A. Maintenance: All signs shall be maintained in clean and good structural condition.
B. Compliance With Other Codes: All signs shall comply with the applicable provisions and requirements of the county building codes and of the county electrical codes if a sign is illuminated.
C. Illumination: Illuminated signs shall be located and constructed so as to protect the general welfare of the public and the safety of the traveling public. In particular, illuminated signs shall comply with the following provisions:
1. Lights shall be shaded, shielded, or directed so that the light intensity or brightness is neither a nuisance to the surrounding area nor a hazard to the operators of motor vehicles on public thoroughfares.
2. Lighting shall not include or consist of exposed reflective or clear bulbs, strobe lights, or incandescent lamps over fifteen (15) watts that expose the face of the bulb, light, or lamp to any public thoroughfare or adjacent property.
3. Beacons, flashing lights, or revolving lights are prohibited.
D. Obstruction To Pedestrians And Vehicle Traffic: Flagpoles, permanent signs, and temporary signs shall be located so as not to impede pedestrian traffic or motor vehicle visibility at street intersections.
E. Headroom Of Projecting Signs: All projecting signs, awnings, canopies, and marquees shall have a headroom of not less than eight feet (8') above any paved or unpaved surface.
F. Sign Clearance And Protection: The bottom coping of the face of a pole or open pylon sign must be at least ten feet (10') above ground level. Pole joints shall be at least eight feet (8') above ground level or shall be free of sharp edges and exposed bolts. The first three feet (3') aboveground may be enclosed provided there is an unobstructed clearance of at least seven feet (7') to deter climbing, vandalism, and view obstruction. (Ord. 10-001, 1-12-2010)