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ORDINANCE 333 • SIGNS SECTION I. TITLE This Ordinance shall be known, cited and referred to as the Arden Hills Sign Ordinance, except as referred to herein, where it shall be known as "this Ordinance" SECTION II. PURPOSE AND INTENT Regulations governing signs are established to allow effective signage appropriate to the planned character of each district, to promote an attractive environment, to minimize adverse effects on nearby property, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare. SECTION M. SCOPE OF REGULATIONS Scope of Regulations. The sign regulations set forth in this Ordinance shall apply to all structures and all land uses. This Ordinance describes the signage standards for permitted and conditional uses in the nine special sign districts that overlay the zoning districts of the City. • Specific additional regulations are established for signs which are unique in purpose and not easily addressed by district regulations. No person shall place, erect or maintain a sign, nor shall a lessee or owner permit property under their control to be used for such sign, which does not conform to the requirements of this Ordinance, and all other applicable regulations. SECTION IV. EXEMPT SIGNS Exempt Signs. The following signs shall be exempt from the regulations of this Ordinance. A. Official public notices or warning signs required by local, state or federal law, including but not limited to traffic control and other regulatory purpose signs. B. Any sign located inside a building that is not legible from more than 3 feet beyond the property line of the parcel or lot the sign is located on. C. Religious symbols attached to institutional and public buildings, provided such symbols shall not be illuminated and do not extend above the uppermost part of the face of the building they are attached to. D. Any temporary for sale or for rent sign that advertises the sale or rental of residential premises upon which the sign is located as long as the sign is not illuminated and does • not exceed 24 sq. ft. in area or 4 ft. in height, or the height permitted for an auxiliary sign in that sign district, if greater. "For Sale" or "For Rent' signs on non residential properties shall be regulated as provided in the section "Special Sign Types"