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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-25 OPH Ltr Re Temporary Advertisement and Special Event Signage CITY 6,, OAK PARK HEIGHTS nslr �' 14168 Oak Park Boulevard No • P.O.Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 May 25, 2007 Attn: Steve, Mgr. Fred's Tire Co., Inc. 14520 60th St. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Re: Temporary Advertising/Special Event Signage Dear Steve: Just a reminder that temporary special event signage is regulated within the City of Oak Park Heights. I appreciate everything you have done to date in bringing things into compliance at Fred's Tire and have enclosed the section of Zoning Ordinance 401 regarding temporary"Special Event" signage for your review and use. Secondly, as one of the business in Oak Park Heights that regularly paints its store front glass with advertisement; please keep in mind the following sections of Zoning Ordinance 401 as they relate to permanent and temporary window signage: "401.15.G.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(2.5) 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 signage shall be allowed within the requirements of this Section. " "401.15.G.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 I Districts,provided that they do not exceed ten (10)percent of the front building facade. " Please feel free to contact me anytime regarding signage matters. Sincerely, Juli Hultman Planning & Code Enforcement Officer Direct Dial: 651.351.1661 Email: jhultman @cityofoakparkheights.com F�o� C Tree City U.S.A. 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. 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. b) Small balloons may be multi colored and incorporate logos and messages. c) Helium balloons shall be refilled daily. 2) Tents. 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. 3) 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. I I c) 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. 4) 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 or higher than the wall of the principal building on the lot. 5) Search lights. 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 the City issues the sign permit, may a business display the special event signs and decorations. f. Violations. 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. 2) Special event signs and decorations not removed by the last day of the special event.