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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 114-13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1107.500 – 1107.1100 OF THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ZONING
ORDINANCE RELATED TO SIGNAGE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY CODE PART 1 WHICH,
AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAINS PENALTY PROVISIONS.
1. The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain that Subsection 1107.501 of Section 1107,
General Performance Standards, of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by inserting the
following definitions in alphabetical order:
Employment Opportunity Sign. A temporary sign indicating employment opportunities.
Home Occupation Sign. A sign that advertises or describes products, goods or services at a private residential
location.
No Trespass Sign. A sign which is intended to notify the public that entry onto a person’s private land or property
is prohibited without the property owner’s permission.
Streamer, Pennant Sign. Any lightweight plastic, fabric or other material, suspended from a rope, wire, or string,
or other material, usually in series, designed to move in the wind.
Strings of Lights. Lights strung by wire, cord or similar means.
Video Display Sign. A sign capable of displaying full-motion imagery of television quality or higher. Video
display signs shall include images or messages projected onto buildings or other objects.
2. The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain that Subsection 1107.501 of Section 1107,
General Performance Standards, of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by deleting the
following definitions in alphabetical order:
Animated Sign. Any sign that uses movement or changes in lighting to depict action or create a special effect
or scene, including but not limited to flashing and scrolling. Signs with visible moving, rotating parts, or other
visible mechanical movement are animated signs.
On-Premise, Advertising Sign. Any permanent non-governmental sign and sign structure, advertising
products, services, commodities, and entertainment, located on the premises where the sign is installed and
maintained.
Pennant. Any lightweight plastic, fabric or other material, suspended from a rope, wire, or string, or other
material, usually in series, designed to move in the wind.
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3. The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain that Subsection 1107.501 of Section 1107,
General Performance Standards, of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by amending
the following definitions in alphabetical order:
Address Sign. An on-premises sign giving the name and/or address of the building or premises which is
compliant with City Code addressing requirements.
Awning. A non-rigid hood or cover projecting from a building, which may be folded, collapsed, or retracted
against the building.
Banner Sign. Any temporary on-premises, sign possessing characters, letters, illustrations, or
ornamentations applied to paper, plastic, or lightweight fabric of any kind to advertise products, goods and/or
services sold or provided on the property or a special event, which is hung either with or without frames.
National flags, state or municipal flags, or the official flag of any institution or business shall not be considered
banners.
Billboard Sign. An off-premises poster panel board, painted bulletin board or other communicative device
which is used to advertise products, goods and/or services, any part of which are not sold, produced,
assembled, manufactured, furnished or otherwise related to activities conducted on the property where the
sign is located.
Changeable Copy Sign. A sign or portion thereof with characters, letters, or illustrations that are manually
changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign.
Community Park Event Sign. A temporary sign related to an activity or event permitted in a “Community
Park,” as defined in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The temporary sign may only be displayed in the specific
Community Park for fourteen (14) days prior to, and the duration of a specific event.
Electronic Message Sign. Also referred to as a Dynamic Display Sign, an Electronic Message sign is a sign
which shows messages and graphics that are changed by electrical pulsations, other than public service
signs.
Employment Opportunity Sign. A temporary sign indicating employment opportunities.
Freestanding Sign. An on-premises sign supported by structures or supports that are placed on or anchored
in the ground and that are independent from any building or other structure.
Ground Monument Sign. A freestanding block-type sign structure in which the base of the sign structure is
in contact with the ground, or a maximum of 12 inches above the ground adjacent to the sign, where the
width of the base of the sign shall be at least eighty (80) percent of the width of the sign.
Institutional Sign. An on-premises sign which identifies the name and other characteristics of a public or
semi-public institution.
Non-Commercial On-Premises Sign. A sign displayed by the owner of property or tenant used to
communicate, express, convey or depict a message or viewpoint held by the owner of the property or a
tenant.
Off-Premises Advertising Sign. Any non-governmental sign and sign structure, advertising products,
services, commodities, entertainment or other activity not offered at the location of the sign or not exclusively
related to the premises on which the sign is located.
Off-Premises Temporary Directional Sign. A temporary sign that provides direction to a new residential
development or a new facility housing a public or nonprofit organization.
Real Estate Sign. A temporary sign erected on private property for purposes of advertising the sale or lease
of a particular building and/or property.
Residential Name Plate Sign. A sign located on a residential premises, giving only the name or address, or
both of the premises.
Seasonal Sign. A temporary on-premises sign limited in duration of time and placed on a premises for a
specific purpose that is not part of a business’ ongoing activity. Seasonal signs include, but are not limited
to Christmas tree and wreath “For Sale” signs, farmers’ market signs, similar seasonally oriented sales, and
signs advertising temporary agricultural commodity sales and transient merchants.
Shopping Center Sign. A freestanding on-premises sign identifying a shopping complex that contains at least
one major tenant (such as a grocery or department store) and secondary tenants. A lineal strip center is not
considered a shopping complex for the purpose of this Ordinance.
Subdivision Identification Sign. An on-premises freestanding sign used to identify a residential subdivision, a
Planned Unit Development, a commercial development, business center, or industrial park.
Traffic Interference Sign. Any sign erected that, by reason of position, shape, size, or color would interfere
in any way with the proper functioning or purpose of a traffic sign or signal or may affect pedestrian or
vehicular traffic visibility.
Yard Sale Sign. A temporary sign display advertising the on-premises sale, by an occupant, of his or her
personal property, including general household rummage, used clothing and appliances, provided the
exchange or sale of merchandise is conducted on the property or within the residence or an accessory
structure on the property.
4. The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain that Subsection 1107.700 of Section 1107,
General Performance Standards, of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by deleting
Subsection 1107.700 in its entirety and replacing with:
1107.700: PS;NSPR: The signs identified in Table 1 of this subsection are
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permitted and do not require sign permits. However, their size, area, location and number are
regulated by the provisions of Subsections 1107.701 through 1107.716. A brief description of the
signs and display guidelines follow Table 1.
TABLE 1
NO SIGN PERMIT REQUIRED
Address signs Non-commercial on-premises signs
Building markers Real estate signs
Community Park event signs Residential nameplate signs
Construction Signs Seasonal signs
Election signs Strings of lights
Employment opportunity signs Wetland buffer yard signs
Home occupation signs Window signs
No trespass signs Yard sale signs
1107.701 Address Signs: An address sign located on a home or business near the front entrance shall not
exceed two (2) square feet in area. Address signs shall be exempt from the total display area allowed
under Subsection 1107.1000.
1107.702 Building Markers: One building marker sign not to exceed four (4) square feet is permitted per
building in all Use Districts.
1107.703 Community Park Event Signs. With approval of a Park Rental Permit for an activity or event in a
“Community Park” (as identified in the City’s Comprehensive Plan), signage may be utilized for
fourteen (14) days prior to, and the duration of a specified event. The Park Rental Permit holder shall
be responsible for the removal of all signage at the conclusion of the event. All signs are to be
positioned to limit their exposure to residential areas.
1107.704 Construction Signs: Signs denoting the project name, name(s) of principal contractors, architects, and
lending institutions responsible for construction on the property where the sign is placed, together with
other sales related information included thereon. Such signs shall be removed within 10 days after
completion of construction or the sale, lease or development of 90% of the property. No more than three
such signs shall be allowed at one time. All signage shall maintain a 10 foot setback from the property
boundary. Each sign shall not exceed the following size limitations:
Project Area Sign Size Limit
Under one acre 8 sq. ft.
1.01 to 10 acres 32 sq. ft.
10.01 plus acres 100 sq. ft.
1107.705 Election Signs: Any Election signs pertinent to Minnesota Statute 211B.045 shall be permitted on
private property in any Use District with the express consent of the owner or occupant of such
property. In a State general election year, such signs may not be posted 1more than 46 days before
the date of the election and must be removed by those responsible for the erection of the sign or the
property owner within 10 days following the State general election. Such signs shall be located at
least five feet from all property lines.
Election signs for elections held at other times than a State general election year shall be located on
private property and at least five feet from all property lines.
1107.706 Employment Opportunity Signs: Signs denoting employment opportunities shall be permitted on a
private property in the “TC”, “C” or “I” Use Districts with the express consent of the owner or occupant.
Such signs shall not exceed 32 square feet and shall be located on the private property where the
employment opportunity exists.
1107.707 Home Occupation Signs: Signs shall be permitted for the purpose of identifying a home occupation
business. Said sign shall be non-illuminated, shall be limited to one sign per residential property,
shall be attached to the wall of a dwelling and shall not exceed two (2) square feet.
1107.708 No Trespass Signs: "No trespass" and "No dumping" signs not exceeding 2 square feet in area per
side and not exceeding 4 in number, per lot, are permitted in the "R," “TC,” "C" and "I" Use Districts.
In "A" Use Districts, such signs shall not be less than 300 feet apart.
1107.709 Non-Commercial On-Premises Signs: One non-commercial on-premises sign may be placed on
private property by the owner of the property or by the tenant. The sign shall be setback five (5) feet
from the property line and not exceed 12 square feet in size with a maximum height of four (4) feet
from ground elevation.
1107.710 Real Estate Signs: One real estate sign may be placed per street frontage and one sign per lake
frontage on property to be sold or leased. Such signs shall be set back from the property line or
right-of-way (whichever is greater), no less than one foot (1’) per one foot (1’) of sign height.
Placement of real estate signs shall have the express consent of the owner or occupant of the
property. Such signs shall be removed within ten (10) days following the closing of the lease or sale.
The area of any such sign shall not exceed the following:
1-2 unit buildings: 6 sq. ft.
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3-10 unit buildings: 10 sq. ft.
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11 units or more: 32 sq. ft.
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1107.711 Residential Nameplate Signs: One nameplate sign, up to two (2) square feet in area per surface
with a maximum of two (2) surfaces shall be permitted for single-family residences. In the "R-2" and
"R-3" Use Districts, 1 nameplate sign for each dwelling group of 6 or more units is permitted. Such
nameplate sign shall not exceed 6 square feet in area per surface, and no sign shall have more than
2 surfaces.
1107.712 Seasonal Signs: A maximum of 32 square feet of on-premises temporary signage is permitted per
entity for the duration of the sales event.
1107.713 Strings of Lights: Lights strung by wire, cord or similar means, other than temporary holiday lighting,
shall only be allowed in the “TC”, “C” and “I” Use Districts. Such lighting is limited to pedestrian areas
including plazas, patios, landscape features and primary entries into buildings. No such illumination
is allowed in any required setback. No flashing or blinking lights shall be permitted.
1107.714 Wetland Buffer Yard Signs: Wetland buffer yard signs shall not be removed without the written
consent of the regulating agency responsible for their installation.
1107.715 Window Signs: A business may display one or more window signs, provided the total sign area does
not exceed more than 75% of the total window area.
1107.716 Yard Sale Signs: On-premises yard sale signs are permitted and may be displayed seven (7) days
prior to the sale and must be removed immediately after the end of the yard sale. Yard sale signs
shall only be placed on private property.
5. The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain that Subsection 1107.800 of Section 1107,
General Performance Standards, of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by deleting
Subsection 1107.800 in its entirety and replacing with:
1107.800: PS;SPR: The signs identified in Table 2 are permitted, provided a
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sign permit is obtained from the City and it complies with the size, area, and number as regulated by
the provisions of Subsections 1107.801 through 1107.1004. A brief description of the signs and
display guidelines follow Table 2.
TABLE 2
SIGNS THAT REQUIRE A SIGN PERMIT
Awning signs Marquee signs
Balloon signs Menu board signs
Banner signs Portable signs
Business signs Projecting signs
Changeable copy signs Public service signs
Directional signs Sandwich board signs
Electronic message signs Shopping center signs
Freestanding signs Streamer, Pennant signs (noncommercial)
Illuminated signs Street banner signs
Institutional signs Subdivision identification signs
Lake service signs Wall signs
1107.801 Awning Signs: In the “TC”, and "C" or "I" Use Districts, signs consisting of letters and/or an
identification emblem, insignia, initial, or other similar design may be painted or imprinted on an
awning, provided the total sign area does not exceed 30% of the awning surface. Awning signs shall
be considered as part of the total wall sign square footage allotted to the building.
1107.802 Balloon Sign: One temporary balloon sign per lot not exceeding 35 feet in height may be erected for
a period of not more than 14 consecutive days in a the “TC”, and "C" or "I" Use Districts. In no case
shall more than three (3) permits per property be granted during any calendar year. The signs shall
be set back no less than 10 feet from the property line or right-of-way line, whichever is greater, and
cannot be placed in a location that obstructs the view of motorists. In no case shall balloon signs
take up required off-street parking spaces.
1107.803 Banner Signs:
Banner signs as defined in Section 1107.501 are allowed by permit in the “TC”, and "C" or "I" Use
Districts subject to the regulations, conditions and limitations of this subsection, churches, schools,
and marinas located in an “R” Use District may obtain a banner permit subject to the requirements
and conditions in this Subsection.
One banner sign may be displayed per property.
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The total area of the banner sign shall not exceed 32 square feet, regardless of the size
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of the building.
An annual banner sign permit shall be issued for one specified location on the exterior of
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the principal building, which shall be designated at the time of sign permit issuance.
Banner signs may be used for advertising an occasion relating to the goods or services
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sold or provided on the property or to inform the public of an upcoming special event.
Banner signs may be used for grand openings, short term specials, sales events, or
special events that are limited in duration or similar event approved by the Zoning
Administrator.
Banner signs shall not be used in place of permanent signage.
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The owner of a building occupied by multiple tenants is responsible for designating the
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manner in which the tenants will rotate use of the banner.
All banners shall be securely affixed to the wall of the designated principal building.
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Marinas, churches, and schools may display a banner in the “R” Use District subject to
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the conditions set out in this subsection. The Zoning Administrator shall have full
discretion to permit the banner to be firmly affixed to a permanent structure that is not
classified as the principal structure, particularly in cases where the alternative location
assists in limiting the banner from the view of adjacent residential properties.
The owner or tenant of a building with a sign permit may allow an organization or entity
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to use the banner location to promote a special event. A banner for a special event sign
cannot be displayed for more than 30 days prior to the first day of the event. The banner
shall be removed at the conclusion of the event.
1107.804 Business Signs: In a “TC”, and “C” or “I” Use Districts, a wall or freestanding sign that identifies or
advertises a business, person, activity, goods, products, or services located "on-premises" is
permitted as otherwise provided by this Section.
1107.805 Changeable Copy Signs: In the “TC,” “C,” or “I” Use Districts, this applies to permanent wall or
freestanding signs and does not include portable signs. Changeable copy signs will be considered
as part of the total wall or freestanding sign area allotted to a property.
1107.806 Directional Signs: An off-premises temporary directional sign may be permitted for the purpose of
providing direction to a new residential project. The off-premises temporary directional sign may
identify a residential development and development company but shall not include sale, lease or
contact information. Such signs shall not exceed fifteen (15) square feet per sign face with a
maximum height of six (6) feet and a maximum of two (2) sign faces per sign. The signs shall be set
back no less than ten (10) feet from the property line or right-of-way line, whichever is greater, and
cannot be placed in a location that obstructs the view of motorists. Such signs shall be removed within
ten (10) days after completion of construction or the sale, lease or development of 90% of the property.
No more than three such signs per residential project shall be allowed at one time.
An on-premises directional sign may be permitted where one-way access and egress drives are
approved, a sign indicating traffic direction with a maximum area of six (6) square feet may be placed
at a driveway within five (5) feet of the street right of way. Such signs shall be no higher than four
(4) feet above the center line of the adjacent street. A directional sign indicating the entrance to a
two-way driveway may be approved or required where the Zoning Administrator or designee deems
it is necessary to safely direct drivers.
1107.807 Electronic Message Signs (Dynamic Display Sign): In the “TC,” “C,” and “I” Use Districts, one (1)
electronic message sign may be permitted per property subject to the size and area requirements
identified in Subsection 1107.902 for freestanding signs. An electronic message sign is a sign that
displays messages and graphics that are changed by electrical pulsations.
The following standards shall apply to image duration, transition, and other characteristics of signs
with dynamic display.
Business and Public signs with dynamic display may either have stable text and/or stable
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images, or they may have scrolling text and/or scrolling images. Signs with dynamic display
which contain stable text and/or stable images may not change their text or image more than
once every ten (10) seconds. Signs with dynamic display which contain scrolling text and/or
scrolling images may not scroll at a rate faster than one (1) word per second, where words
contain an average of five (5) characters each.
For stable text and/or stable images, the transition from one static display to another must
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be direct and immediate without any special effects except for fading and dissolving that
takes less than one (1) second.
Electronic message signs shall not emit sound.
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Modes which cause the message or images to flash are prohibited.
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Illumination and brightness. Signs with dynamic display shall be limited to 500 NITS from
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sunset to sunrise. These signs shall be limited to 7500 NITS from sunrise to sunset.
Additionally, the sign shall not exceed a maximum illumination of 0.3 foot candles above
ambient light level as measured from one hundred (100) feet from the sign’s face. All signs
with dynamic display having illumination by means other than natural light must be equipped
with an automatic dimmer control or other mechanism that automatically controls the sign’s
brightness to comply with this requirement.
No sign with dynamic display may be of such intensity or brilliance that it interferes with the
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effectiveness of an official traffic sign, device, signal or the safety of the public, or located
where it would do so as determined by the City Engineer. If there is a violation of the
brightness standards, the adjustment must be made within one (1) business day upon notice
of non-compliance from the city.
Malfunction. Signs with dynamic display must be designed and equipped to freeze the sign
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face in one position if a malfunction occurs. Signs with dynamic display must also be
equipped with a means to immediately discontinue the display if the sign malfunctions. The
sign owner or operator must immediately turn off the display when notified by the city that it
is not complying with the standards of this ordinance or when owner or operator has notice
of the malfunction.
1107.808 Freestanding Signs: Freestanding signs are allowed, by permit, as regulated in Section 1107.902 of
this Ordinance.
1107.809 Illuminated Signs: Illuminated signs are permitted in the “TC” “C” and “I” Use Districts. The signs
shall be illuminated only by steady, stationary, shielded light sources that are either directed solely
at the sign, or are internal to them, without causing glare for motorists, pedestrians, or neighboring
property.
1107.810 Institutional Signs: Freestanding or wall institutional signs are permitted in any Use District provided
that the total sign area does not exceed 75 square feet. Internally or externally illuminated signs are
permitted if the sign is located so it faces an arterial road or collector street as identified in the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Reflected glare or spill light from the sign shall not exceed 0.5
footcandle when the source abuts any residential parcel or 1.0 footcandle at any public right-of-way
measured at one (1) foot above the ground. Freestanding signs located in an “R” Use District may
be no higher than ten (10) feet above the adjacent grade or center line grade of the adjacent street,
whichever is higher.
1107.811 Lake Service Signs: Any business which provides a service related to permitted uses of a lake and
is located within 200 feet of a lake may apply for a sign permit to erect a lake service sign. Signs
may be placed, when necessary, within the Shoreland Overlay District. Lake service signs shall be
no higher than 10 feet above the natural grade level and the maximum size of such a sign is limited
to 32 square feet in area. If illuminated by artificial lights, the lights must be shielded or directed to
prevent illumination of or over public waters or adjacent residential or commercial properties.
1107.812 Marquee Signs: In the “TC,” “C,” or “I” Use Districts, signs may be placed on the vertical face of a
marquee and may project from the lower edge of the marquee not more than 24 inches, but the
bottom of a sign placed on a marquee shall be no less than 8 feet above the sidewalk or above the
center line grade of the adjacent street, whichever is higher, at any point. No part of the sign shall
extend above the top of the roof line for a covered walk or above the top of the vertical face of the
marquee, whichever is more restrictive. Signs shall not be permitted on a marquee which projects
over any public right of way, with the exception of "TC" Town Center Use District.
1107.813 Menu Board Signs: In the “TC” and “C” Use Districts, two (2) signs per drive-thru lane, equaling 32
square feet or smaller, may be permitted for businesses that serve customers via automobiles. The
menu board sign area may be in addition to the permitted walls and freestanding sign area of the
business. The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed sign location will not obstruct
pedestrian or vehicular movement.
1107.814 Portable Signs: A portable sign permit period shall not exceed 30 consecutive days. In no case shall
more than three (3) permits per property be granted during any calendar year. The maximum area
shall be 32 square feet, and the maximum height shall be six (6) feet. No sign shall be located within
a traffic visibility area as defined in Subsection 1101.506. Portable signs shall be located on private
property and shall not be displayed off the premises of the business that the sign is intended to
advertise, with the exception of signs advertising public and charitable functions approved by the
City.
1107.815 Projecting Signs: Projecting signs are only permitted in the “TC”, “C” and “I” Use Districts. Projecting
signs located over public right of way shall be located a minimum of seven (7) feet above the natural
grade level. The maximum size of a projecting sign is limited to twenty (20) square feet in area.
Projecting signs and any support mechanism of the sign shall not project more than 60 inches out
from the face of the building.
1107.816 Public Service Signs: Public service signs shall only be allowed in "TC” and “C" Use Districts and
the sign area and height must conform to all the requirements of this subsection.
1107.817 Sandwich Board Signs:
A. Sandwich board signs (“Sandwich Boards”) are allowed in the “TC”, “C”, and “I” Use Districts
for permitted businesses provided the requirements set out in this subsection are met.
1.Unless otherwise provided for herein, only a business/entity in the “TC”, “C”, and “I” Use
Districts is allowed to display a Sandwich Board sign in front of their business, subject to
the conditions set out in this subsection.
Only one (1) sandwich board is allowed for each business/entity.
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Sandwich boards shall not exceed eight (8) square feet per sign face.
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Sandwich boards require an annual sign permit. All permit applications shall contain a sketch
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of the sandwich board, which includes the sign’s dimensions, color, and design, and the
placement location, including an accurate to-scale depiction of the sidewalk adjacent to the
premises.
Sandwich board permits shall not be transferable.
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In determining whether to issue a permit, the Zoning Administrator shall consider the impact
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on adjacent buildings and pedestrians.
Sandwich boards can be displayed only during the times the entity is open. No sandwich
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board shall be displayed overnight or when there has been any snow accumulation.
Sandwich boards may only be located on the sidewalk adjacent and near to the entity’s front
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entrance to the premises.
In no case shall sandwich boards occupy off-street parking space.
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In no case shall sandwich boards be used in conjunction with portable signs, as provided in
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this Section.
Sandwich boards may be placed on a public sidewalk provided that the property owner
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consents to the terms of a Public Property Use Permit (“PPUP”) which requires the owner
and tenant to assume liability for any damage to property or injury to persons related to the
sandwich board sign.
Sandwich boards shall not take up more than three (3) feet of sidewalk width and cannot
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interfere with pedestrian traffic. A sandwich board shall be located with a minimum of three
(3) feet of unobstructed clearance on all sides to allow for accessibility along the sidewalk
for pedestrians.
A sandwich board sign may not be used instead of permanent building signage.
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A sandwich board may be removed by the City if it interferes with any City activities or public
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safety (for instance, but not limited to, such things as snow removal activities and sidewalk
maintenance).
The owner of a building or business who has a valid temporary permit for a sandwich board
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may allow the sponsor of a “Special Event” to utilize their sandwich board location for a
Special Event Sign.
A Special Event Sign may be displayed for 30 days prior to the Special Event. The permit
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holder must have the Special Event Sign removed at the conclusion of the event.
1107.818 Streamers, Pennants (noncommercial): Temporary streamers and pennants for noncommercial,
public and semi-public uses may be erected for a period of not more than 14 consecutive days. A
maximum of three (3) permits per property may be granted per calendar year.
1107.819 Street Banner: Street banners are permitted in the Town Center, and Commercial or Industrial Use
Districts for locations authorized by the City Engineer. Such signs may be displayed 14 days prior
to and three (3) days after the public entertainment or event.
1107.820 Subdivision Identification Signs: Subdivision identification signs are freestanding, on-premises,
permanent signs permitted in the “TC”, “C”, “I”, and “R” Use Districts and used to identify a
residential subdivision, a Planned Unit Development, a commercial development, business center, or
industrial park.
Residential Districts. Freestanding signs indicating the name of a residential subdivision, or PUD
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neighborhood with a residential component are permitted for the purpose of permanent
identification. At each principal entrance to such an area, a maximum of two (2) signs, not to
exceed 50 square feet of sign area per side with a maximum of 2 sides, excluding decorative
landscaping and sign base, will be permitted on private property. The maximum height of such
signs shall be 10 feet above the natural grade.
Commercial and Industrial Districts: Freestanding signs indicating the name of a business center
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shall be permitted for the purpose of permanent identification. At each principal entrance to such
an area, a maximum of two (2) signs, not to exceed 50 square feet of sign area per side with a
maximum of two (2) sides, excluding decorative landscaping and sign base, will be permitted on
private property. The maximum height of such signs shall be 10 feet above the natural grade.
In the Town Center, and Commercial and Industrial subdivisions with frontage along TH13,
CSAH 42 and CSAH 21, one (1) freestanding subdivision sign may be located along the frontage
of TH13, CSAH 42, or CSAH 21. In the TC, TC-T, C-1, C-2, and I-1 districts, the maximum height
of the sign shall be 20 feet above the natural grade. In the C-3 district, the maximum height of
the sign shall be 10 feet above the natural grade. In the TC, TC-T, C-1, C-2, and I-1 districts, this
sign shall not exceed 100 square feet in area per side with a maximum of two (2) sides. In the
C-3 district, the sign shall not exceed 80 square feet per side, with a maximum of two (2) sides.
Freestanding subdivision signs permitted under this subsection must also be located at least 40
feet from any other freestanding sign.
Setbacks. Subdivision identification signs must be located at least 10 feet from any property line,
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regardless of the Use District. The sign may not be located within a traffic visibility area as defined
in subsection 1101.506.
1107.821 Wall Signs: Wall signs are allowed, by permit, as regulated in Section 1107.901 of this Ordinance.
6. The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain that Subsection 1107.1100 of Section 1107,
General Performance Standards, of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by deleting the
following prohibited signs in alphabetical order:
Advertising signs.
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Animated signs.
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Home occupation signs.
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7. The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain that Subsection 1107.1100 of Section 1107,
General Performance Standards, of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by inserting the
following prohibited signs in alphabetical order:
Balloon signs, tethered.
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Flashing signs.
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Off-Premises advertising signs.
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Painted wall signs.
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Rotating signs.
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Snipe signs.
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Video display signs.
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This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 14 day of July, 2014.
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ATTEST:
_________________________ __________________________
Frank Boyles, City Manager Kenneth L. Hedberg, Mayor
Published in the Prior Lake American on the August 2, 2014.
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 14-111
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 1107 OF THE CITY OF
PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PUBLICATION PURPOSES
Motion By: Soukup Second By: McGuire
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 114-13 was adopted and ordered published at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Prior Lake held on July 14, 2014.
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes allows for the publication of a summary of the amendments 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 amendments to Section 1107 of the Prior
Lake Zoning Ordinance and has determined the publication of a summary of this ordinance will
meet the intent of Minnesota Statutes.
NOWTHEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1.The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2.The text of the summary of Ordinance No. 114-13, attached hereto as Exhibit A. conforms to
Minnesota Statute Section 331A.01 Subd. 10, and is approved and publication of the title and summary
of the Ordinance will clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance.
3.A complete text of the newly adopted Zoning Ordinance can be found at City Hall or in the Document
Center of the City of Prior Lake website after July 26, 2014.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 14 DAY OF JULY, 2014.
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VOTE Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Soukup
Aye
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Nay
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Absent
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Abstain
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______________________________
Frank Boyles, City Manager
EXHIBIT A
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 114-13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1107.500 – 1107.1100 OF THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO SIGNAGE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY CODE PART 1
WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAINS PENALTY PROVISIONS.
The following is a summary of Ordinance No. 114-13. 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 July, 26, 2014.
The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain that:
Subsection 1107.501, Sign Definitions, of Section 1107, General Performance Standards, of the Prior Lake
Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by inserting, removing or amending sign definitions.
Subsection 1107.700, Permitted Signs; No Sign Permit Required, of Section 1107, General Performance
Standards, of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by inserting, removing or amending sign
types which do not require a sign permit.
Subsection 1107.800, Permitted Signs; Sign Permit Required, of Section 1107, General Performance
Standards, of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by inserting, removing or amending sign
types which do require a sign permit.
Subsection 1107.1100, Prohibited Signs, of Section 1107, General Performance Standards, of the Prior Lake
Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by inserting and removing sign types which are prohibited.
This Ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 14 day of July, 2014.
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ATTEST:
_________________________ __________________________
Frank Boyles, City Manager Kenneth L. Hedberg, Mayor
Published in the Prior Lake American on the 2 day of August, 2014.
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Affidavit of Publication
Southwest Newspapers
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s e1ugt Laurie A.Hartmann,being duly sworn,on oath says that she is the publisher or the authorized
�F agent of the publisher of the newspapers known as the Shakopee Valley News,Jordan Indepen-
a�1F 1�ta a sm a sE dent,Prior Lake American and Savage Pacer,and has full knowledge of the facts herein stated as
Prior Lake.4 3 3?'_ __ follows:
RESOLUTION 14.111 (A)These newspapers have complied with the requirements constituting qualification as a legal
ARESOLUTION ADOPTING nSUMMARY OFAMENDMENTS ToSECTION 11o7oFTHE CITY oF
newspaper,as provided by Minnesota Statute 331A.02,331A.07,and other applicable laws,as
PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PUBLICATION PURPOSES amended. G
Motion By: Soukup Second By: McGuire (B)The printed public notice that is attached to this Affidavit and identified as No. F
WHEREAS, Ordinance No.114-13 was adopted and ordered published at a regular meeting of the City was published on the date or dates and in the newspaper stated in the attached Notice and said
Council of the City of Prior Lake held on July 14,2014. Notice is hereby incorporated as part of this Affidavit.Said notice was cut from the columns of
WHEREAS, Minnesota statutes allows for the publication ofasummary ofthe amendments tthe City the newspaper specified.Printed below is a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to Z,both
Coundl finds that the summary is an accurate representation of the Ordinance:and inclusive,and is hereby acknowledged as being the kind and size of type used in the composition
WHEREAS, The CAy Council desires to publish a summary of the amendments to section 1107 of the Prior and publication of the Notice:
Lake Zoning Ordinance and has determined the publication of a summary of this ordinance anti abcdefghijkhnnopgrst vwxyz
meet the Intend of Minnesota stahntes.
NOW THEREFORE,BE R HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE / � �Iu
MINNESOTA as follows:1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein. B
2. The text of the summary of Ordinance No.114-13,attached hereto as Exhibit A conforms to // Laurie A.Hartmann
Minnesota Statute Section 331A01 Subd.to,and is approved and publication of the title and summary t
of the Ordinance Vali dearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance.
3. A complete text of the newly adopted Zoning Ordinance can be found at City Hall or in the Document
Center of McCity of Prior Lake website after July 26,2014. _ Subscribed and sworn before me on
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 10 DAY OF JULY,2014.
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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