The following signs are prohibited:
(a) Signs containing strobe lights, flashing parts, beacons, spotlights, reflective surfaces, mirrors and other such features that could be hazardous to the vision of passing motorists (see sight triangle). (Code 2023)
(b) Dilapidated signs, as defined by this article.
(c) Signs placed on or painted on a motor vehicle or trailer parked with the primary purpose of providing signage not otherwise allowed by these regulations. This section does not prohibit the use of business logos, identification or advertising on vehicles primarily and actively used for business purposes and/or personal transportation.
(d) Signs that imitate or resemble official traffic or governmental signs. Signs which, in the opinion of the City Engineer, will impair intended operation of traffic control signals or constitute a safety and traffic hazard. Signs using red, yellow and green lights, or the words “stop,” “look,” “danger,” etc. and which give the appearance of traffic control.
(e) Moving signs, including but not limited to spinners, propellers, searchlights, revolving signs and air-filled moving signs.
(f) Inflatable signs, including balloons. Balloons smaller than 3 feet in diameter shall be exempt.
(g) Posters, signs and handbills affixed to any tree, vegetation, rock or utility pole.
(j) Signs that emit smoke, visible vapors, sounds or odors. Open flames used to attract public attention are not permitted.
(k) Signs placed in the public right-of-way, other than governmental signs or wayfinding signs.
(l) Signs that infringe upon the sight triangle, as defined in this Code.
(m) Street spanning banner signs, except as permitted by the Haysville City Council.
(o) Portable or temporary electronic message center signs.
(p) Off-premises signs except those permitted in the “LC”, “HC”, “LI” and “HI” Zoning Districts. Existing off-premises signs shall be nonconforming.
(Code 2023)
(q) Abandoned signs.
(r) Signs that display any obscene, indecent or immoral matter.
(Code 2022)