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(3) There shall be no more than two feet 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 from the face of the wall. (4) 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. (5) All such signs shall be of non-combustible materials or of not less than one -hour fire -resistive construction. (6) Such signs shall be securely fixed in place and shall not be able to swing or sway. (D) Temporary signs. All temporary signs shall comply with the provisions of this chapter. The following general and specific standards shall be observed for all types of temporary and portable signs. (1) General provisions. (a) 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. (b) Temporary signs shall not be hung or installed to cover, either partially or completely, any door, window or opening required for ventilation. (c) No temporary sign for which a permit is required shall be located on any property in the city for more than 21 days at one time or for more than four 21-day periods in any calendar year. A fifth temporary sign permit is allowed for a banner only. Permit periods may run consecutively without interruption if so approved. Except as provided in division (D)(7) of this chapter, only one temporary sign shall be allowed on a property at a time. (d) The city prohibits temporary signs with blinking, flashing or fluttering lights or with dynamic displays. (2) Banners. (a) Banners shall be strongly constructed and shall be securely attached to their supports. They shall be repaired or removed (including all framework and supports) as soon as damaged or torn and immediately upon expiration of the permit. (b) Banners shall not exceed 120 square feet or 20% of the surface area of the building face or front upon which the banner is attached, whichever is less. (3) Changeable copy signs. (a) Portable and temporary changeable copy signs shall not exceed 48 square feet on each side and the entirety of the sign copy shall be maintained within the 48 square foot area. (b) No part of such sign shall extend into or encroach onto public right-of-way. (c) The sign shall not obscure motorist or pedestrian vision and shall not block or otherwise interfere with a public or private sidewalk or trailway. (d) The sign may be lighted provided the lighting is not a nuisance to motorists or to adjoining properties. Flashing lights, strobe lights or lights which could be confused for that of an emergency vehicle shall be prohibited. (4) Inflatable signs. (a) Inflatable signs and devices shall be securely tethered and attached to the ground. (b) The city prohibits the installation or placement of inflatable signs and devices or balloons on building roofs. (c) Balloons less than two feet in diameter are excluded from the permit provisions of this section. (d) No Mylar or metallic balloons shall be permitted to be displayed or flown outside. (5) Grand openings and other events. Subject to all other requirements of this chapter, a permit may be issued for a grand opening or other special event that would utilize a combination of temporary signs at any one principal location. No more than one special event permit shall be allowed per business in a calendar year. (E) Window signs. In the interest of public safety, the city requires that commercial or retail businesses operating in the B- 1, B-2, B-3 or B-4 Zoning Districts meet the following regulations and requirements governing signs placed upon window interiors. (1) No business shall obscure more than 50% of any window section or pane. (2) The window signage shall not obscure or block from view that area of a window or door between four feet and seven feet from the interior floor level, unless the area does not offer any visibility to interior public space. (3) Window signs as allowed herein shall be exempt from any permit requirements. (F) Billboards. A new or renewed interim use permit shall not be issued for any new or currently existing billboard within the city.