8.26.07 Prohibited Sign Devices

The following signs and devices used to attract pedestrian or vehicular attention are prohibited in any zone in the Town of Daniel. Additionally, any sign not specifically allowed under this ordinance is prohibited. (1) Hot or cold air balloons or inflatables except those specifically allowed by this ordinance for temporary signs as part of a grand opening or special promotion. (2) Any sign that flashes, blinks, uses chaser lights, or moves in any way, animate or inanimate. Subtle lighting changes of low intensity are allowed if approved. (Commercial signs may be approved with time/temperature or electronic message center capability.) (3) Statuary bearing the likeness or suggestion of any product or logo. (4) Projecting signs. (5) Roof signs or fence signs. (6) Wind signs. (7) Snipe signs. (8) Temporary signs except those allowed specifically by this ordinance. (9) Any truck, trailer, or other vehicle conspicuously or regularly parked on or off-premises with an advertising message or logo displayed to attract attention to a business, product or promotion. The planning director or his authorized representative may require the removal of same if, in his opinion, such a vehicle is being utilized for advertising purposes. (10) Graffiti. (11) Spotlights directed into the night sky except as part of an approved promotional period for temporary signs. (12) Off-Premises signs except as specifically allowed herein. (13) Signs on public property, including, but not limited to public utility poles, public bridges, or within any public right-of-way unless specifically approved herein for a public purpose. However, nothing in this section shall apply to the installation of a plaque in a sidewalk commemorating an historical, cultural, or artistic event, location, or personality for which the Town of Daniel has granted written permission, nor shall this section apply to the painting of house numbers upon curbs. (14) "A"-frame or sandwich board signs. (15) Portable signs.