Prohibited signs.
Chandler City Code § 39-8
in effect39-8. - Prohibited signs.
A. The following signs are prohibited:
1. Signs that pose a traffic hazard due to their position, size, shape, movement, coloring, or manner of illumination which may be confused as a traffic control device or which hide from view any traffic sign or signal; obstruct the view of motor vehicle operators entering the public right-of-way; or create an unsafe distraction or obstruction for motor vehicle operators;
2. Signs that outline a building by means of neon lighting, incandescent lighting or other exposed artificial lighting;
3. Fixed balloons;
4. Signs that contain or consist of exposed incandescent bulbs exceeding forty (40) watts each, or neon or similar tube type of illumination exceeding thirty (30) milliamps, except as provided for in Section 39-9.18 City Center District;
5. Signs which are abandoned for a period of ninety (90) days or greater;
6. Signs that have flashing, blinking, fluttering or rotating lights, lasers, or other illuminating devices which exhibit movement, except digital signs as provided for in Section 39-9.15, or when approved for City sponsored public events, or through a special event permit as provided for in Chapter 32 of the Chandler City Code;
7. Signs that produce odor or audible sound;
8. Signs that contain mechanical movement or movement controlled by any other means, except for air activated signs as provided for in Section 39-10 Temporary Signs;
9. Signs that are painted, attached or mounted on fuel tanks, storage containers and/or solid waste receptacles or their enclosures, except for those required by law;
10. Signs that are installed or displayed without the property owner's approval; and
11. Billboards.
(Ord. No. 4729, § I, 5-25-17)
Source: City of Chandler, Arizona, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/az/chandler/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTVIPL_CH39SICO_39-8PRSIFetched: 11/1/2026