(a) Bare Bulb or Flame Illumination. Illumination by bare bulbs or flames is prohibited, except for neon tubing, indirect lighting on outdoor advertising signs, and bare bulbs on changing signs or on marquees of operating theatres.
(b) Projecting Light Fixtures. Gooseneck reflectors or other arms projecting from the sign mounted with lights to illuminate the sign are permitted only on free-standing, wall, projecting and outdoor advertising signs.
(c) Constant Illumination. Sign illumination shall be constant in intensity and color.
(d) Nonglaring. The light for any illuminated sign shall be shaded, shielded or directed so as not to cause glare in surrounding properties or in public streets.
(e) Intensity of Illumination. The maximum intensity of illumination at the face of any sign shall be 150 foot candles.
(f) Traffic Hazards. No direct or reflected light from a light source for an illuminated sign shall create a traffic hazard for operators of motor vehicles.
(Ord. 87-94. Passed 7-27-87.)