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i I forty (40) square feet in signboard area and may not be closer than twelve (12) feet to any lot line. The top edge of any such freestanding shall be not higher than twenty-five (25) feet vertical measure above the average level of the ground between the supports of each sign. I. By revising the first two sentences of Section 174-55C to read as follows: In an industrial district, one (1) freestanding sign is permitted on each lot, provided that it does not stand (40) square feet in signboard area, does not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height and is not located 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. Explanation: The change of five to fifteen feet in height is to provide for the same signage requirements as in commercial zones (as changed below). The change in the location of such signs is same reason discussed for freestanding church and institution signs: to avoid unnecessary clear cut just to place a sign and also make signage easier to read. 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.