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j. Flag or pennant stringers. k. Sandwich boards not exceeding eight (8) square feet and ground signs not exceeding four (4) square feet that are located within fifteen feet (15') of business advertised on sign. 1. Noncommercial sign. For all types of property, the City allows one sign that expresses an opinion or a viewpoint of a non commercial nature. The noncommercial sign shall not be illuminated or exceed nine (9) square feet. For multiple unit residential properties, the sign must be attached to the dwelling unit or placed in a location that clearly indicates ownership and does not represent the opinions of other residents in the area who have not agreed to the sign. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to "Signs" by deleting the ctrickcn language and adding the underlined text as follows: 1008.05: PERMIT FEES; WAIVER: (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) Subd. 1. Fee: The application for a permit shall be accompanied by the required permit fee. The permit fee shall be established by resolution of the City Council. The City shall charge a double fee if a sign is erected without first obtaining a permit for such sign. (1988 Code §39.10) SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to "Signs" by deleting the strickcn language and adding the underlined text as follows: 1008.081: SIGN MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS: (Added, Ord. 816, 1- 22 -09) Subd. 9. Impoundment of Signs on Public Property or Within Public Right -of -way: The City Administrator or their designee may, at any time and without notice, remove and impound signs that have been installed on public property, within a public right -of -way, or within a public easement that are in violation of this Chapter. The sign owner or their agent may retrieve an impounded sign subject to the following rules: a. Any impounded sign may be retrieved from the impound area within five (5) business days of the impoundment or the City Administrator or their designee may dispose of it. The impound area can be located by contacting City Hall. Any cost incurred by the City for disposal of an impounded sign may be assessed to the sign owner or the sign owner's agent. b. The City shall have no obligation to notify a property owner or sign owner or their agent that it has impounded a sign. c. The City shall not be held liable for any damage to an impounded sign.