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Ordinance No.2216 Page 16 of 20 J. Second-Story Signs. Second-story signs shall be permitted for second-story businesses in accordance with the following restrictions: 1. Window signs may be allowed; provided, that the coverage shall not exceed 25 percent for any individual window or door area visible from the exterior of the building; 2. Awning or canopy signs may be allowed; provided, that the total sign message does not exceed 20 percent of the total exterior surface area of each awning or canopy, not to exceed a total of one square foot per linear front foot of business establishment; 3. Overhang signs identifying second-story businesses may be allowed at the ground level subject to the same restrictions as noted in subsection G of this section; 4. Signs that are mounted or affixed parallel to the building façade may be allowed above the second-story sill line where it is determined that the building architecture can effectively accommodate such signs (e.g., buildings with street-oriented second floor entrances or large, "arcade-type" overhangs), and where such signage could be aesthetically integrated with the building architecture. K. Temporary "For Sale/Lease" Signs. Signs pertaining to the sale, lease, rental or display of a structure or land. Said signs are subject to the sign standards for location and placement as prescribed in this chapter and subject to the standards of subsection G of this section. L. Freestanding Sidewalk Signs: Freestanding sidewalk signs shall be permitted if determined to be unique, creative and attractive or which artistically reflect the unique 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. O. 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