§ 47-16.21. Sign regulations.

A.

Sign definitions. The definition of signs are those listed under Section 47-22, Sign Requirements.

B.

Sign regulations.

1.

The location, type, size, material, text, visual impact, shape, character, height and orientation of all signs in addition to the number and total area of signs on a given structure or at a given location shall be approved by the board. No more than two (2) signs shall be permitted at each place of business or premises.

2.

Except for temporary signs allowed under Section 25-24, Temporary Signs, signs may be lighted but only by external, incandescent light bulbs illuminating the text of the sign from the exterior. The intent of this subsection is to prohibit light box signs and the use of tube-light lighting.

C.

No sign in whole or in part shall contain or utilize directly or indirectly neon lighting nor shall it be of the scintillating, moving, flashing, rotating or animated types. Scintillating or black lights, including animated flashing or moving signs subject to view from a public right-of-way or pedestrian mall shall not be permitted.

D.

The following signs are prohibited within the historic district: Marquee signs, banner signs, horizontal projecting signs, outdoor advertising display signs, pylon signs, sidewalk signs, sandwich signs, snipe signs, balloons which are used for advertising and are anchored either temporarily or permanently to any structure or premise, outdoor advertising display signs or billboards and all other signs prohibited by Section 47-22, Sign Requirements.

E.

Detailed requirements governing signs and advertising displays are set forth in Section 47-22, Sign Regulations; if a conflict exists, the provisions of this section shall prevail.

F.

Where uncertainty exists as to any aspect of this section pertaining to signs, the decision of the board, made in accordance with the spirit, intent and purpose of this ordinance, shall prevail.

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-16.9), 6-18-97; Ord. No. C-99-14, § 6, 3-16-99; Ord. No. C-18-05 , § 7, 3-6-18)