Easley, SC 29640

GC, General Commercial 125 sf 150 sf CC, Core Commercial 65 sf 90 sf IND, Industrial 125 sf 150 sf MED, Medical 40 sf 60 sf 3. Electronic Message Boards Electronic message boards (EMB) are signs that convey a changing message intended to be viewed off - site or attract the attention of motorists; EMBs intended for on-site viewing located outside of all building setbacks; time and/or temperature signs located outside all building setbacks, and EMBs similar to that of a manually changeable sign face on traditional commercial signage. EMBs are only allowed within th e General Commercial and Central Business Districts with the following conditions: a) Only one such sign shall be permitted per developed lot whether installed as a wall sign or part of a free standing sign on the site. b) EMBs shall only display an image that shall remain fixed for at least six (6) seconds. When a message is changed, it shall be accomplished within an interval of two seconds or less. c) The maximum square footage allowed is 1 50 square feet. d) EMBs in the Central Business District shal l be constructed with material that is consistent with the façade of the building and use colors that are compatible with those of the building front. City of Easley ZONING ORDINANCE 110 of 202 e) EMBs in the Central Business District shall get prior approval of the Architectural Review Board prior to construction. f) Off-premise advertising is prohibited. This section does not pertain to community announcements and non -profit fundraising information (ex. advertising Easley High School events; United Way annual giving campaign). 4. Signs in commercial districts may be illuminated subject to the following standards: a) Exposed bulbs are prohibited with the exception of neon lights meeting the following illumination requirements. b) No sign shall change color or intensity. c) The brightness and surface illumination shall not exceed: a. Luminous background - 150 foot lamberts b. Indirect Illumination - 50 foot candles d) In no event shall the light from any illuminated sign exceed one (1) foot -candle at the property line of any lot that is zoned residential. e) The light from any illuminated sign shall be shaded, shielded, or directed downward onto the sign so that the light intensity or brightness shall not adversel y affect the surrounding or facing premises nor adversely affect safe vision of operators of vehicles moving on p ublic or private streets or parking areas. Light shall not shine or reflect on or into any residential structure.