HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. Continued Discussion on Sign Ordinance Revisions P.O. BOX 510
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OJGIYE�O!/��� �OSEMOUNT, MiNNESOTA 55068
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TO: MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: DEAN JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DATE: MAY 7, 1990
RE: MAY 8, 1990 SIGN ORDINANCE WORKSHOP MEMO
I was reviewing the sign ordinance goals and objectives
Council packet this morning and noted Mike' s sign
ordinance memo was not copied in its entirety. It
appears all packets were shortchanged. Attached are
complete copies of the memo for review. I apologize
for any confusion and inconvenience.
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P.O. BOX S10
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TQ: MAYOR NAPPER� CITY COUNCIL� CITY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: MICHAEL WOZNIAR, AICP, CITY PLANNER
DATE: MAY 2, 199Q
SUBJ; MAY 8, 1990, SIGN ORDINANCE WORR$HOP
At the April 24th Sign Ordinance Workshop, Council discussed the
following eleven items regarding the Sign Ordinance which relate
to the Chamber of Commerce letter (attached) dated March 13th:
1. Staff was directed to present definitions (attached) for
ribbons, banr�ers, pennants and strings of lights.
2. Eliminate restrictions on ribbons, banners & il
pennants and required permits, There was no ,
apparent consensus by the Council.
3 . A11ow beacons 3 days, 6 times a year and
portable signs 10 days, 6 times a year. There
was apparent consensus, if written perm3ts
were required.
�. Thi�s 3.t�m wa� drapped by �he Ghamber of
Commerce.
5. Increase freestanding signs in "C" and "IP"
districts from 80 sq. ft and 20 feet height to
].00 sq ft. and 25 feet height. There was no
apparent consensus.
6. Increase wall signs in "C" and "IP" districts
from l5� wall coverage to 20� wall coverage
and eliminate reference to "sign band"
concept. There appeared to be consensus on
the increased percentage, but not on
eliminating "sign band" conGept.
7 . Increase freestanding signs in "IG" districts
from 80 sq. ft and 20 feet height to 100 sq.
ft and 25 feet height. There was apparent
consensus on this item.
8 . InGrease wall signs in "IG" district from 15�
wall coverage to 20% wall coverage. There was
apparent consensus on this item.
9. Eliminate restrictions on the illumination of
"billboards" . There was apparent cons�nsus on
thi� item.
10. Allow temporary sign permits to be obtained by
phone at no charge. There was no apparent
consensus on this item.
11. Eliminate restrictions for off-premise
advertising. There was no apparent consensus
on this item.
City Council reached consensus on all items discussed except item
# 's 5, 6, and 11. Below is an indication of the result of Council
discussion on each af the eleven items:
1. Couneil decided to add the following definitions to the Sign
ordinance:
Flag: A rectangular piece of fabric of distinctive design
that is used as a symbol {as a nation) , signalling device
(nautical) , or attention getting device (advertising -
commercial or non-commercial) .
Banners: Attention getting devices which resemble flags and
are of a paper, cloth or plastic like eonsistency.
Pennants: A flag or banner which tapers to a point.
2 . Council reached agreement to modify Section 10. 1. C. 16. to
read as follow:
"Ribbons, banners, pennants, strings of lights and similar
devices are allowed in addition to permanent signs, however,
if not properly maintained they must be removed. It is the '
intent of this ordinance that these types of signage shall be
used on temporary basis. "
3 . Council agreed to allow portable signs for up to six - ten day
periods per year by permit and to allow the use of beacons for
up to six - three day periods per year by permit. Council
further agreed that a simple permitting system will be devised
that allows applicants to mail in or drop off the required
form. Council further agreed that no fee will be charged for
permits for portable signs.
4. No change required.
5. Council did not reach consensus, but tentatively agreed to
allowing 100 square foot signs, 25 feet in height, only south
of C.S.A.H. 42 .
6. Council did not reach consensus, but tentatively agreed to
allowing signage to caver 20� of wall area only south of
C.S.A.H. 42 .
7 . Council agree to allow freestanding signs of 100 square feet
and 25 feet in height in the General Industrial (ZG) Distriet.
8. Council agree to allow siqns to cover 20� of wall area in the
General Industrial District.
9. Council agreed to eliminate restrictions on illumination of
off-premise signs.
10. Council agreed to provid� a simple pez�nitting system with no
fees for portable signs and beacans.
11. No consensus was reached regarding the use of off premise
signs, but, Council did direct staff to investigate the
potential cast for the City to construct and maintain off-
premise signs to serve multiple businesses.
Staff researeh regarding off-premise signs is not complete at this
time. Additional information regarding costg will be provided at
the meeting.
If there are any errors in this summary of Council discussion at
the April 24th meeting please feel free to contact me or be
prepared to address your concerns at the meeting.
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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
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Eagan, Minnesota 55121 612-452-9872
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; ���T Mendola Neighis Chamber ol Commorce
Hosunwunl Cham��i ol Coinmerce
Wu:�l SI Paul Charnber c�t Comrnorce
aiul the Citic�s ol Lilydal�, M�ndota and Sunlish L.aku
M:►�•c:l► 1:1, Il1�)U
Mayor Vernon Napper
Council M�mk�er Dennis Whipperman
Council Member Sheila Klasson
Council member Harry Wilcox �
Council member John Oxborough
City Staff
City oY Rosemount
2875 West 145th Street
Rosemount, Mn 55U68
Il�noruble Mayor a.nd Council MemUers:
A1'Lcr rcvicwin� the Pin�il drafl. oY the proposecl Sign Orclin.►nce,
l.l�e RoSemc�unt ChamUer oP Commerce is requestin� the tollowi►i�;
ch<<n�;e� bc considc�red: I,
1 . Acid u definition for "ribt�ons, banners, pennants
and strings of lights".
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2. Section 1U. 1 - (C) General Provisions, #]i7� Dc1eLc�
rc�strictions und pQrmit requirements fo riUUons,
U..inners, pennunts and strings of li�hts ai�d substi-
tute a provision to require removal i� not properly
muintained.
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:3. Sc�c�:ic�n 10. 1 - (C) General Provisions #7 : �llc�w
Ucc�cons for three 3 days e�ch, six G times �i
ycar. Allow Portable si�ns up to ten ( 1O) days
each, six (6) times a year.
4. Section 10.2 - (A) All Districts; "Real �state
Si�;ns" : Change tota7. square footage allowed in
commercial/industrial areas from seventy (70) square
feet to ninety-six (96) square fset to allow use
of standard 4 x 8 signs.
5. Section 10.2 - (E) Si�ns Allowed By Permit In
Commercial and IP Districts, ##1 : Change free
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si;andinb si�;n for each principal structure to
one-hundred ( 100) square �eet with a maximum height
o� twenty-five (25) Peet.
G. SecsLic�n 1O.� - (I:) Si6ns AllowQd 13y permit In
Cc�nuuorci,�1 :�iul TP Di:�tr i cts #3: Ch,ingo wull 5i�,�ns
Lc� ,��low «�� Lo twc�nty 2Q porcc�iit c�i' ttio tot�i]
urcu of l.lio w�i115, isomc�vc� t.tio rc:YoY•oncc� to cornl�l i -
uic�n i..iry ciur;i.�;ut�, similui• sh�i��or� uiid �ign aro�i� ( 4c�c�
v���;uc� un�i mi.r�l�i�clin�) .
7. Sc�c;Lic�n 1O.2 - (1�') Si�ns Allowocf t;y Narmit lrt f(;
I)itii.r�icl.s, #2: Chun�o tlio froc� ati►nciing siKn 1'c��•
u:�cl� �►r•inci��u1 �ttructurc� to ona hiuiclrocl ( lUl)) r�c�u�ir•c:
' 1'cei. w.l�.h �t muximum h�16ht ot twenty-fivo (25) 1'r.et..
t3. Section 10.2 - (F) Sirns Allowed B Permit In IG
Districts, #2: Allow up to twenty 20 per cent of the
total area nY the wall for si�n.
9. Section 10.2 - (F) Signs Allowed By Permit In IG
Districts2 #�5: Eliminate the time restrictions af
illumination of the off-premises signs as in most
instances the signs are controlled by photo-electric
cye� uutomaticully.
1O. Allow temporary sign permits to be obtained by phone ut
no char�;e.
We fccl l.heso chun�es urQ requirc�d to u11ow us the ilexil�ility :�►�cl
ereutiviLy Lo ef�c�etivc:ly �vrtK�tc; Uotti thc� axistin6 k�tisii�c;y�es i.i�
Itc�senu�unl. �uYi any new Uusiness thut would likc tc� locutc horc
withc�ut �ium<<�;in� or ciiminishinb tho intent ol the S16n Or�i.inance.
7'hacik you �or your consideration in this m�ittcr.
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SECTION 10 SIGNS 02/06/90
SECTION 10.1 PURPOSE, DEFINITIONS, GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Purpose The purpose of this provision shall be to achie��e the following
objectives:
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3. To restrict the locations of advertising signs with messages which are
not exclusively related to the premises in which they are located, to
� areas where visual intrusions have the least impact on the resident
population yet allow maximum eKposure to vehicular movement.
4. To create standards regulating the type, size, number and location of
signs to promo[e uniformity and protect the investment of the most
discriminating sign makers and users.
5. To prevent the use of signs from downgrading the appearance of
residential and commercial neighborhoods or deprecia[ing property
values from the overcrowding or [he oversizing of signs.
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B. Detinitions
Freestanding Sign: Any sign tha[ is attached directly to the ground or is
supported vertically by any struc[ure having a source of support independent
of any building e�cis[ing on the premises on which [he sign is located.
Hei�ht: The height of a sign shall be measured from the centerline of the
street or highway toward which the sign is principally displayed to the top
of the sign.
Identit'ication Sien: A sign which displays only [he name, address and title
of an occupant or the name and address of a building or development.
Non-Conformin�Sign: Any sign lawfully in existence on the effective date
of this ordinance or any sign lawfully in existence on the date of any
amendment to this ordinance which does not conform to the regulations
affec[ing signs for the district in which the sign is situated.
Off-Premise Advertising Sien: Any si�;n that directs attention la a business,
produc[, service, aclivity or enteriainment not conducted upon the premises
on which such sign is located or to nun-commercial speech.
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SECTION 10 SIGNS U2/06/90
SECTION 10.1 PURPOSE, DEFINITIONS, GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Purpose The purpose of this provision shall be to achie��e the following
objectives:
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3. To restrict the locations of advertising signs with messages which are
not exclusively related to the premises in whieh they are located, to
� areas where visua! intrusions have the least impact on the resident
popula[ion yet allow maximum exposure to vehicular movement.
4. To create standards regulating the type, size, number and location of
signs to promote uniformity and protect the investment of the mos[
discrimina[ing sign makers and users.
5. To prevent the use of signs from downgrading the appearance of
residential and commercial neighborhoods or depreciating property
values from the overcrowding or the oversizing of signs.
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B. Definitions
Freestanding Si�n: Any sign that is attached direc[ly to the ground or is
supported vertically by any structure having a source of support independen[
of any building existing on the premises on which the sign is located.
Hei ht: The height of a sign shall be measured from the cen[erline of the
street or highway toward which the sign is principally displayed to the top
of the sign.
Identification Sign: A sign which displays only the name, address and tide
of an occupant or the name and address of a building or developmen[.
Non-Conforming Sign: Any sign lawfully in existence on the effective date
of this ordinance or any sign lawfully in existence on the date of any
amendment to this ordinance which does not conform to the regulations
affecting signs for the district in which the sign is situated.
Off-Premise Advertisin�Sign: Any si�n that directs attention to a business,
produc[, service, activity or entertainment not conducted upon the premises
on which such sign is located or [o n�n-commercial speech.
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On-Premise Sien: Any sign that directs atten[ion to the name of the
building, preniises, or [o the name of the building management firm, or to
the business, principal product, service, entertainment, or activity conducted,
sold or offered upon the premises on which such sign is located or to non-
commercial speech. �
Portable Sien: A sign so designed as to be movable from one location to
anolher, and which is nol permanently attached to the ground, sales display
device or structure.
Projecting Si�n: Any sign which is affixed to the outside of the exterior wall
or soffit of any building and is no[ parallel to the plane of the wall or soffit.
Si n: Any leuer, work, symbol, model, printed, projected or affixed device,
poster, picture, reading matter, or other represen[a[ion in the nature of an
advertisement, announcement, direction or informative device including
structural and component parts that is located outdoors and is larger than
one (1) square foot in area.
Sign, Reader Board: Any sign having letters not permanently affixed to the
sign face. The intent of the changeable copy is to permit the owner of the
sign to place messages corresponding to promotions or events at his
escablishmen[.
Sign Area: The area of a sign includes the space inside a con[inuous line
drawn around and enclosing atl letters, designs and background ma[erials
exclusive of border, trim and structural supporu. For the purpose of
calculating the area of multiple-faced or back-to-back signs, the stipulated
maximum sign area shall refer to a single face.
Traffic Sign: A sign which is erected by a governmental agency for the �
purpose of guiding vehicular traffic and providing information [o motorists.
Wall Sign: A sign which is affixed to the exterior wall, mansard roof or
soffit of a building and which is parallel to the building wall. A wall sign
does not project more than twelve (12") inches from the surface to which
it is attached, nor extend beyond the top of the parapet wall.
C. General Provisions I
1. No sign shall be erected in or overhang upon a public right-of-way or �
otherwise interfere with safe pedestrian or vehicular movement, except
traffic signs.
2. No sign shall contain colors, shapes, intermittent lighting or words such
as "stop," "warning," "caution," etc. which may be confused with traffic
signing or conuols unless such si6ns intended or approved for such use.
3. Electrical signs shall be installed according to State electrical codes and
shall require underground wiring.
4. All permanent signs exposed to wea[her condi[ions shall be constructed
of materials[o prevent normal deteriora[ion from weathering. Further,
all signs shall be constructed and maintained in a safe, orderly
condition.
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5. Any sign or sign structure which is defaced, deteriorated, improperly
maintaineci or otherwise altered from its original permitted condition
shall be repaired, replaced or removed upon written notice from the
City.
6. Sign struclures not used for signing or signs and/or si�;n structures not
properly main[ained for six (6) cunsecutive mon[hs shall be removed.
7. No sign or sign structure shall be permitted [o interfere with [he safe
access to doors, windows or Fire escapes.
8. No p�ct�;��ie;iit freestanding or building mounted sign shall be supported
by guy wires.
9. No sign shall contain intermittent, flashing or other type of lighting
which changes in intensity or color when artiticially illuminated, except
time and temperature signs.
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10. Flags displayed in commercial and industrial distriets shall not exceed
in surface area the maximum permitted for freestanding signs, provided
further that the display of more than three (3) flags shall be debited
against �he tocal freestanding signage area permitted.
11. Address signs shall be required for each principal structure in [he City,
clearly legible from the street at which access is gained, except in non-
sewered areas where addresses shall be affixed to mailboxes or a
separate structure visible from the street.
12. No exterior sign shall pivot, move, rotate or display any moving parts
including electronic reader boards, except time and temperature or
other public information. Interior electronic reader boards visible to
pedestrians on the outside are allowed only by permit in Commercial
or Indus[rial Park Districts (See 10.2 E.4)
, 13. ?ortable signs or revolving beacons are allowed in addition to
permanen[ signs only by temporary permit issued by the Community
Development Department. The length of permits for revolving beacons
or similar devices shall not excecd three (3) days anii:$�iall;:�ie;;is�ueii
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&.7tl�u�Utt�.Af;�t+1C�..��.,y.�:�►c Pcrmi�s for portable signs shall nvt-bc
issvcci-fvrnrorrtkan-t�mty-{3Hj�-��s-�cr-ycttr b� �5suet� � ;na�pititu�s
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f�n1Y.�Ane portal�le.�?&n,per..lo� maX:be..Pe�miG�.ed
14. No sign shall be painted directly on the exterior surface of any
building.
15. Projecting signs are prohibiled in all dislricts.
16. Ribbons, banners, pennants, strings of lights and similar devices aze
a�lAwe���addu�a�a p�r,n�nent s��ns o�l�t�}r�mporary petmxk x�ued
}�y,ihe Community D�veTapment Department except when temporarily
used for non commerctal purposes. T�e le�tgC�: oE pea'�i�ts:5b.all nt)t
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�xeeed r.en.(ltl� days:.ai�d;;sha1I be.�ssued a�naximum af.four.��4).:.times
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17. Signs which advertise a business, acti�•ity, product or service not located
exclusiv�ly on the premises ar� En�ohibited except as rcgulated herein.
18. No signs shall be closer than ten (10) feet from any properry line or
corner lo[s except u3.thr.�2 Dutricr:and as otherwise regulated herein.
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19. No sign may contain more than two (2) sides. ��
20. Rooftop signs are prohibited in all districts.
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SECTION 102 PERMITTED SIGNS
A. Atl Districts: The following signs are allowed wi[hout a permit in all zoning
districts, but shall comply with all other applicable provisions of the
ordinance.
1. Traffic Siens
2. Public Siens: Signs including public information, points of interest,
memorials and other non-commercial information provided such signs
are erected by or on the order of the City or other public agency
having jurisdiction.
3. Directional Si�ns: Signs giving direction for pedestrian and vehicular
movement on the premises in which the signs are located, not
exceeding four (4) square feet in area nor three (3) feet in height.
4. Commemorative Siens: Signs or plaques stating the name, date of
construction, etc. of the building itself as opposed to the name or
nature of a business, unless they are one in the same.
5. Holiday Signs: Temporary signs or displays relating non-commercial
messages associated with na[ional, state or local holidays or festivals.
6. Campaien Siens: Signs or displays naming candidates or issues to be
voted upon at public elections, provided such signs are posted no
sooner [han ninety (90) days before an election and are removed ten
(10) days after an election.
7. Real Estate Siens: Signs dispiaying sale or lease of pro�erty, and
contacts of owners or agents not exceeding Erve�lve��j t4��:fquC
��� square feet in area, provided only one (1) sign is erecled per
s[reet frontage and all signs are removed withm [en (10) days af[er the
sale or lease of the property, excegt in �pmmercxa�ndustrial �c��$
�r�eze up ta two (2) "s�as per str�et fxon,t�ge..shail.be:p�z�u�tt�d.aot
exeeed}ng sevehty ��U;� �quare feeC.
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8. Rummaee Sale Siens: Signs announcing rummage or garage sales not
exceeding four (4) square feet in area, provided such signs are located
on private properly and are remu���d immedia[ely aftcr the sale.
9. Address Siens: Signs displaying lelters or numbers naming only the
owners and/or address of the prop�rty not exceeding one (1) square
foot located at the stree[ frontage property line, except on corner lots
where such signs shall be set back at least fifteen (15) feet from either
property line, or on the principal structure.
B. Si�ns Allowed bv Permit in All Districts
1. Construction Si¢r►s: Signs naming a project, owners, contrac[ors, etc.
not exceeding thirty-[wo (32) square feet in area or ten (10) feet in
height, provided such signs contain no other advertising and are
removed upon completion of the project or two (2) years from
erecUon, whichever is sooner.
2. Development Siens: Signs promoting subdivision developments under
consuuction not exceeding 100 square feet in area or twenty (20) feet
. in height, provided such signs are located on the development site and
are removed after ninety percent (90%) of the lots have been sold.
3. Institutional Siens: Signs displaying names, addresses or directions for
schools, churches, public buildings, parks, public evenis, ete. not
exceeding [hree (3) square feet in area or six (6) feet in height.
G ��Qns Allowed bv Permit in Agriculture Districts
1. One (1) sign per farm identifying the name of said farm not exceeding
twenty-four (24) square feet.
2. One (1) sign per farm advertising agricultural products raised in part
on the premises not exceeding thirty-[wo (32) square feet. .
D. Signs Atlowed bv Permit in Residential Districts
1. Permanent identification signs for residential dcvelopments not
exceeding t�venty-four (24) syuarc feel per sign with a maximum of two
(2) signs at each principal enlrance.
2. One (1) identification sign for multiple family dwellings not exceeding
twenty-four (24) square feet, set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from
all proper[y lines not exceeding three (3) feet in height.
3. One (1) tcmporary freestandin�; sign per residential development
advertising the sale or lcase uf d�vellinb unils on the premises not
exceeding 100 square feet nor twenty (20) fee� in h�ight.
4. One (1) identiCication sign per each permitted public and institu[ional
principal building or use not exceeding thirty-six (36) square feet or six
(6) feet in height.
E. S�iins Allawcd I�v Pcrmit in Conuurrcial tsnd 1P Districls �
1. One (1) freestanding sign for each prineipat structure not exeeeding
eighty (80) square Eeet nor twen�y (20) feet in height.
2. One (1) freestanding sign [or each principal struc[ure with [en (10) or
more businesses not exceeding 100 square feet nor iwen�y (20) feet in
height.
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3. Wall signs not exceeding Gfteen percent (15%) of[he total area of the
wall on which [he signs are affixecl, provided that structures with more
than one (1) sign be signed according to an approved sign concept plan
in which all signs have complimentar�� designs, similar shapes and sign
areas. Consideration may be made by PUD to permit variation in
size and design of signs for maior tenants or anchor businesses in
larger compl�xes. No sign mcry lace an abutting resi�lcn�ial district.
4. Changeable letter reader boards provided [he sign arca is included in
the to[al sign area permitted. Elecuonic reader boards may be
displayed from the inside of buildings to be visible through windows
by pedestrians. Maximum size for electronic reader boards displayed
in ttus fashion shall be determined by the Planning Commission; in
general, such displays should be limited to a size which does not
represent a distraction to passing motorists.
5. Temporary signs as permi[ted in residential districts, provided no[more
than one (1) such sign is permitted on any one (1) parcel nor located
any closer [han 150 feet from any other freestanding sign.
6. Public and instituGonat identiFication signs as permitted in residential
districts.
F. SiP�ns Allowed bv Permit in IG Districts
1. One (1) freestanding sign for each principal structure not exceeding 80
square feet nor twenty (20) feet in height.
2. Wall signs not exceeding fifteen (15%) percen[ of the total area of the
wall on which the signs are affixed.
3. Temporary signs as permitted in residential districts, provided no[more
than one (1) such sign is permilted o❑ any one (1) parcel nor located
any closer than 150 feet from any olher [rees[anding sign.
4. PubGc and institutional signs as permitted in residential districts.
5. Off premises advertising signs, provided such signs are located adjacent
to principal arterials as defined in the Comprehensive Guide Plan.
Such off-premise advertising signs shall not exceed 80 square fee[ in
area nor twenty (2A) feet in heigh[, nor be located at intervals
exceeding 2500 feet radius; provided further such signs shall not be
located closer than S00 feet from any residence, public or ins�itutional
use or municipal corporate limits. Off-premise advertising signs are
considered a separate use of property and not an accessory use, and
may only be located on a parcel which meets zoning requirements for
the IG District. No off-premise advertising sign shall be illuminated
between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
G. Sipns Allowed by Permit in PUB Districts
1. One (1) freestanding sign for each principal struc�ure not exceeding
eighty (80) square feet nor twenry (20) feet in height.
2. Wal! signs not exceeding tifteen (15%) percent ot'the total area of the
wall on which lhe signs are affixed.
H. Si�ns Allowed bv Permit in F'W Districts
1. Navigational signs including barg� ship identification and directional
signs.
2. Park iden[i�ication and in[erpretation signs.
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SECTIUN 103 PERMITTING PROCEDURES AND ORllINANCE
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Permit Reauirements: Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no sign
or struc[ure shall be erected, consuucted, altered, rebuilt or relocated unul
a permit has been issued by the Ciry.
1. Annlicat�e9uirements: Applican[s should contact the Community
Development Departmen[ [o obtain the necessary application form.
Information required includes sign dimensions, height, colors,materials
of construction, method of anchoring, con[ent and location. A ske[ch �
or photograph of [he proposed sign is required as well as a site plan
which adequately illustrates the proposed location of the sign.
2. Apnlication Review Procedure: Upon the filing of an application for
a sign permit,Community Development Department Staff shall examine
the plans and specifications and the premises upon which it is proposed
to erect the sign. If the proposed sign is in compliance with this
ordinance, the building code of the City and all other laws and
ordinances of the City the sign permit will be approved.
3. Fee: The required fee as established by resolution of City Council
shall be paid to the City before issuance of a sign permi[.
B. Qpgoms Ordinance Comaliance Requirements t'or New and_ Existing SiQns
1. Unsafe Si�ns. Notice: If the City fmds that any sign or other
advertising structure regulated herein is unsafe or insecure, a meaace
to the public, or in violation of the provisions of this ordinance, the
Direc[or of Community Development shall give written notice to the
holder of the permit. The holder of the permit shall remove or alter
the struc[ure so as to comply with the standards required by this
ordinance and indicated by the Director of Community Development
wi[hin ten (10) days after issuance of such notice.
2. ExistinQ Si�ns: Any sign legally existing on the effective date of [his
ordinance which does no[ conform to the requirements set forth in this
ordinance shall become a nonconforming use. Nonconforming signs
shall be allowed to continue, but shall not be rebuilt, relocated,
replaced or altered without being brought into compliance with all the
requirements of this ordinance. Main[enance of nonconforming signs
shall comply with provisions of Section 143 of this ordinance.
3. Removal of Si�ns: The Director of Communi[y Development shall
order [he removal of any sign erected or maintained in viola[ion of this
ordinance. Thirty (30) days notice in writing shall be given to the
owner of such sign, or of the building, structure or premises on which
such sign is located, to either comply wi[h ordinance or remove the
sign.
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P.O. BOX 510
1�� � 2875-145TN ST. W.
osernoun� ROSEMOUNT. MINNESOTA 55068
612-423-4411
May 1, 1990
Mr. Rich Carlson, President
Rosemount Area Chamber of Commerce
15125 South Robert Trail
Rosemount, MN 55068
Dear Rich:
This is a quick reminder of the sign ordinance workshop, scheduled
for 6: 30 p.m. , Tuesday, May 8th, at the City Hall. The purpose of
the meeting is to continue the disucssions held at the April 24th
work session. This is the only written notice of the meeting that
the Chamber will receive.
Sincerely,
�/��� �
Michael A. Wozniak, AICP
City Planner