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<br /> Subd. 23. ROOF SIGN: a sign erected upon'the roof or parapet of a building the Section 430:25• General Requirements.
<br /> entire face of which is situated above the roof level of the build-
<br /> ing to which it is attached, and which is wholly or partially }� Subd. I. The following shall not require a sign permit, but shall other-
<br /> supported by said building. wise be done in compliance with this ordinance and any other
<br /> applicable law or ordinance.
<br /> Subd. 24. SIGN: any.structure, device, advertisement, or visual representation i
<br /> intended to visually advertise, identify, or communicate information a. Changing of the advertising message of a painted or printed
<br /> or to visually attract the attention of the public for any purpose sign, theater marquee or changeable copy sign.
<br /> unless located within a building and not visible from the exterior
<br /> of the building. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, :l b. Painting, repainting or cleaning of a sign.
<br /> the term includes any symbols, letters, figures, illustrations, or
<br /> forms painted or otherwise affixed to a building or structure, Subd. 2. No sign shall by reason of its location, color, or intensity,
<br /> any beacon or search light intended to attract the attention of create a hazard to the safe and efficient movement of vehicles
<br /> the public for any purpose, and any structure or device the prime or pedestrian traffic. No private sign shall contain words
<br /> purpose of which is to border, illuminate, animate, or project which might be construed as traffic controls, such as "Stop",
<br /> a visual representation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term "Caution", "Warning", or otherwise resemble any official marker
<br /> sign shall not include official notices issued by any court or erected by a governmental body or agency, unless such sign is a
<br /> governmental body, notices posed by a public official in the directional sign.
<br /> performance of official duties, or traffic control signs established
<br /> pursuant to governmental authority. Subd. 3. When possible, the framework for the lateral support of a sign
<br /> Subd. 25• SIGN SURFACE AREA: the area in square feet of the smallest rectangular shall. be contained within the sign's body or within the structure
<br /> figure which circumscribes the area enclosed by the actual copy of a of the building to which it is attached so as not to be visible.
<br /> sign including both sides of a sign with copy on both sides and Subd. 4. No sign, or attachment thereto, shall be erected, placed or
<br /> including border and trim of the sign. The supports, uprights, or maintained by any person on rocks, fences, or trees, nor in such
<br /> structures in which any sign is supported shall not be included in
<br /> determining the sign area. a manner as to interfere with any electric lights, power, tele-
<br /> phone, or telegraph wires, or the supports thereof.
<br /> Subd. 26. STREET: a public highway, road, alley, or thoroughfare.
<br /> Subd. 5• MAINTENANCE: all signs, together with all of [heir supports,
<br /> Subd. 27• TEMPORARY SIGN: any sign, banner, pennant, valance, or advertising braces, guys and anchors, shall be kept neatly painted and posted.
<br /> display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, or cardboard, Every sign shall be maintained by the owner or person in charge
<br /> wallboard, or other light materials with or without frames; thereof in a clean, sanitary, and inoffensive condition and
<br /> intended to be displayed for a limited period of time only. free of litter, rubbish and weeds.
<br /> Subd. 28. WALL SIGN: a flat sign which does not extend more than 18 inches from Subd. 6. INSPECTIONS: all signs for which a permit is required may be
<br /> the face or wall of the building upon which it is affixed, painted inspected by the City Manager, and a permanent record, including
<br /> or attached, running parallel for its whole length to the face or photographs, may be maintained. The City Manager or the City
<br /> wall of the building, and which does not extend beyond the horizontal Manager's designated representative may, after notice to the
<br /> width of such building. owner, enter upon any property to ascertain whether the provisions
<br /> of this ordinance are being complied with. The City Manager may
<br /> Subd. 29. WALL SURFACE: the total surface area of the building face to which the order the removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance
<br /> sign is attached, including windows and door areas, measured to the with this ordinance.. In addition, the following inspections
<br /> extreme outer limits of such wall surface, shall be made:
<br /> Subd. 30. WINDOW SIGN: a sign affixed to or inside a window in view of the a. All signs requiring footings shall be inspected to insure
<br /> general public, _but excluding merchandise on display. that suitable footings, as determined by the City Building
<br /> Inspector in accordance with.appropriate building codes, have
<br /> Section 430:20. Application. been used. Footing inspections shall be required for all
<br /> ground signs and pylon signs before the sign is installed.
<br /> Subd. 1. No sign shall be erected, placed, altered or moved unless in conformity
<br /> with this ordinance. b. Electrical inspections shall be required for any electric
<br /> sign. '
<br /> Subd. 2. Nothing in this ordinance shall be taken to relieve any person
<br /> from complying with the provisions of any other ordinance of the City.
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