<div class="chunk-title">Section 99. - Illumination standards.</div>
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               All illuminated signs shall bear the seal of approval from a nationally recognized
               electrical testing laboratory and must be installed in accordance with the North Carolina
               Building Code. All wiring to freestanding signs or to lighting equipment must be underground.
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               External lighting directed toward a sign shall be shielded so that it illuminates
               only the face of the sign and does not shine directly into or cause glare onto a public
               right of way or any adjacent properties. In addition, such lighting shall be shielded
               to prevent the direct view of the light source from any residence, residential district
               or public right of way.
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               Internal lighting shall be limited to lighting from behind to silhouette letters and
               figures or lighted internally with glass, or plastic faces bearing the advertising
               message. Provided, however, that exposed neon tubing not exceeding fifteen watts shall
               be permitted.
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