1995.09.05 ORD 1995-305 - Laserfiche WebLink

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� . . 1 . Structures and parking areas shall be screened from public waters, in so far as possible, by topography and vegetation 2 . Watercraft mooring for patrons must not pose a threat to navigation , and must be centralized and limited to the minimum size necessary to meet the businesses needs. 320-55 SIGNAGE AND LIGHTING IN, UPON, AND ADJACENT TO PUBLIC WATERS Subd . A. Advertising signs and their supporting structures are not permitted in or upon public waters. Signs conveying safety information may be placed in or upon public waters only by permit of the City Council , or , in an emergency situation , by the Washington County Sheriff . Subd . B. One advertizing sign may be placed within the shore impact zone of each commercial or industrial lot if all of the following conditions are met . 1 . The sign must serve the purpose of providing the general public notice of goods or services they may purchase or utilize by accessing the businesses from the water body . 2. The sign may only convey the location and name of the establishment and the general types of goods or services available 3. The sign may not contain detailed information such as product brands, prices, or special offerings . 4. The top of the sign may not be located higher than ten ( 10) feet above the normal ground level . 5. The sign must not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in size. 6. If the sign is illuminated by artificial lights, the lights must be shielded or directed to prevent illumination across public waters. 7 . A permit for the sign must be obtained in accordance with the city ' s sign ordinance, and the sign must meet all requirements of that ordinance except as modified herein . Subd . C. Outside lighting may be located within the shore impact zone or over public waters if it is used to illuminate potential safety hazards and is shielded or directed to prevent direct illumination across public waters. This does not preclude the use of navigational lights. 19