9.34.080 - Prohibited and Restricted Signs

1. Prohibited signs. The following signs are inconsistent with the purposes and standards of this Chapter and are prohibited in all zoning districts:

   1. Cabinet (can) signs with translucent plastic faces and internal illumination;

   2. Notices, placards, bills, posters, cards, stickers, banners, signs, advertisings, or other devices designed to attract the attention of the public that are posted or otherwise affixed upon any street, street furniture, right-of-way, public sidewalk, crosswalk, curb, lamppost, hydrant, tree, alley, telephone pole, public telephone, or lighting system, or other public alarm or communication system;

   3. Murals, other than tall wall signs in compliance with Section 9.34.070;

   4. Obscene or offensive signs containing statements, words, or pictures of an obscene or indecent character which appeal to the prurient interest in sex, or which are patently offensive and do not have serious literacy, artistic, political, or scientific value;

   5. Off-site signs not specifically allowed by the provisions of Section 9.34.070 (Off-site Signs);

   6. Painted signs on fences or roofs except addresses;

   7. Signs advertising home occupations;

   8. Signs not in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter;

   9. Signs erected in a manner that a portion of their surface or supports will interfere with the free use of a fire escape, exit or standpipe, or obstruct a required ventilator, door, stairway, or window above the first story, or create other hazards;

   10. Signs using words, colors, symbols, or characters in a manner that interferes with, misleads, or confuses pedestrian or vehicular traffic and safety; and

   11. Vehicle signs attached to or painted on motor vehicles that are parked on or adjacent to property for more than 24 consecutive hours, the principal purpose of which is to attract attention to a product sold or business located on the property.

2. Restricted signs. The following signs are generally inconsistent with the purposes and standards of this Chapter but may be allowed under certain circumstances or through sign approval programs that offer incentives to encourage well designed, creative signs (e.g., comprehensive sign program, creative sign, creative billboard, etc).

   1. Animated, moving, flashing, blinking, reflecting, revolving, or other similar signs or signs that incorporate these elements except as approved as a creative sign;

   2. Awnings that are internally illuminated except as approved as a creative sign;

   3. Banners, streamers, and pennants, except as allowed for temporary use under Subsection 9.34.110.D (Temporary signs limited by size and period of display).

   4. Changeable copy signs over three square feet, except as approved through a comprehensive sign program (9.34.120) and in compliance with 9.34.050.C;

   5. Electronic graphic signs, except time/temperature signs, large screen video displays, or as approved as a creative sign;

   6. Inflated signs, balloons, and figures ( subject to further review/discussion by the business community);

   7. Roof signs extending above the edge of the roof of a structure except as approved as a creative sign; and

   8. Signs emitting audible sounds, odors, or visible matter except as approved as a creative sign or creative billboard.

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