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Sec. 30-865. Indemnification of city. All persons involved in `t-~ --~°'~`~_°`~~, "~`~"°`'~", °'`~°°"~", the erection, Altera#ion, change of co ~ or relocation of signs near or upon any public right-of--way or public property which requires the use of public property shall, as a condition of the use of such public property for sign work, agree to hold harmless and indemnify the city and its officers, agents, and employees against any and all claims of negligence resulting from such work insofar as this subdivision has not specifically directed the placement of a sign. (Code 1982, ~ 900.22(3)(G)) Sec. 30-866. District regulations. The following signs are allowed in all districts: (1) All suns not requiring permits as set forth in section 30-860(b). (2) One ~. on-premises nonilluminated construction sign not to exceed H4 32 square feet in sign area or 15 feet in height. Sign may be erected 30 days prior to the beginning of construction and shall be removed 3A ~ days following issuance of a Certificate of Occu~ancY. Such signs shall not be illuminated. (3) One ~. on-premises nonilluminated real estate sign per lot or premises not to exceed six (~, square feet in sign area for residential lots and one j~ on-premises nonilluminated real estate sign per lot or premises not to exceed H4 ~ square feet in sign area or 15 feet in height for commercial lots. Such a sign must be removed ten 10 days following closing, rental, or lease. (4) One on-premises attached nameplate per occupanry, not to exceed four ,( square feet in sign area. (5) Political signs. Political signs are permitted in all zones. Such signs shall be consistent with state statutes. Political signs may be placed only on private property and only with the permission of the property owner. Such signs shall not be illuminated. (6) On-premises directional/informational signs not to exceed four ~ square feet per sign in sign area. (7) One ~ on-premise temporary or portable sign per premise (property) may be installed, as allowed by the City Administrator or their designee. Temporary or portable signs are also subject to the following: a. Signs may not be displayed for more than a total of 90 days per calendar year, per property. A single permit shall not exceed 30 consecutive days. b. Signs may not be displayed without a permit. The permit shall be affixed to the sign and be visible. Each permit must indicate the number of days, and the dates, the sign is to be displayed. A fee and deposit at a level established by ordinance adopted by the Elk River City Council is required. The city will release deposits following removal of the sign according to the permit, and receipt of a written request to do so. c. Maximum sign size shall be limited to 48 square feet and shall not exceed nine (9, feet in he,~ht. d. Signs must be located on the property of the business and the advertising message must only relate to business conducted on that premises, except that nonprofit or charitable organizations as defined by Internal Revenue Code section 501(C)(3) may have off-premises signs for their fundraising activities, provided they obtain permission from the property owner. Nonprofit organizations shall be limited to three signs per event and the signs shall not exceed the number of days allowed in subsection (7)a. of this section. If event is advertised for more than 30 days, it shall count toward that property's 90-day limit for temporary signage. e. Signs may not be placed in any right-of--way and must be located on an approved surface; not including fire lanes and/or circulation drive lanes. Approved surfaces include: asphalt, concrete, class-5, crushed concrete. £ Only signs approved by the City of Elk River may be placed on city properties, as approved by the city administrator or designee. Page 5 of 17