(a) Materials; maintenance. A sign shall be made of durable material and be properly maintained.
(b) Obstruction prohibited. A sign and its supporting structures may not impair the clear sight triangle; obstruct a road, sidewalk, or driveway; obstruct the view of traffic signs, traffic signals, oncoming traffic, or pedestrians; or in any way interfere with the placement or function of a traffic control device.
(c) Projection from facade. An identification sign may not project more than two feet from the facade, except that a canopy or awning attached to a principal structure may be used as an identification sign.
(d) Lighting limitations. The light from any illuminated sign shall be shaded, shielded, or directed so that the light intensity or brightness does not adversely affect surrounding or facing premises nor adversely affect the safe vision of operators of vehicles moving on public or private roads or parking areas. Light may not shine or reflect on or into residential structures. A sign in a residentially zoned district may be lighted only during the sign user's hours of operation.
(e) Electronic message boards. Except for properties listed on the County Inventory of Historic Resources, electronic message boards may be used in conjunction with allowed signs if the message is on a cycle of not less than five seconds. Electronic message boards shall comply with the provisions of §§ 17-6-501 and 17-6-504 of this Code and may not adversely affect properties listed on the County Inventory of Historic Resources or on a scenic and historic road. The placement of an electronic message board within sight of a property listed on the County Inventory of Historic Resources or on a scenic and historic road shall mitigate any adverse visual impact of the electronic message board in a manner determined by the Office of Planning and Zoning.
(f) Color of freestanding signs. The parts of a freestanding sign that do not contain sign area, such as the back, braces, and supports, shall be of a single color.
(g) Display windows. For a commercial operation, an advertising sign commonly used in a retail business may be in a display window if the sign does not occupy more than 30% of the window area.
(h) Responsible party. The person or organization that is the subject of a sign shall be presumed to be the party that erected the sign.
(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 92-13)
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