§ 151.156 ELECTRONIC MESSAGE SIGN.
   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)