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Research: Sign codes in other cities • <br />Six cities were chosen for inclusion m this report, three that prohibit dynamic electronic <br />signs and three that allow such signs. As sign codes can be lengthy documents, staff <br />have extracted portions relevant to the topic under discussion. Commissioners are <br />welcome to read the full documents (html references provided) or do further research on <br />their own. <br />Each city uses a slightly different set of terms and definitions, but similar or identical <br />language has been used, especially by those cities that prohibit this type of sign. There is <br />more variation in the codes that allow dynamic signs. Typically these ordinances <br />address the following: <br />In commercial districts <br />• District limitations <br />• Distance from residential properties (100 feet typical) <br />• Visibility from residential structures <br />• Setback from similar signs <br />• Size and number of signs <br />• Duration of message <br />• Mode of change <br />• Brightness <br />• Restricted to the use on the site (i.e. no general advertising) <br />In residential districts, if allowed <br />• Only for parks, recreation facilities, churches, schools, etc. <br />• With additional restrictions for size, brightness, etc. <br />Samyle Ordinances (selected excerpts) attached <br />Lakeville -prohibits "changeable copy signs" (Title 11, Cha. 23, Section 7) <br />http: / / 66.113.234/ MN/ Lakeville/ index.htm Use search <br />Hopkins - prohibits "changeable copy signs" (Section 570-25) <br />http:/ /mail.hopkinsmn.com/weblink7/Browse.asp. <br />Click "Zoning Code" under "Archive", then click "570 Signs" to download <br />Arden Hills -prohibits "dynamic display signs' (Chapter 12) <br />http:/ /www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us <br />Under "Find Information On..." select "City Codes" <br />Then select "City Code of Ordinances" and go to Chapter 12 <br />Minnetonka -Allows with "significant controls" (Section 300.30.14) <br />http:/ / eminnetonka.com/your government/city_code.cfm <br />Use the link on the page to go to city code hosed on American Legal Publishing <br />Use navigation there to go to Chapter 3 <br />Staff Report: City Moratorium and Study on Dynamic Signs Page 2 of 3 <br />Planning Commission, May 27, 2008 2 <br />