Illuminated signs shall be subject to the following conditions. Any direct light used for the illumination of a sign shall be shielded downward on to the sign so that the beams or rays of light will not shine directly onto surrounding areas or into the sky, but directly onto the sign. Signs in commercial and industrial areas may be illuminated, provided they do not shine directly into any residential areas.
All illuminated signs shall be fitted with timers, which will turn off all lights from 10:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Businesses which are open for commerce between 10:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. are exempted and are required to turn off the lights when closing.
(Ord. 2006-3, passed 5-8-2006)