§ 105-148. Signs.

A. 

Limitations, Signs visible from outside the plot area, except as they provide identification, appropriate traffic directions and parking instructions, are prohibited. Signs visible from outside the plot area providing identification shall be limited to:

(1) 

Noncorrosive letters, letters formed or carved in masonry or tile or lettering on vitreous enameled metal not requiring painting or maintenance of brilliance or longevity, or emblems or designs, setting forth the identity, trademark and nature of the business conducted on the premises and no other subject matter. Such sign may be attached to or may be a part of one elevation of the largest building on the site, as such elevation may face the public street from which access to the site is obtained. Such letters shall not exceed 24 inches in height.

(2) 

An identifying sign or signs not over 30 square feet in area may be erected on or near the property line flanking the entrances to the establishment. Such signs may identify the nature of the establishment as well as the identity of the operators thereof. They shall contain no advertising. The top of such sign shall be not more than 14 feet above the ground, and the bottom thereof shall be at least three feet above the ground. No such sign shall, in any event, be located within 100 feet from any residential district either within or outside the Village.

(3) 

In addition, permits for signs within 500 feet of the border of a parkway shall be obtained from the regional State Park Commission having jurisdiction, as required by law.

B. 

Direction signs. Direction signs visible from outside the plot area may be erected, provided that they are not over two square feet in area. Such signs may contain no legend other than the necessary direction, with an arrow or other directive device. The top of such signs shall not be more than four feet above ground. Signs not over four square feet in area identifying areas for different types of parking, as hereinabove defined, may be erected to facilitate traffic movement.

C. 

Lighting restrictions. Any permitted signs hereinabove described may be illuminated in any reasonable manner, provided that no flashing or moving signs shall be permitted, nor shall the source of such illumination be visible from any point outside the plot upon which the sign is located.