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13 <br />provision, the lighting or re- lighting of a nonconforming <br />advertising sign will not be permitted if the light results in <br />the expansion of the nonconforming use, pursuant to <br />Article 11. <br />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 <br />so that direct illumination is focused exclusively on the building <br />fagade, plantings, and away from adjoining properties, public or <br />private rights -of -way, and the night sky. <br />6.31.12 Prohibitions <br />A. The use of laser source light or any similar high intensity light <br />for outdoor advertising or entertainment, when projected <br />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 luminaires is prohibited. <br />Section 3. This ordinance is effective upon its adoption. <br />