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.1 �, Y r', f. of the opaqueness of a sign, all plastic signage backgrounds shall be a dark color to reduce Signs that emit audible sound, odor, or visible matter, such as smoke or steam. from g_ Plastic orlag ss sign faces including but not limited to: acrylic, LexanR, or Plexiglas'). High density polyurethane and PVC are exempt from this prohibition. Portions of a sign which are changeable copy are exempt from this prohibition. When used in conjunction with cut-out or routered metal cabinets, plastic used only for copy or logos is exempt from this prohibition. Plastic used for illuminated individual channel letters or logos is exempt from this prohibition. Although highly discouraged, a plastic sign face will be allowed only when all of the following requirements are met for the plastic portions of a sign: Plastic shall be pan formed faced (embossed and/or de - bossed copy and logos are encouragedl. ii Regardless of the opaqueness of a sign, all plastic signage backgrounds shall be a dark color to reduce light transmission from signage background)*, white background be shall not allowed. All signage background colors shall be limited to those colors with a formula havinia a minimum black content of eleven (11) percent, and a maximum white content of forty-nine (49). Color formulas will be based on the Pantone Matching SystemR. ill All color must be applied on the "second surface" (inside face of plastid. iv Nothing shall be applied to the "first surface" (outside face of plastic) (i.e.: paint, vinyl, etc.,) h. Neon and similar tube, fiber optic, and intense linear lighting systems, where the neon or lighting tube or fiber is visible. Plywood used for permanent signs. j_ Any material used in such a manner for a permanent sign that results in a flat sign without dimension, having a semblance to a "plywood or temporary looking sign." k. Installation of an additional signior signs) that does not harmonize with the design or materials of the initial sign, such as: Coding: Words in strike thfou type are deletions from existing law. Words underlined are additions.