§ 20.14.35. Signs with changeable copy.

A.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 20.14.20.9.a above, electronic and mechanical signs that have changeable copy may be allowed in the General Commercial (GC) District and the Community Retail Commercial (CRC) District subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

The following operational and locational criteria shall be addressed for traffic safety and aesthetics and conditioned in the CUP:

1.

Proposed location and height of the sign with respect to traffic control devices;

2.

Size and height of proposed sign;

3.

Existing and proposed illumination levels;

4.

Length of time between copy changes;

5.

Method of transition between copy changes;

6.

Proximity of sign to residential development;

7.

Cumulative effect of signs with changeable copy in an area or along a street.

B.

Further, the sign may display commercial identification and the advertising of merchandise and services for only those occupants of the parcel on which the sign is to be located. The sign shall not be used as a billboard for advertising off-site businesses, products, services, or events. The sign may display noncommercial messages.

C.

Signs with changeable copy shall not contain moving text or graphics, flashing images or changing colors or illumination within the copy being displayed.

(Ord. No. 2009-1198, § 1, 6-1-2009)