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i J. Off-Site Advertising signs. 1. General Policy. The City of Nisswa recognizes that the size of off-site advertising signage can have a detrimental impact on surrounding land uses. It is the policy of the City to restrict the size, location and height of off-site advertising signs so as to minimize those impacts. 2. District Prohibition. Off-site advertising signs shall not be allowed in the OSR,SR,LR,UR and CW zoning districts within the City. 3. Size and Height Restrictions. Newly constructed off-site advertising signs shall not exceed one hundred(ioo)s.f. in area, nor shall they be greater than 15 feet in height within the CBD district and 20 feet in height in the HB district. 4. Separation Between Signs. There shall be a minimum of 300 feet between off-site signs or between off-site signs and on-site signs,with the on-site sign having precedence over the off-site sign. 5. Pre-existing Off-site signs. Existing offsite signs shall not be added to but shall be maintained at the present size and location.Offsite signs shall display in a conspicuous manner that owner's name,permit number,and registration number or both and date of construction. In the case where there is at least a 50% reduction in the sign area, the supports of said sign may be replaced upon notification of the Zoning Administrator. Materials for supports shall be made of similar material as the original supports. 6. Minimum Construction Standards. Offsite signs shall be securely built, constructed and erected on posts sunk at least three feet below the natural surface of the ground. All wood posts shall be treated to protect them from moisture by creosoting or other approved methods when they enter into the ground. The owner of any offsite sign shall be required to have it properly painted at least once every two years; all parts and supports of said sign, unless the same are galvanized or otherwise treated to prevent rust. 7. No offsite signs shall be allowed in the following areas: a. 1,00o feet North and South along T.H. #371 from the centerline intersections of C.S.A.H. #13-77 and T.H. #371, and C.S.A.H. #18-Hazelwood Drive and T.H. #371. b. 500 feet East and West of T.H. #371 on C.S.A.H. #13 and #77 and C.S.A.H. #18-Hazelwood Drive. c. 300 feet along T.H. #371 or intersecting roadway at other intersections, not including frontage road outlets. 8. Directional assistance signs may be provided by the City at other locations, with the costs borne by the parties named.