Portland Land Use Code

Citation: Portland Land Use Code
Parent Document: Portland Land Use Code
Jurisdiction: Portland (municipal)
Original Source: https://www.portlandmaine.gov/asset/a5dcd1dc-4117-40b3-b3da-74a56919e14b ↗

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C. External illumination D. Direct illumination. All direct illumination
1. Externally-illuminated signs must be must be turned off daily at the close of
illuminated only with steady, stationary, business or 10 p.m., whichever occurs last.
fully-shielded light sources directed solely E. Neon. Exposed neon sign lighting must be
onto the sign without causing glare. turned off daily at the close of business or 10
2. The light source for externally-illuminated p.m., whichever occurs last.
signs must be arranged and shielded to F. Single-color or two-color LED signs.
substantially confine all direct light rays to 1. Single or two-color LED signs are exempt
the sign face and away from streets and from the sign area limitations for window
adjacent properties as illustrated in Figure signs and building-mounted signs.
19-A. 2. Single or two-color LED signs must be
turned off daily at the close of business or
10 p.m., whichever occurs last.
G. Electronic Message Signs
1. One electronic message sign is allowed per
lot.
2. Electronic message signs must not flash,
blink, flutter, include intermittent or
chasing lights, or display video messages
(i.e., any illumination or message that is in
motion or appears to be in motion).
FIGURE 19-A: EXTERNAL ILLUMINATION
Electronic message signs may display 19-10 | CITY OF PORTLAND LAND USE CODE SIGNS

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