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M. All signs shall be maintained in good condition and the areas around them kept free from debris, bushes, high weeds, and from anything else which would be an eyesore or nuisance. The surface of all signs must be repainted at least once every two (2) years or whenever necessary as determined by inspection by Zoning Official to prevent the sign surface from becoming unkempt in appearance. When any sign is removed, the Zoning Official shall be notified and the entire surrounding area shall be cleared of all debris and unsightly projections and protrusions. N. Signs which become unsafe or unkempt in appearance shall be repaired or removed by the licensee upon notification by the Zoning Official. O. The source of light for any sign must be indirect or diffused and shall not be directed into any adjoining residential district. P. Real estate development signs or construction site signs may be erected providing they do not exceed one hundred (100) square feet of area, are not more than fifteen (15) feet above grade, and not within one hundred (100) feet of an existing residential structure. Q. Directional signs up to four (4) square feet are allowed up to ten (10) feet above grade provided they are not erected adjacent to any residential streets. R. Temporary real estate signs advertising the sale of individual residences shall not require a permit if they are under six (6) square feet. S. Temporary signs advertising buildings or land for rent or for sale in all districts may be placed on such property providing such signs are not closer than then (10) feet to any property line and do not exceed forty (40) square feet in industrial areas and fifteen (15) square feet in other areas. T. Projecting signs which extend over public property are prohibited. U. Roof signs are prohibited. V. The exposed uprights, superstructure or back side of all signs must be painted a neutral color such as light blues, grays, greens or browns, unless such part of the sign is integral to the overall design of the sign. W. All signs including temporary and portable over six (6) square feet in size shall require a sign permit. Permit fees shall be in accordance with a fee schedule as adopted by the City Council. V. Portable Sign: A sign designed to be movable from one location to another. Portable signs shall be used a maximum of four (4) times a year for a total of fifteen (15) days per time. Portable signs shall be limited to special events or promotion. A sign permit fee