TOWN OF GRANBY ZONING REGULATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 8
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
3. The type of lighting proposed,(Fluorescent and HID high intensity
discharge, metal halide, high-pressure sodium)
4. The style and the location of the proposed light fixtures, with the preferred
location of the fixtures being on and towards the top of the sign,
5. The intensity of the proposed lighting,
6. The potential impact of the proposed light on pedestrian and vehicular
traffic,
7. The proximity of the sign to other lighted areas and the amount of
ambient light within the general area of the sign,
8. The proximity of the sign to other illuminated signs and the consistency of
the proposed illumination with other area signs.
The proposed illumination must be confined to or directed to the surface of the
sign. With external illumination, the source of light shall be so located and
directed that glare from the light source is not visible to pedestrian or vehicular
traffic. Naked or unshaded incandescent or fluorescent light are not be
permitted.
Internally lighted signs are prohibited in all residential zones.
Internally lighted signs may be permitted within commercial zones, with
maximum size of 75% of the maximum sign size outlined within Section 8.6 for
the particular sign type. For example a directory sign (maximum size of 30
square feet) is limited to 22.5 square feet if it is internally illuminated.
8.6.15 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
8.6.15.1 No sign governed by the provisions of this Regulation shall be erected, altered
or located by any person, firm or corporation from and after the date of
adoption of the Amendment without the necessary permits, if required, issued
by the Commission and/or the Town of Granby Zoning Enforcement Officer.
8.6.15.2 An application for a sign permit shall be made by the owner or tenant of the
property on which the sign is to be located or his authorized agent. The
application for a sign permit will be accompanied by the following:
8.6.15.2.1 The name, address and telephone number of the owner or person entitled to
possession of the sign and the sign contractor or erector.
8.6.15.2.2 The location by street address of the proposed sign.
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