The following are specific limitations for all signs and sign structures:
(A) Lighting and color. With the exception of an approved changeable copy sign or electronic changeable copy sign, no sign shall have blinking, flashing, or fluttering lights, nor shall any device be utilized which has a changing light intensity, brightness or color, or that gives the illusion of changing light intensity, brightness or color.
(B) Illuminated signs.
(1) All illuminated signs must meet the standards as specified in the National Electrical Code, as adopted and amended by the state.
(2) Signs that are only partially illuminated shall meet all electrical requirements for that portion that is illuminated.
(3) The full number of illuminating elements thereof shall be kept in satisfactory working condition or immediately repaired or replaced.
(4) The direct non-reflected light from a primary light source shall not create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public and/or private roadways.
(5) No light shall shine directly onto adjacent property.
(C) Electronic message centers. Electronic Message Centers are permitted subject to the following limitations:
(1) An electronic message center shall be restricted to a maximum of 30 display haes per minute.
(2) The electronic message center shall not exceed 75% of the primary sign panel.
(3) All electronic message center must be used in combination with a static logo sign.
(4) All electronic message centers are required to have automatic dimming capability that adjusts the brightness to the ambient light at all times of the day and night.
(5) No electronic message center shall be permitted adjacent to a residential property without approved screening material such as a building, fence, or landscape.
(6) Flashing, blinking, scrolling, or twirling is not allowed.
(7) Fading/gradient effects are required between ads.
(D) Pole skirt. For signs located in the vision clearance triangle, the following limitations apply:
(1) No portion of the sign frame or cabinet shall be located between a height of 2.5 feet and ten feet above the centerline grades of the intersecting streets and drives.
(2) If one supporting post is used, it shall not be wider than 18 inches in diameter. If two posts are used, no single post shall be more than 12 inches in diameter, and all posts shall be at least three feet apart. No more than two supporting posts may be utilized.
(E) Projecting/flag mount signs.
(1) Any projecting sign shall be placed at a distance not greater than eight feet from the face of the wall to which it is attached, measured from the part of the sign nearest to the building extending from, nor extend nearer to the curb line than two feet, nor be placed lower than eight feet above grade or sidewalk level.
(2) No projecting sign shall be erected to a height greater than 40 feet above grade or higher than the cornice of any building which is three stories or more in height, unless the same is entirely of steel skeleton construction and shall present only 40% of the solid surface area to be affected by wind pressure.
(3) No projecting sign shall be erected when the area of one face of the sign shall exceed 240 square feet in area.
(4) A flag mount sign may take placement of a freestanding sign.
(F) Directional sign.
(1) Directional signs are allowed at each entrance to a parcel to inform safe driving and branding of on-premises business.
(2) Up to two signs are allowed at each entrance.
(3) Directional signs shall be a maximum of 48" tall and shall not infringe upon the vision clearance triangle.
(4) A maximum of 32 square feet per side, per sign.
(5) A pole cover is allowed on directional signs.
(G) Electrical wiring.
(1) All electrical wiring shall be in conduit and not exposed to the elements or external streets in any way.
(2) All electrical signs shall have a disconnecting switch located in a readily accessible place.
(H) Maintenance. All signs and sign components shall be kept in good repair and in safe, clean, and working condition.
(Ord. 2013-01, passed 6-3-13)