2008-48 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE - SIGNAGE

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"FOREGROUND: A part of the message which is nearest the front of the display and is prominent in nature." "MESSAGE: The complete configuration of text, numerals, graphics, or animation displayed in the background and foreground within electronic message unit signs and off- premise electronic message unit signs." "SIGN, ELECTRONIC MESSAGE LTNIT: Shall mean a sign displaying text, numerals, graphics, or animation indicating the names of persons associated with events conducted upon or products or services offered upon the premise where the sign is maintained; is illuminated internally by means of electric bulbs, LCD or other similar methods; and is controlled electronically with the ability to be programmed to change." "SIGN, ELECTRONIC MESSAGE IJNIT MONUMENT STYLE: A monument style sign structure in which the electronic message unit is framed by a stone and/or masonry material. No electronic message unit shall sit on top of the stone and/or masonry material without the stone and/or masonry covering the entire unit." "SIGN, OFF-PREMISE ELECTRONIC MESSAGE LTNIT: Shall mean a sign displaying text, numerals, graphics, or animation located in certain non-residentially- zoned districts that advertise goods, products, services or facilities, or direct persons to a location different from where the sign is erected. These signs lare illuminated internally by means of electric bulbs, LCD or other similar methods, and are controlled electronically with the ability to be programmed to change." Section 3. That Section XXV.B.9. of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Decatur (Ord. ', No. 3512 as amended by Ord. No. 2002-33) be, and the same is hereby, amended so that as so � amended said Section XXV.B.9. shall provide as follows: I 9. Electronic Message Unit Signs a. Electronic message unit signs may be located on the same sign � structure as non-electronic message unit signs. � b. Electronic message unit signs located in O-1, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, M-1, �� M-2 and PD districts may not be located within one-hundred (100) feet of the boundary of any residentially-zoned district or residential use. Electronic message unit signs in any residentially-zoned district may not be located within one-hundred (100) feet of the property and/or lot line of any residential use.