Part 2 — Unified Development Ordinance Zoning Regulations
City of Andover Unified Development Manual

5. PERSON SIGN: A person wearing or decorated with insignia, images, costumes, masks, or other symbols that display messages with the purpose of drawing attention to or advertising an activity, who may or may not be holding an additional sign. a. Also known as a Human Mascot , Sign Spinner , or People Sign .
103 Lighting and Electronic Message Centers (EMCs) A. Lighted Signs. Various types of signs may incorporate lighting, either as a component of the sign (internally lighted), or shining on the sign to provide better nighttime visibility (externally lighted). 1. From dusk to dawn, brightness levels created by the sign lighting must be no more than 0.3 foot-candles above ambient lighting, as measured in Section 8-103B-3a of these Zoning Regulations. 2. From dusk to dawn, brightness levels created by the sign lighting on any residential property must be no more than 0.5 foot-candles . 3. A lighted sign on a zoning lot adjacent to or across the street from any residential zoning district, must not be illuminated between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am . B. Electronic Message Centers (EMCs) may be incorporated into various types of signs, including but not limited to building signs and ground signs. All electronic message center displays a. Flashing signs are not permissible on EMC displays. (See Zoning Regulations, Section 8-105 for definition of FLASHING SIGN.) b. Full motion or animation is not permissible on EMC displays. (See Zoning Regulations, Section 8-105 for definition of FULL MOTION OR ANIMATION.) 2. Transition method : Only dissolve or fade transitions are permissible, where the first frame gradually disappears and the second frame gradually appears, with a maximum transition duration of 1 second. must comply with the following requirements: 1. Minimum message hold time : 5 seconds.
Example: Person Sign
  H. Types of Window Signs.
1. WINDOW SIGN: All signs which are affixed to the interior or exterior surface of a window or glass door, or inside a building and within 3 feet of a window or glass door, and visible from a public way, are considered window signs. a. Window signs may be constructed of durable or non-durable materials, including paper, plastics, wood, or metal, and may include lighting such as LEDs or neon. b. Merchandise and decorations incorporated in a window display are not considered part of a window sign , and are excluded from determinations of sign message area.
 


Examples: Typical Window Signs
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