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, • <br /> June 14, 2011 <br /> 1955 Shoreline Drive <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> DIVISION 4. <br /> SIGNS <br /> Sec. 78-1466. Signs as accessory use. <br /> Signs are a permitted accessory use in all districts subject to the following regulations: <br /> (1) On right-of-way. Private signs are prohibited within the public right-of-way or easements, except <br /> that the council may grant a conditionai use permit to locate signs and decorations on or within <br /> the right-of-way under their jurisdiction for a specified time not to exceed 90 days. No conditional <br /> use permit for such a sign shall be issued by the council if a conditional use permit or temporary <br /> sign permit had been issued in the previous 24 months to that property. <br /> (2) Flashing. Illuminated flashing signs shall not be permitted in any district. <br /> (3) Beams. Illuminated signs or devices giving off an intermittent, steady or rotating beam consisting <br /> of a collection or concentration of rays of light shall not be permitted in any district. <br /> (4) Sales signs. For purpose of selling, renting or leasing property, a sign not in excess of ten square <br /> feet per surface may be placed within the front yard of such property to be sold or leased. Such <br /> signs shall not be less than 15 feet from the right-of-way line unless flat against the structure. For <br /> the purpose of selling or promoting a residential project of six or more dweliing units, one sign not <br /> to exceed 48 square feet; a commercial area of three acres or more, or an industrial area of ten <br /> acres or more, one sign not to exceed 96 feet of advertising surface, may be erected upon the <br /> project site. Such sign shall not remain after 90 percent of the project is developed. <br /> (5) Existing signs. Signs existing on September 14, 1967, which do not conform to the regulations <br /> are a nonconforming use. <br /> (6) Traffic interference. No sign may be erected that, by reason of position, shape or color, would <br /> interfere in any way with the proper functioning or purpose of a traffic sign or signal. <br /> (7) Building wall signs. Signs shall not be painted directly on the outside wall of the building. Signs <br /> shall not be painted on a fence, rocks or similar structure or feature in any district. Paper and <br /> similar signs shall not be permanently attached directly to a building wall by an adhesive or <br /> simifar means (temporary use of such signs is permitted per standards set forth in subsection (8) <br /> of this section). Signs shall be considered as a structure or fastened to another structure. <br /> (8) Temporary signs. <br /> a. There shall be no more than four temporary business signs issued per calendar year, and <br /> for a period of not more than ten days per time or of the duration of the event promoted <br /> by the sign message, whichever is less. The sign (including banners or balloons), sign <br /> supports or portable stand shall be removed from public view at the end of the period. <br /> Total area of the sign shall not exceed 32 square feet per surface (64 square feet total <br /> signage aliowed for two-sided portable sign). Advertising balloons are not subject to area <br /> restrictions but must meet all appiicable federal and state standards. <br /> b. There shall be no more than one temporary sign in any required yard area, and, if <br /> separate multiple signs are proposed, the total area of the signs shall not exceed 32 <br /> square feet. Temporary business signs require a building permit from the city. No such <br /> permit shall be issued by the city if a conditional use permit under section 78-1467(1)c <br /> has been issued to a residential property. No temporary sign shall be allowed in <br /> residential zones unless permitted as election or sale signs under this section. <br /> Multitenant buildings shall be considered as a single property for purposes of subsection <br /> (8) of this section; and the use of the single temporary business sign by tenants on the <br /> property shall be the responsibility of the property owner or designated manager, who <br /> shall endorse in writing all applications for sign permits. <br /> c. The owner or manager of the sign and the owner of the property shall be equally <br /> responsible for the proper location, maintenance and removal of the sign. All temporary <br /> signs shall be located on a property so that they do not impede safety by obstructing <br /> vision of pedestrians or motor vehicle operators. <br /> d. The city may, without notice, remove any temporary sign erected in violation of this <br /> section or any other federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Any signs not claimed within <br /> 30 days after removal may be destroyed by the city. <br /> (9) Election signs. Election signs are permitted on private property in any district, provided such signs <br /> are removed within ten days foliowing the election as related to the signs. No election sign shall <br /> be permitted in any district sooner than August 1 for any state general election, and no sooner <br />