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CITY OF LINO LAKES
ORDINANCE NO. 09-14
ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 1010 RELATING TO THE REGULATION
OF SIGNS
"The City Council of Lino Lakes ordains".
Section 1. That Chapter 1010 of the Lino Lakes City Code be amended to read as follows:
Section
1010.001
1010.002
1010.003
1010.004
1010.005
1010.006
1010.007
1010.008
1010.009
1010.010
CHAPTER 1010: SIGNS
Purpose, intent and findings
Definitions
Administration and enforcement
Non -conforming Signs
Zoning district -egulationsProhibited Signs
Dynamic display sign regulations
Substittitien-elfteseGeneral regulations applicable to all zoning districts
SeverebilityZoning district regulations
Severability
§ 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;
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(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;
(d) Signs which are large enough to convey the intended message and to help citizens fmd
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 signs adveftisifig 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 fmds 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;
(0 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
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(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.
AREA IDENTIFICATION SIGN. 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.
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.
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.
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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.
MOTION SIGN, 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.
OFF PREMISE SIGN A sign which directs attention to a business, profession, commodity,
L,/ affixed. or entertainment not exclusively related to the premises where a sign is located or to which it is
affixed.
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
with or
without copy and graphic that is designed or intended to be moved or transported. Examples of portable
signs include:
• Signs designed to be transported by trailer or on wheels;
• Signs mounted on a vehicle for advertsing 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 operations of that business.
PROJECTING SIGN. A permanent sign affixed to an exterior wall or roof of a building and which
is perpendicular to the building wall.
PYLON SIGN. A permanent, free standing ground sign erected upon a post or posts, pole or poles.
ti-- REAL ESTATE SIGN. A temporary sign advertising the sale or lease of property or buildings.
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SANDWICH BOARD. A temporary sign constructed to form an AA@ 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 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,
wed- 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.::
(21 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.
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(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.
(2) 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.
(3) 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
of highway drivers. Distraction can lead to traffic acc
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
areas and residential neighborhoods of the community. The city has adopted regulations of exterior
lighting intended to reduce light pollution. Dynamic displays arc by nature very bright and often are
(3) In conclusion, the city finds that any sign containing, in whole or in part, a dynamic display,
f 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:
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(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 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
(1) Rural Zoning Districts.
PROHIBITED SIGNS.
Rural District
RX
Aural Executive District
R BR
Aural Busine Reserve
District
(2)Residential Zoning Districts.
R4
R EC
R 1X
R-2
District
R-4
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�✓ (b) In the R 1 Singlc Family Residential District, the R 1X Singlc Famil;R:
Residential District, the R EC Single Family Estate Conservation District, the R 2 Two Family
§§ 1010.006 and 1010.009.
(a)
NB
GB
PSP
Public and Semi Public District
§§ 1010.006 and 1010.009.
§§ 1010.006 and 1010.009.
(e) In the PSP Public and Semi Public Districts all signs must comply with the
(1) Industrial Zoning Districts.
Light Industrial District
G4
General Industrial District
(b) In the Light and Industrial Districts -a11 signs must comply with -the
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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 be 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 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.
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(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 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. 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, zip flashers or similar lighted devices.
(6) Signs that obstruct any door, fire escape, stairway or other access of any building or
structure.
(7) Signs placed on vehicles or trailers which are parked or placed for the primary purpose of
displcaying the sign, except for lettering on buses, taxis, or vehicles operating during the normal course
of business except as otherwise permitted in 1010.007.
(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
(12) Any signs not specifically allowed by this chapter.
§ 1010.006 GENERA", RECULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL DISTRICTS.DYNAMIC
DISPLAY SIGN REGULATIONS
(1) Advertising signs as defined in this chapter are prohibited in all zoning districts.
(2) All signs shall be constructed in conformance with the provisions of the Uniform Sign Code
and made a part of this chapter.
may be granted by- City Council if ro
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or inorganic natural matter.
(6)
(8)
(9) Illuminated signs are allowed only in Neighborhood Business, Limited Business, General
(11) The source of light for any sign must be indirect or diffused and shall not be directed into
any adjoining residential district.
(12)
(13) Signs shall not be painted directly to any exterior building surface, but shall be on a separate
any official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal, or emergency vehicle signal, or h
attempts to direct the movement of traffic or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness
(15) There shall be no use of revolving beacons, flashing signs, zip flashers or similar lighted
devices.
(16)
(17) No sign shall be permitted to obstruct any door, fire escape, stairway or other access of any
building o structure
(18) Signs in cicction years. In state general election years, the provisions of M.S. ' 211B.015, as
any number without a permit from 30 days before the city election until ten days following the city
cicction. Other requirements of this chapter, including -those -regarding --the location of signs, -shall
table -end -this -section,
(20) Directional signs up to four square feet are allowed up to ten feet above grade provided they
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agreement, which the city may agree to at the city's discretion.
(22) Roof signs are prohibited.
the sign.
basis of one face of any multi faced sign.
(25) Multi occupancy business and industrial buildings. When a single principle building is
devoted to three or more businesscs or industrial uscs, a comprehensive sign plan for the entire structure
(a) The maximum individual tenant sign sizes for multiple occupancy structures and
or has double frontage, and each sign shall be limited to the maximum wall sizc sign permitted in the
(d)
In any multiple occupancy structure qualifying as a mall type -shopping- center,
during the site plan
signs shall be allowed to continue to exist, but they shall not be enlarged upon, expanded or extended,
further the intent of this sign chapter to permit legal nonconforming signs cxisting on the effective dato
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chapter;
(c)
it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the zoning district in which it is located after it is
moved
(30) Flags.
(a) For the purposes
of this chapter, a flag symbolizing a government or political
(Am. Ord. 08 11, passed 1 11 2011)
(1) Studies show that there is a correlation between dynamic displays on signs and the distraction
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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 .. - . , should not be allowed in any
district except as otherwise set forth in this chapter.
(4) Dynamic display signs. In all districts no more than 20 square feet of the allowable sign area
provided for in section 1010.008 shall 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 .GENERAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL
ZONING 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. .S 97B.001, as it
may be amended from time to time. No permit is 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.
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(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 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.
(8) Temporary signs. A temporary sign may be erected on a property in accordance with Section
1010.008 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.
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 collect the
cost of removal from the permit holder and/or property owner.
g. 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.
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i. No temporary signs are allowed in the public right-of-way.
L All temporary signs shall be subject to the requirements in Table 1:
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•• Table
1. Temporary Sign Requirements
Sign Type
Permit
Size
Location
DurationSpecial Provisions
Require
(square
feet)
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.
--
`'
` " ' '
of any calendar year.
sign area.
2.3, Permit is for 17
good consccutivc
days. Allowed for 90 days total
per year for a maximum of 30
consecutive days. Permit required
for each occurrence.
5. Double fccs be
permit will
assessed if the permit is pulled
after the sign is placed.
6. The has the to
city right rcmovc
the the the
sign at end of permit
ert.
neV„
Portable
Signs
(except
sanelwieh
board
sign}
Required
32 square
feet
max.inum
sign area.
Must be setback a
1. One portable sign is allowed per
permit.
minimum of 5 feet
from property line.
2 ,)ne permit , . alloweii-per--quaftef
of any calendar year.
32. Permit is for 17
good consccutivc
days. Allowed for 90 days total per
year for a maximum of 30 consecutive
days. Permit required for each
occurrence.
1. Permit begins
period always on a
Ffitla
5. Double fccs be
permit will
is
sign placed.
6. The has the to
city right rcmovc
the the the
sign at end of permit period
the from
and collect cost of removal
owner
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•
.._ .. Table
1. Temporary Sit.-. R ‘-quirements
Sign Type
Permit
Size
Location
DurationSpecial Provisions
Required
(square
feet)
Sandwich
Boards
Required
- at -the
cost of
one term
e€
terriporar
permit
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.
sign area.
2. No further than
1 0 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.
3. Must maintain
4 feet clear area for
pedestrian passage,
including distance
from tables,
opening doors,
planters and the
like.
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 shabby, unkempt appearance.
4. Must not be in
parking area.
Pennants
Nin
N,LA
Prohibited
Balloons
or
Inflatable
Signs
Not
required
24 inches
diameter
maximum
N/A
, - - -
... .. ... _ .
.. .. .
sign area
Constructi
on Sign
(does not
include
names on
constructi
on trailers
or trucks)
No
permit
required
for 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
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
required
for 1 sign
per
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
structure. If more than 1 structure,
must be removed after certificate of
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._ :. ' Table
L Temporary Sign Requirements
Sign Type
Permit
Size
Location
DwationSpecial Provisions
Required
(square
feet)
frontage
on street
forming
periphery
of site.
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 when all of the units are sold.
1 sign on each
peripheral street.
(9) Temporary 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 Friday 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.
(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.
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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 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, 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 ispermanently 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.
§ 1010.008 ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS.SEVERABILIT-
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(1) In the R Rural, R -X Rural Executive Residential District and R -BR Rural Business Reserve
District, all signs must comply with the requirements in 1010.007 and Table 2 of this section.
(2) In the R-1 Single -Family Residential District, the R-1 X Single -Family Executive Residential
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 1010.007 and Table 2 of this section.
(3) In the NB Neighborhood Business District, LB Limited Business District, GB General
Business District and PSP Public and Semi -Public all signs must comply with the requirements in
�$ 1010.007 and Table 2 of this section.
(4) In the LI Light and GI General Industrial Districts all signs must comply with the requirements
in $$ 1010.007 and Table 2 section.
(5) In the PUD Planned Unit Development 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.
(6) Table 2, Permanent Sign Requirements
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Table 2 Permanent Sign Requirements, --T-obkAll permanent signs
remc uirements:
a Rural and Residential Zonin
Districts
Sign Type
Identification or
Nameplate Signs
Area
Identification
Signs
Ground Signs
Building Wall
Signs
Adveftisii+g-Signs
R Rural
R -X Rural Executive
R -BR Rural Business Reserve Districts
Requirements
One s er residence.
Maximum sign area of2 square feet
No sign permit is required.
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.
Maximum sign area of 24 square feet.
Maximum hei .ht of 6 feet.
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:
1. One ground sign.
2. Maximum sign area of 22-50 square
feet.
3. Maximum height of 8 feet.
er
R-1, R -1X, R4
R-2, R-3, R-4, R-6 Residential Districts
Requirements
One
•
er residence
Maximum sign area of 2 square feet
No si
•
ermit is re uired
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 hei .ht of 6 feet.
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, and
manufactured home parks in R-6 zones,
ma have:
1
One ground sign.
. Maximum sign area of 22-50 square
feet.
Non-residential uses and licensed residential
care facilities that are allowed by the Zoning
Ordinance may have one wall sign on one
building, maximum 50 80 square feet.
Maximum height of 8 feet.
OF
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 50-80 s s uare feet.
Pfehihited
Property Setback
No sign shall be closer than 10 feet to any property line.
b Nei. hborhood Business Zoning District
Sign I N pe
Ground and
Pylon Signs
Single and Double Occupancy Buildings
Requirements
Multi -Occupancy Buildings
Requirements
If a single building has 3 or more
businesses, it must comply with §
1010.986007(2812) and shall be limited
to:
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(b) Neighborhood Business Zoning District
Sign Type
Single and Double Occupancy Buildings
Requirements
Multi -Occupancy Buildings
Requirements
One ground sign of any type
One ground sign
1. 50 square feet maxMaximum sign area
1. 100 square feet.Maximum sign area
of 50 square feet..
of 100 square feet.
2. 30 feet height max.Maximum sign
2. 30 feet max.Maximum sign height
height of 30 feet
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 grcatcr of Total
Sign for individual business only if
business has separate entrance: sign
maximum size applies to that tenant=s
wall area.
wall sign area shall not exceed:
X100 square feet; or 10% of the building
Same size as single/double.
facade area, whichever isegr ater.
2. 10% of building face. Wall signs are
` - -• - •.
:.. _ . .. .•
•. •
permitted on any facade that is not directly
... _ .• . ,
greater of: Same size as single/double.
adjacent to a residential zone. For the
purposes of this section a road shall
constitute a separation of zones.
e - - •. -
1. 100 feet;
:.. -- . -: - .. .
squaro or
1. 100 feet;
2. 10% building fact.
square or
of
2. 10% building face
of
- . -' .•
the building.
other signs on
No illuminated sign may face land zoned
residential or guided residential by the
comprehensive plan. Thi deeu ~ot include
acro: c a street.For the purposes of this
No illuminated sign may face land zoned
residential or guided residential by
comprehensive plan. This does not
include across a street. For the purposes
section a road shall constitute a separation of
of this section a road shall constitute a
zones.
separation of zones
No roof signs.
No roof signs.
No wall sign higher than parapet wall.
No wall sign higher than parapet wall.
Advertising Signs
Prehibited
Property setback
No sign may be closer than 5 feet to any property line.
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(c) Limited Business Zoning District
Single and Double
Occupancy Buildings
Requirements
Multi -Occupancy
Buildings Requirements
Motor Fuel Station
SignsRequirements
Ground and
Pylon Signs
.. • : - . - • -
if business is
If single building has
three or more businesses,
must comply with §
1010.006007(2812) and
shall be limited to:
One pylon per frontage
1. 80 square feet.
not part of
integrated retail plw.
2. 45 feet height.
c
One ground sign of any type
One ground sign of any
type
:ing freeway:
1. 50 square feet
ma Maximum sign area of
1. 100 feet
1. One additional pylon sign.
square max.
Maximum sign area of
50 square feet.
100 square feet.
2. 30 feet height
ma*Maximum sign
2. 30 feet height
a. 00 sgoa fe f et
Maximum sign area of 100
max
Maximum sign height of
height of 30 feet.
30 feet.
Nuare feet.
3. Ne -Shall not be located
3. Ne Shall not be
b. 6 -5 -feet
sign height of
closer than 50 feet to
another ground sign.
locatedcloserheight.Maximum
than 50 feet to
another ground
sign.
65 feet.
2. One additional ground sign
per frontage.
32 feet
a. square
max.Maximum sign area of 32
square feet.
b. 3^ eet-ma*
height.Maximum sign height of
30 feet
Building
Wall Signs
Single frontage:
Sign for individual
business only if business
has separate entrance:
sign maximum size
applies to that tenant's
wall area.
pingle frontage: one sign,
road one
sign, greater of:Total wall
road
greater of:Total wall sign area
sign area shall not exceed:
shall not exceed:
1. 100 square feet; or 10%
Same size as
single/double.
1. 100 square fect; or Same
of the building facade area
size as single/double.
whichever is greater
2. 10% of building
Same size as
2. 10% of building face. Same
face.Wall signs are
single/double.
size as single/double.
permitted on any facade that
is not directly adjacent to a
residential zone. For the
purposes of this section a
road shall constitute a
separation of zones.
double frontage lot:
Double frontage or corner
lot: may have one
... - : - . . -- - . •
or corner
sign on any wall, greater of:
,
any wall, greater of:
1. 100 feet;
1. 100 feet;
1. 100 feet; or
square or
square or
square
2. 10% building face.
2. 10% building face.
2. 10% building face.
of
of
of
If this is
es- Canopies must must comply
second sign on
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(c) Limited Business Zoning District
Single and Double
Occupancy Buildings
Requirements
Multi -Occupancy
Buildings Requirements
Motor Fuel Station
Sign*Re s uirements
building, it be
with conditional use permit
requirements in Zoning
Ordinance.
end of shall
for tenant of that b ildi g
only and shall be
the
with othcr signs on
No illuminated sign may
face land zoned residential or
guided residential by the
comprehensive plan. This
docs not include across a
street. For the purposes of across
No illuminated sign may
face land zoned residential
or guided residential by
the comprehensive plan.
This does not include
a street. For the
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
this section a road shall
purposes of this section a
road shall constitute a separation
constitute a separation of
road shall constitute a
of zones.
zones.
se aration 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.
Advertising
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
Requirements
Multi -Occupancy
Buildings Requirements
Motor Fuel Station Signs
Requirements
Ground and
Pylon Signs
: : • . :•• . • - •
if business is if
If single building has 3 or
more businesses, must
comply with §
1010.007(4312) and shall
be limited to:
One pylon per frontage:
not part
integrated
retail
complex.One ground sign of
any type per parcel
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 feet. Maximum
sign area of 80 square feet,
1. Max--200-square
feet.Maximum sign area of
1. 200 fcct
2. '15 feet height.Maximum
square max.
Maximum sign area of 200
sign height of 45 feet.
200 square feet.
sic uare feet.
2. '10 feet max.Maximum
2. 44-feet-height--Fna-x-:
Maximum sign height of 40
If abutting freeway:
sign height of 40 feet.
feet,
Must Shall not be located
Shall not be located closer
1. 1 additional pylon sign.
closer than be 50 feet to
than 50 feet to another
another ground sign. away
ground sign.Must be 50 feet
from
from other nd
another ground sign.
Sign.
a. 400 3quarc fcet.Maximum
sign area of 100 square feet.
b. 65 fect height.Maximum
sign height of 65 feet.
2. 1 additional ground sign
per frontage.
32 feet
a. square
max.Maximum sign area of 32
Nuare feet.
b. 3nimfeet
max
height.Maximum sign height
of 30 feet.
Building
Wall Signs
Single frontage: 1
Sign for individual business
only if business has
separate entrance: sign
maximum size applies to
that tenant=s wall area.
Single frontage: 1
road sign.
greater of:Total wall sign
road sign,
greatcr of: Total wall sign area
area shall not exceed:
shall not exceed:
1. 100 square feet; or 10%
Same size as single/double.
1. 100 square feet; or 10% of
of the building facade area
the building facade area
whichever is greater
whichever is greater
10% building face.
2. 10% building face.
of
Wall signs are permitted on
of
Wall signs are permitted on
any facade that is not
any facade that is not directly
directly adjacent to a
adjacent to a residential zone.
residential zone. For the
For the purposes of this
purposes of this section a
section a road shall constitute
road shall constitute a
a separation of zones.
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(d) General Business, Public Semi -Public Zoning Districts
Single and Double
Occupancy Buildings
(u pt motor f.el station )
Requirements
Multi -Occupancy
Buildings Requirements
Motor Fuel Station Signs
Requirements
separation of zones.
lot:..,., , have 1 additional
grcatcr of:
1. 100 square feet; or
1. 100 square feet; or
100 -square Poet;-er
2. 10% of building face.
If thi . nd . na
of building. it ..hell be f r
tenant of that building. only
and-shall-be-stylistieally
2. 10% of building face.
Canopies must comply with
conditional use permit
requirements in Zoning
Ordinance.
No illuminated sign may
face land zoned residential
or guided residential by the
comprehensive plan. This
deer not : elude
street.For the 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. This
doe@not : elude e
street. For the 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. This does
et : elude . ..treet, For
the purposes of this section a
road shall constitute a
separation of zones.
Ne-reof-sigrig
No roof signs.
Ne-ree€s-
No wall sign higher than
parapet wall.
No wall sign higher than
parapet wall.
No wall sign higher than
parapet wall.
Advertising
Sietts
Prohibited
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
Sign Type
Business -Signs
(single -Single and double
Multi -Occupancy
BsinessBuilding
Requirements
Signs
Double eeeepaney
Occupancy
building;,Buildings)
(except motor fuel stations)
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 '
1010.006002(2-012) and
shall be limited to:
mer
frontage.
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 feet.
1. Maxre
1.
Maximum sign area of 200
2.45 feet height,
feet.Maximum sign area of
200 square feet
Lquare feet.
2. 40 -feet
height.Maximum sign
2. /10 feet height.
Maximum sign height of 40
If' abutting freeway•
3. No Shall not be closer
3. No Shall not be closer
nylon,
than 50 feet to another
ground sign.
than 50 feet to another
ground sign.
a.90-squafe-feet,
b.65 feet height.
i -ice
frontage.
32
a. square
feet
max.
b. 30 feet
max
Building Wall Sign
Single frontage: 1
Sign for individual business
only if business has
separate entrance: sign
maximum size applies to
that tenant=s wall area.
Single frontage: 1
road sign,
of:Total wall sign
road
sign, of:
greater
area shall not exceed:
greater
1. 100 square feet; or 10%
Same size as single/double.
1--400 square
of the building facade area
feet; or
whichever is greater
2. 10% building
2. 10%
of
face.Wall signs are
of
permitted on any facade that
is not directly adjacent to a
residential zone. For the
purposes of this section a
road shall constitute a
paration of zones.
Double frontage
Double f or
Double frontage
or corner
ontagc corner
or
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(e) Light and General Industrial Zoning Districts
Sign Type
(single -Single and double
Multi -Occupancy
BusinessBuilding
Requirements
Motor Fuel Station
Signs
Double occupancy
Occupancy
buildingsBuildings)
(except motor fuel stations)
greater of:
lot: have 1
greater of:
corner may
,
I--100 feet;
1---100 feet;
1. 100
square or
square or
square
fcct;
or
2. 10% building
2. 10% building
2. 10%
of
face.
of
face.
of
building face.
Ifsecond .,a
of
building it shall be f r
No illuminated sign may
face land zoned residential
or guided residential by the
comprehensive plan. This
strcct.For the purposes of
No illuminated sign may
face land zoned residentialmay-feee4and-zenerl
or guided residential by the
comprehensive plan. Ras
aces not i clu,de
street. For the purposes of
NO illuminated Giga
d
re elentia1 er guided
residential by the
comprehensive plan.
This does not incl de
this section a road shall
this section a road shall
across a street.
constitute a separation of
constitute a separation of
zones.
zones.
No roof signs.
No roof signs.
No roof signs.
No wall sign higher than
parapet wall.
No wall sign higher than
parapet wall.
No higher
wall sign
than -parapet -wall,
Advertising Signs
Prehtinteil
Property
Setback
No sign may be closer than 5 feet to any property line.
§ 1010.009
CLAUSE
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.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 1 0 day of November , 2014.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was introduced by Council
Member Roeser and was duly seconded by Council MemberKusterman and upon
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Roeser, Kusterman, Rafferty, Stoesz, Reinert
The following voted against same:
none
ATTEST:
Jul . nne Bartell, ity erk
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 6D
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala
MEETING DATE: November 10, 2014
TOPIC: i. Consider 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 09-14
Amending City Code Section 1010 Relating to the
Regulation of Signs
VOTE REQUIRED:
INTRODUCTION
ii. Consider Resolution No. 14-129 Approving
Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 09-14
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Staff is requesting City Council consideration to amend the City sign regulations and approve a
summary of the ordinance for purposes of publication.
BACKGROUND
The City Council approved the 1St Reading of Ordinance No. 09-14 on October 29, 2014. The
2nd Reading is required for adoption of the ordinance.
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 6:00 a.m. Friday
and 6:00 a.m. 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.
• Change the wall sign requirements to allow for signs on any facade not adjacent to a
residential zone. Signs may not exceed 100 square feet 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.
• Change the wall and ground sign maximum sign area allowed for non-residential uses
in Rural, Residential and Rural -Business Reserve districts to 50 square feet and 80
square feet respectively.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending approval of the 2nd Reading of Ordinance 09-14 and adoption of
Resolution No. 14-129 approving the summary ordinance for publication.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Summary of Proposed Changes
2. Ordinance No. 09-14 Amending City Code Chapter 1010.
3. Resolution No. 14-129 Approving Summary Publication
Chapter 1010 Signs
Summary of Changes:
October 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 Facade 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 1010.008.
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 1010.008
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 Tight 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 Friday to 6 am on the following Monday. No
permit would be required for these signs.
• Temporary Sign Table previously located in Section 1010.009 was moved to this section.
1010.008 Zoning District Regulations
This section previously contained Severability which is now located in section 1010.010.
This section now contains the Zoning District Regulations previously located in section 1010.005 and 1010.009.
The section previously located in section 1010.009 contains the specific sign requirements for all zoning districts.
Changes include:
• Permanent Signs — Rural and Residential
o Nonresidential uses and licensed residential care facilities may have one ground sign and one
wall sign. Ground sign area was increased from 32 SF to 50 SF, Wall Sign area was increased
from 50 SF to 80SF
• 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.
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.
1010.009 Substitution Clause
This section was previously Tables of Regulations for Zoning Districts which is now contained in section
1010.008. 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.
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