Ordinance 3083-08 - Laserfiche WebLink

A. The sign category for the zone in which the sign is proposed must allow for internal illumination of signs (Sign Categories A, B, and C), except as provided in paragraph H of this section. B. The maximum sign area for a changing electronic message center, which is freestanding or wall mounted, shall be no greater than seventy-five percent of the maximum total allowable sign area designated by the sign category for the underlying zone, or one hundred square feet, whichever is less. C. Only those changing electronic message signs utilizing monochrome colors such as white, red or amber, shall be permitted. No RGB (Red-Green-Blue)technologies or other multi-colored display shall be permitted in an electronic message center sign in a manner that would create a video board as defined by Section 4.020. This section does not prohibit the use of color in a sign that is not a video board. D. Changing electronic message signs shall maintain a 2-1-2 transition frequency. "2-1- 2"means a message display time of a minimum of two seconds, a transition time between messages of a maximum of one second, followed by a message display time of a minimum of two seconds with all segments of the total message to be displayed within ten seconds. Displays which scroll onto the signboard must hold for a minimum of two seconds including scrolling. E. All messages displayed on a changing electronic message sign shall be directly related to the business for which the sign was constructed. No off-premises signage is permitted. F. All changing message signs shall be constructed as an integral part of a permanent sign constructed on site. Integral shall be considered to be incorporated into the framework and architectural design of the permanent sign. G. Video boards shall be prohibited. H. Schools and Religious Facilities in Residential Zones. One electronic changing message sign may be approved for a school or religious facility(Church, synagogue, mosque, etc.) located in a residential zone, subject to Review Process II, if it meets the following criteria and conditions: 1. the sign shall not create a traffic safety hazard as determined by the City Engineer; 2. the sign shall not be located closer than 100 feet from any existing residence located within a residential zone and shall be of such light; intensity to not cause any disruption of surrounding residential uses; 3. if the sign is freestanding, it shall have a minimum setback of 10 feet from the front lot line and not exceed 10 feet in height; 4. the sign shall display only one color for the message and one color for the background within each message;