Animated sign.
San José Municipal Code § 23.02.040
in effect23.02.040 - Animated sign.
"Animated sign" means a sign having action, motion, movement, changeable copy, or flashing color changes that are activated by electrical energy, electronic energy or other manufactured sources of energy supply, but not including wind-activated movement such as in flags, banners or pennants, or mechanical movement signs. Animated signs include grids of flashing lights or mechanical elements in patterns that give the perception of movement, as in chasing lights or programmable displays. For purposes of this title, an animated sign shall not be considered a mechanical movement sign if the only mechanical movement in the sign relates to the movement of grids 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_23.02.040ANSIFetched: 11/1/2026