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6.15. Prohibited Signs

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Signs that are not specifically authorized are expressly prohibited. Prohibited signs include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. Pole signs;

B. Internally illuminated cabinet signs;

C. Plastic signs are prohibited except as otherwise provided;

D. Flag-mounted signs, except as otherwise provided;

E. Signs having intermittent or flashing illumination, animated or moving parts, rotating or simulating movement by any means of fluttering, spinning or reflection devices or that emit sound, except as otherwise permitted;

F. Electronic message signs, except as otherwise provided;

G. Freestanding changeable copy signs, except as otherwise provided;

H. Banners, pennants, streamers, balloons, flags, search lights, strobe lights, beacons, inflatable signs, and costumed characters, except as otherwise provided;

I. Service or bay entrance sign banners or advertising;

J. Signs imitating an official traffic control sign;

K. Signs that in any way obstruct the view of, be susceptible to, or be confused with an official traffic sign, signal or device or any other official sign, as defined by the Director;

L. Signs that in any way imitate any official sign, including, but not limited to, color and font style, as defined by the Director;

M. Signs that use words, phrases, symbols, or characters implying the existence of danger or the need for stopping or maneuvering of a motor vehicle, or create in any way an unsafe distraction for motor vehicle operators;

N. Signs that obstruct the view of motor vehicle operators, bicyclists and pedestrians entering a public roadway from any parking area, service drive, private driveway, alley or other thoroughfare;

O. Signs that obstruct free ingress to or egress from required door, window, fire escape or other required exit;

P. Any sign placed on City-owned property, except as otherwise provided;

Q. Any sign placed on private property without the property owner’s written approval;

R. Off-premises signs, except as otherwise provided;

S. Signs attached to any fences, utility poles, trees, shrubs, rocks or other natural objects, unless specifically included in the design and are approved by the Director;

T. Signs constituting a hazard to safety, health or public welfare;

U. Neon signs where the light source is visible from the public right-of-way, except as otherwise provided;

V. Roof-mounted signs; (See Figure 6-21.)

Figure 6-21: Roof-Mounted Sign

roof-mounted sign

W. Signs painted on or attached to vehicles or fleet of vehicles which are parked conspicuously on the public right-of-way or on private premises for the purpose of circumventing the intention of these regulations;

X. Sandwich board, A-frame, portable and other similar types of signs, except as otherwise provided;

Y. Signs with reflective surfaces;

Z. Temporary signs, except as otherwise provided;

AA. Walking signs, including costumed characters used for commercial advertising purposes, which are visible from any public right-of-way, any adjacent building, or any public area, except as otherwise provided;

BB. Signs with any statement, symbol or picture of an obscene nature;

CC. Signs in districts designated “Open Space and Recreation” are prohibited, except as otherwise provided;

DD. Signs with exposed raceways and conduit.