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1107.400: S. Findings, Purpose, and Intent.
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Findings.
The size, height, location, illumination, distance between, and
proliferation of signs in the City raise constitutional and regulatory
challenges for the City. Signs are one means used to communicate non-
commercial and commercial speech and messages, and therefore are
protected under the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S.
Constitution. However, the size, height, location, illumination, and
distance between signs creates: hazards by distracting drivers’ attention
from the road; can be an eyesore and impact aesthetics, property values,
and civic pride.
The City Council finds that it has a legitimate and substantial interest to
preserve and protect the public welfare and safety, and preserve the
aesthetic qualities and characteristics in and of the City. This Ordinance
was written to protect the City and its residents.
The City Council finds it has legitimate and substantial interest in
promoting and protecting the public welfare, and safety of residents and
maintaining and enhancing the aesthetic integrity of the City. While the
City believes its interests in regulating signs are substantial, it also
believes the First Amendment is one of the cornerstones in a vital and
relevant democracy and that they have sworn an oath to defend, protect
and preserve the [First Amendment] of the United States.
The provisions of this Ordinance are intended to: (1) Advance the City’s
interests articulated herein, and (2) “Is not more extensive than is
necessary to serve [those] interests[s].” The individual provisions are
content-neutral and do not favor commercial speech over non-commercial.
During the drafting process, each provision was evaluated to assure that
there are not any restrictions on the means of speech.
The City Council finds that the regulations in this subsection vary
depending on the Use District where the subject sign will be located. The
City Council finds that the essential characteristics, and activities and
character are different among the “TC”, “C”, “I” and “R” Use Districts.
There are substantial differences between a private residence in the “R”
Use District and a manufacturing facility in the “I” Use District and these
differences support the varying regulations between Use Districts.
The City Council finds that the regulation of signs imposed in this Sign
Ordinance were evaluated to ensure alternative means, methods and
forums of communication exist to communicate speakers’ message
foreclosed by these sign regulations. These regulations are necessary to
achieve the City’s legitimate and substantial interests. Without these
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regulations the City will be unable to protect and preserve the public
health, welfare, safety, and aesthetic qualities in and of the City.
Purpose.
The purposes of these sign regulations are to further promote
and protect the following substantial government interests: 1) the effective
use of signs as a means of promotion and communication in Prior Lake; 2)
the aesthetic environment and the City's ability to attract sources of
economic development and growth; 3) pedestrian and traffic safety; 4)
potential for the adverse effect of signs on nearby public and private
property; and 5) fair and consistent means to enforce these sign
restrictions; 6) the number, location, size, type, illumination and other
physical characteristics of signs within the City in order to promote the
public health, safety, general welfare, and property values; 7) assuring
that the public is not endangered, annoyed, or distracted by the unsafe,
disorderly, indiscriminate or unnecessary use of exterior signs.
The City Council finds that these sign regulations do not deny a business
or other entity a reasonable degree of freedom of choice in the design and
placement of signage while at the same time assuring the public is not
endangered, annoyed or distracted by the unsafe, disorderly,
indiscriminate or unnecessary use of exterior signs.
1107.500: I:
Section 1101.300 of this Zoning Ordinance addresses
NTERPRETATION
statutory construction and interpretation principles applicable to this and
all Sections of the Zoning Ordinance. The definition of sign types in
Section 1107.501 is integral to the interpretation of all subsections of the
Sign Ordinance, regardless of the use of capital.
Sign Definitions:
1107.501.
Address Sign. An on-premise sign giving the name and/or address
of the building or premises which is compliant with City Code
addressing requirements.
Advertising Sign. Any permanent non-governmental sign and sign
structure, advertising products, services, commodities, entertainment
or other activity.
Athletic Field Sign. Any advertising sign located on the interior-
facing of athletic field fences or scoreboard of a City athletic field in
accordance with City policy.
Animated Sign. Any sign that uses movement or changes in lighting
to depict action or create a special effect or scene, including but not
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limited to flashing and scrolling. Signs with visible moving, rotating
parts, or other visible mechanical movement are animated signs.
Awning. A non-rigid hood or cover projecting from a building, which
can be folded, collapsed, or retracted against the building.
Balloon Sign. A temporary sign which is printed, painted or attached
to a balloon which is secured to a permanent structure or the ground
in a manner that does not allow it to move about within the
atmosphere.
Balloon Sign, Tethered. A temporary sign which is printed, painted,
or secured to a balloon which is attached to a rope, chain, string or
other device, allowing it to move about within the atmosphere.
Banner Sign. Any temporary on-premise, commercial sign
possessing characters, letters, illustrations, or ornamentations
applied to paper, plastic, or lightweight fabric of any kind to advertise
products, goods and/or services sold or provided on the property or a
special event, which is hung either with or without frames. National
flags, state or municipal flags, or the official flag of any institution or
business shall not be considered banners.
Beacon. Any light with one or more beams, that is capable of
revolving automatically or being directed into the atmosphere or at
one or more points not on the same lot as the light source.
Bench Sign. A sign attached to or painted on a bench for seating.
Billboard Sign. An off-premise poster panel board, painted bulletin
board or other communicative device which is used to advertise
products, goods and/or services, any part of which are not sold,
produced, assembled, manufactured, furnished or otherwise related
to activities conducted on the property where the sign is located.
Building Marker. A sign carrying the name of a building, its date of
erection, monumental citations, commemorative tablets and the like
when carved into stone, concrete, or similar material or made of
bronze, aluminum or other permanent type of construction and made
an integral part of the structure.
Business Sign. A sign that advertises or describes products, goods,
services or activities sold, produced, assembled, manufactured,
furnished or otherwise available at or located on the premises.
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Changeable Copy Sign. A sign or portion thereof with characters,
letters, or illustrations that can be changed or rearranged without
altering the face or the surface of the sign. The electronic or
mechanical indication of time or temperature or stock market data
shall be considered a "public service sign" or a changeable copy sign
for the purposes of this Ordinance.
Community Park Event Sign. A temporary sign related to an
activity or event permitted in a “Community Park,” as defined in the
City’s Comprehensive Plan. The temporary sign may only be
displayed in the specific Community Park for the duration of a specific
event.
Construction Sign. A sign giving the project name, name(s) of
principal contractors, architects, and lending institutions responsible
for construction on the property where the sign is placed, together
with other sales related information included thereon.
Directional Sign. A sign erected on private property for the purpose
of directing vehicular and pedestrian traffic to public facilities or
functions; a sign on which the names and/or locations of occupants or
the use of a building is given, including office buildings and church
directories.
Election Sign. A temporary sign promoting the candidacy of a
person running for a governmental office, or promoting an issue to be
voted on at a governmental election.
Electronic Message Sign. A sign which shows messages and
graphics that are changed by electrical pulsations, other than public
service signs.
Flashing Sign. An illuminated sign on which the artificial light is not
maintained constant in intensity and color at all times in which such
sign is in use or any sign which by mechanical means appears to
simulate a flashing sign.
Freestanding Sign. An on-premise sign supported by structures or
supports that are placed on or anchored in the ground and that are
independent from any building or other structure.
Ground Monument Sign. A block-type sign structure not supported
by poles or braces, but rather placed directly on the ground.
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Illuminated Sign. Any sign which has characters, letters, design or
outlines illuminated by artificial light directed to or from the interior of
the sign.
Incidental Sign. A sign having a face which meets Department of
Transportation standards and which is located on private property.
An incidental sign has a purpose secondary to the primary use of the
property on which it is located, such as "no parking," "entrance,"
"loading only," "telephone," and other similar directives. No sign with
a commercial message shall be considered incidental.
Institutional Signs. An on-premise sign which identifies the name
and other characteristics of a public or semi-public institution.
Lake Service Sign. Signs accessory to uses which depend on
patrons arriving by watercraft.
Legal Non-Conforming Sign. Any sign that lawfully existed on or
before August 21, 2010, the effective date of this Ordinance, and any
amendments thereto, but that fails to conform to all applicable
regulations and restrictions of this Ordinance.
Marquee Sign. Any sign attached to or made a part of a marquee.
A marquee is defined as a permanent roof-like structure projecting
beyond a building wall at an entrance to a building or extending along
and projecting beyond the building's wall and generally designed and
constructed to provide protection against the weather.
Menu Board. A sign that indicates selections available at
businesses that serve customers via automobiles, such as a fast food
establishment with a drive-thru facility.
Non-Commercial On-Premise Sign. A sign displayed by the owner
of property or tenant used to communicate, express, convey or depict
a message or viewpoint held by the owner of the property or a tenant.
Off-Premise, Advertising Sign. Any permanent non-governmental
sign and sign structure, advertising products, services, commodities,
entertainment or other activity not offered at the location of the sign or
not exclusively related to the premises on which the sign is located.
Off-Premise Temporary Directional Sign. A temporary sign that
provides direction to a new residential development or a new facility
housing a public or nonprofit organization.
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On-Premise, Advertising Sign. Any permanent non-governmental
sign and sign structure, advertising products, services, commodities,
and entertainment, located on the premises where the sign is
installed and maintained.
Painted Wall Sign. A sign which has been painted directly onto a
building wall, using the wall material as a base of the sign.
Pennant. Any lightweight plastic, fabric or other material, suspended
from a rope, wire, or string, or other material, usually in series,
designed to move in the wind.
Portable Sign. Any temporary sign not permanently attached to the
ground or other permanent structure, or a sign designed to be
transported, including but not limited to, signs designed to be
transported by means of wheels, including signs attached to or
painted on vehicles, unless the vehicle is used for the day to day
operations of the business. A sandwich board sign is not a “portable
sign” for the purpose of this Ordinance.
Projecting Sign. A sign other than a wall sign affixed to any building
or wall where the leading edge extends beyond the building or wall.
Public Service Sign. A sign that displays time, weather, stock
market data or public information and does not advertise any product
or service.
Public Sign. A sign that has been erected on behalf of a
governmental body for the purpose of posting legal notices,
identifying public property and conveying public information; including
but not limited to directional signs, regulatory signs, warning signs,
and informational signs.
Real Estate Signs. A temporary sign erected on private property for
purposes of advertising the sale or lease of a particular building
and/or property.
Residential Name Plate Sign. A sign located on a residential
premise, giving only the name or address, or both of the premises.
Roof Sign. A sign erected upon or above a roof or parapet of a
building or above the eaves in the case of a hip, gable or mansard
roof where the plane of the roof is less than 60 degrees from the
horizontal.
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Rotating Sign. A sign which revolves or rotates on its axis by
mechanical means.
Sandwich Board Sign. A sandwich board sign, sometimes referred
to as a sidewalk sign, is a freestanding, two-sided “A” frame type sign
or a sign placed on an easel, that does not require staking into the
ground, placed near the entrance of a commercial building to direct
pedestrians to that business and/or to advertise events, services, and
goods provided by the business where the sign is located.
Seasonal Sign. A temporary on-premise sign limited in duration of
time and placed on a premise for a specific purpose that is not part of
a business’ ongoing activity. Seasonal signs include, but are not
limited to Christmas tree and wreath “For Sale” signs, farmers’ market
signs, similar seasonally oriented sales, and signs advertising
temporary agricultural commodity sales and transient merchants.
Semi-Public Use. A use owned or operated by a non-profit, religious
or charity dependent institution and providing educational, cultural,
recreational, religious or similar types of public programs and
activities.
Shopping Center Sign. A freestanding on-premise sign identifying a
shopping complex that contains at least one major tenant (such as a
grocery or department store) and secondary tenants. A lineal strip
center is not considered a shopping complex for the purpose of this
Ordinance.
Snipe Sign. Sign(s) of any material whatsoever that are painted on
or attached to, in any manner, a utility pole, tree, rock or any object
located or situated on public or private property.
Special Event Sign. A temporary sign, such as a banner, sandwich
board sign, or window sign, erected by a civic organization, nonprofit
organization, governmental entity or semi-public organization used to
promote or identify a local fundraiser, festival, bazaar, tournament or
similar event.
Street Banner. Any temporary banner sign which is stretched
across and hung over a public right-of-way which advertises public
entertainment or a public event.
Subdivision Identification Sign (SIS). An on-premise freestanding
sign used to identify a residential subdivision, a Planned Unit
Development, a commercial development, business center, or
industrial park.
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Temporary Sign. A sign erected or displayed for a specified period
of time and not permanently mounted.
Traffic Interference Signs. Signs erected that, by reason of
position, shape, size, or color would interfere in any way with the
proper functioning or purpose of a traffic sign or signal.
Wall Sign. Any sign attached parallel to a wall, or which projects less
than 15 inches from the surface at all points of the building or
structure, and which displays only one sign surface.
Wetland Bufferyard Sign. A City-approved sign that establishes the
buffer area boundary of a delineated wetland.
Window Sign. Any sign, picture, symbol, or combination thereof,
affixed to the inside of a window and visible from the outside of the
premises directed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. A window sign is
used to communicate information about an activity, business,
commodity, event, sale, or service.
Works of Art. Artistic expressions, aesthetic treatments, and
designs that do not include a commercial message such as the City
logo, "Centennial" emblem, holiday lights, and decorations with no
commercial message.
Yard Sale Sign. A temporary sign display advertising the on-premise
sale, by an occupant, of his or her personal property, including
general household rummage, used clothing and appliances, provided
the exchange or sale of merchandise is conducted on the property or
within the residence or an accessory structure on the property.
1107.600: ES:
All signs not expressly permitted under this Section are
XEMPT IGNS
prohibited unless exempt from this subsection by statute or by this
subsection. The following signs shall be exempt from regulation:
Incidental signs.
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Public signs.
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Works of art.
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Athletic Field Signs.
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1107.700: PS;NSPR:
The signs identified in Table
ERMITTED IGNS O IGN ERMIT EQUIRED
1 of this subsection are permitted and do not require sign permits.
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However, their size, area and number are regulated by the provisions of
Subsections 1107.701 through 1107.714.
TABLE 1
NO SIGN PERMIT REQUIRED
Address signs Public signs
Building markers Real estate signs
Community Park event sign Residential nameplate
Election signs Seasonal signs
Multiple residential nameplate Window signs
No trespass signs Wetland buffer signs
Non-commercial on-premise signs Yard sale signs
Address Sign
1107.701 : An address sign located on a home or business near the
front entrance shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area. Address signs
shall be exempt from the total display area allowed under Subsection
1107.1000.
Building Markers
1107.702 : One building marker sign not to exceed four (4)
square feet is permitted per building in all Use Districts.
Community Park Event Sign
1107.703 . With approval of a Park Rental Permit for
an activity or event in a “Community Park” (as identified in the City’s
Comprehensive Plan), signage may be utilized for the duration of a
specified event. The Park Rental Permit holder shall be responsible for
the removal of all signage at the conclusion of the event. All signs are to
be positioned to limit their exposure to residential areas.
Election Signs
1107.704 : Election signs are permitted on private property in any
Use District with the express consent of the owner or occupant of such
property. In a State general election year, such signs may not be posted 1
more than 46 days before the date of the election and must be removed
by those responsible for the erection of the sign or the property owner
within 10 days following the State general election.
Multiple Residential Nameplate Signs
1107.705 : In the "R-2" and "R-3" Use
Districts, 1 nameplate sign for each dwelling group of 6 or more units is
permitted. Such nameplate sign shall not exceed 6 square feet in area
per surface, and no sign shall have more than 2 surfaces.
No Trespass Signs
1107.706 : "No trespass" and "No dumping" signs not
exceeding 2 square feet in area per side and not exceeding 4 in number,
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per lot, are permitted in the "R," “TC,” "C" and "I" Use Districts. In "A" Use
Districts, such signs shall not be less than 300 feet apart.
Non-Commercial On-Premise Signs
1107.707 : One non-commercial on-premise
sign may be placed on private property by the owner of the property or by
the tenant. The sign shall be setback ten (10) feet from the property line
and not exceed 12 square feet in size with a maximum height of four (4)
feet.
Public Signs
1107.708 : No signs shall be allowed in the public right-of-way, except
the following signs which are permitted: public signs erected by or on
behalf of a governmental body to post legal notices, identify public
property, convey public information, and direct pedestrian or vehicular
traffic; informational signs of a public utility regarding its poles, lines,
pipes, or facilities; emergency signs erected by a governmental agency, a
public utility company, or a contractor doing authorized or permitted work
within the public right of way, mail boxes and newspaper receptacles.
Real Estate Signs
1107.709 : One real estate sign may be placed per street
frontage and one sign per lake frontage on property to be sold or leased.
Such signs shall be set back from the property line or right-of-way
(whichever is greater), no less than one foot (1’) per one foot (1’) of sign
height. Placement of real estate signs shall have the express consent of
the owner or occupant of the property. Such signs shall be removed
within 7 days following the closing of the lease/sale or 90% of building
occupancy. The area of any such sign shall not exceed the following:
1-2 unit buildings: 6 sq. ft.
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3-10 unit buildings: 10 sq. ft.
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10 units or more: 32 sq. ft.
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Residential Nameplate Signs
1107.710 : One nameplate sign, up to two (2) square
feet in area per surface with a maximum of two (2) surfaces shall be
permitted for single-family residences.
Seasonal Signs
1107.711 : A maximum of 32 square feet of on-premise temporary
signage is permitted per entity for the duration of the sales event.
Wetland Buffer Yard Signs
1107.712 : Wetland buffer yard signs shall not be
removed without the written consent of the regulating agency responsible
for their installation.
Window Signs
1107.713 : A business may display one or more window signs,
provided the total sign area does not exceed more than 75% of the total
window area.
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Yard Sale Signs
1107.714 : On-premise yard sale signs are permitted and may be
displayed seven (7) days prior to the sale and must be removed
immediately after the end of the yard sale. Yard sale signs shall only be
placed on private property.
1107.800: PS;SPR:
The signs identified in Table 2
ERMITTED IGNS IGN ERMIT EQUIRED
are permitted, provided a sign permit is obtained from the City and it
complies with the size, area, and number as regulated by the provisions of
Subsections 1107.801 through 1107.1004. A brief description of the signs
and display guidelines follow Table 2.
TABLE 2
SIGNS THAT REQUIRE A SIGN PERMIT
Awning signs Marquee signs
Balloon signs Menu board signs
Banner signs Off-premises temporary directional signs
Business signs On-premises directional signs
Changeable copy signs Portable signs
Construction signs Public service signs
Electronic message sign Sandwich board signs
Illuminated signs Streamers, Pennants (noncommercial)
Institutional signs Street banner signs
Lake service signs Subdivision identification signs
Awning Signs
1107.801: In the “TC”, and "C" or "I" Use Districts, signs consisting
of letters and/or an identification emblem, insignia, initial, or other similar
design may be painted or imprinted on an awning, provided the total sign
area does not exceed 30% of the awning surface. Awning signs shall be
considered as part of the total wall sign square footage allotted to the
building.
Balloon Sign
1107.802 : One temporary balloon sign per lot not exceeding 35 feet
in height may be erected for a period of not more than 14 consecutive
days in a the “TC”, and "C" or "I" Use Districts. In no case shall more than
three (3) permits per property be granted during any calendar year. The
signs shall be set back no less than 10 feet from the property line or right-
of-way line, whichever is greater, and cannot be placed in a location that
obstructs the view of motorists. In no case shall balloon signs take up
required off-street parking spaces.
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Banner Signs
1107.803 :
A. Banner signs as defined in Section 1107.501 are allowed by permit in the
“TC”, and "C" or "I" Use Districts subject to the regulations, conditions and
limitations of this subsection, churches, schools, and marinas located in an
“R” use District may obtain a banner permit subject to the requirements
and conditions in this Subsections.
1) One banner sign may be displayed per property.
2) The total area of the banner sign shall not exceed 32 square
feet, regardless of the size of the building.
3) An annual banner sign permit shall be issued for one specified
location on the exterior of the principal building, which shall be
designated at the time of sign permit issuance.
4) Banner signs may be used for advertising an occasion relating to
the goods/or services sold or provided on the property or to
inform the public of an upcoming special event. Banner signs
may be used for grand openings, short term specials, sales
events, or special events that are limited in duration or similar
event approved by the Zoning Administrator.
5) Banner signs shall not be used in place of permanent signage.
6) The owner of a building occupied by multiple tenants is
responsible for designating the manner in which the tenants will
rotate use of the banner.
7) All banners shall be securely affixed to the wall of the designated
principal building.
8) Marinas, churches, and schools may display a banner in the “R”
Use District subject to the conditions set out in this subsection.
The Zoning Administrator shall have full discretion to permit the
banner to be firmly affixed to a permanent structure that is not
classified as the principal structure, particularly in cases where
the alternative location assists in limiting the banner from the
view of adjacent residential properties.
9) The owner or tenant of a building with a sign permit may allow an
organization or entity to use the banner location to promote a
special event. A banner for a special event sign cannot be
displayed for more than 30 days prior to the first day of the
event. The banner shall be removed at the conclusion of the
event.
B. The proliferation of banner signs or the failure of a business owner to
restrict the display of the sign to the location designated in their application
for a sign permit (See Section 1107.803) presents a foreseeable risk to the
public safety and welfare by distracting motorists who divert their sight from
the road to read a banner sign. Banner signs also present the risk of
impairing and interfering with aesthetic qualities of the City by creating
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visual clutter. Banner signs have the potential of being an eyesore and
distracting from the goals set out in the 2030 Vision and Strategic Plan.
The City Council finds that it’s legitimate and substantial interest in
protecting public safety and welfare and preventing an eyesore are
sufficient reasons to prohibit the display of banner signs in the City, but it is
impossible to predict with certainty the risks will materialize. Therefore,
banner signs will be permitted in the “TC”, “C” and “I” Use Districts on a
temporary and experimental basis. For the reasons stated above in
Subsection 1107.803 of this Section, allowing banner signs, shall sunset
on January 1, 2013 without any further action of the City Council on
January 1, 2013. If the City Council finds that banner signs have not been
a risk to the public safety and welfare, and have not had a negative impact
on aesthetics in the City, it may rescind subsection 1107.803 with the same
formalities it was adopted.
Business Signs
1107.804 : In a “TC”, and “C” or “I” Use Districts, a wall or
freestanding sign that identifies or advertises a business, person, activity,
goods, products, or services located "on-premises" is permitted as
otherwise provided by this Section.
Changeable Copy Signs
1107.805 : In the “TC,” “C,” or “I” Use Districts, this
applies to permanent wall or freestanding signs and does not include
portable signs. Changeable copy signs will be considered as part of the
total wall or freestanding sign area allotted to a property.
Construction Signs
1107.806 : On a development project site or in a subdivision of
less than 30 acres, a maximum of three (3) signs not to exceed 100
aggregate square feet may be erected. For projects of 30 or more acres,
a maximum of five (5) signs not to exceed 200 aggregate square feet may
be erected. Such signs shall be removed upon completion of 90% of the
development. For the purposes of this subsection only, development
means the completion of all required development installed improvements
and the construction of structures on 90% of the lots in the development or
project. All signage shall maintain a 10 foot setback from the property
boundary.
Electronic Message Signs
1107.807 : In the “TC,” “C,” and “I” Use Districts, one (1)
electronic message sign may be permitted per property subject to the size
and area requirements identified in Subsection 1107.902 for freestanding
signs. An electronic message sign is a sign that displays messages and
graphics that are changed by electrical pulsations. The electronic
message sign content may not change more often than once every 10
seconds. The images and messages displayed must be static, and the
transition from one static display to another must be instantaneous without
any special effects. No electronic message board shall have scrolling or
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flashing components, words, or images. The applicant for such a sign
shall demonstrate that the light intensity and frequency shall not be
disruptive to traffic, pedestrians or other land uses on adjacent property.
Illuminated Signs
1107.808 : Illuminated signs are permitted in the “TC” “C” and “I”
Use Districts. The signs shall be illuminated only by steady, stationary,
shielded light sources that are either directed solely at the sign, or are
internal to them, without causing glare for motorists, pedestrians, or
neighboring property.
Institutional Signs
1107.809 : Freestanding or wall institutional signs are permitted
in any Use District provided that the total sign area does not exceed 75
square feet. Internally or externally illuminated signs are permitted if the
sign is located so it faces an arterial road or collector street as identified in
the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Reflected glare or spill light from the
sign shall not exceed 0.5 footcandle when the source abuts any residential
parcel or 1.0 footcandle at any public right-of-way measured at one (1)
foot above the ground. Freestanding signs may be no higher than six (6)
feet above the adjacent grade or center line grade of the adjacent street,
whichever is higher.
Lake Service Signs
1107.810 : Any business which provides a service related to
permitted uses of a lake and is located within 200 feet of a lake may apply
for a sign permit to erect a lake service sign. Signs may be placed, when
necessary, within the Shoreland Overlay District. Lake service signs shall
be no higher than 10 feet above the natural grade level and the maximum
size of such a sign is limited to 32 square feet in area. If illuminated by
artificial lights, the lights must be shielded or directed to prevent
illumination of or over public waters.
Marquee Signs
1107.811: In the “TC,” “C,” or “I” Use Districts, signs may be placed
on the vertical face of a marquee and may project from the lower edge of
the marquee not more than 24 inches, but the bottom of a sign placed on
a marquee shall be no less than 8 feet above the sidewalk or above the
center line grade of the adjacent street, whichever is higher, at any point.
No part of the sign shall extend above the top of the roof line for a covered
walk or above the top of the vertical face of the marquee, whichever is
more restrictive. Signs shall not be permitted on a marquee which
projects over any public right of way, with the exception of "TC" Town
Center Use District.
Menu Board Signs
1107.812 : In the “TC” and “C” Use Districts, two (2) signs per
drive-thru lane, equaling 32 square feet or smaller, may be permitted for
businesses that serve customers via automobiles. The menu board sign
area may be in addition to the permitted walls and freestanding sign area
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of the business. The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed sign
location will not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular movement.
Off-Premises Temporary Directional Signs
1107.813: An off-premises, temporary
directional sign may be permitted for the purpose of providing off-street
direction to a new residential project or a new public, religious or nonprofit
institution within the 12 months following issuance of the occupancy
permit. Such a sign shall not exceed 25 square feet per face with a
maximum of two (2) faces, and shall conform to the yard setback
requirements of the Use District in which it is located. The sign permit
shall be limited to a 1 year period.
On-Premises Directional Signs
1107.814 : Where one-way access and egress
drives are approved, a sign indicating traffic direction with a maximum
area of six (6) square feet may be placed at a driveway within five (5) feet
of the street right of way. Such signs shall be no higher than four (4) feet
above the center line of the adjacent street. A directional sign indicating
the entrance to a two-way driveway may be approved or required where
the Zoning Administrator or designee deems it is necessary to safely
direct drivers.
Portable Signs
1107.815 : A portable sign permit period shall not exceed 30
consecutive days. In no case shall more than three (3) permits per
property be granted during any calendar year. The maximum area shall
be 32 square feet, and the maximum height shall be six (6) feet. The
required setback is the same as the building setback in the Use District.
Portable signs shall not be displayed off the premises of the business that
the sign is intended to advertise, with the exception of signs advertising
public and charitable functions approved by the City. Portable signs may
not be used in conjunction with temporary signs as provided in this
subsection. Portable advertising signs that are attached to or painted on
the vehicles parked and visible from the public right of way are permitted
only if the vehicle is licensed and operable and is used by the business or
by an employee of the business for transportation. In no case shall a
portable sign take up required off-street parking spaces.
Public Service Signs
1107.816 : Public service signs shall only be allowed in "TC”
and “C" Use Districts and the sign area and height must conform to all the
requirements of this subsection.
Sandwich Board Signs
1107.817 :
A. Sandwich board signs (“Sandwich Boards”) are allowed in the “TC”,
“C”, and “I” Use Districts for permitted businesses provided the
requirements set out in this subsection are met.
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1. Unless otherwise provided for herein, only a business/entity in the
“TC”, “C”, and “I” Use Districts is allowed to display a Sandwich
Board sign in front of their business, subject to the conditions setout
in this subsection.
2. Only one (1) sandwich board is allowed for each business/entity.
3. Sandwich boards shall not exceed eight (8) square feet per sign
face.
4. Sandwich boards require an annual sign permit. All permit
applications shall contain a sketch of the sandwich board, which
includes the sign’s dimensions, color, and design, and the
placement location, including an accurate to-scale depiction of the
sidewalk adjacent to the premise.
5. Sandwich boards shall not be transferable.
6. In determining whether to issue a permit, the Zoning Administrator
shall consider the impact on adjacent buildings and pedestrians.
7. Sandwich boards can be displayed only during the times the entity
is open. No sandwich board shall be displayed overnight or when
there has been any snow accumulation.
8. Sandwich boards may only be located on the sidewalk adjacent
and near to the entity’s front entrance to the premises.
9. In no case shall sandwich boards occupy off-street parking space.
10. In no case shall sandwich boards be used in conjunction with
portable signs, as provided in this Section.
11. Sandwich boards may be placed on a public sidewalk provided that
the owner executes a Public Property Use Permit (“PPUP”). The
PPUP requires the owner and tenant to assume liability for any
damage to property or injury to persons related to the sandwich
board sign.
12. Sandwich boards shall not take up more than three (3) feet of
sidewalk width and cannot interfere with pedestrian traffic. A
sandwich board shall be located with a minimum of three (3) feet of
unobstructed clearance on all sides to allow for accessibility along
the sidewalk for pedestrians.
13. A sandwich board sign may not be used instead of permanent
building signage.
14. A sandwich board may be removed by the City if it interferes with
any City activities or public safety (for instance, but not limited to,
such things as snow removal activities and sidewalk maintenance).
15. The owner of a building or business who has a valid temporary
permit for a sandwich board may allow the sponsor of a “Special
Event” to utilize their sandwich board location for a Special Event
Sign.
16. A Special Event Sign may be displayed for 30 days prior to the
Special Event. The permit holder must have the Special Event Sign
removed at the conclusion of the event.
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B. The proliferation of sandwich boards or the failure of a business owner
to restrict the display of the sign to the location designated in their
application for a sign permit (See Section 1107.817) presents a
foreseeable risk to the public safety and welfare by: (1) impairing the
convenient, unobstructed and safe passage of pedestrian traffic along
a sidewalk and (2) by distracting motorists who divert their sight from
the road to read a sandwich board. Sandwich boards also present the
risk of impairing and interfering with the aesthetic qualities of the City
by creating visual clutter. Sandwich boards have the potential of being
an eyesore and distracting from the goals set out in the 2030 Vision
and Strategic Plan.
The City Council finds that its legitimate and substantial interest in
protecting public safety and welfare and preventing them from
becoming an eyesore are sufficient reasons to prohibit the display of
sandwich boards in the City, but it is impossible to predict with certainty
the risks will materialize. Therefore, sandwich boards will be permitted
in the “TC”, “C” and “I” Use Districts on a temporary and experimental
basis. For the reasons stated above in Subsection 1107.817 of this
Section, allowing sandwich boards, shall Sunset on January 1, 2013
without any further action of the City Council on January 1, 2013. If the
City Council finds that sandwich boards have not been a risk to the
public safety and welfare, and have not had a negative impact on
aesthetics in the City, it may rescind subsection 1107.817 with the
same formalities it was adopted.
Streamers, Pennants (noncommercial)
1107.818 : Temporary streamers and
pennants for noncommercial, public and semi-public uses may be erected
for a period of not more than 14 consecutive days. A maximum of three
(3) permits per property may be granted per calendar year.
Street Banner
1107.819 : Street banners are permitted in the Town Center, and
Commercial or Industrial Use Districts for locations authorized by the City
Engineer. Such signs may be displayed 14 days prior to and three (3)
days after the public entertainment or event.
Subdivision Identification Signs (SIS)
1107.820 : Subdivision identification signs
are freestanding, on-premise, permanent signs permitted in the “TC”, “C”,
“I”, and “R” Use Districts and used to identify a residential subdivision, a
Planned Unit Development, a commercial development, business center, or
industrial park.
Residential Districts.
1) Freestanding signs indicating the name of a
residential subdivision, or PUD neighborhood with a residential
component are permitted for the purpose of permanent identification.
At each principal entrance to such an area, a maximum of two (2)
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signs, not to exceed 50 square feet of sign area per side with a
maximum of 2 sides, excluding decorative landscaping and sign base,
will be permitted on private property. The maximum height of such
signs shall be 10 feet above the natural grade.
Commercial and Industrial Districts:
2) Freestanding signs indicating
the name of a business center shall be permitted for the purpose of
permanent identification. At each principal entrance to such an area, a
maximum of two (2) signs, not to exceed 50 square feet of sign area
per side with a maximum of two (2) sides, excluding decorative
landscaping and sign base, will be permitted on private property. The
maximum height of such signs shall be 10 feet above the natural
grade.
In the Town Center, and Commercial and Industrial subdivisions with
frontage along TH13, CSAH 42 and CSAH 21, one (1) freestanding
subdivision sign may be located along the frontage of TH13, CSAH 42,
or CSAH 21. In the TC, TC-T, C-1, C-2, and I-1 districts, the maximum
height of the sign shall be 20 feet above the natural grade. In the C-3
district, the maximum height of the sign shall be 10 feet above the
natural grade. In the TC, TC-T, C-1, C-2, and I-1 districts, this sign
shall not exceed 100 square feet in area per side with a maximum of
two (2) sides. In the C-3 district, the sign shall not exceed 80 square
feet per side, with a maximum of two (2) sides. Freestanding
subdivision signs permitted under this subsection must also be located
at least 40 feet from any other freestanding sign.
Setbacks
3) . Subdivision identification signs must be located at least 10
feet from any property line, regardless of the Use District. The sign
may not be located within a traffic visibility area as defined in
subsection 1101.506.
Strings of Lights
1107.821: Lights strung by wire, cord or similar means, other than
temporary holiday lighting, shall only be allowed in the “TC” or “C” Use
Districts. No flashing or blinking lights shall be permitted.
1107.900: PSA;BAID:
The signs
ERMITTED IGN REA USINESS ND NDUSTRIAL ISTRICTS
regulated by this subsection are on-premises signs that identify or
advertise a business, person, activity, product or service (“activity”) that
occurs on the property where the activity is located. On-premises signs
must be located or placed upon private property, be securely built,
installed and maintained to conform to the requirements of this Section.
Refer to Section 1102.809 for additional sign regulations related to the
“TC” Use District.
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Wall Signs
1107.901 : Wall signs are allowed, by permit, in the “TC,” “C,” and “I”
Use Districts.
Except in the "C-3" Use Districts, the total area of permanent wall signs
shall not exceed 20% of the area of the total building front; provided,
buildings over 3,000 square feet of floor area may add one square foot of
sign space for each 100 square feet of floor space over 3,000 square feet.
Within the "C-3" Use Districts, each principal building shall be allowed wall
signage equal to 10% of the area of the front building elevation facing a
public street; provided, multi-tenant buildings with tenant entrances on a
side of the building not facing a public street, may have additional signage
on those entrance sides with a maximum aggregate area per building
elevation of 5% of the area of the front building elevation. In all districts,
no individual wall sign may exceed 200 square feet and no wall sign shall
project from the building line more than 15 inches. (Additional regulations
may apply for specific signs, see Subsection 1107.800)
Freestanding Signs
1107.902 : Within the “TC,” “C,” and “I” Use Districts, one (1)
freestanding sign is permitted per street frontage. In the "C-3" Use
Districts, the maximum height shall be six (6) feet above the natural grade
adjacent to the sign. In the “TC”, "C-1", "C-2", and "I-1" Use Districts, the
maximum height of the sign shall be 20 feet and shall be measured
perpendicularly from the highest point of the sign structure to the grade
level of the ground directly below that point or the grade level of the center
line of the adjacent street, whichever grade level is higher. Except in the
"C-3" Use Districts, the maximum size of a freestanding sign shall be 100
square feet per side within a maximum of two (2) sides. Within the "C-3"
Use District, the maximum size of a freestanding sign shall be 80 square
feet per side with a maximum of two (2) sides. No freestanding sign shall
extend beyond a property line, or right-of-way line or be located closer
than 40 feet to another freestanding sign. Freestanding signs must be set
back at least 10 feet from the property line, or right-of-way line, whichever
is greater, with the exception of "TC" District where a freestanding sign
may have a zero setback (setback measurement will be from the part of
the sign closest to the property or right-of-way line.) (Additional
regulations may apply for specific signs, see Subsection 1107.800)
1107.1000: CSA:
The area of a sign face (which is also the sign
ALCULATING IGN REA
area of a wall sign or other sign with only one face) shall be computed by
drawing a box around the smallest square, circle, rectangle, triangle, or
combination thereof that will encompass the extreme limits of the writing,
representation, emblem or other display, together with any material or
color forming an integral part of the background of the display or used to
differentiate the sign from the backdrop or structure against which it is
placed. The structural supports for a sign, whether they be columns,
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pylons, or a building, or a part thereof, shall not be included in the
calculation of the advertising display area.
Individual Letters
1107.1001 : When attached to the surface of a building, canopy,
awning, wall or window, the sign area shall be calculated as that part of
the smallest rectangle or other geometric shape that encompasses all of
the letters or symbols. The sign area shall include all lettering, wording,
and accompanying designs or symbols.
Multi-Faced Signs
1107.1002 : The sign area for a sign with more than one face
shall be computed by adding together the area of all sign faces visible
from any one point. When two (2) identical sign faces are placed back to
back, so that neither face can be viewed from any point at the same time,
and when such sign faces are part of the same sign structure and are not
more than 42 inches apart, the sign area shall be computed by the
measurement of one of the faces.
Computation of Maximum Total Permitted Sign Area
1107.1003 : The amount of
signage allowed on one property is calculated based on the sum of the
sign area of each individual sign. The allowable sign area for all individual
signs on a property shall be computed by applying the formula contained
in Subsections 1107.900 and 1107.1000. Properties fronting on two (2) or
more streets are allowed the permitted sign area for each street frontage.
Setbacks
1107.1004 : Unless noted otherwise in relation to a specific Zoning District
or sign type, all signage shall maintain setback of 10 feet from any
property line.
Variances
1107.1005 : Variances to Section 1107.400 to 1107.1700, Signage, are not
permitted.
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1107.1100: PS:
Except as explicitly provided in this subsection, the
ROHIBITED IGNS
following signs are prohibited:
Advertising signs.
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Animated signs.
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Beacons.
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Bench signs.
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Billboard signs.
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Home occupation signs.
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Projecting signs-outside the TC District.
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Roof signs.
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Traffic interference signs.
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1107.1200: SPR:
No sign permit shall be issued until a Sign
IGN LAN EQUIREMENTS
Plan for the entire property and/or building on which the sign will be
erected has been submitted to the City and approved by the Zoning
Administrator. The purpose of the Sign Plan is to provide accurate
information for the City to determine whether the proposed sign is in
compliance with the requirements of this Ordinance. The Sign Plan shall
include:
(1) An application for a Subdivision Sign shall contain a certified copy of the
plat approved by the City Council or a certified survey of the property that
the Subdivision Sign will identify. The Zoning Administrator may also
require the applicant to locate lot corners on the site to verify the sign
location. All permanent freestanding sign applications shall provide a
survey that reflects all private and public easements on the property.
(2) Area calculations for each exterior elevation of the building, total building
area, and the proposed location of signs on each exterior wall elevation.
(3) An accurate indication on the survey or plat plan of the location, area, and
dimensions of each existing wall and freestanding sign and proposed
future sign of any type, whether requiring a permit or not.
(4) Lettering or graphic style, lighting, location of each sign on the building,
materials the sign will be constructed of, and sign proportions.
(5) A duplicate copy of the sign information the property owner will provide to
all tenants with the approved plan.
(6) Plans, specifications, and method of construction or attachment to the
building or in the ground, including all dimensions, showing all light
sources, wattage, type and color lights, details, and the manufacturer’s
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specifications for the lighting fixture and any light shield or shades that will
be used.
1107.1300: SPR:
Before a sign requiring a permit under the
IGN ERMIT EQUIREMENTS
provisions of this Section is placed, constructed, erected, modified, or
relocated the property owner shall obtain a sign permit from the Zoning
Administrator. The property owner shall maintain a sign permit for all
signs on the property. Any sign involving electrical components shall be
wired by a licensed electrician. A building permit may be required in
cases where the International Building Code warrants it.
Banner and Sandwich Board Signs:
1107.1301: Permits for banners and sandwich
board signs are issued annually. A banner or sandwich board permit is
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valid for one year commencing on January 1 and expiring on December
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31 of the year of issuance. An applicant may apply for a banner or
sandwich board permit at any time during the year, but the fee will not be
pro-rated.
If a banner permit is issued for a multi-tenant building, the property owner
shall allocate the time among the tenants to display the banner for the
specific purposes as provided within this Ordinance.
An owner or tenant who has obtained a Banner Permit may allow their
banner space to be used to promote a Special Event, as defined in this
Ordinance. The property owner and/or tenant shall be responsible for
making sure the banner is not displayed more than 30 days prior to the
Special Event and removed at the conclusion of the Special Event.
Application
1107.1302 : Application for a sign permit shall be made in writing on the
forms furnished by the City. The application shall contain the following
information:
Name, address and telephone number of the property owner, the
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owner of the sign if applicable, and the company or individual who
is providing and installing the sign.
Address and legal description of the property where the sign will be
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located.
A copy of the Sign Plan.
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Other pertinent information as may be required by the Zoning
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Administrator.
The permit application shall be signed by the applicant. When the
applicant is any person other than the owner of the property, it shall be
signed by the owner of the property.
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Exemptions
1107.1303 : The following sign modifications shall not require a sign
permit. These exemptions shall not be construed as relieving the owner of
the sign from the responsibility of its proper erection and maintenance,
and its compliance with the provisions of this subsection or any other law
or ordinance regulating the same.
Changing the advertising copy or message on a marquee,
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changeable copy, electronic message or similar sign specifically
designed for the use of replaceable copy.
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Painting, repainting, replacement or cleaning of a legal sign structure or
sign whereby only the color or message is altered.
1107.1400: M
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All signs shall be maintained in a safe, presentable and sound
AINTENANCE
structural condition at all times. Maintenance shall include painting, repainting,
cleaning, replacement or repair of defective parts and the like.
Any sign which the City finds is in a dangerous or defective condition shall be
removed or repaired by the owner of the sign or the owner of the property on
which the sign is located.
1107.1500 LOSP
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A sign permit shall lapse automatically if the
APSE F IGN ERMIT
business related to the sign is discontinued for a period of one year. If the sign is
not removed or a new permit for a sign allowed by this subsection has not been
issued within thirty (30) days of notice of permit expiration, the City may have the
sign removed and assess costs back to the property as provided by Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 429.
1107.1600: ROS
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EMOVAL F IGNS
A. Temporary Signs: If the City finds that any temporary sign is unsafe or
insecure, a menace to the public, placed in the right of way without City
approval, or in violation of the provisions of this Section or any
conditions set out in the sign application or approved permit, City staff
may remove the sign. The City shall not be responsible for storing or
any loss or damage to any sign that is removed. The City Council may
establish a fee, in the Fee Schedule it adopts annually, for the return of
any sign removed by City Staff.
B. Permanent Signs: If the City finds that any permanent sign, or other
structure regulated herein is unsafe or insecure, a menace to the
public, or in violation of the provisions of this Section or any conditions
set out in the sign application or approved permit, the Zoning
Administrator shall give to the holder of the permit written notice of
what actions the owner must take to correct the violation. The owner
shall bring the sign into compliance with this Section and correct any
issues identified by the Zoning Administrator within seven (7) days
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after the date the notice is issued. The Zoning Administrator may, if
there are mitigating circumstances such as weather or a holiday
weekend, that impact the owners ability to complete the work within the
seven (7) days set out in the notice, the Zoning Administrator may, in
his or her sole discretion, grant the owner such additional time as may
be reasonable to complete the work. Any extension must be in writing.
If after receiving said notice or an extension thereof such person fails
to remove, correct or alter the sign to comply with the provisions of this
Section, the sign shall be deemed a public nuisance. The City may
abate a public nuisance. The cost of abatement, including
administration expenses and reasonable attorney fees, may be levied
as a special assessment against the property upon which the sign is
located.
The City may cause any sign or sign structure which is an immediate
public hazard to be removed summarily after a reasonable attempt has
been made to have the property owner remove the sign.
Notice of violation will be sent by certified mail to the property owner
and, if applicable, to the person to whom the permit is issued.
1107.1700 RVSO
EMEDIES FOR IOLATIONS OF THE IGN RDINANCE
The remedies available to the City set out in Minnesota Statute Section
462 are cumulative and the City’s election to pursuing one remedy instead
of another remedy does not mean that the City is waiving its right to
pursue one or more other remedies concurrently or sequentially.
The City may impose a fine, not to exceed $500.00 per day, for each day
a sign is in violation of this Section. No sign permit shall be renewed until
all outstanding fines have been paid. The annual fee for any sign permit
that was in violation of the Subsection or its sign permit in the preceding
year shall be $500.00 plus the annual fee.
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Design Standards in the “TC” Town Center District
1102.809 .
Prior Lake Downtown Building Design Guidelines.
(1) The design
standards outlined in the “Prior Lake Downtown Building Design
Guidelines” are hereby adopted and incorporated into this Zoning
Ordinance by reference. The Design Standards are established to
preserve and promote a designed to be theme of a Traditional Downtown
aesthetic. All new construction and redevelopment shall incorporate the
criteria included in these guidelines. In addition, the following design
standards shall supplement the “Prior Lake Downtown Building Design
Guidelines.”
Compatibility with Traditional Downtown Theme
. The Design
elements, including but not limited to, building materials, façade design,
windows, landscaping, lighting, and signage shall be compatible with the
Traditional Downtown theme for improvements within the Downtown as
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expressed in the “Prior Lake Downtown Building Design Guidelines”
Renovation of Existing Buildings
(2) . During the renovation of an existing
building any façade additions that are not compatible with the style and
period of the building should be removed to the extent feasible. These
may include, but are not limited to, wood or plastic shake mansard roofs,
plastic or oddly shaped awnings, window opening infills, or surrounds
designed to reduce the size of window openings, modern siding materials
inconsistent with the original façade, and light fixtures inconsistent with the
building’s original style or the Traditional Downtown aesthetic.
Masonry buildings should be cleaned as necessary to lighten the
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overall color.
New masonry work should match the color and materials or the
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original façade.
Wherever practical, façade renovations should not destroy or
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cover original details on a building. Brick and stone facades
should not be covered with artificial siding or panels.
Original window and door openings should be maintained
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wherever practical. New window and door openings should
maintain a similar horizontal and vertical relationship as the
original.
General infill principles
(3) . Infill buildings should reflect the original design
of surrounding storefront buildings in scale and character. This can be
achieved by maintaining similar setbacks, cornice lines, horizontal lines of
windows and openings, and compatible building materials and colors.
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Where such original buildings are missing or have been extensively
altered, the other design standards in the Section shall be applied.
Mechanical Equipment Screening
(4) . Utility service structures such as
utility meters, transformers, above-ground tanks, refuse handling, loading
docks, maintenance structures and other ancillary equipment must be
inside a building or be entirely screened from off-site views by a
decorative fence, wall, or screen of plant material of sufficient height.
Fences and walls shall be architecturally compatible with the primary
structure. Loading docks or doors should always be located on a side or
rear elevation.
Signs
(5) . Within the TC District, maximum sign area per property for
permanent exterior signage shall not exceed two (2) square feet of sign
area per linear foot of the front façade of the building. In the case of single
tenant buildings, no more than two types of permanent signs are permitted
per façade (for example: one projecting sign and one awning sign, or one
wall sign and one awning sign). In the case of multiple tenant buildings,
one (1) sign is allowed per business for each usable public entry to a
building. Free-standing signs are permitted only in an existing front yard.
Projecting Signs: Projecting signs shall not exceed the sum of 14
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square feet in area and may project no more than five (5) feet from
the building face, provided that they do not infringe on the public
right-of-way. Signs must maintain a minimum clearance of nine (9)
feet above a sidewalk and 15 feet above driveways or alleys. No
projecting sign shall be located within 10 feet of another projecting
sign.
Sign Design Guidelines: Signs should be architecturally compatible
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with the style, composition, materials, colors and details of the
building and with other signs or nearby buildings.
Signs should be positioned so they are an integral design feature of
the building, and to complement and enhance the building’s
architectural features. Signs should not obscure or destroy
architectural details such as stone arches, glass transom panels, or
decorative brickwork.
Sign Colors: Sign colors shall be compatible with the building
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façade to which the sign is attached. No more than three colors
should be used per sign, unless part of an illustration. A
combination of soft/neutral shades and dark/rich shades within the
palette of the building colors shall be used.
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Materials: Sign materials shall be compatible with the original
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construction materials and architectural style of the building façade
on which they are to be displayed. Natural materials such as wood,
stone and metal are preferred but other materials that are equally
durable and replicate the appearance of natural materials are
acceptable.
Illumination: External illumination of signs is permitted by
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incandescent, metal halide or fluorescent light that emits a
continuous white light. Light shall not shine directly onto the ground
or adjacent buildings. Neon signs are permitted in windows.
Internally lit box signs and awnings are permitted.
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As a result of the proposed ordinance revisions, the following definitions need to
be added to Section 1101.400 (General Definitions) of the Zoning Ordinance:
Principal Building. The building in which the principal primary use
of the lot is conducted. Lots with multiple principal uses may have
multiple principal buildings, but storage buildings, garages, and other
clearly accessory uses shall not be considered principal buildings. In
no case shall a fence be classified as a principal building.
Property Owner. Legal owner of property as officially recorded by
Scott County.
Sign Plan. A plan supplied by an applicant as part of a sign permit
application. The Sign Plan must contain the necessary information
as detailed in Section 1107.1200 for the Zoning Administrator to fully
evaluate if a proposed sign will be incompliance with Section
1107.400 of this Ordinance.
Special Event. A fundraiser, festival, bazaar, tournament, or similar
event sponsored by civic organization, nonprofit organization,
governmental entity, or semi-public organization.
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