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CITY OF LINO LAKES
ORDINANCE NO. 01-23
ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 1010: SIGNS
The City Council of Lino Lakes ordains:
Section 1. Findings. The City Council finds that the amended sign ordinance protects the
public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare of the residents of the
community.
Section 2. Amendment. The Lino Lakes City Code Chapter 1010: Signs is hereby repealed in
its entirety and replaced with the following attached exhibit:
Exhibit A: Chapter 1010: Signs
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and
publication according to the Lino Lakes City Charter.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 27th day of March, 2023.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was introduced y Councilmember
OcAvecln and was duly seconded by Councilmember RVA n and upon vote being
t ft�kken thereon,the following voted in favor thereof: L (den I S4pe.4 . 1 Raffer-y,,
'Kuhlcand, Caveqn
The following voted against same: None
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ATTEST:
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Hannah Lynch, City Clerk lL
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Exhibit A:
Chapter 1010: Signs
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CHAPTER 1010: SIGNS
Section
1010.001 Purpose, intent and findings
1010.002 Definitions
1010.003 Administration and enforcement
1010.004 Non-conforming Signs
1010.005 Prohibited Signs
1010.006 General regulations applicable to all zoning districts
1010.007 Temporary Signs
1010.008 Zoning district regulations
1010.009 Substitution Clause
1010.010 Severability
§ 1010.001 PURPOSE,INTENT AND FINDINGS.
(1) Purpose and intent. It is not the purpose or intent of this sign chapter to regulate the message
displayed on any sign; nor is it the purpose or intent to regulate any building design or any display not
defined as a sign, or any sign with a message that cannot reasonably be viewed from off the property on
which the sign is displayed. Rather,the sign chapter is intended to establish a comprehensive and
balanced system of sign control that accommodates the need for a well-maintained, safe and attractive
community, and the need for effective communications. It is the intent of this chapter to promote the
health, safety, general welfare, aesthetics, and image of the community by regulating signs that are
intended to communicate to the public and to use signs that meet the city's goals by authorizing:
(a) Permanent signs that establish a high standard of aesthetics;
(b) Signs that are compatible with their surroundings;
(c) Signs that are designed, constructed, installed and maintained in a manner that does not
adversely impact public safety or unduly distract motorists;
(d) Signs that are large enough to convey the intended message and to help citizens find their
way to intended destinations;
(e) Signs that are proportioned to the scale of, and are architecturally compatible with,
principal structures;
(f) Permanent signs that give preference to the on-premise owner or occupant; and
(g) Temporary commercial speech signs and off-premise signs that provide an opportunity
for special events while restricting signs that create continuous visual clutter and hazards at public
right-of-way intersections.
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(2) Findings. The City of Lino Lakes finds it is necessary for the promotion and preservation of
the public health,safety,welfare and aesthetics of the community that the construction,location, size,and
maintenance of signs be controlled. Further,the city finds:
(a) Permanent and temporary signs have a direct impact on and relationship to the image 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 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 unduly divert the attention
of drivers;
(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 firefighting and other emergency service;
(f) Uncontrolled and unlimited signs adversely impact the image and aesthetic attractiveness
of the community and thereby undermine economic value and growth;
(g) Uncontrolled and unlimited 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 speech signs are generally incompatible with residential uses and should be
strictly limited in residential zoning districts;
(i) The right to express noncommercial opinions in any zoning district must be protected,
subject to reasonable restrictions on size,height, location, and number; and
(j) Light pollution creates negative impacts on the community, particularly in residential,
and rural areas.
§ 1010.002 DEFINITIONS.
The following words and terms,when used in this sign chapter, shall have the following meanings,unless
the context clearly indicates otherwise.
BANNER. A temporary sign made of cloth,flexible plastic or other fabric, except that flags shall not
be considered BANNERS.
COMMERCIAL SPEECH. Speech advertising a business, profession, commodity, service, or
entertainment.
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS. A sign providing noncommercial directional information about the use or
uses on the property where the sign is located.
DYNAMIC DISPLAY. Any characteristics of a sign that appear to have movement or that appear to
change,however frequently, caused by any method other than physically removing and replacing the sign
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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, but is not limited to, a sign display that incorporates a
technology or method allowing the image on the sign face to change 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 or animated display, and any display that incorporates rotating
panels, LED lights manipulated through digital input, "digital ink," or any other method or technology
that allows the sign face to present a series of images or displays. This does not include digital signs with
fixed content that changes less than once per hour,provided that none of the content displayed appears to
have movement or to otherwise change during the minimum one-hour display period.
FLAG. Any cloth, flexible plastic, or fabric containing distinctive colors, patterns, or symbols that
is attached along one side to one pole or attached to a rope on one pole that allows for raising and lowering
the flag.
FACADE. That portion of any exterior elevation on a building extending from grade to top of the
parapet, wall, or eaves and the entire width of the building elevation.
FLASHING SIGN. An illuminated sign on which the illumination is not kept constant in intensity
or color at all times when the sign is in use.
GROUND SIGN. Any freestanding sign supported by or upon standards, poles, beams, or other
supports or foundation directly affixed to the ground.
IDENTIFICATION OR NAMEPLATE SIGN. A sign that bears the name or address or both of the
business or the occupant of the building on which it is located.
ILLUMINATED SIGN. A sign that has an artificial light source directed upon it or that has an
interior light source.
MARQUEE AND CANOPY SIGNS. Any message or identification that is permanently affixed to a
projection or extension of a building or structure, erected in a manner as to provide shelter or cover over
the approach to any entrance of a store,building, or place of public assembly.
NONCOMMERCIAL SPEECH. Dissemination of messages not classified as commercial speech,
which include, but are not limited to, messages concerning political, religious, social, ideological, public
service, and informational topics.
OFF-PREMISE SIGN. A sign that directs attention to a business, profession, commodity, service,
or entertainment not exclusively related to the premises where a sign is located or to which it is affixed.
ON-PREMISE SIGN. A sign that directs attention to a business or profession or to a commodity,
service, or entertainment sold or offered upon the premises where such a sign is located.
PENNANT. Any lightweight plastic, fabric, or other material, whether or not containing a message
of any kind, suspended from a rope, wire, or string, usually in series, designed to move in the wind.
Sometimes called STRINGER.
PORTABLE SIGN. A temporary sign that is designed or intended to be moved or transported that
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is parked or placed for the primary purpose of displaying the sign to a public right-of-way. Examples of
portable signs include:
• Signs on trailers or on wheels,with or without text and/or graphics;
• Commercial signs mounted on a vehicle when the vehicle is parked and visible from a public right-
of-way, except signs that are one (1) square foot in area or less.
PROJECTING SIGN. A permanent sign affixed to an exterior wall or roof of a building and that is
perpendicular to the building wall.
PYLON SIGN. A permanent, free-standing ground sign erected upon a post or posts.
SANDWICH BOARD. A temporary on-premise sign constructed to form an"A"or a tent-like shape,
placed in front of a business.
SIGN. Any writing, pictorial presentation, number, illustration or decoration, or other
communication device, whether painted, posted, printed, affixed, or constructed, including associated
brackets, braces, supports, wires, and structures, that is used to announce, direct attention to, identify,
inform, communicate, or otherwise make anything known and that is visible from off the property on
which the sign is located.
SIGN AREA. The entire area of a temporary or permanent sign within a single continuous perimeter
enclosing the extreme limits of the actual sign surface,but excluding any structural or supporting elements
such as uprights, aprons, poles, beams, or standards. For double-faced signs, the sign area shall be
computed on the basis of one (1) face of the sign.
SIGN HEIGHT. Height shall be measured from grade to the uppermost points or level of sign
structure.
TEMPORARY SIGNS. A sign which is designed or intended to be displayed for a short period of
time and is not permanently installed. This includes items such as banners, beacons, sandwich signs,
balloons, or other air or gas filled figures.
WALL SIGN. A permanent sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building or structure with
the exposed face to the sign in a plane approximately parallel to the face of the wall and extending not
more than 15 inches from the building wall face.
§ 1010.003 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
(1) Permit required. No temporary or permanent sign shall be erected, altered, reconstructed, or
moved in the city without first securing a permit from the city, unless this chapter specifically states
otherwise. The permit holder shall be responsible for all of the requirements of this chapter, including the
liability for expense of removal and maintenance incurred by the city.
(2) Sign permit fees shall be as specified in the city fee schedule. Double permit fees shall be
assessed if the permit is pulled after the sign is placed.
(3) Repairs.
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(a) All signs shall be maintained in good condition and the areas around them kept free from
debris,bushes,high weeds, and from anything else that would be an eyesore or nuisance. All signs must
be maintained to prevent the sign from becoming unkempt in appearance. When any ground sign is
removed, the entire surrounding area shall be cleared of all debris and unsightly projections and
protrusions.
(b) Any sign located in the city that may now be or hereafter becomes out of order, rotten,
or unsafe and every sign that shall hereafter be erected, altered, resurfaced, reconstructed, or moved
contrary to the provisions of this sign chapter, shall be removed or otherwise properly secured in
accordance with the terms of this sign chapter by the owners of the sign or by the owners of the property
on which the sign is located,upon receipt of notice from the city to do so.No rotten or other unsafe sign
shall be repaired or rebuilt except in accordance with the provisions of this sign chapter and upon proper
permit issued by the issuing authority.
(4) Removal. In the event of the failure of the owner or person or entity having control of any
sign or the owner of the property on which the sign is located to remove or repair the 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 property upon which the sign stands.
(5) Violations. Any violation of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor. Each day of the
violation shall constitute a separate offense.
§ 1010.004 NON-CONFORMING SIGNS
(1) Nonconforming signs. The city recognizes that signs exist within the zoning districts that were
lawful before this sign chapter was enacted, which would be prohibited, regulated or restricted under the
terms of this chapter or future amendments. It is the intention of this sign chapter that nonconforming
signs shall be allowed to continue to exist,but they shall not be enlarged upon,expanded or extended,nor
be used as the grounds for adding other signs or uses prohibited elsewhere in the same district. It is further
the intent of this sign chapter to permit legal nonconforming signs existing on the effective date of this
sign chapter,or amendments thereto,to continue as legal nonconforming signs provided the signs are safe,
are maintained so as not to be unsightly,and have not been abandoned or removed subject to the following
provisions:
(a) No sign shall be enlarged or altered in a way that increases its nonconformity;
(b) Should the sign or sign structure be destroyed by any means to an extent greater than 50
percent of its replacement cost and no building permit has been applied for within 180 days of when the
property was damaged, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this
chapter;
(c) Should the sign or sign structure be moved for any reason for any distance whatsoever,
it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the zoning district in which it is located after it is moved;
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(d) No existing sign devoted to a use not permitted by the zoning code in the zoning district
in which it is located shall be enlarged,extended,or moved except in changing the sign to a sign permitted
in the zoning district in which is it located; and
(e) When a structure loses its nonconforming status, all signs devoted to the structure shall
be removed and all signs painted directly on the structure shall be repainted in a neutral color or a color
that will harmonize with the structure.
§ 1010.005 PROHIBITED SIGNS.
The following types of signs are prohibited in all districts:
(1) Off-premise signs as defined in this chapter, except as otherwise peiiiiitted in City Code
Section 1010.006 or 1010.007.
(2) Signs within public right-of-way, affixed to public structures or public utility poles or boxes
or other public equipment, or on other public property except signs erected or placed by a government
entity with proper authority or control. A special exception may be granted by the City Council if road
improvements or other public projects include the elimination of an access to a private property. In these
cases, a sign giving directions to the new access may be allowed in the right-of-way.
(3) Signs painted on,attached to,or affixed to any trees,rocks,or other similar organic or inorganic
natural matter.
(4) Any sign, signal, marking, or device that purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles any
official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal, or emergency vehicle signal, or that attempts to
direct the movement of traffic or that hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of any official
traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal. Further, no sign shall be installed, which by reason of
position, shape, or color would conflict with proper function or interpretation of any traffic sign or signal.
(5) Signs with revolving beacons, flashing signs, or similar lighted devices.
(6) Signs that obstruct any door, fire escape, stairway, or other access of any building or structure.
(7) Portable signs, except as otherwise permitted in City Code Section 1010.007.
(8) Projecting signs that extend over public property, except with an encroachment agreement,
which the city may agree to at the city's discretion.
(9) Roof signs, including signs mounted on a roof surface or projecting above the roof line of a
structure if either attached to the structure or cantilevered over the structure.
(10) Abandoned signs or signs, other than temporary off-premise signs, that advertise an activity,
business,product, or service no longer available on the premises on which the sign is located.
(11) Pennants or stringers.
(12) Any sign displaying obscene, indecent, immoral, or offensive content.
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(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 32 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. The minimum
display period for any message shall be eight (8) seconds. 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.
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(11) Multi-occupancy business and industrial buildings. When a single principle building is
devoted to three (3)or more businesses or industrial tenants, a comprehensive sign plan for the entire
structure shall be submitted and shall be of sufficient scope and detail to permit a determination as to
whether or not the plan is consistent with the following regulations. The plan shall be subject to the
approval of the City Council.No permit shall be issued for an individual tenant except upon a
determination that it is consistent with the approved comprehensive sign plan.
(a) The maximum individual tenant sign sizes shall not exceed the maximum provisions
for single occupancy structures in the same zoning district.
(b) Multiple occupancy structures may display a unified ground sign consistent with the
applicable district provisions. At least 25 percent of the ground sign must identify the entire site to
assist with navigation to the site. Individual tenants shall not display ground signs.
(c) Except as provided in this chapter, individual tenants of multiple occupancy structures
shall not display separate wall signs unless the tenant's business has an exclusive exterior entrance.
The number of signs shall be limited to one (1)per building façade that the tenant occupies, and each
sign shall be limited to the maximum wall sign size permitted per building façade for single
occupancy structures in the same zoning district.
(d) In any multiple occupancy structure qualifying as a mall type shopping center, one (1)
sign not exceeding 50 square feet shall be permitted for each common public entrance and shall be
located within 50 feet of the common public entrance being served.
(12) Street addresses required to comply with address ordinances or building codes do not
require a sign permit.
(13) Flags
(a) Non-commercial flags are not regulated by this sign chapter.
(b) One (1) commercial flag is allowed per property without a permit. Additional
commercial flags shall be regulated as permanent signage, subject to the permitting requirements and
sign area limits set by this chapter.
§ 1010.007 TEMPORARY SIGNS
(1) Temporary Signs for Residential Uses. Except as set forth in this chapter, all residential uses
in Rural and Residential zoning districts shall be allowed one(1)temporary on-premise or noncommercial
sign up to six (6) square feet placed at least ten (10) feet from the lot line. This sign shall be in the form
of a ground sign. Such sign may be placed without a permit and there is no time limit for the display of
such sign. Only one (1) ground sign, whether temporary or permanent, is permitted per residential use.
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(2) Temporary Signs for Non-Residential Uses. All uses other than those addressed in Section
1010.007(1) shall be allowed temporary on-premise or noncommercial signs in accordance with the
following regulations:
a. Except as specifically authorized by this sign chapter, one (1)temporary sign is allowed
per property. The maximum number of temporary signs for properties with multi-occupancy buildings
shall be one (1)per tenant, with no more than three (3)per property displayed at one time.
b. Except as specifically authorized by this chapter,temporary signs may not be displayed
for more than a cumulative total of 90 days per calendar year per property. Properties with multi-
occupancy buildings shall be allowed to display temporary signs for 90 days per calendar year per
tenant.
c. Except as specifically authorized by this chapter,temporary signs may not be displayed
without a permit and a single permit shall not exceed 30 consecutive days. Each permit must indicate the
number of days and the dates the sign is be displayed. Permits shall be signed by the property owner
and/or property manager and are not transferrable if the property comes under new ownership,
occupancy, or management. A fee and deposit at a level established by ordinance adopted by the City
Council is required. The deposit shall be forfeited if the sign remains displayed past the date of removal
indicated on the permit. The city has the right to remove the temporary sign at the end of the permit
period and collect the cost of removal from the permit holder and/or property owner.
d. When a property is under construction or for sale, one (1)temporary sign is allowed to
be displayed on each of the property's street frontages without a permit, subject to the following
restrictions:
i. Each such sign must be set back at least ten(10) feet from the lot line.
ii. For properties that are under ten(10) acres,the maximum size of each such sign shall
be 32 square feet. For properties that are ten(10) acres or more,the maximum size of
each such sign shall be 100 square feet.
iii. If construction or sale is of a single structure or parcel, any signs displayed under this
provision must be removed within 30 days after the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for or sale of the structure or parcel. If it is of more than one (1) structure
or parcel, any sign displayed under this provision must be removed 30 days after a
certificate of occupancy is issued for the last building or when all of the units or
parcels are sold.
e. No temporary sign shall have lighting or illumination of any sort.
f. All temporary signs shall be subject to the requirements in Table 1:
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Table 1. Temporary Sign Requirements
Permit Size
Sign Type Required (square Location Special Provisions
feet)
Temporary ground signs shall be
allowed consistent with the size,
number, and location limits set forth in
Table 2 based on the zoning district
and in lieu of permanent ground signs
allowed thereunder. The total number
Ground Signs Required `c See Table 2 and size of temporary and/or
Table 2 permanent ground signs shall not
exceed the limits set in Table 2. The
maximum height of a temporary
ground sign shall not exceed ten(10)
feet in height as measured from the
ground.
All four(4)
32 square corners must
Banner Required feet be attached to N/A
maximum the principal
sign area. building on the
site.
32 square Must be set
Portable Signs back a
Required feet minimum of N/A
maximum five(5) feet
sign area. from lot line.
1. Must be in
front of space 1. Sign permit is valid as long as the
occupied by permit holder is in operation at the
Six(6) the permit location.
holder.
Sandwich Required square 2.No further
Boards than ten(10)
maximum feet from door 2. Can only be displayed during
sign area. of the building business hours; must be brought inside
occupied by when business closes each day.
the permit
holder.
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Table 1. Temporary Sign Requirements
Permit Size
Sign Type Required (square Location Special Provisions
feet)
3. Must
maintain four
(4) feet clear
area for
pedestrian
passage, 3. Sandwich board signs must be of
including solid construction, of material resistant
distance from to weather, resistant to being knocked
tables, opening over by wind. Signs must be always be
doors,planters, maintained in good condition and
and the like. avoid a shabby, unkempt appearance.
4. Must not be
in parking
area.
Balloons or 24 inches
Inflatable Not diameter N/A N/A
Signs required maximum
sign area
(3) Temporary Off-Premise Signs are allowed, without a permit, on any property as follows:
(a) The sign must be set back at least five (5) feet from a lot line;
(b) Only one (1)temporary off-premise sign shall be allowed per property and may be
displayed only if the property is not displaying any other temporary sign allowed under this Section
1010.007;
(c) Placement of the sign shall require permission from the underlying property owner;
(d) The sign shall only be displayed between 6:00 a.m. on a Friday and 6:00 a.m. the
following Monday; and
(e) The sign area shall be no larger than three (3) square feet in area and no higher than
four(4) feet above the ground to which it is attached.
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(4) In PUD, Planned Unit Development Districts,temporary signs are regulated according to the
standards for the corresponding land use and zoning category as stated in this section, except that a sign
plan with differing requirements may be approved by the city.
§ 1010.008 ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
(1) Permanent signs in each zoning district must comply with the requirements of Table 2 of this
section:
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Table 2 Permanent Sign Requirements. All permanent signs shall be subject to the following
requirements:
(a) Rural and Residential Zoning Districts
R Rural, R-X Rural Executive,R-1, R-1X, R-2,R-3,
Sign Type R-4, R-5 and R-6 Residential Districts Requirements,
Identification
One (1)per residence to assist with navigation.
or Nameplate Maximum sign area of two (2) square feet.
Signs
No sign permit is required.
One(1) ground sign may be placed at entrances to a neighborhood by a
homeowners' association, developer, or other person or entity with ownership or
control over the property; the number of the signs per neighborhood shall be
Signs at determined by the city,with consideration for the number of entrances to the
Neighborhood neighborhood.
Entrances
Maximum sign area of 24 square feet.
Maximum height of six(6) feet.
Each property with a residence may have one (1) ground sign,temporary or
permanent, without a permit. The maximum size is six(6) square feet. This sign
may be an on-premise sign or a sign containing only non-commercial speech.
There is no time limit for such a sign.
Ground Signs
In addition, non-residential uses and licensed residential care facilities that are
allowed by the Zoning Ordinance, and manufactured home parks in R-6 zones,
may have one (1) ground sign with a maximum sign area of 50 square feet.
The maximum height of the sign shall be eight(8) feet.
Building Wall Non-residential uses and licensed residential care facilities that are allowed by
Signs the Zoning Ordinance, and manufactured home parks in R-6 zones, may have
one (1)wall sign on one (1)building,maximum 80 square feet.
Property No sign shall be closer than ten(10) feet to any lot line.
Setback
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(b) NB,Neighborhood Business Zoning District
Sign Type Single and Double Occupancy Multi-Occupancy Building
Building Requirements Requirements
If a single building has three(3) or
One (1) ground sign of any type more businesses, it must comply with
§ 1010.006(11) and shall be limited to
one (1) ground sign
Ground Signs Maximum sign area of 100 square
Maximum sign area of 50 square feet. feet.
Maximum sign height of 30 feet.
No closer than 50 feet to another ground sign.
Total wall sign area shall not exceed:
100 square feet or 10%of the building façade area, whichever is greater.
Sign for individual business only if
Wall signs are permitted on any façade business has separate entrance.
that is not directly adjacent to a Maximum sign size applies to that
tenant's wall area and signs are
residential zone. For the purposes of this onlyon a facade that is not
Building Wall section a road shall constitute a permitted
Signs directly adjacent to a residential zone.
separation of zones. For purposes of this section a road
shall constitute a separation of zones.
No illuminated sign may face land zoned residential or guided residential by
comprehensive plan. For the purposes of this section a road shall constitute a
separation of zones.
No wall sign higher than parapet wall.
Property No sign may be closer than five (5) feet to any lot line.
setback
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(c) LB,Limited Business Zoning District
Sign Single and Double Occupancy Multi-Occupancy Building
Type Building Requirements Requirements Motor Fuel Station Requirements
One(1)ground sign per frontage,
which could be a pylon sign,meeting
If single building has three(3) the following requirements:
or more businesses,it must
One(1)ground sign of any type comply with§ 1010.006(11)
and shall be limited to one(1)
ground sign of any type Maximum sign area of
80 square feet.
Ground
Signs
Maximum sign area of 50 Maximum sign area of 100
square feet. square feet.
Maximum sign height of
Maximum sign height of 30 feet. 45 feet height.
Shall not be located closer than 50 feet
to another ground sign.
Total wall sign area shall not exceed:
100 square feet or 10%of the building facade area,whichever is greater.
Sign for individual business
only if business has separate
Wall signs are permitted on any entrance.Maximum sign size
facade that is not directly applies to that tenant's wall Canopy signs must comply with
adjacent to a residential zone. area and signs are permitted conditional use permit requirements
Building For the purposes of this section only on a facade that is not in Zoning Ordinance.
Wall a road shall constitute a directly adjacent to a residential
Signs separation of zones. zone.For purposes of this
section a road shall constitute a
separation of zones.
No illuminated sign may face land zoned residential or guided residential by the comprehensive plan.
For the purposes of this section a road shall constitute a separation of zones.
No wall sign higher than parapet wall.
Property No sign may be closer than five(5)feet to any property line.
setback
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(d) GB,General Business and PSP,Public Semi-Public Zoning Districts
Single and Double Multi-Occupancy Building Motor Fuel Station
Sign Type Occupancy Building Requirements Requirements
Requirements
One(1)ground sign per frontage,
If single building has three which could be a pylon sign,
One(1)ground sign of (3)or more businesses, it meeting the following
any type per parcel must comply with§ requirements:
1010.006(11) Maximum sign area of
80 square feet.
Ground signs may total two(2)square feet per frontage Maximum sign height of 45 feet.
foot up to a maximum sign area of 200 square feet.
If between Town Center Parkway
and Apollo Drive near the
Maximum sign height of 40 feet. interchange of Interstate 35W and
Lake Drive or between 21st
Avenue North and Otter Lake Road
Ground near the interchange of Interstate
Signs 35E and Main Street, one(1)
additional sign is allowed
consistent with the following
standards:
1. For a pylon sign:
Shall not be located closer than a.Maximum sign area of 100
re feet.
50 feet to another ground sign. b.Maximum Maximum sign height of 65
feet.
2. For a ground sign:
a. Maximum sign area of 32
square feet..Maximum sign
area of 32 square feet.
b.Maximum sign height of 30
feet.
Total wall sign area shall not exceed:
100 square feet or 10%of the building façade area,whichever is greater
Sign for individual business Wall signs are permitted on any
only if business has separate façade that is not directly adjacent
Wall signs are permitted entrance. Maximum sign to a residential zone.For the
on any façade that is not size applies to that tenant's u oses of this a road
Building directly adjacent to a wall area and signs are pshall constitute a section separation d
Wall residential zone.For the permitted only on a facade
f
Signs purposes of this section a that is not directly adjacent zones.
road shall constitute a to a residential zone.For Canopy signs must comply with
separation of zones. purposes of this section a conditional use permit
road shall constitute a requirements in Zoning Ordinance.
separation of zones.
No illuminated sign may face land zoned residential or guided residential by the comprehensive
plan.For the purposes of this section a road shall constitute a separation of zones.
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(d) GB,General Business and PSP,Public Semi-Public Zoning Districts
Single and Double Multi-Occupancy Building Motor Fuel Station
Sign Type Occupancy Building Requirements Requirements
Requirements
No wall sign higher than parapet wall.
Property No sign may be closer than five(5)feet to any lot line.
setback
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(e) LI,Light Industrial,GI,General Industrial,and BC,Business Campus Zoning Districts
Sign Type Single and Double Occupancy Multi-Occupancy Building
Buildings Requirements
Individual sign allowed only if business If single building has three(3)or more
is not part of integrated retail complex. businesses, it must comply with
§ 1010.006(11)
Ground signs of any type totaling two(2)square feet per frontage foot up to a
maximum sign area of 200 square feet.
Ground Signs
Maximum sign height of 40 feet.
Shall not be closer than 50 feet to another ground sign.
Total wall sign area shall not exceed:
100 square feet or 10%of the building façade area,whichever is greater
Sign for individual business only if
Wall signs are permitted on any façade business has separate entrance.Maximum
that is not directly adjacent to a sign size applies to that tenant's wall area
residential zone.For the purposes of this and signs are permitted only on a facade
section a road shall constitute a that is not directly adjacent to a residential
Building Wall Sign separation of zones. zone. For purposes of this section a road
shall constitute a separation of zones.
No illuminated sign may face land zoned residential or guided residential by the
comprehensive plan.For the purposes of this section a road shall constitute a
separation of zones.
No wall sign higher than parapet wall.
Property Setback No sign may be closer than five(5)feet to any lot line.
(2) In PUD,Planned Unit Development Districts,permanent signs are regulated according
to the standards for the corresponding land use and zoning category as stated in this
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section, except that a sign plan with differing requirements may be approved by the
city.
§ 1010.009 SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE
The owner of any sign that is otherwise allowed by this sign chapter may substitute noncommercial
speech in lieu of any other commercial or noncommercial speech. This substitution of sign content
may be made without any additional approval or permitting. The purpose of this provision is to
prevent any inadvertent favoring of commercial speech over noncommercial speech or favoring of
any particular noncommercial message over any other noncommercial message. This provision
prevails over any more specific provision to the contrary.
§ 1010.010 SEVERABILITY
If any section, division, sentence, clause, or phrase of this sign chapter is, for any reason, held to
be invalid, the decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this sign chapter.
The City Council hereby declares that it would adopt the sign chapter in each section, division,
sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid.
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