Illumination of Signs

8.6 ILLUMINATION OF SIGNS

Except as otherwise prohibited herein, signs may be illuminated by any fixed steady light source, of such nature and in such manner that the brightness of the sign face does not exceed one hundred (100) lumens per square foot. Except for neon type signs, where permitted, such illumination shall be so arranged that its source is not directly visible from any way, occupied building or abutting property and no illumination shall be of any color that might be confusing to traffic. Christmas lights shall not be deemed as coming within the provisions of this paragraph but this paragraph shall apply to window signs.
Illuminated signs shall not cause glare distracting to drivers, nor shall they be in such a position or such color as will hamper the readability of traffic lights or traffic signs.
No signs shall be illuminated in residential districts.
Signs may be illuminated externally by a stationary light of white or off-white color.
There shall be no internally illuminated box signs.