§ 8.06.01. Generally.

All permanent signs must comply with the following design, construction and location standards:

(1)

Compliance with building codes required. All permanent signs, and the illumination thereof, shall be designed, constructed and maintained in conformity with applicable provisions of the building codes adopted by the town.

(2)

Illumination standards.

a.

Sign lighting may not be designed or located to cause confusion with traffic lights.

b.

Illumination by floodlights or spotlights is permissible so long as none of the light emitted shines directly onto an adjoining property or into the eyes of motorists or pedestrians using or entering public streets.

c.

Illuminated signs shall not have lighting mechanisms that project more than 18 inches perpendicularly from any surface of the sign over public space.

d.

Light sources shall be shielded and high intensity floor lights or other lights shall not be directed at pedestrians or vehicles.

e.

The spillover from lighting in proximity to residential areas shall be avoided so it is not a nuisance. Unnecessary light spill is defined as a light contribution in excess of 0.1 footcandles measured at a point five feet beyond the property line. Lamps for parking area lighting shall be energy efficient. High-intensity discharge (HID) mercury vapor lights are prohibited.

(3)

Placement standards.

a.

Near street and driveway intersections. Signs located within a clear visibility triangle shall conform to the requirements of section 6.02.04(8).

b.

In right-of-way. Supports for signs or sign structures shall not be placed in or upon a public right-of-way or public easement, except for sidewalk signs.

c.

Blocking exits, fire escapes, etc. No sign or sign structure shall be erected that impedes use of any fire escape, emergency exit or standpipe.

(Ord. No. 2011-06, § 2(8.06.01), 11-8-2011)