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The following signs are inconsistent with the purposes of the city's comprehensive sign approach and the sign standards outlined in this article, and are therefore prohibited:
A. Abandoned signs, or signs advertising or publicizing an activity, service or product not conducted on the premises upon which the sign is maintained, excerpt for community interest signs permitted by Section A36.38.060.B.1 or signs specifically permitted in a zone district or precise plan;
B. Animated, moving, flashing, blinking, reflecting, revolving, or any other similar moving or simulated moving sign;
C. Balloons, gas-filled balloons, flags (except for those outlined in Section A36.38.040.B), banners (except as provided in Section A36.38.060.D.6), and pennants;
D. Signs on benches, bicycle racks, shopping cart corrals or other site appurtenances, except for simple, non-illuminated directory or owner identification signs not exceeding two (2) square feet;
E. Off-site signs, except as permitted in Section A36.38.060.D;
F. Signs mounted on the roof or above the lower eave line of a mansard or similar roof;
G. Signs on public property or in a public right-of-way, except for publicly installed traffic and street identification signs, approved special event signs or other signs expressly permitted by this code (such as, political signs);
H. Signs painted on or affixed to fences or roofs;
I. Signs that simulate in color or design a traffic sign or signal, or which make use of words, symbols or characters in a manner which could interfere with, mislead or confuse pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
J. Temporary signs, including but not limited to, ""A"" frame signs and sandwich boards, any sign attached to utility or street name poles and any product or temporary sign mounted or painted on a vehicle parked or located so as to function as an identification or directional sign(s) identifying a business or product; and
K. Windblown devices, including but not limited to windmills, kites, display flags, streamers, balloons, blimps, or similar devices designed to attract attention to a property or business by moving in the wind.
(FAQ6819)
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