(A) Unless otherwise prohibited by this chapter, signs may be illuminated if such illumination is in accordance with this section.
(B) No sign within 150 feet of a residential zone may be illuminated between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m., unless the impact of such lighting beyond the boundaries of the lot where it is located is entirely inconsequential.
(C) Lighting directed toward a sign shall be shielded so that it illuminates only the face of the sign and does not shine directly into a public right-of-way, or premises of a residence.
(D) Except as herein provided, internally illuminated signs are not permissible in any residential zoning district, and where permissible, internally illuminated freestanding signs may not be illuminated during hours that the business or enterprise is not open for business, or open for operation. This division (D) shall not apply to the following types of signs:
(1) Signs that constitute an integral part of a vending machine, telephone booth, device that indicates the time, date, or weather conditions, or similar device whose principal function is not to convey an advertising message; or
(2) Signs that do not exceed two square feet in area and that convey the message that a business enterprise is open or closed, or that a place of lodging does or does not have a vacancy.
(E) Subject to division (G) below, illuminated tubings or strings of lights that outline property lines, sales areas, roof lines, doors, windows, or similar areas are prohibited.
(F) Subject to division (G) below, no sign may contain or be illuminated by flashing or intermittent light or lights of changing degrees of intensity, except signs indicating the time, date, or weather conditions.
(G) Divisions (E) and (F) above do not apply to temporary signs erected in connection with the observance of holidays.
(Ord. passed 12-20-2001) Penalty, see § 152.999