In order to protect children from exposure to lurid signs and materials and in order to preserve the value of property surrounding sexually oriented businesses, the following sign regulations shall apply to all sexually oriented businesses in the city in addition to the provisions of § 153.204 of the Zoning Ordinance, provided however that in the event of any inconsistencies, this section will govern.
(A) All signs shall be flat wall signs. No signs shall be freestanding, located on the roof, electrical, or contain any flashing lights, moving elements, or electronically or mechanically changing messages. No sign shall contain any message or image which identifies specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas as defined herein.
(B) The amount of allowable sign area shall be one square foot of sign area per foot of lot frontage on a street, not to exceed 16 square feet.
(C) No signs shall be placed in any window. A one square foot sign may be placed on the door to state the hours of operation and admittance to adults only.
(D) No merchandise, photos, or pictures of the products or entertainment on the premises shall be displayed in window areas or any area where they can be viewed from the sidewalk or public right-of- way adjoining the building or structure in which the sexually oriented business is located.
(Ord. 2002-08, passed 8-13-02)