A. Signs Illuminated By Spotlights. If a sign is illuminated by one or more spotlights specifically directed at it, the spotlights are to be fully shielded so that they are not visible from public streets or adjoining property.
B. Lighting of Signs. Lighting of signs shall be permitted. Lighting of signs shall incorporate cutoff lighting where the illumination source is not visible from the viewing highway, or from neighboring homes and businesses.
C. Animation of Signs. No signs using animated or flashing messages are allowed unless specifically set forth herein.
D. Existing Signs. Any sign lawfully existing at the time of the adoption or amendment of this Chapter may be continued although the use, size, or location does not conform with the provisions of this Chapter. However, it shall be deemed a nonconforming use or structure; and the provisions of Section 35-200 of this Chapter shall
apply.
E. Location. Unless explicitly stated otherwise in this Chapter, all signs must be set back at least five feet from the public right-of-way. Vision corners shall be maintained per s. 35-175 of this Chapter.
(Ord. 2019-1, passed 4-8-2019)