§ 94-406. Illumination of signs.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, signs shall be illuminated only as follows:

(1)

By lights placed inside a cabinet sign with an opaque or a translucent background and translucent copy;

(2)

By lights placed inside individual pan-channel letters;

(3)

By halo lights placed behind individual reverse pan-channel letters;

(4)

By lights which are directed to shine directly on the sign. Such lights shall be directed and/or shielded so as not to shine directly unto neighboring property or the eyes of passing motorists;

(5)

By exposed incandescent bulbs, if such signs give time or information; or

(6)

By exposed neon lighting.

(Code 1979, § 33-155)