(A) Visual impediments. No sign, banner, or other advertising structure, as regulated by this chapter, shall be erected or continued to be displayed at the intersection of any street in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision; or at any location where, by reason of the position, shape, or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the sight lines, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device; or which makes use of the words, “stop,” “look,” “drive-in,” “danger,” or any other word, phrase, symbol, or character in such manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic.
(B) Sight distance triangle. No sign shall be erected or maintained within any sight distance triangle within the town.
(C) Driveway and alley intersection. An unobstructed line of sight shall also be maintained where a driveway or alley intersects the property line, within a triangular area formed by the street property line and the property line along the alley or driveway, and a line connecting them at points ten feet from the intersection of the street property line and the property line along the alley or driveway.
(D) Signs above right-of-way.
(1) Except by approval of the Board of Trustees, or its designee, no sign shall be displayed above a street right-of-way.
(2) The Board of Trustees may consult with the Police Chief, Fire Chief, Department of Transportation, Director of Public Works, and Electric Department, or their designees, prior to approval of any request pursuant to this section.
(3) All requests for display of signs above the right-of-way shall be in writing and shall disclose the name and address of the applicant and any organization or entity represented, the requested date(s) and location(s) of the display(s), the size and type of construction of the proposed sign(s), and the proposed wording thereon. The Town Clerk/Treasurer, or his or her designee, shall provide an application form for this purpose.
(4) Any such request denied by the town may be appealed to the Board of Trustees by notifying the Town Clerk/Treasurer, or his or her designee, in writing, at least five working days prior to the next regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting.
(5) Signs shall be installed so as to leave a minimum distance of 18 feet between the lowest part of the sign and the roadway surface.
(Ord. 16-03-01, passed 3-8-2016) Penalty, see § 154.99