§ 8119-1.6.3. Requirements for all Signs.

a.

Signs within Public rights-of-way. Installation of signs within the public right-of-way requires an encroachment permit issued by the Transportation Department of the Public Works Agency (per Sec. 8110-5.4). A minimum of six (6) feet for pedestrian access shall be maintained at all times on sidewalks, within the public right-of-way.

b.

Sign Illumination.

1.

InternalLight Source: If permitted, the light source shall not be visible from the ground and shall be limited to the sign area.

2.

ExternalLight Source: Lighting (uplighting, downlighting) shall be aimed solely at the sign to be illuminated, and shall not be visible from an off-site location.

3.

Neon lighting is limited to window signs, and shall not flash, scintillate, move or rotate.

4.

Apply Sec. 8106-8.6 for specifications on Light Fixtures.

c.

Signage for large-scale development or redevelopment. Apply Sec. 8119-1.8.5(f) for signage requirements for large-scale development or redevelopment.

Example of lighting aimed solely at the sign to be illuminated.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)