Materials and construction standards. All signs and their supporting members may be constructed of any suitable material, subject to the provisions of this chapter and meeting building code requirements, including but not limited to the following:
(A) All glass used in the sign shall be shatter-resistant or, if plastic, approved by the building code;
(B) All signs shall be designed, constructed, and erected in accordance with the requirements of the Oregon State Structural Code and the Uniform Sign Code and shall resist the applicable wind loads set forth in the aforementioned codes;
(C) All illuminated signs must be installed subject to the requirements of the State Electrical Code. All electrically illuminated signs shall be listed, labeled, and tested by a testing agency recognized by the state of Oregon;
(D) All signs, together with all of their supports, braces, guys, and anchors, shall be maintained at all times in a state of good repair. All signs and the site upon which they are located shall be maintained in a neat, clean, and attractive condition. Signs shall be kept free from excessive rust, corrosion, peeling paint, or other surface deterioration. The display surfaces of all signs shall be kept neatly painted or posted. Signs that are faded, torn, damaged, or otherwise unsightly, or in a state of disrepair, shall be immediately repaired or removed; and
(E) Handmade signs are not permitted. All signs must be professionally manufactured.
(Ord. 291, passed 6-6-2019)