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77 I. By making the following change to the first sentence of Section 174-55(G) to read as follows: Except as otherwise prohibited herein, signs may be illuminated by any fixed steady light of such nature and in such manner that the brightness of the sign face does not exceed or project one hundred (100) lumens per square foot. f Explanation: the addition of "project" is to keep neon illumination at a reasonable level and make sure the light remains on the same property and does not have a "laser" effect of projecting into the atmosphere. P. Section 174-55I currently reads: Where a group [three (3) or more] of business buildings are built as a "plaza," "mall," "village" or "shopping center," and it is desired to identify the groupings as such, in addition to signs permitted for individual buildings or businesses, there may be permitted one (1) freestanding sign, set back not less than twenty-five (25) feet from f each major street and not to exceed eighty (80) square feet in area nor the maximum building i ! height permitted in the zoning district in which the sign is located. L � I. By deleting Section 174-55(I): i Explanation: This section is proposed for deletion for the following reasons: it provides for an additional sign that is double what the largest sign we want to permit (40 square feet) and each commercial property gets a freestanding sign per entrance. j Q. Section 174-55J currently reads: Gasoline stations. Standard pumphead signs of gasoline filling stations shall not be included in the total area of signs permitted, and no permit shall be required therefor, but they shall conform to the provisions of Subsection G. One (1) freestanding sign, displaying gasoline prices may be placed along the front lot line of each gasoline station. I. By renumbering Section 174-55(J) to Section 174-55(I) and deleting the second sentence of this section. Explanation: This clause is being deleted so that one freestanding sign per (new) gas station could be eliminated. II. By renumbering Section 174-55(K) to Section 174-55(J). Explanation: to reflect the deletion of the current Section 174-55(I). R. Section 174-56 currently reads: Violations and penalties. Anyone who shall violate a provision of this Article shall be punishable by a fine not more than two hundred dollars ($200) for each violation. Each day during which any portion of a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. Violations shall be considered to begin on the first day after the time allowed for correction of the violation has elapsed. Official notice of violations and time allowed for correction shall be given in writing by the Town of Mashpee. I. By deleting the existing Section 174-56, then renumbering 174-57 to 174-56.