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which makes it more non-conforming or the sign shall lose its legal non-conforming status. 6. All properties or businesses, containing nonconforming signage, wishing to conduct site improvements of any kind, shall bring all signage into conformance with Ciry standards when said improvements are valued at more than fifty (50%) percent of fair market value of the existing site including structures on said site. This value shall be determined by the Ciry Assessor. E. District Regulations. The following sections concern signs which require application and permit. Subject to other regulations in specific districts, no sign shall be located closer than five (5) feet to any property line. 1. "R-1" and "R-2" Residential Districts, and "P" Public District: a. Institutional or area identification signs (monument type only), provided that the gross square footage of sign area does not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in the "R-1" and "R-2 Districts, and thirty-two (32) square feet in the "P" District. If the sign is freestanding, the height shall not exceed eight (8) feet. b. Residential Project Monument Signs. (1) On Private Property. Within residential projects, a residential project monument sign may be located on an outlot which is owned and maintained by the owners of the residential units in the project. The sign and the outlot shall be located and be of appropriate size to protect the sign from vehicular traffic, avoid conflicts with traffic visibility or movement, and avoid conflicts with street maintenance operations. The City may adopt a standard minimum design for such signs, subject to additional requirements based on the proposed location. The City Council may approve such outlots, and may impose any conditions necessary to promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the community. (2) Within Public Right-of--way. Notwithstanding other provisions of this ordinance relating to use of the public right-of-way, residential project monument signs may be located with the public right-of--way under a specific license issued by the City Council, subject to the provisions of Subd. (1) of this section and the following: (1) The license provides for ongoing maintenance by the licensee. (2) The license may be revoked, and the sign removed at the expense of the licensee, if the City Council finds that the sign has become a nuisance or a danger to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community. (3) Any such sign shall be located on a raised, curbed island to protect the sign from traffic and street maintenance operations. Little Canada Zoning Ordinance General Provisions 903-41