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hundred and fifty square feet, whichever is less. A sign on the face of the building for each business conducted on the premises shall not exceed fifteen percent or one hundred and fifty square feet, whichever is less, of the area of the face of the building actually occupied by the business. (13) The total area of any wall covered by signage shall not exceed I S% of the total area of the wall, whether used by single or multiple businesses. (C) Notwithstanding (A) and (B) above, the maximum size of any wall sign in the RCX and V districts shall not exceed 32 square feel. (7) Window Signs and Painted Window Signs. For any business, the total area allowed to be covered by one or more window signs facing any street shall be no more than 25% of the total combined area of the windows or I50 square feet, whichever is less. Section 3-12. Signs permitted in agricultural/open districts. (RA, FA, A, IA, O) The following signs are allowed, with a permit, in agricultural open districts (RA, FA, A, IA, O): (a) Ground Sign: One ground sign not exceeding 8 square feet in area, relating to a business conducted on the premises, provided that the building in front of which the sign is displayed is set back not less than 30 feet from the street. (b) Wall Sign: One wall sign, not exceeding 32 square feet in area upon any wall of a structure on the premises related to the business conducted on the premises. Division 5. Permits Section 3-13. Permits required. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person, firm or agency may display, install, construct, erect, alter, relocate, reconstruct, or cause to be displayed, installed, constructed, erected, altered, relocated, or reconstructed any sign without first having obtained a sign permit in accordance with this chapter. (b) Sign permits shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the site during the progress of installation and shall be kept on the premises where the sign is located or at the principal place of business of the sign owner. "The permit shall be available for inspection and enforcement by the director. Section 3-14. Building permits. Persons applying for a building permit are encouraged to include a sign plan for any signs that will be erected in conjunction with the new construction or improvements for which the building permit is requested in order that the department and applicant may assess the applicability of any additional permit requirements under this chapter. _13_