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districts ,no more than 20 square feet of the allowable sign area provided for in section 1010.011 may be used for dynamic display signs, except that in Rural, Residential and Rural - Business Reserve zoning districts dynamic display signs shall only be allowed for non- residential uses. § 1010.007 SUBSTITUTION CLAUSEGENERAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL DISTRICTS (1) All permanent signs shall be constructed in conformance with the provisions of the Minnesota State Building Code, as amended, and Chapter 1003 of City Code. (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 directly 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. Notwithstanding other 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 the city election. Other requirements of this chapter, including those regarding the location of signs, shall continue to apply. (5)(8) Temporary signs. A temporary sign may be erected on a property in accordance with Section 1010.011 and the following regulations: a. Temporary signs are allowed in all districts except that in Rural, Residential, and Rural — Business Reserve zoning districts temporary signs shall only be allowed for non - residential uses. 20140804 Draft Ordinance V6- tracked changes draft.docx2$140S9/1 Draft Ordinance V6 tracked changes draft.docx 9