(A) Design and construction. The design, construction and erection of all signs permitted within the city shall conform to the requirements of the Standard Building Code, adopted in Chapter 170 of this Code of Ordinances. Signs containing components to be connected to an electrical energy source shall also conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code, adopted Chapter 170 of this Code of Ordinances. If the requirements of this Chapter conflict with the requirements of the above codes, the provisions of this Chapter shall govern.
(B) Illuminated signs. All such light sources shall be maintained in good working condition. Signs which are not effectively shielded to prevent beams or rays of light from being directed at any portion of the traveled ways in the City of Palm Bay and which are of such intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or to impair the vision of a driver of a motor vehicle or which otherwise obscure or interfere with a driver's operation of a motor vehicle are prohibited.
(C) Sign setbacks. Sign setbacks shall be determined to be the leading edge of the sign or the supporting structure for such sign, whichever is closer to the point from which the setback is calculated.
(D) Orientation. All signs shall be designed and erected to be perpendicular to the ground upon which the sign is erected.
(Ord. 2017-39, passed 6-15-2017)