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Sec. 30-851. Definitions. T ~ v vo,r~=~~a
The definitions in section 30-1 are applicable in this subdivision. LanEUage Added
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(2))
Cross references: Definitions generally, ~ 1-2.
Sec. 30-852. Purpose and scope of subdivision.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this subdivision shall be to coordinate the type, placement, and physical
dimensions of the signs 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 signs.
(b) Scope. This subdivision shall not relate to building design, nor shall this subdivision regulate
official traffic or government signs; the copy and message of signs; window displays; product
dispensers and point of purchase displays; scoreboards on athletic fields; flags of any nation,
government, or noncommercial organizations; gravestones; barber poles; religious symbols;
commemorative plaques; the display of street numbers; or any display or construction not defined as
a sign in section 30-1.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(1))
Sec. 30-853. Compliance with applicable regulations.
All signs hereafter erected or maintained shall conform with the provisions of this subdivision and
other ordinances and regulations of the city.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(3))
Sec. 30-854. Nonconforming signs.
(a) Eligibility for legal nonconforming status. Existing signs which do not conform to the specific
provisions of this subdivision may be eligible for the designation "legal nonconforming" provided
that:
(1) The ~treetst~sf-plag Gvmmunity Development Director, or designee, determines that
such signs are properly maintained and do not in any way endanger the public.
(2) The sign was authorized by a valid permit or variance or complied with all applicable laws prior
to June 18, 1990, the date of adoption of the ordinance from which this subdivision is derived.
(b) Loss of legal nonconforming status. A legal nonconforming sign may lose this designation if the sign
is relocated, replaced, altered, or damaged by more than 50 percent, other than for change of copy or
normal maintenance.
(c) Maintenance and repair. A legal nonconforming sign is subject to all requirements of this
subdivision regarding safety, maintenance, and repair.
(d) Kelocation 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 sign
regulations is not reasonable but the alteration or relocation of the nonconforming signs is in greater
conformity with the existing sign regulations and is in the best interest of the community.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(5))
Sec. 30-855. Appeals.
Any failure to respond to an application within 14 days of receipt or any decision rendered by the
Community Development Director, or designee, in denying a permit or in
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alleging a violation of this subdivision may be appealed as provided in subdivision II of division 2 of
this article.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(I))
Sec. 30-856. Notice of violation; order to repair or remove sign.
In addition to the remedies authorized in section 30-576, the city may cause the following action to
be taken:
(1) When, in the opinion of the ~ireeter-af~lgCommunity Development Director, or
designee a violation of the Code exists, the ~g C Community Development
Director, or designee, shall issue a written order to either the owner of the sign or the owner of the
property on which the sign 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.
(2) If, upon inspection, the diree~ei~e€-plarrrrir~ Community Development Director, or
es' fmds that a sign is abandoned or is strucnirall~- or electrically- defective, or in and way
endangers the public, the ~ Community Development Director, or designee,
shall issue a written order to the owner of the sign and occupant of the premises stating the nature of
the violation and requiring repair or removal of the sign within 30 days of the date of the order.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(G))
Sec. 30-857. Authority of Communih Development Director, or
designee .
(a) _-ldnaini.rtrative procedures. The ~ Community Development Director, ox
e i ee shall process applications for permits and variances, schedule public hearv~~s as re9uired,
and ei~ t~~ ~rce and carry out all provisions of this subdivision. The Community
Development Director, or designees is authorized to promulgate procedures consistent with this
function.
(b) Inspections. The ~ Community Development Director, 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 sign 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.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(A))
Sec. 30-858. Removal of signs by city.
(a) The d~ Community Develpprnent Director ar designee may cause the
removal of any illegal sign, any sign remaining after a business closes, or any sign not properly
maintained in cases of emergency, or after failure to timely comply with written orders for removal or
repair. After removal or demolition of the sign, a notice shall be mailed to the sign owner and owner
of the property where the sign 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
community Development Director, or designee, together with an additional 50 percent 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 sign 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 estate taxes.
(b) The owner of the property upon which the sign is located shall be presumed to be the owner of
all signs thereon unless facts to the contrary are brought to the attention of the ,
Community Development Director or designee, as in the case of a leased sign.
(c) For purposes of removal, a sign shall be deemed to include all sign embellishments and
structures designed specifically to support the sign.
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(d) In case of emergency, the ~ Community Development Director or
designee, may cause the immediate removal of a dangerous or defective sign without nonce. Signs
removed in this manner must present a hazard to the public safety as defined in section X95-94AA
1300.0180 of the current state building code.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(H))
Sec. 30-859. Prohibited signs.
The following types of signs are prohibited in all districts:
(1) Abandoned signs which no longer identify or advertise a bona fide business, service, product, or
activity or for which no legal owner can be found.
(2) Banners, pennants, festoons, and searchlights (inflatable balloons/disPla.~s,~ except as a
permitted temporary special event sign under section 30-866(7).
(3) Off-premises signs, other than advertising signs. (billboards
(4) Signs imitating or resembling official government signs or signals.
(5) Signs attached to trees, utility poles, public benches, or streetlights, or placed on any public
property or public right-of--way.
(6) Signs placed on vehicles or trailers which are parked or placed for the primary purpose of
displaying the sign, except for portable signs or lettering on buses, taxis, or vehicles operating during
the normal course of business.
(7) Signs suspended beneath a canopy, overhang, roof; or marquee without a minimum clearance
from grade of eight feet in a vehicular way or se~eH ei ht 8 feet in a pedestrian way.
(8) Any roof sign or sign erected above the roofline of a building.
(9) Any sign placed within 30 feet of any intersection that may obstruct motorist or pedestrian
visibility.
(10) Rotating, . or'rnovin~ signs.
(11) Unsafe/dangerous signs as determined by the Community Development Director or
designee.
(12) Painted wall signs.
(13) Signs utilizing flashing nd or revolving beacon lights.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(3)(B))
State law references: Signs resembling traffic control devices prohibited, Minn. Stats. ~ 169.07.
Sec. 30-860. Permit.
(a) Kequired. Unless otherwise provided by this subdivision, 3s the erection, alteration,
change of copy or relocation of a sign shall require permits and payment of fees as described in
this section. No permit is required for the maintenance of a sign
(b) Exemptions. The following types of signs 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 section 30-866{~jg-~2,1
(2) On-premises directional/informational signs having a sign area of four ~ feet or less.
(3) 1=~aleeera~ierr~ Changeable co~~
(4) On-premises nameplates having a sign area of four ~ square feet or less.
(5) Political signs; on-premises private sale signs or on-premises event signs. {size?)
(6) On-premises residential or commercial real estate signs that comply with section 30-866 (31
(7) Window signs, provided they do not e eover more than 50 percent of the window area.
(c) Application. Application for a permit for the erection, alteration, change of cop, or relocation
of a sign shall be made to the ~ Community Development Diiectar, or
designees upon a form provided by the city and shall include the following information:
(1) The name and address of the owner of the sign.
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(2) The street address or location of the property on which the sign is to be located, along with the
name and address of the property owner.
(3) The type of sign or sign structure as defined in this chapter.
(4) A site plan showing the proposed location of the sign along with the locations and square
footage areas of all existing signs on the same premises.
(5) Structural details as required.
(d) .Fee. All applications for permits filed with the ~ Cornrnunity Development
Direefor,or designee, shall be accompanied by a payment of the initial permit tee for each sign in
such amount as determined by city council resolution.
(e) Issuance or denial. The ~ Community Development Director or designee,
shall issue a permit for the erection, alteration, or relocation of a sign within 30 days of receipt of the
completed application and applicable fees, provided that the sign complies with all applicable laws
and regulations of the city. In all applications, where a matter of interpretation arises, the more
specific definition or higher standard shall prevail. When a permit is denied by the c~ireeter-af
plar~g Community Development Director, or designee,, written notice shall be provided to the
applicant along with a brief statement of the reasons for denial. The '
Community Development Director, or designee, may suspend or revoke an issued permit for any
false statement or misrepresentation of fact in the application.
(~ Kefund of fee on denial ofpermit. If a permit is denied, the permit fee shall be refunded to the
applicant.
(g) K~fund of fee on abandonment ofpermit. If no inspections have been made and no work authorized
by the permit has been performed, 50 percent of the permit fee may be refunded to the applicant
upon request, provided that the permit is returned to the Com munity
Developxiaent Director,'or designee, within 90 days of issuance.
(h) E1~zration. A permit issued by the Community Development Director,
or designee, becomes null and void if work is not completed within 180 days of issuance. If work
authorized by the permit is suspended or abandoned for 180 days, the permit is thereby suspended,
but may be reinstated with an additional payment of one-half of the original fee.
(i) Failure to obtain permit. If any sign 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 subdivision.
(Code 1982, ~ 90.0.22(3)(A), (3)(C), (7)(B)--(7)(E))
Sec. 30-861. Inspections.
(a) Any person ' ,doing the erection, alteration, change of copy or relocation
of a si~nn or relocating a sign for which a permit has been issued shall notify the
Community Development Director, or desigrnee, upon completion of the work. The
e€€reitd Community Development Director, or designee, may require a final inspection, including
an electrical inspection and inspection of footings on freestanding signs.
(b) The ~€€~l Community Development Director, or designee, may require in writing
upon issuance of a permit that he be notified for inspection prior to the installation of certain signs.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(F))
Sec. 30-862. Maintenance.
All signs shall be properly maintained, including the ground around the sign. Exposed surfaces shall
be clean and painted if paint is required. Defective parts shall be replaced on conforming signs. The
' Community Development Director or designee, shall have the right under
sections 30-856 and 30-858 to order the repair or removal of any sign which is defective, damaged, or
substantially deteriorated.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(3)(D))
Sec. 30-863. Illumination.
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Unless otherwise specified by this subdivision, all signs may be illuminated.
(Code 1982, ~ 9b0.22(3)(E))
Sec. 30-864. Changeable copy.
Unless otherwise specified by this subdivision, a Changeable Copy Sign or Animated Sign larger than
30 square feet will require a Conditional Use Permit. All other Changeable Copy Signs or Animated
Signs are allowed.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(3)(F); Ord. No. 07-10, ~ 1, 7-16-2007)
Sec. 30-865. Indemnification of city.
All persons involved in `'~~ ---~~~~--°~--- ~~~~°"° `~ , °'~- - ' ,the erection, alteration, change of
copy or relocation of a sign or relocation of signs near or upon any public right-of--way or public
property which requires the use of public property shall, as a condition of the use of such public
property for sign 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 sign.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(3)(G))
Sec. 30-866. District regulations.
The following signs are allowed in all districts:
(1) All signs not requiring permits as set forth in section 30-860(b).
(2) One ,(~ on-premises nonilluminated construction sign not to exceed 64 square feet in sign area
or 15 feet in height. Sign may be erected 30 days prior to the beginning of construction and shall be
removed 38 ,~. days following completion of construction. Such signs shall not be illuminated. z4
(3) One X1,1 on-premises nonilluminated real estate sign per lot or premises not to exceed six
square feet in sign area for residential lots and one ~ on-premises nonilluminated real estate sign per
lot or premises not to exceed 64 square feet in sign area or 15 feet in height for commercial lots.
Such a sign must be removed ten ~ days following closing, rental, or lease.
(4) One on-premises attached nameplate per occupancy, not to exceed four ~ square feet in sign
area.
(5) Political signs. Political signs are permitted in all zones. Such signs shall be consistent with state
statutes. Political signs may be placed only on private property and only with the permission of the
property owner. Such signs shall not be illuminated.
(6) On-premises directional/informational signs not to exceed four ~, square feet per sign in sign
area.
(7) One ~ on-premise temporary or portable sign per premise (property) may be installed, as
allowed by the community development director or their designee. Temporary orportable signs are
also subject to the following:
a. 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 permit shall be affixed to the sign and be
visible. 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 city will release deposits following removal of the sign according to the permit, and receipt of a
written request to do so.
c. Maximum sign size shall be limited to 48 square feet.
d. 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 signs for their
fundraising activities, provided they obtain permission from the property owner. Nonprofit
organizations shall be limited to three signs per event and the signs shall not exceed the number of
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days allowed in subsection (7)a. of this section. If event is advertised for more than 30 days, it shall
count toward that property's 90-day limit for temporary signage.
e. 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,
class-5, crushed concrete.
f. Only signs approved by the City of Elk River may be placed on city properties, as approved by
the city administrator or designee.
g. For purposes of this section, City of Elk River property leased to other entities shall not be
considered city property.
h. Signs must not be unsafe or dangerous and must be securely anchored.
(8) No more than one ~ permanent area identification sign shall be allowed per neighborhood,
subdivision, or development. However, if the neighborhood, subdivision, or development has
entrances on arterial and/or collector roads, then a single area identification sign may be 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 identification 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 combined 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 freestanding 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) 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 ~10~ feet from any public right-of--way as measured to any portion
of the sign.
c. Such signs shall be located on private property which is adjacent to an arterial road, provided that
the property 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 diree~er~~€
Community Developme_,,tit Director, or designee, shall determine whether the posts can
accommodate any more signs.
f. Except as otherwise provided, all freestanding signs in residential zones shall have a maximum
height limit of eight feet.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(4)(A), (4)(B); Ord. No. 00-06, ~ 1, 3-20-2000; Ord. No. 04-13, ~ 1, 8-27-2004;
Ord. No. 06-12, ~ 2, 10-16-2006; Ord. No. 07-20, ~ 1, 12-17-2007)
Sec. 30-867. Construction and location standards.
(a) Com/iliance with building code. All signs shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of
the current 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 attached to concrete
foundations.
(3) All portable signs on display shall be braced or secured to prevent motion.
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(c) Wind resistance. All signs shall comply with the wind load requirements of the city current state.
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.
(e) Interference with ventilation. No sign shall be attached in any form, shape, or manner which will
interfere with any opening required for ventilation, except that signs may be erected in front of and
may cover transom windows when not in violation of the provisions of the current building or fire
code.
(~ Clearance from electrical equipment. Signs shall be located in such a way as to maintain horizontal and
vertical clearance of all overhead electrical conductors in accordance with present electrical code
specifications.
(g) L.i~hting. Lighting shall be directed awav from road rights-of-wav and adjacent dwellings.
~h). Except as otherwise provided, all freestanding signs shall have a setback often X10) feet
from anv uubhc right-of-wap to an_y nortion`'of the sign
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(6))
Secs.30-868--30-890. Reserved.
Sec. 30-991. R-1 districts.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the R-1 districts are as follows:
(5) Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
Sec. 30-992. R-2a districts.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the R-2a districts are as follows:
(4) Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
Sec. 30-993. R-2b districts.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the R-2b districts are as follows:
(4) Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
Sec. 30-994. R-3 districts.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the R-3 districts are as follows:
(4) Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
Sec. 30-995. R-4 districts.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the R-4 districts are as follows:
(4) Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
Sec. 30-1022. C-1 central business district.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the C-1 district are as follows:
(1) ~ Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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Sec. 30-1023. C-2 office district.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the C-2 district are as follows:
(1) ~err~erx~ Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
Sec. 30-1024. C-3 highway commercial district.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the C-3 district are as follows:
(1) -~igns as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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Sec. 30-1025. C-4 community commercial district.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the C-4 district are as follows:
(3) erxry Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the Downtown district are as follows:
(7) ~er~e Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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Sec. 30-1292. I-1 light industrial district
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the I-1 district are as follows:
(2) ~er~erary Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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Sec. 30-1293. I-2 medium industrial district
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the I-2 district are as follows:
(2) ~er~e Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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Sec. 30-1294. BP business park district
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the BP district are as follows:
(6) Te~erary Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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(c) Accessory uses.
(4) Ter~erar~ Signs as permitted in Section 30-851 et seq.
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Proposed Language -Cleaned Up
Sec. 30-851. Definitions.
The definitions in section 30-1 are applicable in this subdivision
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(2))
Cross references: Definitions generally, ~ 1-2.
Sec. 30-852. Purpose and scope of subdivision.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this subdivision shall be to coordinate the type, placement, and physical
dimensions of the signs 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 signs.
(b) Scope. This subdivision shall not relate to building design, nor shall this subdivision regulate
official traffic or government signs; the copy and message of signs; window displays; product
dispensers and point of purchase displays; scoreboards on athletic fields; flags of any nation,
government, or noncommercial organizations; gravestones; barber poles; religious symbols;
commemorative plaques; the display of street numbers; or any display or construction not defined as
a sign in section 30-1.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(1))
Sec. 30-853. Compliance with applicable regulations.
All signs hereafter erected or maintained shall conform with the provisions of this subdivision and
other ordinances and regulations of the city.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(3))
Sec. 30-854. Nonconforming signs.
(a) Eligibility for legal nonconforming status. Existing signs which do not conform to the specific
provisions of this subdivision may be eligible for the designation "legal nonconforming" provided
that:
(1) The Community Development Director, or designee, determines that such signs are properly
maintained and do not in any way endanger the public.
(2) The sign was authorized by a valid permit or variance or complied with all applicable laws prior
to June 18, 1990, the date of adoption of the ordinance from which this subdivision is derived.
(b) Loss of legal nonconforming status. A legal nonconforming sign may lose this designation if the sign
is relocated, replaced, altered, or damaged by more than 50 percent, other than for change of copy or
normal maintenance.
(c) Maintenance and repair. A legal nonconforming sign 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 sign
regulations is not reasonable but the alteration or relocation of the nonconforming signs is in greater
conformity with the existing sign regulations and is in the best interest of the community.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(5))
Sec. 30-855. Appeals.
Any failure to respond to an application within 14 days of receipt or any decision rendered by the
Community Development Director, or designee, in denying a permit or in alleging a violation of this
subdivision may be appealed as provided in subdivision II of division 2 of this article.
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(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(1))
Sec. 30-856. Notice of violation; order to repair or remove sign.
In addition to the remedies authorized in section 30-576, the city may cause the following action to
be taken:
(1) When, in the opinion of the Community Development Director, or designee, a violation of the
Code exists, the Community Development Director, or designee, shall issue a written order to either
the owner of the sign or the owner of the property on which the sign 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.
(2) If, upon inspection, the Community Development Director, or designee, fords that a sign is
abandoned or is structurally or electrically defective, or in any way endangers the public, the
Community Development Director, or designee, shall issue a written order to the owner of the sign
and occupant of the premises stating the nature of the violation and requiring repair or removal of
the sign within 30 days of the date of the order.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(G))
Sec. 30-857. Authority of Community Development Director, or designee.
(a) Admini.rtrativeprocedure,r. The Community Development Director, or designee, shall process
applications for permits and variances, schedule public hearings as required, and enforce and carry
out all provisions of this subdivision. The Community Development Director, or designee, is
authorized to promulgate procedures consistent with this function.
(b) Inspections. The Community Development Director, 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 sign 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.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(A))
Sec. 30-858. Removal of signs by city.
(a) The Community Development Director, or designee, may cause the removal of any illegal sign,
any sign remaining after a business closes, or any sign not properly maintained in cases of emergency,
or after failure to timely comply with written orders for removal or repair. After removal or
demolition of the sign, a notice shall be mailed to the sign owner and owner of the property where
the sign 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 Community Development Director, or designee,
together with an additional 50 percent 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 sign 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 estate taxes.
(b) The owner of the property upon which the sign is located shall be presumed to be the owner of
all signs thereon unless facts to the contrary are brought to the attention of the, Community
Development Director, or designee, as in the case of a leased sign.
(c) For purposes of removal, a sign shall be deemed to include all sign embellishments and
structures designed specifically to support the sign.
(d) In case of emergenry, the Community Development Director, or designee, may cause the
immediate removal of a dangerous or defective sign without notice. Signs removed in this manner
must present a hazard to the public safety as defined in section 1300.0180 of the current state
building code.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(I-~)
Sec. 30-859. Prohibited signs.
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The following types of signs are prohibited in all districts:
(1) Abandoned signs which no longer identify or advertise a bona fide business, service, product, or
activity or for which no legal owner can be found.
(2) Banners, pennants, festoons, and searchlights (inflatable balloons/displays) except as a permitted
temporary special event sign under section 30-866(7).
(3) Off-premises signs, other than advertising signs. (billboards)
(4) Signs imitating or resembling official government signs or signals.
(5) Signs attached to trees, utility poles, public benches, or streetlights, or placed on any public
property or public right-of--way.
(6) Signs placed on vehicles or trailers which are parked or placed for the primary purpose of
displaying the sign, except for portable signs or lettering on buses, taxis, or vehicles operating during
the normal course of business.
(7) Signs suspended beneath a canopy, overhang, roof, or marquee without a minimum clearance
from grade of eight feet in a vehicular way or eight (8) feet in a pedestrian way.
(8) Any roof sign or sign erected above the roofline of a building.
(9) Any sign placed within 30 feet of any intersection that may obstruct motorist or pedestrian
visibility.
(10) Rotating, or moving signs.
(11) Unsafe/dangerous signs as determined by the Community Development Director, or designee.
(12) Painted wall signs.
(13) Signs utilizing flashing and/or revolving beacon lights.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(3)(B))
State law references: Signs resembling traffic control devices prohibited, Minn. Stats. ~ 169.07.
Sec. 30-860. Permit.
(a) Kequired. Unless otherwise provided by this subdivision, the erection, alteration, change of copy
or relocation of a sign shall require permits and payment of fees as described in this section. l~lo
permit is required for the maintenance of a sign
(b) Exemptions. The following types of signs 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 section 30-866 (2)
(2) On-premises directional/informational signs having a sign area of four (4) feet or less.
(3) Changeable copy.
(4) On-premises nameplates having a sign area of four (4) square feet or less.
(5) Political signs, on-premises private sale signs or on-premises event signs.
(6) On-premises residential or commercial real estate signs that comply with section 30-866 (3)
(7) Window signs, provided they do not cover more than 50 percent of the window area.
(c) Application. Application for a permit for the erection, alteration, change of copy or relocation of
a sign shall be made to the Community Development Director, 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 sign.
(2) The street address or location of the property on which the sign is to be located, along with the
name and address of the property owner.
(3) The type of sign or sign structure as defined in this chapter.
(4) A site plan showing the proposed location of the sign along with the locations and square
footage areas of all existing signs on the same premises.
(5) Structural details as required.
(d) Fee. All applications for permits filed with the Community Development Director, or designee,
shall be accompanied by a payment of the initial permit fee for each sign in such amount as
determined by city council resolution.
(e) Issuance or denial. The Community Development Director, or designee, shall issue a permit for
the erection, alteration, or relocation of a sign within 30 days of receipt of the completed application
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and applicable fees, provided that the sign complies with all applicable laws and regulations of the
city. In all applications, where a matter of interpretation arises, the more specific definition or higher
standard shall prevail. When a permit is denied by the Community Development Director, or
designee„ written notice shall be provided to the applicant along with a brief statement of the reasons
for denial. The Community Development Director, or designee, may suspend or revoke an issued
permit for any false statement or misrepresentation of fact in the application.
(~ Refund of fee on denial ofpermit. If a permit is denied, the permit fee shall be refunded to the
applicant.
(g) Refund of fee on abandonment ofpermit. If no inspections have been made and no work authorized
by the permit has been performed, 50 percent of the pernzit fee may be refunded to the applicant
upon request, provided that the permit is returned to the Community Development Director, or
designee, within 90 days of issuance.
(h) Expiration. A permit issued by the Community Development Director, or designee, becomes
null and void if work is not completed within 180 days of issuance. If work authorized by the permit
is suspended or abandoned for 180 days, the permit is thereby suspended, but may be reinstated with
an additional payment of one-half of the original fee.
(i) Failure to obtain permit. If any sign 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 subdivision.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(3) (A), (3) (C), (7) (B)--(7) (E))
Sec. 30-861. Inspections.
(a) Any person doing the erection, alteration, change of copy or relocation of a sign or relocating a
sign for which a permit has been issued shall notify the Community Development Director, or
designee, upon completion of the work. The Community Development Director, or designee, may
require a final inspection, including an electrical inspection and inspection of footings on
freestanding signs.
(b) The Community Development Director, or designee, may require in writing upon issuance of a
permit that he be notified for inspection prior to the installation of certain signs.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(F))
Sec. 30-862. Maintenance.
All signs shall be properly maintained, including the ground around the sign. Exposed surfaces shall
be clean and painted if paint is required. Defective parts shall be replaced on conforming signs. The
Community Development Director, or designee, shall have the right under sections 30-856 and 30-
858 to order the repair or removal of any sign which is defective, damaged, or substantially
deteriorated.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(3)(D))
Sec. 30-863. Illumination.
Unless otherwise specified by this subdivision, all signs may be illuminated.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(3)(E))
Sec. 30-864. Changeable copy.
Unless otherwise specified by this subdivision, a Changeable Copy Sign or Animated Sign larger than
30 square feet will require a Conditional Use Permit. All other Changeable Copy Signs or Animated
Signs are allowed.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(3)(F); Ord. No. 07-10, ~ 1, 7-16-2007)
Sec. 30-865. Indemnification of city.
All persons involved in the erection, alteration, change of copy or relocation of a sign or relocation
of signs near or upon any public right-of--way or public property which requires the use of public
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property shall, as a condition of the use of such public property for sign 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
sign.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(3)(G))
Sec. 30-866. District regulations.
The following signs are allowed in all districts:
(1) All signs not requiring permits as set forth in section 30-8~60(b).
(2) One (1) on-premises nonilluminated construction sign not to exceed 64 square feet in sign area
or 15 feet in height. Sign may be erected 30 days prior to the beginning of construction and shall be
removed (10) days following completion of construction. Such signs shall not be illuminated.
(3) One (1) on-premises nonilluminated real estate sign per lot or premises not to exceed six (6)
square feet in sign area for residential lots and one (1) on-premises nonilluminated real estate sign per
lot or premises not to exceed 64 square feet in sign area or 15 feet in height for commercial lots.
Such a sign must be removed ten (10) days following closing, rental, or lease.
(4) One on-premises attached nameplate per occupancy, not to exceed four (4) square feet in sign
area.
(5) Political signs. Political signs are permitted in all zones. Such signs shall be consistent with state
statutes. Political signs may be placed only on private property and only with the permission of the
property owner. Such signs shall not be illuminated.
(6) On-premises directional/informational signs not to exceed four (4) square feet per sign in sign
area.
(7) One (1) on-premise temporary or portable sign per premise (property) may be installed, as
allowed by the community development director or their designee. Temporary or portable signs are
also subject to the following:
a. 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 permit shall be affixed to the sign and be
visible. 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 City Council is required.
The city will release deposits following removal of the sign according to the permit, and receipt of a
written request to do so.
c. Maximum sign size shall be limited to 48 square feet.
d. 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 signs for their
fundraising activities, provided they obtain permission from the property owner. Nonprofit
organizations shall be limited to three signs per event and the signs shall not exceed the number of
days allowed in subsection (7)a. of this section. If event is advertised for more than 30 days, it shall
count toward that property's 90-day limit for temporary signage.
e. 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,
class-5, crushed concrete.
£ Only signs approved by the City of Elk River may be placed on city properties, as approved by
the city administrator or designee.
g. For purposes of this section, City of Elk River property leased to other entities shall not be
considered city property.
h. Signs must not be unsafe or dangerous and must be securely anchored.
(8) No more than one (1) permanent area identification sign shall be allowed per neighborhood,
subdivision, or development. However, if the neighborhood, subdivision, or development has
entrances on arterial and/or collector roads, then a single area identification sign may be allowed at
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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 (1) on-premises permanent identification 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 (1) 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 combined 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 freestanding 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) Rural-based businesses shall be allowed four (4) 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 (10) feet from any public right-of--way as measured to any portion
of the sign.
c. Such signs shall be located on private property which is adjacent to an arterial road, provided that
the property 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 Community
Development Director, or designee, shall determine whether the posts can accommodate any more
signs.
f. Except as otherwise provided, all freestanding signs in residential zones shall have a maximum
height limit of eight feet.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(4)(A), (4)(B); Ord. No. 00-06, ~ 1, 3-20-2000; Ord. No. 04-13, ~ 1, 8-27-2004;
Ord. No. 06-12, ~ 2, 10-16-2006; Ord. No. 07-20, ~ 1, 12-17-2007)
Sec. 30-867. Construction and location standards.
(a) Compliance with building code. All signs shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of
the current 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 attached 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 current state
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.
(e) Interference with ventilation. No sign shall be attached in any form, shape, or manner which will
interfere with any opening required for ventilation, except that signs may be erected in front of and
may cover transom windows when not in violation of the provisions of the current building or fire
code.
(f) Clearance from electrical equipment. Signs shall be located in such a way as to maintain horizontal and
vertical clearance of all overhead electrical conductors in accordance with present electrical code
specifications.
(g) Lighting. Lighting shall be directed away from road rights-of--way and adjacent dwellings.
(h). Except as otherwise provided, all freestanding signs shall have a setback of ten (10) feet from
any public right-of--way to any portion of the sign.
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(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(6))
Secs.30-868--30-890. Reserved.
Sec. 30-xxx. C-1 central business district.
(1) Temporary signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) Permanent signs.
a. One (1) permanent area identification sign per neighborhood, subdivision, or development,
not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum height of 20 feet. The area identification sign
shall be located on the same premises as the development it identifies.
b. One (1) freestanding sign, not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum height of 20 feet.
c. Two (2) wall signs, not to exceed 64 total square feet per occupancy.
d. One (1) menu board per drive-up or walk-up lane of a drive-in restaurant, not to exceed 32
square feet each. Menu boards are allowed to have a message on one side only and cannot
contain an advertising message.
Sec. 30-xxx. C-2 office district.
(1) Temporary signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) Permanent signs.
a. One (1) permanent area identification sign per neighborhood, subdivision, or development,
not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum height of 7 feet. The area identification sign
shall be located on the same premises as the development it identifies.
b. One (1) freestanding sign, not to exceed 32 square feet with a maximum height of 7 feet.
c. Two (2) wall signs, not to exceed 64 total square feet per occupancy.
Sec. 30-xxx. C-3 highway commercial district.
(1) Temporary signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) Permanent signs.
a. One (1) permanent area identification sign per neighborhood, subdivision, or development,
not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum height of 30 feet. The area identification sign
shall be located on the same premises as the development it identifies.
b. One (1) freestanding sign, 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 sign
will be allowed. This sign shall be subject to the size and height limitations of the first
allowed freestanding sign and may be placed no closer than 150 feet to any other
freestanding sign on the same premise.
c. Two (2) wall signs, not to exceed 200 total square feet per occupancy.
d. One (1) menu board per drive-up or walk-up lane of a drive-in restaurant, not to exceed 32
square feet each. Menu boards are allowed to have a message on one side only and cannot
contain an advertising message.
(3) Advertising signs. (Billboard)
a. Prohibited within 100 feet of the intersection of the highway right-of--way and any other
right-of--way or driveway.
b. Prohibited within 1,200 feet of another advertising sign on the same side of the right-of--way.
c. Shall be erected with a single pole or mono-pole structural standard and shall have
underground wiring.
d. The base of any advertising sign must be landscaped with at least grass and must be properly
maintained.
e. Shall not exceed 400 square feet in area nor 25 feet in height as measured perpendicularly
from the height of the highest point of the sign structure to the grade level directly below the
sign. The existing grade may not be altered for the purpose of increasing sign height.
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£ 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.
g. The city shall perform a yearly inspection of the advertising devices to ensure compliance of
said advertising structure with the provisions of this section and other provisions of this
article. The fee for said inspection shall be set by the city council by resolution from time to
time.
h. Shall only be allowed in C-3 zoned property adjacent to right-of--way for state highways
number 10 and 169.
Sec. 30-xxx. C-4 community commercial district
(1) Temporary signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) Permanent signs.
a. One (1) permanent area identification sign per neighborhood, subdivision, or development,
not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum height of 10 or 20 feet. The area identification
sign shall be located on the same premises as the development it identifies.
b. One (1) freestanding sign, not to exceed 100 square feet. The maximum height shall be 10
feet along collector streets, and the maximum height shall be 20 feet along arterial streets.
c. Two (2) wall signs, not to exceed 200 total square feet per occupancy.
Sec. 30-xxx. DD downtown district
(1) Temporary signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) Permanent signs.
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.
a. Prohibited signs: back-lit signs (excluding individual letters), molded plastic canister signs,
smooth/flat plastic signs and signs with strobe lights, flashing elements or distracting
actions.
b. One (1) wall mounted sign and one (1) projecting sign shall be allowed on each primary
facade and on one secondary facade, which does not extend above the roofline of an
adjoining building.
c. A total of one square foot of wall mounted signage per one linear foot of unit width, not to
exceed 32 square feet shall be allowed.
d. Wall mounted signs shall not exceed 24 inches in height nor project out more than eight (8)
inches from facade.
e. Wall mounted signs shall not be higher than the bottom of the stringcourse.
f. Projecting sign(s) shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area, shall not project more than four
(4) feet from facade and shall not be thicker than six (6) inches.
g. A projecting sign shall project out perpendicular from facade.
h. Projecting sign and structural elements shall not be lower than eight (8) from the sidewalk
nor shall be higher than the bottom of the sill of the second floor windows.
i. Signage shall be constructed of metal, wood, stone, plastic (with three dimensional reliefs)
and/or cloth.
j. The brackets and structure for projecting signs shall be ornamentally designed.
k. With the exception of individual letters, only externally illuminated signs are allowed.
1. Monument signs shall not be allowed. Existing monument signs erected prior to the date of
the adoption of this section can be rebuilt to the same size in the same location.
m. Aside from a date and name stone not exceeding three (3) square feet, no signage shall be
.placed within the parapet panel area.
n. Window signs and temporary on-site signs attached to or painted on a window may not
cover more than 50 percent of the window surface area.
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o. Portable signs shall be limited to unlit A-frame signs with a maximum height of three (3) feet
and a total area of six (6) square feet per side. Such signs shall not obstruct pedestrian traffic
nor impede vehicular traffic.
p. Only one (1) portable sign may be displayed directly in front of a business at any given time
and shall be displayed only during business hours.
q. Street numbers must be prominently displayed at the main entrance to every business and be
visible from the street.
Sec. 30-xxx. I-1 light industrial district
(1) Temporary signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) Permanent signs.
a. One (1) permanent area identification sign per neighborhood, subdivision, or development,
not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum height of 20 feet. The area identification sign
shall be located on the same premises as the development it identifies.
b. One (1) freestanding sign, not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum height of 20 feet.
Where a lot has in excess of 300 feet of street frontage, one (1) additional freestanding sign
will be allowed. This sign shall be subject to the size and height limitations of the first
allowed freestanding sign and may be placed no closer than 150 feet to any other
freestanding sign on the same premise.
c. One (1) wall sign, not to exceed 120 square feet per occupancy.
(3) Advertising signs. (Billboard)
a. Prohibited within 100 feet of the intersection of the highway right-of--way and any other
right-of--way or driveway.
b. Prohibited within 1,200 feet of another advertising sign on the same side of the right-of--way.
c. Shall be erected with a single pole or mono-pole structural standard and shall have
underground wiring.
d. The base of any advertising sign must be landscaped with at least grass and must be properly
maintained.
e. Shall not exceed 400 square feet in area nor 25 feet in height as measured perpendicularly
from the height of the highest point of the sign structure to the grade level directly below the
sign. The existing grade may not be altered for the purpose of increasing sign height.
f. 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.
g. The city shall perform a yearly inspection of the advertising devices to ensure compliance of
said advertising structure with the provisions of this section and other provisions of this
article. The fee for said inspection shall be set by the city council by resolution from time to
time.
h. Shall only be allowed in I-1 zoned property adjacent to right-of--way for state highways
number 10 and 169.
Sec. 30-xxx. I-2 medium industrial district
(1) Temporary signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) Permanent signs.
a. One (1) permanent area identification sign per neighborhood, subdivision, or development,
not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum height of 20 feet. The area identification sign
shall be located on the same premises as the development it Identifies.
b. One (1) freestanding sign, not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum height of 20 feet.
Where a lot has in excess of 300 feet of street frontage, one (1) additional freestanding sign
will be allowed. This sign shall be subject to the size and height limitations of the first
allowed freestanding sign and may be placed no closer than 150 feet to any other
freestanding sign on the same premise.
c. One (1) wall sign, not to exceed 120 square feet per occupancy.
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(3) Advertising signs. (Billboard)
a. Prohibited within 100 feet of the intersection of the highway right-of--way and any other
right-of--way or driveway.
b. Prohibited within 1,200 feet of another advertising sign on the same side of the right-of--way.
c. Shall be erected with a single pole or mono-pole structural standard and shall have
underground wiring.
d. The base of any advertising sign must be landscaped with at least grass and must be properly
maintained:
e. Shall not exceed 400 square feet in area nor 25 feet in height as measured perpendicularly
from the height of the highest point of the sign structure to the grade level directly below the
sign. The existing grade may not be altered for the purpose of increasing sign height.
£ 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.
g. The city shall perform a yearly inspection of the advertising devices to ensure compliance of
said advertising structure with the provisions of this section and other provisions of this
article. The fee for said inspection shall be set by the city council by resolution from time to
time.
h. Shall only be allowed in I-2 zoned property adjacent to right-of--way for state highways
number 10 and 169.
Sec. 30-xxx. BP business park district
(1) Temporary signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) Permanent signs.
a. One (1) freestanding sign, not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum height of 8 feet.
b. One (1) wall sign, not to exceed 120 square feet per occupanry.
Sec. 30-xxx. CRT commercial reserve transitional district
(1) Temporary signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) Permanent Signs.
a. One (1) freestanding sign, not to exceed 210 square feet with a maximum height of 35 feet.
b. Three (3) wall signs, not to exceed 300 square feet per occupancy.
Sec. 30-991. R-1 districts.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the R-1 districts are as follows:
(5) Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
Sec. 30-992. R-2a districts.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the R-2a districts are as follows:
(4) Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
Sec. 30-993. R-2b districts.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the R-2b districts are as follows:
(4) Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
Sec. 30-994. R-3 districts.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the R-3 districts are as follows:
(4) Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
Sec. 30-995. R-4 districts.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the R-4 districts are as follows:
(4) Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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