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BK:00028 PG -0205 Section 2. That Article 11 Sign Regulations, Section 11.7 Signs That Do Not Require A Permit, be rewritten to add a new Subsection 11.7.19 Sandwich Board Signs with development standards as follows: 11.7 SIGNS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE A PERMIT 11.7.19. SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS 11.7.19.1 Sandwich board signs are A -frame signs constructed with two (2) panels back-to-back joined together at the top and configured in the shape of an inverted "V" so that the bottom of the sign rests upon or near the ground. These signs are intended to be pedestrian oriented during hours of operation, readily movable, and without permanent attachment to a building, structure, or the ground. 11.7.19.2 Districts: Sandwich board signs are allowed on public sidewalks only in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Central Business District (CBD), Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND), and Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning districts, subject to standards 11.7.19.3 through 11.7.19.8. 11.7.19.3 Location: A sandwich board sign on a public sidewalk must be located in front of the associated business either with some portion of the base of the sign within one (1) foot of the curb or within a one (1) foot of the building, provided that a minimum five (5) foot -wide pedestrian clearance zone is maintained along the sidewalk. Signs are not allowed if a minimum five (5) foot -wide pedestrian clearance zone cannot be provided. 11.7.19.4 Hours: Sandwich board signs may be displayed only during the associated business' hours of operation. Any sandwich board signs found on the sidewalk after the associated business' hours will be deemed abandoned and subject to being removed. 11.7.19.5 Area: Neither panel shall exceed 30" in width or 42" in height. Within these specified maximum dimensions, creative shapes that reflect the theme of the business being advertised are encouraged (e.g., an ice cream shop may display a sign in the shape of an ice cream cone). 11.7.19.6 Materials: The sandwich board sign frame shall be constructed of a non -reflective material and/or color. The sign must be constructed of materials that present a finished appearance and is compatible with the historic nature of the districts, such as wood and/or metal. Rough cut plywood and PVC pipe framing are not acceptable. The sign lettering should appear professionally painted or applied. Chalkboard or white board signs shall be permitted. Signs may not be illuminated. 11.7.19.7 Number: Any single building, including those containing multiple businesses, may place only one (1) sandwich board sign per street. 11.7.19.8 Liability: Any person or business erecting a sandwich board sign shall in writing agree in advance to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers, agents, and employees from any claim arising out of the presence of the sign on City property or the public right-of-way.