§ 3106. Illumination.

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(a)

General. Illuminated signs shall adhere to the following provisions and restrictions in addition to those stated in the sign requirements by zone.

(1)

The light for or from any illuminated sign shall be so shaded, shielded or directed that the light intensity will not be objectionable to surrounding areas.

(2)

No colored lights which will be of such a brightness to obstruct traffic shall be used at any location in any manner so as to be confused with or construed as traffic control devices.

(3)

Neither the direct nor reflected light from primary light sources shall create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles.

(4)

Interior lighted individual translucent letters, numerals, logos and graphic symbols, or interior lighted signs with translucent letters, logos and graphic symbols, are allowed, provided the specific location of the light source within the sign cannot be seen or determined when the lights are in operation.

(5)

Electrical requirements for all signs shall conform to the pertinent requirements of the current National Electrical Code.

(Ord. No. 97-0006, § 601, 3-25-97)

                    
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