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SIGN REGULATIONS page 1 Subd. PURPOSE. Signs have an impact on the rural character and quality of the environment in 535.01 Lake Elmo. They may attract or repel the viewing public and affect the safety of vehicular traffic. As a rural community, Lake Elmo is unique. The proper control of signs is of particular importance because of this rural quality and uniqueness. Signs should be kept within reasonable boundaries consistent with the objectives and goals of the community to retain its special character and economic advantages which rest in part on the quality of its appearance. The following standards in this section are therefore adopted to regulate signs. Subd. SIGN PERMITS REQUIRED. All signs shall require a sign permit as required in this 535.02 Chapter. A sign permit application containing the following information shall be Sled with the City Planner: a. A drawing of the proposed sign, or signs, showing dimensions and describing materials, lettering, colors, illumination and support systems. b. Photographs of the building face and the building faces of both adjacent buildings. C. A drawing of the building face and site plan showing the location of the proposed sign(s) as necessary. d. A cross section of the building face showing how the sign will be attached and how far it will extend from the building. e. Any pictorial proof or other information that the sign is of historical significance or is a reproduction of an historic sign as appropriate. f. A building sign plan for a building with more than one use or business, showing all signs. Subd. DEFINITIONS. 535.03 Awning Signs Any sign that is painted on or attached to an awning. Banner A sign intended to be hung either with or without a frame possessing character, letters, illustrations, or ornamentation's applied to paper, plastic or fabric of any kind, excluding flags, emblems and insignia or political, professional, religious, educational or corporate organizations providing that such flags, emblems and insignia are displayed for noncommercial purposes. Billboard Refers to a non -accessory sign erected for the purpose of advertising a product, event, person or subject not usually related to the premises on which said sign is located. Building Sign Plan An illustration that shows all signs on a building or group of related buildings.