Uses that depend on patrons arriving by watercraft may use signs and lighting provided that:
(A) Signs placed in or on public waters must only convey directional information or safety messages and may only be placed by a public authority or under a permit issued by the County Sheriff; and
(B) Signs placed within the shore impact zone must be:
(C) Other lighting may be located within the shore impact zone or over public waters if it is used to illuminate potential safety hazards and is shielded or otherwise directed to prevent direct illumination across public waters. This does not preclude use of navigational lights.
(D) Signs must only convey the location and name of the establishment and the general types of goods or services available. The signs must not contain other detailed information such as product brands and prices, must not be located higher than 10 feet above the ground, and must not exceed 32 square feet in size.
(E) Signs must be minimum size necessary to convey the needed information.
(F) If illuminated by artificial lights, the lights must be shielded or directed to prevent illumination out across public waters.
(Ord. 47, passed 7-23-02; Am. Ord. 97-2021, passed 7-20-21)