Signage. Motor vehicle fueling stations shall comply with the Sign Ordinance located at §
13-17, except that the petroleum price display portion of any sign related to a Motor Vehicle Fueling Station may be lit with energy efficient LED technology as per Subsection
13-17.2e provided the maximum number of grades of petroleum on the sign shall be four; and the maximum height of the pricing numbers shall be 13 inches, and shall be red, blue or green in color. The maximum brightness of such signs shall not exceed 0.2 footcandle over ambient light levels measured within 150 feet of the source. The sign brightness shall be reduced if the Board Engineer determines that the light level exceeds the levels specified, and the sign shall be programmed to dim and brighten automatically in response to changes in ambient light. Prior to the issuance of a permit for the sign, the applicant shall provide written certification from the sign manufacturer or installer that the light intensity has been preset to automatically adjust the brightness to these levels or lower. In addition, customary lettering or other insignia which are a structural part of a motor fuel pump consisting only of the brand name, lead warning sign, price indicator and other information required by law is permitted.
[Ord. No. 2018-16 § 1]