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10 May 2011 3425 Shoreline Drive Page 2 of 3 DIVISION 4. SIGNS Sec. 78-1466. Signs as accessory use. Signs are a permitted accessory use in all districts subject to the following regulations: (1) On right-of-way. Private signs are prohibited within the public right-of-way or easements, except that the council may grant a conditional use permit to locate signs and decorations on or within the right-of-way under their jurisdiction for a specified time not to exceed 90 days. No conditional use permit for such a sign shall be issued by the council if a conditional use permit or temporary sign permit had been issued in the previous 24 months to that property. (2) Flashing. Illuminated flashing signs shall not be permitted in any district. (3) Beams. Illuminated signs or devices giving off an intermittent, steady or rotating beam consisting of a collection or concentration of rays of light shall not be permitted in any district. (4) Sales signs. For purpose of selling, renting or leasing property, a sign not in excess of ten square feet per surface may be placed within the front yard of such property to be sold or leased. Such signs shall not be less than 15 feet from the right-of-way line unless flat against the structure. For the purpose of selling or promoting a residential project of six or more dwelling units, one sign not to exceed 48 square feet; a commercial area of three acres or more, or an industrial area of ten acres or more, one sign not to exceed 96 feet of advertising surface, may be erected upon the project site. Such sign shall not remain after 90 percent of the project is developed. (5) Existing signs. Signs existing on September 14, 1967, which do not conform to the regulations are a nonconforming use. (6) Traffic interference. No sign may be erected that, by reason of position, shape or color, would interfere in any way with the proper functioning or purpose of a traffic sign or signal. (7) Building wall signs. Signs shall not be painted directly on the outside wall of the building. Signs shall not be painted on a fence, rocks or similar structure or feature in any district. Paper and similar signs shall not be permanently attached directly to a building wall by an adhesive or similar means (temporary use of such signs is permitted per standards set forth in subsection (8) of this section). Signs shall be considered as a structure or fastened to another structure. (8) Temporary signs. a. There shall be no more than four temporary business signs issued per calendar year, and for a period of not more than ten days per time or of the duration of the event promoted by the sign message, whichever is less. The sign (including banners or balloons), sign supports or portable stand shall be removed from public view at the end of the period. Total area of the sign shall not exceed 32 square feet per surface (64 square feet total signage allowed for two-sided portable sign). Advertising balloons are not subject to area restrictions but must meet all applicable federal and state standards. b. There shall be no more than one temporary sign in any required yard area, and, if separate multiple signs are proposed, the total area of the signs shall not exceed 32 square feet. Temporary business signs require a building permit from the city. No such permit shall be issued by the city if a conditional use permit under section 78-1467(1)c has been issued to a residential property. No temporary sign shall be allowed in residential zones unless permitted as election or sale signs under this section. Multitenant buildings shall be considered as a single property for purposes of subsection (8) of this section; and the use of the single temporary business sign by tenants on the property shall be the responsibility of the property owner or designated manager, who shall endorse in writing all applications for sign permits. c. The owner or manager of the sign and the owner of the property shall be equally responsible for the proper location, maintenance and removal of the sign. All temporary signs shall be located on a property so that they do not impede safety by obstructing vision of pedestrians or motor vehicle operators. d. The city may, without notice, remove any temporary sign erected in violation of this section or any other federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Any signs not claimed within 30 days after removal may be destroyed by the city. (9) Election signs. Election signs are permitted on private property in any district, provided such signs are removed within ten days following the election as related to the signs. No election sign shall be permitted in any district sooner than August 1 for any state general election, and no sooner