All lots abutting Highway 52 shall use monument or ground signs, shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height and twelve (12) feet in length and shall not exceed 120 square feet on each side and / or pole signs which shall not exceed thirty (30) feet in height. Each pole sign shall not exceed sixty (60) square feet on each side for electronic signs and / or sixty (60) square feet for traditional text / graphics signs. All signs with an electronic message display capability shall have internal ambient light monitors installed which automatically adjust brightness to the level defined in this chapter. Illuminated signs shall be so shielded, shaded or directed so that the light intensity shall not adversely affect the surrounding or facing premises nor adversely affect the safe vision of operators of vehicles on private or public roads. No illumination, including traditionally illuminated signs, shall exceed a brightness level of 0.3 foot candles above ambient light at the nearest property line of abutting property. A landscaped base area shall be provided for all signs appropriate to the mass and height of the sign. All areas within 5 feet of the base of any sign shall be landscaped. The landscaped area may include trees, shrubs, flowering perennials, ornamental tall grass, fountains, water features, decorative stonework, planters, sculpture, decorative paving, turf grass, loose stone, and mulch. Lots not abutting the designated highway are allowed signs as regulated by Article 14 of the Yankton County Zoning Ordinance. (F) SCREENING Developments shall provide year-round screening of outdoor storage, utility meters, HVAC equipment, trash collection and processing. Utility meters, HVAC, and trash collection, outdoor storage and processing shall be screened to its full vertical height. Trash enclosure gates shall furnish a steel frame with decorative steel or wood covering, or another design acceptable to the Zoning Administrator. Screening shall be integrated into the overall design of buildings and landscaping and fully contain the visual impact of these service functions from adjacent public streets and neighboring properties. (G) LIGHTING All lighting used to illuminate an off-street parking area, sign or other structure shall be arranged so as to deflect light away from any adjoining property through fixture type and location. When lighting is mounted to the underside of canopies, these lights shall be recessed so that the visible light source is no lower than the plane of the underside of the canopy.
All lots abutting Highway 52 shall use monument or ground signs, shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height and twelve (12) feet in length and shall not exceed 120 square feet on each side and / or pole signs which shall not exceed thirty (30) feet in height. Each pole sign shall not exceed sixty (60) square feet on each side for electronic signs and / or sixty (60) square feet for traditional text / graphics signs. All signs with an electronic message display capability shall have internal ambient light monitors installed which automatically adjust brightness to the level defined in this chapter. Illuminated signs shall be so shielded, shaded or directed so that the light intensity shall not adversely affect the surrounding or facing premises nor adversely affect the safe vision of operators of vehicles on private or public roads. No illumination, including traditionally illuminated signs, shall exceed a brightness level of 0.3 foot candles above ambient light at the nearest property line of abutting property. A landscaped base area shall be provided for all signs appropriate to the mass and height of the sign. All areas within 5 feet of the base of any sign shall be landscaped. The landscaped area may include trees, shrubs, flowering perennials, ornamental tall grass, fountains, water features, decorative stonework, planters, sculpture, decorative paving, turf grass, loose stone, and mulch. Lots not abutting the designated highway are allowed signs as regulated by Article 14 of the Yankton County Zoning Ordinance. (F) SCREENING Developments shall provide year-round screening of outdoor storage, utility meters, HVAC equipment, trash collection and processing. Utility meters, HVAC, and trash collection, outdoor storage and processing shall be screened to its full vertical height. Trash enclosure gates shall furnish a steel frame with decorative steel or wood covering, or another design acceptable to the Zoning Administrator. Screening shall be integrated into the overall design of buildings and landscaping and fully contain the visual impact of these service functions from adjacent public streets and neighboring properties. (G) LIGHTING All lighting used to illuminate an off-street parking area, sign or other structure shall be arranged so as to deflect light away from any adjoining property through fixture type and location. When lighting is mounted to the underside of canopies, these lights shall be recessed so that the visible light source is no lower than the plane of the underside of the canopy.