Ordinance 1258-86 - Laserfiche WebLink

D. Rear of Billboards. Exposed area of backs of billboards must be covered to present an attractive and finished appearance. Each billboard structure must at all times include a facing of proper dimension to conceal backbracing and framework of structural members. During periods of repair, alteration or copy change, such facing may be removed for a maximum period not to exceed ten (10) working days. E. Illumination. 1. The light from any illuminated billboard or billboard structure or from any light source shall be so shielded or directed that the light intensity or brightness shall not adversely affect surrounding or facing premises nor adversely affect safe vision of operators or vehicles moving on public or private roads, highways or parking areas. Light shall not shine or reflect on or into residential structures. 2. No billboard or billboard structure shall have blinking, flashing or fluttering lights or illuminating devices which have a changing light intensity, brightness or color or which are so constructed and operated as to create an appearance or illusion of writing or printing. There shall not be flashing of all elements simultaneously or any flashing which could be construed as a traffic control device. Revolving beacons are prohibited. 3. No billboard or billboard structure shall be animated or rotate nor shall any animated or rotating parts be used; provided, however, that animated devices giving only the date, time or temperature are permitted. 4. No exposed reflective type bulbs and no strobe lights or incandescent lamps which exceed fifteen watts shall be used on the exterior surface of any billboard or billboard structure as to expose the face of the bulb, light or lamp to any public street or adjacent property. No reflector for the purpose of intensifying the brightness of the light shall be permitted. -5-