826.12 PROHIBITED SIGNS.

   The following signs are specifically prohibited within the City:

   (a)   Signs attached to a motor vehicle or tractor trailer that are not utilized as an integral part of a business located on the subject site. Signs attached to a motor vehicle or tractor trailer shall include any signage painted on, physically applied to, or otherwise affixed to the vehicle.

   (b)   Signs that are applied to trees, bus shelters, utility poles, benches, trash receptacles, newspaper vending machines or boxes, or any other unapproved supporting structure, or otherwise placed in the public right-of-way.

   (c)   Pennants, streamers, and other similar type devices.

   (d)   Signs which are not securely affixed to the ground or otherwise affixed in a permanent manner to an approved supporting structure unless specifically permitted as a temporary sign, this shall include a prohibition against covering a permanent sign with a temporary banner or other temporary material for more than thirty calendar days.

   (e)   Any signs that extend above the wall or parapet of a building which it is affixed.

   (f)   With the exception of electronic displays that otherwise comply with section 826.08(d). Signs that employ any parts or elements which revolve, rotate, whirl, spin, or otherwise make use of motion to attraction attention including animated signs.

   (g)   Beacons and searchlights, except for emergency purposes.

   (h)   Balloons or air activated graphics filled with helium, gas, air or any other gaseous material either suspended from or affixed to a structure, vehicle, or ground.

   (i)   Roof signs.

   (j)   Signs painted directly on a wall or other surface of a building.

   (k)   Neon signs, and signs utilizing day-glo, fluorescent, or neon colors.

   (l)   Signs which become obsolete for any reason are unlawful and subject to removal pursuant to Section 826.04(d). For the purposes of this Section 826.12, obsolete means:

      (1)   Advertises a business, lessee, owner, service, product or other activity no longer actively offered, conducted or available;

      (2)   Is in poor structural or aesthetic condition due to damage, deterioration or lack of proper maintenance;

      (3)   No longer displays a readable message due to deterioration or obliteration; or

      (4)   Remains in place after a temporary sign permit has expired.

(Ord. 05-2021. Passed 3-4-21; Ord. 30-2021. Passed - -.)