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(1) Except as provided in sub. (1m)
, (4m), or s. 84.01 (30) (g), no sign shall
5be placed within the limits of any street or highway except such as are necessary for
6the guidance or warning of traffic or as provided by ss. 60.23 (17m) and 66.0429. The
7authorities charged with the maintenance of streets or highways shall cause the
8removal therefrom and the disposal of all other signs.
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(4m) In a business area that is the subject of revitalization efforts under
11the State Main Street Program under s. 560.081 or that is a certified downtown
12under s. 560.03 (21m), the holder of a privilege under s. 66.0425 may erect awning
13or other signage that projects from a building over a sidewalk, provided that the
1awning or other signage does not encroach upon the traveled portion of a highway
2and the awning or other signage provides adequate clearance for equipment used to
3maintain or clear the sidewalks of snow or debris. If the department removes an
4awning or other signage erected under this subsection in connection with a state
5highway project, the owner of the awning or other signage may not be compensated
6for the removal, damage, or loss of the sign by local or state authorities.".