HomeMy WebLinkAbout0816 ORDINANCE NO. 816
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA, COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLES 9.AND 11
OF THE LAKEVILLE CITY CODE CONCERNING SIGNS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 9 of the Lakeville City Code is amended by deleting Chapter 3
in its entirety.
SECTION 2. Title 11, Chapter 2 ofi the Lakeville City Code is amended by
amending the definition of "sign" to provide:.
SIGN: Any letter, word or symbol, poster, picture, statuary, reading matter or
representation in the nature of advertisement, announcement, message or
visual communication, whether painted, posted, printed, affixed or
constructed, including all associated brackets, braces, supports, wires and
structures, which is displayed for informational or communicative
purposes.,
SECTION 3. Title 11, Chapter 2 of the Lakeville City Code is amended by adding
the following definitions:
ABANDONED Any sign and/or its supporting sign structure which remains without a
SIGN: message or whose display surface remains blank for a period of one (1)
year or more, or any sign which pertains to a time, event or purpose which
no longer applies, shall be deemed to have been abandoned. Signs
applicable to a business temporarily suspended because of a change in
ownership. or management of such business shall not be deemed
abandoned unless the property remains vacant for a period of one (1) year
or more. Any sign remaining after demolition of a principal structure shall
be deemed to be abandoned. Signs which are present because of being
legally established nonconforming signs or signs which have required a
conditional use permit or a variance shall also be subject to the definition
of abandoned sign.
AWNING: A roof-like cover, often of fabric, plastic, metal or glass designed and
intended for protection from. the weather or as a decorative embellishment,
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and which projects from a wall or roof of a structure primarily over a
window,. walk, or the like. Any part of an awning which also projects over
a door shall be counted as an awning.
AWNING SIGN: A building sign or graphic printed on or in some fashion attached directly
to the awning material
BALLOON SIGN: A sign consisting of a bag made of lightweight material supported by
helium, hot, or pressurized air which is greater than twenty-four (24)
inches in diameter.
BILLBOARD: See off-premises sign
BUILDING SIGN: Any sign attached or supported by any building.
CANOPY: A roof-like cover, often of fabric, plastic, metal, or glass on a support,
which provides shelter over a doorway.
CANOPY SIGN: Any sign that is part of or attached to a canopy, made of fabric, plastic, or
structural protective cover over a door or entrance. A canopy sign is not a
marquee and is different from service area canopy signs.
CHANGEABLE
COPY SIGN: A sign or portion thereof that has a readerboard for the display of text
information in which each alphanumeric character, graphic or symbol is
defined by objects not consisting of an illumination. device and maybe
changed or rearranged manually or mechanically with characters,
illustrations, letters or numbers that can be changed or rearranged without
altering the face or surface of the sign structure.
CHANGEABLE
COPY SIGN,
ELECTRONIC: A sign or portion thereof that displays electronic, non-pictorial text
information in which each alphanumeric character, graphic, or symbol is
defined by a small number of matrix elements using different
combinations of light emitting diodes ..(LEDs), fiber optics, light bulbs or
other illumination devices within the display area. Electronic changeable
copy signs include computer programmable, microprocessor controlled
electronic displays. Electronic changeable copy signs include projected
images or messages with these characteristics onto buildings or objects.
Electronic changeable copy signs do not include official signs.
COMMERCIAL Speech advertising a business, profession,, commodity, service or
SPEECH: entertainment.
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ELECTRONIC
GRAPHIC DISPAY:
SIGN: A sign or portion thereof that displays electronic, static images, static
graphics or static pictures, with or without text information, defined by a
small number of matrix elements using different combinations of light
emitting diodes (LEDs}, fiber optics, light bulbs or other illumination
devices within the display area where the message change sequence is
accomplished immediately or by means of fade, re-pixalization or dissolve
modes. Electronic graphic display signs include computer programmable,
microprocessor controlled electronic or digital displays. Electronic
graphic display signs include projected images or messages with these
characteristics onto buildings or other objects.
ELEVATION: The view of the side, front, or rear of a given structure(s).
ELEVATION
AREA: The. area of all walls that face any lot line.
ERECT: Activity of constructing, building,. raising, assembling, placing, affixing,
attaching, creating, painting, drawing or any other way of bringing into
being or establishing.
FLAG: Any fabric or similar lightweight material attached at one end of the
material, usually to a staff or pole, so as to allow movement of the material
by atmospheric changes and which contains distinctive colors, patterns,
symbols, emblems, insignia, or other symbolic devices.
FLASHING SIGN: A directly or indirectly illuminated sign or portion thereof that exhibits.
changing light or color effect by any means, so as to provide intermittent
illumination that changes light intensity in sudden transitory bursts and
creates the illusion of intermittent flashing light by streaming, graphic
bursts showing movement, or any mode of lighting which resembles
zooming, twinkling or sparkling.
FREESTANDING Any sign which has supporting framework that is placed on, or anchored
SIGN: in, the ground and which is independent from any building or other
structure.
FREEWAY
CORRIDOR
AREA: A special signing area encompassing land located within one thousand
five hundred feet either side (east/west} of the centerline of Interstate 35.
GRADE: Grade shall be construed to be the final ground elevation after
construction. Earth mounding criteria for landscaping and screening is not
part of the final grade for sign height computation.
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GROUND SIGN: Any freestanding sign with its sign face mounted on the ground or
mounted on a base at least as wide as the sign and which has a total height
not exceeding eight (8} feet.
HEIGHT OF SIGN: The height of the sign shall be computed as the vertical distance measured
from the base of the sign at grade to the top of the highest attached
component of the sign.
ILLUMINATED Any sign which contains an element designed to emanate artificial light
SIGN: internally or externally.
MARQUEE: Any permanent roof-like structure projecting beyond a theater building or
extending along and projecting beyond the wall of that building, generally
designed and constructed to provide protection from the weather.
MARQUEE SIGN: Any building sign painted, mounted, constructed or attached in any
.manner, on a marquee.
MULTI-VISION
SIGN: Any sign composed in whole or part of a series of vertical or horizontal
slats or cylinders that are capable of being rotated at intervals so that
partial rotation of the group of slats or cylinders produces a different
image and when properly functioning allows on a single sign structure the
display at any given time one of two or more images.
MULTIPLE Any site which has more than one (1) tenant, and each tenant has a
TENANT SITE: separate ground level exterior public entrance.
NON- Dissemination of messages not classified as Commercial Speech which
COMMERCIAL include, but are not limited to, messages concerning political, religious,
SPEECH: social, ideological, public service. and informational topics.
OFF-PREMISES A commercial speech sign which directs the attention of the public to a
SIGN: business, activity conducted, or product sold or offered at a location not on
the same lot where such sign is located. For purposes of this sign
ordinance, easements and other appurtenances shall be considered to be
outside such lot and any sign located or proposed to be located in an
easement or other appurtenance shall be considered anoff-premises sign.
OFFICAL SIGN: Signs of a public noncommercial nature including public notification
signs, safety signs, traffic signs, direction to public facilities when erected
by or on behalf of a public official or employee in the performance of
official duty.
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OWNER: In the case of a lot, the legal owner of the lot as officially recorded by
Dakota County, and including fee owners, contract for. deed purchasers
and ground lessees. In the case of a sign, the owner of the sign including
any lessees.
POLE SIGN: See Pylon Sign.
PORTABLE SIGN: Any sign which is manifestly designed to be transported, including by
trailer or on its own wheels, even though the wheels of such sign maybe
removed and the remaining chassis or support is converted to another sign
or attached temporarily or permanently to the ground since this
characteristic is based on .the design of such a sign.
PROJECTING Any sign which is affixed to a building or wall in such a manner that its
SIGN: leading edge extends more than two (2) feet beyond the surface of such
building or wall face.
PUBLIC NOTICES:. Official notices posted by public officers, employees or their agents in the
performance of their duties, or as directed by such officers, employees or
agents.
PUBLIC STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY: The entire right-of-way of any public street.
PYLON SIGN: Any freestanding sign which has its supportive structures} anchored in the
ground and which has a sign face elevated above ground level by pole(s)
or beam(s) and with the area below the sign face open.
RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT: Any district zoned for residential uses.
ROOF: The exterior surface and its supporting structure on the top of a building or
structure. The structural make-up of which conforms to the roof
structures, roof construction and roof covering sections of the International
Building Code.
ROOF LINEN The upper-most edge of the roof or in the case of an extended facade or
parapet, the upper-most height of said facade.
ROOF SIGN: Any sign erected and constructed wholly on and above the roof of a
building, supported by the roof structure, and extending vertically above
the highest portion of the roof.
ROOF SIGN, Any building sign erected or constructed as an integral or essentially
INTEGRAL: integral part of a normal roof structure of any design, so that no part of the
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sign extends vertically above the highest portion of the roof and so that no
part of the sign is separated from the rest of the roof by a space of more
than six (6) inches..
ROTATING SIGN: A sign or portion of a sign which .turns about on an axis.
SHIMMERING
SIGN: A sign which reflects an oscillating sometimes distorted visual image.
SIGN FACE: The surface of the sign. upon, against, or through which the message of the
sign is exhibited.
SIGN
STRUCTURE: Any structure including the supports, uprights, bracing and framework
which supports or is capable of supporting any sign.
SITE:. A lot or combination of contiguous lots which are intended, designated,
and/or approved to function as an integrated unit.
SUSPENDED
SIGN: Any building sign that is suspended-from the underside of a horizontal
plane surface and is connected to this surface.
TIME AND
TEMPERATURE
SIGN: A sign that displays only current time and temperature information.
TOTAL SITE The maximum permitted combined area of all signs
SIGNAGE: allowed on a specific lot.
VIDEO DISPLAY
SIGN: A sign that changes its message or background in a manner or method of
display characterized by motion or pictorial imagery, which may or may
not include text and depicts action or a special effect to imitate movement,
the presentation of pictorials or graphics displayed in a progression of
frames that gives the illusion of motion, including, but not limited to the
illusion of moving objects, moving patterns or bands of light, or
expanding or contracting shapes, not including electronic changeable copy
signs. Video display signs include projected images or messages with
these characteristics onto buildings or-other objects.
VISIBLE: Capable of being seen by a person of normal visual acuity (whether legible
or not) without visual aid.
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WALL: Any structure which defines the exterior boundaries or courts of a building
or structure and which has a slope of sixty (60) degrees or greater with the
horizontal plane.
WALL SIGN: Any building sign attached parallel to, but within two (2) feet of a wall,
painted on the wall surface of, or erected. and confined within the limits of
an outside wall of any building or structure, which is supported by such
wall or building, and which displays only one (1) sign surface.
WINDOW SIGN: Any building sign, pictures, symbol, or combination thereof, designed to
communicate information about an activity, business, commodity, event,
sale, or service, that is placed inside a window or upon the window panes
or glass. and is visible from the exterior of the window.
SECTION 4. Title 11, Chapter 23 of the Lakeville City Code is amended to read.
as follows:
CHAPTER 23
SIGNS
11-23-1: Findings, Purpose and Effect
11-23-3: Severability
11-23-5: Permit Required
11-23-7: Permit Not Required
11-23-9: Non-Conforming Signs.
11-23-11: Enforcement and Penalties
11-23-13: Substitution
11-23-15: General Regulations
11-23-17: Prohibited Signs
11-23-19; District Regulations
11-23-1; FINDINGS, PURPOSE AND EFFECT:
A. Findings: The City finds:
1. Exterior signs have a substantial impact on the character and quality of the
environment.
2. Signs provide an important medium through which individuals may convey a
variety of messages.
3. Signs can create traffic hazards and aesthetic concerns, thereby threatening the
public health, safety and welfare.
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4. The city's zoning regulations have, since as early as 1970, included the regulation
of signs in an effort to provide adequate means of expression and to promote the
economic viability of the business community, while protecting the City and its
citizens from a proliferation of signs of a type, size, location and character that
would adversely impact upon the aesthetics ofthe community and threaten the
health, safety and welfare of the community. The regulation of the physical
characteristics of signs within the City has had a positive impact on traffic safety
and the appearance of the community.
B. Purpose and intent: It is not the purpose or intent of this sign ordinance to regulate the
message displayed on any sign;. nor is it the purpose or intent of this ordinance to regulate
any building design or any display not .defined as a sign, or any sign which cannot be
viewed from outside a building. The purpose and. intent of this ordinance is to:
1. Regulate the number, location, size, type, illumination and other physical
characteristics of signs within the city in order to promote the public. health, safety
and welfare.
2. .Maintain, enhance. and improve the aesthetic environment of the city by
preventing visual clutter that is harmful to the appearance of the community.
3. Improve the visual appearance of the City while providing for effective means of
communication, consistent with constitutional guarantees and the City's goals of
public safety and aesthetics.
4. Provide for fair and consistent enforcement of the sign regulations set for herein
under the zoning authority of the City.
C. Effect: A sign maybe erected, mounted, displayed or maintained in the city if it is in
conformance with the provisions of this ordinance. The effect of this ordinance, as more
specifically set forth herein, is to:
1. Allow a wide variety of sign types in commercial. zones, and a more limited
variety of signs in other zones, subject to the standards set forth in this sign
ordinance.
2. Allow certain small, unobtrusive signs incidental to the principal use of a site in
all zones when in compliance with the requirements of this sign ordinance.
3. Prohibit signs whose location, size, type, illumination or other physical
characteristics negatively affect the environment and where the communication
can be accomplished by means having a lesser. impact. on the environment and the
public health, safety and welfare.
4. Provide for the administration. and enforcement of the provisions of this sign
ordinance.
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11-23-3: SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
Sign Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity or
enforceability of the remaining portions. of this .Sign Ordinance. The City Council hereby
declares that it would have adopted the Sign Ordinance in each section, subsection, sentence, or
phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences,
clauses, or phrases be declared invalid.
11-23-5: PERMIT REQUIRED: No sign shall be erected, altered, improved,
reconstructed, maintained or moved in the City without first securing a permit from the City:
A. The. content of the message or speech displayed on the sign shall not be reviewed or
considered in determining whether to approve or deny a sign permit.
B. Application for an administrative permit shall be filed by the property owner or
designated agent with the Zoning Administrator on forms to be provided by the City.
C. .Application for a permit shall contain the following information unless waived by the
City:
1. Names and addresses of the applicant, owners of the sign and lot.
2. The address at which any signs are to be erected.
3. The lot, block and addition at which the signs are to be erected and the street on
which they are to front.
4. Type and size of sign (e.g., wall sign, Pylon sign).
5. A site plan to scale showing the location of lot lines, building structures, parking
areas, existing and proposed signs and any other physical features.
6. Plans, location and specifications and method of construction and attachment to
the buildings or placement method of the ground.
7. Copy of stress sheets and calculations showing that the structure is designed for
dead load and wind pressure in any direction in the amount required by this and
all other laws and ordinances of the City.
8. Written consent of the owner or lessee of any site on which the sign is to be
erected.
9. Any electrical permit required and issued for the sign.
10. A detailed description of any electronic or electrical components that are
proposed to be added to the sign.
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11. Other information to demonstrate compliance with this and all other ordinances of
the City.
C. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as established by City Council resolution.
Applications for amending administrative permits shall be accompanied by a fee as
established by Ordinance.
D. The Zoning Administrator shall notify the applicant, in writing, of an incomplete
application within fifteen (15) days of the date of submission.
E. The Zoning Administrator shall review the application and related materials and shall
determine whether the proposal is in compliance with all applicable evaluation criteria,
codes, ordinances, and applicable performance standards set forth in this Title within
sixty (60) days of submission of a complete application.
11-23-7: PERMIT NOT REQUIRED: The following signs shall not require a permit and
are allowed in addition to those signs allowed by Sections 11-23-15 and 11-23-19
of this Title. These exemptions, however, shall not be construed as relieving the owner of the
sign from the responsibility of its erection and maintenance, and its compliance with the
provisions of this ordinance or any other law or ordinance regulating the same.
A. The changing of the display surface on a painted or printed sign only. This exemption,
however, shall apply only to poster replacement and/or on-site changes involving sign
painting elsewhere then directly on a building.
B. Signs two (2) square feet or less in size.
C. One (1) sign per property in residential districts not to exceed nine (9) square feet.
D. All noncommercial signs of any size posted in any number from August 1 in a state
general election year until ten (10) days following general election, and thirteen (13)
weeks prior to any special election until ten (10) days following the special election.
E. Official signs.
F. One (1) sign shall be allowed per street frontage when a building is offered for sale or
lease, provided that:.
1. Within the R (residential) districts, no sign shall exceed twelve (12) square feet in
area and six feet (6') in height for single-family, two-family, townhouse, and
quadraminium units; or thirty two (32) square feet in area or eight feet (8') in
height for multi-family or institutional uses.
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2. Within all other zoning districts and in those cases where a parcel of land exceeds
ten (10) acres, regardless of its zoning, no sign shall exceed sixty four (64) square
feet in area or ten feet (10') in height.
11-23-9: NONCONFORMING SIGNS AND USES:
A. Nonconforming Signs: A nonconforming sign lawfully existing upon the effective date of
this chapter shall be regulated in accordance with Chapter 15 of this Title.
B. Nonconforming Uses: When the principal use of land is legally nonconforming under
Chapter 15 of this Title, all existing or proposed signs in conjunction with that land use
shall be considered conforming ifthey are in compliance with the sign provisions for the
most restrictive zoning district in which the principal use is allowed.
11-23-11: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES:
A. This chapter shall be administered and enforced by the zoning administrator.. The zoning
administrator may institute in the name of the City appropriate actions or proceedings
against a violator.
B. Inspection. All signs for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the
zoning administrator.
C. The City reserves the right to require the. removal at the owner's expense of any sign
when the requirements of this Section are not completely followed and adhered to, or if a
sign is not properly maintained or falls into a state of disrepair. The City shall not have
any obligation or liability to replace any sign when removed by the City.
D. .Any person who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with, or resists
the enforcement of any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be
fined or penalized not more than the maximum levels established by the state for
misdemeanor offenses.
11-23-13: SUBSTITUTION:.
The owner of any sign which is otherwise allowed by this sign ordinance may substitute non-
commercial copy in lieu of any other commercial or non-commercial copy. This substitution of
copy maybe made without any additional approval or permitting. The purpose ofthis provision
is to prevent any inadvertent favoring of commercial speech over non-commercial speech, or
favoring of any particular non-commercial message over any other non-commercial message.
This provision prevails over any more specific provision to the contrary.
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11-23-15: GENERAL REGULATIONS:
A. Except as provided for by Section 11-23-15.M and Section 11-23-15.Y of this Title, all
signs must be accessory structures.
B: All freestanding signs shall be setback fifteen (15) feet from any property line abutting a
publicright-of--way and five (5} feet from any side or rear property line: No sign maybe
located within a drainage and utility easement.
C. The design and construction standards as set forth in chapter 4 of the 1997 edition of the
uniform sign code as maybe amended, are hereby adopted.
D. .The installation of electrical signs shall be subject to the state's electrical code. Electrical
service to such sign shall be underground.
E. No sign shall be attached or be allowed to hang from any building until all necessary wall
and roof attachments have been approved by the zoning administrator.
F. No signs, guys, stays or attachments shall be erected, placed or maintained on trees nor
interfere with any electric light, power, telephone or telegraph wires or the supports
thereof.
G. Illuminated signs shall be shielded to prevent lights from being directed at oncoming
traffic in such brilliance that it impairs the vision of the driver and may not interfere with
or obscure traffic signs or signals. Lighting may not illuminate any adjacent properties,
buildings, or streets.
H. Temporary signs:
1. The use of banners, pennants and similar devices shall require a permit valid for
no more than ten (10) consecutive days. No more than three (3}permits per
business shall be granted during any twelve (12) month period. The area of a
banner, pennant or similar devise shall not exceed the area allowances for the
specific zoning district in which the sign is located. Not more than one (1)
banner, pennant or similar device shall be displayed upon a property at any one
time.
2. Portable signs may not exceed thirty two (32) square feet and may not be
illuminated with any flashing device. Use of a portable sign shall require a
license. The license shall be valid for no more than ten (10) consecutive days. No
more than three (3) licenses per business shall be granted during any twelve (12}
month period.
I. Signs requiring permits shall display in a conspicuous manner the permit sticker or
sticker number.
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J. No sign or sign structure shall be erected or maintained that prevents free ingress or
egress from any door, window or fire escape. No sign or sign structure shall be attached
to a standpipe or fire escape.
K. A freestanding sign or sign structure constructed so that the faces are not back to back,
shall not have an angle separating the faces exceeding twenty degrees (20°) unless the
total area of both sides added together does -not exceed the maximum allowable sign area
for that district.
L. Except for farm buildings, at least one address sign identifying the correct property
number as assigned by Dakota County shall be required on each principal building in all
districts. The number shall be at least three inches (3") in height.
M. Off-premises signs:
1. Signs greater than six (6) square feet in area are a principal use of property:
2. Annual permits are required for all off-premises signs. Off-premises signs must
be removed as a condition of construction of another principal use upon the
property or platting or subdivision approval for the land on which it is located.
N. The area within the frame of a sign shall be used to calculate the square footage except
that the width of a frame exceeding twelve inches (12") shall constitute sign face, and if
such letters or graphics be mounted directly on a wall or fascia or in such way as to be
without a frame the dimensions for calculating the square footage shall be the area
extending six inches (6") beyond he periphery formed around such letters or graphics in
a plane figure bounded by straight lines connecting the outermost points thereof. Each
surface utilized to display a message or to attract attention shall be measured as a separate
sign and shall be calculated in the overall square footage. Symbols, flags, pictures,
wording, figures or other forms of graphics painted on or attached to windows, walls,
awnings, free-standing structures, suspended by balloons, or kites or on persons, animals,
or vehicles are considered a sign and are included in calculating the overall square
footage.
O. The top of a sign, including its superstructure, if any, shall be no higher than the roof of
the building to which such sign maybe attached.
P. The area around freestanding signs shall be landscaped with plantings and maintained in
such a manner to accent and enhance the sign while remaining sensitive to the natural
features of the site.
Q. .Signs for motor fuel facilities shall be regulated by the sign provisions for the zoning
district in which the facility is located, except that within a freestanding sign, an area not
to exceed sixteen (16) square feet shall be allowed for continuous display (no flashing,
scrolling or other animation) of electronic or non-electronic changeable copy identifying
current fuel prices in accordance with Minnesota State Statutes Section 239.751.
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R. Window signs shall not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the total area of the window
in which they are displayed.
S. Separate. commercial and industrial uses on adjoining properties with a common lot line
may each locate a sign on one freestanding structure subject to approval by the Zoning
Administrator, provided that:
1. The area of each of the individual business signs shall be consistent with the
applicable district provisions in section 11-23-19.f this chapter.
2. The height of the freestanding sign shall be consistent with the applicable district
provisions in section 11-23-19 of this chapter.
3. The maximum number of signs displayed on a single structure is two (2) signs.
4. No additional freestanding signs shall be displayed on the individual properties.
5. An agreement addressing construction, maintenance, and repair responsibilities
and trespass rights is established and filed with the Dakota County recorder
against the titles of the two (2) properties involved in the collocated freestanding
sign. Amendment or cancellation of the agreement shall be allowed only upon
written approval by the Zoning Administrator.
T. .Multiple Occupancy Commercial And Industrial Buildings: When a single principal
building is devoted to two (2) or more commercial or industrial principal uses, signs shall
be allowed subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator based upon the
following requirements:
L The maximum individual sign sizes for multiple occupancy buildings and
individual businesses that may display a sign shall not exceed the maximum
provisions in the same zoning district in section 11-23-19 of this Chapter.
2. Commercial retail, office, or mixed use multiple occupancy buildings may display
a freestanding sign consistent with the applicable zoning district provisions in
section 11-23-19 of this Chapter.
3. Except as provided for in this subsection 11-23-1S.U, individual tenants of a
multiple occupancy building within a commercial or industrial zoning district
-shall not display separate wall, canopy, or marquee signs unless the tenant's
business has an exclusive exterior entrance and subject to the following
requirements:
a. The number of individual wall, canopy, or marquee signs shall be limited
to one (1) per tenant space, except that not more than two (2) signs maybe
displayed. for the tenant of a corner suite or a suite that extends through the
building thus having two exterior walls.
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b. Each sign shall be limited to the maximum wall sign size permitted in the
applicable zoning district provisions in section 11-23-19 of this Chapter.
c. The sign shall be located only on the exterior wall of the tenant space to
which the sign permit is issued, but are not required to face a public street.
d. The provisions of Section 11-23-1 S.T of this Chapter shall not apply to
multiple occupancy buildings displaying separate wall canopy or marquee
signs for individual. tenants.
e. A comprehensive sign plan is submitted that includes all of the following
information:
(1) A site plan to scale showing the location of lot lines, buildings,
structures, parking areas, existing and proposed signs, and any
other physical features of the area included within the proposed
comprehensive sign plan.
(2) Elevations to scale of buildings included within the comprehensive
sign plan including the location of existing or proposed wall,
.canopy, or marquee signs.
(3) To scale plans for all existing and proposed signs of any type
included within the comprehensive sign plan indicating area,
dimensions, height, materials, colors, and means of illumination (if
- any).
f. No permit shall be issued for a new or replacement sign for an individual
tenant except upon a determination by the Zoning Administrator that it is
consistent with the approved comprehensive sign plan.
U. On individual properties within commercial and industrial zoning districts in cases where
no freestanding signs are utilized and where principal structures have a front yard setback
in excess of that which is required under the applicable zoning district regulations, the
maximum property signage percentage limitation or maximum square feet restriction may
be increased one percent (1 for every five. feet (5') of additional setback beyond the
zoning district front yard setback requirement: This increase shall be limited to a
maximum area of one hundred twenty five (125) percent and shall be applied only to
signs located in the yard for which the calculation was made.
V. Changeable Copy Signs: Within commercial and industrial districts, one (l) changeable
copy sign. (but not including electronic changeable copy signs) shall be allowed per site
provided that the area of the sign not exceed twenty five (25) percent of the allowable
sign area or forty (40) square feet, whichever is less, for a freestanding or wall sign.
W. Within commercial and industrial zoning districts, an area not to exceed sixteen (16)
square feet within a freestanding or wall sign shall be allowed for display of an electronic
time and temperature sign subject to the sign provisions for the zoning district in which
the sign is located.
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X. .Projecting signs maybe allowed in commercial districts provided that:
1. There is a minimum of eight (8) feet of clearance under the base of the sign to the
ground below.
2. The sign does not project more than five (5) feet beyond the wall to which it is
mounted, may not project over any vehicular drive aisle or traveled portion of a
public or private street and except in the C-CBD District may not project over a
public right-of--way.
3. The area of the projecting sign is not more than 50 percent of the maximum area
allowed for an individual wall sign in the respective zoning district in Section 11-
23-19 ofthis Title.
Y. Existing billboards erected prior to January 1, 1980 are an allowed use subject to the
following requirements:
l . The sign is defined as a principal use of the property upon which a billboard is
located. No approval shall be granted for a second principal use upon a property
when one of the principal uses is a billboard allowed by this Section.
2. The area of the sign shall not exceed 400 square feet.
' 3. The structure shall not exceed 40 feet in height.
11-23-17: PROHIBITED SIGNS: The following signs are prohibited:
A. Any sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or
resembles any official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal, or emergency
vehicle signs, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic or which hides from
view or interferes with the effectiveness of any official traffic-control device or any
railroad sign or signal
B. All signs over six hundred (600) square feet in area, except within the P/OS District.
C. All off-premises signs greater than six (6) square feet in area except as allowed by
Section 11-23-15.M and Section 11-23-15.Y ofthis Title.
D. Changeable copy signs, electronic, except those allowed by Section 11-23.15.Q ofthis
Title or with an approved. sign permit issued prior to .February 5, 2007.
E. Content classified as "obscene" as defined by Minnesota Statutes section 617.241.
F. Electronic graphic display signs.
G. Flashing signs.
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H. Multi-vision signs.
I. Portable signs except as allowed by this Chapter.
J. Roof signs.
K. Rotating signs.
L. Shimmering signs.
M. Signs painted, attached or in any other manner affixed to trees or similar natural surfaces,
or attached to utility poles, bridges, towers, or similar public structures.
N. Video display signs.
11-23-19: DISTRICT REGULATIONS: In addition to the signs allowed by Sections 11-
23 7 and 11-23-15 of this Title, the following signs shall be allowed within the specific Zoning
Districts:
A. Within the A-P and RA Districts, the following additional regulations. apply:
1. One (1) sign shall. be allowed provided that:
a. The area of the sign shall not exceed thirty two (32} square feet.
b. Freestanding signs shall be limited to a maximum height of eight {8) feet.
B. Within the RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, RS-4, RS-CBD, RSMH, RST-1, RST-2, RM-1 or RH-1
Districts,, the following additional regulations apply:
1. Except for the uses specified in Section 11-23-19.B.4 of this Title, One (1} sign
shall be allowed provided that:
a. The area of the sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet.
b. Freestanding signs shall be limited to a maximum height of eight (8) feet.
2. In addition to the sign allowed. by Section 11-23-19.B.1 of this Title, signs shall
be allowed for a subdivision having not less than five (5) lots or dwelling units at
its entrance from a major collector or arterial. street defined by the Lakeville
Transportation Plan provided that:
a. Not more than one (1) sign shall be allowed at each entrance from a major
collector or arterial street.
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b. The area of each sign shall not exceed forty eight (48) square feet.
c. Freestanding signs shall be limited to a maximum height of eight (8) feet.
d. Except for those signs established under the provisions of Section 11-23-
19.B.2.e, the sign shall not be illuminated.
e. For sign(s) requiring regular long-term maintenance, the sign(s) shall. be
located on separate or common space outlots of sufficient size and area to
accommodate said structure:
1. An association or other form of deed restriction and ownership
deemed acceptable by the Zoning Administrator and involving all
the properties within the subdivision shall be required, which shall
own and be responsible for the upkeep, perpetual maintenance,.
.taxes, insurance, utilities and other costs. associated with the sign(s)
and the outlot upon which it is located.
2. The association rules or by-laws, or similar legal document, shall
specify how the aforementioned sign responsibilities will be
delegated and paid for. Such legal document shall be subject to the
review and approval of the City Attorney.
3. Separate or common space outlots for signs shall be considered
and planned for at the time of preliminary plat application and be
included in the final plat. The subdivision development contract
between the City and the developer shall specify the designated use
of the outlot(s), its ownership. -and the respective responsibilities
regarding the outlot.
f. The area around the sign shall be landscaped in such a manner to accent
and enhance the sign while remaining sensitive to the natural features of
the site. Detailed site and landscape plans shall be included with each sign
permit application and shall be subject approval by the Zoning
Administrator.
g. The design and construction of area identification signs shall be done with
the highest quality materials and workmanship to keep maintenance and
upkeep costs to a minimum and to minimize the potential for vandalism.
Area identification signs are to be aesthetically pleasing when designed
and constructed. The sign shall be compatible with nearby structures in
the area. Detailed construction plans and a materials list shall be included
with each sign permit application and shall be subject approval by the
Zoning Administrator.
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3. Additional signs shall be allowed upon approval of a final plat for a subdivision
having not less than five (5) lots provided that:
a. One (1}sign shall be allowed per project or subdivision or one (1) sign for
each frontage to a major collector or arterial street, whichever is greater.
b. The area of the sign shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet.
c. Freestanding signs shall be limited to a maximum height of eight (8) feet.
d. The sign shall not be displayed for a period to exceed twenty four (24)
months from the date a permit is issued for the sign or until building
permits-have been issued for eighty-five (85) percent of the lots or
dwelling units within the subdivision, whichever is less restrictive.
4. Government buildings and structures, public, quasi-public or private recreation
buildings, public parks and recreation areas, public and private educational..
institutions limited to accredited elementary, middle or senior high schools, and
religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples and synagogues shall be
allowed the following signs:
a. .The maximum area of all signs allowed for such uses shall be determined
on the basis of the. following criteria:
Site Area Maximum Area
for all Signs
0.0 acres < 5.0 acres 32 square feet
5.1 acres < 10.0 acres 64 square feet
10.1 acres < 15.0 acres 96 square feet
15.1 acres < 25.0 acres 128 square feet
25.0 acres or larger 160 .square feet
b. One (1) sign shall be allowed for each principal use upon a site not larger
than twenty five (25) acres with the total area not to exceed. the maximum
allowed per site.
c. Two (2) signs shall be allowed for each principal use upon a site twenty
five acres in area or larger with the total area of all signs not to exceed the
maximum allowed per site.
d. Freestanding signs shall be limited to a maximum height of eight (8) feet.
C. Within the O-R District the following additional regulations shall apply:
1. The total area of all signs displayed on a lot shall not exceed ten (10) percent of
the total building facade fronting not more than two (2) public streets.
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2. Freestanding Sign. 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 (20) feet.
3. Wall, Canopy, or Marquee Signs. For single occupancy buildings, not more than
one (1) wall, canopy, or marquee signs shall be permitted on one (1) facade
fronting a public street, except in the case of a corner lot or through lot where wall
signs maybe installed on two (2) facades fronting a public street. The area of
..individual signs shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet.
4. In addition to the sign area allowances established by Section 11-23-19.C.1 of this
Title, a sign shall be allowed for a subdivision having not less than three (3) lots
or principal buildings at its entrance from a major collector or arterial street
defined by the Lakeville Transportation Plan provided that:
a. Not more than one (1) sign shall be allowed at each entrance from a major
collector or arterial street.
b. The area of each sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet.
c. Freestanding signs shall be limited to a maximum height of fifteen (15)
feet.
d. The sign(s). shall be located to accommodate said sign and related
landscaping to meet all setback requirements. If the sign(s) .are to be
located on outlots, the outlots shall be designated on the preliminary plat
and detailed plans for the area identification signs shall be submitted with
the final plat.'
e. The area around the sign shall be landscaped in such a manner to accent.
and enhance the sign while remaining sensitive to the natural features of
the site. Detailed site and landscape plans shall be included with each sign
permit application and shall be subject to review and approval. of the
Zoning Administrator.
f. The. design and construction of the sign shall be done with the highest
quality materials and. workmanship to keep maintenance and upkeep costs
to a minimum and to minimize the potential for vandalism. The signs are
to be aesthetically pleasing when designed and constructed. The sign shall
be compatible with nearby structures in the area. Detailed construction
plans and a materials list shall be included with each sign permit
application and shall be subject to the review and approval of the Zoning
Administrator.
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5. Additional signs shall be allowed upon approval of a final plat for a subdivision
having not less than three (3) lots or approval of site and building plans for one
(1) lot by the Zoning Administrator provided that:
a. One {1) sign shall be allowed per project or subdivision or one (1) sign for
each frontage to a major collector or arterial street, whichever is greater.
b. The area of the sign shall not exceed sixty four (64) square feet.
c. Freestanding signs shall be limited to a maximum height of-eight (8) feet.
d. The sign shall not be displayed for a period to exceed twelve months (12)
months from the date a permit is issued for the sign or until occupancy
permits have been issued for eighty-five (85) percent of the tenant spaces
within the development, whichever is less restrictive.
D. Within the C-l District the following additional regulations shall apply:
1. The total area of all signs displayed on a lot shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent
of the total building facade fronting not more than two (2) public streets.
2. Freestanding Sign. 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 (20) feet.
3. Wall, Canopy, or Marquee Signs. For single occupancy buildings, not more than
one (1) wall,. canopy, or marquee signs shall be permitted on one (1) facade
fronting a public street, except in the case of a corner lot or through lot where wall
signs maybe installed on two (2) facades fronting a public street. The area of
individual signs shall not exceed sixty four (64) square feet.
4. In addition to the sign area allowances established by Section 11-23-19.D.1 of this
Title, a sign shall be allowed for a subdivision having not less than three (3) lots
or principal buildings at its entrance from a major collector or arterial street
defined by the Lakeville Transportation Plan provided that:
a. Not more than one (1) sign shall be allowed at each entrance from a major
collector or arterial street.
b. The area of each sign shall not exceed seventy-five (75) square feet.
c. .Freestanding signs shall be limited to a maximum height of twenty (20)
feet.
d. The sign(s) shall be located to accommodate. said sign and related
landscaping to meet all setback requirements. If the sign(s) are to be
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located on outlots, the outlots shall be designated on the preliminary plat
and detailed plans for the area identification signs shall be submitted with
the final plat.
e. The area around the sign shall be landscaped in such a manner to accent
and enhance the sign while remaining sensitive to the natural features of
the site. Detailed site and landscape plans shall be included with each sign
permit application and shall be subject to review and approval of the
Zoning Administrator.
f. The design and construction of the sign shall be done with the highest
quality materials and workmanship to keep maintenance and upkeep costs
to a minimum and to minimize the potential for vandalism. The signs are
to be aesthetically pleasing when designed and constructed. The sign shall
be compatible with nearby structures in the area. Detailed construction
plans and a materials list shall be included with each sign permit
application and shall be subject to the review and approval of the Zoning
Administrator.
5. Additional signs shall be allowed upon approval of a final plat for a subdivision
having not less than three. (3) lots or approval of site and building plans for one
(1) lot by the Zoning Administrator provided that:
a. One (1) sign shall be allowed per project or subdivision or one (1) sign for
each frontage to a major collector or arterial street, whichever is greater.
b. The area of the-sign shall not exceed sixty four (64) square feet.
c. Freestanding signs shall be limited to a maximum height of eight (8) feet.
d. The sign shall not be displayed for a period to exceed twelve months (12)
months from the date a permit is issued for the signor until occupancy
permits have been issued for eighty-five (85) percent of the -tenant spaces
within the development, whichever is less restrictive.
6. Signs for uses within the Freeway Corridor Area shall be subject to the
regulations of Section 11-23-19.G of this Title.
E. Within the C-2, C-3, C-CBD, and C-W zoning districts the following additional
regulations shall apply:
L The total area of all signs displayed on a lot shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent
of the total building facade fronting not more than two (2) public streets.
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2. Freestanding Sign. One (1) 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 twenty (20) feet.
3. .Wall, Canopy, or Marquee Signs.
a. For single occupancy buildings, not more than one (1) wall, canopy, or
marquee signs shall be permitted on one (1) facade fronting a public street,
except:
l . In the case of a corner lot or through lot where wall signs maybe
installed on not more than two (2) facades fronting a public street.
2. In the case of a single occupancy building or single tenant space
exceeding with a gross floor area of 45,000 square feet or larger,
additional secondary wall signs. shall be allowed on one (1) facade
fronting a public street.
b. The area of individual signs shall not exceed one hundred (100) square
feet, except:
1. The area of one (1) individual sign for single occupancy buildings
or individual tenant spaces with a gross floor area of 45,000 square
feet or larger shall not exceed four hundred (440) square feet. If a
second sign is allowed for a single occupancy building or
individual tenant with a gross floor area of 45,000 square feet or
larger by Section 11-23-19.E.3.a.1 of this Title, the. area of the
second individual sign shall not exceed two (200) square feet.
2.. The total area of all secondary wall signs allowed by Section 11-
23-19.E.3.a.2 of this Title for a single occupancy building or
individual tenant space with a gross floor area of 45,000 square
feet or more 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. In addition to-the sign area allowances established by Section l 1-23-19.E.1 of this
Title, a sign shall be allowed for: a subdivision. having not. less than three (3) lots
or principal buildings at its entrance from a major collector or arterial street
defined by the Lakeville Transportation Plan provided that:
a. Not more than one (1) sign shall be allowed at each entrance from a major
collector or arterial street.
b. The area of each sign shall not exceed one hundred (100). square feet.
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c. Freestanding signs shall be limited to a maximum height of twenty (20)
feet.
d. The sign(s) shall be located to accommodate said sign and related
landscaping to meet all setback requirements. If the sign(s) are to be
located on outlots, the outlots shall be designated on the preliminary plat
and detailed plans for the area identification signs shall be submitted with
the final plat.
e. The area around the sign shall be landscaped in such a manner to accent
and. enhance the sign while remaining sensitive to the natural features of
the site. Detailed site and landscape plans shall be included with each sign
permit application and shall be subject to review. and approval of the
Zoning Administrator:
f. The design .and construction of the sign. shall be done with the highest
quality materials and workmanship to keep maintenance and upkeep costs
to a minimum and to minimize the potential for vandalism. The signs are
to be aesthetically pleasing when designed- and constructed. The sign shall
be compatible with nearby structures in the area, Detailed construction
plans and a materials .list shall be included with each sign permit
application and shall be subject to the review and approval of the Zoning
Administrator.
5. Additional signs shall be allowed upon approval of a final plat for a subdivision
having not less than three (3) lots or approval of site and building plans for one
{ 1) lot by the Zoning Administrator provided that:
a. One (1) sign shall be allowed per project or subdivision or one (1) sign for
each frontage to a major collector or arterial street, whichever is greater.
b. The area of the sign shall not exceed sixty four (64) square feet.
c. Freestanding signs shall be limited to a maximum height of eight (8) feet.
d. The sign shall -not be displayed for a period to exceed twelve months (12)
months from the date a permit is issued for the sign or until occupancy
permits have been issued for eighty-five (85) percent of the tenant spaces
within the development, whichever is less restrictive.
6. Signs for uses within the Freeway Corridor Area shall be subject to the
regulations of Section 11-23-19.G ofthis Title.
F. Within the CC, I-CBD, I-1; and I-2 Districts the following additional regulations shall:
app1Y:
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1. The total area of all signs displayed on a lot shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent
of the total building facade fronting not more than two (2) public streets.
2. Freestanding Sign. One (1) 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 often (10) feet.
3. Wall, Canopy, or Marquee Signs. For single occupancy buildings, not more than
one (1}wall, canopy, or marquee signs shall be permitted on one (1) facade
fronting a public street, except in the case of a corner lot or through lot where wall
signs maybe installed on two {2) facades fronting a public street. The area of
individual signs shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet.
4. In addition to the sign area allowances established by Section 11-23-19.F.1 of this
Title, a sign shall be allowed for a subdivision having not less than three (3) lots
or principal buildings at its entrance from a major collector or arterial street
defined by the Lakeville Transportation Plan provided that:
a. Not more than one (1) sign shall be allowed at each entrance from a major
collector or arterial street.
b. The area of each sign shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet.
c. Freestanding signs shall belimited to a maximum height often (10) feet.
d. The sign(s) shall be located to accommodate said sign and related
landscaping to meet all setback requirements. If the sign(s) are to be
located on outlots, the outlots shall be designated on the preliminary plat
and detailed plans .for the area identification signs shall be submitted with
the final plat:
e. The area around the sign shall be landscaped in such a manner to accent
and enhance the sign while remaining sensitive to the natural features of
the site. Detailed site and landscape plans shall be included with each sign
permit application -and shall be subject to review and approval of the
Zoning Administrator.
g. The design and construction of the sign shall be done with the highest
quality materials and workmanship to keep maintenance and upkeep costs
to a minimum and to minimize the potential for vandalism. The signs are
to be aesthetically pleasing when designed and constructed. The sign shall
be compatible with nearby structures in the area. Detailed construction
plans and a materials list shall be included .with each sign permit
application and shall be subject to the review and approval of the Zoning
Administrator.
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5. Additional signs shall be allowed upon approval of a final plat for a subdivision
having not less than three (3) lots or approval of site and building plans for one
(1) lot by the Zoning Administrator provided that:
a. One (1) sign shall be allowed per project or subdivision or one (1) sign for
each frontage to a major collector or arterial street, whichever is greater.
b. The area of the sign shall not exceed sixty four (64) square feet.
c. Freestanding signs shall be limited to a maximum height of eight (8) feet.
d. The sign shall not be displayed for a period to exceed twelve months (12)
months from the date a permit is issued for the sign or until occupancy
permits have been issued for eighty-five (85) percent of the tenant spaces
within the development, whichever is less restrictive.
6. Signs for uses. within the Freeway Corridor Area shall be subject to the
regulations of Section 11-23-19.G ofthis Title.
G. Within the Freeway Corridor Area the following additional regulations shall .apply to all
C and I District properties:
1. The total area of all signs displayed on a lot shall -not exceed fifteen (15) percent
of the total building facade fronting not more than two (2) public streets.
2. Freestanding Sign. One (1) sign is allowed per lot. The area of a freestanding
sign may not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet each side with a
maximum height of thirty (30) feet, except that the area of a freestanding sign for
single occupancy buildings with a gross floor area of 100,000 square feet or larger
shall not exceed four hundred (400) square feet with a maximum height of fifty
(50) feet.
3. Wall, Canopy; or Marquee Signs.
a. For single occupancy buildings, not more than one (1) wall, .canopy, or
marquee signs shall be permitted on one (1) facade fronting a public street,
except:
1. In the case of a corner lot or through lot where wall signs maybe
installed on not more than two (2) facades fronting a public street.
2. In the case of a single occupancy building or single tenant space
exceeding with a gross floor area of 45,000 square feet or larger,
additional secondary wall signs shall be allowed on one (1) facade
.fronting a public street.
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b. The area of individual signs shall not exceed one hundred (100) square
feet, except:
I. The area of one (1) individual sign for single occupancy buildings
or individual tenant spaces with a gross floor area of 45,000 square
feet or larger shall not exceed four hundred (440) square feet. If a
second sign is allowed for a single occupancy building or
individual tenant with a gross floor area of 45,000 square feet or
larger by Section 11-23-19.G.3.a.1 of this Title, the area of the
second individual sign shall not exceed two (200) square feet.
2. The area of individual signs for single occupancy buildings
individual tenant with a gross floor area of 100,000 square feet or
larger shall not exceed six hundred (600) square feet.
3. .The total area of all secondary wall signs allowed by Section 11-
23-19.G.3.a.2 of this Title for a single occupancy building or
individual tenant space with a gross floor area of 45,000 square
feet or more 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. In addition to the sign area allowances established by Section 11-23-19.G.1 of this
Title, a sign shall be allowed for a subdivision having not less than three (3) lots
or principal buildings of its entrance from a major collector or arterial street
defined by the Lakeville Transportation Plan provided that:
a. Not more than one (1) sign shall be allowed at each entrance from a major
collector or arterial street.
b. The area of each sign shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet.
c. Freestanding signs shall be limited to a maximum height often (10) feet.
d. The sign(s) shall be located to accommodate said sign and related
landscaping to meet all setback requirements. If the sign(s) are to be
located on outlots,-the outlots shall be designated on the preliminary plat
and detailed plans for the area identification signs shall be submitted with
the. final plat.
e. The area around the sign shall be landscaped in such a manner to accent
and enhance the sign while. remaining sensitive to the natural features of
the site. Detailed site and landscape plans shall be included with each sign
permit application and shall be subject to review and approval of .the
.Zoning Administrator.
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g. The design and construction of the sign shall be done with the highest
quality materials. and workmanship to keep maintenance and upkeep costs
to a minimum and to minimize the potential for vandalism. The signs are
to be aesthetically pleasing when designed and constructed. The sign shall
be compatible with nearby structures in the area. Detailed construction
plans and a materials list shall be included with each sign permit
application and shall be subject to the review. and approval of the Zoning
Administrator.
5. Additional signs shall be allowed upon approval of a final plat for a subdivision
having not less than three (3) lots or approval of site and building plans for one
(1) lot by the Zoning Administrator provided that:
a. One (1) sign shall be allowed per project or subdivision or one (1) sign for
each frontage to a major collector or arterial street, whichever is greater.
b. The area of the sign shall not exceed sixty four (64) square feet.
c. Freestanding signs shall be limited to a maximum height of eight (8) feet.
d. The sign shall not be displayed for a period to exceed twelve months (12)
months from the date a permit is issued for the sign or until occupancy
permits have been issued for eighty-five (85) percent of the. tenant spaces
within the development, whichever is less restrictive.
6. Off-premises signs less than six (6) square feet in area and not more than ten (10)
feet in height indicating access routing maybe allowed by approval of the City
Council.
H. Within the P/OS District the following additional regulations shall apply:
1. Freestanding Sign. One (1) 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 twenty (20) feet and may include electronic changeable copy.
2. Wall, Canopy, or Marquee Signs. For single occupancy buildings, not more. than
one (1) wall, canopy, or marquee signs shall be permitted on one (1) facade
fronting a public street, except in the case of a corner lot or through lot where wall
signs maybe installed on two. (2) facades fronting a public street. The area of
individual signs shall not be limited..
3. A portable sign shall be allowed subject to the following provisions:
a. The sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet.
b. The sign shall not be illuminated with any flashing device.
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c. Not more than one banner, pennant or similar device shall be displayed
upon a property at any one time.
I. In a planned unit development district, signing restrictions shall be based upon the
individual uses and structures contained in the complex. Signs shall be in compliance
with the restrictions applied in the most restrictive zoning district imwhich the use is
allowed.
SECTION 5. Title 11, Chapter 72-7.F.11.c of the Lakeville Zoning Ordinance is
hereby amended to read as follows:
c. In addition to the freestanding sign allowed by Chapter 23 of this Title,
convenience food uses with drive through facilities may display additional
signs, provided that:
1. Not more than two (2) signs are allowed.
2. The sign(s) shall be single sided with an area not to exceed fifty
(50) square feet.
3. The height of the sign(s) shall not exceed eight (8) feet including
its base or pole measured from grade to the top of the structure.
4. The sign(s) shall not encroach into any principal building setback
and shall be located directly adjacent to the drive through aisle and
oriented in such a manner so that the sign provides information. to
the drive through patrons only and does not impair site visibility or
obstruct circulation.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
shall apply to aN sign applications applied for or pending prior to its enactment.
ADOPTED this 5th day of February , 2007, by fihe City. Council
of the City of Lakeville, Minnesota.
CITY O `~AKEVILLE
BY:
~ H , y a or
ATTEST: ~
harlene Frie ges, Ci lerk
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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE N0.816, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLES 9 AND 11 OF THE LAKEVILLE CITY CODE,
CONCERNING SIGNS
This ordinance is a comprehensive revision to the City's regulation of signs.. The ordinance
removes the sign provisions from Title 9 of the City Code and locates all sign provisions within
Title 11 of the City Code, the City's Zoning Ordinance. Sign definitions are located within Title 11,
Chapter 2, an amendment to drive through convenience food facility signs is included in Title 1l,
Chapter 72, .and all other sign amendments are located in Title l 1, Chapter 23, which contains the
following sections:
Findings, Purpose and Effect
Severability
Permit Required
Permit Not Required
Non-Conforming Signs
Enforcement and Penalties
Substitution
General Regulations
Prohibited Signs
District Regulations
A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular
office hours at the office of the City Clerk.
APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION this 5~' day of February, 2007, by the City Council of
the City of Lakeville, Minnesota.
CITY OF VILLE
BY:
o D ~ 'yor
A BEST:
arlene Friedges, City Cl
129871
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF LAKEVILLE,
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 816.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLES
9 AND 11 OF THE LAKEVILLE
CITY CODE, CONCERNING SIGNS
This ordinance is a comprehensive revi-
sion to the City's regulation of signs. The
ordinance removes the sign provisions
from Title 9 of the City Code and locates
all sign provisions within Title 11 of the
City Code, the City's Zoning Ordinance.
Sign definitions are located within Title
11, Chapter 2, an amendment to drive
through convenience food facility signs is
included in Title 11, Chapter 72, and all
other sign amendments are located in
Title 11, Chapter 23, which contains the
following sections:
Findings, Purpose and Effect
Severability
Permit Required
Permit Not Required
Non -Conforming Signs
Enforcement and Penalties
Substitution
General Regulations
Prohibited Signs
District Regulations
A printed copy of the ordinance is avail-
able for inspection by any person during
regular office hours at the office of the
City Clerk.
APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION this 5th
day of February, 2007, by the City Council
of the City of Lakeville, Minnesota.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
BY: Holly Dahl, Mayor
ATTEST:
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
2/10/07
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA
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employee of the publisher of the newspaper known as Thisweek Newspapers, and has full
knowledge of the facts which are stated below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualification
as a legal newspaper, as provided by Minnesota Statutes 331 A.02, 33 I A.07 and other applic-
able laws, as amended.
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acknowledged as being the size and kind of type used in the composition and publication of
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