2012/04/11 Council Agenda Packet

3 The intent of this section is to encourage signage that is both clear and of appropriate scale for the project; enhance the visual qualities of signage through the use of complementary sizes, shapes, colors, and methods of illumination; encourage quality signage that contributes positively to the character of Evergreen Way; and minimize light and glare impacts of signage on surrounding uses. A. Sign Illumination. See Section 36.080 and: 1. Permitted Sign Illumination. a. Signs with individual back-lit letters. Such signs may consist of individual letters mounted on a wall (containing necessary wiring through the wall) or individual letters placed on a raceway,where light shines only through the letters. b. Opaque signs with back-lit letters or logos. In such signs, light only shines through letter or logo openings. c. Back-lit cabinet fascia signs are not permitted in MUO areas. d. Shadow lighting, where letters are backlit,but light shines only through the edges of the letters. e. Neon signs (letters and accessory graphics). f. Externally lit signs. Lighting shall not create a glare problem or be directed towards the sky. g. Service Stations. Electronic digital gas prices are permitted on wall-mounted signs. h. Electronic changing message signs, consistent with the standards of 31 B.090.B. Other types of sign lighting not mentioned above are prohibited. Figure 31B.090-2 Permitted illumination types / + • f 1 y i if '� ... � � a-'-'- � � eF"r,7 �� coffin "' oun nuu RAM � � i rf- '= V V , ~ ts: r IIS 7 F.1• ' Example of a sign with individual An opaque sign with illumination A sign with individual neon back-lit letters through letter openings letters B. Electronic Signs. See Section 36.155 and: 1. Electronic changing message displays are not permitted on free-standing signs. 66 148