§ 1500-21-080. Prohibited Signs

The following signs shall be prohibited:

A.

Portable, A-frame, banners, inflatable displays, flying signs, searchlights and similar except as provided for under Section 1500-21-050(B) (Temporary Signs).

B.

Signs that include any part that appears to flash, blink, move, change color, or change intensity, excluding flags and pennants, standard barber poles, and date, time and temperature signs.

C.

Signs that emit noise, odor or any visible matter other than light.

D.

Roof signs and any signs that projects above the building wall or parapet to which they are affixed.

E.

Signs that obstruct a door, window, fire escape, or other required building access way.

F.

Pole signs.

G.

Signs that encroach into any public right-of-way or easement, means of ingress or egress, or path of travel.

H.

Signs that interfere with visibility and/or restrict safe sight distances for drivers at any intersection, public or private road, or driveway.

I.

Freestanding signs within the corner lot clear vision triangle pursuant to Section 1500-02-050.

J.

Signs adversely affecting traffic control or safety.

K.

Signs located on public property, excluding official signs that are posted or required by a government agency, public utility, or public service.

L.

Off-site advertising signs, including Billboards, except as otherwise provided by this Chapter.

M.

Signs on vehicles, trailers, boats, storage boxes or other similar objects where such signs are not incidental to the primary use of the vehicle or other similar object, and where the primary purpose of the sign and vehicle or other similar object upon which the sign is attached is for advertising purposes.

N.

Signs that have become a public nuisance due to inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, or abandonment.

O.

Signs that were unlawfully installed, erected, or maintained.

P.

Signs that have less clearance from overhead lines and other utilities than required by the applicable service providers.