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Bloomsburg City Zoning Code

PART 7

SIGNAGE

§ 27-701 Purpose.

[Ord. No. 1055, 6/3/2024]
The purpose of this Part is to regulate signage of all types visible from a public right-of-way for the following ends: to protect public safety by reducing potential hazards associated with signage, to protect and enhance property values, to preserve the aesthetic character and quality of neighborhoods, to protect open space, and to ensure compatibility with the character of neighboring uses. Illustrations of general sign structures are available on file in the Town Hall as part of an application for sign approval.

§ 27-702 General Regulations.

[Ord. No. 1055, 6/3/2024]
1. 
Sign Location.
A. 
No sign shall be placed in such a position as to endanger pedestrians, bicyclists, or traffic on a street by obscuring the view or by interfering with official street signs or signals by virtue of position or color.
B. 
No sign may occupy a clear sight triangle.
C. 
Signs and their supporting structures shall maintain clearance and noninterference with all surface and underground utility and communications lines or equipment.
D. 
All freestanding signs shall meet a minimal setback to be identical to the yard requirement of the district in which the property is located.
2. 
Materials and Construction. Every sign shall be:
A. 
Constructed of durable materials, using noncorrosive fastenings;
B. 
Structurally safe and erected or installed in strict accordance with the PA Uniform Construction Code and/or all other ordinances and codes enforced by the Town; and
C. 
Maintained in safe condition and good repair at all times so that all sign information is clearly legible.
3. 
Sign Area.
A. 
The area of a sign shall mean the area of all lettering, wording, and accompanying designs, logos, and symbols. The area of a sign shall not include any supporting framework, bracing or trim which is incidental to the display, provided that it does not contain any lettering, wording, or symbols.
B. 
Where the sign consists of individual letters, designs, or symbols attached to a building, awning, wall, or window, the area shall be that of the smallest rectangle which encompasses all of the letters, designs, and symbols.
C. 
Signs may be double-sided:
(1) 
Only one side shall be considered when determining the sign area, provided that the faces are equal in size, the interior angle formed by the faces is less than 45°, and the two faces are not more than 18 inches apart.
(2) 
Where the faces are not equal in size, but the interior angle formed by the faces is less than 45° and the two faces are not more than 18 inches apart, the larger sign face shall be used as the basis for calculating sign area.
(3) 
When the interior angle formed by the faces is greater than 45°, or the faces are greater than 18 inches apart, all sides of such sign shall be considered in calculating the sign area.
(4) 
See § 27-707, Subsection 9, for specific regulations related to billboards.
D. 
Signs that consist of, or have attached to them, one or more three-dimensional or irregularly shaped objects, shall have a sign area of the sum of two adjacent vertical sign faces of the smallest cube encompassing the sign or object.
E. 
If elements of a sign are movable or flexible, such as a flag or banner, the measurement is taken when the elements are fully extended and parallel to the plane of view.
4. 
Sign Height.
A. 
Sign height shall be measured as the distance from the highest portion of the sign to the mean finished grade of the street closest to the sign. In the case of a sign located greater than 100 feet from a public street, height shall be measured to the mean grade at the base of the sign.
B. 
Clearance for freestanding and projecting signs shall be measured as the smallest vertical distance between finished grade and the lowest point of the sign, including any framework or other structural elements.
5. 
Sign Spacing. The spacing between sign structures shall be measured as a straight-line distance between the closest edges of each sign.
6. 
Illumination.
A. 
Externally illuminated signs shall be illuminated by a white light that does not move or change intensity. External light shall be directed at the sign without light spillover and without causing glare for motorists, pedestrians or neighboring properties.
B. 
Externally illuminated signs may be backlit with a diffused or shielded light source to control glare. Backlighting shall illuminate the letters, characters or graphics on the sign but not its background.
C. 
Internally illuminated signs shall have a dark background with illuminated text that accounts for a maximum of 20% of the total sign area.
7. 
Digital Display.
A. 
Digital displays are permitted in the form of freestanding signs only.
B. 
Digital display signs may not remain in use while any of the pixels or other form of illumination are not functioning.
C. 
All messages, images or displays on a digital sign shall remain unchanged for a minimum of eight seconds. Signs of 24 square feet or less which indicate only the time, temperature, date or similar information shall be excluded.
D. 
The time interval used to change from one complete message, image or display to the next complete message, image or display shall be a maximum of one second.
E. 
There shall be no appearance of a visual dissolve or fading, in which any part of one message, image or display appears simultaneously with any part of a second message, image or display.
F. 
There shall be no appearance of flashing, twinkling, blinking, or sudden bursts of light, and no appearance of video motion, animation, scrolling, twirling, or flow of the message, image or display.
G. 
The luminance of the sign display shall be controlled so as to not create glare, hazards or nuisances. The luminance or brightness of the display shall not exceed 5,000 nits during daylight hours and 150 nits during hours of darkness. Each digital sign or electronic message sign shall be equipped with automatic dimming technology to adjust the sign's brightness based on ambient light conditions.
(1) 
The luminance specification shall be determined by a calibrated luminosity meter, operated by a qualified lighting professional following the instruments manufacturer's instructions.
(2) 
The measurement of luminance should be taken from the nearest roadway location perpendicular to the center of the digital sign face or electronic message sign face.
(3) 
The measurement of luminance shall include the measurement of an all-white image displayed by the sign to evaluate the worst-case condition.
8. 
Except for billboards in conformance with all applicable provisions of this Chapter, no off-premises signs shall be permitted in any Zoning District.
9. 
All signs to be erected along the right-of-way of any federally aided or state highway shall also be in accordance with the regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

§ 27-703 Nonconforming Signs.

[Ord. No. 1055, 6/3/2024]
1. 
Signs legally existing at the time of enactment of this Chapter and which do not conform to the requirements of the Chapter shall be considered nonconforming signs.
2. 
An existing lawful nonconforming sign that was lawful when it was initially placed may be replaced with a new sign, provided the new sign is not more nonconforming in any manner than the previous sign. A nonconforming sign shall not be expanded in a manner that does not conform to this Chapter.
3. 
Unlawful Signs. If a sign was placed without a required permit by the Town, and does not comply with this Chapter, it shall not be considered lawful, and shall be required to be removed.

§ 27-704 Sign Use Permissions and Dimensional Criteria.

[Ord. No. 1055, 6/3/2024]
1. 
Sign Use Permissions. Table 27-704.1 establishes the following:
A. 
All signs that require a permit (see § 27-707, Subsection 9, for billboards);
B. 
The respective sign categories italicized; and
C. 
The respective districts where specific signs are allowed, subject to permit requirements set forth in this Part.
Table 27-704.1: Sign Permissions for Signs Requiring a Permit
P: Sign is allowed, subject to permit requirements.
Sign Name
Group 1 (R-C; R-S; R-U)
Group 2 (MX-1; C-R)
Group 3 (IN)
Group 4(BC; MX-2; MX-3)
Group 5 (I-P; C-W)
Non-Permanent Signs
Banner
P
P
P
P
P
Limited Duration Sign
P
P
P
P
P
Portable Signs
A-Frame Sign
P
P
P
P
Freestanding Signs
Ground Sign
P
P
P
P
Pylon Sign
P
P
P
Directional Signs
P
P
P
Building Signs
Awning Sign
P
P
P
P
Canopy Sign
P
P
P
P
Landmark Sign
P
P
Marquee Sign
P
P
P
P
Projecting Sign
P
P
P
P
Roof Sign
P
P
Wall Sign
P
P
P
P
Window Sign
P
P
P
P
2. 
Sign Dimensional Criteria. The following tables outline the dimensional criteria for signs within their respective zoning groups. The zoning groups are established as follows:
A. 
Group 1: R-C Residential Conservation, R-S Residential Suburban, R-U Residential Urban.
B. 
Group 2: MX-1 Mixed Use 1, C-R Commercial Residential.
C. 
Group 3: IN Institutional.
D. 
Group 4: BC Business Campus, MX-2 Mixed Use 2, MX-3 Mixed Use 3.
E. 
Group 5: IP Industrial Park, C-W Commercial Warehouse.
Table 27-704.1: Sign Permissions for Signs Requiring a Permit
P: Sign is allowed, subject to permit requirements.
Sign Name
Group 1 (R-C; R-S; R-U)
Group 2 (MX-1; C-R)
Group 3 (IN)
Group 4(BC; MX-2; MX-3)
Group 5 (I-P; C-W)
Non-Permanent Signs
Banner
P
P
P
P
P
Limited Duration Sign
P
P
P
P
P
Portable Signs
A-Frame Sign
P
P
P
P
Freestanding Signs
Ground Sign
P
P
P
P
Pylon Sign
P
P
P
Directional Signs
P
P
P
Building Signs
Awning Sign
P
P
P
P
Canopy Sign
P
P
P
P
Landmark Sign
P
P
Marquee Sign
P
P
P
P
Projecting Sign
P
P
P
P
Roof Sign
P
P
Wall Sign
P
P
P
P
Window Sign
P
P
P
P
Table 27-704.1: Sign Permissions for Signs Requiring a Permit
P: Sign is allowed, subject to permit requirements.
Sign Name
Group 1 (R-C; R-S; R-U)
Group 2 (MX-1; C-R)
Group 3 (IN)
Group 4(BC; MX-2; MX-3)
Group 5 (I-P; C-W)
Non-Permanent Signs
Banner
P
P
P
P
P
Limited Duration Sign
P
P
P
P
P
Portable Signs
A-Frame Sign
P
P
P
P
Freestanding Signs
Ground Sign
P
P
P
P
Pylon Sign
P
P
P
Directional Signs
P
P
P
Building Signs
Awning Sign
P
P
P
P
Canopy Sign
P
P
P
P
Landmark Sign
P
P
Marquee Sign
P
P
P
P
Projecting Sign
P
P
P
P
Roof Sign
P
P
Wall Sign
P
P
P
P
Window Sign
P
P
P
P
Table 27-704.1: Sign Permissions for Signs Requiring a Permit
P: Sign is allowed, subject to permit requirements.
Sign Name
Group 1 (R-C; R-S; R-U)
Group 2 (MX-1; C-R)
Group 3 (IN)
Group 4(BC; MX-2; MX-3)
Group 5 (I-P; C-W)
Non-Permanent Signs
Banner
P
P
P
P
P
Limited Duration Sign
P
P
P
P
P
Portable Signs
A-Frame Sign
P
P
P
P
Freestanding Signs
Ground Sign
P
P
P
P
Pylon Sign
P
P
P
Directional Signs
P
P
P
Building Signs
Awning Sign
P
P
P
P
Canopy Sign
P
P
P
P
Landmark Sign
P
P
Marquee Sign
P
P
P
P
Projecting Sign
P
P
P
P
Roof Sign
P
P
Wall Sign
P
P
P
P
Window Sign
P
P
P
P
Table 27-704.1: Sign Permissions for Signs Requiring a Permit
P: Sign is allowed, subject to permit requirements.
Sign Name
Group 1 (R-C; R-S; R-U)
Group 2 (MX-1; C-R)
Group 3 (IN)
Group 4(BC; MX-2; MX-3)
Group 5 (I-P; C-W)
Non-Permanent Signs
Banner
P
P
P
P
P
Limited Duration Sign
P
P
P
P
P
Portable Signs
A-Frame Sign
P
P
P
P
Freestanding Signs
Ground Sign
P
P
P
P
Pylon Sign
P
P
P
Directional Signs
P
P
P
Building Signs
Awning Sign
P
P
P
P
Canopy Sign
P
P
P
P
Landmark Sign
P
P
Marquee Sign
P
P
P
P
Projecting Sign
P
P
P
P
Roof Sign
P
P
Wall Sign
P
P
P
P
Window Sign
P
P
P
P
Table 27-704.1: Sign Permissions for Signs Requiring a Permit
P: Sign is allowed, subject to permit requirements.
Sign Name
Group 1 (R-C; R-S; R-U)
Group 2 (MX-1; C-R)
Group 3 (IN)
Group 4(BC; MX-2; MX-3)
Group 5 (I-P; C-W)
Non-Permanent Signs
Banner
P
P
P
P
P
Limited Duration Sign
P
P
P
P
P
Portable Signs
A-Frame Sign
P
P
P
P
Freestanding Signs
Ground Sign
P
P
P
P
Pylon Sign
P
P
P
Directional Signs
P
P
P
Building Signs
Awning Sign
P
P
P
P
Canopy Sign
P
P
P
P
Landmark Sign
P
P
Marquee Sign
P
P
P
P
Projecting Sign
P
P
P
P
Roof Sign
P
P
Wall Sign
P
P
P
P
Window Sign
P
P
P
P

§ 27-705 Prohibited Signs.

[Ord. No. 1055, 6/3/2024]
1. 
For the safety of Town inhabitants, the following types of signs shall not be permitted in the Town of Bloomsburg:
A. 
Snipe Signs. Any signs that are tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued, or otherwise attached to trees, poles, stakes, fences, public benches, streetlights, or other objects, or placed on any public property or in the public right-of-way are prohibited.
B. 
Inflatable Signs. Any signs in the form of air-inflated objects of various shapes that are made of flexible fabric and placed on the ground or a structure, which are not considered holiday or seasonal decorations.
C. 
Abandoned Signs. Any signs which have not identified or advertised a business, service, owner, product, or activity for a period of at least 180 days (for off-premises signs) and 360 days (for on-premises signs).
D. 
Vehicular Signs. Any signs that are painted on, affixed to, or transported by a vehicle and/or trailer that is parked in public view, not used for normal day-to-day operations of a business or service, and/or not regularly moved for business or service.

§ 27-706 Signs Exempt.

[Ord. No. 1055, 6/3/2024]
The following signs shall be allowed without a sign permit, provided such signs comply with the regulations in this section:
1. 
Temporary Signs. A non-permanent sign, permitted as any type of sign permitted within the zoning district, in accordance with the applicable dimensional requirements of this Chapter, shall be placed for no more than 60 days, two times per calendar year.
A. 
Temporary signs shall not exceed six square feet on a single face and will be placed no more than one month prior to the event or vacancy described and removed within seven days of the end of the event or vacancy.
B. 
Where a landowner seeks for a temporary sign to remain on the premises for longer than 60 days, a permit for a limited duration sign shall be required and shall comply with the requirements herein.
2. 
A-Frame (Sandwich Board) Signs.
A. 
A-frame signs shall be permitted in a sidewalk, only in front of or beside a nonresidential use or a home occupation.
B. 
A-frame signs within a sidewalk shall only be permitted during the business or service hours of the nonresidential use or home occupation.
C. 
A minimum of 36 inches of unobstructed sidewalk clearance must be maintained between the sign and any building or other obstruction.
3. 
Incidental signs.
4. 
Public signs.
5. 
Signs inside a building or structure, which are not facing a front facade window.
6. 
Holiday decorations.
7. 
Personal Expression Signs. Personal expression signs of any sign type, provided that the sign type is permitted within the respective zoning district and are noncommercial in nature and nonilluminated.
8. 
All personal expression signs, provided that they shall be no greater than three square feet in area and shall be nonilluminated.
9. 
Address Signs. Up to two address signs stating the address, number and/or name of occupants of the premises, which shall not include any commercial advertising or other identification.
10. 
Signs or emblems for any religious, civil, philanthropic, historical, or educational organizations.
11. 
Private Drive Signs. One sign per driveway entrance, not to exceed two square feet in area.
12. 
Security signs.
13. 
Flags.
A. 
Location. Flags and flagpoles shall not be located within or over top of any right-of-way.
B. 
Height. Flags shall have a maximum height of 30 feet.
C. 
Size. Maximum flag size is 24 square feet in residential districts and 35 square feet in all other districts.
D. 
Shall not include any commercial messaging or the identification of a business.
14. 
Murals provided such signs do not contain:
A. 
Any commercial messaging; or
B. 
Any obscenities not protected by the First Amendment and as defined by the United States Supreme Court.

§ 27-707 Additional Requirements for Signs Requiring a Permit.

[Ord. No. 1055, 6/3/2024]
1. 
Freestanding Signs.
A. 
There shall only be one freestanding sign per right-of-way frontage, except for any exempt signs unrelated to the principal use of the lot.
B. 
Freestanding signs shall not have more than two faces.
2. 
Landmark Signs.
A. 
One landmark sign may be constructed per lot.
B. 
A landmark sign shall not exceed 50% of the building face upon which the sign is affixed.
C. 
A landmark sign must be of dimensional or of 3-D construction.
D. 
The detailed design of the landmark sign shall be presented to the Town as part of the permit application.
E. 
A landmark sign may project above the height of the upper building face, extend above the roof eave, or be roof-mounted, provided the sign does not exceed the building heigh by more than 12 feet or 20% of actual height; whichever is greater.
F. 
A landmark sign may straddle a building corner.
G. 
In addition to traditional lighting sources, neon and/or LED technology may be utilized as part of a landmark sign, however changes in lighting colors may not exceed six changes per hour.
H. 
Except for LED and neon lighting, the source emitting the light cannot be visible from the ground.
3. 
Marquee Signs.
A. 
Such signs may be painted on or attached flat against the surface of the marquee but may not extend or project beyond the marquee or be attached to the underside thereof.
B. 
Letters or symbols on such signs will not exceed 16 inches in height.
C. 
The minimum distance between any two marquees shall be 300 feet.
4. 
Wall Signs. No wall sign will project more than four inches from the building surface, nor extend beyond the ends of the wall to which it is attached.
5. 
Projecting Signs.
A. 
No sign(s) will project beyond four feet from the building or structure to which it/they are attached.
B. 
All signs overhanging any public right-of-way (including sidewalks) will be covered by a liability insurance policy with a company authorized to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
6. 
Window Signs.
A. 
Permitted sign area in Group 2 (MX-1 and C-R). A maximum of 15% of the total window area of any single storefront may be used for signs that are etched, painted, or otherwise permanently affixed to the window. A maximum of 25% of the total window area of any single storefront may be covered by a combination of permanent and temporary window signs.
B. 
Such signs will advertise only on-premises uses, activities, goods, services, or products.
C. 
An exterior window sign shall not extend more than 1/16 inch from the exterior face of the window to which it is affixed.
D. 
Any posted materials, including but not limited to flyers or posters, whether inside or outside shall count towards the maximum sign area.
7. 
Banner. Applications for banners hung across or in a public right-of-way will not be approved unless the applicant signs a written agreement to hold the Town harmless and to release and indemnify the Town from any liability, claim, damages, costs, expenses (including attorneys' fees incurred by the Town) that may result from the Town's grant of permission for a banner or as result of any agreement that the Town enters into with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in order to obtain permission for the installation of such a banner. Banners must be hung in accordance with all PennDOT and Town regulations. The applicant must also present a certificate of liability insurance, in an amount satisfactory to the Town Manager, which will provide coverage for any claim arising from the installation of a banner.
8. 
Limited Duration Signs.
A. 
Types of Signs Permitted. Limited duration signs shall be permitted in accordance with the sign types specified within the zoning district of the subject lot, except in no case shall a limited duration sign be permanently affixed to any building or permanently ground-mounted.
B. 
A limited duration sign may be placed on a lot for up to one year and subject to annual permit renewal.
C. 
Sign dimensions, height, placement, and all other applicable standards for the sign types as listed on the dimensional tables in § 27-704 shall apply to limited duration signs.
9. 
Billboards.
A. 
Use Permissions. Billboards shall be permitted in the following zoning districts:
(1) 
MX-3, within 500 feet of State Route 11 or West Main Street, measured from the street centerline.
(2) 
MX-2, within 200 feet of Columbia Boulevard, measured from the street centerline.
(3) 
C-W, within 500 feet of Interstate 80, measured from any street centerline.
(4) 
C-R, within 500 feet of an MX-3 District boundary.
(5) 
R-C, within 500 feet of State Route 11 or Interstate 80.
B. 
A billboard shall be considered a secondary use to a principal use.
C. 
There shall be no more than one billboard sign on any premises at any one time.
D. 
Billboards shall only be constructed as a freestanding sign and have no structural contact with any building or other structure.
E. 
Sign Area. The maximum surface area of the sign shall be 400 square feet per side. Billboards shall have a maximum of one sign face per structure if one-sided or two sign faces per structure if two-sided. Determination between one-side and two-sided shall be in accordance with the following:
(1) 
Only one side shall be considered when determining the sign area, provided that the faces are equal in size, the interior angle formed by the faces is less than 45°, and the two faces are not more than five feet apart.
(2) 
Where the faces are not equal in size, but the interior angle formed by the faces is less than 45° and the two faces are not more than five feet apart, the larger sign face shall be used as the basis for calculating sign area.
(3) 
When the interior angle formed by the faces is greater than 45°, or the faces are greater than five feet apart, all sides of such sign shall be considered in calculating the sign area.
F. 
The maximum height of the sign shall be 22 feet, measured from the natural ground to the top of the sign. The maximum height and size requirement governing all other freestanding signs as defined by this Chapter shall not apply to billboard signs the lowest edge of an off-premises sign shall be at least seven feet above the finished grade.
G. 
Billboards that are not located at the grade of the arterial street they are located along shall be located so as to be no higher than 40 feet above the curb of the street from which they are intended to be viewed.
H. 
No billboard shall be placed within 750 feet of any property within a residential district classification or any public or private school property, park, library or place of worship when the display face to the billboard will be visible therefrom. This required distance shall be measured along the frontage of the street or highway on which the billboard is located.
I. 
No billboard shall be placed within 1,500 feet from other off-premises signs on either side of the road measured linearly.
J. 
No part of any billboard shall be located closer than 15 feet to any street right-of-way.
K. 
No billboard shall be erected closer than 1,000 feet to any other existing or proposed billboard.
L. 
The location of a billboard shall not obstruct visibility of any other business sign, nor shall it obstruct visibility for traffic entering or leaving any property or traveling on any street.
M. 
Identification of Sign Owner. All off-premises signs shall be identified on the structure with the name, address, and phone number of the owner of such sign.
N. 
Landscaping.
(1) 
A decorative landscaped strip shall be located immediately adjoining the supporting structure of the billboard sign and extending a minimum of five feet from the billboard in all directions.
(2) 
A hedge or other durable planting of at least two feet in height, shall extend the entire length and breadth of the required landscaped strip.
(3) 
The rear side of a single-faced billboard sign shall be of one color and screened by existing or natural landscaping material or by an evergreen planting at least six feet tall and extending the length of the billboard.
(4) 
Two flowering trees a minimum of six feet in height shall be planted within the required landscaping strip.

§ 27-708 Sign Illumination.

[Ord. No. 1055, 6/3/2024]
1. 
Signs may be illuminated, unless otherwise specified herein, consistent with the following standards:
A. 
Location. Table 27-708.1 provides detailed information about what types of illumination are permitted in each zoning district.
B. 
Light sources to illuminate signs shall neither be visible from any street right-of-way, nor cause glare hazardous or distracting to pedestrians, vehicle drivers, or adjacent properties.
C. 
No more than 0.2 footcandle of light shall be detectable at the boundary of any abutting property.
D. 
Hours of Operation.
(1) 
Signs on nonresidential properties may be illuminated from 5:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m., or one-half hour past the close of business of the facility being identified or advertised, whichever is later.
E. 
Brightness. Message center signs and digital displays are subject to the following brightness limits:
(1) 
During daylight hours (sunrise to sunset), luminance shall be no greater than 5,000 nits.
(2) 
At all other times, luminance shall be no greater than 250 nits.
F. 
Message Duration. The length of time where a stationary message may be displayed shall be no less than eight seconds.
2. 
Types of Illumination. Where permitted, illumination may be:
A. 
External. Externally illuminated signs, where permitted, are subject to the following regulations:
(1) 
The source of the light must be concealed by translucent covers.
(2) 
External illumination shall be by a steady, stationary light source, shielded and directed solely at the sign. The light source must be static in color.
B. 
Internal. Internally illuminated signs, where permitted, are subject to the following regulations:
(1) 
Internal illumination, including neon lighting, must be static in intensity and color.
(2) 
Message center signs and digital display signs are permitted in accordance with the regulations contained in Subsection 2C.
C. 
Message Center and Digital Display Signs.
(1) 
Sign Type. Message center and digital display signs are permitted in the form of ground, pylon, and wall signs.
(2) 
Height. A message center sign or digital display sign shall have the same height limits as other permitted signs of the same type and location.
(3) 
Area.
(a) 
When used as an on-premises sign, message center or digital display signs shall not exceed 50% of the sign area for any one sign, and shall not exceed more than 30% of the total area for all signs permitted on a property.
(b) 
When used as an off-premises sign, message center or digital display signs may be used for the full permitted sign area.
(4) 
Message Display. No message center and digital display signs may not contain text which flashes, pulsates, moves, or scrolls. Each complete message must fit on one screen.
3. 
Permitted Sign Illumination Types by Zoning Group.
Table 27-708.1: Sign Illumination Types by Zoning Group
Y: Allowed
N: Not allowed
District
Permitted Illumination Type
Internal
External
Digital Display
Message Center Sign
Group 1 (R-C, R-S, R-U)
N
N
N
N
Group 2 (MX-1, C-R)
Y
Y
N
N
Group 3 (IN)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Group 4 (BC, MX-2, MX-3)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Group 5 (IP, C-W)
Y
Y
Y
Y