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<br />Part VI, Sections G -J.) Signs, including changing image signs, that display graphics
<br />that are animated, or portray motion, or display rapidly moving messages may
<br />contribute to traffic safety hazards and /or have adverse aesthetic impacts on the
<br />visual environment;
<br />8. There is a need to conduct a study so that the City of Lino Lakes can consider
<br />possible amendments to its sign ordinance and zoning regulations pertaining to
<br />electronic, digital, video display signs, billboards, billboard networks, flashing,
<br />motion, animated, changeable copy and illuminated signs;
<br />9. There is a need for an interim ordinance to be adopted for the purpose of protecting
<br />the planning process and the welfare of the citizens of the City until such a study has
<br />been completed. There is a need to restrict certain signage until the study has been
<br />completed and any modifications to the City's sign ordinance and zoning regulations
<br />are accomplished;
<br />10. Minnesota Statutes, section 462.355, subdivision 4, permits the adoption of interim
<br />zoning ordinances during the planning process.
<br />Sec. 2. Planning Study; Moratorium.
<br />1. The City of Lino Lakes Staff are directed to undertake a study regarding electronic,
<br />digital, and video display signs, billboards, billboard networks, flashing, motion,
<br />animated, changeable copy and illuminated signs. The scope of the study should
<br />include review of regional and national studies, local research, ordinances in other
<br />jurisdictions, review of relevant studies and a legal analysis of applicable case law,
<br />sign display operational literature, existing electronic signs and other factual and
<br />quantifiable information.
<br />2. Upon completion of the study, the matter is to be considered by the Planning &
<br />Zoning Board for its review and recommendation to the City Council.
<br />3. A moratorium is hereby adopted on the installation, erection, or construction of any
<br />new sign or the alteration, modification or replacement of any existing sign, so that
<br />the new or existing sign (as altered or modified) uses static or changing electronic,
<br />digital, or video display or flashing, motion, animated, or changeable copy. The
<br />moratorium applies in all Zoning Districts. The moratorium does not apply to repair
<br />or replacement of either an existing legal sign or an existing legal nonconforming
<br />sign that has been damaged by less than 50 percent of its market value (using the
<br />replacement cost approach to value), as determined by the building official, provided
<br />that the repair or replacement only restores the damaged sign to the same condition
<br />and method of construction and operation that existed prior to the damage. f"'Wle-L O_--j17tiu.v\
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<br />4. The moratorium is adopted pending completion of the study authorized by this a kt u r ci�ji
<br />ordinance and the adoption of any amendments to the City's sign ordinance, Zonings -fhb is
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