A. Signs which interfere with the view of traffic signs, signals or devices, and approaching or merging traffic;

B. Animated Signs. No sign shall be animated, revolve or rotate either mechanically or by illumination except the movement of the hands of a clock, electronic message displays and barber poles;

C. Signs which are significantly distracting to vehicle operators, such as those containing flashing, moving or intermittent lights, or signs with a concentrated light source or reflecting frames or surface(s) of such intensity or glare that it may create a safety hazard to motorists or pedestrians;

D. Signs erected, maintained, or painted upon trees, rocks, or other natural features;

E. Signs which are structurally unsafe, or improperly maintained, or otherwise in violation of the Uniform Building Code and other Bothell ordinances;

F. Private signs on utility poles as prohibited by RCW 70.54.100;

G. Pennants; permanent banners; streamers; strings of ribbon, tinsel, small flags, pinwheels, twirlers, propellers, and flashing or blinking lights; flares; balloons; and devices of a similar carnival character;

H. Portable permanent signs, with the exception of A-frame signs as allowed by BMC 12.22.060(B) and (C);

I. Portable temporary signs of the following types:

J. Signs which by reason of their size, location, movement, content, shape, coloring or manner of illumination obscure, imitate, or may be confused with lawfully posted governmental signs such as traffic control signs, signals, or devices;

K. Commercial bench signs;

L. Billboards. (Ord. 1905 § 1, 2003; Ord. 1805 § 2, 2000).