Signs prohibited in all areas
The following signs are not permitted and shall not be erected or maintained in any area:
A. Signs which incorporate in any manner any flashing or moving illumination or illumination which varies in color.
B. Signs which have any visible moving parts, including signs which achieve movement by the action of wind currents. Hanging signs which simply swing in the wind, clocks, time and temperature signs and barber poles are exempted, provided that they comply with all other provisions of this chapter.
C. Signs or sign structures which constitute a hazard to public safety or health.
D. Signs which, by reason of size, location, content, coloring or manner of illumination, obstruct the vision of drivers or obstruct or detract from the visibility or effectiveness of any traffic sign or control device on public streets and roads.
E. Signs which obstruct free ingress to or egress from a fire escape, door, window or other required exit way.
F. Signs which use words, phrases, symbols, lights or characters, in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
G. Obsolete signs which no longer advertise a bona fide business conducted or a product sold on the premises. Obsolete signs shall be removed within thirty (30) days after the activity ceases.
H. Signs on public property or public rights-of-way, other than signs erected by the city or traffic control devices erected by the state, unless specifically authorized by the city council.
I. Signs painted on, attached to or supported by a tree, stone, cliff or other natural object.
J. String lights and strip lighting, other than those associated with events of religious and charitable organizations, for a period not to exceed ten days, and other than temporary holiday decorations.
K. Searchlights, pennants, spinners, and streamers, other than those associated with events of religious and charitable organizations, for a period not to exceed ten days.
L. Any sign displayed on an automobile, truck, or other motorized vehicle when that vehicle is used primarily for the purpose of such advertising display.
M. Temporary signage (except as allowed in subsection A. of Section 17.76.160), including A-frame and non-permanently mounted ground signage with the exemption of an allowance for one temporary sign per business located in the LB, WB, TM, CI, and GB zones. Such sign shall not exceed ten square feet in area and is to be located on the lot of record for that business and the sign is to be setback three feet from the property line. One additional sign is allowed when the lot of record fronts more than one public right-of-way. Such sign(s) shall not be in place prior to 8:00 a.m. each day and shall be removed by 11:00 p.m. each evening. A-frame and temporary signs must be properly secured and used in a manner so as not to cause harm to the public.
(Ord. 2001-25 (part), 2001; Ord. 2000-4 (part), 2000: Ord. 65-94 (part), 1994: prior code § 1262.01.12)
(Ord. No. 2009-19, § 1, 6-24-2009)