19.100.060 Prohibited sign types

19.100.060 Prohibited sign types.

(A) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to specify sign types and other devices which are prohibited within the jurisdiction of the City of Show Low.

(B) Applicability. Any sign not specifically authorized by this chapter is prohibited unless required by law. The following signs and conditions are prohibited:

(1) Any sign projecting over a property line, or any sign which is located within a public or private street, highway, alley, lane, parkway, avenue, road, sidewalk, or other right-of-way, except as provided in this section. The property owner or owner of the sign shall be notified to remove the prohibited sign. If the sign is permanent and the owner does not comply within five (5) days, the planning and zoning director or designee may have the sign removed and the cost assessed to the appropriate property or sign owner, or enforcement action may be taken. If the sign is a portable sign, it shall be removed immediately or a civil violation may be issued pursuant to Section 19.100.130(A).

(2) Any sign attached to any public utility pole or structure, street light, tree, fence, fire hydrant, bridge, curb, sidewalk, park bench, or other location on public property, except as provided herein.

(3) Any sign placed which, by reason of its location, will obstruct the view of any authorized traffic sign, signal, or other traffic control device or which by reason of shape, color, or position interferes with or could be confused with any authorized traffic signal or device.

(4) Any sign which is placed so as to prevent or inhibit free ingress to or egress from any door, window, or any exit way required by the International Building Code and/or by the International Fire Code as adopted by the city.

(5) Any sign which emits audible sound, odor, smoke, steam, laser or hologram lights, or other visible matter, including any sign that employs motion picture projection.

(6) Any fixed aerial displays that do not conform to the requirements herein.

(7) Any off-site sign except for:

(a) Directory signs as established and specified by the city council. A directory sign advertising a business shall not be construed as a portion of the cumulative total of allowable signage for that business. When a directory sign is not available, an off-site sign for a business not located adjacent to a state highway may be allowed by conditional use permit. Such signage shall:

(i) Be construed as part of the total allowable signage for the business seeking the permit;

(ii) Not exceed four (4) square feet in area;

(iii) Be removed within thirty (30) days after a directory sign becomes available;

(iv) Be subject to all conditions imposed pursuant to the conditional use permit;

(v) Not exceed two (2) in number on any one (1) property, lot, or parcel.

(b) As otherwise provided herein.

(8) Any portable sign or attention-attracting device including, but not limited to, sandwich, A-frame, tire rim sign, vehicle used as a sign or sign structure, or string of lights arranged in the shape of a product, arrow, commercial flags, or any commercial message.

(9) Any sign mounted, attached, or painted on a trailer, boat, or motor vehicle when parked, stored, or displayed conspicuously in a manner intended to attract the attention of the public for advertising purposes. Such signs or devices are considered vehicle signs within the meaning of these regulations and are prohibited. The provision expressly excludes business signs that utilize adhesive vinyl, are permanently painted on or magnetically attached to motor vehicles, including delivery vehicles, or rolling stock that are regularly and consistently used to conduct normal business activities.

(10) Any unauthorized sign attached to existing signs, outdoor light poles, or other structures.

(11) No sign shall be attached to a tree or other natural object.

(12) Business signs in all agricultural, residential, or manufactured home zones are prohibited, except as provided in this chapter.

(13) Any sign with movement of the sign body such as rotating, moving up and down, or any other type of action involving a change in position of the sign body or segment thereof, whether by mechanical or any other means.

(14) Vehicle-mounted signs, which include:

(a) The absence of a current, lawful license plate affixed to the vehicle on which the sign is displayed.

(b) The vehicle being inoperable.

(c) The vehicle on which the sign is displayed is not parked in a lawful or authorized location, or is on blocks or other supports, or is parked in a manner that is distinct or different from the pre-determined parking area design.

(d) The vehicle on which the sign is displayed is not used for business activities associated with the property on which the vehicle is parked or the product(s) or service(s) designated by the vehicle sign.

(Ord. No. 429, § 2, 1-6-98; Ord. No. 2009-08, §§ 1, 2, 6-2-09; Ord. No. 2010-08, §§ 1, 2, 5-4-10; Ord. No. 2014-04, §§ 1, 2, 9-2-14; Ord. No. 2017-04, §§ 1, 2, 3-7-17. 1976 Code § 15-1-45(F))