§ 29-26. Hazardous signs.

Except as otherwise provided by law or this chapter, no person may install, maintain, or use a sign that:

(1)

Obstructs a fire escape, required exit, window, or door used as a means of escape.

(2)

Interferes with a ventilation opening, except that a sign may cover a transom window if otherwise in compliance with the building code and fire code.

(3)

Substantially obstructs the lighting of public right-of-way or other public property, or interferes with a public utility or traffic-control device.

(4)

Contains or utilizes a supporting device placed on public right-of-way or other public area within the city limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city, unless the use of the public rights-of-way or other public area has been approved by the city and a right-of-way joint use agreement has been filed.

(5)

Is illuminated in such a way as to create a hazard to pedestrian, bicycle, or vehicular traffic.

(6)

Creates a traffic hazard for pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorists, by restricting visibility at a curb cut or adjoining public street.

(7)

Has less than nine feet of clearance above street pavement grade or has less than 12 feet of clearance above a driveway, and/or is located outside the public right-of-way and within the visibility triangle at an intersection that results in impaired sight distance of users of the intersection.

(8)

Violates a requirement of the electrical code.

(9)

Is determined by the building inspector to be dangerous.

(Ord. No. 576, § 2(Attach., § 26), 7-7-2009)