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high velocity are prevalent, ~f} That the uncontrolled erection and maintenance of large signs seriously detracts from the enjoyment and pleasure of the natural scenic beauty. fig} This code is enacted to provide far fair and equal treat- ment of sign users and fora reasonable period of time for the elimination of nonconforming signs and for the amortization of investment in said signs. ~h} That this code shall apply to the design, quality of materials, construction, location, electrification, illumination and maintenance of all signs and sign structures to be located within the city. ~i} The regulations are not intended to, and do not restrict, l~m~t, or control the content or message of signs. 5.60 Definitions. Al_.. 1 ey. A publ i c way for automobi 1 e traff i c used for secondary access to the rear or side of property, or, in the case of an alley access parcel, for primary access. Awnin~.~ A temporary shelter supported entirely from the exter- ~or wall of a building. Banner. A temporary sign composed of lightweight material either enclosed ar not enclosed in a rigid frame, secured ar mounted so as to allow movement of the sign caused by movement of the atmosphere. Billboard. A sign in the Highway Oriented or Industrial Dis- trict supported by a billboard structure which has a single face greater than 200 square feet and less than 67~ square feet in area. Buildin line. Aline established by ordinance beyond which no building may extend. A building line may be a property line. Bu~ld~n occu anc . That portion of a building occupied by one tenant, ~nclud~ng the projection to the exterior walls of the portion occupied. Building offici_,al. The person designated by the city manager as the bu~ld~ng off~c~al for the city, ar his/her designee. Comb~nat~on s~ n. Any sign incorporating any combination of the features of pole, projecting and roof signs. Curb line. Line at the face of the curb nearest to the street or roadway. In the absence of a curb, the curb line shall be established by the city engineer. Deve~ment„_site. A tract of land under common ownership ar control, ether undivided or consisting of two or more contiguous lots of record. Electric si n. Any sign containing electrical wiring, but not including signs illuminated by an exterior light source. Grade. The lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground directly below or at the sign location, and any point five feet distant from the sign location, or the lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground between a point directly below or at the sign location and the property line, if the sign, or any pro~ect~on thereof, is less than five feet distant from the property line. In case the sign, or any projection there- Ordinance - 2