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~a <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 />C. Compliance Limit. Legally existing outdoor advertising <br />signs shall be brought into compliance within three (3) <br />years from the date of adoption of this ordinance. <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 />facade, 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 />6.31.13 Severability <br />Should any section, clause or paragraph of this Section be <br />declared by court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the <br />same will not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or <br />part hereof other than the part declared to be invalid. <br />Section 3. This ordinance is effective upon its adoption. <br />NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Orange County <br />Commissioners that this ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending the Zoning <br />Ordinance of Orange County" be adopted. <br />