(A) The following types of signs are prohibited in all zoning districts:
(1) Except as referenced in § 153.251(H), flashing, moving, rotating, or intermittently light signs, electronic variable message signs and portions of signs, or other mechanical devices except when used as standard barber poles without any worded message, or for public service signs;
(2) Billboard signs;
(3) Roof signs; and
(4) Any sign illuminated in such a fashion as to cause disabling glare, or having an energized legend made up of lamps or luminous elements that may be visible during the daytime as well as at night.
(B) No sign shall be so designed and erected, so illuminated, or operated in such a way or in such a location, that it conflicts with or distracts from the effectiveness or visibility of an official traffic light or sign or constitutes a menace to traffic safety or radio communication.
(C) No sign shall be placed in such a manner as to obstruct any fire escape, required exit, door, window, or any ventilation system or other operational necessities of a building.
(D) No sign shall be affixed to any tree, fence, utility pole, street light, or other similar structure.
(E) Signs that no longer advertise a bona fide operation, business, or product sold are determined to be a nuisance and are not permitted. Signs shall be removed when the business ceases or the product is no longer available and at the expense of the owner of the building, structure, or property to which the sign is connected.
(F) No sign or part thereof shall contain or consist of posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners, or other moving devices. Such devices, as well as strings of lights, shall not be used for the purpose of advertising business.
(Ord. 96-152, passed 10-7-1996; Ord. 2002-023, passed 10-7-2002; Ord. 2013-031, passed 7-15-2013)