Definitions for sign rules

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Creates a safety hazard" includes but is not limited to: 1. Displaying a sign which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of an official traffic control device. 2. Displaying a sign which impedes the vision of drivers or pedestrians on a street, road, or highway by using foils, reflective surfaces, mirrors, or similar light reflecting materials. 3. Displaying a sign on or adjacent to any street, road, or highway which purports to be, resembles, or is an imitation of, an official traffic control device, signal or sign, bearing words, symbols, characters, color and/or shape in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse pedestrian or vehicular traffic. "Highway" means the entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. "Sign" means any sign, poster, banner, or flag, held, supported by a vehicle, or otherwise displayed. "Traffic control devices" means all traffic signs, pavement markings, and traffic signal lights officially erected or installed, to guide, direct, warn, and otherwise control vehicular and pedestrian movement on public streets and highways. Such devices include traffic and pedestrian signals, signs including, but not limited to, the following: stop, yield, do not enter, wrong way, speed limits, one way arrows, turn lane arrows, lane restriction symbols, and temporary warning signs notifying drivers of general or specific conditions such as road closures, flag man, detours, road construction, and/or special speed restrictions, which are placed on or adjacent to a roadway. (Ord. No. 4164, § 1, 2014; Ord. 1870 § 1 (part), 1989)