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§225-18.4 Regulations applicable to all signs. A. Safety provisions. All signs shall be designed, constructed, and located in accordance with the following criteria to protect the general health, safety, and welfare of the public. (1) No sign shall be erected in such a manner as to obstruct free egress from a window, door or fire escape or to become a menace to life, health or property. (2) No sign shall be erected at or near any intersection of streets, alleys, or railways in a manner that obstructs free and clear vision for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. (3) No sign shall be of a shape or color that may be confused with any authorized traffic control device. (4) No rotating beam, beacon, or flashing illumination resembling an emergency light shall be used with any sign display. (5) The erection of any sign and its supports, including any wiring and/or electrical components utilized therein, shall be consistent with the generally accepted standards and practices of the New York State Building Code. (6) The erection of any sign, its supports, wiring, or other structural and/or electrical elements may be subject to inspection and approval by the Code Enforcement Officer. (7) There shall be no off-site advertising permitted. B. Design and construction. All signs shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the following criteria: