§ 9-1008. Sign illumination and signs containing lights.

Unless otherwise prohibited by this ordinance, signs shall be illuminated using white lighting, provided such illumination is in accordance with this section.

A.

External lighting shall be encouraged and shall be provided by concealed and/or screened spot or flood lights and shall be arranged and installed so that direct or reflected illumination does not exceed twenty-five hundredths (0.25) footcandle above background measured at the lot line of any adjoining residential property or street right-of-way.

B.

Internal lighting shall be discouraged and shall be limited to internal light contained within translucent letters and/or logos and provided that the background or field on which the copy and/or logos are placed, is opaque and the area illuminated is restricted to the sign face only. The direct or reflected illumination shall not exceed twenty-five hundredths (0.25) footcandle above the background, measured at the lot line of any adjoining residential property or street right-of-way.

C.

Lighting directed toward a sign shall be shielded so that it illuminates only the face of the sign and does not shine directly into any public or private right-of-way or residential dwelling.

D.

Internally illuminated signs are not permissible in any residential districts. (3-14-18.)