The intent of the standards set forth in this chapter are as follows:

   A.   To encourage the design of signs that attract and invite rather than demand the public's attention, and to curb the proliferation of signs.

   B.   To encourage the use of signs that enhance the visual environment of the city.

   C.   To promote the enhancement of business and residential properties and neighborhoods by fostering the erection of signs complementary to the buildings and uses to which they relate and which are harmonious with their surroundings.

   D.   To protect the public interest and safety. (Ord. 511, 7-6-2000)

   A.   No sign shall be allowed unless it conforms to the structural requirements of the building code and the provisions contained herein.

   B.   Traffic-control signs conforming to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices which are installed or approved by the city shall not be required to conform to these regulations.

   C.   A property may have a maximum total signage of two hundred (200) square feet.

   D.   All signs, except permitted off-premises signs, shall pertain only to the use or products located on the same property as the sign. Provided, however, that any sign authorized in this chapter is allowed to contain noncommercial copy in lieu of any other copy.

   E.   The light from an allowed illuminated sign shall be arranged, directed and such intensity that it does not create a hazard, nuisance or other adverse effect on adjacent property, motor vehicles or approved traffic-control devices.

   F.   No sign shall be animated, flashing or rotating. Message centers and signs depicting time and/or temperature shall not be considered as animated but shall not flash or rotate.

   G.   No sign shall project beyond the property line or on any public right of way. No sign shall project closer than two feet (2') to a vertical line projected from the face of a curb, or if no curb exists, the face of the future curb as determined by the city. No sign foundations shall encroach into public right of way.

   H.   No sign located within eight feet (8') of the curb or future curb line shall have a sign face located between a point three and one-half feet (31/2') and a point eight feet (8') above the top of the existing or future curb as determined by the city. (Ord. 511, 7-6-2000)