A. Sign Face Extension: No sign face shall extend horizontally beyond the supporting structure a distance greater than twelve inches (12").
B. Electric Signs: All electric signs shall be manufactured to meet UL specifications and be approved by the building official in accordance with the City of Clive Electrical Code. An alternate equivalent may be accepted as approved by the building official.
1. Electric signs shall be watertight, with service holes to provide access to each compartment with fitted waterproof covers.
2. Any electrical equipment or apparatus of a sign, which causes interference with radio or television reception, shall not be allowed.
C. Wind Pressure and Dead Load Requirements: All signs and sign structures shall be designed and constructed to withstand a wind pressure as regulated by the Building Code of the City, and shall be constructed to receive dead loads as required in the Building Code and/or other ordinances of the City. Temporary signs shall be excluded from dead load requirements as required above.
D. Clearance from Electric Lines: A clearance of not less than eight feet (8') horizontally and twelve feet (12') vertically shall be maintained between any sign and any overhead electrical transmission line.
E. Number of Faces: No sign shall have more than two (2) faces. Sign faces shall be parallel, unless determined to be consistent with the architectural character of the building, and expressly permitted by City Council.
F. Lighting of Signs: Signs, if illuminated, must be lit by internal fixtures unless determined to be consistent with the architectural character of the building, and is approved by the Community Development Director. A constant level of light must be maintained, provided that this shall not be construed to prohibit use of an automatic dimmer to reduce garish effects at night. Lighting shall not flash or move unless approved by City Council.
G. Emissions Prohibited: No sign shall emit audible sound, noticeable odor, or smoke or other visible matter.
H. Obstruction of Fire Exits, Light or Ventilation: No sign shall be permitted to obstruct or interfere in any way with free use of any door, window, fire escape, nor to obstruct or impair operation of any opening required for light or ventilation.
I. Traffic Hazards: It is illegal for any sign to interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be of such design which may be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device; no sign shall imitate an official traffic sign or include the words “stop”, “look”, “caution”, or any other word, phrase, symbol, or character in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse motorists. (Ord. 1099, 4-8-2021)