01-29-07 Item 7A, Ordinance 384 Sign Moratorium

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384.03 display signs include projected images or messages with these characteristics onto buildings, billboards, or other objects. E. As used herein, a "video sign" shall be defined as a sign that changes its message or background in a manner or method of display characterized by motion or pictorial imagery, which mayor may not include text and depicts action or a special effect to imitate movement, the presentation of pictorials or graphics displayed in a progression of frames which give the illusion of motion, including but not limited to the illusion of moving objects, moving patterns or bands oflight, or expanding or contracting shapes, not including electronic changeable copy signs. Video display signs include projected images or messages with these characteristics onto buildings or other objects. F. As used herein, a "flashing sign" shall be defined as a directly or indirectly illuminated sign or portion thereof that exhibits changing light or color effect by any means, so as to provide intermittent illumination that changes light intensity in sudden transitory burst and creates the illusion of intermittent flashing light by streaming graphic bursts showing movement, or any mode of lighting which resembles zooming, twinkling, or sparkling. G. As used herein, a "multi-vision sign" shall be defined as any sign composed in whole or in part of a series of vertical or horizontal slats or cylinders that are capable of being rotated at intervals so that partial rotation of the group of slats or cylinders produces a different image and when properly functioning allows on a single sign structure the display at any given time one of two or more images. H. The existing Sign Code regarding electronic changeable copy signs, electronic graphic display signs, video display signs, flashing signs, and multi-vision signs is incompatible with City goals and may allow undesirable sign types and sizes. I. The City anticipates that there will be additional submittals for constructing new or modifYing existing electronic changeable copy signs, electronic graphic display signs, video display signs, flashing signs, and multi-vision signs in the City. J. In order to permit the City Council to review and evaluate changes to the City's current sign regulations and to preserve the integrity of the planning process, the Arden Hills City Council hereby determines that a sign moratorium for constructing new or modifying existing electronic changeable copy signs, electronic graphic display signs, video display signs, flashing signs, and multi-vision signs is necessary in all sign districts. Duration of Moratorium. The sign moratorium will commence on the effective date ofthis ordinance and will continue for one year thereafter unless otherwise terminated or extended by action of the City Council. 2