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6. Shall not be closer than 1200 feet to another such advertising on the same side of an interstate freeway. For the purpose of this Ordinance, a back-to-back or V-type sign shall be considered as one structure. 7. May not be erected within 50 feet of an adjacent residential structure on the same side of the street. 8. Shall have a minimum square footage requirement of 200 feet, and a maximum square footage restriction of 750 feet. B. All signs other than temporary signs, residential identification nameplate signs and residential area identification signs shall be constructed of, and erected upon steel or steel component structures, unless it can be illustrated that the use of wood, fiberglass or another substance is integral to the design of the sign and is as structurally capable as steel or steel component parts. C. All ground signs shall be constructed as to withstand wind load pressure of 30 P.S.F. D. No sign shall be permitted within public right-of-way. E. Illuminated flashing signs are permitted only in commercial and industrial districts. F. Except in industrial and commercial districts, signs shall not be painted directly to any exterior building surface but shall be on a separate frame except for temporary display windows. Sign letters, symbols may be directly attached to a wall by adhesive or mechanical means. G. No sign shall be erected which resembles any official marker erected by a government agency. H. No sign shall be installed, which by reason of position, shape or color would conflict with the proper functioning or interpretation of any traffic sign or signal. I. There shall be no use of revolving beacons, zip flashers or similar devices that would so distract automobile traffic as to constitute a safety hazard. J. No sign shall be permitted to obstruct any window, door, fire escape, stairway or opening of any building or structure. K. Political signs may be permitted for a period of not more than 30 days before and 10 days after an election period and removal shall be the responsibility of the candidate or his campaign manager. L. All signs shall be maintained in good condition and the areas a -round them kept free from debris, bushes, high weeds, and from anything else which would be an eyesore or nuisance. The surface of all signs must be repainted at least once every two (2) years or whenever necessary as determined by inspection to prevent the sign surface from becoming unkempt in appearance. When any sign is removed, the building inspector shall be notified and the entire surrounding area shall be cleared of all debris and unsightly projections and protrusions. M. Signs which become unsafe shall be repaired or removed by the licensee upon notification by the Village inspection department. N. The source of light for any sign must be indirect or diffused and shall not be directed into any adjoining residential district.