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(2) Signs in windows in the interior of buildings are allowed without permits except that dynamic display signs including flashing signs are not allowed in windows, regardless of size. No signs shall be attached to the exterior of windows. (3) "No hunting" and "No trespassing' signs are allowed as regulated by M.S. § 97B.001, as it may be amended from time to time, no permit required. (4) Illuminated signs are allowed in all zoning districts. Illuminated signs also are allowed in a planned unit development when the illuminated signs comply with the requirements of this chapter and are part of an approved comprehensive sign plan. (5) The source of light for any illuminated sign must be controlled so as not to shine directly upon or light adjacent property or public right-of-way. Signs which are not internally illuminated shall have light fixtures and sources screened from view. (6) 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 directlX attached to a wall by adhesive or mechanical fasteners. (7) Signs in election years. In state general election years, the provisions of M.S. § 211B.045, as amended, shall apply. Notwithstandingother ther provisions of this chapter regulating the allowed size or number of signs, in city election years all temporary noncommercial speech signs of any size may be posted in any number without a permit from 30 days before the city election until ten days following try election. Other requirements of this chapter, including those regarding the location of signs, shall continue to apply. 8) Temnorary signs. A temporary sign may be erected on a nronertv in accordance with Section 1010.010 and the following regulations: a. One temporary simper property is allowed except that the maximum number of temporary signs for properties with multi -occupancy buildings shall be one per business, with no more than three (3) per property displayed at one time. b. Signs _ may not be displayed for more than 90 days per calendar .per property, except that for properties with multi -occupancy buildings shall be allowed 90 days per tenant per calendar year. A single permit shall not exceed 30 consecutive days_ c. Signs may not be displayed without a permit. Each permit must indicate the number of days and the dates the sign is be displayed. A fee and deposit at a level established by ordinance adopted by the city council is required. The deposit shall be forfeited if the sign was erected past the date of removal, as indicated on the permit. d. Permits shall be signed by the property owner and/or property manager.