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(2? Subdivision identification sign. One sign, per IeQal subdivision roadway access, of either a ground or wall type, relating to the identification of subdivision within a district[, of either a ground or wall rype]. [€sash]Neither sign shall not exceed sixteen (16~ square feet in area. (CC) Section 3-j~j10. Signs permitted in residential districts. (RS, RD, RM) The following types of signs are[sHe11-Fie] allowed, with a permit, in the RS, RD and RM districts: (a) One sign, either wall or ground (unlighted or indirectly lighted), not exceeding six square feet in area. Commercial signs shall relate to a legally permitted activity being conducted on the premises. Section 3-[d3]I1. Signs permitted in commerciaVindustrial districts (RCX, V, CN, CG, CV, MCX, ML, MG). (a) The following types of signs [sHeFFbe]are allowed, with a permit, in commercial/industrial districts (RCX, V, CN, CG, CV, MCX, ML, MG): (1) Ground Sign. (A) One ground sign, relating to business conducted on the premises, as follows: (i) If lot frontage is up to 100 lineal feet, ground sign may not exceed sixteen square feet and not exceed eight feet in elevation from the ground; (ii) If lot frontage is greater than [-1-0~] 100 lineal feet, ground sign may not exceed twenty-four square feet and not exceed twelve feet in elevation from the ground; (B) The elevation of a ground sign shall be computed as the distance from the base of the sign at normal grade to the top of the highest attached component of the sign. Normal grade shall be construed to be the lower of either the existing grade prior to construction or the newly established grade after construction, exclusive of any filling, beaming, mounding, or excavating solely for the purpose of locating the sign. (2) Marquee Sign. (A) One sign attached to the underside of a marquee (hanging sign) for each business conducted on the premises. This marquee sign shall not exceed nine square feet in area and the lower edges must be at least seven and one-half feet above the ground; or (B) One sign attached to or otherwise displayed upon the face of the marquee. This sign shall not exceed a total sign area of 32 square feet or fifteen percent of the marquee area on which it is displayed, whichever is less. The maximum letter height is not to exceed twenty-four inches. (3) Projecting Sign. One projecting sign for each business conducted on the premises, stating the name and the nature of the business, which may only occur on an exterior wall without an overhang. The bottom edge of the sign shall be no lower than nine feet over any public pedestrian ri hg t-of-way. Maximum sign area shall not exceed sixteen square feet.