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2. A minimum eight foot vertical clearance must be <br />maintained, <br />3. Signs on awnings must be painted on and limited to the <br />awning's flap (valance) or end panels, <br />4. Plexiglas, metal, and glossy vinyl illuminated awnings are <br />strongly discouraged. Canvas, treated canvas, matte finish <br />vinyl, and fabric awnings are encouraged. <br />Unlike signs for non - residential development(s) within the various <br />Economic Development Districts, signs for recreational land uses <br />e <br />are intended to serve a different function and purpose. <br />Signs within these land uses are intended to provide essential <br />information concerning the: <br />1. Rules and regulations governing the operation - of the <br />facia' <br />2. Educational information identifiling unique aspects of the <br />facility, the property itself, or significant environmental <br />features that are located on the property. <br />3. Identification of sponsors or publiclprivate partnerships that <br />are responsible for the development, upkeep, and <br />maintenance of existing recreational amenities. <br />While some of this information could be• construed as being <br />advertising material, the County views such signs as identifying <br />those responsible for the existence of the facility and allows for <br />recognition of entities that have entered into partnerships with the <br />operator of the facility to provide local residents with. recreational <br />opportunities. <br />The following regulations govem the erection of signs at <br />1. Parks. Public and Non - profit, <br />2. Recreational Facilities, Non - Profit, and <br />.3. Recreational Facilities. Profit <br />within the County: <br />1. Freestanding signs announcing-the name of the facilibLAand use <br />are subject to the following standards: <br />