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• direction. The separation from residentially zoned property is open for discussion. The setback standard is from the existing ordinance in Section 1008.08 Subdivision 1 Paragraph 5. 4. Sets minimum spacing of billboards at 1500 feet measured along the same side of the same roadway. Commentary: Spacing is open to discussion. In my review of other ordinances I have seen spacing requirements from 500 feet to 1000 feet. The representative from the billboard company indicated that the City could consider spacing requirements up to 2000 feet. I have asked John Hammerschmidt to review the spacing of potential sites to determine if the 1500 foot spacing requirement would work. 5. Sets maximum sign area at 700 square feet but allows temporary extensions over and above that as long as they do not exceed 25 percent of the sign area and as long as they do not exceed certain dimensions. Commentary: The proposed requirements reflect standard billboard sizes and practices. • 6. Requires that billboards have no more than two faces that are back to back and angled no more than 35 degrees. Commentary: This standard is suggested for aesthetic reasons to limit the visual impact of these signs. 7. Sets the maximum sign height at 35 feet. Commentary: This consistent with the code requirements for other signs. The St. Paul code allows signs up to 37'/_7 feet. The point of measurement standards are based on other codes and state requirements. 8. Requires that billboards not obstruct traffic signs or obstruct drivers vision. Commentary: This is important for safety reasons especially if billboards are allowed right up to the right-of-way lines. 9. Indicates that existing billboards can be maintained and the message changed as long as they are not expanded. Commentary: This requirement is intended to clarify the status of non-conforming billboards. 0