Any electronic message sign must comply with the following standards:
(A) The maximum area of the electronic message shall not exceed 50% of the total permitted sign area.
(B) The frequency of the message change shall not exceed once every 6 seconds. The message shall not flash but may scroll into place.
(C) The brightness may not exceed the following levels:
Color | Daytime | Nighttime |
Amber or red only | 5,000 Nits | 1,750 Nits |
Full color | 7,000 Nits | 2,500 Nits |
(D) Prior to issuing a permit for an electronic message sign, applicant shall provide written certification from the sign installer that the light intensity has been pre-set not to exceed the levels specified in the table above. Additionally, access to the intensity level must be protected from end-user manipulation by password protected software or another method deemed appropriate by the Zoning Administrator.
(Ord. 2015-08, § 12.07, passed 6-23-2015)