Spartanburg City News

At their meeting earlier this week, City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance allowing limited use of LED digital for city businesses and institutions. Under the new rules, only "monument" signs no taller than 6 ft. would be allowed to contain digital signage, and no more than 30 percent of a sign could feature lighted digital messaging. Other requirements include: • Messages must remain static for 15 seconds • Signs which incorporate electronic message boards must have an element of landscaping at the base of the sign included as part of the sign permit package and installation; • The sign may not display messages from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. • An electronic message board sign illumination shall not exceed 0.3 foot-candles over ambient lighting condition • In order to minimize light trespass on abutting and nearby residential property, illumination measured at the nearest residential structure or rear yard setback line shall not exceed the moon’s potential ambient illumination of 0.1 foot-candle;  •