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SECTION 1: AMENDMENT “3.05.110 Standards” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M EN D M EN T
3.05.110 Location and Construction Standards
All externally located signs visible from the public right-of-way must be located and
constructed in accordance with the following parameters., with respect to the location of signs
out of the public right-of-way, the maximum height of the signs, area of signs, clearance
required for signs, allowed location of signs, allowed sign illumination, exemptions allowed by
a Conditional Use Permit, types of signs, sign permit fees, and sign permit requirements.
Municipal, traffic and public directional signs shall not be considered signs as defined and
regulated by this sign code.
A.Clear View of Intersecting Streets.
1.Right-of-way. No sign may be placed or constructed so that any portion
thereof is placed or projects into any public right-of-way.
2.Sight Triangle. For the purpose of ensuring reasonable visibility and safety
this Ordinance shall prohibit the placement of signs within the sight triangle.
(See Chapter 2: Sight Triangle definition.)
B.Off-Premise Signs. Off-premise signs are prohibited.
1.Exceptions.
a.Political/Campaign signs.
b.Real Estate signs.
C.Maintenance. Signs must be maintained in good condition.
1.Abandoned Sign. Any sign no longer associated with the use of a property,
including vacant or unoccupied properties, shall be considered abandoned and
removed or returned to a blank state within 12 months of being abandoned.
D.Lighting/Illumination. Any sign that is lit, illuminated, or contains electrical
components must be listed by one of OSHA's Nationally Recognized Testing
Laboratories (NRTL) as well as the codes adopted by the City of Rexburg. (see
section 3.6)
E.Address Signs. All buildings shall have a permanently posted address (See subsection
3.02.140) , which shall be placed at each driveway entrance and be visible from both
directions of travel along the road on which the address is located.
1.Multiple Addresses. Where multiple addresses are required at a single
driveway, they shall be mounted on a single post and additional signs shall be
posted at locations where driveways divide.
2.Time Frame. In all cases the address shall be posted at the beginning of
construction and maintained thereafter.
3.Residential Signs. (See subsection 3.02.140.A. for multiple unit signs.)
a.The assigned address of any City residence must be posted on the
structure within ten (10’) feet of the entrance door facing street side.
Said numbers must be readable from the street as determined by City
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Emergency Services.
b.Name and Address. Signs or name plates shall not exceed two (2)
square feet in area and display only the name and address of the
occupant.
F.Construction Signs. Construction signs are defined as temporary and they must be
removed within thirty (30) days of project completion.
G.Banners. Any banners on property other than wall banners must meet and are
included as part of, freestanding sign area unless considered temporary and approved
by the Rexburg City Building Department.
H.Fire Access Signage. All occupancies classified as commercial shall have fire access
roadways posted with the proper signs at seventy-five (75’) foot intervals from the
center of the fire access road.
1.Curb Painting. Additionally, curbs shall be painted red and maintained as
required by the Fire Code Official.
I.Temporary street signs. Temporary street signs shall be installed at each street
intersection when construction of new roadways allow passage by vehicles. Bridge
Load Limits. Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges on
driveways and private roads. Design loads for bridges shall be established by the City
Engineer.
J.Non-residential Commercial Lots. Signs shall be posted in parking lots open to the
public but restricted as to use. Such signs shall be posted in a conspicuous place giving
notice that clearly indicates towing will be used and that parking is restricted and
violators may be towed.
K.Visitor Parking Areas. Visitor parking areas must have adequate and visible signage
and text. Signs must be at least 12" x 18" and include the words "Visitor Parking
Only", "Permit Parking only during **A.M. to **P.M. (based on current BYU-I
curfew and visiting hours) and "All others may be booted and/or towed."
SECTION 2: AMENDMENT “3.05.120 Sign Background Area” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M EN D M EN T
3.05.120 Sign Background Area
When computing the area of sign background, any single piece flat sign shall be calculated by
measuring one side even though both sides may be used for advertising. (For example, a 4’x 8’
flat sign will be considered a 32 square feet background area.)
A.Directional Signs. If logos are put on the directional signs, they are calculated in the
area of the directional sign. In addition, the logos must be less area than the directional
information to be considered a directional sign.
B.Pole Signs. On pole signs the supporting structure does not count as part of the area of
the sign. The area calculated in the wind loads calculation for the pole sign is for all
intents and purposes, the background area of the sign.
C.V or 3-D. For V shaped signs, or any other three-dimensional sign shall have the area
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of sign background calculated by considering all sides of the sign facing the primary
public right-of-way. This is irrespective of whether the back sides of the signs are used
for advertising.
D.Wall Signs. On wall signs, the background area of the sign is calculated by the
following methods depending on which is most reasonably applicable as determined
by the city:
1.Letters. If only letters are being put on the wall, then the area is computed by
drawing rectangles around each letter to enclose the extremities of the letter,
and then calculating the area enclosed within the rectangles.
2.Cabinet or Flat Panel. If a cabinet or flat panel with letters is put on the wall,
then the area is the area of the extremities of the flat panel or cabinet like
structure.
3.Painted Sign. If an area is painted out in a different shade or color on a wall
(not matching the general background of the rest of the building) for
advertising with lettering or graphics, then the extremities of the entire painted
out area will count as advertising area.
4.Flat Plane Buildings. For flat plane building structures the wall area can only
be calculated by walls parallel and seen from one standard orthographic
elevation view. No other walls can be added to this area in calculating the area
of a sign allowed for that wall.
5.Dome or Curved Buildings. For dome or curved structures the wall signs
cannot exceed the prescribed area of the curved or dome like structure as seen
from a standard orthographic elevation view.
SECTION 3: AMENDMENT “3.05.130 Blade Signs” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M EN D M EN T
3.05.130 Blade Signs
Blade signs placed between eleven (11’) feet and sixteen (16’) feet above sidewalk.
SECTION 4: AMENDMENT “3.05.140 Free-Standing Signs” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M EN D M EN T
3.05.140 Free-StandingFreestanding Signs
A.Sign Height.
1.Outside of US-20 Interchange. Unless further restricted in this Sign Code, the
maximum height of any free standing sign not located in the US 20 Interchange
Boundaries (see figures 1, 2 & 3 below) shall behave a maximum height of twenty-
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four (24’) feet from ground level to the top of the sign.
2.CUP. On lots where a twenty-four (24’) feet free-standing sign is allowed and the
building height is greater than twenty-four (24’) feet, the maximum height of a free-
standing sign may be reviewed under a Conditional Use Permit for a taller free-
standing sign not to exceed the building height.
3.Within US 20 Interchanges. The interchange sign boundary is defined by a fifteen
hundred (1500’) feet radius drawn from the center of the highway interchange.
a.Free-standing signs located in the US 20 Interchange boundaries (identified in
figures 1, 2 &3) shall have a maximum height of fifty (50’) feet from ground
levelgrade (see "grade" definition in Chapter 2) to the top of the sign.
b.Each parcel located in the interchange boundary is allowed one (1) pole with
sign(s) that are fifty (50’) feet from grade (See “grade” definition in Chapter
2).
B.Sign Size Area. Maximum sign size is two hundred (200 sq. ft.) square feet.
1.An eighty (80 sq. ft.) square feet sign is allowed for any single property up to fifty
thousand (50,000 sq.ft.) square feet in lot size.
2.For properties larger than fifty thousand (50,000 sq. ft.) square feet in area, the total
allowable sign area would be increased by 0.0016 square feet for each square foot in
excess of fifty thousand (50,000).
3.The supporting structure does not count as part of the sign area.
4.Only one side of a flat sign is measured, irrespective of whether the back side is used
for advertising.
5.Banners. Any banners, other than wall banners, must meet the Freestanding Sign
requirements and are included as part of freestanding sign area unless considered
temporary and approved by the Zoning Administrator.
6.Directional Signs. Any logos placed on a directional sign are considered part of the
sign area and must be less area than the directional information.
7.Plaza Signs. Sign space must be available for all tenants within a plaza while meeting
the total allowable sign area.
C.Distance. To avoid blanketing, the distance required between signs is calculated by dividing the
total sign area by the number of signs.
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D.Number of Signs. Multiple signs are allowed as long as area and distance requirements are met.
E.Setback. The edge of a sign must be a minimum of five (5’) feet from the property line to
ensure that no portion of the sign overhangs into the right-of-way.
F.Banners. Any banners on property other than wall banners must meet and are included as part
of freestanding sign area unless considered temporary and approved by the Zoning
Administrator.
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G.Section I: Free Standing, On-Premise Signs (Basic Sign Sizes & Sign Size Location
Formulas)
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SECTION 5: AMENDMENT “3.05.150 Other Signs” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M EN D M EN T
3.05.150 Other Signs
Other signs. All devices such as search lights, twirling or sandwich type signs, sidewalk or
curb signs and balloons or other air or gas filled figures are allowed, but may not be used more
than sixty (60) days in total during any calendar year.
SECTION 6: AMENDMENT “3.05.160 Temporary Signs” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M EN D M EN T
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3.05.160 Temporary Signs
A.Examples. For Sale/Rent/Lease, Political/Campaign, Garage/yard sale, Banners,
Advertising Feather Flags, sidewalk signs (A-frame Sandwich boards), oversized
balloons, and twirling, dancing or other air or gas filled figures.
B.Time Limit. Temporary signs shall A sign which is intended to be displayed for no
more than thirty(30)sixty (60) days consecutively, and is not permanently affixed.
Temporary signs are only intended for and allowed in non-residential zones.
1.Temporary signs related to a specific event, including elections, are limited to
being displayed no more than forty-five (45) days prior to the event, and must
be removed within forty-eight (48) hours after the event.
2.Construction signs are defined as temporary and must be removed within
thirty (30) days of project completion.
C.Prohibited Locations. Temporary signs must remain outside of the sight triangle and
may not be displayed on utility poles or signs.
1.Off-Premise Signs. (See section 3.05.110)
D.Size. Temporary signs shall be a maximum of thirty-two (32 sq. ft.) square feet unless
otherwise approved by the Zoning Administrator.
1.Exception. Sale/Rent/Lease signs in low residential zones are limited to a
maximum size of six (6 sq. ft.) square feet and are limited to six (6') feet in
height. (see subsection 3.05.190)
E.Maintenance. Signs must be maintained in good condition as to color and material
integrity.
F.Review by Planning & Zoning. Unless otherwise regulated in this code, (such as
construction sign or real estate or property for sale, rent or lease sign) temporary signs
must be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator or designee for approval before being
put up.
G.Recorded at City. Temporary signs must be recorded and logged in at the city with
the approval of the Zoning Administrator or designee.
H.In general, temporary signs are reserved for limited activities important to the citizens
of the City of Rexburg.
1.Location. Signs shall be located outside of the city right-of-way.
2.Size. Signs shall be thirty-two (32) sq. ft. or less.
3.Good Taste. Signs shall be in good taste for the surrounding environment.
4.Maintenance. Signs must be maintained in good condition as to color,
material integrity (fraying, tearing, etc.), and structural alignment.
I.Signs located within the City right-of-way and authorized by the City are exempt from
these regulations.
J.Temporary Signs for Big Events. Examples of uses of temporary signs are for big
events such as the International Dance Festival, Rexburg Rush, close out sales, going
out of business sales, or other events held at limited allotted times of year.
SECTION 7: AMENDMENT “3.05.170 Wall Banners” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
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A M EN D M EN T
3.05.170 Wall Banners
A.Temporary Wall Banners. Wall banners up displayed for sixty (60) days or less are
considered temporary. ; all others are considered permanent and shall adhere to
applicable sign standards.
1.These banners must be logged and recorded with the City of Rexburg to
assure time and condition limitations are being followed.
2.Maximum coverage. These banners Temporary Wall Banners may be up
displayed with permanent wall signs as long as the coverage does not exceed
twenty (20%) percent of the entirety of the wall. This twenty (20%) percent
coverage is the total of the permanent and temporary signs combined.
B.Permanent Wall Banners. Any banners up displayed for more than sixty (60)
consecutive days are considered permanent and must adhere to permanent wall sign
standards.
1.These banners will be covered as aforementioned in maximum area
(depending on distance from right-of-way (ROW) of wall signs and must have
a sign permit.
2.A business wishing to have an area for wall mounted banner signs that allow
for interchangeability of promotional signs may do so by providing installing a
tasteful, permanent looking frame that does not include strings or other
temporary looking devices.
a.These “permanent” banner sign locations shall be counted towards
maximum wall sign allotment, and does not include the wall banner
twenty (20%) percent provision.
b.All framed banners shall be sized appropriately for the frames so that
there shall be no gaps between sign and frame edging and so that the
banner does not overhang the frame in any way.
SECTION 8: AMENDMENT “3.05.180 Wall Signs” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M EN D M EN T
3.05.180 Wall Signs
A.SECTION II: Allowable Sign Areas for Wall Signs. Maximum Coverage.
1.Up to 100’ from ROW. The maximum area of a wall sign allowed is ten
(10%) percent of the area of the building wall or walls located within zero (0')
feet up to one-hundred (100') feet from the right-of-way (ROW) line.
2.100’ to 200’ from ROW. The maximum area of a wall sign allowed is twelve
(12%) percent for walls located within one-hundred (100') feet to two-hundred
(200') feet from the street right-of-way (ROW) line.
3.Greater than 200’ from ROW. The maximum area of a wall sign allowed is
fourteen (14%) percent of the area of the building wall for walls located more
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than two-hundred (200') feet. from the street right-of-way (ROW) line.
B.Wall Area. The wall area is calculated using either the wall face or street frontage for
each separate occupancy. If the wall containing the sign is curved, the wall area is
calculated using the elevation view.
C.Sign Area.
1.Calculating the area of the sign.
a.Letters. If only letters are placed on a wall, then the area may be
computed by drawing rectangles around each letter to enclose the
extremities of the letter, and then calculating the enclosed area.
b.Cabinet or Flat Panel. If a cabinet or flat panel is used, the area may
be computed using the extremities of the structure.
c.Painted Sign/Supergraphics Sign. If an area is painted in a different
shade or color on a wall (not matching the general background of the
rest of the building) for advertising with lettering or graphics, then the
extremities of the entire painted area will count as advertising area.
2.The supporting structure does not count as part of the sign area.
3.Home Occupation. Home occupation signs are limited to an area of two (2
sq. ft.) square feet.
4.Directional Signs. Any logos placed on a directional sign are considered part
of the sign area and must be less area than the directional information.
D.Blade Signs. Any sign projecting from a wall or building shall be placed between
eleven (11') feet and sixteen (16’) feet above sidewalk
SECTION 9: AMENDMENT “3.05.190 Allowable "Sign Size" And "Sign
Permit Conditions" By Zone” of the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as
follows:
A M EN D M EN T
3.05.190 Allowable "Sign Size" And "Sign Permit Conditions" BySign Specifications by
Zone
Type of
Sign
Sign
Area
(Sq.
Ft.)
Max
Height
(Ft)
Applicable
Zones
Property
Setback
Illumi
nation Restrictions
Tempo
For
Sale,
Rent or
Lease
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TAG, RR1,
RR2, LDR1,
LDR2, LDR3,
RBD
Outside
Sight
Triangle
Not
Allow
ed 1 per street
frontage,
limited to 60
days
32 10
MDR1, MDR2,
HDR1, HDR2,
MU, CBC,
RBC, LI, HI
Outside
Sight
Triangle
Not
Allow
ed
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rary
Constru
ction,
Tempora
ry
32 8
TAG, RR1,
RR2, LDR1,
LDR2, LDR3,
RBD
Outside
Sight
Triangle
Not
Allow
ed Maximum
area of 96 sq.
ft., limited to
60 days
32 12
MDR1, MDR2,
HDR1, HDR2,
MU, CBC,
RBC, LI, HI
Outside
Sight
Triangle
Not
Allow
ed
Wall
Home
Occupat
ion
2 Limited
by Wall
TAG, RR1,
RR2, RR3,
LDR1, LDR2,
LDR3, RBD
Must be
parallel to
wall
Not
Allow
ed
1 per street
frontage
Wall
Signs
10-
14%
Depen
ding
on
locatio
n from
ROW
Limited
by Wall
MDR1, MDR2,
HDR1, HDR2,
MU, CBC,
RBC, LI, HI
N/A Allow
ed
Blade signs
require a
minimum
ground
clearance of
11'
Accesso
ry On-
Premise
Include
d in
area
calcula
tions
24 (50
in
interch
ange
areas
shown
above)
MDR1, MDR2,
HDR1, HDR2,
MU, CBC,
RBC, LI, HI
Minimum
of 1' (No
portion of
the sign
may
overhang
into the
ROW)
Allow
ed N/A
Private
Directio
nal
6 3**All Zones
Outside
Sight
Triangle
Allow
ed
Any logo
must be
smaller than
the directional
info
Pole
Sign
See
Calcul
ation
Table
24 (50
in
interch
ange
areas
shown
above)
CBC, RBC, LI,
HI
Minimum
of 1' (No
portion of
the sign
may
overhang
into the
ROW)
Allow
ed
May apply for
a CUP for
height greater
than24'. See
calculation
table for
distance
requirements
PUD,
TAG, RR1,
RR2, LDR1,
Minimum
of 1' (No
portion of
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Freesta
nding
Subdivis
ion
Identific
ation
64 8 LDR2, LDR3,
MDR1, MDR2,
HDR1, HDR2,
MU
the sign
may
overhang
into the
ROW)
Allow
ed
Maximum
area of 64 sq.
ft. per sign
Plaza
Signs
See
Calcul
ation
Table
24 (50
in
interch
ange
areas
shown
above)
MU, CBC,
RBC
Minimum
of 1' (No
portion of
the sign
may
overhang
into the
ROW)
Allow
ed
Sign space
must be
available for
each tenant
within the
plaza
Off
Premise
Not
Allowe
d
Not
Allowe
d
Not Allowed Not
Allowed
Not
Allow
ed
Not Allowed
**Maximum height dependent upon type of directional sign (i.e. entrance/exit signs are a
maximum of three (3’) feet in height).
Zones: RR1, RR2, LDR1, LDR2, LDR3, TAG, RBD
Type
Sign
Area
(Sq. Ft)
Max
Height
Location
From
Property Line
Lighti
ng
Style
Restrictions
(BD)
or
(CUP)
For Rent
6 6 5 feet +None 1 per street frontage BDFor Lease
For Sale
Home
Occupation 2
Limite
d by
Wall
Must be parallel
to wall None 1 per street frontage BD
Construction 32 8 5 feet +None 1 or more with max.
Total of 96 SQ. FT.BD
PUD,
Subdivision
Identification
64 8 5 feet +Indirect
Internal
1 or more with max.
total of 64 SQ. FT.CUP
Directional 6 Code Public ROW Internal Code CUP
Public Service 6 Code Public ROW Internal Code CUP
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All other signs
Prohibited
Zones: MDR1, MDR2, HDR1, HDR2
Type Sign Area
(Sq. Ft)
Max
Heig
ht
Location
From
Property
Line
Ligh
ting
Style
Restrictions
(BD)
or
(CU
P)
For Rent
32 10 5 feet +Non
e 1 per street frontage BDFor Lease
For Sale
Home Occupation 2
Limit
ed
by
Wall
Must be
parallel to
wall
Non
e 1 per street frontage BD
Construction 32 12 5 feet +
Indir
ect
Inter
nal
1 or more with max.
96 SQ. FT.BD
PUD, Subdivision
Identification 64 8 5 feet +
Indir
ect
Inter
nal
1 or more with max.
64 SQ. FT.CUP
Directional 6 Code
Not in
Sight
Triangle
Non
e Code CUP
Public Service 6 Code Public
ROW
Non
e Code CUP
Project signs for
Identification
Attached/detached 50
sq. ft. Max.
1 sq. ft. per
3 Lineal ft.
Of bldg.
12
Bldg. wall
Facing the
Street
Indir
ect
Inter
nal
Not in set-back or
higher than the eave
line; 1 per parcel
CUP
All other signs
Prohibited
Zone: MU
Type
Sign
Area
(Sq. Ft)
Max Height
Location
From
Property
Line
Lightin
g Style
Restricti
ons
(BD
) or
(CU
P)
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For Rent
32 10 5 feet +None
1 per
street
frontage
BDFor Lease
For Sale
Home Occupation 2 Limited by
Wall
Must be
parallel to
wall
None
1 per
street
frontage
BD
Construction &
Temporary 32 12 5 feet +Indirect
Internal
1 or more
with max.
96 SQ.
FT.
BD
PUD, Subdivision
Identification 64 8 5 feet +None
1 or more
with max.
64 SQ.
FT.
CU
P
Directional 6 Code
Not in
Sight
Triangle
None Code CU
P
Public Service 6 Code Public
ROW None Code CU
P
Accessory On- Premise,
Wall, Free Standing, or
Canopy Marquee 50 Sq.
ft. Max.
1 sq. ft.
Per 3
Lineal ft.
Of bldg.
Less than
Height of Wall;
FS Max. 12
Feet high
Bldg.
wall
Facing
the Street
Indirect
Internal
Flood
light
1 per
parcel
CU
P
Open Lands Code Code Code Code Code BD
All other signs Prohibited
Zones: CBC, RBC, LI, and HI
Type Sign Area
(Sq. Ft)
Max
Height
Location
From
Property
Line
Lightin
g Style Restrictions
(BD)
or
(CUP)
For Rent
32 10 5 feet None 1 per street
frontage BDFor Lease
For Sale
Construction &
Temporary 32 12 5 feet None
1 or more
with max.
96 SQ. FT.
BD
Directional 6 Code Code Internal Code BD
Public Service 6 Code Public ROW Internal Code CUP
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Accessory; On
premise;Sec. II 8 ft. over
Building
Single story;
less than 30
feet
BD
Wall signs Sec. II 6 ft. over
Building
Buildings
greater than
30 feet
BD
Projected Signs Sec. II Sec. II
Not in Public
ROW; Blade
Signs
Allowed
Sec. II Sec. II
Public
ROW
w/CU
P
Marquee &
Canopy Sec. II No
Projections
Face Parallel
w/sign
Indirect
Internal
1 per street
frontage CUP
Under Marquee
& Canopy
Sec. II
Length Only
75% Of sign
Width
8 ft. Min.
Clearance
To Ground
Code Internal 1 per
Business BD
Non-Accessory
Off Premise Free
standing or Wall
32 10 ft. Max.
Height Sec. I Sec. II
Indirect
Internal
Floodlit
1 per
property
(Wall or
Free
Standing)
CUP
Accessory On-
Premise; Free
Standing
Sec. I
24 ft. Max
or Bldg.
Height
w/CUP
Sec. I
Indirect
Direct
Internal
Sec. I BD or
CUP
Portable signs
(A-frame style)Sec. I 4 ft. Max.Sec. I Not in
Public ROW None
Only
allowed as
Temporary
Signs.
BD
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