A. No signs or sign structures shall have any nails, tacks, wires or sharp metal edges protruding therefrom.
B. Any glass forming a part of any sign shall be heavy safety glass and a minimum of one-fourth inch (1/4") in thickness.
C. Where any single piece or pane of glass has an area exceeding three (3) square feet, it shall be wired glass.
D. All signs shall meet the following requirements for illumination:
1. Gooseneck reflectors and lights shall be permitted in freestanding signs, wall signs, and projecting signs; provided, however, that any such light(s) shall be concentrated on the sign only, and shall be prevented from striking or causing any glare on any street, sidewalk, or any adjoining or nearby property.
2. In no case shall the lighting intensity of any sign exceed the limit of seventy five (75) foot-candles measured with a standard light meter perpendicular to the face of the sign at a distance equal to the narrowest dimension of the sign, whether it be height or width.
3. In no case shall any exposed reflective-type bulb, incandescent lamp, or any other type of bare bulb illumination exceed twenty five (25) watts.
4. Illuminated signs shall not be permitted to cast any direct light into, or shine upon, or reflect on any residential district.
5. Illumination of signs in direct line of traffic-control signals shall not be red, green or amber. (1985 Code; amd. Ord. 22-29, 10-20-2022)