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
4.1.
C. Digital Signs
Digital signs that meet the standards as listed in Article 19 of the Cochise County Zoning
Regulations are permitted. Digital signs shall be considered unshielded and restricted to total
lumen cap per Table 4.1 of this Code. Applicant must supply documentation indicating
maximum nit capability for each segment of a digital sign, and demonstrate ability to meet the
total nit cap per Table 4.1 of this Code.