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MEMORANDUM
TO: Community Development Director Tina Goodroad
Planning Manager Kris Jenson
FROM: D. Daniel Licht
DATE: 25 February 2025
RE: Lakeville – Zoning Ordinance; Commercial Wall Signs
TPC FILE: 135.01
ACKGROUND
The City has initiated an amendment of the Zoning Ordinance provisions regulating wall signs within
commercial districts. The Planning Commission on 15 January 2025 reviewed an application for a
variance to allow multiple wall signs for Midwest ENT for their medical clinic that includes several
independent practices and various specialties. The Planning Commission did not support allowance of
the additional sign through a variance, but indicated a willingness to consider changes to the Zoning
Ordinance that would allow businesses greater flexibility in the number of wall signs within the given
square footage established for each Zoning District. Our office has worked with City staff to draft a
proposed amendment for consideration by the Planning Commission to this effect. A public hearing to
consider the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment has been noticed for the Planning Commission
meeting on 6 March 2025 at 6:00PM.
Exhibits:
▪Draft ordinance
▪Table of proposed amendments
NALYSIS
The Zoning Ordinance currently limits wall signs for single occupancy buildings to one wall sign or two
wall signs for corner or through lots. The limit to one (or two) wall signs hinders flexibility to advertise
business identification for building that may have only one exterior entrance, but may have multiple
services or even separate businesses entities under one roof. The Midwest ENT clinic is an example of
this issue whereby the medical clinic includes several different practices in different areas of medicine.
Allowing more than one wall sign in these scenarios would increase business identification. The
increased opportunity for effective business communication must be balanced with the intent of the
sign regulations to maintain a desirable visual appearance of the City and protect public safety.
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The proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment drafted for review by the Planning Commission includes
revisions to all of Section 11-23-19 of the Zoning Ordinance regulating signs by Zoning District. Revising
the entire section allows for the language to be streamlined to make it clearer to identify sign allowance
and easier to use overall as well as addressing the wall sign provisions. The substantiative changes to
the allowances for wall signs are summarized as follows:
▪Removing the limit of one wall sign per property or two wall signs for corner lots or through lots
abutting more than one public street.
▪The area of all wall signs would still be limited to not more than the same area currently allowed
by the Zoning Ordinance (which varies by Zoning District) and limiting the area of any individual
wall sign to not more that the total area of all signs. Thus, an individual property allowed 100
square feet of total signs will have options to allocate the allowed sign area such as one 50
square foot and two 25 square foot signs or one sign that is 100 square feet. The total area of
signs allowed is not being increased as a result of the proposed amendment.
▪Wall signs currently must be located on a building elevation facing a public street. Depending
on the situation of individual properties or the orientation of a building within the lot, it may be
advantageous to the business to be able to locate a sign on a side elevation. The proposed
Zoning Ordinance amendment would eliminate the requirement that signs only be installed on
an elevation facing a public street. An additional limit is, however, proposed to be added stating
that a sign can not be installed on an elevation facing an interior side or rear lot line abutting a
residential district to avoid any potential land use compatibility issues.
CONCLUSION
ORDINANCE NO.________
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE LAKEVILLE CITY CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEVILLE ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 11-23-19 of the Zoning Ordinance (Signs – District Regulations) is
hereby amended read as follows:
11-23-19: DISTRICT REGULATIONS: In addition to the signs allowed by sections 11-23-
7 and 11-23-15 of this chapter, the following signs shall be allowed within the specific zoning
districts:
(2) Area: The area of each sign may not exceed one hundred (100)
square feet per sign face.
(3) Monument Type; Height: The sign shall be a monument type with a
maximum height not to exceed ten feet (10').
(4) Changeable Copy Signs:
(A) Within the allowed area of a freestanding sign, one (1) non-
electronic changeable copy shall be allowed per frontage to
a major collector or arterial street as defined by the
Comprehensive Plan.
(B) One (1) dynamic display sign may be allowed for lots that
are a minimum of five (5) acres in area or greater provided
that:
(i) Operation: The operation of the dynamic display
sign shall require issuance of a license pursuant to
section 3-22-3 of this Code.
(ii) The sign shall be displayed only in a yard abutting a
major collector or arterial street as defined by the
Comprehensive Plan.
(iii) The sign shall be set back a minimum of fifty feet
(50') from any side or rear lot line abutting a
residential district.
(C) Sign Structure:
(i) The changeable copy or dynamic display shall be
incorporated as part of the freestanding sign allowed
by subsection 11-23-19.B.1.a(1), (2) and (3) of this
chapter.
(ii) The changeable copy or dynamic display element
shall not exceed forty (40) square feet and shall be
integral and contiguous to the overall sign display.
b. Wall, canopy, or marquee sSigns:
(1) For single occupancy buildings, not more than one (1) sign larger
than one hundred (100) square feet shall be allowed on one
elevation fronting a public street, except in the case of a corner lot
or through lot where one additional one hundred (100) square foot
wall sign may be installed on a second elevation fronting a public
street.
(2) Additional signs not to exceed forty eight (48) square feet shall be
allowed for each building entrance.
(1) Area:
(A) The total area of all wall signs shall not exceed one hundred
(100) square feet for interior lots; for corner or through lots
the total area of all wall signs shall not exceed two hundred
(200) square feet.
(B) The maximum area of any one (1) individual wall sign shall
not exceed one hundred (100) square feet.
(2) Number. There is no limit as to the number of wall signs except as
governed by the total area of all wall signs allowed by Section 11-
23-19.B.1.b of this section.
(3) Elevations. Wall signs may be located on any elevation of the
principal structure except that facing a side or rear lot line abutting
a residential district.
(4) Building Entrances. Notwithstanding section 11-23-19.B.1.b(1) and
(2) of this section, an additional sign(s) not to exceed forty eight (48)
square feet shall be allowed for each building entrance.
2. Multiple fFamily apartmentsDwellings:
a. Freestanding Signs: One (1) monument sign is allowed per lot not to
exceed fifty (50) square feet each side with a maximum height of ten feet
(10').
(1) Number: One (1) sign is allowed upon each lot.
(2) Area: The area of each sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet
for each sign face.
(3) Height: The sign shall be a maximum height not to exceed ten feet
(10').
b. Wall, Canopy, Or Marquee Signs: Not more than one (1) wall, canopy, or
marquee sign with an area not to exceed fifty (50) square feet shall be
allowed on one (1) elevation fronting a public street, except in the case of
a corner lot or through lot where wall signs may be installed on two (2)
elevations fronting a public street or on an elevation with the primary
entrance.
(1) Area:
(A) The total area of all wall signs shall not exceed fifty (50)
square feet; for corner or through lots the total area of all
wall signs shall not exceed one hundred twenty eight (100)
square feet.
(B) The maximum area of any one (1) individual wall sign shall
not exceed fifty (50) square feet.
(2) Number. There is no limit as to the number of wall signs except as
governed by the total area of all wall signs allowed by Section 11-
23-19.B.2.b(1) of this section.
(3) Elevations. Wall signs may be located on any elevation of the
principal structure except that facing a side or rear lot line abutting
a residential district.
C. Within the O-R and C-1 Districts the following additional regulations shall apply:
1. Total Area And Number Of Signs:
a1. Freestanding Signs: One (1) sign is allowed per lot. The area of a freestanding
sign may not exceed fifty (50) square feet each side with a maximum height of
twenty feet (20').
(a) Number: One (1) sign is allowed upon each lot.
(b) Area: The area of each sign shall not exceed one hundred (100) square
feet for each sign face.
(c) Height: The sign shall be a maximum height not to exceed twenty feet (20').
b2. Wall, Canopy, Or Marquee Signs: For single occupancy buildings, not more than
one wall, canopy, or marquee sign shall be permitted on one elevation or in the
case of a corner lot or through lot where wall signs may be installed on two (2)
elevations, except no sign shall be installed on an elevation facing an interior side
or rear yard abutting a residential district. The area of individual signs shall not
exceed sixty four (64) square feet:
(a) Area:
(1) The total area of all wall signs shall not exceed sixty four (64) square
feet for interior lots; for corner or through lots the total area of all
wall signs shall not exceed one hundred twenty eight (128) square
feet.
(2) The maximum area of any one (1) individual wall sign shall not
exceed sixty four (64) square feet.
(b) Number. There is no limit as to the number of wall signs except as
governed by the total area of all wall signs allowed by Section 11-23-
19.C.1.a of this section.
(c) Elevations. Wall signs may be located on any elevation of the principal
structure except that facing a side or rear lot line abutting a residential
district.
D. Within the M-1, M-2, C-2, C-3, and C-CBD Zoning Districts, but not those properties within
the Freeway Corridor District regulated by Section 11-23-19.F of this section, the following
additional regulations shall apply:
1. Total Area And Number Of Signs:
a1. Freestanding Signs: One sign is allowed per lot within the M-1, C-2, and C-3
Districts. The area of a freestanding sign may not exceed one hundred (100)
square feet each side with a maximum height of twenty feet (20').
a. M-1, C-2, and C-3 Districts:
(1) Number: One (1) sign is allowed upon each lot.
(2) Area: The area of each sign shall not exceed one hundred (100)
square feet for each sign face.
(3). Height: The sign shall be a maximum height not to exceed twenty
feet (20').
b. M-2 and C-CBD Districts. No freestanding sign is allowed.
b2. Wall, Canopy, Or Marquee Signs:
(1) For single occupancy buildings, not more than one wall, canopy, or
marquee sign shall be permitted on one elevation or in the case of a corner
lot or through lot where wall signs may be installed on two (2) elevations,
except no sign shall be installed on an elevation facing an interior side or
rear yard abutting a residential district, or as may be allowed by
subsections D1b(3) and D1b(4) of this section.
(2) The area of individual signs shall not exceed one hundred (100) square
feet, except as may be allowed by subsection D1b(3) of this section.
(3) Single occupancy building or individual tenant space with a gross floor area
of forty five thousand (45,000) square feet or more:
(A) Sign Area:
(i) The area of one individual sign shall not exceed four
hundred forty (440) square feet.
(ii) If a second sign is allowed for a single occupancy building
or individual tenant with a gross floor area of forty five
thousand (45,000) square feet or larger by subsection
D1b(1) of this section, the area of the second individual sign
shall not exceed two hundred (200) square feet.
(B) Secondary Signs:
(i) Additional secondary wall signs shall be allowed on one
elevation of the principal building other than an elevation
facing an interior side or rear yard abutting a residential
district.
(ii) The total area of all secondary wall signs shall not exceed
one hundred forty four (144) square feet and the area of any
one secondary wall sign shall not exceed seventy two (72)
square feet.
(4) One (1) additional wall sign not exceeding one hundred (100)
square feet shall be allowed within the M-2 and C-CBD District to
be displayed on a side or rear wall of a building, which may or may
not front a public street.
a. Area:
(1) For principal buildings with a gross floor area less than forty-five
thousand (45,000) square feet:
(A) The total area of all wall signs shall not exceed one hundred
(100) square feet for interior lots; for corner or through lots
the total area of all wall signs shall not exceed two hundred
(200) square feet.
(B) The maximum area of any one (1) individual wall sign shall
not exceed one hundred (100) square feet.
(2) For principal buildings with a gross floor area of forty-five thousand
(45,000) square feet or greater:
(A) The total area of all wall signs shall not exceed six hundred
(600) square feet for interior lots; for corner or through lots
the total area of all wall signs shall not exceed eight hundred
(800) square feet.
(B) The maximum area individual walls sign shall not exceed:
(i) One (1) sign with a maximum area of four hundred
forty (440) square feet.
(ii) One sign with a maximum area of two hundred (200)
square feet.
(iii) All other signs shall be limited to a maximum area of
eighty (80) square feet.
b. Number. There is no limit as to the number of wall signs except as
governed by the total area of all wall signs allowed by Section 11-23-
19.D.2.a of this section.
c. Elevations. Wall signs may be located on any elevation of the principal
structure except that facing a side or rear lot line abutting a residential
district.
E. Within the O-P, I-CBD, I-1, and I-2 Districts, but not those properties within the Freeway
Corridor District regulated by Section 11-23-19.F of this section, the following additional
regulations shall apply:
1. Total Sign Area And Number:
a1. Freestanding Signs: One sign is allowed per lot. The area of a freestanding sign
may not exceed one hundred (100) square feet each side with a maximum height
of ten feet (10').
a. Number Allowed: One (1) sign is allowed upon each lot.
b. Area: The area of each sign shall not exceed one hundred (100) square
feet for each sign face.
c. Height: The sign shall be a maximum height not to exceed ten feet (10').
b2. Wall, Canopy, Or Marquee Signs:
(1) For single occupancy buildings, not more than one (1) wall, canopy,
or marquee sign shall be permitted on one elevation or in the case
of a corner lot or through lot where wall signs may be installed on
two (2) elevations, except no sign shall be installed on an elevation
facing an interior side or rear yard abutting a residential district.
(2) The area of individual signs shall not exceed one hundred (100)
square feet, except as allowed by one of the following provisions:
(A) The area of individual signs shall not exceed two hundred
(200) square feet for single occupancy building or an
individual tenant space with a gross floor area of forty five
thousand (45,000) square feet or more.
(B) The area of individual signs shall not exceed four hundred
(400) square feet for single occupancy building or an
individual tenant space with a gross floor area of two
hundred fifty thousand (250,000) square feet or more.
a. Area:
(1) For principal buildings with a gross floor area less than forty five
thousand (45,000) square feet:
(A) The total area of all wall signs shall not exceed one hundred
(100) square feet for interior lots; for corner or through lots
the total area of all wall signs shall not exceed two hundred
(200) square feet.
(B) The maximum area of any one (1) individual wall sign shall
not exceed one hundred (100) square feet.
(2) For principal buildings with a gross floor area of forty five thousand
(45,000) square feet and less than two hundred fifty thousand
(250,000) thousand square feet:
(A) The total area of all wall signs shall not exceed two hundred
(200) square feet for interior lots; for corner or through lots
the total area of all wall signs shall not exceed four hundred
(400) square feet.
(B) The maximum area of any one (1) individual wall sign shall
not exceed two hundred (200) square feet.
(3) For principal buildings with a gross floor area of two hundred fifty
thousand (250,000) thousand square feet or greater:
(A) The total area of all wall signs shall not exceed four hundred
(400) square feet for interior lots; for corner or through lots
the total area of all wall signs shall not exceed eight hundred
(800) square feet.
(B) The maximum area of any one (1) individual wall sign shall
not exceed four hundred (400) square feet.
b. Number. There is no limit as to the number of wall signs except as
governed by the total area of all wall signs allowed by Section 11-23-
19.E.2.a of this section.
c. Elevations. Wall signs may be located on any elevation of the principal
structure except that facing a side or rear lot line abutting a residential
district.
2. Freeway Corridor Area: Signs for uses within the freeway corridor area shall be
subject to the regulations of subsection G of this section.
F. Within the Freeway Corridor District, defined on the zoning map, the following additional
regulations shall apply to all C and I within the M-1, C-2, C-3, O-P, I-1 and I-2 districts
properties:
1. Total Sign Area And Number:
a1. Freestanding Signs:
(1)a. Number Allowed: One (1) sign is allowed perfor each lot.
(2)b. Area: The area of a sign may not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square
feet each side, except that the area of a sign for single occupancy buildings
with a gross floor area of one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet or
larger shall not exceed four hundred (400) square feet.
(1) For principal buildings with a gross floor area less than one hundred
thousand (100,000) square feet, the area of a freestanding signs
shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet for each face.
(2) For principal buildings with a gross floor area of one hundred
thousand (100,000) square feet or greater, the area of a
freestanding signs shall not exceed four hundred (400) square feet
for each face.
(3)c. Height:
(A1) For, principal buildings with a gross floor area less than one
hundred thousand (100,000) square feet, Tthe maximum height of
the sign shall not exceed thirty feet (30')., except that the height of
the sign for single occupancy buildings with a gross floor area of
one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet or larger shall not
exceed fifty feet (50').
(2) For, principal buildings with a gross floor area of one hundred
thousand (100,000) square feet or greater, the maximum height of
the sign shall not exceed fifty feet (50').
(B3) For convenience food, hotel, motor fuel, and restaurant uses
developed on properties with an elevation below that of the
centerline of I-35, measured at the closest distance between the
sign location and centerline of I-35, the height of a freestanding sign
may be increased to be not more than thirty feet (30') above the
centerline elevation of I-35 with a total height not to exceed seventy
feet (70').
b2. Wall, Canopy, Or Marquee Signs:
(1) For single occupancy buildings, not more than one wall, canopy, or
marquee sign shall be permitted on one elevation or in the case of
a corner lot or through lot where wall signs may be installed on two
(2) elevations, except no sign shall be installed on an elevation
facing an interior side or rear yard abutting a residential district, as
well as secondary signs as may be allowed by subsection F1b(3) of
this section.
(2) The area of individual signs shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150)
square feet, except as may be allowed by subsection F1b(3) of this
section.
(3) Single occupancy building or individual tenant space with a gross
floor area of forty five thousand (45,000) square feet or more:
(A) Sign Area:
(i) The area of one individual sign shall not exceed four
hundred forty (440) square feet.
(ii) If a second sign is allowed for a single occupancy
building or individual tenant with a gross floor area
of forty five thousand (45,000) square feet or larger
by subsection F1b(1) of this section, the area of the
second individual sign shall not exceed two hundred
(200) square feet.
(iii) If a second sign is allowed for a single occupancy
building or individual tenant with a gross floor area
of forty five thousand (45,000) square feet or larger
by subsection F1b(1) of this section, the area of the
second individual sign shall not exceed two hundred
(200) square feet.
(B) Secondary Signs:
(i) Additional secondary wall signs shall be allowed on
one elevation other than an elevation facing an
interior side or rear yard abutting a residential
district.
(ii) The total area of all secondary wall signs shall not
exceed one hundred forty four (144) square feet and
the area of any one secondary wall sign shall not
exceed seventy two (72) square feet.
a. Area:
(1) For principal buildings with a gross floor area less than forty-five
thousand (45,000) square feet:
(A) The total area of all wall signs shall not exceed one hundred
fifty (150) square feet for interior lots; for corner or through
lots the total area of all wall signs shall not exceed three
hundred (300) square feet.
.
(B) The maximum area of any one (1) individual wall sign shall
not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet.
(2) For principal buildings with a gross floor area of forty-five thousand
(45,000) square feet or greater:
(A) The total area of all wall signs shall not exceed six hundred
(600) square feet for interior lots; for corner or through lots
the total area of all wall signs shall not exceed eight hundred
eighty four (800) square feet.
(B) The maximum area individual walls sign shall not exceed:
(i) One (1) sign with a maximum area of four hundred
forty (440) square feet.
(ii) One (1) sign with a maximum area of two hundred
(200) square feet.
(iii) All other signs shall be limited to a maximum area of
eight (80) square feet.
b. Number. There is no limit as to the number of wall signs except as
governed by the total area of all wall signs allowed by Section 11-23-
19.F.2.a of this section.
c. Elevations. Wall signs may be located on any elevation of the principal
structure except that facing a side or rear lot line abutting a residential
district.
23. Separate commercial uses on properties with a common lot line that abut a
principal arterial roadway may each locate a sign on the allowed freestanding
structure for each lot subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator; provided,
that:
a. Location:
(1) One (1) of the allowed signs shall be located in a yard abutting the
street to which at least one (1) of the lots have access.
(2) One (1) of the allowed signs shall be located in a yard abutting the
principal arterial right-of-way.
b. The sign in the yard abutting the street to which the lot(s) have access may
not exceed one hundred (100) square feet each side with a maximum
height of twenty feet (20').
c. The sign in the yard abutting the principal arterial right-of-way shall comply
with the following provisions:
(1) Area: The area of a sign may not exceed one hundred fifty (150)
square feet each side, except that the area of a sign for single
occupancy buildings with a gross floor area of one hundred
thousand (100,000) square feet or larger shall not exceed four
hundred (400) square feet.
(A) For principal buildings with a total gross floor area less than
one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet, the area of a
freestanding signs shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150)
square feet for each face.
(B) For principal buildings with a total gross floor area of one
hundred thousand (100,000) square feet or greater, the
area of a freestanding signs shall not exceed four hundred
(400) square feet for each face.
(2) Height:
(A) The maximum height of the sign shall not exceed thirty feet
(30'), except that the height of the sign for single occupancy
buildings with a gross floor area of one hundred thousand
(100,000) square feet or larger shall not exceed fifty feet
(50').
(A) For principal buildings with a total gross floor area less than
one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet, the maximum
height of the sign shall not exceed thirty feet (30').
(B) For principal buildings with a total gross floor area of one
hundred thousand (100,000) square feet or greater, the
maximum height of the sign shall not exceed fifty feet (50').
(BC) For convenience food, hotel, motor fuel and restaurant uses
developed on properties with an elevation below that of the
centerline of I-35, measured at the closest distance between
the sign location and centerline of I-35, the height of a
freestanding sign may increase to be not more than thirty
feet (30') above the centerline elevation of I-35 with a total
height not to exceed seventy feet (70').
d. An agreement addressing construction, maintenance, and repair
responsibilities and access rights is established and filed with the Dakota
County Recorder with the titles of the two (2) properties involved in the
collocated freestanding sign(s) prior to issuance of a sign permit with
amendment or cancellation of the agreement allowed only upon written
approval by the Zoning Administrator.
G. Within the P-OS District the following additional regulations shall apply:
1. Freestanding Signs:
a. Number Allowed:
(1) One (1) sign is allowed per lot, except that one (1) additional sign
shall be allowed when there is more than one (1) entrance from a
major collector or arterial street.
(2) In addition to the sign allowed by section 11-23-9.G.1.a(1) of this
section, one (1) a sign is permittedallowed at each entrance to a
city park with a community park or special area designation with the
Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan.
b. Area: The area of each sign may not exceed one hundred (100) square
feet per sign face.
c. Monument Type; Height: The sign shall be monument type with a maximum
height not to exceed ten feet (10').
d. Changeable Copy Signs:
(1) Within the allowed area of a freestanding sign, a maximum of forty
(40) square feet of nonelectronic changeable copy shall be allowed
per frontage to a major collector or arterial street.
(2) For city of Lakeville public administration, fire stations, police
department buildings, ice arenas and public maintenance buildings
and ISD 192, ISD 194 and ISD 196 school district uses only, as
allowed by chapter 97 of this title, the changeable copy sign allowed
by this section may utilize electronic graphic display provided that:
(A) An electronic graphic display sign shall be displayed only in
a yard abutting a minor expander, minor connector or minor
reliever street as defined by the comprehensive plan.
(B) The operation of the electronic sign shall require issuance
of a license pursuant to section 3-22-3 of this code.
2. Wall, Canopy, Or Marquee Signs:
a. For single occupancy buildings, Not more than one sign shall be allowed
on one elevation fronting a public street, except in the case of a corner lot
or through lot where one additional one hundred (100) square foot wall sign
may be installed on a second elevation fronting a public street.
b. Additional signs:
(1) One (1) sign not to exceed forty eight (48) square feet shall be
allowed for each building entrance.
(2) Two (2) wall signs not to exceed a total of three hundred (300)
square feet shall be allowed on permanent structures in city
community parks or special use areas, as designated by the Parks,
Trails, and Open Space Plan.
a. Area:
(1) The total area of all wall signs shall not exceed one hundred (100)
square feet for interior lots; for corner or through lots the total area
of all wall signs shall not exceed two hundred (200) square feet.
(2) The maximum area of any one (1) individual wall sign shall not
exceed one hundred (100) square feet.
(3) Permanent structures in community parks or special use areas, as
designated by the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan, shall be
allowed up to two (2) wall signs not to exceed a total of three
hundred (300) feet.
b. Number. There is no limit as to the number of wall signs except as
governed by the total area of all wall signs allowed by Section 11-23-
19.B.1.b of this section.
c. Elevations. Wall signs may be located on any elevation of the principal
structure except that facing a side or rear lot line abutting a residential
district.
d. Building Entrances. Notwithstanding section 11-23-19.G.2.a and b of this
section, an additional sign(s) not to exceed forty eight (48) square feet shall
be allowed for each building entrance.
H. InWithin a planned unit developmentPUD district, signing restrictionssign allowances shall
be based upon the individual uses and structures contained in the complexdevelopment.
Signs shall be in compliance with the restrictionsand the regulations of this section applied
in the most restrictive zoning district in which the use is allowed, subject to modification
by approval of a PUD development stage plan.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication
according to law.
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ADOPTED by the Lakeville City Council this ______ day of ______________, 2025.
Lakeville Zoning Ordinance
District Existing
Wall Signs
Allowed
Proposed
Wall Signs
Allowed
A-P and RA 1 wall sign not to exceed 32sf.No change
Government Uses,
Education and Religious
Institutions
1 sign not to exceed 100sf. for up to two elevations facing public street; plus 48sf.
signs for each exterior entrance
Total sign area not to exceed 100sf, or 200sf. for corner or through lots;
Area of any individual sign not to exceed 100sft;
plus 1 additional 48sf. sign for each exterior entranceRS,
RST,
RM,
RH Multiple Family 1 sign not to exceed 50sf. for up to two elevations facing public street Total sign area not to exceed 50sf, or 100sf. for corner or through lots;
Area of any individual sign not to exceed 50sf.
O-R and C-1
1 sign not to exceed 64sf. for up to two elevations facing public street Total sign area not to exceed 64sf, or 128sf. for corner or through lots;
Area of any individual sign not to exceed 64sf.
Buildings < 45,000sf.1 sign not to exceed 100sf. for up to two elevations facing public street Total sign area not to exceed 100sf, or 200sf. for corner or through lots;
Area of any individual sign not to exceed 100sf.M-1,
M-2,
C-2,
C-3,
C-CBD
Buildings > 45,000sf.1 sign not to exceed 440sf. on an elevation facing public street for an interior lot;
1 sign not to exceed 200sf. for corner or through lots;
2 signs not to exceed 144sf. or 72sf. for any one sign
Total sign area not to exceed 600sf, or 800sf. for corner or through lots;
Area of any 1 sign not to exceed 440sf., 1 sign not to exceed 200sf., and all other signs
limited to a maximum of 80sf.
Buildings < 45,000sf.1 sign not to exceed 100sf. for up to two elevations facing public street Total sign area not to exceed 100sf, or 200sf. for corner or through lots;
Area of any individual sign not to exceed 100sf.
Buildings > 45,000sf. and
< 250,000sf.
1 sign not to exceed 200sf. for up to two elevations facing public street Total sign area not to exceed 200sf, or 400sf. for corner or through lots;
Area of any individual sign not to exceed 200sf.
O-P
I-CBD
I-1
I-2 Buildings > 250,000sf.1 sign not to exceed 400sf. for up to two elevations facing public street Total sign area not to exceed 400sf, or 800sf. for corner or through lots;
Area of any individual sign not to exceed 200sf.
Buildings < 45,000sf.1 sign not to exceed 150sf. for up to two elevations facing public street Total sign area not to exceed 150sf, or 300sf. for corner or through lots;
Area of any individual sign not to exceed 150sf.
Freeway
Corridor
District
Buildings > 45,000sf.1 sign not to exceed 440sf. on an elevation facing public street for an interior lot;
1 sign not to exceed 200sf. for corner or through lots;
2 signs not to exceed 144sf. or 72sf. for any one sign
Total sign area not to exceed 600sf, or 800sf. for corner or through lots;
Area of any 1 sign not to exceed 440sf., 1 sign not to exceed 200sf., and all other signs
limited to a maximum of 80sf.
P-OS 1 sign not to exceed 100sf. for up to two elevations facing public street; plus 48sf.
signs or each exterior entrance
Total sign area not to exceed 100sf, or 200sf. for corner or through lots;
Area of any individual sign not to exceed 100sft;
plus 1 additional 48sf. sign for each exterior entrance