15.06.260 Prohibited signs.
The following types of signs are prohibited except as noted:
A. All signs not expressly permitted under this article or exempt from a sign permit in accordance with PMC 15.06.250.
B. Signs contributing to confusion of traffic control devices or emergency service vehicles, or which hide or interfere with the effectiveness of such devices or vehicles.
C. Any sign that obstructs access to or impedes operation of any window, door, fire escape, stairway, ladder or opening intended to provide light, air, ingress or egress for any building or structure as may be required by law.
D. Any sign attached to any utility pole or structure within any public right-of-way without the express consent of the authorized utility provider or governmental entity.
E. Any sign that projects, overhangs or otherwise is located in the public right-of-way, except as specifically provided for in this chapter.
F. Any sign that obstructs the view of a person operating a motor vehicle in any direction at the intersection of a street or with an alley or driveway (see corner vision clearance provisions in PMC 15.04.185).
G. Any sign that impedes safe pedestrian or vehicular movement.
H. Signs attached to trees or other plant materials.
I. Snipe signs as defined in PMC 15.06.510.
J. Any rotating or flashing signs, except as otherwise provided as an electronic message center in PMC 15.06.320(J).
K. Portable signs, except as otherwise provided for sidewalk signs in PMC 15.06.330(C).
L. Signs that advertise unlawful activity, except:
1. Commercial Speech Related to Marijuana. Federal law prohibits the advertising and sale of marijuana. Colorado law specifically allows the advertising and sale of marijuana, subject to comprehensive state regulation. As of the effective date of this chapter, the U.S. Department of Justice has indicated that it will use prosecutorial discretion to (in general) not enforce federal marijuana laws in states that have legalized marijuana under state law and enacted comprehensive regulations for the marijuana industry. Accordingly, the Town will allow a limited exception to subsection (L) of this section for the signs of licensed marijuana businesses; provided, that the businesses are licensed and operated in compliance with applicable state statutes and regulations. The exception created by this subsection does not create an exemption from or a defense to the enforcement of federal law, nor shall the Town be liable for any damages caused by the enforcement of federal law. If the federal policy regarding prosecutorial discretion officially changes such that federal marijuana prohibitions are enforced in Colorado, then the limited exception created by this section shall automatically terminate, and signs advertising marijuana shall be considered prohibited signs. (Ord. 711 §1 (Exh. A), 2017)