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Item No: 08A Meeting Date: March 28, 2022 MOUNSDVIEW Type of Business: Council Business City Administrator Review: City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Jon Sevald, Community Development Director Item Title/Subject: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 988, Amending City Code Chapter §161 related to Dynamic Displays ROLL CALL VOTE Introduction: Dynamic Displays (e.g. digital signs) are permitted in the B2, B3, B4, and PUD zoning districts, and conditionally permitted (CUP) in residential districts for churches and non-commercial uses. They are not permitted in the Industrial district. In 2021 Bauer Welding, 2159 Mustang Drive (Industrial district), applied for a Ground Sign permit with a Dynamic Display, which was denied. The topic was discussed at the Council's February 7, 2022 Work Session. The proposed Text Amendment addresses two items; (1) Dynamic Displays in the Industrial district; and, (2) Menu Boards for drive-thru businesses. Discussion: Dynamic Display regulations came about in 2008 as many static billboards around the Twin Cities were replaced with digital billboards. Staff skimmed through City Council minutes finding no discussions as to why they are not permitted in the Industrial district. The Industrial district includes Central Sandblasting, properties along Mustang Drive/Mustang Circle, and Coral Sea Street (north of Medtronic). Most of the warehouse/manufacturing-type properties in the city are zoned PUD. Analysis: Attached is a comparison chart of sign ordinances from other cities, specific to what is allowed along corridors similar to Mounds View Boulevard. In general, Mounds View allows Ground Signs about twice the size (200 sq ft) as comparable cities, but our 16' height limit often results in signs that are smaller. For example, the City Hall sign is 184 sq ft, and 11.5' tall (short & squatty). This is the intent of the Sign Code. The amendment; (1) allows Dynamic Displays in the Industrial district, similar to other Business districts; and (2) allows Dynamic Display Drive-Thru menu boards in the B-3, B-4, and PUD districts, limited to two 36 sq ft signs, and one 15 sq ft accessory sign (same as Bloomington).