The following prohibitions on signs shall apply in all zoning districts.
(A) Any moving object used to attract attention to a commercial use is prohibited. However, certain flags and banners may be allowed as provided in § 155.137.
(B) (1) Flashing, blinking, twinkling, animated, scrolling or moving signs of any type are prohibited. Signs may change their message from time to time provided that each message is visible for a minimum of ten seconds, except as follows:
(a) Time and temperature signs may change more frequently; and
(b) A sign with a sign area greater than 100 square feet shall not change its message more frequently than once every 30 seconds.
(2) In addition, flashing lights visible from a street shall not be used to attract attention to a business. This restriction specifically includes window signs, but does not prohibit Christmas lighting or displays, within § 155.137.
(C) Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors or particles, sound or odor are prohibited.
(D) Signs which contain information that states that a lot may be used for a purpose not permitted under this chapter are prohibited.
(E) Signs that are of such form, shape or color that they resemble an official traffic sign, signal or device or that have any characteristics which are likely to confuse or distract the operator of a motor vehicle on a public street (such as prominent use of the words “Danger”) are prohibited.
(F) Signs or displays visible from a lot line that include words or images that are obscene or pornographic are prohibited.
(G) Balloons of greater than 50 cubic feet that are tethered to the ground or a structure for periods of over a day and that are primarily intended for advertising purposes are prohibited.
(H) Floodlights and outdoor lasers for advertising purposes are prohibited.
(I) Neon or argon lighting and similar types of gaseous internal illumination shall be prohibited, except within the C Commercial Zoning District.
(Ord. 126, passed 3-18-2010)