HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02-14 Council PacketWORK SESSION AGENDA
CITY OF LINO LAKES
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Community Room (not televised)
6:00 P.M.
1. Sign Ordinance Amendment, Michael Grochala
la. Noise Complaints during Blue Heron Days
2 Taproom Sunday Sales
3. 2015 Budget Discussion — To Follow
Review Regular Agenda
Adjourn
WS — Item # 1
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item No. 1
Date: September 2, 2014
To: City Council
From: Michael Grochala
Re: Sign Ordinance Update
Background
Following a City Council request to review the City's temporary sign regulations, the
Planning and Zoning Board held a public forum, in December of 2012, to solicit
comments from area businesses and institutional uses. Staff also completed a survey of
sign regulations for surrounding communities. Nine (9) individuals brought forth
suggestions regarding signage needs. In general the respondents requested more
flexibility in the annual day allowance, location and duration of temporary sign permits.
The board discussed several options in February of 2013 no final recommendations were
made.
In September of 2013 the City Council was approached by the pastor of Gethsemane
Church requesting additional signage and expressing concern over the limited flexibility
for multiple temporary signs on a property. The council directed staff to bring the issue
back to the Planning and Zoning board for further discussion. The following
modifications were discussed at the October 9, 2013 Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
Comments were forwarded to the City Council and discussed at the November 4, 2013
Council work session. A draft ordinance was prepared and a public hearing was held at
the May 14, 2014 Planning and Zoning Board meeting. Additional public comment was
received including discussion on the display of flags. The hearing was continued and
additional discussion was held by the board on June 11, 2014, July 9, 2014 and August
13, 2014 regular meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board took action at the August
13th meeting to recommend approval of the ordinance as drafted.
A summary of changes by section has been provided for council review along with the
proposed ordinance amendment. Changes to the Sign Ordinance text is shown by either
strike out or underline. Text shown with a strike out is proposed to be deleted.
Underlined text is new or has been moved from a different location in the ordinance.
The proposed changes for consideration can be summarized in three categories; 1)
Administrative changes; 2) Changes to temporary sign requirements and 3) Changes to
permanent signs requirements. A summary of major changes are as follows:
Administrative Changes
• Reorganized chapter to consolidate similar code requirements. For example
prohibited signs are now located in a Prohibited Signs section rather than
dispersed throughout ordinance
• Added definitions to clarify existing terms used in the ordinance.
• Repetitive requirements where removed as applicable.
Temporary Signs
1. Amendment provides for a temporary sign allowance of 90 days annually. This is
roughly equivalent to one week a month. Business owners would determine
dates but display would be limited to no more than 30 consecutive days. The City
currently allows one permit each quarter for a maximum of 17 days each totaling
68 days.
2. One temporary sign is allowed per property except that properties with multi
occupancy buildings are allowed one per business up to maximum of 3.
3. A deposit will be required at time of permit to provide incentive for removal.
4. Temporary off premise signs (advertising signs) are allowed between Thursday
and Monday provided not greater than 3 sq. ft. No permit required.
5. Governmental flags are no longer subject to the sign regulations. Requirements
for non - governmental flags remain unchanged.
Permanent Signs
• Increase allowance for permanent signage for non - residential uses in residential
areas e.g., schools & churches by allowing for both a wall sign and a monument
sign for these uses. The ordinance does not currently allow for both.
2. Change the wall sign requirements to allow for signs on any facade not adjacent
to a residential zone. Signs may not exceed 100% or 10% of the building facade
area. The city currently limits the number of wall signs to one unless the
business fronts 2 streets. In this case a second sign is allowed.
Requested Council Direction
Staff is requesting council preliminary consideration of the proposed changes. If the
council is supportive staff will place consideration of the first reading of the ordinance on
the September 22, 2014 City Council agenda.
Attachments
1. Summary of Proposed Changes
2. Draft Sign Ordinance Amendment, City Code Chapter 1010.
Chapter 1010 Signs
Summary of Changes:
August 2014
General: The Sign Code section has been modified to improve organization. Two new sections have been
created from the existing code; Non - Conforming Signs and Prohibited Signs.
1010.001 Purpose, Intent and Findings
Subpart (1)(g) was amended to include temporary commercial speech and off - premise signs for special events.
Subpart (2)(h) included the addition of the word "speech ".
1010.02 Definitions
The term Advertising Sign was changed to Off - Premise sign.
A definition for Fagade was added.
The definition for Portable Sign was amended.
The definition for Sign Area was amended.
The definition for Temporary Signs was amended.
1010.003 Administration and Enforcement.
The terms temporary and permanent was added to clarify permit requirements for signs.
Permit fee requirement was placed in a new subpart. The double permit fee penalty was moved from Section
1010.009 and placed in this subpart.
A permit is no longer required for maintenance of a sign unless it is altered, for example to change color, copy or
structural elements.
1010.004 Non - Conforming Signs
This section previously covered Dynamic Signs which are now covered in section 1010.006. Non - Conforming
Sign requirements were previously included in Section 1010.006 General Regulations. No language was
changed.
1010.005 Prohibited Signs.
This section previously covered Zoning District Regulations which are now covered in section 1010.008.
Prohibited Signs were previously enumerated in section 1010.006 General Regulations and intermixed with
other provisions.
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The only material change was the addition of subpart (7) Signs placed on vehicles or trailers which are parked or
placed for the primary purpose of displaying the sign, exempt for lettering on buses, taxis, or vehicles operating
during the normal course of business except as otherwise permitted in 1010.011.
1010. 006. Dynamic Display Sign Regulations.
This section previously covered General Regulations which are now included in section 1010.007. Dynamic
display regulations were previously located in section 1010.004.
The only changes recommended for this section are:
1 Removing the exception for time and temperature displays; and
2 The inclusion of location and size provisions currently contained within the general regulations section.
The current requirements prohibit dynamic signs in all zoning districts except those that those that are
less than 20 square feet in size.
Staff is recommending that this be amended to read as follows:
(4) In all districts no more than 20 square feet of the allowable sign area provided for in section 1010.011
may be used for dynamic display signs, except that in Rural, Residential and Rural- Business Reserve zoning
districts dynamic display signs shall only be allowed for non - residential uses.
The intent here is to clarify that the 20 square feet is not in addition to but included in the total sign area
allowed. Additionally, the amended language would eliminate the potential for placement on a residential
property.
1010.007 General Regulations Applicable to All Districts
This section previously covered the Substitution Clause which is now contained within section 1010.009.
General Regulations were previously located in section 1010.006.
General changes include:
Prohibited signs previously listed under this section have been moved to section 1010.005.
Sign construction requirements were amended to conform to the state building code rather than the
uniform sign code which is no longer in effect.
The requirements for illuminated signs were changed to allow them in all zoning districts. The source of
lighting must be controlled to not shine on or light adjacent property or right -of -way. Signs not
internally lit must have fixtures and sources screened from view.
The temporary signs requirements were amended to include the following provisions:
o Signs are allowed in all districts except that in Rural, Residential and Rural — Business Reserve
Districts temporary signs are only allowed for non - residential uses
o One sign per property except one per business for multi- occupancy structures with no more
than 3 displayed at a time.
o 90 days per year. Multi occupancy properties shall be one 90 day period per business. Cannot
be displayed by more than 30 days.
o Signs require a permit. Includes a deposit provision to insure removal of sign.
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o Permit signed by property owner /manager.
o Maximum height of 10 feet.
o No illumination allowed.
o Not allowed in public right -of -way.
Multiple Occupancy building requirements were amended to provide for signs on each building facade.
Non - conforming sign requirements were moved to section 1010.004
Dynamic display requirements were moved to section 1010.006
o The provisions for the display of flags were changed as follows specify that Government flags
are not governed by this chapter. Non - government flags continue to be limited to one per
property.
The section includes a new provision that specifies the applicable sign standards for Planned Unit
Developments.
Off - premise signs are allowed on a temporary basis subject provided they are no greater than 3 square
feet in area and the display is limited between 6 am on Thursday to 6 am on the following Monday. No
permit would be required for these signs.
1010.008 Zoning District Regulations
This section previously contained Severability which is now located in section 1010.010.
The only changes proposed are renumbering of the applicable section references.
1010.009 Substitution Clause
This section was previously Tables of Regulations for Zoning Districts which is now contained in section
1010.011. The substitution clause was previously contained in section 1010.007. No changes were made.
1010.010 Severability
Severability was previously contained in section 1010.008. No changes were made.
1010.011 Tables of Regulations for Zoning Districts
The section previously located in section 1010.009 contains the specific sign requirements for all zoning districts.
Changes include:
Temporary Sign Table was amended to include:
o 90 day allowance for temporary sign display
o Requirements stated elsewhere in the chapter have been deleted
o Sandwich boards are allowed annually displayed within 10 feet of door
Permanent Signs — Rural and Residential
o Nonresidential uses and licensed residential care facilities may have one ground sign and one
wall sign.
Permanent Signs — Neighborhood, Limited and General Business Public /Semi - Public Districts.
o Wall sign area amended to allow 100 sq. ft. or 10 % of wall surface area.
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o Wall signs permitted on each facade unless directly adjacent to residential zones.
o Double frontage lot requirements are no longer applicable and deleted.
Permanent Signs — Industrial Districts
o Same as Business Districts. Provisions for Motor Fuel Stations deleted because use is no longer
permitted within districts.
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CHAPTER 1010: SIGNS
Section
1010.001
1010.002
1010.003
1010.004
1010.005 Zoning District Regulations Prohibited Signs
Purpose, intent and findings
Definitions
Administration and enforcement
Non - conforming Signs
1010.006 General regulations applicable to all districts Dynamic
display sign regulations
districts
1010.007 Substitution clause General regulations applicable to all
1010.008
1010.009
1010.010 Severability
1010.011 Tables of regulations for zoning districts
Severability Zoning District Regulations
§1010.001 PURPOSE, INTENT AND FINDINGS.
Substitution clause
(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 which cannot be viewed from outside a building.
Rather, the purpose and findings of the sign chapter are as follows. 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
including business identification. 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 which meet the city's goals by authorizing:
(a) Permanent signs which establish a high standard of aesthetics;
(b) Signs which are compatible with their surroundings;
(c) Signs which are designed, constructed, installed and maintained in a manner that
does not adversely impact public safety or unduly distract motorists;
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(d) Signs which 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 which give preference to the on- premise owner or occupant; and
(g) Temporary commercial speech signs and off - premise
whichsigns which provide an opportunity for special events while restricting signs which
create continuous visual clutter and hazards at public right -of -way intersections.
(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;
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(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.
1010.02 DEFINITIONS
The following words and terms, when used in this sign chapter, shall have the following
meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
OFF - PREMISE SIGN ! : ' .. . A sign which 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.
AREA IDENTIFICATIONSIGN. A ground sign which identifies the name of neighborhood, a
residential subdivision, a multiple residential complex or a commercial or industrial complex
consisting of three or more businesses.
BANNER. A temporary sign made of cloth, flexible plastic or other fabric. National flags, state
or municipal flags or the official flags of any institutions or businesses shall not be considered
BANNERS.
COMMERCIAL SPEECH. Speech advertising a business, profession, commodity, service or
entertainment.
CONSTRUCTION SIGN. A temporary sign identifying a building or construction site,
architects, engineers, contractors or suppliers.
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS. A sign providing directional information about the use or uses within
the development 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 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.
FACADE. That portion of any exterior elevation on the building extending from grade to top of
the parapet, wall, or eaves and the entire width of the building elevation.
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FLAG. Any cloth, flexible plastic or fabric containing distinctive colors, patterns or symbols,
used as a symbol of a government, political subdivision or other entity, 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.
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 permanent, 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 which 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 which has artificial light source directed upon it or which has an
interior light source.
INSTITUTIONAL SIGN. A permanent sign or bulletin board which identifies the name and
other characteristics of a public or private institution on the site where the sign is located.
MARQUEE AND CANOPY SIGNS. Any message or identification which 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.
MOTIONSIGN. A sign which revolves, rotates or moves.
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 or candidates.-
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.
POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS. Signs or posters announcing the candidate(s) seeking
political office and /or political issues and /or dates pertinent thereto.
PORTABLE SIGN. A temporary sign designed to be movable from one location to another.with
or without copy and graphic that is designed or intended to be moved or transported. Examples
of portable signs are:
Signs designed to be transported by trailer or on wheels;
Mounted on a vehicle for advertising purposes, when the vehicle is parked and visible
from public right -of -way, except signs identifying a business when the vehicle is
being used in the normal day -to -day operation of that business;
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PROJECTING SIGN. A permanent sign affixed to an exterior wall or roof of a building and
which is perpendicular to the building wall.
PYLONSIGN. A permanent, free standing ground sign erected upon a post or posts, pole or
poles.
REAL ESTATE SIGN. A temporary sign advertising the sale or lease of property or buildings.
SANDWICH BOARD. A temporary sign constructed to form an "A" or a tent -like shape, placed
in front of a business to advertise its services or goods.
SIGN. Any writing, pictorial presentation, number, illustration or decoration, flag, banner or
other 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, advertise or otherwise make anything known. SIGN shall not mean, and this chapter
shall not apply to, any state or local road signs displayed for the purpose of identifying road
construction or for the regulation of traffic associated therewith.
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 the purpose of this
chapter, maximum square footage of a sign shall be computed on the basis of one face of any
multi double faced 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, pennants, flags of other than a political jurisdiction, 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,
maintained or moved in the city without first securing a permit from the city, unless this chapter
specifically states otherwise. The noncommercial speech content of the sign shall not be
reviewed or considered in determining whether to approve or deny a sign permit. The permit
owner shall be responsible for all of the requirements of this chapter, including the liability for
expense of removal and maintenance incurred by the city. Sign permit fees shall be as specified
in the city fee schedule.
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(1)(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.
(2)(3) Repairs.
(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 which 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 which may now be or hereafter become out of order,
rotten or unsafe and every sign which 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
thereof or by the owners of the grounds on which the sign shall stand, upon receipt of proper
notice so to do, given by the city. 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.
(3)(4) Removal. In the event of the failure of the owner or person, company or
corporation having control of any sign or the owner of the ground 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 ground upon which the sign stands.
E4)(5) Violations. Any violation of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor. Each day
of the violation shall constitute a separate offense.
§ 1010.004
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NON - CONFORMING SIGNS.
(1) Nonconforming signs. It is recognized that signs exist within the zoning districts which
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 which increases its nonconformity;
(b) Should the sign or sign structure be destroyed by any means to an extent greater
than 50% of its replacement cost and no building permit has been applied for within 180
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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;
(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 which 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 permitted in 1010.007.
(2) Signs within public road right -of -way or affixed to public structures or public utility
poles or boxes or other public equipment except for traffic control signs, public utility signs or
signs for public parks, governmental buildings or other public facilities. 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.
(1)(4) Any sign, signal, marking or device which 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 which attempts to direct the movement of traffic or which hides from view or interferes
with the effectiveness of any official traffic- control device or railroad sign or signal shall be
prehibite-d. 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.
(2)(5) There shall be no useSigns with ef-revolving beacons, flashing signs, zip flashers
or similar lighted devices.
(3)(6)
other access of any building or structure.
Signs that obstruct any door, fire escape, stairway or
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(7) Signs placed on vehicles or trailers which are parked or Placed for the primary purpose
of displaying the sign, except for lettering on buses, taxis, or vehicles operating during the
normal course of business except as otherwise permitted in 1010.011.
(8) Projecting signs which extend over public property without 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.
(4)(12) Any signs not specifically allowed by this chapter.
§ 1010.006 CENERAL RECULATIONSDYNAMIC DISPLAY SIGN REGULATIONS.
(1) 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.
(2) 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 very bright
and often are installed on highway signs, many of which are in rural and residential areas in Lino
Lakes.
(3) 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 chapter.
(4) Dynamic display signs, whether permanent or temporary, are prohibited in all zoning
districts except those with a dynamic display area that is less than 20 square feet In all
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districts ,no more than 20 square feet of the allowable sign area provided for in section
1010.011 may be used for dynamic display signs, except that in Rural, Residential and Rural -
Business Reserve zoning districts dynamic display signs shall only be allowed for non-
residential uses.
§ 1010.007 SUBSTITUTION CLAUSEGENERAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO
ALL DISTRICTS
(1) All permanent signs shall be constructed in conformance with the provisions of the
Minnesota State Building Code, as amended, and Chapter 1003 of City Code.
(2) Signs in windows in the interior of buildings are allowed without permits except that
dynamic display signs including flashing signs are not allowed in windows, regardless of size.
No signs shall be attached to the exterior of windows.
(3) "No hunting" and "No trespassing" signs are allowed as regulated by M.S. § 97B.001, as
it may be amended from time to time, no permit required.
(4) Illuminated signs are allowed in all zoning districts. Illuminated signs also are allowed in
a planned unit development when the illuminated signs comply with the requirements of this
chapter and are part of an approved comprehensive sign plan.
(5) 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 which are not internally
illuminated shall have light fixtures and sources screened from view.
(6) Signs shall not be painted directly to any exterior building surface, but shall be on a
separate frame except for temporary display windows. Sign letters /symbols may be directly
attached to a wall by adhesive or mechanical fasteners.
(7) Signs in election years. In state general election years, the provisions of M.S. § 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 speech signs of any
size may be posted in any number without a permit from 30 days before the city election until ten
days following the city election. Other requirements of this chapter, including those regarding
the location of signs, shall continue to apply.
(5)(8) Temporary signs. A temporary sign may be erected on a property in accordance
with Section 1010.011 and the following regulations:
a. Temporary signs are allowed in all districts except that in Rural, Residential, and
Rural — Business Reserve zoning districts temporary signs shall only be allowed
for non - residential uses.
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b. One temporary sign per property is allowed except that the maximum number of
temporary signs for properties with multi - occupancy buildings shall be one per
business, with no more than three (3) per property displayed at one time.
c. Signs may not be displayed for more than 90 days per calendar year, per property,
except that for properties with multi - occupancy buildings shall be allowed 90
days per tenant per calendar year. A single permit shall not exceed 30
consecutive days.
d. Signs may not be displayed without a permit. Each permit must indicate the
number of days and the dates the sign is be displayed. 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 was erected past the date of removal, as indicated on
the permit.
e. Permits shall be signed by the property owner and /or property manager.
f. The city has the right to remove the sign at the end of the permit period and
g.
collect the cost of removal from the permit holder and/or property owner.
The maximum height of a ground mounted temporary sign shall not exceed ten
(10) feet in height as measured from the ground.
h. No temporary sign shall have lighting or illumination of any sort.
i. No temporary signs are allowed in the public right -of -way and any off - premise
temporary sign shall be placed only with the property owner's permission.
LLTemporary Off - Premise Signs are allowed, without a permit, as follows:
a. The sign must be setback at least 5 feet from a property line;
b. Only one sign shall be allowed per parcel of property;
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 Thursday and 6:00 a.m.
the following Monday; and
e. The sign area shall be no larger than 3 square feet in area and no higher than 4
feet above the ground to which it is attached.
(10) Directional signs up to four square feet are allowed up to ten feet above grade
provided they are not erected adjacent to any residential streets.
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(11) The exposed uprights, superstructure or back side of all signs must be painted 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.
(12) Multi - occupancy business and industrial buildings. When a single principle
building is devoted to three or more businesses or industrial uses, 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
use except upon a determination that it is consistent with the approved comprehensive sign plan.
(a) The maximum individual tenant sign sizes for multiple occupancy structures and
individual uses which may display signs shall not exceed the maximum provisions for single
occupancy structures in the same zoning district.
(b) Multiple occupancy structures may display an area identification sign consistent
with the applicable district provisions. Individual freestanding signs identifying the tenants'
business shall not be displayed. Twenty -five percent of the area identification sign must
identify the entire site, the balance of the sign may be used for individual tenant
identification.
(c) Except as provided in this chapter, individual tenants of multiple occupancy
structures shall not display separate wall signs unless the tenants' business has an exclusive
exterior entrance. The number of signs shall be limited to one per building facade that the
tenant occupies, and each sign shall be limited to the maximum wall size sign permitted per
building facade, the total of which shall not exceed the square footage allowed.
(d) In any multiple occupancy structure qualifying as a mall type shopping center,
directory signs shall be permitted for each common public entrance. Each directory sign area
shall not exceed a total of 50 square feet and shall be located within 50 feet of the common
public entrance being served. The size of individual business identification signing within the
directory shall be established during the site plan review process. Attention shall be given to
the possible number of tenant or occupancy bays which may be served by the common public
entrance for which the directory sign is intended.
(12) Street addresses required to comply with address ordinances or building codes do
not require a sign permit.
(13) Flags
(a) Flags symbolizing a government or political subdivision, or a branch or department
of a government or political subdivision, which comply with the following standards are
pefmitted
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i. No more than three (3) flags greater than one (1) square foot in ar shall be
allowed on one property.
ii.Notwithstanding the provisions of this section any number of flags of any size
may be placed on a property during a federally recognized holiday. Said flags
shall be displayed no sooner than seven (7) prior to said holiday and removed
(a) Flags symbolizing a government or political subdivision, or a branch or department of
a government or political subdivision, US military service, or veteran's organizations
chartered by Congress are not regulated by this chapter.
(b) Each lot may fly one flag that is not a symbol of a government provided that it is
affixed to a building or flagpole that is permanently mounted in the ground or mounted
on a building. More than one non - government flag shall be regulated as permanent
signage.
(c) Display of a flag(s) does not require a sign permit.
((14) P.U.D. zoning districts; permanent and temporary signs are regulated according to
the standards for the corresponding land use and zoning category as stated in this chapter. A sign
plan with differing requirements may be approved by the City.
§ 1010.008 SEVERABILITYZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
(1) Rural Zoning Districts.
(a)
R
Rural District
R -X
Rural Executive District
R-
BR
Rural Business Reserve
District
(b) In the R Rural District, R -X Rural Executive Residential District and R -BR Rural
Business Reserve District, all signs must comply with the requirements in §§ 006
1010.007 and 4-04-070091010.011.
(2) Residential Zoning Districts.
(a)
R -1
Single - Family Residential
District
R EC
Single Family Residential
District
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R -1X
Single - Family Residential
District
R -2
Two - Family Residential
District
R-3
Medium Density Residential
District
R-4
High Density Residential
District
R-6
Manufactured Home Park
District
(b) In the R -1 Single - Family Residential District, the R -1X Single - Family Executive
Residential District, the R EC Single Family Estate Conservation District, the R -2 Two -
Family Residential District, the R -3 Medium Density Residential District, the R -4 High
Density Residential District and the R -6 Manufactured Home Park District, all signs must
comply with the requirements in 1010.006 1010.007 and 1010.0091010.011.
(3) Business and Public and Semi - Public Zoning Districts.
(a)
NB
Neighborhood Business
District
LB
Limited Business District
GB
General Business District
PSP
Public and Semi - Public
District
(b) In the Neighborhood Business District all signs must comply with the requirements in
1010.006 1010.007 and 1010.0091010.011.
(c) In the Limited Business District all signs must comply with the requirements in
1010.006 1010.007 and X91010.011.
(a) In the GB General Business District all signs must comply with the requirements
in 1010.006 1010.007 and 1010.0091010.011.
(b) In the PSP Public and Semi -Public Districts all signs must comply with the
requirements in 1010.006 1010.007 and 1010.0091010.011.
(4) Industrial Zoning Districts.
(a)
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LI
Light Industrial District
GI
General Industrial
District
(b) In the Light and General Industrial Districts all signs must comply with the
requirements in 1010.006 1010.007 and 1010.0091010.011.
(6) AdvertisingOff premise signs as defined in this chapter are prohibited in all zoning
districts, except as otherwise permitted in 1010.009.
(7) All permanent signs shall be constructed in conformance with the provisions of the
hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter.
(8) No sign shall be permitted within public road right of way or be affixed to public
structures or public utility poles or boxes or other public equipment except for traffic control
•
facilities. A special exception may be granted by the City Council if road improvements or other
public projects includes 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.
organic or inorganic natural matter.
(10) Signs in windows in the interior of buildings are allowed without permits except
size. No signs shall be attached to the exterior of windows.
(11) "No hunting" and "No trespassing" signs are allowed as regulated by M.S. §
97B.001, as it may be amended from time to time, no permit required.
(12) Illuminated signs are allowed only in Neighborhood Business, Limited Business,
requirements of this chapter and are part of an approved comprehensive sign plan.
(13) The source of light for any sign must be indirect or diffused and shall not be
directed into any adjoining residential district.
(14) Signs shall not be painted directly to any exterior building surface, but shall be on
a separate frame except for temporary display windows. Sign letters /symbols may be directly
attached to a wall by adhesive or mechanical fasteners.
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(15) Any sign, signal, marking or device which 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 which attempts to direct the movement of traffic or which hides from view or interferes
with the effectiveness of any official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal shall be
prohibited. Further, no sign shall be installed, which by reason of position, shape or color would
(16) There shall be no use of revolving beacons, flashing signs, zip flashers or similar
lighted devices.
(17) No sign shall be permitted to obstruct any door, fire escape, stairway or other
access of any building or structure.
(18) Signs in election years. In state general election years, the provisions of M.S. §
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 speech
signs of any size may be posted in any number without a permit from 30 days before the city
election until ten days following the city election. Other requirements of this chapter, including
those regarding the location of signs, shall continue to apply.
(19) Temporary signs may be erected in compliance with the requirements of the
(20) Directional signs up to four square feet are allowed up to ten feet above grade
provided they are not erected adjacent to any residential streets.
(21) Projecting signs which extend over public property are prohibited without an
(22) Roof signs are prohibited.
(23) The exposed uprights, superstructure or back side of all signs must be painted a
(2'1) For the purpose of this chapter, maximum square footage of a sign shall be
computed on the basis of one face of any multi faced sign.
(25) Multi occupancy business and industrial buildings. When a single principle
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
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(a) The maximum individual tenant sign sizes for multiple occupancy structures and
individual uses which may display signs shall not exceed the maximum provisions for single
occupancy structures in the same zoning district.
(b) Multiple occupancy structures may display an area identification sign consistent
with the applicable district provisions. Individual freestanding signs identifying the tenants'
business shall not be displayed. Twenty five percent of the area identification sign must
identify the entire site, the balance of the sign may be used for individual tenant
identification.
(c) Except as provided in this chapter, individual tenants of multiple occupancy
exterior entrance. The number of signs shall be limited to one per building facade that the
frontage, and each sign shall be limited to the maximum wall size sign permitted per building
facade rin the district, the total of which shall not exceed the square footage allowed.
(d) In any multiple occupancy structure qualifying as a mall type shopping center,
directory signs shall be permitted for each common public entrance. Each directory sign area
shall not exceed a total of 50 square feet and shall be located within 50 feet of the common
public entrance being served. The size of individual business identification signing within the
directory shall be established during the site plan review process. Attention shall be given to
(12) Any signs not specifically allowed by this chapter are prohibited.
(13) Dynamic display signs, whether permanent or temporary, are prohibited in all
zoning districts except those with a dynamic display area that is less than 20 square feet.
(14) Street addresses required to comply with address ordinances or building codes do
not require a sign permit.
(1) (a) For the purposes of this chapter, a flag symbolizing a government or
political subdivision, or a branch or department of a government or political
subdivision, is considered noncommercial speech and is not regulated by this
flags are on flagpoles that are permanently mounted in the ground or mounted on
a building. More than three flags shall be considered advertising to draw attention
to a commercial or industrial activity and thus commercial speech. In such a
situation, flags numbering more than three shall be regulated as permanent
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(b) Each lot may fly one flag that is not a symbol of a government or political
subdivision, or a branch or department of a government or political subdivision, and that
is on a flagpole that is permanently mounted in the ground or mounted on a building.
More than one non government flag shall be regulated as permanent signage.
§ 1010.009
CLAUSE
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• .1. �• •
SUBSTITUTION
The owner of any sign, which is otherwise allowed by this sign chapter, may substitute a
noncommercial speech copy in lieu of any other commercial or noncommercial copy. This
substitution of copy 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.
§1010.011 TABLES OF REGULATIONS FOR ZONING DISTRICTS
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(1) Temporary
Sign Requirements_
Table All Temporary signs shall be subject to the following requirements:
Sign Type
Permit
Size
(square feet)
Location
DurationSpecial Provisions
Banner
Required
32 square feet
maximum
All 4 corners must
be attached to the
principal building
on the site.
1. One banner is allowed per permit.
2. One is
permit allowed per quarter of any calendar year.
3. Permit is for 17 days.
good consecutive
Allowed for 90 days total per year for a maximum of 30 consecutive days. Permit required for each
occurrence.
sign area.
' '
• • • _
5. Double fees be if the is the is
permit will assessed permit pulled after sign placed.
6. The has the to the the the the
city right remove sign at end of permit period and collect cost of
Portable Signs
Required
q
32 square feet
maximum
Must be setback a
1. One portable sign is allowed per permit.
2. One is
permit allowed per quarter of any calendar year.
3. Allowed for 90 days total per year for a maximum of 30 consecutive days. Permit required for each
occurrence.Permit is good for 17 consecutive days.
(except
sandwich board
minimum of 5 feet
, . .
sign area.
from property line.
• - • _ -
5. Double fees be if the is the is
permit will assessed permit pulled after sign placed.
Sandwich
Boards
Required -
at the cost of
ono-f
6 square feet
maximum
1. Must be in front
of space occupied
by business
advertised on sign.
1. Sign permit is good as long as the business is in operation at the location. A different business in the
same space requires a new sign permit. A different business location requires a new permit.
2. No further than
X10 feet from door
to business
advertised on sign.
2. Can only be displayed during business hours; must be brought inside when business closes each
day.
temporary
sign area.-
sign permit
3. Must maintain 4
feet clear area for
pedestrian passage,
3.Sandwich board signs must be of solid construction, of material resistant to weather, resistant to
being knocked over by wind. Signs must be always be maintained in good condition and avoid a
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including distance
from tables, opening
doors, planters and
the like.
shabby, unkempt appearance.
4. Must not be
located in parking
area.
Pennants
N/A
NIA
Prohibited
Pennants
are prohibited.
Balloons or
Inflatable Signs
Not required
24 inches
diameter
maximum
N/A
No balloons inflatable 21 inches in diameter
or signs over are allowed.
sign area
Construction
(does n does not
include names
on construction
trailers or
trucks)
No permit
required for
g n p
1 sign per
frontage on
street
forming
periphery of
site.
10 acres or
more: max.
100 square
feet per sign.
Must be on subject
property.
If a single structure, sign must be removed 30 days after issuance of certificate of occupancy for the
g � y p y
structure. If more than 1 structure, must be removed 30 days after certificate of occupancy is issued for
last building.
Under 10
acres: max.
32 square feet
per sign.
10 feet from
property line.
If a residential subdivision, must be removed after certificate of occupancy is issued for last building.
1 sign on each
peripheral street.
Real Estate Sign
No permit
p
for
1 sign per
frontage on
street
forming
periphery of
site.
10 acres or
more: max.
100 square
feet per sign.
Must on subject
property.
y.
If a single structure, sign must be removed 30 days after issuance of certificate of occupancy for the
structure. If more than 1 structure, must be removed after certificate of occupancy is issued for last
building.
g.
Under 10
acres: max.
32 square feet
per sign.
10 feet from
property line.
If a residential subdivision, must be removed when all of the units are sold.
1 sign on each
peripheral street.
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(2) Permanent Sign Requirements_ Table All permanent signs shall be subject to the following requirements:
(a) Rural and Residential
Zoning Districts
Sign Type
R Rural
R -X Rural Executive
R -BR Rural Business Reserve Districts Requirements
R R R EC
-1, -1X,
R -2, R -3, R -4, R -6 Residential Districts Requirements
Identification or Nameplate
Signs
Maximum sign area of 2 square feet
One per residence
No sign permit is required.
Maximum sign area of 2 square feet
No sign permit is required
Area Identification Signs
Can be placed at entrances to neighborhood; the number of the
signs per neighborhood shall be determined by the city, with
consideration to the number of entrances to the neighborhood.
Can be placed at entrances to neighborhood: the number of signs per
neighborhood shall be determined by the city, with consideration to the
number of entrances to the neighborhood.
Maximum sign area of 24 square feet.
Maximum sign area of 24 square feet.
Max height 6 feet.
Max height 6 feet.
Ground Signs
Each property with a residence may have one freestanding sign,
temporary or permanent, without a permit: the maximum size is
6 square feet, placed at least 10 feet from the property line. This
sign shall not advertise commercial activity that is not allowed
or conducted on the same property as the sign. There is no time
limit for such a sign.
Each property with a residence may have one freestanding sign, temporary
or permanent, without a permit: the maximum size is 6 square feet, placed
at least 10 feet from the property line. This sign shall not advertise
commercial activity that is not allowed or conducted on the same property
as the sign. There is no time limit for such a sign.
In addition, non - residential uses and licensed residential care
facilities that are allowed by the Zoning Ordinance may have:
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:
1. One ground sign.
1. One ground sign.
2. Maximum sign area of 32 square feet each sign.
2. Maximum sign area of 32 square feet each sign.
3. Maximum sign height of 8 feet.
3. Maximum sign height of 8 feet.
of
Of
One wall sign as below.
One wall sign as below.
Building Wall Signs
Non - residential uses and licensed residential care facilities that
are allowed by the Zoning Ordinance may have one wall sign on
one building, maximum sign area of 50 square feet.
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 wall sign on one building, maximum sign area of 50 square feet.
AdvertisingOff premise Signs
Prohibited
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Property Setback
No sign shall be closer than 10 feet to any property line.
(b) Neighborhood
Business Zoning District
Single and Double Occupancy Buildings Requirements
Multi- Occupancy Buildings Requirements
Ground and Pylon Signs
Individual if business is integrated
If a single building has 3 or more businesses, it must comply with §
1010.0061010.007(2011) and shall be limited to:
sign allowed only not part of
retail complex.
One ground sign per parcel of any type
One ground sign
1. 50 square feet maxMaximum sign area of 50 square feet..
1. 100 square feet.Maximum sign area of 100 square feet.
2. 30 feet height max.Maximum sign height of 30 feet.
2. 30 feet maxMaximum sign height of 30 feet..
3. No closer than 50 feet to another ground sign.
3. No closer than 50 feet to another ground sign.
Building Wall Signs
Single road frontage: 1 sign greater of:Total wall sign area shall
Sign for individual business only if business has separate entrance: sign
maximum size applies to that tenant's wall area.
not exceed:
-1-100 square feet; or 10% of the building facade area,
Same size as single /double.
whichever is greater
2. 10% of front building facadee and 5% or side or rear facade ..
Double frontage or corner lot: may have 1 additional wall sign on any wall,
Wall signs are permitted on any facade that is not directly
adjacent to a residential zone. For the purposes of this section a
greater of: Same as single /double
road shall constitute a separation of zones.
Double frontage lot: have 1
1. 100 feet;
or corner may additional wall sign
square or
on any wall, greater of:
1. 100 feet;
2. 10% building face.
square or
of
2. 10% building face
If this is building, it be for tenant that building
second sign on end of shall of
be the building.
of
only and shall stylistically consistent with other signs on
No illuminated sign may face land zoned residential or guided
residential by the comprehensive plan. This does not include
across a street.For the purposes of this section a road shall
No illuminated sign may face land zoned residential or guided residential by
comprehensive plan. This does not include across a street. For the purposes of
this section a road shall constitute a separation of zones
constitute a separation of zones
No roof signs.
No roof signs.
No wall sign higher than parapet wall.
No wall sign higher than parapet wall.
AdvertisingOff premise
Prohibited
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Signs
Property setback
No sign may be closer than 5 feet to any property line.
(c) Limited Business
Zoning District
Single and Double Occupancy Buildings Requirements
Multi- Occupancy
BuildingsRequirements
Motor Fuel Station -Signs Requirements
Ground and Pylon Signs
Individual if business is
If single building has three or more
businesses, must comply with §
1010.0061010.007(2019) and shall
One pylon per frontage
1. 80 square feet.
sign allowed only not part of
integrated retail complex.
be limited to:
2. 45 feet height.
One ground sign of any type
One ground sign of any type
If abutting freeway:
1. 50 square feet maxMaximum sign area of 50 square
1. 100 square feet maxMaximum
1. One additional pylon sign.
feet.
sign area of 100 square feet.
2. 30 feet height maxMaximum sign height of 30 feet.
g g g
2. 30 feet height maxMaximum sign
a. 100 square feetMaximum sign area of 100
height of 30 feet.
square feet.
3. Shall not be located No closer than 50 feet to another
3. NeShall not be located - closer than
b. 65 feet heightMaximum sign height of 65
feet.
2. One additional ground sign per frontage.
a. 32 square feet maxMaximum sign area of
ground sign.
50 feet to another ground sign.
32 square feet.
b. 30 feet max heightMaximum sign height
of 30 feet.
Building Wall Signs
Single road frontage: one sign, greater of:Total wall sign
Sign for individual business only if
business has separate entrance: sign
maximum size applies to that
tenant's wall area.
Single road frontage: one sign, greater of:
area shall not exceed:
1. 100 square feet; or 10% of the building facade area
Same size as single /double.
1. 100 square feet; orSame as single /double.
whichever is greater
Wall signs are permitted on any facade that is not directly
Same as single /double.
2. 10% of building face. Same as
adjacent to a residential zone. For the purposes of this
section a road shall constitute a separation of zones.2:
single /double
10% building face.
of
Double frontage lot: have
Double frontage or corner lot: may
have
Double frontage lot: have
or corner may one additional
or corner may one
one additional wall sign on any
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wall sign on any wall, greater of:
wall, greater of:
additional wall sign on any wall, greater of:
1. 100 feet;
1. 100 square feet; or
1. 100 feet;
square or
square or
2010% front building facade,
of and
2. 10% of building face.
5% of face.side or r -ar facade.
2. 10% of building face.
If this is
Canopies must comply with conditional use
permit requirements in Zoning Ordinance.
second sign on end of
building, it be for tenant that
shall of
building be
only and shall
stylistically consistent with other
the building.
signs on
No illuminated sign may face land zoned residential or
guided residential by the comprehensive plan. This does
not include across a street.
No illuminated sign may face land
zoned residential or guided
residential by the comprehensive
plan. This does not include across a
street.
No illuminated sign may face land zoned
residential or guided residential by the
comprehensive plan. This does not include
across a street.
^mss:
No
No
roof signs.
roof signs.
No wall sign higher than parapet wall.
No wall sign higher than parapet
wall.
No wall sign higher than parapet wall.
AdvertisingOff premise
Prohibited
Signs
Property setback
No sign may be closer than 5 feet to any property line.
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(d) General Business,
Public Semi - Public Zoning Districts
Single and Double Occupancy Buildings (except motor
fuel stations) Requirements
Multi- Occupancy Buildings
Requirements
Motor Fuel Station Signs Requirements
Ground and Pylon Signs
Individual if business is if
If single building has 3 or more
businesses, must comply with §
X61010.007(2811) and shall
be limited to:
One pylon per frontage:
sign allowed only not part
integrated retail complex. One ground sign per parcel of
any type.
Ground signs of any type totaling 2 square feet per
frontage foot.
Ground signs of any type totaling 2
square feet per frontage foot.
1. 80 square feetMaximum sign area of 80
square feet.
1. Max 200 square feetMaximum sign area of 200 square
1. 200 square feet maxMaximum
2. /15 feet Maximum sign height of 45 feet
feet.
sign area of 200 square feet.
heignL
2. /10 feet maxMaximum sign height of 40 feet.
2. 40 feet height maximum sign
If abutting freeway:
height.
Shall not be located closer than 50 feet to another ground
Shall not be located closer than 50
1. 1 additional pylon sign.
feet to another ground sign.Must be
sign.Must be 50 feet away from another ground sign.
50 feet away from another ground
sign.
a. Maximum sign area of 100
square feett.
b. 65 feet heightMaximum sign height of 65
feet.
2. 1 additional ground sign per frontage.
a. 32 square feet maxMaximum sign area of
32 square feet.
b. 30 feet max heightMaximum sign height of
30 feet.
Building Wall Signs
Total wall sign area shall not exceed:Single road
Sign for individual business only if
business has separate entrance: sign
maximum size applies to that
tenant's wall area.
Single road frontage: 1 sign, greater of:Total
frontage: 1 sign, greater of:
wall sign area shall not exceed:
1. 100 square feet; or 10% of the building facade area
Same size as single /double.
1. 100 square feet; or10% of the building
whichever is greater
facade area whichever is greater
Wall signs are permitted on any facade that is not directly
Same size as single /double.
Wall signs are permitted on any facade that is
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adjacent to a residential zone. For the purposes of this
not directly adjacent to a residential zone.
section a road shall constitute a separation of zones2
For the purposes of this section a road shall
10% of building face.
constitute a separation of zones2. 10% of
building face.
Double frontage lot: have 1
Double frontage lot:
Double frontage lot: have 1
or corner may
have 1 additional wall sign on any
or corner may additional wall
or corner may
sign on any wall, greater of:
additional wall sign on any wall, greater of:
wall, greater of:
1. 100 feet;
1. 100 feet;
1. 100 square feet; or
square or
square or
2. 10% building face.
2. 10 °% of front building facfacades
2. 10% building face.
of
and 5% of side or reare.facade.
of
If this is
Canopies must comply with conditional use
permit requirements in Zoning Ordinance.
second sign on end of
building, it be for tenant that
shall of
building only and shall be
stylistically consistent with other
signs on the building.
No illuminated sign may face land zoned residential or
guided residential by the comprehensive plan. This does
not include across a street. For the purposes of this
No illuminated sign may face land
zoned residential or guided
residential by the comprehensive
plan. This does not include across a
street. For the purposes of this
No illuminated sign may face land zoned
residential or guided residential by the
comprehensive plan. This does not include
across a street. For the purposes of this
section a road shall constitute a separation of zones
section a road shall constitute a separation of
section a road shall constitute a
zones
separation of zones
No roof signs.
No
No
roof signs.
roof signs.
No wall sign higher than parapet wall.
No wall sign higher than parapet
wall.
No wall sign higher than parapet wall.
AdvertisingOff premise
� . +oa
rro�t �.o�«a
Signs
Property setback
No sign may be closer than 5 feet to any property line.
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e. Light and General
Industrial Zoning Districts
Business Signs (single Single and double Double
Multi- Occupancy Business Building
Motor Fuel Station Signs
occupancy Occupancy bBuildings) (except motor fuel
stations) Requirements
Requirements
Ground and Pylon Signs
Individual sign allowed only if business is not part of
integrated retail complex.
If single building has 3 or more
businesses, must comply with §
X0061010.007(2011) and shall
be limited to:
One frontage.
pylon per
Ground signs of any type totaling 2 square feet per
frontage foot:
Ground signs of any type totaling 2
square feet per frontage foot:
, Qn yo o.
1. Maximum 200 square feetsign area of 200 square feet.
1. Max 200 square feetMaximum
sign area of 200 square feet.
2. '15 feet heir
2. 40-f htMaximum sign height of 40 feet.
2. 10 feet heightMaximum sign
. .
height of 40 feet.
3. Shall not be located closer than 50 feet to another
3. Shall not be located closer than
1. One additional pylon.
50 feet to another ground sign.Ne
sign.No closer than 50 feet to another
ground ground
closer than 50 feet to another
sign.
ground sign.
a. 100 square feet.
b. 65 feet height.
2. One frontage.
additional ground sign per
32 feet
a. square max.
b. 30 feet max height.
Building Wall Sign
Single frontage: 1 Total
Sign for individual business only if
business has separate entrance: sign
maximum size applies to that
tenant's wall area.
road sign, greater of: wall sign
area shall not exceed:
Single road frontage: 1 sign, greater of:
1. 100 square feet; or 10% of the building fagade area
Same size as single /double.
- - -
whichever is greater
. ! ! :.. ; :
Wall signs are permitted on any facade that is not directly
1 ° .
' ' '
adjacent to a residential zone. For the purposes of this
section a road shall constitute a separation of zones2-
10% of building face.
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Double frontage lot, have 1
Double frontage or corner lot: may
have 1 additional wall sign on any
wall, greater of:
Double frontage lot: have 1
or corner may additional wall
or corner may
sign on any wall, greater of:
additional wall sign on any wall, greater of:
1. 100 feet;
1. 100 feet;
1. 100 square feet; or
square or
square or
2. 10% of building face.
2. 10% of front building facfaGade
or 5% of side or rear facade.e.
2. 10% of building face.
If is building,
second sign on end of
it be for tenant that building
shall of
be
only and shall stylistically
consistent with other signs on the
building.
No illuminated sign may face land zoned residential or
by the This does
No illuminated sign may face land
zoned residential or guided
residential by the comprehensive
This does not include
No illuminated face land
sign may zoned
by the
guided residential comprehensive plan.
not include across a street. For the purposes of this
residential or guided residential
This does not include
plan. across a
comprehensive plan.
across a street.
section a road shall constitute a separation of zones
street. For the purposes of this
section a road shall constitute a
separation of zones
No roof signs.
No
No
roof signs.
roof signs.
No wall sign higher than parapet wall.
No wall sign higher than parapet
wall.
AdvertisingOff
Dv ,, , +o
premise
�ed
s
Property setback
No sign may be closer than 5 feet to any property line.
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WS — Item #i a
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item No. la
Date: September 2, 2014
To: City Council
From: Jeff Karlson
Re: Noise Complaints during Blue Heron Days
Background
On August 18th the Council received a complaint from Jon Hermann, 7859 Lois Lane,
about the noise levels from The Tavern (formerly Miller's on Main) during the outdoor
concerts over the Blue Heron Days weekend. The City has received complaints from Mr.
Hermann in previous years.
The Police Department has used volume monitoring equipment borrowed from the
Minnesota Environmental Protection Agency on at least two occasions to test the noise
levels while the concerts were going on. In a 2007 memo, former Captain Kent Strege
wrote that the only readings that exceeded standard background noise levels were found
in the immediate vicinity of Miller's property. Subsequent readings while the band was
playing did not indicate illegal noise levels.
Chief Swenson said the police did not receive any complaints during this year's event,
and generally do not until after the event has occurred.
Mr. Hermann has been invited to attend the September rd work session to address the
noise issue.
WS — Item #2
Date:
To:
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item No. 2
September 2, 2014
City Council
From: Julie Bartell, City Clerk
Lisa Hogstad - Osterhues, Deputy City Clerk
Re: Brewery Taproom Sunday Sales and Liquor Regulations Update
Background
The Minnesota Legislature Omnibus Liquor Bill approved in 2014 includes various
changes to liquor license requirements. One change is a statutory amendment that allows
brewer taprooms to be open and conduct on -sale business on Sundays if authorized by the
municipality (Minn. Stat. 340A.201, subd. 6b). Currently Sunday sales are allowed in the
city but only for facilities that are restaurants and sell on -sale liquor in conjunction with
the serving of meals.
Hammerheart Brewery, 7785 Lake Drive, has an on -sale brewer taproom license issued
by the City and the brewery owners have expressed interest in obtaining Sunday sales
authorization. Allowing them to sell on Sunday would require an amendment to the
city's liquor regulations that are included in Chapter 701 of the City Code.
Requested Council Direction
If the council supports Sunday sales for brewery taprooms in Lino Lakes, staff will
prepare an ordinance amending the Code for consideration by the council at the next
regular meeting.
2015 GENERAL FUND FORECAST GAP ANALYSIS
8/29/2014
Changes Affecting 2V15 Draft Budget
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Gap Revisions Revisions Updated Gap
Base Budget Chanqes 7/1/2014 8/25/2014 8/29/2014 8/29/2014
Expenditures/Uses
PubIic Safety Admin Asst (1/2) 33,295 33,295
Position Redaoo'Dep Director Police Opa 4.841 - 4,841
111,884 (30,000) 3,212 85,096
Salary/Benefit
Other Supplies, Services and Contractual 100.284 - 100.284
Centennial Fire Diothct 18.154 ` 43.499 ��(571) ' ��' �O82
Capital Outlay - Elections, Police (4.027) (4.027)
Pavement Management/Stree Maintenance 24.500 24.500
Total Expenditures/Uses 280,931 13,499 (49,759) 244,671
Revenues/Sources
Use of Reserves '2O14 165.947 (150.000) 15.947
Transfers from Narcotics Forfeitures - 2014 121.650 121.656
Other Revenue lmpacts (69.400) (69.400)
ToteiRevnnuns/Snumee 218,203 (150,000) 68.203
Total Changes to BaseBudgettodate 498'134 (436'501) (49.759) ` :312,874
New Startup Budget Changes
Fire BepartmentEotimate(Gtartvp[7 erating Coats) . .,��x�'`� - .`~� `�.����.,''}�.?•4Oo0S4 ,
New Budget Requests
Personnel (Salary and Benefits)
Assistant Administrator (Diff of PT Offic Tech) 80.602
Temp Scanning 17,295
3 Patrol Officers 241,686 (241,686)
Total Personnel 399,583 (241,686
Other Items
Pay Equity Study
Capital Outlay Parks
Total General Operations
30,000 (30,000)
90,000 (90,000)
120,000 (120,000)
Capital Expenditures
Cap Equipment Replacement Fund 50,000 (50,000)
50,000 (50,000)
Total Capital
Total New Budget Requests
80,602
17,295
97,897
509,583 (411,686) 97,897
Total Operating Gap to date `� ^��`��' ���/ ''��
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/
General Fund
Special Levy -
Special Levy -
Special Levy -
City of Lino Lakes
2015 Estimated Tax Levy
Levy
PERA Contribution
Total Operating Levy*
Target/Kohls Abatemt
Legacy/YMCA Abatemt 2006C
Adopted
2013
7,140,310
50,228
7,190,538
Debt Levy
Certificate of Indebtedness 2010
Certificate of Indebtedness 2011
Certificate of Indebtedness 2012
Certificate of Indebtedness 2013
Certificate of Indebtedness 2014
Taxable G.O. Imp Bond 2003B
G.O. Improvement Bond 2005A
G.O. Improvement Refunding Bond 2005B (1)
G.O. Tax Abatement Bond 2006C (2)
G.O. CIP Refunding Bond 2006E (3)
G.O. Bond 2012A (Signal Project) (1)
Total Debt Levy
Total Levy
* Includes MVHC
(1) Levy result of Voter- Approved Referendum
(2) Levy result of participation in YMCA project
(3) Levy result of Civic Complex Construction.
Adopted Estimated Difference
2014 2015 2014 -2015
7,098,922 7,992,215 893,293
7,098,922 7,992,215 893,293
64,890
42,851 43,481
54,469 53,561 54,086
70,034 69,615
177,952
23,781
134,528 155,782
245,511 255,381 264,458
459,060 443,940 449,820
174,943 179,563
1,025,090 1,197,122 1,195,494
8,215,628 8,296,044 9,187,709
(43,481)
525
(419)
177,952
(155,782)
9,077
5,880
4,620
(1,628)
891,665
CITY OF L UNO LAKES
2015 General Fund Budqet/Gap Analysis
Net Tax Capacity Calculation
Taxable Market Vaue
Annual % Change
Actual
2013
Actual Estimate
2014 2015
1.519.857.243
(7.35%)
1.509.821.169
1.696,252.813
12.34%
Total Net Tax Capacity Value 16.601.721 16.438.245 18.362,453
Less FD Contribution in Value 1.205.912 1.083.390 1.072'911
Less Captured Value forTax Increment 234,159 232.280 225.467
Total NetTax Capacity Value 15.161,650 15,142,966 17,064'075
Annual % Change (7.9696) (0.1296) 12.6996
Total Levy
Less FD Dstribution
Total Net Levy for Tax Rate
Annual % Change
Net Tax Capacity Rate Calculation
2013 2014 2015
8,215,628 8,296,044 9,187,709
1,124,143
1,226,988 1,232,171
7,091,485 7,069,056 7,955,538
TAX CAPACITY RATE GAP
Levy Required for Estimated 2015
2015 levy at 2014 rate of 46.682%
Adiustrinent Needed_to Maintain 2014 Tax, ate
9,187,709
9,198,041
City of Lino Lakes
Average Cost per CFD Medical /Rescue Call
For the Years 2012 and 2013
Actual Actual
2012 2013
Total CFD Duty Crew Wage Cost* 21,298 55,250
Total CFD Medical /Rescue Wage Cost Paid On Call (POC 56,585 50,191
Lino Lakes % of CFD Budget 69.3% 68.2%
Lino Lakes Share of Duty Crew (DC) Wage per year 14,760 37,681
Lino Lakes Share of Medical /Rescue Wage per year 39,213 34,230
Total 53,973 71,911
Total Calls - Paid On Call (POC) 1,085 1,053
Total Medical /Rescue Calls - POC 822 791
Total Medical /Rescue Calls - Lino Lakes 515 435
Total Not Needed Med /Resc Calls - Lino Lakes 227 252
Lino Lakes Avg. Wage Cost per Medical /Rescue Call POC 76.14 78.69
Savings to be realized for Not Needed calls POC 17,284 19,830
Total Wage Savings for New Protocol - DC & POC 32,044 57,510
Add 1 Patrol Officer Wages only - 1st Step for 2015 53,528 53,528
* CFD Duty Crew initiated 4/17/12