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(4) (5) P. In addition to all other signs permitted under this Chapter, each lot that is being used for residential purposes may contain one non-commercial opinion sign for each street frontage. 1. Such signs are permitted on private property only and may be placed only upon approval of the property owner. 2. Such signs may not exceed six square feet in area or four feet in height. 3. Such signs may not be located closer than seven feet to the paved portion of a street and must be at least five feet from any other privately owned property. following signs are subject only to Section 9-040 (5) and do require permits: A. Signs advertising a seasonal business, providing such signs are not attached to buildings and that such signs are displayed for a period not to exceed thirty days. B. A single such sign may be displayed in addition to any existing signs on the property. C. A seasonal business sign may be displayed on an individual property not more often than once per year. signage shall adhere to the following safety standards: A. Design Standards. Signs shall be designed and constructed to meet the standards of the International Building Code. All signs shall be constructed in such a manner and of such material that they shall be safe and substantial provided that nothing in this Chapter shall be interpreted as authorizing the erection or construction of any signs not now permissible under the City's zoning, building, or electrical codes. Signs that become unsafe shall be ordered repaired or removed by the City. B. Electric and/or Dynamic Signs. All electric and/or dynamic signs shall be designed and installed in accordance with the electrical code and shall obtain an electrical permit. C. Clearance from High -Voltage Power Lines. Signs shall be located no less than six feet horizontally or twelve feet vertically from overhead electrical conductors that are energized in excess of 750 volts. The term "overhead conductors" as used in this Section means any electrical conductor, either bare or insulated, above the ground except such conductors that are enclosed in iron pipe or other material covering of equal strength. D. Clearance from Fire Escapes, Exits or Standpipes. No sign shall be erected or maintained in such a manner that any portion of its surface or supports will interfere in any way with fire ingress or egress from any door, window or fire escape. No sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape. E. Obstruction of Openings. No sign shall obstruct any opening to such an extent that light or ventilation is reduced to a point below that required by the International Building Code. Signs erected within five feet of an exterior wall in which there are openings within the area of the sign shall be constructed of noncombustible material or approved plastics. F. Tralfic Flow. No sign shall be used at any location or in any manner where it may be confused or construed as a traffic -control device or create a traffic hazard. G. Sign Maintenance. The owner of any sign shall properly maintain and keep the sign in a safe, orderly condition and keep such sign, including all parts and supports, properly painted. (Ord. No. 534, 9-24-85; Ord. No. 583,10-22-91; Code of 2001; Ord. No. 758,3-11-08) Page 7 of 17