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(c) The display shall be factory -certified as capable of complying with the above brightness standards. Such certification shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of the Planning and Building Agency, or his/her designee. (d) The sign owner shall provide to the City, upon request, certification by or compensation for an independent contractor to verify that the brightness levels of the digital billboard are in compliance with the requirements of this Section. (e) All signs shall be equipped with a control system that, in the event of a display or control malfunction, "freezes" the display on either a single, unchanging message, or a blank screen. An emergency shutoff switch shall be provided. (f) Any sign area not comprising the digital display panel is prohibited. This area includes, but is not limited to, static sign area, appendages, cutout letters, and figures. A frame surrounding the display panel up to twelve (12) inches in width shall be permitted; it shall not contain any sign copy or graphics, and shall not count toward the sign area. (g) Where screen transitions are used, such transitions shall not give the appearance of moving text or images. The sign copy shall not use flashing, intermittent or moving lights or produce the optical illusion of movement or use animation. (h) Each sign copy shall be displayed for a minimum of four (4) seconds. The still images may not move or present the appearance of motion and may not use flashing, scintillating, blinking, or traveling lights or any other means not providing constant illumination. Transition or blank screen time between one still image and the next may not exceed one (1) second. (i) All digital billboards must comply with all applicable laws and regulations concerning brightness, including, without limitation, California Vehicle Code Section 21466.5, and as amended. Q) All digital billboards must provide sufficient time for public service announcements as set forth in the approved Operating Agreement. Such public service announcements may not be concentrated during non -peak hours and must be evenly dispersed throughout peak hours so as to maximize their benefit for the community and passer-by traffic. Sec. 41-1134. - Prohibited Features. Freeway oriented billboards shall not contain any of the following features: (a) Moving parts. (b) Appendages, cutout letters, or figures that protrude beyond the flat surface of the sign face. (c) Lights that flash, shimmer, glitter or give the appearance of flashing, shimmering or glittering. Exceptions to this restriction include time, temperature and smog index units. (d) Walls or screens at the base of the sign which create a hazard to public safety or provide an attractive nuisance. Ordinance No. NS-3023 Page 11 of 15