§ 78-174. Prohibited signs.

The following signs are specifically prohibited within the city:

(1)

Blank temporary signs.

(2)

Billboards except as permitted by section 78-177.

(3)

Fixed projecting signs.

(4)

Flashing or blinking signs (except time, temperature and date signs).

(5)

Hazardous signs.

(6)

Illegal signs.

(7)

Obscene, indecent or immoral signs (as generally defined).

(8)

Rotating signs with visible mechanical parts.

(9)

Signs that emit audible sound, odor or visible matter.

(10)

Signs in violation of the city's building or electrical codes.

(11)

Signs that cause interference with communication signals.

(12)

Signs which obstruct any fire escape route, emergency exit or ventilation point.

(13)

Signs painted, pasted or imprinted on any sidewalk or street, except house numbers, utility information or traffic control signs.

(14)

Signs which create an optical illusion.

(15)

Signs erected on public property by a private entity without governmental approval.

(16)

Signs resembling traffic control devices.

(17)

Signs that obstruct or impair the vision of passersby.

(18)

Snipe signs.

(19)

Unauthorized signs placed on benches, bus shelters, utility poles or waste receptacles.

(Ord. of 9-25-06; Ord. No. 2009-07, § 3, 8-18-09)