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, , Section 11 '\ ;)~\\ U SPECIAL SIGNS AND SIGN DISTRICTS Sec. 11.1. Subdivision Development Signs The Administrator may issue a special permit for a temporary sign in any zone in connection with the marketing of lots or structures in a sub-division, subject to the following condilions: (a) Time Limit: Such permitS may be issued for a period not \0 exceed one year. The Ad- ministrator may renew such permits for additional periods of up to one year for each permit upon written application at least 30 days prior to ils expiration. (b) Type of Sign: Signs as used in Ihis Section refer to all types of signs except signs exempted under Section 8 of this Article, and those prohibited under Section 6 01 this Arllcle. (c) Legend: The ollsite sign may contain advertising in connection with the name of the sub- div'lsion, development Hrm, building contt actof! real estate sales firm, and may refer to materials, appliances, supplies and builcing trades used in construction 01 the dwelling units, or services provided by the developer. (d) Location: Any subdivision development sign shall comply with all applicable setback re' quirements for the zoning district in which the property is located. No such sign shall be permitted to rema'ln in one subdivision or in one unit of a subdivision for the purpose 01 advertising the sale of lots or structures in another subdivision, or another unit within the same subdivision, without the express permission of the Administrator, Sec. 11.2. Signs for Special Events Temporary slgns, not in excess of four square feet in area, may be erected as participation in a public parade, public event or public celebration for a period not to exceed ten days, provided. however, the ereclion of such sign shall be approved by the Administrator. Sec. 11.3. Non-Exempt Signs for Direction or Instruction Signs in excess of eight square feet in area which provide traffic direction or instruction to the public shall be allowed in any zone, provided such signs are located entirely on the property to which they pertain, and do not contain any advertising message, In addition, the Admini- strator, with the approval of the city traffic eng'lneer, may authorize the plaCIng of directional signs at appropriate street intersections or other locations for the convenience of the motoring public; such signs shall pertain to places of general interest such as schools, hospitals, publiC build'lngs, airports, fair grounds and other similar public service facilities. Sec. 11.4. Special Sign Districts Merchants occupying 60% or more of the street frontage in feet of properties on both sides of the street in any defined area may petition for the formation of a special Sign District. ThiS might be done for such reasons as to create an area with a particular ethnic atmosphere, to simulate an historic period, theatre or entertainment area, or other sim'llar purpose, A group of properW owners or persons in the right of possession will be chosen by the merchants to rep- resent them. The group shali not exceed ten (10) members and shall comprise the governing body of the S'lgn District. This body will draw up the criteria for signs in the district and sub, 46 ...