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River
REQUEST FOR ACTION
To Item Number
Ci Council 7.2.
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Communi Develo ment Ma 18, 2009 Chris Leeseber ,Park Planner-Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
Request by City of Elk River to Amend the City of Elk River Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator
Land Use Regulations Relating to Signs, Including 30-1;30-851- Reviewed by
867; 30-1022-1026; 30-1292-1294; 30-158, Case No. OA 09-01 -
Public Hearing continued from Apri120, 2009 City Council
meetin
Action Requested
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve the proposed language and
defuutions regarding signage as attached.
Attachments
• Proposed Language
• Definitions
• Sign Area Example Exhibits
• Freestanding/Monument Signage Exhibit
• Existing/Proposed Signage Chart
• Alternative Rural Based Business Language
• Campus Setting Language as Submitted by a Local Business Representative
• Sign Exhibits of Proposed Language
• Selected Campus Areas Spreadsheet
Overview
The primary reason for the amendment is to consolidate all of the sign information into one location
within the Code and, in addition, to address any concerns the Planning Commission or City Council may
have such as number of signs, sizes of signs, and duration of "temporary" type signs.
Although there are many changes in the proposed language, a great deal of it is basic "housekeeping." A
few of the items that have been changed are creating consistency between similar types of signs, such as
construction signs and real estate signs, and simplifying the regulations of the allowed square footage for
signs.
The purpose of this meeting is to focus the Council's attention on the proposed substantive changes.
These changes would affect the size, number, and/or type of signage throughout the City. Because of
this potential impact, it is important that all parties fully understand the changes as proposed.
Staff will be looking for input from Council on the following proposed changes.
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Staff is recommending that when the copy of the sign is changed it would require a permit. This
should not be confused with a Changeable Copy Sign. (A sign orportion thereof avith characters, letters or
illusions that can be changed or rearranged mechanically avithout altering the face of the surface of the sign.). Staff
feels the permit process for a change of copy is necessary for two reasons: first, it allows the City
to inspect signs that may not have been permitted or inspected in the past; second, it allows the
review of what use is occupying a space. If a use is not permitted in a space, staff could discover
the use and have the applicant complete the proper application to permit the use, if allowable.
This is a fairly significant departure from the current City Ordinance. The challenges to the
businesses may include additional regulatory oversight and the requirement that additional
improvements to the building are necessary, etc.
2. Staff is recommending that the section (30-866) pertaining to rural based business signs be deleted.
The ordinance currently allows off-premise signs for rural based businesses. Staff feels it would be
beneficial to delete this section because it provides benefits to one group of businesses (rural) over
another (urban) and it is inconsistent with the spirit and intent of the zoning ordinance and home
occupation regulations. Rural based businesses axe often in conflict with neighboring properties,
many of whom are occupied by persons desiring the rural lifestyle; adding signage that directs
traffic through their areas appears inconsistent. Secondly, these rural based businesses are often
home occupations, and the ordinance is clear as to what type of businesses axe permitted and not
permitted. Businesses requiring frequent traffic to and from them are generally inconsistent with a
permitted home occupation.
3. Staff is suggesting that business owners be given the option (and perhaps added benefit) of
constructing a monument sign in lieu of a freestanding sign. Currently, businesses are not given
the option in the BP and C-4 zoning district. Staff is proposing regulation that would encourage
monument signs in the C-3 zoning district by allowing their size to increase by 25%. It is thought
that aone-time cost would be offset by the long term benefit of additional signage. The City's
benefit is that its streetscapes are not cluttered by poles and sign support structures.
4. Currently the ordinance states that all freestanding signs shall have self-supporting structures
permanently attached to concrete foundations. Staff believes that many signs are installed with two
structural posts that may or may not be concreted in. Staff believes this issue is resolved in the
ordinance, by requiring the signs to be consistent with the building code. Staff is not aware of a
greater intent behind the ordinance.
5. Lastly, staff is proposing a reduction of the size of commercial construction and commercial real
estate signs, dropping their allowed size from 64 square feet to 32 square feet.
There are, of course, other changes proposed, many of which are considered non-substantial. Staff is
prepared to answer any questions pertaining to these.
Definitions
A definition for moving signs has been drafted and the definition for alteration of a sign has been modified.
The sign area definition has also been revised to basically state that the area will be the rectangular area
that encompasses any and all parts of the sign. Lastly, definitions have been added to include a
freestanding sign and a monument sign.
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Temporary Signs
In October 2006 the City Council reviewed the option of banning temporary signs but decided to adopt
an ordinance amendment allowing temporary signs but wanted an update on them at a later time. It has
been 2'/z years and staff has noted several major issues that have been repeatedly happening:
1. Many signs are being placed in landscaped areas/road right-of--ways. The ordinance requires them
to be on an approved surface.
2. Many signs are being displayed without a permit or without the permit attached to the sign.
3. Determining what non-profit event signs can be on City property.
Process
How are temporary signs processed? The applicant drops off the permit application at the Building
Department (for consistency, all permits start at the Building Department) where they forward it to the
Planning Department. The Planning Department reviews the permit and, if allowed, inputs it into the
computer system and fills out the physical permit to be placed on the sign. The Planning Department
then gives it back to the Building Department to be picked up by the applicant (again for consistency, all
permits are picked up at the Building Department). Once the sign is removed, the applicant then requests
their deposit back with a form they fill out and give to the City. Staff then visits the property to verify
that the sign is removed. If it is removed, then the form is given to the Finance Department to process
the refund. Before the $100 deposit can be refunded, the Finance Department needs to run a report and
make sure the deposit has not already been refunded. This gets more time consuming when a business or
individual has had more than one temporary sign. The Finance Department needs to tie the refunds
issued to the specific sign permit to make sure a refund is not issued twice for the same sign. Sign permits
are receipted with the daily building permits.
Policzng
Staff has more aggressively been policing temporary signs this year and has begun the process of
notifying property owners who have temporary signs on their property without a permit and/or installed
in the wrong location. They are informed that a citation will be issued which may result in court
appearances for the property owners. At this time, no citations have been issued.
In February, staff did send out a reminder letter of the regulations to all of the property owners of 2008
permit holders. Even with this reminder letter, many of which were sent certified mail, many signs are
located incorrectly and without a permit or without the permit attached to the sign.
Sign Violation Notification Process
The process for a sign violation is to go to the property, document the sign with a photo and then send
the property owner and tenant an initial contact letter (certified) stating the violation. If the violation is
not corrected by the date specified, staff goes back to the property to again document the sign with a
photo and a finaLnotice is sent to the property owner stating a citation will be issued. In concept, this
process works as the sign eventually does get corrected but it takes a significant amount of time from
when the violation is noticed to resolution. Often this time is as long as the sign is displayed.
Community Events/Non-Profit
Staff would like to make a recommendation that the only signs allowed on City properties are for those
Community Events (Fourth of July Celebration, Community .Festival, Sherburne County Fair, Business E.x~o) listed
in Section 38-383 (6). This takes out interpretation of what "community event" should or should not be
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allowed on City property. The ordinance currently states: Only signs approved by the City of Elk Diver may be
placed on City properties, as approved by the City Administrator or designee. This community event proposal was
not reviewed by the Planning Commission.
Planning Commission Action
Proposed Campus Setting Language
A representative from a local business proposed some language regarding "Campus Settings" and signage
at the April 14, 2009 Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission postponed the request to
the May 12, 2009 Planning Commission meeting to allow staff to review the proposed language
presented by the business representative.
Staffls interpretation of his proposed language is that a "Campus Setting" equates to amulti-tenant
building. For example, if there are eight businesses in one building located on a five acre parcel (which
could be subdivided into 5 one acre lots in the C3 highway commercial zoning) then the "campus" is
allowed to have five freestanding signs.
Staff has concerns with this proposed language, in part because staff feels the ordinance adequately
provides options for signage, including freestanding signs (plus the bonus for 300+ feet long parcels),
area identification signs wall signs, and temporary signs.
Staff feels the proposed language dangerously negates the effect of the sign ordinance, which established
reasonable standards for signage throughout the community.
Some of the concerns staff sees with his proposed language are:
• The amount of free standing signs would dramatically increase throughout the City
o This could saturate the landscape along the highways.
o Image could be impacted.
o Effectiveness may be compromised.
o Safety-add to distractions on the highway.
• Quantifying signs for any property will be difficult
o How many lots can the property really be subdivided into...interpretation of
wetlands, right-of--ways, buildable areas, etc.? Staff has serious challenges on making
regulations based on "what could happen".
o How many "businesses" are in the building(s); is MegaStore, MegaStore Pharmacy,
MegaStore Bakery, MegaStore Video and My Hometown Bank five separate
businesses or is it two?
o A goal of the current proposed ordinance amendment is to simplify how sign
calculations are figured and staff believes this will be extremely confusing to the
public/end user.
• What do you do when a business leaves?
o Does that leave a blank sign standing?
o Does the vacant sign become a real estate sign?
• What zoning district(s) would this apply to?
o If all, it virtually will take precedence over any other regulations except sign size and
height.
o If only a select few, is that fair to other businesses?
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Due to the previously mentioned concerns, staff has great reservation in recommending approval of his
proposed language. Staff and the Planning Commission are open to reviewing the issue, but do not
support the campus setting signage language as proposed. If it is the Council's desire to entertain some type
of campus setting signage language, staff requests authorization and direction to draft language addressing the
issue for Planning Commission and Council review.
Kecommendation
In order to compile all of the changes into one concise manner, staffls recommendation to the Planning
Commission was to approve the language as attached. The thought behind this was to obtain the primary
goal of the ordinance amendment, which is the consolidation of all signage regulations into one area. The
Planning Commission unanimously agreed with that recommendation. They agreed the City could then
take a look at specific changes/additions such as the proposed campus language presented by the
business representative, if desired by Council.
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
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Proposed Language
Sec. 30-851. Definitions.
The definitions in section 30-1 are applicable in this subdivision. Lan~~be 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 Cite Adiiiiiiistratoc. c~r.tltsiinec, 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~~lteration. The city council may, upon application of a property owner, permit the
a.-llteration 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 xAlteration 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
Ctti Administrat~~r, ~~r desa ee 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)(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 Cite Administrator, nr dcsign4e, a violation
of the Code exists, the +~ City Administrator, or desi~nce, 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 Cite Administrator, ur dcsi _nec finds that a sign
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 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~ect Citc Administrator, or designee,.
(a) Admini.rtrative~irocedurer. The Cite Administr~itor, or desi~mee, shall
process applications for permits and variances, schedule public hearin~~ ;~~ r~~~~uicc~l, :u~~l enforce and
carry out all provisions of this subdivision. The City Adiii ini5tratc~r, ur
dcaitrnee, is authorized to promulgate procedures consistent with this function.
(b) In.rpection.r. The building eOfficial City- Administrator, or dcsizTncc, 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 City Administrator, 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 rerformed and
demanding payment of the costs as certified by the ~eetei~ City Administrator, 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 limns thereon unless facts to the contrary are brought to the attention of the ,
Cir<r Administrator, or desi~mce, as in the case of a leased sign.
(c) N'or 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 emergency, the Cit~Adu~inistrator, or designee, may cause the
immediate removal of a dangerous or defective sign without notice. Signs remo~-ed in this manner
must present a hazard to the public safety as defined in section ~3A~:949A 1300.0180 of the state
building code.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(7)(H))
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 dis ~la~~s except as a
permitted temporary special event sign under section 3U-866(7).
(3) Off-premises signs, other than advert ~isin~ si<riis. 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 either a vehicular way or R 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 blovin~ Suns.
(11) Unsafe/dangerous signs as determined h~ the Cite Administrator, or desi,~7nec.
(12) Painted wall signs.
(13) Signs utilizing flashing for 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) Required. Unless otherwise provided by this subdivision, ~s the erection Alteration'
cllaiige of co ~~~ car relocatie~na„~f a si~ii 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{
(2) On-premises directional/informational signs and namepl.ites having a sign area of four ~ feet
or less.
(3) .Portable A-frame signs in the Do~~°ntown District
(~}~ Political signs, on-premises private sale signs or on-premises event suns.
~~ On-premises reside~rtial or commercial real estate signs that ccnn~h~ ~~-i th section 3U-S66
~-
{~}~ Window signs, provided they do not ~e cover more i han ai ~~~crccn i ~, t i he window area.
(c) Application. Application for a permit for the erection, xAlr~rari~ ~n, chan~c of cony, or relocation
of a sign shall be made to the ~ CityCity Administrator, or ~lcsigucc, 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.
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(d) Fee. All applications for permits filed with the City Aclniirrstratur, ur
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 ' • Cir< Administrator, or desi~nce, shall issue a permit
for the erection, alteration, change of co ~ 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 d~ee~e~~€
platrx Cit~A]ministrator, ur designee,, written notice shall be provided to the applicant along
with a 1>i ief statement of the reasons for denial. The C~Administrator, car
dcsiguce, may suspend or revoke an issued permit for any false statement or misrepresentation of
fact in the application.
(f) Ke, fund of fee on denial ofpermit. If a permit is denied, the permit fee shall be refunded to the
applicant.
(g) Ike. fund of fee on abandonment of~iermit. If no inspections have been made and no work authorized
by the permit has been performed, 50 percent of the pernut fee may be refunded to the applicant
upon request, provided that the permit is returned to the City Administrator,
or designee, within 90 days of issuance.
(h) Expiration. A permit issued by the cue City Administratorior deli nee
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 ' ~erfotmin~ the erection, Altetation, change cif cone or
relocating a sign for which a permit has been issued shall notify the bBuilding eOfficial upon
completion of the work. The wilding eOfficial may require a final inspection, including an
electrical ins ection and inspection of footings on freestanding signs.
(b) The lading e~fficial 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
bSFuilding eO£ficial 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)
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Sec. 30-865. Indemnification of city.
All persons involved in , • ,the erection, Alteration, chan~c ~f
cu r 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 sins not requiring permits as set forth in section 30-860(b).
(2) One on-premises nonilluminated construction sign not to exceed H4 32 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 3A ~ days following issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy. Such signs shall not be illuminated.
(3) One (~. on-premises nonilluminated real estate sign per lot or premises not to exceed six
square feet in sign area for residential lots and one ~1,~ on-premises nonilluminated real estate sign per
lot or premises not to exceed C4 32 square feet in sign area ur 15 feet in hcl~rht 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 Cite Administrator 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 and shall nut exceed nine (9) feet in
he,_~ht.
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 fpr the community e~-ents listed in Sectiom3&383 (bl
be placed on city properties, ..
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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 axterial and/or collector roads, then a single area identification sign may he allowed at
each of these entrances. Each sign shall not exceed 16 square feet in sign area and shall Fiat exceed
e1~r ~t 8) feet m hei 7h
~, ,l ( ~ t 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 and shall nol exceed eight (8) feet in h+ei h .
(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.
(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 state building code.
fib). F,zccpt as other~~-ise provided, all frcestandin~ suns shall have a sctbaci: of ten (10, feet
from ariv pro er =line to any portion of the sign. l~'hen <i property line is located within the
road, the setback shall be 25 feet from. the ed~~e of tkc toad.
{b;:~ Anchoring.
(1) No sign shall be suspended so that the sign will swing in a wind.
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{~rj~ All portable signs on display shall be braced or secured to prevent motion.
{E}j~ Wind resistance. All signs shall comply with the wind load requirements of the ~ state
building code.
~~ 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.
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{e},~.1 Interference avith 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.
{~}~'2 Clearance from electrical equpment. 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.
(Code 1982, ~ 900.22(6))
Sec. 30-8(i8. C-1 central business district.
'Tcm~orar~ signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
(2) Permanent suns.
a. One (1~~ermanent area identification sign per neighborhood, subdivision, or
development, not to exceed 64 square feet ~~-ith a malirrliira height of 20 feet. The
~irea identification sign shall be located on the same premises as the clcvclopment it
identifies.
h. One ~1) lrcestandin~ sign, not to exceed 61 square feet with a maximum hriz~ht of 20
fc c t.
c. The sib=n area of Area Identification Signs and Freestanding-Suns may be increased
25", ;, if the si<.n is constructed as a hlonun~ent Si«n.
d.
e. Two ~2 ~~ all signs, not to exceed 54 total square feet per occupanc~•.
f. Onc on-premise menu hoard per drive-up or walls-up lane of a drive-in restaurant or
yarwash up to a nriximum of 32 square feet each. D1enu boards arc allowed to have a
messa,re on one side on.h and may not contain an advcrtisingmessa~7c_
Sec. 30-869. C-? office district.
~1) 'Temporary suns as permitted in section 30-851 et seq_
(2) Pcrnrment sterns.
a. One (1) permanent area identification sign per nci~rhborhood, subdivision, or
development, not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum height of 7 feet. The
area identification sign shall he located on the same premises as the development it
identifies.
b. One f1? frecstandin~~ sign, not to exceed 32 square feet witira maximum hci~;lu n'f 7
feel.
c. Two X21 wall. si,7ns, not to exceed 64 total square feet per occunanc~~.
Sec. 30-870. C-3 hi,+rhwa~~ commercial district
~~ Temporary signs as permitted in section=30-851 et scq_
(2) Permanent signs.
a. One (1) t>ernianent area identification si~~~ l~cr nci~rhhorhood, subdivision, or
develo meat, not to exceed 64 square feet with a maximum hcit;ht of 30 feet. The
area identification sign shall he located nn the same premises as the devclo~ment it
identifies.
b. One (1) freestanc~~n~r si}Tn, not to exceed 150 square. feet wish a nuiximum height of 30
feet. Where a lothas in excess of 300 feet of street frontage, one (1) additional
hreestanding or Monument sign .rill be allmved. This sign shall be subject to the
size and height limitations of the first allowed Freestanding x~r 1~~Ionument sign and
rn.n- be placed no closer than 150 feet to anV other Frcestamling or Donument sign
on the same premise.
~:. 'i'~t•o (2) wall signs, not to exCCed 200. total square feet. per g4c}xpaiic
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d. One. on-premise mcm~ board per dri~~~e-up or walk-up lane of a dril-e-in restaurant or
can~-ash up to a maximum of 32 sc~uarc fccteach, l~Icnu boards arc all~~~~-cd t~~ ~a~~e~a
message on one side onlt~ and mad not contain an advertising messy
~3) Advertisin ;suns. (I3illboard~
~. Prohibited within 100 feet of the intersection of the hi~hwalr<ri~rht-cif-~~~a~= and any
other right-of-lti a~- or drivewa~~.
Prohibited within 1,200 feet of another adi~crtisin~ sir;u on khesame side of the ri~Yit-
of-~l-a~°.
Shall be erected with a single pole or mono-pole structural standard and shall have
undcrr~round «°irin<~,
The base of anv advertising Sinn must be land5c;~ped to prevent etosion~ancl nuxfous
ti°eeds and moat be properly maintained.
Shall not exceed 400 square feet in area nor 25 feet in height as measured
perpendicularly from the het,<rht of the highest point of the sign structure to the z;radr
Icti c1 dirccth~ below the si; ,n. The existin~,~r~dc ma~~ not he altered for the purpose of
incrcasin;~ sign hci~*ht.
f. Shall be considered a principal use of the proper«~. Existing advertising signs must
he removed ~~•hen the parcel upon which the~~ are situated is devoted to another
principal use.
;;. The city- shall perform a .~~r inspection of the advertising sitnis to ensure
compliance of said structure wide the provisions of this section and other provisions
of this article. The fee for said inspection shall_be set by the city. counciLh~~.resolution
from time to time.
h,~~ Shall onh~ be allo~~-ed in C-3 zoned property adjacent to right-of-wad- for state
lugh~<<a~~s number 10 and 1G9.
Sec. 30-871. G4 community commercial district
(1; Temporar}T signs as,„permitted in section 30-851 ct sec .
~2) Pcrnrtnent signs.
a. Onc (1) petn~anenf~rca identification sizrn per nei~rhburhood, subdivision, or
development, not to exceed U4 square feet with a maximum height of 10 Feet. 'I'hc
area identification sign shall be located on the sarrac uremises as the development it
identifies.
b. One (1) freeslunding sign, not to cxcced 100 satiar~ feet. The maximum height shy 1
he 10 feetO feet .~lon~r ccollector streets, and the maximum height shall be 20 feet alon~*
arteriaLstrccts.
c. All freestandin~~ s>~nage shall be a Alonurnent Sign.
d. T1ti-u ~2~ wall signs, not_to exceed 200 total square feet per ocu~pane~-~.
Sec. 30-872. DD downtown district
(1;~ Temporary sign, as permitted in section 30-851 et seu:
(2) Permanent suns.
Signs should be designed to tit with the character, nronortions and scale of the individual
building and should complement, rather than compete with, the character of downtown.
a. Prohibited signs: back-lit si;rns (excluding indil°idual letters), molded elastic cabinet
si~~ns, smooth/flat plastAC suns and sj~rns with strube,li~his, dashing elernrsnts or
dlStraCtlnfr actlonS.
b. Onc (1) wall mounted sip>n and one (11 t~roicctin~~ sign shall be allo~~ed on each
Primal Facade and on one Secondary Facade, wlrich does not extend above the
rooflinc of an adjoining building,
c. A total of one sduarc font of ~~-all mounted st~nage pet one li~teat foot of Unit ~~'idlh;
not to cxcced 32 sctuare feet„~l~ll~be allowed.
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d. ~~'all mounted sigms shall not exceed ~4 i,~Ches in height Clot project out morc th~t1
eig>ht (5~ inches from facade. ~~~~~~~
e. ~~'all mounted suns shall not he higrher ih~ui the hottrnn of the Stringrcourse
f. Prolectin~r si±ni(s) shall not exceed six (V) sciu~tre feet in ~rre~- shall not project more
than four (4) feet from facade and shall not be thicker than Six ~6~iches.
~. A projecting sign shall project out perpendicul~ir from f<ac~ide
h. Projecting sigrn and structural elements sh -II not he k~~ycr than eight (5) li~om the
sidewalk nor shall be big>her than the hottrnn of the Sill of the second floor windows
i. Si;rna,«e shall he constructed ofinet~il w~~~~d stone, plastic ~~-ith three dirnen5ion~-l
reliefs) and/or cloth.
j. The bracket, and structure for projecting ~i,<rns shall he orn•iment~ilh- designed
k. ~k'ith the exception of individual letters ooh- cxtern~llh~ illumirrited signs ~~rc ~rllowe~.
L 1~lonument suns shall not be ullrnvcd Existing monument si,~is erected prior to thc~
dale of the adoption of this section c to he rebuilt to the same time in the s~une
location.
m. Aside from a date and name stone not exceeding three (3) sduarc feet, no signage
shall be pl:-ced within the parapet panel arr-
n. ~~'indo~e signs and tcmhorar~- on-site signs •ttt~iched to or p~~intcd on a ~yindo~w~~ay
not cover morc than 50 percent of the windo«- surface ~trc~-
o. Portable signs shall be limited to uulii A-frank sihrns wiil~ a maximum height of
three (3~Z feet and a total area of six (6~duarc feet per side Such sigms shall not
obstruct pedestrian traffic nor impede vrhicul•ir tr~-ffic
p. Onh- one 1) portable si<rn may be displayed directly in front of ~~ business ~at anX
=i~-en time and sh.-ll he displ~i~-cd r-nh- during; businesti hout5
d. Street numbers must he prominently- displ i~Tcd ~-t the main entrance towerv
business and be visible from the street.
Sec. 30-573. I-1 livht industrial district
f1, '1'cmporary sigrns as permitted in section 30-$B1 et sea:
~2~ PCtinanent Slg~ns.
a. One (lj~~ermanent area identification siUn per neig>hborhood, subdirision or
deaclopment, not to exceed 64 sciuare feet ~yith •i m iximum height of 20 feet "I'hc
area identification s-gn shall be located on the 5am~~rem-scs s-s the de~-elopment it
identifies.
b. One 1) frcestandin,~ sip>n not to chcced 150 sciu~-re feet ~~~ith ~~ rn~iximum height of ~0
feet. ~~'herc a lot has in excess of 300 feet of street front age one (1) ~--ddition~-I
Precstandin;r or 1~lonument sign ~yill he allowed. This sigrn shall be subject to the
size and heigrht limitations of the first allowed Freestanding4 or A~fonument si;*n and
ma be laced no closer than 150 feet to ant- other Freestanding or blonumcni Sign
on the samc~~rcmise.
c. One (1) wall si,~;n, not to exceed 120 square feet her occupancy.
,~ Adacrrisiu~r suns. ~I3illboardl
a. Prc~hihited within -100 feet of the intcrcection of the hi«hway ri~rhe-~,f-~~av andan
other ri,rht-of-~~~a} or drivewa~~.
b. Prohibited l~~ithin 1,200 feet of zmother advertising sign on the same side of the right-
of-way.
c. Shall be erected with a sin,rle pole or mono-uolest~uctur•~l st tndatd and shalt have
under,,«round wirin; ..
d. The base of :m~~ advertising si«n must~~e landscaped to~~revent erosion and-noxious
~~~eeds and must be properh• maintained.
c. Shall not exceed 400 square feet in area nor 25 feet in height as measured
pcrpendiculady from he hci,ght of the highrst point of the sign structure to th~rade
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level directly Belo«- the., Simon. The e~istin~7 grade xnay~ not be altered forth, e nurpuse of
increasing sign heir~~ht.
f. Shall be considered a rincipal use of the propcrt~°. hxistin~r advertising suns must
he removed vvhcn the parcel upon which thc~~ arc situated. is devoted to another
principal use.
~?. The cil~ shall perform a ycarl~ inspection of the advettisin ;devices to ensure
compliance of said achertisiag structure with the provisions of this section and other
»rovisinns of this article. The fee for said inspection shall be set by the cite council
by resolution from time to time.
h. Shall on1~- be allowed in I-1 zoned propern adjacent to right-of-way forstate
hi~rhlya~iumbcr 10 and 169.
Sec. 30-874. I-2 mcdiurn~industrial district
(1 "I'cmporar~r Sl~~ns as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
j2) Pettnanent signs.
a. One ~1~pcrmanent area identification sign pet neighborhood, subdivision, or
deeelopment~not to exceed 64 square feet with a masinunu heiUht of 20 feet ~i'he
<lrca identification sign shall he located on the same premises as the development it
idcn titics.
One (1) frccstandin~; sign not to exceed 150 sgare feet with a maximum hci~'ht0
feet. ~~'here a lot has in excess of 300 feet of street front~re, one ~1) additional
Freestandin;r or A~fonument~n will he allowed. This sign shall be subject to the
size and heit~ht_limitatiuiis o£the first allowed Freestandin,r or 11lonument si,rn quid
maybe placed no closer than 150 feet to any other Freestandinh or Monument sinn
~~n the same premise.
c. One (1, ~~~all sign, not to exceed 120 sduarc feet per occutuancv.
(3) Ad~crtisin~T suns. Billboards
a. Prohibited within 100 feet of the intersection of the hi;;hwav ri,rht-of-wa~~ and and
other right-of-wa~~ or drivewa~~.
b. Prohibited within 1,~Z00 feet of another advertisin,ir sit>n nn the s:unc side of the~ri~ht-
of-way.
c. Shall be erected with a sin~Tle pole or mono-pole structur<d standard-andshall have
under;;round wiring,
d. The horse of and ach-ertising si,rn must be landscaped to prevent erosion and noxious
weeds and must be properly maintained.
e. Shall not exceed 400 square feet in area nor 25 feet in height as measured
perpendicularhT from the height of the highest point of the sign structure to the Trade
level directly help«~ the si~m. T'he cxistin,~}7rade mad not he altered for the purpose of
incrcasin~ sign hci~Tht. .
f. Shall be considered a principal use of the property°. Existing adycrtisin~si,~Tns must
he removed when the parcel upon ~,~hichathey are situated i5 dey+;~ted to another
principal use.
g. The citesshall perform a }-earl}- inspection of~the advertising devices to ensure
compliance of said advcrtisin~stn~cture ~yith the provisions of this section and other
provisions of this ~irticlc The fee for said inspection shall be set by the cite council.
h~T resolution from time to time.
h. Shell only he ~xllowcd in I-~ ~oncd bi~operty adjacent to right-of-~~rav for state
h~wa~-s number 10 and 169.
Sec. 30-875. BP"business park district
f l~Temporary signs as permitted in section 30-SS:I et se ~ .
(2)~Permanent signs.:
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a. One T freestanding sigca, riot to exceed 64 s~sire feet ~~-ith a maxiniun~ height of 8
feet.
b. 1111 Gccstandin;r si;~na;Yc shall be a 1~4omxment Sign.
c. one (l «-al1 si,<m, not t~ cscecd LO squire feet her occ~ipanc~
Sec. 30-876. CRT commercial reserv=e transitional district
(1 Temporary signs as permitted in sc:clion 30-851 et seq.
f2) Permanent Signs.
a. One 1) lrcestandin;~ si~~n, not to exceed 150 square feet «ith a maximum hei«ht of 30
feet.
b. Thr~(3) v,all si~r~tks, not to exc~~d 300 square feet per occupaiie~
Secs. 30-8077--30-890. Reserved.
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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{4}~ Off-street loading facilities.
{§}~ Telephone booths.
{~}~5~ Private recreational facilities.
{~}i~ Public shelters and essential services.
Sec. 30-1023. C-2 office district.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the C-2 district are as follows:
(1) ~~ Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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~~ Off-street parking facilities.
{4}~ Off-street loading facilities.
{~`-}~ Telephone booths.
~~ Private recreational facilities.
{~-~ Public shelters and essential services.
Sec. 30-1024. C-3 highway commercial district.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the C-3 district are as follows:
(1) ~ Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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{T7.(~ Public shelters and essential services.
Sec. 30-1025. C-4 communiri commercial district.
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the C-4 district are as follows:
(1) Uses customarily incidental to the permitted or conditional uses allowed in this district.
(2) Off-street parking areas.
(3) ~ Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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Sec. 30-1026. C-4 DD 13downtown district
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the Downtown district axe as follows:
(1) Off-street parking facilities.
(2) Off-street loading facilities.
(3) Telephone booths.
(4) Private recreational facilities.
(5) Public shelters and essential services.
(6) Sale of firearms.
(7) ~ Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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Sec. 30-1292. I-1 li 11x iudust ial district
(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the I-1 district are as follows:
(1) Retail sales, provided:
a. The retail sales activity is not located in an administrative office facility, but is located within a
business, the principal use of which is not commercial sales.
b. The retail sales activity does not occupy more than 15 percent of the gross floor area of the
occupied quarters.
c. The retail sales activity is accessory to the principal use.
d. No sign identifying the retail sales is visible from the outside of the building.
(2) ~ Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the I-2 district are as follows:
(1) Accessory structures.
(2) ~ Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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(c) Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the BP district are as follows:
(1) Off-street parking lots or facilities.
(2) Private recreational facilities.
(3) Public shelters and essential services.
(4) Retail sales, provided the following conditions are met:
a. The retail sales activity shall not be located in an administrative office facility, but shall be located
within a business, the principal use of which is not commercial sales.
b. The retail sales activity shall not occupy more than 15 percent of the gross floor area, or a
maximum of 5,000 square feet of the occupied quarters, whichever is less.
c. The retail sales activity shall be related and subordinate to the principal use.
d. No sign identifying or promoting that retail sales occur within the building shall be visible from
outside the building.
e. Freestanding retail shops and stores shall be limited to those which complement other uses
within the business park and provide a service to those other businesses, and shall not exceed 20,000
square feet in size.
f. Retail/wholesale sales incidental to products manufactured, assembled, or warehoused on the
premises may be permitted as an accessory use provided no more than ten percent of the building is
used for retail/wholesale sales.
(5) Therapeutic massage when offered within the confines of a medical or chiropractic clinic.
(6) ~ Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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Sec. 30-1583. CRT commercial reserve transitional district
(c) Accessory uses.
(1) Accessory farm structures.
(2) Public shelters and essential services.
(3) Garages and sheds including metal skinned buildings.
(4) ~ Signs as permitted in Section 30-851 et seq.
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Section 30-1. Definitions
Sign, Alteration of, means any change, reconstruction, relocation, or enlargement/reduction
of a sign, or of any of its component parts. Routine maintenance,
and the repainting
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New Sign, Free.rtandin~ means any sign not attached to a principal or accessory building.
New Sign, Monument, means a Freestanding Sign supported by an internal structural framework
covered by solid structural feature such that the support structure is not visible.
New Sign, Moving means any sign or device which has any visible moving parts, visible revolving
parts, or visible mechanical movements.
Simon area.
(1) The area of anv sign shall be the rectanQUlar area of the lamest face, incluclin~ its
border -area. For signs that are composed of individual letters or symbols, have an
irregular shape, have open spaces or are composed of two or more individual
cabinets, the sign area shall be the area of the smallest single rectangular figure that
encloses it.
(2~ If a Freestanding or Monument sign is constructed so that the faces are not back
to back, the angles shall not exceed ten (10~ degrees. If the angle is greater than ten
X10) degrees, the total area of both sides added together shall not exceed the
maximum allowable sign area for that district.
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Alternative Rural Based Business Language
If it is the City Councils desire to maintain the Rural Based Business Off Premise signs, staff
would recommend the following language:
12) Rural~Based 13Businesses shall be allowed u to four ~ off-premises directional signs
subject to the following restrictions:
a. Individual directional signs shall not exceed ~8 six 6 square feet.
e Such signs shall be located on private property which is adjacent to an arterial road,
provided that the property owner's permission is obtained in writing.
~}c. Such signs shall only contain the name of the 1~$ased 13Businesses and the direction and
distance to the facility.
~. Except as otherwise provided, all freestanding signs in residential zones shall have a
maximum height limit of eight ~ feet.
e. Signing for straight-ahead movements shall not be allowed.
The proposed language that was submitted to the Planning Commission bythe business
representative is as follows:
Campus Setting: Multiple businesses located on the same parcel in a single or multple buildings
regardless of ownership.
Freestanding signage allowed in a campus setting: The maximum number of freestanding
signs allowed in a campus setting shall be limited to the number of businesses on the campus or the number of
lots the campus could be comprised of if subdivided into individual parcels according to the requirements of the
tioning distract in which the campus is located, whichever is less. Said freestanding signs shall be subject to all
other applicable requirements regarding signage for the tioning district in which the campus is located.
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Wal-mart Home Depot Ford Ford Buick Papa Murphys
Tires Crysler Crys/er Cheverolet Smoke Shop
McDs Jeep Jeep Pontiac Hershfields
Bank Tara Tara Great Nails
Pharmacy Dodge Dodge H&R Block
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Day Care Bank of ER Sherwin wll Fantastic Sams UPS store
Vet Express Care Chiropractor Taco Johns Avede
Atlas Caribou at least 1 more plus 2 more plus 2 more
Always a $1 Photo
Sprint Video
Minutemen Backery
Play it Again Pharmacy
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