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TEMPORARY SIGN. A sign that is not permanently affixed. All devices such as banners, pennants, flags (not intended to include flags of any nations), searchlights, twirling or sidewalk or curb signs and balloons or other air- or gas-filled figures. WALL SIGN. An advertising sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building or structure with the exposed face to the sign in a plane approximately parallel to the face of the wall and extending not more than 15 inches from the building wall face. WINDOW SIGN. A sign affixed to or inside a window in view of the general public, but excluding merchandise on display. Ord. #39, adopted - - GENERAL REGULATIONS § 152.15 GENERAL REGULATIONS. (A) Signs are prohibited within the public right-of-way or easements, except that the City Council may grant a conditional or interim use permit to locate signs and decorations on or within the right-of-way for a specified period of time. (B) Flashing signs, motion signs or similar devices shall be prohibited in all districts except commercial district signs that meet the criteria detailed in the commercial district standards. Approved traffic signs are exempt from this provision. (C) Unless specifically allowed in this chapter, interior illuminated signs are permitted in all districts except residential. All illuminated signs shall have a shielded light source. Illuminated signs of any type may not direct light onto or across any residential property unless it is defused to less than 0.4 foot candles as measured at the adjoining property line. (D) Business signs shall not be painted, attached or in any manner affixed to trees, rocks or similar natural surfaces. No signs of any type shall be painted directly onto the roof or the sides of a building. (E) Signs that interfere with the ability of vehicle operators or pedestrians to see traffic signals, or which impede the vision of traffic by vehicle operators or pedestrians are prohibited. (F) Signs shall not project above the roofline of any structure. (G) No sign shall physically obstruct any window, fire escape or opening intended to provide entry or exit to any structure, building or public way. (H) All signs and sign structures shall be properly maintained in a safe, orderly condition at all times, including the replacement of defective parts, cleaning and other items required for the maintenance of 266΋tğŭĻ