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independently from general contractors, dealing directly with the owner. Even if it were possible to synchronize sign planning with all other work, this would overly burden both the general contractor and the sign contractor. Rarely are both applicants ready to apply for permits at the same time, and often the decisions on what signs to propose depend upon what building configuration has already been approved. I view this as a burdensome joining of two separate contracting activities, with no apparent purpose served. Rooftop signs: The new sign code would completely eliminate rooftop signs, which I oppose. At the February meeting in Hilo, Councilman Tyler stated that the justification for eliminating rooftop signs was "several people opposed them in previous testimony." This does not indicate to me any argument or reasoning, just personal preference. Occasionally a building's configuration will not allow a sign in any other place. I have photographed several examples of this; see the supplemental page here or view them at www.v-neon.com/rooftop. Furthermore, rooftop signs are already limited to 32 square feet -- far smaller than wall signs. Permit completion time, section 3-22: As 1 testified at the February hearing in Hilo, I believe a change from six months to 60 days places an unnecessary burden upon contractors. Frequently the sign permit on a large project is obtained far ahead of actual fabrication and installation, as sometimes the combined fabrication and shipping time alone can take months. If anything, the duration should be increased -- I have had several projects, such as the Palace Theatre sign restoration and Home Depot signs, where permits were obtained more than six months in advance of the actual work performed, either due to planning requirements or unforeseen delays. Nine months to a year would be a more reasonable window for completion of sign work. Total number of signs, section 3-7 (b) (1): "The total number of signs shall not exceed two per adjacent street..." If window signs are now going to require permits, then I believe that the total number of