General

General. Illuminated signs shall adhere to the following provisions and restrictions in addition to those stated in eh sign requirements by zone. 3986855.1/00520.00006 (a) The light for or from any illuminated sign shall be so shaded, shielded or directed that the light intensity will not be objectionable to surrounding areas. (b) No sign shall have blinking, flashing or fluttering lights or other illuminating devices which have a changing light intensity, brightness or color. Beacon lights are not permitted. (c) No colored lights shall be used at any location in any manner so as to be confused with or construed as traffic control devices. (d) Neither the direct nor reflected light from primary light sources shall create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public thoroughfares. (e) Exposed bulbs shall not be used on the exterior surface of any signs, except when approved by the Sign Review Committee. (f) Interior lighted individual translucent letters, numerals, logos, and graphic symbols, or interior lighted signs with translucent letter, logos and graphic symbols, are allowed for the uses listed below provided that the specific location of the light source within the sign cannot be seen or determined when the lights are in operation. Additionally, when interior lighted signs are utilized, the background shall be opaque. Attachment of illuminated letters or signs to the building facade shall be approved by the Sign Review Committee. (i) Ground mounted signs in commercial and industrial zoned areas for the purpose of building or business identification and logos only. (ii) Wall signs for the purpose of building or business identification and logos only. (g) Electrical requirements for all signs shall conform to the pertinent requirements of the current National Electrical Code.