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Sec. 78-1466. -Signs as accessory use. <br /> PC Exhibit H <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�vay or easerttents, except that the councii <br /> may grant a conditiona! use permit to locate signs and decorations on or within the right-of-way under their <br /> jurisdiction for a specifred time not to exceed 90 days. No conditional use permit for such a sign shall be issued <br /> by the councii if a conditional use permit or temparary sign permit had been issued in the previous 24 months to <br /> that property. <br /> (2) Flashing. Illuminated flashing signs shall not be permitted in any district. <br /> (3) 8eams. Illuminated signs or devices giving off an intermittent, steady or rotating beam consisting of a collection <br /> or concentration of rays of light shall not be perrnitted in any district. <br /> {4} Sales signs. For purpose of seiling, renting or leasing property, a sign not in excess of ten square feet per surFace <br /> may be placed within the front yard of such property to be sold or leased. Such signs shall not be less than 15 <br /> feet from the right-of-way line unless flat against the strvcture. For the purpose of selling or promoting a residential <br /> project of six or more dwelling units, one sign not to exceed 48 square feet; a commercial area of three acres or <br /> more, or an industrial area of ten acres or more, one sign not to exceed 9fi feet of advertising surface, may be <br /> erected upon the project s�te. Such sign shall nat remain after 90 percent of the project is deveioped. <br /> (5) Existing signs. Signs existing on September 94, 1967, which do not conform to the regulations are a <br /> noncanforming use. <br /> (6) Traffrc interference. No sign may be erected that, by reason of position, shape or color,would intertere in any way <br /> 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 shall not be pafnted <br /> on a fence, rocks or similar structure or feature in any district Paper and sirnilar signs shall not be permanently <br /> attached directly ta a building wall by an adhesive or similar means(temporary use of such signs is permitted per <br /> standards set forth in subsection (8) of this sectian). Signs shalf be considered as a structure or fastened to <br /> another structure. <br /> (S) Temporary signs. <br /> a. There shalf be no mare than tour temporary business signs issued per calendar yearf and for a period of not <br /> more than ten days per time or of the cfuration of the event promoted by the sign message,whichever is less. <br /> The sign (including banners or baRoons), slgn supports or portable stand shall be removed from public view <br /> at the end of the period. Total area of the sign shall not exceed 32 square feet per s�rtace {64 square feet <br /> total signage allawed #or two-sided portable sign). Advertising balloons are not subject to area restrictions <br /> but must meet a!I applicable federal and state standards. <br /> b. There shall be no more than one temporary sign in any required yard area, and, if separate multiple signs are <br /> proposed, the total area of the signs shall not exceed 32 square feet. Temparary business signs require a <br /> building permit from the city. No such peRnit shall be issued by the city if a conditional use permit under <br /> section 78-1467(1)c has been issued to a residential pro�erty. No temporary sign shall be allowed in <br /> residential zones unless permitted as eleCtion or safe signs under this section. Multitenant buildings shall be <br /> considered as a single property for purposes of subsection (8) of this sectian; and the use of the single <br /> temporary business sign by tenants on the property sha!( be the responsibility of the p�operty owner or <br /> designated manager, who shall endorse in writing all applications for sign permits. <br /> c. The owner or manager af the sign and the owner of the property shall be equally responsible for the proper <br /> location, maintenance and removal of the sign. All temporary signs shall be located on a property so that <br /> they da not impede safety by obstructing vision of pedestrians or motor vehicle operators. <br /> d. The city may, without notice, remove any temporary sign erected in violation of this section or any other <br /> federaf, state,or local law or ordinance.Any signs not claimed within 30 days after removal may be destroyed <br /> by the city. <br /> (9) Election signs. Election signs are permitted on private property in any disirict, provided such signs are remo�ed <br /> within ten days following the election as related to the signs. No election sign shall be permi#ed in any district <br /> sooner than 46 days before the state primary for any state general election, and np sooner than fin+p months prior <br /> to the eiection for an elec6on other than a state general election. <br /> 2 <br />