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Section 3.61.24. Construction Sign. A temporary sign displayed during the construction of a project to identify the architects, engineers, contractors, financiers and other persons or firms involved in the design, financing and construction of the project. Section 3.6'1.26. Copy. Any letters, numerals or symbols displayed on a sign face to convey a message to the public. Section 3.61.26. Design Guidelines. A document adopted by the Architectural Review Committee containing general design parameters for various types of signs as well as guidelines for geographic areas of the City with common design characteristics. The purpose of the design guidelines is to assist applicants in designing signs that are consistent with the objectives of this Article. Section 3.6'1.27. Directional Sign. An off-site sign displayed by a government agency to provide directions to a public facility, building, activity or a place of interest. Section 3.6'1.28. Directory Sign. A sign displaying the names and locations of the occupants of the premises where the sign is located. Section 3.61.29. District, Zoning. An area designated on the Redwood City Zoning Map 29that is subject to uniform use and development regulations as set forth in Ordinance No. 1130 (the "Zoning Ordinance"). Section 3.61.30. District, Non-Residential. Any zoning district other than a residential district. Section 3.6'1.3'1. District, Residential. A zoning district that allows residences on the first floor of a building as a permitted use or accessory use. Section 3.6'1.32. Electronic Message Sign. A sign displaying messages that are displayed electronically. Section 3.6'1.33. Exempt Sign. A sign that does not require a permit from the City as set forth in Division 7 ("Real Estate Signs") or Division 8 ("Exempt Signs") of this Article. Section 3.6'1.34. Face Change. A change in color, material or copy that requires the installation of a new or modified sign face of an identical size. Changes of copy on readerboard signs and electronic message signs shall not be considered face changes. Section 3.6'1.36. Flag. A flexible material with distinctive colors and patterns that represent the symbol of a nation, state, local government, company or organization. Section 3.6'1.36. Freestanding Sign. A sign that is self-supporting in a fixed location and not attached to a building. A portable sign shall not be considered as a freestanding sign. Section 3.6'1.37. Freeway. A State highway to which the owners of abutting property have no right of access in accordance with the provisions of the California Streets and Highways Code, as of the effective date of the ordinance adding this Article to the Code of the City of Redwood City. Section 3.6t.38. Government Sign. A sign that is displayed by a public body or officer in the performance of a public duty or by any person displaying a legal notice. shared/shared/Council/Ord Signordl 6/7199r 4 2161