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(1) Signs which are landscaped in accordance with this Chapter, will be • entitled to a height bonus of 3 feet (total maximum height of 8 feet). (2) The minimum required landscape area, excluding the pedestal area to qualify for the height bonus, must be at least 1.5 times the sign surface area. (3) Landscaping -must consist of shrubs, plants, rocks or other decorative materials located around the pedestal. Subd. 5. DESIGN AND LOCATION: (1) Signs must maximize the use of natural materials in construction and should conform to the material design of the principal structure. (2) Signs must be located at least 5 feet from any street or other easement. (3) To qualify for a permit, the pedestal width of a ground sign must be at least equal to the sign width. (4) The principal structure of a parcel of land will be allowed one ground sign, regardless of the number of tenants in the structure. 1400.11 WALL SIGNS: The sign surface area of a wall sign may not exceed 15% of the area of the wall to which it is applied. 1400.12 DISTRICT SCHEDULES: Signs shall be permitted as set forth in the following provisions: Subd. 1. RESIDENTIAL: The following signs are permitted in a residential district: (1) R-1, R-1A & R-2: One identification sign per dwelling unit per right- of-way frontage. Additionally one address sign on the curb in front of each.dwelling unit or on a freestanding mailbox. (2) R-3 & R-4: Each multiple dwelling complex (nine or more units) will be allowed one monument sign identifying the complex. The sign may not exceed.50 square feet in sign surface area. The sign structure including the sign surface area, may not exceed 150 square feet in area. The highest point of the sign may not be more than 10 feet above ground level. (3) Each church located within the corporate limits of this City, subject to approval of size, location and type by the City Manager, may erect and 12