(A)
Unless otherwise prohibited by this chapter, signs may be illuminated if such illumination is in accordance with this section.
(B) 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 residential premises. The reflection from such signs shall not exceed 25% of the lumens directed toward the sign measured from the property line of the lot upon which the sign is located.
(C) Internally illuminated freestanding signs may not be illuminated in excess of one hour prior to or following the normal operating hours of the business or enterprise.
(D) Subject to division (F) below, festoons of lights that outline property lines, sales areas, rooflines, doors, windows or similar areas are prohibited.
(E) Subject to division (F) below, no sign may contain, or be illuminated by flashing lights or lights of changing degrees of intensity, except:
(1) Signs indicating the time, date and weather conditions; and
(2) Electronically illuminated signs that contain a fixed message or screen that changes no more than once every 15 seconds. In addition, no more than 50% of the maximum allowable sign area of any free-standing or wall sign may be designated as an electronic illuminated sign, up to a maximum sign area of 50 square feet. All such signs shall be reviewed and approved by the Zoning Administrator prior to installation consistent with the requirements of this subchapter.
(F) Divisions (D) and (E) above do not apply to temporary signs erected in connection with the observance of holidays.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 2018-01, passed 1-9-2018; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)