2008-004 Council Ordinances - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

• • • remove or repair said sign within 60 days after the use is terminated, a notice shall be given and the sign may be removed by the city at the expense of the owner or manager of the sign, or the owner of the ground upon which the sign stands. D. Violations. Any violation of this Ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor. Each day of such violation shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION IV. DYNAMIC SIGN REGULATIONS: Findings. Studies show that there is a correlation between dynamic displays on signs and the distraction of highway drivers. Distraction can lead to traffic accidents. Drivers can be distracted not only by a changing message, but also by knowing that the sign has a changing message. Drivers may watch a sign waiting for the next change to occur. Drivers are also distracted by messages that do not tell the full story in one look. People have a natural desire to see the end of the story and will continue to look at the sign in order to wait for the end. Additionally, drivers are more distracted by special effects used to change the message, such as fade-ins and fade-outs. Finally, drivers are generally more distracted by messages that are too small to be clearly seen or that contain more than a simple message. Time and temperature signs appear to be an exception to these concerns because the messages are short, easily absorbed, and become inaccurate without frequent changes. In addition to safety concerns, light pollution creates negative impacts, particularly in rural areas and residential neighborhoods of the community. The City has adopted regulations of exterior lighting intended to reduce light pollution. Dynamic displays are by nature veru bright and often are installed on highway signs, many of which are in rural and residential areas in Lino Lakes. In conclusion, the city finds that any sign containing, in whole or in part, a dynamic display, except signs solely displaying the time and/or temperature or similar, should not be allowed in any District except as otherwise set forth in this Ordinance. SECTION IIIV. ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS: A. RURAL ZONING DISTRICTS R Rural District R -X Rural Executive District R -BR Rural Business Reserve District ft Ordinance 04-08, Sign Ordinance page 9 of 29