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type of business they are identifying. Traditional A-frame signs are not permitted. Signs shall be limited to a vertical dimension of 36 inches, a horizontal dimension of 24 inches, and a total height not exceeding 48 inches above the ground; exceptions may be permitted subject to a determination by the zoning administrator that the unique design warrants a larger sign. These signs shall be set back at least three feet from the street curb and 10 feet from the side street curb on a corner site, and shall be positioned to maintain an unobstructed area on the sidewalk of at least four feet for pedestrian access. Sidewalk signs shall be removed from the sidewalk by the close of business each day and shall not be attached in any way to the sidewalk. M. Menu Displays. Menu displays, either freestanding or building-mounted, shall be permitted. Freestanding menu displays shall be unique, creative designs which may include a wipe-off board or other area for menu copy which shall be limited to a size of 36 inches by 18 inches in area. The total size of the freestanding menu display shall be the same as for freestanding sidewalk signs. Building-mounted menu displays shall consist of either changeable lettering or a copy of the menu itself enclosed in a transparent case (plastic or glass). Freestanding menu displays shall be removed from the sidewalk by the close of business each day and shall not be attached in any way to the sidewalk. N. Flags. High-quality designed cloth or fabric flags with wording, symbols, or logos shall be permitted to be mounted on a pole on a building wall or a post. Flags shall be complementary to the building design and individual flags shall not exceed two feet by six feet in area. Wording shall be limited to business name, generic product-types or services offered. No flag may be stretched crosswise on a building. 0. Decorations. Decorations, except for lights, shall be permitted to be attached to a building or its supports, may be part of a freestanding sidewalk display, and may overhang the public sidewalk as long as the vertical clearance is not less than eight feet; the clearance requirement may be waived where the decoration would not create an obstruction or hazard to vehicles or pedestrians. Decorative lights which are an integral part of a window display are permitted. P. Temporary Banners. Temporary banners on the outside of buildings advertising the grand opening of a new business shall be permitted for a maximum period of 30 days after initial occupancy by the business. Banners shall not exceed two feet by 10 feet in size. 18.74 {Editor: Add the following map to the end of Chapter 18.74.]