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Subd. 3. Projection Signs: The following standards shall be maintained for all projection signs: (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) a. All portions of projection signs shall be designed for a wind pressure of not less than thirty (30) pounds per square foot. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) b. Such signs shall not project over public street right-of--way but may project over private sidewalks. No such sign shall be less than twelve feet (12') above the level of the sidewalk; except that such signs which do not exceed four (4) square feet and which do not project more than two feet (2') over the sidewalk may be eight feet (8') or more above the sidewalk. No projection sign shall project more than eight feet (8') over any private sidewalk. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) c. There shall be no more than two feet (2') of space between the inner edge of any such sign and the face of the wall from which it projects, nor shall the outer edge of the sign be more than eight feet (8') from the face of the wall. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) d. The building or structure from which any such sign projects and all attachments or fastenings must be so constructed as to safely resist the dead load and the wind load added by the attached sign. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) e. All such signs shall be of noncombustible materials or of not less than one (1) hour fire-resistive construction. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) f. Such signs shall be securely fixed in place and shall not be able to swing or sway. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) Subd. 4. Temporary Signs: All temporary signs shall comply with the provisions of this Section and with this Chapter. The following general and specific standards shall be observed for all types of temporary and portable signs: (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) a. General Provisions: (1) Except as provided herein, no temporary sign shall be located on any property in the City without first obtaining a permit from the City. If the City determines to approve a permit for any such temporary sign it may impose conditions upon the granting thereof, and it shall be unlawful to locate or maintain any such sign for a longer period or in a different manner than that specified in the permit. No permit for a temporary sign shall be issued if prohibited by other provisions of this Code. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) (2) Temporary signs shall not be hung or installed sF~ to cover, either partially or completely, any door, window or opening required for ventilation. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) (3) No temporary sign for which a permit is required shall be located on any property in the City for more than twenty one (21) days at one time or for more than three (3) twenty one (21) day periods in any calendar year. Permit periods may run consecutively without interruption if so approved. Except as provided in subdivision 4g of this Section, only one (1) temporary sign shall be allowed on a property at a time. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01) Page 19