§ 3-28. Prohibited signs.

The following types of signs are prohibited under the provisions of this article:

(1)

Flashing lights or other distracting illumination.

a.

No sign shall consist of or display, in whole or in part, any flashing lights or other illuminating devices which change in intensity, brightness or color.

b.

The light for or from any illuminated sign shall be so shaded, shielded, or directed that the light intensity shall not be objectionable to surrounding areas and shall not cause unnecessary glare to be directed toward traffic lanes.

(2)

Resemblance to traffic signs. No sign shall resemble or conflict with any traffic-control device or sign, or contain the words "stop," "caution," "go slow," "danger," "warning" or any similar words or phrases that may be construed to misdirect or confuse traffic flow.

(3)

Vehicle signs. No sign shall be attached to, suspended from or painted upon any vehicle or trailer which is regularly parked on any street, or on any private property which is visible from any street, which is designed to serve the purposes of a sign as defined in this article. This prohibition shall not apply to vehicles or trailers utilized on a regular basis for deliveries, maintenance and related business purposes, or to a single sign not exceeding two (2) square feet displayed on or within a vehicle advertising the availability of the vehicle for sale.

(4)

Flags. Decorative flags, emblems and insignia utilized for the purposes of a sign as defined by this article are prohibited.

(5)

Prohibited locations. No signs otherwise permitted by this article shall be placed on any public property, including, but not limited to, utility poles, fences or trees, or within any street or other public right-of-way.

(6)

General prohibited signs. All other signs not specifically allowed by this article are prohibited, unless a special exception for their use can be secured in accordance with section 3-48 of this article.

(Ord. of 11-15-88, § 8)