Mechanical movement sign.
San José Municipal Code § 23.02.320
in effect23.02.320 - Mechanical movement sign.
"Mechanical movement sign" means a sign having parts which physically move, rather than merely appearing to move as might be found in an animated sign. This physical movement may be activated electrically or from another power source but shall not include wind-activated movement such as occurs with flags or banners. For purposes of this title, mechanical movement signs shall not include any animated sign where the only mechanical movement in the animated sign relates to grids used to produce programmable displays.
(Ord. 24201.)
Source: City of San José, Municipal Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT23SI_CH23.02GEPR_PT1DE_23.02.320MEMOSIFetched: 11/1/2026