§ 13. Illumination of signs.

a.

It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, structurally alter, relocate, lease, rent, or own any sign which creates glare (as that term may otherwise be defined in the zoning ordinance of the city) upon a public street, alley, driveway, parking area, sidewalk, or adjacent property.

b.

Signs may be illuminated from an independent artificial source provided such illumination is concentrated upon the area of the sign only, and does not cause glare (as that term may otherwise be defined in the zoning ordinance of the city) upon any public street, alley, driveway, parking area, sidewalk, or adjacent property.

c.

Awnings shall not be backlit. Any down lit awning shall be opaque. The portion of an awning that contains graphics, symbols and/or written copy shall be included as part of the aggregate sign area calculation.

d.

All wiring to monument signs shall be installed underground.

(Ord. No. 2005-08, § 9, 3-21-2005; Ord. No. 2014-38, § 1, 1-5-2015)