HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 1984-24CITY OF PLYMOUTH
ORDINANCE NO. 84-24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 80-9, ADOPTED DUNE 16, 1980 AS
AMENDED, AND KNOWN AS THE PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE, RELATIVE TO THE REGULATION OF
SIGNS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment of Zoning Ordinance. SECTION 4, Subdivision B, is hereby
amended in part by the addition of the following:
roofline -- That line at which an exterior wall surface of a building departs from the
vertical plane and, typically, where the horizontal plane of the roof commences.
Mansard -like roof treatments may be considered as extensions of a building wall surface
when the mansard -like treatment is applied around the entire perimeter of the building;
otherwise, the mansard -like treatment will be considered part of the roof.
sign, roof -- A sign erected or attached, in whole or in part, upon the roof of a
building, or a non -freestanding sign which projects above the roofline of the building
to which it is attached. See "roofline".
Section 2. SECTION 4, Subdivision B, is hereby amended in part by amending the
term "sign, temporary" to read as follows:
sign, temporary -- A sign erected or placed on private property for a limited perior of
time including signs affixed or attached to vehicles including trailers and capable of
being readily removed; and, including banners, pennants, stringers, and the like.
Section 3. SECTION 11, Subdivision C, 2,, a., (2, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sign dimension and location regulationsi provided that no [such] variance [may] shall
be granted contrary to the requirements of the Minnesota Outdoor Advertising Control
Act and provided further that no variances shall be granted to permit signs in dis-
tricts or [locations]places where such signs are prohibited or not allowed. [Any sign
permit applications recti a prior to issuance of the Initial Certificate of Occupancy
that require variances from the standards in this Ordinance shall be submitted to the
Planning Commission which shall act as the Beard of Zoning Adjustment on such
requests.]
Section 4. SECTION 12, Subdivision B is hereby repealed In its entirety, and Sub-
divisions C. D, and E shall be redesignated Subdivisions B. C, and D respectively.
Section 5. SECTION 10 is hereby amended by the repeal of Subdivision A in its
entirety and by the addition of the following as new Subdivision A:
SUBDIVISION A - SIGN REGULATIONS
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1. PURPOSE AND INTENT. The purpose of this Subdivision is to protect and promote the
general welfare, health, safety, and order within the City of Plymouth through the
standards, regulations, and procedures governing the erection, use, display, and
maintenance of devices, signs, or symbols serving as visual communications media to
the public which resides, works, and visits in the City.
The provisions of this Subdivision are intended to encourage creativity, a
reasonable degree of freedom of choice, an opportunity for effective communication,
and a sense of concern for visual amenities by those who design, display, or other-
wise utilize needed communicative media of the types regulated by this Ordinance;
while, at the same time, assuring that the public is not endangered, annoyed, or
unduly distracted by the unsafe, disorderly, indiscriminate, or unnecessary use of
such communicative media and facilities.
2. RESIDENCE DISTRICTS. Signs are accessory to permitted and conditional uses in the
Residence Districts; only the following signs are permitted in the FRD, R -1A, R -1B,
R-2, R-3, and R-4 Districts, unless otherwise specifically provided in this
Subdivision.
A. Directional Signs. Directional Signs shall be permitted in any approved off-
street parking area, when deemed necessary for the orderly movement of traffic,
provided that such signs shall not be used as advertising space.
1) Directional Signs shall not exceed 4 sq. ft. of surface area, ar.d shall not
be erected higher than 8 ft. above grade.
2) Directional Signs directed at persons off the site shall be limited to one
such sign per collector or arterial street approach to the site.
3) Directional Signs shall not be illuminated unless illumination is deemed by
the City as essential to the orderly flow of traffic.
4) Directional Signs may be located on the private property next to the street
right-of-way line, buc shall be so located and designed so as to not ob-
struct traffic or vision of drivers and pedestrians.
5) One off-site directional sign shall be permitted for the following:
church, school, hospital, sanitarium, noncommercial club, library or simi-
lar use provided that the sign is located on private property which abuts a
collector or arterial road leading to the subject use.
B. Nameplate Signs. Nameplate Signs are intended for the display of the name and/
or address of the primary use on the property where the sign is located.
1) A Nameplate Sign shall be permitted on each property containing a primary
use, provided the surface area does not exceed 4 sq. ft., and provided that
a freestanding sign is located at least 20 ft. from front property lines,
but in no case is located in any side yard.
2) One freestanding Nameplate Sign shall be permitted for allowed institution-
al uses such as churches, schools, hospitals, clubs, libraries, mutilcipal
and other governmental buildings, and the like; provided that the maximum
surface area shall be 32 sq. ft., and provided that the sign is located at
least 20 ft. from front property lines, but in no case is located in any
side yard.
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C. Area Identification Signs. Area Identification Signs are intended for the
Identification of residential neighborhoods, subdivisions, and multi -residen-
tial complexes; and, are also referred to as entrance monument signs.
1) Area Identification signage shall be permitted for each multi -residential proj-
ect or residential subdivision; for purposes of this Section, residential sub-
divisions shall include platted phases of approved staged developments.
2) The Area Identification signage shall be located at the entrance to the project
or subdivision.
3) A maximum of two Area Identification signs, not exceeding a totel of 32 sq.
ft. in surface area, may be permitted per each project or subdivision. The
typical use of two such signs is to create a gateway effect at opposite corners
of the entrance to the project or subdivision.
4) When such signs are proposed and constructed by an individual or firm other
than the individual or association who will be responsible for the maintenance,
there shad be a covenant prepared by the proponent establishing responsibili-
ty, for the maintenance of the sign or signs over the entire project or subdiv-
ision, to be approved by the City Attorney, and to be recorded on the property
title(s) prior to issuance of the Sign Permit. Further, appropriate easements
shall be provided for the approved signs on the property or properties where
the signs are to be located; the easements shall be recorded prior to the issu-
ance of the Sign Permit.
D. Temporary Signs. Temporary Signs as provided herein are intended to announce
and promote developments and events, and to direct persons to these activities
which are of limited duration.
1) One Temporary Real Estate Sign announcing the development and availability
of lots and/or buildings, and/or one temporary construction sign identify-
ing architects, engineers, contractors, or suppliers, not exceeding a total
surface area of 96 sq. ft., not exceeding more than 16 ft. in height, and
not less than 2 ft. above the ground shall be permitted on the property
under development. Such signs shall be setback at least 20 ft. from front
property lines, and shall not be located in any required side yard. Such
signs shall be allowed for three years from the date of original Building
Permit issuance, or until 85% of the construction in the development is
completed, which ever occurs first, unless otherwise specifically provided
In this Subdivision.
2) One Temporary Real Estate Sign related to the sale, rent, or lease of land,
parcels and lots, of primary buildings, and of areas within primary build-
ings shall be less than 8 sq. ft. in surface area, shall be located on the
subject property, and shall be removed when the intended purpose has been
fulfilled. The owner or manager of the sign and the owner of the land,
shall be equally responsible for the proper location, maintenance, and
ultimate removal of the sign. Setback requirements may be waived for such
signs, provided that they are located on private property with the express
consent of the property owner, and provided that they do not impede safety
by obstructing vision of pedestrians or motor vehicle operators.
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3) One Temporary Real Estate Sign located off the site being developed in
Plymouth shall not exceed 16 sq. ft. in surface area, shall not exceed 6
ft. in height, and shall not exceed 8 ft. in width. Such signs shall be
setback at least 20 ft. from front property lines. Off-site Temporary Dir-
ectional signs shall be located at least 200 ft. from any other sign, un-
less grouped with other temporary directional signs, provided that the
total surface area of all such grouped signs shall not exceed 32 sq. ft.
The signs shall be located on private property with the express consent of
the property owner who, with the owner or manager of the sign shall :,e
equally responsible for the property location, maintenance, and ultimate
removal of the sign. Soch signs shall be allowed for three years from the
date of original Buila±ng Permit issuance, or until 85% of the construction
In the development is completed, which ever occurs first, unless otherwise
specifically provided in this Subdivision.
4) Temporary Signs for non-commercial announcements by civic groups and for
political campaigns shall be a maximum 32 sq. ft. in surface area, and
shall be removed when the intended purpose has been fulfilled.
Temporary political campaign signs shall be permitted for a period of not
more than five days after an election.
The owner or manager of the sign, the owner of the land, or the political
candidate shall be equally responsible for the proper location, mainten-
ance, and ultimate removal of the sign. Setback requirements may be waived
for such signs, provided that they are located on private property with the
express consent of the property owner, and provided that they do not impede
safety by obstructing vision of pedestrians or motor vehicle operators.
3. B-1 (OFFICE -LIMITED BUSINESS) DISTRICT. Signs are accessory to permitted and con-
ditional uses in the B-1 District; only the following signs are -permitted In this
District, unless otherwise specifically provided in this Subdivision.
A. Directional Signs. 01rectional Signs shall be permitted in any approved off-
street parking area, rr,'hen deemed necessary for the orderly movement of traffic,
provided that such signs shall not be used as advertising space.
1) Directional Signs'shall not exceed 4 sq. ft. of surface area, and shall not
be erected higherthan 8 ft. above grade.
2) Directional Signs; directed at persons off the site shall be limited to one
such sign per collector or arterial street approach to the site.
3) Directional Signs shall not be illuminated unless illumination is deemed by
the City as esseilitial to the orderly flow of traffic.
4) Directional Signs may be located on the private property next to the street
right-of-way lirke, but shall be so located and designed so as to not ob-
struct traffic of vision of drivers and pedestrians.
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5) One off-site directional sign shall be permitted for the following:
church, school, hospital, sanitarium, noncommercial club, library or simi-
lar use provided that the sign is located on private property which abuts a
collector or arterial road leading to the subject use.
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B. Business Signs. Business Signs are specifically intended for use by allowed
commercial enterprises and are used to direct attention to the business, pro-
fession, commodity, or service which is found on the premises where the sign is
located.
1) A freestanding Business Sign shall be permitted and shall be limited to a
maximum surface area of 64 sq. ft., and maximum height of 16 ft. The sign
shall be setback a minimum 20 ft. from property lines.
2) A wall Business Sign shall be permitted and shall be limited to a maximum
surface area of 50 sq. ft., or 5% of the area of the wall to which the sign
Is attached, whichever is greater.
C. Temporary Signs. Temporary signs as provided herein are intended to announce
and promote developments and events, and to direct persons to those activities
which are of limited duration.
1) One Temporary Real Estate Sign announcing the development and availability
of lots and/or buildings, and/or one temporary construction sign identify-
ing architects, engineers, contractors, or suppliers, not exceeding a total
surface area of 96 sq. ft., not exceeding more than 16 ft. in height, and
not less than 2 ft. above the ground shall be permitted on the property
under development. Such signs shall be setback at least 20 ft. from front
property lines, and shall not be located in any required side yard. Such
signs shall be allowed for three years from the date of original Building
Permit issuance, or until 85% of the construction in the development is
completed, which ever occurs first, unless otherwise specifically provided
In this Subdivision.
2) One Temporary Real Estate Sign related to the sale, rent, or lease of land,
parcels and lots, of primary buildings, and of areas within primary build-
ings shall be less than 8 sq. ft. in surface area, shall be located on the
subject property, and shall he removed when the intended purpose has been
fulfilled. The owner or manager of the sign and the owner of the lan6,
shall be equally responsible for the proper location, maintenance, and
ultimate removal of the sign. Setback requirements may be waived for such
signs,provided that they are located on private property with the express
consent of the property owner, and provio, ' that they do not impede safety
by obstructing vision of pedestrians or moLur vehicle operators.
3) One Temporary Real Estate Sign located off the site being developed in
Plymouth shall not exceed 16 sq. ft. in surface area, shall not exceed 6
ft. in height, and shall not exceed 8 ft. in width. Such signs shall be
setback at least 20 ft. from front property lines. Off-site Temporary
Directional signs shall be located at least 200 ft. from any other sign,
unless grouped with other temporary directional signs, provided that the
total surface area of all such grouped signs shall not exceed 32 sq. ft.
The signs shall be located on private property with the express consent of
the property owner who, with the owner or manager of the sign shall be
equally responsible for the property location, maintenance, and ultimate
removal of the sign. Such signs shall be allowed for three years from the
date of original Building Permit issuance, or until 85% of the construction
In the development is completed, which ever occurs first, unless otherwise
specifically provided in this Subdivision.
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4) Temporary Signs for non-commercial announcements by civic groups and for
political campaigns shall be a maximum 32 sq. ft. in surface area, and
shall be removed when the intended purpose has been fulfilled.
Temporary political campaign signs shall be permitted for a period of not
more than five days after an election.
The owner or manager of the sign, the owner of the land, or the political
candidate shall be equally responsible for the proper location, mainten-
ance, and ultimate removal of the sign. Setback requirements may be waived
for such signs, provided that they are located on private property with the
express consent of the property owner, and provided that they do not impede
safety by obstructing vision of pedestrians or motor vehicle operators.
S) One Temporary Sign for commercial announcements such as grand openings and
special events, shall be a maximum 32 sq. ft. in surface area, and may be
mounted on a portable stand. Such signs may be used not more than four
times per calendar year, and for a period of not more than 14 days per time
or of the duration of the event promoted by the sign message, whichever is
less. The sign, sign supports, and portable stand shall be removed from
public view at the end of the period. Multi -tenant buildings shall be con-
sidered as a single property for purposes of this paragraph, and the use of
the single temporary sign by tenants on the property shall be the responsi-
bility of the property owner or designated manager who shall endorse in
writing, all applications for sign permits. The owner or manager of the
sign and the owner of the property shall be equally responsible for the
proper location, maintenance, and removal of the sign. Setback require-
ments may be waived for such signs provided they are located on private
property with the express consent of the property owner and provided that
they do not impede safety by obstructing vision of pedestrians or motor
vehicle operators.
4. B-2 (SHOPPING CENTER) DISTRICT. Signs are accessory to permitted and conditional
uses in the B-2 District; only the following signs are permitted in this district,
unless otherwise specifically provided in this Subdivision.
A. Directional Signs. Directional Signs shall be permitted in any approved off-
street parking area, when deemed necessary for the orderly movement of traffic,
provided that such signs shall not be used as advertising space.
1) Directional Signs shall not exceed 4 sq. ft. of surface area, and shall not
be erected higher than 8 ft. above grade.
2) Directional Signs directed at persons off the site shall be limited to one
such sign per collector or arterial street approach to the site.
3) Directional Signs shall not be illuminated unless illumination is deemed by
the City as essential to the orderly flow of traffic.
4) Directional Signs may be located on the private property next to the street
right-of-way line, but shall be so located and designed so as to not
obstruct traffic or vision of drivers and pedestrians.
5) One off-site directional sign shall be permitted for the following:
church, school, hospital, sanitarium, noncommercial club, library or simi-
lar use provided that the sign is located on private property which abuts a
collector or arterial road leading to the subject use.
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B. Business Signs. Business Signs are specifically intended for use by allowed
commercial enterprises and are used to direct attention to the business, pro-
fession, commodity, or service which is found on the premises where the sign is
located.
1) Allowable uses and business establishments other than those in shopping
center complexes may have wall Business Signage limited to flat wall signs,
not extending more than 18 inches from the face of the building except that
such signage may extend from the face of the roof over a covered w31k, or
from a marquee, providing the signage does not extend above the roof line
of said building. Such wall Business Signage shall not exceed 96 sq. ft.
In surface area, or 20% of the area of wall to which the signage is attach-
ed, whichever is greater.
2) Allowable uses and business establishments other than those in shopping
center complexes may have a free-standing business sign which shall not ex-
ceed 96 sq. ft. in surface area, and 36 ft. in height, and is setback a
minimum 20 feet from the property lines.
3) Individual businesses and tenants in shopping center complexes may have
wall Business Sigts provided that they are designed and arranged in accord-
ance with a comprehensive sign plan for the entire shopping center which
has been prepared by, and submitted to the City by the owner, and which has
been approved by the City; further, the aggregate area of such signs shall
not exceed 5% of the area of the wall to which they are attached. All such
signs shall be reviewed by the shopping center ownership or management who
shall provide a written endorsement at the time application is made for the
sign permit; the endorsement shall indicate that the proposed signage has
been found to be consistent with the approved comprehensive sign plan.
4) One free-standing Business Sign shall be permitted per each collector or
arterial approach to a shopping center. Neighborhood shopping centers
shall be permitted such signs each of which do not exceed 96 sq. ft. in
surface area, or 36 ft. in height; community shopping centers shall be per-
mitted such signs each of which do not exceed 120 sq. ft. in surface area
or 36 ft. in height. Such signs shall in no case be setback less than 20
feet from the property lines.
C. Temporary Signs. Temporary Signs as provided herein are intended to announce
and promote developments and events, and to direct persons to those activities
which are of limited duration.
1) One Temporary Real Estate Sign announcing the development and availability
of lots and/or buildings, and/or one temporary construction sign identify-
ing architects, engineers, contractors, or suppliers, not exceeding a total
surface area of 96 sq. ft., not exceeding more than 16 ft. in height, and
not less than 2 ft. above the ground shall be permitted on the property
under development. Such signs shall be setback at least 20 ft. from front
property lines, and shall not be located in any required side yard. Such
signs shall be allowed for three years from the date of original Building
Permit issuance, or until 85% of the construction in the development is
completed, which ever occurs first, unless otherwise specifically provided
In this Subdivision.
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2) One Temporary Real Estate Sign related to the sale, rent, or lease of land,
parcels and lots, of primary buildings, and of areas within primary build-
ings shall be less than 8 sq. ft. in surface area, shall be located on the
subject property, and shall be removed when the intended purpose has been
fulfilled. The owner or manager of the sign and the owner of the land,
shall be equally responsible for the proper location, maintenance, and
ultimate removal of the sign. Setback requirements may be waived for such
signs, provided that they are located on private property with the express
consent of the property owner, and provided that they do not impede safety
by obstructing vision of pedestrians or motor vehicle operators.
3) One Temporary Real Estate Sign located off the site being developed in
Plymouth shall not exceed 16 sq. ft. in surface area, shall not exceed 6
ft. in height, and shall not exceed 8 ft. in width. Such signs shall be
setback at least 20 ft. from front property lines. Off-site Temporary Dir-
ectional signs shall be located at least 200 ft. from any other sign, un-
less grouped with other temporary directional signs, provided that the
total surface area of all such grouped signs shall not exceed 32 sq. ft.
The signs shall be located on private property with the express #:Qnsent of
the property owner who, with the owner or manager of the sign shall be
equally responsible for the property location, maintenance, and ultimate
removal of the sign. Such signs shall be allowed for three years from the
date of original Building Permit issuance, or until 85% of the construction
In the development is completed, which ever occurs first, unless otherwise
specifically provided in this Subdivision.
4) Temporary Signs for non-commercial announcements by civic groups and for
political campaigns shall be a maximum 32 sq. ft. in surface area, and
shall be removed when the intended purpose has been fulfilled.
Temporary political campaign signs shall be permitted for a period of not
more than five days after an election.
The owner or manager of the sign, the owner of the land, or the political
candidate shall be equally responsible for the propert location, mainten-
ance, and ultimate removal of the sign. Setback requirements may be waived
for such signs, provided that they are located on private property with the
express consent of the property owner, and provided that they do not impede
safety by obstructing vision of pedestrians or motor vehicle operators.
5) One Temporary Sign for commercial announcements such as grand openings and
special events, shall be a maximum 32 sq. ft. in surface area, and may be
mounted on a portable stand. Such signs may be used not more than four
times per calendar year, and for a period of not more than 14 days per time
or of the duration of the event promoted by the sign message, whichever is
less. The sign, sign supports, and portable stand shall be removed from
public view at the end of the period. Multi -tenant buildings shall be con-
sidered as a single property for purposes of this paragraph, and the use of
the single temporary sign by tenants on the property shall be the responsi-
bility of the property owner or designated manager who shall endorse in
writing, all applications for sign permits. The owner or manager of the
sign and the owner of the property shall be equally responsible for the
proper location, maintenance, and removal of the sign. Setback require-
ments may be waived for such signs provided they are located on private
property with the express consent of the property owner and provided they
do not impede safety by obstructing vision of pedestrians or motor vehicle
operators.
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5. B-3 (SERVICE BUSINESS) DISTRICT. Signs are accessory to permitted and conditional
uses in the B-3 District; only the following signs are permitted in this District,
unless otherwise specifically provided in this Subdivision.
A. Directional Signs. Directional Signs shall be permitted in any approved off-
street parking area, when deemed necessary for the orderly movement of traffic,
provided that such signs shall not be used as advertising space.
1) Directional Signs shall not exceed 4 sq. ft. of surface area, and shall not
be erected higher than 8 ft. above grade.
2) Directional Signs directed at persons off the site shall be limited to one
such sign per collector or arterial street approach to the site.
3) Directional Signs shall not be illuminated unless illumination is deemed by
the City as essential to the orderly flow of traffic.
4) Directional Signs may be located on the private property next to the street
right-of-way line, but shall be so located and designed so as to not to ob-
struct traffic or vision of drivers and pedestrians.
5) One off-site directional sign shall be permitted for the following:
church, school, hospital, sanitarium, noncommercial club, library or simi-
lar use provided that the sign is located on private property which abuts a
collector or arterial road leading to the subject use.
B. Business Signs. Business Signs are specifically intended for use by allowed
commercial enterprises and are used to direct attention to the business, pro-
fession, commodity, or service which is found on the premises where the sign is
located.
1) Allowable uses and business establishments other than those in multi -tenant
commercial buildings may have wall Business Signage limited to flat wall
sign, not extending more than 18 inches from the face of the building, ex-
cept that such signage may extend from the face of the roof over a covered
walk, or from a marquee, providing the signage does not extend above the
roof or parapet line of said building. Such wall Business Signage shall
not exceed 20% of the area of the wall to which the signage is attached.
2) Allowable uses and business establishments other than those in multi -tenant
commercial buildings may have a free-standing business sign which shall not
exceed 96 sq. ft. in surface area, and 36 ft. in height, and is setback a
minimum 20 feet from the property lines.
3) Individual business and tenants in multi -tenant commercial buildings may
have wall Business Signs provided they are designed and arranged in accord-
ance with a comprehensive sign plan for the entire multi -tenant commercial
building which has been prepared by, and submitted to the City by the owner
and which has been approved by the City; further, the aggregate area of
such signs shall not exceed 5% of the area of the wall to which they are
attached. All such signs shall be reviewed by the building ownership or
management who shall provide a written endorsement at the time application
Is made for the sign permit; the erdorsement shall indicate that the pro-
posed signage has been found to be consistent with the approved comprehen-
sive sign plan.
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4) One free-standing Business Sign shall be permitted provided the surface
area or the sign does not exceed 96 sq. ft., does not exceed 36 ft. in
height, and is set back in no case less than 20 ft. from the property
lines.
Advertising Signs. Advertising signs may be allowed by Conditional Use Permit
in the B-3 District subject to the following standards and criteria:
1) The total surface area of any advertising sign shall net exceed 300 sq.
ft. per face, or be less than 110 sq. ft. in area including border, trim,
and any projections of the featured message, but excluding base and apron
supports and other structural members. Advertising signs fully visible
from Interstate Highways may be increased in area to no more than 750 sq.
ft.; the area may be increased further by 10% for cut-outs, or extensions
of the featured message.
2) The maximum height of all advertising signs shall not exceed 36 ft. above
the established grade of the site upon which the sign is located.
3) The minimum distance between advertising signs shall be based upon the
posted speed limit of the public street or highway as follows: 1,500 ft. -
55 mph; 1,400 ft. - 50 mph; 1,300 ft. - 45 mph; 1,100 ft. - 40 mph; and,
11,000 ft. - 35 mph or less. Distance restrictions between advertising
signs apply only to those signs physically located on the same side of the
street or highway, regardless of the direction of travel to which the
display message is directed. Measurements to determine the location of one
advertising sign in relation to another, will be made along the
right-of-way line between the closest extremities of said :signs, with the
termini projected along lines perpendicular to the right-of-way of the
street or highway.
4) No advertising sign or structure shall be located closer than 200 ft. from
the boundary of any urban residential district, park, playground, school,
or church on the same side of the street or intersection of streets; or 200
ft. from any structure located within single family residential district
located on the same side of the street or intersection of streets.
5) The City Council, upon recommendation by the Planning Commission, may
require the relocation or removal of advertising signs from sites where
urban, development is proposed, aril when by virtue of site plan review and
approval, it has been determined the advertising sign presents an
obstruction and/or conflict with other signage as proposed on the site by
the owner and/or de -eloper. Likewise, the City Council may limit the
amount of freestanding signage allowed on a site, which contains an
existing advertising sign at the time of development.
6) The application for consideration of a Conditional Use Permit shall be in
accordance with the standards and procedures in Section 9 of this
Ordinance.
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7) The application shall include, in addition to the required site plan, per-
spective drawings, or superimposed graphics on photographs of the proposed
sign in relationship to the adjacent properties; an accurate map showing
the location of all existing signs on the property; and current photographs
of all existing signs on the subject property.
8) The CiLy Council, upon recommendation by the Planning Commission, and in
addition to the standards set forth in Section 9 of this Ordinance, shall
mak^ a finding that, by granting the Conditional Use Permit, such an adver-
tising sign will not have a deleterious effect upon existinq establishments
on the subject property, or upon surrounding properties.
D. Temporary Signs. Temporary Signs as provided herein are intended to announce
and promote developments and events, and to direct persons to those activities
which are of limited duration.
1) One Temporary Real Estate Sign announcing the development and availability
of lots and/or buildings, and/or one temporary construction sign identify-
ing architects, engineers, contractors, or suppliers, not exceeding a total
surface area of 96 sq. ft., not exceeding more than 16 ft. in height, and
not less than 2 ft. above the ground shall be permitted on the property
under development. Such signs shall be setback at least 20 ft. from front
property lines, and shall not be located in any required side yard. Such
signs shall be allowed for three years from the date of original Building
Permit issuance, or until 85% of the construction in the development is
c(xmpleted, which ever occurs first, unless otherwise specifically provided
in this Subdivision.
2) One Temporary Real Estate Sign related to the sale, rent, or lease of land,
parcels and lots, of primary buildings, and of areas within primary build-
ings shall be cess than 8 sq. ft. in surface area, shall be located on the
subject property, and shall be removed when the intended purpose has been
Fulfilled. The owner or manager of the sign and the owner of the land,
shall be equally responsible for the proper location, maintenance, and
ultimate removal of the sign. Setback requirements may be waived for such
signs, provided that they are located on private property with the express
consent of the property owner, and provided that they do not Impede safety
by obstructing vision of pedestrians or motor vehicle operators.
3) One Temporary Real Estate Sign located off the site being developed in
Plymouth shall not exceed 16 sq. ft. in surface area, shall not exceed 6
ft. In height, and shall not exceed 8 ft. in width. Such signs shall be
setback at least 20 ft. from front property lines. Off-site Temporary
Directional signs shall be located at least 200 ft. from any other sign,
unless grouped with other temporary directional signs, provided that the
total surface area of all such grouped signs shall not exceed 32 sq. ft.
The signs shall be located on private property with the express consent of
the property owner who, with the owner or manager of the sign shall be
equally responsible for the property location, maintenance, and ultimate
removal of the sign. Such signs shall be allowed for three years from the
date of original Building Permit issuance, or until 85% of the construction
in the development is completed, which ever occurs first, unless otherwise
specifically provided in this Subdivision.
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4) Temporary Signs for non-commercial announcements by civic groups and for
political campaigns shall be a maximum 32 sq. ft. in surface area, and
shall be removed when the intended purpose has been fulfilled.
Temporary political campaign signs shall be permitted for a period of not
more than five days after an election.
The owner or manager of the sign, the owner of the land, or the political
candidate shall be equally responsible for the proper location, mainten-
ance, and ultimate removal of the sign. Setback requirements may be waived
for such signs, provided that they are located on private property with the
express consent of the property owner, and provided that they do not
obstruct vision of pedestrians and motor vehicle operators.
5) One Temporary Sign for commercial announcements such as grand openings and
special events, shall be a maximum 32 sq. ft. in surface area, and may be
mounted on a portable stand. Such signs may be used not more than four
times per calendar year, and for a period of not more than 14 days per time
or of the duration of the event promoted by the sign message, whichever is
less. The sign, sign supports, and portable stand shall be removed from
public view at the end of the period. Multi -tenant buildings shall be con-
sidered as a single property for purposes of this paragraph, and the use of
the single temporary sign by tenants on the property shall be the responsi-
bility of the property owner or designated manager who shall endorse in
writing, all applications for sign permits. The owner or manager of the
sign and the owner of the property shall be equally responsible for the
proper location, maintenance, and removal of the sign. Setback require-
ments may be waived for such signs provided they are located on private
property with the express consent of the property owner and provided that
they do not impede safety by obstructing vision of pedestrians or motor
vehicle operators.
6. I-1 (Planned Industrial) District. Signs are accessory to permitted and condition-
al uses in the I-1 District; only the following signs are permitted in this Dis-
trict unless otherwise specifically provided in this subdivision.
A. Directional Signs. Directional Signs shall be permitted in any approved
off-street parking area, when deemed necessary for the orderly movement of
traffic, provided that such signs shall not be used as advertising space.
1) Directional Signs shall not exceed 4 sq. ft. of surface area, and shall not
be erected higher than 8 ft. above grade.
2) Directional Signs directed at persons off the site shall be limited to one
such sign per collector or arterial street approach to the site.
3) Directional Signs shall not be illuminated unless illumination is deemed by
the City as essential to the orderly flow of traffic.
4) Directional Signs may be located on the private property next to the street
right-of-way line, but shall be so located and designed so as to not
obstruct traffic or vision of drivers and pedestrians.
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5) One off-site directional sign shall be permitted for the following:
church, school, hospital, sanitarium, noncommercial club, library or simi-
lar use provided that the sign is located on private property which abuts a
collector or arterial road leading to the subject use.
B. Business Signs. Business Signs are specifically intended for use by allowed
commercial enterprises and are used to direct attention to the business, indus-
try, or service which is found on the premises where the sign is located.
1) Allowable uses and industrial establishments other than those in multi -
tenant buildings may have wall business signage limited to flat wall signs,
not extending more than 18 inches from the face of the building, except
that such signage may extend from the face of the roof over a covered walk,
or from a marquee providing the signage does not extend above the roof line
of said building. Such wall Business Signage shall not exceed 5% of the
area of the wall to which the signage is attached, or 96 sq. ft., whichever
Is greater.
2) Allowable uses and industrial establishments other than those in multi -
tenant buildings may have a free-standing business sign which shall not ex-
ceed 96 sq. ft. in surface area, and 36 ft. in height, and is setback a
minimum 20 feet from the property lines.
3) Individual business and tenants in multi -tenant industrial buildings may
have wall Business Signs provided they are designed and arranged in accord-
ance with a comprehensive sign plan for the entire multi -tenant industrial
building which has been prepared by, and submitted to the City by the owner
and which has been approved by the City; further, the aggregate area of
such signs shall not exceed 5% of the area of the wall to which they are
attached.
All such signs shall be reviewed by the building ownership or management
who shall provide a written endorsement at the time application is made for
the sign permit; the endorsement shall indicate that the proposed signage
has been found to be consistent with the approved comprehensive sign plan.
4) One freestanding Business Sign shall be permitted provided the surface area
of the sign does not exceed 96 sq. ft., does not exceed 36 ft. in height,
and is set back in no case less than 20 ft. from the property lines. The
area may be increased to a maximum of 160 sq. ft. for industrial develop-
ments of over 20 acres.
C. Advertising Signs. Advertising signs as provided herein are intended to direct
attention to a business, commodity, service, activity, or entertainment which
Is not conducted, sold, or offered upon the premises which such sign is
located. Advertising signs shall be permitted only within the Punned
Industrial District under the following conditions:
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1) The total surface area of any advertising sign shall not exceed 300 sq.
ft. per face, or be less than 110 sq. ft. in area including border, trim,
and any projections of the featured message, but excluding base and apron
supports and other structural members. Advertising signs fully visible
from Interstate Highways may be increased in area to no more than 750 sq.
ft.; the area may be increased further by 10% for cut-outs, or extensions
of the featured message.
2) The maximum height of all advertising signs shall not exceed 36 ft. above
the established grade of the site upon which the sign is located.
3) The minimum distance between advertising signs shall be based upon the
posted speed limit of the public street or highway as follows: 1,500 ft. -
55 mph; 1,400 ft. - 50 mph; 1,300 ft. - 45 mph; 1,100 ft. - 40 mph; and,
1,000 ft. - 35 mph or less. Distance restrictions between advertising
signs apply only to those signs physically located on the same side of the
street or highway, regardless of the direction of travel to which the dis-
play message is directed. Measurements to determine the location of one
advertising sign in relation to another, will be made along the right-of-
way line between the closest extremities of said signs, with the termini
projected along lines p,rpendicular to the right-of-way of the street or
highway.
4) No advertising sign or structure shall be located closer than 200 ft. from
the boundary of any urban residential district, park, playground, school,
or church on the same side of the street or intersection of streets; or 200
ft. from any structure located within single family residential district
located on the same side of the street or intersection of streets.
5) Advertising signs may be located in required industrial yard setback areas
If all requirements of Conditions 1, 2, 3, and 4 are satisfied.
6) The City Council, upon recommendation by the Planning Commission, may re-
quire the relocation or removal of advertising signs from sites where urban
development is proposed, and when by virtue of site plan review and
approval, it has been determined the advertising sign presents an
obstruction and/or conflict with other signage as proposed on the site by
the owner and/or developer. Likewise, the City Council may limit the
amount of freestanding signage allowed on a site, which contains an
existing advertising sign at the time of development.
D. Temporary Signs. Temporary Signs as provided herein are intended to announce
and promote developments and events, and to direct persons to those activities
which are of limited duration.
1) One Temporary Real Estate Sign announcing the development and availability
of lots and/or buildings, and/or one temporary construction sign
identifying architects, engineers, contractors, or suppliers, not exceeding
a total surface area of 96 sq. ft., not exceeding more than 16 ft. in
height, and not less than 2 ft. above the ground shall be permitted on the
property under development.
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Such signs shall be setback at least 20 ft. from front property lines, and
shall not be located in any required side yard. Such signs shall be
allowed for three years from the date of original Building Permit issuance,
or until 85% of the construction in the development is completed, which
ever occurs first, unless otherwise specifically provided in this
Subdivision.
2) One Temporary Real Estate Sign related to the sale, rent, or lease of land,
parcels and lots, of primary buildings, and of areas within primary build-
ings shall be less than 8 sq. ft. in surface area, shall be located on the
subject property, and shall be removed when the intended purpose has been
fulfilled. The owner or manager of the sign and the owner of the land,
shall be equally responsible for the proper location, maintenance, and
ultimate removal of the sign. Setback requirements may be waived for such
signs,provided that they are located on private property with the express
consent of the property owner, and provided that they do not impede safety
by obstructing vision of pedestrians or motor vehicle operators.
3) One Temporary Real Estate Sign located off the site being developed in
Plymouth shall not exceed 16 sq. ft. in surface area, shall not exceed 6
ft. in height, and shall not exceed 8 ft. in width. Such signs shall be
setback at least 20 ft. from front property lines. Off-site Temporary Dir-
ectional signs shall be located at least 200 ft. from any other sign, un-
less grouped with other temporary directional signs, provided that the tot-
al surface area of all such grouped signs shall not exceed 32 sq. ft. The
signs shall be located on private property with the express consent of the
property owner who, with the owner or manager of the sign shall be equally
responsible for the property location, maintenance, and ultimate removal of
the sign. Such signs shall be allowed for three years from the date of
original Building Permit issuance, or until 85% of the construction in the
development is completed, which ever occurs first, unless otherwise specif-
ically provided in this Subdivision.
4) Temporary Signs for non-commercial announcements by civic groups and for
political campaigns shall be a maximum 32 sq. ft. in surface area, and
shall be removed when the intended purpose has been fulfilled.
Temporary political campaign signs shall be permitted for a period of not
more than five days after an election.
The owner or manager of the sign, the owner of the land, or the political
candidate shall be equally responsible for the proper location, mainten-
ance, and ultimate removal of the sign. Setback requirements may be waived
for such signs, provided that they are located on private property with the
express consent of the property owner, and provided that they do not impede
safety by obstructing vision of pedestrians or motor vehicle operators.
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5) One Temporary Sign for commercial announcements, such as grand openings and
special events, shall be a maximum 32 sq. ft. in surface area, and may be
mounted on a portable stand. Such signs may be used not more than four
times per calendar year, and for a period of not more than 14 days per time
or of the duration of the event promoted by the sign message, whichever is
less. The sign, sign supports, and portable stand shall be removed from
public view at the end of the period. Multi -tenant buildings shall be con-
sidered as a single property for purposes of this paragraph, and the use of
the single temporary sign by tenants on the property shall be the responsi-
bility of the property owner or designated manager who shall endorse in
writing, all applications for sign permits. The owner or manager of the
sign and the owner of the property shall be equally responsible for the
proper location, maintenance, and removal of the sign. Setback require-
ments may be waived for such signs provided they are located on private
property with the express consent of the property owner and provided that
they do not impede safety by obstruct vision of pedestrians or motor
vehicle operators.
7. GENERAL REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS. The following standards shall apply to all
signs in all Districts as permitted by this Ordinance unless specifically set forth
otherwise by this Subdivision. Determination as to the applicability of the stan-
dards to any given sign shall rest with the Zoning Official subject to the adminis-
trative appeal procedures set forth in this Ordinance.
A. All signs hereafter erected or maintained, except for official traffic and pub-
lic street signs, shall conform with the provisions of this Ordinance; with
other applicable ordinances and regulations of the City; and, relative to all
federal and state highways, with the Minnesota Outdoor Advertising Control Act,
Minnesota Statutes, Section 173.01, as amended.
B. All signs may be illuminated internally or by reflected light subject to the
following:
1) The light source shall not be directly visible and shall be arranged to re-
flect away from adjoining premises.
2) The illumination source shall not be placed so to cause confusion or hazard
to traffic, or to conflict with traffic control signs or lights.
3) All illumination shall not exceed the recommended levels of exterior illum-
ination as set forth in the most recent edition of the Lighting Handbook
published by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. A copy
of the current edition of that publication shall be on file at the office
of the City Zoning Official.
4) All applications for signs which are to be illuminated shall indicate the
level of illumination, in foot candles, and a permit shall only be issued
upon the determination by the Zoning Official that the illumination is
within the adopted standards.
5) No illumination involving movement, by reason of the lighting arrangement,
the lighting source, or other devices shill be permitted. This includes
blinking, flashing, rotating, and message changing, except that signs
alternately displaying time and temperature may be allowed.
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C. Advertising and Business Signs painted directly on building exteriors are not
permitted.
D. No freestanding signs shall project higher than 36 ft. above the established
grade of the site.
E. No wall sign or other sign attached to a building shall project above the roof -
line of the building to which it is attached or shall constitute a roof sign as
defined by this Ordinance.
F. No sign shall be located in a required yard or building setback area, except as
otherwise specifically provided by this Section.
G. No sign shall be erected or placed that resembles any official marker directed
by a government agency, nor shall signs display such words as "Stop" or
"Danger" except that in shopping centers these or other traffic control signs
may be used where deemed appropriate by the City Engineer.
H. No sign shall obstruct any window, door, fire escape, stairway, or other auth-
orized or required building opening.
I. No sign shall be erected or placed that, by reason of position, shape, size, or
color, would interfere with proper functioning of a traffic sign or with reas-
onable visibility at a street intersection.
O. Signs shall not be permitted within the public right-of-way, or within dedicat-
ed public easements except that the City Council may, upon recommendation from
the Planning Commission, grant a Conditional Use Permit to allow temporary
signs and decorations to be strung across and within rights-of-way and easement
for a period not to exceed 90 days.
K. Approved automotive repair and motor fuel stations may, in lieu of other busi-
ness signage allowed in the respective District, erect pylon signs with a maxi-
mum area of 64 sq. ft. which may be placed in the front yard, at least 20 ft.
from the fro,it property line; two price signs, not to exceed 16 sq. ft. per
sign, either attached or detached to the pylon may be allowed, but in no case
may they be placed in any side yard. On corner lots, such signs shall be sub-
ject to the provisions of Subdivision C, paragraph 2-e of this Section. The
maximum height shalt be 36 ft.
L. The owner, lessee, or manager of any sign, and the owner of the land upon which
the sign is located, are responsible for keeping the grass and other vegetation
cut and for keeping debris and rubbish cleaned up and removed from the property
where the sign is located. Further, the same parties shall be responsible for
assuring that every sign, including those which may be specifically exempt from
this code relative to permits and permit fees, shall be maintained in good
structural condition at all times. All signs shall be kept neatly painted, in-
cluding all metal parts and supports thereof that are not galvanized or of rust
resistant material.
M. Signs which, by reason of deterioration, may become unsafe or unsightly, shall
be repaired or removed by the licensee, sign owner, or owner of the property
upon which the sign stands, upon written notice of the City Zoning Official.
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N. All signs shall direct primary attention to the business, commodity, service,
activity, or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered on the premises where
the sign is located, except as otherwise specified and allowed.
0. The construction of all signs permitted by this Ordinance shall be in accord-
ance with the current edition of the Uniform Sign Code published by the Inter-
national Conference of Building Officials, which is hereby adopted by reference
as part of this Ordinance and a copy of which shall be maintained by the City
Zoning Official; and with the State Building Code.
P. No temporary or permanent sign shall be tacked, or otherwise attached to trees,
fences, utility poles, or other such structures or supports, unless expressly
permitted by this Ordinance or other law.
Q. No sign which revolves, rotates, or has any visible moving parts shall be per-
mitted, except that signs alternately displaying time and temperature and bar-
ber poles may be allowed.
8. NON -CONFORMING SIGNS. Non -conforming signs are those signs which lawfully existed
upon the effective date of a previous Ordinance or this Ordinance, but which did
not, or do not conform to the regulations as set forth in the previous Ordinance or
this Ordinance, and which therefore have or shall become non -conforming signs.
A. Non -conforming signs are to be discontinued within a reasonable period of amor-
tization of the signs; signs which become non -conforming by reasons of subse-
quent changes in this Ordinance shall likewise be discontinued within a reason-
able period of amortization of the sign. Effective dates of this and previous
Ordinances are maintained by the City Clerk and shall be used in determining
non -conformity and the period of amortization. The amortization period for
signs shall be as follows:
1) Temporary Real Estates signs advertising new development -- not more than
three years from date of original permit, or until 85% of the construction
Is completed, whichever occurs last, but not to exceed three years from the
date of the original Building Permit.
2) Advertising signs -- Five years from the effective date of the Ordinance
which rendered, or from the effective date of any amendments thereto which
render such signs non -conforming.
3) Business signs -- Ten years from the date of erection, or five years from
the effective date of the Ordinance or from the effective date of amend-
ments thereto which rendered or render such signs non -conforming, whichever
Is longer.
4) Advertising signs painted directly on building faces -- Three years from
the effective date of the Ordinance which rendered, or from the effective
date of any amendaMnts thereto which render such signs non -conforming.
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B. Business signs on the premises of a non -conforming building or use may be con-
tinued, but such signs shall not be increased in number, area, height, or illu-
mination. New signs not to exceed 35 sq. ft. in aggregate sign area may be
erected only upon the complete removal of all other signs existing at the time
of the adoption of the Ordinance, or from the effective date of any amendments
thereto which such signs non -conforming. Such signs may be illuminated, but no
flashing, rotating, or moving signs shall be permitted.
C. No sign erected before the passage of the Ordinance or from the effective date
of any amendments thereto which rendered such signs non -conforming shall be re-
built, altered, or moved to a new location on the premises without being
brought into compliance with the requirements of this Ordinance.
9. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. The sign regulations set forth in this subdivision
shall be administered and enforced by the City's Zoning Official or authorized
designees. The procedures, standards and requirements for the administration and
enforcement of the provisions of this subdivision shall be in accordance with this
ordinance, the City Code, and other applicable laws and regulations.
A. Permits Required. Every person shall obtain from the City a permit before
erecting, placing, rebuilding, reconstructing, structurally altering, enlarging
or relocating any sign which is not specifically exempted by these regulations
from this permit requirement.
1) An application for a permit shall be submitted to the Zoning Official in
accordance with the permit procedures of the City Code and the requirements
of this subdivision. The application shall include the information requir-
ed by the form provided by the City and shall be accompanied by appropriate
documents and plan or plans drawn to scale which legibly and accurately re-
flect the following:
a) The location of proposed and existing signs in relation to property
lines and existing and proposed building based upon a certified survey
or site plan approved by the City which accurately reflects current
conditions on the property.
b) The design, full dimensions, and specifications including the method of
construction, and attachment to a building or placement in the ground.
c) Stress calculations, where applicable, indicating that the structures
design for dead load and wind pressure in any direction In the amount
required by City Code and Regulations.
d) Such other information as the Zoning Official or Building Inspector
shall require to show full compliance with this Ordinance and other
applicable laws or codes of the City. The Zoning Official may waive
requirements for technical information specified above where such
Information is not necessary to the determination of compliance.
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2) The appropriate permit fee as set forth in the City Code shall accompany
the application. If the permit is not issued due to determination by the
Zoning Official that the proposed sign is not in conformance with City reg-
ulations, 50% of the fee may be refunded with 50% retained by the City to
defray application review and administration expenses. If a variance ap-
plication is to be submitted, as provided for in this Ordinance, an ad-
ditional fee as set forth by the City Code shall be required for the vari-
ance. If a permit is not issued because a variance is not granted., there
shall be no refund of any fee, unless specifically authorized by the City
Council.
3) The Zoning Official shall, upon approval, issue a written permit authoriz-
ing the proposed sign and related work; the permit shall, where applicable,
specify the duration of the sign; and the permit shall indicate any special
conditions or requirements related to the construction or location of the
sign.
4) All permanent signs for which a permit was or is required by a previous or
this Ordinance shall have a plaque or label affixed in such a manner that
It is visable to an adult person standing on the ground or on another
easily accessible and safe surface; the plaque or label shall be that pro-
vided by the City or, in special cases determined by the Zoning Official,
provided by the person responsible for the sign; the plaque or label shall
contain the information, deemed essential by the Zoning Official, to
Identify the sign and to determine that a permit has been issued. This
requirement shall become effective January 1, 1985.
5) Expiration and renewal of permits shall be in accordance with the provis-
ions of the City's Building Code for Building Permits.
B. Signs Not Requiring Permits. The following signs and work, in addition to
other signs and work addressed in this subdivision, where exemption from permit
requirements is specifically made, do not require a permit. The exemptions
shall apply only to the requirement of a permit and shall not be construed as
relieving the owner or contractor of the sign from responsibility for its
erection and maintenance.
1) Street, warning, directional and other official non-commercial signs erect-
ed by a government or by others, where required or recommended pursuant to
legal authority.
2) Changing of the copy or message of an allowed sign expressly designed with
changeable copy.
3) Changing the advertising copy or message of an allowed sign, unless a major
structural change is involved.
4) Address letters and ntxn^rals required by and in conformance with City
Codes. Included are related signs, not to exceed 2 sq. ft., displayed
strictly for the convenience of the public such as identification signs ror
restrooms, waste receptacles, doorbells, mailboxes, reserved parking
spaces, loading zones,, -,or primary building entrances.
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5) Temporary Real Estate signs related to the sale, rent, or lease of land,
parcels and lots, of primary buildings, and of areas within primary build-
ings of less than 8 sq. ft. in surface area, and located on the subject
property.
6) Temporary signs for non-commercial announcements for civic groups and for
political campd'Lgns.
7) Flags, badges, or insignia of any government or governmental agency, or of
any civic, religious, fraternal, or professional organization. Commercial
and industrial establishments may display a single flag consisting of the
official corporate seal or insignia as identification of the individual
establishment. Advertising or promotion of specific products or services
Is prohibited unless approved in conjunction with an administrative or Con-
ditional Ilse Permit as provided by City Ordinance.
C. Enforcement. All signs shall be subject to inspection by the Zoning Official
or authorized designees who are hereby authorized to enter upon any property or
premises to ascertain whether these regulations are being met. Such entrance
shall be made during normal business hours, unless a clear and present emer-
gency exists. The Zoning Official may order, in writing, the removal of any
sign that is not maintained In accordance with the standards or maintenance re-
quirements of this subdivision. Continued violations of this subdivision shall
be administered and prosecuted in accordance with the City Code.
D. Variances and Appeals. Variances from the dimensional and locational standards
of this subdivision shall be subject to the procedures and requirements set
forth in Section 11, Subdivision C of this Ordinance. No variances shall be
considered which would allow signs in districts or places where such signs are
prohibited or not allowed. Appeals to administrative rulings of the Zoning
Official shall be made in accordance with the procedures and requirements of
Section 11 of this Ordinance.
10. SIGN CONTRACTOR LICENSE. Effective January 1, 1985, no person or company shall be
engaged in the business of installing, erecting, constructing, placing, maintain-
ing, renting, leasing, or removing signs within the City of Plymouth without first
obtaining a Sign Contractor's License. The procedures and fees for such license
shall be as set forth in Chapter 10 of the City Code and in this subdivision.
A. Licenses are not required for work exclusively involving signs exempted from
the permit requirements by this subdivision.
B. The owner, lessee, or bona fide occupant of the property upon which a sign is
to be located may perform the actual work of installing a sign, without a
license, provided that person has acquired required permits for the sign.
C. No license shall take effect until the licensee shall file the following with
the City Clerk:
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1.) A surety bond with a corporate surety in a form approved by the City Attor-
ney in the penal sum of $2,000.00, conditioned that the licensee will pay
all permit fees required under this Ordinance; pay any fines imposed for
violation thereof; will conform to all provisions of this Ordinance; and
will indemnify and hold the City, its officers and agents, harmless from
any damages or claims resulting from or related to the erection, mainten-
ance, or removal of any sign in the City by the licensee; and,
2.) A certificate of current liability insurance issued by an insurance company
authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota, with the limits of
$100,000.00 per person, $300,000.00 per accident for bodily injury; and,
$50,000.00 for property damage; subject to the approval of the City
Attorney.
D. Any person or company lawfully maintaining for lease or rent a sign structure
regulated by this Ordinance at the time of its enactment, shall comply with the
provisions of this subdivision.
E. The Zoning Official, upon due cause and discovery, may initiate a written
recommendation to the City Council for the revocation, denial, or suspension of
a license in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 10 of the City Code.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption and
publication.
Adopted by the City Council on the 24th day of
ATTEST
aurae Houk, LIty Clerk