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FF - BOOK 64- FAGF.316 painted sign, and Planner Challacombe noted that staff originally included some aesthetic values but received quite a bit of opposition. Commissioner Wodtke again brought up the sizing for temporary political signs which he felt should be 4 x 4, or 16 sq. ft. rather than 12 sq. ft. Director Keating noted that 16 sq, ft, is allowed in districts other than residential districts; the intent was to keep these signs a little smaller in the residential neighbor- hoods. Commissioner Wodtke pointed out that these signs are only there for a short period of time. He then inquired about the restriction of the subject matter on real estate signs, and felt possibly these signs should state `nrhat the land is zoned for as well as the Cor;,prenensive Pian designation. Director Keating pointed those aren't the only signs on which copy is regulated. On premises signs can advertise only what is being provided at that particular location, and off premises signs are restricted in that they have to be directional in nature. Director Keating did agree we should allow zoning information on the real estate signs. Commissioner Wodtke then had questions about garage sale signs, trailer or private car for sale signs, and continued to discuss street signs, signs allowed on 1-95, etc. Director Keating reiterated that everything is grandfathered as long as it is maintained, and Commissioner Wodtke asked if the copy on the sign can be changed as long as it is maintained. Director Keating confirmed it could, and Commissioner Wodtke wished to know if we will need additional Code Enforcement personnel to enforce this. Director Keating believed we will need to add one person, but not just for the sign ordinance as he did not believe this will create a substantial amount of extra work. There will be stickers affixed to approved signs, and he felt this will be 40 r� i M I