2072 ORD PROVIDING CODE OF ORDINANCES BE AMENDED BY ADDING NEW CHAPTER PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS

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Section -5. Exits kept clear. No s i gn of an; be placed upon the as to obstruct any passageway leading nor shall the sign escape. ~ kind shall be attached to the wall or roof of any building in such a manner fire escape, door, window, or other to a fire escape or to a street exit, be f-astened in any manner to a fire Section -6. Fire walls kept clear. No sign shall be erected upon the fire wall or cop- ing of any building, nor shall it be anchored to such wall but shall be attached to and supported by other structural parts of the building. Section -7. Sky signs. Any sign erected upon or above the roof of any building shall have a maximum height to be determined by the City Inspector. When erected on flat roof's,th ere shall be maintained a three (3) foot passageway around the ends of the sign and between its lower edge and the roof. Section -8. Location and heights. No sign projecting over a sidewalk or other public space shall be so hung that the lowest point will be less than eight (8) feet above the sidewalk or ground level under the sign, and no sign shall extend any closer than two (2) feet of the curb line. No sign attached to the wall of axiy building or structure or supported by a support on the building line and extending outward therefrom shall project over a sidewalk or public space more than seven and one-half (72) feet. Al1 signs must be supported from a support on pri- vate property. No supports or obstruction will be per- mitted on sidewalk or public space. All signs in alleys prohibited where signs project over public space. No sign erected above the second story of any build- ing or multiple dwelling, shall extend beyond the walls of the building more than two (2) feet, or be so spaced as to obstruct any window or means of exit above the second flood of the building, Section -9. Prohibited signs. (a) Cloth an d banner signs. No person, partnership, firm or corporation shall suspend or project over or across any street, alley or other public space or portion thereof, cloth signs or banners advertising anything or for any purpose whatsoever.