Illumination

[Ord. No. 13-23-A, § 2, 2-19-2014]

• (a) Externally illuminated signs are signs that are illuminated by a light that reflects off the surface of the sign from an external source. External illumination shall only be by a stationary light of white or off-white color. Such light shall be so shaded, shielded or directed, or maintained at a sufficiently low intensity and brightness, that it will not adversely affect neighboring properties, nor the safe vision of operators of motor vehicles on public streets or rights-of-way. Such light shall not reflect or shine on or into residential buildings so as to adversely affect the residents therein. Externally illuminated signs are permitted in all areas of the Town.
• (b) Internally illuminated signs are signs that include artificial illumination from a light source located behind the sign face and which transmits light through the sign face or portions of the sign face to the viewer. Exposed neon tubing and similar lighting shall be considered internal illumination. Internally illuminated signs are permitted on Diamond Hill Road, High Street, Mendon Road, Broad Street, and Dexter Street except for on Diamond Hill Road, from Industrial Road and Broadview Avenue north to Pine Swamp Road to the Woonsocket boundary.