16-15-23-3: WALL SIGNS:

   A.   Wall signs shall be constructed of noncombustible material, except as provided in section 16-15-21 of this chapter.

   B.   Wall signs shall be designed in conformance with the requirements specified in section 16-15-21 of this chapter.

   C.   No wall sign shall have a projection over public property or beyond a legal setback line greater than the distances specified in section 16-15-22 of this chapter.

   D.   No wall sign shall extend above any adjacent parapet or roof of the existing building.

   E.   The thickness of that portion of a wall sign which projects over public property or a legal setback line shall not exceed the maximum as set forth in section 16-15-22 of this chapter. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-15-23-4: PROJECTING SIGNS:

   A.   Projecting signs shall be constructed of noncombustible materials, except as specified in section 16-15-21 of this chapter.

   B.   Projecting signs shall be designed in accordance with the requirements specified in section 16-15-21 of this chapter.

   C.   Signs may project over public property or a legal setback line a distance determined by the clearance of the bottoms thereof above the level of the sidewalk or grade immediately below, as set forth in section 16-15-22 of this chapter.

   D.   The thickness of a projecting sign exclusive of letters and trim shall not exceed that set forth in section 16-15-22 of this chapter. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-15-23-5: COMBINATION SIGNS:

   A.   Combination signs shall be constructed of noncombustible materials, except as specified in section 16-15-21 of this chapter.

   B.   The individual requirements of roof, projecting and pole signs shall be applied for combination signs incorporating any or all of the requirements specified in this chapter.

   C.   All supports of combination signs shall be placed in or upon private property and shall be securely built, constructed and erected to conform with the requirements specified in section 16-15-21 of this chapter.

   D.   Combination signs may project over public property or beyond a "legal setback line" as specified in section 16-15-22 of this chapter.

   E.   The thickness of that portion of a combination sign which projects over public property shall not exceed the maximum set forth in section 16-15-22 of this chapter. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-15-23-6: MARQUEE SIGNS:

Signs may be placed on, attached to, or constructed in a marquee. Such signs shall, for the purpose of determining projection, clearance, height and material, be considered a part of and shall meet the requirements for a marquee as specified in the building code and this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-15-23-7: ELECTRIC SIGNS:

   A.   Electric signs shall be constructed of noncombustible material, except as provided in section 16-15-21 of this chapter.

   B.   The enclosed shell of electric signs shall be watertight, except that service holes fitted with covers shall be provided into each compartment of such signs.

   C.   Electrical equipment used in connection with display signs shall be installed in accordance with the electrical code.

   D.   Every electric sign projecting over any street or alley or public place shall have painted or labeled on the surface of the sign the name of the sign erector and date of erection. Such name and date shall be of sufficient size and contrast to be readable from a reasonable distance at grade. Failure to provide such name and date shall be grounds for rejection of the sign by the building official. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-15-23-8: ELECTRONIC MESSAGE SIGNS:

   A.   Electronic message signs shall not be used or displayed in a way that presents multiple screens within a single sign face, whether simulated or actual.

   B.   During the static dwell time for a message, there shall be no animation, movement (including moving messages, scrolling text, or full motion or streaming video), segmented messages, or variation in light or color. Off premises electronic message signs shall provide a static dwell time of at least eight (8) seconds per message; on premises electronic message signs shall provide a static dwell time of at least two (2) seconds per message.

   C.   During the transition time between messages, animation is permitted. Animation may include moving messages, scrolling text, or variations in light or color. Animation shall occur only during the transition time. Off premises electronic message signs shall provide a transition time of no more than one second between messages; on premises electronic message signs shall provide a transition time of no more than two (2) seconds between messages.

   D.   Electronic message signs shall be limited to one per allowed freestanding sign. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)