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A. Non-maintained signs or signs for discontinued business will be removed after notification by the Zoning Administrator or after discontinuance of the business. B. Placement of signs shall consider protecting sight distance at intersections, driveways and curves. C. All flashing, revolving and intermittently lighted signs, including all digital displays, and all portable signs are prohibited, except as specifically allowed in this section.1 D. A non-conforming sign may be refaced, removed and replaced for maintenance purposes, however it shall not be increased in size, the support system shall not be improved and the sign shall be removed in it's entirety upon the determination by the Zoning Administrator that the sign is in disrepair or the support system is failing. E. Residential and commercial signs may not contain elements commonly used by highway departments to alert, direct or caution traffic such as, but not limited to, octagonal stop signs or speed limit signs. F. No signs, except for official traffic signs, shall be placed on or overhang public property, except where specific permission is granted by the Planning Commission. G. All signs must be professionally constructed and painted. 5. Onsite Signs. A. Commercial and Industrial Districts. (1) All signs on a property must be coordinated to create an overall appearance in regards to size and color. (2) Sign area is calculated as the total area of signage and shall include all area bound by a rectangle that encompasses the markings that comprise the sign. For two-sided signs, each side shall be counted. (3) Up to 10% of any principle structure fagade area which directly abuts and lies generally parallel to the road right- of-way or publicly traveled roadway may be dedicated to signage. 'Amended 06/01/2010