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II. By revising the fourth and fifth sentences of Section 174-55C to read as follows: Such signs may not exceed forty (40) square feet in signboard area and may not be closer than five (5)feet to any lot line or block a line of sight for pedestrian and traffic safety if so determined by the D.P.W. Director. The top edge of any such freestanding shall be not higher than fifteen (15) feet vertical measure above the average level of the ground between the supports of each sign. Explanation: The first change is being made for reasons previously discussed. The lowering of signs from 25 to 15 feet is suggested because otherwise freestanding signs in commercial zones would be at height that approaches that of the building height in C zones. N. Section 174-55D currently reads: Advertising signs or other devices of any kind advertising products or services for sale shall not be permitted to be affixed to the outside or inside windows of any structure so as to be visible from outside of the structure, except that such signs or devices advertising seasonal products or sale items may be permitted,but in no event shall more than ten percent 10%of the area of the window be covered by said sign or device. I. Also by deleting Section 174-55D and replacing it with the following: Sign coverage of a window shall not exceed 25% of the total window size.A window sign shall be any sign,picture,symbol,or combination thereof that is placed inside a window or affixed to the window pane or glass and is intentionally visible from the exterior of the window. No sign shall be affixed to the outside of window. Explanation: This section,as currently written,is a situation where an attempt is being made to regulate the "copy" of signs and has been found to be unconstitutional. Therefore it is being rewritten so that a reasonable amount of window signage can be provided. O. Section 174-55E currently reads: No freestanding sign shall have signboard area(or display area if no signboard) exceeding the dimensions allowed under Subsection C above, measured from the tops of the topmost display elements, and including in such measurements any blank space between display elements. No display or signboard dimensions shall exceed forty(40)feet for a freestanding sign. I. By revising Section 174-55E to read as follows: No sign shall have signboard area(or display area if no signboard)exceeding the dimensions allowed, and included in any such area measurements is any space between display elements. Explanation: Changes are being proposed in order to reduce redundancy to the sign article and make it clearer to read,as Section 174-55C outlines the size requirements. P. Section 174-55F currently reads: Illuminated signs are permitted subject to the following conditions: (1) No sign shall be intermittently illuminated,internally illuminated nor of a traveling light, animated or flashing light type. No exposed neon-type signs shall be permitted in the Town of Mashpee. (2) Sign illumination is permitted only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., except that the signs of commercial or industrial establishments may be illuminated during any hours that these establishments are open to the public or in operation. Illuminated signs on public buildings and land are exempt from this provision. I. By revising Section 174-55F(1)to read as follows: (1) No sign shall be intermittently illuminated, nor of a traveling light, animated or flashing light type.. No internally lit signs shall be allowed, except as provided in subsections (2)(b), (c) and (d) below. Explanation: As proposed limited use of internal illuminated signs will be provided for, per requirements outlined in changes to Section 174-55F(2). The deletion of the neon sign clause is to provide for limited neon sign use as outlined in Section 174-55F(2). 11. By moving the text of existing Section 174-55F(2) to Section 174-55F(3) and replacing Section 174- 55F(2)with the following: (2) Signs shall be illuminated in the following manner: a)externally illuminated.