19.22.040 Prohibited Signs

The following signs are inconsistent with the sign standards set forth in this Chapter and are therefore prohibited.

   A.   Prohibited Signs. The following signs are prohibited except where specifically authorized:

      1.   Abandoned Signs.

      2.   Banner Signs, Flags, Pennants, Feather Signs, and other paraphernalia composed of paper, cardboard, cloth, or other flexible material, except as permitted by Section 19.22.080.

      3.   General Advertising Signs (Billboards), except as permitted by Section 19.22.090.

      4.   Chalkboards or blackboards.

      5.   Illegal Signs.

      6.   Pole Signs.

      7.   Portable Signs or A-Frame Signs, except as permitted per Table 22.01(D) or in the Main Street Overlay Zone per Table 22.07(D) and Section 19.22.080(D) (5).

      8.   Signs on fences.

      9.   Roof Signs, with the exception of signs on mansard roofs where, in the opinion of the Community and Economic Development Director, no other useable sign area is available,

      10.   Iconic Signs and as otherwise allowed by an approved Creative Sign Permit.

      11.   Any Mobile General Advertising Sign as defined in this Chapter.

      12.   Signs deemed to be a public nuisance as defined in Section 19.22.130 and regulated by Chapter 8.30.

   B.   Location Restrictions. Signs may not be placed in the following locations except where specifically authorized:

      1.   Signs on public property, except as required or authorized by a governmental agency, and except as permitted by Section 19.22.090 and Section 19.22.120.

      2.   Signs painted on fences or roofs.

      3.   Bench Signs, except as permitted by Design Review or on approved transit amenities.

   C.   Display Restrictions. Signs with the following display features are prohibited:

      1.   Animated, moving, flashing, blinking, reflecting, revolving, scrolling, digital or video screen signs where the message is displayed for fewer than eight seconds (dwell time) before changing to another message, or any other similar sign, except as otherwise allowed by Section 19.22.070(B)(3) and Section 19.22.060(D).

      2.   Inflatable Signs, except as allowed per Section 19.22.080.

      3.   Signs which simulate in color or design a traffic sign or signal, or which make use of words, symbols, or characters in such a manner to interfere with, mislead, or confuse pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

      4.   Signs which emit sound, odor, or smoke.

      5.   Digital Signs that are located in windows (digital Window Sign), but not including neon signs.

(Ord. MC-1531, 6-03-20)