Sec. 22-15-2(3)
Extracted standards
7 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Signage
- Electronic message dimmer required
All electronic message signs must be equipped with an automatic dimmer that controls the intensity of the light source.
- Electronic message minimum change interval20 sec
The copy of electronic message signs may not flash, scroll, move, or change at timed intervals of less than twenty (20) seconds.
- Electronic message off hours
All electronic message signs must be turned off at the close of business, unless displaying time or temperature.
- Glare prohibition
No light from any illuminated sign shall cause direct glare onto any adjoining piece of property, right-of-way, or building other than the building to which the sign applies to.
- Illumination shielding required
Signs may be illuminated ... provided that the illumination is fully shielded and directed at the sign and not in a manner as to cause a traffic hazard.
- Maximum daytime illumination85 pct
The intensity of light allowed for all illuminated signs shall be eight-five percent (85%) by day and fifty percent (50%) at night.
- Maximum nighttime illumination50 pct
The intensity of light allowed for all illuminated signs shall be eight-five percent (85%) by day and fifty percent (50%) at night.
From the ordinance
Signs may be illuminated ... provided that the illumination is fully shielded and directed at the sign and not in a manner as to cause a traffic hazard. ... No light from any illuminated sign shall cause direct glare onto any adjoining piece of property, right-of-way, or building other than the building to which the sign applies to.