Signs may not be located in front of the building setback line, and, unless expressly permitted, the following types of signs are prohibited to the extent such signs are:
(a) Flimsy or nonweatherproof signs, including, but not limited to, signs made of cloth or paper or insecurely mounted;
(b) Pole signs;
(c) Portable, flashing, moving or revolving signs;
(d) Searchlights, balloons or sound attraction devices;
(e) Signs containing wording and/or color combinations similar to traffic control signs or devices that are therefore unsafe in that they are likely to confuse motorists and/or pedestrians;
(f) Back lit translucent signs integrated into or framed by any awning, canopy, marquee, or mansard;
(g) Signs devoting 50% or more of the permitted sign face area or more than 15 square feet, whichever area is less, to the use of logos, trademarks, insignias, emblems, devices or other symbols;
(h) Signs, or portions of structures, awnings and/or fascia, neon or neon type or laser signs.
(1982 Code, § 1120.05) (Ord. 97-05. Passed 12-15-1997.)