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NONCOMMERCIAL SPEECH. Dissemination of messages not classified as commercial speech which include, but are not limited to, messages concerning political, religious, social, ideological, public service and informational topics or candidates. The definition for " Political Campaign Signs" is proposed to be deleted. These types of signs are considered "Noncommercial Speech" and are allowed as "Temporary Signs". A separate definition is not necessary. The definition of Sign Area was changed to read as follows: SIGNAREA. The entire area of a temporary or permanent sign within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of the actual sign surface, but excluding any structural or supporting elements such as uprights, aprons, poles, beams or standards. For the purpose of this chapter, maximum square footage of a sign shall be computed on the basis of one face of any double faced sign. Permanent Signs 1. Increase allowance for permanent signage for non-residential uses in residential areas i.e., schools & churches as follows: • Allow for both a wall sign and a monument sign for these uses. The ordinance does not currently allow for both. Maximum size is 32 square feet for ground signs and 50 square feet for wall signs. 2. Change the number of wall signs allowed to one per building wall. Size would be limited to 10% of the wall surface area for the front fagade of the building. Side and rear sides would be limited to 5% of the wall surface area. Signs on rear of building would be prohibited if facing residential property. Tempora . signs: igi s: 1. Provide for a temporary sign allowance of 90 days annually per property. This is roughly equivalent to one week a month. Business owners would determine dates but display would be limited to no more than 30 consecutive days. A single annual permit will be provided if all dates are predetermined. Otherwise an individual permit will be required for each sign. 2. Multi -tenant properties (3 or more businesses) will be allowed no more than three temporary signs displayed at one time. Sign allowance would be 90 days annually per property not sign. Property owner/manager will be required to obtain permit. 2