A. Internal and exterior illuminated signs are allowed in all zones except R, RM and the Old Town commercial zoning district where only exterior and reverse internal illuminated signs are permitted provided, that awning signs may be internally illuminated.

B. No on ground lighting fixtures shall be permitted. Fixtures must be mounted to the bottom or top of the sign face and shall be shielded or mounted on curved standards to direct light to sign face only to minimize glare and off-sight lighting impacts. One mounted light shall be permitted per five square feet of sign area.

C. The illumination of signs shall not cause excessive light or glare that could result in the reduced visibility of official signs and approaching, merging or entering traffic.

D. Portable and temporary signs shall not be illuminated.