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14 (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 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. (8) Temporary signs. A temporary sign may be erected on a property in accordance with Section 1010.008 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. b. One temporary sign per 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. c. Signs may not be displayed for more than 90 days per calendar year, 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. d. 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. e. Permits shall be signed by the property owner and/or property manager. f. The city has the right to remove the sign at the end of the permit period and collect the cost of removal from the permit holder and/or property owner. g. The maximum height of a ground mounted temporary sign shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height as measured from the ground. h. No temporary sign shall have lighting or illumination of any sort.