The following types of signs are prohibited within the City of Claremont:
A. 
Flashing or otherwise light-animated signs which contain or are illuminated by flashing or moving lights or lights which are intermittently on and off, change in intensity, or which create the illusion of flashing in any manner, excepting electronic message center displays in the CF District as specifically permitted in this title.
B. 
Rotating, revolving, or otherwise moving signs designed to attract attention by visual means through the movement or semblance of movement of the whole or any part of the sign, including rotation, special lighting or wind actuated devices.
C. 
Signs which, by color, wording, design, location, or illustration, resemble or conflict with any traffic control device.
D. 
Signs that create a potential safety hazard by obstructing clear view of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
E. 
Building-mounted signs placed on or above the eave line of a pitched or mansard roof, or above the top of wall of a building with a flat or parapet roof.
F. 
Off-premises signs, including billboards, except those specifically permitted in this title.
G. 
Balloon signs, inflatable animal or other figures, or other inflatable displays, whether tethered or not, unless specifically permitted in this title.
H. 
Flags, pennants, streamers, spinners, festoons, windsocks, valances, or similar displays, unless specifically permitted in this title.
I. 
Signs placed within, on, or over public rights-of-way, on public land, or on utility poles, except as specifically permitted in this title.
J. 
Signs located closer to overhead utility lines than the minimum distance prescribed by California law, or by the rules duly promulgated by agencies of the state or by the applicable public utility.
K. 
Trailer signs and other signs affixed to vehicles which include directional arrows or other instructions which direct potential customers to a business or other enterprise.
L. 
For Sale signs affixed to vehicles parked on any vacant property.
M. 
Portable signs, such as A-frame type, except as specifically permitted in this title.
N. 
Neon signs, except as specifically permitted in this title.
O. 
Signs drawn or painted onto or otherwise affixed to trees or rocks.
P. 
Advertising statuary.
Q. 
Any temporary sign or banner unless specifically permitted in this title.
R. 
Commercial signs on bus stop benches and similar structures, or on bench enclosures in the public right-of-way.
S. 
Any sign not specifically permitted in this title.
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