§ 18.42.080 — Prohibited Signs

Santa Clara City Code · Santa Clara City Code § 18.42.080

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Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the following signs, including any sign on public property or within the public right-of-way, except government signs, shall be prohibited throughout the City. A. Animated Signs, including blinking and flashing lights and signs. B. Banners, pennants, statuary, streamers, fin, feather, whirligigs, displays, signs placed on architectural projections and merchandise primarily designed and used for sign purposes located outside of structures. C. Billboards, pursuant to Section 18.42.090. D. Nonconforming sign structure(s) reconstructed beyond the scope and limitations of Section 18.42.200 (Nonconforming Signs) of this Chapter. E. Red, green, blue or amber lights or illuminated signs that could interfere with or be confused with any official traffic control device or traffic signal or official directional guide signs. F. Portable signs (including sign(s) placed on operable other than stationary vehicle). G. Signs emitting foreign material or sound. H. Signs on a natural feature (i.e., rock, tree, mound, hill, or mountain). I. Signs on roof, parapet, or wall above the eave line. J. Tethered balloon(s) or other temporarily or continuously inflatable objects used to draw attention to a use or event. K. Neon or LED lighting bordering the outline of windows.