The following signs are prohibited in OSHD:
A. A sign not displaying an identification tag or painted permit number if required by this chapter.
B. A sign that is not a historic sign, unless such sign is located in the modern-use commercial zone described in the guidelines.
C. A sign that projects into an alley right-of-way.
D. A sign located within a street or sidewalk right-of-way, unless all parts of the sign:
1. Are at least eight feet above the street or sidewalk;
2. Horizontally project no more than three feet into a street right-of-way; and
3. Do not impede pedestrian flow.
E. A sign, other than a historic sign, primarily designed or oriented to be viewed from a freeway or other street not wholly within OSHD, or from the Sacramento River.
F. A sign supported wholly or partially by chain.
G. A sign with uncapped plywood edge(s).
H. A wooden sign into which a sign message has been carved; provided, however, that a carved wood sign may identify an on-site manufacturer or retailer of such signs if otherwise consistent with the guidelines.
I. A wooden sign with any surface that is not painted with gloss or semi-gloss paint. Staining and covering with a clear wood finishing product shall not be acceptable. Fluorescent, iridescent and similar paints are prohibited.
J. A sign containing thumbtacks, staples, tape or similar temporary bonding materials.
K. A sign wholly or partially consisting of plastic.
L. Any sign or portion thereof that moves.
M. A sign wholly or partially consisting of glass into which a sign message has been sandblasted or acid-etched, or stained glass, except on the 2nd Street door transoms of the bank exchange building.
N. A flagpole in a location where one did not exist between 1849 and 1875.
O. A sign with exposed electrical conduit or direct lighting; provided, however, signs painted on the glass of gas lamp fixtures, as described in the guidelines, may be permitted.
P. A sign or non-sign illumination mechanism that contains any of the following:
1. Neon or neon like material;
2. Flashing or non-constant lighting;
3. String lighting;
4. Rope lighting;
5. Spot lighting;
6. Fiber optics, or illumination that is not consistent with the historic period between 1849 and 1875.
Q. Off-site signs, as defined in Section 15.148.1170 of this title.
R. A-frame or any portable sign or podium not being used to identify a valet service provided by the business displaying the sign. Valet service signs must be affixed to a secure support while on display and removed daily when service is not being operated. Valet podiums with attached signage will not be more than two feet by three feet by four and one-half feet and will be located on the boardwalk in such a manner that there is a clear walkway. The design and quality of materials must be consistent with this chapter and the guidelines.
S. A sign or signs that obstruct more than twenty (20) percent of any window or door.
T. A neon or illuminated sign within a business directed to outside pedestrians or traffic.
U. A sign that is worn, weathered, not otherwise maintained in original condition or contains graffiti.
V. Any sign or display visible from any public area that has not been approved in accordance with this chapter.
W. Any sign placed on or around a city lamppost.
X. Grand opening signs displayed for more than thirty (30) days.
Y. Any sign containing brand names.
Z. Any sign obstructing the view of a parking meter. (Ord. 2005-021 § 1; Prior code § 3.19.271)