[R.O. 2008 § 410.130; Ord. No. 6232 § 1, 6-9-2016]
A. 
Signs other than those specifically permitted under this Chapter or those that are considered exempt are to be considered prohibited by the terms herein. Such signs shall include, but not be limited to:
1. 
Balloons. Hot and cold air balloons that exceed the twelve (12) foot height limit for freestanding signs; smaller balloons may be used as temporary signs.
2. 
Beacons, spotlights and searchlights.
3. 
Flashing Signs. Except as exempt holiday decorations and displays.
4. 
Moving Signs. Except for electronic message signs, balloons and flag banners (such as feather and teardrop flags), no fluttering, undulating, swinging, rotating or otherwise moving signs, lights or decorations shall be allowed.
5. 
Non-durable signs.
6. 
Obscene Or Indecent Signs. Signs which contain characters, cartoons, statements, words or pictures of an obscene, indecent, prurient or immoral character.
7. 
Off-premises Signs. No off-premises advertising signs shall be permitted, except as expressly authorized in this Chapter.
8. 
Projecting signs.
9. 
Pylon Signs. Unless used as interchange signs.
10. 
Right-Of-Way Signs And Signs On Public Property. No sign, unless erected by or required by a government agency to protect the health and safety of the general public (such as emergency or warning signs), shall be located within or across any public right-of-way or on any public property or utility pole.
11. 
Roof Signs. Except in the case where the wall plane does not allow for wall signage due to insufficient wall area to meet the requirements of the Code. A roof sign shall not interfere with other necessary equipment or access to such equipment located on the roof, shall not utilize a pole or similar device to increase height, shall not overhang the building and shall be securely mounted to the roof.
12. 
Traffic Imitating Or Interfering Devices Or Signs. No sign shall be erected or maintained at any location where, by reason of its position, wording, illumination, size, shape or color, it may obstruct, impair, obscure, interfere with the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic control sign, signal or device. No sign shall use any word, phrase, symbol, shape, form or character in such manner as to interfere with moving traffic, including signs that incorporate typical street type and/or traffic control type signage designs and colors.
13. 
Wooden Signs. Except as temporary real estate or construction ID signs. This does not include vinyl coated signs, MDO board or other signs that are composed of wood that is completely covered or encased in a durable material.
14. 
Vehicular And Trailer Signs Not Otherwise Allowed Under Section 410.120 Of This Chapter. Vehicular and trailer signs shall include, but are not limited to, signs, lettering or logos mounted, attached, or painted on trailers, boats or vehicles which are parked and left stationary near the business or development which is the subject of the vehicular or trailer sign.