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Home My WebLink About2014-01-22 Affidavit of Ordinance 2014-401-01 Publication f ' AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION City of Oak Park Heights (Official Publication) STATE OF MINNESOTA )ss COUNTY OF WASHINGTON CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY,MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO.2014-401-01 Charlene Vold being duly sworn on an oath, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 401,ZONING ORDINANCE, RELATED TO DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRONIC states or affirms that they are the Authorized MESSAGE BOARDS Agcnt of the newspaper(s)known as: THE CITY COUNCIL OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS ORDAINS: Stillwater Gazette SECTION 1.Section 401.02.B.Definitions.and Section 401.15.G.4.Defini- tions.of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to include and revise the following definitions as follows: and has full knowledge of the facts stated Changeable Copy Sign, Electronic and Manual:A sign or portion thereof below: that displays electronic,nonpictorial text information in which each alpha- (A)The newspaper has complied with all of numeric character,graphic,or symbol is defined by a small number of ma- the requirements constituting qualifica- trix elements using different combinations of light emitting diodes(LEDs), fiber optics,light bulbs or other illumination devices within the display area. tion as a qualified newspaper as provided Electronic changeable copy signs include computer programmable,micro- by Minn. Stat. §331 A.02, §331 A.07, and processor controlled electronic displays.Electronic changeable copy signs other applicable laws as amended. include projected images or messages with these characteristics onto (B)This Public Notice was printed and pub- buildings or objects.Electronic changeable copy signs do not include of- ficial signs.Manual signs include those with characters,letters,or illustra- lished in said newspaper(s) for 1 succes- tions that can be changed or rearranged manually without altering the face sive issues; the first insertion being on or the surface of the sign. 01/22/2014 and the last insertion being on ._ ._ 01/22/2014. _ ... •-•• : : . : . .. / Dynamic Display:Any characteristics of a sign that appear to have move- By: \/ ment or that appear to change,caused by any method other than physi- cally removing and replacing the sign or its components,whether the ap- Authorized Agent parent movement or change is in the display,the sign structure or any other component of the sign.This includes displays that incorporate technology Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before or methods allowing the sign face to change the image without having to me on 01/22/2014. physically or mechanically replace the sign face or its components as well as any rotating, revolving, moving,flashing, blinking or animated display and any display that incorporates rotating panels,LED lights manipulated SO-6,1,(f 1 i p1. i / through digital input,digital ink or any other method or technology that al- lows the sign face to present a series of images or displays. Electronic Graphic Display Sign: A sign or portion thereof that displays otary Public electronic,static images,static graphics or static pictures,with or without text information,defined by a small number of matrix elements using dif- tera ferent combinations of light emitting diodes(LEDs),fiber optics,light bulbs r.,..,_.' or other illumination devices within the display area where the message R ° MARY ELIZABETH KNAPP change sequence is accomplished immediately or by means of fade,re- . ; Notary Public-Minnesota pixalization or dissolve modes. Electronic graphic display signs include `„ 1� My Commission Expires Jan 31.2018 computer programmable, microprocessor controlled electronic or digital displays.Electronic graphic display signs include projected images or mes- sages with these characteristics onto buildings or other objects. Multivision Sign:Any sign composed in whole or part of a series of vertical or horizontal slats or cylinders that are capable of being rotated at intervals so that partial rotation of the group of slats or cylinders produces a different image and when properly functioning allows on a single sign structure the display at any given time one of two(2)or more images. Official Sign:Signs of a public noncommercial nature including public no- tification signs,safety signs,traffic signs,direction to public facilities when erected by or on behalf of a public official or employee in the performance of official duty. Video Display Sign:A sign that changes its message or background in a manner or method of display characterized by motion or pictorial imagery, which may or may not include text and depicts action or a special effect to imitate movement,the presentation of pictorials or graphics displayed in a progression of frames that gives the illusion of motion,including,but not limited to,the illusion of moving objects,moving patterns or bands of light, or expanding or contracting shapes,not including electronic changeable copy signs.Video display signs include projected images or messages with Rate Information: these characteristics onto buildings or other objects. (1)Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users SECTION 2.Section 401.15.G.7 Prohibited Signs in any Zoning District. for comparable space: of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to include the following as $40.00 per column inch follows: r.Dynamic display signs. s.Electronic graphic display signs. t.Multivision signs. u.Video display signs. Ad ID 165033 SECTION 3.Section 401.15.G.8.e.Prohibited Signs and Displays for Spe- 1DF2O 9vl :3— 0` . )3 cial Events. of the Zonictg Ordinaace is hereby amended to include the mechanism that automatically adjusts the brightness to ambient lighting following as follows: conditions to conform to the requirements of this subsection. Prohibited Signs and Displays for Special Events.The signs or displays e)The owner of any LED illuminated sign shall provide certification as to described below are prohibited for special events: compliance with subsections and F3 of this section to the city upon request 1)Animated signs,dynamic display signs,electronic graphic display signs, by the zoning administrator. multivision signs,video display signs,light bulb strings,pennants,portable SECTION 6.Section 401.15.G.9 District Regulations of the Zoning Ordi- signs,ribbons,and streamers. nance is hereby amended to include the following as follows: SECTION 4.Section 401.15.G.9 District Regulations of the Zoning Ordi- d.B-2,General Business;B-3,Highway Business and Warehousing;B-4, nance is hereby amended to include the following as follows: Limited Business District;and I,Industrial Districts. b.0,Open Space Conservation and R-3,Multiple Family Residential Dis- 4)Changeable Copy Signs-Manual and Electronic tricts. a)One manual or electronic changeable copy sign shall be allowed per site 5)Changeable Copy Signs-Manual and Electronic—Non Residential Uses provided that the changeable copy area is integrated into the allowed sign in the 0,Open Space Conservation District. and subject to the following: a)One manual or electronic changeable copy sign shall be allowed per site (1)Changeable copy signs shall only be on freestanding signs. provided that the changeable copy area is integrated into the allowed sign (2)The sign shall not directly face a residentially zoned property and shall and subject to the following: be set back at least fifty(50)feet from any side or rear lot line abutting a (1)Changeable copy signs shall only be on freestanding signs. residential district. (3)The changeable copy portion of the sign shall not occupy more than (2)The sign shall not directly face a residentially zoned property and shall thirty five(35)percent of the actual copy and graphic area of the sign. be set back at least fifty(50)feet from any side or rear lot line abutting a (4)The sign message shall not change less than every ten(10)seconds. residential district. Hour,minute,date or temperature information shall change not less than (3)The changeable copy portion of the sign shall not occupy more than every three(3)seconds. thirty five(35)percent of the actual copy and graphic area of the sign. (4)The sign message shall not change less than every ten(10)seconds. 5)Electronic Sign Illumination Hour,minute,date or temperature information shall change not less than a)Electronic signs shall be shielded to prevent lights from being directed at every three(3)seconds. oncoming traffic in such brilliance that it impairs the vision of the driver and 6)Electronic Sign Illumination may not interfere with or obscure traffic signs or signals.Lighting may not illuminate any adjacent properties,buildings,or streets. a)Electronic signs shall be shielded to prevent lights from being directed at b)No oncoming traffic in such brilliance that it impairs the vision of the driver and o sign incorporating LED lighting may be illuminated in any way so as may not interfere with or obscure traffic signs or signals.Lighting may not to exceed a maximum intensity of five thousand(5,000)nits during daylight illuminate any adjacent properties,buildings,or streets. hours or five hundred(500)nits from sunset to sunrise measured at the sign face at maximum brightness. b)No sign incorporating LED lighting may be illuminated in any way so as c)Signs using fluorescent, neon or incandescent light sources shall not to exceed a maximum intensity of five thousand(5,000)nits during daylight exceed twelve(12)watts per square foot of sign surface area. hours or five hundred(500)nits from sunset to sunrise measured at the sign face at maximum brightness. d)All signs incorporating LED lighting installed shall be equipped with a c)Signs using fluorescent, neon or incandescent light sources shall not mechanism that automatically adjusts the brightness to ambient lighting exceed twelve(12)watts per square foot of sign surface area. conditions to conform to the requirements of this subsection. 9 incorporating lighting installed shall be equipped with a e)The owner of any LED illuminated sign shall provide certification as to d)All signs incor oratin LED li htin compliance with subsections and F3 of this section to the city upon request mechanism that automatically adjusts the brightness to ambient lighting by the zoning administrator. conditions to conform to the requirements of this subsection. e)The owner of any LED illuminated sign shall provide certification as to SECTION 7.The Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights held compliance with subsections and F3 of this section to the city upon request a public hearing at a December 12,2013 meeting,took comments from the by the zoning administrator. public,and recommended that the City Council approve the amendments as provided in this Ordinance. SECTION 5. Section 401.15.G.9 District Regulations of the Zoning Ordi- SECTION 8.This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its pas- nance is hereby amended to include the following as follows: sage and publication. c. P/I, Public Institutional; R-B, Residential Business;and B-1,Neighbor- PASSED this 14th day of January,2014 by the City Council of the City of hood Business Districts Oak Park Heights. 4)Changeable Copy Signs-Manual and Electronic—P/I Public Institutional CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS District. /s/Mary McComber,Mayor a)One manual or electronic changeable copy sign shall be allowed per site ATTEST: provided that the changeable copy area is integrated into the allowed sign /s/Eric A.Johnson,City Administrator and subject to the following: 1/22/14,Stillwater Gazette,Ord 2014-401-01,165033 (1)Changeable copy signs shall only be on freestanding signs. (2)The sign shall not directly face a residentially zoned property and shall be set back at least fifty(50)feet from any side or rear lot line abutting a residential district. (3)The changeable copy portion of the sign shall not occupy more than thirty five(35)percent of the actual copy and graphic area of the sign. (4) The sign message shall not change less than every ten(10)seconds. Hour,minute,date or temperature information shall change not less than every three(3)seconds. 5)Electronic Sign Illumination a)Electronic signs shall be shielded to prevent lights from being directed at oncoming traffic in such brilliance that it impairs the vision of the driver and may not interfere with or obscure traffic signs or signals.Lighting may not illuminate any adjacent properties,buildings,or streets. b)No sign incorporating LED lighting may be illuminated in any way so as to exceed a maximum intensity of five thousand(5,000)nits during daylight hours or five hundred(500)nits from sunset to sunrise measured at the sign face at maximum brightness. c)Signs using fluorescent, neon or incandescent light sources shall not exceed twelve(12)watts per square foot of sign surface area. d)All signs incorporating LED lighting installed shall be equipped with a