Illumination of signs and other street graphics is permitted, subject to the following requirements.
(A) Only white directional lighting is permitted in residential zoning districts and within 100 feet thereof.
(B) No red, yellow, green, or other colored light shall be used at any location in a manner so as to confuse or interfere with vehicular traffic.
(C) No sign shall have blinking, flashing, or fluttering lights or other illuminating devices which have a changing light intensity, brightness, or color; provided, that this provision shall not apply to any message on any electronically operated changeable copy sign. Beacon lights and illumination by flame are prohibited.
(D) The light from any illuminated sign or other street graphic shall be shaded, shielded, or directed so as to avoid the creation or continuation of any nuisance or traffic hazard.
(E) No exposed reflective type bulb and no strobe light or incandescent lamp which exceeds 15 watts shall be used on the exterior surface of any sign in a manner so as to expose the face of the bulb, light, or lamp to any public street or to adjacent property.
(1983 Code, § 18.5-56) (Ord. 2944, passed 10-4-2001) Penalty, see § 153.999