11.3.1 Animated or Motion Signs

Signs with animated, blinking, chasing, flashing, or moving effects; however, this provision shall not prohibit signs with an alternating display of time or temperature and signs with changeable copy pursuant to paragraph 11.2.7, Changeable Copy on On-Premise Signs.

In all tiers other than the Downtown Tier, signs with animated, blinking, chasing, flashing, or moving effects (including but not limited to sign faces that periodically change to show different images or messages) are prohibited, with the exception of signs that alternate the display of time or temperature and signs with changeable copy under Sec. 11.2.7, Changeable Copy on On-Premise Signs.

In the Downtown Tier, signs with animated, blinking, chasing, flashing, or moving effects, including sign faces that periodically change to show different images or messages shall be allowed through the issuance of a minor special use permit pursuant to Sec. 3.9, Special Use Permit. In addition to the review factors in paragraph 3.9.8B, Review Factors, the following review factors shall also be considered:

1. The sign or signs are spaced so as to not lead to excessive animated signage in an area;

2. There is no negative impact upon traffic safety; and

3. There is artistic or historic merit or other design qualities that will have a positive impact on the downtown.