1331.06 PROHIBITED SIGNS.

   The following signs are prohibited:

   (a)    Wall signs when painted directly on a building surface.

   (b)    Air or mechanically activated graphics, balloons, and other devices, animated signs, and flashing signs, provided that a changeable copy sign on which the message is changed no more often than one time per twenty-four (24) hour period shall not be considered flashing or animated.

   (c)    Any sign causing any annoying glare on adjacent properties or rights-of-way.

   (d)    Off-premise, commercial signs.

   (e)    Signs placed on or projecting over City property, other than signs erected by employees of the State of Ohio or a political subdivision thereof while carrying out their official duties, signs on utility facilities allowed in the public right-of-way, and signs related to any transit system allowed to operate in the City.

   (f)   Roof signs.

   (g)    Search lights.

   (h)   Signs using exposed neon tubes except as provided for in Section 1331.04 (k) (3).

   (i)    Any other signs not specifically permitted by this Chapter.

   (j)    Signs utilizing light emitting diodes unless specifically approved in accordance with Section 1331.09.
(Ord. 13-2012. Passed 10-15-12.)