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The City Code allows real estate "for sale" signs provided they do not exceed 9 square feet in size. Applicant states a 9 square foot sign is not adequate to market the 80+ acre site. The City Code allows temporary signs, including banners, streamers and portable signs for special events, such as grand openings and promotions, provided they remain in place up to i4 days in any go day period. Applicant states i4 days in a 90 day period is not sufficient time to market the 80+ acre site. Applicant has provided a map indicating proposed locations for the six, two-sided feather shaped flags. These locations are approximate locations as topography will determine exact placement. Once the subject property is platted and lots are being sold, it is the intent of the applicant to remove the flags from the sold lots and place them on remaining lots within the subject property to retain the messages on the flags. The subject property is adjacent to municipal water and wastewater at the intersection of Derksen Road and Morehouse Drive. The subject property is zoned Public, while the property to the north is zoned Commercial and Public, and is bounded on the east and south by State Highway 37i and the Paul Bunyan trail on the west. Applicable Regulations: Section i�-5.i� PUBLIC (P) 1. Purpose and Intent: To establish and maintain a land use district for existing public use of land or for land properly suited for public facilities, parks and open spaces and other locations for public or semipublic use. 2. Compatibilitv: Public zones are compatible with and can be established adjacent to every other zoning classification, and any property that meets the purpose and intent of this zoning classification may be zoned Public. 3. Lot, Use, and Densitv Requirements: Lot width—feet, minimum 25 Buildable lot area— s uare feet, minimum 2,250 Setback, ri ht of wa , Ci road-feet, minimum i Setback, ri ht of wa , Coun or State road, feet, minimum 10 Setback, side ard—feet, minimum o Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3(b)-2 July i8,2oi9