§ 83-18. Lighting.  


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  • Unless otherwise specified by this chapter, all signs may be illuminated. However, no sign regulated by this chapter may utilize:

    (1)

    An exposed incandescent lamp with an external reflector and without a sunscreen or comparable diffusion.

    (2)

    Any exposed incandescent lamp in excess of 300 watts.

    (3)

    Any revolving beacon light.

    (4)

    Any device that allows oscillating, rotating or flashing lights.

    (5)

    Animation manifesting either kinetic or illusionary motion occasioned by a natural, manual, mechanical, electrical or other means.

    (6)

    The illusion of movement by means of a preprogrammed (repetitious or sequential) switching action in which illuminated elements of the sign are turned off or on to visually simulate the impression of motion characteristic of chasing, running, blinking, oscillating, twinkling, scintillating, or expanding and contracting light patterns.

(Ord. No. 7674, § 2(Exh. A), 11-22-04)