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15 <br /> 109 <br /> 110 Randy Marshall asked how to get the jurisdiction to tell someone that they can only put a sale sign for the house if <br /> 111 they get a real estate agent. <br /> 112 <br /> 113 Michael Harvey responded with I don't and referred board members to review language in subsection (B). <br /> 114 <br /> 115 Randy Marshall replied but he still has to do the same timeline. <br /> 116 <br /> 117 Michael Harvey stated that the property has to be listed for sale and then 30 days after the sale has been contracted, <br /> 118 the sign has to be removed. It is laid out that way to provide some distinction about who has the authority to say a <br /> 119 property is or is not for sale instead of just saying real estate signs. <br /> 120 <br /> 121 Lydia Wegman questioned (D)(5)on page 8 regarding temporary signs during holiday periods. Her question was <br /> 122 whether that related to holiday lights. <br /> 123 <br /> 124 Michael Harvey answered that it could be displays of Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, or when lights are <br /> 125 associated. <br /> 126 <br /> 127 Lydia Wegman replied but only five signs. <br /> 128 <br /> 129 Michael Harvey confirmed yes, and stated that that may change. <br /> 130 <br /> 131 Randy Marshall questioned if there had been any comment concerning the impact of this on houses of worship. <br /> 132 <br /> 133 Michael Harvey responded, no, because they are all going to be held to standards contained in this ordinance. <br /> 134 <br /> 135 Michael Harvey continued his presentation and resumed on prohibited signs,page 9. <br /> 136 <br /> 137 David Blankfard questioned whether Mr. Harvey was defining a sign as a placard that has words on it. <br /> 138 <br /> 139 Michael Harvey remarked that they have a current definitions that may have to be modified in order to ensure a <br /> 140 content neutral sign ordinance. <br /> 141 <br /> 142 David Blankfard stated that they could use emojis now. <br /> 143 <br /> 144 Michael Harvey agreed and replied that any graphic display could convey a message, but they are unable to regulate <br /> 145 what the message is. He stated that we are able to prohibit Jude, lascivious,or offensive language, but where that <br /> 146 particular fine line was drawn will be a topic hotly debated. <br /> 147 <br /> 148 Randy Marshall asked where do"no hunting"and "fishing signs"play in this. <br /> 149 <br /> 150 Michael Harvey replied temporary signs. <br /> 151 <br /> 152 Randy Marshall commented that some put their signs up for years because they don't want their land -- <br /> 153 <br /> 154 Michael Harvey remarked that they could do that because there was not time limit for some of the temporary signs. <br /> 155 <br /> 156 Randy Marshall asked so if somebody circled their property with"no hunting"signs every 25 feet, that is allowable. <br /> 157 <br /> 158 Michael Harvey stated that there are actually state regulatory standards to establish how you are supposed to identify <br /> 159 no trespassing on your property and that there's a provision in the proposed revised sign ordinance that says you can <br /> 160 erect signage consistent with state law. <br /> 161 <br />