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Home My WebLink About6b Revised Sign Regulations 'SIGNee- AGENDA: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION: BACKGROUND: STAFF AGENDA REPORT 68 DE8 GARROSS, ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE 94-06 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE 83-6 TO INCORPORATE REVISED SIGN REGULATIONS. JUNE 6, 1994 The purpose of this hearing is to receive a presentation of proposed Ordinance 94-06, (Sign Ordinance), from Steve Grittman, of Northwest Associated Consultant's Inc., who has been retained by the City to complete the Sign Ordinance revision process. The draft Ordinance is the result of over three years of work including public workshops, meetings with local business owners (Sign Ordinance Forums), research of 25 City Sign Ordinances obtained from the metropolitan area, Planners Advisory Service bulletins, sign reports generated by the American Planning Association and research conducted by Steve Grittman. See attached "History of Actions Related to Revision to the Prior Lake Sign Ordinance. and Exhibits for reference to background of the Ordinance adoption process. Ordinance 94-06 was drafted to bring the Sign Ordinance up to date in order to address the types of signs that are requested by the business community as well as to incorporate a better method of administrating and enforcing the regulations. Steve Grittman will be present to address specific questions by Councilmembers. The general changes in the Ordinance are outlined as follows: I. The Ordinance is split into Sections for a more .user friendly. document. Each section contains a table and description of signs as well as display requirements. Some of the Sections include: 1. Exempt Signs 2. Permitted Signs - No Permit Required 3. Signs that Require a Sign Permit 4. Signs that Require a Conditional Sign Permit 5. Non-Conforming Signs 6. Prohibited Signs 7. Sign Plan Requirements 8. Conditional Sign Permit Process 9. Calculating Sign Display Area 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OP~TUNITY EMPLOYER TT ",.+..,. , DISCUSSION: ISSUES: ". The sign area calculations have been simplified. The current Ordinance limits the amount of wall signs by % of building front, floor area, # of principle entrances and a maximum size of wall sign. The proposed Ordinance limits the wall sign space to 20% of the Building Front. Generally, there will be more wall sign space available for display. The number and placement of signs is not proposed to be regulated by the Draft, allowing the business owner more discretion of sign number and location. "I. The Draft is more responsive to the business community by permitting more service oriented signs such as: Awning, Balloon, larger Banners, Changeable Copy, Portables, Streamers, Temporary Signs, Electronic Message Signs, Lake Service Signs and Public Service Signs. In addition. Ground Monument Signs are an option in the Business Districts as well as the Business Office Park. IV. A specific variance procedure and hardship criteria are defined in the Draft. V. Enforcement remedies such as assessing the property owner for removal of signs, issuing stop work orders etc... are incorporated to give the City altematives other than court. VI. A provision requiring a deposit of $100.00 for temporary signs is incorporated in order to promote compliance from within the private sector. The deposit is proposed to be required at the time of permit issuance and will be held until the date of permit expiration. The deposit will be refunded only if the permit holder complies with the Ordinance. The Planning Commission held public hearings on the draft Ordinance February 3, March 3, and 17, 1994. A copy of the minutes from each meeting as well as a letter from Deb Garross to Steve Grittman summarizing the changes directed from the Commission are attached to this agenda report. The public hearings were well attended by local business owners who suggested several changes to the draft Ordinance. The Planning Commission incorporated a majority of the suggestions into Ordinance 94-06 which is under consideration at this hearing. The public hearings were positive and the Planning Commission, Steve Grittman and Staff were commended for the resulting Ordinance. Two issues related to the draft Ordinance that are outstanding are described in the following section: 1. Staff received a letter from Velishek Auto Sales and Rod Dehmlow Auto Sales, (see attached letter dated March 25, 1994), concerned about the proposed regulation of pennants/streamers. Pennants are not addressed by the current Sign Ordinance. In general discussion in 1993, it was suggested by some Councilmembers that pennants be prohibited in the new Sign Ordinance. The issue was informally discussed at the time that research was conducted to determine whether the used auto operation at the northwest comer of STH 13 and CR 21, (adjacent to Prior Lake Travel and Insurance Building), was compliant with the Zoning Code. -2- ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDATION: ACTION REQUIRED: REVIEWED BY: There was not a formal action by the Council that staff is aware of, however the draft Sign Ordinance was written to specifically prohibit pennants/streamers, based upon the discussion. Auto dealers expressed concern over the prohibition to the Planning Commission. The result was that the Planning Commission recommended that pennants be permitted with a sign permit, for display up to three times per calendar year, for a period of 14 consecutive days (see page 8, item O. for details). Mr. Velishek and Mr. Oehmlow request that pennants be permitted with no time restrictions. 2. The Planning Commission recommended that research be conducted relative to regulating news paper receptacles that are mounted on individual mail boxes within public right-of-way. Steve Grittman and City Attorney, Glenn Kessel were requested to research this issue and present their findings to the City Council. (See attached letter from Deb Garross dated March 28, 1994 for details related to the Planning Commission request). Approve Ordinance 94-06 as written or with changes directed by the City Council. Continue or table the item for specific purposes. Deny Ordinance 94-06 which would result in continuing the current administration of Sign Ordinance 83-5. 1. 2. 3. Alternative 1 or 2, per City Council discussion. A motion to adopt one of the aforementioned alternatives. Staff requests that the Council direct staff to revise the current fee schedule for sign permits to begin implementation of a temporary sign permit fee and possibly to amend the permanent sign fees as well. See attached .Sign Permit Fees by City' I resr ~onducted 00 sign permit lees. anager -3- 'T r ~d'_. t March 25>> 1994 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The sign ordinance of Prior Lake needs to be amended to accommodate Car Dealerships. TIle ordinance should allow car dealerships to have PENNANTS>> and VISUAL AID ADVER1lSING on dealership cars to promote business. The pennants are a ttade mark which the public have always associated with car dealerships, and the pennant-; distinguish dealership lots versus parldng lots. The car dealership needs this amendment to promote their business. Sincerely '\ :1 VeIisbek Auto SaI.._ ~ . Rod Debmlow Auto Sales "':"/c-J.'" Ie ~! /' , . , L.- ^---:A:: A J-7 ~ ;'.1 /' f . Golden Valley Anoka Edina Fridley White Bear Lake N. st. Paul Shakopee Burnsville Apple Valley Maple Grove Eden Prairie SIGN PERMIT FEES BY CITY 20.00 + .30 above certain sq. ft. Temporary signs are not allowed. 10.00 temp signs. 50.00 for all signs. ~ Banners /pennants prohibited except for (' grand openings where they may be used for one week. 24.00 = 40 sq. ft. 60.00 = 41+ sq. ft. 200.00 deposit for temp + fee above. 50.00 all signs. 15.00 alterations to existing signs. 15.50 all signs. Banners are prohibited. 10.50 temporary signs. 20.00 + .25 for X sq. ft. over minimum. One temporary sign at one time maximum of 32 sq. ft. only for 30 dafs per calendar year. Portables used maX1mum of 14 days per calendar year. 35.00 sign permit. 5.00 temporary signs. Prohibits portables, bench and banners. Banners may be approved for non commercial purposes. (- 50.00 all siCJns. 1,000.00 res1dential monuments. -;. Banners/streamers prohibited except for grand openings, holidays only to be used 30 calendar days out of the year. 20.00 0 - 500 sq. ft. 5.00 for each sq. ft. above 500. 12.00 0 - 33 sq. ft. 15.00 34 - 50 sq. ft. 18.00 51 - 100 sq. ft. 20.00 101 - 200 sq. ft. 22.00 201 - 300 sq. ft. 24.00 301 - 400 sq. ft. 2.50 + each sq. ft. over 400 Banners/pennants prohibited except grand openings where they may displayed for only one week. for be Eagan Richfield Tem~orary signs allowed only for special civ1c events or garage or neighborhood sales not longer than 20 days. pr6hibits ~il portable signs. Temporary signs subject to restrictions, maximum display 7 days. No more than 4 permits for one location per calendar year. ". . .................,-""'.....^.;~,...-"',~,_.,......".^""~._,.".."....._.......~."~~".... t -t .,. ; . . , " ffiJrnOl~~ CITY OF PRIOR LAKE MINNESOTA SIGN ORDINANCE CHAPTER 7 APRIL 1994 -,._._....,.."._,._,.,.,~,~-_.~-,.-.,..._>-_...._..._'....."~.,...."...,,..,_..~_.............-....~~,.....~..,~........,.,-..~-'" ~_. .._,~ , f . 5-7-1: 5-7-2: 5-7-3: 5-7-4: 5-7-5: 5-7-6: TABLE OF CONTENTS purpose ....................................... Interpretation ................................ Exempt Signs .................................. A. Incidental Signs .......... ............... B. Interior Building Signs .................. C. Off-Premise Announcements ................ D. Public Signs ............................. E . Works of Art ............................. Permitted Signs - No Sign Permit Required ..... Table 1 - Permitted Signs ..................... A. Address Signs ............................ B. Building Markers ......................... C. Election Signs ........................... D. No Trespass Signs ........................ E. Public Right-of-Way Signs ................ F. Real Estate Signs ......... ........ ....... G. Residential Nameplate Signs .............. H. Temporary Interior Window Signs .......... I . Yard Sal e Signs .......................... Signs Requiring Sign Permit ................... Table 2 - Signs Requiring a Permit ............ A. Awning Signs ............................. B. Balloon Signs ............................ C. Ba~er Si9J.1s ............................. D. Bus~ness S~gns ........................... E. Changeab17 Copr Signs .................... F . Construct~on S~gns ....................... G. Illuminated Signs ......................... H. Institutional Signs ...................... I. Legal Non-Conforming Business Signs ...... J . Marquee Signs ............................ K. Multiple Residential Nameplate Signs ..... L. On-Premise Directional Signs ............. M. Permanent Window Signs ................... N. Portable Signs ........................... O. Streamers, Strings of Light Bulbs, Pennants P. Street Banner Signs ...................... Q. Subdivision Identification Signs ......... R. Temporary Sign ........................... Signs Requiring Conditional Sign Permit ....... Table 3 - Signs Requiring Conditional Permit .. A. Electronic Message Signs ................. B. General Nameplate Signs .................. C. Illuminated Signs (A, C, R Districts) .... D. Lake Service Signs ....................... T . ~ 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 5-7-7: 5-7-8: 5-7-9: 5-7-10: 5-7-11: 5-7-12: 5-7-13: 5-7-14: 5-7-15: E. F. G. H. Menu Board Signs ......................... Off-Premise Directional Signs ............ Public Service Signs ..................... Signs Which Are Accessory to Uses With Approved Conditional Use Permits ......... Strings of Lights ........................ Balloon Signs ............................ I. J. Conditional Sign Permit Process ............... Non-Conforming Signs .......................... Prohibited Signs .............................. A. Advertising Signs ........................ B. Animated Signs ........................... C. Balloon Signs, Tethered .................. D. Beacons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E. Bench Signs .............................. F. Billboard Signs .......................... G. Flashing Signs ........................... H. Home Occupation Signs .................... I. Painted Wall Signs ... .... ..... ........... J. proj ecting Signs ......................... K . Roo f Signs ............................... L. Snipe Signs .............................. M. Traffic Interference ..................... Sign Plan Requirements ........................ Sign A. B. C. permi t Requirements ...................... Permi ts Required ......................... Individual Permit Requirements ........... Temporary Sign Permits ................... Sign A. B. Modifications ................._........... Permi ts .................................. ExeInpt ions ............................... Maintenance ................................... Calculating Advertising Display Area .......... A . Individual Letters ....................... B. Mul tifaced Signs ......................... C. Computation of Maximum Total Permitted Sign Area ................................ Permitted Sign Area Business and Industrial Districts .. ........................ A . Wall Signs ............................... B. Freestanding Signs ....................... C. Shopping Center Signs .................... D. Ground Monument Signs .................... , ~ 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 . 5-7-16: 5-7-17: 5-7-18: 5-7-19: 5-7-20: 5-7-21: 5-7-22: 5-7-23 5-7-24: 5-7-25: 5-7-26: Lapse of Sign Permit Cancellation Appeals .................... ...... ..................................... .. ... .................... ..... ...... Variance Procedure Violations ...................... ...... .......... .................. ........ Enforcement and Remedies Fees ........ .............. Fines ............................ ........ ... ... ...... ..... ................ .... ...... Removal of Signs Severance Definitions .................... .... ...... ..................... .... ...... .... ........................ ... ... ..... T ~ 18 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 21 22 T CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ORDINANCE NO. 94-06 SIGN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE REPEALING PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE CHAPTER 7, SECTIONS 50701 THROUGH 5-7-14 AND ADOPTING AND REPUBLISHING SAID SIGN ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, IN ITS ENTIRETY TO READ AS FOLLOWS: SECTION: 5-7-1: 5-7-2: 5-7-3: 5-7-4: 5-7-5: 5-7-6: 5-7-7: 5-7-8: 5-7-9: 5-7-10: 5-7-11: 5-7-12: 5-7-13: 5-7-14: 5-7-15: 5-7-16: 5-7-17: 5-7-18: 5-7-19: 5-7-20: 5-7-21: 5-7-22: 5-7-23: 5-7-24: 5-7-25: 5-7-26: CHAPfER 7 SIGNS Purpose Interpretation Exempt Signs Permitted Signs - No Sign Permit Required Signs Requiring Sign Permit Signs Requiring Conditional Sign Permit Conditional Sign Permit Process Non-Conforming Signs Prohibited Signs Sign Plan Requirements Sign Permit Requirements Sign Modifications Maintenance Calculating Advertising Display Area Permitted Sign Area Business and Industrial Districts Lapse of Sign Permit Cancellation Appeals Variance Procedure violations Enforcement and Remedies Fees Fines Removal of Signs Severance Definitions 5-7-1: PURPOSB: The purpose of these sign regulations are to: Encourage the effective use of signs as a means of promotion and communication in Prior Lake; to maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment and the City's ability to attract sources of economic development and growth; to improve pedestrian and traffic safety; to minimize the possible adverse effect of signs on nearby public and private property; and to enable the fair and consistent use of authority to enforce these sign restrictions. The provisions of this Ordinance are intended to encourage creativity, a reasonable T t degree of freedom of choice, an opportunity for effective communication, and a sense of concern for the visual amenities on the part of those who design and display exterior signs while, at the same time, assuring that the public is not endangered, annoyed or distracted by the unsafe, disorderly, indiscriminate or unnecessary use of exterior signs. Signs have an impact on the character and quality of the environment as a prominent part of the scenery; they attract or repel the viewing public, affect the safety of vehicular traffic; and their suitability or appropriateness helps to set the tone of the business district and neighborhood. When signs are too numerous and inappropriate, they can downgrade an area, depreciate property values, and discourage investors and visitors. Further, their use violates the rights of other sign users who have higher standards and values for the community. -f{ 5 - 7 - 2 : INTERPRETATION: Words and phrases used in this Ordinance shall have the meanings set forth in Section 5-7-26. Words and phrases not defined in this section but defined in the Prior Lake Zoning Code ~ll be given the meanings set torth in tne Code. Principles for computing sign area and sign height are contained in Sections 5-7-14, and 5-7-15. All other words and phrases shall be given their common, ordinary meaning, unless the context clearly requires otherwise. Section headings or captions are for reference purposes only and shall not be used in the interpretation of the Ordinance. 5-7-3: EXEMPT SIGNS: All signs not expressly permitted under this Ordinance are prohibited in the City unless exempt by statute or provisions outlined in this Section. The following signs shall be exempt from regulation under this Ordinance. A. Incidental Siems. On private property, such as "stop", "yield", "loading only", "telephone", "parking" and other similar directives, the face of which meet Department of Transportation standards and which contain no commercial message of any sort. B. Interior Building Siems. Any sign inside a building in a B or I zone, not attached to a window or door, that is not legible from a distance of more than three (3) feet beyond the lot line of the lot on which such sign is located. c. Off-Premise Announcements. Announcements of concerts, plays, lectures and club activities and the like placed in the windows of consenting business in a B or I zone. Such announcements shall measure not more than two (2) square feet in size and be removed no later than three (3) days after the event. 2 ......4-.-,_~.".'~..._^'___..._,......,_._~...."^..<~_'"-__......,........"'_ T . D. Public Sians. Any public notice or warning required by a valid and applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance; signs of a non-commercial nature and in the public interest, erected by, or on the order of a public officer in the performance of public duty such as directional signs, regulatory signs, warning signs, public signs for parks, public buildings and informational signs. E. Works of Art. Works of art that do not include a commercial message such as the "Centennial" emblem; holiday lights and decorations with no commercial message. 5-7-4: PBRJUTTED SIGNS - NO SIGN PBRMIT REQUIRED: The signs identified in this section are permitted subject to sign permit requirements and the regulations set forth in this Ordinance. The following signs are specified as exempt and therefore do not require sign permits. However their size, area and number are regulated as identified by this Ordinance. Table 1 indicates the type of signs that may be displayed without a sign permit. A brief description of the sign type and display guidelines are discussed following Table 1. TABLB 1 PERMI'l"l'BD SIGNS - NO SIGN PERMIT REQUIRED H. Real Estate Signs Residential Nameplate Signs Temporary Interior Window Signs Yard Sale Signs A. B. c. D. E. Address Signs Building Markers Election Signs No Trespass Signs Public Right-of-Way Signs F. G. I. A. Address Siem. An address sign indicating identification numbers only, in either written or numerical form shall be located on the home or business near the front entrance. An address sign shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area. Address signs shall be exempt from sign permits, and from the total "advertising display area" allowed under Section 5-7- 14.A. In the case where a principal building is occupied by more than one business or family dwelling unit, each separate front entrance of the principal building shall bear a separate number. Numerals indicating the official numbers for each principal building or each front entrance shall be assigned by the Prior Lake Planning Department and shall be posted in a manner as to be visible from the street on which the property is located. B. Buildincr Markers. One (1) building marker sign not to exceed four (4) square feet shall be permitted per building in all zoning districts. Building marker signs may include only the building name, date of construction, historical data and must be cut or etched into masonry, bronze or similar material. 3 ..' . v ~_",_._..,,~._................._~,_..~---.-........- -r T T c. Election Sians. Political advertising of public elections is permitted on private property in any zoning district with the express consent of the owner or occupant of such property. Election signs are exempt from sign permits but must conform to the requirements of this Ordinance. In a state general election year, such signs may not be posted before 1 August and must be removed by those responsible for the erection of the sign or the property owner within ten (10) days following the state general election. In any year other than a state general election year, such signs may not be posted more than sixty (60) days prior to the election and must be removed by those responsible for the erection of the sign or the property owner within seven (7) days following the election. D. No Tresoass Siqns. "No trespass" and "no dumping" signs shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area per side and not to exceed four (4) in number, per lot, in residential, business and industrial zoning districts. In agricultural and conservation zoning districts, such signs shall not be less than three hundred (300) feet apart. "No trespass" and "no dumping" signs do not require sign permits and are permitted as specified in this Ordinance. E. Public Riaht-of-Wav Sians. No signs shall be allowed in the public right-of-way, except the following: public signs erected by or on behalf of a governmental body to post legal notices, identify public property, convey public information, identify a community festival or event, and direct or regulate 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. Signs identified in this paragraph are exempt from sign permits and fees. F. Real Estate Sians. For the purpose of selling, renting or leasing property, only one (1) sign may be placed per street frontage and one (1) sign per lake frontage on property to be sold or leased. Such signs shall be set back ten (10) feet from the property line or right-of -way line, whichever is greater. Placement of real estate signs shall have the expressed consent of the owner or occupant of the property. The size of such sign shall be a maximum of six (6) square feet for residential property and a maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet for all other properties. Such signs shall be removed within seven (7) days following the leasing or closing of the sale. Vacancy signs shall be no larger than four (4) square feet. Real estate signs are exempt from sign permits and are permitted as specified in this Ordinance. 4 r I G. Residential Namenlate Sians. One (1) 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 located in A-l Agricultural, C-l Conservation and R-1 and R-2 Urban Residential Zoning Districts. Nameplate signs in the aforementioned zoning districts are exempt from sign permits and are peomitted as regulated by this Ordinance. H. T~orarv Interior Window SiQDs. Temporary interior window signs for a business in a B or I zone which are part of a display of merchandise or display relating to sales on the premises is permitted, provided such sign is not to be displayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) consecutive days. Such sign shall not occupy more than seventy-five (75) percent of each individual window area facing the street. Temporary interior window signs are exempt from sign permits and are permitted as specified in this Ordinance. I. Yard Sale Sians. Signs advertising yard sales shall be limited to two (2) square feet and may be displayed seven (7) days prior to the sale and must be removed immediately after the end of the yard sale. The number of yard sales may not exceed three (3) per calendar year, the duration of the sale may not exceed three (3) consecutive days; any related signage shall conform with the provisions of this Sign Ordinance; and the conduct of the sale shall not encroach upon the peace, health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of Prior Lake. 5-7-5: PERMITTED SIGNS THAT REQUIRE A SIGN PERMIT: The signs identified in this section are permitted provided a sign permit is obtained from the City of Prior Lake. Wall, freestanding and temporary signs that identify or advertise a business, person, activity, goods, products or services located non premisen are permitted if installed and maintained as regulated herein. Table 2 lists the type of signs that are permitted within an approved sign permit. Each type of sign listed in Table 2 and its display criteria are discussed in the paragraphs that follow. Specific definitions of signs are located in Section 5-7-22. TABLE 2 SIGNS THAT REQUIRE A SIGH PERXIT ff A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. Awning Signs Balloon Signs Banner Signs Business Signs Changeable Copy Signs Construction Signs Illuminated Signs Institutional Signs I. Legal Non-Conforming Business Signs Marquee Signs Multiple Residential Nameplate Signs On-Premise Directional Signs Permanent Window Signs J. K. L. M. 5 T . Y A. q N. o. P. Q. R. I~J- ~ co J I.h J,,"v { Portable SigjlS Streamers, Strin3s or Light Bulbs, Street Banner Signs Subdivision Identification Signs Temporary Sign Pennants B. Awnina Sians. In a B or I zone, signs consisting of letters and/or an identification emblem, insignia, initial, or other similar design may be painted or imprinted on the awning provided the total sign area not exceed thirty (30) percent of the awning surface. Awning signs shall not warrant additional sign area but will be considered as part of the total wall sign square footage allotted to the building. Balloon SiGDs. Excepting tethered balloon signs, one temporary balloon sign per premises not exceeding twenty (20) feet in height may be erected for a period of not more than fourteen (14) consecutive days in a B or I zone. In no case shall more than three (3) permits per property be granted during-any calendar year. Such signs shall be set back no less than ten (10) feet from the property line or right-of-way line, whichever is greater, nor be placed in a location that obstructs the view of motorists. In no case shall balloon signs take up required off - street parking spaces. All balloon signs shall adhere to the applicable provisions of Section 5- 7-5.R of this Ordinance. C. Banner SiGDs. In a B or I zone, there shall be no more than three (3) temporary banner signs on any lot. The total area of each banner sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. Such signs shall be displayed no longer than twenty-one (21) consecutive days per calendar month. In no case shall banner signs take up required off-street parking spaces. All banner signs shall adhere to the applicable provisions of Section 5-7-5.R of this Ordinance. D. Business SiGDs. In a B or I zone, a wall or freestanding sign that identifies or advertises a business, person, activity, goods, products, or services located "on premise" are permitted as provided by the sign size and area requirements identified herein. E. ChaDaeable CO'DY SiGDs. In a B or I zone, a sign that is designed so that characters, letters, or illustrations can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign. This sign classification applies to permanent wall or freestanding signs and does not include portable reader board type signs. Changeable copy signs shall not warrant additional sign area but will be considered as part of the total wall or freestanding sign area allotted to the parcel. 6 .................."'~~~........_.....,~,."""""-<."'.. T . F. Construction Sians. For the purpose of selling or promoting a development project or subdivision less than thirty (30) acres, three (3) signs not to exceed one hundred (100) aggregate square feet of advertising surface may be erected on the project site. For projects of thirty (30) acres or greater, five (5) signs not to exceed two hundred (200) aggregate square feet of advertising surface may be erected. Such sign shall be removed upon development of ninety (90) percent of the project. G. Illuminated Sians (Business and Industrial Districts). Illuminated signs shall be illuminated only by steady, stationery, shielded light sources directed solely at the sign, or internal to it, without causing glare for motorists, pedestrians, or neighboring premises. H. Institutional Sians. On-premise, freestanding or wall signs which identify the name and other characteristics of a public or semi-public institution shall be permitted in any zoning district provided that the total sign area does not exceed seventy-five (75) square feet. Such signs may be no higher than six (6) feet above the grade of the adjacent street centerline. I. Leqal N'on-Conformina Business Ose Sians. A legal non- conforming business sign shall be permitted one (1) on-premise wall or freestanding sign not to exceed twenty (20) square feet in area. J. Marauee Sians. In a B or I zone, signs may be placed on the roof of a covered walk or marquee in a building complex on the vertical face of a marquee and may proj ect from the lower edge of the marquee not more than twenty-four (24) inches, but the bottom of a sign placed on a marquee shall be no less than eight (8) feet above the sidewalk or grade 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. Signs shall not be permitted anywhere on a marquee which projects over any public right-of-way, with the exception of B-2 Community Business Zoning Districts. K. Multi"le Residential NameDlate Sians. In R-3 and R-4 Multiple Residential Zoning Districts, one (1) nameplate sign for each dwelling group of six (6) or more units is permitted. Such nameplate sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area per surface and no sign shall have more than two (2) surfaces. L. On-Premise Directional Sians. Where one-way access and egress drives are incorporated in a site plan, a sign indicating traffic direction no more than six (6) square feet may be placed at a driveway within five (5) feet of the street right- Of-way and no more than four (4) feet from the average grade 7 . ..,. t " t ... level. Such signs shall be no higher than four (4) feet above the centerline of the adjacent right-of-way. 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 safety direct the travelling public. M. Permanent Window Siems. One (1) sign is pennitted per window pane, that does not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the total window area. The sign area of permanent window signs shall be calculated as part of the maximum total pennitted wall sign area for the building in a B or I zone. N. Cl J ",-,_.__.,_..,."..,._.,.,.,.._~<".~,.,.,..,,-~... Portable Siems. A temporary, portable sign may be used for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days per calendar year, per lot and are only permitted in business and industrial zoning districts. The maximum size of such sign shall be thirty-two (32) square feet and a maximum height of six (6) feet. The required setback is ten (10) feet from the property or street right-of-way line, whichever is greater. Portable signs shall not be displayed off the premises of the business that the sign is intended to advertise, with the exception of public and charitable functions as approved by the City. Portable advertising signs that are attached to or painted on vehicles parked and visible from the public right-of-way are prohibited within the City unless said vehicle is used in the normal day- to-day operations of the business. In no case shall a portable sign take up required off - street parking spaces. All portable' hall adhere to the applicable provisions of Sec' -7-6.B.1 f this Ordinance. O. Streamers. p~nnants. Temporary streamers and pennants may be erected for a period not more than fourteen (14) days. In no case shall more than three (3) pennits per property be granted per calendar year. P. Street Banner Siems. Street banner advertising public entertainment or an event are penni t ted in a B or I zone, provided a sign permit is approved by the Zoning Administrator or designee, for locations authorized by the City Engineer. Such sign may be displayed fourteen (14) days prior to and three (3) days after the public entertainment or event. Q. Subdivision Identification Sians. Freestanding signs indicating the name of a subdivision, neighborhood or business center shall be permitted for the purpose of permanent identification of the site. At each principal entrance to such an area, a maximum of two (2) signs, not to exceed fifty (50) square feet of sign area per side with a maximum of two (2) sides, excluding decorative landscaping and sign base, will be pennitted on private property. The maximum height of such signs shall be ten (10) feet above the natural grade. 8 T' ~..." ~~~";'.~..,.."..,....i<~,","'_",,,~_~..~~ f r . R. T~orarv Slans. Temporary signs shall be allowed in business and industrial zoning districts, businesses operating by a conditional use permit, and public and charitable events. There shall be no more than one (1) temporary sign in any required yard; no more than three (3) such signs on any lot, and the total area of each sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. Such sign shall be displayed for no longer than twenty-one {21} consecutive days per calendar month. In no case shall temporary signs take up required off - street parking space. 5-7-6: SIGNS REQUIRING CONDITIONAL SIGN PBRMIT: The signs identified in this section are permitted subject to approval of a P conditional sign permit from the Prior Lake Planning Commission. The process to obtain a conditional sign permit is outlined in , ~ Section 5-7-7. Table 3 lists the signs that may be displayed upon / approval of a conditional sign permit. The table is followed by a ~ \ description of each sign type along with specific display criteria. _~ \~1-- TABLB 3 / 'v SIGNS THAT REQUIRE A CONDITIONAL SIGN PBRMIT ~ A. Electronic Message Signs G. Public Service Signs B. General Nameplate Signs H. Signs Which Are ~ 7 C. Illuminated Signs Accessory to Uses With )fr . \ {A, C, R Districts} Approved Conditional ~. Y "'- D. Lake Service Signs Use Permits ~~ ~/~ E. Menu Board Signs I. Strings of Lights ~] ~~~ F. Off-Premise Directional Signs J. Balloon Signs {21-35 ~- feet in height} A. Blectronic Messaae Siems. In a B or I zone, one {1} electronic message sign may be permitted on a lot subject to the size and area requirements identified in Section 5-7-15 for freestanding signs. An electronic message is a sign that is intended to show messages and graphics that are changed by electrical pulsations. This type of sign shall only be permitted in business and industrial zoning districts, provided that a conditional sign permit is approved by the Prior Lake Planning Commission. 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 lots. B. General Nameplate Siems. One {1} nameplate sign may be allowed for each permitted use or conditional use other than residential in the R-1 Single Family Residential, R-4, Mixed Code Residential, R-2 Urban Residential, R-3 Multiple Residential, R-4, Mixed Code Residential, A-1 Agricultural, and C-1 Conservation Zoning Districts provided that a conditional sign permit (see Section 5-7-7) is approved by the Prior Lake Planning Commission. Such sign shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area per surface. Any nameplate 9 T 'V ,.. , . sign over one (1) foot square shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from any property line or right-of-way line, whichever is greater. No sign shall exceed five (5) feet in height above the natural grade. C. iX Illuminated Siems CA. C. R Districts). Shall only be permitted in business and industrial zoning districts unless a conditional sign permit (see Section 5-7-7) is approved by the Prior Lake Planning Commission. Such sign shall be illuminated only by steady, stationery, shielded light sources directed solely at the sign, or internal to it, without causing glare for motorists, pedestrians, or neighboring premises. D. Lake Service Siems. Any business which provides a service to a lake and/or is located within two hundred (200) feet of a lake may apply for a conditional sign permit (see Section 5-7- 7) to erect a business sign. Signs may be placed, when necessary, within the Shoreland Zoning District if they are designed and sized to be the minimum necessary to convey needed information. They must only convey the location and name of the establishment and the general types of services available. The signs must not contain other detailed information such as product brands and prices. Lake service signs may not exceed ten (10) feet above the natural grade level and the maximum size of such sign is limited to thirty- two (32) square feet in area. If illuminated by artificial lights, the lights must be shielded or directed to prevent illumination out across public waters. No business signs or supporting facilities for signs may be placed in or upon public waters. Signs conveying information or safety messages may be placed in or on public waters by a public authority or under required permit procedures and are not subject to sign permits from the City of Prior Lake. E. Menu Board Siems. In B zones, one (1) sign, thirty-two (32) square feet or smaller, is permitted for businesses that serve customers via automobiles. The menu board sign area may be additional to the permitted wall and freestanding sign area allotted to the building. Larger signs may be allowed as part of the business conditional use permit approved by the Planning Commission and/or City Council. Such signs shall require a conditional sign permit and demonstrate that the proposed sign location will not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular movement nor be located in an area objectionable to adjacent business or residential lots. F. Off-Premises Directional Siems. A conditional sign permit (see Section 5-7-7) for an off-premises directional sign may be granted for the purpose of providing off-street direction to a residential project or a new venture less than twelve 10 T I (12) months following occupancy permit, a public, religious or non-profit institution. Such sign shall not exceed twenty-five (25) square feet per face with a maximum of two (2) faces, and shall conform to the yard setback requirements of the zoning district in which it is located. A conditional sign permit (see Section 5-7-7) may be issued for one (1) year periods. In addition, a directional sign may be permitted for any use which, in the determination of the Planning Commission, incurs substantial hardship from lack of reasonable identification as a result of the location. If said sign is lighted, it shall be illuminated only during those hours when business is in operation or when the model homes or other developments are open for conducting business. G. Public Service Sians. Public service signs shall be allowed only by issuance of a conditional sign permit (see Section 5- 7-7) from the Prior Lake Planning Commission. Such signs shall only be allowed in business zoning districts and the sign area and height must conform to the appropriate district requirements as outlined in this Ordinance. Public service signs are not exempt from total sign area allowances. H. Signs accessory to uses with approved conditional use permits. I. Strings of lights (not including holiday lights) may be allowed only by issuance of a conditional sign permit (see Section 5-7-7) from the Prior Lake Planning Commission. Such signs shall only be allowed in nBn Districts. No flashing lights shall be permitted. J. Balloon signs, 21 to 35 feet, may be permitted only by issuance of a conditional sign permit (see Section 5-7-7) from the Prior Lake Planning Commission. Such signs shall only be allowed in nBn Districts. 5-7-7: CONDITIONAL SIGN PBRMIT PROCBSS: Signs identified in this Ordinance that require a conditional sign permit shall be considered by the Prior Lake Planning Commission who may place conditions upon sign permit approval to insure that the proposed display will be compatible with the existing and/or proposed land uses in the underlying zoning district. The application process for a conditional sign permit is as follows: A. The applicant shall file a complete sign permit application for the proposed sign (s) along with scale drawings of the sign(s) indicating location, design, color, size, area, proposed display period and rationale describing the specific circumstances or criteria that exist to merit the granting of a conditional sign permit for the particular business or 11 Of .. .11" . ....~_....'.'~_m_~~........_.__~ T T -1 B. shCA-fl proposed sign use. The Zoning Administrator or designee ~ require a surveyor accurate plot plan in order to provide complete information to the Planning Commission. The applicant shall provide a list of names and addresses of all property owners within one hundred (100) feet of the proposed sign location (s) . The list of names shall be provided by a certified abstract company so that the Zoning Administrator or designee may provide notification of the conditional sign permit application to affected property owners. 5-7-8: HOH-CONFORMING SIGNS: Any sign that is non-conforming to the requirements of this Ordinance shall either be removed or brought up to current code requirements prior to any new sign permit, zoning permit or building permit issuance for the site. 5-7-9: PROHIBITED SIGNS: The following signs are prohibited as prescribed: A. Advertisina Sians. Advertising signs shall not be permitted in any zoning district. B. Animated Sians. Any sign that contains visible moving or revolving parts, visible mechanical movement, or other apparent movement. Animated signs shall not be permitted within any zoning district, unless herein specified. c. ~ D. E. F. G. J H. / Balloon Sians. Tethered. Tethered balloon signs shall not be permitted in any zoning district. Beacons. There shall be no use of revolving beacons, beamed lights or similar devicesX t:hat diiCtLract autuluobile n-af-fic as t-e ~'Lh::.ute a saft::[y l..cu.c:L.Ld. Bench Sians. Bench signs shall not be permitted within any zoning district. Billboard Sians. Billboard signs shall not be permitted in any zoning district. Plashina Sians. Flashing signs shall not be permitted in any zoning district. Home Occunation Sians. Home occupation signs shall not be permitted in any zoning district, unless approved by the Planning Commission. 12 T I I. Painted Wall Sians. Signs that are painted directly on the surface of a building shall not be permitted in any zoning district. J. Pro1ectinQ Sians. No sign shall be allowed to project within five (5) feet of any property line or public right-of-way and lower than eight (8) feet in height. K. Roof Sians. Roof signs, roof advertising symbols, roof logos, roof statues or roof sculptures shall not be permitted in any zoning district. No sign shall extend above the roof line. L. SniDe Siqns. Signs shall not be painted, attached, or in any manner affixed to trees, rocks, or similar natural surfaces, nor shall such signs be affixed to a fence or ut~lity pole. h. G1vI\ "1 ~. '"\."flJ J., v't (' ; c + Traffic Interference. No signVshall be erected that, by reason of position, shape or color would interfere in any way with the proper functioning or purpose of a traffic sign or signal. ;if M. 5-7-1.0: SIGN PLAN RBQUIRBHENTS: No permit shall be issued for an individual sign requiring a permit unless and until a sign plan of the entire lot and/or building on which the sign will be erected has been submitted and approved by the Director of Planning. The purpose of the sign plan is to provide accurate information for the City to calculate compliance with Ordinance requirements. The sign plan shall include: A. An accurate surveyor plot plan of the lot, at such scale as the Zoning Administrator or designee may reasonably require. B. Square footage calculations for each exterior elevation of the building, total building square footage, and the proposed location of signs on each exterior wall elevation. C. An accurate indication on the surveyor plot 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. D. Lettering or graphic style, lighting, location of each sign on the building, materials and sign proportions. E. A duplicate copy of the sign plan that the property owner will provide to all tenants. F. In the event that a new or amended sign plan is filed for a property on which existing legal non-conforming signs are located. All properties or businesses shall bring all signage into conformance with City standards when said improvements 1.3 , ... are valued at more than fifty (50) percent of fair market value of the existing site including structures on said site. This value shall be determined by the County Assessor. The property owner may enter into an agreement with the City which sets forth the scheduled dates for bringing the building and/or lot signs into compliance with the provisions of the Sign Ordinance. 5-7-11: SIGN PERMIT REQUIRBMEN'I'S: A. Permits Required. If a sign requJ.rJ.ng a pennit under the provision of this Ordinance is to be placed, constructed, erected, or modified on a building or lot, the owner of the lot shall secure a sign permit prior to the construction, placement, erection, or modification of such a sign, in accordance wi th this Ordinance. Furthennore, the property owner shall maintain in force, at all times, a sign pennit for all such sign{s). Any sign involving electrical components shall be wired by a licensed electrician. B. Indi vidual Permi t Reauiremen ts . 1. No sign shall be placed, constructed, erected, changed or relocated without a pennit issued by the Zoning Administrator or designee, unless the provisions of this Ordinance exempt the sign from pennit requirements. 2. Application for a sign pennit shall be made in writing upon forms furnished by the Zoning Administrator. Such application shall contain the location by street and address number of the proposed sign structure, as well as the name and address of the owner and the sign contractor or erector. The Zoning Administrator or designee may require the filing of plans or other pertinent information where it is necessary to insure compliance with this Ordinance. 3. The pennit application shall be signed by the property owner. When the applicant is any person other than the owner of the property, it shall also be signed by the owner of the property. The application shall contain the following information: a) Name, address and telephone number of the property owner, sign owner and erector. b) Location of the sign or structure. c) Scale drawing of the proposed sign{s) showing their positions in relation to the nearest buildings, structures, public streets, rights-of-way and property lines. 14 .. .. ,. ",~..,~,-_...................".~.,....~__ .w T . d) 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, and details of any light shields or shades. e) Other information as may be required by the Zoning Administrator or designee. c. Temoorarv Siem Perm! ts. Temporary signs shall be allowed only within business and industrial zoning districts upon the issuance of a sign permit, which shall be subject to the following requirements: 1. The permit application shall be signed by the property owner. 2. Name, address and telephone number of the property owner, sign owner and erector. 3. Scale drawing indicating sign dimensions and square footage of each proposed temporary sign. The proposed location of the temporary sign(s) on the building and/or lot shall also be indicated. 4. The dates proposed for display and removal of each temporary sign shall be indicated on the sign permit application. 5-7-12: SXGN MODIFICATIONS: A. Permits. An application for modification of an existing sign shall be accompanied by detailed drawings to show the dimensions, design, structure, and location of each particular sign, to the extent that such detailS are not contained on the sign plan. One application and permit may include multiple signs on the same building and/or lot. B. Bxmnptions. 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 erection and maintenance, and its compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance or any other law or ordinance regulating the same. 1. The changing of the advertising copy or message on a marquee, changeable copy, electronic message or similar sign specifically designed for the use of replaceable copy, electric signs shall not be included in this exception. 15 ... w "'-"-"""~"""~'~"-";"_~"""--"~-"-"-' T I 2. Painting, repainting, replacement or cleaning of a legal advertising structure or sign whereby only the color of the sign is altered. 5-7-13: MAINTENANCE: All signs shall be maintained in a safe, presentable and good structure condition at all times. Maintenance shall include painting, repainting, cleaning, replacement or repair of defective parts and other necessary acts. 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 premises on which the sign is located. 5 - 7 -14: CALCOLATJ:NG ADVBRTJ:SJ:NG DJ:SPLAY AREA: The area of a sign face (which is also the sign area of a wall sign or other sign with only one face) shall be computed by means of 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, pylons, or a building, or a part thereof, shall not be included in the calculation of the advertising display area. A. J:ndividua1 Letters. 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. B. Kultifaced Sians. 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 anyone point. When two identical sign faces are placed back to back, so that both faces cannot 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 forty-two (42) inches apart, the sign area shall be computed by the measurement of one of the faces. c. CODIDutation of Maximum Total Permitted Sian Area. The permitted sum of the area of all individual signs on a lot shall be computed by applying the formula contained in Sections 5-7-14, and 5-7-15. Lots fronting on two or more streets are allowed the permitted sign area for each street frontage. However, the total sign area that is oriented toward a particular street may not exceed the percentage of the building side's total sign space allocation that is derived from the permitted sign area for the building. 16 It.. V 1 ..,.. ~~,.",-"~~_.,,.,.,,-, ' T . 5 - 7 - 15 : PERMiTTED SiGN AREA - BUSiNESS AND iNDtJ'STIUAL DiSTRiCTS s The signs regulated herein refer to "on-premise" signs that are intended to identify or advertise a business, person, activity, goods, products or services that are located or placed upon the private lot where the good or service is available. Signs may not be displayed "off-premise", except for the specific circumstances described in this Ordinance. On-premise signs must be located or placed upon private property, be securely built, installed and maintained to conform to the requirements of this Ordinance. A. Wall Sians. Except in I-1, Business Park Zoning Districts, the total area of permanent wall signs shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of the area of the total building front. Except buildings over three thousand (3,000) square feet of floor area may add one (1) square foot of sign space for each one hundred (100) square feet of floor space over three thousand (3,000) square feet. Within I-1, Business Park Districts, the total area of permanent wall signs shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the area of the total building front. In no case may an individual wall sign within an I-1, Business Park District exceed two hundred (200) square feet. Wall signs in all districts shall not project from the building line more than fifteen (15) inches. B. preestandina Siqns. Business and industrial buildings other than shopping centers where the building does not cover the full area of the property, may erect one (1) freestanding sign. One such sign is permitted per lot. The maximum height of a freestanding sign shall be twenty (20) feet above the grade of the adjacent street centerline in B-1 Limited Business; B-2 Community Business; 1-1 Business Park, and 1-2 Light Industrial Zoning Districts, thirty (30) feet above the grade of the adjacent street centerline in B-3 General Business Districts and six (6) feet above the grade of the adjacent street centerline in 1-1, Business Park Districts. Except in the I-1 Business Park District, the maximum size of a freestanding sign shall be seventy-five (75) square feet per side within a maximum of two (2) sides. Within 1-1, Business Park Districts, the maximum size of a freestanding sign shall be eighty (80) square feet per side with a maximum of two (2) sides. No freestanding sign shall extend beyond a property line, building restriction line or right-of-way line or be located closer than forty (40) feet to another freestanding sign. Freestanding signs must be set back at least ten (10) feet from the property line, or right-of-way line, whichever is greater, with the exception of B-2 Conununity Business Districts where a freestanding sign may have a zero setback. (Setback measurement will be determined from the closest part of the sign to the property or right-of-way line.) 17 "',,-~~.^-~..._-~"'--... r . C. ShonninQ Center Sians. Shopping centers may erect one area identification sign, stating the name of the center and the major tenants, provided the maximum size be limited to one hundred (100) square feet per side, with a max~ of two (2) sides and a maximum height of thirty (30) feet above the grade of the adjacent street centerline. Shopping center signs must be set back at least ten (10) feet from the property line or right-of-way line, whichever is greater. (Setback measurement will be determined from the closest part of the sign to the property or right-of-way line.) D. Ground Monument Sians. Within Business and Industrial Zoning Districts, one (1) common ground monument sign shall be allowed at each major entrance into the Business Park for the sole purpose of identifying the Business Park or zoning District, and/or listing the businesses therein. Such sign may be no higher than ten (10) feet above natural grade and no more than one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area with a maximum of two (2) sides. Such signs shall not be located within a thirty (30) foot clear view triangle on corner lots and shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from the property line, or right-of-way line, whichever is greater. (Setback measurement will be determined from the closest part of the sign to the property or right-of-way line) . 5-7-16: LAPSE OF SIGN PERXIT: A sign permit shall lapse automatically if not renewed or if the business activity on the premises is discontinued for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days. The Zoning Administrator or designee will notify the landowner, in writing, that the sign will need to be removed. If the sign is not removed within thirty (30) days 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. 5-7-17: CANCELLATION: A sign permit shall become null and void if the work for which the permit was issued has not been completed within a period of six (6) months after the date of permit approval. A permit may be renewed one (1) time for additional six (6) months and no additional fee shall be collected for the renewal. This clause does not apply to temporary or conditional sign permits. 5-7-18: APPEALS: To provide for a reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this Ordinance, a permit applicant who wishes to appeal an interpretation by the Director of Planning where it is alleged that there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made in the enforcement of this Ordinance. The appeal process is outlined as follows: 18 . ..~...w+-"""-",,.,~- T . A. ~} B. / C. ~~D. ~ The property owner or agent shall file with the Director of Planning a written notice of appeal stating the specific grounds upon which the appeal is made. The Director of Planning shall transmit the appeal to the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall review and act on the appeal. The applicant may appeal the decision of the Zoning Administrator to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall hear and make its recommendation within thirty (30) days. 5 -7 -19: VARIANCE PROCEDURE: The Planning Commission may authorize a variance from the terms of this Ordinance if it is found that such action is not contrary to the public interest; that a defined hardship exists due to unique characteristics of the property that warrant special considerations; that the property owner does not have reasonable sign display area without the variance, that the variance is not being requested solely on the basis of economic considerations, and that the variance will result in sign display area that is consistent with the development sign display area on adjacent properties. A variance may not circumvent the general purposes and intent of this Ordinance. No variance may be granted that would allow any signs that are prohibited in the zoning district in which the subject property is located. Conditions may be imposed in the granting of a variance to ensure compliance and to protect adjacent properties and the public interest. 5-7-20: VIOLATIONS: The following shall be a violation of this Ordinance and will be subject to the enforcement remedies and penalties provided by this Ordinance, by the Zoning Ordinance, and by State law: A. To install, create, change, erect, or maintain any sign in a way that is inconsistent with any plan or permit governing such sign or the lot on which the sign is located. B. To install, create, erect, or maintain any sign requiring a permit without such a permit. C. To fail to remove any sign that is installed, created, erected, or maintained in violation of this Ordinance, or for which the sign permit has lapsed. 19 --.........~-,_......._....,..,~".^...~".,,~'''-.'''.,.''''''''-- t . D. To continue any such violation. Each day of a continued violation shall be considered a separate violation when applying the penalty portions of this Ordinance. E. Each sign installed, created, erected, or maintained in violation of this Ordinance shall be considered a separate violation when applying the penalty portions of this Ordinance. 5-7-21: ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES: Any violation or attempted violation of this Ordinance or of any condition or requirement adopted pursuant hereto may be restrained, corrected, or abated, as the case may be, by injunction or other appropriate proceedings pursuant to State law. A violation of this Ordinance shall be considered a violation of the Zoning Ordinance of the City. The remedies of the City shall include but not be limited to the following: A. Issuing a stop work order for any and all work on any signs under construction on the same lot. B. Seeking an injunction or other order of restraint or abatement that requires the removal of the sign(s) or the correction of the non-conformity. C. Imposing any penalties that can be imposed directly by the City under the Zoning Ordinance. D. Seeking in court, the imposition of any penalties that can be imposed by such court under the Zoning Ordinance. E. In the case of a sign that poses an immediate danger to the public health or safety, taking such measures as are available to the City under the applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and Building Code for such circumstances. 5-7-22: PEES: The City Council shall establish the permit fee structure for signs on an annual basis. The sign permit fees shall be indicated on the annual City of Prior Lake Fee Schedule as adopted by the City Council. A. Signs which need a conditional sign permit must pay the established sign permit fee plus such additional fee as may be required for the conditional sign permit. B. Prior to the issuance of a permit for a temporary or portable sign, a deposit of one hundred dollars ($100.00) in the form of cash, check or money order must be provided to the City. Said deposit will be refunded only if the sign is removed by noon of the next business day after the permit period expires, 20 ,_.,..."..~_.,_...""~_,___._,_4-,;""''''~__'_'._'''''''_''''''-'~'~""-~"_.....,,,,,,~.__....' " T . unless otherwise agreed to, in writing, by the Zoning Administrator or designee and applicant prior to issuance of the permit. C. Fees may be waived by the City Council for signs containing a religious, civic, school or public interest subject. D. No fee shall be required for signs exempted by Section 5-7-3. 5-7-23: PXNBS: As allowed by State Statute, any person, organization, corporation, or their representatives found in violation of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed seven hundred dollars ($700.00) or by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both. Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate and distinct offense, punishable as aforesaid. 5-7-24: REHOVAL OP SXGNS: If the City finds that any sign, temporary or permanent, or other advertising structure regulated herein is unsafe or insecure, a menace to the public, or in violation of the provisions of this Ordinance, the Zoning Administrator or designee, shall give written notice to the holder of the permit. The holder of the permit shall remove or alter the structure so as to comply with the standards required by this Ordinance and indicated by the Zoning Administrator within seven (7) days after issuance of such notice. If after receiving said notice such person fails to remove or alter said sign so as to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance, such sign shall be deemed to be a nuisance and may be abated by the City by proceedings taken under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and the cost of abatement, including administration expenses and reasonable attorneys' 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. When the City sends, by certified mail, the notice of violation, copies will be sent to both the permit holder and the property owner, if they are different persons. 5-7-25: SEVERANCE CLAUSE: If any section, clause or provision or portion thereof of this Ordinance shall be found to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect any other section, clause, provision or portion thereof of this Ordinance. 21 ...~.~"~,.,.,__...".,=__.^,_._~.______~,~,,~_""""'~1~._."'"__~~..,._."""~,,.,-_...-............_,.._.~,._.,.,,_.~_.,,--,~,-~,,~,........... , . 5-7-26: DBFINITIONS: A. Address Sian: A sign consisting of identification numbers only, either written or numerical form. Advertisina Sian. Any permanent non-governmental sign 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. Ani'lluated Sian. Any sign that uses movement or change of lighting to depict action or create a special effect or scene. Awnina. A non-rigid hood or cover projecting from a building, which may be folded, collapsed, or retracted against the building. B. Balloon Sian. A temporary sign which is printed, painted or attached to a balloon. Balloon Sian. Tethered. A temporary sign which is printed, painted or attached to a balloon and fastened or confined so as to keep it within certain bounds. Banner Si911. Any temporary sign of lightweight fabric or similar material intended to be hung either with or without frames, possessing characters, letters, illustrations, or ornamentations applied to paper, plastic, or fabric of any kind. 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, capable of being revolved automatically or being directed into the atmosphere or directed at one or more points not on the same lot as the light source. Bench Sian. A sign attached to or painted on a bench for seating. Billboard Sian. A billboard, poster panel board, painted bulletin board, or other communicative device which is used to advertise (billboard) products, goods and/or services, any part of which are not sold, produced, assembled, manufactured, furnished or otherwise related to activities conducted on the premises on which such sign is located. Buildina 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 22 " ...... "' . " --...,............-..._- .? , ... material or made of bronze, aluminum, or other permanent type of construction and made an integral part of the structure. Business Sian. A sign relating in its subject matter to the premise on which it is located or to products, accommodations, services or activities thereon. c. Chanqeable CODY Sian. 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. A sign on which the only copy that changes is an electronic or mechanical indication of time or temperature or stock market data shall be considered a "public service information signn temperature portion of a sign and not a changeable copy sign for the purposes of this Ordinance. Construction Sian. A sign giving the project name, name (s) of principal contractors, architects, and lending institutions responsible for construction on the site where the sign is placed, together with other information included thereon. D. Directional Sian. A sign erected on private property for the purpose of directing vehicular and pedestrian traffic to public facilities or functions. Directory Sian. A sign on which the names and/or locations of occupants or the use of a building is given. This shall include office buildings and church directories. E. Election Sian. 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. Erect. To build, construct, attach, hang, place, suspend, or affix and also includes the painting of wall signs. F. Plashinq Sian. 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. Preestandinq Sian. Any 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. G. Ground Monument Sian. A block type sign structure not supported by poles or braces, but rather placed directly on the ground. I. Illuminated Sian. Any sign which has characters, letters, design or outlines illuminated by artificial light direct to or from the interior of the sign. 23 - Incidental Siem. A sign, generally infonnational, that has a purpose secondary to the business use of the lot 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 Sians. A sign which identifies the name and other characteristics of a public or semi-public institution on the site where the sign is located. L. Lake Service Siem. Signs accessory to uses which depend on patrons arriving by watercraft. Leaal Non-Conformina Siem. Any advertising structure or sign which was lawfully erected and maintained prior to such time as it came wi thin the purview of this Code, and any amendments thereto, and which fails to conform to all applicable regulations and restrictions of this Code. M. Marauee Siem. 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. Messaae Siem messages and pulsations. (Electronic). graphics that A message sign which shows are changed by electrical P. Painted Wall Siem. 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, whether or not containing a message of any kind, suspended from a rope, wire, or string, usually in series, designed to move in the wind. Portable Siem. 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, signs converted to A or T frames, and signs attached to or painted on vehicles parked and visible from the public right-of-way, unless a vehicle is used in the normal day-to-day operations of the business. 24 ... Proiectina Sian. Any sign other than a wall sign affixed to any building or wall whose leading edge extends beyond the building or wall. PrinciDal Buildinq. The building in which is conducted the principal use of the lot on which it is located. Lots with mul tiple principal uses may have mul tiple principal buildings, but storage buildings, garages, and other clearly accessory uses shall not be considered principal buildings. Public Service Sian. A sign that displays time, weather, stock market data or other public information. R. Real Estate Sian. A temporary sign erected by a realtor or private individual for purposes of advertising for sale or lease a particular building and/or parcel of property. Roof Line. The lowest plane at which the external upper covering begins. Roof Sian. 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 sixty (60) degrees from the horizontal. Rotatina Sian. A sign which revolves or rotates on its axis by mechanical means. S. Semi-Public Osee 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. Sian. Any written announcements, declaration, demonstration, display, illustration, insignia or illumination used to advertise or promote the interest of any person or persons when the same is displayed or placed out of doors in the view of the general public, or a pylon exterior wall or building surface or inside of a building within three (3) feet of a transparent window. A sign shall be considered as a structure or a part of a structure for the purpose of applying yard and height regulations except as herein stipulated. Signs shall be constructed of metal, plastic, masonite, or wood and be painted in colors that will aesthetically fit the surroundings. Signs shall be of sound construction so as not to be toppled by the weather. SniDe Sian. Sign (s) of any material whatsoever that is painted on or attached in any to a utility pole, tree, rock or any object located or situated on public or private property. 25 It .... II -.........,""'''~,~,',~"_~''''~_.,..,,,"'..............._=...-...__ ... . Street BAnner. Any banner sign which is stretched across and hung over a public right-of-way which advertises public entertainment or event. Street Prontaoe. For purposes of this Ordinance, any reference to street herein shall mean any street or roadway, public or private, but not to include private driveways. T. Temnorarv Sian. A sign erected or displayed for a specified period of time and is not permanently mounted. Traffic Interference stans. Signs erected that, by reason of position, shape or color would interfere in any way with the proper functioning or purpose of a traffic sign or signal. w. Wall Sian. Any sign attached parallel to a wall, painted on the wall surface or which projects less than fifteen (15) inches from the surface at all points of the building or structure, and which displays only one sign surface. Window Sian. Any sign, pictures, symbol, or combination thereof, designed to communicate information about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale, or service that is placed inside a window or within thirty-six (36) inches of a window, or upon the window panes or glass and is visible from the exterior of the building. Y. Yard Sale Sian. A sign not to exceed two (2) square feet to advertise the address of a yard sale. A yard sale is an infrequent temporary display and sale, by an occupant, on his or her premises of personal injury, including general household rummage, used clothing and appliances, provided: the exchange or sale of merchandise is conducted within the residence or accessory structure. This Ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication. Passed by the Council this day of , 1994. CITY OF PRIOR LAKE 1r ATTEST: Mayor cJ;~Bcra~ Published in the Prior Lake American on the , 1994. day of 26 '-- .,...,.....,.,'~,..-,..,-._~.~'"._~,~-.... .. ''11.... ... l ...._.....".. .SION.. ... 1990 1991 1991- 7/93 8193 l2I93 IUSTORY OF ACTIONS RELATED TO REVISION TO THE PRIOR LAKE SIGN ORDINANCE DRAFT SIGN ORDINANCE WAS PREPARED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF Staff utilized information from the Uniform Sign Code, American Planning Association, Planners Advisory Reports titled: "Sign Regulation for Small and Midsize Communities; The Mechanics of Sign Control, Portable Signs: Law and Regulation, The Effect of Sign Complexity and Coherence on the Perceived Quality of Retail Scenes" in addition to contacting and obtaining sign ordinances from twenty-five metro communities. A SERIES OF SIGN ORDINANCE FORUMS WITH LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS AND CITY MANAGER, DAVE UNMACIIT WERE HELD. EXHIBIT A - Letter from Dave Unmacht outlining results of Sign Ordinance Forum meetings. Over 20 local business owners participated in the Forum meetings. EXHIBIT B - Letter from Dave Unmacht explaining delay in Ordinance adoption process to Sign Forum attendees. EXHIBIT C - Memo from Deb Garross dated 7-17-91, outlining proposed amendments to Sign Ordinance based upon research and Forum comments. THE SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT PROCESS WAS PUT ON HOLD DUE TO LmGATION REGARDING THE EXISTING SIGN ORDINANCE. (EZ Stop vs. City of Prior Lake). CONSULTANT RETAINED TO REDRAFT SIGN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING FINDINGS FROM THE SIGN FORUMS, TOWN CENTER ASSOCIATION AND ADDITIONAL RESEARCH MATERIALS. Steve Grittman of Northwest Associated Consultants Inc., was retained by the City to amend the draft sign ordinance with findings from previously held Sign Forums and input by the public and City staff. A workshop was held on August 19,1993 with the Planning Commission to review the draft and incorporate changes directed by the Commissioners. See EXHIBIT D, for copy of workshop notice published in the Prior Lake American on August 7, and 14, 1993 and mailed to all Economic Development Committee, Lake Review Committee, City Council, Planning Commission members as well as the Chamber of Commerce and to the individuals who had participated in the sign forums held in 1991. NOTIFICATION OF SIGN ORDINANCE PUBLIC BEARING AND COPY OF THE DRAFT WAS MAll.ED TO OVER 70 INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING COMMITI'EE MEMBERS AND LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS. EXHIBIT E - Copy of letter mailed to individuals explaining the public hearing process and the changes made in the draft sign ordinance based upon the workshop. EXHIBIT F - Letter from Bob Kirmis/Steve Grittman outlining a comparative summary between the City's existing Sign Ordinance and the proposed Draft. The comparison was based upon the draft dated March, 1992. .. ............_........-......-,._~....."._"...""~,"'.,,"_..<^'_.~~_.___"~~_ t T . --------------------------- 1/24/94 STAFF PRESENTATION OF THE DRAFI' SIGN ORDINANCE TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITrEE. ---------------------------------------------------------- 213/94 313/94 3/17/94 PUBLIC HEARINGS ON SIGN ORDINANCE HELD BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION. EXHIBIT G - Copy of public hearing notice. EXHIBIT H - Planning Commission minutes and letters to Steve Grittman outlining recommended changes by the Commission. ------------------------------------- 5/18194 STAFF PRESENTATION OF DRAFT SIGN ORDINANCE TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. ------------------------------------------------------- 6/6194 CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER FORMAL ADOPTION OF SIGN ORDINANCE AS PER PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. EXHIBIT I - Hearing notice for City Council meeting. EXHIBIT J - List of persons notified of City Council hearing to consider Ordinance 94-06. -------------------------------------- II' . ..... ._~ .....--~.......,,~~~-~.......~,.". .~ T . EXHIBIT A '" "CELEBRATE PRIOR LAKE'S CENTENNIAL - 1991" TO: ' FRO," RE: . DAT :' / sinesses Interested In The Sign Ordinance avid J. Unmacht, City Manager sign Ordinance Forum Process March 1, 1991 NOW IS THE CRITICAL TIME FOR YOUR INPUT INTO THE SIGN ORDINANCE FORUM PROCESS! The City of Prior Lake has hosted two meetings with local businesses on the current Sign Ordinance. The first meeting (held on February 6) was to brainstorm on problems, questions, and associated concerns with the existin~ ordinance. Over twenty-five individuals participated in that 1nitia1 discussion. The second meeting (held on Februa~ 20) allowed Assistant Planner, Deb Garross, time to prov1de interpretation on the existing ordinance. Questions were fielded from approximately eleven participants on what opportunities the existing ordinance allows and provides for signage. Based on the results of the two meetings, we are making good progress towards finishing our review of the Sign Ordinance within the next several months. WHY THE PURPOSE OF THIS LETTER? PLEASE READ ON. Between March 1 and March 22, 1991, city staff is sOliciting written input on the sign Ordinance. This written input will serve as the basis of discussion for the next sign Ordinance Forum to be held sometime the first week in April. All information relating to the existing ordinance and/or any proposed changes to the ordinance, language, statistics, or details are being accepted. Staff will gather all of the comments and will be prepared to discuss them at the April meeting. Additional comments received at the April meeting will be added to the list. The results of that meeting may then serve as the basis for amendments to the sign Ordinance. Staff will forward a copy of the ~roposed amendments to you prior to the initiation of public hear1ngs before the Planning Commission and City Council. We hope that consensus can be reached with regard to all proposed changes to the Sign Ordinance. A final meeting may be scheduled before the public hearings in an effort to reach that consensus. In the event that you do not agree with future proposed amendments or desire changes other than those identified by staff, you will have the o~portunitf to present your views to the Planning Commission and C1ty Counc11 at the public hearings. We hope to complete the amendment process by June 17, 1991. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 I Ph. (612) 447-4230 I Fax (612) 447-4245 An Equal Opportunit~. 'Affirmative Action EmplOVer ........ . 1 ,.~ ~~.,~......4j...""'_.....~'""'-- T I Over the course of the past twelve to fourteen months including two meetings in February, we have distributed many copies of the Sign Ordinance. Please review the copy we distributed previoUSl!. If you do not have a copy or would like to obtain an additiona one, please contact Deb Garross at 447-4230. If you have any questions with regard to the intent of Staff, our ~lans, or what we are looking for, please give us a call. This 1S probably the most critical component of our process which we began in early February. Thank you for your cooperation and your help. Please mail or deliver all material to my attention at City Hall. , .. ',,- The following list represents the issues raise at the forum held on February 6, 1991 at Marquette Bank. The list is meant to be brief and should not to be construed at this time to mean a consensus agreement exists on these issues. 1. Town Center Association presented a five step amendment process. 2. Priorda1e Mall Association concurs with Town Center Association process. 3. Include "others" in the process. 4. Recognize differences between Highway and non-highway businesses for sign purposes. 5. Identify problems of business with respect to signage: how does signage present a problem to businesses? 6. Identity of business through signs - emphasis. 7. Sign technology has changed. 8. continue with forum/workshop concept. 9. Signage: To identify site or is it to advertise business? Understand the difference. 10. Enforcement and uniform code is important. 11. Identify Prior Lake for outsiders. 12. Size of signs are too restrictive. 13. Minimum size and number of signs for shopping centers may be too restrictive. 14. Understand importance of reader board signs for a business. 15. The level of acceptance of portable type signs is uncertain. 16. Site identity for customer service. 17. Ordinances should address special occasions and events. 18. Point of purchase advertising important for all stores. Amoco example. 19. Banner signs, degree of emphasis varies from single shop store to mall or shopping center. 20. Community should look nice---avoid distasteful signs. 21. The ordinance should be as "user friendly" as possible. 22. Number of signs could be based on vehicular access. T . 23. Consider various sign ordinance changes for different types of zoning uses, i.e. public, utility, retail, commercial business/office park. 24. Identify uniqueness of businesses in Prior Lake to have sign ordinance compliment that uniqueness. 1f ~ u ~. I#,#J ~~" -- ~ / - _._._,.~....o....-_~~___',,'"'_'_'_~. ,.. Ii - . '~,,*,,-,~~,"'~""""'--.'~-_.~.~.'-"~---""~' f I HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 EXHIBIT B <19JS(JJV 2Q9f FROM: DATE: All Sign Ordinance participants Al1~ Town Center Association ~ David J. Unmacht, City Manager June 10, 1991 TO: Earlier this year the City of Prior Lake initiated an a9gressive review of our current sign ordinance. Several meet1ngs were held and a request for formal comments were solicited from you in order to help us review our existing document. We were on an aggressive path to possibl~ adopt a new ordinance. So what happened, and where are we g01ng now? The purpose of this letter is to explain. In soliciting comments from all participants we received only one response and that was a proposed revised ordinance from the Town Center Association. No other written or formal comments were received. For the following reasons, the sign ordinance process and completion date has been changed from our initial expectations of a July deadline. 1) The Town Center Association submitted a comprehensive document which requires extensive review. 2) Council priorities for staff have changed since the initiation of the process, for the principle reason of addressing the Countf Road lS/Bloomington Ferry Bridge interchange problem (a deciS10n with which I think you would all agree); and, 3) Planning Intern, Terrie Sandbeck, who was assisting Deb and mrself in this effort has resigned to accept em~loyment with the C1ty of Shakopee. Currently staff is seek1ng an intern replacement to help with this project. Sorry if this delay has resulted in problems for you. It is important that we complete the sign ordinance process in which you so graciously agreed to participate. Our new timeframe will continue through the summer. Staff hopes to have the Town Center Association document and other in~ut from the meetings ready for another discussion with the partic1pants in August and then we can proceed to Planning Commission and City Council hearings in september and October. Hopefully, the completion of this ~rocess will occur by late fall or early winter. Upon complet10n I believe our ordinance will be an improvement to the existing document. If you have any questions with regard to this memorandu. or work to date, please contact either Deb Garross or me. Thank you for your participation thus far, your patience is appreciated. cc: Deb Garross City council 4629 Dakota St. S.E.. Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 I Ph. (612) 447-4230 I Fax (612) 447-4245 _' ."~'il.'d..~.~~..."__~__,.~._.................,."__,"..._~=-w.;",,",,,,_~~--_.'''''''~'~._'_.<- T I HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 EXHIBIT C 18"Jsr;-;~.~ 2Q91 TO: FROM: RE: DATE: DAVE UNMACHT DEB GARROSS, ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER SIGN ORDINANCE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS JULY 17, 1991 Attached to this memo find a revised Prior Lake Sign Ordinance draft that was prepared by myself with the assistance of two interns: Steve Hess and Terrie Sandbeck. The draft is the result of extensive research, participation with the Sign Ordinance Forum, and over four rears of experiences related to enforcement of sign regulations w1thin the City of Prior Lake. The draft represents staff's best effort to address concerns of the City, local business professionals, the Sign Forum Committee and citizens of Prior Lake relative to sign control within the community. Research conducted utilized the Uniform Siqn Code, American plannin<J Association, Planners Advisory Reports titled: "Sign Regulat10n for Small and Midsize Communities", November 1989 and "The Mechanics of Sign Control" October 1980; APA PAS MEMO: "Portable Signs: Law , Regulation", February 1988 and "The Effect of Sign Complexity and Coherence on the Perceived Quality of Retail Scenes" Jack L. Nasar, 1987. In addition, staff contacted twenty-five communities for information and copies of their respective sign ordinance regulations. All research materials are on file in the Planning Department for review. OVer the past four years, staff has had the opportunity to review regulations found in Sign Ordinance 83-5 with man~ business professionals and sign companies. Problems percelved by the public and the Sign Forum committee were that the existing ordinance is difficult to read; definitions are outdated and several types of signs that local merchants desire to utilize are not permitted or even mentioned in the code. Many merchants felt that the conditional use process required for several sign types is overly restrictive and takes too long. Several business professionals felt that signs should be permitted on each side of a building that fronts on streets rather than be limited by the number of ~rincipal entrances to the building. Other ~roblems associated wlth the ordinance concern vague interpretatlons of sign area measurements due to lack of a defined procedure for measurement determinations. From the perspective of an enforcement officer, the existing ordinance is severely deficient in enforcement controls nor is there an incentive for voluntarr compliance with the code. The fee structure is insuffic1ent to cover personnel and 4629 Dakota St. S.E. Prior Lake. Minnesota 55372 I Ph. (612) 447-4230 I Fax (612) 447-4245 T I administrative time required to review permits and monitor signs within the community. The existing ordinance does not contain a purpose statement: current amortization process nor does it allow staff to seek compliance with the code through any action short of seeking a resolution in court. With all of these factors in mind, staff has redrafted the Siin Ordinance in an attempt to better address the issues outl1ned in this memo. The remainder of this memo will describe in more detail how the attached draft addresses the issues identified by the public and staff relative to sign regulation in Prior Lake. The format of the ordinance has been simplified and is consistent with the zoning, Subdivision and Floodplain Ordinances administered by the Department. The first section of the ordinance contains a purpose statement followed by a paragraph describing how words and phrases are to be interpreted. Section three explains the signs that are exempt from the provisions of the ordinance. section four describes how sign area calculations are to be made for wall, individual letter and multifaced signs along with the method of computation of total sign area. The sign area computations are based upon a percentage of building frontage and floor area. The calculations are the same for all business and industrial zoning districts, which should help to simplify the regulations. Table I is also provided which indicates each sign that is ~ermitted under the specific sign permit ~rocess. In addit1on, staff has removed the regulation that lim1ted number of signs to the number of exterior entrances on the buildini. However, sign area is limited to the square footage and bU1lding frontage requirements listed in the ordinance. section six lists each t~e of sign that is regulated by the ordinance along with spec1fic language of the process required to obtain the sign and the dis~lay size and duration requirements. Signs not listed in this sect10n are not permitted for display within the community. This section includes the election sign language proposed by city Attorney, Glenn Kessel, which conforms to applicable state statutes. Section seven indicates the signs that are prohibited as prescribed. Section eight explains the requirements for Master Si~n Plans for all buildings within the community. No new sign perm1ts will be issued for a building until a Master Sign Plan is filed by the building owner. Staff has pre~ared a worksheet to assist building owners in satiSfying th1S requirement. The purpose of this item is to have the bu lding owner design a sign plan and be responsible for its implementation rather than placing that on the shoulders of staff. This section also includes a paragraph whereb~ a building owner may enter into an agreement with staff to br1ng existing signs into compliance within a specified time frame aireed to by the city. This provision would ultimately result 1n building sign conformance and also allow the owner time to plan and budget for required sign changes. This provision was 'T ... 1 T I discussed in some of the research literature, staff would have to confer with the City Attorney to determine if this option is possible under exist ng legislation. If not, staff would recommend establishment of an amortization schedule. Section nine outlines individual permit requirements for permanent and temporary signs. A new section has been developed for a conditional sign permit process. This ~rocess allows the Planning Commission to grant certain specif1ed sign permits and attach conditions as appropriate to insure the sign is displayed in a manner consistent with adjacent land uses. If this process is adopted, the City Code would need to be amended to grant this power to the Planning Commission. The City Council remains the ultimate appeals board in the event a permit applicant does not agree with the decision of the Planning Commission. This process is less time consuming, requires notice to persons within 100 versus 500 feet of the proposes sign location sites while allowing the City the ~ower to review such signs to determine conditions necessary for s1gn display at a given site. Section ten discusses fees and proposes that the Citr Council review and establish a fee schedule on an annual bas s for the various types of sign permits. staff has conducted a survey of thirteen communities to determine the fees charged for similar permits. This information is available from the Planning Department. Sections eleven through eighteen describe violations, and enforcement mechanisms available to the City to seek compliance to the ordinance. The process and time frames for compliance are clearly identified. The citf is also empowered to remove certain signs under specified condit1ons with costs of removal to be assessed against the pro~erty. This mechanism has worked well in the enforcement of the C1ty weed ordinance. Variance procedures and appeals are nineteen and twenty. The sign ordinance Code, therefore these two procedures provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. The last section of the ordinance includes definitions that were redrafted in an attempt to be more clear and to address the types of si~age used within the community." This section describes the defin1tions only, the use of each particular sign is identified earlier in the ordinance under Exempt, Permitted and Prohibited Signs. discussed in Sections is part of the Zoning are identical to the In the opinion of this writer, the attached draft addresses the issues which have developed over the past four fears relative to sign regulations within this community. The ord1nance format is more clear and concise. Several separate district requirements have been combined in an effort to simpliff the sign area calculation process. In addition, s~ecific gu1delines are given to determine sign area, interpretat10n of the ordinance and _.,_~__~...,._."...,..".~.,_.,........."_...,..".",_".__.",.,.o.~""......__.~~~_,_~.___''"''._ T , definitions. The number of wall signs is no longer proposed to be regulated. Instead, wall signs are restrlcted by the percentage of building front and floor area per building. The conditional sign permit process is less restrictive than the conditional use process outlined in the current Zoninq Ordinance. Several types of common signs such as real estate, interior window and ~ublic information announcement signs are exempt from obtaining slgn permits. Under the existing ordinance, all signs require sign permits. The proposed draft also contains tools necessary to implement sign regulations within the community. without enforcement control, the ordinance is worthless because the City lacks any degree of credibility in the eyes of those who comply and more importantly, those who choose to abuse advertising through the indiscriminate display of exterior siqns. 1'" .... M1" '. t ,...."..--'~,_~............""'.",""..M"~............."""""_,c,_ T'" . EXHIBIT D SIGNWS NOTICE OF WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS SIGN ORDINANCE MEMBERS FROM THE GENERAL PUBUC ARE INVITED TO ATTEND You are hereby notified that the Planning Commission will hold a public workshop in the Prior Lake City Council Chambers at 4629 Dakota Street S.E.. on Thursday, August 19, 1993 at 8:45 p.m. The purpose of the workshop is to discuss the Prior Lake Sign Ordinance and what type of signs should be regulated by the City of Prior Lake. Steve Grittman, consultant planner from the fmn of Northwest Associated Consultants. Inc., has been retained by the City for the purpose of researching and drafting a revised Sign Ordinance. If you desire to be heard in reference to this matter. you should attend this workshop. The Planning Commission will accept oral and or written conunents. If you have questions regarding this matter. contact the Prior Lake Planning Department at 447 -4230. , ~~ Deb Garross Assistant City Planner To be publiShed in the Prior Lake American on August 7 and 14, 1993. 4629 Dakota S1. SE., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPlDYER . .- EXHIBIT E "S1GNl..1' December 30. 1993 To Whom This May Concern, This letter is in regard to changes proposed to the Prior Lake Sign Ordinance. The City retained the services of consultant, Steve Grittman of Northwest Associated Consultants. Inc., to update the Sign Ordinance. Attached find a copy of t~e proposed Ordinance which will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a public hearing on Thursday. February 3, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. in the Prior Lake Council Chambers at 4629 Dakota Street S. E. The draft is based upon comments from a public workshop held on August 19, 1993, and research conducted by Steve Grittman. Suggestions from local business owners who participated in workshops and public meetings over the past two years are also incorporated into the draft. The memo dated November 18, 1993 from Steve Grittman, includes a description of the changes generally proposed for the Sign Ordinance. Some of the specific changes requested by members of the public are incorporated as follows: 1. Define the means by which sign area is to be calculated. See Section 5-7-4 on page 3: Calculating Advertising Display Area. 2. Make the Ordinance more user friendly. The draft has been re-formatted into Sections that include tables identifying permitted signs that do not require a sign permit, permitted signs that require a sign permit, signs that require a conditional sign permit, and prohibited signs. See pages 5, 7, 8, 11 and 14. 3. More service related signs such as balloon, awning, changeable copy and construction signs are permitted than in the existing Sign Ordinance. 4. Signs that are modified due to changing paint color or replacement of the facia with a like sign should not require a new sign permit. See page 17 for details. 5. The conditional use process requiring public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council to obtain certain signs is too cumbersome. See page 17, item E. The process has been shortened to notify only fee owners of , "t..."'~--'--- , -. adjacent properties within 100 versus 500 feet and one hearing before the Planning Commission. 6. The Sign Ordinance should be fairly administered. See pages 18-21 outlining the process for removal of non-conforming and signs violating the Sign Ordinance. This section would allow the City. after official notification. to have violating signs removed and assess costs back to the property owner. The only way to bring about compliance under the existing Sign Ordinance is via the Court system which is costly, time consuming and therefor allows illegal signs to exist at the expense of property owners who comply with provisions of the Ordinance. In addition. temporary signs are proposed to require a deposit per sign. which will be held by the City and is totally refundable. provided the temporary sign is removed by the date indicated on the sign permit application. It is hoped that these items will provide incentive to comply with the Ordinance and/or provide the City the means to bring signs into compliance. 7. Buildings with frontage on two streets should be allowed to have signs on both building fronts. The proposed Ordinance permits more sign area for businesses and no longer regulates the number of signs allowed per building. See pages 3-5. The existing Sign Ordinance does not permit a wall sign to be larger than 200 square feet and limits the number of signs to the number of principle building entrances. The proposed Ordinance specifies that sign area is equal to 20% of the building front. There is no maximum size or number requirement for wall signs. A copy of the draft Ordinance is being distributed to the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Committee and all of those individuals that participated in the Sign Ordinance update process. It is our hope that you will take time to review the draft and participate in the public hearing process. Steve Grittman will be present at the public hearing to incorporate changes recommended by the Planning Commission. If you have questions regarding this issue or desire an additional copy of the draft. please contact me at 447-4230. Sincerely, ~JA:Jdw~ Deb Garross Assistant City Planner Enclosure T . EXHIBIT F -~ .11' .'AC Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. URIAN PLANNING.DESIGN.MARKET RESEARCH MEMORANDUM FROM: Prior Lake Planning Commission Bob Kirmis/Stephen Grittman 18 November 1993 TO: DATE: RE: Prior Lake - Sign Ordinance FILE NO: 199.02 BACKGROUND This memorandum is intended to supplement the attached draft Sign Ordinance (dated November 18, 1993) by providing a comparative summary between the City's existing Sign Ordinance and the Ordinance currently under consideration. Please note that the draft Ordinance is based in large part upon an Ordinance prepared by City staff in March of 1992.- ORDINANCE SUMMARY Section 5-7-1 Purpose Statement This section of the draft Ordinance is intended simply to convey the intentions of the Sign Ordinance (i.e., maintain/enhance aesthetic environment, improve pedestrian and traffic safety, etc. ) . While it may be assumed, a statement of purpose is considered a positive component of any Ordinance. The City's existing Sign Ordinance does not include a purpose statement. Section 5-7-2 Interpretation This section of the draft Ordinance specifies that words used in the Ordinance text shall have meanings set forth within. The section is intended basically to avoid questions over Ordinance interpretation. The City's existing Sign Ordinance does not include a section which references matters of interpretation. 5775 Wayzata Blvd.' Suite 555 · St. Louis Park, MN 55416. (612) 595-9636.Fax. 595-9837 ,.~>,~_.~.,.............,.-"...'<-~"~-"'.....,._.~-~".._... If" . ",~"""'~--'~-'",""""",""""""'- T I T ' Section 5-7-3 Exempt Signs This section of the draft Ordinance specifies certain signs which are allowed within the City and exempt from the Ordinance provisions. Exempt signs include public signs, works of art, interior building signs, etc. While Prior Lake's existing Sign Ordinance does list signs which are exempt from fees, many such signs are not exempt from regulation (i.e., election signs, announcements, etc.). Section 5-7-4 Calculation Advertising Display Area An important aspect of any Sign Ordinance is its method of calculating sign area. Because such calculation may vary from city to city, it is critical that the Ordinance identify what constitutes sign area in the City of Prior Lake. As such, the method of sign area calculation has been included in the draft Ordinance. Aside from providing a definition for the term "sign", the City's existing Ordinance does not specifically indicate the method used to determine "sign area". Section 5-7-5 Permitted Sign Area - Business and Industrial Districts This section of the draft Ordinance establishes area, height and locational requirements for on-premise signs within business and industrial zoning districts. Specific sign types referenced include wall signs, freestanding signs, shopping center signs, and ground monument signs. Generally speaking, the provisions listed in the draft Ordinance are highly similar to that which exist in the City's current Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance does, however, provide different or additional regulation in the following areas: ~. Sign height is to be measured from the grade of the adjacent street centerlines. 2. Specific sign regulations for B- P, Business Park Zoning Districts have been integrated in the draft Ordinance. 3. Ground monument sign regulations have been provided. 2 ., I Section 5-7-6 General Sign Requirements A. PERKX'l"l'BD SIGHS - NO PEDIT RBOUIRIm This section of the draft Sign Ordinance regulates permitted signs for which a sign permit is not required. Many of the signs regulated in this section of the draft Ordinance are listed as exemptions in the City's current zoning Ordinance. The City's existing Ordinance lists public right-of-way signs, real estate signs, election signs, no trespass signs, and interior window signs as ftexemptions.. Because these signs are subject to City regulation (i.e., size, height, etc.), it is believed that they are not in fact exemptions but simply signs that, provided certain standards are upheld, do not require a sign permit. Thus, the draft Ordinance has re-named "exempted" signs as signs which are permitted but for which a sign permit is not required. Specific changes from the City's existing regulation entail the following: 1.. Address Signs. While defined, such signs are not addressed in the City's current Ordinance. As such, regulation has been added to the draft Ordinance. 2. Public Right-of-Way Signs. These signs are referenced as ftpublic signs" in the existing Ordinance. 3. Real Bstate Signs. These signs are referenced as fttemporary real estate signs" in the existing Ordinance. 4. Temporary Interior Window Signs. These signs are referenced as ftwindow signs. in the current Ordinance. Sign area allowance has been changed fram 2 square feet or 25 percent of window area to 50 percent of window area facing the street. 5. Building Markers. These signs are referenced as "integral signs" in the existing Ordinance. B. PBRJaTTBD Sl:GNS - RBOtJl:RB A Sl:GN PBRlUT This section of the draft Ordinance lists permitted signs which require a sign permit. As in the case of Section A above, the standards provided in Section B are highly similar to that which exists in the City's current Ordinance. Specific changes from the existing text entail the following: 3 . 'V T r T I 1. Awning Signa. Allowable sign area changed from nine inch letter height to 30 percent of awning surface. 2. Balloon Signs. Existing size requirement of not greater than 40 cubic feet has been deleted. 3. BauDer Signs. While regulated in the draft Ordinance, such signs are not addressed in the City's current Ordinance. 4. Changeable Copy Signs. While regulated in the draft Ordinance, such signs are not addressed in the City's current Ordinance. 5. Institutional Signs. Described as "church signs" within existing Ordinance. 6. Construction Signs. While regulated in the draft Ordinance, such signs are not addressed in the City's current Ordinance. 7. Multiple Residential Nameplate Signs. While regulated in the draft Ordinance, such signs are not addressed in current Ordinance. 8. Lake Service Signs. Existing Ordinance does not regulate size and area. Draft Ordinance specifies maximum 32 square foot area and 10 foot height. Section 5-7-7 Prohibited Signs This section of the draft Ordinance identifies signs which are prohibited in the City of Prior Lake. Prohibited signs, as listed in the draft Ordinance, are generally similar to that which are currently prohibited in the City. Some additions are, however, noted in the draft Ordinance as listed below: ~ Animated Signs ~ Home Occupation Signs ~ Painted Wall Signs ~ Projecting Signs (Specified Location) ~ Snipe Signs ~ Streamers, Strings of Lights, Pennants Section 5-7-8 Sign Plan Requirements This section of the draft Ordinance basically provides a listing of sign plan submission requirements. While submission requirements are generally the same in both the Ordinance draft and existing 4 .. . V" 11 t -'.' ~,............."",'..~ ~"''"'"..'" T I Ordinance, the draft has been expanded to address sign plans for properties which have existing legal non-conforming signs. Specifically, the draft states that all signage must be brought into compliance with the Ordinance when improvements meet or exceed 50 percent of a site's fair market value. Section 5-7-9 Sign Permit Requirements This section of the draft Ordinance is considerably more detailed than that which exists in the current Ordinance. Specific items addressed in the draft which are not present in the current Ordinance include: ~ Temporary Sign Permits ~ Sign Modifications ~ Conditional Sign Permit Process Section 5-7-10 Fees This section of the draft Ordinance states that sign permit fees are to be established annually by the City Council. In contrast, the City's existing Sign Ordinance includes a specific fee schedule in dollar amounts. Section 5-7-11 Non-Conforming Signs This section of the draft Ordinance basically states that non- conforming signs must be removed or brought up to current code requirements prior to the issuance of a new sign permit, zoning permit or building permit. In contrast, the existing Sign Ordinance establishes an amortization schedule for ultimate removal of non-conforming signs. Section 5-7-12 Lapse of Sign Permit This section of the draft Ordinance stipulates that a sign permit shall lapse if not renewed or if the business activity is discontinued for 120 days. The City'S current Ordinance does not address lapse of permit. 5 1 V 1 ,.,-...-....-"-'...""""'''''-....----- , T Section 5-7-13 CanceUation This section of the draft Ordinance is identical to the current Ordinance with a specification that the renewal period shall be for six months. The existing Ordinance does not specify the term of renewal. Section 5-7-14 Maintenance This section of both the draft and existing Ordinance states that all signs in the City must be maintained in a safe and good structural condition. Section 5-7-15 ViolatioDS This section of the draft Ordinance provides a listing as to what constitutes a violation of the Sign Ordinance (i.e., unapproved signage) . Such a section does not exist in the City's current Ordinance. Section 5-7-16 Enforcement and Remedies This section of the draft Ordinance specifies means by which the City may deal with violations described in Section 5-7-15. Enforcement of the Sign Ordinance is not specifically addressed in the City's existing Ordinance. Section 5-7-17 Fines This section offers identical language in the draft and existing Ordinance, excepting that fines have been increased from $500.00 to $700.00. Section 5-7-18 Removal of Signs This section is generally similar in both the draft and existing Ordinance. The section basically enables the City to require the removal of signs which are unsafe or violate the terms of the Ordinance. 6 T t Section 5-1-19 Appeals While similar, this section of the draft Ordinance differs from the City's existing Ordinance in that the appeal process is more specifically defined. Section 5-7-20 Variance Procedure This section of the draft Ordinance basically states that sign variance requests must demonstrate undue hardship and comply with applicable provisions of the Zoning Code. The existing Sign Ordinance makes reference to variance requests in its appeal section. Section 5-7-21 Severance Clause This section of the draft Ordinance states that if one section of the Ordinance is found to be invalid or unconstitutional, it shall not affect any other section. Such a section does not exist in the City's current Sign Ordinance. Section 5-7-22 Definitions The draft Ordinance includes numerous definitions not listed in the City's existing Ordinance. These terms are as follows: ~ Animated Sign ~ Banner Sign ~ Beacon ~ Bench Sign ~ Building Marker ~ Changeable Copy Sign ~ Construction Sign ~ Directory Sign ~ Election Sign ~ Freestanding Sign ~ Ground Monument Sign ~ Incidental Sign ~ Institutional Sign ~ Lake Service Sign ~ Menu Board ~ Message Sign (Electronic) ~ Pennant ~ Projecting Sign ~ Principal Building ~ Public Service Sign ~ Rotating Sign 7 ~~..,..-->-~~--~_. . r I ~ Snipe Sign ~ Street Banner ~ Traffic Interference Sign ~ Window Sign If you have any questions regarding this material, please advise. 8 lOt ." _""""""-'^.........-"_"~u.~._.,,..,-...___"~._._....- T * EXHIBIT G "SIQNPN" NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND PRIOR LAKE SIGN ORDINANCE 83-5 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission of the City of Prior Lake on Thursday, February 3, 1994 at 7 :30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as parties may be heard. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider revisions to the City's Sign Ordinance (Chapter 7 of the Prior Lake City Code), including size, type, location, and enforcement provisions. The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the Prior Lake City Hall, 4629 Dakota Street, S.E., Prior Lake, MN 55372. H you are interested in this topic, you should attend this public hearing. The Planning Commission will accept oral and/or written comments. Questions related to this issue should be directed to Deb Garross, at 447-4230. 1~~fLP~ Deb Garross Assistant City Planner City of Prior Lake 4629 Dakota St. SE., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 I Ph. (612) 4474230 I Fax (612) 4474245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPlDYER , I envelope is severely restricted. 1bey have waked with an architect to design a StructuIC that would ntt be ovapowcring for the lot. EXHIBIT H Gina Mlchc11. Associate Planner, pcscntcd the information as per planning rqxxt of MII'Ch 17, 1994. The variances requesled are; 1. 3 foot ncxth sideyaId variance from the 10 foot sideyard ~tOO<Y 2 2 foot soud1 sideyard variaIx:c from the 10 foot sideyaId sccback 3. 2S foot 1a1ccsI1<R variarx:e from the 75 foot ~ se1bac:k. 4. 1.2% building coverage variance from the 22% maximum building COYa'age requirement. s. 2.8'1> impeMo~ SUlfac:e variance from the 30% maxim\l1l impervious SUlface Rquiremcnt. 6. 5 foot west frontyard v~ from the 30% maxinnm impervious surface requinm:nt. 7. 296 sq. ft. lot area variance from the 7,soo sq. ft. lot area requirement BecaJI~ of the substandald lot, when an setbacks me applied, the resulting building envdope coosists of 1,350 sq.ft. The area ~ platted under the jurisdiction of Eagle Creek Township and an the lots wiIhin the subdivision me substandant by cunmt Prior Lake zoning regulations. PRadent has been set in the ndghtxxhood in granting variances to other' homes. The applicant has indicarcd he will replace tIuee trees that will be rem:NCd during consttuetiOIL Rcalrnrtmdation from Staff is to approve the variances as requested as hardship is cal1sed by the applicaDOO of the cmrent zoning regulation to a subitandard lot of I'CCQld. aId not the actions of the property owner. CCuRl.ellts from the Comnissioncrs wa-e on; number of variances in the ncightxmood, substandard lot. replacement of treeS, distance of roof ovc.rl1ang to building next door, and concern of fire hazard. MOll ON BY LOFIUS. SEOOND BY VONHOF, TO APPROVE 1HE VARIANCES REQUESTFD FOR 1S200 FAlRBANKS TRAL AS FOlLOWS: 1. 3 Foor NCRIH SIDEYARD VARIANCE FROM 1HE 10 Foor SIDEYARD SEIBACK REQUlREMEN'f. 2 2 Foor SOUIH SIDEYARD VARIANCE FROM 1HE 10 Foor SIDEYARD SEIBACK REQUlREMEN'f. 3. 2S FOOf LAKFSHmE VARIANCE FROM mE 75 F<XJr LAKESHORE SEIBACK REQUlREMEN'f. 4. 12% BUIlDING COVERAGE VARIANCE FROM 1HE 22% MAXIMUM BUILDING COVFRAGEREQUIREMfN[ 5. 2.8% IMPERVIOUS SURFACE VARIANCE FROM lHE 30% MAXIMUM IMFBVIOUS SURFACEREQUIREMfN[ 6. 5 Foor ~ FRONT YARD VARIANCE FROM lHE 25 FOOf FRONT YARD SElBACX REQUlREMEN'f. 7. 296 SQUARE FOOr LOr ARPA VARIANCE FROM lHE 7.soo SQUARE FOOf LOr ARPA REQUlREMEN'f. 8. 1HREE TREES BERFPLACFD AS PER CI1YS TREEPLANI1NGORDINANCE. RATIONAL BEING 1HAT 1HE SUBSTANDARD LOr IS A LOr OF REOJRD. PRE(E)FNI' HAS BfEN SlIT IN THE NFlGHBCRHCXJD. SUBDIVISION WAS PLATTED UNDER A PREVIOUS ~ BOO~ HARDSHIP IS CAUSFD BY lHE APPLICATION OF lHE CURRENT ZONING REGULATIONS AND Nor lHE ACllONS OF lHE APPUCANf, AND IT WOOlD Nor BEDEIRIMfNTAL TOlHEHEAInlANDWB.FAREOFlHECOMMUNl1Y Vae taken signified ayes by Valhof. Ldtus, KuykcOOall. and Raidh. ManON CARRIED. ITEMm - PUBLIC HEARINGCONI1NUA11ON- SIGN ORDINANCE Deb Oauoss. ~t City Planner, JR5eIlted the infonnarion as pc'J' l11CIDI3Ddum from Steve Grittml1, Ccnsultant for Nathwest ~ Coosultants, Inc., refeIellCing d1e changes nate by the PJanning Conmissioners. OarifICation w~ asked on the nmnl:rr (21 vs 30). days allowing a sign to be displayut. under Menu Baud Signs the wad " restaurant" is to be deleted and the wad "business" be inserted in the PLANNING COMMISSION March 17. 1994 Page 2 t . in its place in the entire pamgraph. and the height of balloon signs. Dick Casey, Viking Uquor, 16290 Hwy 13 South, cou.ucn1led on the balloon sign height ~gulation and fdt it ~ nd ~'Y. Am felt this public hearing shookl have had priority on the agenda as it WM the third time 10 be brought bef~ the Conmissioners. (Mt Casey WM infonncd that this time slot was the only one available when the public bearing WE continued). eo.UII~US from the Camissioners were on; 20 foot balloon height. 21 days for window signs. governing signs in right-of-way, and agRed on the changes. MOIlON BY LOFIUS, SECOND BY VONHOF, TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNOL TO AImOVE 1HE PROPOSFD SIGN ORDINANCE WIIH 11m FOlLOWING CHAOOFS INCXJUlORA1E) IN10 1HE DRAFT: 1HE wam BUSINESS TO REPLACE 1HE W<JID RESTAURANrUNDFR.1HE MENU BOARD SIGNS; 21 DAYS FOR WlNDOWDISPl.AY SIGNS; 20 FOOT HEIGHT, TAI.l.ER BAlLOONS SIGNS UP TO 35 FEET SHOUlD REQUIRE A CONDmoNALUSEPFRMlT. Vae taken signified ayes by Loftus, Vonhof, Kuykendall, and Roseth. ManON CARRIED. A directive W~ given to Staff to resean:h the governing of signs in the public right-of-way (newspaper R.CepI3Cle boxes), and include a rCCOlllllleldation to the City Cooncil. . MOIlONBYLOFIUS, SECOND BYKUYKENDAIL. TOa..osE lHEPUBUC HEARING. VOle taken signified ayes by Ldtus, Kuykendall, RoseIh, and Vonhof. ManON CARRIED. The Public Hearing closed at 9:45 P.M. ITEM IV - nlSClESlON OF 2010 LAND USE PLAN Ibst Gtaser, Director of Planning, stated that the Cooncil will likdy hire a consuhant to propose a cou..C'Cial industrial plan, and it wooJd be prudent to wait until this study is finished prior to developing a drclft Land Use Map. ITEMV - PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP SI JMMARIR4i; The Bed & BICalcfast sumnary was distributed. The outlindswnmary of the waicshop will be discussed at a f'utum meeting. Discussion followed on upcomiug projects for the Camission. MOIlONBYLOFIUS, SECOND BYKUYKENDAIL. TO ADJOURNTHEMBrrlNG. VOle taken signified ayes by Loftus. Kuykendall, Vmhof, and Roseth. ManON CARRIED. The meeting adjomned at 10:04 P.M. Tapes of the meeting are on tile at Oty Hall. Hust W. Glaser Din:dor ofPJanning Rita M. Schewe Rcanting SocreIary PLANNING COMMISSION March 17. 1994 Page 3 T r- "SIGIa.3" March 28, 1994 Nonhwest Associated Consultants, Inc. Steve Grittman 5775 Wayzata Blvd. Suite 555 St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Dear Steve, Attached find the most current. original sign ordinance draft submined by your office for the March 17, 1994 Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission approved the draft subject to the changes I have identified within the draft. Please review the changes and submit a revised draft to me by April 11, 1994. In addition, the Planning Commission requested that some additi,onal research be done relative to regulating news paper receptacles that are mounted on individual mail boxes. It was explained to the Commissioners that the Sign Ordinance was not intended to regulate residential properties to the degree of affecting mail boxes. However. it was their request that some research be conducted to determine if other communities regulate news paper receptacles and if so, to what extent. It was the desire of the Planning Commission to forward the research to the City Council along with the Sign Ordinance Draft. I would sincerely appreciate your recommendation relative to the regulation of news paper receptacles. In addition. if you have questions related to my notes and requested draft amendments, please contact me directly. It is my intent to submit the draft to the City Council for review on April 12. 1994 and to hold the hearing on May 2,1994. Thanks! '\ ,1 IiI ll~a1fM4V Deb Garross Assistant City Planner 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 4:'1 =r;r_".~L_ 0PDf)p"T"! '~<lTr' =\~Pf_I:'.-:::? ,^"_._.._"_,,,~______w_~,~_.,","""___~." T 'V T T r . PLANNlNGC0MM5S10N MINUID MAROI3, 19IJ4 An announcement ~ nude by 01ainnan Arnold at 7:30 P.M. as there was not a qlKlUDl the meeting will begin as soon as the Camissioners anive. Ccrnnmoner Roseth arrived at 7:33 P.M. The meeting was called to oIder at 7:33 PM Those pn:sent wue Camissioners Arnold, Vmhof, Roseth. Assistant City Planner Deb Guoss. Associate P1amel' Gina MilcheD, and Secmary Rita Schewe. CamUsioner Loftus anivcd at 7:34 P.M. REVlEWM1NlIJE; OFPREVIOlE Mn!;llNG MOIlONBYV<:NIC>I\ SECOND BYROSElH. lOAFPROVE1HEMJNUIF.S AS WRlTIEN. Vae taken signified ayes by Roseth. Vadx>f, and Amokl ManoN CARRIED. The Public Hearing was called to oIder at 7:34 P.M. The public w~ in attendance and a sign-up sheet was ciIcnl~tl.1t Stephen Grlttman of Nathwest Associated CmsuItants. Inc., 5775 WayDJa Blvd., presenai the infODJl3lion as per mcmc:nndum of Febuary 25, 1994. The changes that were discussed at the Febuary 3, 1994, meeting had been incaporafcd into this dJaft. . The 75% figure has been incaporafcd into the window sign text . WiIh R:g3Id to liq\D' stom advatising. 1he statute restricts liq\D' staRS from advc:nising price in any media advertising. which they do. It is n<< a sign regulation. There is no resttiction on price advatising on-site, other than local sign regulations. . 01 the balloon sign ~ the only dimension in which these devices are categc:xizcd by the suppliers. or regulated by cities. is by height. CapDty or cubic feet is not calcuJable and such a regulation would not make sense for enfoo:em:nt efforts. A 20 foot height restriction ~ been inserted which is a typical height regulation for COImUlities that allow these devkes. There are balloons 35 feet high if the City wishes to include the full range of possible balloon signs. Di:k Casey, of Viking Lqucr. 16290 Hwy 13 South, co.urrmded MI: Grltunan on the dnUt of the Sign 01dinance. MI: OIsey COlllaDltCd on the window covaage signage and was pJcasc:d with the 75% coverage but questioned the time limit of21 days instead of 30 days. He also co.l111leilted on neon signs and that they shou1d be displayed longe: Ray l..ern1ey, of Hdlywood Bar & Grill, 16701 Taonto Ave. SE. was glad to see the issues ~ taken into consideration and '-'UI....:;udcd S1aff and MJ: Griuman for their efforts. Ch..ualtS from the Connissioncrs were on; \.U..laJding Staff and MJ: Grlttman on the wat put into the draft, definition of time limit. multiple signs in window, dcJeting the wml and nuam "one" to indicaIIe the nUlllh:r of interiCX' sign(s) pc'J' window, and should have 75% covCDge for window signs. Deb Gaross stated that a time limit is needed to prevent lcIrpn1y signs from beco..';'.g pcmmc:nt. A 21 day limit gives 1he Oty a mnc:dy to deal with a situalion if the need arises. Ms. Gmoss stated that olher PLANNING COMMISSION Mardl3, 1994 Page 1 I changes to be consic:bed are, dealing with a sign in a legal n<Xl~mning use through a zoning oldinance am:ndml:nt. renxlYe "string of bulbs" from Item 0 on page 8, and reroove the wad "IaIamant" from Item Eoopage 10. ManoN BY I...OFIUS. SECOND BY ROSElH. TO CONrINUE mE SIGN ORDINANCE TO MARCH 17,1994, AT 8:30 P.M. Vae taken signified ayes by ldtus, Roseth, Arnold. and Voohof. MOI1ON CARRIED. ITEM B . TO CO}\Ql)ER. AN AMmDMFNr TO SECI10N 6.5 (OFF...~wr PARKING) OF THE PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE The public hearing wz called to older at 8:25 P.M. The putmc was in attendance and a sign-up sheet was cm:~nl~tptf Tm O'Brien 14375 Wife&SQ1ge 'liail NE. stated he fcds the ~ discriminaIes against business owners that need to parle tIUcks on their propcny and he is proposing a change to the zoning ordinance to allow chis. His vehicle in question is approxinwdy 36 feet long am the ~t mate against him is unfounded in his opinion. He feh the ontinance imposed a rmancial burdm on him Gina Mitchell, Aswdate Planner, presented the infonnalion as per memo of Mach 3, 1994. Ms. Mitchell reiterated the pm;entation male on Febuary 17, 1994, stating the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance is set up to separate COllluleiCial uses from residential neighlxlhoods. The purpose of these regulations as wdI as off-street parldng regulations (Section 6.5), are to prolCCt the c~ aesthetics. propc:ny values, and integrity of the residential zones. R.ccanmcndation from Staff is to deny the n:quest as it is inoonsistent with the pmpose and intent oftbe Zming Oldinance and Canpdlensive Plan. Hans Hc:nnansen, 16316 PmX AW'ntJe, spoke against the proposed 8I1lellCfJtall as Prier Lake has wcdced hard to create a pleasing aISrJlCJpIae in this cormmity. 1'1lc: is one place for ~ living and one place for COIl'1rM'Cial business. The slltEland management does not allow this. Kenneth LiIlyblad. 16'1K1' JlIreside. voiced his opposition against the proposed amendmeut. C()II.iJg~ from the CcmnissiOllClS 'Wa'e on; SUlVey of other connmities, applicant was aslarl to describe his type of vd1icle (36 ftstraight truck, eu:loscd body, gencml frieght bauler, 11,soo Ibs.), historically enforcement of ordinances is by a ~t process, and consensus was that the ploposed amcndmcnt wwld cause mae problems than it wookl solve. Ca11n&oncr Loftus was somewhat in suppon of the applicant's position with mcxtifications. MJ: O'Brien was askfd to restate his proposal and added that he feh paddng his vehicle off-site causes hardship, vandalism poIeIlIial. finarDal burden, and he did not see the difference between a garaged vehicle or un-garagaI vehicle. Ms. Ganoss infOl1Dl:d the Ca11n&oners of the on1inanccs for the Oty of Prior Lake and that the ontinance in place does not prohibit someone from having a ttudc: just that it nefds to be enclosed from view. MI: lknnm1sen suggested that maybe twodiffcrmt laws are needed. MOI1ONBY RCBmI, SEOOND BY VamoF; TO RF.C:OMMeID TO aTY CXXJN(]L TO DENY AN AMENDMfNfTO SECnON S-S-S:E OF 1HE PRIOR LAKE CITY CCDE AND SECllON 6.5:E OF 1HE PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE 83-6. RATIONALE BEING IT IS INCONSIS1ENT WIIH 1HE PURroSE AND IN1ENT OF 1HE ZONING ORDINANrn AND COMPREHENSIVE PlAN. PLANNING COMMISSION M.rch 3. 1994 Page 2 .' .'. ....~_.......>_.>.~._"~____,"""......__.^'_._,,_,,~,,',t_~__~,..,......,~__,._...... II ". "I' _~"_,...~~",,...;__.......,,-,"",",~"__._~"----"N'''_ f . March 7, 1994 Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. Steve GritUDan . 5775 Wayata Blvd. Suite 555 St. Louis Park. MN 55416 Dear Steve, The purpose of this letter is to summarize the changes to the draft sign ordinance as discussed by the Planning Commission at the March 3. 1994 public hearing. Please incorporate the tollowing items imo the draft and fax or mail the revised texl to me by Thursday. March 10. 1994. 1. Balloon signs. the maximum height requiremem should be 20'. 2. Temporary Interior Window Signs: Temporary interior window signs in a B or 1 zone which is part of a display of merchandise or display relating to sales on the premises is pennitted. provided such sign is not to be displayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) consecutive days. Such sign shall not occupy more than seventy-five (75) percent of each individual window area facing the street Temporary interior window signs are exempt from sign pennits and are pennined as specified in this Ordinance. 3. Page 8, delete strings of light bulbs from item O. The Planning Commission does not desire to regulate strings of lights as part of the sign ordinance. 4. Page 10, item E. delete the word restaurants and insert "Businesses". 5. Page 19, item 5-7-19: second line. there is a typo in the second line after Ordinance... "is" should be changed to "if'. 6. Page 24, item M. under the definition of Menu Board. the word "restaurant" should be deleted and the word "businesses" inserted into the second line. 7. Page 9, 5-7-6: Add item "H. Conditional Use Pennit Signs." Paragraph H should indicate that land uses which operate under an approved conditional use pennit. may display signs subject to a conditional sign pennit, approved by the Planning Commission. 8. Page 2. item A, include "parking" as a type of incidental sign. If you have questions related to this letter. please comact me directly al447-4230. Sincerely, Deb Garross Assistant City Planner 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372~1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORnJNrIY EMPLOYER 'V1'--~ f t PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 3, 1994 The February 3, 1994, Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by O1ainnan Arnold at 7:30 P.M. Those present were Commissioners Roseth, Arnold, Loftus, Vonhof, Director of Planning Horst Graser, Assistant Oty Planner Deb Garros$, Associate Planner Gina Mitchell, and Secretary Rita Schewe. REVIEW MlNlrrES OF PREVIOUS MEETING MOTION BY LOFIUS, SECOND BY VONHOF, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS WRITfEN. Vote taken signified ayes by Arnold, Roseth, Loftus, and Vonhof. MOTION CARRIED. A recess was called at 7:31 P.M. to await the next scheduled agenda item. The meeting was reconvened at 7:35 P.M. ,rEM I - PUBLIC HEARING - SIGN ORDINANCE The Public Hearing was called to order at 7:35 P.M. The public was in attendance and a sign-up sheet was circulated. SteVe Griuman of Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc., 5775 Wayzata Blvd. St Louis Park, presented the a brief summary on the proposed sign ordinance amendment This draft ordinance is the result of over three years of work including public workshops, meetings with business owners, and Staff comments. Ray Lemley, Hollywood Bar "Grill, 16701 Toronto Ave. SE, stated his concerns on various sections of the proposed ordinance, ie: streamers, pennants, banners, animated signs, flashing signs, and billboards. Mr. Lemley felt that traffic will increase and businesses should be able to advertise and direct the public to Prior Lake. He also stated that the sign for his business was not of adequate footage to allow the sign to be visible from a distance. Deb Garross, Assistance Oty Planner, addressed Mr. Lemley's concerns in regard to the bank signs. These are defined as electronic message sign and are permitted. Members of the Commission had concerns on streamers and wanted this issue addressed. Oty Staff has received favorable comments from the public regarding the exclusion of billboards in Prior Lake. Dick Casey, V1ldng liquor Barrel, 16290 Hwy 13 South, gave a brief outline of the problems he encountered when he applied for a sign for his business. Mr. Case)' felt that liquor stores should be given extra allowance due to the restrictions from the State Statutes on liquor estabHshments. The only place he can advertise product signs is in the windows and objected to the reduction of 75% to SO% for window display advertising. He also felt this ordinance is too restrictive to the PLANNING COMMISSION 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minneso~Ji 1~. (612) 4474230 I Fax (612) 4474245 AN EQUAL OPPOR'TUNITY EMPtDYER T I liquor stores. Several items Mr. Casey disagreed with were; the time and size allowed for balloon signs, balloons should be allowed for special occasions, and illuminated signs. Comments from the Commissioners were; regulations of liquor stores. billboard restrictions, window advertising, free-standing sign measmernent, strobe lights, grade measurements, not in favor of SO,*, window display, snipe signs, balloon signs regulations, At 8:35 P.M. Chainnan Arnold stated the Sign Ordinance Public Hearing will be continued to the end of the agenda as a second public hearing was scheduled for 8:30 ~M. ITEM n . PUBLIC HEARING . DRIVEWAY STANDARDS . TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE 94-05 The Public Hearing was called to order at 8:38 P.M. This public hearing was continued and is to consider amending the zoning and subdivision ordinances to incorporate driveway standards. Deb Garross, Assistant City Planner, presented the infonnation as per the Planning Report of February 3, 1994. The changes outlined by the Commissioners at the January 20, 1994, meeting were incorporated into the proposed Ontinance 94-05. Comments from the Commissioners discussed the changes and were in support of the proposal. MOTION BY ROSElH, SECOND BY VONHOF, TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL nIB ADOPnON OF RESOLUTION 94-05 AMENDING THE ZONING AND SUBDMSION ORDINANCES TO INCORPORATE DRIVEWAY STANDARDS AS REVISED. Vote taken signified ayes by Roseth, Vonhof, Arnold, and Loftus. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION BY LOFl1JS, SECOND BY ROSE1H, TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Roseth, Vonhof, and Arnold. MOTION CARRIED. Public Hearing was closed at 8:45 ~M. A recess was called at 8:45 P.M. and the meeting reconvened at 8:50 ~M. ITEM m . CONDITIONAL USE CONTINUED. DAN REILAND Dan Reiland. 5365 Shore Trail, stated he wishes to operate a bed and breakfast facility at his residence and is requesting a conditional use to obtain this goal. The house has seven bedrooms, it would be owner occupied, only one meal will be served to the guests, no liquor, and the guests would not be using the lake. There is a six car garage and parking for 12 vehicles. The facility bas been inspected for code compliance. The highest number of guests at one time would be eight. Deb Garross, Assistant City Planner, presented the infonnation as per the Planning Report of February 3, 1994. The Zoning Ordinance does not specifically contain a provision for bed and breakfast operations, therefore the application is filed for a conditional use permit for a boarding house within a R-l Zone. Staff has researched twenty cities and received infonnation from eleven which is attaChed to the report. In reviewing this infonnation it is clear community's regulate bed & breakfast uses by conditional use permit and have specific perfonnance criteria applied to them. The Planning Commission has several alternatives regarding the conditional use application. The Commission can recommend that the definition of boarding house be broadened by granting PLANNlNG COMMISSION Febnwy 3. 1994 P..2 T . "SIGNU" February 4. 1994 Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. SteVe Grittman 5775 Wayzata Blvd. Suite 555 St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Dear Steve. The purpose of this letter is to summarize the changes to the draft sign ordinance as discussed by the Planning Commission at the February 3. 1994 public hearing. It was the Commissioner's specific request that all new text be underscored or in bold text to identify changes from the first draft of the ordinance. 1. Delete (Streamers) from the prohibited sign Section 5-7-7 and add streamers as a sign that requires a sign pennit. Allow display for 14 consecutive days and 3 pennits per calendar year. 2. Add IDuminated Signs (B and I zones) as a sign requiring sign pennit. Also add a definition of illuminated sign to the text and definition section. 3. Temporary Interior Wmdow Sign: incorporate both 50% and 75% as options for the amount of window area that can be covered by signs. The Planning Commission discussed this item but did not provide direction on what percentage to use. 4. Add the statutory language related to liquor store signs to the Ordinance. 5. Menu Board Signs: delete the word restaurant and add "businesses that serve customers via automobiles. 6. Balloon Signs: Identify that tethered balloons are prohibited signs; develop a defInition of tethered balloon sign; change display time to 14 consecutive days and 3 times per calender year. establish a maximum cubic foot size requirement for balloons. 7. Develop a definition of Semi-public Use and add to definition section of ordinance. 8. Develop a table of contents of ordinance sections and tables. 9. Construction Signs: I inadvertently indicated that these signs should be in B and I zones only. please disregard that note. Construction Signs should be permitted in all zones. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake. Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQCAL OPPOR1L1NITY E~PLOv~,q v "" T I 10. Consider refonnat of ordinance: Steve, the following is a suggestion for refonnating the ordinance, perhaps the infonnation flows somewhat better, propose what you think is best! Purpose Interpretation Exempt Signs Permitted Signs - No Sign Pennit Signs Require Sign Pennit Signs Require Cond. Sign Permit Conditional Sign Permit Process Non-Confonning Signs Prohibited Signs Sign Plan Requirements Sign Permit Requirements Sign Modifications Maintenance Calculating Advertising Display Area Permitted Sign Area B & I Districts Lapse of Sign Permit Cancellation Appeals Variance Violations Enforcement Remedies Fines Removal of Signs Severance Definitions In addition to the changes identified in this letter, please also incorporate the changes identified in writing on your copy of the ordinance that was presented to the Planning Commission. If you have questions, please contact me. I will need a copy of the revised ordinance by February 24, 1994. Thank you for your assistance and patience in this matter! Sincerely, A fjj;Jtl~ Deb Garross Assistant Gty Planner . .. "", . _........"....,_._'-.......,-"."".""'---",...,,~'"'" T I EXHIBIT I "SIGNPN' NOTICE OF HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING PRIOR LAKE SIGN ORDINANCE 83-5 You are hereby notified that the City Council will hold a hearing in the Prior Lake City Council Chambers at 4629 Dakota Street S.E., on Monday, June 6, 1994 at 7:30 or shonly thereafter. The purpose of the hearing is to consider adoption of a revised Sign Ordinance for the City of Prior Lake. The Planning Commission held public hearings on this issue February 3, March 3 and March 17, 1994. The City Council will consider adoption of the proposed Sign Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission and/or with revisions as directed by the Council. If you desire to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this hearing. The City Council will accept oral and or written comments. If you have questions regarding this matter, or desire a copy of the proposed Sign Ordinance, contact Deb Garross of the Prior Lake Planning Department at 447-4230. ill0!O/~ Deb Garross Assistant City Planner Date Mailed: May 20, 1994 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY E.~LOYER 1 -v 1 .t T f EXHIBIT J LIST OF BUSINESSES FOR SIGN NOTIFICATION Crown CoCo Inc. 319 Ulyssess NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 The Wedding Station Priordale Mall 16760 Toronto Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 McDonald's Restaurant Attn: Tom Butler 4271 Highway 13 Prior Lake, MN 55372 Nat Wisser 6516 Harbor Beach NE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Darwin Fosse 16228 Franklin Circle SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Raymond Lemley 5955 Hidden Oaks Circle SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Jere Phillips 5650 - 150th St. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Larry Greenfield 15849 Island View Road Prior Lake, MN 55372 Hector Gateway Umited Partnership P.O. Box 35092 Edina, Mn 55435 Peak Properties Development Box 24137 Minneapolis, MN 55424 Jeanne Robbins 5445 Shore Trail NE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Dean Sutliff 3162 Unden Circle NW Prior Lake, MN 55372 Mike Sweeney 3401 Willow Beach Trail SW Prior lake, MN 55372 Wesley Mader 3470 Sycamore Trail SW Prior Lake, MN 55372 Steve Nielson 14581 Glendale Ave. Prior Lake, MN 55372 Jimmy Reed's Pizza 14123 Commerce Ave. Prior Lake, MN 55372 Bob Barsness 5400 Fairlawn Shores Trail Prior Lake, MN 55372 Priordale Mall Investors Attn: Neil Soderman 12800 Industrial Boulevard Plymonth, Mn 55441 River Bluffs of Prior Lake P.O. Box 369 Prior Lake, MN 55372 McWillies on the Lake Attn: Jan Ballard P.O. Box 236 Prior Lake, MN 55372 Jim Gibbish 16111 Main Ave. South Prior Lake, MN 55372 Minnesota Valley Enterprises Inc. 16328 Main Ave. Prior Lake, MN 55372 Lakers Restaurant 15750 Highway 13 South Prior Lake, MN 55372 Amoco StationIP.F. Inc. 4805 Dakota St. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 - Prior Lake American Scott-Rice Telephone Attlt Laurie Hartman Attn: Bill Packer P.O. Box 538 P.O. Box 299 Prior Lake, MN 55372 Prior lake, MN 55372 Little Six Bingo County Market 2350 Sioux Trail NW Lee Radennacher Prior Lake, MN 55372 4105 Highway 13 South Prior lake, MN 55372 Subway 16711 Duluth Ave. SE Lorraine Kessler Prior Lake, MN 55372 Chamber of Commerce Prior lake State Bank Joseph Zwak 166n Duluth Ave. SE 4801 West 81st Street Prior lake, MN 55372 Suite 105 Bloomington, MN 55437 O'Malley's On Main Velishek Auto Sales Shelby Annit Dave Velishek 16211 Main Ave. 16661 Hwy 13 Prior Lake, MN 55372 Prior Lake, MN 55372 Wagon Bridge Marina Bonnie Maxwell Jim Sentyrz 16161 Main Ave. SE 15862 Eagle Creek Blvd. Prior Lake, MN 55372 Prior Lake, MN 55372 Edina Realty Schommer Glass Inc. Rachel VanDenBoom Larry Schommer 14198 Commerce Ave NE 16588 Ramsey Ave. Prior Lake, MN 55372 Prior Lake, MN 55372 Sue Sticha State Fann Insurance Teri Jo's Aoral Sam Dalal 16760 Toronto Ave. 14163 Commerce Ave. NE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Prior Lake, MN 55372 Alan Iverson Steve Schneider 16760 Toronto Ave. 5333 . 160th St. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Prior Lake, MN 55372 Bruce Capra 4646 Colorado St. Prior Lake, MN 55372 'SGN..S1" ... .....