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CG, CN, CO, LM, FA, IN. 3. Requirements. a. Awnings and marquees are considered wall signs for purpose of area allowances, with only one sign permitted per building side. Awnings may only be externally lit, while marquees may be internally or externally lit. b. Canopy signs may be no more than eight percent of the area of the canopy façade, with one sign permitted per street frontage. This is in addition to any signage on the primary structure. Canopy signs may be externally or internally lit. c. Any signage on an awning, canopy or marquee must be flush or integral with the awning, canopy, or marquee, and may not project beyond, below, or above the structure. d. A minimum eight-foot clearance shall be maintained between the bottom edge of an awning, canopy, or marquee and the sidewalk, pavement, or ground surface. e. Awnings or marquees shall project no closer than eight feet from the street curb. C. Construction signs. 1. Definition. Any temporary sign located at a construction site, generally to inform the public of the construction company, finance source, etc. 2. Permitted zones. All zones. 3. Requirements. a. Height. Eight feet. b. Area. In the RS, RG, CO, CN districts: 20 square feet per exposed side; 40 square feet aggregate. In the CN and LM Districts: 40 square feet per exposed side, 80 square feet aggregate. c. Location. At least ten feet from any street right-of-way. d. One sign per street frontage. e. At least 50 percent of the surface area shall directly reference the specific project under construction, including the name of the development, any specific business(es), and a picture or rendering of the project. An expected completion date is encouraged. D. Freestanding signs. 1. Definition: Any sign supported by structures or supports that are placed on, or anchored in, the ground and that are independent from any building or other structure. 2. Permitted zones: CG, CN, CO, LM, FA, IN. 3. Requirements: a. In CN, CO, FA, and IN districts: 1.