All signs shall comply with the following criteria:
A. All transformers, equipment, programmers and other related items shall be screened, painted to match the building, or concealed within the sign structure.
B. To reduce energy use, all sign illumination systems shall incorporate contemporary energy saving techniques and materials.
C. All permanent signs shall be constructed of quality, low maintenance materials such as metal, concrete, natural stone, glass or acrylics. Techniques shall be incorporated during construction to reduce fading and damage caused by exposure to sunlight.
D. All signs shall be constructed in compliance with all applicable building, electrical and other codes in effect at the time of construction or maintenance, with particular respect to wind and seismic loads and overturning moment.
E. All freestanding signs which incorporate lighting shall have underground utility service.
F. Signs shall be cleaned, updated and/or repaired as necessary to maintain an attractive appearance and to ensure safe operation of the sign. Unacceptable sign conditions include broken or missing sign faces, broken or missing letters, chipped or peeling paint, missing or inoperative lights, exposed mechanical or electrical components and missing or broken fasteners. Failure to respond to a written request from the city to perform maintenance work shall result in revocation of the sign's permit.
G. All temporary signs and banners shall be made of a material designed to maintain an attractive appearance for as long as the sign is displayed.
H. No sign support shall be attached to, or supported by, a fire escape.
I. All illuminated signs shall be of such an intensity or arranged in such a manner so as not to create glare for abutting properties or vehicular traffic. (Ord. 2552 § 1, 2004)