Orange County NC Website
Browse       Search
B. Outdoor advertising signs of the type constructed of <br />translucent materials and wholly illuminated from within do <br />not require shielding. Dark backgrounds with light lettering <br />or symbols are preferred, to minimize detrimental effects. <br />Unless conforming to the above dark background <br />preference, total lamp wattage per sign shall not exceed 41 <br />watts. <br />6.31..11 Lighting of Buildings and Landscaping <br /> Lighting fixtures shall be selected, located, aimed, and shielded so that <br /> direct illumination is focused exclusively on the building fagade, plantings, <br /> and away from adjoining properties, public or private rights-of-way, and <br /> the night sky. <br />6.31.12 Prohibitions <br /> A. The use of laser source light or any similar high intensity <br /> light for outdoor advertising or entertainment, when <br /> projected above the horizon, is prohibited. <br /> B. The operation of searchlights for advertising purposes is <br /> prohibited. <br /> C. Electrical illumination of outdoor advertising off-site signs is <br /> prohibited. <br /> D. Use of mercury vapor luminaries is prohibited. <br />Upon motion of Com issioner seconded by <br />Commissioner the foregoing Zoning <br />Ordinance amendments were adopted this the ~_ day of <br />2009 and shall become effective upon adoption. <br />`~\~ <br />r ~~~ ' n aker, Clerk, Orange County Commissioners <br />r, <br />i <br />t;` <br />