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<br />07/2lc/00_ 09:14 FAX 651 464 6B74 <br /> <br />TOWN OF FORES' LAKE <br /> <br />IilJ OOB <br /> <br />nine (9) feet above the sidewalk or the ground le~e1. All <br />projecting signs for wh eh a permit is required s~al1 be <br />constructed entirely of fire resistant material. <br /> <br />(3) Ground Signs. <br /> <br />(a) No ground sign shail be erected, constructed, altered, <br />rebuilt or relocatJd to a height at the top af the dis- <br />play exceeding thirty~five (35) feet above the ground, <br />unless otherwise r,stricted in this section. <br /> <br />(b) no ground sign dioplay for which a permit is required <br />shall be erected to a height of more than twelve (12) <br />feet above the gnund, unless the face is constructed <br />of sheet metal or Jther noncombustible facing materials. <br /> <br />(c) The bottom of the facing of every ground sign shall be <br />at least three (3 feet above the ground, which space <br />may be filled witl landscaping, platform or ~corative <br />trim of light woo, or metal construction. <br /> <br />(d) The soil used for the dug-in type of anchor or post <br />support shall be' arefully placed and thoroughly com- <br />pacted. 'The anchl rs and supports shall penetrate to a <br />depth below groun' greater than that of the frost line. <br /> <br />(4) Wall Signs. Wall sign attached to exterior walh of solid <br />masonry or concrete sh 11 be safely and securely attaChed to <br />the same by means of m tal anchors, bo lts or expallS ion' screws <br />of i\Ot les~ than throfl ~igl1tM (3/8) inch in j15m~tI~r which <br />shall be embedded at last five (5) inches. tlo wooden blocks <br />or anchorage with wood used in connection with screws or nails <br />sha 11 be cons i dered pr ,per anchorage, except in tlue case of <br />wall signs attached to buildings with walls of woad. No wall <br />sign shall be entirely supported by an unbraced parapet wall. <br /> <br />15) Sign Maintenance. <br /> <br />(a) Painting. The ow ler of any sign shall be relitlired to <br />have such sign prJperly painted at least once every two <br />(2; years, if nee Jed, including all parts an~ supports <br />of the sign, unle;s such parts or supports are galvan- <br />iZf:d or otherwiSE treated to prevent rust.. <br /> <br />(b) Area Around Sign. The owner or 1 essee of anl si gn, or <br />the owner of the land on which the sign is lucated shall <br />keep the grass, ,. :eds or other. growth cut and the area <br />free from refuse Jetween the s19n and .the street and <br />also for a distar:e of six (6) feet behind and at the <br />ends of said sigl . <br /> <br />11' <br />