23.55.003

Signs prohibited in all zones

Seattle Municipal Code · Seattle Mun. Code § 23.55.003

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A. The following signs are prohibited in all zones: 1. Flashing signs; 2. Signs that rotate or have a rotating or moving part or parts that revolve at a speed in excess of seven revolutions per minute; 3. Signs attached to or located on stationary motor vehicles, equipment, trailers, and related devices, except for signs not exceeding five square feet in area and relating to the sale, lease, or rent of a motor vehicle to which the signs are attached; 4. Portable signs other than readily detachable signs having a fixed base or mounting for the placement and intermittent use of such signs; 5. Banners, streamers, strings of pennants, fabric signs, festoons of lights, clusters of flags, wind-animated objects, balloons, searchlights, and similar devices, except: a. Where the principal use or activity on the lot is outdoor retail sales in NC3, C1, C2 and downtown zones, or b. Where permitted as temporary signs under Section 23.55.012 , or c. As permitted in Part 4 of Chapter 23.55 . 6. Signs that attempt, or appear to attempt, to direct the movement of traffic or that interfere with, imitate, or resemble any official traffic sign, signal, or device. 7. Signs using a video display method, except as provided in Section 23.55.005 or in Part 4 of Chapter 23.55 . (Ord. 125869 , § 2, 2019; Ord. 120466 , § 1, 2001; Ord. 112830 § 10(part), 1986.)

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