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Explanation: As proposed limited use of internal illuminated signs will be provided for, per <br /> requirements outlined in changes to Section 174-55F(2). The deletion of the neon sign. clause is <br /> to provide for limited neon sign use as outlined in Section 174-55F(2). <br /> 11. By moving the text of existing Section 174-55F(2) to Section 174-55F(3) and replacing <br /> Section 174-55F(2) with the following: <br /> (2) Signs shall be illuminated in the following manner: <br /> a) externally illuminated, <br /> b) with a wall-mounted back-lit lettering sign. <br /> c) freestanding and buildings signs with their letters 'internally lit, not to exceed one <br /> hundred (100) lumens at eight (8) feet in all directions. In no case shall more than 33% of <br /> the sign be lit internally. In addition, any internally lit lettering sign shall require Design <br /> Review comment and review and a Special Permit by the Board of Appeals., <br /> d) Two neon signs shall be allowed per premises. The size of each neon sign <br /> shall not exceed six (6) square feet, or 25% of the window area, whichever is less. <br /> Explanation: This proposed rewritten section outlines the allowed methods of lighting for the <br /> Town of Mashpee's C and I zones. The Sign By-law Review Committee found that externally <br /> lit signs can be hazardous to passing traffic. <br /> New methods of lighting are in. existence that did not exist when Mashpee's sign article was <br /> originally written. An example of a wall-mounted back lit lettering sign is the Stop and Shop <br /> building sign. Regarding the internally lit letter provision: the Committee did not want the <br /> Mobil type of externally lit sign with a white, plain background, what emerged was a <br /> compromise. The Committee also found that neon signs can provide businesses with a method <br /> of letting their customers know that they are open during day. <br /> 0. Section 174-55G currently reads: Illumination. Except as otherwise prohibited herein, <br /> signs may be illuminated by any fixed steady light of such nature and in such manner that the <br /> brightness of the sign face does not exceed one hundred (100 lumens per square foot. Except <br /> for nonexposed neon-type signs, where permitted, such illumination shall be so arranged that its <br /> exterior source is not directly visible from any way or occupied building, and not illumination <br /> shall be of any color that might be confusing to traffic. Holiday lights shall not be deemed as <br /> coming within the provisions of this subsection, but this subsection shall apply to window <br /> signs. <br /> I. By making the following change to the first sentence of Section 174­55(G) to read as <br /> follows: Except as otherwise prohibited herein, signs may be illuminated by any fixed <br /> steady light of such nature and in such manner that the brightness of the sign face does not <br /> exceed or project one hundred (100 lumens, per, square foot. <br /> Explanation: the addition of "project" is to keep, neon illumination at a reasonable level and <br /> make sure the 1Urht remains on the same property and does not have a "laser" effect of <br /> projecting into the atmosphere. <br /> P. Section 174-551 currently reads: Where a group [three (3) or more of business buildings are <br /> built as a "Plaza," "mall," "village" or "shopping center," and it is desired to identify the <br /> groupings as such, in addition to signs permitted for individual buildings or businesses, there <br /> may be permitted one (1) freestanding sign, set back not less than twenty-five (25 feet from <br /> 25 <br />