Where illuminated signs are permitted, they shall conform to the following requirements.
(A) All signs illuminated under the provisions of this section shall be constructed to meet the requirements of the 2012 State Building Code § H106, as amended.
(B) Signs which contain, include, or are lighted by any flashing, intermittent or moving lights are prohibited, except those giving public information such as time, temperature and date.
(C) Illuminated signs shall be limited to those lighted internally with glass or plastic faces bearing the advertisements; provided, however, that exposed neon tubing and exposed incandescent or other bulbs not exceeding 15 watts each shall be permitted.
(D) Flood and display lighting shall be shielded so as to prevent direct rays of light from being cast into a residential area or district and/or vehicles approaching on a public right-of-way from any direction. Such lighting shall also be shielded so as to prevent view of the light source from a residence or residential district and/or vehicles approaching on a public right-of-way from any direction.
(E) Flame as a source of light is prohibited.
(Ord. passed 11-2-2011)