(a) Except for those signs specifically identified, no sign shall be erected in the Village of West Jefferson, Ohio without a permit issued by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(b) The provisions and regulations specified herein apply only to exterior signs and signs which are visible from the public right of way.
(c) All signs shall be securely attached to a building or a structurally sound support, and their display surfaces shall be kept neatly painted and in good repair at all times.
(d) No illuminated signs or outdoor illumination shall direct light in a way which would create a traffic hazard or nuisance or be unreasonably detrimental to adjoining or neighboring properties.
(e) Except for time and temperature signs, no sign shall be illuminated by or contain a flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving light or lights. Lighting devices shall employ only lights emitting light of constant intensity.
(f) A projecting sign which overhangs a public right of way or sidewalk shall not extend more than forty-eight (48) inches from the face of the building to which it is attached. No projecting sign shall be closer than eight (8) feet to the public right of way or sidewalk over which it is projecting. Projecting signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area on each face side and shall not be more than three (3) feet in height measured parallel to the building to which it is attached.
(g) A flush-mounted building sign shall not project more than twelve (12) inches from the face of the building to which it is attached.
(h) No sign or part thereof shall contain or consist of banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners or similar fluttering devices.
(i) No sign shall consist of animated or moving parts.
(j) No signs shall be attached to fences, utility poles, traffic control devices, or trees.
(k) No sign shall be erected or maintained upon the roof of any building or structure.
(l) No motor vehicle, mobile home or trailer on which is placed or painted any sign shall be parked or stationed in a manner primarily intended to display the sign.
(m) No permanent sign shall be erected or maintained within the public right of way of any street, nor within fifteen (15) feet of the pavement of any public street or within ten (10) feet of any property line unless flush-mounted to a building.
(n) No sign shall be permitted which advertises a business use or service other than that which exists on the premises on which said sign is located.
(o) The regulations specified herein shall not apply to any sign or directional device erected by any governmental agency, nor to advertising signs identifying underground utility lines.
(p) No sign shall be erected in such a manner as to confuse or obstruct the view of any traffic sign, signal or device.
(q) No sound amplifiers, public address systems or other sound devices shall be used
as a means of advertising or to attract attention to a sign.
(r) Awnings, as defined by this chapter may be permitted, provided that they comply with the following standards and regulations:
(1) Awnings shall not be illuminated.
(2) No awning shall extend out more than six (6) feet from the building surface from which it is attached.
(3) No awning shall be less than seven (7) feet above the sidewalk or entranceway over which it is attached.
(s) Flower boxes, which extend over or rest on a public right of way, shall not extend more than nine (9) inches from the facade of the building to which they are accessory. Flower boxes shall not contain any lettering, logos or pictorial matter and may not be illuminated, except indirectly.
(Ord. 22-089. Passed 12-5-22.)