Signs that are not expressly permitted in this bylaw are prohibited.

Unless otherwise allowed within this bylaw, third party advertising is prohibited.

Specific prohibitions on public and private property

A beacon shall not be used within the County for the purpose of advertising an event or business.

The development authority shall not permit a sign or portion thereof that:

1. (a) includes video display, motion picture, or an audible component;
2. (b) is attached to, or makes up any portion of a fence, retaining wall, or other similar structure unless the sign is permitted in this bylaw to identify a community or neighbourhood or is integrated into a structure or fence to identify a commercial site;
3. (c) is attached to, or constructed on or over a roof of a building extending above the parapet portion of the building, except for:
   1. (i) an integrated roof sign;
   2. (ii) a sign on a mansard roof; or
   3. (iii) an inflatable sign located on a roof;
4. (d) is attached to, affixed to, or displayed on any parked vehicle or trailer not normally used in the daily activity of the sign subject;
5. (e) moves or assumes any motion constituting a non-stationary or non-fixed condition, unless expressly permitted within this bylaw;
6. (f) has the following objects attached to it:
   1. (i) balloons;
   2. (ii) flags
   3. (iii) pennants or streamers;
   4. (iv) ribbons;
   5. (v) spinners; or
   6. (vi) other similar devices.
7. (g) obstructs the view of, or may be confused with an official traffic control device;
8. (h) displays lights resembling flashing, intermittent, or scintillating motion usually associated with danger or those used by police, fire, ambulance and other emergency vehicles; or
9. (i) uses chasing borders or movement of any kind, unless expressly permitted within this bylaw;
10. (j) is unsafe for persons or property in the opinion of the development officer;
11. (k) identifies a premises incorrectly or is unreadable;
12. (l) is in an overall state of dilapidation, disrepair, or abandonment;
13. (m) promotes or influences hatred or ridicule of any race, religion or other segment of society;
14. (n) features nudity;
15. (o) violates the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards or the laws of the Government of Canada or the Province of Alberta; and
16. (p) identifies a business, development or service not authorized through the regulations of this bylaw to operate within the County.