24-4-6 On-premise electronic message centers
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Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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(1) On-premise electronic message centers shall conform to the following specifications: (a) Be associated with a permitted and approved on-premise sign. (b) Sign shall not cause glare or be rapid blinking, or be intensely lighted so as to create or cause to create a nuisance or hazard to vehicular traffic, pedestrians or adjacent properties. (c) Permitted frame effects and transitions: Dissolve, Fade, Instantaneous, Static, Animation, Scrolling, Traveling. (d) Prohibited frame effects and transitions: Flashing, Blank White, Blinking, and Starburst. (e) No sign shall utilize a white background for greater than or equal to 40% of the sign area between sunset and sunrise. (f) All electronic message centers shall be equipped with Photocell technology to respond to varying light conditions and provide for automatic dimming of the sign illumination. (g) Any time an electronic message sign is operating between sunset and sunrise, the sign shall automatically be set at not more than forty percent (40%) of the maximum capable light output. (h) Dwell Time: Each message/advertisement shall remain on for a minimum of three (3) second intervals between complete screen changes. (i) Electronic message centers within 300' of a residential zoning district shall not operate between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. (Ord. 2013-17, 11/19/13; Ord. 2002-29, 10/15/02; Ord. 2002-13, 6/18/02)
Section 24-5-1. 24-5-2. 24-5-3. 24-5-4. 24-5-5. 24-5-6.
General provisions. Notice bulletin boards. Political or campaign signs. Development and real estate signs in residential areas. Development and real estate signs in commercial and industrial areas. Signs allowed in all zoning districts.
24-4-5 Dangerous, defective and non-maintained signs · 24-5-1 General provisions