§ 7.6. Limitations.
A.
The following signs are expressly prohibited and subject to immediate removal.
1.
Any sign erected or painted upon a sloping roof, fence, tree, standpipe, fire escape or utility pole.
2.
Any sign that is a copy or imitation of official traffic signals or controls.
3.
Signs that flash, or illuminate intermittently, revolve, and animated signs except public service signs.
4.
Signs that emit visible smoke, vapor or particles.
5.
Inflatable signs.
6.
Any sign placed in the public right of way or public utility easement.
7.
Separate or add-on signs attached to freestanding signs.
B.
Off-premises signage including: portable marquees; billboards; and commercial messages emblazoned on park benches or transit benches, outdoor furniture, or other sculpted objects shaped like or intended to promote commercial products are subject to the following limitations:
1.
Any sign attached or painted onto a vehicle, trailer or portable system parked on or adjacent to the public right-of-way for the principle purpose of advertising is expressly prohibited and subject to removal.
2.
Any off-premise advertising signage erected after the effective date of this ordinance is expressly prohibited and subject to immediate removal.
3.
Off-premise advertising signs that are not prohibited in sections 7.6.B.1 and 7.6.B.2 and existing on the effective date of this ordinance will be granted a one (1) year amortization period, beginning on the effective date of this ordinance.
4.
At the end of the one (1) year amortization period, all off-premise advertising signs are expressly prohibited and subject to immediate removal.
C.
Other limitations.
1.
Signs in nonresidential zoning districts shall not be located within fifteen (15) feet of a residential zoning district boundary.
2.
Illuminated or neon signs shall not produce glare or reflection onto residential property.
3.
All signs, which are no longer functional or are abandoned, shall be removed or relocated at the owner's expense within thirty (30) days.