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Exhibit B: Chapter 1163 Signs (Proposed) A. No light source or lamp shall be visible by any pedestrian or from any surrounding property or motor vehicle and shall have a translucent or solid cover if an internal lighting source or solid shield if an external lighting source. B. Illuminated signs shall not exceed the maximum luminance level of three hundred (300) cd/m' or Nits at least one-half hour before sunset until sunrise, except as follows: 1. Illuminated signs on zoning lots adjacent to, within 100 feet, and visible from a residential lot or use shall not exceed the maximum luminance level of one hundred and fifty (150) cd/m2 or Nits at least one-half hour before sunset until sunrise. Additionally, such signs may not be illuminated between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. except at the time a business associated with the sign at the same location is in operation during this period. C. Sign illumination shall not increase the light levels within 30 feet of all points of any sign face by more than 3.0 lux above the ambient lighting level. D. Electronic message centers shall come equipped with dimming technology that automatically adjusts the display's brightness based on ambient light conditions. E. No illumination of signs shall flash. 1163.12 Permanent Sign Allowances The following are the types of permanent signs allowed in the City of North Olmsted and the applicable regulations for each type of sign. A. Building Signs. Building signs shall not be permitted in One or Two Family Residence Districts or Residential Cluster Districts, except as accessory to an approved conditional use. In all other districts, building signs are permitted on principal structures in accordance with the following: 1. The building sign area allowed in this section shall include the total amount of all wall, canopy and projecting signs on each facade wall. Standards for each individual building sign type are established in this section. 2. Building signs shall not extend above the top of the roofline of the building to which it is attached. For canopy signs, the signs may be attached above the canopy, which is attached permanently to the building, provided that the sign does not extend above the top of the roofline of the building. 3. Building signs may not be attached to mechanical equipment or roof screening. 4. Building signs shall not include electronic message centers. 5. Building Sign Allowance (a) There is no maximum number of permitted building signs. (b) Maximum permitted building sign area shall be based on the primary facade width of the principal building. (c) If the Planning Director determines that a secondary facade exists, up to 40 percent of the sign area as calculated in Table 1163.12-1 based upon the secondary facade width shall be permitted in addition to that allowed by Table 1163.12-1. Page 1163-12 City of North Olmsted Zoning Code