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Ord. 679 Report <br />May 7, 2001 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />stringers are now considered a temporary sign. (g) Businesses may have one grand <br />opening or other “grand” event once per calendar year employing multiple temporary <br />sign types. <br />Page 24 <br />Sec. 1008.10 <br />Subd. 5, Window signs. This is a new section. Up to now, window signs have not been <br />regulated. Because of the proliferation of window signs on some businesses and the <br />related possible public safety issues, language has been added which allows for a 25% <br />window coverage ratio with a prohibition of window signage within a that area of the <br />window measuring 4 to 7 feet above the interior floor level of the establishment. <br />Page 24 & 25 <br />Sec. 1008.10 <br />Subd. 6, Billboards. This language remains unchanged from the original code. It is <br />simply relocated to this new section. <br />Pages 26 & 27 <br />Sec. 1008.11 <br />This section adds a new reference to miscellaneous signage requirements and provisions. <br /> Subd. 1 provides for signage allowances for non-residential uses within a residential <br />district. Subd. 2 addresses traffic control signs. Subd. 3 addresses garage sale and similar <br />signs. Subd. 4 adds language regarding area identification signs. Last, Subd. 5 adds <br />language about off-site directional signs. <br />Page 27 <br />Sec. 1008.12 <br />This is a new section entitled, “Prohibited Signs.” The list of prohibited signs include, <br />flashing signs, signs or lights which mimic or have an appearance of an emergency <br />vehicle or traffic control light, roof signs, “Lose Weight Quick” or “Work from Home <br />and Earn $” temporary signs on telephone pole, and vehicles used as signs. <br />Page 28 <br />Sec. 1008.13 <br />This is a new section pertaining to nonconforming signs. Originally, a nonconforming <br />sign had no rights for alteration or repair unless brought into compliance with code. <br />Most communities allow for nonconforming signs to be maintained, repaired and <br />changed so long as the extent of the nonconformity is not changed. The revised code <br />now allows for repairs and alterations to nonconforming signs. <br />Page 28 <br />Sec. 1008.16 <br />Sign Variances. While this is not a new section, the seven criteria which establish <br />hardship have been deleted and replaced with a reference to Chapter 1125. <br /> <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />Discuss the proposed changes and direct staff to make any further or additional changes to the <br />proposed ordinance prior to the first reading. <br /> <br /> <br />_____________________________________ <br />James Ericson <br />Community Development Director <br />763-171-4021 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />N:\DATA\GROUPS\COMDEV\Special Projects\Sp082-00 (Sign Code)\Sign Code Report - May 7, 2001.doc