§ 84-8. Construction.

A. 

All signs shall be constructed of permanent, weather resistant, and durable materials, except for banners, flags, temporary signs, and window signs otherwise in conformance with this chapter.

B. 

Where applicable, signs shall be supported by sign structures that are designed to resist wind pressures, dead loads, and lateral loads in accordance with the appropriate provisions of the New York State Building Code. All sign supports shall be reviewed as part of the sign design.

C. 

All sign lettering shall be permanently affixed to the sign. Manual changeable copy signs shall be enclosed and locked.

D. 

No sign may be constructed of untreated, unfinished, or unpainted wood, or other unfinished materials. All wood components of signs must be sealed and protected from the elements. Raw metal signage, such as sandblasted metal signs, are allowed at the discretion of the Sign Officer or Planning Board, provided that the mounting methods comply with this chapter.