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Draft 5ign Code Revision <br />Fehruary 7, 2001 <br />uncontrolled and unlimited signs, particularly temporary signs which are con�monly <br />located within or adjacent to public right-of-way or are located at driveway/street <br />intersections, resuit in roadside clutter and obstruction of views of oncoming traffic. <br />This creates a hazard to drivers and pedestrians and also adversely impacts a logicai <br />flow of information; <br />� cornmerciai signs ar� generally incompatible with residential uses and should be <br />strictly limited in residentiai zoning districts; and <br />� ihe right to express noncommercial opinions in any zaning district must be protected, <br />subject io reasonable restrictions on size, height, locaiion and number. <br />1008.01: DEFIIotIT`�OI�1�: The following terms have the meanings ascribed to them in this <br />Section: <br />AB.ANDONED SIGN: A sign that becomes vacant, unoccupied or urzused; or a sign prornoting a <br />business or activity no Ionger in operation or incorrectly or inaccurately conveying a message for a <br />period in excess of six months. [New] <br />AI�]IMATED SIGN: A sign that has any moving or rotating part; or uses movement or change of <br />lighting ta depict action or create a special effect or scene. Refer also to elechonic scrolling message - <br />or marquee signs. [New] = � <br />.AREA IDENTIFICATION SIGN: A freestanding sigi which idenhfies the name of a comrnunity, <br />neighbarhoad, a residential subdivisiQn, a mlzlti-family residentiai compiex consisting of three (3) or <br />more structures, a planned unit development, or any combination of the above located on contiguous <br />properties. �Andover, Oakdale] <br />AtiVI�TING SIGN: A sign displayed on or attached flat against the surface or surfaces of an awiung <br />attached to or exiending from a building. (USSCF] <br />BANNER: Any sign of tightweight, flexible material affixed to a building, pales, vehzcle or other <br />supporting structures upon which a message, slogan, design or logo is displayed. Nationai, state, or <br />municipal flags sha11 not be considered a baauier. [Changed] <br />BEACON: Any Iight with one or xnore beams directed into the atrnosphere or directed at one or <br />more points not on the same lot as ihe light source; aiso, any light wzth one or more beams that rotate <br />or move. [Burnsville, APA) <br />BENCH SIGNS: A sign which is affixed to a bench or shelter at a bus stop. [Oakdale] <br />BiI,LBOA�tD: A large, outdoor advertising structur� typically n:�ounted on one or more poles, <br />located off the p�emises where the advertised product is sold or offered. jChanged] <br />BUSINESS SIGN: A sign that states the proper narne of ihe bnsiness, organization ar institution <br />located on the premises on which the sign is located. jNo Change] <br />Page 2 <br />