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C. No sign shall be permitted within public road right-of-way or be affixed to public structures or public utility poles or boxes. D. No sign shall be painted on, attached to, or affixed to any trees, rocks or other similar organic or inorganic natural matter. E. Banners, balloons, stringers are prohibited unless approved in conjunction with a portable sign permit. F. "No hunting" and "No trespassing" signs are allowed as regulated by State Statutes 97B.001, no permit required. G. Illuminated signs are permitted only in limited and general business, shopping center, central business and light and general districts. H. 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. I. No sign shall be installed, which by reason of position, shape or color would conflict with proper function or interpretation of any traffic sign or signal. J. There shall be no use of revolving beacons, flashing signs, zip flashers or similar lighted devices. K. No sign shall be permitted to obstruct any window, door, fire escape, stairway or opening of any building or structure. L. Campaign Signs. a. State General Election years: In a state general election year, the size and duration of campaign sign display shall comply with the provisions of Minnesota Statute 211.B.045 as amended. These signs shall be confined within private property provided that the property owner's permission has been obtained. b. Other Election Years: In years when no state general election is to take place, signs announcing candidates seeking public political office and other data pertinent thereto shall be permitted up to a total area of nine (9) square feet for each premise in a residential zone and thirty-two (32) square feet in an agricultural, commercial or industrial zone. These signs shall be confined within private property, provided that the property owner's permission has been obtained. These signs may be displayed ninety (90) days prior and ten (10) days after the election for which intended. In cases where a final election follows within seventy-five (75) days of a primary election, those candidates who won in the primary election may continue to display their signs during the interim period and up to seven (7) days after the final election.