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Section 430:00 Page 3 Subd. 23. ROOF SIGN: a sign erected upon the roof or parapet of a building the entire face of which is situated above the roof level of the • building to which it ' is attached , and which is wholly or partially supported by said building. Subd. 24. SIGN: any structure, device, advertisement , or visual representation intended to visually advertise, identify, or communicate information or to visually attract the attention of the public for any purpose unless located within a building and not visible from the exterior of the building. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term includes any symbols , letters, figures, illustrations, or forms painted or otherwise affixed to a building or structure , any beacon or search light intended to attract the attention C' the public for any purpose, and any structure or device --ile rir-e purpose of which is to border , illuminate, animate, or proicc a visual representation. Notwithstanding the foregoing , ar-- sign shall not include official notices issued by any court or governmental body, notices posted by a public official in the performance of official duties , or traffic control signs established pursuant to governmental. authority. Subd. 25. SIGN SURFACE AREA: the area in square feet of the smallest rectangular figure which describes the area enclosed by the actual copy of a sign including border and trim of the sign. The supports , uprights , or structures .in which any sign is supported shall not be included in determining the sign area. • Subd. 26.--- STREET: a_ public.- highway , road, alley, or thoroughfare. Subd. 27. TEMPORARY SIGN: any sign , banner, pennant , valance, or advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas , light fabric, or cardboard , wallboard , or other light materials with or without frames ; intended to be displayed for a limited period of time only. Subd. 28. WALL SIGN: a flat sign which does not extend more than 18 inches from the face or wall of the building upon which it is affixed , painted or attached , running parallel for its whole length to the face or wall of the building , and which does not extend beyond the horizontal width of such building. Subd. 29. WALL SURFACE OF BUILDING: the total surface area of the building face to which the sign is attached , including windows and door areas , measured to the extreme outer limits of such wall surface. Subd. 30. WINDOW SIGN: a sign affixed to 'or inside a window in view of the general public, but excluding merchandise on display. SECTION 430:20. Application. Subd. 1 . No sign shall be erected , placed, altered or moved unless in conformity with this ordinance. Subd.._ 2. Nothing in this ordinance shall be taken to relieve any person from complying with the provisions of any other ordinance of the City.