HomeMy WebLinkAbout14.A. Text Amendment to City Code regarding Temporary Signs-Ord. no. 718
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
Memorandum
CASE LOG NO.: OYO(.o(p
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: R. Michael Leek, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Text Amendment Regarding Temporary Signage
MEETING DATE: December 21, 2004
INTRODUCTION:
At its August 10,2004 workshop meeting, the City Council provided staff with direction regarding
amendments to the city's sign regulations regarding temporary signage and real estate directional
signage. Theattached draft ordinance incorporates those recommended changes, and was reviewed by
the Planning Commission on September 9th and December 9' 2004.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Offer and pass a motion approving Ordinance No. 718 as presented.
2. Offer and pass a motion approving Ordinance No. 718 with revisions.
3. Provide other direction to staff.
4. Table the matter for additional information.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission recommended alternative 1, approval as presented.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Offer and pass a motion approving Ordinance No. 718 as presented.
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R. Michael Leek
Community Development Director
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ORDINANCE NO. 718, FOURTH SERIES
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 11.70, SIGNS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Section 1 - That City Code Chapter 11.70, Signs, is hereby amended by adding the language,
which is underlined, and deleting the language that is. struck through.
SEC. 11.70 SIGNS..
Subd. 2. Prohibited Signs.
K. illuminated signs, which exhibit any of the following;
1. external illuminations that blinks. flashes. rotates. or is determined to
interfere with safe traffic operations;
3. Signs containing neon.
Subd. 4. Shms not re2ulated. Signs which are located on the interior of a structure. signs
specifically desi~ed to be viewed from within the lot or parcel of land on which they are
located and not from a street. national flags, flags of political subdivisions, and holiday
decorations are not regulated by this section. (Re-number accordingly)
Subd. 4. Location of Si2n.
B. Vlindoy,' signs shall not exceed 25% ofthe y.'indow area or exceed thirty tow (32) square
feet, ',vhicheyer is less, except as allovt'ed in the Central Business (B 3) Zone.
(Re-letter accordingly)
Subd. 5. Temporary Si2ns.
A. Grand Openin~s. No more than two (2) temporary banners may be displayed for
the grand opening or grand re-opening of a business. Banners displayed in connection with a
grand opening of a business shall comply with the following:
1. Shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area:
2. Shall be displayed for no more than thirty (30) days:
3. Shall only be displayed upon the issuance ofa temporary sign permit.
B. Special Events. In addition to banners for the grand opening of a business, u? to
two (2) banners may be displayed in connection with special events in compliance with the
following:
1. Shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area:
2. Shall be displayed for no more than sixty (60) days in aggregate per calendar
year:
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3. Grand opening/re-opening banners may be affixed to a building or displayed
elsewhere on the property in compliance with all applicable lot or setback
requirements.
4. Shall only be displayed upon the issuance of a temporary sign permit.
C. Proiect Sie:ns. One (1) temporary unilluminated identification sign identifying the
name ofthe project, architect, engineer, contractor and/or financing agency may be installed
at a construction site in any zone for the period of construction only. Such sign(s) shall not
exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area and shall be removed within seven (7) days
following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. A temporary sign permit is not
required. All proiect signs shall complete with all applicable lot and setback requirements.
D. Real Estate Open House and Directional Sie:nae:e. Real estate open house and
directional signage is allowed without the issuance of a temporary sign permit. and in
compliance with the following;
1. Signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area per side;
2. Signs shall not exceed three (3) feet in height;
3. At intersections. one open house sign or proiect directional sign shall be permitted
per approach to the intersection. and each sign at an intersection shall be located outside
the thirty (30) foot sight triangle for the intersection.
4. All real estate open house and directional signs shall be located no less than five
(5) feet from the edge of a street;
5. Signs may be displayed from six (6) p.m. Friday until eight (8) a.m. the following
Monday morning. (Re-number accordingly.)
Section 2 - - Effective Date. This ordinance becomes effective from and after its passage
and publication.
Adopted in session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, held
the day of , 2004.
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Published in the Shakopee Valley News on the day of , 2004.
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