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Chapter 916: Signs <br /> Page 916-5 <br />d. Each application for a temporary sign shall be accompanied by a fee, set by resolution of <br />the City Council, which shall cover the administrative expenses of the permit. In addition, <br />each application shall be accompanied by a deposit, set by resolution of the City Council, <br />which shall be returned to the applicant upon request, and only in the event that the <br />temporary sign has been removed by the date of the expiration of the permit. In the event <br />that the sign is not removed by the permit expiration date, the City shall not refund the <br />deposit. The City may apply other enforcement remedies as well. <br />e. New businesses in the C, PUD or I Districts shall be allowed additional temporary sign <br />permits during the first six months of the opening of a new business. These “new business <br />temporary signs” can include signs consisting of a combination of portable signs, banners, <br />pennants, and lighter than air balloons as allowed in 916.030C.5.c. of this Chapter. Only <br />one of said signs may be a portable sign as defined as temporary under Section 916.030C.5 <br />of this Chapter. Display of said signs shall not exceed a period of 30 days. <br />6. No sign or sign structure shall protrude over public right-of-way, except wall signs (maximum <br />protrusion – 18 inches). All signs located over public right-of-way or over any public or private <br />access route (sidewalks, etc.) shall be located a minimum of 10 feet above surface grade. <br />7. Advertising signs may not be illuminated between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m. <br />8. All height restrictions on signs shall include height of sign structure and be measured from lot <br />grade. <br />9. Any sign now or hereafter existing which no longer advertises or identifies a bona fide business <br />conducted, or a service rendered, or a product sold, shall be removed by the owner, agent, or <br />person having the beneficial use and/or control of the building or structure upon which the sign <br />may be found within ten (10) days after written notice from the Zoning Administrator. <br />10. Window Signs (Commercial and Industrial Districts Only) <br />a. Window signs shall be permitted in addition to other permitted signage, provided that such <br />signage covers no more than 20 percent of the window area for any business entity. <br />b. Window signs with areas in excess of that permitted and provided for herein are prohibited <br />subject to the provisions of Section 916.030C.5 of this Chapter relating to temporary <br />signs. <br />11. Temporary Outdoor Sales Events as provided for in Little Canada Municipal Code Chapter <br />819. Permits for allowable signage shall be subject to the same fees as provided for in Section <br />916.030.C.5.d. of this Chapter. Signage shall be regulated in accordance with the Temporary <br />Sign size, location, duration, and other regulations in this Section. <br />916.040 Non-Conforming Signs <br />1. The following are non-conforming signs: <br />a. Prohibited signs. <br />b. All other signs not prohibited that do not conform to the provisions of this Chapter. <br />c. Billboards and advertising signs. <br />2. Any sign identifying a business no longer in existence shall be brought into conformance within <br />30 days. <br />3. All non-conforming and prohibited signs created by this Chapter shall be removed or brought <br />into conformity with this Chapter within the following time period. <br />a. Any sign in violation of prohibited signs: One year.