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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – February 7, 2018 11 dynamic display. For example, in certain districts Shoreview limits the area that can be a dynamic display to 50 percent of the total sign area or 50 square feet whichever is less. Location The City could limit dynamic display signs to non-residential sign districts. Additionally, location, orientation, and hours of display regulations could be put in place to impact the impact of these signs on adjacent residential uses. General Prohibitions The City could retain the current prohibitions on any dynamic display sign that includes video display, fluctuating light intensity, flashing, blinking, or any other technology that creates the illusion of movement. City Planner Bachler explained the Sign Code currently does not permit projecting signs. The TCAAP Redevelopment Code allows for projecting signs that extend up to six feet from the building wall they are attached to or 50 percent of the width of the public sidewalk, whichever is less. If the City chooses to allow projecting signs in areas outside of TCAAP, staff would not recommend adopting these same dimensions given the difference in the type of development that is expected on TCAAP. Staff would recommend considering adopting regulations similar to Roseville, which allows for projecting signs that extend up to 30 inches from the building wall. Staff would recommend that a projecting sign be counted towards the overall amount of wall signage permitted for a property. City Planner Bachler reported for temporary signage, Arden Hills allows property owners to install up to one-half of the area allowed for a permanent wall or freestanding sign. Temporary signs may be displayed on three occasions per calendar year, with a maximum of 10 days each time. The three occasions may also be combined for one 30-day period. General Temporary Signs Staff would recommend simplifying the allowed temporary signage area to 32 square feet for businesses. Temporary signs must follow the height limit established for the sign district that the property is located in. Staff would also recommend changing the allowed display length to up to four occasions per year with a maximum of 14 days on each occasion. Grand Opening & Leasing Signs New businesses with a grand opening and buildings with vacant space are eligible for temporary signage. For grand openings, a sign may be in place for up to 30 days. Leasing signs may stay in place until seven days after a space is leased. Staff would not recommend any changes to the display length for these temporary signs. Staff would recommend that both grand opening and leasing signs be limited to 32 square feet. Property owners would still be limited to one temporary sign at a time. Inflatables and Banners The Sign Code currently lists streamers, banners, balloons, and inflatables as types of temporary signs that are regulated by the temporary on-premise sign requirements. These types of commercial message displays would need to meet the area and height requirements for all temporary signs.