Prohibited Signs

The following signs are prohibited in all districts, unless otherwise expressly permitted under this chapter.

(A) Off premises signs;

(B) Special event sign not meeting the definition contained in § 1202 and the limitations of § 1209.

(C) Temporary or seasonal sign which does not identify or advertise a business and displays only a product logo or trademark.

(D) Streamers, pennants, ribbons, banners, inflatable objects in excess of two cubic feet, strings of lights, spinners and the like, except when displayed to commemorate a holiday or as components of a grand opening sign;

(E) Flashing signs;

(F) Roof-mounted signs;

(G) Signs containing moving parts or reflective elements which sparkle or twinkle in the light;

(H) Sign identifying or advertising a business or organization which is either defunct or no longer located on the premises, except for landmark signs which are properly maintained;

(I) Signs resembling or depicting official traffic signs or signals;

(J) Portable signs and trailer signs;

(K) Illuminated window signs, including neon, LED, and any other method of illumination;

(L) Internally illuminated changeable copy signs with dark-colored letters.

(Ord. passed 10-30-06; Am. Ord. 07-08, As Amended, passed 6-18-07; Am. Ord. 2012-1, passed 4-2-12)