Signs not specifically allowed under this chapter, unless exempt per Section 1266.05, are prohibited in the Village. Further, the following sign types are expressly PROHIBITED:
(a) Balloons, balloon signs, strings of light bulbs, pennants, streamers, banners or flags, except banners or flags specifically permitted by the Village Manager related to permitted events. Balloon signs are further defined as a non-porous bag of material, with or without lettering on its surface, filled with air or gas and intended to draw attention to a business or other use on the premises on which it is located.
(b) Any sign, including window signs, employing flashing, moving or oscillating lights, excluding time-temperature signs.
(c) Internally illuminated signs, with the exception of permitted internally illuminated signs that comply with the applicable regulations.
(d) Roof signs. Any sign erected upon a building or structure which extends above the roof line of the building or structure.
(e) Pole signs. A freestanding sign, higher than six feet, usually double-faced, mounted on a round pole, square tube, or other fabricated member without any type of secondary support.
(f) Off-premises signs, except for community special event signs. A sign which advertises an establishment, product, service or activity not available on the lot on which the sign is located.
(g) Billboard signs. A sign which advertises an establishment, product, service or activity not available on the lot on which the sign is located.
(h) Portable trailer signs.
(i) The use of vehicles, trailers or similar movable structures as signs is prohibited when the vehicle, trailer or similar movable structure is parked on public or private property within 50 feet of any property line abutting a public street, EXCEPT for those:
(1) Lawfully parked overnight or during non-business hours in a place not visible from a public street or designated truck parking or loading area;
(2) Making deliveries, sales calls, or other customary practices relating to doing business;
(3) Making trips to transport persons or property;
(4) In conjunction with active construction operations on the site; or
(5) Passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, and vans, containing signs that do not exceed 16 square feet in area, painted on or permanently affixed to the doors or integral body panels, and such vehicles are of a size that can fully fit within a standard parking space.
(Ord. 2016-11. Passed 6-20-16; Ord. 2022-16. Passed 5-2-22.)