Sec. 22-258.1

Signage

• Electronic message center signs allowed by rightBy rightPermitted outright: if the plans meet the written rules, permission cannot be withheld. districts

  Electronic message center signs shall be allowed by right in the B-1, B-2, B-3, M-1, M-2, PUD-C, and PMD Districts.

• Electronic message center signs conditionalConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. districts

  Electronic message center signs shall be allowed by conditional use permit in the A-1 and A-2 Districts.

• Electronic message center signs conditionalConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. residential districts

  Electronic message center signs shall be allowed by conditional use permit in the R-R, RR-1, R-1, R-1A, R-2, and PRD Districts only in conjunction with churches and other religious uses and community uses such as ruritan clubs, community centers, public parks, schools and recreation areas.

• Electronic message center sign dimmer required

  The sign must be equipped with a dimmer control for this purpose.

• Electronic message center sign integration requirement

  Electronic message center signs shall be incorporated into the face of, and shall be made an integral part of, an overall freestanding sign.

• Electronic message center sign maximum brightness day5,000 nits

  The maximum brightness of the electronic message center sign, as measured at the sign's face, shall not exceed 5,000 nits (candelas per square meter) from sunrise to sunset

• Electronic message center sign maximum brightness night750 nits

  750 nits (candelas per square meter) from sunset to sunrise. The sign must be equipped with a dimmer control for this purpose.

• Electronic message center sign maximum colors3 colors

  Electronic message center signs may have a maximum of three colors per slide, except for logos and pictures.

• Electronic message center sign maximum copy percentage80 pct

  Electronic message center sign copy may comprise no more than 80 percent of the total display area of the sign.

• Electronic message center signs maximum count per lot1 signs

  A maximum of one electronic message center sign with a maximum of two sides shall be permitted per lot of record.

• Electronic message center sign maximum lines3 lines

  An electronic message center sign may display no more than three lines of characters at one time.

• Electronic message center signs maximum sides2 sides

  A maximum of one electronic message center sign with a maximum of two sides shall be permitted per lot of record.

• Electronic message center sign minimum change interval8 seconds

  Electronic message center sign copy may change no more frequently than once every eight seconds.

• Electronic message center sign no distracting motion

  The electronic message center sign shall not have any distracting appearance of motion.

• Electronic message center sign not visible from controlled-access highway

  Electronic message center signs must be located so that they are not visible from any controlled-access highway or ramp.

• Electronic message center sign transition requirement

  Electronic message center copy must change instantaneously or fade transition with a maximum of one second of time between each displayed message. Fade transition is the only motion permitted by electronic message center signs. There shall be no additional motion permitted, including but not limited to rolling, scrolling, flashing, blending, blinking, bijou lighting effects, animation, shimmering, or any other potentially distracting motion.