15 250 Chapter General Provisions SIGNS Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective January 13, 2026 15.1.6 Internal Illumination A. Internal illumination of signs shall be limited to light emanating only through the letters, numbers, logos, and accent lines. The remainder of the sign area shall not be illuminated and shall be opaque to prohibit light penetration. The lighting source shall not flash, move, change color, be overly bright, or create a nuisance. B. In the CAO1, internally illuminated signs attached to buildings shall only be allowed on the facade facing Columbia Avenue. C. In the CAO2 and DD districts, internally illuminated signs are prohibited. D. The sign or light source shall not produce glare or illumination that could distract or interfere with the vision of drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, or adjacent property owners. Illumination shall be shielded in such a manner that no direct glare can be seen from any angle. E. Exposed neon and LED that is visible are prohibited and shall not be incorporated into the design of a principal building or accessory structure. Window signs may have neon as per Section 15.16, Window Sign. F. Any electrical lights or fixtures shall be installed in accordance with Article 600 of the National Electrical Code. 15.1.7 Halo Illumination A. Halo illumination of signs shall be limited to light emanating from behind the individual letters, numbers, logos, or accent elements, where the light source is concealed and directed only toward the background surface of the sign to create a soft, backlit “halo” effect. The face of all illuminated elements shall be opaque to prevent light from shining through. When halo illumination is used, no other internal or external illumination of the sign is permitted. B. Halo illumination shall be used only as an accent and shall not increase the sign area by more than 10 percent. C. The lighting shall be limited to a warm white color and shall not flash, move, change color, be overly bright, or create a nuisance. D. The sign or light source shall not produce glare or illumination that could distract or interfere with the vision of drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, adjacent property owners, or the general public. Illumination shall be shielded in such as a manner that no direct glare can be seen from any angle. E. In the CAO1, halo illuminated signs attached to buildings shall only be allowed on the façade facing Columbia Avenue. F. In the CAO2 and DD districts, halo illuminated signs are prohibited. G. Any electrical lights or fixtures shall be installed in accordance with Article 600 of the National Electrical Code.
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