Kitchener By-law 680, s. 680.3.29 — Automatic changing copy sign - set back requirements Automatic changing copy on a sign shall not be located within 23 metres of a street intersection or traffic light. Automatic changing copy on a sign shall not be located within 20 metres of any residentially zoned lot which is located on the same street as the sign containing the automatic changing copy, provided the sign is oriented perpendicular to the street line, or within 30 metres of any residentially zoned lot which is located on the same street as the sign containing the automatic changing copy, provided the sign orientation is not perpendicular to the street line. The automatic changing copy shall not contain flashing, intermittent or moving lights. The rate of change in the content of the copy shall be static for a minimum of six seconds, except on a video projection sign
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Automatic changing copy sign - set back requirements Automatic changing copy on a sign shall not be located within 23 metres of a street intersection or traffic light. Automatic changing copy on a sign shall not be located within 20 metres of any residentially zoned lot which is located on the same street as the sign containing the automatic changing copy, provided the sign is oriented perpendicular to the street line, or within 30 metres of any residentially zoned lot which is located on the same street as the sign containing the automatic changing copy, provided the sign orientation is not perpendicular to the street line. The automatic changing copy shall not contain flashing, intermittent or moving lights. The rate of change in the content of the copy shall be static for a minimum of six seconds, except on a video projection sign.
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- 680.3.27 Visible from highways - MTO approval required Signs within 400 metres of, and visible from, Highway #401, the Conestoga Parkway or Highway #8 between the Conestoga Parkway and Highway #401, shall require the approval of the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario
- 680.3.28 Distance from electrical lines - approval requirements Signs within 3 metres of an electrical transmission line shall require the approval of Enova Power Corp. and/or the Electrical Safety Authority
- 680.3.30 Automatic changing copy sign - requirements Notwithstanding Section 680.3.29, automatic changing copy displaying the time, date, temperature and/or gas bar pricing, shall be permitted to a maximum of 0.5 square metres (5.38 square feet) provided that there is no scrolling or flashing of characters and that characters are displayed for a minimum of six seconds. By-law 2011-099, 27 June, 2011
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