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General Rules for Third Party Advertising Signs

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114 1 The applicant for a development permit for a Third Party Advertising Sign must show that the Third Party Advertising Sign is compatible with the general architectural lines and forms of nearby buildings and the character of the streetscape or area within which it is to be located, and does not severely obstruct the horizon line.

1.1 Third Party Advertising Signs with a sign area greater than 4.5 square metres may only be located in the CR20-C20/R20 District where:

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a it forms part of a comprehensive development; and

b it has been incorporated into the design of a building or structure.

2 A Third Party Advertising Sign must not block natural light or the sky from the surrounding buildings' windows and doors.

3 The lighting or orientation of a Third Party Advertising Sign must not adversely affect any neighbouring residential areas.

4 A Third Party Advertising Sign must utilize lighting fixtures which are not readily discernible or obtrusive.

5 An auxiliary sign or other material must not be attached to, on, above or below a Third Party Advertising Sign.

6 The backs of all Third Party Advertising Signs and all cut-outs must be enclosed.

7 The space between the faces of double-faced Third Party Advertising Signs must be enclosed.

8 Electrical power supply to Third Party Advertising Signs or base landscaping must be underground unless otherwise allowed by the Development Authority such as, but not limited to, situations where reasonable access to an underground power source is not available or the Third Party Advertising Sign is located in an area where underground power has not commenced.

9 A development permit for a Third Party Advertising Sign may only be issued for a period not exceeding five (5) years.

10 Prior to a development permit expiring for a Third Party Advertising Sign, and upon receipt of a new development permit application for the same Third Party Advertising Sign at the same height, size and location, the Development Authority may apply the rules referenced in subsection (11).

11 When considering a development permit application for a Third Party Advertising Sign referenced in subsection (10), the Development Authority:

a must consider if the proposed Third Party Advertising Sign is compatible with the general architectural lines and forms of nearby buildings and the character of the streetscape or area within which it is to be located, and does not severely obstruct the horizon line;

b must not approve the development permit if a Freestanding Sign has been approved and constructed within 30.0 metres of the Third Party Advertising Sign;

c may only approve the development permit for the Third Party Advertising Sign when the use is listed in the District;

d may approve the development permit for the Third Party Advertising Sign if it is located in pedestrian-oriented areas as referenced in subsection 113 (6) at its current size and height provided the parcel has not been approved for redevelopment; and

e may approve the development permit for the Third Party Advertising Sign if it is located in areas referenced in subsection 113 (2.1), when the height of the sign exceeds 4.6 metres and the area exceeds 4.5 square metres at their current size and height provided the parcel has not been approved for redevelopment.