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13 of highway drivers. Distraction can lead to traffic accidents. Drivers can be distracted not only by a changing message, but also by knowing that the sign has a changing message. Drivers may watch a sign waiting for the next change to occur. Drivers are also distracted by messages that do not tell the full story in one look. People have a natural desire to see the end of the story and will continue to look at the sign in order to wait for the end. Additionally, drivers are more distracted by special effects used to change the message, such as fade-ins and fade-outs. Finally, drivers are generally more distracted by messages that are too small to be clearly seen or that contain more than a simple message. Time and temperature signs appear to be an exception to these concerns because the messages are short, easily absorbed and become inaccurate without frequent changes. (2) In addition to safety concerns, light pollution creates negative impacts, particularly in rural areas and residential neighborhoods of the community. The city has adopted regulations of exterior lighting intended to reduce light pollution. Dynamic displays are by nature very bright and often are installed on highway signs, many of which are in rural and residential areas in Lino Lakes. (3) In conclusion, the city finds that any sign containing, in whole or in part, a dynamic display, except signs .. - . , should not be allowed in any district except as otherwise set forth in this chapter. (4) Dynamic display signs. In all districts no more than 20 square feet of the allowable sign area provided for in section 1010.008 shall 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 .GENERAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL ZONING 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. .S 97B.001, as it may be amended from time to time. No permit is 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.