§ 8175-5.13.3. Prohibited signs.

The following signs are prohibited:

a.

A-frame or sandwich-board signs;

Examples of Prohibited Freestanding Signs

b.

Any sign that emits sound, smoke or bubbles.

c.

Any sign located within ESHA or its associated buffer except:

1.

A road sign;

2.

An interpretive sign that describes the ESHA, provided that the sign is located and designed in accordance with Section 8175-5.13.10.12.1(c) and Section 8175-5.13.10.12(b); or

3.

A temporary sign that is intended to protect ESHA, such as a sign restricting access to an active shorebird nesting area in accordance with Section 8175-5.13.6(e)

d.

Except as authorized under Section 8175-5.13.9.2(d), any sign located within the public right-of-way.

e.

Any sign erected in such a manner that it may interfere with, obstruct, confuse or mislead traffic.

f.

Any sign erected in such a manner that any portion of the sign or its support is attached to or will interfere with the free use of any fire escape, exit or standpipe, or will obstruct any stairway, door, ventilator or window.

g.

Any sign or sign structure that is structurally unsafe or constitutes a hazard to health or safety by reason of design, location, or inadequate maintenance.

h.

Any sign that obstructs or degrades public views to scenic resources, except as authorized by Section 8175-5.13.9.2(d).

i.

Any sign that is intended to deter, without legitimate purpose, public access to or along tidelands, shorelines, beaches and public waterways, public trails, public parks, public open space, or public access easements to any of the foregoing locations.

j.

Bench signs, except for the following: (1) memorial placard attached to a bench as authorized by Section 8175-5.13.4(b); and (2) at bus stops as authorized by Section 8175-5.13.10.2.

k.

A banner, pennant, or inflatable object used as commercial sign, except if used as a promotional temporary sign in accordance with Section 8175-5.13.5(d).

l.

Except for road and locational signs, new freestanding signs greater than six (6) feet in height;

m.

Except for temporary signs painted on a window as authorized pursuant to Section 8175-5.13.5(b)(4), permanent signs attached to the exterior surfaces of windows;

n.

Off-site commercial and subdivision signs including but not limited to billboards.

o.

Trailer mounted portable signs that are parked within the public right-of-way, in coastal access parking areas, recreational areas (beaches and parks), or are otherwise no longer mobile, unless parked wholly on the lot of the owner of the portable sign.

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p.

Roof signs.

Examples of Prohibited Roof Signs

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q.

Commercial signs in residential zones, except for real estate and open house signs.

r.

Signs that automatically change color;

s.

Signs that flash, move or rotate, except for clocks and time and temperature signs in accordance with Section 8175-5.13.6(a);

t.

The use of any item of merchandise or other commodity related to the business as a sign, except as such commodity may be permanently incorporated into a sign structure as otherwise permitted by this Article;

(Ord. No. 4492, § 3, 6-21-2016)