The following signs and outdoor advertising sign structures are prohibited in all zoning districts: (2010 Code)
A. Banners, flags, pennants, spinners, portable signs, and streamers except pursuant to a permit if provided for in this chapter. (1984 Code § 5-7-5)
B. Any illuminated sign whose lighting projects into a residential area or public right of way, or any flashing sign or any sign which has any visible moving part, visible revolving parts or visible mechanical movement of any description; or other apparent visible movement achieved by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, including intermittent electrical pulsations, or by action of normal wind currents. Illuminated signs which indicate the time, temperature, weather, or other changing message shall not be considered flashing or moving signs provided each individual message remains visible for at least a two and one-half (21/2) second interval before being reset or replaced with another message. (Ord. 2010-01, 1-19-2010)
C. Any sign or outdoor advertising sign structure which:
1. Is structurally unsafe; or
2. Constitutes a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation or abandonment; or
3. Is not kept in good repair; or
4. Is capable of causing electrical shocks to persons likely to come in contact with it.
D. Any sign or outdoor advertising sign structure which, by reason of its size, location, content, coloring or intensity of illumination, constitutes a traffic hazard or a detriment to traffic safety by obstructing or detracting from the visibility of any governmentally erected sign or control device.
E. Any sign or outdoor advertising sign structure not erected by the village or its agents which extends over or touches upon any village property or public right of way unless specifically permitted by this chapter.
F. Signs or outdoor advertising sign structures which make use of words such as "Stop", "Look", "Danger", or any other words, phrases, symbols or characters, in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
G. Any sign or outdoor advertising sign structure which obstructs free ingress to or egress from a required door, window, fire escape or other required exitway.
H. Any nonconforming sign or outdoor advertising sign structure which refers to a business no longer in existence or in operation at the location advertised.
I. Business signs advertising nonconforming uses which do not conform to the sign regulations of the most restrictive district where the nonconforming use is permitted.
J. Any sign or outdoor advertising sign structure unlawfully constructed, installed, erected or maintained.
K. Any roof sign. (1984 Code § 5-7-5)