(a) Internally illuminated signs shall be illuminated with LED (light emitting diode) only. No intermittent, flashing, or moving illumination shall be permitted. No exposed LED or neon shall be permitted.
(b) A permanent sign in any district may be illuminated after sunset. Except as provided in subsection (c), signs that are illuminated after sunset shall not exceed a maximum luminance level of seven hundred fifty (750) cd/m2 (candelas per square meter, i.e., nits), regardless of method of illumination. At sunrise, the sign may resume luminance levels appropriate for daylight conditions.
(c) Where changeable copy is permitted on a planter/monument sign, the maximum luminance level of the portion of the sign containing an Electronic Message Center display shall be limited as provided in Section 1159.27.
(d) Externally illuminated signs, whether the lighting is mounted above or below the sign face or panel, shall have lighting fixtures or luminaires that are fully shielded.
(e) Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.
(Ord. 2022-23. Passed 2-13-23.)