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RESOLUTION 07-30
A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM ORDINANCE (MORATORIUM) ON THE
ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR "ADVERTISING SIGNS" AND / OR SIGNAGE
THAT UTILIZES "ELECTRONIC CHANGEABLE COPY" FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE
DATE OF THIS RESOLUTION,
WHEREAS, State Statutes, Section 462.355 Subd 4 authorizes a City to enact an interim ordinance for the
purpose of considering the adoption or amendment of official controls as defined in Chapter
462; and
WHEREAS, The Elk River City Council (City Council) recognizes the emergcnce of new types of
Advertising Signs not contemplated with the City's current official controls; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has observed the proliferation of signs with electronic changeable copy;
and
WHEREAS, The City Council has noted that thc city's current official controls regulating changeable
copy are not clear as to the definition of changeable copy versus animation, and need to be
updated to address new developments with respect to signs with electronic changeable copy;
and
WHEREAS, The City Council desires to review and make necessary changes to the City's Official
Controls to ensure that the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents and visitors of
Elk River are preserved; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has determined that it is critical that a comprehensive review of and
potential amendment to the City's Official Controls be conducted without the simultaneous
review of building permits for said signs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River, Minnesota:
1. A Moratorium is hereby established, prohibiting the issuance of building pennits for new or existing
Advertising Signs and Electronic Changeable Copy, as defined in the Elk River Code of Ordinances.
2. However, a building pennit may be granted if the following conditions are met:
A. If the pennit is for the replacement of an existing Advertising Sign with an identical
Advertising sign and no electrical work is necessary or requested.
B. If the pennit is for the repair of an existing Advertising Sign and no electrical work is
necessary or requested.
3. The City Council directs the Community Development Department and the Planning Commission to
complete an analysis of issues associated with Advertising Signs and "Electronic Changeable Copy" signs
and develop an advisory recommendation for the City Council to consider potential City Ordinance
amendments.
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Passed and adopted this 20th day of February, 2007.
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Stepha 'e A. Klinzing, Mayor
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