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Figure 40.1- 5.11(D)(3)(b): Sign Area Sign Area loam Masssg Y (4) Building Code Compliance and Installation (a) Building Code Compliance The requirements of this section are supplemental to the Uniform Statewide Building Code and other applicable codes. Nothing herein shall exempt any sign from compliance with these codes. (b) Signs to he Permanent Except for temporary signs installed in accordance with subsection 40.1 - 5.11(F), Temporary Sign Standards, all signs shall be permanently installed as defined by the Uniform Statewide Building Code. Installation using ropes, cords, and the like is not considered permanent. (5) Materials (a) Generally Permanent signs shall be constructed of durable, weather -proof materials. (b) DI District In the D1 district, a sign shall not be constructed of: (i) Unfinished materials, including unpainted wood; (ii) Highly reflective materials; (iii) Plastic; or (iv) If the Downtown Design Guidelines apply, any material that the Downtown Design Committee determines is inconsistent with the Downtown Design Guidelines. (6) Illumination and Brightness (a) Illumination, where permitted, shall be designed, installed and maintained in a manner that avoids glare on adjoining properties and that avoids glare or reflection which in any way interferes with traffic safety. (b) Where illumination is by a source external to the sign, the source of illumination shall be aimed and shielded so that direct illumination is focused exclusively on the sign face and is not visible from off -site areas. (c) The luminance of a sign shall not exceed 1500 nits during daylight hours and 150 nits at all other times. Signs incorporating displays that use light emitting diodes (LEDs), charge coupling devices (CODs), plasma, or functionally equivalent technologies shall be equipped with automatic A -13