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ZONING AMENDMENT OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS CREATING A NEW SUBSECTION TO THE NEW SECTION 60.3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO DYNAMIC DISPLAY SIGNS.
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WHEREAS: The City of New Haven has experienced the emergence of new signage that warrants new categorization and regulation; and
WHEREAS: the unique nature of this signage, has created quality of life concerns for residents and businesses in New Haven neighborhoods.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the New Haven Zoning Ordinance is amended as follows:
60.3.9 Dynamic Displays.
A. Definition. A sign or portion thereof that displays electronic, static images, static graphics, text information, or static pictures, with or without information, defined by a small number of matrix elements using combinations of light emitting diodes (LED), fiber optics, light bulbs, liquid crystal display (LCD) or other illumination devices within the display area. Dynamic Displays include computer programmable, microprocessor controlled electronic or digital displays.
B. Applicability. Any sign with a dynamic display that is visible from the public-right- of-way is subject to this subsection of the ordinance. It also applies to Digital Menu Boards.
C. Size, Height.
i. Dynamic Display On-Premises Signs cannot be larger than 50 square feet. The area of the Dynamic Display counts toward the overall total allowable sign
area permitted. The height of Dynamic Display On-Premises Signs must comply with the provisions of Sections 60.3.6 and 60.3.7.
ii. Dynamic Display Off-Premises Signs must comply with the size and height requirements of section 60.3.8.
D. Location.
i. Dynamic Displays are permitted in accordance with Table 60.3.5.
ii. On-Premises Signs and Off-Premises Signs of the types in Table 60.3.5 may be Dynamic Displays.
iii. The Location of Dynamic Displays must comply with the location requirements for the type of sign (e.g. Pole Sign, Wall Sign, etc.) otherwise set forth in this ordinance.
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