Regulations regarding the illumination of signs shall be as follows:
(A) Shading. The light from any illuminated sign or billboard shall be so shielded, shaded, or directed so that the light intensity shall not adversely affect surrounding or facing premises or safe vision of operators of vehicles on public or private roads.
(B) Blinking and flashing. Blinking, flashing, pulsating, or fluttering lights are prohibited.
(C) Residential districts. No illuminated sign or electronic message sign is allowed within any residential zoning district, unless the sign is classified as an institutional sign or neighborhood identification sign.
(D) Sign brightness. No illuminated or electronic message sign shall exceed a brightness level of 0.3 foot candles above ambient light as measured using a foot candle (Lux) meter at a preset distance depending on sign area, measured as follows:
AREA OF SIGN (SQ. FT) | MEASUREMENT DISTANCE (FT.) |
AREA OF SIGN (SQ. FT) | MEASUREMENT DISTANCE (FT.) |
10-14 | 32 |
15-19 | 39 |
25-29 | 50 |
35-39 | 59 |
45-49 | 67 |
55-59 | 74 |
65-69 | 81 |
75-79 | 87 |
85-89 | 92 |
95-99 | 97 |
100-150 | 100 |
More than 150 | 150 |
(Ord. 14-01, passed 6-6-2014, Ch. 8, § 1.8; Ord. 22-04, passed 4-11-2023)