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c. Halo lighting, where letters are backlit, but light shines only through the edges of the letters. <br /> d. Neon (letters and accessory graphics). <br /> e. Electronic changing message signs, consistent with the standards of this chapter. <br /> f. Cabinet signs, where permitted, when the lighting element is contained entirely within the <br /> cabinet housing. <br /> 2. Performance regulations. The light directed upon, or internal to, any sign shall be shaded, <br /> shielded or directed so that the light intensity or glare shall not adversely affect surrounding or <br /> facing premises, or adversely affect safe vision of operator of vehicles moving on public or <br /> private roads, highways or parking areas, or adversely affect safe vision of pedestrians on a <br /> public right-of-way. Glare and intense lighting of signs shall not shine on, or directly reflect into, <br /> residential structures. Externally lit signs shall not be directed towards the sky. <br /> J. Other requirements. <br /> 1. Signs within areas under the jurisdiction of the Shoreline Master Program shall comply with the <br /> requirements of the underlying zoning and sign category, and the following standards: <br /> a. Billboards are prohibited in shoreline areas. <br /> b. Conceptual sign plans and designs shall be submitted for review and approval at the time of <br /> shoreline permit approval. <br /> c. All signs shall be located and designed to minimize interference with vistas,viewpoints, and <br /> visual access to the shoreline. <br /> d. When feasible, signs shall be mounted flush with the building or awning. No sign, other than <br /> directional signs, shall be placed in a required view corridor or vista unless mounted flush <br /> against the building. <br /> e. Overwater signs or signs on floats or pilings shall be permitted only when related to water <br /> dependent uses. <br /> f. Signs marking historical or cultural sites must be approved by the Historical Commission. <br /> g. Lighted signs shall be hooded, shaded, or directed downward onto the site and away from <br /> surrounding properties or watercourses. <br /> h. Signs within the Municipal Watershed shoreline designation shall be limited to directional <br /> signs only. <br /> i. Signs within areas designated Urban Conservancy or Urban Conservancy Agriculture shall be <br /> limited to interpretive and public access signs. <br /> 2. Aquatic zone. Signs for water dependent uses shall comply with the sign category of the <br /> landward adjacent zone. Standards for educational and interpretive signs shall be determined <br /> through the shoreline substantial development or conditional use permit process. <br /> Section 6. Temporary signs. (Codify as EMC 19.36.060.) <br /> These standards apply to all signs meeting the definition of temporary signs in this title. For portable <br /> signs, see section 36.050.E. <br /> A. General requirements for temporary signs. <br /> 1. No sign shall obstruct or impair access to a public sidewalk, public or private street or driveway, <br /> traffic control sign, bus stop,fire hydrant, bench or any type of street furniture, or otherwise <br /> create a hazard. <br /> 2. Duration. All temporary signs shall be removed within seven (7) days following the event or <br /> activity being promoted. <br /> B. Temporary Signs in Public Right-of-Way. <br /> 30 <br /> EMC 19.36 Signs May 2019 <br />