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"i r;i K sign or advertising device shall be continuous (not intermittent nor flashing nor changing), and shall be so placed or hooded as to prevent direct light from shining onto any street or adjacent property. No sign or advertising device shall be illuminated after 11:00 p.m., except as permitted by the Board of Selectmen, upon application to it for a permit, citing reasons for the exceptions. I I. By changing the second sentence of Section 174-54G and inserting a third sentence as follows: No sign or advertising device on residential property shall be of neon, neon-type or illuminated tube type. Signs on residential property shall be externally lit. f Explanation: There are only a few nonresidential uses in residentially zoned districts. As these I changes will provide that the only type of lighting allowed on residential property is of the external type, do not want to exclude nonresidential uses from having these forms of lighting, so long as they meet conditions. I H. Section 174-54H currently reads: Subdivisions. One (1) subdivision name sign, not to exceed twenty (20) square feet, may be permitted for each entry to a subdivision from a public way. I. By changing Section 174-54H to read as follows: One identification sign not to exceed six (6) square feet per entrance to subdivision. Except for subdivisions with over 20 lots, one sign per entrance not to exceed 20 square feet in sign area. For such subdivisions, two single face signs will be allowed, one for each side of the entrance, so long as the total signage does not exceed twenty(20) square feet. Explanation: To allow larger subdivisions to have a single-face sign on each corner of the entrance. These signs would be smaller and can add to the enhancement of the entrance. For smaller subdivisions a smaller sign would be more appropriate. II. By adding a new subsection J to Section 174-54: J. Condominium and Apartment Complexes. One identification sign not to exceed six (6) square feet per entrance to apartment and condo complexes. Except for complexes over 20 units, one sign per entrance not to exceed 20 square feet in sign area. For such complexes, two single face signs will be allowed, one for each side of the entrance, so long as the total signage does not exceed twenty (20) square feet. Explanation: To provide the legal application of entrance signs to apartment and condominium complexes. The size requirements are the same as for subdivisions as discussed above. E I. Section 174-55A currently reads: There shall be no temporary or permanent special proMotion signs, banners, streamers or placards erected, suspended, posted or affixed in any manner outdoors or on the exterior or any building except for public purposes, except by permit from the Building Inspector. I• By changing Section 174-55A to read as follows: I Temporary special event sign(s) and decoration(s) per premises as allowed by permit from I the Building Inspector for special events, grand openings, or holidays. Such signs and decorations may be erected 7 days prior to a special event or holiday and shall be removed j i