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Home My WebLink About0742 ,v CITY OF LAKEVILLE DAKOTA. COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO.: 742 AN ORDINANCE. AMENDING TITLE 9-3 (SIGN ORDINANCE). OF THE LAKEVILLE CITY CODE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEVILLE ORDAINS: Section 1. Section 9-3-7.C of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1. Area Identification:. One (1) sign shall be allowed at the entrance to an area from a major collector or arterial street as defined by the Lakeville Transportation Plan provided that: a. Siting. Commercial area identification signs shall be located to accommodate said sign and related structure's 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 area identification signs shall. be submitted with the final plat. b. Performance Standards. (1) Each sign area shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet with a maximum sign structure height of fifteen (15) feet for freestanding signs. (2) Signs shall be located no less than fifteen (15) feet from a property line. (3) Lighting of signs shall be permitted, provided that glare or light from such lighting does not illuminate any adjacent properties, buildings, structures, or public rights of way. Any lighted signs shall require an electrical permit. (4) The area around the sign 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. 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. 1 (5) .The design and construction of commercial area identification signs shall be done with the highest quality materials and workmanship to keep maintenance and :upkeep costs to a minimum and to reduce the_potential for vandalism. The signs shall be aesthetically pleasing and shall be so maintained. The sign shall be compatible with other structuresin the area. Detailed construction. plans and a .materials-list shall be included with each sign permit. application and shall be subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator. c. Secondary Area identification Signs. (1) In addition to the sign allowed by Section 9-3-7.C.1 of this Section, one (1 }.sign may be allowed at each secondary entrance to the area. (2) Secondary area identification signs shall be subject to the performance standards of this Section except that: (A) Each sign area shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet with a maximum sign structure height of eight (8J feet. (B) Secondary area identification signs shall be a low profile design placed on the ground and not elevated above ground by means of a pole: (C) Secondary area identification signs shall conform to ap other applicable provisions of this section. d. A document specifying ownership and`responsiblity for the upkeep, perpetual maintenance, taxes, insurance, utilities, and other costs associated with the sign(s) and their property shall be submitted. The document shall specify how the aforementioned sign responsibilities will be delegated and paid for. The document shall be recorded against the applicable property title(s) and is subject to the review and approval of the City. Attorney. e. Code Enforcement. The City reserves the right to require the removal, at the owner's expense, of any sign when the requirements of this. Chapter are not completely followed and adhered to or if the sign is not properly maintained or falls into a state of disrepair. The City shall not have any obligation or liability to replace any signor nearby landscaping: when removed by the. City. 2 2. Single or Double Occupancy Business Sign: The total sign area may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total front building facade except that the area of up to two (2) facades facing a public street may be counted for a iot where the side and/or rear yards abut a public right-of-way. Signs chosen to comprise the total sign area shall be consistent with the following provisions: a. Freestanding:. Not more than one sign. Sign area may not exceed fifty (50) square feet with a .maximum height of twenty feet (20'). b. Wall, Canopy, or Marquee:. Not more than one wall, canopy, or marquee sign per building per street building per street- frontage. All wall, canopy or marquee signs shall be located on a building facade facing a public street. The maximum number of wall; canopy or marquee. signs allowed per building is two (2) signs. Individual sign area may not exceed fifty (50) square feet. .Section 2. Section 9-3-7.D of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: 1. Area Identification: One (1) sign shall be allowed at the entrance to an area from a major collector or arterial street as defined by the:. Lakeville Transportation Plan provided that: a. ..Siting. Commercial area identification signs shall be located to accommodate said sign and related structure's 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 area identification- signs shall be submitted with the final plat. b. Performance Standards (1) Each sign area shall not. exceed seventy five (75) square feet with a maximum sign structure height: of twenty (20) feet for freestanding signs. (2) Signs shalt be located no less than fifteen (15) feet from a property line. (3) .Lighting of signs. shall be permitted, provided that glare or light from such lighting does not illuminate any adjacent properties, buildings, structures, or public rights of way. Any lighted signs shall require an electrical permit. 3 {4) The area around the sign 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. Detailed site and landscape plans shalt be included with .each sign .permit application and shall be subject to review ..and approval of the Zoning Administrator. (5) The design and construction of commercial area identification signs shall be done with the highest quality materials and workmanship to keep .maintenance and upkeep costs to a minimum and to reduce the potential. fore vandalism. The signs shall be aesthetically pleasing and -shall be so maintained. The sign shall be comps#ible with other structures in the area. Detailed construction plans and a .materials list shall be included with each sign permit application and shall be subject to review and approval of the Zoning-Administrator. c. Secondary Area. Identification Signs. (1) In addition to the sign allowed by Section 9-3-7.D.1 of this Section, one (1) sign. may be allowed for each secondary... entrance to the area. (2) Secondary area identification signs shalt be subject to the performance standards of this Section except that: (A) Each sign area shall not exceed thirty-two. (32) square feet with a maximum sign structure height,of eight (8) feet. (B) Secondary area Identification signs shall be a low profile design placed on the ground and not-elevated above ground by means of a pole. (C) Secondary area identification signs shall conform to al'I other applicable provisions of this section.. d. A document specifying ownership. and responsibilityfior the upkeep, perpetual maintenance, taxes, insurance, utilities, and o#her costs .associated with the sign(s) and their property shall be submitted. The document shall specify how the aforementioned sign responsibilities will be delegated and. paid for. The document shall be recorded against the applicable property title(s) and is subject to the review and approval of the .City Attorney. e. Code Enforcement. The City reserves the right to require the removal, at the owner's expense, of any sign when the 4 requirements of this Chapter are not completely. followed and adhered to or if the 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 or nearby landscaping when removed by the City. 2. Single or Double Occupancy Business Sign: The total sign area may not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total front building facade except that the area of up to two (2) facades facing a public street may be counted for a lot. where the side and/or rear yards abut a public right-of-way. Signs chosen to comprise the total sign area shall be consistent with the following provisions:. a. Freestanding: Not more than-one sign. Sign area may not exceed fifty (50) square. feet with a maximum height of twenty feet (20'). b. Wall, Canopy, or Marquee:. Not more than one wall, canopy, or marquee sign per building per .street building per street frontage. All wall, canopy or marquee signs shall be located on a building facade facing a public street.. The maximum number ofi wall; canopy or marquee signs allowed per building is two (2) signs. Individual sign area may not-exceed sixty four (64) square feet. Section 3. Section 9-3-7.E of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: 1. Area Identification: One (1) sign shall be allowed at one (1) entrance to an area from a major collet#or or arterial street as defined by the Lakeville Transportation Plan shall be allowed provided that: a. Siting. Commercial area identification signs shall be located to accommodate said sign and related structure's 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 area identification signs shall be submitted with the final plat. b. Performance Standards.. (1) Each sign area shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet with a maximum sign structure height of twenty. (20) feet for freestanding signs. 5 (2) Signs shall be located no less than fifteen (15) feet from a property line.. (3) Lighting of signs shall be permitted, provided that glare or .light from such lighting does not illumina#e any adjacent properties, buildings, structures, or public rights of way. Any lighted signs shall require an electrical permit.- (4) The.area around the sign 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. betailed site and landscape plans shall be included with each sign permit application and shall be subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator. (5) The design and construction of commercial area identification signs shall be done with the highest quality materials and workmanship to keep maintenance and upkeepcosts to a minimum and to reduce the potentialfor vandalism. The signs shall be aesthetically pleasing and shall be so maintained. The sign shall be compatible with other structures in the area. Detailed construction plans and a materials list shall be included'with each sign permit application and shall be subject to review and approval of .the Zoning Administrator. c. Secondary Area Identification Signs. (1) In addition to the sign allowed by Section 9-3-7.E.1 of this Section, one (1) sign may be allowed for each secondary entrance to the area. (2) Secondary area identification signs shall be subject to the. performance standards of this Section except that: (A) Each sign area shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet with a maximum sign. structure height of eight. (8) feet. (B) Secondary area identification signs shalt be a low profile design placed on the ground and not elevated above ground by means of a pole.. (C) Secondary area identification signs .shall conform to all other applicable provisions of this section. d. A document specifying ownership and responsibility far the upkeep,. perpetual maintenance, taxes, insurance; utilities, and other costs 6 .associated with the sign(s) and their property shall be submitted. The document shall specify how the aforementioned sign responsibilities will be delegated and paid for. The document shall be recorded against the applicable property #itle(s) and is subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney. e. Code Enforcement. The City reserves the right to require the removal, at the owner's expense, of any sign when the requirements of this Chapter are not completely followed and adhered to or if the 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 or nearby landscaping when removed by the .City. 2. Single or Double Occupancy Business Sign: The total sign area may not. exceed fifteen percenf (15%) of the total front building facade except that the area of up to two (2) facades facing a public street may be counted for a lot where the side and/or rear yards abut a public right-of-.way. Signs chosen to comprise the total sign area shall be consistent with the following provisions: a. Freestanding: Not more than, one sign. Sign area may not exceed one hundred (100) square feet with a maximum height of twenty feet (20'). b. Wall, Canopy, or Marquee: Not more than one wall, canopy, or marquee sign per building per street building per street frontage. All wall, canopy or marquee signs. shall be .located on a building facade facing a public street. The ma~timum number of wall, canopy or marquee signs allowed .per building is two (2) signs. Individual sign rea may not exceed one hundred (100) square feet. Additional wall signs may. be approved by the City Council in the C-CBD District if a freestanding sign is not used. Section 4. Section 9-3-7.F of the Lakeville City Code. is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: 1. Area Identification: One (1) sign shall be allowed atone (1) entrance to an area from a major collector or arterial street as defined by the Lakeville Transportation Plan provided that: a. Siting. Commercial area identification signs shall be located to accommodate said sign and related structure's 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 7 plans for area identification signs shall be submitted with the final plat. b. Performance Standards. (1) Each sign. area shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feetwith a maximum sign structure height of ten (10) feet for freestanding signs. (2) Signs shall be located no less than fifteen (15) #eet from a property line.. {3) Lighting of signs shall be permitted, provided that glare or light from such lighting does not illuminate any adjacent properties, buildings, structures, or public rights of way. Any lighted signs shall require an electrical permit. (4) The area around the sign 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. 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. (5) The design and construction of commercialarea identification signs shall be done with the highest quality materials and workmanship to keep .maintenance and upkeep costs to a minimum and to reduce the potential for vandalism. The signs shall. be aesthetically .pleasing: and shall be so maintained. The sign shall be compatible with other structures in the. area. Detailed construction plans and a materials list shall be included with each sign permit application and shall be subject to review and approval of .the Zoning Administrator.. c. Secondary Area Identification Signs. (1) In addition to the sign allowed by Section 9-3-7.F.1 of this .Section, one (1) sign may be allowed. for each secondary entrance to the area. (2) Secondary area identification signs shall be subject to the .performance standards of this Section except that: (A) Each sign area shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet with a maximum sign structure height of eight. (8) feet. 8 (B) Secondary area identification signs shall be a low profile design placed on the ground and not elevated above ground by means of a pole. (C) Secondary area identification signs shall conform to all other applicable provisions of this section. d. A document specifying ownership and responsibility for the upkeep, perpetual maintenance, taxes, insurance, utilities,. and other costs associated with the sign(s) and their. property shall be submitted. The document shall specify how the aforementioned sign responsibilities will be delegated and paid for. The document shall be recorded against the applicable property title(s) and is subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney. e. Code Enforcement. The City reserves the right to require the removal, at the. owner's expense, of any sign when the requirements of this Chapter are not completely followed and adhered to or if the 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 or nearby landscaping when removed by the City. 2. Single or Double Occupancy Business Sign: The total sign area may. not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total front .building facade except that the area of up to two (2) facades facing a public street may be counted for a lot where the side and/or rear yards abut a public right-of--way. Signs chosen to comprise the total sign area shall be consistent with the following provisions: a. Freestanding: Not more than one sign. Sign area may not exceed one hundred (100) square feet with a maximum height of ten feet (10'). b. Wall, Canopy, or Marquee: Not more. than one wall, canopy, or marquee sign per building per street building per street frontage. All wall, .canopy or marquee signs shall be located on a building facade facing. a public street. The maximum number of wall, canopy or marquee signs allowed per building. is two (2) signs. .Individual sign area may not exceed one hundred (100) square feet. 3. Maximum Specifications: .For single. occupancy industrial structures of one .hundred thousand (100,000). square feet of floor area or greater, the following maximum specifications shall apply: 9 a. Wall, Canopy, or .Marquee: Not more than. one wall, canopy, or marquee sign per building per street building per street frontage.. All wall, canopy or marquee signs shall be located on a building facade facing a public street. The maximum .number of wall, .canopy. or marquee signs allowed per building is two (2) signs. Individual..sign area may not exceed three hundred {300). square feet. Section 5. Section 9-3-7.G of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: 1. Area Identification: One (1) sign shall be allowed. atone (1) entrance to an area from a major collector or arterial street as defined by the Lakeville Transportation Plan. shall be allowed provided that: a. Siting. Commercial area identification signs shall be located to accommodate said sign and related structure's 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 area identification signs shall be submitted with. the final plat. b. Performance Standards. (1) Each sign. area shall not exceed two: (200} hundred square feet with a maximum sign structure height of thirty (30) feet for freestanding signs.. (2) Signs shall. be located no less than fifteen (15) feet from a property line. (3) Lighting of signs shall be permitted, provided that glare or .light from such lighting does fiot illuminate any adjacent properties, buildings, structures, or public rights of way. Any .lighted signs shall require an electrical. permit. (4) .The area around the sign 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 situ. 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. (5) The design and construction of commercial area identification signs shall be done with the highest quality materials and workmanship to keep maintenance and 10 upkeep costs to a minimum and to reduce the potential for vandalism. The signs shall be aesthetically pleasing and shall be so maintained. The sign shall be compatible with other structures in the area. Detailed construction plans and a materials list shall be included with each sign permit application and shall be subject to review and approval. of the. Zoning Administrator. c. ..Secondary Area Identification Signs. (1) In addition to the sign allowed by Section 9-3-7.G.1 of this Section, one (1) sign may be allowed for each secondary entrance to the area. (2) .Secondary area identification signs shall be subject to the pertormance standards of this Section except that: (A) Each sign area shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet with a maximum sign structure height of eight (8) feet. (B) Secondary area identification signs shall be a low profile design placed on the ground and not elevated above ground by means of a pole. (C) Secondary area identification signs shall conform to all other applicable provisions of this section. d. A document specifying ownership and responsibility for the upkeep, perpetual maintenance, taxes, insurance, utilities, and other costs associated with the sign(s) and their property shall be submitted. The document shall specify how the aforementioned sign responsibilities will be delegated and paid fora The document shall be recorded against the applicable property title(s) and is subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney. e. Code Enforcement. The City reserves the right to require the removal, at the owner's expense, of any sign when the. .requirements of this Chapter are not completely followed and adhered to or if the sign is not properly maintained or falls into a state of disrepair.: The City shall not have any obligation br liability to replace any sign or nearby landscaping when removed by the City.. 2. Single or Double Occupancy Business Sign: The total sign area may not exceed fifteen .percent (15%) of the total front building facade except that the area of up to two (2) facades facing a public street may be counted for a lot where the side 11 ..and/or .rear yards abut a public. right-of--way. Signs chosen to comprise the total sign area shall be consistent with the following provisions: a. Freestanding: Not more than one sign. Sign area may not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet with a maximum height of thirty feet (30'). b. Wall, Canopy, or Marquee:.Not more than one wall, canopy, or marquee sign per building per street building per street frontage. All wall, canopy or marquee signs shall be located on a. building facade facing a public street. The maximum number of wall, canopy or marquee signs allowed per.. building is two (2) signs. Individual sign area may not exceed one hundred fifty (450) square feet. 3. Single Occupancy Commercial Structures: For single occupancy commercial .structures of one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet of floor area or more, the following maximum specifications shall apply: a. Wall, Canopy, or Marquee: Not more than one wall, canopy, or marquee sign per building per street building per street frontage. All wall, canopy or marquee signs shall be located on a bui ding facade facing a public street.. The maximum number of wall, canopy or marquee signs allowed per building is two (2) signs. Individual sign area may not exceed six hundred (600) square feet. b. Freestanding: Not more than one sign. Signarea may not exceed four hundred. (400) square feet with a maximum height of .fifty .feet (50'). Exception: In the case of an accessory use on the same lot, a second freestanding. sign shall be .allowed. Sign .area of the accessory use sign shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet with. a maximum. height of thirty feet (30'). Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication according to law. PASSED and ADOPTED by the Lakeville City Council this lath day of August ,2003. .CITY OF LAKEVILLE 12 BY. Robert D. Joh on, Mayor ATTEST BY: Charlene Frie es, Ci Clerk 13 CITY OF LAKEVILLE DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA SUMMAI[iY OF ORDINANCE N0.742, AN ORDINANCE. AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 3 OF THE LAKEVILLE CITY CODE CONCERNING SIGNS This Ordinance amends Title 9, Chapter 3 of the Lakeville City Code concerning signs. The ordinance authorizes single or double occupancy business signs, freestanding signs, and wall canopy and .marquee signs in specified zoning. districts subject to restrictions and regulations. Violation of the ordinance is a misdemeanor. 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 180i day of August, 2003, by the City Council of the City of Lakeville, Minnesota. CITY OF L MLLE BY: N` Robert D. Jo on, Mayor TEST: ~ arlene Friedges, City Cle io~si~.oi RNK:08/11/2003 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LAKEVILLE DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 742, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 3 OF THE LAKEVILLE CITY CODE CONCERNING SIGNS This Ordinance amends Title 9, Chapter 3 of the Lakeville City Code concerning signs. The ordinance authorizes single or double occupancy business signs, freestanding signs, and wall canopy and marquee signs in specified zoning districts subject to restric- tions and regulations. Violation of the ordi- nance is a misdemeanor. 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 18th day of August, 2003, by the City Council of the City of Lakeville, Minnesota. CITY OF LAKEVILLE BY: Robert D. 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