1.180 SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING. No signs shall hereafter be built, and no existing signs shall be moved or remodeled unless such sign complies, or will thereafter comply, with the conditions set forth in Article 23.

 

23.060 SIGNS PROHIBITED. The following signs shall be strictly prohibited in all districts:

A. Animated And Intensely Lighted Signs - No signs shall be erected within the City which are so designed and operating to have rotating parts, flashing or sequence lighting, or create an illusion of movement, that they will materially or practically tend to create a traffic hazard.

B. Sound - No signs shall be designed for the purpose of emitting sound.

C. Signs - may not be placed upon fences. (Ord. #2069 10/13/98)

D. Abandoned Signs - Signs which are no longer used such as business signs or other signs that advertise an activity, business, product, or service no longer conducted or available on the premises on which the sign is located shall be prohibited.

E. Swinging or Twirling Signs - Swinging or twirling signs are prohibited in all zoning districts of the City.

F. Billboards - Billboards are prohibited in all zoning districts.

G. “A” Frame and Movable Free Standing Signs - Temporary “A” frame signs and Movable freestanding signs shall be prohibited. This prohibition shall apply to signs mounted upon or painted upon vehicles or trailers which are parked for extended periods of time expressly and exclusively for the purpose of calling attention to or advertising a specific business establishment or product.

H. Banners, and Searchlights - Balloons or other gas filled objects, portable signs, and searchlights shall not be used on permanent basis. (Ord. #2069 1,0/13/98)

I. Others - The following signs are also prohibited which:

(1) Emit an odor or audible sound.

(2) Affect traffic safety in any manner.

(3) Are attached to a tree or utility pole.

(4) Have visible moving parts or any portion of which moves or gives the illusion of motion.