22B.10.107 LED (light emitting diode) readerboard signs.
LED readerboards are allowed in any land use district when used only as a noncommercial public service sign. In addition to the criteria applicable in the underlying land use district, LED readerboard signs outside of the downtown are subject to the following design criteria:
A. Building-mounted LED signs on performing arts centers (PACs) shall not be incorporated within any artwork proposal received for the PAC’s building facade;
B. The proposed LED readerboard sign text shall not flash but roll onto the screen. Furthermore, no chasing, scintillating, rotating or blinking lights shall be permitted. The LED readerboard graphics are limited to text only; no animation of any kind is permitted;
C. LED readerboard sign structure shall be designed to architecturally complement the structure to which it is associated;
D. LED readerboard text shall not change more than once every eight hours; and
E. All sign illumination shall be turned off between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.; except, that if the premises are open to accommodate noncommercial public service events occurring beyond the hours identified above, the illumination shall be turned off at the cessation of the event. (Ord. 5490 § 17, 2003.)