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MouNis lVtEw City of Mounds View Staff Report Item No: Meeting Date: Type of Business Planning Case 05B March 2, 2022 Planning Case To: Planning Commission From: Jon Sevald, Community Development Director Item Title/Subject: Resolution 1148-22; Recommending Approval of Ordinance 988, Amending City Code Chapter §161 related to Dynamic Displays 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 (should Dynamic signs be allowed in the Industrial district?) was discussed at the February 7th City Council Work Session. The Council's consensus was; yes. The proposed Text Amendment addresses two items; (1) Dynamic Displays in the Industrial district; and, (2) Menu Boards at 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, and 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. As the technology has advanced, dynamic displays have become more affordable and popular. In recent years, dynamic displays have been installed at The Station, Holiday, McDonalds, Taco Bell, Popeye's, Subway, Tommy's Express Car Wash, The Bear Lot, and soon; Caribou Cabin. The Sign ordinance was most recently reviewed by the Planning Commission at its June 16, 2021 meeting, focusing on Dynamic Displays. No changes were requested. Analysis: Attached, is a comparison chart from the June 16, 2021 Commission meeting, with the addition of Bloomington, Shakopee, and Woodbury, as suggested by Albright Sign Company (vendor for Bauer Welding). Sign ordinances are very complex. The comparison chart focuses on sign - types allowed along corridors similar to Mounds View Boulevard. The chart does not segregate signs permitted by zoning district (too many variables to chart). Thus, Dynamic Display Signs in Industrial districts is not addressed in the comparison chart. Dynamic Display Drive-thru Menu Boards are addressed in the comparison chart. This sign - type is not in the City Code. However, Staff has allowed them. In speaking with other city o ne IVIOUnUS view V ISIUn A Thriving Desirable Community