§ 450-56. Prohibited signs.

A. 

Any moving object used to attract attention to a commercial use shall be prohibited. Any banner or flag that does not meet the requirements of this article shall be prohibited.

B. 

Flashing, blinking, twinkling, animated or moving signs of any type shall be prohibited. A sign may electronically change from one message to another message, provided the message does not flash. In addition, flashing lights visible from a street shall not be used to attract attention to a business. This restriction specifically includes window signs, but does not prohibit seasonal Christmas lighting or displays that comply with § 450-50.

C. 

Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors or particles, sound or odor shall be prohibited.

D. 

Signs are prohibited which contain information that states that a lot may be used for any purpose not permitted under the applicable provisions of this chapter.

E. 

Signs shall be prohibited that are of such character, form, shape or color that they imitate or resemble any official traffic sign, signal or device or that have any characteristics which are likely to confuse or distract the operator of a motor vehicle on a public street (such as prominent use of the words "Danger").

F. 

Signs or displays visible from a lot line that include words or images that are obscene or pornographic shall be prohibited.

G. 

Balloons of greater than 40 cubic feet that are tethered to the ground or a structure for periods of 12 hours shall be prohibited.

H. 

Floodlights and outdoor lasers used for advertising purposes shall be prohibited.