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RESOLUTION 2005-426
APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR A ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT
AMENDMENT TO ALLOW ELECTRONIC SIGNS IN THE COMMERCIAL
ZONING DISTRICTS (2005120)
WHEREAS, Provident/Waterford, L.L.C. has requested an amendment to allow
electronic signs in the commercial zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed text amendment at a
duly called public hearing and recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a Zoning Ordinance text amendment allowing
electronic signs in the commercial districts under certain conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the
requested Zoning Ordinance text amendment, based upon the following findings:
1. The proposed amendment would be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan,
and with the City's ordinances and policies.
2. The proposed amendment would allow electronic signs in a manner that ensures they
do not create a nuisance, distract drivers, jeopardize safety of the traveling public, or
otherwise adversely affect the public health, safety, and welfare of the community by
1) limiting their size, 2) addressing design standards, 3) not allowing the signs to blink,
flash, rotate, scroll, or move in any way, and 4) requiring the copy or script to remain
the same for at least 24 hours.
ADOPTED by the City Council on November 29, 2005.
Resolution No. 2005-426
(2005120)
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS.
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of
Plymouth, Minnesota, certifies that I compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a
meeting of the Plymouth City Council on November 29, 2005 with the original thereof on
file in my office, and the same is a correct transcription thereof.
WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the Corporate seal of the City this
day of
City Clerk