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xii. Banners and flags used to attract attention to industrial, commercial or residential establishments, excepting flags pursuant to Sec. 25-0.4.b.(ix). xiii.Any sign placed without a permit after the effective date of this ordinance when a permit is required. xiv. Signs in violation of subsections 25-0.6a-e(i). If a sign is prohibited and the sign is a type that can be brought into conformance with this ordinance, the owner or lessee of the sign can elect to bring the sign into conformity rather than remove the sign. xv. Buildings which resemble in configuration or design a product for sale such as, but not limited to, hot dogs, hamburgers, ice-cream cones, shoes or automobiles are prohibited in the unincorporated areas of Indian River County. b. The following signs are prohibited and shall not be erected after the effective date of this ordinance. i. Roof Signs (excepting allowable mansard roof signs and religious symbols incorporated as part of the building plan for a steeple or other similar structural component of a place of worship). No sign shall project above a roof line or deck line for mansard roofs. The portion of a mansard roof located below the deck line shall be eligible for placement of a facade sign. Indian River County is located in a Florida coastal region confronted with the annual threat of hurricanes and related destructive natural events. Therefore, special limitations against rooftop signs are deemed within the public interest in order to minimize future hazard potential. That the Code of Ordinances of Indian River county is hereby amended by adding a section to be numbered 25-0.6, which section shall read as follows: "6. GENERAL SIGN REGULATIONS. No variance shall be granted to subsections 25 -0.6.a -e. a. Construction Standards. i. Compliance With Building Code. All signs installed within the County limits shall be constructed in accordance with the Coun- ty's adopted Building Code. ii. Compliance With Electrical Code. All signs using electrical current shall comply with the County's adopted Electrical Code. b. Maintenance. All signs shall be maintained by the owner as follows. (1) The sign must be structurally sound and in good mechanical repair, free of holes, with no loose or missing parts. If sign is found to be structurally unsound or inconsistent with the approved sign plan, it shall be repaired, replaced or removed. The Code Enforcement Officer may order the removal after authorization from the Code Enforcement Board by and at the expense of the owner or lessee of any sign that is not properly maintained. c. Signs Not to Constitute a Traffic Hazard. No signs shall be placed at any location in the County where it may interfere with or obstruct free and clear vision for pedestrians or vehicular movement, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device. Any such sign shall be removed at the direction of the Code Enforcement Officer and at the expense of the owner or lessee. d. Signs Not to Encroach Electric Utility Clear Zone. No signs shall be placed closer than eight (8) feet frau the nearest part of any utility pole which supports electrical transmission lines. No signs shall be placed any closer than eight (8) feet frau the nearest part of any electric transmission line. If the National Electric Safety Code is now or hereafter more restrictive than the provisions of this sub- section, its more restrictive provisions shall supersede the provision herein. o -11-