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.
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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