§ 16.60.060. Prohibited signs.

A.

Any sign not in compliance with the provisions of this code. Potential violations shall be processed pursuant to development code Section 16.08.100.

B.

Roof signs extending above the eave or parapet line, except when, in the opinion of the architectural review committee, the sign is a complementary architectural feature of the building. This provision does not apply to integral roof signs.

C.

Flashing signs, except time and temperature signs specifically permitted pursuant to a site development approval, such as but not limited to architectural review, plot plan review, conditional use permit review; or sign approval.

D.

Animated signs conveying the illusion of or actual motion.

E.

Revolving or rotating signs.

F.

Signs emitting audible sounds, odors or visible matter.

G.

Vehicle-mounted commercial signs when parked or stored on property or within the public right-of-way to identify a business or advertise a product.

H.

Portable signs not specifically permitted by the provisions of this chapter.

I.

Off-site signs not specifically permitted by the provisions of this chapter.

J.

Signs within the public right-of-way except those required by a governmental agency.

K.

Signs within the public right-of-way (including planted strips, tree wells, fences, and street medians), on public property or in any location which interferes with vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian circulation or safety.

L.

Signs in proximity to utility lines that have less horizontal or vertical clearance from authorized communication or energized electrical power lines than that prescribed by the laws of the state of California, or rules and regulations duly promulgated by agencies thereof.

M.

Signs blocking door or window openings or fire escapes.

N.

Outdoor signs containing light bulb strings outside of the building, except for temporary uses such as, but not limited to, Christmas tree lots, carnivals, and other similar uses subject to prior approval of a temporary use permit.

O.

Sail or wing signs.

P.

Inflatable advertising devices, including hot air balloons unless approved through the temporary use permit process upon the recommendation of the architectural review committee.

Q.

Statuary (statues or sculptures) advertising products or logos of the business that are located outside of the structure that houses the business.

R.

Electric reader board signs that are not exempt by virtue of being interior signs, and that are not otherwise specifically permitted by the provisions of this chapter.

S.

Signs that purport to be or are an imitation of or resemble official traffic warning devices or signs that, by color, location or lighting, may confuse or disorient vehicular or pedestrian traffic. This prohibition shall not include traffic or directional signs installed on private property to control on-site traffic.

T.

Signs in connection with a home occupation.

U.

Strobe or revolving lights used as an attention-getting device.

V.

Off-site commercial signs, including those within the public right-of-way, held or supported by a person.

(Ord. 590 § 2, Exh. A (part), 2007)

(Ord. No. 634, § 4, 6-28-2011)