§ 25.5-4. Illumination and animation.

(a)

No sign shall be illuminated in a manner which allows direct visibility of the lighting source or glaring reflection thereof from a public street unless the lighting source is rated at fifteen (15) watts or less. Floodlights and spotlights shall be shielded to prevent their visibility from public streets and other properties. The intent of this section is to allow adequate illumination without glare or bright lights which could district or impair the visibility of motorists, pedestrians or neighbors.

(b)

Flashing lights are permitted, provided that the lights individually do not exceed fifteen (15) watts and provided that all such lights and advertising illuminated thereby are at least twelve (12) feet above the profile grade lines of all streets within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the sign. Flashing lights shall not be colored so as to resemble lights used for traffic or emergency signals (such as red, amber, green and blue).

(c)

Animated signs and flags shall be located at least twelve (12) feet above the profile grade lines of all streets within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the sign.

(Ord. No. 2008-03, § 4, 2-5-08)