§ 25-157.7. Sign lighting.

The following standards shall apply to sign lighting:

(a)

Internally-illuminated signs shall have an opaque background with translucent text and/or symbols, or a translucent background that is not white, off-white, or yellow in color. Light output from internally illuminated signs shall not exceed 0.25 footcandles at the front, side, and rear property lines.

(b)

Externally-illuminated signs may be lighted by:

(1)

An attached lighting fixture which is attached to the sign face or sign structure, provided that the lighting fixture is downward-casting and full cut-off. The light source shall be shielded from view from public streets, private streets, and adjoining properties. Light output shall not exceed 0.25 footcandles at the front, side, and rear property lines.

(2)

A detached lighting fixture which is physically separate from the sign face and sign structure, provided that the light source is directed toward the sign, is shielded from view from public streets, private streets, and adjoining properties, and provided that light output does not exceed 0.25 footcandles at any point that is fifty (50) feet from the light source. Light output shall not exceed 0.25 footcandles at the front, side, and rear property lines.

(Res. No. 15-04-2009, 4-21-09)

(Res. No. 15-04-2009, 4-21-09)