§ 154.260 CHANGEABLE COPY SIGNS.

   (A)   Manual changeable copy signs . Manual changeable signs must comply with the following standards:

      (1)   In no case shall a manual changeable copy sign comprise more than 40% of the freestanding sign copy area, up to a maximum of 32 square feet.

      (2)   The copy area (background) must be one uniform color.

      (3)   The letters and numbers may be colored red or black.

   (B)   Electronic changeable copy signs . Electronic changeable copy signs which are subject to this subchapter shall not be permitted in Mills River. Electronic changeable copy signs permitted before March 13, 2020 must comply with the following standards:

      (1)   Shall be located on freestanding signs only.

      (2)   In no case shall an electronic changeable copy sign comprise more than 40% of the freestanding sign copy area, up to a maximum of 32 square feet.

      (3)   Messages shall remain in a fixed position for at least 8 seconds.

      (4)   Messages shall not contain flashing, scrolling, blinking or similar type movements. In addition, messages shall not contain any animation.

      (5)   Message transition must be instantaneous.

      (6)   Electronic changeable copy shall  shall have a black background screen. All lighted characters, letters, and numbers shall only be green or red in color.

(Ord. 2017-07, passed 11-10-2017; Am. Ord. 2020-06, passed 3-13-2020; Am. Ord. 2022-17, passed 1-12-2023)