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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Chris Leeseberg, Planner
DATE: June 27, 2006
SUBJECT: Temporary Signs
Attachments
Proposed Ordinance Language
• Graphic of Current Regulations
Graphic of Proposed Regulations
Section 30-866
Existing Sign Permit
Overview
The City Council is becoming concerned with the frequency, the number of and duration of
the temporary signs being placed around the City of Elk River. Staff began cross referencing
the signs that were installed with the permits pulled and found that a majority of the signs
did not have permits, were up too long and/or were in the wrong locations.
Staff has drafted an ordinance addressing the concerns with the temporary signs and
includes changes as listed:
0 30 days per calendar year vs. 90 days currently permitted
0 3 permits per year to a premise vs. 6 permits currently permitted
o Sign must be located on an approved surface vs. 10-feet from property lines
o Only signs for City functions can be placed on City property
Planning Department Mission: the orderly development of a livable and sustainable Elk River community.
Case File: Temp Signs
Page 2
Staff has reviewed a few other ordinances and our current allowed time frame is one of the
longest allowed. Here is a list of a few adjoining communities:
C~ # of Davs # of Permits
Elk River 90 days 6 permits
Big Lake 60 days No Limit
Ramsey (42) 7 days @ a time 6 permits
Otsego 21 days No Limit
Maple Grove 10 days 1 permit
Staff is recommending that temporary signs be located on an approved surface as it easy to
verify the location of the sign as staff drives by as the location of the property lines are
usually not known.
The recommendation for only allowing signs advertising City functions on City property is
to avoid the possible issues of fairness and equal opportunity. Staff does not want to have
to be placed into a position to decide which non-profit organizations can place a sign on
City property?
There are a few other minor housekeeping issues with signs that staff would like to discuss.
One is that Section 30-866 references "construction signs" three times with three different
allowed sizes. A second item would be the fee we charge for sign permits. Currently we
charge different fees for different sized signs, but the staff time is typically not that different
for small or large signs. Staff would recommend one flat rate fox ease of administration and
customer service.
Staff will be looking for comments to begin drafting a final proposed ordinance.
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Proposed Language
(7) One on-premises temporary or portable sign per premises, as allowed by the d~te~-a€
planning manager or their leis designee for special events, grand openings or holidays.
Temporary or portable signs are also subject to the following:
a. Signs may not be displayed fox more than ilA 30 days per calendar year.
b. Signs may not be displayed without a permit. Up to sip three permits per year may be
issued to a remise I~sit~ess, not to exceed the number of days allowed in subsection (7)a
of this section. Each permit must indicate the number of days, and the dates, the sign is to
be displayed.
• . A fee and deposit at a level established by ordinance adopted by the Elk River
Ciry Council is required. The deposit is refundable, in writing as indicated on the
temporary sign permit, only when the sign
is removed on time.
c. Maximum sign size shall be limited to:
1. Thirty-two square feet if the adjacent roadway has a posted speed of 44 miles per hour or
less; ox
2. Sixty-four square feet if the adjacent roadway has a posted speed of 45 miles per hour or
more.
d. Signs must be located on property of the business with the special event 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 signs for their fundraising activities, provided that they obtain
permission from the property owner. Signs from nonprofit organizations shall not be
counted as one of the three sip permits allowed to the property owner. Nonprofit
organizations shall be limited to three eigk~ signs per event.
e. Signs may not be placed in awn ~ the right-of--way and must be located on an approved
surface; not including fire lanes and/or circulation drive lanes see Section 30-906 for
a list of approved surfaced.
£ Only signs for Citv of Elk River functions can be placed on City of Elk River
properties.
g, ~ Signs must not be unsafe or dangerous and must be securely anchored.
h. ~ On-premises construction signs having a sign area of 64 square feet ox less are
permitted.
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§ 30-866
ELK RIVER CODE
Sec. 30-866. District regulations. in subsection (7)a. of this section.
The following signs are allowed in all districts: Each permit must indicate the num-
ber of days the sign is to be dis-
(1) All signs not requiring permits as set played. For premises with multiple
forth in section 30-860(b). businesses, signs must be located a
(2) One on-premises temporary combination
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cation, construction and real deposit at a level established by or-
estate sign not to exceed 96 square feet in dinance adopted by the Elk River
sign area or 15 feet in height for three City Council is required. The deposit
years after approval by the city of the is refundable if the sign meets all
project unless an extension is granted by requirements in this section and is
the city council. Such signs shall not be removed on time.
illuminated. c. Maximum sign size shall be limited
(3) One on-premises nonilluminated real es- to:
tate sign per lot or premises not to exceed 1. Thirty-two square feet if the
six square feet in sign area for residential adjacent roadway has a posted
lots and one on-premises nonilluminated speed of 44 miles per hour or
real estate sign per lot or premises not to less; or
exceed 96 square feet in sign area for 2. Sixty-four square feet if the ad-
commercial lots. Such a sign must be
jacent roadway has a posted
removed ten days following closing, rental, speed of 45 miles per hour or
or lease. more.
(4) One on-premises attached nameplate per d. Signs must be located on property of
occupancy, not to exceed four square feet the business with the special event
in sign area. and the advertising message must
(5) Political signs. Political signs are permit- only relate to business conducted on
ted in all zones. Such signs shall be con- that premises, except that nonprofit
sistent with state statutes. Political signs or charitable organizations as de-
may be placed only on private property fined by Internal Revenue Code sec-
and only with the permission of the prop- tion 501(C)(3) may have off-premises
erty owner. Such signs shall not be illu- signs for their fundraising activities,
urinated. provided that they obtain permis-
(6)
On-premises directionaUinformational sion from the property owner. Signs
from nonprofit organizations shall
signs not to exceed four square feet per not be counted as one of the six
sign in sign area.
permits allowed to the property
(7) One on-premises temporary or portable owner. Nonprofit organizations shall
sign per premises, as allowed by the di- be limited to eight signs per event.
rector of planning or his designee for e. Signs may not be placed in the right-
special events, grand openings or holi-
days
Temporary or
ortable si
ns are of-way and must meet sign setbacks.
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also subject to the following: f. Signs must not be unsafe or danger-
a. Signs may not be displayed for more
ous and must be securely anchored.
than 90 days per calendar year. g. On-premises construction signs hav-
b. Signs may not be displayed without ing asign area of 64 y~ a_re feet or
a permit. Up to six permits per year less are permitted.
may be issued to a business, not to (8) No more than one permanent area iden-
exceed the number of days allowed tification sign shall be allowed per neigh-
Supp. No. 6 CD30:102
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
borhood, subdivision, or development. How-
ever, if the neighborhood, subdivision, or
development has entrances on arterial
and/or collector roads, then a single area
identification sign maybe allowed at each
of these entrances. Each sign shall not
exceed 16 square feet in sign area. The
area identification sign shall be placed on
the same premises as the development
which it identifies.
(9) One on-premises permanent identifica-
tion sign per apartment or condominium
complex, not to exceed 16 square feet in
sign area.
(10) For permitted nonresidential uses, such
as churches, synagogues, and schools, one
on-premises freestanding sign and one
wall business sign, not to exceed 96 square
feet in total sign area. Where a zoning lot
has in excess of 1,000 linear feet of com-
bined street frontage, the total signage
area shall not exceed 192 square feet with
no more than 96 square feet per sign.
Freestanding signage shall- not exceed 20
feet in height.
(11) Any combination of on-premises freestand-
ing and wall-mounted real estate signs for
model homes having a combined total
sign area not to exceed 32 square feet.
Freestanding signs for model homes shall
have a maximum height of five feet.
(12) One on-premises construction sign not to
exceed 32 square feet in sign area. Such a
sign may be erected 30 days prior to the
beginning of construction and shall be
removed 30 days following completion of
construction. Such signs must not be illu-
minated.
(13) Rural-based businesses shall be allowed
four off-premises directional signs subject
to the following restrictions:
a. Individual directional signs shall not
exceed 18 square feet.
b. Such signs shall be set back ten feet
from any public right-of--way as mea-
sured to any portion of the sign.
§ 30-867
c. Such signs shall be located on pri-
vate property which is adjacent to an
arterial road, provided that the prop-
erty owner's permission is obtained.
d. Such signs shall only contain the
name of the rural-based business
and the direction and distance to the
facility. Signing for straight-ahead
movements shall not be allowed.
e. At any one intersection, any number
of off-premises directional signs may
be erected provided that they can be
accommodated on two sets of posts
in no more than two locations. The
director of planning shall determine
whether the posts can accommodate
any more signs.
£ Except as otherwise provided, all
freestanding signs in residential zones
shall have a maximum height limit
of eight feet and shall have a setback
of ten feet from any public right-of-
way.
(Code 1982, § 900.22(4)(A), (4)(B); Ord. No. 00-06,
§ 1, 3-20-2000; Ord. No. 04-13, § 1, 8-27-2004)
Sec. 30-867. Construction and location stan-
dards.
(a) Compliance with building code. All signs
shall be constructed in accordance with the re-
quirements of the state building code.
(b) Anchoring.
(1) No sign shall be suspended so that the
sign will swing in a wind.
(2) All freestanding signs shall have self-
supporting structures permanently at-
tached to concrete foundations.
(3) All portable signs on display shall be
braced or secured to prevent motion.
(c) Wind resistance. All signs shall comply with
the wind load requirements of the city building
code.
(d) Obstruction of exits. No sign shall be erected,
constructed or maintained so as to obstruct any
fire escape, required exit, window or door opening
used as a means of egress.
Supp. No. 6 CD30:103
Permit Number:
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~':~ 2006 Sign Permit
.ver Application Form
Property Information
Address:
A~~licant Information
Name:
Address:
Street
Phone (w):
Owner Information
Name:
Address:
Street
Phone (w):
Fax:
City State Zip Code
Phone (I I):
Signature: Date:
I hereby certify that I have famished information on this application, which is to the best of my knowledge true and correct. I also certify that I am
the owner or authorized agent for the above-mentioned property and that all construction will confotm to all existing state and local laws and will
proceed in accordance with submitted plans. I am aware that this permit can be revoked for just cause. Furthermore, I hereby agree that the City
Official or designee may enter upon the property to perforrn needed inspections. This pemut becomes null and void if work or construction
authorized is not commenced within 180 days, or if construction or work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days at any time after work is
commenced.
Submittal Requirements
^ Completed Application
^ Site Plan of Property Showing Sign Location
^ Building Elevations with Wall Signs
^ Plans and Specifications
Fee Schedule
0 to 100 sgft ................$60.00
101 to 300 Square Feet:...$120.00
Over 300 Square Feet:......$200.00
Temporary Signs:...........$30.00 plus
$100.00 Deposit***
***Temporary Sign Permit Deposits are returned to the applicant once the
City receives (within 30 calendar days of date removed) a request in writing for the deposit. See page 2.
Sign Information
Sign Type:
Sign Size:
Sign Message:
Wall _ Free Standing _ Temporary...Date Installed
Width: x Height: = Square Feet
Parcel Number: 75 - -
Fax:
Signature:
City State Zip Code
Phone (I3):
Date:
Date Removed
Planning Department Date Building Department Date
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