The regulations contained in this Section shall apply to all signs and all use directs.
(a) Signs shall not constitute a traffic hazard and shall not incorporate any word, language, symbol, or device or be so designed or otherwise located in such manner which might tend to mislead or confuse traffic.
(b) No signs, except those posted by a governmental agency with the permission of the city Administrator, may be erected on public or in the public right of way, except as otherwise expressly permitted in this Sign Code. The City Administrator, engineering Department employees and law enforcement officers are authorized and directed to remove and dispose of any signs posted in violation of this subsection.
(c) Any illuminated sign, or lighting device shall not move or flash more than seven times per minute. Lights shall not be of such brightness so as to cause glare that is hazardous to pedestrians or motorists, or cause reasonable objection from adjacent property owners. The illumination of signs shall not obstruct traffic control or any other public informational signs. Signs shall not constitute a traffic hazard. Holiday lighting and decorations are excluded.
(d) No sign shall employ any parts or elements which revolve, rotate, whirl, spin, or otherwise make use of motion to attract attention. Subsection (a), (c), and (d) of this Section shall not apply to any sign performing a public service function indicating time, temperature, stock market quotations, or similar services. Signs in residentially zoned districts shall not be illuminated, except for identification and announcement signs for institutions.
(e) Banners extending into a public right-of-way are permitted only when approved by the City Administrator. When approved, banners shall be placed so as to not create a hazard to traffic. No banners may be displayed for a period longer than thirty (30) days prior to the event being announced and must be removed not later than five (5) days following the event.
(f) Roof signs are prohibited.
(g) No sign of any type except for fire escape instructions shall be installed, erected, attached or maintained in any form, shape or manner to a fire escape, or any window or door giving access to a fire escape.
(h) Signs shall not obstruct traffic sight lines, traffic control devices and signs or other safety signs.
(i) Except in the area zoned C-3 (Central Business District), no signs shall be placed, erected, or overhung in any public right-of-way except publicly-owned signs, such as traffic control signs and directional signs, and, as specifically allowed in this Sign Code.
(j) Signs and supporting structures shall be so designed to withstand a wind pressure of not less than forty pounds (40 lb.) per square foot area.
(k) All wiring, fittings, and materials used in the construction, connection, and operation of electrically illuminated signs shall be in accordance with the provisions of the National Electrical Code.
(l) All signage within the Downtown Design Review District shall require a certificate of appropriateness from the Architectural Board of Review.
(Ord. 12-78. Passed 1-17-13.)