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Chapter 916: Signs <br /> Page 916-5 <br />consecutive days, except in the case of a “Grand Opening” as provided for in this <br />Chapter. <br />d. Each application for a temporary sign shall be accompanied by a fee, set by <br />resolution of the City Council, which shall cover the administrative expenses of the <br />permit. In addition, each application shall be accompanied by a deposit, set by <br />resolution of the City Council, which shall be returned to the applicant upon <br />request, and only in the event that the temporary sign has been removed by the date <br />of the expiration of the permit. In the event that the sign is not removed by the <br />permit expiration date, the City shall not refund the deposit. The City may apply <br />other enforcement remedies as well. <br />e. New businesses in the C, PUD or I Districts shall be allowed additional temporary <br />sign permits during the first six months of the opening of a new business. These <br />“new business temporary signs” can include signs consisting of a combination of <br />portable signs, banners, pennants, and lighter than air balloons as allowed in <br />916.030.5 of this Chapter. Only one of said signs may be a portable sign as defined <br />as temporary under Section 916.030.5 of this Chapter. Display of said signs shall <br />not exceed a period of 30 days. <br />6. No sign or sign structure shall protrude over public right-of-way, except wall signs <br />(maximum protrusion – 18 inches). All signs located over public right-of-way or over <br />any public or private access route (sidewalks, etc.) shall be located a minimum of 10 <br />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 <br />from lot grade. <br />9. Any sign now or hereafter existing which no longer advertises or identifies a bona fide <br />business conducted, or a service rendered, or a product sold, shall be removed by the <br />owner, agent, or person having the beneficial use and/or control of the building or <br />structure upon which the sign may be found within ten (10) days after written notice <br />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 <br />that such signage covers no more than 20 percent of the window area for any <br />business entity. <br />b. Window signs with areas in excess of that permitted and provided for herein are <br />prohibited subject to the provisions of Section 916.030C.5 of this Chapter relating <br />to temporary signs. <br />11. Temporary Outdoor Sales Events as provided for in Little Canada Municipal Code <br />Chapter 819. Permits for allowable signage shall be subject to the same fees as <br />provided for in this Chapter. Signage shall be regulated in accordance with the <br />Temporary 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 do not conform to the provisions of this Chapter. <br />c. Billboards and advertising signs.