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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FROM EDD DISCUSSIONS <br /> 1 . Should radio and television transmitting and receiving <br /> towers be allowed ? <br /> Recommended : Only communication antennae that are <br /> necessary to a business use should be allowed , ground <br /> mounted and , where possible , screened . If a vertical <br /> tower cannot be reasonably screened , it cannot exceed 40 � <br /> of the building height or 10 feet which ever is greater . <br /> 2 . Do county - required directional signs count towards the 3 <br /> per use or 200 sq . foot total limits ? <br /> No , the sign restrictions refer to name or advertising <br /> signage . <br /> 3 . How will water usage limits be established for types of <br /> establishments not specifically named in the performance <br /> standards ? <br /> All applicants must submit documented data for normal use <br /> in a similar establishment . If their facility projects <br /> excess consumption , they will be required to obtain <br /> approval through the Planned Development Process . <br /> 4 . What is the intent of painted public walkways ? <br /> This refers to crosswalks on material of similar nature <br /> ( pavement , concrete , etc . ) . <br /> S . Can we remove subjective language ? <br /> Because the notes provided included introductions or <br /> intent sections , subjective words appeared . In all <br /> cases , the full document goes into explanations , <br /> sometimes in great detail , of what is acceptable to <br /> satisfy " appropriate or sufficient " . <br />