Medford Revised Ordinances § 94-8.4 (Zoning — Short Term Rentals) § 94-6.2

Citation: Medford Revised Ordinances § 94-8.4 (Zoning — Short Term Rentals) § 94-6.2
Jurisdiction: Medford (municipal)
Source: Official source
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Window sign. Permanent window signs, including exposed neon type, shall require a permit. Permanent
window signs and temporary window signs shall not in the aggregate exceed 35 percent
of the glassed area in which they are displayed. Two signs, of the exposed neon type
or internally illuminated, may be displayed. If two signs are displayed, each sign
shall not exceed four square feet in area. If an applicant wishes to display one sign,
the sign shall not exceed six square feet in area. The total signage, including permanent
and temporary signs, permitted to be displayed in a window shall not exceed 35 percent
of the total glassed area, regardless of the number of businesses occupying and sharing
the premises containing the glass. This subsection shall not operate to permit at
any time more than two four-square-foot neon-internally illuminated signs per premises,
or one six-square-foot neon/internally illuminated sign per premises, or any combination
of signs which will exceed 35 percent of the glassed area. Noncommercial window signs
may not be of the exposed neon type, nor be internally illuminated. They shall not
require a permit, and shall not be subject to the 35 percent rule.

Illumination. Illumination is permitted except as specifically prohibited in this section. Illumination
shall be continuous. A sign shall not be illuminated between the hours of 11:00 p.m.
and 6:00 a.m. unless the premises on which it is located is open for business. Signs
may remain lighted for one-half hour after closing, and may be relighted one-half
hour before opening. Outdoor floodlighting must be installed in a manner that will
prevent direct light from shining onto any street or adjacent property. Illumination
of the exposed neon type is allowed only as directed herein.