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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 <br /> easements, except that the council may grant a conditional use permit to <br /> locate signs and decorations on or within the right-of-way under their <br /> jurisdiction for a specified time not to exceed 90 days. No conditional use <br /> permit for such a sign shall be issued by the council if a conditional use permit <br /> - or temporary sign permit had been issued in the previous 24 months to that <br /> 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 <br /> rotating beam consisting of a collection or concentration of rays of light shall <br /> not be permitted in any district. <br /> (4) Sales signs. For purpose of selling, renting or leasing property, a sign not in <br /> excess of ten square feet per surface may be placed within the front yard of <br /> such properly to be sold or leased. Such signs shall not be less than 15 feet <br /> from the right-of-way line unless flat against the structure. For the purpose of <br /> selling or promoting a residential project of six or more dwelling units, one sign <br /> not to exceed 48 square feet; a commercial area of three acres or more, or an <br /> industrial area of ten acres or more, one sign not to exceed 96 feet of <br /> adverEising surface, may be erected upon the project site. Such sign shall not <br /> remain after 90 percent of the project is developed. � <br /> (5) Existing signs. Signs existing on September 14, 1967, which do not conform <br /> to the regulations are a nonconforming use. � <br /> (6) Traffic interference. No sign may be erected that, by reason of position, shape <br /> or color, would interfere in any way with the proper functioning or purpose of a <br /> traffic sign or signal. <br /> (7) Building wall signs. Signs shall not be painted directly on the outside wall of <br /> the building. Signs shall not be painted on a fence, rocks or similar structure or <br /> feature in any district. Paper and similar signs shall not be permanently <br /> attached directly to a building wall by an adhesive or similar means (temporary <br /> use of such signs is permitted per standards set forth in subsection (8) of this <br /> ' section). Signs shall be considered as a structure or fastened to another <br /> structure. <br /> (8) Temporary signs. <br /> a. There shall be no more than four temporary business signs issued <br /> per calendar year, and for a period of not more than ten days per time <br /> or of the duration of the event promoted by the sign message, <br /> whichever is less.The sign (including banners or balloons), sign <br /> supports or portable stand shall be removed from public view at the <br /> end of the period.Total area of the sign shall not exceed 32 square <br /> Page 15 of 19 <br />