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Explanation: To allow larger subdivisions to have a single-face on each comer of the entrance, <br /> these signs would be smaller and can add to the enhancement of the entrance. For smaller <br /> subdivisions a smaller sign would be more appropriate. In addition, the Sign By-law will now <br /> provide the legal application of entrance signs to apartment and condominium complexes. The <br /> size requirements, are to be the same as for subdivisions. <br /> 1. Section 174-541 currently reads: 1. Political signs. Not more than two (2) political signs, <br /> not to exceed two by three (2 x 3) feet, may be erected in a residential district, with the owner's, <br /> permission, for a period, of thirty (30) days immediately preceding any election. Such signs <br /> shall be removed within twenty-four (24) hours after the election day. <br /> By changing Section 174-541 to read as follows: <br /> 1. Two (2) nonilluminated noncommercial signs, per lot not to exceed six (6�) square feet <br /> per sign, <br /> Explanation: The Attorney General has pointed out, as discussed under changes to Section 174- <br /> 5 1 B, that such attempts to place time restrictions on political speech is an unconstitutional <br /> restraint on free speech, since such regulation singles out protected speech (political signs) <br /> because other signs are allowed to remain up for a longer period of time. <br /> J. Section 174-�55 Commercial and Industrial Districts currently begins: Signs shall relate <br /> to the premise on which they are located and shall only identify the occupancy of such premises <br /> or advertise the articles and services available within said premises, except with Special Permit. <br /> 1. By changing the introduction to Section 174-55 to read as follows: <br /> Signs shall relate to the premises on which they are located and shall only identify the <br /> occupancy of such premises or advertise the articles and services available within said <br /> p�remises, except as provided for in Section 174�-51B. In addition, Two (2) nonilluminated <br /> noncommercial signs per lot not to exceed six (6�) square feet per sign will be allowed in <br /> a 0 'me <br /> commerciai and industria'I districts. <br /> Explanation: As was provided for in Section 174-5 1 B, any allowed and approved sign with <br /> specified copy may be replaced with a lawful, noncommercial message. Also, as was done for <br /> residential districts, this by-law now has eliminated time restrictions on political signs, since the <br /> regulation single out protected speech under the First Amendment. <br /> K. Section 174-55A currently reads: There shall be no temporary or permanent special <br /> promotion signs, banners, streamers or placards erected, suspended, posted or affixed in any <br /> manner outdoors or on the exterior or any building except for public purposes, except by permit <br /> from the Building Inspector. <br /> 1. By changing Section 174-�55A to read as follows: <br /> Temporary special event sign(s) and decoration(s) per premises as allowed by permit from <br /> the Building Inspector for special events, grand o,penings, or holidays. Such signs, and <br /> a, <br /> decorations may be erected 7 days prior to a special event or holiday and shall be removed <br /> 44 <br />