HomeMy WebLinkAbout110-03 Sign Ordinance Summary published4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 10-075
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SUMMARY OF SECTIONS 1107.400 THROUGH 1107.1700, SECTION
1101.400, and SECTION 1102.809(5) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
Motion By: Millar Second By: Keen
WHEREAS, The City is required to publish the Ordinance before they become effective ;
and
WHEREAS, The City Council may authorize a summary of an Ordinance if the City Council
finds that the Summary is an accurate representation of the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, The City Council desires to publish a summary of the changes to Section
1107.400 through 1107.1700, Section 1101.400, and Section 1102.809(5) and
has determined the publication of a summary of this ordinance will meet the
intent of the statute.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA, that the City Council approves the following summary of Sections 1107.400
through 1107.1700, Section 1101.400, and Section 1102.809(5) of the Zoning Ordinance
adopted by Ordinance 10-03, and authorizes publication of the following summary:
Sections 1107.400 through Section 1101.1700, Section 1101.400, and Section 1102.809(5) of
the Zoning Ordinance related to signage, were amended to offer choices to local business
owners and community groups, allow for consistent enforcement, be understandable by those
that use the document, address changes in technology and case law, maintain aesthetic
qualities appropriate for all Zoning Districts, and encourage maintenance of signage. The
following is a summary of each major section of the Ordinance:
Section 1107: Findings
In order to justify and support imposing restrictions and regulations on the constitutional
protections afforded the right to free speech this ordinance must meet certain tests
imposed by the courts to protect the First Amendment. The City must demonstrate that
the provisions in the ordinance are needed to address legitimate and substantial
governmental interests and that the proposed ordinance provisions are the least
restrictive means of addressing those interests. The Council may protect the health,
safety, welfare and aesthetics in the City by imposing reasonable time, place and
manner restrictions on signage (speech), so long as the restrictions are content neutral
and that alternative means of communication remain.
• This ordinance expands the Purpose and Intent subsections of the ordinance, as well as
including specific Findings that state the legitimate and substantial government interests
the City Council are protecting and promoting by the adoption of amendments to the
Sign Ordinance.
M:\COUNCIL\Ordinance\2010\110-03 Sign Ordinance Summary published.doc
Section 1107.501 -Sign Definitions
A significant aspect of providing clarity in relation to regulating signs involves having definitions
that are understandable. For that reason the following definitions were expanded on or added:
The following sign types had their definitions expanded on:
o Address Sign
o Animated Sign
o Banner Sign
o Legal Non-Conforming Sign
o Portable Sign
o Public Sign
o Window Sign
o Yard Sale Sign
The following sign types had definitions added::
o Community Park Event Sign
o Non-Commercial On-Premise Sign
o Off-Premise, Advertising Sign
o Off-Premise, Temporary Directional Sign
o On-Premise Advertising Sign
o Residential Name Plate Sign
o Sandwich Board Sign
o Seasonal Sign
o Special Event Sign
o Subdivision Identification Sign
o Wetland Buffer-yard Sign
Section 1107.700 -Permitted Signs (not needing a permit)
• Community Park Event Signs: Language was added to regulate signage for events held
in the Community Parks (as defined by the City Comprehensive Plan).
Section 1107.800 -Permitted Signs (needing a permit)
Banner Signs: Revised language was added that allows for a limited expansion of
banner signs. The proposed language allows each principal building to have one banner
sign for specific events such as sales, short term specials, grand openings, and events
limited in duration. The amended language also allows civic organizations, non-profit
organizations, governmental entities, the School District, or semi-public organizations to
utilize this permitted banner space for up to 30 days prior to a special event (with
permission from the property owner/banner permit holder). Banners will no longer be
allowed to exist on poles and they must instead be affixed to the principal building (an
exception may be made for marinas, churches, and schools that exist in residential
areas and where another structure can be utilized in order to allow the banner to be
further concealed from adjacent residential views).
• Sandwich Board Signs: The TC, C, and I Use Districts are permitted to utilize sandwich
board signs under specific criteria that are site specific. The building owners and
business tenants be able to allow civic organizations, non-profit organizations,
governmental entities, the School District, or semi-public organizations to utilize
sandwich board sign space for up to 30 days prior to a special event.
M:\COUNCIL\Ordinance\2010\110-03 Sign Ordinance Summary published.doc 2
A sunset provision was included to allow banner and sandwich board signs to no longer be
permitted after January 1, 2013 if the Council finds that they are a risk to the public safety and
welfare and if they have a negative impact on the aesthetics of the commercial areas. If no
negative impact is noted, the Council can rescind the sunset provision and leave the provisions
as stated.
Section 1107.1300 Sign Permit Requirements
The amended language clarifies what is needed in order to have a sign permit issued. The
majority of changes in this Section involve language stating what is required for the permitting of
a banner or sandwich board sign. Banner and sandwich board signs will be issued on an
annual basis and will be valid for the entire year.
Section 1107.1600 Removal of Signs
The amended language gives more detailed expectations regarding the process for removing
temporary signs and the process for when corrective action is necessary in relation to
permanent signs.
Section 1107.1700 Remedies for Sign Violations
The new language allows the City an opportunity to impose a fine, not to exceed
$500.00 per day, for each day the sign is in violation. It also states that no sign permit
shall be renewed until all outstanding fines have been paid.
Section 1102.809 Design Standards in the "TC" Town Center District (Downtown)
The incorporated changes allow for an increase in the number and size of permitted signs to
allow for increased creativity related to projecting signs, awning signs, and other signs.
Section 1101.400- General Zoning Ordinance Definitions is amended with the following
Definitions for: 1) Principal Buildings, 2) Property Owner, 3) Sign Plan, and 4) Special Event.
The Summary of the Changes to the Sign Ordinance is approved as a true and accurate
representation of the amendments to Sections 1107.400 through Section 1107.1700, Section
1102.809 and Section 1101.400, and Summary Publication is authorized.
A complete text of the newly adopted zoning ordinance can be found at City Hall or in the
Document Center on the City of Prior Lake Website after August 21, 2010.
This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its publication.
Passed and adopted this 16th day of August, 2010.
YES NO
Myser X Myser
Erickson X Erickson
Hedberg Absent Hedberg
Keeney X Keeney
Millar X Millar
Fran B I ,City Manager
M:\COUNCIL\Ordinance\2010\110-03 Sign Ordinance Summary published.doc 3
RESOLUTION 10-075
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A :,
SUNIMARY OF SECTIONS
1107.400 THROUGH 1107.1700,
SECTION 1101.400,.and SECTION
1102.809(5);OF THE`ZONING ',
ORDINANCE '
Motion By: Millar
Second. By: Keeney
WHEREAS, The City is
required to publish the Ordinance i
before they-become effective. ; and
WHEREAS, The City Council
may authorize a summary of an
Ordinance if the City Cowicil finds
that the Summary is ° an accurate
representation of the Ordinance; i
and
WHEREAS, The City Council
desires to publish a summary of the
nh~n~ooe 4tn,~Co.,4
provision and leave the jSrovisions
as stated.
Section 1107.1300 Sign Permit l
Requirements l
The amended language clarifies
what is needed in order to have a
;sign permit issued. The majority of
changes in this Section involve '
language stating what is required '
for .the permitting of a banner or 1
sandwich board sign: Banner and
sandwich board signs will be issued j
on an anmtal basis and will be valid ~'
for the entire year.
Section 1107::1600 Removal of I'
Signs
The amended language gives
more detailed expectations
regarding he process for removing
temporary signs and the process for Ib
when corrective action is necessary
in relation to permanent signs.
Section 1107.1700 Remedies for ~~
Sign Violations
The new language allows the,f
City an opportunitytoimposeafine;
not to exceed
$500.00 per day, for each day the.
sign is in violation. It also states';
that no sign permit
shall be renewed until all ~
outstanding fines have been paid. j
Section' 7102.809..- Design
Standards in the "TC" Town Center I
District. (Downtown)
Theincorporated,changesallow
for an increase in the. number and E
size of permitted signs to allow for ,
increased creativity related toi
projecting signs; awning signs, and
othersigns.
Section 1101:400- General
Zoning Ordinance Definitions is
amended with the following
Definitions for: 1) Principal
Buildings, 2) Property Owner, 3),
Sign Plan, and 4) Special, Event.
The Summary of the Changes
to the Sign Ordinance is approved
as a frtie and accurate '
repres~~tatiQn of the amendments
to Sections 1107.400 through Section '~
1107`.1700, Section 1102.809 a'f4d
Section 1101.400, and Summary
Publication is authorized.
A complete text of the newl F
Yj
adopted zoning ordinance can be ~j
found at City Hall or in the ~`
Document Center on the City of
Prior Lake Website after August 21,
2010.
This Ordinance shall become
effective 30 days .after its
publication.
Passed and adopted this 16th
day of August, 2010.
YES NO
Myser X Myser ~
Erickson X Erickson
Hedberg Absent Hedberg i
Keeney- X Keeney. ~~
Millar X Millar
Frank Boyles, City N
Manager
'Published in the Prior Lake ~~
American oii Saturday, August 21,
3010; No. 7340) _. . ~
Affidavit of Publication
Southwest Newspapers
State of Minnesota)
)SS.
County of Scott )
Laurie A. Hartmann, being duly sworn, on oath says that she is the publisher or the authorized
agent of the publisher of the newspapers known as the Shakopee Valley News, Jordan Indepen-
dent, Prior Lake American and Savage Pacer, and has full knowledge of the facts herein stated as
follows:
(A) These newspapers have complied with the requirements constituting qualification as a legal
newspaper, as provided by Minnesota Statute 331A.02, 331A.07, and other applicable laws, as
amended.
(B) The printed public notice that is attached to this Affidavit and identified as No.~~~
was published on the date. or dates and in the newspaper stated in the attached Notice and said
Notice is hereby incorporated as part of this Affidavit. Said notice was cut from the columns of
the newspaper specified. Printed below is a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to Z, both
inclusive, and is hereby acknowledged as being the kind and size of type used in the composition
and publication of the Notice:
abcdefghijkhnnopgrstuvwxyz
Subscribed and sworn before me on
this ~ ~J" ~"d~ y of 2010
N blic
~~G'V{/t/~'~{
Laurie A. Hartmann
.-.~~., JYMMB J. BARK
3 N07ARY PUBLIC - MINNE50TA
- My Commission Expires 01/31/2013
RATE INFORMATION
Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users for comparable space.... $31.20 per column inch
Maximum rate allowed by law for the above matter ................................. $31.20 per column inch
Rate actually charged for the above matter .............................................. $12.59 per column inch