The following provisions shall apply to roof-mounted signs.
(A) Roof-mount signs shall not be permitted, except where:
(1) The supporting members of roof-mounted signs shall appear to be free of any extra bracing, angle irons, guy wires or cables;
(2) Supports shall appear to be an architectural and integral part of the building;
(3) Supporting columns of round, square or shaped steel members may be erected if required bracing visible to the public is minimized or covered;
(4) The maximum height of roof-mounted signs shall be six feet and shall not at its highest point exceed the highest point of the roof itself; and
(5) The backs of roof-mounted signs shall be concealed by another sign, shall be screened by suitable architectural treatment or shall be painted to blend with the surroundings and kept so painted.
(B) Signs shall be illuminated by direct or indirect lighting, provided that the beam from an indirect source shall be effectively concealed from view.
(Ord. 13-93, passed 7-26-1993)