B) Any sign or sign structure which is structurally unsafe, or constitutes a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, or abandonment, or is not kept in good repair, or is capable of causing electrical shock to persons likely to come in contact with it;
(C) Any sign, which, by reason of its size, location, content, coloring, or manner of illumination, constitutes a traffic hazard or a detriment to traffic safety by obstructing the vision of drivers or by obstructing or detracting from the visibility of any traffic sign or control device on public streets or roads;
(D) Any that obstructs free ingress to or egress from a required door, window, fire escape, or other required exit way;
(E) Signs that make use of words such as “stop,” “look,” “danger,” or any other words, phrases, symbols, or characters in such a manner so as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic;
(F) Any sign or other advertising structure containing any obscene, indecent, sexually explicit, or immoral matter;
(G) Wheeled trailer signs on flatbed trailers and semi-trailers requiring registration, or previously registered, as moving vehicles by the Department of State are prohibited; and
(H) Any sign unlawfully installed, erected, or maintained.
(Prior Code, § 154.321) (Ord. 48, passed 6-21-2005)