# Sign Regulations in Northfield, Illinois

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Northfield, Illinois, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Northfield, Illinois (IL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/illinois/northfield
- **Data last verified:** 2025-12-01
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://northfield.municipalcodeonline.com/book?type=ordinances#name=CHAPTER_12_SIGN_REGULATIONS)

## At a glance

Northfield, Illinois regulates 47 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Permanent Sign – Ground / Freestanding Sign (Commercial/Office/Industrial)s in the NC Neighborhood commercial district, B-1 Community commercial district, B-2 Service commercial district, B-3 Commercial/Office/Multi-Family Residential, VC Village Center district, O/R Office/research district, M-1 Light manufacturing district zoning district are capped at 12' max height from grade (taller ground signs prohibited). Base of sign may not exceed 4' in height. tall and 24 sq ft max per ground sign (larger ground signs are prohibited)., with a Must be outside public ROW and situated so as not to overhang or obstruct other structures, parking/loading areas, driveways, or walkways (12-4(8), 12-4(18)). setback (Sec. 12-2 (GROUND SIGN, AREA OF A SIGN); 12-3(14)-(16); 12-4(6),(8); 12-6(2)(b)3). Most commercial signs in Northfield require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 26 | Ground signs taller than 12' from grade are prohibited. Wall signs higher than the second floor windowsill are prohibited, except that if the wall has no openings the sign may extend to 16' to top of sign. | Lots with ≥100 linear feet of frontage: max 32 sq ft. Lots with <100 feet of frontage: max 24 sq ft. | — |
| R-1 Countryside residential district, R-2 Single-family residential district, R-3 Single-family residential district, R-4 Single-family residential district, R-5 Single-family residential district | 10 | Ground sign ≤12' high; base ≤4' and landscaped where practical; wall signs below second-floor windowsill (or max 16' on blank wall). | Aggregate political signs per lot ≤32 sq ft; each sign ≤10 sq ft. | — |
| R-6 Multiple-family residential district | 8 | Ground sign ≤12' high; base ≤4' and landscaped; wall signs below second-floor windowsill (or ≤16' on blank wall). | Within formula; single sign face ≤50 sq ft; ground signs ≤24 sq ft. | — |
| NC Neighborhood commercial district, B-1 Community commercial district, B-2 Service commercial district, B-3 Commercial/Office/Multi-Family Residential, VC Village Center district, O/R Office/research district, M-1 Light manufacturing district | 11 | Wall signs may not be placed higher than the second-floor windowsill; if the wall has no windows or openings on area to be covered, sign may extend to 16' to top of sign. | Lots with ≥100' frontage: 32 sq ft; lots with <100' frontage: 24 sq ft. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Prohibited Signs (All Types) | Ground signs taller than 12' from grade are prohibited. Wall signs higher than the second floor windowsill are prohibited, except that if the wall has no openings the sign may extend to 16' to top of sign. | Ground signs greater than 24 sq ft and any sign greater than 50 sq ft per face are prohibited outright. | — | — | — | A-frame/sandwich board/sidewalk signs on sidewalks/curbs/parkways (except as otherwise provided); off-premises commercial advertising signs (except limited garage-sale and governmental directional exceptions); ground signs overhanging another structure, parking or loading area, driveway or walkway; signs or lighting within a public right-of-way except as allowed (≥8' above sidewalk and projecting ≤12", governmental traffic/directional signs, approved civic streetlight banners); signs painted or pasted directly on walls or fences; signs posted on commercial/retail entrance or exit doors except limited operational/hours signs. | — | 12-4(1)-(23) |
| Apartment Building Identification Sign (3+ units) | — | 5 sq ft maximum area. | — | — | 1 per apartment building with 3 or more families. | On the apartment building premises, indicating name and ownership. | — | 12-5(3) |
| Garage/Estate/Demolition Sale Signs | — | 3 sq ft max per sign. | — | — | Up to 3 per event (2 on-site + 1 off-premises). | On the lot where the sale/event is conducted; one additional off-premises sign allowed. | — | 12-5(4) |
| Temporary Residential Real Estate Sign | Max height 4' above grade. | 10 sq ft max area. | — | — | 1 per lot. | On the lot/premises being sold or leased. | — | 12-5(9) |
| Temporary Commercial / Office Real Estate Sign | Max height 8' above grade. | 24 sq ft max area. | — | — | 1 per lot. | On the lot/premises being sold or leased (commercial or office property). | — | 12-5(10), 12-6(4) |
| Temporary Onsite Banner (Special Event / Grand Opening) | Mounted at least 6' above ground level (if not wall-mounted) and not exceeding 12' high overall. Wall-mounted banners may not be placed higher than the second-floor windowsill. | Lots with ≥100 linear feet of frontage: max 32 sq ft. Lots with <100 feet of frontage: max 24 sq ft. | — | — | 1 banner per lot (max 2 concurrent banners on multi-tenant lot). | On the premises of the special event; may be ground-mounted or wall-mounted; not within any right-of-way or within sight distance triangle at any street/drive intersection. | — | 12-5(13)(1) |
| Civic Banner (Village-Approved Streetlight Banners) | — | 12 sq ft max per banner. | — | — | 1 banner per approved streetlight pole. | On Village-approved ornamental streetlight poles within the Central Avenue right-of-way in the Village Center District. | — | 12-5(13)(2) |
| Permanent Sign – General (Commercial/Employment Districts and Non-Residential Uses in Residential) | General: ground signs prohibited above 12' (12-4(6)); wall signs prohibited above second-floor windowsill (or 16' to top where wall has no openings) (12-4(7)); ground sign base may not exceed 4' in height and must be landscaped where practical (12-3(14)). | See formula; also single sign face max 50 sq ft (12-4(9)). | — | — | Total number is limited indirectly by aggregate area cap and by sign plan as approved by Architectural Commission. | Only on principal street exposure of building, except multi-entrance/multi-side or corner lot exceptions or when Architectural Commission grants relief (12-3(1); 12-6(2)(a)). | — | 12-3(1)-(3),(14)-(16); 12-4(6)-(9),(14),(17); 12-6(2) |

### R-1 Countryside residential district, R-2 Single-family residential district, R-3 Single-family residential district, R-4 Single-family residential district, R-5 Single-family residential district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Nameplate Sign | — | 1 sq ft max area. | — | — | — | On the residential premises, identifying address/street/number/occupant. | — | 12-5(2) (applies in any zone, including R-1 through R-5) |
| Address Sign | — | 2 sq ft max area. | — | — | — | On the premises as address identifier. | — | 12-5(15) |
| Temporary Residential Real Estate Sign | 4' max height. | 10 sq ft max area. | — | — | 1 per lot. | On the lot or premises in R-1–R-5 being sold or leased. | — | 12-5(9) |
| Garage/Estate/Demolition Sale Signs | — | 3 sq ft max per sign. | — | — | Up to 3 per event (2 on-site, 1 off-site). | On the residential lot in R-1–R-5 where the sale/event occurs, plus one off-premises sign. | — | 12-5(4) |
| Temporary Political Signs | — | Aggregate political signs per lot ≤32 sq ft; each sign ≤10 sq ft. | — | — | Any number subject to aggregate area cap. | On any residential lot in R-1–R-5. | — | 12-5(16) |
| Residential Construction Sign | — | 5 sq ft max area. | — | — | 1 per lot. | On any lot/premises in R-1–R-5 where construction is occurring. | — | 12-5(22) |
| Signs for Permanent Non-Residential Uses in Residential Districts (e.g., schools, religious institutions, municipal uses, permitted nonresidential special uses) | Ground sign ≤12' high; base ≤4' and landscaped where practical; wall signs below second-floor windowsill (or max 16' on blank wall). | Subject to 5%/100 sq ft cap; single sign face ≤50 sq ft; ground signs ≤24 sq ft. | — | — | Number limited implicitly by area cap and sign plan as approved. | On principal street exposure of the non-residential building in the residential district, per 12-6(2)(a) and 12-3(1). | — | 12-4(20); 12-6(2) |
| Apartment Identification Sign (3+ units) (if such buildings exist by right or special use in these districts) | — | 5 sq ft max area. | — | — | 1 per apartment building. | On multi-family building premises indicating name and ownership. | — | 12-5(3) |

### NC Neighborhood commercial district, B-1 Community commercial district, B-2 Service commercial district, B-3 Commercial/Office/Multi-Family Residential, VC Village Center district, O/R Office/research district, M-1 Light manufacturing district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Sign – Wall Sign (Commercial/Office/Industrial) | Wall signs may not be placed higher than the second-floor windowsill; if the wall has no windows or openings on area to be covered, sign may extend to 16' to top of sign. | Individual wall signs count toward lot’s permanent sign area cap. No single sign face >50 sq ft. | — | — | No explicit numeric limit; constrained by area cap and sign plan approval. | On principal street exposure side of building; additional sides allowed for tenants with main entrances on different sides or on corner lots, but aggregate area may not exceed lot cap (12-3(1); 12-6(2)(a)). | — | 12-2 (AREA OF A SIGN, AREA OF STREET EXPOSURE, WINDOW SIGN definitions); 12-3(1)-(3),(6)-(11); 12-4(7),(14),(17); 12-6(2)(a)-(b) |
| Permanent Sign – Ground / Freestanding Sign (Commercial/Office/Industrial) | 12' max height from grade (taller ground signs prohibited). Base of sign may not exceed 4' in height. | 24 sq ft max per ground sign (larger ground signs are prohibited). | — | Must be outside public ROW and situated so as not to overhang or obstruct other structures, parking/loading areas, driveways, or walkways (12-4(8), 12-4(18)). | No explicit maximum; limited by aggregate area and Architectural Commission approval. | On private property within NC, B-1, B-2, B-3, VC, O/R, M-1, outside public right-of-way and not overhanging other structures, parking/loading, driveways or walkways. | — | 12-2 (GROUND SIGN, AREA OF A SIGN); 12-3(14)-(16); 12-4(6),(8); 12-6(2)(b)3 |
| Permanent Sign – Canopy/Awning Sign | May not extend above roofline; functionally considered building-mounted and subject to wall-sign height logic (below second-floor windowsill/16' on blank wall) where applicable. | Not specifically quantified by sq ft beyond aggregate cap and single-face 50 sq ft max; area measured as in AREA OF A SIGN definition. | — | If within ROW, must clear sidewalk by at least 8' and project ≤12" into ROW and comply with 12-4(18). | Governed by sign plan and aggregate area cap. | On awnings/canopies projecting from building walls along principal street exposure in NC, B-1, B-2, B-3, VC, O/R, M-1. | — | 12-2 (AWNING, CANOPY SIGN, PROJECTING SIGN); 12-3; 12-4(14); 12-6(2) |
| Permanent Sign – Window Sign (Permanent Portion) | — | Within lot aggregate cap; no per-window permanent cap is specified. | — | — | Implicitly limited by window area and aggregate sign area requirements. | On or inside windows visible from exterior, in NC, B-1, B-2, B-3, VC, O/R, M-1. | — | 12-2 (WINDOW SIGN); 12-4(19); 12-5(7); 12-6(2) |
| Construction Site Sign – NC/B-1/B-2/B-3/VC/O-R/M-1 | — | 24 sq ft max area. | — | — | 1 per lot/premises. | On lot/premises in NC, B-1, B-2, B-3, VC, O/R, M-1 where new construction or remodeling is underway. | — | 12-6(1)(a); 12-8(4) |
| Temporary Onsite Banners – Commercial/Office/Industrial (NC/B-1/B-2/B-3/VC/O-R/M-1) | Mounting height ≥6' above ground (if not wall-mounted); overall height ≤12'. Wall-mounted banners must be no higher than second-floor windowsill. | Lots with ≥100' frontage: 32 sq ft; lots with <100' frontage: 24 sq ft. | — | — | 1 banner per lot; in multi-tenant, up to 2 simultaneously. | On commercial/office/industrial premises in these districts; not in public right-of-way nor in sight distance triangle at any intersection/driveway. | — | 12-5(13)(1) |
| Civic Banners – VC (Village Center only, but included here for completeness) | — | 12 sq ft per banner. | — | — | 1 per approved streetlight pole. | On Village-approved ornamental streetlight poles within Central Avenue ROW in Village Center District. | — | 12-5(13)(2) |
| Temporary Commercial/Office Real Estate Sign – NC/B-1/B-2/B-3/VC/O-R/M-1 | 8' max height. | 24 sq ft max. | — | — | 1 per lot. | On commercial/office properties in these districts being sold or leased. | — | 12-5(10); 12-6(4) |

## Prohibited signs in Northfield

- Signs may only be displayed on a principal street exposure, except where a multi-tenant building has main entrances on different sides, strict enforcement is clearly impractical or without public detriment as determined by the Architectural Commission, or the building is on a corner lot (this limits sign locations for all signs, unless one of these exceptions applies).
- No permanent or temporary sign is permitted on any railroad right of way.
- No sign may emit or reflect more than 30 foot-candles of light at a distance of one foot based on an average of three readings, and no single point of emission or reflection may exceed 75 foot-candles at one foot; any sign violating this is deemed to cause excessive glare.
- Colors for signs must be used with restraint and sign surfaces may not be treated with reflective or glitter-type material.
- External sign lighting must be arranged so that light sources are not visible.
- An internally illuminated sign may not have transparent surfaces and may only display letters, trademarks, or logos; for internally illuminated signs only the copy, display and logo may be translucent, and the background must be opaque.
- All illuminated signs must be extinguished between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., except while the activity to which the sign pertains is lawfully open for business.
- No temporary sign may be displayed longer than three months unless specifically allowed elsewhere in Chapter 12 or approved by the Architectural Commission.
- The base of a ground sign may not exceed four feet in height and the grade at the base of the sign may not be artificially raised or otherwise altered to increase overall sign height.
- All off-premises signs are prohibited except those expressly permitted in Section 12-5(D) (garage/estate/demolition sale off-premises sign) and 12-6(C) (governmental off-premises directional signs).
- A‑frame, sandwich board, and other signs placed on a sidewalk, curb, or parkway (between sidewalk and curb) are prohibited, except for duly authorized governmental signs.
- Permanent advertising signs are prohibited.
- All off‑premises commercial advertising signs are prohibited, except those specifically permitted in Section 12-5.
- Animated, flashing, moving, rotating or otherwise attention‑attracting changing signs are prohibited.
- Asymmetrical multi‑faced signs are prohibited.
- Ground signs greater than 24 square feet in area or 12 feet in height from grade are prohibited.
- Wall signs placed higher than the second floor windowsill are prohibited, except that on a wall without windows or openings, the sign may extend up to 16 feet to top of sign.
- Ground signs that overhang any part of another structure, parking or loading area, driveway or walkway are prohibited.
- Signs greater than 50 square feet in area per face are prohibited.
- Indexing signs are prohibited.
- Neon or similar gaseous tube illuminated signs are prohibited, except where the neon is used as the lamp/bulb behind translucent material.
- Portable signs are prohibited.
- Projected image signs are prohibited.
- Projecting signs (signs projecting more than 12 inches from a wall) are prohibited, except awning and canopy signs.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Signs consisting of a string, cluster or series of lights are prohibited, except for seasonal or holiday decorations as defined in Chapter 12.
- Signs painted or pasted directly on the wall of a structure or fence are prohibited.
- Signs or lighting for signs within a public right of way are prohibited, except signs or lighting otherwise permitted that are at least 8 feet above an adjoining sidewalk and project no more than 12 inches into the right of way, directional or traffic signs authorized by governmental entities, and Village‑approved streetlight banners promoting civic events or seasonal messages/graphics.
- Signs posted on commercial or retail building entrance or exit doors are prohibited, except for (a) operating instructions for the door, (b) signs required by a government department or organization, and (c) signs depicting the name and hours of operation (each not to exceed 1 square foot in area).
- Permanent signs in any residential district are prohibited, except for street signs, subdivision names, and signs for permanent non‑residential uses allowed in a residential district.
- Sold real estate signs are prohibited.
- For sale signs displayed in vehicles on any lot or premises are prohibited.
- All other signs of any kind that are not specified as allowed in Section 12‑5 or 12‑6 are prohibited.
- Any sign not authorized under Section 12‑5 (exempt signs) or Section 12‑6 (signs requiring a permit) is prohibited.
- No sign may be erected, relocated, maintained or otherwise permitted to obstruct or prevent free ingress or egress from any window, door, or stairway of any building or structure; no sign may be attached to a fire escape.
- No sign may be erected, constructed or maintained where, by reason of its position, shape, color or wording, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device, or otherwise cause a safety hazard.
- Permanent signage may not be used for the sole purpose of advertising (per the stated intent of the regulations).

## Signs exempt from permit in Northfield

- Indoor signs that are not visible from outside the building are exempt from the sign permit application and review process, provided they comply with all other Village regulations.
- Residential nameplate signs not exceeding 1 square foot in area are exempt from permit, subject to all other requirements.
- For apartment buildings with three or more families, one identification sign not exceeding 5 square feet in area, indicating the name of the building and its ownership, is exempt from permit; this may be in addition to other signs permitted for first-floor commercial use.
- Non‑illuminated garage, estate, or demolition sale signs not exceeding 3 square feet in area are exempt from permit when placed on the lot where the sale occurs, limited to two such signs on the lot and one off‑premises sign; they may be displayed only on the day of the event; no residential address may display such signs more than twice per calendar year for garage sales and once per year for estate/demolition sales; a separate event permit must be obtained and placed in the front window, and no other types of signs are permitted for these events.
- Signs placed on a vehicle are exempt from permit, provided the vehicle is not parked for more than 2 consecutive hours in any location where it is visible from a public right of way, except business vehicles parked at another residence or business while conducting business there.
- Directional or instructional signs not exceeding 3 square feet in area that guide persons to facilities intended to serve the public are exempt from permit.
- Temporary non‑illuminated window signs in retail establishments advertising special sales, merchandise, or special occasions are exempt from permit, subject to: total area not exceeding 15% of total window area on the primary street exposure side, and in no case more than 30% of the window area to which they are affixed; display limited to 14 days before the sale/event, removal within 24 hours after, and never more than 30 days total; and in aggregate they may not cause total sign usage (temporary window signs plus permanent signage) to exceed 7% of the area of principal street exposure.
- Memorial plaques, cornerstones, historical plaques and similar designations not exceeding 3 square feet in area are exempt from permit.
- Temporary non‑illuminated residential real estate signs advertising the sale or lease of the lot or premises on which they are placed are exempt from permit if they do not exceed 10 square feet in area, are limited to one per lot, are no higher than 4 feet, pertain only to that property, and are removed within 24 hours after sale or lease; multi‑family signs intended to remain longer than 3 months require Architectural Commission approval.
- Temporary non‑illuminated commercial and office real estate signs advertising the sale or lease of the lot or premises on which they are placed are exempt from permit if they do not exceed 24 square feet in area, are limited to one per lot, are no higher than 8 feet, pertain only to that property, and are removed within 24 hours after sale or full leasing; if such a sign is to remain up longer than 3 months, it must be approved by the Architectural Commission (but is still listed in the exempt section for the initial period).
- Open house signs displayed with real estate signs only on Wednesdays and Sundays are exempt from permit; each premises is allowed up to 2 signs, one adjacent to the on‑lot real estate sign and one off‑premises at the closest dedicated intersection.
- Seasonal or holiday signs or decorations customarily displayed in conjunction with a national holiday or a Village‑sponsored event for a period not to exceed 60 days are exempt from permit.
- Temporary onsite banners (non‑illuminated special‑event banners such as for grand openings or special events) are exempt from the application and review process if they meet detailed size, design, location, duration, and frequency limits, including: professionally made; minimum letter heights; no illumination unless part of a permanent ground sign; maximum area 32 sq ft with 100+ ft frontage or 24 sq ft with less frontage; mounted at least 6 ft above ground (or wall‑mounted) and no higher than 12 ft; wall‑mounted no higher than the second‑floor windowsill; display limited to 14 days per event, removal within 1 day, no more than 6 times per year; one banner per lot (with a maximum of two simultaneous banners for multiple tenants); must be affixed to prevent wind activation; off‑site banners are prohibited; and banners may not be in any right of way or sight distance triangle.
- Civic banners displayed on Village‑approved ornamental streetlight poles within the Central Avenue right of way in the Village Center District for the purpose of publicizing civic events are exempt from permit, subject to: maximum 12 square feet; one per pole; content limited to community‑based organization names/logos, seasonal messages/graphics, and Village‑wide event info; no advertisement of individual businesses; subject to Architectural Commission review and approval of artwork/copy/colors; must be constructed of fade‑resistant materials with wind flaps; damaged or faded banners may not be displayed; and a written agreement with the Village is required addressing display, maintenance, removal, indemnification and insurance.
- Flags and emblems of any unit of government are exempt from permit, provided the supporting structure complies with height requirements of the applicable zoning district.
- Address signs not exceeding 2 square feet in area are exempt from permit.
- Non‑illuminated political signs are exempt from permit when their aggregate area is 32 square feet or less on any single lot or premises and no single political sign exceeds 10 square feet.
- Signs required by police, fire, or other government departments for public convenience or safety are exempt from permit.
- Scoreboards for athletic fields not exceeding 24 square feet in area are exempt from permit.
- Directory signs attached to the building they serve are exempt from permit, provided lettering does not exceed 1/2 inch in height and width, and total area does not exceed 6 square feet.
- "No Trespassing" signs posted on the property they relate to are exempt from permit if they are no more than 2 square feet in area and placed no closer than 100 yards apart on the same lot, with no more than 4 such signs per lot.
- Danger or prohibition signs on public utility property are exempt from permit if they do not exceed 4 square feet and are limited to the number necessary to adequately inform the public.
- Residential construction signs are exempt from permit, limited to one per lot, not greater than 5 square feet in area, and may be displayed on any lot or premises in any residential zoning district.
- Municipal or community‑related signs approved by the Village Manager are exempt from permit.
- Construction hour signs installed in accordance with Appendix C, Section C‑8.3, "Construction Signage" of the Code are exempt from sign permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- An overall sign plan is required under Section 12‑3(2): whenever a building, lot, or group of continuous buildings are under common ownership or control and contemplate more than one sign, an overall sign plan must be submitted.
- All signs (other than those listed as exempt in Section 12‑5) must be submitted with detailed designs to the Department of Community Development for referral to the Architectural Commission, which serves as a de facto sign‑plan review and approval process for each application.
- For any sign requiring a permit, the sign permit application must include: location maps, photographs of existing signs, and detailed drawings showing location, design, size, materials, colors and placement, plus a statement and exhibit specifying the area of principal street exposure and aggregate size of all existing signs on the lot and building. This effectively creates a site‑specific sign inventory/plan for review.
- If the proposed sign does not conform to the sign regulations, the applicant may either amend the application or request a variation to be considered by the Architectural Commission. Variation requests must be filed with the Department of Community Development, which forwards them to the Architectural Commission within 30 days; the Commission conducts a public decision process and issues findings.
- The Architectural Commission may continue its hearing and make recommendations for changes to the sign plans to effect compliance with the standards and criteria; the applicant may accept or reject these changes in writing, in which case the application (and associated sign plan) is deemed amended or left as originally submitted for a final decision.
- Construction site sign applications are processed and approved/denied by the Community Development Department based on a submitted construction‑sign packet that includes a site plan and rendering of the sign (size, text, colors, dimensions, and installation date), functioning as a limited sign plan for construction signage.
- Temporary commercial and office real estate signs intended to remain longer than 3 months, and multifamily residential real estate signs intended to remain longer than 3 months, require Architectural Commission approval of their design and duration, which entails plan‑level review rather than purely administrative approval.

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