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AN ORDINANCE
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Amending Title 4, Chapter 12 !
Pertaining to Sign, Scoreboard, i
Canopy and Awning Regulations
NOW, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON,
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COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That Title 4, Chapter 12, of the Evanston City Code,
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1979, as amended, be and hereby is further amended to read as follows:
4-12-1: TITLE: This Chapter shall hereafter be known and cited
as the "Sign, Scoreboard, Canopy and Awning Regulations"
of the City.
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4-12-2: DEFINITIONS: As used in this Chapter, and unless the
context otherwise li ndi Cates :
APPROVED Any plastic more than one -twentieth of an inch
1 COMBUSTIBLE (1/20") in thickness, which burns at a rate of not
PLASTICS: more than two and one-half inches (22") per minute
when subject to the A.S.T.M. (American Society for
Testing and Materials) number D-635 standard test
for flammability in sheets of six -hundredths inch
(0.06") thickness. i
j APPROVED Any material that has been approved by an accredited
COMBUSTIBLE testing agency as having been subjected to the
MATERIALS: A.S.T.M. (American Society of Testing and Materials)
E-34 test for surface burning characteristics and
receives a rating of 0-25 or less, or as approved by '
the Director of Inspections and Permits and the
Fire Chief.
AWNING, MARQUEE, Includes any fixed, as well as retractable or
CANOPY: removable marquee, canopy and awning, respectively,
projecting over, suspended above or erected upon
any public thoroughfare, which has no sign displayed
thereon or affixed thereto.
ERECT: To build, construct, attach, hang, place, suspend or
affix and shall also include the painting of all
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FACING OR The surface of the sign upon, against or through
SURFACE: which the message is displayed or illustrated on the
A sign.
FLASHING SIGN: Any illuminated sign un which the artificial light
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tion or constant in intensity and color at all times
when such sign is illuminated. A sign.whereon the
time and/or temperature is indicated by intermittent
i lighting shall not be deemed to be a flashing sign
if the lighting changes are limited to the numerals
indicating the time and/or temperature and are not
more frequent than every ten (10) seconds.
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GROSS SURFACE The entire area within a single continuous perimeter
AREA OF SIGN: enclosing the extreme limits of such sign and in no
case passing through or between any adjacent ele-
ments of same. However, such perimeter shall not
include any structural elements lying outside the
limits of such sign and not forming an integral
part of the display.
ILLUMINATED SIGN: Any sign which has characters, letters, figures,
designs, or outline illuminated by electric lights,
luminous tubes, or any other means of artificial
illumination.
INCOMBUSTIBLE Any material which will not ignite at or below a
MATERIAL: temperature of twelve hundred degrees 1(12000)
Fahrenheit and will not continue to burn or glow at
that temperature.
OTHER ADVER- Any marquee, fixed canopy, fixed or retractable
TISING STRUCTURE: awning, and which includes, as a part thereof,
any sign, as described and set forth herein,
displayed thereon or affixed thereto.
PERSON: Includes any individual, firm, partnership,
association, corporation, company or organization
of any kind.
SCOREBOARD: A display device, appurtenant•to an athletic
facility, that enables spectators to .or parti-
cipants in an athletic contest to be informed of
the progress of such contest.
SIGN: Sign shall mean every name, identification, des-
cription, announcement, declaration, demonstration,
display, flag, illustration, or insignia,and the
structure displaying or supporting any of the
same, affixed directly or indirectly to or upon
any building or outdoor structure, or erected or
maintained upon a piece of land, which directs
attention to an object, product, place, activity,
person, institution, organization or business,
except scoreboards, and air navigational signs.
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SIGN,
i ADVERTISING:
The term "sign" shall not include any non -flashing,
non -rotating, non-moving, non -animated device
which is entirely within any enclosed building,
whether or not said sign or device can be observed
from the outside of the building.
Each display surface of a sign shall be considered
to be•a separate sign.
A sign which directs attention to a profession, j
business, commodity; service or entertainment other
than one conducted, sold or offered upon the
premises which such sign is located, or on the
building to which such sign is affixed.
SIGN, A sign which directs attention to a profession or
BUSINESS: business conducted, or to a commodity, service or
entertainment sold or offered upon the premises
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which such sign is affixed.
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STRUCTURAL TRIM: Any molding, battens, cappings, nailings,
strips, latticing, and platforms which are
attached to the sign structure.
4-12-3: PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:
4-12-3-1: PERMITS REQUIRED:. It shall be unlawful for any person
to erect, alter, relocate or maintain within the City
any sign, scoreboard, other advertising structure, marquee, canopy
or awning without first obtaining an erection permit or annual
inspection permit from the Director of Inspections and Permits and
making payment of the fee required in Section 4-12-3-4 hereof.
All illuminated signs shall, in addition, be subject to the pro-
visions of the Electrical Code, as set out in Section 4-12-4-1;
and the permit fees required thereunder.
4-•112-3-2: APPLICATION FOR ERECTION PERMIT: Application for an
erection permit shall be made upon forms provided by
j the Director of Inspections and Permits, and shall contain or have
attached thereto .the following information:
(A) Name, address .and telephone number of the applicant.
(B) Location of the building, structure or lot to which or upon
which the sign, scoreboard, other advertising structure,
!' marquee, canopy or awning is to be attached or erected.
(C) Position of the sign, scoreboard, other advertising structure,
marquee, canopy or awning, in relation to nearby buildings or
structures.
(D) Two (2) blueprints or ink drawings of the plans and specifi-
cations'and method of construction and attachment to the
buildings or in the ground of the proposed sign,•and/or
scoreboards. Plans must include all advertising with dimensions
and drawn to scale, and include the location on the premises.
(E) If required by the Director of Inspections and Permits, a
copy of stress sheets and calculations showing that the
structure is designed for dead load and wind pressure in any
direction in the amount required by this and all other appli-
cable l.aws and ordinances shall be submitted.'
(F) Name of person, firm, corporation or association erecting -the
sign, scoreboard, other advertising structure, marquee,
canopy or awning.
(G). Written consent of the owner or agent of the building, structure,
! or land to which or on which the sign, scoreboard, other adver-
tising structure, marquee,.canopy or awning is to be erected. j
In lieu of written consent, a copy of the lease, clearly
il authorizing such erection, shall be acceptable. '
(H) Any electrical permit required and issued for said sign, score-
board, other advertising structure, marquee, canopy or awning.
(I) Insurance policy or bond as required by Section 4-12-3-6 of
this Chapter.
(J) Such other information as the Director of Inspections and Per-
mits shall require to show full compliance with this and all
other applicable ordinances of the City.
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4-12-3-3: ISSUANCE OF PERMIT: It shall be the duty of the
Director of Inspections and Permits, or his duly
authorized deputy, upon the filing of an application for an erec-
tion permit, to examine such plans, specifications and other data
and the premises upon which it is proposed to erect the sign, score-
board, other advertising structure, marquee, canopy or awning and
if it shall appear that the proposed structure is in compliance i
with all the requirements of this Chapter, the zoning ordinance and
all other applicable ordinances, and that the appropriate permit
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fee has been paid, he shall then issue the erection permit. If the
work authorized under an erection permit has not been started and
diligently pursued within six (6) months after the date of issuance,
said permit shall become null and void.
4-12-3-4: PERMIT FEES: Fees t'o be charged for permits issued
for the erection, construction or alteration of any
sign, scoreboard, other advertising structure, marquee or canopy, ;
other than replacement in kind of retractable awnings, shall be as i
follows:
Non -Illuminated Signs $10.00, plus $'0.10 per square
(unless temporary) foot of gross surface area of each
face thereof
Illuminated Signs $15.00, pl.us'$0.10 per square
foot of gross surface area of each
face thereof
Temporary Signs $5.00
Marquees, Fixed Canopies $15.00, plus $0.10 per square.
and.Fixed Awnings foot of plan area I
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Retractable Canopies and $5.00
Awnings
Scoreboards $25.00, plus $0.10 per square
foot of gross surface area of each
face thereof
4-12-3-5: ANNUAL INSPECTION PERMIT;FEES: The Director of
Inspections and Permits, or his duly authorized
deputy, shall inspect annually, and at such other times as the i
Director deems necessary, each sign, scoreboard, other advertising i
structure, marquee, canopy or awning, for the purpose of ascertaining
whether the same is secure or insecure, and whether it is in need of !
removal or repair; and to meet the expense of such inspection,
the permi ttee. thereof shall pay to the City Collector an annual fee,
and receive an annual inspection permit. Any person, firm, corpor-
ation or association owning or in possession, charge or control of i
any sign, scoreboard, other advertising structure., marquee, canopy
or awning now in existence or hereafter erected shall pay the
following annual inspection fee: I
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Non -Illuminated Signs $5.00, plus $0.10 per square
foot of surface area of each face
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Illuminated Signs $7.50, plus $0.10 per square
foot of surface area of each face
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Marquees, Fixed Canopies $7.50, plus $0.10 per square i
and Fixed Awnings foot of plan area
Retractable Awnings $3.00
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Scoreboard $15.00, plus $0.10 per square
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No inspection fee, other than the permit fee as required in Section
4-12-3-3, shall be charged during the calendar year in which the
sign, scoreboard, other advertising structure, marquee, canopy or
awning is erected. All annual inspection fees shall be due on the
anniversary date of the original erection date.
4-12-3-6: BOND, INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Every applicant for a
permit referred to in this Chapter shall, before the
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permit is granted, file with the Director of Inspections and Permits
a continuing bond in the penal sum of twenty five thousand dollars
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($25,000.00) executed by the applicant and an approved surety 1
company, and conditioned for the faithful observance of the provisions!
of this Chapter and all amendments ,thereto, and of all laws and '
ordi1nances relating to any scoreboards, signs, other advertising ,
structures, marquees, canopies.or awnings of said applicant, or
by reason of any damages or injury wrongfully caused by or resulting
therefrom. A liability insurance policy issued by an approved insur-
ance company authorized to do business in the State of Illinois,
conforming to this Section, may be permitted in lieu of a bond, !
provided that said insurance policy indemnifies the City. I
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The filing of separate.bond by an applicant for,any permit referred
to in this Chapter may be waived, provided thatithe applicant
participates in the blanket liability insurance policy, issued for
and on behalf of the City, by paying to the City an amount designated
by the City Manager to assist in the payment of the premiums for said
policy.
4-12-3-7: REVOCATION FOR CAUSE: All rights and privileges
acquired under the provisions of this Chapter, or any
amendment thereto, are deemed mere licenses revocable at any time for
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cause by the Director of Inspections and Permits, and all such permits'
shall be subject to this Section.
The Director of Inspections and Permits is authorized and empowered i
to revoke any permit upon failure of the permittee to comply with
any provision of this Chapter.
4-12-4: GENERAL REGULATIONS:
I 4-12-4-1: ILLUMINATED SIGNS TO COMPLY WITH ELECTRICAL CODE:
The application for a permit for erection of a sign,
scoreboard, other advertising structure, marquee, canopy or awning
in which electrical wiring and connections are to be used, shall be J
submitted to the Electrical Inspector. The Electrical Inspector-
shall examine the plans and specifications, respecting all wiring ';
and connections, to determine if the same complies with the Electrical'
Code. He shall approve the issuance of said permit if the said j
plans and specifications comply with said Code, or disapprove the
application if noncompliance with said Code is found. This action of i
the Electrical Inspector shall be taken prior to submission of the
application to the Director of Inspec�ions and Permits for final
approval or disapproval of the erection permit.
4-12-4-2: UNSAFE AND UNLAWFUL SIGNS: If the Director of Inspec-
tions and Permits shall find that any sign, scoreboard.
other advertising structure, marquee, canopy or awning is unsafe or
insecure, or is a menance to the public, or has been constructed or
erected, or is being maintained in violation of the provisions of this;
• Chapter, he shall give written notice to the permittee thereof. If I
the permittee fails to remove or alter the structure so as to comply
with the standards herein set forth, within twenty (20) days after
such notice, such sign, scoreboard, other advertising structure,
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marquee, canopy or awning may be removed by the Director of
Inspections and Permits at the expense of the permittee or owner of
the property upon which it is located. The Director of Inspections I
and Permits may cause any scoreboard, sign, other advertising
structure, marquee, canopy or awning which is an immediate peril to
persons or property to be removed summarily and without notice.
•1 It shall be unlawful to have signs painted on masonry or frame walls, I
roofs or on fences.
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4-12-4-3: INFORMATION REQUIRED ON SIGNS: Every sign, scoreboard,
other advertising structure, marquee, canopy or awning
hereafter erected shall have painted in a conspicuous place thereon,
in legible letters, the date of erection, the name of the permittee,
and,the voltage of any electrical ajpparatus used in connection there-
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4-12-4-4: PAINTING, MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS:. The permittee of
any sign, scoreboard, other advertising structure,
marquee, canopy or awning shall, at least once every two (2) years
paint all parts and supports thereof, unless the same are galvanized
or otherwise treated to prevent rust or rotting. No signs shall be !
painted on walls, roofs or fences and all existing signs painted on
y walls, fences or roofs shall be removed, f
4-12-4-5: WIND PRESSURE AND DEAD LOAD REQUIREMENTS: Every score-
board, sign, other advertising structure, marquee, can-
opy or awning shall be designed and constructed to withstand a wind
pressure of not less than thirty (30) pounds per square foot of net
surface area and shall be constructed to receive dead loads as re-
quired in the BOCA Basi-c Building Code or other applicable ordinances.
4-12-4-6: REMOVAL OF CE"RTAIN SIGNS: Any sign, scoreboard, other
advertising structure, marquee, canopy or awning now
• or hereafter existing, which advertises a business no longer being
conducted or a product no longer being sold shall be taken down and
removed by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of
the building, structure or premises upon which it may be found within
sixty (60) days after written notification from the Director of Inspec-
tions and Permits, and, upon failure to comply with such notice within
the time specified in such order, the Director of Inspections and
Permits is hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign and any
expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner, agent or person
having the beneficial use of the building, structure or premises to
which such sign is attached.
4-12-4-7: OBSTRUCTION TO DOORS, WINDOWS OR FIRE.ESCAPES: No
scoreboard, sign, other advertising structure, marquee,
canopy or awning shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to
prevent free ingress to, or egress from, any door, window or fire j
escape. No sign, scoreboard, other advertising structure, marquee,
canopy or awning of any kind shall be attached to a standpipe or fire
escape.
This Section shall notbe construed to prohibit the affixing of
temporary window bills on or about any window, glass partitions or
any other structure in the interior of any building.
4-12-4-8: SIGNS NOT TO CONSTITUTE TRAFFIC HAZARDS: In order to
obtain and secure reasonable traffic safety, it shall
• be unlawful for any person to erect or maintain any fluttering, un-
dulating, swinging, rotating or otherwise moving or flashing sign,
or any moving or flashing other advertising structure, except barber
poles. Barber poles shall comply with all other applicable require-
ments. No sign, scoreboard, other advertising structure, marquee,
canopy or awning shall be erected or maintained in such a manner as to
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obstruct free and clear vision, or as to distract the attention of
the driver of any vehicle by reason of the position, shape or color
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Pursuant to the foregoing, no sign, scoreboard, other advertising
structure, marquee, canopy or awning shall be erected or maintained
in such a manner as to be likely to interfere with, obstruct the
view of or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or
f device. Accordingly, no sign, scoreboard, other advertising structure,
marquee, canopy or awning shall make use of the words, "stop", "go
"look", "slow", "danger" or any other similar word, phrase., symbol or
character, or employ any red, yellow, orange, green or other colored l
lamp or light, in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or
confuse traffic. j
4-12-4-9: FACE OF SIGN TO BE SMOOTH: All signs, scoreboards,
other advertising structures, marquees, canopies or j
awnings which are constructed on public thoroughfares or within
five feet (5') thereof, shall have no nails, tacks or wires or other
hazardous projections protruding therefrom, except electrical reflec-
tors and devices which may extend over the top and in front of such i
advertising structure other than scoreboards.
4-12-4-10: REFLECTORS, SPOTLIGHTS AND FLOODLIGHTS: LIMITATION
` AND PROHIBITION:
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(A) Gooseneck Reflectors: Gooseneck reflectors and lights shall be
permitted on ground signs, roof signs and wall signs; provided,
however, the reflectors shall concentrate the illumination upon
the area of the sign so as to prevent glare upon the street or
adjacent property.
(B) Spotlights and Floodlights Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for
any person to maintain any sign which extends over public prop.,
• erty, and which is wholly or partially illuminated by floodlights
or spotlights, unless such lights are completely.concealed from
view from the street level.
4-12-4-11: GLASS; LIMITATIONS: Any glass forming a part of any sign
or scoreboard shall be safety glass. In case.any single
piece or pane of glass has an area exceeding three (3) square feet,
it shall be wired glass. One section, not exceeding three (3) square
feet in area, constructed of wired glass or safety glass shall be
permitted on each side of a sign.
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4-1.2-4-12: MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISING OBJECTS PROOHIBITED: No person
shall place on, or suspend from, any building or struc-
ture any goods, wares, merchandise or other advertising object or
structure, other than a sign as defined, regulated and prescribed by
this Chapter.
4-12-4-13: OBSCENE MATTER PROHIBITED: It shall be unlawful for any
V person to display upon any sign, scoreboard or other
advertising structure any obscene matter.
4-12-4-14: ZONING DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS: No sign or scoreboard shall
be permitted in any zoning district except in conformity
with the applicable requirements of the City's zoning regulations. j
4-12-4-15: NONCONFORMING SIGNS: Every sign erected and in place or
the effective date hereof, which violates or does not
conform to the provisions hereof, shall be removed or altered or re-
placed, as hereinafter provided, so as to conform with the provisions
of this Chapter, except that in the case of pole -mounted signs
non conforming as to height and area, maintenance and replacement
are allowed in the U-5 district..
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In the case of any violation of or nonconformity with the provisions
of Sections 4-12-4-2, 4-12-4-6, 4-12-4-8, 4-12-4-10, 4-12-4;13 and
4-12-13 of this Chapter, removal, alteration or repair of the viola-
ting or nonconforming sign shall be effected promptly in accordance j
with the provisions of said Section.
In case of signs painted on masonry, framed walls or on fences, as
prohibited by Section 4-12-6-3(A), such sign shall be removed no
later than three (3) years from the effective date hereof.
In the case of any violation or nonconformity with any of the pro-
visions of this Chapter, if the alteration or repair required in order
to bring the structure into conformity will cost more than twenty t
five percent (25%) of the physical value of the structure on the
effective date hereof, then such alteration or repair shell be
effected no later than June.l, 1973 but evidence of such cost and
the physical value of the structure shall be submitted to the Director!
of Inspections and Permits no later than December 31, 1970
and if acceptable, shall be placed on file in his office.
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4-12-4-16: EXEMPTIONS: The following types of signs are generally;
exempted from ,the provisions of this Chapter, excepting;
Sections 4-12-4-2 and 4-12-4-15, unless otherwise specially limited
by this Section:
(A) Real estate signs not exceeding eight (8) square feet in area
which advertise the sale, rental, lease or management of the
premises upon which said signs are located.
(B) Occupation signs denoting only the name and profession of an
occupant in a commerdi:al building or public institutional
building, and not exceeding one square foot in area.
• (C) Bulletin boards not over twelve (12) square feet in area for
public, charitable or religious institutions when the same are
located on the premises of said institutions.
(D) Signs indentifying individuals or companies involved in the
design, construction, wrecking, financing or development when
placed upon the premises where work is under construction. Such
signs shall be subject to Section 4-12-3-4 and 4-12-3-5 but shall
be exempt from the provisions of Section 4-12-4-15, but only for
the duration of construction or wrecking or until issuance of a
final certificate of occupancy.
(E) Plaques or tablets,, denoting names of buildings and date of
erection or names of buildings or dates cut into any masonry
surface (commonly known as cornerstone).
(F.) Traffic and other signs erected by the City, legal notices,
railroad crossing signs, danger; and such emergency or non -
advertising signs as may be approved by the Traffic Engineer for
safety purposes or by the City Council.
(G) Decorations displayed in connection with civic, patriotic or
religious holidays.
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(H) Flags, emblems and insignia of political, civic, philanthropic,
religious or educational organizations temporarily displayed for
noncommercial purposes.
• (I) Flags, emblems, notices and signs of an official court, public
office or governmental unit displayed for noncommercial. purposes.,
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(J) Parking lot signs, signs at the rear of buildings, designating
the name and address of a business and direction signs for
parking or parking restrictions not to exceed four (4) square
feet each. Parking lot signs shall be exempt from the provisions
of Section 4-12-4-1S hereof. (Ord. 33-0-70 amd. Ord. 62-0-72) I
• (K) Any sign(s) permitted pursuant to a final determination following!
a public hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals (Ord. 84-0-71),
4-12-5: GROUND SIGNS:
4-12-5-1: DEFINITION: Ground signs shall include any sign or other
advertising structure supported by uprights or braces
placed upon the ground and not attached to any building. No ground
sign, except those permitted under,Section 4-12-4-16 of ,this Chapter,
shall be erected in any residential' district, as defined in the !
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present or any hereafter adopted zoning ordinance. i
4-12-5-2: CONSTRUCTION:
(A) Materials Required: All ground signs shall have a surface of
facing of incombustible or approved combustible materials;
provided, however, that.combustible trim may be used thereon.
(B) Letters to be Secured: All letters, figurers, characters or
representations in cut-out or irregular form, maintained in
conjunction with, attached to or superimposed upon any sign
shall be safely, and securely built or attached to the sign
structure and shall comply with all requirements in Section
4-12-4-9 of this Chapter.
4-12-5-3: LOCATION:
• (A) Height Limitation: It shall be unlawful to erect any ground
sign whose total height is greater than fifteen feet six inches
(15'6") above the level of the street upon which the sign faces,
or above the adjoining ground level, if such ground level is
above the street level.
(B) Gross Surface Area: No ground signs shall have a gross surface
area in excess of two hundred (200) square feet except ground
signs which are allowed as special uses under the provisions of
the zoning ordinance.
(C) Space Between Sign and Ground and Other Signs and Structures:
Ground signs shall have an open space not less than three feet
(3') between the base line of said sign and the ground level.
Said open space shall not be filled in with a platform or
decorative lattice work.
(D) Setback Line: No ground sign shall be nearer the street than
p the building line established by the present or hereafter
adopted zoning ordinance.
(E) Not to.Mislead, Interfere With or Confuse Traffic: All ground
signs shall conform to the provisions of Section 4-12-4-8 of
this Chapter.
4-12-5-4: ERECTION:
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(A) Bracing, Anchorage and Supports: All ground signs shall be j
securely built, constructed and erected upon posts and standards i
• sunk at least three feet (3') below the natural surface of the !
ground or in a manner approved by the Director of Inspections and,
Permits.
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(B) Supports to be Creosoted: All posts, anchors and bracing of wood!
shall be treated to protect them from moisture, by creosoting or
other approved methods, when they rest upon or enter into the
ground.
(C) Wind Pressure and Dead Load Requirements: All ground signs
shall conform to the.requirements of Section 4-12-4-5 of this
Chapter. I
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4-12-5-5: PREMISES KEPT FREE OF WEEDS, DEBRIS: All ground signs
and the premises surrounding the same shall be main-
tained by the owner thereof in a clean, sanitary and inoffensive
condition-, and free and clear ofall obnoxious substances, rubbish
and!weeds.
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4-12-6: WALL SIGNS:
4-12-6-1: DEFINITION: Wall signs shall include all flat signs which,
are placed flat against a building, or other structure, !
and attached to the exterior front, rear or side wall of any building
or other structure. No wall sign, except those permitted under i
Section 4-12-4-16 of this Chapter shall be erected in any residential
district, as defined in the present or hereafter, adopted zoning
ordinance.
4-12-6-2: CONSTRUCTION: All wall signs shall have a surface or
facing of -incombustible or approved combustible material.
4-12-6-3: LOCATION: i
(A) Limitation on Placement and Area: No wall sign shall cover
wholly or partially any wall opening, nor project beyond the ends ,
or top of the wall to which it is attached. No wall sign shall
exceed the area requirements of Section 4-12-4-14 or in excess !
of twenty five percent (25%) of the wall to which it is applied,
or over three.4undredf(300) square feet, whichever is smaller.
Signs painted on masonry or frame walls or on fences are expressly
prohibited.
(B) Projection Above Sidewalk, Setback Line: No wall sign shall be
permitted to extend more than twelve inches (12") beyond the
face or structure to which it is attached, and if attached to
a wall or other structure so as to be suspended above and facing
a sidewalk or other public thoroughfare, such wall sign shall be
attached at a.he.ight of not less than ten feet (10') above the
sidewalk or public thoroughfare.
j (C) Obstruction to Doors, Windows or Fire Escapes: No wall sign ,
shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent
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free ingress to or'egress from any door, window or fire escape.
4-12-6-4: ERECTION:
(A) Supports and Attachments: All wall signs of solid face construc-
tion shall be safely and securely attached to the building wall.
In no case shall any wall sign be secured with wire, strips of
wood or nails. If required by the Director of Inspections and
Permits, a copy of stress sheets and calculations showing that
the structure is designed for dead load and wind pressure in any
direction in the amount required by this and all other applicable
;laws and ordinances shall be submitted.
(B) Wind Pressure and Dead Load Requirements: All wall signs shall
i conform ,to the requirements of Section 4-12-4-5 of this Chapter.
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4-12-7: ROOF SIGNS i
4-12-7-1: DEFINITION: Roof sign shall mean any sign erected,
constructed and maintained upon or over the roof of any
building with the principal support on the roof structure. No roof
sign, whether illuminated or not shall be erected in any residential j
district, as defined in the present or hereafter adopted zoning
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4-12-7-2: CONSTRUCTION: Every roof sign, including the upright I
supports and braces thereof, shall be constructed
entirely of incombustible materials; provided, however, that combus-
tible structural trim may be used thereon.
4-12-7-3: LOCATION:
(A) Height Limitations: No roof sign shall have its highest point
extended more than fifteen feet (15') above the roof level. ;
(B) No roof sign shall have an area in excess of one hunred fifty
(150) square feet.
(C) Setback from Roof Edge: No roof sign shall be erected or main-
tained with the face thereof nearer than five feet (5') to the
outside wall toward which the sign faces, or as approved by' !
the Director of Inspections and Permits and the Fire Chi,ef.
(D) Space Between Sign and Roof: All roof signs shall have a space
at least five feet (5') in height between the base of the sign 1
and the roof level and have at least five feet (5') horizontal
clearance between the vertical supports thereof, or as approved
by,the Director of Inspections and Permits and the Fire Chief.
(E) Prohibited Obstructions: No roof sign shall be placed on the
• roof of any building or structure in such manner as to prevent,
free passage from one part of said roof to any other part there-1
of or interfere with openings in said roof; and every roof sign
shall comply with Section 4-12-4-7 of this Chapter. i
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4-12-7-4: ERECTION:
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(A) Bracing, Anchorage and Supports: Every roof sign shall be
thoroughly secured to the building by iron or other metal anchors,,
bolts, supports, rods or braces. When erected upon buildings
which are not rated as of fireproof construction, the bearing 1,
plates of said sign shall bear directly upon masonry walls or
intermediate steel columns. No roof sign shall be supported by
or anchored to the wooden framework of a building.
(6) Wind Pressure and Dead Load Requirements: All roof signs shall
I conform,to the requirements of Section 4-12-4-5 of this Chapter.;
4IL12-8: POLE MOUNTED SIGNS:
'4-12-8-1: DEFINITION: Pole mounted signs shall include any signs
supported by steel poles, steel beams or other suitable
material approved by the Director of Inspections and Permits, and
shall include only signs erected on the property of the location or
place of business which is identified by the copy or reading matter
appearing onithe sign face. No pole mounted sign, as defined herein,
except those permitted under Section 4-12-4-16 of this Chapter, shall
be erected in any residential district, as defined in the present or
• hereafter adopted zoning ordinance.
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A Materials Re uired: All ( ) q pole mounted signs shall be approved
' by the Director of Inspections and Permits as being in compliance
with the BOCA Basic Building Code and shall be constructed of
incombustible or approved combustible materials.
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(B) The pole or beam shall be set in concrete of strength and
weight to securely and permanently support the pole sign in
the position to which it is to be installed.
4-12-8-3: HEIGHT AND LOCATION:
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(A) Height Limitation: It shall be unlawful to erect any pole
• mounted sign which has a total height greater than twenty five
feet (25') above the level of the street upon which the sign
faces, or above the adjoining ground,level,if such ground level
is above the street level. The lowest portion of the sign shall,
be not less than ten feet.(10') above the adjoining ground level.;
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(B) Setback Line: No part of the pole or beam supporting the sign
shall be located any closer t,o any property line than a distance,
of two feet (2') and shall be located entirely within private
property.
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(C) Area Limitations: No sign in this category shall be in excess
of sixty (60) square feet per single face thereof.
4-12-9: PROJECTING SIGNS,:
y 4-12-9-1: DEFINITION: A projecting sign shall include any sign
which is attached to a building or,other structure and
extends beyond the line of the said building or structure or beyond
the surface of that portion of the building or structure to which it
is attached by more than twelve inches (12"). No projecting sign
shall be erected in any residential district, as defined in the
present or hereafter adopted zoning. ordinance.
4-12-9-2: CONSTRUCTION:
• (A) Every projecting sign, including the frames, braces and supports
thereof, shall be designed by a structural engineer, registered
architect, or sign manufacturer and shall be approved by the
Director of Inspections and Permits as being in compliance with
the BOCA Basic Building Code of the City and by the Electrical
Inspector as being in compliance with the Electrical Code of
the City and shall be constructed of incombustible or approved
combustible materials.
(B) Exterior Illumination: If a projecting sign is illuminated
from its exterior, any reflectors shall concentrate the
illumination upon the area of the sign a.nd prevent glare upon
the street or adjacent property and no floodlight, spotlight or
reflectors of the gooseneck type shall be permitted on projecting
signs.
(C) Interior Illumination: The lettering or advertising designs to
be illuminated from the interior shall be composed of trans -
a pzrent or semi -transparent incombustible or approved combustible
materials.
(D) Movable Parts Secured: Any movable part of a projecting sign,
such as the cover of a serviceopening, shall be securely
fastened by chains or hinges.
(E) Thickness Limitation: The distance measured between the
principal faces of any projecting sign shall not exceed eighteen,
inches (18").
• (F)i Height Limitation: Every projecting sign shall comply with the
applicable provisions of the zoning ordinance relating to the
maximum height thereof.
4-12-9-3: OBSTRUCTION AND TRAFFIC HAZARDS: No projecting sign
shall be erected or maintained except in full com-
pliance with Sections 4-12-4-7 and 4-12-4-8 of this Chapter.
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4-12-9-4: ERECTION:
(A) Bracing, Anchorage and Supports: Projecting signs exceeding
ten (10) square feet in area or fifty (50).pounds in weight
shall not be attached to nor supported by frame buildings nor
the wooden framework of a building. Said signs shall be
attached only to masonry or structural steel walls. If re-
quiired by the Director of Inspections and Permits, a copy of
strees sheets and calculations showing that the structure is
designated for dead load and wind pressure in any direction in
the amount required by this and all other applicable laws and
ordinances shall be submitted.
(B)' Anchorage With Wire Prohibited: No projecting sign shall be
secured with wire, strips of wood or nails, nor shall any pro-
jecting sign be hung or secured to any other sign.
4-12-9-5: V-SHAPED SIGNS PROHIBITED: V-shaped signs, consisting
of two single faced signs erected without a roof or
ceiling, shall not be permitted.
4-12-10: TEMPORARY SIGNS:
` 4-12-10-1: DEFINITION: Temporary signs shall include any sign,
banner, pennant, valance or advertising display
constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard or
other light materials, with or without frames, intended to be dis-
played for a short period of time only.
4-12-10-2: CONSTRUCTION:
(A) Materials and Area Limitations: No temporary sign of combustible
materials shall exceed four feet (4') in one of its dimensions'
or one hundred (100) square feet in area, and provided such
signs in excess of sixty (60) square feet shall be made of
rigid materials; that is, of wallboard or other light materials
with frames.
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(B) Weight Limitations: Every temporary sign weighing in excess of !
fifty (50) pounds must be approved by the Director of Inspec-
tions and Permits as conforming to the safety requirements of
the BOCA Basic Building Code of the City.
4-12-10-3: LOCATION:.
(A) Projecting from Wall and Over Public Property: No temporary
! sign shall extend over or into any street, alley, sidewalk or
other public thoroughfare a distance greater than four inches
(41 from the wall to which it is attached, and shall not be
p placed or project over any wall opening.
' (B) Obstruction to Doors, Windows and Fire Escapes: No temporary
sign shall be erected so as to prevent free ingress to or egress
from any door, window or fire escape, nor shall such sign be
attached to any standpipe or fire escape.
4-12-10-4: ERECTION: Every temporary sign shall be attached to the
'I wall with wire or steel cables, and no strings, ropes
or wood slats for anchorage or support purposes shall be permitted.
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4-12-10-5: DURATION OF PERMITS: Permits for temporary signs shall
authorize the erection of said signs and their mainten-
ance for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days with one renewal of
thirty (30) hays within a calendar year upon a showing of good cause.
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4-12-10-6: ADVERTISING PERMITTED: The advertisement contained
on any temporary sign shall pertain only to the
business, industry or pursuit conducted on or within the premises on
which such sign is erected or maintained. This provision shall not
apply to signs of a civic, political or religious nature.
4-12-10-7: BOND OR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Requirements on temp-
orary signs shall be as provided in Section 4-12-3-6
of this Chapter.
4-12-1.1: MARQUEES:
4-12-11-1: DEFINITION: Marquee shall mean and include any fixed
hood or canopy, constructed of metal or other incom-
bustible material, supported solely by the building to which it is !
attached, and extending over.a public thoroughfare. No marquee shall;
be erected in any residential district, as defined in the present or
hereafter adopted zoning ordinance.
4-12-11-2: CONSTRUCTION:
(A)
Materials Required: Al,l marquees, including the anchors, bolts,.
supports, rods and braces thereof, shall be constructed of
incombustible or approved combustible materials, shall be i
designed by a structural engineer and approved by the Director
of Inspections and Permits as in compliance with the BOCA
Basic Building Code of the City and if appropriate, by the
Electrical Inspector, as in compliance with the Electrical Code j
of the City.
(B) Roofs: The roofs of all marquees shall be used for no purpose
other than to form and constitute a roof, and shall. be construc-1
ted in compliance with the BOCA Basic Building Code. No new
marquees containing advertising shall hereafter be erected with-,
out the approval of the City Council.
4-12-11-3: LOCATION:
(A) Height Above Sidewalk: No portion of a marquee shall be less
than ten feet (10') above the level of the sidewalk or other
public thoroughfare over which it projects.
(B) Setback From Curb Line: No marquee shall be permitted to extend
beyond the curb line.
4-12-11-4: ERECTION:
(A) Bracing, -Anchorage and Supports: Marquees shall be supported
solely by the building to which they are attached, and no
columns or posts shall be permitted as support therefor..
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(B) Roof Live Load Requirements: The roof of any marquee shall be
designed and constructed to support a live load of not less
than one hundred (100) pounds per square foot. The wind pressure
requirements shall be those stated in Sed..tion 4-12-4-5 of this
Chapter.
(C) Anchorage to Wood Structure Prohibited: No marquee shall be
erected on any building of wood frame construction.
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4-12-11-5: SIGNS ATTACHED TO MARQUEE:
(A) No sign shall be attached to or hung from a marquee except an
unilluminated sign bearing the name, address or identification
• of the owner of the business conducted within the premises
which may be painted or otherwise permanently affixed on the
vertical facade of the marquee. Theaters, places of entertain-
ment, hotels and funeral homes are exempt from this provision.
(B) Advertising shall be limited'to twenty five percent (25%) of the
gross surface area of the marquee, except for theaters, places
of entertainment, hotels and funeral homes.
(C)i In no instance shall a marque'e be lower than ten feet (10') above
the sidewalk or public thoroughfare.
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(D) No advertising materials shall be placed upon the roof of any
marquee.
4-12-11-6: BOND OR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Bond or insurance j
requirements ,on marquees shall be as provided in
Section 4-12-3-6 of this Chapter.
4-12-12: FIXED CANOPIES AND AWNINGS:
4-12-12-1: DEFINITION: Fixed canopy and fixed awning shall
include any hood, canopy or awning constructed of cloth,;
I approved plastic, metal or other incombustible material attached to
a building, projecting over a public thoroughfare, and carried by a
frame supported by the ground or sidewalk. i
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• 4-12-12-2: CONSTRUCTION: Fixed canopies and fixed awnings may be
constructed of cloth, approved plastic or metal; pro-
vided, however, all frames and supports shall be of metal. i
4-12-12-3: LOCATION:
(A) Height Above Sidewalk: Fixed canopies and fixed awnings shall !
be constructed and erected so that the lowest portion of the j
projecting frame thereof shall be not less than seven feet six
inches (7'6") and the lowest portion of the depending skirt
shall be not less than six feet eight inches (6'8") above the
level of the sidewalk or public thoroughfare. j
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(B) Setback From Curb -Line: No fixed canopy or fixed awning shall I
extend beyond a point two feet (2') inside the curb line.
4-12-12-4: ERECTION: The framework of all fixed canopies and
fixed awnings shall be approved by the Director of
Inspections and Permits -and shall be in compliance with the BOCA
Basic Building Code of the City. All frames and supports shall be
of metal and designed to withstand a.wind pressure as provided in ;
Section 4-12-4-5 of this Chapter.
4-12-12-5: ADVERTISING: No advertising shall be placed on any I
fixed canopy or fixed awning except that the unillum-
;� inated name, address or identification of the owner or business,
industry or pursuit conducted within the premises may be painted or
otherwise permanently placed thereon, limited to twenty five percent
(25;0) of the gross surface area. Theaters, places of entertainment,
• hotels and funeral homes are exempt from this provision.
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4-12-12-6: PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS: Permits for fixed canopies
and fixed awnings shall be required in Section
4-12-3-1 of this Chapter. Fixed canopies and fixed awnings shall be
subject to annual inspection as required in Section 4=12-3-5 hereof.
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4-12-12-7: BOND OR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Bond or insurance
requirements for the erection and maintenance of
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fixed canopies and fixed awnings shall be as provided in Section
4-12-3-6 of this Chapter.
4-12-13: RETRACTABLE AWNINGS:
4-12-13-1: DEFINITION: A retractable awning shall include any
hood, canopy or awnin'g made of cloth, apprbved plastic
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or metal, with metal frames attached to a building and so erected
as to permit its being retracted when not in use.
4-12-13-2: CONSTRUCTION: Retractable awnings may be constructed
of cloth, approved plastic or metal; provided, however,
all supports shall be of metal or, other materials approved by the
Director of Inspections and Permits.
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4-12-13-3: LOCATION:
(A) Height Above Sidewalk: Retractable awnings shall be constructed
and erected so that the lowest portion of the projecting frame
thereof shall not be less than seven feet six inches (7'6") f
and the lowest portion of the depending skirt shall be not I
less than six feet eight inches (6'8") above the level of the i
sidewalk or public thoroughfare.
(B) Setback from Curb Line: No retractable awning shall extend
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beyond a point two feet (2') inside the curb line.
4-12-13-4: ERECTION: The framework of all retractable awnings
shall be approved by the Director of Inspections and !
Permits, and shall be in compliance with the BOCA Basic Building
Code of the City.,, All supports shall be of metal and designed to I
withstand a wind pressure as provided in Section 4-12-4-5 of this f
Chapter. Retractable awnings shall be securely attached to and
supported by the building.
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4-12-13-5: ADVERTISING: No advertising shall be placed on any
retractable awning, except that the name, address or
identification of the owner, business, industry or pursuit conducted
within the premises may be painted or otherwise permanently placed i
thereon limited to twenty five percent (25%) of the gross surface
area.
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4p12-13-6: PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS: Permits for retractable
awnings shall be required as provided in Section
4-12-3-1 of this Chapter. Retractable awnings shall be subject to
annual inspection as required in Section 4-12-3-5 hereof.
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4-12-3-7: BOND OR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Bond or insurance
requirements for the erection and maintenance of re-
tractable awnings shall be as provided in Section 4-12=3-6 of this
Chapter. (Ord. 33-0-70)
4-12-14: SCOREBOARDS:
4-12-14-1: DEFINITIONS: A display device, appurtenant to an i
athletic facility, that enables spectators to or
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participants in .an athletic contest to be informed of the progress
of such contest.
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4-12-14-2: CONSTRUCTION: All scoreboards shall be approved by
the Director of Inspections and Permits as being in
compliance with the BOCA Basic Building Code of the City and any other
applicable City Codes.
4-12-14-3: HEIGHT AND LOCATION: Scoreboards shall be permitted 1
in U5 University Districts, where athletic facilities
are located, and shall be restricted as to height and location as
further regulated in Section 6-6-(B) of the City Code. ,
4-12-14-4: ERECTION: The supporting framework or structure for f
a scoreboard shall be approved by the Director of
Inspections and Permits and shall be in compliance with the BOCA
Basic Building Code of the City. ,
4-12-14-5: ADVERTISING: Advertising shall be placed on score-
boards as regulated in Section 6-6-(B.) of the City
Code.
4-12-14-6: PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS: Permits for scoreboards
shall be required as provided in Section 4-12-3-1
of this Chapter. Scoreboards shall be subject to annual inspection
as required in Section 4-12-3-5 hereof.
4-12-14-7: BOND OR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Bond or insurance
requirements for the erection and maintenance of
scoreboards shall be as provided in Section 4-12-3-6 of this Chapter.
4-12-15: PENALTY: Any person violating any of the provisions
of this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of a mis-
demeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined not less than twenty fiv
dollars ($25.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for
each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed for
each day such violation occurs or continues. (Ord. 33-0-70; amd.
Ord. 62-0-72)
SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage, approval, and publica-
tion in the manner provided .by law.
Introduced: 1982.
Adopted: /3 1982.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Approv d,as to form:
CoPbYation Counsel,
Approved:., 1 2.
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