03-06-2023 Council Work Session Packet

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7 (13) Any signs not specifically allowed by this chapter. § 1010.006 GENERAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL ZONING DISTRICTS (1) Signs erected or placed by a government entity with proper authority or control within a public right-of-way, affixed to public structures or public utility poles or boxes or other public equipment, or on other public property are allowed in all zoning districts without a permit and are not subject to the limits or restrictions stated in this sign chapter. (2) All permanent signs shall be constructed in conformance with the provisions of the Minnesota State Building Code, as amended, and City Code Chapter 1003. (3) Signs in windows in the interior of buildings are exempt from this chapter, except that no more than 75 percent of any window may be covered by signage and no dynamic display signs shall be allowed to be displayed in windows. No signs may be attached to the exterior of windows. (4) “No hunting” and “No trespassing” signs are allowed as regulated by Minnesota Statutes § 97B.001, as it may be amended from time to time. No permit is required. (5) Illuminated signs are allowed in all zoning districts. The source of light for any illuminated sign must be controlled so as not to shine directly upon or light adjacent property or public right-of-way. Signs that are not internally illuminated shall have light fixtures and sources screened from view. (6) Dynamic display signs. No more than 20 square feet of the allowable sign area provided for in City Code Section 1010.008 shall be used for dynamic display signs, except that in Rural and Residential zoning districts dynamic display signs shall only be allowed for non-residential uses. No dynamic display signs may be placed in windows. (7) Signs, including individual letters and symbols, must be detachable from the building and attached to the exterior building surface by adhesive or mechanical fasteners. Signs shall not be painted directly on any exterior building surface. (8) Signs in election years. In state general election years, the provisions of Minnesota Statutes § 211B.045, as amended, shall apply. Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter regulating the allowed size or number of signs, in city election years, all temporary noncommercial signs of any size may be posted in any number without a permit from 30 days before the city election until ten (10) days following the city election. Other requirements of this chapter, including those regarding the location of signs, shall continue to apply. (9) Directional signs up to four (4) square feet are allowed up to six (6) feet above grade without a permit. (10) The exposed uprights, superstructure, or back side of all signs must be a neutral color such as light blues, grays, greens, or browns, unless the part of the sign is integral to the overall design of the sign.