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I. Call to Order / Approval of Agenda
II. Approve Minutes of July 13, 2006: (1)
III. Department / Commission Liaison / Other Reports:
A. Commission Liaison:
B. St. Croix Crossing Update:
C. Other:
IV. Visitors/Public Comment:
This is an opportunity for the public to address the Commission with questions or concerns
regarding items not on the agenda. Please limit comments to three minutes.
V. Public Hearings:
A. Zoning Ordinance: Consider an amendment to Oak Park Heights
Zoning Ordinance 401, Section 15.G. as it relates to signage. (2)
VI. New Business:
A. P -I Public - Institutional District — Information to be provided at Mtg.
VII. Old Business:
VIII. Informational:
A. Next Meeting: September 14, 2006 — Regular Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
B. Council Representative: August — Commissioner Runk
September — Commissioner LeRoux
IX. Adjournment.
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, August 10, 2006 — 7:00 p.m.
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Call to Order / Approval of Agenda:
Chair Runk called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners LeRoux, Powell
and Wasescha; City Planner Richards, City Administrator Johnson and Commission Liaison
Doerr. Absent: Commissioner Liljegren.
Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Powell, moved to approve the Agenda, as
presented. Carried 4 -0
Approve Minutes of June 8, 2006: Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner
LeRoux, moved to approve the Minutes with typographical corrections. Carried 4 -0
Approve Minutes of June 26, 2006: Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner
Wasescha, moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Carried 4 -0
Department /Commission Liaison Report /St. Croix Crossing Update & Other Reports:
Commission Liaison Doerr reported:
• That the Final Environmental Impact Study has been received and can be viewed
at City Hall.
• That a St. Croix Crossing Stakeholders meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2006,
from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Stillwater City Hall and that the meeting is
open to the public.
• That the City has provided formal comment on the EIS.
Visitors /Public Comment: None.
Public Hearings:
A. Stillwater Area High School: C.U.P. Amendment — Allowing construction of a soccer
rebound wall at the school athletic fields, located at 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N.
There being no other visitors to the public hearing, Commissioner Powell, seconded by
Commissioner Wasescha, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 4 - 0
ENCLOSURE 1
City Planner Richards reviewed the planning report as to the request for construction of a soccer
rebound wall a the Stillwater Area High School athletic, north of the soccer field and noted that the
construction was an Eagle Scout project of a Stillwater High School student. Richards stated that
there were no conditions as part of his report, which recommended Planning Commission approval.
Chair Runk opened the hearing for public comment. Soccer Coach, Phil Johnson and Eagle Scout
Greg Monson introduced themselves to the Commission. Greg explained the nature of his project,
discussed why he wished to do it and answered questions from the Commission.
The Commission complimented Greg on a well - organized project. Commissioner Wasescha,
seconded by Commissioner Powell, moved to recommend City Council approval as presented,
without any conditions. Carried 4 -0
New Business:
A. Update Planning Commission/City Council Representation Schedule:
Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner LeRoux moved to adopt the schedule with
Commissioner LeRoux representing in September and Commissioner Wasescha representing in
October. Carried 4 -0
Old Business:
A. Sign Ordinance: Continued Discussion
1. Revised Ordinance
Planning Commission Minutes
July 13, 2006
Page 2 of 2
City Planner Richards reviewed revisions to the sign ordinance language as per discussion at the
June Planning Commission meeting.
Discussion ensued as to time elements, flag placement on poles and their lighting, residential
yard flags and educating the general public as to flag etiquette. Administrative enforcement was
also discussed and City of Bayport process reviewed.
Commissioner LeRoux, seconded by Commissioner Powell, moved to schedule a public hearing
of the proposed amendment to the sign ordinance, to be had at their regular meeting on August
10, 2006. Carried 4 -0
Informational:
A. Next Meeting: August 10, 2006 7:00 p.m. — Regular Meeting
B. Council Representative: July — Commissioner Wasescha
August — Commissioner Runk
Adjournment:
Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to adjourn at 7:41 p.m.
Carried 4 -0
Respectfully submitted,
Julie A. Hultman
Planning & Code Enforcement Officer
Approved by the Planning Commission:
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MEMORANDUM
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Telephone: 763.231.2555 Facsimile: 763.231.2561 planners@nacplanning.com
ENCLOSURE
TO: Eric Johnson
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: August 2, 2006
RE: Oak Park Heights — Sign Ordinance Revisions /Draft Resolution
and Ordinance
FILE NO: 798.04 — 05.05
Please find attached a draft resolution for the Planning Commission to consider and a
draft ordinance for City Council action related to the changes to Section 401.15.G,
Signs of the Zoning Ordinance. The ordinance draft reflects the language discussed at
the July 13, 2006 Planning Commission meeting. The strikes and highlighting have
been removed from the ordinance.
The Planning Commission will consider the change to the Sign Ordinance at their
August 10, 2006 meeting. A public hearing has been scheduled. If the Planning
Commission would like to refer to the new versus existing ordinance language, they
should bring copies of the draft with the June 28, 2006 cover memo to the meeting.
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3. Animated Sign:
4. Artificial Light:
5. Awning:
6. Balloon:
7. Banner:
ORDINANCE NO. 06-
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 401.02.B AND SECTION 401.15.G OF THE
OAK PARK HEIGHTS ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGNS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 401.02.B of the Zoning Ordinance (Definitions) is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sign Related:
1. Air Inflatable Devices:
2. Alteration:
A balloon that exceeds two (2) feet in diameter.
Any change to a sign excluding routine
maintenance, repair, painting or change of
copy of any existing sign.
Any sign that uses movement or change of
lighting to depict action or create a specific
effect or scene, including devices with or
without a commercial message, such as
spinners and windsocks, but not including
barber poles and time and temperature signs.
Illumination resulting from internal or external
artificial Tight sources, including glare and
reflected light byproducts of artificial light
sources.
A temporary hood or cover which projects from
the wall of a building, and of a type which can
be retracted, folded, or collapsed against the
face of a support building.
A flexible, inflated bag in various shapes and
colors.
Attention getting devices which resemble flags
and are of a paper, cloth or plastic -like
consistency.
8. Bannerette: Flexible material that resembles a flag, and has
minimum dimensions of two (2) feet by two (2)
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9. Beacon:
11. Building Facade:
12. Cabinet Sign:
13. Canopy Sign:
14. Changeable Copy Sign:
15. Commercial Speech:
16. Copy:
17. Flag:
feet and no larger than three (3) feet by five (5)
feet. A Asmaller sized bannerette is defined as
a pennant.
Any light with one (1) or more beams directed
into the atmosphere or directed at one (1) or
more points not on the same lot as the light
source; also, any light with one (1) or more
beams that rotate or move.
10. Bench Signs: A sign which is affixed to a bench such as at a
bus stop.
That portion of any exterior elevation of a
building extending from grade to the top of the
parapet wall or eaves and the entire width of
the building elevation.
A sign that has framing around the entire sign
message with a removable face.
The area of copy, graphic, or identification
which is affixed to a projection or extension of
a building or structure, including a marquee,
erected in such a manner as to provide a
shelter or cover over the approach to any
entrance of a store, building, or place of
assembly.
A sign or portion thereof with characters,
letters, or illustrations that can be changed or
rearranged without altering the face or the
surface of the sign. A sign on which the
message changes more than eight (8) times
per day shall be considered an animated sign
and not a changeable copy sign for purposes
of this Ordinance.
Speech advertising a business, profession,
commodity, service or entertainment.
The wording on a sign surface either
permanent or removable letter form.
A piece of cloth or bunting varying in color and
design, used as a symbol, standard, emblem,
or insignia.
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18. Flashing Sign:
20. Ground /Low Profile Sign:
21. Illuminated Sign:
22. Integral Sign:
23. Marquee: See canopy.
24. Maximum Height of Sign:
25. Message Sign:
26. Monument Sign:
An illuminated sign upon which the artificial
light is not kept constant in terms of intensity or
color when the sign is illuminated.
19. Freestanding Sign: A self - supported sign not affixed to another
structure.
A sign that is intended to be incorporated into
some form of landscaping design scheme or
planter box, is not elevated from the ground by
means of a pole or free - standing support
structure, but is placed directly on the ground
or on an interior planter base which is
incorporated into such a design arrangement.
A sign illuminated by an artificial light source
either directed upon it or illuminated from an
interior source.
A sign carved into stone, concrete or similar
material or made of bronze, aluminum, or other
permanent type of construction and made an
integral part of the structure.
The vertical distance from the base of the sign,
or the grade of the road centerline, whichever
is higher, to the top of the sign.
A sign which allows for the graphic and /or
verbal content to be changed, when desired,
through electronic or manual methods.
A freestanding sign that is intended to be
incorporated into some form of landscaping
design scheme or planter box, is attached to
the ground by means of a freestanding support
structure, is solid from grade to the top of the
structure, has materials that are constructed of
the same primary building materials of the
principal structure, is placed directly on the
ground or on an interior planter base which is
incorporated into a design arrangement. A
monument sign shall be considered as one
sign though it may have two (2) faces.
27. Motion Sign: Any sign which revolves, rotates, has moving
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parts, or gives illusion of motion.
28. Multi -Faced Sign: Any sign with a sign face oriented to more than
two (2) directions.
29. Neon Sign:
30. Non - Commercial Speech: Dissemination of messages not classified as
Commercial Speech which include, but are not
limited to, messages concerning political,
religious, social, ideological, public service and
informational topics.
31. Off - Premises Sign:
32. On- Premises Messages:
33. Opaque:
34. Parapet:
35. Pennants:
36. Portable Sign:
Any sign that utilizes a brightly colored gas
discharge lamp without filaments that is bent
into letters or designs.
A commercial speech sign which directs the
attention of the public to a business, activity
conducted, or product sold or offered at a
location not on the same lot where such sign is
located. For purposes of this sign ordinance,
easements and other appurtenances shall be
considered to be outside such lot and any sign
located or proposed to be located in an
easement or other appurtenance shall be
considered an off- premises sign.
Identify or advertise an establishment, person,
activity, goods, products or services located on
the premises where the sign was installed.
A degree of obscuration of light.
A low protective wall which is located along the
edge of a roof on a building.
Flexible material, whether or not containing a
message of any kind, suspended from a rope,
wire, or string, usually triangular shaped and in
a series, designated to move in the wind.
Any sign which is manifestly designed to be
transported, including by trailer on its own
wheels, even though the wheels of such sign
may be removed and the remaining chassis or
support is converted to another sign or
attached temporarily or permanently to the
ground since this characteristic is based on the
design of such a sign.
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37. Principal Building:
38. Principal Frontage:
39. Projecting Sign:
40. Public Entrance:
41. Public Entrance,
Common:
42. Pylon Sign:
43. Ribbons or Streamers:
44. Roof Line:
45. Roof Sign:
46. Rotating Sign:
47. Service Entrance:
A building or buildings in which is conducted
the principal use of the lot, not including
storage buildings, garages, and buildings for
other clearly accessory uses.
The wall of the principal building on a lot which
fronts toward the principal public streets.
A sign, other than a wall sign, which is affixed
to a building and which extends perpendicular
from the building wall.
Any passage or opening which affords entry
and access to the general public or customer.
A public entrance providing access for the
utilization and benefit of two (2) or more
tenants or building occupants.
A freestanding sign erected on one (1) or more
freestanding shafts, posts, or piers which are
solidly affixed to the ground and not attached
to a building. A pylon sign shall be considered
as one (1) sign though it may have two (2)
faces.
Long or varied lengths of flexible material used
to decorate.
The top of the cornice or, when the building
has a pitched roof, the intersection of the
outside wall with the roof.
Any sign which is erected, constructed or
attached wholly or in part upon any roof or over
the highest roof line of a building.
A sign which revolves or rotates on its axis by
mechanical means.
Secondary passage or opening to a structure
which is intended for delivery and removal of
merchandise or goods, and which is not
intended as a public entrance.
48. Sign: Any letter, word or symbol, poster, picture,
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49. Sign Area:
50. Sign Setback:
51. Sign Structure:
52. Special Events:
53. Street Frontage:
54. Temporary Indoor
Promotional
or Sales Event:
55. Temporary Outdoor
Promotional
or Sales Event:
statuary, reading matter or representation in
nature of advertisement, announcement,
message or visual communication, whether
painted, posted printed, affixed or constructed,
including all associated brackets, braces,
supports, wires and structures, which is
displayed for informational or communicative
purposes.
The surface of the sign upon, against or
through which the message of the sign is
exhibited.
The distance from the property line and curb to
the nearest part of the sign, measured
perpendicularly to the property line or curb.
The supports, uprights, bracing and framework
for a sign.
A temporary indoor or outdoor promotional or
sales event.
The side of a lot abutting one (1) or more
streets. An interior lot has one (1) street
frontage and a corner lot has two (2) or more
frontages.
A temporary promotional or sales event
directed towards the general public including
only grand openings, storewide sales, craft
shows, registration for day care, an
educational, recreational, civic or religious
activity, and community celebrations.
A temporary promotional or special event sale
directed towards the general public, including
only grand opening sales, storewide sales of
materials and products that are typically sold or
serviced on the premises, registration for day
care, an educational, recreational, civic or
religious activity, community celebrations,
warehouse sales, tent sales, sidewalk sales,
craft shows, flea markets, inventory reduction
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56. Total Allowable
Sign Area:
and liquidation sales, and mechanical or
animal rides.
The maximum allowable gross surface area in
square feet of a sign or signs. The maximum
number of signs cannot be arranged and
integrated so as to create a surface area in
excess of this requirement.
57. Traffic Sign: A sign which is erected by a governmental unit
for the purpose of directing or guiding traffic.
58. UL Approved: A device which has been approved by the
"Underwriters' Laboratories ".
59. Wall Sign: A sign affixed to the exterior wall of a building
and which is parallel to the building wall. A
wall sign does not project more than twelve
(12) inches from the surface to which it is
attached, nor extend beyond the top of the
parapet wall. Banners do not qualify as a wall
sign.
60. Wall Graphics: A sign painted directly on an exterior wall.
61. Window Sign:
A temporary sign affixed to the outside or
inside of a window or inside the building within
three (3) feet of a window in view of the
general public.
SECTION 2. Section 401.15.G of the Zoning Ordinance (Signs) is hereby rescinded
and replaced by the following language:
401.15.G.1. FINDINGS, PURPOSE AND EFFECT:
a. Findings: The City finds:
1) Exterior signs have a substantial impact on the character and
quality of the environment.
2) Signs provide an important medium through which individuals may
convey a variety of messages.
3) Signs can create traffic hazards, aesthetic concerns and detriments
to property values, thereby threatening the public health, safety and
welfare.
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The City Code has included the regulation of signs in an effort to
provide adequate means of expression and to promote the
economic viability of the business community, while protecting the
City and its citizens from a proliferation of signs of a type, size,
location and character that would adversely impact the aesthetics
of the community and threaten the health, safety and welfare of the
community. The regulation of physical characteristics of signs
within the City has had a positive impact on traffic safety and the
overall appearance of the community.
b. Purpose and intent: It is not the purpose or intent of this sign ordinance to
regulate the message displayed on any sign; nor is it the purpose or intent
of this ordinance to regulate any building design or any display not defined
as a sign, or any sign which cannot be viewed from outside a building. The
purpose and intent of this ordinance is to:
1) Regulate the number, location, size, type, illumination and other
physical characteristics of signs within the City in order to promote
the public health, safety and welfare.
2) Maintain, enhance and improve the aesthetic environment of the
City by preventing visual clutter that is harmful to the appearance of
the community.
3) Improve the visual appearance of the City while providing for
effective means of communication, consistent with constitutional
guarantees and the City's goals of public safety and aesthetics.
4) Provide for fair and consistent enforcement of the sign regulations
set for herein under the zoning authority of the City.
c. Effect: A sign may be erected, mounted, displayed or maintained in the
City if it is in conformance with the provisions of this ordinance. The effect
of this ordinance, as more specifically set forth herein, is to:
1) Allow a wide variety of sign types in commercial zones, and a more
limited variety of signs in other zones, subject to the standards set
forth in this sign ordinance.
2) Allow certain small, unobtrusive signs incidental to the principal use
of a site in all zones when in compliance with the requirements of
this sign ordinance.
Prohibit signs whose location, size, type, illumination or other
physical characteristics negatively affect the environment and
where the communication can be accomplished by means having a
lesser impact on the environment and the public health, safety and
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welfare.
401.15.G.2. SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE: The owner of any sign which is otherwise
allowed by this sign ordinance may substitute non - commercial copy in lieu of any
other commercial or non - commercial copy. This substitution of copy may be
made without any additional approval or permitting. The purpose of this
provision is to prevent any inadvertent favoring of commercial speech over non-
commercial speech, or favoring of any particular non - commercial message over
any other non - commercial message. This provision prevails over any more
specific provision to the contrary.
401.15.G.3 CONFLICT WITH ZONING ORDINANCE. If there is a conflict that occurs
between this Section and other provisions of this Ordinance, as amended, the
conditions as set forth in this Section, as amended, shall prevail.
401.15.G.4. DEFINITIONS.
1. Air Inflatable Devices: A balloon that exceeds two (2) feet in diameter.
2. Alteration:
3. Animated Sign:
4. Artificial Light:
5. Awning:
Provide for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of
this sign ordinance.
Any change to a sign excluding routine
maintenance, repair, painting or change of
copy of any existing sign.
Any sign that uses movement or change of
lighting to depict action or create a specific
effect or scene, including devices with or
without a commercial message, such as
spinners and windsocks, but not including
barber poles and time and temperature signs.
Illumination resulting from internal or external
artificial Tight sources, including glare and
reflected light byproducts of artificial light
sources.
A temporary hood or cover which projects from
the wall of a building, and of a type which can
be retracted, folded, or collapsed against the
face of a support building.
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6. Balloon: A flexible, inflated bag in various shapes and
colors.
7. Banner:
8. Bannerette:
9. Beacon:
13. Canopy Sign:
Attention getting devices which resemble flags
and are of a paper, cloth or plastic -like
consistency.
Flexible material that resembles a flag, and has
minimum dimensions of two (2) feet by two (2)
feet and no larger than three (3) feet by five (5)
feet. A Asmaller sized bannerette is defined as
a pennant.
Any light with one (1) or more beams directed
into the atmosphere or directed at one (1) or
more points not on the same lot as the light
source; also, any light with one (1) or more
beams that rotate or move.
10. Bench Signs: A sign which is affixed to a bench such as at a
bus stop.
• 11. Building Facade: That portion of any exterior elevation of a
building extending from grade to the top of the
parapet wall or eaves and the entire width of
the building elevation.
12. Cabinet Sign: A sign that has framing around the entire sign
message with a removable face.
The area of copy, graphic, or identification
which is affixed to a projection or extension of
a building or structure, including a marquee,
erected in such a manner as to provide a
shelter or cover over the approach to any
entrance of a store, building, or place of
assembly.
14. Changeable Copy Sign: A sign or portion thereof with characters,
letters, or illustrations that can be changed or
rearranged without altering the face or the
surface of the sign. A sign on which the
message changes more than eight (8) times
per day shall be considered an animated sign
and not a changeable copy sign for purposes
of this Ordinance.
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15. Commercial Speech:
16. Copy:
17. Flag:
18. Flashing Sign:
19. Freestanding Sign: A self - supported sign not affixed to another
structure.
20. Ground /Low Profile Sign:
21. Illuminated Sign:
22. Integral Sign:
Speech advertising a business, profession,
commodity, service or entertainment.
The wording on a sign surface either
permanent or removable letter form.
A piece of cloth or bunting varying in color and
design, used as a symbol, standard, emblem,
or insignia.
An illuminated sign upon which the artificial
light is not kept constant in terms of intensity or
color when the sign is illuminated.
A sign that is intended to be incorporated into
some form of landscaping design scheme or
planter box, is not elevated from the ground by
means of a pole or free - standing support
structure, but is placed directly on the ground
or on an interior planter base which is
incorporated into such a design arrangement.
A sign illuminated by an artificial light source
either directed upon it or illuminated from an
interior source.
A sign carved into stone, concrete or similar
material or made of bronze, aluminum, or other
permanent type of construction and made an
integral part of the structure.
23. Marquee: See canopy.
24. Maximum Height of Sign: The vertical distance from the base of the sign,
or the grade of the road centerline, whichever
is higher, to the top of the sign.
25. Message Sign: A sign which allows for the graphic and /or
verbal content to be changed, when desired,
through electronic or manual methods.
26. Monument Sign: A freestanding sign that is intended to be
incorporated into some form of landscaping
design scheme or planter box, is attached to
the ground by means of a freestanding support
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27. Motion Sign:
28. Multi -Faced Sign:
29. Neon Sign:
31. Off- Premises Sign:
32. On- Premises Messages:
35. Pennants:
structure, is solid from grade to the top of the
structure, has materials that are constructed of
the same primary building materials of the
principal structure, is placed directly on the
ground or on an interior planter base which is
incorporated into a design arrangement. A
monument sign shall be considered as one
sign though it may have two (2) faces.
Any sign which revolves, rotates, has moving
parts, or gives illusion of motion.
Any sign with a sign face oriented to more than
two (2) directions.
Any sign that utilizes a brightly colored gas
discharge Tamp without filaments that is bent
into letters or designs.
30. Non - Commercial Speech: Dissemination of messages not classified as
Commercial Speech which include, but are not
limited to, messages concerning political,
religious, social, ideological, public service and
informational topics.
A commercial speech sign which directs the
attention of the public to a business, activity
conducted, or product sold or offered at a
location not on the same lot where such sign is
located. For purposes of this sign ordinance,
easements and other appurtenances shall be
considered to be outside such lot and any sign
located or proposed to be located in an
easement or other appurtenance shall be
considered an off- premises sign.
Identify or advertise an establishment, person,
activity, goods, products or services located on
the premises where the sign was installed.
33. Opaque: A degree of obscuration of light.
34. Parapet: A low protective wall which is located along the
edge of a roof on a building.
Flexible material, whether or not containing a
message of any kind, suspended from a rope,
wire, or string, usually triangular shaped and in
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36. Portable Sign:
37. Principal Building:
38. Principal Frontage:
39. Projecting Sign:
40. Public Entrance:
41. Public Entrance,
Common:
42. Pylon Sign:
43. Ribbons or Streamers:
44. Roof Line:
45. Roof Sign:
a series, designated to move in the wind.
Any sign which is manifestly designed to be
transported, including by trailer on its own
wheels, even though the wheels of such sign
may be removed and the remaining chassis or
support is converted to another sign or
attached temporarily or permanently to the
ground since this characteristic is based on the
design of such a sign.
A building or buildings in which is conducted
the principal use of the lot, not including
storage buildings, garages, and buildings for
other clearly accessory uses.
The wall of the principal building on a lot which
fronts toward the principal public streets.
A sign, other than a wall sign, which is affixed
to a building and which extends perpendicular
from the building wall.
Any passage or opening which affords entry
and access to the general public or customer.
A public entrance providing access for the
utilization and benefit of two (2) or more
tenants or building occupants.
A freestanding sign erected on one (1) or more
freestanding shafts, posts, or piers which are
solidly affixed to the ground and not attached
to a building. A pylon sign shall be considered
as one (1) sign though it may have two (2)
faces.
Long or varied lengths of flexible material used
to decorate.
The top of the cornice or, when the building
has a pitched roof, the intersection of the
outside wall with the roof.
Any sign which is erected, constructed or
attached wholly or in part upon any roof or over
the highest roof line of a building.
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47. Service Entrance:
48. Sign:
49. Sign Area:
50. Sign Setback:
51. Sign Structure:
52. Special Events:
53. Street Frontage:
54. Temporary Indoor
Promotional
or Sales Event:
55. Temporary Outdoor
A sign which revolves or rotates on its axis by
mechanical means.
Secondary passage or opening to a structure
which is intended for delivery and removal of
merchandise or goods, and which is not
intended as a public entrance.
Any letter, word or symbol, poster, picture,
statuary, reading matter or representation in
nature of advertisement, announcement,
message or visual communication, whether
painted, posted printed, affixed or constructed,
including all associated brackets, braces,
supports, wires and structures, which is
displayed for informational or communicative
purposes.
The surface of the sign upon, against or
through which the message of the sign is
exhibited.
The distance from the property line and curb to
the nearest part of the sign, measured
perpendicularly to the property line or curb.
The supports, uprights, bracing and framework
for a sign.
A temporary indoor or outdoor promotional or
sales event.
The side of a lot abutting one (1) or more
streets. An interior lot has one (1) street
frontage and a corner lot has two (2) or more
frontages.
A temporary promotional or sales event
directed towards the general public including
only grand openings, storewide sales, craft
shows, registration for day care, an
educational, recreational, civic or religious
activity, and community celebrations.
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or Sales Event:
56. Total Allowable
Sign Area:
61. Window Sign:
401.15.G.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
A temporary promotional or special event sale
directed towards the general public, including
only grand opening sales, storewide sales of
materials and products that are typically sold or
serviced on the premises, registration for day
care, an educational, recreational, civic or
religious activity, community celebrations,
warehouse sales, tent sales, sidewalk sales,
craft shows, flea markets, inventory reduction
and liquidation sales, and mechanical or
animal rides.
The maximum allowable gross surface area in
square feet of a sign or signs. The maximum
number of signs cannot be arranged and
integrated so as to create a surface area in
excess of this requirement.
57. Traffic Sign: A sign which is erected by a governmental unit
for the purpose of directing or guiding traffic.
58. UL Approved: A device which has been approved by the
"Underwriters' Laboratories ".
59. Wall Sign: A sign affixed to the exterior wall of a building
and which is parallel to the building wall. A
wall sign does not project more than twelve
(12) inches from the surface to which it is
attached, nor extend beyond the top of the
parapet wall. Banners do not qualify as a wall
sign.
60. Wall Graphics: A sign painted directly on an exterior wall.
A temporary sign affixed to the outside or
inside of a window or inside the building within
three (3) feet of a window in view of the
general public.
a. Traffic Signs. No sign permitted by this Ordinance shall, by reason of its
location, color or intensity, create a hazard to the safe, efficient movement
of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. No private sign shall contain words
which might be construed as traffic controls, such as "stop ", "caution ",
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b. Signs on Fences, Poles, and Natural Features. No signs, guys, stays
or attachments shall be erected, placed or maintained on rocks, fences, or
trees, nor interfere with any electric light, power, telephone or telegraph
wires or the supports thereof, with the exception of signs necessary for
security, or to preserve public safety, as determined by the City Council.
c. Wall /Roof Attachments. No sign shall be attached to hang from any
building until all necessary wall and /or roof attachments have been
approved by the Building Official.
d. Right - of - Way, Public Lands and Easements. No signs other than
governmental signs shall be erected or temporarily placed within any
street rights -of -way or upon any public lands or easements or rights -of-
way.
e. Ingress /Egress. No sign or sign structure shall be erected or maintained
if it prevents free ingress or egress from any door, window, or fire escape.
No sign or sign structure shall be attached to a stand pipe or fire escape.
f. Property Number. A minimum of one (1) sign, as assigned by the City,
shall be required on each principal building in all districts. Such sign shall
be of sufficient size to be legible from the nearest street yet shall not
exceed nine (9) square feet in area. The numbers shall be metal, glass,
plastic or durable material and the numbers shall not be less than three
and one -half (3.5) inches in height, in a contrasting color to the base or
made of some reflective material and so placed to be easily seen from the
street.
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"warning ", etc., unless such sign is needed to direct traffic on the
premises.
Sign Message. Signs and sign structures shall be properly maintained
and kept in a safe condition. Sign or sign structures which are rotted,
unsafe, deteriorated or defaced, as determined by the City Building Official
shall be removed, repainted, repaired, or replaced by the permit holder,
owner or agent of the property upon which the sign stands.
h. Electrical Building Code. All signs shall be constructed in accordance
with the Minnesota State Building Code and the National Electrical Code.
The maximum brightness of the signs in combination with the building and
site lighting shall not exceed the standards found in Section 401.15.B.7 of
this Ordinance. All electrical service wiring shall be buried.
i. Hours of Operation. Signs in the R -B, B -1, B -2, B -3, B -4, B -W, and 1
Districts may only be illuminated during business hours, or until eleven
o =clock (11:00) PM, which is later.
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External Lighting. Signs with external lighting shall have no exposed
light sources or fixtures unless decorative fixtures are utilized and the light
source is fully concealed and diffused.
k. Internal Lighting. Signs with internal lighting shall include illumination of
only the text and /or logo portion of the message. Back lighting of signage
on fabric awnings is prohibited.
Neon. Neon signs shall be limited to channel letter signs, logos, and
permanent window signage in the R -B, B -1, B -2, B -3, B -4, B -W and 1
Districts.
m. Setbacks. No part of a sign or sign structure shall be placed closer to the
property line than five (5) feet.
n. Flags. No more than three (3) flags may be displayed outside of a
building. This number may, however, be increased provided an interim
use permit is issued in compliance with Section 401.05 of this Ordinance
and the following standards are met:
1) Where multiple flagpoles are used, there shall be a maximum
spacing of twenty (20) feet allowed between the poles.
2) Where appropriate, the U.S. Flag Code, Minnesota Statues or
Executive Order shall apply to all flag displays.
o. Angle Signs. The maximum angle permitted between faces of a double
face freestanding sign is sixty (60) degrees, anything less is one (1) sign,
anything more is two (2) signs.
p. Property Lines. No sign shall be positioned so that it impacts or is
exposed to residential uses or districts along adjoining side and rear yard
property lines.
401.15.G.6. PERMITTED SIGNS IN ANY ZONING DISTRICT. The following signs are
allowed without a permit unless otherwise specified. These signs, if placed in
accordance with the following standards, will not apply toward the maximum
allowable sign area, but shall comply with all other applicable provisions of this
Ordinance.
a. Campaign Non - Commercial Speech Signs. Notwithstanding any other
provisions of the sign ordinance, all signs of any size containing non-
commercial speech may be posted from August in any general election
year until ten (10) days following the general election and thirteen (13)
weeks prior to any special election until ten (10) days following the special
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election, in accordance with Minnesota State Statutes Section 211B.045,
as amended.
b. Signage on bus benches, as regulated in the Oak Park Heights Code
of Ordinances. For the purposes of this Ordinance, such signage shall
not be considered to be off- premises advertising signage.
c. Permanent Window Signage. Shall not exceed twenty -five (25) percent
of the total area of the window in which they are displayed. Lettering used
in permanent window signage exceeding three and one -half (3.5) inches
in height shall be included in the calculations of allowable sign area
permitted on that side of the building. Use of neon for permanent window
sign shall be allowed within the requirements of this Section.
d. Temporary Window Signs. Temporary window signs shall be permitted
within the R -B, B -1, B -2, B -3, B -4, B -W and 1 Districts, provided that they
do not exceed ten (10) percent of the front building facade.
e. Additional Allowed Signs.
1) Two (2) signs not exceeding twelve (12) square feet shall be
allowed per lot.
2) Upon approval of a final plat for a subdivision having not less than
five (5) lots provided that:
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a) One (1) sign shall be allowed per project or subdivision or
one (1) sign for each frontage to a major collector or arterial
street, whichever is greater.
b
The area of the sign shall not exceed thirty two (32) square
feet.
c) Freestanding signs shall be limited to a maximum height of
eight (8) feet.
d) The sign shall not be displayed for a period to exceed twenty
four (24) months from the date a permit is issued for the sign
or until building permits have been issued for eighty -five (85)
percent of the lots or dwelling units within the subdivision,
whichever is less restrictive.
A sign shall be allowed for a subdivision having not less than three
(3) lots or principal buildings at its entrance from a major collector
or arterial street provided that:
a) Not more than one (1) sign shall be allowed at each
entrance from a major collector or arterial street.
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b) The area of each sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet.
c) Freestanding signs shall be limited to a maximum height of
fifteen (15) feet.
d) The sign(s) shall be located to accommodate said sign and
related landscaping to meet all setback requirements. If the
sign(s) are to be located on outlots, the outlots shall be
designated on the preliminary plat and detailed plans for the
area identification signs shall be submitted with the final plat.
e)
The area around the sign shall be landscaped in such a
manner to accent and enhance the sign while remaining
sensitive to the natural features of the site. Detailed site and
landscape plans shall be included with each sign permit
application and shall be subject to review and approval of
the Zoning Administrator.
fl The design and construction of the sign shall be done with
the highest quality materials and workmanship to keep
maintenance and upkeep costs to a minimum and to
minimize the potential for vandalism. The signs are to be
aesthetically pleasing when designed and constructed. The
sign shall be compatible with nearby structures in the area.
Detailed construction plans and a materials list shall be
included with each sign permit application and shall be
subject to the review and approval of the Zoning
Administrator.
Additional signs shall be allowed upon approval of a final plat for a
subdivision having not less than three (3) lots or approval of site
and building plans for one (1) lot by the Zoning Administrator
provided that:
a) One (1) sign shall be allowed per project or subdivision or
one (1) sign for each frontage to a major collector or arterial
street, whichever is greater.
b
The area of the sign shall not exceed sixty four (64) square
feet.
c) Freestanding signs shall be limited to a maximum height of
eight (8) feet.
d) The sign shall not be displayed for a period to exceed twelve
months (12) months from the date a permit is issued for the
sign or until occupancy permits have been issued for eighty-
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five (85) percent of the tenant spaces within the
development, whichever is less restrictive.
401.15.G.7. PROHIBITED SIGNS IN ANY ZONING DISTRICT. The following signs
are prohibited in all zoning districts:
a. Any sign which obstructs or impairs the vision of drivers or pedestrians or
detracts from the visibility of any official traffic control device.
b. Any sign which contains or imitates an official traffic sign or signal.
c. Off - premises signs.
d. Business signs on or attached to equipment, such as semi -truck trailers,
being used in such a manner that advertising is a principal use of the
equipment.
e. Animated signs.
f. Projecting signs.
g. Roof signs.
• h. Signs displayed on vehicles within open sales lots.
Any sign or display which contains or consists of banners, bannerettes,
pennants, ribbons, streamers, strings of Tight bulbs, balloons and hot or
cold air inflatable devices, spinners or similar outdoor advertising devices,
except as may be approved by a special event permit in accordance with
the provisions as set forth in Section 401.15.G.8 of this Ordinance.
j. Portable signs.
k. Wall graphics.
I. Beacons.
m. Multi -faced signs.
n. Signs supported by guy wires.
o. Cabinet signs on buildings, except for logo signs.
p. Signs and /or posts which are tacked onto trees, fences, utility poles or
other such permanent supports, except safety signs and signs found on
fences of athletic facilities
q. All signs over four hundred (400) square feet in area.
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401.15.G.8. SPECIAL EVENTS.
a. Sign Permit Required. No special event shall be held without first
obtaining a sign permit.
b. Number of Events. The business or applicant in all business and
industrial zoning districts, as well as each public and institutional use in
residential districts, shall be allowed three (3) special events per calendar
year. Each special event shall not exceed ten (10) days and shall not be
extended for a total of three (3) consecutive time periods for each
business. Once the time period has expired for the special event the
applicant shall wait the same number of days that the sign permit was
issued to start a new special event.
c. Permitted Signs and Displays. The signs and displays described below
are permitted for special events in addition to the maximum allowable sign
area, provided they are professionally done and the following standards
are met and complied with:
1) Small Balloons.
b) Small balloons may be multi colored and incorporate logos
and messages.
c) Helium balloons shall be refilled daily.
2) Tents.
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a) The size of small balloons or a group of connected balloons
shall not exceed two (2) feet as the largest dimension,
except that balloon arches not exceeding eight (8) feet in
height shall be allowed.
a) Tents, including all ties, ropes, stakes, etc., shall be located
entirely upon the permittee's property and shall comply with
the City's setback requirements for accessory buildings.
Bannerettes.
a) Bannerettes may be used on light standards or flag poles.
b) No more than one (1) bannerette shall be allowed per
standard or pole.
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Banners.
a) Banners may be attached to poles, tents, and buildings,
provided that are well secured and are prevented from being
blown around uncontrollably by the wind.
b) No more than two (2) banners shall be allowed.
c) Banners shall not be larger than one hundred (100) square
feet nor higher than the wall of the principal building on the
lot.
5) Search lights.
Bannerettes shall be smaller than any United States flag on
the property, and shall not be flown at a height greater than
any United States flag allowed on the property.
a) Search lights as regulated in Section 401.15.B.7.g.1) of this
Ordinance.
d. Prohibited Signs and Displays for Special Events. The signs or
displays described below are prohibited for special events:
1) Animated signs, light bulb strings, pennants, portable signs,
ribbons, and streamers.
2) Displays or special features on any landscaped areas or on roofs.
3) Aerial rides.
4) Large balloons or collections of small balloons exceeding two (2)
feet in diameter, except for balloon arches not exceeding eight (8)
feet in height.
5) Additional lighting that does not meet this Ordinance.
6) Any sign or display in the public right -of -way.
7) Air inflatable devices.
e. Sign Permit Requirements for Special Event Lot Decorations. Before
any special event signs or decorations shall be permitted to be used for an
event, the responsible property owner or organization shall submit a
completed application for a sign permit with the City. In addition to other
requirements, the applicant shall show that when the event is held,
adequate parking area will continue to exist, even though a portion of
required parking spaces may be used to celebrate the event. only after
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the City issues the sign permit, may a business display the special event
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1) It is a violation for any person, company, or organization to provide,
erect or display any beacons, balloons or other advertising device
which is not in conformity with the provisions of this Section.
Special event signs and decorations not removed by the last day of
the special event.
401.15.G.9. DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
a. R -1, R -1 A, R -1 B, R -1 C, Single Family Residential and R -2, Low to
Medium Density Residential Districts. Except as otherwise provided in
this Ordinance, signs in these districts shall be limited to:
1) One (1) sign for each unit in a single and two family residential
dwelling not exceeding two (2) square feet in area per surface.
Lots abutting more than one (1) right -of -way shall be allowed one
(1) sign not to exceed two (2) square feet in area per frontage.
2) Any multiple dwelling structure with three (3) or more units shall be
allowed one (1) monument sign, not to exceed six (6) feet in height
or one (1) wall sign, the aggregate square footage of sign space
shall not exceed thirty -two (32) square feet.
3) Other non - residential uses permitted or conditionally permitted in
the R -1, R -1A, R -1 B, R -1 C, and R -2 Districts shall be allowed one
monument sign, not to exceed eight (8) feet in height and one (1)
wall sign, the aggregate square footage of sign space shall not
exceed forty (40) square feet. The signs shall not be illuminated
except by conditional use permit as provided for in Section 401.03
of this Ordinance.
4) One (1) freestanding sign, not to exceed six (6) feet in height or one
(1) wall sign, the aggregate square footage of sign space shall not
exceed four (4) square feet shall be allowed for home occupations
as provided for in Section 401.15.M of this Ordinance, and day care
nursery facilities as provided for in Section 401.15.N of this
Ordinance. The sign shall not be illuminated except by conditional
use permit as provided for in Section 401.03 of this Ordinance.
5) One (1) freestanding sign, not to exceed six (6) feet in height or one
(1) wall sign, the aggregate square footage of sign space shall not
exceed six (6) square feet shall be allowed for bed and breakfast
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6) Exceptions in numbers of height or size of signs may be allowed for
the signs indicated in Section 401.15.G.9 of this Ordinance by
conditional use permit, as provided for in Section 401.03 of this
Ordinance.
b. 0, Open Space Conservation and R -3, Multiple Family Residential
Districts. Except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance, signs in these
districts shall be limited to:
1) One (1) sign for each unit in a single and two family dwelling not
exceeding two (2) square feet in area per surface. Lots abutting
more than one (1) right -of -way shall be allowed one (1) sign not to
exceed two (2) square feet in area per frontage.
2) Any multiple family structure with three (3) or more units shall be
allowed a total of four (4) signs for any one (1) project to include the
following:
3) Other non - residential uses permitted or conditionally permitted in
the 0, Open Space Conservation or R -3, Multiple Family
Residential Districts shall be allowed one monument sign, not to
exceed eight (8) feet in height and one (1) wall sign, the aggregate
square footage of sign space shall not exceed forty (40) square
feet.
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facilities as provided for in Section 401.22.E.3 of this Ordinance.
The sign shall not be illuminated except by conditional use permit
as provided for in Section 401.03 of this Ordinance.
a) One (1) monument sign per entrance to the project not to
exceed twenty -four (24) square feet or eight (8) feet in
height.
b) Wall signs not more than twenty -four (24) square feet nor
higher than the top on the parapet wall or eave.
Parks or public facilities shall be allowed one (1) monument sign
per street entrance, not to exceed eight (8) feet in height and one
(1) wall sign. The aggregate square footage of sign space shall not
exceed sixty (60) square feet.
Exceptions in numbers of, height, or size of signs may be allowed
for the signs indicated in Section 401.15.G.9 of this Ordinance by
conditional use permit, as provided for in Section 401.03 of this
Ordinance.
c. P /1, Public Institutional; R -B, Residential Business; and B -1,
Neighborhood Business Districts. Except as otherwise provided in this
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Ordinance, signs in these districts shall be limited to three (3) signs per
principal use upon the subject property, subject to the following conditions:
1) One (1) freestanding monument sign per entrance not more than
forty (40) square feet or more than eight (8) feet in height;
2) Wall signs not more than forty (40) square feet nor higher than the
top of the parapet wall or eave.
3) Parks or public facilities shall be allowed one (1) monument sign
per street entrance, not to exceed eight (8) feet in height, and one
(1) wall sign. The aggregate square footage of sign space shall not
exceed sixty (60) square feet.
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Exceptions in numbers of, height, or size of signs may be allowed
for the signs indicated in Section 401.15.G.9 of this Ordinance by
conditional use permit, as provided for in Section 401.03 of this
Ordinance.
d. B -2, General Business; B -3, Highway Business and Warehousing; B-
4, Limited Business District; and 1, Industrial Districts. Excepts as
otherwise provided in this Ordinance, single occupancy business signs in
these districts shall be limited to:
1) Maximum Allowable Sign Area.
B -2 and B -3 Districts
B -W and 1 Districts
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Column A Column B Column C
Allowable Percentage Total
Sign Area Allowable Allowable
100 SF or
125 SF or
15 %upto
18% up to
300 SF
400 SF
Footnotes:
') Allowable sign area regardless of building facade.
2) Maximum allowable sign area based on percentage area of front
building facade. When a building faces two (2) or more streets,
calculation of the maximum allowable sign area shall be based
upon the front building facade and the smallest building facade
facing a street frontage.
3) Total maximum allowable sign area per lot or business. Sign areas
exceeding the maximum shown on column c) but less than the area
allowed in column b) hereof, may be allowed by conditional use
permit or as part of an approved planned unit development.
a)
b
3) Wall Signs.
A maximum of one (1) freestanding sign is allowed upon any
single lot. Sign area may not exceed one hundred (100)
square feet and a maximum height of twenty (20) feet. The
freestanding sign base shall be surrounded with a landscape
planter at least three (3) feet in height and constructed of
materials to match the principal building. The planter shall
contain decorative shrubbery and /or flower materials.
Two (2) additional freestanding signs may be allowed
provided they are in compliance with the following standards:
(1) The signs are constructed as a monument sign and
shall not exceed a height of eight (8) feet.
(2) Decorative shrubbery and /or flowers must be
incorporated as a part of the monument design and
are maintained on a regular basis.
(3)
The gross _ area of the signs, when added together
with all other freestanding and wall sign areas, does
not exceed the maximum allowable sign area
established for the lot.
(4) Monument signs may incorporate additional berming
on a slope of three to one (3:1) where the berming is
incorporated into an overall landscape design plan.
Landscaping shall be provided on the slopes of the
berm in an interesting and varied appearance. Where
a planter box is incorporated, the landscaping shall
occur in and around the planter with a similar
attractive design. In both cases, the height of the
sign, including the planter box shall not exceed eight
(8) feet.
(s)
Signs allows pursuant to Section 401.15.G.6 of this
Ordinance.
c) The cumulative total sign area, when added to the gross sign
area of all wall signs on the site, except for wall and
freestanding signs that do not count toward the maximum
allowable sign area pursuant to Section 401.15.G.6 of this
Ordinance, shall not exceed the maximum allowable sign
area under Section 401.15.G.9.d.1) of this Ordinance.
a) The maximum number of wall signs on any principal building
shall be two (2), and in all cases, each sign shall be placed
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on a separate building facade, with or without street frontage
except as allowed for multiple occupancy buildings in
Section 401.15.G.10.d of this Ordinance.
The maximum number of wall signs allowed may be
increased over two (2) by conditional use permit for single
occupancy buildings provided the following minimum
standards are met:
(1) There shall be no freestanding sign exceeding eight
(8) feet in height upon the lot.
(3)
The wall signs shall be identical in style, color and
size.
The cumulative total sign area, when added to the gross sign
area of all freestanding signs on the site, except for wall and
freestanding signs that do not count toward the maximum
allowable sign area pursuant to Section 401.15.G.6 of this
Ordinance, shall not exceed the maximum allowable sign
area under Section 401.15.G.9.d.1) of this Ordinance.
d) Signs may also be placed on the side of a building not facing
a street. No building site may have signage in excess of the
signage allowed for that side of the building based upon the
maximum allowable sign area of the building facade.
e. Sign Tables. Sign tables that summarize the district sign allowances are
found on the following page.
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SIGN TYPE AND MAXIMUM GROSS SURFACE AREA IN SQUARE FEET*
Zoning
District
Identifi-
cation
Freestanding
Wall
Temp
Window
Perm
Window
All
Uses
Res.
Non-
Res.
All
Uses
Res.
Non -
Res.
O
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24
40
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24
40
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25 %
R-1/R-2
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32
40
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32
40
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25 %
R -3
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24
40
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24
40
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25 %
R -B
4
40
--
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40
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--
1 0 %
25 %
B -1
4
40
--
--
40
--
--
10 %
25 %
B -2
4
1 00 3
--
--
- -
--
--
10 %
25 %
B -3
4
100
--
--
- - 3
--
--
10 %
25 %
B -4
4
100
--
--
- - 3
--
--
10 %
25 %
BW
4
100
--
--
- -
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--
10 %
25 %
1
4
1 00 5
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- -5
--
--
10 %
25 %
P -I
--
40
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40
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25 %
SIGN TYPE AND MAXIMUM HEIGHT IN FEET*
Zoning
District
Freestanding
Monument
Freestanding
Wall
Address
0
8
8
Top of parapet wall or eave
3.5 in.
R -1/R -2
8
6
Top of parapet wall or eave
3.5 in.
R -3
8
8
Top of parapet wall or eave
3.5 in.
R -B
8
8
Top of parapet wall or eave
3.5 in.
B -1
8
8
Top of parapet wall or eave
3.5 in.
B -2
8
20
Top of parapet wall or eave
3.5 in.
B -3
8
20
Top of parapet wall or eave
3.5 in.
B -4
8
20
Top of parapet wall or eave
3.5 in.
BW
8
20
Top of parapet wall or eave
3.5 in.
8
20
Top of parapet wall or eave
3.5 in.
P -1
8
8
Top of parapet wall or eave
3.5 in.
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1 Aggregate square footage of both freestanding and wall signs not to exceed 40 square feet.
2 Aggregate square footage of both freestanding and walls signs not to exceed 32 square feet.
3 Allowable sign area is 100 square feet or 15% of front building facade up to 300 square feet.
4 Allowable sign area is 50 square feet or 10% of front building facade up to 200 square feet.
5 Allowable sign area is 125 square feet or 18% of front building facade up to 400 square feet.
6 Percentage based upon total window area.
7 Percentage based upon front building facade.
* Not a complete listing. Please refer to Section 401.15.G.9, District Regulations and Section
401.15.G.10, Special District Provisions for specific standards.
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401.15.G.10. SPECIAL DISTRICT PROVISIONS.
a. Motor Fuel Station.
1) Signs for motor fuel stations shall be regulated by the single
occupancy business structure sign provisions for the zoning district
in which the station is located.
2) Pump island signs shall not exceed two (2) square feet per pump.
3) Portable signs shall not be allowed.
4) The area of all displays and /or signs shall be counted against the
total sign area allowed for the site, which includes both freestanding
and wall sign allowances.
b. Destination Retail Highway Sign District. Signs and sign allowances,
in addition to the sign allowances for single and multiple occupancy signs
of this Ordinance, shall be allowed within the Destination Retail Highway
Sign District as identified on maps on file at City Hall.
1) Freestanding Signs.
a) One (1) freestanding sign for business developments as part
of an approved planned unit development not exceeding two
hundred (200) square feet with a maximum height of forty
(40) feet. The sign faces shall be oriented toward Highway
36 and Highway 5 and away from residential developments.
The freestanding sign base shall be surrounded with a
landscape planter at least three (3) feet in height and
constructed of materials to match the principal building. The
planter shall contain decorative shrubbery and /or flower
materials that are maintained on a regular basis.
b
For single occupancy lots and business developments as
part of an approved planned unit development, the
allowances for freestanding signs found in Section
401.15.G.9 of this Ordinance shall be increased to allow one
(1) sign not exceeding one hundred fifty (150) square feet
and a maximum height of thirty (30) feet. The freestanding
sign base shall be surrounded with a landscape planter at
least three (3) feet in height and constructed of materials to
match the principal building. The planter shall contain
decorative shrubbery and /or flower materials that are
maintained on a regular basis.
2) Wall Signs. For single occupancy lots and business developments
as part of an approved planned unit development, maximum
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allowable sign area allowances found in Section 401.15.G.9 of this
Ordinance shall be increased to eighteen (18) percent for allowable
sign area based upon percentage and five hundred (500) square
feet of maximum allowable sign area per lot.
c. Single Occupancy Retail Stores Exceeding One Hundred Thousand
(100,000) Square Feet. The following maximum specifications shall apply
for single occupancy commercial structures of one hundred thousand
(100,000) square feet of floor area or more:
1) Freestanding Signs. The freestanding sign allowances found in
Section 401.15.G.9 of this Ordinance shall be increased to allow
one (1) freestanding sign not to exceed two hundred (200) square
feet and a maximum height of thirty (30) feet.
2) Wall Signs. Maximum allowable sign area allowances found in
Section 401.15.G.9 of this Ordinance shall be increased to eighteen
(18) percent for allowable sign area based upon percentage and
five hundred (500) square feet of maximum allowable sign area per
lot.
d. Multiple Occupancy Business Buildings, Industrial Buildings, and
Lots.
1) When a single principal building is devoted to two (2) or more
businesses or industrial uses, or a lot will contain more than one (1)
single occupancy building as part of an approved planned unit
development, a comprehensive sign plan shall be required subject
to review as to whether the plan is consistent with the sign
regulations. The plan and sign allowances shall be subject to the
following:
a) A comprehensive sign plan is submitted which includes all of
the following information:
(1) A site plan to scale showing the location of lot lines,
building structures, parking areas, existing and
proposed signs, and any other physical features of
the area included within the comprehensive sign plan.
(2) Elevations to scale of building or buildings included
within the comprehensive sign plan including the
location of existing or proposed wall signs.
(3)
To scale plans for all existing and proposed signs of
an type included within the comprehensive sign plan
indicating area, dimensions, height, materials, colors,
and means of illumination (if any).
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2) The maximum individual sign sizes for multiple occupancy buildings
and individual businesses that may display a sign shall not exceed
the maximum provisions for single occupancy structures of the
applicable zoning district.
3) Mixed use multiple occupancy buildings and developments with
multiple single occupancy buildings may display a freestanding sign
in addition to and consistent with the applicable zoning district
provisions of Section 401.15.G.9 of this Ordinance. The
freestanding sign may may not exceed one hundred (100) square
feet and a maximum height of twenty (20) feet. The freestanding
sign base shall be surrounded with a landscape planter at least
three (3) feet in height and constructed of materials to match the
principal building. The planter shall contain decorative shrubbery
and /or flower materials.
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Except as provided for in Section 401.15.G.10 of this Ordinance,
individual tenants of a multiple occupancy building shall not display
separate wall signs unless the tenants business has an exclusive
exterior entrance. The number of individual wall signs shall be
limited to one (1) per entrance, and each sign shall be limited to the
maximum wall sign allowances permitted in the district. Tenants on
building ends may have a maximum of two (2) signs each to be
located at the front and side elevations of the tenant space. The
individual signs shall be located only on exterior walls which they
are directly related to the use being identified.
5) In any multiple occupancy building qualifying as a shopping center,
signs shall be permitted for each common public entrance. Each
sign area shall not exceed a total of fifty (50) square feet and shall
be located within fifty (50) feet of the common public entrance being
served. Attention shall be given to the possible number of tenants
or occupant bays which may be served by the common public
entrance for which the sign is intended.
6) No permit shall be issued for a new or replacement sign for an
individual use except upon a determination by the Zoning
Administrator that it is consistent with the approved comprehensive
sign plan.
401.15.G.11. NON - CONFORMING SIGNS.
a. General Provisions Governing Non - Conforming Signs.
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Continuation of Use. A non - conforming sign lawfully existing upon
the effective date of this Ordinance may be continued at the size
and in the manner existing upon such date.
2) If any property use or business changes ownership, all signs on
that property, including any sign identifying a business no longer in
existence, shall be brought into conformance with Section
401.15.G.15.c) within thirty (30) days.
3) Prohibitions. A non-conforming sign may not be:
a) Structurally altered except to bring it into compliance with the
provisions of this Ordinance.
b) Enlarged.
c) Re- established after its removal or discontinuance.
d) Repaired or otherwise restored, unless the damage is less
than fifty (50) percent of sign structure.
e) Replaced.
4) Non - Conforming Sign Maintenance and Repair. Nothing in this
Ordinance shall be construed as relieving the owner of use of a
legal non - conforming sign or owner of the property on which the
legal non - conforming sign is located from the provisions of this
Ordinance regarding safety, maintenance, and repair of signs,
provided, however, that any repainting, cleaning, and other normal
maintenance or repair of the sign or sign structure shall not modify
the sign structure or copy in any way which makes it more non-
conforming or the sign shall lose its legal non - conforming status.
b. Non - Conforming Uses. When the principal use of land is legally non-
conforming under the Zoning Ordinance, all existing or proposed signs in
conjunction with that land shall be considered conforming if they are in
compliance with the sign provisions for the most restrictive zoning district
in which the principal use is allowed.
401.15.G.12. MAINTENANCE. All signs, together with all of their supports, braces,
guys and anchors, shall be kept in repair and in proper state of preservation.
The display surfaces of all signs shall be kept neatly painted or posted at all
times. Every sign and the immediate surrounding premises shall be maintained
by the owner or person in charge thereof in a clean, sanitary, and inoffensive
condition and free and clear of all obnoxious substances, rubbish and weeds.
Notice shall be given to the Zoning Administrator of any change in sign user, sign
owner, or owner of the property on which the sign is located.
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401.15.G.13. INSPECTION. All signs for which a sign permit is required shall be
subject to inspection by the City Building Official. The Building Official may order
the removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance with the
maintenance provisions of this Ordinance.
401.15.G.14. SIGN PERMIT AND APPLICATION.
a. Sign Permit Required. Except as provided in this Section, no sign or
structure shall be erected, constructed, altered, rebuilt, or relocated until a
sign permit has first been issued by the City. The fees which shall be
charged for sign permits under this Section shall be in accordance with the
fee schedule as determined by resolution of the City Council.
b. Sign Application. The following information for a sign permit shall be
supplied by an applicant as requested by the Zoning Administrator or
designee:
1) Name, address, and telephone number of person making the
application.
2) Name, address, and telephone number of person owning the sign.
3) A site plan to scale showing the location of lot lines, building
structures, parking areas, existing and proposed signs and any
other physical features.
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The location, diagrams, and dimensions of the building, building
elevations, structure, and lot to which, or upon which, the sign is to
be attached or erected. Building elevations shall include an artist's
rendition or color computer graphic simulation if required by the
Zoning Administrator.
5) A site plan showing the positioning and height of the sign(s) or
other advertising structures in relation to all nearby existing or
proposed buildings, structures, and property lines, lighting details,
colors, materials, a table of the proposed gross sign area for each
sign and the total proposed sign area.
6) Photographs of the building face and the building faces of any
adjacent buildings.
7) Plans, location and specifications and method of construction and
attachment to the buildings or placement method in the ground.
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Copy of stress sheets and calculations showing that the structure is
designed for dead load and wind pressure in any direction in the
amount required by this and all other laws and ordinances of the
City.
9) Written consent of the owner or lessee of any site on which the sign
is to be erected.
10) Any electrical permit required and issued for the sign.
11) The name of the person, firm, corporation, or association erecting
the structure.
12) Such other information as the Zoning Administrator or designee
requires, showing full compliance with this and all other laws and
ordinances of the City.
13) If the work authorized under a sign permit has not been completed
within twelve (12) months after the date of its issuance, said permit
shall become null and void.
401.15.G.15. REMOVAL OF UNSAFE AND ILLEGAL SIGNS. If the Zoning
Administrator or designee finds that any sign or sign structure is unsafe or in
violation of the provisions of this Ordinance, written notice shall be given to the
owner and /or party responsible for the sign to comply with the standards required
by this Section in a prescribed time frame and manner. The removal of the signs
shall be done in the following manner:
a) Permanent Illegal Signs. The Zoning Administrator, or his /her designee,
shall order the removal of any permanent sign erected or maintained in
violation of this Ordinance. Those signs deemed unsafe by the Zoning
Administrator or designee shall be ordered removed immediately. Thirty
(30) days= notice in writing shall be given to the owner of all other signs
or of the building, structure, or premises on which such sign is located, to
either comply with this Ordinance or remove the sign. The owner of the
sign, building, structure, or premises shall also, upon removal of any sign,
be fully responsible for repairing, replacing, and returning the ground,
building wall, or other mounting surface to its original condition or to a
proper condition consistent with the present appearance of the area,
building wall, or surface.
Temporary Illegal Signs. The City may impound signs which have been
illegally installed upon public property or within public right -of -way or
easement. The sign owner may retrieve the signs according to the
following:
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Fee Payment. For impounded signs, there shall be an
impoundment and storage fee, as may be approved from time to
time by Council resolution.
Retrieval of Sign. The sign shall be retrieved from a designated
impound area during routine business hours and within fifteen (15)
days from the date of impounding. After fifteen (15) days, the City
will dispose of the sign.
3) Liability. The City shall not be held liable for any damage to
impounded signs.
c) Out of Business Signs. Signs not used for signing when a business
permanently closes or leaves the tenant space shall be removed or
altered within thirty (30) days from the close of business. Wall or
freestanding signs and sign structures that are in compliance with the
provisions of this Ordinance but are not in use shall be addressed in the
following manner:
1) Wall signs. The sign shall be removed.
2) Wall signs (cabinet). A blank face shall be inserted in the cabinet.
3) Freestanding Signs. The sign area shall be totally covered.
4) Non - Conforming Signs /Sign Structures. All non - conforming signs
and sign structures shall be removed in compliance with Section
401.15.G.11 of this Ordinance.
d) Administrative Enforcement. Enforcement procedures for violations of
this Chapter shall be conducted as outlined in Section of the City Code.
401.15.G.16. VARIANCES. In order to provide additional flexibility in the enforcement
of this Ordinance and to alleviate hardship and injustice, the City Council may,
upon application, grant a variation from the terms of this Ordinance. Upon
application, therefore, from the person seeking a permit for the erection or
installation of a sign, the request for variance shall be processed in accordance
with Section 401.04 of this Ordinance, as may be amended.
a. Criteria. Additionally, the City Council shall make a finding of fact that an
undue hardship or injustice exists if a variance was not granted and
therefore, may grant such variations based upon consideration of the
following:
1) That particular physical surrounding, shape, or topographical
conditions of the specific parcel of land involved exist.
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2) That the condition involved is unique to the particular parcel of land
involved.
3) That the purpose of the variation is not based exclusively upon a
desire to increase the value of income potential of the business
involved.
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That the alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by this Ordinance
and has not been created by any persons presently having an
interest in the parcel.
That the granting of the variation will not be detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to other land or improvements in the
neighborhood.
6) That the proposed variation will not impair an adequate supply of
light and air to adjacent property, or substantially increase the
congestion of the public streets or interfere with the function of the
Police and Fire Departments of the City.
b Fees. Fees for the review and processing of sign permit variance
requests shall be changed in accordance with the provisions of Section
401.08 of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
publication.
PASSED this day of August 2006 by the City Council of the City of Oak Park
Heights, Minnesota.
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
David Beaudet, Mayor
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A RECOMMENDING RESOLUTION
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT SECTION 401.02.B
DEFINITIONS AND SECTION 401.15.G SIGNS SHALL BE AMENDED TO
REMOVE ALL REFERENCES TO CONTENT IN ALL SIGN
DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has initiated a Zoning Ordinance
amendment to Section 401.02.B Definitions and Section 401.15.G Signs to amend and remove
all references to content in all sign definitions and regulations; and after having conducted a
public hearing relative thereto, the Planning Commission of Oak Park Heights makes the
following findings of fact:
1. The City recognizes that it is not the purpose or intent of this Sign
Ordinance to regulate the message displayed on any sign; and
2. The City further recognizes that the purpose and intent of the Sign
Ordinance is to:
a. Regulate the number, location, size, type, illumination and other physical
characteristics of signs within the City in order to promote the public
health, safety and welfare.
b. Maintain, enhance and improve the aesthetic environment of the City by
preventing visual clutter that is harmful to the appearance of the
community.
c. Improve the visual appearance of the City while providing for effective
means of communication, consistent with constitutional guarantees and the
City's goals of public safety and aesthetics.
d. Provide for fair and consistent enforcement of the sign regulations set for
herein under the zoning authority of the City.
3. The City staff prepared planning memos dated January 5, February 3,
Ap ril 20, May 4, June 1, and June 28, 2006 reviewing the Zoning Ordinance amendment; and
4. The June 28, 2006 planning memo recommended approval of a Zoning
Ordinance to amend and remove all references to content in all sign definitions and regulations;
and
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5. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their August 10, 2006
meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing, and made the
following recommendation:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING:
A. The initiation by the City of Oak Park Heights for a Zoning Ordinance amendment to
Section 401.02.B Definitions and Section 401.15.G Signs to amend and remove all references to
content in all sign definitions and regulations.
Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 10 day
of August 2006.
Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator
Mike Runk, Chair
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401.320.A. Purpose. The P -I District is intended to provide a specific zoning district for
facilities directed to serving the public and specialized government and semi - public uses.
It is unique in that the primary objective of uses within this district is the provision of
services, frequently on a non - profit basis, rather than the sale of goods or services. It is
intended that uses within such a district will be compatible with adjoining development, and
they will be located on or in proximity to a collector street or arterial street.
401.320.B. Permitted Uses.
1. Publicly owned civic or cultural buildings such as libraries, city offices, auditoriums,
community centers, public administration buildings and historical sites.
2. Parks and recreational fields, structures and buildings.
3. Essential services and essential service structures necessary for the health, safety
and general welfare of the community.
4. Cellular telephone antennas located on a public structure as regulated in Section
401.15.P of this Ordinance.
401.320.C. Interim Uses.
1. None.
401.320.D. Accessory Uses.
1. Accessory uses customarily incidental to the uses permitted in Sections 401.320.B,
401.320.C, and 401.320.D of this Ordinance.
2. Fences as regulated by Section 401.15.0 of this Ordinance.
3. Off- street parking and loading areas regulated by Section 401.15.F of this
Ordinance.
4. Parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields related to those uses permitted in Sections
401.320.B, 401.320.C, 401.320.D of this Ordinance.
5. Signage as regulated by Section 401.15.G of this Ordinance.
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6. Radio and television receiving antennas including single dish TVROs two (2)
meters or less in diameter, short -wave radio dispatching antennas, or those
necessary for the operation of household electronic equipment including radio
receivers, federally licensed amateur radio stations and television receivers, as
regulated by Section 401.15.P of this Ordinance.
7. Day care nurseries for those uses permitted in Sections 401.320.B, 401.320.C,
401.320.D of this Ordinance, except for those related to a religious institution.
401.320.E. Conditional Uses.
1. Private and public pre - school, elementary, junior or senior high schools provided
that:
a. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is
provided in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
b. Adequate off- street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots
directly abutting across a public street or alley to the principal use in
compliance with Section 401.15.F. of this Ordinance and that such parking is
adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abutting
residential uses in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
c. Adequate off- street loading and service entrances are provided and
regulated where applicable by Section 401.03.F. of this Ordinance.
d. Adequate emergency vehicle access is provided to and within the site.
e. The site is served by an arterial or collector street of sufficient capacity to
accommodate the traffic that will be generated.
f. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
2. Private and public colleges, seminaries, and other institutions of higher education
provided that:
a. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is
provided in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
b. Adequate off - street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots
directly abutting across a public street or alley to the principal use in
compliance with Section 401.15.F. of this Ordinance and that such parking is
adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abutting
residential uses in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
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c. Adequate off- street loading and service entrances are provided and
regulated where applicable by Section 401.03.F. of this Ordinance.
d. The site is served by an arterial or collector street of sufficient capacity to
accommodate the traffic that will be generated.
e. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
3. Religious institutions, such as chapels, temples, synagogues, and mosques limited
to worship and related social events provided that:
a. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is
provided in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
b. Adequate off - street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots
directly abutting across a public street or alley to the principal use in
compliance with Section 401.15.F. of this Ordinance and that such parking is
adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abutting
residential uses in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
c. Adequate off - street loading and service entrances are provided and
regulated where applicable by Section 401.03.F. of this Ordinance.
d. The site is served by an arterial or collector street of sufficient capacity to
accommodate the traffic that will be generated.
e. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
4. Hospitals and residential care facilities provided that:
a. Only the rear yard shall be used for play or recreational areas. Said area
shall be fenced and controlled and screened in compliance with Section
401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
b. All state laws and statutes governing such use are strictly adhered to and all
required operating permits are secured.
c. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is
provided in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
Adequate off- street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots
directly abutting across a public street or alley to the principal use in
compliance with Section 401.15.F. of this Ordinance and that such parking is
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e. Adequate off- street loading and service entrances are provided and
regulated where applicable by Section 401.03.F. of this Ordinance.
f. The site is served by an arterial or collector street of sufficient capacity to
accommodate the traffic that will be generated.
adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abutting
residential uses in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
5. Correctional facilities and shelters provided that:
a. Facilities shall comply with all applicable codes and regulations and shall
have, current and in effect, the appropriate state licenses.
b. On -site services and treatment shall be for residents and inmates of the
facility only, and shall not be for non - residents or persons outside the facility.
c. All new buildings or additions to existing buildings shall be consistent with
the scale and character of the buildings in the neighborhood. Exterior
building materials shall also be harmonious with other buildings in the
neighborhood.
d. No correctional facility shall be placed closer than one thousand three
hundred twenty (1,320) feet from another licensed correctional facility or
from any property designated on the Land Use Plan as residential and /or
designated on the official zoning map as residential.
e. The conditional use permit is only valid as long as a valid state license is
held by the operator of the facility where such license is required.
f. Appropriate transition to neighboring property shall be provided by
landscaping and site design consistent with the City ordinances and policies.
g.
Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is
provided in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
h. Adequate off- street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots
directly abutting across a public street or alley to the principal use in
compliance with Section 401.15.F. of this Ordinance and that such parking is
adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abutting
residential uses in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
i. Adequate off - street loading and service entrances are provided and
regulated where applicable by Section 401.03.F. of this Ordinance.
j. The site is served by an arterial or collector street of sufficient capacity to
accommodate the traffic that will be generated.
k. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
6. Nursing homes, residential care facilities, and similar group housing provided that:
a. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is
provided in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
b. Adequate off- street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots
directly abutting across a public street or alley to the principal use in
compliance with Section 401.15.F. of this Ordinance and that such parking is
adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abutting
residential uses in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
c. Adequate off- street loading and service entrances are provided and
regulated where applicable by Section 401.03.F. of this Ordinance.
d. The site is served by an arterial or collector street of sufficient capacity to
accommodate the traffic that will be generated.
e. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
7. Outdoor recreation areas including golf courses, community clubs, swimming pools,
and similar facilities provided that:
a. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is
provided in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
b. Adequate off- street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots
directly abutting across a public street or alley to the principal use in
compliance with Section 401.15.F. of this Ordinance and that such parking is
adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abutting
residential uses in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
c. Adequate off- street loading and service entrances are provided and
regulated where applicable by Section 401.03.F. of this Ordinance.
The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
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8. Day care, social services or other non - directly related worship activities an
accessory use within a religious institutional building(s) provided that:
a. Adequate off- street loading and drop -off areas are provided and regulated
where applicable by Section 401.03.F. of this Ordinance.
b. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
9. Governmental and public related utility buildings and structures necessary for the
health, safety and general welfare of the community provided that:
a. Compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood is maintained through
appropriate site planning and screening.
b. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is
provided in compliance with Section 401.15.E of this Ordinance.
c. Equipment is completely enclosed in a permanent structure and outside
storage areas are appropriately screened and landscaped.
d. Adequate off- street parking, loading and service entrances are provided and
regulated by Section 401.03.F of this Ordinance.
e. The site is served by an arterial or collector street of sufficient capacity to
accommodate the traffic that will be generated.
f. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
10. Cemeteries or memorial gardens provided that:
a. The site is landscaped and adequate screening from neighboring uses is
provided in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
b. Adequate off- street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots
directly abutting across a public street or alley to a principal use in
compliance with Section 401.15.F of this Ordinance and that such parking is
adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abutting
residential uses in compliance with Section 401.15.E of this Ordinance.
c. Compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood is maintained and required
setbacks and side yard requirements are met.
The total land area of the use shall not exceed forty (40) acres.
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e. The site is served by an arterial or collector street of sufficient capacity to
accommodate the traffic that will be generated.
f. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
11. Living quarters which are provided as an accessory use to a principal, conditional
or interim use in this Section, provided that:
a. The use shall not be used as a rental property.
b. A maximum of one (1) such dwelling shall be allowed.
c. There shall be a demonstrated need for such a facility.
d. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
12. Limited retail commercial activities and personal services, provided that:
a. Merchandise is sold at retail.
b. Personal services are limited to those uses and activities which are allowed
as a permitted or permitted accessory use within the B -1 Zoning District.
c. The retail activity and personal services are located within a structure whose
principal use is not commercial sales.
d. The retail activity and personal services shall not occupy more than fifteen
(15) percent of the gross floor area of the building.
e. The retail activity and personal services are not located within a structure
whose principal use is residential.
f. No directly or indirectly illuminated sign or sign in excess of ten (10) square
feet identifying the name of the business shall be visible from the outside of
the building.
No signs or posters of any type advertising products for sale or services
shall be visible from the outside of the building.
h. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
13. Buildings in excess of height limitations as specified in Section 401.15.C.2 of this
Ordinance provided that:
a. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
14. Reduction in lot area requirements provided that:
a. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
15. Cellular telephone towers and antennas not located on a public structure, provided
that:
a. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 and Section 401.15.P of this
Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met.
401.320.F. Lot Requirements and Setbacks. The following minimum requirements
shall be observed in a P -I District, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and
modifications set forth in this Chapter.
1. Lot Area - Minimum Site Area:
a. Elementary, Middle and High School Facilities (Grades K -12) or Colleges,
Seminaries, and Other Institutions of Higher Education as a Principal Use:
Fifteen (15) acres plus one (1) acre for each one hundred fifty (150) students
of planned maximum enrollment.
b. Hospitals: Ten (10) acres.
c. Religious Institutions: Three (3) acres.
d. Correctional Facilities and Shelters: Ten (10) acres.
e. Other Uses: Two (2) acres, unless specified by conditional use permit.
2. Setbacks:
a. Abutting a Residential District.
1) Front Yard: Seventy -five (75) feet.
2) Side Yard: Seventy -five (75) feet.
3) Rear Yard: Seventy -five (75) feet.
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b. Abutting a Non-Residential District.
1) Front Yard: Fifty (50) feet.
2) Side Yard, Corner Lot: Fifty (50) feet.
3) Side Yard, Interior Lot: Thirty (30) feet.
4) Rear Yard: Thirty (30) feet.
c. Specified Uses, Correctional Facilities /Shelters.
1) Front Yard: Two hundred (200) feet.
2) Side Yard: Four hundred (400) feet.
3) Rear Yard: Four hundred (400) feet.
3. Maximum Building Height.
a. Principal Buildings: Forty -five (45) feet.
b. Accessory Building: Twenty (20) feet.
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