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Section 6: Signage
6.01 External Illumination
External illumination for signs shall conform to the shielding restrictions and lumen caps of
Table 4.1. All upward-directed sign lighting is prohibited.
6.02 Internal Illumination
A. Outdoor internally illuminated signs are considered unshielded and shall be adequately
sealed and maintained to prevent light leakage. B. Neon signs shall be treated as internally
illuminated signs for the purpose of this Code. Neon lighting extending beyond the sign area
shall be considered Class 3 decorative lighting, and shall be subject to the standards applicable
for such lighting including, but not limited to, the shielding standards and lumen caps of Table