§ 20-1276. Electronic message center signs.

Electronic message center (EMC) signs and time and temperature signs shall comply with the following standards:

(1)

No electronic message center sign may be erected that, by reason of position, shape, movement or color interferes with the proper functioning of a traffic sign, signal or which otherwise constitutes a traffic hazard.

(2)

Electronic and nonelectronic message center space used on a sign shall not exceed the following display area:

Sign display area	EMC Display
0—24 sq. ft.	50%
25—64 sq. ft.	45%
65—80 sq. ft.	40%

 

(3)

Electronic message center displays shall not exceed 5,000 Nits between the hours of civil sunrise and civil sunset and shall not exceed 500 Nits between the hours of civil sunset and civil sunrise.

(4)

Electronic message center signs shall not cause direct glare, nor become a distraction due to excessive brightness.

(5)

The lamp wattage and luminance level in candelas per square meter (Nits) shall be provided at the time of permit applications.

(6)

There shall be no electronic message center signs in the front setback area within 50 feet of a street intersection (as measured from intersecting right-of-way lines) except where lighting for such sign is indirect or diffused and in no way constitutes a traffic hazard.

(7)

There shall be no electronic message center signs within 125 feet of a residential district.

(8)

Flashing, special effects or animated scenes on electronic message center signs shall be prohibited.

(9)

Electronic message center signs shall not be located in agricultural or residential zoning districts.

(10)

Electronic message center sign display use for signs within 500 feet of single-family residential homes shall be limited to the hours between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

(Ord. No. 482, § 2, 8-10-09)