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rock, or other natural objects. The Street Department and /or Planning Department is authorized to remove signs that are placed in illegal locations and/or are not removed as stated above, o) Banners or flags that are decorative or seasonal in nature or that are displayed in connection with the observance of holidays or other special events, including Olympic banners or flags, not to exceed three (3) per lot located in any zoning district This does not include special We events of for - profit organizations. 8.5 General Limitations a) Freestanding si�riM shall be securely fastened to the ground or to some other substantial supportive structure so that there is virtually no danger that either the sin or the supportive structure may be moved by the wind or other forces of nature and cause injury to persons or property b) All non - exempt signs shall comply with the construction requirements of the North Carolina State Building Code Trailer mounted signs do not meet these requirements, Temporary s_ians, both new and existing, other than those expressly allowed in this Ordinance, are prohibited. c) Portable signs are also prohibited d) New off - premises signs signs that draw attention to or otherwise communicate information about a business, service, commodity, accommodation, attraction, or other activity that is conducted, sold, or offered at a location other than the premises on which the sign is located) are prohibited. Existing off- premises suns can remain if erected before August 19, 1985.. e) Devices consisting of flags other than those exempted by Section 8.4, banners, streamers, pennants, windblown propellers, balloons, strung light bulbs, rotating or other moving or apparently moving installations are prohibited. f) Banners of a community service, non - commercial nature may be installed at locations established by the Town Manager for a period not to exceed two (2) weeks, although extensions may be granted. The Zoning Officer has the authority to review applications for conformity to this section, issue banner permits to each applicant, and grant time extensions if necessary. Banners shall conform to written standards and safety guidelines as established by the Zoning Officer 8.6 Traffic Safety Precautions Notwithstanding any other provisions in this Ordinance, the following practices in relation to signs are prohibited in order to preserve the safety of pedestrian and vehicular movement. a) No permanent signs shall be erected so that any part of it obstructs the view of traffic through the sight preservation triangle b) No privately owned sign shall use words such as "stop ", "slow ", caution ", "danger ", or similar admonitions which could be confused with traffic directional suns erected by government agencies. c) No sign shall be erected so that, by its location, color, nature, or message, it would tend to be confused with or obstruct the view of traffic signals or suns or would tend to be confused with the warning lights of an emergency or public safety vehicle. Gam]