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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-26-26-WSMayor: David Grant Councilmembers: Brenda Holden Emily Rousseau Tena Monson Kurt Weber City Council Work Session Agenda May 26, 2026 5:30 p.m. City Hall Address: 1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone: 651-792-7800 Website: www.cityofardenhills.org City Vision Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long-standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. Members of the public may attend a meeting in -person at City Hall or they may view the meeting remotely on the City's website using the below link. Meetings are also broadcast on Cable Channel 16 for those that live in Arden Hills. https://cityofardenhills.org/320/Watch-City-Meetings Some Councilmembers may be participating in this meeting by interactive technology/remotely. This meeting will be streamed live on local Cable Channel 16 and available for playback on our website. CALL TO ORDER 1. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL This is an opportunity for citizens to respectfully bring to the Council's attention any items which are relevant to the City. In addressing the Council, you must first state your name and address for the record. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Written documents or other materials should be handed to the City Clerk for distribution to the Council prior to or during the meeting. Council will generally not respond at the same meeting where an issue is initially raised by a member of the public but the Council may refer the issue to staff for further research and possible report or action at a future Council meeting. 2. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES 3. AGENDA ITEMS 3.A. Work Session Start Time Documents: MEMO.PDF 3.13. Sign Code Revisions Jake Reilly, Community Development Director Documents: MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF 3.C. Zoning Code Updates Jake Reilly, Community Development Director Documents: MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF 3.D. Code Of Conduct Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator Documents: MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF ATTACHMENT D.PDF 3.E. E1. Use Of City Property And E2. Immigration Enforcement Discussion Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator Documents: MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF 3.F. Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP Discussion Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator Documents: MEMO.PDF 3.G. Agenda Planning Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator Documents: MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF 4. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN AGENDA ITEM - 3A MEMORANDUM DATE: May 26, 2026 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator SUBJECT: Work Session Start Time Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A Council Should Consider Council should discuss the start time for Work Sessions and provide further direction to staff. Background At the May 1 lth Work Session, staff requested that the Council discuss the work session start time for the summer months. City Code Section 210.03, Subd. 1 states "Regular Meetings. The City Council shall have regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7: 00 p.m. and shall have regular workshops on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 5: 30 p.m." In 2024 and 2025, the Council directed staff to begin work sessions at 5 PM for the summer months. Council should be aware that if the meeting start time is adjusted temporarily, that will make them all Special Work Sessions due to the time change, and agenda items cannot be added for discussion. The City Council is asked to discuss the meeting start time and provide further direction, if any, on the next steps. Budget Impact N/A Attachment N/A Page 1 of 1 AGENDA ITEM - 3B MEMORANDUM DATE: May 26, 2026 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator FROM: Jake Reilly, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Sign Code Revisions Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A Council Should Consider Council should discuss and provide direction to staff on recommended zoning code updates related to Chapter 12 — Signs brought forward for consideration after review and recommendation by the EDC. Background Revisions to Chapter 12 — Sign Code have been in process since early 2023 and have been incorporated into the full zoning code update underway by planning consultant HKGi. The Economic Development Commission has been the primary advisor to city staff and the consultant team regarding revisions. At the August 23, 2023, Economic Development Commission meeting, staff presented an introduction to the sign code, with a focus on non-residential, permanent commercial message signage, covering the current format and content of the code with sign standards by sign district and sign type. At subsequent meetings, the EDC reviewed standards for different sign types with an awareness of recent requests for sign standard flexibility through planned unit developments and sign standard adjustments. The group considered wall signage, freestanding signage, and dynamic display signs. The review also included a comparison of the sign codes for the cities of Shoreview and New Brighton. Subsequently, EDC members and staff presented a summary of recommended changes to the sign code at the June 5, 2024, Planning Commission meeting, which focused on the EDC desire Pagel of 3 that the sign code be easy for business owners to understand and equitable. EDC Commissioners suggested that the sign code could be made simpler and more approachable for businesses. Recommendations from the EDC that have been brought forward into the current draft (Attachment A) include: • Align sign districts with zoning districts and reducing the number of sign districts. • Base the maximum permitted wall signage on a percentage of the building elevation or footprint square footage and set a minimum permitted sign copy area to ensure smaller buildings are still permitted sufficient signage. • Base the maximum permitted signage on a freestanding/monument sign on building square footage. • For a property with two street frontages, permit two monument signs with the same or a similar square footage. • Permit dynamic display signage. • Regulate dynamic display sign brightness and other features with the intent to minimize impact to residential uses. Draft Revisions to Chapter 12 — Signs Primary changes in the attached document include: • Revised language associated with findings, scope, purpose, and definitions to be clear, concise, and align with accepted professional practices, standards in surrounding communities, and recent legal interpretations by state and federal courts. • A definition and standards for permitted dynamic display signs, including illumination. • Revised definitions and standards for temporary and portable signs to align with accepted practice, surrounding communities, and to accommodate accessibility standards. • Addressing the EDC recommendations to condense sign districts and allow for more universally applicable standards to be applied to similar uses and to reduce staff and planning commission time processing requests for sign standard adjustments. These recommendations are accommodated in Table 1200.08-1 Permanent Sign Standards (page 16 of Attachment A): o The B 1 — Limited Business zoning district and those commercial, institutional, and industrial uses in the primary commercial areas combined into one "district." o Total permitted wall signage is calculated as a function of the wall area of a building. o Increasing the maximum allowable wall signage based on review of sign standard adjustment applications over the last decade, standards in surrounding communities, and industry best practices. o Establishing a maximum and minimum sign area for wall signs. • Clarifying enforcement related to nonconforming signs, obsolete/unused signs, portable and temporary signs, and other concerns associated with public health, safety, wellbeing and property maintenance. Secondary changes include: • Added graphics/visuals to help guide applicants and the community. • Revisions to language to be more clear, concise, and consistent across the code including using more plain or ordinary language to improve clarity and communication of standards as well as reduce complexity for users of the code including residents, business owners & sign fabricators/installers. • When appropriate, remove or replace outdated language and align language with industry standards. Page 2 of 3 The EDC reviewed and recommended a version of this draft at the March 25, 2026 regular meeting. Page 6 from the minutes of that meeting, which represents the entirety of the agenda item is included as Attachment B. The Commission expressed appreciation that the work they did is represented in the draft. Other considerations for Council discussion: • Are the graphics helpful and do they provide sufficient information? • Are the choices for allowing deviations from the standard sufficient? The existing and draft code identify the site plan review and planned unit development processes as opportunities for applicants to request flexibility from adopted sign standards. Many communities, including several neighbors, use a conditional use permit and related process, either as a choice in addition to or in place of those applications and processes, particularly when a requested sign is larger than the standard. • The new language for dynamic display signs is based on a common industry standard that has become accepted practice. Are there amendments to consider based on concerns about time, manner, place, location, lighting, or other non -content -related concerns? The City Council is asked to discuss the draft city code regulations related to signs and provide further direction, if any, on the next steps. Budget Impact N/A Attachment Attachment A: Draft code language for Chapter 12 — Sign Code Attachment B: EDC minutes — Item 4B Attachment C: Existing code language for Chapter 12 — Sign Code Page 3 of 3 Attachment A Chapter 12 Sign Code 1200. Signage Regulations 1200.01 Introductory Provisions Subd. 1 Purpose and l+ndlogslntent. A. The purpose and intent of tR, u�his Sign Code is_ intended to: 1. eEstablish a comprehensive and balanced system of sign Ge tLtGYregulations to address the number, location, size, placement, duration, type, illumination and certain physical characteristics of all signs placed on private property for public observation that accommodates the need fe; a well maintained, safe,a and attrortiye r•omm„nity, and the need for effective communications, including business identification. itthe inteRt of these sign regu1ativ^;T and to promote the public health, safety, general welfare, aesthetics and image and order of the in all areas of the City. It is not the n„rnnse nr intent of this Chapter to regulate the message displayed on any sign 2. Maintain, enhance, and improve the appearance and aesthetic environment of the City by preventing visual clutter that is harmful while providing for effective means of communication, consistent with constitutional guarantees and the city's goals of public safety and aesthetics. B. It is not the purpose or intent to regulate the message displayed on any sign; nor is it the purpose or intent to regulate any building design or any display not defined as a sign, or any sign which cannot be viewed from outside a building. C. Findings The City finds 't 's neG� ary four the nrmmetinn and nrese.ryatinn of the r-rrTam�...��vrcy-�� T-iv--rT .. �^� 7 pip h�Tearth, safety, welfare and aestetins�nf thTennm tO Gentrrel the Subd. 2 SGOpe of Reg„lation- A. The sign regulations set,­�hapter shall apply to all StrUGtUres and all land propertyB. This Chapter deSGribes the signage standards for all signs On the Gity. C. No person, and all othe -egulations. if aRY seGtOE)n, subseGtiOR, sentenGe, Glause, phase, er ether part ef this Chapter is for any reason held to be invalid er on GOnfliGt with any other state or federal law, SuGh nvalidity shall Ret affeGt the validity er enfeFGeab'l 0 ty of the remaining portion ef this Chapter. The City COURGH hereby deGlares that it 1AVA-1-ilrd have adopted the Chapter OR 1200.02 Sign Definitions The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicatesd a different meaning: Page 1 of 22 Attachment A Auxiliary sign. A sign that provides direction for internal circulation, parking or entry, restrictions on parking, security warnings, or other similar primarily noRGemmerrialnon- commercial signs that are directed at people that are entering, exiting, or on a particular property. Auxiliary signs do not include outdoor advertising signs. Banner. Any temporary sign of lightweight fabric or similar material mounted to a pole or a building at one or more edges (see also Temporary sign and Portable sign) (Figure 1200.02.11). Figure 1200.02-1 Building Sign Types Billboard. See "Outdoor advertising sign." Canopy/awning sign. A message or logo on an awning or canopy which is constructed according to the requirements of the building code, is an integral part of the building, and is consistent with the architecture and design of the building (see Figure 1200.02-1). Commercial message -sign. Any message which identifies a business or product or promotes the sale of any product or service. Drive -through Menu Board Sign. A freestanding exterior sign adjacent to the drive -through lane at a drive -through facility that identifies items for sale at the facility and their associated Page 2 of 22 Attachment A prices for customers (Figure 1200.02-2). The menu board must comply with §12401200.02-04 of this chapter. Figure 1200.02-2 Drive -through Menu Board Dynamic Display. Any characteristics of a sign that appear to have movement or that appear to change, caused by any method other than physically removing and replacing the sign or its components, whether the apparent movement or change is in the display, the sign structure itself, or any other component of the sign. This includes a display that incorporates a technology or method allowing the sign face to change the image without having to physically or mechanically replace the sign face or its components (Figure 1200.02-3). This also includes, but is not limited to, any rotating, revolving, moving, flashing, blinking, projecting, or animated display and any display that incorporates rotating panels, LED lights manipulated through digital input, "digital ink," or any other method or technology that allows the sign face to present a series of images or displays. Figure 1200.02-3 Dynamic Display Page 3 of 22 Attachment A Flag-sig-n. A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong and square, attached by one edge to a pole and used as a symbol, standard, emblem or insignia, or containing text other than that associated with a commercial, business, or economic interest or activity. attached to pele, staff GIF GeFd that is primarily symbeliG er represeRtatienal on Rature, semetimes alpha er ni rnerir OR GORteRt Or r(see Figure 1200.02-1). Freestanding sign. A self-supporting sign usually held up by uprights placed in the ground or any other base that is anchored to the ground (Figure 1200-02-4). Fiaure 1200.02-4 Freestandina Sians SIGN LANGUAGE SIGN LANGUAGE Sign Language EVENT DATE 00.00 :Sign Language's l� Af Movable Copy Sign Drive -through Pylon Signs Menu Sign Sign Lanquage Sign Language SIGN LANGUAGE Sign Language Sign Language S'ignlangu Sign Lanquage Sign Language Sign Language Sign Language Dynamic Display Sign Monument Sign Grand opening. Commencement of operation of a new business. For purposes of the ordinance, a grand opening is considered to occur if there is a business name change or change in type of business or activity. Graphic sign. A sculpture attached to or sign painted directly on a wall that is primarily symbolic or representational in nature and not alpha or numeric in content or copy. Ground flag sign. A temporary banner sign which is located upon or affixed to the ground (see also Temporary sign and Portable sign). Illuminated (lighted) sign. Any sign, which has characters, letters, figures, designs or outlines which is illuminated by an artificial light source. LEghtlnglllumination, backlit. An illuminated sign where the light source which illuminates the wall behind individual sign letters is hidden from view. The sign letters are opaque and appear as a silhouette against the lighted surface. 'Illumination, external. The sign is illuminated by means of external light fixtures directed at the sign. Page 4 of 22 Attachment A Lightinglllumination, internal. An illuminated sign having the source of illumination located inside a translucent panel and is not directly visible. Incidental sign. Any sign that is generally not understandable or readable from property other than where the sign is located, such as from adjacent property or a public street, as determined by the City Administrator of their designee. Manual cGhangeable copy message sign. A mess Nje sign where the lettering/graphic message that -is not permanently attached to the sign face wand is changed manuallyy a rdynomin rdi&n (Figure 1200.02-5). The message is rhaRge moni iolli Figure 1200.02-5 Manual Changeable Copy Sign SIGN LANGUAGE EVENT DATE 00:00 Monument sign. A freestanding sign with its sign face mounted on the ground or mounted on a base at least as wide as the sign and is less than 16 feet in height (Figure 1200.02-6). Figure 1200.02-6 Monument Sign SIGN LANGUAGE Sign Language W Sign Language Sign Language Sign Language Obsolete sign. A sign that no longer identifies or advertises a bona fide business, lessor, service, owner, product, or activity and/or for which no legal owner can be found. Obsolete signs include sians associated with non-conformina uses that have been discontinued. Page 5 of 22 Attachment A Off -premise sign. A sign advertising a business, person, activity, goods, products, or services not located on the site where the sign is installed, or that directs persons to any location not on that site. On -premise sign. A sign whose message is related to the property or the activity and use occurring on the property on which the sign is located. On -premise signs include multi -tenant identification signs that may advertise tenants on different property provided such tenants are within the same approved PUD and parking is shared between properties. Outdoor advertising sign. Any sign that is located outdoors and that is located upon a property other than that of the development or use for which the sign is intendedthat adyertis or any other matter that is not available, er does not take pplaGe—� arne premises as the sign. Outdoor advertising signs are commonly called billboards. An outdoor advertising sign does not include a sign that is not readily understandable or readable from property other than where the sign is located, such as from adjacent property or a public street, as determined by the City Administrator or their designee. Permanent sign. Any sign that is not temporary. Portable sign. A temporary sign with or without copy and graphic that is designed or intended to be moved or transported but not including banner signs. Examples of portable signs include, but are not limited to: A -frame or Sandwich board signs, -or--T-frame signs, ground flag signs, andW'^h signs; signs designed to be transported by trailer or on wheels; and signs mounted on a vehicle for advertising purposes, except signs identifying a business when the vehicle is being used in the normal day-to-day operation of that business. A sign may be a portable sign even if it has wheels removed, was designed without wheels, or is attached to the ground, a structure, or other sign (Figure 1200.02-7). Figure 1200.02-7 Portable Signs © SIGN; Sign Language 0 0� In Mounted on a vehicle r advertising purposes O SIGN LANGUAGE op T-Frame Sign Sign designed to be transported bytraller or on wheels ISIGN 3 A -Frame (Sandwich) Sign Projecting sign. A sign, other than a wall sign, that is attached to and projects more than 18 inches from the building fagade (see Figure 1200.02-1 ). Page 6 of 22 Attachment A Public sign. A traffic control sign in Minnesota State Statutes; any identification sign installed in a public park by a public authority; and any other identification, regulatory, or warning sign approved by the City Council for installation on public land. Pylonale sign. A freestanding sign that is elevated off the ground by one or more poles (Figure 1200.02-8). Figure 1200.02-8 Pylon Signs Re -facing. The process of replacing the sign copy, message, logo, or graphic on a sign without altering or moving the structure to which the sign face is attached. Roof sign. A sign that is mounted on the roof of a building or on a parapet wall that is above the roof line (see Fiaure 1200.02-1). Rotating sign. A sign or a portion of a sign which moves in a rotating oscillating or similar manner other than changing signs. Service area canopy. Open air roof -like structure that projects from the wall of a building or is freestanding and is for the purpose of shielding equipment and/or people from the elements; is often found covering service or gasoline station islands. Sign. Any written message, pictorial presentation, number, illustration, decoration, banner or other device that is used to announce, direct attention to, identify, advertise or otherwise make anything known. For purpose of maintenance or removal, the term "sign" shall also include frames and support structures. fhc�:g„ eon Sign height. The distance measured perpendicular from the highest point of the sign structure to the average elevation of the street used for access to the property. Temporary sign. A sign designed to be displayed for a limited period of time that is not permanently affixed to the land or to a structure (See also Banner and Portable sign). Page 7 of 22 Attachment A Wall sign. A sign attached to or erected against an exterior wall surface of a building or structure (see Fiaure 1200.02). Window sign. A sign mounted inside of a building within the window area that is applied or fastened to the window in a manner that is intended to be viewed from outside the building see Figure 1200.02-1). 1200.03 General Regulations Subd. 1 All signs within this subsection shall comply tewith the following: A. A sign shall be considered as a structure or a part of a structure for the n, pese gf applying yard and height regi ilatignoand subject to area, height and location requirements of this chapter -except as hereinafter stipulated. B. All signs shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in accordance with the following standards: 1. All signs shall comply with applicable provisions of the Building Code and Electrical Code. 2. All signs shall be constructed of durable materials and shall be permanently attached. 3. All signs shall be kept in good repair and free from peeling paint, rust, damaged or rotted supports, framework or other material, broken or missing faces or missing letters. Any structure from which a sign has been moved or removed shall be repaired with materials and/or painted or stained to match the existing background. 4. Activities considered normal maintenance and repair and not requiriW building permit shall inGl de on+i.,i+ieo such as replacing or repairing lamps, ballasts, transformers, trim, sign fasteners, nuts, or washers; painting the pole of freestanding signs; and painting the cabinet of freestanding signs or building signs shall not require a permit. Subd. 2 Sign Area Calculation. A. The area of a sign is determined by the Zoning Administrator, using actual dimensions where practical or approximate dimensions when irregularity of a sign shape warrants. The area of each sign type is to be measured with either Formula A or Formula B as noted below: 1. Formula A: If channel letters and symbols are used, the sign area is the sum of the area of two contiguous rectangles, squares, or circles that enclose the extreme points or edges of all copy, logos, and symbols of said sign (Figure 1200.03-1). Page 8 of 22 Attachment A Fiaure 1200.03-1 Sian Area Formula A Width HI Channel Letters W 2. Formula B: If channel letters are not used, the sign area is the area of one rectangle, square, or circle that encloses the extreme points or edges of all areas where copy may be placed on a sign together with any material or color forming an intearal oart of the backaround of the disolav or used to differential the sian from the backdrop or structure against which it is placed. This area does not include structural or architectural features of the sign where copy will not be located (Figure 1200.03-2). Figure 1200.03-2 Sign Area Formula B -------------- MULTIPLE ELEMENTS � '• Subd. 3 Illuminated Signs. A. All lighted signs including those with backlit, internal, and external illumination, shall be subject to the provisions of the State Electrical Code and shall comply with the underwriter's standard as defined in the current Underwriter Laboratories Standard for safety, electric sign. B. Illumination for all static signs shall be constant and steady. Page 9 of 22 Attachment A C. No illuminated sign shall reflect or direct light onto adjacent properties or public streets. D. All illuminated signs must meet the following brightness standards: 1. All illuminated signs shall meet Subsection 1350.08 — Outdoor Lighting. 2. No illuminated sign may be of such intensity or brilliance as to impair or interfere with the vision of a motor vehicle driver or effectiveness of an official traffic sign, device, or signal. 3. Signs which use light fixtures on exterior surfaces shall not cause illumination or glare in excess of one-half foot-candle measured at the street curb line. 4. The person owning or controlling the sign must adjust the sign to meet the brightness standards in accordance with the City's instructions. The adjustment must be made immediately upon notice of noncompliance from the City. 5. All signs that will have illumination by a means other than natural light must be equipped with a mechanism that automatically adjusts the brightness in response to ambient conditions. These signs must also be equipped with a means to immediately turn off the display or lighting if it malfunctions, and the sign owner or operator must immediately turn off the sign or lighting when notified by the City that it is not complying with the standards in this section. 1200.04 Prohibited Signs. Subd. 1 The following signs shall be prohibited in all districts: A. Signs with moving, swinging, revolving, or rotating parts; B. Roof signs; C. Projecting signs; D. Portable signs that do not meet the requirements in section 1200.05.1.E. E. Signs in the public right-of-way except as provided for in SeGti„n 1200.06 (3) by Minnesota Statutes, or allowed by the agency regulating the right-of-way; F. Signs attached to public utility poles, trees, street signs, stoplights, or fences; G. Permanent -off-premise signs, including bilIbeardsoutdoor advertising signs; H. Signs in the clear vision area; I. Signs imitating traffic control signs. (i.e. signs which are designed to resemble official traffic signs except they are used to control traffic on private property); J. Any sign not constructed, wired, assembled, attached, or supported in conformance with this Section, applicable building codes, and other regulations; K. Signs with content classified as "obscene" as defined by Minnesota Statutes, section 617.241; and L. Signs on private property without owner's permission. M. Sign lighting or sign technology not specifically listed as permitted in this Chapter shall be prohibited. 1200.05 Exempt Signs. Subd. 1 The following signs shall not require a permit and are allowed in addition to those signs allowed by this chapter. These exemptions, however, shall not be construed as relieving the owner of the sign from the responsibility of its erection and maintenance, and its compliance with the provisions of this chapter, or any other law or ordinance regulating the same. Page 10 of 22 Attachment A A. Government Signs. All governmental signs, including but not limited to traffic control and other regulatory purpose signs, street signs, identification signs, informational signs, danger signs, and railroad crossing signs. B. All signs in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 211 B.045. C. Address Signs. Address identification not exceeding four square feet in area for each structure or portion of a structure with an assigned address. Street identification numbers are required in all sign districts and should be clearly visible from the street. D. Auxiliary Signs. 1. Residential properties shall be permitted up to four square feet per sign; not to exceed a total of eight square feet for all auxiliary signs. The signs shall not be illuminated. 2. Nonresidential properties shall be permitted up to eight square feet per sign; not to exceed a total of 40 square feet for all auxiliary signs. E. Graphic Signs. Permitted only on multi -unit dwellings or ^^^r^^ideRtia non-residential buildings, provided they do not exceed 25% of the wall area upon which they are located. F. Incidental Signs. Incidental signs or signs within a building provided that the sign is not readily visible from the public right-of-way, adjacent properties, and are not illuminated. G. Portable signs. Portable A -frame, Sandwich board, T-frame, ground flag or other similar portable signs that do not exceed six square feet in size and are not illuminated if located within 15 feet of the primary entrance to the business it is advertising and displayed only during the hours of business operation. No more than two of these signs shall be in place for each tenant at any given time. Portable signs must be brought indoors at or before the close of the business for the day. H. Window Signs. Window signs that are inside of a building shall not exceed 35% of the window area in which it is being displayed, or 5% of the total building fagade. I. Non-commercial Signs. Any sign, display, or device allowed under this section may contain, in lieu of other copy, any otherwise lawful n^^^^^,^,eF non-commercial message that does not direct attention to a business operated for profit, or to a commodity service for sale, and that complies with the size, height and lighting requirements of this Chapter. 1200.06 Temporary Sign Regulations Subd. 1 Temporary On -premise Signs. A. All temporary on -premise signs shall require an approved sign permit prior to placing the sign and shall conform to the following: 1. Temporary Sign Area. Temporary signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area. 2. Temporary Sign Height. A temporary sign shall not exceed the freestanding height limits listed in Table 1200.08-1 for a permanent sign of a particular sign type in a given district. This shall include inflatable signs and balloons. 3. Quantity and Duration. No more than one temporary sign per tenant shall be displayed at any one time. No more than four temporary sign permits shall be issued per calendar year, per tenant, and permits for the display of such signs shall be valid for up to 14 days. Up to two occasions may be used consecutively. At no time shall a temporary sign permit be valid for more than 28 days. 4. All such signs shall be removed from the premises no more than one working day following the expiration of the permit. Page 11 of 22 Attachment A 5. �}�., milar ehiert with a mm ial' message may he displayed en throe ti-F ccc-avrcr-ra-�lTnrrre-r��ui-rrr�..r.�u , GGGaSi()RS per Galendar year with a maximum of 10 days for eaGh GGGasien. The three ennasiens may he used nenser,,ti„ely with ene nermi+ Temporary sign permits are nontransferable to other properties or establishments on the same property. Temporary Sinn Height 4 temporary sign shell net evgeeld the freestanding height limits listed On Table SeGtien 1260 1200.08 !Table 1 for a permanent sign of a paFtiGUIar sign type iR a given dmStFdGt. This shall SigRs and 6. SigR IRStalla Placement. Temporary signs shall he ser„rend arl d well - Genstn,g+erd se as not4o create a hazard to pedestrians or vehicles. Freestanding temporary signs shall be placed such that there is a minimum of 36 inches of unobstructed sidewalk clearance between it and any other building or obstruction. The permitted location of all temporary signs is subject to change as determined by the Zoning Administrator in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. 7. Illumination. A temporary sign shall not be illuminated. Leea+ie�permitted IeGatien ef t nerary signs are subjen++e nhange as rde+erminerd by the %ening 4rdministrater in ender to nretert the n, ihlir health, safety, welfare and aesthetins , , 8. Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and Northwestern College Banner Signs. Temporary banner signs for athletic fields at Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and Northwestern College shall be exempt from the provisions of this section and shall comply with the applicable provisions in 1200.07. B. Single occupant parcels. 1. No more than one permitted temporary sign shall be permitted at any given -one time. 2. The area of the temporary signage shall not exceed one half of the permitted sign area as allowed in Table 1200.08-1 SeEt'OR 126n Tyr for a particular sign type in the underlying sign district. 3. Freestanding temporary signs shall only be permitted in districts where freestanding signs are permitted as allowed in Table 1200.08-1 Sentien 1260 Table 1. If a conforming freestanding sign is already in place, the temporary freestanding sign shall be attached to or near to the existing freestanding sign. C. Multi -tenant parcels. Each individual business establishment that has exclusive use of some portion of the street or otherwise primary level of the building, and direct access to the outside qualifies for temporary signage as follows: 1. Each business shall not have more than one wall or freestanding temporary sign at a time. 2. The total temporary wall sign area for each tenant shall not exceed one half of the permitted permanent wall sign area as allowed in Table 1200.08-1 SeGtPOR 1260 Tv -arableT. 3. The total area of all temporary freestanding signage for the parcel shall not exceed one half of the permitted area of permanent freestanding signage for the parcel as allowed in Table 1200.08-1 Se^t��2-60 Table 1. 4. The total permitted temporary freestanding sign area shall be allocated by the property owner or their designee among its tenants. Page 12 of 22 Attachment A 5. Sign permits shall not be transferrable to other business establishments. D. Grand Openings. New businesses with grand openings are eligible for one additional temporary sign permit of any type permitted in the underlying sign district with an approved permit. The sign may be in place for up to 30 days provided all other requirements in this section are met and the required permits are obtained. This eligibility shall expire six months after the business opens. E. Lease rVacant Space. Buildings or parcels with space for sale or lease may obtain a temporary sign permit for one temporary wall or monument sign that expires seven days after the building or parcel is leased or sold. 1. A wall sign shall not exceed 25 square feet in size and shall be used in place of a permanent wall sign. 2. A freestanding sign shall not exceed 15 square feet in size and shall be attached or immediately adjacent to an existing freestanding sign. All other provisions in this section shall apply. Subd. 2 Temporary Off -premise Signs. A. Each residential property is allowed up to five freestanding, temporary, off -premise signs in the eit„ right _of_way or on private property provided the signs meet the standards of this section: 1. Location. Temgorary sians must be Dlaced solelv on Drivate DroDerty and must maintain a minimum two -foot setback from public sidewalks and roadways. 2. Sign Number Limit. Signs shall be four square feet or less in size, and less than four feet high; 3. Signs shall not be non illuminated; 4 Signs shall he planed within one mile of said residential property (this pro isinn does not the sign regulations for neighhnriRg nnmmi inities); 5. shall peried. 6. Permission. The sign owner shall obtain permission from the property owner to place a sign on their property OF on property that shores a property line with the adjoining right of way where thei ig.n, is Ieeated The property owner may withdraw that permission at any time. i. Failure to obtain permission may result in removal of the sign. ii. Sign(s) are prohibited on land owned by the city, county, federal government and school district(s). 7. Additional sians durina election Deriods: Election period. An election period beains 46 days prior to a state Drimary and ten days following an election conducted under federal, state, county, or city laws or ordinances in which residents of the city are entitled to vote. ii. Number of sians Dermitted. An unlimited number of temporary sians are AIInwpd iii. Setbacks. Signs must be set back a minimum of six feet from the edge of any roadways and shall not interfere with vehicle or pedestrian visibility. Signs placed on corner lots shall not obstruct views to or from the roadway. Ri' ` g of way Regulatory Autherity. Sign(s) plaGed within Gity right of way shall not be nlaged within fide feet of the edge of the readwa y pavement or G irh iv. EXGeeptien If the fide feet distonGe nl^Gesthe sign en o trail er sidewall surfaGe then the SigRage shall be PlaGed en the dwelling side of the side eF tram!. Page 13 of 22 Attachment A v. Sign(s) in Ramsey County or State of Minnocnfo�f_ ht_e�n�ooay shall si ibieot to Ramsey GO Rty anrt State of Minneseta roof nations vi. Coils ire to obtain nermission from the appropriate agenoY may result in rerneyal of the sign 8. DiSGIairner. The City of Arden Hills shall not be responsible for damage to any signs placed in the right-of-way. 1200.07 Temporary Banner Signs for Athletic Fields at Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and University of Northwestern. Subd. 1 Athletic fields at Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and Northwestern College may be permitted to have temporary banner signs attached to the fences of their athletic fields provided that such signage faces the field of play so that the impact of the signage is directed only to those uti1izinq-usin the field or watching the sporting event, and not surrounding property owners. A. To the greatest extent possible such signage shall not obstruct sightlines to the athletic field for those watching the sporting event from the bleachers or other designated viewing areas. B. The temporary banner signage must be approved by Mounds View High School, Bethel University, or University of Northwestern for their respective athletic fields. C. The Zoning 9#1Ee�Admin istrator shall determine if the signage is visible from a public roadway or from property outside of Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and University of Northwestern. If found to be visible, the signs shall comply with the following size limitations and shall follow the sign permit process as described below: 1. Permit Requirements. Sign permits shall not be required for individual banner sinnsigns but shall be required where a new group massing of signage is requested. 2. Individual Sign Area. Temporary banner signs shall not exceed 50 square feet each. 3. Total Signage Area. The temporary banner sign shall not exceed a massing of over 960 square feet in one area or a total of 2,000 square feet. 4. Time Limit. Temporary banner signsigns shall not be displayed for more than 90 consecutive days or more than 180 days during the calendar year. 5. Compliance. The applicant shall demonstrate compliance with the provisions of this section (including but not limited to: the dimensions of individual banner signs, the dimensions of that group of banner signs, and the total square feet of temporary banner signs). 1200.08 Permanent Sign Regulations Subd. 1 All Permanent Signs. A. All permitted permanent signs shall conform to the following applicable standards and Table 1200.08-1: Permanent Sign Standards. Page 14 of 22 Attachment A Table 1200.08-1 Permanent Sign Standards Zoning District Permitted Sign Type Total Permitted Sign Area Minimum Sign Maximum Height Area R1 & R2 Districts Any 8 sq. ft. N/A N/A R3 & R4 Districts Any 20 sq. ft. N/A N/A Non -Residential Uses in a Residential District Wall 20% of the wall 30 sq. ft N/A area, not to exceed 100 sq. ft. total Freestanding 50 sq. ft. N/A loft B1 District and Commercial, Institutional or Industrial uses fronting on: • County Road E • Lexington Ave. • Highway 96 Wall 20% of the wall 80 sq. ft N/A area, not to exceed 150 sq. ft. total Freestanding 60 sq. ft. N/A 20 ft 1 FLEX & Gateway Districts Wall 20% of the wall area, not to exceed 60 sq. ft N/A N/A 20 ft 150 sq. ft. total Freestanding 80 sq. ft Neighborhood Business District Wall 20% of the wall 50 sq. ft. N/A N/A 15 ft area, not to exceed 150 sq. ft. total Freestanding 60 sq. ft TCAAP area without frontage on Highway 96 Wall 20% of the wall 30 sq. ft. N/A area, not to exceed 150 sq. ft. total B. Freestanding Signs. 1. Properties that front more than one street shall be permitted to have more than one freestanding sign provided that each additional freestanding sign does not exceed half the size of the maximum sign area allowed for a freestanding sign in the applicable district. 2. The sign area of a freestanding sign shall only be calculated using one side of the sign. If the two sides are different sizes, the larger side shall be used for determining the sign area. 3. Freestanding signs shall be located at least five feet from any property line and shall not project over the property line. Page 15 of 22 Attachment A C. Multi -tenant buildings or sites shall be permitted: 1. One wall sign up to the total permitted signage area in Table 1200.08-1. i. The total wall sign area shall be calculated for each individual business establishment that has exclusive use of a building fagade, some portion of the street, or direct access to the outside. 2. The permitted freestanding sign area shall be associated with the main parcel, with the tenant signage allocated by the property owner meeting the maximum signage areas allocated in Table 1200.08-1. Subd. 2 Sign Design. 1. Business signs shall be architecturally compatible with the style, materials, colors and details of the building. 2. Signs shall be incorporated into the fagades of the buildings rather than extending into the roof line and should not project more than 12 inches above the plane of the facades. 3. Retail business wall signs shall be located in a position above the front window that is located consistently among stores. 4. Wall signs shall not extend more than 18 inches out from the wall to which they are attached. Subd. 3 Special Permanent Sign Regulations. A. Awnings and Canopies. No part of an awning or sun canopy shall be less than eight feet or greater than 12 feet above grade. The fabric or material used for the awning or canopy must be opaque and no illumination is permitted. B. Service Area Canopy. Each edge of a service area canopy facing a street is permitted 25 square feet of sign area in addition to all other sign area permitted on the site. Such signage may be illuminated, but no other part of the face of the canopy shall be illuminated. C. Manual Changeable Me Copy Sign. No more than 35 percent of the actual sign area of a permitted sign in a nonresidential sign district shall be capable of displaying many jolly rhaRgiRg messages or copy that can be changed manually. The remainder of the sign area shall not have the capability to change messages even if not used. D. Adult Use Signs. In addition to this Chapter, all adult use -oriented signs shall comply with the sign requirements in Chapter 1340 Use -Specific Standards. Where any provisions of this Chapter conflict, the provision that is more stringent shall be applied. Subd. 4 Dvnamic DisDlav Sians A. Dynamic displays on signs are allowed as described herein, except as prohibited by state or federal law, and with certain standards and restrictions to ensure health, safety, and welfare. B. Any sign using a dynamic display, in whole or in part, must meet the following standards: 1. Dynamic display signs shall be permitted for nonresidential uses abutting a major arterial or collector street. No dynamic display sign shall be erected facing or located on a lot line adjacent to a property used for residential. 2. Dynamic display signs shall only be permitted on freestanding signs. 3. Only one, contiguous dynamic display area is allowed on a sign face. The dynamic display may occupy no more than 40% of the actual sign copy area. The remainder of the sign must not have the capability to have dynamic displays. Page 16 of 22 Attachment A 4. Speakers and/or any audio component is prohibited. The sign shall not emit any sound. 5. No portion of the sign may change or have the background in a manner of displaying or characterizing motion, Including flashing, scrolling, twirling, change in color, illusion of moving objects, moving patterns, or bands of light or expanding or contracting shapes, fluctuating in light intensity or use intermittent, strobe, bursts, or moving light, streams, zooms, twinkles, and/or sparkles. Any manner that creates the illusion of movement other than permitted transitions is prohibited. 6. Duration. On any portion of the sign that changes, the dynamic display must have a minimum static duration of 10 seconds. 7. Transition. On any portion of the sign that changes, the change sequence must be accomplished by means of instantaneous transition. Fading, dissolving, scrolling, traveling, or any transition that creates the illusion of movement is prohibited. 8. Brightness. The dynamic display sign must not exceed a maximum illumination of 5,000 nits (candelas per square meter) during daylight hours and a maximum illumination of 500 nits (candelas per square meter) between dusk to dawn as measured from the sign's face at maximum brightness. 9. Dimmer Control. Electronic graphic display signs must have an automatic dimmer control to produce a distinct illumination change from a higher illumination level to a lower level for the time period between one half-hour before sunset and one half-hour after sunrise. 10. Dvnamic disDlays must be desianed and eauigDed to freeze the device in one position if a malfunction occurs. The displays must also be equipped with a means to immediately discontinue the display if it malfunctions, and the sign owner must immediately turn off the dynamic display when notified by the city that it is not complying with the standards of this chapter. 11. Dynamic displays must comply with the outdoor lighting standards contained in Section 1360.08. C. Drive -up Window Menu Board. 1. Location. All drive -up menu board signs shall be single sided and located adjacent to the drive- up lane and shall not be located in any required setback. Signs may be affixed to the building. 2. Height. A drive -up menu board sign shall not exceed 8 feet above grade in height. 3. Size. A drive -up menu board sign shall not exceed 40 square feet. 4. Number. Up to two drive -up menu board signs are permitted per lane. The total surface area of the two signs shall not exceed 40 square feet each. 5. A drive -up menu board signs shall comply with the following standards: i. The images, colors, and text may not change more than five times per day; ii. All images, colors, and text shall be static with no flashing, scrolling, or animation; iii. At any time the business or drive--1!2rpughupwindow is closed to the public, any drive- through menu board sign shall be turned off until the business or drive -through window is open to the public. Page 17 of 22 Attachment A iv. Signs with speakers or intercoms shall be designed and located in a manner to direct noise away from adjoining properties. Speaker noise shall not be audible to adjacent residential properties. v. The sign(s) shall not be located as to impair the vision of the driver of a vehicle traveling either into, out of, or through the lane. Subd. 5 Permanent Signs at Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and University of Northwestern. A. Permitted Permanent Signs for Athletic Fields. 1. Athletic fields at Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and University of Northwestern may be permitted to have permanent signage at their respective athleti^ fields 2. Such signage shall he permanent in nature and shall not be lit by a direct lighting source. 3. Signs may be an entrance gate style sign, signage affixed directly to a press box/grandstand, or signage included on the scoreboard. 4. Such signage shall be constructed of durable materials (finished metal, finished wood, plastic). 5. The Zoning Administrator shall determine if the signage is visible from a public roadway or from property outside of Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and University of Northwestern. If found to be visible, the signs shall comply with the following size limitations: and shall fellew the swing,' permit PrOGess as des^rihed helew: i. Sign Area. The signage area of entrance gate signs shall not exceed 30 square feet, the signage area of press box/grandstand signage shall not exceed 80 square feet, and scoreboard field naming signage shall not exceed 40 percent of the total scoreboard area. ii. Total Sign Area. The cumulative total of permanent signage shall not exceed 200 square feet. iii. Sign Permit Required. SORGe the GigRano would,bepe;maReRt in na+„ro the annli^an+ shall he required to ehtain aA sign permit apppovakprior to the installation of any new permanent signage; at s,,^h time the apnli^an+ shall dernens+rate ^nn-,plian^e with thof this se^+inn B. Scoreboard Signs for Athletic Fields. 1. Athletic fields at Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and University of Northwestern may be permitted to have permanent scoreboard signage at their athletic fields that is clearly secondary to the overall appearance of the scoreboard. 2. Such signage shall face the field of play so that the impact of the signage is directed only to those uti1iz'nq-usin the field or watching the sporting eves a-ndevent and not surrounding property owners. 3. The scoreboard signage shall comply with the sponsorship sign regulations as established by Mounds View High SEheetPublic Schools, Bethel University, and University of Northwestern, for their respective athletic fields. 4. The Zoning Administrator shall determine if the signage is visible from a public roadway or from property outside of Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and University of Northwestern. If found to be visible, the signs shall comply with the following size limitations and shall follow the ^inn permit nrnress as des^rihed hele : Page 18 of 22 Attachment A Sign Area. Scoreboard signage shall not exceed 30 percent of the total scoreboard area, nor shall any one scoreboard sign exceed 15 percent of the total scoreboard area. Sign Permit Required. SinGe the SGGrebsard signs are permanent the applinant shall he required to ehtain A_sign permit appmvat-is required prior to the installation of any new scoreboard sponsorship signs;" time the applinant shall demonstrate nomnlianne with the provisions of this seEtiOR. 1200.09 Sign Standard Adjustments Subd. 1 Adjustments to the requirements and standards for the height, number, type, lighting, area, and/or location of a sign or signs established by this Chapter may be approved with an application for Site Plan Review or a Planned Unit Development process as rdesorihed for in SGGtlon 1320 and 1355 of the Zoning Code. This prevision shall net he used to permit dyRamin display signage A. In order to approve any sign standard adjustment, the following criteria shall be satisfied: 1. The sign adjustment will not result in a sign that is inconsistent with the purpose of the zoning district in which the property is located or the current land use; and 2. One of the following applies: i. There are site conditions which require a sign adjustment to allow the sign to be reasonably visible from a street immediately adjacent to the site; or ii. The sign adjustment will allow a sign of exceptional design or a style that will enhance the area or that is more consistent with the architecture and design of the site; and 1200.10 Non -Conforming Signs Subd. 1 It is the intent of this Chapter that non -conforming signs shall not be enlarged or expanded, nor be used as grounds for adding other signs or uses prohibited elsewhere in the same district. It is further the intent of this Chapter to permit legal non -conforming signs to remain provided that such signs are safe, maintained so as not to be unsightly, and have not been abandoned or removed subject to the following provisions and Section 1320.06: A. Non -conforming Sign Continuance. A legal non -conforming sign may be continued through repair, replacement, restoration, maintenance, or improvement but shall not be expanded or moved to a new location. B. Non -conforming Sign Discontinuance. If the use of the non -conforming sign or sign structure is discontinued for a period of one year, the sign or sign structure shall not be reconstructed or used except in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter. C. Non -conforming Sign Damaged or Destroyed. Should such non -conforming sign or sign structure be damaged or destroyed by any means to an extent greater than 50 percent of its market value or structure and all required permits for its reconstruction have not been applied for within 180 days of when the sign or sign structure was damaged, it shall not be reconstructed or used except in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter. D. Sign Regulation Conformance. Should such sign or sign structure be permanently moved for any reason for any distance, it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the sign district in which it is located after it is moved. Page 19 of 22 Attachment A E. Loss of Non -conforming Land Use. An existing sign devoted to a use not permitted by the Section 1320, Zoning Ordinance in the zoning district in which it is located, shall not be enlarged, expanded, or moved except in changing the sign to a sign permitted in the sign district in which it is located. F. Loss of Nen_ nenfermiRg Status.., ., When a building or Lice loses its nennenferminn status l�nTdevoted to the StFUGt Ure or use sheICI be refired and all painted direGtly on the StrUGWre shall be repainted On a neutral GGIGF or a Geier whiGh will harmonize with the stn Gt ire cm�-rvrrr �vrn-r-ci-r .�.Tn�r .� 1200.11 Permit and Review Process Subd. 1 Permit Required. A. Except for those signs listed in Section 1200.054, no sign shall be erected, altered, reconstructed, maintained, moved, or enhanced in the City without first obtaining a sign permit from the City. B. The content of the message or speech displayed on the sign shall not be considered when approving or denying a sign permit; however, the content must be submitted to evaluate the sign copy area and to restrict permanent off -premise signs. C. For any sign that requires a permit, the following activities shall not be considered normal maintenance and repair and a permit shall be required: 1. Re -facing a sign, except for the text on a manual changeable rness 4ge-copy sign. 2. Removing the sign for the repair of the cabinet or any part thereof. 3. Changes made to a sign's size or illumination, including, but not limited to, height, width, weight, area, or adding or removing illumination. 4. Changes in poles, structural supports, bases or shrouds, footings or anchor bolts, moving the sign to a new location, or replacement of the interior or exterior cabinet frame, except the sign face. D. Building Permit. A building permit may be required for any signs involving the construction of or changes to a sign structure and/or electrical connections as determined by the Building Official. Subd. 2 Application and Review Process. A. An application for a sign permit shall be supplied on the City's official sign application. 1. An applicant may submit one application for multiple signs. 2. A new sian Dermit is reauired anvtime a chanae to one or more sians is proposed. propertyUR'e;S;S waived by the Gity Administrator er their designee, eaGh appliGatic)n shall contain the following information er it shall be Gensidered inGernplete: 1 . Name, GigRature, address, and phone number of the 3. Parcel 2. Name, GigRature, addpess, and phone number of the appliGant (if different than of the preperty. a Page 20 of 22 Attachment A 6. Gertifinatien by the applicants) inrdirating the applira#inn remplies with all req iiremepts of this Chapter. 7 /A separate building permit may also he required from the B iilydipo Q#irial for signs irnielyino new or rnedified sign stn Gt Tres 8. If the applinant is not the property owner, the applicant shall obtain written permissiOR from the property eWRer and provide a nopv to the Gity prier to appreval of the permit Subd. 2 Review DreGess B. The Zoning Office Administrator shall approve or deny the sign permit application in an expedited manner, no more than 30 days from the receipt of the completed application, including applicable fees. C. All permits not reviewed within 30 days shall be deemed approved. D. Applicants shall be notified in writing if the application is denied, including the reasons for denial. Subd. 3 Appeals Process A. Appeals of the decision of the Zoning O#1Eer Administrator shall be made to the Planning Commission in writing within 15 days of the confirmed delivery of the denial letter for the sign permit application. B. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing as soon as practicable but not more than 45 days after confirmed receipt of the appeal to review the appeal and make a recommendation to the City Council. C. The City Council shall review the Planning Commission's recommendation as soon as practicable but not more than 45 days after the Planning Commission's recommendation. Subd. 4 Fees. Sign permit fees and the impoundment fee shall be set by the City Council by ordinance on an annual basis. Subd. 5 Inspection & Enforcement. A. Inspection Authority. All signs shall be subject to inspection by the Zoning Aldminis#ra#era city official, who is hereby authorized to enter upon any property of premise to ascertain whether the provisions of this Chapter are being obeyed. Such entrance shall be made during business hours unless an emergency exists. B. Obsolete Signs. Any sign which no longer advertises a bona fide business, or a product sold, shall be taken down and removed by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the building or structure upon which sign may be found within 30 days after written notification from the city official. Upon failure to comply with such notice within the time specified in such order, the city council may declare the sign to be a public nuisance, remove it, and assess the cost of removal to the property owner. C. Illegal or nonconforming temporary signs. Any sign that is found to be illegal or nonconforming shall be removed by the property owner within three days of written notification from the city. Failure to comply with such notice shall be a misdemeanor. Upon failure to remove within the time specified in such order, the sign is declared to be a public nuisance and may be removed by the city. D. Signs in Disrepair. The Zoning 4.dministrater A city official may order the removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance with the maintenance provisions of this ordinance. Upon failure to comply with such notice within the time specified in such order, the City Council may declare the sign to be a public nuisance, impound it, and assess the cost of removal to the sign owner or the sign owner's agent. Page 21 of 22 Attachment A E. Impoundment of Signs on Public Property or Within Public Right-of-way. The ZGRiRg dMinistraterA city official may, at any time and without notice, impound signs that have been installed on public property, within a public right-ofyof-way, or within a public easement that are in violation of this Chapter. The sign owner or their agent may retrieve an impounded sign subject to the following rules: 1. Any impounded sign may be retrieved from the impound area within three business days of the impoundment or the Zoning 4ldmin4tra+nrqLty may dispose of it. 2. The impound area can be located by contacting City Hall. 3. Any cost incurred by the City for disposal of an impounded sign may be assessed to the sign owner or the sign owner's agent. 4. Payment of an impoundment release fee. Any subsequent impoundment(s), within one calendar year, for a particular property or sign owner will require payment of double the initial impoundment release fee. 5. The City shall have no obligation to notify a property owner that it has impounded a sign. 6. The City shall not be held liable for any damage to an impounded sign. Page 22 of 22 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MARCH 25, 2026 6 The Commissioners agreed a post about the 751h Anniversary, promoting the drone show or highlighting Adopt -A -Park would be a good place to start. Further discussion ensued regarding the process of Instagram posts. Commissioners will bring questions and a proposed strategy for Instagram to the next meeting for discussion. The proposal will need to be discussed with the Senior Communications Coordinator to ensure it aligns with the general social media strategy. The process is directors create content or identify topics for the communication coordinator, who has final creative approval. The topics and criteria that fit within the EDC narrative will have to be identified. The committee agreed the amendments are appropriate and the EDC Work Plan can be advanced to City Council. C. Draft Sign Code Review (Item 4B on posted agenda) Senior Planner Fransen said there are a lot of new members on the EDC who were not part of the initial conversation on the sign code. She noted a lot of the code has been simplified but recognized that there may be some context missing for newer members. The discussion portion identifies the current code. This conversation will discuss if a new business will be able to easily navigate the code to appropriately sign their business. Is it accessible and easy to understand? Does it allow for more creative signage that doesn't require approval by the Planning Commission and City Council? She asked if anyone had questions or comments. Commissioner Brausen said it is a lot to read but he thinks it is done well. He likes that it is simplified and he'd like to see it move forward. Commissioner Bonine said a lot of thoughtfulness and resources went into this initial discussion. We polled other cities and experts. We expressed that the code is rigid and unreasonable. We shouldn't require a business to go through the variance process for common sense things. He feels good knowing those previous discussions are represented here and the consultant validates it. Senior Planner Fransen said part of next steps will include a summary from staff that outlines that a certain change may eliminate permit reviews or show how some of the burden on businesses can be alleviated. It will clarify the EDC's review and suggestions and also outline why the changes make sense. Commissioner Bonine said this was a long process that took a lot of time and work. If we think it's in a good place, maybe we don't need to revisit everything, for the sake of new EDC Members. Commissioners agreed. Senior Planner Fransen said Staff s summarization will make it clear that even if things need to be changed, it reflects the EDC's work, and the EDC doesn't need to see it again. It can move forward. A motion was made by Commissioner Brausen and seconded by Commissioner Daniels to recommend the draft Si!n Code dated March 25, 2026 be moved to City Council for consideration. Motion passed unanimously. Chapter 12 - Sign Code Section 1200 - Purpose and Intent 1200.01 Recitals. This Chapter shall be known, cited and referred to as the Arden Hills Sign Code, except as referred to herein, where it shall be known as "this Chapter." 1200.02 Purpose and Findings. The purpose and findings of this Chapter are as follows: Subd. 1 Purpose. This Sign Code is intended to establish a comprehensive and balanced system of sign control that accommodates the need for a well -maintained, safe, and attractive community, and the need for effective communications, including business identification. It is the intent of these sign regulations, to promote the health, safety, general welfare, aesthetics, and image of the community by regulating signs that are intended to communicate to the public in all areas of the City. It is not the purpose or intent of this Chapter to regulate the message displayed on any sign. The purpose of this Chapter is to authorize: A. Permanent signs which establish a high standard of aesthetics and are appropriate for the planned character in each sign district as established in Section 1240; B. Signs which are compatible with their surroundings; C. Signs which are designed, constructed, installed and maintained in a manner that does not adversely impact public safety or create a hazard to motorists, pedestrians, or cyclists; D. Signs that are proportioned to the scale of, and are architecturally compatible with, principal structures; E. Permanent signs which give preference to the on -premise owner or occupant; F. Temporary commercial signs and advertising displays which provide an opportunity to advertise while restricting signs that create visual clutter and hazards at public right-of-way intersections; G. Minimize adverse effects on nearby property; and, H. Provide for fair and consistent enforcement of the sign regulations set forth herein under the authority of the City. Subd. 2 Findings. The City finds it is necessary for the promotion and preservation of the public health, safety, welfare, and aesthetics of the community to control the construction, location, size, and maintenance of signs. Further, the City finds: A. Permanent and temporary signs have a direct impact on and relationship to the image and aesthetic of the community; B. The manner of installation, location and maintenance of signs affects the public health, safety, welfare and aesthetics of the community; C. An opportunity for viable identification of community businesses, residences, and institutions must be established; D. The safety of motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and other users of public streets and property is affected by the number, size, location and appearance of signs that create a hazard for drivers, particularly from dynamic display signs; E. Installation of signs suspended from, projecting over, or placed on the tops of buildings, walks or other structures may constitute a hazard during periods of high winds and an obstacle to effective fire -fighting and other emergency service; F. Uncontrolled and unlimited signs and sign types, particularly dynamic display signs, adversely impact the image and aesthetic attractiveness of the community and thereby undermine economic value and growth; G. Uncontrolled and unlimited signs, particularly temporary signs which are commonly located within or adjacent to public right-of-way or are located at driveway/street intersections, result in roadside clutter and obstruction of views of oncoming traffic. This creates a hazard to drivers and pedestrians and also adversely impacts a logical flow of information; H. Commercial signs are generally incompatible with residential uses and should be strictly limited in residential zoning districts; and I. The right to express noncommercial opinions in any zoning district must be protected, subject to reasonable restrictions on size, height, location and number. 1200.03 Scope of Regulations. The sign regulations set forth in this Chapter shall apply to all structures and all land uses. This Chapter describes the signage standards for the nine sign districts that overlay the zoning districts of the City. Specific additional regulations are established for signs which are unique in purpose and not easily addressed by district regulations. No person, property owner, lessee shall place, erect, alter, modify, enhance or change in any way a sign that does not conform to the requirements of this Chapter and all other applicable regulations. 1200.04 Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase, or other part of this Chapter is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portion of this Chapter. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted the Chapter in each section, subsection, sentence, or phase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subjections, sentences, clauses, or phrases are declared invalid. Section 1210 - Definitions 1210.01 Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicated a different meaning: • Auxiliary sign. A sign that provides direction for internal circulation, parking or entry, restrictions on parking, security warnings, or other similar primarily noncommercial signs that are directed at people that are entering, exiting, or on a particular property. Auxiliary signs do not include outdoor advertising signs. • Banner. Any temporary sign of lightweight fabric or similar material mounted to a pole or a building at one (1) or more edges. Billboard. See "Outdoor advertising sign." Canopy/awning sign. A message or logo on an awning or canopy which is constructed according to the requirements of the building code, is an integral part of the building, and is consistent with the architecture and design of the building. • Clear vision area. The clear vision area shall be an area within a triangle that is measured along the edge of the driving surface of the road starting at the intersection of two roads (public or private) and extending thirty (30) feet in each direction from the intersection and then a line connecting these two end points. • Changeable message sign. A message that is not permanently attached to the sign face but is not a dynamic display. The message is changed manually. • Commercial message sign. Any message which identifies a business or product or promotes the sale of any product or service. • Dynamic Display. Any characteristics of a sign that appear to have movement or that appear to change, caused by any method other than physically removing and replacing the sign or its components, whether the apparent movement or change is in the display, the sign structure itself, or any other component of the sign. This includes a display that incorporates a technology or method allowing the sign face to change the image without having to physically or mechanically replace the sign face or its components. This also includes, but is not limited to, any rotating, revolving, moving, flashing, blinking, projecting, or animated display and any display that incorporates rotating panels, LED lights manipulated through digital input, "digital ink," or any other method or technology that allows the sign face to present a series of images or displays. • Freestanding sign. A self-supporting sign usually held up by uprights placed in the ground or any other base that is anchored to the ground. • Grand opening. Commencement of operation of a new business. For purposes of the ordinance, a grand opening is considered to occur if there is a business name change or change in type of business or activity. • Graphic sign. A sculpture attached to or sign painted directly on a wall that is primarily symbolic or representational in nature and not alpha or numeric in content or copy. • Illuminated sign. Any sign, which has characters, letters, figures, designs or outlines which is illuminated by an artificial light source. • Incidental sign. Any sign that is generally not understandable or readable from property other than where the sign is located, such as from adjacent property or a public street, as determined by the City Administrator of their designee. • Lighting, backlit. An illuminated sign where the light source which illuminates the wall behind individual sign letters is hidden from view. The sign letters are opaque and appear as a silhouette against the lighted surface. Lighting, external. The sign is illuminated by means of external light fixtures directed at the sign. Lighting, internal. An illuminated sign having the source of illumination located inside a translucent panel and is not directly visible. • Menu Board Sign. A freestanding exterior sign adjacent to the drive -through lane at a drive -through facility that identifies items for sale at the facility and their associated prices for customers. The menu board must comply with §1240.02 of this chapter. • Monument sign. A freestanding sign with its sign face mounted on the ground or mounted on a base at least as wide as the sign and is less than sixteen (16) feet in height. • On -premise sign. A sign whose message is related to the property or the activity and use occurring on the property on which the sign is located. On -premise signs include multi -tenant identification signs that may advertise tenants on different property provided such tenants are within the same approved PUD and parking is shared between properties. • Outdoor advertising sign. Any sign that is located outdoors and that advertises a product, business, service, event, or any other matter that is not available, or does not take place, on the same premises as the sign. Outdoor advertising signs are commonly called billboards. An outdoor advertising sign does not include a sign that is not readily understandable or readable from property other than where the sign is located, such as from adjacent property or a public street, as determined by the City Administrator or their designee. Permanent sign. Any sign that is not temporary. Pole sign. A freestanding sign that is elevated off the ground by one or more poles. Portable sign. A temporary sign with or without copy and graphic that is designed or intended to be moved or transported but not including banner signs. Examples of portable signs include, but are not limited to: A -frame or T-frame signs, sandwich signs; signs designed to be transported by trailer or on wheels; and signs mounted on a vehicle for advertising purposes, except signs identifying a business when the vehicle is being used in the normal day-to-day operation of that business. A sign may be a portable sign even if it has wheels removed, was designed without wheels, or is attached to the ground, a structure, or other sign. • Projecting sign. A sign, other than a wall sign, that is attached to and projects more than eighteen (18) inches from the building fagade. • Public sign. A traffic control sign in Minnesota State Statutes; any identification sign installed in a public park by a public authority; and any other identification, regulatory, or warning sign approved by the City Council for installation on public land. • Re -facing. The process of replacing the sign copy, message, logo, or graphic on a sign without altering or moving the structure to which the sign face is attached. Roof sign. A sign that is mounted on the roof of a building or on a parapet wall that is above the roof line. Rotating sign. A sign or a portion of a sign which moves in a rotating oscillating or similar manner other than changing signs. • Service area canopy. Open air roof -like structure that projects from the wall of a building or is freestanding and is for the purpose of shielding equipment and/or people from the elements; is often found covering service or gasoline station islands. • Sign. Any written message, pictorial presentation, number, illustration, decoration, banner or other device that is used to announce, direct attention to, identify, advertise or otherwise make anything known. For purpose of maintenance or removal, the term "sign" shall also include frames and support structures. Sign area. The area in square feet of smallest rectangle, circle, or triangle that contains the sign copy. Sign height. The distance measured perpendicular from the highest point of the sign structure to the average elevation of the street used for access to the property. • Temporary sign. A sign designed to be displayed for a limited period of time that is not permanently affixed to the land or to a structure. Wall sign. A sign attached to or erected against an exterior wall surface of a building or structure. Window sign. A sign mounted inside of a building within the window area that is applied or fastened to the window in a manner that is intended to be viewed from outside the building. Section 1220 - Permit and Review Process 1220.01 Permit Required. Except for those signs listed in Section1230.01, no sign shall be erected, altered, reconstructed, maintained, moved, or enhanced in the City without obtaining a sign permit from the City. The content of the message or speech displayed on the sign shall not be considered when approving or denying a sign permit; however, the content must be submitted to evaluate the sign copy area and to restrict permanent off -premise signs. A separate sign application shall be required for each sign. 1220.02 Application Process. An application for a sign permit shall be on the City's official sign application. Unless waived by the City Administrator or their designee, each application shall contain the following information or it shall be considered incomplete: Subd. 1 Name, signature, address, and phone number of the property owner (required). Subd. 2 Name, signature, address, and phone number of the applicant (if different than the property owner). Subd. 3 Parcel ID of the property. Subd. 4 A complete set of plans drawn to scale showing the necessary elevations, setbacks, size, and details to fully and clearly represent the construction and place of the signs(s). Subd. 5 Type of sign (wall, monument, pole, etc.). Subd. 6 Certification by the applicant(s) indicating the application complies with all requirements of this Chapter. Subd. 7 A separate building permit may also be required from the Building Official for signs involving new or modified sign structures. Subd. 8 If the applicant is not the property owner, the applicant shall obtain written permission from the property owner and provide a copy to the City prior to approval of the permit 1220.03 Review Process. The City Administrator or their designee shall approve or deny the sign permit application in an expedited manner, no more that thirty (30) days from the receipt of the completed application, including applicable fees. All permits not reviewed within thirty (30) days shall be deemed approved. Applicants shall be notified in writing if the application is denied, including the reasons for denial. 1220.04 Appeals Process. Appeals shall be made to the Planning Commission in writing within fifteen (15) days of the confirmed delivery of the denial letter for the sign permit application. The Planning Commission shall hold a hearing as soon as practicable but not more than forty-five (45) days after confirmed receipt of the appeal to review the appeal and make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council shall review the Planning Commission's recommendation as soon as practicable but not more than forty-five (45) days after the Planning Commission's recommendation. 1220.05 Fees. Sign permit fees and the impoundment fee shall be set by the City Council by ordinance on an annual basis. 1220.06 Inspection & Enforcement. Subd. 1 Inspection Authority. All signs shall be subject to inspection by the City Administrator or their designee, who is hereby authorized to enter upon any property of premise to ascertain whether the provisions of this Chapter are being obeyed. Such entrance shall be made during business hours unless an emergency exists. Subd. 2 Signs in Disrepair. The City Administrator or their designee may order the removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance with the maintenance provisions of this ordinance. Upon failure to comply with such notice within the time specified in such order, the City Council may declare the sign to be a public nuisance, impound it, and assess the cost of removal to the sign owner or the sign owner's agent. Subd. 3 Impoundment of Signs on Public Property or Within Public Right-of-way. The City Administrator or their designee may, at any time and without notice, impound signs that have been installed on public property, within a public right -of way, or within a public easement that are in violation of this Chapter. The sign owner or their agent may retrieve an impounded sign subject to the following rules: A. Payment of an impoundment release fee. Any subsequent impoundment(s), within one calendar year, for a particular property or sign owner will require payment of double the initial impoundment release fee. B. Any impounded sign may be retrieved from the impound area within three (3) business days of the impoundment or the City Administrator or their designee may dispose of it. The impound area can be located by contacting City Hall. Any cost incurred by the City for disposal of an impounded sign may be assessed to the sign owner or the sign owner's agent. C. The City shall have no obligation to notify a property owner that it has impounded a sign. D. The City shall not be held liable for any damage to an impounded sign. Section 1230 - Exempt and Prohibited Signs 1230.01 Exemptions. All signs shall require an approved sign permit prior to placement except for the signs specifically noted in this section. Exempted signs shall not reduce the permitted signage for a property. These exemptions shall not relieve the owner of the sign from the responsibility of its maintenance and its compliance with the provisions of this Chapter or any other law or ordinance regulating the same. Subd. 1 Government Signs. All governmental signs, including but not limited to traffic control and other regulatory purpose signs, street signs, identification signs, informational signs, danger signs and railroad crossing signs. Subd. 2 Non-commercial Signs in an Election Year. In years where a federal, state or local government election is conducted within the city, non-commercial signs may be posted no more than 70 days prior to that election. These non- commercial signs shall be placed in accordance with Section 1230.02 and 1250.03 Subd 2, 3, and 4. Those responsible for posting the signs shall remove any signs within 10 days following an election. Subd. 3 Address Signs. Address identification not exceeding four (4) square feet in area for each structure or portion of a structure with an assigned address. Street identification numbers are required in all sign districts and should be clearly visible from the street. Subd. 4 Exempt Residential Signs. Properties in Sign Districts 1 and 3 shall be allowed up to eight (8) square feet of signage provided that a single sign is no larger than six (6) square feet, the signs are not illuminated, and freestanding signs are at least five (5) feet from any property line. Subd. 5 Temporary Off -premise Signs. Temporary off -premise signs as designated in Section 1250.03. Subd. 6 Portable Signs. Portable A -frame, T-frame, sandwich , or other similar signs that do not exceed six (6) square feet in size, are not illuminated, are located within fifteen (15) feet of the primary entrance to a building, and are displayed only during the hours of business operation. No more than two of these signs shall be in place at any given time. Subd. 7 Incidental Signs. Incidental signs or signs within a building provided that the sign is not readily visible from the public right-of-way, adjacent properties, and are not illuminated. Subd. 8 Window Signs. Window signs that are inside of a building shall not require a permit but shall be in accordance with Section 1240.02 Table 1. Subd. 9 Non-commercial Signs. Any sign display or device allowed under this section may contain, in lieu of other copy, any otherwise lawful noncommercial message that does not direct attention to a business operated for profit, or to a commodity service for sale, and that complies with the size, height and lighting requirements of this Chapter. (revised 112712020) 1230.02 Prohibited Signs. The following signs shall be prohibited in all sign districts: Subd. 1 Signs with Moving, Swinging, Revolving, or Rotating parts. Subd. 2 Dynamic Display Signs. Dynamic display signs shall be prohibited, except as provided in section1240.04 of this code section. Subd. 3 Roof Signs. Subd. 4 Projecting signs. Subd. 5 Noncompliant Signs. Any sign not constructed, wired, assembled, attached or supported in conformance with applicable building or other codes and regulations; Subd. 6 Signs in the Right-of-way. Signs in the public right-of-way except as provided for in Section 1250.03, by Minnesota Statutes, or allowed by the agency regulating the right-of-way; Subd. 7 Signs attached to public utility poles, trees, street signs, stoplights, or fences; Subd. 8 Permanent outdoor advertising sign, including billboards; Subd. 9 Portable Signs. Portable signs shall be prohibited, except for portable A -frame, T-frame, sandwich, or other similar signs that do not exceed six (6) square feet in size. Subd. 10 Signs in the Clear Vision Area. Subd. 11 Signs Imitating Traffic Control Signs. Signs which are designed to resemble official traffic signs except signs which are used to control traffic on private property; Subd. 11 Any sign, sign type, sign lighting, or sign technology not specifically listed as permitted in this Chapter shall be prohibited. Section 1240 - General Sign Regulations 1240.01 Regulation by Sign District. For the purpose of regulating signs, the following nine sign districts are adopted: District Description District Description 1 All residential properties zoned R-1 or R-2. 2 All non-residential uses in the R-1 through R-4 zoning districts. 3 All residential properties zoned R-3 and R-4. 4 All properties fronting on County Road E east of Highway 51 except for those properties with frontage on Lexington Avenue. 5 All properties fronting on Lexington Avenue South of Interstate 694. All properties zoned for commercial or industrial use fronting on Lexington Avenue north of 6 Interstate 694, properties along Highway 96, and properties located in the B-1 zoning district. 7 All properties in the I -Flex, Gateway Business, or other commercial or industrial district without frontage on a roadway designated above. 8 All properties zoned Neighborhood Business. 9 The parts of the TCAAP area not fronting on Highway 96. 1240.02 Permitted Sign Type, Area, Height, and Illumination by Sign District. All signs shall conform to the applicable standards in Table One: Sign Standards by Sign District. The following provisions shall also apply: Subd. 1 Wall Sign. Wall signs shall not extend more than eighteen (18) inches from the wall they are attached to. Subd. 2 Freestanding Pole or Monument Signs. A. No more than one freestanding sign shall be permitted on any site except in cases where properties front more than one public street. For properties that front more than one public street, an additional freestanding sign may be permitted for each street front provided that each additional freestanding sign does not exceed half the size of the maximum sign area allowed for a freestanding sign in the underlying sign district. B. The sign area of a freestanding sign shall only be calculated using one side of the sign. If the two sides are different sizes, the larger side shall be used for determining sign area. C. Freestanding signs in Sign Districts 4 and 5 shall be monument type ground signs with the copy resting on and supported by a solid base of brick or rock -faced block in a color similar to or complimentary to the main structure on the site. The material of the base must extend at least one-half way up the sides of the sign face. D. Freestanding signs shall be located at least five (5) feet from any property line and shall not project over the property line. However, if the bottom edge of the sign copy is not located at least ten (10) feet above the ground with supports that do not encroach on the clear vision area of approaching traffic, the sign shall be located to preserve the clear vision area. E. The total area of a freestanding sign shall not exceed 1.5 times the permitted sign copy area of a freestanding sign. The total sign area includes all sign copy, graphics, decorative features, borders, and structural supports except for the poles. Subd. 3 Service Area Canopy. Each edge of a service area canopy facing a street is permitted twenty-five (25) square feet of sign area in addition to all other sign area permitted on the site. Such signage may be illuminated externally, internally, or backlit, but no other part of the face of the canopy shall be illuminated. Subd. 4 Awnings and Canopies. No part of an awning or sun canopy shall be less than eight (8) feet or greater than twelve (12) feet above grade. Any sign area on the awning, if illuminated, will be deducted from the permitted wall sign area. The fabric or material used for the awning or canopy must be opaque and no internal illumination is permitted. Table 1240.02 - Sign Standards by Sign District available in PDF, clicld--IERE Table 1 1240.02 -Table I_ Sign Standards by Sign District Sign Type District 1 Residential R11R2 District 2 Non- Residential Uses R1 at4 District 3 Residential R3JRd District 4 County E Frontage District 5 Lexington S of 69d District 6 Lexington N of 694 968.131 District 7 I FLEX R Gateway, Non -Frontage Commercial District 8 Neighborhood Business District 9 TCAAP without frontage onHighway96 copy area 8 sf 20 sf 20 sf 50 sf 80 sf 60 sf 45 sf 30 sf 30 sf FIAsign eight none none none none none none none 14 ft 14 ft ng (a) Not permitted external Not permitted EAB FJVB Fll EA Not permitted Not permitted STANDING ype(b) li M1P10 M1PlO M00 M/O M1P10 MIPIO MlP)O Not permitted Dial sign copy area 6 sf 48 sf 32 sf 50 sf 100 sf 45 sf 25 sf 60 sf Not permitted Max Height 8 sf 6 ft 8 sf loft 16 ft 12 ft 8 ft 8 ft Not permitted Lighting Not permitted Eil E E1B E)VB ENB E Ell Not permitted GRAPHIC Total sign area Not permitted 25% of wall Not permitted 25% of wall 25% of wall Not permitted Not permitted I Not permitted Not permitted Max Height Not permitted none Not permitted none none Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Lighting 77 Not permitted external Not permitted external external Not permitted Not permitted I Not permitted Not permitted WINDOW Maximum coveage area Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted I o window area, not to exceedarea, 5% of building facade o win w not w exceed 5% of building facade wi ow area, not to wiexceed 5% of building facade o wi w area, not to ex 5% of building facade o win ow area, not to exce 5% of building fa 35% of window area, not to exceed 5% of budding facade AUXILIARY Max sign copy area per si n 2 sf d sf 4 sf 8 sf 8 sf 6 sf 8 sf 6 sf 6 sf Wall Height Not permitted 4ft 1 4ft 1 8ft 1 8ft 1 6ft 1 8ft 1 6 ft 1 6 ft Freestanding Height 2 ft 4 ft 4 ft 8 ft 8 ft 6 ft 8 ft 6 ft 6 ft a) E = extemal, I = ntemal, B = backld b) M = monument P = pole, O = temporary off -premise sign Isee 125D 031 C) SMgIE Pole -WpDrt -h• Subd. 5 Adult Use Signs. In addition to this Chapter, all adult use oriented signs shall comply with the sign requirements in the Adult Use Ordinance. Where any provisions of this Chapter conflict with the Adult Use Ordinance, the provision that is more stringent shall be applied. 1240.03 Manual Changeable Message Sign. No more than thirty-five (35) percent of the actual sign area of a permitted sign in a non-residential sign district shall be capable of displaying manually changing messages. The remainder of the sign area shall not have the capability to change messages even if not used. Manual changing message signs shall not include dynamic displays. 1240.04 Menu Board Signs All Menu Board Signs for fast food restaurant uses. Drive -through menu board sign are allowed for fast food restaurant uses provided the requirements in this section are met. Subd. 1. Location: All drive -through menu board signs shall be single sided and located adjacent to the drive -through lane and shall not be located in any required setback. Signs may be affixed to the building. Subd. 2. Height: A drive -through menu board sign shall not exceed eight (8) feet above grade in height. Subd. 3. Size: A drive -through menu board sign shall not exceed forty (40) square feet. Subd. 4. Number: Up to two drive -through menu board signs are permitted per drive -through lane. The total surface area of the two signs shall not exceed forty (40) square feet. Subd. 5. A Drive -through menu board signs shall comply with the following standards: A. The images, colors, and text may not change more than five (5) times per day; B. All images, colors, and text shall be static with no flashing, scrolling, or animation; and C. At any time the business or drive -through is closed to the public, any Drive- through menu board sign shall be turned off until the business or drive -through is open to the public. D. Signs with speakers or intercoms shall be designed and located in a manner to direct noise away from adjoining properties. Speaker noise shall not be audible to adjacent residential properties. E. The sign(s) shall not be located as to impair the vision of the driver of a vehicle traveling either into, out of, or through the drive -through lane. Section 1250 - Special Provisions 1250.01 Allocation of Permanent Signs on Multi -Tenant Developments and Sites. In multi -tenant buildings or sites, the permitted sign area and sign types, except for freestanding signs, may be installed by each individual business establishment that has exclusive use of some portion of the street or otherwise primary level of the building and direct access to the outside. Tenants located on the street or otherwise primary level in a center with a common mall or atrium shall be considered to have direct access to the outside for the purpose of this section. The management and ownership of any business establishment proposing to install signage must be separate and distinct from the management and ownership of any other establishment in the same building or on the same building lot. Each establishment must be separated from all other establishments by demising walls [as per the International Building Code] having no openings or passages. Subd. 1 Multi -tenant Buildings and Properties Sign Allocation. Signage for establishments occupying a multi -tenant building or site but not located on the street or primary level of the building must be provided from the allocation of sign area and type to the occupants of the street or primary level of the building as determined by the property owner. Subd. 2 Freestanding Signs on Multi -tenant Buildings and Properties. For freestanding signs, a multi -tenant parcel shall be considered one parcel and freestanding signs shall be permitted in accordance with Section 1240.02 Table 1. In the case of multiple tenant sites, the permitted freestanding sign area shall be allocated by the property owner among its tenants. 1250.02 Temporary On -premise Signs. Except as provided for in 1250.03, all other temporary signs shall require an approved sign permit prior to placing the sign and shall conform to the following: Subd. 1 Temporary Sign Permit Length. Temporary signs, including portable signs, streamers, pennants, banners, balloons, inflatables or other similar object with a commercial message, may be displayed on three (3) occasions per calendar year with a maximum of ten (10) days for each occasion. The three (3) occasions may be used consecutively with one permit. Temporary sign permits are nontransferable to other properties or establishments on the same property. Subd. 2 Single occupant parcels. A. No more than one permitted temporary sign shall be permitted at any given time. The area of the temporary signage shall not exceed one half of the permitted sign area as allowed in Section 1240.02 Table 1 for a particular sign type in the underlying sign district; B. Freestanding temporary signs shall only be permitted in districts where freestanding signs are permitted as allowed in Section 1240.02 Table 1. If a conforming freestanding sign is already in place, the temporary freestanding sign shall be attached to or near to the existing freestanding sign; Subd. 3 Multi -tenant parcels. A. Each individual business establishment that has exclusive use of some portion of the street or otherwise primary level of the building and direct access to the outside qualifies for the temporary signs permitted in Section 1250.02 Subd 1. Sign permits shall not be transferrable to other business establishments. B. Temporary wall signage may be permitted for each individual business establishment that has exclusive use of some portion of the street or otherwise primary level of the building and direct access to the outside. The total temporary wall sign area for each tenant shall not exceed one half of the permitted permanent wall sign area as allowed in Section 1240.02 Table 1. Each business shall not have more than one wall or freestanding temporary sign at a time. C. One temporary freestanding sign may be permitted for each individual business establishment that has exclusive use of some portion of the street or otherwise primary level of the building and direct access to the outside. The total area of all temporary freestanding signage for the parcel shall not exceed one half of the permitted area of permanent freestanding signage for the parcel as allowed in Section 1240.02 Table 1. The total permitted temporary freestanding sign area shall be allocated by the property owner or their designee among its tenants. Subd. 4 Grand Openings. New businesses with grand openings are eligible for one additional temporary sign permit of any type permitted in the underlying sign district with an approved permit. The sign may be in place for up to thirty (30) days provided all other requirements in this section are met and the required permits are obtained. This eligibility shall expire six months after the business opens. Subd. 5 Lease or Vacant Space. Buildings or parcels with space for sale or lease may obtain a temporary sign permit for one temporary wall or monument sign that does not expire until seven (7) days after the building or parcel is leased or sold. A wall sign shall not exceed twenty-five (25) square feet in size and shall be used in place of a permanent wall sign. A freestanding sign shall not exceed fifteen (15) square feet in size and shall be attached or immediately adjacent to an exiting freestanding sign. All other provisions in this section 1350.02 shall apply. Subd. 6 Temporary Sign Height. A temporary sign shall not exceed the height limits listed in Section 1240.02 Table 1 for a permanent sign of a particular sign type in a given district, including inflatable signs and balloons. Subd. 7 Sign Installation. Temporary signs shall be secured and well -constructed so as not to create a hazard to pedestrians or vehicles. Subd. 8 Illumination. A temporary sign shall not be illuminated. Subd. 9 Location. The permitted location of all temporary signs are subject to change as determined by the City Administrator of their designee in order to protect the public health, safety, welfare, and aesthetics. Subd. 10 Mounds View, Bethel University, and Northwestern College Banner Signs. Temporary banner signs for athletic fields at Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and Northwestern College shall be exempt from the provisions of this section and shall comply with the applicable provisions of Chapter 1250.04. 1250.03 Temporary Off -premise Signs. Each residential property is allowed up to five (5) freestanding, temporary, off -premise signs in the city right-of-way or on private property provided the signs meet the standards of this section: (revised 112712020) Subd. 1 Sign Number Limit. Signs shall be four (4) square feet or less in size, and less than four (4) feet high; A. Signs shall be non -illuminated; B. Signs shall be within one mile of the property for which the signs are advertising (this provision does not preempt the sign regulations for neighboring communities); C. Signs shall be displayed no more than three consecutive days in any seven day period. Subd. 2 Permission. The sign owner shall obtain permission from the property owner to place a sign on their property or on property that shares a property line with the adjoining right-of-way where the sign is located. The sign owner shall obtain permission from the property owner on which the sign is placed.The property owner may withdraw that permission at any time. A. Failure to obtain permission may result in removal of the sign. B. Sign(s) are prohibited on land owned by the city, county, federal government and school district(s). Subd. 3 Right-of-way Regulatory Authority. Sign(s) placed within city right-of-way, shall not be placed within five (5) feet of the edge of the roadway pavement or curb. Exception. If the five (5) foot distance places the sign on a trail or sidewalk surface then the signage shall be placed on the dwelling side of the sidewalk. A. Sign(s) placed in Ramsey County or State of Minnesota right-of-way shall be subject to Ramsey County and State of Minnesota regulations. B. Failure to obtain permission from the appropriate agency may result in removal of the sign. Subd. 4 Disclaimer. The City of Arden Hills shall not be responsible for damage to any signs placed in the right-of-way. 1250.04 Temporary Banner Signs for Athletic Fields at Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and Northwestern College. Athletic fields at Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and Northwestern College may be permitted to have temporary banner signs attached to the fences of their athletic fields provided that such signage faces the field of play so that the impact of the signage is directed only to those utilizing the field or watching the sporting event, and not surrounding property owners. In addition, to the greatest extent possible such signage shall not obstruct sightlines to the athletic field for those watching the sporting event from the bleachers or other designated viewing areas. The content of temporary banner signage shall comply with the sponsorship sign regulations as established by Mounds View High School, Bethel University, or Northwestern College for their respective athletic fields. The City Administrator or Administrator's designee shall determine if the signage is visible from a public roadway or from property outside of Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and Northwestern College. If found to be visible, the signs shall comply with the following size limitations and shall follow the sign permit process as described below: Subd. 1 Individual Sign Area. Temporary banner signs shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet each. Subd. 2 Total Signage Area. The temporary banner sign shall not exceed a massing of over nine hundred and sixty (960) square feet in one area or a total of two thousand (2000) square feet. Subd. 3 Time Limit. Temporary banner sign shall not be displayed for more than ninety (90) consecutive days or more than one hundred and eighty (180) days during the calendar year. Subd. 4 Permit Requirements. Sign permits shall not be required for individual banner signs but shall be required where a new group massing of signage is requested. Subd. 5 Compliance. The applicant shall demonstrate compliance with the provisions of this section (including but not limited to: the dimensions of individual banner signs, the dimensions of that group of banner signs, and the total square feet of temporary banner signs). 1250.05 Permanent Scoreboard Signs for Athletic Fields at Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and Northwestern College. Athletic fields at Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and Northwestern College may be permitted to have permanent scoreboard signage at their athletic fields that is clearly secondary to the overall appearance of the scoreboard. Such signage shall face the field of play so that the impact of the signage is directed only to those utilizing the field or watching the sporting event, and not surrounding property owners. The content of scoreboard signage shall comply with the sponsorship sign regulations as established by Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and Northwestern College, for their respective athletic fields. The City Administrator or the Administrator's designee shall determine if the signage is visible from a public roadway or from property outside of Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and Northwestern College. If found to be visible, the signs shall comply with the following size limitations and shall follow the sign permit process as described below: Subd. 1 Sign Area. Scoreboard signage shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the total scoreboard area, nor shall any one scoreboard sign exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total scoreboard area. Subd. 2 Sign Permit Required. Since the scoreboard signs are permanent in nature, the applicant shall be required to obtain sign permit approval prior to the installation of any new scoreboard sponsorship signs; at such time the applicant shall demonstrate compliance with the provisions of this section. 1250.06 Permanent Signs for Athletic Fields at Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and Northwestern College. Athletic fields at Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and Northwestern College may be permitted to have permanent signage at their respective athletic fields. Such signage shall be permanent in nature and shall not be lit by a direct lighting source. Signs may be an entrance gate style sign, signage affixed directly to a press box/grandstand, or signage included on the scoreboard. Such signage shall be constructed of durable materials (finished metal, finished wood, plastic). The City Administrator or Administrator's designee shall determine if the signage is visible from a public roadway or from property outside of Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and Northwestern College. If found to be visible, the signs shall comply with the following size limitations and shall follow the sign permit process as described below: Subd. 1 Sign Area. The signage area of entrance gate signs shall not exceed thirty (30) square feet, the signage area of press box/grandstand signage shall not exceed eighty (80) square feet, and scoreboard field naming signage shall not exceed forty (40) percent of the total scoreboard area. Subd. 2 Total Sign Area. The cumulative total of permanent signage shall not exceed two hundred (200) square feet. Subd. 3 Sign Permit Required. Since the signage would be permanent in nature, the applicant shall be required to obtain a sign permit approval prior to the installation of any new signage; at such time the applicant shall demonstrate compliance with the provisions of this section. Section 1260 - Sign Standard Adjustments 1260.01 Sign Standard Adjustments. Adjustments to the requirements and standards for the height, number, type, lighting, area, and/or location of a sign or signs established by this Chapter may be approved with a Site Plan Review or a Planned Unit Development process as described for in Section 1320 and 1355 of the Zoning Code. This provision shall not be used to permit dynamic display signage. In order to approve any sign standard adjustment, the following criteria of Subd. 1 or Subd. 2 shall be satisfied, and the necessary criteria of Subd. 3 shall be satisfied: Subd. 1 There are site conditions which require a sign adjustment to allow the sign to be reasonably visible from a street immediately adjacent to the site; Subd. 2 The sign adjustment will allow a sign of exceptional design or a style that will enhance the area or that is more consistent with the architecture and design of the site; Subd. 3 The sign adjustment will not result in a sign that is inconsistent with the purpose of the zoning district in which the property is located or the current land use. Section 1270 - Maintenance Repair 1270.01 Maintenance and Repair. All signs shall be kept in good repair and free from peeling paint, rust, damaged or rotted supports, framework or other material, broken or missing faces or missing letters. Any structure from which a sign has been moved or removed shall be repaired with materials and/or painted or stained to match the existing background. Subd. 1 Sign Permit Not Required. Activities considered normal maintenance and repair and not requiring a sign or building permit shall include activities such as replacing or repairing lamps, ballasts, transformers, trim, sign fasteners, nuts, or washers; painting the pole of freestanding signs; and painting the cabinet of freestanding signs or building signs. Subd. 2 Sign Permit Required. For any sign that required a permit, the following activities shall not be considered normal maintenance and repair a permit shall be required: A. Re -facing a sign, except for the text on a manual changeable message sign. B. Removing the sign for the repair of the cabinet or any part thereof. C. Changes made to a sign's size or illumination, including, but not limited to, height, width, weight, area, adding or removing illumination D Changes in poles, structural supports, bases or shrouds, footings or anchor bolts, moving the sign to a new location, or replacement of the interior or exterior cabinet frame, except the sign face. Subd. 3 Building Permit. A building permit may be required for any signs involving the construction of or changes to a sign structure and/or electrical connections as determined by the Building Official. Section 1280 - Non -Conforming Signs 1280.01 Non -conforming Signs. It is the intent of this Chapter that non -conforming signs shall not be enlarged or expanded, nor be used as grounds for adding other signs or uses prohibited elsewhere in the same district. It is further the intent of this Chapter to permit legal non -conforming signs to remain provided that such signs are safe, maintained so as not to be unsightly, and have not been abandoned or removed subject to the following provisions: Subd. 1 Non -conforming Sign Continuance. A legal non -conforming sign may be continued through repair, replacement, restoration, maintenance, or improvement but shall not be expanded or moved to a new location. Subd. 2 Non -conforming Sign Discontinuance. If the use of the non -conforming sign or sign structure is discontinued for a period of one (1) year, the sign or sign structure shall not be reconstructed or used except in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter. Subd. 3 Non -conforming Sign Damaged or Destroyed. Should such non -conforming sign or sign structure be damaged or destroyed by any means to an extent greater than fifty (50) percent of its market value or structure and all required permits for its reconstruction have not been applied for within one -hundred eighty (180) days of when the sign or sign structure was damaged, it shall not be reconstructed or used except in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter. Subd. 4 Sign Regulation Conformance. Should such sign or sign structure be permanently moved for any reason for any distance, it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the sign district in which it is located after it is moved. Subd. 5 Loss of Non -conforming Land Use. An existing sign devoted to a use not permitted by the Section 1320, Zoning Ordinance, in the zoning district in which it is located shall not be enlarged, expanded or moved except in changing the sign to a sign permitted in the sign district in which it is located. Subd. 6 Loss of Non -conforming Status. When a building or use loses its nonconforming status, all signs devoted to the structure or use shall be removed and all signs painted directly on the structure shall be repainted in a neutral color or a color which will harmonize with the structure. AGENDA ITEM - 3C MEMORANDUM DATE: May 26, 2026 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator FROM: Jake Reilly, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Zoning Code Revisions Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount N/A Council Should Consider N/A Funding Source: N/A Council should discuss and provide direction to staff on a proposed timeline and remaining questions related to draft code updates related to Chapter 11 — Subdivisions and Chapter 13 — Zoning Code. BackLrround A comprehensive review and revision of the City's Code of Ordinances is underway by planning consultant HKGi. The work program consists of four phases, and we are in the third phase: drafting the major code updates to language and related formatting. The consultant has provided draft language for Chapter 11 — Subdivision, Chapter 12 — Signs (reviewed in Item 3B) and Chapter 13 — Zoning Code. Staffing changes at both the consultant firm and City unfortunately delayed the project, however, the outcome of this meeting will define the path forward to adoption this year. Proposed timeline: City Council work session, May 27, 2026 — Consider draft revisions to Chapter 11 Subdivisions and Chapter 12 — Signs and confirm approaches with Council City Council work session June 8, 2026 — Consider a redlined version of draft Chapter 11 in entirety along with draft Chapter 13 sections: General Provisions (1300), Introduction to Districts (1310), Overlay Districts (1330), and Administration and Enforcement (1370) Page 1 of 4 • City Council work session June 22, 2026 — Consider a redlined version of draft Chapter 13 sections: Base District Regulations (1320), Use Specific Standards (1340), Development Standards (1350) • Planning Commission meeting July 8, 2026 — Public hearing and consideration of draft sign code ordinance • Planning Commission meeting Aug. 5, 2026 — Consider redlined versions of draft Chapters 11 and 13 • City Council work session, August 10, 2026 — City Council discusses final draft formatted version of Chapters 11 and 13 • (If needed) City Council work session August 24, 2026 — City Council and staff address any lingering questions and concerns • Planning Commission meeting Sept. 9, 2026 - Planning Commission holds public hearing on final drafts and makes recommendations to the City Council (tentative) • City Council meeting, Sept. 21, 2026 — City Council holds public hearing on final drafts (tentative) • If needed: Planning Commission Oct. 7, 2026, regular meeting followed by City Council authorization, October 26, 2026, regular meeting. Draft Revisions to Chapter 11 — Subdivisions Primary changes in the draft amendments to Chapter 11 — Subdivisions: • Revise language associated with findings, scope, purpose, and definitions to be clear, concise, and align with accepted professional practices, standards in surrounding communities, and recent legal interpretations by state and federal courts. • Align definitions between the newly adopted Public Works Street Design Manual and Chapter 13 — Zoning and ensure consistency throughout the City's code of ordinances. • Move application procedures to an updated application manual (Similar to today's Appendix A). • Update language associated with variances to match current state statute and legal interpretations by state and federal courts since the subdivision ordinance was last updated . • Update language associated with public use and park dedication to align with state supreme court decisions namely Harstad v. City of Woodbury, 916 N. W.2d 540 (Minn. 2018) and Puce v. City of Burnsville, 997 N. W.2d 49 (Minn. 2023). This section of the code (1130.08 Public use Dedications) was last updated in 2015. Secondary changes will include: • Added/enhanced graphics/visuals to help guide applicants and the community. • Revisions to language to be clearer, more concise, and consistent across the code including using more plain or ordinary language to improve clarity and communication of standards as well as reduce complexity for users of the code. • When appropriate, remove or replace outdated language and align language with industry standards. Draft Revisions to Chapter 13 — Zoning Code Before the consultant is able to finalize the draft language for formatting and provision to staff so that the Planning Commission and Council can review the proposed changes in their entirety, the City Council should consider how to address the following recommendations from the consultant team: • The consultant recommends a change to a requirement in the code that certain development sites with approved plats and development agreements in place prior to 2008 go through the Planned Unit Development (PUD) process for changes to the site. Page 2 of 4 This provision was adopted during the 2008 zoning code update and is found in Section 1320.085 Special Requirements for the B-2 General Business District and Section 1320.09 Special Requirements for the B-3 Service Business District. In addition, Section 1320.10 Special Requirements for the B-4 Retail Center District and 1320.12 Special Requirements for the I -Flex District offer the option to either use a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process or a PUD. Finally, Section 1320.075 Special Requirements for the Single Family Residential District, 1320.08 Special Requirements for the Neighborhood Business District, 1320.11 Special Requirements for the Civic Center District, and 1320.13 Special requirements for the Gateway Business district require the use of the Conditional Use Permit process. Typical communities the size of Arden Hills are more likely to use the Site Plan Review process for these types of changes. The types of changes Arden Hills sees in these developed areas have been associated with the use — generally changing from one permitted use to another, related signage, and other aspects of flexibility associated with the site development, such as parking and landscaping. Less frequently, municipalities use the CUP, which can be recorded against the property. The consultant recommends the Site Plan Review process be used consistently in all cases for these types of changes. Other alternatives to achieve consistency and parity across zoning districts would be to require the same choices for all zoning districts, whether through one or more of the following processes: Conditional Use Permit, Planned Unit Development, or Site Plan Review. • The consultant recommends a maximum number of parking spaces in conjunction with the minimum required number of off-street parking spaces. Today the code has established a minimum number of off-street parking spaces for uses but has set no maximum — or ceiling — to limit the total number of parking spaces provided by a developer. The proposed addition is: o Maximum parking. No more than 50% over the minimum required number of off- street parking spaces shall be provided on a site. If more parking spaces are desired over the maximum, a conditional use permit shall be required. Establishing limits on the total number of parking spaces over and above the minimum requirement is one way municipalities have sought to address economic and environmental impacts of development on communities. Parking lots do not create significant - if any - tax capacity for a community and therefore do not produce tax revenue to support the infrastructure needed to get to and from the site, nor the staff time or resources needed to address any public health, safety, or general welfare issues associated with developments — existing and future. Parking lots are also a significant source of impervious surface, contributing to the heat island effects common to urbanized areas. The City Council should consider the above information and discuss how to effectively balance the often competing and/or conflicting interests of business owners and developers and the economic, efficient, and environmental impact interests of the municipality. Staff has identified the following approaches to providing sufficient off- street parking spaces, while balancing market demand and the economic and environmental health of the municipality: Page 3 of 4 o Accept the consultant recommended maximum number of spaces equal to 1.5 times the required minimum, with a provision to go above the maximum: o Example: A retail establishment with 3,000 square feet requires I parking stall per 250 square feet of gross floor space, resulting in 12 required parking spaces. The maximum number of parking spaces allowed is 18. o Example: A restaurant with a maximum building occupancy of 80 (including staff) requires 1 parking space for every 4 people, resulting in 20 required parking spaces. The maximum number of parking spaces allowed is 30. o Example: A multifamily property with 35 studio/one-bedroom apartments (1 space per unit) and 90 two+ bedroom apartments (2 spaces per unit) would require 215 parking spaces. The maximum number of parking spaces allowed is 323 parking spaces (fractional parking spaces are rounded up). o If any of those users wished to have more spaces, they could make an application for a conditional use permit and would have to provide a rationale for why they need more than the allowed maximum. o Accept the consultant recommended maximum number of spaces and remove the provision to allow for a user to apply for more than the maximum number of spaces, putting the burden on the applicant to demonstrate need. o Accept the consultant recommended maximum number of spaces and require a conditional use permit application to have some number between the minimum required and 1.5 times that minimum, putting the burden on the applicant to demonstrate need. An alternative approach would be to use the conditional use permit process and establish a different multiplier to get to an appropriate maximum. o Accept the consultant recommended maximum and leave no provision to exceed that maximum, except for through the variance process, which would require the applicant to demonstrate practical difficulties in meeting the provision. o Do not establish a maximum. o Take some other approach such as a different multiplier to get to a maximum. The City Council is asked to discuss and provide further direction, if any, on the next steps. Budget Impact N/A Attachment Attachment A: Presentation Page 4 of 4 Arden Hills City Council Work Session May 26, 2026 Sign Code Updates — Discussion Presented by Jake Reilly, Community Development Director Mayor David Grant Councilmembers: Brenda Holden, Tena Monson, Emily Rousseau, and Kurt Weber Citv Vision Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long-standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. Sign table recommended changes Existing Table 1 1240.02 - Table 1: Sign Standards by Sign District Sign Type District 1 Resieential R1/R2 District 2 Non- Resitlential Uses RI-R4 District 3 Resitlemial R3lR4 Di-- 4 Corn ryFE Fromage oni°-A Distxrct 5 Lexington S of 6" District 6 Lexington N o1694 96661 Distrim T I FLEX 6 Gateway. N Fror9age Commercial District a Neighbort oo Business District 9 TCAAP without frontage on Higt y96 WALL Trial sign copy area 8 s( 20 sf 20 sf 50 s/ 800 1 60 sf 45 If 30 sf 30 0 Maz Heigh .ft 14 ft Lighting I Not permittetl I Not permmetl EWEi I 1�11 I EA I Ea I Not permittetl Not permittetl FREESTANDING Type (b) M 10 MINO M Ki WO Mf0 MIWO 1 N10 MIPfO Not permittetl Trial sign copy area 6 sf 48 sf 32 sf 50 sf 100 sf 450 25 sf 60 sf No permittetl Max Height 8.1 6 ft 8 sf loft 16 fi 12 ft a ft a ft Not permitted Lighting N. permittetl Ell E I EMI I ENB I IWB E E0 Not permittetl GRAPHC Trial sign area Not permittetl 25% of wall Not permmetl 25%of well 25%of wall Not permittetl Not permittetl Not permittetl Not permmetl Maz Height Nm permitted Not permittetl NIX permittetl Not permittetl Not permittetl Not permittetl Lighting Not permittetl external Not permittetl nal rut Not psmittetl Not permittetl NIX permittetl Not permittetl WINDOW Maximum coveage area Nm permitted Not permmetl Not permme0 a, r1d to exc ar 5%0( builtlirg 31 ea. na to d ar 5%of buiMirg ea. not to ezcee ar 5% a/ builtlirg ea, not to ezce s 5% d builtling ea, not to ezce ar 5% of lluiltling 35% of vdntlow sea, not exc.M 5%of building f,., AU)OLMRY Max sign copy area per 2 sf 4 sl 4 sf 8 sf 8 sf 6 si 8 sf 6 0 6 sf W all Heigh 1 Not permittetl O ft 1 4 ft 1 8 ft I B ft 1 6 ft 1 eft 1 6ft 1 6 ft Freostantling Height 2 tt 1 O ft 4 ft a ft a ft 6 ft a ft 6 it 6 ft ) E = eAernal. I = rrterna.. B - �a[4Lt Fla) M P = pol (b= monumerx. e. U - temporary off-premr a tiign i.sce —D O3? I,l shwle Fula w 't ..I, Changes recommended by EDC: ✓ Reduce number of districts ✓ Associate sign area with building size ✓ Establish minimum and maximum Draft Zoning District Permitted Total Permitted Minimum Sign Maximum Sign Type Sign Area Area Height R1 & R2 Districts Any 8 sq. ft. N/A N/A R3 & R4 Districts Any 20 sq. ft. N/A N/A Non -Residential 20% of the wall Uses in a Wall area, not to exceed 30 sq. ft N/A Residential District 100 sq. ft. total Freestanding 50 sq. ft. N/A loft B1 District and Commercial, 20% of the wall Institutional or Wall area, not to exceed 80 sq. ft N/A Industrial uses 150 sq. ft. total fronting on: • County Road E • Lexington Ave. Freestanding 60 sq. ft. N/A 20 ft • Highway 96 1 FLEX & Gateway 20% of the wall Districts Wall area, not to exceed 60 sq. ft WA 150 sq. ft. total Freestanding 80 sq. ft N/A 20 ft Neighborhood 20% of the wall Business District Wall area, not to exceed 50 sq. ft. N/A 150 sq. ft. total Freestanding 60 sq. ft N/A 15 ft TCAAP area without frontage on Highway 20% of the wall 96 Wall area, not to exceed 30 sq. ft. N/A 150 sq. ft. total 2 Existing Sign Table (enlarged for legibility) Table 1 1240.02 - Table 1= Sign Standards by Sign District Sign Type District 1 Residential R11R2 District 2 Non- Residential Uses R1-R4 District 3 Residential R31R4 District 4 County E Frontage Rh t"dDscanibw7l District 5 Lexington S of 694 District 6 Lexington N of 694 96 & B1 District 7 1 FLEX & Gateway, Non -Frontage Commercial District 8 Neighborhood Business District 9 TCAAF' without frontage on Highway96 WALL I otal sign copy area 8 sf 20 sf 20 sf 50 sf 80 sf 60 sf 45 sf 30 sf 30 sf Max Height none none none none none none none 14 ft 14 ft Lighting (a) Not permitted external Not permitted EJ"B EMB Ell En Not permitted Not permitted FREESTANDING Type (b) M1Pi0 M Pi0 MiP10 h1!0 MHO KPIO Mfpo mel"(i Not permitted Total sign copy area 6 sf 48 sf 32 sf 50 sf 100 sf 45 sf 25 sf 60 sf Not permitted Max Height 8 sf 6 ft 8 sf 10 ft 16 It 12 ft 8 ft 8 ft Not permitted Lighting Not permitted EA E ENB ENB EI. B E E11 Not permitted GRAPHIC Total sign area Not permitted 25% of wall Not permitted 25% of wa,l 25% of wall Not permitted Not permitted Not permittc d Not permitted Max Height Not permitted gone Not permitted none none Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Lighting Not permitted external Not permitted external external Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted WINDOW Maximum coveage area Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted 5% of window area, not to exceed 5'-6 of building 5% of window area, not to exceed 5% of building 5% of window area, not to excee 5% of building 35, o win ow area. not to excee 5% of building of window area, not to excee 5% of building to eo e ofxceeedd 5% ondowf area, not 96 of building fagade AUXILIARY Max sign copy area per sion Z sf 4 sf 4 sf E =.1 8 sf 6 sf 8 sf 6 sf 6 sf Wall Height Not permitted 4 ft O ft 6 tt 8 ft 6 ft 8 ft 6 ft E ft Freestanding Height 2 ft 4 ft O ft 8 ft 8 ft 6 ft 8 ft 6 ft 6 ft (a) E = external, I = internal, B = backlit (b) M = monument. P = pole, O = temporary off -premise sign (see 1250.03) 1r) Single pule suppuri only. Proposed Draft Sign Table (enlarged for legibility) Zoning District Permitted Total Permitted Minimum Sign Maximum Sign Type Sign Area Area Height R1 & R2 Districts Any 8 sq. ft. NIA NIA R3 & R4 Districts Any 20 sq. ft. NIA NIA Non -Residential 20% of the wall Uses in a Wall area, not to exceed 30 sq. ft NIA Residential District 100 sq. ft. total Freestanding 50 sq. ft. NIA loft B1 District and Commercial, 20% of the wall Institutional or Wall area, not to exceed 80 sq. ft NIA Industrial uses 150 sq. ft. total fronting on: • County Road E • Lexington Ave. Freestanding 60 sq. ft. NIA 20 ft • Highway 96 1 FLEX & Gateway 20% of the wall Districts Wall area, not to exceed 60 sq. ft NIA 150 sq. ft. total Freestanding 80 sq. ft NIA 20 ft Neighborhood 20% of the wall Business District Wall area, not to exceed 50 sq. ft. NIA 150 sq. ft. total Freestanding 60 sq. ft NIA 15 ft TCAAP area without frontage on Highway 20% of the wall 96 Wall area, not to exceed 30 sq. ft. NIA 150 sq. ft. total Graphic representation Pylon Signs Dynamic Display Sign rAT LANO0A0tVENTS 00:00 Movable Copy Sign Drive -through Menu Sign SIGN LANGUAGE . .r�vu.ve Sqn l.Muage Sgnt.nqu+ge SWLAnowQe Sqn tANuAge Sqn UrKpange Sign LAng~ 4mgn1AnqLnge Monument Sign Questions and discussion Presented by Jake Reilly, Community Development Director Arden Hills City Council Work Session May 26, 2026 Zoning Code Updates — Discussion Presented by Jake Reilly, Community Development Director Mayor David Grant Councilmembers: Brenda Holden, Tena Monson, Emily Rousseau, and Kurt Weber Citv Vision Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long-standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. Proposed timeline: Today: Draft Chapter 11 - Subdivision initial review and discuss Chapter 13 questions June 8 - Review drafts of Chapter 11 and part of Chapter 13 June 22 - Review drafts of rest of Chapter 13 July 8 - Planning Commission consider sign ordinance Aug. 5 - Planning Commission review drafts of Chapters 11 and 13 August 10 - Council reviews draft formatted Chapters 11 and 13 September - begin official adoption process with Planning Commission and Council Consultant recommendations to consider: Address changes to developments established before 2008: • Today -some districts use a Conditional Use Permit, some use a Planned Unit Development, some offer the choice • Consultant recommendation: use the site plan review process • Other options? Establishing a parking maximum: • Today: no maximum • Consultant recommendation : Maxir option to apply for a conditional use maximum • Other options? ium of 1.5x minimum with permit to exceed the Questions and discussion Presented by Jake Reilly, Community Development Director 10 AGENDA ITEM - 3D MEMORANDUM DATE: May 26, 2026 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator SUBJECT: City Council Code of Conduct/Norms of Behavior Discussion Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A Council Should Consider Council should review Resolution 2016-022 for City Council Norms of Behavior and provide direction to Staff on next steps. Background At the April 141h Work Session, the City Council reviewed Resolution 2016-22 which is the City Council Norms of Behavior. Council requested that staff verify if the League of MN Cities had a template Code of Conduct policy that could be a starting point for this discussion. Additionally, there was a reference to the Elected Officials Guide that LMC also produces. Staff were asked to gather some of these resources together and share those with the Council for future discussion. LMC states that generally policies will take one of two forms: either a values statement expressing core principles for ethical conduct or a formal code of conduct. From the Minnesota Mayors Handbook produced by the League of Minnesota Cities there is the following suggestion: • Codes of conduct are written more like bylaws or regulations for an organization. Generally, they prescribe explicit standards of behavior and provide for formal complaints, hearings, and censure. For example, a code of conduct might state, "No member may knowingly violate the Open Meeting Law." Included as Attachment D is a sample Code of Conduct created by the League of Minnesota Cities Ethics Advisory Panel from the Minnesota Mayors Handbook. Pagel of 2 For Resolution 2016-22, the City Council should review to determine if this remains sufficient or provide Staff with direction on updates for the Norms of Behavior. Budget Impact N/A Attachments Attachment A: Resolution 2016-22 Attachment B: January 3, 2024 Special Work Session Minutes Attachment C: April 14, 2025 Work Session Minutes Attachment D: LMC Sample Code of Conduct Page 2 of 2 -z3 [� HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2016-022 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL NORMS OF BEHAVIOR BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL THAT THE NORMS OF BEHAVIOR ARE HEREBY ESTABLISHED AS FOLLOWS: 1. Speak only for yourself, not for other Councilmembers — unless specifically tasked by your colleagues to speak for the group. 2. Don't question motives. Assume others have positive intentions, even when you disagree. 3. Be respectful of one another, and the public process, at all times. Do not criticize Staff or others in public. 4. Aim of consensus, but accept decisions of the majority once made. 5. Stay focused on the elected official role — policy, prioritization, and citizen representation. 6. Work primarily through the City Administrator or a Department Head, and through line staff with prior arrangement. May work with the writer of a memo in a packet to request information for clarification. Refrain from attending staff meetings, trainings, "rides -along" or group staff functions unless specifically invited or cleared by the City Administrator. 7. Respect Staff and the fact that they work for the Council as a whole. Don't expect or ask them to engage in the fray (secrets, gossip, triangulation), make your individual case (to take sides), or to be your "insider" (informant). ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 27`h DAY OF DUNE, 2016. �v David Grant, ayor TT T:. J ie Hanson, City Clerk 'It ,-ARZEN HILLS Approved: February 12, 2024 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 3, 2024 5:30 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Grant called to order the Special City Council Work Session at 5:30 p.m. Present: Mayor David Grant, Councilmembers Brenda Holden, Emily Rousseau, Tena Monson and Tom Fabel Absent: None Also present: City Administrator Dave Perrault and League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) Collaboration Services Manager Aimee Gourlay 1. AGENDA ITEMS A. Council Discussion with LMCIT Collaboration Services Ms. Gourlay said the goal is to give them the opportunity to discuss what they might like to do or change about the Norms of Behavior/Code of Conduct, and what the process would be for moving forward. She reviewed the items they hope to achieve; productive and efficient Council meetings, improved teamwork and agreement on process. She asked if anyone wanted to add anything else. Council also requested to talk about respect and decency. Ms. Gourlay said she would add that under meeting management. She explained the agenda and said she had brought a short Code of Conduct summary from the League of Minnesota Cities. She said the League doesn't have a standard code as they are specific to each community. Some cities have very detailed codes and Duluth has one paragraph. She expanded on the items they would be discussing. The idea was to share and hear others ideas and incorporate as many considerations as they could. The goal of a Code of Conduct is to increase their ability to have positive conflict that helps get good outcomes, and decrease the likelihood of interpersonal negative conflicts that can detract from making good decisions. Ms. Gourlay explained the Norms of Behavior 2016 could be a starting point because it already exists. Discussion was probably more important than the paper at this point. ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - JANUARY 3, 2024 2 Council discussed issues in the past related to processes and how they have or have not come to agreement on items. Ms. Gourlay said it was about perceptions and how you're feeling about the discussion. What they seem to agree on the need to balance the meeting efficiency with making sure everyone's voice is heard and making sure the conversation is appropriate to the topic. They could talk about how to move on when all opinions have been voiced. If they feel like they're hearing the same thing and want to move on for efficiency sake, how does the Mayor know? Council discussed how side comments or underhanded remarks affect decorum. Ms. Gourlay said you're probably not listening well if there are side comments, and people will shut down if they're hearing things as attacks. That is a part of meeting decorum. It can be difficult if Councilmembers are speaking for long periods of time. So how do they balance making sure everyone has a voice? Maybe everyone says their initial thoughts and has longer to speak after that. Ms. Gourlay thought there was already a divide about how they were feeling about respect. She wondered if only some people were experiencing that or if it was a council -wide consideration. Council discussed past issues or events that they have felt contributed to feelings of disrespect or mistrust. Ms. Gourlay thought getting to a point of understanding that could be another piece of the code. And whatever code they come up with everyone has to be willing to go along with. She watched a video of a meeting but she didn't see much of this dynamic. Ms. Gourlay said there may be a need to address some of the past hurt in some way however, something that can be helpful is to look at places they've been more successful and see how they can take what is working and build on that. Council discussed teamwork and their perspectives on information sharing. Ms. Gourlay stated they're talking about Code of Conduct, but it really keeps coming back to this one issue. She asked what they needed to move forward. Council discussed better communication moving forward and past issues, also discussed looking forward not at the past when making decisions. Council discussed adding agenda items to formally report back to Council, such as, Committee/Commission updates. Ms. Gourlay said one thing they were talking about was committee reports and separating that from Council Comments. They also talked about agreeing to disagree about the past and not bring it up going forward. They talked about annual committee updates and sharing City goals. Ms. Gourlay commented that one of the things she's observing is that it's hard to get to consensus because what they're talking about keeps shifting. ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - JANUARY 3, 2024 3 Ms. Gourlay reiterated they wanted efficient meetings, to stay on appropriate topics, everyone's voice be heard, and to avoid personal comments. Some of the items they are considering would address some of that list. Ms. Gourlay said sometimes councils have struggles with how to get things on the agenda, what's the complaint process, or the process for taking something off the consent agenda. Oftentimes it has to do with how things get heard. She wondered what's the process for assigning committees, is there an assumption that everyone gets a committee and similar types of things. Council discussed adding committee/commission reports to future agendas, and about tying it into committee/commission liaison responsibilities. Ms. Gourlay recommended they have a work session item for discussion of committee updates before it be brought for a vote at a regular meeting so there is no misunderstanding of what the policy will be. She asked if this session was a useful conversation. Council discussed not bring up past issues when making decisions affecting the present and future. Ms. Gourlay said they should move forward with discussing the issues they talked about at work sessions and if they would like her to come back she could. She could also arrange for not full group discussions. Ms. Gourlay said they remind her of good people with knowledge coming together from different places but the team can't come together. Council thanked Ms. Gourlay for her time. 2. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS City Administrator Perrault said he had emailed two questions to the Council. The 2024 PMP was at 80% plan and was scheduled to be an item on the upcoming work session, did they prefer to leave it on that meeting. Also, did they want to schedule a retreat, if so he will find a date. Councilmember Rousseau would rather do a special work session on January 22 for the PMP, and she would love to have a retreat in March or April. Councilmember Monson was comfortable with having the PMP discussion on either date but she could make January 22 work. Mayor Grant explained there's what they go in at and then there's the bid. So, 80% was probably close enough. Councilmember Monson said then she was fine with it being on January 8 at 80%. She would like to have city goals at a retreat but didn't think they needed the personality piece. Mayor Grant felt a retreat was the wrong way to approach it. He thought it would be better for the group to look at some strategic topics and discuss them. He didn't know if they needed ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION — JANUARY 3, 2024 4 someone else to help them do that. He thought a facilitator would make it more touchy-feely and they would probably waste time with ice breaker type stuff. Councilmember Fabel agreed. Councilmember Monson said she found Ms. Gourlay to be valuable in these discussions. Councilmember Rousseau asked if they were going to go through the list of work session topics at the next work session and prioritize them. Mayor Grant was thinking more strategic than chickens or food trucks; he was worried more about bigger things like trails and the fire station. City Administrator Perrault said he was planning to include the list of work session priorities on the next work session so Council can let staff know what they want to bring forward in what order. Councilmember Rousseau explained that things they see on the list as a priority could be what they base a strategic plan on. Councilmember Holden asked if they were going to update the Council Tracker. City Administrator Perrault said past practice was they only removed things at Council direction. Councilmember Rousseau asked how they were moving forward with a Code of Conduct for committees. Ms. Gourlay said she had examples from other cities to send to the Mayor and Councilmember Rousseau. I\ 11 rsl IMok Mayor Grant adjourned the Special City Council Work Session at 7:09 p.m. //�:�.�� ai Zii _4j. itimi David Grant Mayor ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — APRIL 14, 2025 14 regarding how PTRC are going to pay for the parks is a priority, above some of the other items on the list. We need to decide what is most important. Councilmember Rosseau asked if it could be two Fridays vs. a Friday and Saturday. Councilmember Holden can't do 14 hours. Back to back days doesn't work. In the past, it was nice to take a step back and think about what was discussed. Councilmember Weber asked if it had to be consecutive days. City Administrator Jagoe didn't ask that question. Her experience was the Friday/Saturday. She will ask if there is an option to do a Friday and then a second Friday a month later. Councilmember Weber said he could support that, with Hue Life. He is not interested in the other proposal. Councilmember Holden asked when it was decided it would be a Friday. City Administrator Jagoe said she heard Council talk about a Friday. Councilmember Monson said they did a similar session with the Fire Board. There were three months between sessions. We can't spread it that far because we will want this complete in time for budgeting. It was nice to have that space between sessions. Mayor Grant said we should try to keep the hours down, maybe not two full days. City Administrator Jagoe will follow up with the consultant to see about scheduling two sessions with some time between. She sought clarification if Council wanted to agree on availability and see if it works for the consultant, or should we schedule it when they can fit us in. Councilmember Holden said everyone needs to be at the first one. Councilmember Weber said we will probably have to have the consultant say when they are available and then move on it when we find a date that works for everyone. City Administrator Jagoe said she will follow up on dates. She wanted to confirm that Council plus the Directors and City Clerk should attend. She asked if there was anyone else that should be included in the invitation. Discussion ensued regarding start time, possible dates and what items will be focused on. City Administrator Jagoe will discuss availability with the consultant and send out dates to Council. C. Council Norms of Behavior City Administrator Jagoe said on March loth, this item was brought to the Work Session along with the Committee/Commission Code of Conduct Policy. The Council Norms of Behavior, ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — APRIL 14, 2025 15 Resolution 2016-22 is being brought back for Council review. She asked Council if there are any updates or changes, they want to make. Councilmember Monson thinks the Norms of Behavior is a good place to start but she feels that reading it, it was written in response to the dynamics that were happening at that time. She provided something previously that more broadly discussed honesty and integrity. She thought we could check with LMC to see if they have a template. She thinks the items are very specific. Councilmember Weber said he went through all the chapters of the Elected Officials Guides on the LMC site. He thinks the information is very comprehensive guidance for elected officials and ethics guidance. He provided the information to City Administrator Jagoe. He requested she share that information with the rest of the Council. City Administrator Jagoe said she will pass that along to the entire council. Councilmember Rousseau asked if City Administrator Jagoe would share that along with Councilmember Holden's notes, as well. Councilmember Holden said in item #3, there is language regarding public testimony. She believes the word `immoral' should be removed. We shouldn't use that word. We talk about being respectful of one another but we also have to include resident interactions. D. Twin Cities Gateway Funding Discussion Mayor Grant said there is just under $20,000 plus some roll-over from the previous year. He is grateful the Visitor's Bureau allowed that. These funds need to be used to advertise and promote events that will bring people into Arden Hills to use hotels and patronize our businesses. He believes the ice swim event would qualify. We've used it for Rib Fest and Bethel Homecoming. He reminded that we have the 75th Anniversary of Arden Hills coming in 2026. He asked Council if they had any preference for prioritizing the list. Councilmember Rousseau said she is interested in using half of the amount for Rib Fest and the other half for the ice swim. She would like John Connelly to talk with Al Stauffacher to help shepherd the process of the Regional Grant for the ice swim event. She understands they will do that for a newer event. Mr. Stauffacher seemed interested in the ice swim. She said it seems like we typically discuss this funding source in April. She wondered if the 75th Anniversary should be on the list for next year, with all of the 2026 funds going towards that event. Mayor Grant said that is the Council's decision to make. He said the grant awards are based on a formula. He said the numbers are holding and we can probably expect about the same amount next year. Councilmember Holden would like to use a little of the 2025 money to advertise a save the date for the 75th Anniversary. She thinks we should send out one big flyer. A mailing is $2,000. She thinks we should send out a mailing announcing that 2026 is the 75th Anniversary. Something that advertises us as a City to all the residents and businesses. She isn't willing to give it to Bethel. They never even thanked us. Mayor Grant isn't aware if Staff has received any communication. For example, "I serve the public interest when I recognize and support the public's right to know the public's business." Values -based codes generally set aspirational "do's," while codes of conduct stress "don'ts," as discussed below. You can find a sample Statement of Values in Appendix F at the end of this memo. b. Codes of conduct See Appendix G: Sample Code Codes of conduct are written more like bylaws or regulations for an of Conduct. organization. Generally, they prescribe explicit standards of behavior and provide for formal complaints, hearings, and censure. For example, a code of conduct might state, "No member may knowingly violate the Open Meeting Law." You can find a sample Code of Conduct in Appendix G at the end of this memo. C. Enforceability i. Values statements Because of the aspirational and sometimes subjective nature of values -based codes, formal enforcement might be difficult and likely counterproductive. Compliance is better left to the individual's conscience. ii. Codes of conduct Minn. Stat. § 410.20. Charter cities may provide for recall of elected public officials in their charter. However, recall of public officials is not possible in statutory cities. In addition, there is no authority in state statute to provide for removal of a council member by vote of the council or through application of a city -based ethics policy. There is also no authority to levy fines for violations. As a result, city codes of conduct for elected officials are generally enforced through censure. Censure is a formal resolution of council stating that a council member has violated the city's ethical rules and expressing disapproval of their actions. IV. Mayor -council relationship Because mayors of statutory cities lack significant individual authority, the key to a successful mayor -council relationship often lies in recognizing the mayor's role (and its limits) and working from there to build productive partnerships with fellow council members. A. Meetings and the mayor -council relationship Minnesota Mayors Chapter 1 -36 Association Appendix G: Sample Code of Conduct Created by the League of Minnesota Cities Ethics Advisory Panel — October 2009; Revised December 2017 .01. Purpose. The City Council of the City of determines that a code of conduct for its members, as well as the members of the various boards and commissions of the City of , is essential for the public affairs of the city. By eliminating conflicts of interest and providing standards for conduct in city matters, the City Council hopes to promote the faith and confidence of the citizens of in their government and to encourage its citizens to serve on its council and commissions. .02. Standards of conduct. Subd. 1. No member of the City Council or a city board or commission may knowingly: a. Violate the Open Meeting Law. b. Participate in a matter that affects the person's financial interests or those of a business with which the person is associated, unless the effect on the person or business is no greater than on other members of the same business classification, profession, or occupation. c. Use the person's public position to secure special privileges or exemptions for the person or for others. d. Use the person's public position to solicit personal gifts or favors. e. Use the person's public position for personal gain. f. Except as specifically permitted pursuant to Minn. Stat. 471.895, accept or receive any gift of substance, whether in the form of money, services, loan, travel, entertainment, hospitality, promise, or any other form, under circumstances in which it could be reasonably expected to influence the person, the person's performance of official action, or be intended as a reward for the person's official action. g. Disclose to the public, or use for the person's or another person's personal gain, information that was gained by reason of the person's public position if the information was not public data or was discussed at a closed session of the City Council. h. Disclose information that was received, discussed, or decided in conference with the city's legal counsel that is protected by the attorney -client privilege unless a majority of the City Council has authorized the disclosure. i. Represent private interests before the City Council or any city committee, board, commission, or agency. (optional) Subd. 2. Except as prohibited by the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 471.87, there is no violation of subdivision 1 b. of this section for a matter that comes before the council, board, or commission if the member of the council, board, or commission publicly discloses the circumstances that Minnesota Mayors 74 Association would violate these standards and refrains from participating in the discussion and vote on the matter. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit a contract with a member of the City Council under the circumstances described under Minn. Stat. § 471.88, if proper statutory procedures are followed. .03. Complaint, hearing. Any person may file a written complaint with the city clerk alleging a violation of the standards of conduct in section _02. The complaint must contain supporting facts for the allegation. The City Council may hold a hearing after receiving the written complaint or upon the council's own volition. A hearing must be held only if the City Council determines: 1) upon advice of the city attorney, designee, or other attorney appointed by the council, that the factual allegations state a sufficient claim of a violation of these standards or rise to the level of a legally recognized conflict of interest, and 2) that the complaint has been lodged in good faith and not for impermissible purposes such as delay. The City Council's determination must be made within 30 days of the filing of the allegation with the city clerk. If the council determines that there is an adequate justification for holding a hearing, the hearing must be held within 30 days of the City Council's determination. At the hearing, the person accused must have the opportunity to be heard. If, after the hearing, the council finds that a violation of a standard has occurred or does exist, the council may censure the person, refer the matter for criminal prosecution, request an official not to participate in a decision, or remove an appointed member of an advisory board or commission from office. Minnesota Mayors 75 Association AGENDA ITEMS - 3EI and 3E2 MEMORANDUM DATE: May 26, 2026 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator SUBJECT: Use of City Property and Immigration Enforcement Discussion Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A Council Should Consider Council should discuss topic areas below and provide direction to Staff on next steps. Background At the February 9th Work Session, the City Council requested a recurring work session agenda item to allow for discussion on topics related to immigration enforcement. Below are topics that Council requested be brought back for discussion by the City Council related to immigration enforcement. Council is asked to discuss these topics and provide direction to Staff on next steps and/or removal of any particular topic(s) from the list and/or other topics that should be brought forward under this agenda item for future discussion. Use of City Property Policy/Ordinance (i.e., staginiz area) At the May 1 lth Work Session, the City Council directed staff to bring back information on amending the city code to regulate the use of city -owned parking lots (i.e., staging areas). Staff worked with the City Attorney to prepare draft language that would address this concern. Below is the proposed language for the City Council to discuss and provide feedback on. Following Council discussion and direction, city staff would bring draft language forward to a future regular meeting for adoption. Section 397 — City -owned parking lots 397.001 Permit required. Page l of 2 No event or activity is allowed in a parking lot owned by the city that will impede the normal course of public activity in the parking lot without an approved permit. The application for the permit shall be submitted at least fourteen (14) days prior to the event or activity on a form provided by the City. No permit fee shall be required. The permit is subject to review and administrative approval by the City Administrator or designee. The permit may be denied or revoked if it conflicts with or significantly impedes the normal course of activity and public purpose of the public parking lot. 397.002 Enforcement. The city administrator or designee shall enforce this section. In addition to any other remedy available at equity or at law, failure to comply with this section may result in restrictions or penalties as provided in chapter I of this code. Other topics for further discussion • SharinkofData and Access to City Buildin shy o Based on City Council direction at the March 9ch and May 1 lth Work Sessions, staff will be preparing a policy that will be brought forward to a future work session for consideration. Budget Impact N/A Attachment Attachment A: Draft City Code Amendment Section 397 Page 2 of 2 City of Arden Hills Draft Ordinance Amendment Section 397 — City -owned parking lots 397.001 Permit required. No event or activity is allowed in a parking lot owned by the city that will impede the normal course of public activity in the parking lot without an approved permit. The application for the permit shall be submitted at least fourteen (14) days prior to the event or activity on a form provided by the City. No permit fee shall be required. The permit is subject to review and administrative approval by the City Administrator or designee. The permit may be denied or revoked if it conflicts with or significantly impedes the normal course of activity and public purpose of the public parking lot. 397.002 Enforcement. The city administrator or designee shall enforce this section. In addition to any other remedy available at equity or at law, failure to comply with this section may result in restrictions or penalties as provided in chapter 1 of this code. AGENDA ITEM - 3F MEMORANDUM DATE: May 26, 2026 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator SUBJECT: Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP Discussion Budgeted Amount: N/A For Council Consideration Actual Amount: N/A Funding Source: N/A Council will have the opportunity to comment on any TCAAP related items they so choose. Background N/A Budget Impact N/A Attachment N/A Page 1 of 1 AGENDA ITEM - 3G MEMORANDUM DATE: May 26, 2026 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator SUBJECT: Agenda Planning Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A Council Should Consider Council should discuss its next Work Session agenda. Background Per Council's adopted policy on agenda setting, please find the proposed agenda below for the upcoming meeting. June 81h Work Session • Zoning Code Updates • Immigration Discussion • Agenda Planning (time sensitive) • RCC/TCAAP Discussion June 22nd Work Session • Zoning Code Updates • Immigration Discussion • Agenda Planning (time sensitive) • RCC/TCAAP Discussion Attachment A is the list of topics that have yet to be discussed by Council and the ranking of priority topics. Staff will begin to work on the higher priority items into upcoming Work Sessions sooner while putting the lower priority items to later discussions. Please note, this does not reflect all items at Work Sessions as Staff will have necessary items for discussion, such as, budget discussions, concept plan reviews, or Public Works projects that need timely direction. Page 1 of 2 Council may want to discuss whether any items need to be added to this list for future discussion or assign a future meeting for some of these items. This would need to be done by a majority consensus of Council. Below is a running list of things Staff brings forward to Work Session annually, in recent years, we have shifted away from bringing some items forward unless needed, such as, the Pavement Management Update from Public Works. Note, these timelines may shift year to year. Most items discussed at Work Sessions are one-off items that may require multiple meetings but are usually not recurring. • January o Legislative priorities • February o None • March o Initial guidance on current year Public Works projects • April o None • May o None • June o None • July o Capital improvement planning • August o Operating budgets • September o Operating budget and levy discussion o Committee/Commission Work Plans • October o None • November o City-wide budget and fee schedule o Follow up on next year's Public Works projects • December o Committee and commission appointments Budget Impact N/A Attachment Attachment A: Council Priorities Attachment B: Agenda Setting Policy Page 2 of 2 TopicIr Consideration Short-term Rental Ordinance Likely Res11 1 Department CD/Admin TotalMajority1 15 3.00 Council WS Rental Licensing Program CD/Admin 15 3.00 Council WS Funding for Lake Johanna Boulevard Trail PW/Fin 9 1.80 Council WS Climate Action Plan Admin 9 1.80 Council WS Code of Conduct Admin 8 1.60 Council WS Encroachment Discussion (2025)/Adopt A Spot PW 8 1.60 Staff Recommendation Cannabis Discussion CD/Admin 8 1.60 Council WS Energy Audit Admin 7 1.40 Staff Recommendation Temporary Goats/Buckthorn Admin 7 1.40 Staff Recommendation Buy Nothing Day/Clean Up Day Admin 6 1.20 Staff Recommendation Community Survey Admin 6 1.20 Council WS Committee/Commission Liaison Role Policy Admin 5 1.00 Council WS EV Fleet Analysis pW 5 1.00 Staff Recommendation Added Items: Data Center Moratorium Lake Johanna Cold Plunge It AVEN HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS Agenda Setting Policy The purpose of this policy is to establish a method for agenda setting that allows for Council to review and have control over its agendas and decide as a Council how it wants items for consideration to be brought forward. For regular worksession agendas: • Prior to concluding each regularly scheduled worksession, the City Council shall review its next regularly scheduled worksession agenda and direct Staff on any changes. • Should an individual Councilmember want to raise an item for discussion at the next meeting or in the future, they would do so during this review period. The item would need at least one other Councilmember to agree to having the item considered for future discussion, and then Council, by majority, would direct to have it placed on a future agenda or not. • Staff will have flexibility to add or remove items to the worksession as needed to maintain operational efficacy. For regular City Council meeting agendas: • Agendas will be largely Staff driven based on approvals needed for normal operations. • Items coming from the City Council shall first be discussed at a worksession and can direct Staff at said worksession to bring items forward for formal approval if needed. • In rare instances, if a Councilmember brings forward an item that needs approval prior to going to a worksession, they may request the City Administrator add the item to the agenda. The City Administrator shall have the discretion to determine if the issue should be added or not, but Councilmembers will make every effort to having the item first discussed at a worksession. Special meetings and emergency meetings: • Special meetings and emergency meetings may still be called at the discretion of the Mayor or any two Councilmembers, and the members calling the meeting shall set the agenda.