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Solid waste containers and recycling bins must be enclosed in <br /> durable , attractive structures screened from view through the <br /> use of shrubs planted around the base of the enclosure . <br /> Signs and Lighting <br /> Signs <br /> Maximum number of signs permitted 3 per use <br /> Maximum number of freestanding signs permitted 1 per use <br /> Total square footage of all signs permitted 200 sq . ft . <br /> Maximum size of any sign 75 sq . ft . <br /> Maximum height of any sign 12 ft . <br /> In addition to the general criteria for sign placement listed <br /> above , freestanding identification signs must . be located in <br /> accordance with the following criteria . <br /> 1 . Only one freestanding identification sign is permitted <br /> for each use . However , a second sign may be used Where a <br /> site has more than one vehicular entrance on different <br /> sides of the building . <br /> 2 . k freestanding identification sign must be placed <br /> perpendicular to approaching vehicular traffic so that it <br /> is clearly visible and does not obstruct the view of any <br /> other identification or information sign . <br /> 3 . A freestanding identification sign must be located at <br /> least 10 feet from any property line or driveway . <br /> Lighting <br /> Building entrances 4 . 00 footcandles <br /> Sidewalks 1 . 00 - 3 . 00 footcandles <br /> Pedestrian paths 1 . 00 footcandles <br /> Parking lots 0 . 50 footcandles <br />