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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 27, 2020 5 section 1250.03. The intent of the revision was to bring non-commercial signs in conformance with other temporary off-premise sign standards. The existing ordinance language was silent on placing signs on publicly owned land and there was no roadway setbacks standards for non- commercial signs. Staff provided a summary of the proposed revisions. Councilmember Holden asked if the proposed changes meet or exceeds State law and meets all City Sign Ordinances. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported this was the case. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinance No. 2020-001 Amending Chapter 12 Sign Code Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated at its December 16, 2019 meeting, the City Council directed staff to make necessary ordinance changes to make political signs (non-commercial sign) consistent with existing temporary off-premise signs placement standards. In addition, Council requested staff to review and bring the ordinance into conformance with State statute for when signs may be placed. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla explained the Planning Commission recommend approval of the following amendments to Chapter 12, Sign Code. The intent of the amendment is to clarify existing language to make non-commercial signs in an election year consistent with placement standards of temporary off-premise signs and Minnesota State Statute 211B.045. Staff worked with the City Attorney to bring the proposed language into conformance with Minnesota State Statute 21113.045. The proposed amendment permits non-commercial signs to be posted no more than 46 days prior to the primary. 46 days is the minimum set by state statute. The number may increase, but may not decrease below 46 days. At a recent City Council Work Session the Council discussed increasing the number of days to 70. A formal motion would be necessary to change the proposed 46 to 70 days. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported additional language was added to section 1250.03, Temporary Off-premise Signs. The existing ordinance language for non-commercial signs was silent on placing signs on publicly owned land and there was no roadway setbacks standards for non-commercial signs. In addition, the existing language did not discuss prohibited signs placement locations. The proposed language provides the same setback standards for non-commercial and temporary off-site signs (five feet from the curb). Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla explained Staff proposed language allowing the property owner to the ability to withdraw sign placement permission at any time. However, at a recent City Council Work Session the Council discussed modifying the language to read, "The property owner shall notify the sign owner prior to withdrawing permission." If Council selects to amend the proposed language, a formal motion would be required.