Signs prohibited in all zoning districts
The followings signs shall not be permitted in any zoning district:
A. Signs with moving parts. Signs which have any visible moving parts, including signs which are designed to achieve movement by action of wind currents, or which have mobile or revolving parts or which have animated parts (except time or temperature devices), provided however, that barber poles ordinarily and customarily used in connection with barber shops are allowed if they comply with all provisions of this ordinance.
B. Flashing signs. Signs which incorporate in any manner any flashing or moving illumination, animation or illumination which varies in color. This shall include, but not be limited to: electronic messaging boards/centers (animated or intermittent), LED (light emitting diode) type signs, digital/programmable ink and all other electronic, changeable copy signs.
C. Hazards to public safety. Any sign or sign support which constitutes a hazard to public safety or health, including signs which by reason of size, location, content, coloring or manner of illumination obstruct the vision of a driver or pedestrian, or obstruct or detract from the visibility or effectiveness of any traffic sign or control device on public streets, and roads or sidewalks; or which obstruct free ingress to or egress from a fire escape, door, window or other required exit way; or which make use of words such as stop, look, one way, danger, yield, or any similar words, phrases, symbols, lights or characters, in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
D. String lights. String lights or strung light bulbs are prohibited. However, string lights as a part of decorations associated with recognized legal holiday are permitted for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days.
E. Pennants and banners. Searchlights, string pennants, spinners, and streamers are prohibited. However, such signs associated with events of religious, public or charitable organizations are permitted for a period not to exceed ten (10) days or for new business openings for a period not to exceed three (3) days.
F. Projecting signs. Projecting signs which are erected so as to project approximately perpendicular from the exterior of any building, or wall and which exceed twelve (12) square feet in area, or which project more than four (4) feet from the exterior of said building or wall. Nothing herein shall be construed to permit the erection of any projecting sign over a public way, without the approval of the building official.
G. Roof-mounted signs. Roof-mounted signs, as defined by this ordinance. No allowable roof-mounted sign shall be erected in such a manner as to increase the maximum allowable building height, nor shall any sign project more than fifteen (15) feet above the roof line of any building.
H. Off-site directional signs. Off-site directional signs, unless otherwise specified in this ordinance.
I. Portable signs. Trailer signs or portable signs, excepting sandwich board signs as otherwise specified in this article.
J. Off-premises signs. Off-premises signs, unless otherwise specified in this ordinance.
(Ord. of 8-16-10; Ord. of 11-12-10; Ord. of 12-13-10(1); Ord. of 5-23-11; Ord. of 7-25-11; Ord. of 11-14-11; Ord. of 2-27-12)