§ 115-188. Signs specifically prohibited.

The following signs, in addition to all other signs not expressly permitted by this article, are prohibited in all zoning districts and shall not be erected, or maintained:

(1)

Signs that are structurally unsound, unsafe, or hazardous to traffic or pedestrians.

(2)

Roof signs.

(3)

Signs that move or give the appearance of moving, including sky dancers, pennants, streamers, or banners in excess of 32 square feet.

(4)

Streamers, inflatable objects, and gas filled devices, other than permitted temporary signs.

(5)

Flashing signs and signs containing any flashing or running lights, strobe lights, or lights creating an illusion of movement.

(6)

Signs which imitate or may be easily confused with official traffic and government signs.

(7)

Portable signs, except as permitted in section 115-199, and vehicle signs.

(8)

Multi-faced "V"-shaped signs with angles exceeding 60 degrees in diameter.

(9)

Snipe signs.

(10)

Signs mechanically rotating at greater than six revolutions per minute.

(11)

Any sign placed or erected on property without the permission of the property owner.

(12)

Signs which are obscene as defined by O.C.G.A § 16-12-80.

(13)

Signs which emit or utilize in any manner any sound capable of being detected on any traveled road or highway by a person with normal hearing abilities.

(14)

Signs which interfere with road or highway visibility or obstruct or otherwise interfere with the safe and orderly movement of traffic or which otherwise pose a hazard to traffic due to structural deficiencies in the structure of such signs.

(15)

Signs which obstruct any fire escape, any means of egress or ventilation or shall prevent free passage from one part of a roof to any other part, as well as signs attached to any fire escape.

(16)

Signs which do not conform to applicable building or electrical codes.

(17)

Exterior exposed electrical signs including neon or LED used to attract attention such as outlining a building or building feature.

(18)

Dilapidated or neglected signs.

(Ord. No. 16-2018 , § I, 10-1-2018)