1145.16 SIGN LIGHTING.
   (a)   Sign lighting shall be consistent, understated, and properly disguised. One (1) of the following methods of lighting may be employed:
      (1)   A white, steady, stationary light that does not glare onto surrounding areas, is directed solely at the sign, and is otherwise prevented from beaming directly onto adjacent properties or rights-of-way.
      (2)   A white interior light with primary and secondary images lit or silhouetted on an opaque background. The background must be opaque. No additional background lighting or illuminated borders or outlines shall be permitted.
         A.   The color temperature of the sign lighting shall not exceed 4,000K.
         B.   The level of illumination emitted or reflected from a sign shall not be of an intensity sufficient to constitute a demonstrable hazard to vehicular traffic on any right - of - way or parking lot from which the sign can be viewed.
         C.   Light fixtures shall be screened from view by site grading or landscaping.
            (Ord. 15-23. Passed 8-14-23.)