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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 847 ORDINANCE NO. 847 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 1008 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE ABOUT SIGNS The City of Mounds View ordains: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to "Signs" by deleting the ct Cn language and adding the underlined text as follows: 1008.03: PERMITS REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS: (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01; Ord. 816, 1- 22 -09) Subd. 2. Exceptions: Permits need not be obtained for any sign less than or equal to eight (8) square feet in area (excluding temporary signs), or for the specific signs addressed below, provided all other requirements of this Section and Chapter are satisfied: (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01; Ord. 816, 1- 22-09) a. A sign pertaining only to the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which displayed. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) b. A sign on residential property stating only the name or identity of the occupant. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) c. Construction sign or sign belonging to a contractor performing work upon a property. Such sign shall be removed immediately upon completion of the work. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) d. A campaign sign as provided for in Section 1008.10, Subdivision 7 of this Chapter. (1988 Code §39.03; 1993 Code; Ord. 607, 5- 11 -98) (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) e. Home occupation signs and incidental residential signs. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) f. National, state, regional, local, institutional or cultural flags. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01; Ord. 769, 5- 8-06) g. Advertising on a transit bench or within a transit shelter or enclosure. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) h. Official notices authorized by a court, public body or public safety official. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) i. Government signs. All governmental signs, including but not limited to traffic control and other regulatory purpose signs, street signs, identification signs, informational signs, danger signs and signs for official city events. j. Flag or pennant stringers. k. Sandwich boards not exceeding eight (8) square feet and ground signs not exceeding four (4) square feet that are located within fifteen feet (15') of business advertised on sign. 1. Noncommercial sign. For all types of property, the City allows one sign that expresses an opinion or a viewpoint of a non commercial nature. The noncommercial sign shall not be illuminated or exceed nine (9) square feet. For multiple unit residential properties, the sign must be attached to the dwelling unit or placed in a location that clearly indicates ownership and does not represent the opinions of other residents in the area who have not agreed to the sign. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to "Signs" by deleting the ctrickcn language and adding the underlined text as follows: 1008.05: PERMIT FEES; WAIVER: (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) Subd. 1. Fee: The application for a permit shall be accompanied by the required permit fee. The permit fee shall be established by resolution of the City Council. The City shall charge a double fee if a sign is erected without first obtaining a permit for such sign. (1988 Code §39.10) SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to "Signs" by deleting the strickcn language and adding the underlined text as follows: 1008.081: SIGN MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS: (Added, Ord. 816, 1- 22 -09) Subd. 9. Impoundment of Signs on Public Property or Within Public Right -of -way: The City Administrator or their designee may, at any time and without notice, remove and impound signs that have been installed on public property, within a public right -of -way, or within a public easement that are in violation of this Chapter. The sign owner or their agent may retrieve an impounded sign subject to the following rules: a. Any impounded sign may be retrieved from the impound area within five (5) business days of the impoundment or the City Administrator or their designee may dispose of it. The impound area can be located by contacting City Hall. Any cost incurred by the City for disposal of an impounded sign may be assessed to the sign owner or the sign owner's agent. b. The City shall have no obligation to notify a property owner or sign owner or their agent that it has impounded a sign. c. The City shall not be held liable for any damage to an impounded sign. SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to "Signs" by deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined text as follows: 1008.09: GENERAL LOCATION, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS: (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) Subd. 2. Signs Allowed by District: The following table represents the allowable signage and area requirements (in square feet) by zoning district: Sign Type RR 1 R 2 R -3 R_4 R-5 B -1 B_2 B 3 B 4 I_1 CR PU P D Ground No No 32 32 32 200 200 200 200 100 Wall No No 64 64 No 100 100 100 100 100 100 Projection No No No No No 8 24 24 24 No Window No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Identification 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 8 8 8 4 Temporary Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Real Estate 10 10 32 32 10 32 32 32 32 64 32 32 Home 1 1 No No 1 No No No No No No No Occupation Campaign Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Billboards No No No No No No No No No No No No Directional No* No* 4 4 4 4 4 8 8 8 8 8 Construction 8 8 8 8 8 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 Incidental 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Noncommercial 6 6 6 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Subd. 4. Temporary Signs: All temporary signs shall comply with the provisions of this Section and with this Chapter. The following general and specific standards shall be observed for all types of temporary and portable signs: (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01; Ord. 816, 1- 22 -09) a. General Provisions: (1) Except as provided herein, no temporary sign shall be located on any property in the City without first obtaining a permit from the City. If the City determines to approve a permit for any such temporary sign it may impose conditions upon the granting thereof, and it shall be unlawful to locate or maintain any such sign for a longer period or in a different manner than that specified in the permit. No permit for a temporary sign shall be issued if prohibited by other provisions of this Code. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) (2) Temporary signs shall not be hung or installed to cover, either partially or completely, any door, window or opening required for ventilation. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01; Ord. 816, 1- 22 -09) (3) No temporary sign for which a permit is required shall be located on any property in the City for more than twenty one (21) days at one time or for more than four (4) three (3) twenty one (21) day periods in any calendar year. A fifth (5 temporary sign permit is allowed for a banner only. Permit periods may run consecutively without interruption if so approved. Except as provided in Subdivision 4g of this Section, only one (1) temporary sign shall be allowed on a property at a time. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) (4) The City prohibits temporary signs with blinking, flashing or fluttering lights or with dynamic displays. (Added, Ord. 816, 1- 22 -09) b. Banners: (1) Banners shall be strongly constructed and shall be securely attached to their supports. They shall be repaired or removed (including all framework and supports) as soon as damaged or tom and immediately upon expiration of the permit. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) (2) Banners shall not exceed 120 square feet or twenty percent (20 of the surface area of the building face or front upon which the banner is attached, whichever is less. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) c. Bcacons: (1) Beacons and s archlights may be allowed on a restricted basis with a City permit, and City Council authorization. (Ord. 679, 5 29 01) (2) No b aeon or searchlight shall become a public nuisancc or shall disturb the p°aee safety, comfort and well bcing of motorists e d. Changeable Copy Signs: (1) Portable and temporary changeable copy signs shall not exceed forty eight (48) square feet on each side and the entirety of the sign copy shall be maintained within the forty eight (48) square foot area. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) (2) No part of such sign shall extend into or encroach onto public right -of -way. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) (3) Such sign shall not obscure motorist or pedestrian vision and shall not block or otherwise interfere with a public or private sidewalk or trailway. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) (4) Such sign may be lighted provided said lighting is not a nuisance to motorists or to adjoining properties. Flashing lights, strobe lights or lights which could be confused for that of an emergency vehicle shall be prohibited. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) e. Inflatable Signs: (Amended, Ord. 816, 1- 22 -09) (1) Inflatable signs and devices shall be securely tethered and attached to the ground. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01; Ord. 816, 1- 22 -09) (2) The City prohibits the installation or placement of inflatable signs and devices or balloons on building roofs. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01; Ord. 816, 1- 22 -09) (3) Balloons less than two (2) feet in diameter are excluded from the permit provisions of this Section. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) (4) No Mylar or metallic balloons shall be permitted to be displayed or flown outside. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) f. Flag or Pennant Stringers: Individual flags, str amcrs or pennants shall not exceed one (1) square foot in ar a. (Ord. 679, 5 29 01) g. Grand Openings and Other Events: Subject to all other requirements of this subdivision and Chapter, a permit may be issued for a grand opening or other special event that would utilize a combination of temporary signs at any one (1) principal location. No more than one (1) special event permit shall be allowed per business in a calendar year. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01; Ord. 816, 1- 22-09) Subd. 5. Window Signs: In the interest of public safety, the City requires that commercial or retail businesses operating in the B -1, B -2, B -3 or B -4 zoning districts meet the following regulations and requirements governing signs placed upon window interiors. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01; Ord. 816, 1- 22 -09) a. No business shall obscure more than twenty five percent (25 fifty percent (50 of any window section or pane. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) b. Such window signage shall not obscure or block from view that area of a window or door between four feet (4') and seven feet (7') from the interior floor level, unless such area does not offer any visibility to interior public space. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) c. Window signs as allowed herein affixed adhered within the building interior shall be exempt from any permit requirements. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) and Chapter. (Ord. 679, 5 29 01; Ord. 816, 1 22 09) Subd. 7. Campaign Signs: Subject to Minnesota Statutes, the following regulations shall apply to all campaign signs for political candidates or issues: (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) a. No more than one (1) sign shall be erected per candidate or issue along each street frontage of any parcel of land. Campaign signs shall not be allowed on public property. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) b. Campaign signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet and not exceed four feet (4') in height above the ground; except, where such signs are located no closer than one hundred fifty feet (150') to the property line of a residential dwelling, the maximum size shall be thirty two (32) square feet, and the maximum height above the ground shall be six feet (6'). (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) c. For local regular elections and referendums, campaign signs may be posted from forty-six days before the local general election or referendum until ten jl 0) days following the election or referendum. d. For local special elections and referendums, campaign signs may be posted from the date of filing until ten (10) days following the special election or referendum. c. Campaign signs may be displayed from the last day of candidacy filing or thirty (30) days before an election, whichever is arlicr. (Ord. 679, 5 29 01) e. All campaign signs must be removed no later than ten (10) five (5) days after an election; except, that after a primary election, signs for the winning primary candidates need not be removed until after the ensuing general election. (1988 Code §39.14; 1993 Code) (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) SECTION 5. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1000, Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to "Signs" by deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined text as follows: 1008.12: PROHIBITED SIGNS: The following signs and sign types are prohibited in the City of Mounds View: (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) Subd. 1. Flashing signs. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01; Ord. 816, 1 -22 -9) Subd. 2. Signs, or lights attached to signs, which mimic or have an appearance similar to those on an emergency vehicle or a traffic control light. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) Subd. 3. Roof signs, unless integrally incorporated into the roof design, then such sign shall be considered a wall sign. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01; Ord. 769, 5 -8 -06) Subd. 4. Temporary or permanent signs posted within public right -of -ways, excluding directional signs and signs expressly allowed herein and by other governmental agencies. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01; Ord. 769, 5 -8 -06) Subd. 5. Vehicles Used as Signs: Vehicles or trailers that display advertising and are parked in such a way as to attract public attention shall be prohibited, except for signs on vehicles or trailers which are magnetic, decals or permanently painted upon the surface of the vehicle without obscuring any vehicle window area. Such sign shall not alter the profile or silhouette of the vehicle. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) Subd. 6. Nuisance Signs: Any sign considered a nuisance as defined herein shall be prohibited. The property owner of the land upon which the sign is located or the owner of the sign shall act to remove the sign or bring the sign into compliance upon notification of the City Inspector. (Ord. 679, 5- 29 -01) Subd. 7. Signs that have blinking, flashing or fluttering lights. (Added, Ord. 801, 1 -7 -08; Ord. 816, 1- 22-09) Subd. 8. Billboards, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter or Code. (Added, Ord. 801, 1 -7 -08; Ord. 816, 1- 22 -09) Subd. 9. Beacons and Searchlights. SECTION 6. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, the following summary shall be printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance: On October 11, 2010, the City Council adopted Ordinance 847, that amended Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View City Code about signs, particularly to the regulations for temporary signs and campaign signs. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at the Mounds View City Hall. SECTION 7. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after its publication in the official City newspaper. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING by the Mounds View City Council this 27 day of September, 2010. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION by the Mounds View City Council this 11 day of October, 2010. PUBLICATION DATE: October 21, 2010 fi Joe Fla -rty, Mayor_ ATTEST ,1 Q F( James Ericson, City Administrator (SEAL)