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City of
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Ordinance 0 - 19
An Ordinance Amending Section 0-01, entitled "Definitions" and
Chapter 30, Article VI, Division 5, Subdivision 11, entitled "Signs", of the City of ElIc
River, Minnesota, City Code
The City Council of the City of Elk River does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. That section 30-01 of the City of Ells River city code shall be amended to add and/or
amend the following definitions:
§ 30-01, Definitions
F-afade means the-e�3. te�� €rFx3t;in that portion of any exterior elevation on
the building extending from grade to top of the parapet wall, or eaves and the entire width of the
building elevation.
Multi-Tenant Eac-i#A-. , ineans a coantnercial .industrial, or residential facility with znultit)le tenants
occupying a single structure
Sign,Abandoned r,means a-4gttS n which no longer identifies or advertises a bona fide business,
lessor, service, owner,product, or activity, and/or for which no legal owner can be found.
i,w,Address--ii-n.,means a sign5ign which identifies the numerical address of the premises on which
the 4VSign is located.
Sign isilag ri 1 means an sigrtoff-1?re anise s Sitrza which is specifically allowed by this chapter.
... . b - --stablishment, merehaadise, sei!"ee, of. .. .. .. :.. .. ,
maiiulSae-,--fed, .
1' -, .Ittef-n, or-light intensity. Aff.y-4gff-that
f-lff-A y winkq ofe blinks,with varying hig'n't=i1i7e2T91[.�
Sign,.Alteration of, means any change, reconstruction,relocation, or enlargement/reduction of a Ssign,
or of any of its component parts. Routine maintenance and the repainting shall not be deemed to be
an alteration.
Sign Area.
(1) The area of any Ssign shall be the rectangular area of the largest face,including its border
area. For Ssigns that are composed of individual letters or symbols, have an irregular
shape, have open spaces or are composed of two or snore individual cabinets, the Ssign
llarea shall be the area of the smallest single rectangular figure that encloses it.
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(2) If a fiteestanding F'reestandi.n or Monutn.ent Ssign is constructed so that the
faces are not back to back, the angles shall not exceed ten 410 degrees. If the angle is
greater than ten 4L0 degrees, the total area of both sides added together shall not exceed
the tnaxunuin allowable Seim aArea for that district.
Si,n,Awning--jigtas means a si Si n painted on,printed on, or attached flat against the surface of an
awning.
Si�_Banner ,means a sigiaS_ig_n made of fabric or any non i,id non-rigid inaterial with no
enclosing framework.
Sinn, Bonlevardsign,means any stationary self-supported s Sigti fixed to a base flush to the ground
and not affixed to any other structure.
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.., Cabinet-sign,means a signS igLi or portion of a s S'i n constructed to be supported in
substantial part by means of a separate box-like structure,with each segment of the si gnSign
message attached to one or a group of supports.
S'i�;rc, Canopy rwn,ineans any message or identification which is affixed to a projection or extension of
a building or structure, erected in such a manner as to provide a shelter or cover over the approach
to any entrance of a store, building or place of assembly.
Sin Changeable toffy,ti mmeansCobyineans a si�S.1 11 or portion thereof with characters, letters or
illusions that can be changed or rearranged mechanically without altering the face of the surface of
the mi.
S'i*n, Changeable t6& -Ht nC (manual),means a zn on which copy is changeable manually rather
than by automation.
£ nee(Sir1�, (clearance of a tt n)means the smallest vertical distance between the g ;tee
lowest point of any sign S'in,including the framework and
embellishments, exteiadi g „°-e°•tha and the grade directly below it.
Simil., Constnlr ion-:s�'gnl means a temporary s S erected on the premises on which construction is
taking place, during the period of such construction,indicating the names of the architects,
engineers,landscape architects, contractors or similar artisans, and the owners, financial supporters,
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sponsors, and similar individuals or firms having a role or interest with respect to the situation or
' project.
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SiJtt,,D aital 09angeable Copy, includes, but is not litnited to, any flashing blinking,,, or animated
dis lay.and an disFsL-,tz-that_iiianrl2orates LED lid hts manipulated th.rotllz Lb ita iril7ut,_"digital i111z_,"
or ativ other mei_hod or technology that allows the Sign face to--resent a series ofLinigges of dis 1.1a s.
Si m sigh,ineans a s 5iJ m erected on private property for the purpose of directing
pedestrian or vehicular traffic onto or about the property upon which such stgRS'igrn is located,
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including sS-ins marking entrances and exits, circulation direction,parking areas, and pickup and
delivery areas,which does not display advertising copy.
A�zIn.Elea cal:fign,means a 4gftSi oli or 54)11 structure in which electrical wiring, connections, or
fixtures are used.
Si,il Face of-gn, means the area of a Sign on which the copy is placed.
Sign, Freestanding, means any Ssign not attached to a principal or accessory building.
Sig», Goveriament-s�;H,means any temporary or permanent 49nSi �n erected and maintained by the city,
county, state or federal government for traffic direction or for identification of or direction to any
school, hospital, historical site, or public service,property, or facility.
Sigiz Height-�af ,means the vertical distance measured perpendicularly from the highest point of
the 5in7 to the grade of the adjacent street or to the surface grade beneath the st-naign,
whichever is the greater distance.
sli'aia whose opy is litnited to the flaine and addt.ess ,
institutieft'-oftye /er to the aetivity or identified,
Illegal means a Si�?n which has not received a permit to be installed or
does not meet the requirements of this Code and which has not received legal nonconforming
status.
SiIlluminated7Fign,means a Sim with an artificial light source incorporated internally or
externally for the purpose of making the signSign message visible at night.
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ijli ddental-mss means a small Simi, emblem, or decal informing the public of facilities or
services available on the premises.
S'I nLMarguee-.ran, means any s*Sign attached to or supported by a marquee structure.
Sign,Monament, means a type of€lireestanding sSign supported by an internal structural framework
covered by solid structural feature such that the support structure is not visible. The solid structural
feature shall be at least 75 percent of the Sign width.
Sign,Moving, means any Sign or device which has any visible moving parts,visible revolving
parts, or visible mechanical movements.
Sin O Premises means anv Si gm advertising an establishment entertainment goods,products
services not produced,1nanufactured, located or sold on the premises the Sign is located.
£Tn Painted wall,sign means any r�Sin which is applied with paint or similar substance on the
face of a wall.
Si Political-iign1 means a temporary sign used in connection with any local, state, of national
election or referendum.
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Sign, Porlable, tneans a two-sided Sign that is not permanently affixed to a structure or the ground i.e.
A-frame or sandwich-board Signs)
.S_ ?ti_ Priwte ii�&Srle oreven�. -',gnFi)ent,tneans a temporary sign advertising private sales of personal
property such as house sales, garage sales, and the like or private not-for-profit events such as
picnics, carnivals,bazaars, gatne nights, art fairs, and craft shows.
Sivil +ice means a Sin, other than a wall-szgtiWal1 Sim,which is attached to and
projects perpendicular from a building wall inoie inehes.
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Si£nReal estate sti�tr.H rta,e, tneans a sign5igi advertising the real estate upon which the si7t�Si_on is
located as being for rent, lease, or sale.
Sin_Roof;rt;v91 means a ssS_i that is mounted on the roof of a building or which is wholly
dependent upon a building for support and which projects above the roofline of a building with a
flat, gambrel,or hip roof or the deck litre of a building with a mansard roof.
Sign,Rotating-si,on.,means a*i Sign in which the si Si.rn itself or any portion of the si aSigm moves
in a revolving or similar manner.
Tv#s�OotvtySign, means any Ssign designed to be movable froth one location to another and
which is not permanently attached to the ground and/or structure.
Si ,_ITlall r tx means aiignSicm attached to and v)arall.el.to the wall of a building. This defin fi(
b sards.
Vindon� tneans a Sign posted. painted. placed or affixed in or on a window exposed to
public view.A.n interior Sign that faces a window exposed to public view and located within three
feet of the window is considered a.window Sign for the purpose of calculating the total area of all
Window vi e-e n-�rt�l3 sighs
tll rx3t ittcl�. erc:,��t�Zs�a3xt-is-fr �displa1nc lfi:rele
messages . . g any establisliinen ,
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Vision Clearawe Triangle The area of a corner lot bounded by the right-of-way lines and a line
connecting T the two points on the property lines 30 :feet from the intersection of the property lines.
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Section 2. That sections 30-852 through 30-879 of the City of Elk River city code shall be
amended read as follows:
§ 30-852 (a) — (c), Purpose, scope, and seepe xndins of subdivision
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this subdivision shall be to coordinate the type, placement,
and physical dimensions of tkre-siren Simis within the different zoning districts, to
recognize the commercial communication requirements of all sectors of the business
community, to encourage the innovative use of design, to promote both renovation
and proper maintenance, to allow for special circumstances, and to guarantee equal
treatment under the law through accurate recordkeeping and consistent enforcement.
These shall be accompanied by regulation of the display, erection,use, and
maintenance of 4gas Sims.
(b) Scope. This subdivision shall not relate to building design, nor shall this subdivision
regulate official traffic or government 4gfts S_ins; the copy and message of eigns
Signs;window displays;product dispensers and point of purchase displays;
scoreboards on athletic fields; flags of any nation, government, or noncoin nercial
organizations;gravestones;barber poles;religious symbols; commemorative plaques;
the display of street numbers; or any display or construction not defined as a sign
5i gns in section 30-1.
(g) Findii4gs
The City finds:
Exterior Signs have a substantial impact on the character and quality of the
environnnent.
Signs provide an important medium that may convey a variety of messages.
Signs can create traffic hazards and aesthetic concerns thereby threatening
the public health, safety and welfare.
The C.it1='s zoning re.,)ulatiorns include the regulation of Signs in an effort to
provide adequate means of expression and to promote the econnic viability
of the business comnaunity,while protectln?the City and its citizens from a
proliferation of Si(rns of_a_ ypc size, location. number and c aracter_that
would adversely impact upon the aesthetics of the comrnuni.1y and threaten
dae health safety and welfare of the community. The regulation of the
physical characteristics of Signs within the City has a t-)ositivc impact on
traffic safe",and. the appearance of the connmunit`, .
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§ 30-853, Compliance with applicable regulations:
All��ajgn.s hereafter erected or maintained shall conform with the provisions of this subdivision
and other ordinances and regulations of the city.
§ 30-854 (a) - (e), Nonconforming 'g .Signs
(a) Eligibility for legal nonconforming states. Existing ignS .s which do not conform to the
speei€tecurrent provisions of this subdivision in-ayshall be Bible-€Q lre d
"legal nonconforming" Sigtls�provided that:
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(2) T Ire-sign the Sip-1 was authorized by a valid permit-car,variance, or complied with all
then applicable laws , " ,at the tine the date(3117 a"deI 'ff-e the
�ri �ce€rc�r�r�vlelrthis sul3clin is de3vecSi�n
was installed.
(b) Lass of legal noncol fog aing status. A legal nonconforming sign rn��-�vill lose this
designation if the lej ed-cIai7ia c1 by Si n is renam e
abandoned, or its use discontinues for a period of 1.2 months or snore-fltaft-%iiefenaal
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(c) Maintenance and repair. A legal nonconforming*fi is subject to all requirements
of this subdivision regarding safety, maintenance, and repair.
(d) Relocation or alteration. The city council may, upon application of a property owner,
permit the alteration or relocation of a legal nonconforming Sign if, after a public
hearing by the planning commission and city council, the council determines that
total compliance with the current Sid? regulations is not reasonable but the
alteration or relocation of the nonconfortniigsSns is in greater conformity
with the existing igaS Lign regulations and is in the best interest of the community.
(e) Alp Wansion. No legal non-conforming Sign shall be expanded or enlarged in any
respect.
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§ 30-855, Appeals;
Any failate tom,r��pe�3el to�n x�ipk�at���ln� i t�y4,9 of r ce��t tlptwal_ s�ftotn any decision
f tendered by4the-eitz a istrati!, ef d-e-aipgaee, in deny 9--a pefinit-��r it�alleging eyfunder
this subdivision may be xlppea-ledmade as provided in subdivision II of division 2 of this article.
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§ 30-856 (a) - (b), Notice of violation; order to repair or remove g .Sign
In addition to the remedies authorized in section 30-576, the city may cause the following action to
be taken:
(3-a) When,in the opinion of the city administrator, or designee, a violation of the Code
exists, the city administrator, or designee, shall issue a written order to either the
owner of the Sign or the owner of the property on which the signSign is placed.
The order shall specify those sections of the Code involved, shall describe the
violation and shall direct that the violation be corrected within 30 days from the date
of the order;
(2b) If, upon inspection, the city administrator, or designee, finds that a S is
abandoned or is structurally or electrically defective, or in any way endangers the
public, the city administrator, or designee, shall issue a written order to the owner of
the s Simon and occupant of the premises stating the nature of the violation and
requiring repair or removal of the within 30 days of the date of the order.
§ 30-857 (b), Authority of city administrator, or designee:
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(b) hispections. The building official, city administrator, or designee,is empowered, upon
presentation of proper credentials, to enter or inspect any building, structure, or
premises in the city for the purpose of inspection of a %Si&nl and its structural and
electrical connections to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
Such inspections shall be carried out during business hours unless an emergency
exists.
§ 30-858 (a) — (d), Removal of 'g Signs by city°
(a) The city administrator, or designee, may cause the removal of rx= egx1 sgrf;ar
si€;�s r ir�i -after- -ba it s-e�ese ,-�i airy gigs� r3t l�f'aper y-n� i it ecl }uses�€
eta-genbra Sign after failure to timely comply with written orders for removal or
repair.as provided in section 38-856.After removal or demolition of the-i S_ inn, a
notice shall be mailed to the sign owner and owner of the property where the
Si r1 was located stating the nature of the work and the date on which it was
performed and demanding payment of the costs as certified by the city administrator,
or designee, _ zcluding casts for inspection and
incidental costs. If the amount specified in the notice is not paid within 30 days after
mailing of the notice,it shall become a lien against the property where the 4,ptiSign
was located and shall be certified as an assessment against the property together with
ten percent interest for collection in the same manner as the real_e ,,.,tat Real Estate
taxes.
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(b) The owner of the property upon which the 5jgn is located shall be presumed to
be the owner of all sS]�ms thereon unless facts to the contrary are brought to the
attention of the city administrator, or designee, as in the case of a leased Sin7.
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' (c) For purposes of removal, a -nSign shall be deemed to include all sign
embellishments and structures designed specifically to support the S}1Q'rl.
(d) In case of ernergency, the city administrator, or designee,may cause the immediate
removal of a dangerous or defective 4gn5ign without notice. Signs removed in this
manner must present a hazard to the public safety as defined in section 1300.0180 of
the state b---",-'1-`-. e�eState Building Code.
§ 30-859 (a) - (n), Prohibited is--ig s.Si ns
The following types of Signs are prohibited in all districts:
(4-a) Abandoned si sSigns which no longer identify or advertise a bona fide business,
service,product, or activity or for which no legal owner can be found.
( Banner-s, _ . la) Pennants, festoons, 1, seai!e1hRig?,~s-(inflatable
balloons/displays}, and searchlights except as a permitted . eveiit
aigii-"I"ernporary= Signs under subs ecdon40-3 ! .30-867 i).
(3c) Off-Premises '5i Signs, flier except for s� :�zWverdsing Signs
(billboards) specifically allowed by this Chapter.-.
(4c1) Signs itnitating or resembling official g ovei'maient.q.1g-,qi-,,Govermnen.t S_i�<7s or signals.
(5e) Signs attached to trees,utility poles, public benches,cyrstreetlights, or placed on any
public property or public right-of-way., except Signs as permitted in section 30-873
(60 Signs placed on vehicles or trailers which are parked or placed for the primary
purpose of displaying the b Sze, except for part able s tns-e lettering on buses,
taxis, or vehicles operating during the normal course of business.
(7g) Signs suspended beneath a canopy, overhang, roof, or marquee without a nainitnunl
clearance froth grade of eight,((feet in either a vehicular Tvvaror-ice pedestrian way.
(8h) Any tee€ tiRoof Sin or s ng ign erected above the roofline of a building.
(r3i) Any i.placed within the:Vision Clearance;Trian.g e
that may obstruct motorist or pedestrian visibility.
(mil) Rotating;or n vwiftg�g rsMovinr�Sig�rs.
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(44k) Unsafe or dangerous as determined by the city administrator, or
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(421) Painted Signs.
(4-Ain) Signs utilizing flashing and/or revolving beacon lights.
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(n) Banner Signs except as a permitted Temporary Signs under subsection 30-867(h) of
permitted Real Estate Sums under subsection 30-860 (b) (5).
§ 30-860 (a) — (e), (i), Permit:
(a) Required. Unless otherwise provided by this subdivision, the erection, structural.
alteration, or relocation of a isi�g-aSiin shall require permits and payment of fees as
described in this section. No permit is required for the maintenance of a�sigiaSi n.
(b) Exemptions. The following types of g gnsSigns are exempt from permit requirements
but must otherwise be in conformance with all requirements of this subdivision:
(1) On-premises Construction Signs that comply with
subsection= 66{� 30-867 ).
(2) On-premises dir in€er}3 ,Signs.including but not limited
to Directional Signs, Informational Sims Private Sale Signs and
naffie Nam--ineplates,having a sign a-eaSign Area of four (4) square feet or
less
_(3) Portable A ftam ,;sSigy .s in the Deowntown Ddistrict.
(4) Political ;�- ief �t ate sale si�;t� r on-pr arises evea
sigr�Signs.
(5) On-premises residential or commercial realer;. annsReal Estate Sion, that
comply with subsection'>t?-BC {� 30-867 c).
(6) Vqnd-ow sig:ns,pr-avfide(l they do not cover more than -50 pereefit-�
wind ow sex
(c) Application. Application for a permit for the erection, structural alteration,c4aaage,-ef
eopy-or relocation of a sig&-n shall be made to the city administrator, or designee,
upon a form provided by the city and shall include the following information:
(1) The name and address of the owner of the tj gn Jan.
(2) The street address or location of the property on which theaSicm is to be
located, along with the name and address of the property owner.
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(3) The type of < or sigii Si?n structure as defined in this chapter.
(4) A site plan showing the proposed location of the sigft S'itni along with the
locations and square footage areas of all existing s sSi,nis on the saine
premises.
(5) Structural details as required.
(6) The building official, at their discretion. inay reciLdre r)Ians prepared!?X-a
structural engineer to veri.fy structural.and wind load requirements.
(d) Fee. All applications for permits filed with the city administrator, or designee, shall be
accompanied by a payment of the initial perinit fee for each sig nSi •in in such ainount
as determined by city e titi ordinance.
(e) Issuance or denial. The city administrator, or designee, shall issue a permit for the
erection, alteration, change of copy or relocation of a s5 within 30 days of
receipt of the completed application and applicable fees,provided that the sigma Siam
complies with all applicable laws and regulations of the city. In all applications,where
a matter of interpretation arises, the snore specific definition or higher standard shall
prevail.When a perinit is denied by the city administrator, or designee,written notice
shall be provided to the applicant along with a brief statement of the reasons for
denial. The city administrator, or designee, may suspend or revoke an issued permit
for any false statement or misrepresentation of fact in the application.
(i) Failure to obtain permit. If any sigftSi is installed or placed on any property prior to
receipt of a permit, the specified permit fee shall be doubled. However,payment of
the doubled fee shall not relieve any person of any other requirement or penalties
prescribed in this subidivi-,o-iordinance.
§ 30-861 (a) — (b), Inspections:
(a) Any person performing the erection, alteration, or relocating a si- Sion for which a
permit has been issued shall notify the building official upon completion of the
work. The building official may require a final inspection,including an electrical
inspection and inspection of footings on est. clitrg sig"S Freestanding signs.
(b) The building official may require in writing,upon issuance of a permit,that he be
notified for inspection prior to the installation of certain siginsSig s.
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§ 30-862, Maintenance.
All;,-i��Y#.,Signs shall be properly maintained,including the ground around the sigfi. :...,
shall be elean and painted if paint is .SiLnn. Defective parts shall be replaced on
igas.Signis. The building official shall have the right under sections 30-856 and 30-858 to order the
repair or removal of any 4gaS_ 111 which is defective, damaged, or substantially deteriorated.
§ 30-863, Illumination:
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Unless otherwise specified by this subdivision, all A� Signs may be illuminated.
§ 30-864 (a) — (e), Changeable eopy:Qopy8igns
Oa _Unless otherwise specified by this subdivision, � .
sigaany Changeabl,_._,_ e Cony Sign larger than 30 square feet;will require a eond�A
use perfnit.AR adher- b Conditional Use
Permit.
(b) Changeable Copy Signs may on T display advertisinr?-information for on-site
businesses, public service announcements, or non-commercial coM
t},(c) Motor TVebicle Service Stations. Signs for.Moto.r.Vehicle Service Stations shall.be
regulated by the provisions for the zon.int;district in which the facility is located
except that within a. Freestanding Signi an area not to exceed. 16 square feet shall be
allowed for continuous displa)T (no flashing, scrolling or other anitnation) of digital or
non-digital Changeable Copy identifying current fuel prices in accordance with
Minnesota state statutes section 239.751.
(d� Time and Tenrheratruf Signs. Within all commercial.and industrial zoni_%, listrict qt�
Area not to exceed 16 square feet`vithin a Freestanding or Wall Si`;n shall be allowed
for display of an electronic time and temperature. Signs subject.to the Sign provisions
for the zoning district in wlych the Sign is located.
(e) Digital Changeable Copy Signs
(1) In addition to subsections (a) and (b), the display must be static, and the
transition froln one static display to another must be no .rno.re than two (2)
seconds. The images and messages displaved must be cotnnlete in
themselves and-without continuation in content to the next image message
or any other Si�n1.
(2) May not change more often than once every ei lg it (8) seconds
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(3) Digital.displaLnust be equipped with automatic ditnmi.n�;technolo w or
other mechanisms that automatically adjust the Sins illutnitla.tion level based
on ambient ho-ht conditions.
�4) No Si,-n inav be of such intensity or brtlhance as to unpatr the vision of a.
motor vehicle driver with average eyesight or to otherwise interfere with the
driver's operation of a motor vehicle.
The clisplav must be desiLncd and e ui:3).ed to freeze the device in orie
position if a malfunction occurs. The display must also be eclui red with a
means to ilninediately (b.scontinue the display if it malfunctions, and the
owner trust inunediateljw stop a digital displalw-when notified by the city that it
is not conaplying-with the standards of this ordinance.
§ 30-865, Area .Identification Signs
Area Identification Sims are intended to provide additional navigation and.identification
opportunities for residential, convnercial, and industrial developments nleeti lg the following criteria.
(a) Area Identification siGns shall be Monument Signs in design, and are permitted as
follows:
(1). Residential subdivisions of at least 20 acres
a. Shall not exceed 16 square feet in area and.eight 8 feet in height.
b. One (1) Sign permitted at each entrance from an arterial or collector
roadway.
(2) Condominium or apartment complex of at least 12 units
a. Shall not exceed 16 square feet in area and eight 8 feet in height.
b. One (1) Sign per.tnitted at each entrance from an.arterial or collector.
roadway.
(3) Commercial or industrial complex
a. Must consist of three (3) or snore platted lots, and as a planned unit
develot-gment
1:). One 1) Sign not to exceed 80 square feet:in area
a—c. Maximum hi-ht as follows:
Max ZONING DISTRICT
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10 ft _ _ X
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(b) Shall identify an area or complex,not individual businesses.
(c) Area Identification Signs trust be located on th.e same premises as the Del C.
which it identifies, as required by the development agreement, or as hart of a CUP.
§ 6-5 30-8661 Indemnification of city.
All persons involved in the erection, alteration, change of copy or relocation of s�Sirris near or
upon any public right-of-way or public property which requites the use of public property shall, as a
condition of the use of such public property for sign&gq work, agree to hold harmless and
indemnify the city and its officers, agents, and employees against any and all claims of negligence
resulting from such work insofar as this subdivision has not specifically directed the placement of a
:s ig Si n.
§ 30-867, District regulations:
The following siVsSims are allowed in all districts:
(4-a) All s sSigrns not requiting permits as set forth in subsection 30-860(b).
(,m,rtrzictioia Srgtgs, One 1) on- retmises Ron ._,,„,.w.,.,,ed".,
non-ill itninated Construction Sign not to exceed 64 square feet in ea oi! Sign
dreg and 15 feet in height. Signs may be erected 30 days prior to the beginning
of construction,and s,h"must be removed ten days following issuance of a
certificate of occupancy.Suelft s s ' q" F)t ber• -i" 4HR a-,II '
(-.'3) (c) Real.Ey afe Sio�One Mon-premises,Ron.dlu-ininated r l estate s t non-
illuminated Deal Estate Sign per lot or premises not to exceed six asquare feet in
s s� 9r A-f er- Sion Area and six (6) feet in height for residential lots, and one Mon-
premises Rot-'l ;,,ate f-eal estate ,^1 non-illuminated Real Estate Sign per lot or
premises not to exceed 64 square feet in ',gift ea"-o ai rn Area and 15 feet in height
for commercial lots. Such a sign'ign must be removed ten 4 _O�days following
closing,rental, or lease.
(1)-----(d) 1\7ir1nc late. One aon-prentiaeprenvses attached nameplate per occupancy,
not to exceed four square feet in sig3 - aSign Area.
(5e) Political 4, Si,is. As permitted by State Statute 21113.045. Political-sigRsSi is are
permitted in all zones. g-ft-s sliall.ue --s 18fte tit° ifl. that„ 4.af,te Political
bnsSigns
may be placed only on private property and only with the permission of
the property owner. Such�S1gi7s shall not be illuminated.
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Strtlethf-etighs to be removed
Underlines to be added
(6) Directional,Yiflu. On-premises diii etieii„' /i.iife tiaiial-,i !D)irectional
Signs shall not t-e-exceed four 44-square feet per-4,,n-in signSi�7 Area. Logos and
advertisements are not permitted on Directional Si_gtns.
[YIiii.doiv 3:&,gs. Provided they do not cover more than 50 percent of an individual
window area.
(7)— _(1) Vacant:commercial spaces may cover 100% of a window, provided
no advertising message is displayed.
(h) I(mPoraiX SUns. One kwon-premises
{I'emporat__Si gs1 per property)may be installed, as allowed by the city administrator
or their designee. Temporary o;e--flnrt-able--sig-naSigns are also subject to the following:
*7W Signs may not be displayed for more than a total of 90 days per calendar year,
per property. A single permit shall not exceed 30 consecutive days.
b ( Signs may not be displayed without a permit. ..The
t' be visible. Each permit must indicate the number of days and
the dates the iiV 5i_gcm is to be displayed. A fee and deposit at a level
established by ordinance adopted by the Elk-Rive-City Council is required.
`�"�3e-e-it���v�rreleas-c ti-el3dstt�-folle�vir��;t- tl3c+va1-�>f-t-Ire-si� ti etc-cog-4:e"I"he
deposit shall be forfeited if the Si�Zn is placed on an unapproved surface
and/or was erected past the date removed as indicated on the peunit,-a�
3 Maximum s -sizes m1 Area shall be limited to 4856 square feet and
shall not exceed nine Meet in height. Lettering shall not extend.beyond the
edges of the Sign.
Signs must be located on the property of the business and the advertising
message must only relate to business conducted on that premises,except that
nonprofit or charitable organizations as defined by Internal Revenue Code
section 501(C)(3) may have off-premises Si� for their fundraising
activities,provided they obtain written permission from the property owner.
Nonprofit organizations shall be limited to three sus 3 Suns per event and
the sigi3s5igas shall not exceed the number of days allowed in subsection
( rh 1 of this section. If an event is advertised for more than 30 days,it
shall count toward that property's 90-day limit for tetrVoi!ar
siteTetnl�orary Signage.
e 5)_ Tetnl7c�ra� _Signs may not be placed in any right-of-way,and must be
located on an approved surface; not including fire lanes and/or circulation
drive lanes.Approved surfaces include: asphalt, concrete, and class 5; or
crushed concrete compacted to a. dust free surface.
C Only sip sSi 1s for the community events listed in subsection 38-383(6) may
be placed on city property.
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to be removed
Underlines to be added
g: , For purposes of this section, City of Ella Rivet property leased to other
entities shall not be considered city property.
b7.1(8 Signs must not be unsafe of dangerous and must be securely anchored.
{ e t-e vee3et
neigghboithood, . - g ,
- ., lent-a
subdivision, or- each of these entinnees. 12--1-
[ ball not exeeed eie--h.t . n .
F-1— on e same premises as the development
{9�C ie- n-p±enaise, peimaiientc en#;fie i<3n et- qpa-- �e�-clot-tainium
e legy;t}F - 9 gIff"feet i"'.
total feet in has , c
'L
te total..lie ge aura-ahall not e x-eed 19 squaf e feet wi�S
n o moi!e 30 f hrfi --� met
in height-.
(11.) Ai-,)T effi_ --oft i*emises fre-stand" 19 .
height model homes I Ilft-Vifig a eotbiine�c O)tal sign area not to exeeed 32 square
Freestafidifig sig;fts fbet-me,dlel homes shall have a maximum
{1� --ptu aX}�a ed bu i�res�ea ahalI be a,1lo ved p-tom f � c €ptei iaes c'rrt tic�nal�int�a
ubjeet tc�the feller terieer
a. T,.,,a; d „1 di ,...; a g- zn1z"rll-t3FJt feet.
-
Suell. signs ..[. .. which is adjacent to an arterial
e. —-sueh-s-i�;s3a-s13a11 et�l eont [ nt1-tie
di±=eC-do.1i-and-di§ta33cei to the f�.
d. all &eeqtanding. ,
gg. .
b o li....-ahead movetnents shall .
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Stiikethreughs to be removed
Underlines to be added
§ 30- 868 (a) — (f), (i), Construction and Location Standards
(a) Compliance witIq building code. All tq%�5igxs shall be constructed in accordance with the
requirements of the state building code.
(b) Setback_Except as otherwise provided, 11 r eat i -,f it .Freestanding Sims shall
have a setback of ten 10 feet from any property line to any portion of the sigfiSi n.
When a property line is located within the street, the setback shall be 25 feet from
the edge of the road.
(c) AnchoHlig.
(1) No si Si_� shall be suspended so that the s gr7S,ign will swing in athe wind.
(2) All and Portable Signs on display shall be braced or
secured to prevent motion.
(d) Find resistance. All sigtisSi jas shall comply with the wind load requirements of the
state building code.
(e) Obstniction of exits. No sigaSigri shall be erected, constructed or maintained so as to
obstruct any fire escape,requited exit,window or door opening used as a means of
egress.
(f) Interference with ventilation. No s-iSign shall be attached in any form, shape, or inanner
which will interfere with any opening required for ventilation, except that s' s5 spas
may be erected in front of and inay cover transom windows when not in violation of
the provisions of the current building or fire code.
,(i, Substitartion. The owner of anv Sign which is othem7ise allowed by this ordinance MU
substitute non-coinmetcial copy in lieu of any other commercial or non-commercial
copy. This substitution of copy may be made without:anv additional approj�al oror
ermittino. The ut)ose of this provision is to prevent an T inadvertent:favoring of
con-imercial speech. over non-cotiam.ercial speech or favoring of arm particular noi_z-
com9nerc.iil message over any other non—commercial. message. This ptovrsion
prevails over anv more sj3ecific provision to the con.tr"InT.
§ 30- 869 (a) — (c), C-1 central business district:
(a) Temporary si sSi is as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(b) Permanents rrsSi n,
(1) Lal I nns. Total Wall Sigia, a not to exceed 15% ofFacade area. Wall l_Sign?s
are permitted on any Facade that is not directl y adjacent to a residential zone.
Businesses in Multi-Tenant Facilities shall be allowed their proportionate.
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Underlines to be added
share of permitted Wall Sign Area. For the putposes of this section a road
shall constitute a separation of zones.
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(2) One (1) Freestanding Sim, not to exceed 64 square feet l3-rt}-11 i'19.
g sigia, in Sign.Area with a
maximum height of 20 feet.
(3) Area
Identification Signs as pertitted in section 30-865.
The Sion.Area of Freestanding Signs tnay be increased by-25 percent if the
s Sion is constructed as a inonufnent,i,�.Monurnent Sign.
(5) One (Son-premises menu board per drive-up or walla-up lane of a drive-in
restaurant or carwash up to a tnaxitnurn of 32 square feet each. Menu boards
are allowed to have a message on one side only and may not contain an
advertising message.
6 Cano...,Suns on Motor Vehicle Service Stations
a. In addition to Wall Suns_,Motor Vehicle Service Stations sh.al.l be
allowed two 2) Canopy Sim
b. The total area of each Canopy Signs shall not exceed 32 square feet.
,(c) Changeable Copy Signs as permitted in section 30-864
§ 30-869 870 (a) — (c), C-2 office district:
(a) Temporary ,igt S.ions as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(b) Permanent eignsSi ris.
(1) Vall Sit;gs. Total Wall Sim area not to exceed 15% of Facade area. Wall Si�"xis
are permitted.on any Facade that is not directly adjacent to a residential zone.
Businesses in Multi-Tenant Facilities shall be allowed their proportionate
share of permitted Wall Sign Area. For the purposes of this section a road
shall constitute a separation of zones. _
One (1) Monument Sign,,not to exceed 40 seluare. feet with a tnaxill urli
height of seven (7) feet.
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Strkethi!eughs to be removed
UnderElies to be added
(_3) _ ..
developinent, not to emeeed 64 square feet with a inaxii�m height-o-�, i:
=rti€ieS Area Identification Signs as permitted in section
30-865
( )—Ore-freesia re - igh
en e t.
t,
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(c) Changeable Copy Signs as permitted in Sec. 30-864
§ 30-8W 871 (a) - (c), C-3 highway commercial district:
(a) Temporary sigti�a-Si�,�.ns as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(b) Permanent ignsSii s.
(1) Iz','all S ags. Total Wall Sign area not to e cecd 15% of Facadc area.Wall Signs
are permitted on any Facade that is not directly adjacent to a residential zone.
Businesses in Mt ld-Tenant Facilities shall be allowed their proportionate
share of 7ernaitted Wall_Si m t1i_ea. of the purposes of this section a road
shall constitute a sel�atratiori of zones, .
neighborhood, 3 of Idevelo"iefft,-ftot-to emeeed, "A 1.11-1
feet. <
oil sigft-AtftU4),e
( )2 One 1 � Freestanding sigtsSlcYl,not to exceed 150 square feet
with a maximum height of 30 feet. One sign
Simon tray be permitted for every 300 feet of street frontage measured along a
single street. The frontage shall only include the property in which the
pi!i Principal ttse Use is located on, which the . Sign is advertising.
The additional sigtfSign(s) shall be subject to the size and height limitations
of the first allowed frees-ta-t-diiVg-Freestanding or tnoftu+nent Monument s
Sign and may be placed no closer than 150 feet to any other fees-to-ndi ig
Freestanding or i31E9i3Uf13t}+-Monument stg-nSi�n.
(3) The stg -IS=i;tL*Pe i,-. ea of aiea ideatifiefl Tion is an�d4l=,'reestandi-ig;
Si&gL may be increased 25 percent if then,t�Sfn is constructed as a
inonuffi.eiat Moinunent Sigarfisign.
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Stii ethfe ghs to be removed
Underlines to be added
(4) ..Area
Identification Sim is as permitted in section 30-865.
(5) One aon-preinises menu board per drive-up or walk-up lane of a drive-in
restaurant or carwash up to a maximum of 32 square feet each. Menu boards
are allowed to have a message on one side only and may not contain an
advertising message. f
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C=anopy Signs on Motor Vehicle Service Stations
a. In addition to Wall Siais Motor Vehicle Service Stations shall be
allowed two (2) Canopy Signs.
b. The total area of each Canopy Sign shall not exceed 32 square feet.
(7e) Advertising 4,g, Si ns, (billboards), subject to the following:
fl-a. Prohibited within 100 feet of the intersection of the highway right-of-
way and any other right-of-way or driveway.
{2)h. Prohibited within 1,200 feet of another adyer isiffg-Advertising gig n
Sign on the same side of the right-of-way.
ec. Shall be erected with a single pole or mono-pole structural standard
and shall have underground wiring.
(4)1 The base of any advertising-Adve,_ rtising_ n-Sign must be landscaped
to prevent erosion and noxious weeds and must be properly
maintained.
{5)e. Shall not exceed 400 square feet in area nar-and 35 feet in height as
measured perpendicularly from the highest point of the Sion
structure to the nearest road U.ade.25 feet in h ei '- neasured.
peitpetidiettlady .
strueatre to the ° ,,
may not be altered for the purpose of'Hier-easing b
H)f. Shall be considered a principal use of the property. Existing
,. Advertisin r i,,,p�s-Suns must be removed when the parcel
upon which they are situated is devoted to another p ntipa-1-Princi al
Us Use.
(7) The eity shall pet-�rm it year�,
ensure cornplianee of y
T
�etn-�in�l-csd=�er�r��i�c��ns--c��-tl�s-aftide-'J:"13�-€ee-f-ai-sa
in3eetirrsl -k�e sefi-dtl�e-cites cz�ncild3 resol�rtin-fttn3�-tirme to
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StAkethfaughs to be removed
Underlines to be added
{8} Shall only be allowed in C-3 zoned property adjacent to rights-of-way
for state highways nufnbers-10 and 169.
_(c) Changeable Copy Signs as permitted in Sec. 30-864
§ 30-874 872 (a) — (c), C-4 community commercial district:
(a) Temporary , gnsSizns as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(b) Permanent 4giisEigns.
(1) 6Vall S&)gs. Total Wall Sign area not to exceed 15% of Facade area. Wall Sighs
are pernvtted on any Facade that is not directly.adjacent to a residential zone.
Businesses in Multi-Tenant Facilities shall be allowed their proportionate
share of pernvtted Wall Sign Area. For the purposes of this section a road
shall constitute a separation of zones.Gae per-maff�a a n
per=l2i�lg�l�3f3 , . , . de —e-DA, 'fOt —1—f.e feet
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(2) One fiee••taal-fi i j1) Monument Sign, not to exceed 4-00125 square feet.
The maxiinuin height shall be ten Meet along collector streets,and the
maxitnuin height shall be 20 feet along arterial streets.
(3) Area Identification Signs as permitted in section 30-865.
g g
Or
pefeeiat 1"17 the 18 COnstfUCte". as f
s, flat-to elm ed-2 i tetal square feet per oeetipan y,
Changeable Copy v Si rns pe.�rn.itted.in section 30-864
§ 30-M 873 (a) — (d), DD downtown district:
(a) Temporarye-gnsSigns as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(b) Permanent sig3psSigns. Signs should be designed to fit with the character,
proportions and scale of the individual building and should complement,rather than
compete with, the character of downtown.
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Str-ikethf-eughs to be removed
Underlines to be added
(1) , ..
strobe g
.
(2) One 1x (1 Wall Sign shall be allowed
on each primary faeadeFaeade and on one secondary Efteade, -'~a .- does not
adjoining eftteftd a'-eve the f!oofline of an
Facade. One (1) square foot of `�1all Sire
.1-1 total of one per one 011inear foot of _ Unit Width
shall be allowed.
{�)----- �s
11 -iteJ-s�ig��, and shall not ex-eeed.-2443e e 3 k h-t-�f iet-project out
more than eight cinches f heir--a-&ea le:_
�5}a. Wall mounted,a,,9'ions shall not extend above the roofline of an
adjoinixig building-or be higher than the bottom of the stringcourse.
(2) One 1) Monument Si.gLi is permitted for each Multi-Tenant Facility.
IL. Sign height shall be limited to one-half(1/2) the average height of
the primary structu.xe, not to exceed 20 feet.
li. Sign Area, as measured in square feet,shall be limited to one-third
(1/3) of pxitxiayy structure width, measured at the widest Dint
parallel to the buil.dirig address street and sball not exceed 80 square
feet.
-(3) One (1) Projecting Sign shall be allowed on each pritman,Facade, provided
that:
a. The Sign does not exceed six (() square feet in area, shall not project
pe.ipendicularl.y more than four Meet from fxeadeFacade and shall
not be thicker than six cinches.
-pitojeeding sign shall The Projecting Sig
out perpendicular from ftesdeFacade.
Projecting sign5ion and structural elements -allare not be-lower than
eight{(feet} from the sidewalk, nor-slfrll-.:e higher than the bottom
of the sill of the second floor windows.
ig na cent;pl t i t f e-
The brackets and structure for pr e gr-sign Projecting Si ns shall
be ornamentally designed.
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f Stiikethreughs to be removed
Underlines to be added
(11) NM,th the emeeption of ifn&kdual letteis, , b
Vied,
( } :� 17--'
:g. ,.e+
di
qtoiie iiot xeeeditag ffiree square feetTfto
to painted-&a-a
j �elc� na tit- ever n�c�te tkat7�efie t-c� t via cl��v sU±faee a e
0.54 Onc Mportable .'g; .
siRx—ilr ufa crj- if--C wee-fee-I a IL a-cC.iizcrz^rriz^r-c^n Sim 9EttYc C fGe S1o111S
Rern i.t:ted er S-e. _tle -8 public entrance and only one 1 St nn tnay be
disp.la�,ed per)Facade.
a. Two-sided Portable SigLis (sandwich boards nza`=not exceed. five (5�
feet in height, and six L)cluare feet in area. Such Suns are only
permitted during business hours, must be located in front of the
business it identifies and shall not obstruct pedestrian traffic nor
impede vehicular traffic.
b. .........__Portabl.e Signs (sandwicla boards) shall.be set back a m.iniinun-i of two
2 feet froth the back of curb of parkins areas public streets or
private drive aisles.
() With the exception of individual letters and Digital Changeable Copy Signs,
on1y ext:ernalk illuminated Suns are allowed.
(6) Aside from a date and natne stone not exceeding three (3) square feet, no
si(..age shall be placed within.the parapet panel area.
(c) Changeable Copy Suns as permitted in section 30-864
(d) Prohibited Suns: Back-lit Sins exchtclulg indiv m
idual letters), plastic Cabinet
Signs, smooth/flat plastic Signs and Signs with strobe lights, fl.aslzinrg) elements or
distracting actions.
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given'Hime and ,hall be displayeld(3-fily-during business heum.
bu�itzess-a4�ec-���il}le-f��i=rr�l3e stmt°
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Stiikethr-etgks to be removed
Underlines to be added
§ 30- 3 874 (a) — (c), I-1 light industrial district:
(a) Temporary 4gn�i Si�7�S as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(b) Permanent 4gnsS'igns.
(1) lllall Sans. Total gall Sign area not to exceed 15% of Facade area. Wan Sims
are permtted on any Facade that is not directly ad'jacent to ,t residential zone.
Businesses in Multi Tenant Facilities shall be allowed their proportionate
_o.................nate
share of permitted Wall Sign Area. For the Purposes of this section.a road
shall constitute s seVaration of zone .. V,
per 3 3 development, not to exeeed 6—
a 3e
leeteEl-cam t13c sair�e Jaye}rises as tllclr�ert #-ids fie,
(2) One ft-e,,,..,.n,a;.ag:a ;~(l) Freestanding Sign, not to exceed 150 square feet
ID
with a maximum height of 30 feet.Where a lot has in excess of 300 feet:of
street frontac e, one additional Freestanding or.Monument Sign will be
allowed. This Sigm shall be subject to the size and height limitations of the
first allowed Freestanding or Monument Sigq and may be placed no closer
than 150 feet to any other Freestanding4 or Monument Sign on the same.
premises.
(3) The Sign Area of freestanding Signs may be increased 25 percent if the Sign
is constructed as a Monument Sion.
(4�
Area Identification Signs as permitted to section 30-865.
{ } (5) Advertising Si ns (billboards), subject to the following%
-(Iqa Prohibited within 100 feet of the intersection of the highway right-of-
way and any other right-of-way or driveway.
{zb} Prohibited within 1,200 feet of another "-- Aclvertisin
Sigm on the same side of the right-of-way.
(3c} Shall be erected with a single pole or monopole structural standard
and shall have underground wiring.
{4d} The base of any mot-v i�dvertisinasigg-�Si _must be landscaped
to prevent erosion and noxious weeds and must be properly
maintained.
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{5e} Shall not exceed 400 square feet in area wand 35 feet in hei,rh.t as j
.measured perpendicularly=from the highest point of the Si9, i.
structure to the nearest road grade.-23--feeti s fneas_
i
seta
perpet trl ly the-sign
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&ffliedl3ettgl3s to be removed
Underlines to be added
may not be altei!ed fat-the puizpase of--alefleft-1.6 b'
6 height.
{(f} Shall be considered a principal use of the property. Existing
q. lv=erfiis%—Advertisin- s-Signs must be removed when the parcel
upon which they are situated is devoted to another principal use.
4,1-8 see" loll, isions c
{8g} Shall only be allowed in I-1 zoned property adjacent to right-of-way
for state highways Humber:, 10 and 169.
�) Changeable Copy Signs as permitted in section 30-864
§ 30- 4 875, I-2 medium industrial district:
(a) Temporary 4gtis-_gnS_as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(b) Permanent s gnsSigns.
1 l c�/l,.S'r t7.r. Total Wall Sign area not to exceed 15% of Facade area. Wall Si,,ns
are permitted on any Facade that is not directly adjacent to a residential zone.
Businesses in Multi Tenant Facilities_sbal.l be allowed their Dro.ortionate
share of permitted Wall Sin Area. For the purposes of this section a road
shall constitute a separation of zones.
One (1) Freestanding Sign,not to exceed 150 square feet tivith a maximum
heio'ht of 30 feet:. Where a lot has in excess of 300 feet of street frontage, one
additional fr=y egt YR,.2�Freestanding or iiama rneii"ignMonurnent Sion will
be allowed. This s%+aS�&Yti shall be subject to the size and height limitations of
the first allowed rFreesta_nding or y ' .IYlonutnesa.t Sion
and may be placed no closer than 150 feet to any other
--ee Freestandin or 'Ionument Sign on the same
premises.
(3) The sip ar Si Area of :<c id Gr=silica f� as g
s Freestanding Signs may be increased 25 percent if the s Siign is
constructed as a tnonutnef t sa�f°Momltxic t Sic .
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(4) Area Identification Signs as permitted in section 30-865.
{q")------L�r�--��-11--sigH;g3ot-t�-e�eec-1--1�1�-square"feet-der-o�eu�sa-rre�:
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sStit-'kethf!eughs to be removed
Underlines to be added
Advertising sigffsSi,"ls (billboards subject to the following
{4)a. Prohibited within 100 feet of the intersection of the highway right-of-
way and any other right-of-way or driveway.
{?}U. Prohibited within 1,200 feet of another adv ei!tising;ig Advertising
Sign on the same side of the right-of-way.
{3))c. Shall be erected with a single pole or monopole structural standard
and shall have underground wiring.
{-4)d. The base of any advertising sign must be landscaped to prevent
erosion and noxious weeds and must be properly maintained.
{5}e. Shall not exceed 400 square feet in area t3t) and 35 feet in.height, as
measured -)crpen.di.cularly froth the highest point of the Si�,�n
structure to the nearest road grade. _ feet in heiglat as ineasu
etil
7a. b. .
SttizcL' 4 1' »-ade level ii$fiC''C-t el£3i--the sigh. �i3t.-eN49tii
gfatA t
H33 l3eirt
{6f. Shall be considered a principal use of the property. Existing
advertising signs must be removed when the parcel upon which they
are situated is devoted to another principal use.
eirsU omphane e-cif-said--&dvertismg 9auetur Aida-the-previ ii:'
�f--Sri-s-s-ect�c�ti-aft-eltl�et-provis-ie�ns-o-f-tl3is-��c-�:e-=J:'1:r�fee--fir•-said
inreeti fn-s11111�e get-I Autio -Ofn time to
O Shall only be allowed in I-2 zoned property adjacent to right-of-way
for state highways-nom 10 and 169.
(c) Changeable Copy Signs as permitted in section 30-.864.
§ 30-876 (a) - (c), 1-3 grenerai isndustrial district
a Tetn.orary Signs as )crmitted in section 30-851 et seq.
b Permanent Sim,
ball Si Ygs. 'Total Wall Sitnn area not to exceed 15% of Facade area. %all Si Ti ns
are permitted on any Facade that is not direct-IN,adjacent to a residential zone.
Businesses in Multi-Tenant Facilities shall be allowed their proportionate
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to be removed
Underlines to be added
share of_>rm.itted Wall Sign.Area. For the purposes of this section a road
shall constltUte a separation of zones. iiat rat to ezieeed
(2) One (1) Freestanding Sz<�n not to exceed 150 square feet;with a maximum
height of 30 feet. Where a lot has in excess of 300 feet of street frontage, one
(1) additional Freestanding or Monument:Sign will be allowed.This sign sha11
be sub-ject to the size and height:limitations of the first:allowed Freestanding
or.1t,Tonutnent Si and shall be no closer than 1.50 feet to_a_nv other
Freestand ,,r or Monument Si g i on the same :).retnises.
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3 The Sign Area of a Freestanding Si.rn niaT be increased 25 percent if the Sign
is constructed as a Monument Sign.
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4 Area Identification Signs as permitted in section 30-865.
() Changeable Copy Signs as permitted in section 30-864.
§ 30-875 877 (a) — (c), BP business park district.
(a) Temporary signs 5'igils as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(b) Permanent 4 sSirggti s.
(1) Ir1g11 Sreiu. Total Wall Sign area not to exceed 15% of Facade area. Wall Signs
are permitted on an y lea,.ade that is not direcfl T adjacent to a residential use
or zone. Businesses in Multi-Tenant Facilities shall be allowed their
Mol2ortionate share of pennitted Wall Si A,,ea. ~��
_2�_) One r . ',g kj jTonuinent Sign, not to exceed 64 square feet with
a inaxitnum height of eight afeet.
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(3) Area Identification Si.;.rns as permitted in section 30-865.
(c) Changeable Cop;= Signs as permitted in section 30-864.
§ 30- 878 (a) — (d), CRT commercial reserve transitional district.
(a) Temporary ,tsSigns as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(b) Permanent sigfi�sSigns.
(1) Three (3) Wall Signs, not to exceed 300 square feet:per occupancy%
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Stiikethieughs to be removed
Underlines to be added
(2) One r eestanda7g-s gn4i Freestanding Sign, not to exceed 150 square feet
with a maximum height of 30 feet.
(2) Thfee wall signs,iiat Ile emeeed 3311101 squai!e feet pei! eeetipaney.
(c) Changeable Copy Signs as perinitted in Sec. 30-864.
4,ediEvent sponsor qigasLigns, a 4,eraSign subordinate to a prineipal u el:3rinciDal Use
intended for the display of information for onsite patrons, shall be allowed if the.
meet provided the following criteria are met:
(1) An approved ititeritn-uselnterina Use permit has been obtained for the
property;
(2) A sign plan shall be approved by city staff;
(3) Property shall be larger than 20 acres;
(4) Each si;�n shall not to exceed 32 square feet;
(5) Must be one-sided only;
(6) Shall be setback ten ifeet from property line;
- . or 25 feet from rights-of-way;,,N never is further.
(87) Shall face away from rights-of-way; or be setback at least 500 feet from the
rt'tht-of-tivay.
(r}8) Shall not exceed six 6 feet in height;
(4-09) Shall not be illuminated.
§ 30-879 (a)_=4A, Residential districts
a Tc to porar Signs as �ertnitted in Sec. 30-851. et sec.
Permanent Signs
(1) One (1) `gall Sign. not to exceed four (4) square feet in area.
2 One 1 Freestanding Sign not to exceed 4 square feet in area.
(3 Area .Identification Sig tas as permitted in section 30-865.
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Sti4ke'thf!aughs to be removed
Underlines to be added
Uc Changeable Copy Signs as pertn.itted in section 30-864.
(cj For permitted nonresidential uses, such as churches,synagogyues, and schools, in
f residentiallv zoned areas, one 1, on-premises Freestanding Sign and one Wall Sign,
not to exceed 96 square feet in total Sign Area. Where a zoning lot has in excess of
1,000 linear feet of combined street frontage the total Sign Area shall not exceed 192
square feet with no more than 96 square feet per Sign Freestanding 5ignage shall not
exceed 20 feet in height.
(e) Arty combination of on-premises Freestanding and wall-mounted Real Estate Signs
for model homes Navin>a combined total Si ji Area not to exceed 32 square feet.
Freestanding Si ns for model homes shall have a maximum height of five 5 feet.
(f) Rural-Based Businesses shall be allowed up to four 4) off-premises Directional Si,Triss
subject to the following restrictions:
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1 Individual .Directional.Signs shall not exceed six (.6.square feet.
(2) Such SiW--is shall be located.on private property adjacent to an arterial road,
provided that the property owner's permission is obtained in writing
(3) Such Signs shall only contain the name of the Rural--Based Business and the
direction and distance to the facility.
otherwise 7rovided, all lireestandinSi ris in residential zones shall
have a maxitnum h.ei ht of eight (8) feet.
5 Siming for straight-ahead m.ovetnents shall not be allowed.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and be published as provided by
law.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Ella River this 16"' day of December, 2013.
ATTEST:,,,,
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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