A. The table below displays which sign illumination types are permitted for which uses.
Illumination Type | Where Permitted (by District or use category) |
External illumination | External Illumination is permitted for all sign types, provided that all illumination is consistent with the standards of this section. |
Internally Lit Lettering | Permitted in the R, N, MU, CL, CC, DD, FE, I, ID, and EI Districts |
- Illuminated reverse-cut push-through acrylic letter signs | |
- Illuminated front-lit channel letter signs | |
- Halo or backlit signs | |
Internally Lit Cabinet Signs | Permitted in MU, CC, FE, and I Districts |
Neon Signs | Permitted in the R, N, MU, CL, CC, DD, FE, I, ID, and EI Districts. Neon signs shall be permitted through an internal staff design review, which will ensure that neon signs are not excessively bright or visually dominating. Neon signs are permitted only for retail, restaurant/bar, and entertainment. |
B. General Sign Illumination Standards:
1. Be shielded from all adjacent residential buildings and all streets;
2. Not have an intensity to cause glare visible to pedestrians or vehicle drivers, nor shall the illumination be of such brightness as to cause reasonable objection from adjacent residential districts or adjacent properties;
3. No illuminated sign shall be permitted if any part of the sign flashes on or off, has lighting that moves or illustrates movement, or displays changing degrees of intensity in illumination. This regulation applies to signs located outside buildings and to window signs inside buildings that can be seen from the outside. This prohibition on flashing, moving, or intermittent lighting shall not apply to permitted electronic message centers as specified in 10-5-7; and
4. Signs shall not be lit to obstruct traffic control or other public information signs.
5. Neon lighting shall not exceed 100 nits per sign face. (Ord. 2023-7, 7-17-2023; amd. Ord. 2023-9, 12-18-2023)