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Section 17-7.1 regulates the use of all signs. 4. General. C. All flashing, revolving and intermittently lighted signs and all portable signs are prohibited, except as specifically allowed in this section. E. 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. 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. (a) The permitted sign area may be split up into several signs or used for one sign. (b) Any attached sign that protrudes from a structure 2 feet or less will be counted as part of the building fagade signage. (c) For commercial buildings that are entirely set back more than loo feet from the edge of the roadway, 15%of the fagade area may be covered. (d) Fagade area may be transferred from one side to another so long as the area used as signage never exceeds 10%of the side it is on. (e) No credit is given for fagade area not directly abutting and lying generally parallel to the road right-of-way or to publicly traveled roadway. (4) Each property is allowed one freestanding sign so long as the sign can meet setbacks and its placement does not obstruct lines of sight or pedestrian corridors. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 4(b)-2 March 18,2010