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i i Explanation: to reflect the deletion of the current Section 174-55(I). T. Section 174-56 currently reads: Violations and penalties. Anyone who shall violate a provision of this Article shall be punishable by a fine not more than two hundred dollars ($200) for each violation. Each day during which any portion of a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. Violations shall be considered to begin on the first day after the time allowed for correction of the violation has elapsed. Official notice of violations and time allowed for correction shall be given in writing by the Town of Mashpee. I. By deleting the existing Section 174-56, then renumbering 174-57 to 174-56. Explanation: Mashpee's Zoning By-law has Article XVIII called "Enforcement and Penalties," which outlines the procedures for the Building Inspector to follow. It also provides a penalty of $300 per day, which is inconsistent with the current sign article. The deletion of this section will allow Article XVIII to apply to the sign article as it does to the rest of Mashpee's Zoning By- law. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen I Explanation: This Article seeks to update and improve the Town's sign code. ' Planning Board recommends approval. Motion made by Selectman Dinizio. I Motion: I move the Town vote to amend the Zoning By-Law as printed in the warrant except for the phrase "or take any other action relating thereto". Motion to amend by Tana Watt. Motion: 1. To delete Warrant Article 38, Section C as it appears on page 43 of the Warrant so that our by-law retains Section 174-52G as currently in effect which section reads "Window neon signs advertising products are not permitted. Z To delete Warrant Article 38, Section P(I) as it appears on page 50 of the Warrant so that our by-law retains Section 174-55F(1) as currently in effect, which section reads: "No sign shall be intermittently illuminated nor of a traveling light, animated or flashing light type. No exposed neon-type signs shall be permitted in the Town of Mashpee. 3. To delete Warrant Article 38, Section P(II) as it appears on pages 50 and 51 of the Warrant and replace with the following "II. By moving the text of existing Section 174-55F(2) to Section 174-55F:(3) and replace Section 174-55F(2) with the following: (2) Signs may be illuminated only in the following manner: (a) externally illuminated or (b) with a wall-mounted back-lit lettering sign. Any wall-mounted back-lit sign shall require Design Review comment and review and a Special Permit by the Board of Appeals. Motion to amend passes 9:37 p.m. i