§ 110-131. Prohibited signs.

It shall be unlawful to erect or maintain any of the following:

(1)

Any sign located within 50 feet of any residentially zoned property, except signs advertising uses allowed outright or by special exception in that residential zone that conform with the provisions of this chapter relating to that zone.

(2)

Any sign which constitutes a traffic hazard or a detriment to traffic safety by reason of its size, location, movement, content, coloring or method of illumination.

(3)

Any sign which obstructs the vision between pedestrians and vehicles using the public right-of-way, including but not restricted to those not meeting visibility standards in sections 122-253 and 122-1242. Specifically prohibited are signs using:

a.

Flashing, revolving or stroboscopic lights;

b.

Bare bulbs in excess of eleven watts; and

c.

Words and traffic control symbols so as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic, such as "stop," "look," "caution," "danger" or "slow."

(4)

Signs attached to trees or utility poles.

(5)

Signs attached to or painted on vehicles which are not regularly used by the advertised business and are obviously parked in such a way as to advertise to the passing motorist or pedestrian.

(6)

Privately constructed signs in public rights-of-way not specifically permitted by this chapter.

(7)

Signs made of combustible materials that are attached to fire escapes or firefighting equipment.

(8)

Outside pennants, banners, balloons, flags or streamers, except as otherwise specifically allowed in this chapter.

(9)

Any other signs, on-premises or off-premises, that are not specifically permitted or exempted by this chapter.

(Code 1961, § 16B-5(b); Code 1985, § 7-417; Ord. No. 1828, § 4, 3-4-86; Ord. No. 1918, § 1, 4-7-87; Ord. No. 2207, § 5, 3-5-91)