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Section 4su:uu / Page 2 Subd. 10. FLASHING SIGN: an illuminated sign which contains flashing lights or exhibits noticeable changes in light intensity. Subd. 11 . GROUND SIGN: any sign which is freestanding by virtue of being structurally independent of any structure or object , is affixed to the ground by means of a base with no visibility between the bottom of the sign and the base on which it is attached and may make use of landscaping to enhance the appearance of the signage. Subd. 12. HISTORICAL IDENTIFICATION SYMBOLS : those symbols which have histori- cally been identified with the service the establishment provides , and is common with similar enterprises in all other localities and is not a particular trademark or business identification. Subd. 13. ILLUMINATED SIGN: a sign designed to give forth any artificial or reflected light, either directly from a source connected with the sign or indirectly from -an artificial source, so shielded that no direct illumination from it is visible except on the sign and in its immediate proximity. Subd. 14. IDENTIFICATION SIGN: a sign which contains no advertising but is limited to the name, address and number of a building , institution , or person and to the activity carried on in the building or institution or the occupation of the person. Subd. 15. PEDESTAL: a foundation or base of a ground sign which either directly supports the signage or completely screens the supporting members of the sign. Subd. 16. PERSON: an individual , firm, association , organization , partner- • ship, trust or corporation. Subd. 17. POLITICAL SIGN: any sign which states the name/or picture of an individual seeking election or appointment to a public office, or pertaining to a forthcoming public election or referendum, or per- taining to or advocating political views or policies erected on private property, which are erected by a bona fide candidate for political office or by a person or group supporting such a candi - date and which contains the name of the person or group chairman responsible for the erection and removal of the sign. Subd. 18. PYLON SIGN: any sign which is freestanding by virtue of being structurally independent of any structure or object other than uprights, braces or poles , without guywires or pedestal . Subd. 19. PROJECTING SIGN : a sign other than a wall sign, which is affixed to a building and projects outward more than 15 inches from the building wall or structure. Subd. 20. PUBLIC SERVICE SIGN: any sign primarily intended to promote items of general interest to the community. Subd. . 21 . REAL ESTATE SIGN: a sign pertaining to the sale, lease , or rental of the real estate upon which it is located. Subd. 22. ROOF LINE: the uppermost line of the roof of a building, or, in • `J the case of an extended facade, the uppermost height of said facade.