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i 1. Approve Ordinance 2008-002 in Planning Case 08-004 to Adopt Chapter 12 of the Arden Hills City Code and its sections and subdivisions
ias amended and repealed to read as presented in the March 11, 2008, Planning Case Report.
:2. Approve Publishing a Summary of Ordinance 2008-002 for Sign Code Regulations as Permitted by Minnesota State Statute 412.191 Subd 4. i
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
March 10, 2008
TO:
Mayor and City Council j r
James Lehnhoff, City Planner f7
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Planning Case #: 08-004
Sign Code Update
City of Arden Hills
Requested Action
1. Motion to Approve Ordinance 2008-002 in Planning Case 08-004 to Adopt Chapter 12 of the
Arden Hills City Code and its sections and subdivisions as amended and repealed to read as
presented in the March 11,2008, Planning Case Report.
2. Motion to Approve Publishing a Summary of Ordinance 2008-002 for Sign Code Regulations
as Permitted by Minnesota State Statute 412.191 Subd 4.
Backe:round
In January 2007, the City Council enacted a one-year moratorium on dynamic display signage.
Dynamic display signs include any type of sign that can electronically change messages and/or
pictures. The Clear Channel billboard at the northeast intersection of Interstates 35W and 694 is
an example of a dynamic display sign, During the moratorium period, dynamic sign research
was reviewed, the City's legal counsel was consulted, and other city's regulations were
evaluated. The City Council came to a consensus that new dynamic signage should not be
permitted in the City at this time. Although the current regulations do not permit dynamic
signage, it was determined that the language banning such signs should be clarified. Therefore,
the City Council has directed Staff to prepare an amendment to the Sign Code that specifically
prohibits new dynamic signage.
Although the Sign Code was last updated in June of 2006, it is important to evaluate City codes
to ensure that they are meeting City goals and State statutes. Therefore, in addition to the more
specific dynamic sign regulations, Staffis proposing other changes to further clarify and update
the Sign Code.
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The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed changes at their regular meeting on January 9,
2008, and at a work session on February 6, 2008. The Planning Commission came to a
consensus at their February 6, 2008, meeting that the proposed changes should be forwarded to
the City Council for review. The City Council reviewed and provided feedback regarding the
proposed changes to the Sign Code at their February 19, 2008, work session.
While the proposed changes have been reviewed at three public meetings, changes to the Sign
Code do not require an official public hearing with the Planning Commission or City Council
because the sign regulations are not part of the Zoning Code. The City Council can allow
additional public comments at their discretion.
The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed changes, and his comments have been incorporated
into the proposed regulations, His comments were minor and do not impact the policies or
procedures within the Sign Code.
Existinl! Dvnamic Displav Sil!ns
There are four existing dynamic signs in the City:
1. North Heights Church message sign;
2. Holiday Gas Station gas pricing sign;
3. Brausen's auto body shop sign on County Road E and Highway 511Hamline Avenue;
and,
4, Clear Channel's electronic billboard at the northeast intersection ofInterstate 35W and
694.
The first three dynamic display signs were installed in accordance with City regulations and
approved plans. These three signs will not be impacted by any changes made to the Sign Code.
However, the Clear Channel billboard was installed in violation of City regulations. The City is
in litigation with Clear Channel.
Additional Chanl!es to the Sil!n Code
This memo only addresses the proposed changes that have been made to the sign regulations
since the review at the February 19, 2008, City Council work session. Please refer to the
attached February 19, 2008, memorandum for a full description of the proposed changes
(Attachment A). Minor typographical errors and corrections have not been specifically listed in
either memo. Attachment B includes the official Ordinance 2008-002 for the proposed changes
and it displays the proposed additions, changes, and deletions to the sign regulations.
Attachment C is a clean copy of the proposed Sign Code.
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], Roll out portable signs ban.
At the February 19, 2008, work session, the City Council came to a consensus that most portable
signs, specifically roll out portable signs, should be banned (Section 1230.02 Subd 9). This ban
does not apply to the smaller portable signs such as A-frame or "sandwich" signs, which could
be displayed with limitations.
2. A-Frame or sandwich signs allowed without a permit under certain conditions.
The A-frame or sandwich signs have been allowed without a permit in a limited form in Section
1230.01 Subd 6. A business could have up to two ofthese signs without a permit provided the
signs are not illuminated and within 15 feet of the primary entrance to the building. Should this
provision become abused, it can be removed at a later date.
3. Manual changing message board signs permitted with limitations.
As discussed at the work session, the current Sign Code does not address manual changing
message board signs, though there are a number of them in the City. As directed, these signs
have been specifically included and permitted in section 1240.03. Constructing the manual
changing message board sign will require a permit; however, changing the message on the signs
will not require a permit. No more than 35 percent of a sign face can be a manual changing
message board. These types of signs are not permitted in the nonresidential sign districts.
Manual changing message boards are different from dynamic display signs, which are banned.
4, Permits not required for internal window signs with limitations.
Section 1230.01 Subd 8 removes the permit requirement for internal window signs; however, the
internal window signs are still subject to the size restrictions in 1240.02 Table 1. Dynamic
display signs are prohibited and could not be used in windows signs.
5, Total freestanding sign area.
At the February 19,2008, work session, there was a concern regarding the total area of
freestanding signs, which includes monument signs. While the current Sign Code regulates sign
copy (message) area, it does not limit total sign area. Upon reviewing sign regulations from
other cities, Staff is a recommending the total area of a freestanding sign be limited to no more
than 1.5 times the total sign copy area (Section 1240.02 Subd 2.E).
For example, in Sign District 4, a property could have a freestanding sign with 80 square feet of
sign copy. With the 1.5 limit total sign area limit, the total area ofthe sign would be limited to
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120 square feet. If the sign copy is 80 square feet, the remaining 40 square feet could be used a
border around the sign copy, which would be enough area for a one foot wide decorative border
around the sign copy.
Total Sign Surface Area: 120 sf
Dimensions: 10ft x 12 ft
6. Prohibited Signs,
Staff was requested to strengthen the statement regarding the prohibition of any sign not
specifically listed as permitted in the sign regulations. The regulation has been updated to read
as follows (Section 1230.02 Subd 11):
Subd. 11 Any sign, sign type, sign lighting, or sign technology not specifically listed as
permitted in this Chapter shall be prohibited,
Education
Staff will prepare a letter for the business community to inform them ofthe changes to the Sign
Code. A handout will also be developed for distribution on the City's web site and at City Hall.
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Options
1. Approve the proposal as submitted,
2. Approve the proposal with changes
3. Deny the proposal.
4. Table for additional information.
If changes to Ordinance 2008-002 are made, those changes can be included with a motion to
approve.
In order to publish a summary of Ordinance 2008-002, a 4/5 vote of approval is required. The
sign regulations do not go into effect until the day after they are published in the Bulletin, which
would be March 20, 2008.
Attachments
A. February 19, 2008, Memorandum to the City Council regarding proposed changes to the
Sign Code (without attachments).
B. Ordinance 2008-002 - with marked changes
C. Ordinance 2008-002 - clean copy
D. Summary of Ordinance 2008-002 for publication
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Attachment A
February 19,2008, Memo to the City
Council (without attachments)
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 19, 2008
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: James Lehnhoff, City Planner
SUBJECT: Planning Case #08-004
Sign Code Amendments
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Sign Code with Changes
ReQuested Action
Review proposed changes to the Sign Code and provide comments and questions.
Backl!:round
In January 2007, the City Council enacted a one-year moratorium on dynamic display signage.
Dynamic display signs are billboards or other types of signs that can change messages and/or
pictures electronically. The Clear Channel billboard at the northeast intersection of Interstates
35W and 694 is an example of a dynamic display sign. During the moratorium period, dynamic
sign research was reviewed, the City's legal counsel was consulted, and other city's regulations
were evaluated. The City Council came to a consensus that new dynamic signage should not be
permitted in the City at this time. Although the current regulations do not permit dynamic
signage, it was determined that the language banning such signs should be clarified, Therefore,
the City Council has directed Staff to prepare an amendment to the Sign Code that specifically
prohibits new dynamic signage.
Although the Sign Code was last updated in June of 2006, it is important to evaluate City codes
to ensure that they are meeting City goals and State statutes. Therefore, in addition to the more
specific dynamic sign regulations, Staff is proposing other changes to further clarify and update
the Sign Code.
Since the Sign Code is not part ofthe Zoning Code, State Statutes and the City Code do not
require a public hearing with the Planning Commission to make changes to the Sign Code.
However, in order to have additional review of the proposed changes, the Planning Commission
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reviewed the proposed changes at their regular meeting on January 9,2008, and at a work
session on February 6, 2008. The Planning Commission came to a consensus at their February 6
meeting that the proposed changes should be forwarded to the City Council for review. Pending
the results ofthis City Council work session, official review of the changes has tentatively been
set for the March 10, 2008, City Council Meeting.
Existinl!: Dvnamic Displav Sil!:ns
There are four existing dynamic signs in the City:
1. North Heights Church message sign;
2. Holiday Gas Station gas pricing sign;
3. Brausen's auto body shop sign on County Road E and Highway 51/Hamline Avenue;
and,
4. Clear Channel's electronic billboard at the northeast intersection ofInterstate 35W and
694.
The first three dynamic display signs were installed in accordance with City regulations and
approved plans. These three signs will not be impacted by any changes made to the Sign Code.
However, the Clear Channel billboard was installed in violation of City regulations. The City is
in litigation with Clear Channel.
Potential Policv Chanl!:es to be Addressed
As the Sign Code has been reviewed, a number of policy questions have been brought up by the
Planning Commission and by Staff. Therefore, direction on these issues is being requested from
the City Council:
], Should roll out portable signs be permitted?
In recent months, there has been an increasing concern over the aesthetics of the roll out
portable signs. The previous Sign Code did not specifically allow these types of signs and
hence were prohibited; however, they were specifically added into the current Sign Code in
2006. Some cities permit these types of signs while others ban them completely.
2, Should the A-frame (sandwich) signs placed in front of businesses be permitted?
There has been an increasing number of inquires about the use of A-frame signs, which are
commonly called sandwich signs. While some businesses have been using them, the current
Sign Code does not directly address these types of signs. Some cities permit these types of
signs while others ban them completely.
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3. Should the manual changing message boards be permitted?
There are a handful of businesses that use the manual changing message boards, which are
classified separately from dynamic changing signs. These signs can be seen at McDonalds
and Flaherty's bowling alley. Changeable message signs are quite popular with businesses
but are not clearly addressed in the current Code. If specifically permitted, Staff would
recommend limiting how much of a sign could be a manual changing message board (i.e. 35
percent or less).
4. Should internal window signs require a permit?
Although the Sign Code regulates internal window signs and permits are technically
required, Staff has had very little luck in obtaining sign permits for these types of signs
because the signs change so frequently and very few complaints are made. Therefore, Staff
feels that it is worth a discussion to determine if permits are actually practical and should be
required. While Staff is comfortable removing the permit requirement, Staff would still
recommend that the Sign Code retain the regulations that limit the amount of window area
that can be covered with signs. This only refers to signs placed inside of a building and
facing out. A banner placed over a window on the outside of a building would still require a
permit.
5. What is the appropriate time limit for a temporary sign?
The current side code is somewhat unclear in how many times a property can have a
temporary sign. The temporary sign is clearly limited to 30 days, but past interpretations
have suggested that a property could have multiple signs for 30 days each time. In order to
remove any confusion on this limitation, Staff is recommending that the Code be amended to
state that a property or business can have a temporary sign on three occasions per calendar
year with a maximum of ten days of display for each occasion. The permits could be used
consecutively.
6. Should businesses with grand openings and space for rent be allowed to have additional
temporary signage?
While the City cannot regulate the content of a message, the City can allow properties with
new business grand openings and vacancies to have alternative temporary sign regulations.
For discussion purposes, these regulations have been included in Section 1250.02 Subd 4 and
5.
Preliminary Recommended Chan2es to the Si2n Code
The attached amended Sign Code shows the proposed changes, additions, and deletions. This
section outlines the significant or notable proposed changes to the Sign Code. There are only a
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handful of actual policy changes, which are described below. Most of the changes are
clarifications to existing procedures.
Section 1200: Purpose and Findings
. Specific findings and authorizing language that support the reasons for regulating signs
was added. This section sets the basis for the City's sign regulations and is important for
justifying the regulations within the Sign Code.
Section 1210: Definitions
. Definitions were added or clarified for auxiliary signs, billboard, dynamic display, grand
opening, internal sign, outdoor advertising sign (billboard), and portable sign.
. The clear vision area definition is not a completely new definition; it was moved from
another part of the Sign Code to the definition section,
. The definition for internal sign was separate from auxiliary sign. The City does not
restrict or require permits for internal signs because they are not visible from adjacent
properties or the public right-of-way and hence have no impact on the City. This is not a
significant policy change, but the Code has been clarified on this point. Auxiliary signs
do require a permit because they are visible from the right-of-way and other properties.
Auxiliary signs are typically noncommercial directional signs.
. A definition for "grand opening" was added and regulations related to temporary signs
for businesses with grand openings were added to Section 1250.02 Subd 4.
. The "sign height" definition was amended to measure height from the average elevation
ofthe nearest street instead of the first floor elevation ofthe nearest building,
Section 1220: Permit and Review Process
. Staff discussed the review and appeals process with the City Attorney. State Statutes do
not provide a specific process for evaluating sign permits, but the City does need to have
a clear review and appeal process. A draft of the proposed process is in the plan, but this
section is under review by the City Attorney.
. The appeal process was modified to clearly state that the Planning Commission makes a
recommendation to the City Council on sign permit appeals, The previous language
indicated that the Planning Commission made the final decision, which was not the intent
ofthe Code.
Section 1230: Exempt and Prohibited Signs:
. Sectionl230.0l Subd 2 includes the State Statute required section for signs during the
election season. A provision to allow property owners to place signs in the right-of-way
immediately adjoining their property was added by referencing Section 1250.03 Subd 2,
3, and 4, which allows signs in the right-of-way under certain conditions. This provision
was added because many people do not know where the right-of-way starts, and it is not
consistent throughout the City. The City cannot give permission to property owners to
place signs in the County, State, or Federal right-of-way, Ultimately, allowing signs in
the City right-of-way is subject to City discretion.
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. The allowed address identification sign size was increased from two square feet to four
square feet to provide more flexibility for property owners to adequately display their
address numbers without needing a sign permit. Also, address signs are now required for
all properties.
. The sign permit exemption was extended to window signs, which is a discussion item.
. Dynamic display signs are specifically prohibited in this section.
Section 1240: General Sign Regulations
. The definition of sign district four was clarified so that properties cannot fall into
multiple sign districts, as was the case with the Arden Plaza redevelopment application.
. In subdivision two, the regulations for determining permitted sign areas for freestanding
signs were clarified but the intent was not changed.
. Section 1240.03 was added to address the manually changeable message sign. Under this
version, up to 35 percent of a sign could be a manually changeable message sign.
Section 1250: Special Provisions
. The regulations allocating signage on multi -tenant properties were clarified. The intent
of the regulations has not changed, but the regulations will now be easier to enforce since
there is less room for interpretation. A multi-tenant property is treated like one parcel for
monument/freestanding signs, and the property owner is responsible for allocating the
permitted signage.
. In section 1250.02 Subd 1, the temporary sign allotment was set at three occasions per
calendar year with a maximum of ten days for each occasion for a total of 30 days per
year. The permits could be used consecutively. This current code is somewhat unclear
on the exact limitation for a temporary sign. Therefore, staff is proposing this
clarification, which is a discussion item.
. The temporary signage regulations for multi-tenant properties were also clarified because
there was conflicting language for freestanding temporary signs. Staff recommends
including language that clearly limits the total amount of temporary freestanding sign
area a multi-tenant property could have. As proposed, the total amount of temporary
freestanding sign area could not exceed one half the total permitted permanent
freestanding sign area in the underlying sign district. The property owner would allocate
the sign area. For example, if a parcel was allowed 100 square feet of freestanding sign
area, the parcel could have 50 square feet of temporary signage at anyone time. All the
tenants would be required to share that 50 square feet oftemporary freestanding signage.
. One significant addition to the Sign Code in 2006 was the addition of language that
allowed people to place temporary signs in the City's right-of-way along city streets
without a permit. While this provision has been helpful to residents, it has also led to
some complaints about people placing temporary signs in the rights-of-way in front of
other people's homes. Therefore, Staff recommends adding language that requires
people to obtain permission from property sharing a property line with the right-of-way.
. A new provision was added in Section 1250.02 Subd 4 to allow businesses with "grand
openings" to have one additional temporary sign for up to 30 days. This is a one time
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only permit for a new business. The eligibility for this one time permit expires six
months after a business opens.
. A new provision was added in Section 1250.02 Subd 5 to allow buildings or parcels with
vacant space to obtain a temporary sign permit that does not expire until the vacant space
is filled. The temporary sign would need to be removed seven days after the space is
filled. The property owner could use a monument sign or a wall sign but not both. The
wall sign would be limited to 25 square feet and the monument sign would be limited to
15 square feet.
Section 1260: Sign Standard Adjustment
. The City Council determined that dynamic signs should not be permitted through the sign
standard adjustment process, and that language has been added.
. The "conditional use permit" process was removed from 1260.01. Upon further review, a
sign standard adjustment can be limited to the site plan review and POO process.
Section 1280: Non-conforming Signs
. The language nonconforming signs regulations were updated to be in conformance with
State Statutes (462.357 Subd I.e). The City is required to follow these regulations.
Attachments
Proposed Sign Code with marked amendments and additions
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Attachment B
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Sign Code
Ordinance 2008-002 -
with marked changes
City of Arden Hills
Chapter 12 Sign Code
CITY OF ARDEN HiLLD
RAMSEY COUNTY
STATE OF MlNNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-002
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF SIGNS
The Arden Hills City Conncil hereby ordains that Chapter 12 of the Arden Hills City Code
and its sections and subdivisions are hereby amended (underlined portion) and repealed
(as indicated in the right hand margin) to read as follows:
Chapter 12 Sign Code
Section 1200 - Pnrpose and Intent
1200.01_ Recitals. This Chapter shall be known, cited and referred to as the Arden Hills
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Sign Code, except as referred to herein, where it shall be known as "this.&~~.p_~~r;~'l'_m_____m j..<~~__.! Deleted:.
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1200.02 _Pnrpose and.Findinl!s. The pnrpose and findinl!s ofthis Chapter are as follows: nm/
Subd. IPill'oose. This Shm Code is intended to establish a comprehensive and
balanced system of shm control that accommodates the need for a well-maintained.
safe. and attractive community. and the need for effective communications.
includin!! business identification. It is the intent of these sie:n rce:ulations. to
promote the health~ safety. !!cneral welfare. aesthetics. and image orthe community
bv rc!!ulating signs that are intended to communicate to the DubHc in all areas of the
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City. It is not the purpose or intent ofthis Chapter to regulate the message
displayed on any sign. The purpose of this Chanter is to authorize: mmnnnmm
A. Permanent silms which establish a hh!h standard of aesthetics and are
approoriate for the planned character in each si!:!1l district as established in
Section 1240:
B. SleDS which are compatible with their surrollndine:s~
C. Si!ms which are deshmed. constructed. installed and maintained in a
manner that does not adverselv impact public safety or create a hazard to
motorists. pedestrians. or cvclists~
D. Si!!ns that are proportioned to the scale of. and arc architecturally
compatible with.. principal structures:
E. Permanent sie:ns which !!ive preference to the on-premise owner or
occuoant:
F. Temporarv commercial si!!ns and advertisin!! disDIavs 'Which Drovide an
ODDortunitv to advertise while restrictine: shms that create visual clutter and
hazards at DubHe rie:ht-of-wav intersections:
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Deleted: he regulations in this
Chapter govcrning signs are
established to:
Deleted: Subd. I . Regulate the
Dumber, location, size, type,
illumination, and other physical
charactcristics of signs within the City
in order to promote the public health
safety,andwelfare;'\1
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. Subd. 2 Allow effective signage
appropriate to the planned character
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Subd.3 Promoteanattractivc
cnvironment while providing for
effective means of communication
consistcntwith constitutional
guarantees and the City's goals of
public safety and aesthetics;'i[
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~Minimize adverse effects on nearby property; and,
!h..Provide for fair and consistent enforcement oftbe sign regulations set forth
herein nnder the,alltlt()~ity.()f.tl1e.9t)C'm____mmm____~..
Subd. 2 Findinf!s. The City finds it is necessary for the oromotion and preservation
of the public health. safety. welfare. and aesthetics of the community to control the
construction. Jocation. size. and maintenance of sif!ns. Further~ the City finds:
A. Permanent and temoorarv sitms have a direct impact on and relationship
to the ima2c and aesthetic of the community:
B. The manner of installation. location and maintenance of sif!ns affects the
DubHe 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 Dublie
streets and pronertv is affected bv the number. size~ location and anoearance
of sie:ns that create a hazard for drivers. narticularlv from dynamic disolav
si!!ns:
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E. Installation of si!!ns susocnded from. oroietti"!! over. or placed on the
tODS of buildine:s. walks or other structures may constitute a hazard durin!!
periods of hi!!h winds and an obstacle to effective fire-filIhtint! and other
cmen!cncY service:
F. Uncontrolled and unlimited shms and shm tynes. oarticularly dynamic
<lisnla\' sif!ns. adversely imoact the imae:c and aesthetic attractiveness of the
community and thereby undermine economic value and l!rowth:
G. Uncontrolled and unlimited sie:ns. particularly temoorarv signs l"hich are
commonly located within or adlacent to public rieht-or-wav or are located at
driveway/street intersections. result in roadside clutter and obstruction of
views of oncomine- traffic. This creates a hazard to drivers and oedestrians
and also adversel", imoacts a lomcal flow of information:
H. Commercial si!!ns are 2enerallv incomoatible with residential uses and
should be strictly limited in residential zonin!! districts: and
1. The ri!!ht to exoress noncommercial ooinions in any zonin!! district must
be orotected. subiect to reasonable restrictions 011 size. heil!lIt. location and
number.
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1200.03 _Scope of Regnlations. The sign regnlations set forth in this Chapter shall apply to
all structures and all land uses. This Chapter describes the signage standards for .t~~}lJJ.1_~_____//
sign districts that overlay the zoning districts of the City. Specific additional regulations
are established lor signs which are unique in purpose and not easily addressed by district
regulations. No person. nfooertv owner. lessee shall place, erect, alter. modify, enhance or
chanf!e in any way ~_~!g!\_~~_~J_~~~_~_':.l_~t~~_J.1_~'!!~_~~_J_~_~_!"~q~}_~~~_t:!!~_~f_!!!!~_~~~-P~_t:!"!!!!!!!_~JJ__
other applicable regulations.
1200.04 _Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,.p")._~~_~. of' other Dart _<!K
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 anyone or more sections, subjections, sentences,
clauses, or phrases are declared invalid.
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Deleted: permitted and conditional
uSl'sin
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',_ permit property under their control to
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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:
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Snhd. 1 Auxiliary sign.Asigll thatJJ~~vtdg."ir.ec.tiollJ'orillt_er.nlll.ci~c.uIati~IlLm__(~,::} ::::::;.:;;~~
parking or entry, restrictions on parking, security warnings, or other similar -'1 Deleted: iug 1
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orimarilv noncommercial.sig~~ that ar~ directed at_ oeoDle that ar:~ e_nterjn~, __ ______m_//
exitint!~ or on a oarticular Dronerty. Auxiliarv si!!ns do not include outdoor
/,-{ Deleted:
adve11isin2: sitms...
Subd.2 Banner. Anv temoorarv siIm of lightweight fabric or similar material
mounted to a Dole or a buildine: at one (1) or more edQes.
Subd. 3 Billboard. See "Outdoor advertis1of! S120."
_-{ Deleted: 3.
Subd,.i.~a_u"l'y!a."'llillg.siglJ.-A,JlIe..s..ge.~rJ~go.~Il.a.n.""'llillg.o.r.~_allo.px.."'hi_cl1.is.../:::.-{ Deleted: .
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constructed according to the requirements of the building code, is an integral part of "'1 Deleted: ~.~~~_"___J
the huilding, and is consistent with the architecture and design of the building.
Subd. 5 Clear vision area. The clear vision area shall be an area within a triane:le
that is measured alon!! the ed!!e of the drivin!! surface of the road startinf! at the
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intersection of two roads (public or urivate) and extendin2: thirty (30) feet in each
direction from the intersection and then a line connectinl! these two end points.
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Bubd. 6 Chane:cable mCSS3!!C shm. A mCSS3l!C that is not permanently attached to _mn//
the Sil!D face but is not a dynamic disolav. The mCSS3l!C is cham!ed manually,
Deleted: Subd. 1 . Billboard: a sign
that is used for the primary purpose of
selling space advertising a product,
service, business, or event which is not
offered for sale or rent or does not take
place on the premises on which the sign I
islocated.~_._.___._.______~~_.j
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_Subd. Z__~~~_1!l~!"_,,=!~I__~~~~_~g~ si1!ILAnv_!!!~~_~;!~t:_~~~~~J_~_t:!!!m~~_~k}'!~_~l!_t:~~__<<?~_n___n__{:<':, Deleted::
--.'.i Deleted: any
product or promotes the sale of any product or service.
Subd.8 Dynamic Displav. Any cbaracteristics of a shm that an pear to have
movement or that annear to change. caused bv any method other than nhvsicallv
removin!! and reolacin!! the si2n or its comoonents. whether the aoparent movement
or chao!!e is in the display.. the shm structure itself. or any other component of the
sien. This includes a display that incorporates a technolot!v or method allowing: the
shm face to change the imat!e without havilll! to ohysicallv or mechanically reolace
the sie:n face or its components. This also includes. but is not limited to. any rotatin!!.
revolviof!.. movin!!. flashinf!.. blinkin!!. proiectin!!. or animated disolay and any
disolay that incoroorates rotatine: oanels.. L.ED Ii!!hts manioulated throue:h digital
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iuont. "die:ital ink." or any other method or technolo!!v that allows the shm face to
present a series of imaf!cs or disolavs.
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placed in the ground or any other base that is anchored to the ground. "'1 Deleted: a
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Subd.10 Grand ooenin!!. Commencement of operation of a new business. For
purposes of the ordinance. a !!rand oDenine: is considered to occur if there is a
business name chane:c or chan!!c in tyue of business or activity.
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Subd. 11.Qrlll'ltic.si.gll"..a.sclllp_tllr!,_a~a"lte<l.t().o_r.siglll'aint!'<IdIrectly.o.nna.",.aII..... _{(.-t~elete~'_'.~~._..,._._._._
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that is primarily symbolic or representational in nature and not alpha or numeric in
content or copy.
Subd. 11...1IIlllllilla_te<lsign,.Anv .sign.'.'!lticlt.ltlls_cltllr_a"tel's,lettel's,.ligllr!'~,.<lesIglls_
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or outlines which is illuminated by an artificial light source.
Subd 13 Incidental sie:n. Anv sbm that is e-eneraHv not understandable or readable
from orooertv other than where the sie:n is located~ such as from adjacent oropertv
or a public street. as determined bv the City Administrator of their desie:nee.
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Subd. J.i.J0,igl1!i!,g,.b,ac,kII1;..au..ilIll-'lli!'Il!~,cJ.~Jg!!,,,,h,er,e,tl1eJigl1t,s()!!r"e,~hj,cl1"",
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illuminates the wall behind individual sign letters is hidden from view. The sign
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letters are opaqueJlnd aPJlear."sna.siII1()u.e!l,e,a,gai!,stth".Iigl1t.ell.~!!r.ra,ce,
Subd. .!.LLigl1ti!,gLe".!~!!,al,The .sigll.isjII"-'lI.i!!"tedJ'y,lIle"!,s.()f.e.xt,,r!!IlIIigl1t
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fixtures directed at the sigu.
Subd.J2...Ligl1ti!!g,I.ntern_alA!!.ill!!lI1illatedsigll.h_a"i!,g,tl1e,s()'Ir_ccofill!!lIliu.atI.oll
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located inside a translucent panel and is not directly visible.
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Subd.J..l.MCl!'!!lIle!!t,sign"Af!e"st"lllli!,gsign.~~tl1,its.~igll,fllcenDlCl!!llte.d.Cl!"tl1e ._<::::~:::::;:"~~~".~
ground or mounted on a base at least as wide as the sign and is less than sixteen (l6) ''[Deleted: a .-l
feet in height.
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Subd. JL.()Il:JIr"mise.s,ign"Asign~h.os,e.lIle"sllge.is_r"lllte.d.tCl,tl1ep!Op"rtXClr,t,he .____,(::::~~:;;. _...
activity and use occurring on the property on which the sign is located. On-premise
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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.
Subd.19 Outdoor advertising- sit!D. Anv shm that is located outdoors and that
advertises a product. business. service, event. or any other matter that is not
available. or does not take olace. on the same oremises as the sig-n. Outdoor
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advertisin1! shIns are commonly called billboards. An outdoor advertisine: shm does
not include a shm that is not readilv understandable or readable from property
other than where the shm is located. such as from adiacent prooertv or a public
street. as determined bv the City Administrator or their deshmee.
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Suhd.J.!!.n~e.rl11"n.ellt.sig!1..&!x.sign__th.atis_n.ot.t"ITI.P_o.raD',n.......n.....n.nm.___ ....nn_/::.-{ D.I.ted: :
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Subd. 2.l._~()lesig!1.Af.re.estlll1<1illgsIgnthllt.is."le>:"te<l.()ff.tl1e.gEollll<l_byolleoE
more poles.
Subd. 22 Portable sism. A temporary slen with or without copy and f!raohic that is
desilmed or intended to be moved or transported but not includine: banner siens.
Examoles of portable slens include. but are not limited to: A-frame or T-frame
sitms. sandwich sie:ns: si!ms desie:ned to be transported bv trailer or on wheels: and
signs mounted on a vehicle for advertising purooses. excent sie:ns identifvim! a
business when the vehicle is being used in the normal da,'-to-dav oneration of that
business. A sie:n may be a DOl'table shm even if it has wheels removed. was desie:ned
without wheels. or is attached to the e:round. a structure. or other sie:n.
Subd. 2,J,YEolecting.sIg!1.A~_Igll,.otheE.th_all."_,,allsign_,-t.h_at.Is.llttllc_h_ed_to.all<l. .._.__
projects more than eighteeu (18) inches from the building fa~ade.
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Snbd. 2.'!....llIl>lic_siJ:.n..At!a_ft1c."o.n~!Q.I.~!gnJIIJ\1illnesQ.t"_St.at,,.S_ta_tn.tes.La_nX............",::<. Oeleted:.
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identification sign installed in a public park by a public authority; and any other ---, Deleted: a
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identification, regulatory, or warning sign approved by the City Council for
installation on pnblic land.
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Snbd. .li..~e,t'acI.nx..The PEQ.c"ss_Clf_r"(lI"cillg.tl1e.sigll.c_o(lXLIIt,,ssage,.IClgo,_Q.r_..........._.-::::.-{ Deleted: :
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graphic on a sign without altering or moving the structure to which the sign face is
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Snbd.~.~_oClt'sign,..&.signtl1a_tI.s_IIt.olIllt"(toIlJl1e_EQ.o.fClf_,,.b.lIild.i.nKQ.r_Q.na_
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parapet wall that is.llbove tl1"_~Q.oDin,,,
Snbd..lL~ot:ltillg.sigo...&sign.Cl~..a_(lQ.rtiClIl_of.a_sigll.'YIt.i."11._IIt_o"esIn.a.rCltatillg..__
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oscillating or similar manner other than changing signs.
Subd. ~__l>eEv.i.c".a!e_a.c.allop"y... Doen "ir_r_oQ.Hii<"str.u"tlIr,,_tl1:ltpEQ.jects.t'rQ.l11_th_e
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wall of a building or is freestanding and is for the pnrpose of shielding eqnipment
and/or people from the elements; is often found covering service or gasoline station
islands.
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/1 Deleted: 28
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-------i Deleted: any
decoration, banner or other device that is used to announce, direct attention to,
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identify, advertise or otherwise make anything known. 1'~!"_'p~!"p'~_~~_Q(~~t~tE.:!!~_~l.:~m/"
Deleted: The term "sign" shall not
include landscaping or the
architectural embellishment of a
building not intended to communicate
information.
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or removal, the term ~~sign" shall also include frames and support structures.
/l~~~.~~d: ~?_
Subd. J.!!__ ~!g~._~r~~~The ~!"_t:~.i.I)._~q.~_~r&:_f~~!~f_~_~~n~~_t_~~~!~~g~~,_~J_:r:~J_t:~..~_:r:_!~t~!!g~~u~{:~:~--l Delet~d~;---'-'--'-'--'-'--
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that contains the sign copy.
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Snbd.JLi>ign__h.eigh.l;,.Jl1.<:.lIistllIlce_lDellsll'=~".l'e.rI'e.n"i,,"lal'.fr.olDthe_higlJe"t.P.oillt_..<::l:~L..."..._.._
Deleted: the
of the sign structure faJlle avera!!c elevation of the stree.t used for access to the _______m____
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-- Deleted: tbe first floor elevation of 'I
the principles structure on the same .
p~~~_~~ as the sign. ._.__._.___n__-.J
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Snbd...ll. _:r_~lD.P.~1'3.r~,sig~~signnd.esigIle,d.t().I)e_"isJlI_a~e".f()r.llJiIDIte".l'eri()1I.of..../0:-tI)..!e!~~""
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time that is not permanently affixed to the land or to a structure.
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J:y_~!!_~Jg~~_~Jg!!_~_~~~_~~~_~_~~_~~_~_~~_~~~~_~g~~~_~t~~~~!!~!~~_~_~_~!!_~_~!f~~~_(tf_.,:::~ --{ Deleted: :
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a building or structure.
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Snbd.Ji..\l\:'i.n.d()>v."igll.~s.ig,n,ltl()un.te" inside of a buildin2 >v.itl1ill,tlJ".wiIlllo.",.~.re,a..{/.,{OeI;;;;;d;.;_._---_.__.J
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that is..~l'l'lied or fastened to.tIt"_",iIlllo.",lIl,3.lDllIlIlel'.tlJat..i",in.teIllle_d.t.o.l,e."i",,,e.d __~...,..j Deleted, , I
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from outside the bnilding,
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Section 1220 - Permit and Review Process
1220.01 Permit Reqnired. Except for those signs listed in Section 1230.01, nOl'igll.sltllltb,,_
,
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erected, altered, reconstructed, maintained,~~yed. or enhanced J~JJ!~_~!!Y-_~~!J~~~!m__mu
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 mnst be snbmitted 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
" Deleted: Community Development
sign application. Unless waived by the City Administrator or their deshmee. each __mm________~<~/ { Director or the Director's
-,- Deleted: designee
application shall contain the following information or it shall be considered incomplete:
Subd. I_Name, signature, address, and phone number ufthe property owner
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(required),
Subd. 2_Name, signature, address, and phone number of the applicant (if different
than the property owner)'mmmnnnm
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Subd. 3_ParcellD of the property,___
________m//"'{ Deleted: ;
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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),
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Subd. 5_Type of sign (wall, monument, pole, etc')'mnmmnnnnmnnnmnnnnmm___.___//
Snbd. 6_Certification by the applicant(s) indicating the application complies with all
requirements oftbis Chapter.3t__nnn_n________n___nu_u____
Subd.7 _A separate building permit may also be required from the Building Official
for signs involving new or modified sign structures.
Subd.8 lfthe applicant is not the propertv owner. the applicant shall obtain
written permission from the Drooerty owner and provide a coov to the City prior to
aoproval of the permit.
1220.03 Review Process. The..citv Administrator or their desil!nee shalI.al'l'r_oye."~_d,,llym.
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 writinl! if
the aoplication is denied~ includim! the reasons for denial. 'f
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City Planner shaU prepare a written
notice of denial that is postmarked
within thirty (30) days of the accepted
application. The notice shall be sent
via United Stated Post Officc mail, with
delivery confirmation, to the applicant
~~_~~.~~~dress on the applica!L~n.
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1220.04 Appeals Process. Appeals shan 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 oracticable but not
more than forty-five (45) days after confirmed receiot orille apneal to review the appeal
,/{ Deleted: determination
_m<"<~---IDe'eted: of the appeal withm thirty
(30) days. Appeals of the Planmng
Commission decision shall be made in
Plannill!~: Commission's recommendation as soon as oracticable but not more than fortv- writing to the City COUDCll wIthin
fifteen (15) days of the Planning
Commission decislOD. The City
Council
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a determination of the appeal within i
tbirty(30) days. j
Deleted: Appeals of the City CouDcil
decision shall be made to District
Conrtwithin fifteen (15) days of the
City Council decision.
and make aJ'ecommendation to the Citv Council. The City Council.s.h.~!I. review the
five (45) davs after the Plan nine: Commission'8 recommendation...~__
1220.05 Fees. Sign permit fees and the impoundment fee shan be set by the City Conncil by
ordinance on an annual basis.
1220.06 Inspection & Enforcement.
~:~~~::: fO~_=~:.~.~. ~ permit is ._... J
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Director or the Director's designee
Subd. 1 Inspection Authority. All signso'l1alI.b".sllbj"ctJ"Insjle_eti()l1.bxJI1" Citv.___,:'
Administrator or their deshmee, who is hereby authorized to enter upon any
property of premise to ascertain whether the provisions of this Chanter ~~~_I?_~!!!g
,_/-lE:~.~~ted: ordinance
obeyed. Such entrance shall be made during business hours unless an emergency
exists.
Subd.2
Signs in Disrepair. The City Administrator or their desienee I!!~Y_~!"_~_~!"m__-/'
Deleted: Commnnity Development
Director or the Director's designee
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 snch order, the City Council may declare the sign to be a public
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nuisance,jmDound it,_~~_lJn~~_~~!~_!h~_~~_~t~L~~~_<<!~~!!C?J~~_~!g~_~~~_<<:!:._~I_~~~_~Jg!!_______.F/
owner's agent.
Snhd.3 Impoundment of Signs on Puhlic Property or Within Puhlic Right-of-
way. The_Citv Administrator or their deshmee.l!!~j'-,_!!t!l:~..Y_~J~~_~~~_~J~J~I_~~t!!~!!~_~!
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Fr'/ Director or the Director's designee
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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
Deleted: Community Development
Dircctor or the Director's designee
or their deshmee may dispose of it. The imuound area can be located by
contactin2 Citv 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
ageut.
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The City~~_~!!_!!~Y_~_~'.l_~~!!g~ti_~~_!~_~<<!~J!X~jl_~~p'~!'!y'_~~~~!._t!t.~~}~~~~n .,_~-:::~-- Deleted: the Community
Development Director, or the
Director's designee
impounded a sign.
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D. The City~h~JJ_!!~t~~_~~)d 1!~!!!~J.~~_~!!y-_~_~~~g_~J~_~_~J!!!I!~_~_~_~_,::~L~!g~.m_":~~~-- Deleted: the Community
--- u__ Development Director, or the
Director's designee
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Section 1230 - Exempt and Prohibited Signs
1230.01 Exemptions. All Si1!llS shall reQuire an aporoved sit!u oermit orior to Dlacement
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except for the shms soecificallv noted in this section. Exempte<4!g~~_~~~!!Jlot reduce the __m~-:-..<--rDeleted: following
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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.l Government SillllS. AU !!overnmental Sif!llS. includiui! but not limited to
traffic control and other ree:ulatorv purpose sitms. street si!!ns~ identification signs.
Deleted: Official public notices or
warning signs required by local, state
or federal law, including but not
limited to traffic control and otber
regulatory purpose signs;
informational signs~ danger si2ns and railroad crossing sil!ns''l:mmmmnnmnmmmmJ/
Subd.2 Non-commercial Shms in an Election Year. Signs of any size containing
non-commercial speech may be posted from August 1 in any general or City election
year nntil ten (10) days following the general election and thirteen (13) weeks prior
to any speeial election nntil ten (10) days following the speeial election provided that
the signs are in compliance with Minnesota Statutes. These non-commercial signs
sball be olaced in accordance with Section 1250.03 Subd 2. 3. and 4.
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Subd.3 Address Shms. Address identification not exceedingiour (j)__~g~~.~~J<<:~!m_'-:~:~--{ Deleted: 4
in area for each structure or portion of a structure with an assigned address. Street
identification numbers are reQuired in all shm districts and should be clearlv visible
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from the street. ,"_mmu
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Snbd. 4 Exempt Residential Sil!ns. .Pro]J"rtI.e~,il1,~ignJ:)ist!ict"J.llll<i.3,s,h.allJ>e.."m'/"
allowed up to eight (8) sqnare 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 fiveJ21 feet from any property line.
Subd.5 Temporarv Off-premise Sil!ns. Temporary off-premise signs as
designated in Section 1250.03;
Subd. 6 Portable Sil!ns. Portable A-frame, T -frame, sandwich, or other similar
sit!lls that do not exceed six (6) sauare feet in size. are not illuminated. and are
located within tifteen (15) feet of the primary entrance to a bnildinl!, No more than
two of these Si!!llS shall be in oJace at any !!iven time.
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Subd.:L _Incidental Si!!DS. lncidental sil:ms ~!,-~-~g!!~-~~!!!~~"~_!?!!!!~!~gP!~-~!~~~J_I)._~!_j:~:~--t~_~~=~ed: AUXili~~~___.__.__J
the sign is not readily visible from the public right-oC-way, adjacent properties, and
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Subd.8 Window Sil!ns. Window sil!ns that are inside of a buildinl! shall not
require a permit but shall be in accordance with Section 1240.02 Table 1.
Subd. 2...-Non-commercial Sil!ns. 1\l1y.sign,dIsplay.()r,<ie,vice.llllo:>,:e,d.l1n<ie.r.tlIis,
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section may contain, in lieu of other copy, any otherwise lawful noncommercial
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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 ofthis Chapter.
11230002 Prohibited Signs. The foJlowing..igl1s..sh.aJlJ)"l'!()hi.bit.ell.ill,!II.~igl1.lIi~!!\~!.s:
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Signs with Mo"illg,.~",Ingil1g,B".v()lyi.ngo or Rotatine p.al'ts.
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Deleted: Flashing or scrolling signs,
except when llSed to provide primarily
time and temperature and not to
exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the
area of the sign facei'
Deleted: Roof signs, a sign mounted
on the roof of a building or on a
parapet wall
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Roof Shms. 't:
Subd. 4_Projecting signs,
Deleted: ,a sign, other than a wall l
sign, that is attached to and projects J
from thebuildingfa~ade.
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Subd. 5 NoncomDliant Shms. Any sign not constructed, wired, assembled,
attached or supported in conformance with applicable building or other codes and
regulations;
Subd.6 Siens in the Rieht-of-wav. Signs in the public right-of-way except as
provided for in Section 1250.03, .!ll:.Minnesota Statutes, or allowed by the agency
regulating the right-of-way;
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Subd.7 Signs attached to oublic utility poles, trees, street slgns,..t()l'.ligI~-"', orumm//
fences;
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Subd. 9 Portable Slens. Portable sleus shall be prohibited. except for portable A-
frame. T -frame. sandwich~ or other similar shms that do not exceed six (6) souare
feet in size.
Subd. 10 Slens in the Clear Vision Area.
Subd. 11 Sie:ns Imitatim! Traffic Control Sie:ns. Sie:ns which are desh?:ned to
resemble official traffic Si!!DS excent signs which are used to control traffic on
orivate orooertv:
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Subd.1.1..Any sien. sien me. sien liehtine. or sien techlloloey 1I0t specifically listed j/
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as oermitted in this Chanter shall be prohibited. T..___muum__
Deleted: Any sign not specifically
permitted in this Chapter.
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Section 1240 - General Sign Regulations
1240.01 Regulation by Sign District. For the pnrpose of regnlating signs, the following nine
sign districts are adopted:
District Descriotion
1 All residential properties zoned R-l or R-2.
2 All non-residential nses in the R-l throngh R-4 zoning
districts.
3 All residential properties zoned R-3 and R-4.
All properties fronting on Connty Road E east of Highway
4 51 excent for those nroocrties with frontage OIl Lcxin!!ton
Avenue.
5 All properties frooting on Lexington A venue South of
Iuterstate 694.
All properties zoned for commercial or industrial use
6 fronting on Lexington A venue north of Interstate 694,
properties along Highway 96, and properties located in the
B-1 zonin" district.
All properties in the I-Flex, Gateway Business, or other
7 commercial or industrial district without frontage on a
roadwav desi!!nated above.
8 All prooerties zoned Nei!!hborhood Business.
9 Tbe oarts of the TCAAP area not frontin!! on Hi!!hwav 96.
1240.02 Permitted Sign Type, Area, Height, and nIumination 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.l Wall Sign. Wall signs shall not extend more than eighteen (18) inches
from the wall they are attached to.
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Subd. 2 Freestanding Pole or Monument Signs.
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except in cases where properties front more than one Dublic street._For
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freestanding sign may be permittedior each.s_~~~~~').~~!!!.P_I.:!!YJ_~_~~_!~!l_t__j..<~--{ Deleted: the other
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side of the shm. If the two sides are different sizes~ the lar2"cr side shall
be used for determinin!! shm area"m
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identical on both sides.
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two visible sides shaU be calculated as
two separate signs if the content is not
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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-
halfway up the sides ofthe sign faee.
D. Freestanding signs shall be located at least five (5) feet from any property
line and shall not projeet over the property line. However, if the bottom
edge ofthe sign copy is not located at least ten (10) feet above the ground
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with supports that do not encroach on the clear vision area of
approaching traffic, the sign shall be located to preserve thef!~_~_t:_yJ_~~<<J_~
area.
E. The total area of a freestandine: shm shall not exceed 1.5 times the
permitted shm CODY area of a freestandine: si!!n. The total shm area
includes all shm CODV. !!raohics. decorative features. borders. and
structural supports excent for the noles.
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Subd.3 Service Area CanODY. Each edge of a service area canopy facing a street is
permitted twenty-five (25) sqnare 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 Canonies. No part of an awning or sun canopy ..shall ~~J~~~_
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.
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Snbd. 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
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provisions of this Chapter conflict with the Adult Use.ordinance,_tl1e.Jl.':()visI.o_nJhaL//
is more stringent shall be applied.
1240.03 Manual ChanReable MessaRe SiRU. No more than thirtv-five (35) percent ofthe
actual sitm area of a uermitted sif!:n in a nOll-residential sie:n district shall be canable of
displavin1! manuallv chanmnl! meSS3!!CS. The remainder of the si1m area shall not have the
capabilitv to chane:e meSS3f!CS even if not used. Manual chan1!ine: messal!C signs shall not
include dynamic disDlavs.
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Section 1250 - Special Provisions
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1250.01 Allocation of Permanent Si{!os on Multi- Tenant Developments and Sites. In multi- ,// Area and Provisions for
tenant bnildings or sites, the permitted Sig~.~.;~.a~~~Signt:~~, .~~~~~~-~~;.;~~~st~~~i~~.....//~~~ied: ."mitt,' --1
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 manal!ement and ownershio of any business establishment
orooosinl! to install sie:oal!e must be seoarate and distinct from the management and
O\ynership of any other establishment in the same buildinl! or on the same buildinl! lot.
Each establishment must be separated from all other establishments bv demisi"!! walls ras
Der the International.Buildin1! Codel having no ooenin!!s or oassa1!Cs.
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S bd 1 MI' .B .Id' d P S' All f i signage must be separate and distinct
U . ~_ utI-tenant Ul mes an rODerties mn oeation. ~Jg!!~~~__Q.!"__ nmmu, [from the management and ownership
" of any other establishment in the same
establishments occupying a multi4enant building or site,J?_1..lJ:_~Qt!!!~!!!~~n~~J!!~m ,,\\ ~~~~i~~o;Ii::::n~a::s~~~~~~~~~~~d
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street or primary level of the building must be provided from the allocation of sign " \, walls las per the International Building
\, " Code] haviug no openings or passages j
area and type to the occupants ofthe street or primary level ofthe bnildin~ '\':f:~:::::"" - .........~..l
determined bv the DroDertv owner.
Subd, 6._ Freestandine Siens on Mnlti-tenant Bnildines and Properties. For u
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freestandint! siens. a multi-tenant Darcel shall be considered one Darcel and
Deleted: Only one freestauding sign
is permitted for each development or
parcel whether occupied by a sillgle or
by multiple tenants.
freestandim! sit!lls shall be oermitted in accordance withBection 1240.02 Table 1. In //
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sign area in Chapter 1240.02 "Table
One Standards by Sign District" for
the case of multiple tenant sites,jIt~,Il.~rI~!tt.~!i.r~~~~!~Il\lJU.K~Igll area.shallilem__mmn<:_:::
allocated by the orooertv owner J!!!!~~K!!!_~~~~~!~:________________n________nmm________nn_nn__"
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Subd. 2 . Temporary signs shall be
.I! secnred and well-constructed so as not
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jhe oermitted shm area..as allowed in.8ection 1240.02 Table lfar -p- p:articular I ;' :' Subd.4. A temporary sign shall not
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sign type injhe underlving shm ~t~!!"J~!; m_mmnmmnmnummm__ nnmnn n_j:' District" for a permanent sign ofa
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Subd. 5 A temporary sign shall not be
illuminated.
B. Freestanding._~~_~P!!~_~!"y_~_~g~~_~~~~~_~~!Y.._I?_t: p_~~~_i!~~!!~!~_~~~!~~~!~_~!!!_~~_ _ __ _-------{ Deleted: Subd. 6
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freestanding signs are permitted as.allowed hl.sectiou 1~40.()2. Table k..H.am.//l Deleted: Hot'"
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Sign District" for a permanent sign of a i
particular sign type in a giv~.?~~~J
1250.02 Temporary On-premise Signs. Except as provided for in 1250.03, all other
temporary signs shall require an approved sign permit odor to olacing the silm and shall
conform to the followiug:
Subd.l Temoorarv Sign Permit Len1!th. Temporary signs, including.pCJX!~!!!~
year with a maximum of ten (10) davs for each occasiou. The three (3) occasions
may be used consecutivelv with one oermit. Temoorary si1!n oermits are
nontransferable to other orooerties or establishments on the same orooertv. ,,_
Subd. .6r Sin!!le occupant oarcels.
A. No more than one permitted temooral'Y shm shall be permitted at any
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conforming freestanding sign is already in place, the temporary freestanding
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sign shall be attached !!Lor near ~oJI1!,.e~isti_ngJree_sbUldinKsIgIIL_mmmnnm.'-/
A. Each individual business establishment that has exclusive use of some
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portion of the street or otherwise primary level of the buildine: and direct
access to the outside aualifies for the temporary sil!ns nermitted in Section
1250.02 Snbd 1. Sien permits shall not be transferrable to other business
establishments.
B. T~~PQ!"'~!Y_ wall ~!g_~m.!!!~Y_k~.p_~!"_~J~_t~!-!J~!"_~~_~!!_!!l:.<<i!~~~~~!_I?_...._~!~_~~_~
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establishment that has exclusive use of some portion of the street or
'1'D~I~ted: provided that all ~~~;-'-i
otherwise p' a y level of the build' g and direct access to the outsidp- The // requirements ?f~ha.pter 1250.02 are !
rIm r In '"'C____, l met and permIssIOn IS granted by the i
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total temDorarv wall si!!n area for each tenant shall not exceed one half of the
Dermitted oermanent wall silm area as allowed in Section 1240.02 Table 1.
Each business shall not have more than one wall or freestandiof! temnorarv
si2:1l at a time..._________un
Deleted: The location of the
temporary sign shall be determined by
the Community Development Director
or the Director's designee.
C. One temoorarv freestandin!! si!!n may be oermitted for each individual
business establishment that has exclusive use of some Dortion of the street or
otherwise orimarv level of the buiIdin!! and direct access to the outside, The
total area of all temoorarv freestandine: sil!naf!e for the Darcel shall not
exceed one half of the oermitted area of permanent freestandine: si!!na!!e for
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the Darcel as allowed in Section 1240.02 Tahle 1. The total Dermitted
temporary (reestandi"!! shm area shall be allocated bv the orooertv owner or
their deshmee Small!! its tenants.
Subd.4 Grand Ooeninl!s. New businesses with I!l'and oocninl!s are elil!ible for one
additional temoorarv shm permit of any tYDe oermitted in the underlvinl! shm
district with an aporoved permit. The sie:n may be in place for uo to thirty (30) days
orovided all other reauirements in this section are met and the reQuired permits are
obtained. This elit!ibilitv shall exoire six months after the business ooens.
Subd.5 Lease or Vacant Soace. Buildin!!s or uarcels with soace for sale or lease
may obtain a temoorarv shm permit for one temporary wall or monument shm that
does not exoire until seven (7) days after the buildin!! or Darcel is leased or sold. A
wall sie:n shall not exceed twenty~five (25) souare feet in size and shall be used in
place of a permanent wall sie:n. A freestandim! si!!n shall not exceed fifteen (15)
sauare feet in size and shall be attached or immediately adjacent to an exitine:
freestandhu! sie:n. All other provisions in this section 1350.02 shall aooIv.
Suhd.6 TemDOrary Sien Heieht. A temporary sign shall not exceed the height
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limits listed in Section 1240.02 Table lfor a permanent sign of a particular si,gn t)]~e // Sign District"
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Snbd.7 Si~n Installation. Temporary signs shall be secnred and well-constrncted
so as not to create a hazard to pedestrians or vehicles.
Snbd. 8 lIInmination. A temporary sign shall not be ilInminated.
Subd.9 Location. The oermitted location of all temoorarv Sil!llS are subiect to
chane:e as determined bv the City Administrator of their deshmee in order to
protect the public health. safetv. welfare. and aesthetics.
Subd.l0 Mounds View. Bethel Universitv. and Northwestern Colle~e Banner Si~ns.
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.
Subd.l Si~n Number Limit. Up to five (5) freestanding, temporary, off-premise
signs may be placed in the City right-of-way or on private property provided that
the signs:
A. Are four (4) square feet or less in size, less than four (4) feet high; and
at least five (5) feet from the edge of the road;
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B. Are not illuminated;
(this provision does not preempt the sign regulations for neighboring
C. Are within one mile of the property for which the signs are advertising
communities);
D. Displayed no more than three consecutive days in any seven day period.
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owner on which the sign is placed. Failure to obtain permission may result in
removal ortbe sien. Htlle si!!n is placed in City ri2ht-of-wav~ the si!!ll owner shall
obtain permission from the Dronertv owner that shares a prooertv line with the
adioinin!! ri!!ht-of-wav where the shm is located. Failure to obtain permission may
result in removal Gribe shm..u
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County or State of Minnesota rigbt-of-way shall be subject to Ramsey County and
State of Minnesota regulations. Failure to obtain permission from the appropriate
ag:encv may result in removal of the sig:n.
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1250.04 Temporary Banner Signs for Athletic Fields at Monnds View High School, Bethel
University, and Northwestern College. Athletic fields at Monnds View High School, Bethel
University, and Northwestern College may be permitted to have temporary banner signs
attached to the fences oftheir athletic fields provided that snch signage faces the field of
play so that the impact of the signage is directed only to those ntilizing the field or watching
the sporting event, and not surrounding property owners. In addition, to the greatest
extent possible snch 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 sign age 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
Monnds 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.l Individnal Si2n Area. Temporary banner signs shall not exceed fifty (50)
square feet each.
Snbd. 2 Total Si2na2e Area. The temporary banner sign shall not exceed a massing
of over nine hundred and sixty (960) sqnare feet in one area or a total of two
thonsand (2000) sqnare feet.
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Snbd.3 Time Limit. Temporary banner sign shall not be displayed for more than
ninety (90) eonsecntive days or more than one hnndred and eighty (180) days during
the calendar year.
Subd. 4 Permit Reauirements. 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 seoreboard. 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 sign age is visible from
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a public roadway or from property outside of Monnds View High School, Bethel
University, and Northwestern College. Iffonnd to be visible, the signs shall comply with
the following size limitations and shall follow the sign permit process as described below:
Snbd. 1 Si2n Area. Scoreboard sign age shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the
total scoreboard area, nor shall anyone scoreboard sign exceed fifteen percent
(15%) ofthe total scoreboard area.
Subd. 2 SillnPermit Reauired. 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 Athletie Fields at Monnds View High School, Bethel
University, and Northwestern College. Athletic fields at Monnds View High School, Bethel
University, and Northwestern College may be permitted to have permanent signage at their
respective athletic fields. Snch signage shall be permanent in natnre 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 inelnded on the scoreboard. Such signage shall be
constructed of dnrable materials (finished metal, finished wood, plastic). The City
Administrator or Administrator's designee shall determine if the signage is visible from a
pnblic roadway or from property ontside of Monnds View High School, Bethel University,
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and Northwestern College. If fonnd to be visible, the signs shall comply with the following
size limitations and shall follow the sign permit process as described below:
Snbd. 1 Sien 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 Sien Area. The cumulative total of permanent sign age shall not
exceed two hundred (200) square feet.
Subd.3 Shm Permit Reauired. 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 signagc; at such time the applicant shall demonstrate
compliance with the provisions of this section.
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Section 1260 - Sign Standard Adjustments
1260.01 Sign Standard Adjnstments. Adjustments to the reqnirements and standards for
the height, number, type, lighting, area~ and/or location of a sign or signs established by
this Chapter may he approved with a.~it~J~lllllIl"vte\V or a Planned Unit Development m
process as described for in Section 1320 and 1355 of the Zonine Code. This provision shall
not be used to permit dynamic display sitma!!e. In order to apnrove anv sil!n standard
criteria of Subd. 3 shall be satisfiedc ~mmm....m..mmmmm
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.
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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
backgronnd.
Subd. 1 Sie:nPermit Not Reouired. 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 Sie:n Permit Reuuired. For any sie:n that required a Dermit~ the foIlowio!!
activities shall oot be considered~<<!!:!!!~J_~~!~!~}.)'_~~~_':_~~_~__I.:~p_air.a Derroit shall be__
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A. Re-facint!: a sit!:1l.. extent for the text on a manual chan!!eable messa!!e
si!!n.
B. Removing the sign for the repair of the cabinet or any part thereof.
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anchor bolts, moving the sign to a new location, or replacement of the
interior or exterior cabinet frame, except the sign face.
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connections as determined by the Building Official
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Section 1280 - Non-Conforming Signs
1280.01 Non-conforming Signs. It is the intent ofthis 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 fnrther 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 nnsightly, and have not been abandoned or removed subject to the following
provisions:
Subd.l NOD-conforminf! Sil!ll Continuance. A legal non-conforming sign ~
continued throU!!h repair. replacement. restoration~ maintenance. or improvement
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Subd.2 NOll-conformine: Shm 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-confol'mine: Sie:n Damae:ed or Destroved. 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 reqnired permits for
its reconstrnction have not been applied for within one-hundred eighty (180) days of
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except in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter :.r:__
Subd. 4 Shm Ref!ulation Conformance. Should such sign or sign structure be
permanently moved for any reason for any distance, it shall thereafter conform to
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Subd. 5 Loss of Non-conforminf! 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
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Subd. 6 -Loss of Non-conformine: 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:.r:__ _n_mmmmmnnmmm___mm __m_______/'/'~-~!~~~.:.:
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The Arden Hills City Council further directs that a copy of this Ordinance whieh
highlights the changes to Chapter 12, and a version of Chapter 12 as amended and
repealed, without the highlighted changes, be attached to this Ordinance and maintained in
the book of Ordinances for the City of Arden Hills.
ADOPTION DATE: Passed by the Arden Hills City Couucil on the 10'h day of March,
2008.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be effective the day following its publication.
,2008
Dated:
Stanley Harpstead, Mayor
ATTEST:
James Willis, Interim City Administrator
PUBLICATION DATE:
Published on the 19'h day of March, 2008
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March 10, 2008, City Council Meeting
Sign Code:
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clean copy
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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-maiutained,
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 ofthe
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;
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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 ofthe sign regulations set forth
herein under the authority ofthe 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:
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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;
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G. Uncontrolled and nnlimited 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 ou 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 sign age 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 ofthis Chapter and all
other applicable regulations.
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1200.04 Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase, or other part of
or enforceability of the remaining portion of this Chapter. The City Council hereby
this Chapter is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity
declares that it would have adopted the Chapter in each section, subsection, sentence, or
phase thereof, irrespective of the fact that anyone or more sections, subjections, sentences,
clauses, or phrases are declared invalid.
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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:
Subd. 1 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.
Subd. 2 Banner. Any temporary sign of lightweight fabric or similar material
mounted to a pole or a building at one (1) or more edges.
Subd. 3 Billboard. See "Outdoor advertising sign."
Subd. 4 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 ofthe building.
Subd. 5 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
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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.
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Subd. 6 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.
Subd. 7 Commercial message sign. Any message which identifies a business or
product or promotes the sale of any product or service.
Subd. 8 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
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input, "digital ink," or any other method or technology that allows the sign face to
present a series of images or displays.
Subd. 9 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.
Subd. 10 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.
Subd. 11 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.
Subd. 12 Illuminated sign. Any sign, which has characters, letters, figures, designs
or outlines which is illuminated by an artificial light source.
Subd 13 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 oftheir designee.
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Subd.14 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.
Subd. 15 Lighting, external. The sign is illuminated by means of external light
fixtures directed at the sign.
Subd. 16 Lighting, internal. An illuminated sign having the source of illumination
located inside a translucent panel and is not directly visible.
Subd. 17 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.
Subd. 18 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 pun and
parking is shared between properties.
Subd. 19 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
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advertising signs are commonly called hillhoards. 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.
Subd. 20 Permanent sign. Any sign that is not temporary.
Subd.21 Pole sign. A freestanding sign that is elevated off the ground by one or
more poles.
Subd. 22 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 heing used in the normal day-to-day operation ofthat
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.
Subd. 23 Projecting sign. A sign, other than a wall sign, that is attached to and
projects more than eighteen (18) inches from the building fa.;ade.
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Subd. 24 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.
Subd. 25 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.
Subd. 26 Roof sign. A sign that is mounted on the roof of a building or on a
parapet wall that is above the roofline.
Subd. 27 Rotating sign. A sign or a portion of a sign which moves in a rotating
oscillating or similar manner other than changing signs.
Subd. 28 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.
Subd. 29 Sign. Any written message, pictorial presentation, number, illustration,
decoration, banner or other device that is used to announce, direct attention to,
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identify, advertise or otherwise make anything known. For purpose of maintenance
or removal, the term "sign" shall also include frames and support structures.
Subd. 30 Sign area. The area in sqnare feet of smallest rectangle, circle, or triangle
that contains the sign copy.
Subd.31 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.
Subd. 32 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.
Subd.33 Wall sign. A sign attached to or erected against an exterior wall surface of
a building or structure.
Subd. 34 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.
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1220.01 Permit Required. Except for those signs listed in Section 1230.01, no sign shall be
erected, altered, reconstructed, maintained, moved, or enhanced in the City without
obtaining a sign permit from the City. The content ofthe 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 sigu application shall be required for each sign.
1220.02 Applicatiou 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 ofthe property owuer
(required).
Subd.2 Name, signature, address, and phone number of the applicant (if different
than the property owner).
Subd. 3 Parcel ID ofthe property.
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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
requiremeuts 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 ofthe 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.
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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 ofthis Chapter are being
obeyed. Such entrance shall be made during busiuess 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 ordinauce. 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
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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.
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D. The City shall not be held liable for any damage to an impounded sign.
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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. Signs of any size containing
non-commercial speech may be posted from August 1 in any general or City election
year until ten (10) days following the general election and thirteen (13) weeks prior
to any special election until ten (10) days following the special election provided that
the signs are in compliance with Minnesota Statutes. These non-commercial signs
shall be placed in accordance with Section 1250.03 Subd 2, 3, and 4.
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.
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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, and are
located within fifteen (15) feet of the primary entrance to a building. 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; and,
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
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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.
Subd. 1 Signs with Moving, Swinging, Revolving, or Rotating parts.
1230.02 Prohibited Signs. The following signs shall be prohibited in all sign districts:
Subd. 2 Dynamic Display Signs.
Snbd. 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;
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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.
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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
1 All residential properties zoned R-l or R-2.
2 All non-residential uses in the R-l through R-4 zoning
districts.
3 All residential properties zoned R-3 and R-4.
All properties fronting on County Road E east of Highway
4 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
6 fronting on Lexington Avenue north ofInterstate 694,
properties along Highway 96, and properties located in the
B-1 zoninl! district.
All properties in the I-Flex, Gateway Business, or other
7 commercial or industrial district without frontage on a
roadway desil!nated above.
8 All properties zoned Neighborhood Business.
9 The parts of the TCAAP area not frontin!! on Hi!!hwav 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.l Wall Sign. Wall signs shall not extend more than eighteen (18) inches
from the wall they are attached to.
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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 District 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 ofthe 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
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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 ofthe face ofthe 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.
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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.
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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
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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, intlatables 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 sign age 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
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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 arl~a 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 sign age for the parcel shall not
exceed one half of the permitted area of permanent freestanding sign age for
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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.
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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.
Subd. 1 Sign Number Limit. Up to five (5) freestanding, temporary, off-premise
signs may be placed in the City right-of-way or on private property provided that
the signs:
A. Are four (4) square feet or less in size, less than four (4) feet high; and
at least five (5) feet from the edge of the road;
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B. Are not illuminated;
C. Are within one mile of the property for which the signs are advertising
(this provision does not preempt the sign regulations for neighboring
communities);
D. 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 on which the sign is placed. Failure to obtain permission may result in
removal ofthe sign. If the sign is placed in City right-of-way, the sign owner shall
obtain permission from the property owner that shares a property line with the
adjoining right-of-way where the sign is located. Failure to obtain permission may
result in removal of the sign.
Subd. 5 Disclaimer. The City of Arden Hills shall not be responsible for damage to
any signs placed in the right-of-way.
Subd. 6 Right-of-way Regulatory Authority. Off-premise signs placed in Ramsey
County or State of Minnesota right-of-way shall be subject to Ramsey County and
State of Minnesota regulations. Failure to obtain permission from the appropriate
agency may result in removal of the sign.
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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 sign age faces the field of
play so that the impact of the sign age 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 oftemporary 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 sigu
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.
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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 ofthat 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 sign age 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 ifthe signage is visible from
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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 sign age shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the
total scoreboard area, nor shall anyone 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,
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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 sign age 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 sign age would be permanent in nature,
the applicant shall be required to obtain a sign permit approval prior to the
installation of any new sign age; at such time the applicant shall demonstrate
compliance with the provisions ofthis section.
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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 ofthe 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.
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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.l 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.
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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 ofthe
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
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Section 1280 - Non-Conforming Signs
1280.01 Non-conforming Signs. It is the intent ofthis 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
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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.
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Attachment D
Summary of
Ordinance 2008-002
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March 10, 2008, City Council Meeting
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2008-002
On the 11 th day of March, 2008, the Arden Hills City Council adopted Ordinance No.
2008-002, and by five affirmative votes pursuant to Minn. Stat. 9412.191, Subd. 4, directed that
a summary of Ordinance 2008-002 be published.
Chapter 12 and its subdivisions are collectively known as, Ordinance 2008-002, entitled
"Sign Code." The primary purpose of the ordinance is to regulate the number, size, type,
location, and illumination of signs within the City and to ease in the enforcement of these
regulations.
A full copy of Ordinance 2008-002 is available for inspection by any person during
regular business hours at the office of the City Administrator, 1245 West Highway 96, Arden
Hills, Minnesota 55112. The Ordinance is also available online at http://www.ci.arden-
hills.run.us.