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6. The minimum allowable proximity of any billboard to any interstate or state trunk highway right-of-way is ten feet, and the maximum distance from the same is 150 feet. 7. The sign structure shall maintain a minimum setback of 10 feet from any property or right-of-way line. 8. Required architectural treatments: (a) All visible sign support columns shall be concealed with an approved architectural treatment primarily consisting of natural stone, brick, approved masonry panels, stucco, or architectural metal. (b) The primary support column for any billboard shall prominently display a stamp or insignia of the City of Little Canada, visible to motorists at the passing distance of vehicles. Placement, design, and size shall be approved by the Community Development Department. (c) Ground equipment and facilities shall be screened from view using landscape materials. C. Additional Requirements for Dynamic Billboards 1. The image or any portion thereof must have a minimum duration of eight (8) seconds and must be a static display. No portion of the image may flash, scroll, change color, imitate movement in any manner, or otherwise meet the characteristics of a flashing sign. 2. The image must have a change sequence accomplished by means of instantaneous re- pixelization. The image may not change in a manner or by a method characterized by motion or which depicts actions, or a special effect to imitate movement (such as fades or bursts). 3. The sign image must contain a complete message and not be continued to a subsequent image. 4. The sign shall not exceed a maximum brightness of 0.3 footcandles above the ambient light conditions as measured a horizontal distance 250 feet from the sign face. The sign shall include automatic dimmer control. 5. Before an existing billboard can be modified to include a dynamic display, all general requirements, including the architectural treatments shall be installed. 6. Every Dynamic sign must provide the City with a minimum of five hours (2,250 eight (8) second spots) per month for community and public service messages at equitably scheduled times throughout the day. City shall provide the content. 7. Dynamic signs shall be part of the State of Minnesota’s public safety alert system if said system is operable and incorporates dynamic display billboards. 916.100 FEES, LICENSES AND PERMITS A. Fees. 1. Payment Fees. The license or permit fee and other charges set forth in this Chapter shall be collected by the City before the issuance of any license or permit. 2. Double Fees. If a person begins work of any kind for which a license or permit from the City is required, without having secured the necessary license therefore, either previous to or on the date of commencement of such work, he shall, when