§ 501.100. Prohibited Signs., Chapter 501. Sign Code, Building and Construction, Code of Ordinances, Blue Springs

Off-Premises Signs. Any sign, except billboards, signs approved by the City pursuant to Section 501.120 or signs for any lot that does not have adequate street frontage on a collector or larger street so that a portion of the street frontage can be used for the installation of a sign without interference to vehicular and pedestrian access and subject to compliance with Subsection (A)(1) through and including (5) below, advertising or announcing any place, product, goods, services, idea or statement or whose subject is not available or located at or on the lot where the sign is erected or placed. Billboards are prohibited except pursuant to the terms of this Sign Code and where a conditional use permit has been obtained.

Off-premises signs for a lot without adequate street frontage on a collector or larger street are allowed provided that the sign is located on a contiguous property to which the sign message is applicable and that the contiguous property has adequate frontage for the sign on a street with the designation of collector, arterial, parkway or expressway;

Permission is required from the property owner of the property upon which the sign will be installed;

A permanent sign easement shall be provided for any off-premises sign;

Off-premises signs must not result in non-compliance with the sign standards of the sign code for the property upon which the sign is placed; and

Residential uses are not allowed to use off-premises signs except for new residential subdivisions for a period not to exceed one (1) year.

Signs In The Public Right-Of-Way. Signs in the public right-of-way, except signs legally erected for informational purposes by or on behalf of a government agency as described in Section 501.120, and wall-mounted signs that project less than fifteen (15) inches into the right-of way and are located at least eight (8) feet above grade.

Snipe Signs. Signs attached to any public utility pole or structure, street tree, fence, fire hydrant, bridge, curb, sidewalk, park bench or other location on public property.

Signs Posing Traffic Or Pedestrian Hazards. No signs shall be erected, and there shall be no lighting of signs or premises in such a manner or location as to obstruct the view of, or be confused with, any authorized traffic signal, notice or control device, or with lights on any emergency vehicle. Specifically prohibited are signs or attention-attracting devices using:

Lights or illuminations that flash, move, rotate, scintillate, blink, flicker or vary in intensity or color, except for time/temperature, date, stock market or similar brief informational displays.

Signs that are of such intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or impair the vision of motorists, cyclists or pedestrians.

Bare bulbs, except for time/temperature devices using bulbs of up to twenty-five (25) watts.

Words and traffic control symbols so as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic, such as "stop," "look," "caution," or "slow," as determined by the Director of Community Development.

Abandoned Signs. Any sign remaining in place which for a period of ninety (90) days or more no longer advertises or identifies an ongoing business, product, service, idea or commercial activity located on the site. See Section 501.150 of this Sign Code.

Signs Without Valid Permits. It shall be unlawful to construct or maintain a sign or sign structure without a validly issued permit.

Extending Signs. Signs or sign structures, other than freestanding, that extend above the parapet, building roof line or canopy/awning against which the sign is located.

Moving Signs. No sign or any part thereof shall move.

Attention-Attracting Devices. Any streamer, pennant, propeller, inflatable sign, inflatable device, tethered balloon, bunting or artificial device, shape, color, sound, light, exhibit, costumed person or figure, whether live, animated or still, located outside the building of a use or business that is intended to attract attention to said use or business that is conducted on either the property where the use or business is located or elsewhere within the City of Blue Springs.

Use Of A Vehicle As A Sign. Signs attached to or painted on motor vehicles or trailers that are parked for more than twenty-four (24) consecutive hours, the principal purpose of which is to attract attention to a product sold or a business, not including vehicle sales licensed by the City.

Non-Compliance. Any other sign that does not comply with the terms, conditions or provisions of this Sign Code.