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a. The total permitted temporary freestanding sign area shall be allocated by the property owner or their designee among its tenants. 4. Sign permits shall not be transferrable to other business establishments D. Grand Openings. New businesses with grand openings are eligible for one additional temporary sign permit of any type permitted in the underlying sign district with an approved permit. The sign may be in place for up to 30 days provided all other requirements in this section are met and the required permits are obtained. This eligibility shall expire six months after the business opens. E. Lease or Vacant Space. Buildings or parcels with space for sale or lease may obtain a temporary sign permit for one temporary wall or monument sign that expires seven days after the building or parcel is leased or sold. 1. A wall sign shall not exceed 25 square feet in size and shall be used in place of a permanent wall sign. 2. A freestanding sign shall not exceed 15 square feet in size and shall be attached or immediately adjacent to an existing freestanding sign. All other provisions in this section shall apply. F. Temporary Off-premise Signs. 1. Each residential property is allowed up to five freestanding, temporary, off-premise signs in the city right-of-way or on private property provided the signs meet the standards of this section: a. Sign Number Limit. Signs shall be four square feet or less in size, and less than four feet high; i. Signs shall be non-illuminated; ii. Signs shall be placed within one mile of said residential property (this provision does not preempt the sign regulations for neighboring communities); iii. Signs shall be displayed no more than three consecutive days in any seven-day period. b. Permission. The sign owner shall obtain permission from the property owner to place a sign on their property or on property that shares a property line with the adjoining right-of-way where the sign is located. The property owner may withdraw that permission at any time. i. Failure to obtain permission may result in removal of the sign. ii. Sign(s) are prohibited on land owned by the city, county, federal government and school district(s). c. Right-of-way Regulatory Authority. Sign(s) placed within city right-of-way shall not be placed within five feet of the edge of the roadway pavement or curb. i. Exception. If the five foot distance places the sign on a trail or sidewalk surface then the signage shall be placed on the dwelling side of the sidewalk or trail. ii. Sign(s) placed in Ramsey County or State of Minnesota right-of-way shall be subject to Ramsey County and State of Minnesota regulations. iii. Failure to obtain permission from the appropriate agency may result in removal of the sign. iv. Disclaimer. The City of Arden Hills shall not be responsible for damage to any signs placed in the right-of-way. G. Temporary Banner Signs for Athletic Fields at Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and Northwestern College. 1. Athletic fields at Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and Northwestern College may be permitted to have temporary banner signs attached to the fences of their athletic fields provided that such signage faces the field of play so that the impact of the signage is directed only to those utilizing the field or watching the sporting event, and not surrounding property owners. 2. To the greatest extent possible such signage shall not obstruct sightlines to the athletic field for those watching the sporting event from the bleachers or other designated viewing areas. 3. The temporary banner signage must be approved by Mounds View High School, Bethel University, or Northwestern College for their respective athletic fields. 4. The Zoning Officer shall determine if the signage is visible from a public roadway or from property outside of Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and Northwestern College. If 5