Article 2 General Standards and Requirements

31.200 Prohibited Signs.

(1) Intent. Some specific signs and classes of signs provide little value while harming community aesthetics and/or the public welfare.

(2) Undefined Signs. A sign not specifically allowed in this chapter is prohibited.

(3) Unauthorized Signs on Public Property. A sign located on public property, including a public right-of-way, is prohibited unless specifically approved by the jurisdiction having authority over such public property.

(4) Vehicle Signs. Vehicle signs are prohibited.

(5) Inflatable Signs. Inflatable signs are prohibited.

(6) Repealed by Ord. 22-146.

(7) Roof Signs. Roof signs are prohibited.

(8) Projected Signs. Projected signs (e.g., holographic) are prohibited.

(9) Any sign that does not comply with State law, including Wis. Stat. § 944.21 is prohibited.

Sample of Prohibited Signs

Vehicle Sign    Vehicle Sign

Signage in Public Right-of-way    Projected (holographic) Sign

Inflatable Sign    Inflatable Sign

Roof Sign    

[Ord. 22-661 § 2, 2022; Ord. 22-146 § 1, 2022; Ord. 21-601 § 1, 2021]