§ 6502.7. Prohibited Locations.  


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  • Signs and their supports shall not be erected, constructed or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape or any window or door or opening used as part of the means of egress or as part of the accessible route, except as permitted by Chapters 10, 11A and 11B.

    No sign shall project into any alley whatsoever below a height of 14 feet (4267 mm) above grade or more than 6 inches (152 mm) when over 14 feet (4267 mm).

    No sign shall be erected in such a manner that any portion of its surface or supports will interfere in any way with the free use of any fire escape, exit or standpipe, or obstruct any required ventilator, door or stairway. No sign shall obstruct the free use of any window on the same premises.

    No sign shall be erected in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.

(Ord. 2016-0053 § 62, 2016: Ord. 2013-0048 § 64, 2013; Ord. 99-0040 § 67 (part), 1999.)