Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - September 2020

Article 5: Development Standards Section 5.17. Sustainable Development Practices 5.16.7. Illuminated Signs

National Electrical Code. All wiring to electric ground signs or to lighting equipment directed to ground signs shall be underground.

C. Electronic Signs

All electronic signs shall be prohibited except as follows:

1. Electronic signs are allowed at automobile service stations only for the display of gasoline prices. 2. Electronic signs indicating time and/or temperature with a minimum duration of eight seconds and static display are allowed. Transmission time between the date and time shall be no longer than two seconds.

D. Sign Illumination in the Historic Crossroads Village (HCV) District

The following additional sign standards shall apply in the Historic Crossroads Village (HCV) District:

1. Small-scale decorative lighting may be used to accent signage; and 2. Internally-lit signage is prohibited.

SECTION 5.17. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES

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Morrisville, NC

September 1, 2020

Unified Development Ordinance

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