1-15-11-7: PROHIBITED SIGNS:

The following signs are expressly prohibited in all zones:

   A.   An abandoned sign, or a sign advertising an activity, event or information that has already occurred or a business that is no longer in business at the site of the sign.

   B.   Animated and/or electronic traveling message signs.

   C.   A sign erected or maintained to malign or incite hate speech.

   D.   A sign in a public right-of-way, easement, or vision triangle.

   E.   A sign not in compliance with this section 1-15-11.

   F.   Hot air or helium balloons greater than five feet (5') in length or width when inflated.

   G.   On site home occupation signs.

   H.   Outdoor neon.

   I.   Roof signs.

   J.   Searchlights, except for law enforcement and emergency situations.

   K.   Signs containing obscene copy.

   L.   Signs that resemble or imitate a law enforcement, emergency services or traffic control sign or device.

   M.   Signs determined by the City Planning and Zoning Commission to be similar to any of the above prohibited signs.

   N.   Signs stapled or taped to telephone or other utility or traffic control poles or devices.

   O.   Signs with copy patently offensive to people residing or doing business in Middleton. (Ord. 587, 1-18-2017; amd. Ord. 609, 7-3-2018)