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<br /> . <br /> , <br /> . <br /> display signs include projectcd images or messages with thesc . <br /> characteristics onto buildings, billboards, or other objects. <br /> E. As used herein, a "video sign" shall be defined as a sign that changes its <br /> message or background in a manner or method of display characterized by <br /> motion or pictorial imagery, which mayor may not include text and <br /> depicts action or a special effect to imitate movement, the presentation of <br /> pictorials or graphics displayed in a progression of frames which give the <br /> illusion of motion, including but not limited to the illusion of moving <br /> objects, moving patterns or bands of light, or expanding or contracting <br /> shapes, not including electronic changeable copy signs, Video display <br /> signs include projected images or messages with these characteristics onto <br /> buildings or other objects. <br /> F. As used herein, a "llashing sign" shall be defined as a directly or indirectly <br /> illuminated sign or portion thereof that exhibits changing light or color <br /> effect by any means, so as to provide intemlittent illumination that <br /> changes light intensity in sudden transitory burst and crcates the illusion of <br /> intemlittent flashing light by streaming graphic bursts showing movement, <br /> or any mode of lighting which resembles zooming, twinkling, or <br /> sparkling, <br /> G. As used herein. a '"multi-vision sign" shall be de1ined as any sign <br /> composed in whole or in part of a series of vertical or horizontal slats or <br /> cylinders that are capablc of being rotated at intervals so that pm1ial <br /> rotation of the group of slats or cylinders produces a di tferent image and . <br /> whcn properly functioning allows on a single sign structure the display at <br /> any given time one of two or morc images. <br /> H, The existing Sign Code regarding elcctronic changeable copy signs, <br /> electronic graphic display signs, video display signs, Hashing signs, and <br /> multi-vision signs is incompatible with City goals and may allow <br /> undcsirable sign types and sizes, <br /> 1. The City anticipates that there will be additional submittals for <br /> constructing new or modifying existing electronic changeable copy signs, <br /> elcctronic graphic display signs, video display signs, llashing signs, and <br /> multi-vision signs in the City. <br /> 1. In order to permit the City Council to review and evaluate changes to the <br /> City's current sign regulations and to preservc thc integrity of the planning <br /> process, the Ardcn Hills City Council hereby determines that a sign <br /> moratorium tor constructing new or modifying existing electronic <br /> changeable copy signs, electronic graphic display signs, video display <br /> signs, flashing signs, and multi-vision signs is necessary in all sign <br /> districts. <br /> 384.03 Duration of Moratorium. The sign moratorium will commence on the <br /> effective date of this ordinance and will continue for one year thcrcaHer unless <br /> otherwise terminated or extended by action of the City Counci I. <br /> . <br /> ") <br />