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Page 6 c. For local regular elections and referendums, campaign signs may be posted from forty-six days before the local general election or referendum until ten (10) days following the election or referendum. d. For local special elections and referendums, campaign signs may be posted from the date of filing until ten (10) days following the special election or referendum. c. Campaign signs may be displayed from the last day of candidacy filing or thirty (30) days before an election, whichever is earlier. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) e. d. All campaign signs must be removed no later than ten (10) five (5) days after an election; except, that after a primary election, signs for the winning primary candidates need not be removed until after the ensuing general election. (1988 Code §39.14; 1993 Code) (Ord. 679, 5- 29-01) SECTION 5. 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 stricken language and adding the underlined text as follows: 1008.12: PROHIBITED SIGNS: The following signs and sign types are prohibited in the City of Mounds View: (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) Subd. 1. Flashing signs. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01; Ord. 816, 1-22-9) Subd. 2. Signs, or lights attached to signs, which mimic or have an appearance similar to those on an emergency vehicle or a traffic control light. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) Subd. 3. Roof signs, unless integrally incorporated into the roof design, then such sign shall be considered a wall sign. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01; Ord. 769, 5-8-06) Subd. 4. Temporary or permanent signs posted within public right-of-ways, excluding directional signs and signs expressly allowed herein and by other governmental agencies. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01; Ord. 769, 5-8-06) Subd. 5. Vehicles Used as Signs: Vehicles or trailers that display advertising and are parked in such a way as to attract public attention shall be prohibited, except for signs on vehicles or trailers which are magnetic, decals or permanently painted upon the surface of the vehicle without obscuring any vehicle window area. Such sign shall not alter the profile or silhouette of the vehicle. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) Subd. 6. Nuisance Signs: Any sign considered a nuisance as defined herein shall be prohibited. The property owner of the land upon which the sign is located or the owner of the sign shall act to remove the sign or bring the sign into compliance upon notification of the City Inspector. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) Subd. 7. Signs that have blinking, flashing or fluttering lights. (Added, Ord. 801, 1-7-08; Ord. 816, 1- 22-09)