Prohibited signs

The following are prohibited except as stated otherwise in this ordinance:

• • a. Animated signs, electric signs, electronic message centers, and internally illuminated sings as defined above, including but not limited to any sign that uses artificial illumination, except those used by government highway departments. Externally illuminated signs are permitted, except as otherwise stated in this ordinance.

  • b. Moving signs, including but not limited to pennants, flags with commercial messages, streamers, propellers, discs and searchlights.

  • c. Flashing signs, including but not limited to any sign with flashing, blinking or intermittent lights, not including time-and-temperature display signs, as defined above, or those used by government highway departments.

  • d. Glaring signs, or those signs with light sources or reflectivity of such brightness to constitute a hazard or nuisance as determined by the inspector.

  • e. Inflatable signs and objects.

  • f. Off-site signs.

  • g. Portable signs, with the exception of authorized temporary signs.

  • h. Simulated traffic sign or obstructions, or those signs which may be confused with, or obstruct the view of, authorized traffic signs or signals.

  • i. Any sign or a type that is not specifically addressed in this ordinance is forbidden.

(Ord. of 9-25-06(1))