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The change of building sign area to being governed by Section 174-55B (see changes to that <br /> section) will provide signage that is based on the building/wall, size, which is more reasonable. <br /> The requirements of freestanding signs would be addressed through the following changes: <br /> 111. By changing the fourth sentence of Section 174-54B to read: Freestanding signs up to 10 <br /> square feet are allowed for those 'Identified institutions and may not be placed closer than <br /> 5 feet from the property line or block a line of sight for pedestrian and traffic safety if so <br /> determined by the D.P.W. Director. <br /> Explanation: To allow and provide better opportunity to view signs and allow review by DPW <br /> director to apply traffic safety principles. This proposal would help preserve the natural <br /> environment of the property, e.g. do not have to clear cut to see such sign, which is only 6 <br /> square feet. <br /> E. Section 174-54D currently reads.- One (1) "for sale" or "for rent" sign, not more than three <br /> (3) square feet in signboard area and advertising only the premises on which the sign is located, <br /> is permitted. <br /> 1. By revising in Section 174-54D to read: <br /> One (1) "for sale" or "for rent" sign, not more than five (5) square feet in signboard area <br /> and advertising only the premises on which the sign is located, is permitted. <br /> Explanation: The industry standard real estate sign is five square feet. Therefore this change is <br /> suggested to have a reasonab,ly enforceable By-law. <br /> F. Section 174-54E currently reads: One (1) real estate sign, not more than three (3) square feet <br /> in signboard area, is, permitted. Such sign shall be removed forthwith upon the signing of a <br /> legally binding purchase and sales agreement or lease agreement. <br /> 1. By changing the first sentence of Section 174-54E to read: <br /> One (1) real estate sign, not more than five (5) square feet in signboard area, is permitted. <br /> Explanation: Same reason as above. <br /> G. Section 174-54G currently reads: In residential districts, all sign or advertising devices <br /> shall be stationary and shall not contain any visible moving or movable parts. No sign or <br /> advertising device in such districts shall be of neon, neon-type or illuminated tube type. <br /> Lighting or any sign or advertising device shall be continuous (not intermittent nor flashing nor <br /> changing), and shall be so placed or hooded as to prevent direct light from shining onto any <br /> street or adjacent property. No sign or advertising device shall be illuminated after 11:00 p.m., <br /> except as permitted by the Board of Selectmen, upon, application to it for a permit, citing <br /> reasons for the exceptions. <br /> 1. By changing the second sentence of Section 174-54G and inserting a third sentence as <br /> follows.- No sign or advertising device on residential property shall be of neon, neon-type <br /> o Muminated tube type. Signs on residential al property shall be externally lit. <br /> r 1 1 1 <br /> Explanation: There are only a few nonresidential uses in residentially zoned districts. As these <br /> changes will provide that the only type of lighting allowed on residential property is of the <br /> 21 <br />