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Draft Sign Code Revision <br />Febzuary 2i, 2001 <br />'� <br />, <br />� uncontrolled and unlimited signs, particularly temporary signs which are commonly <br />located within or adjaeent to public right-of-way or are Iocated at driveway/street <br />intersections, resuit in roadside clutter and obstruction of views of oncoming traf�c. <br />This creates a hazard to drivers and pedestrians and aiso adversely i;npacts a logical <br />flow of information; <br />� commercial signs are generaliy incornpatible with residential uses and should be <br />strictly limited in residential zoning districts; and <br />� the right to express noncommerciai opinions in any zoning district must be protected, <br />subjeet to reasonabie restrictions on size, height, location and number. <br />1008.0 i: DE �Ol��e The following terms have the mearaings ascribed to them in this <br />5ection; <br />ABANDONED SIGN: A sign that becomes vacant, unoccupied or unused; or a sign promoting a <br />business or activity no longer in operation or incozrectly or inaccurately conveying a message, or a <br />sign prornoting an obsolete message or sign copy, for a period in e�cess of one month, [New] <br />ANIMATED SIGN; A sign that has any moving or roiating part; or uses movemeni or change of <br />lighting to depici action or create a special effeci or scene. Refer also to electronic scrolling message � <br />or marquee signs. (New) <br />AREA IDENTIFICATIQN SIGN: A freestanding sign which identifies the name of a communiry, <br />neighborhood, a residential subdivision, a multi-family residential complex consisting of three {3) or <br />more structures, a planned unit development, ar any combination of the above located on contiguous <br />properties. [Andover, Oakdale] <br />AWNII�TG ,�IGN: A sign displayed on or attached flat against the surface or surfaces of an awning <br />attached to or e�ending from a bui�ding. [USSCF] <br />BANNER: Any sign of lightweight, flexible material a�xed to a building, poles, vehicle or other <br />supporting structures upon which a message, slogan, design or lago is displayed. Nationai, state, or <br />municipal flags shali not be considered a banner. [Changed] <br />BEACOI�: Ar�y lighi with ane or more beams directed iz�to the attnasphere or directed at one or <br />more points not on the same lot as the light source; also, any light with one or more beams that rotate <br />or move. Otherwise known as searchlights. For the u oses of this Section inflatable devices <br />shatl b� considered a tempor . si�n. [Burnsville, APA] <br />BENCH SIGNS: A sign vvhich is a.ffixed to a bench or sheiter at a hus stop. [Oakdale] <br />BII.,LBO,ARD: A large, outdoor adveriising structure typically mounted on one or more poles, <br />iocated o�"r the premises where the advertised product is sold or offered. [Changed] <br />Page 2 <br />