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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0672 0 CITY OF LAKEVILLE DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE N0.672 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 3 OF THE LAKEVILLE CITY. CODE, THE SIGN ORDINANCE Title 9, Chapter 3 is the sign ordinance for Lakeville, Minnesota.. This ordinance replaces'the prior sign ordinance adopted September 17, 1984, and all amendments thereto, and establishes a new sign ordinance. which contains the following sections: .Section 9-3-1: Title, Purpose and Intent Section 9-3-2: Conflict with Zoning Ordinance Section 9-3-3: Definitions Section 9-3-4: General Provisions Section 9-3-5: Permitted and Prohibited Signs Section 9-3-6: Nonconforming Signs Section 9-3-7: General District Regulations ...Section 9-3-8: Special District Regulations Section 9-3-9: Inspection Section 9-3-10: Permit, Application, License, Variance, and City Council Approval Section 9-3-11: Enforcement and Penalties A printed copy of the entire sign ordinance is available for inspection by any person at City Hail during the City Clerk's regular office hours, Approved for publication by the Lakeville.. City Council. this 17`t' day Qf July, 2000.. CITY OF LAKEVILLE` BY: D ne R. Zaun, M o A TEST: r Charlene Friedges, City C 0 ORDINANCE NO. 672 CITY. OF LAKEVILLE DAKOTA, COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, .CHAPTER 3 OF THE LAKEVILLE CITY CODE,. THE SIGN ORDINANCE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA ORDAINS:> SECTION 1. Title 9, Chapter 3 of the Lakeville City Code is amended in its entirety to read:. CHAPTER 3 SIGN. ORDINANCE SECTION: 9-3-1: Title, Purpose-and Intent 9-3-2: Conflict With Zoning Ordinance 9-3-3: Definitions 9-3-4: General Provisions 9-3-5: Permitted and Prohibited Signs 9-3-6: Nonconforming Signs 9-3-7: General District Regulations 9-3-8: Special District Regulations 9-3-9a Inspection 9-3-10: Permit, Application, License, Variance, and City Council.Approval 9-3-11: Enforcement and Penalties 9-3-i: TITLE, PURPOSE AND INTENT: A. Title: This Chapter shall be known as the "Lakeville Sign Ordinance" except as referred to herein, where it shall be known as "this Chapter". B. Objectives: 1. To establish standards which permit businesses a reasonable and equitable opportunity to advertise. 2. To preserve and promote civic beauty and prohibit signs which would detract from this objective because of size, shape, height, .location, condition, cluttering or illumination. 3. To insure that signs do not create safety hazards... 87024.01 1 RNK:06/09/00 9-3-2: CONFLICT WITH ZONING ORDINANCE:. ' If there is a conflict that occurs between this Chapter and the Lakeville Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the conditions as set forth in the Lakeville. Zoning Ordinance, as amended, shall prevail. 9-3-3: DEFINITIONS: ADDRESS. SIGN: A sign communicating only a street address. ADVERTISING SIGN: A sign used to advertise products, goods or services not exclusively related'to the premise on which the sign is located. ALTERATION: Any major alteration to a sign excluding routine maintenance, painting or change of copy of an existing sign. AREA IDENTIFICATION SIGN: A freestanding sign identifying the. name of a single or two-family residential subdivision: consisting of twenty (20) or more lots; a residential planned unit development; a multiple residential complex consisting of three (3) or more structures; an office or business structure containing three (3) or more independent operations; a single business consisting of three (3) or more separate. structures; a manufactured home court; or any integrated combination of the above. The sign shall only identify an area, complex or development and shall not, unless. approved by the City Council, contain the name of individual owners or tenants. The sign may not contain advertising. AWNING; A emporary hood or cover which projects from the wall of a building, and of a type which can be retracted; folded or collapsed against the face of a supporting: building. BANNERS: Attention-getting devices which resemble flags and are of a paper, cloth or plastic-like consistency. BENCH SIGNS: A sign which is affixed to a bench such as at a bus stop. BILLBOARD:. An advertising sign. BUILDING FACADE: That portion. of any exterior elevation of a buildmg extending `from grade to the top of xhe parapet wall or eaves and the entire width of the building elevation. BUSINESS SIGN: Any sign which identifies a business or group of businesses, eitherretail or wholesale, or any sign which identifies a profession or is used in the identification or promotion of any principal commodity or service, including entertainment, offered or sold upon the premises where such sign is located. CAMPAIGN SIGN: A temporary sign promoting the candidacy of aperson running for a governmental office, or promoting an issue to be voted on at a governmental election. CANOPY' SIGN: Messageor identification affixed to a canopy or marquee that provides a shelter or cover over the approach to any building entrance. CONSTRUCTION SIGN: A sign at a construction site identifying the project or the name of the architect, engineer,. contractor, financier or other involved parties: DIRECTIONAL SIGN: A sign erected with the address and/or a name of a business,. institution, church or other use or activity plus directional arrows. or activity. plus directional arrows or information on location. DIRECTORY SIGN: An exteriar informational wa1L sign identifying the names of businesses served by a common public entrance in a shopping center. or office building. ELECTRONIC READERBOARD: A sign with an electronic changing message. 87024.01 2 RNK:06l09/00 FLASHING SIGN: An illuminated sign upon which the artificial light is-not kept constant in terms of intensity or color when the sign is illuminated. FREESTANDING SIGN: Self-supporting sign not affixed to another structure. FREEWAY COMMERCIAL CENTER: The land located within two thousand five hundred (2,500) feet of a full. north/south Interstate 35 interchange. FREEWAY CORRIDOR DISTRICT: A special signing district encompassing land located one thousand five hundred. (1,500) feet either side (east/west) of the Interstate 35 center line. IDENTIFICATION SIGN: A sign which identifies the business, owner, manager, resident or address of the premises where the sign is located and which contains no other material. ILLUMINATED SIGN: Sign illuminated by an artificial. light source either directed upon it or illuminated from an interior source. INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY SALE, LEASE OR RENTAL SIGN: Any on-premises sign announcing the name: of the owner, manager, realtor or other person directly involved in the sale or rental of the property or announcing the purpose for which it is offered. INFORMATIONAL SIGN: Any sign giving information to employees, visitors or delivery vehicles, but containing no advertising or identification. Gas price and menu board signs are informational signs and shall not be included in calculating the size limitations imposed within the respective zoning district. INSTITLiTIONAL SIGN: A sign which identifies the name and other characteristics of a public or semipublic institution on the site where the sign is located. INTEGRAL SIGN: A sign carrying the name of a building, its date of erection, monumental. citations, commemorative tablets and the like when carved into stone, concrete or similar material or made of bronze, aluminum or other permanent type of construction and made an integral part of the structure. MARQUEE: See defmition of Canopy Sign. MENU BOARD: A sign containing a food price list for restaurant customers, but containing no advertising or identification. MOTION SIGN: Any sign which revolves, rotates, has moving parts. or gives the illusion of motion. NONELECTRONIC READER BOARD: A sign requiring manual change of copy. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION: A'corporation formed under Minnesota Statutes chapter 317 and which is formed for a purpose not involving pecuniary gain to its shareholders, or members and paying no dividends or other pecuniary remuneration, directly or indirectly, to its shareholders or members, or a community or civic group such as the Lions Club, League of Women Voters, etc. PARAPET: A low wall which is located on a roof of a building will be known as a parapet for this Chapter. PORTABLE SIGN: A sign so designed as to be movable fi om one location to another and which is not permanently attached to the ground, sales display device, or structure. PROJECTING SIGN: A sign, other than a wall sign, which is affixed to a building and which extends perpendicular from the building wall. ' PUBLIC ENTRANCE: Any passage or opening which affords entry and access to the general public ar customer.' s~o24.oi 3 RNK:06/09/00 PUBLIC ENTRANCE, COMMON: A public entrance providing access for the utilization and benefit of two (2) or more tenants or building occupants. REAL ESTATE`SIGN: A business sign placed upon a property. advertising. that particular property for sale, or for rent or for lease. ROOF SIGN: Sign erected, constructed or attached wholly or in part upon or over the roof of a building. ROOFLINE: The top of the coping or, when the building has a pitched roof, the intersection of the outside wall. with the roof.. SIGN: The use of any words, numerals, .figures, devices or trademarks by which anything is made known such as are used to show an individual, firm, profession or business and are visible to the general public. SIGN AREA: The area within the marginal lines of the surface of a sign which bear the advertisement. or, in the case of messages, figures or symbols attached directly to a building or sign structure, that area which is included in the' smallest rectangle or series of geometric figures used to circumscribe the message, .figure or symbol displayed thereon.: SIGN, MAXIMUMHEIGHT OF: The vertical distance from the grade to the top of the sign. SIGN STRUCTURE: The supports, uprights, bracing. and .framework for a sign including the sign area. STREET FRONTAGE: The proximity of a parcel of land to one or more streets. An interior lot has one street frontage and a corner lot has two (2) or more frontages,: TEMPORARY SIGN: A sign erected or displayed for a specified period of time. WALL GRAPHICS: A sign painted directly on an exterior wall. WALL SIGN: A sign affixed to the exterior wall of a building and which is parallel to the building wall. A wall sign does not project more than twelve (12) inches from the surface to which it is attached, nor extend beyond the top of the parapet wall:.. WINDOW SIGN: A sign affixed to or inside. of a window in view of the general public. This does not include merchandise on display. 9-3-4: GENERAL PROVISIONS: A. 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. B. The installation of electrical signs shall be subject to the State's electrical. code, Electrical service to such sign shall be underground. C. Signs containing noncommercial speech are permitted anywhere that advertising or business signs are permitted, subject to the same regulations applicable to such signs. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Title, from August 1 in the State general election year until ten (10} days following the State general election there is no limitation on the size of the noncommercial signs. D. Signs: shall not create a hazard to the safe, efficient movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. No private sign shall contain words which might be construed as traffic controls, such as "Stop", "Caution", "Warning", unless the sign is intended to direct traffic on the premises. 87024.01. q RNK:06/09/00. E. Signs and sign structures shall be properly maintained and kept in a safe condition. Electronic and nonelectronic reader boards shall be maintained such that any loss of letters or illumination of letters shall necessitate discontinuance of sign use until all the letters. and message can be restored. Sign or sign structures which are rotted, unsafe, deteriorated, or defaced shall be reprinted, repaired or replaced by the licensee, owner or agent of the buildingupon which the sign stands. F. No sign shall be attached or be allowed to hang from any building until all necessary. wall androof attachments have been approved by the City Building Official. G. No signs, guys, stays or attachments shall be erected, placed or maintained on rocks, fences or trees nor interfere with any electric light, power, telephone or telegraph wires or the supports thereof. H. The use of searchlights, banners, pennants and similar devices 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 (l2) month period. I. Illuminated signs shall be shielded to prevent lights from being directed at oncoming traffic in such brilliance that if impairs the vision of the driver. Nor shall such signs interfere with or obscure an official traffic sign or signal. This includes indoor signs which are visible from public streets. J. Portable signs may not exceed thirty two (32) square feet and may not be illuminated with any,flashing device. Use of aportable 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. K. No sign or sign structure shall be closer to any lot line than a distance equal to one-half ('/Z) the minimum required yard setback. No sign shall be placed within any drainage or utility easement. L. Signs requiring licenses shall display in a conspicuous manner the license sticker or sticker number. M. 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.... N. 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 (20) degrees unless the total area of both sides added together does not exceed the maximum allowable sign area for that district. O. .Signs prohibited in residential districts shall be positioned so that the copy is not visible from residential uses or districts along adjoining side and rear yard property lines. P. 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 (3) inches in height. Q. Billboards are a principal use of property. Annual licenses are required for all billboards. All billboards must be removed as a condition of platting or subdivision approval for the land on which it is located. 9-3-5: PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED SIGNS: A. Permitted Signs: The following signs are allowed without a permit: 1. Public Signs. Signs of a public., noncommercial nature including zoning and subdivision, public notification signs, safety signs; directional signs to public facilities, trespassing signs, trafficsigns, signs indicating scenic or historical points of interest, memorial plaques and the like, when erected by or on behalf of a public official or employee in the performance of official duty. 87024.01 5 RNK:06/09/00 2. Identification,Signs. Identification signs not exceeding three (3) square feet. 3. Informational Signs. Informational signs not exceeding sixteen (16) square feet. 4. Directional Signs. a. On-Premises Signs. Shall not be larger than four (4) square feet. The number of signs shall not exceed four (4) unless approved by the City Council. b. Off-Premises Signs. ShalFbe limited to situations where access is confusing and traffic. safety could be inappropriately routed. through residential streets. The size of the sign shall be approved by the City Council and such sign- shall contain no advertising. S. Integral Signs. 6. Campaign Signs: Campaign signs, not exceeding eight(8) square feet. From August 1 in a State general election year until ten (10) days following the State general election there is no limitation on the size of campaign signs. The sign. must contain the name and address of the person responsible for such sign, and that person shall be responsible for its removal Such signs shall remain for no longer than seventy five (75) days in any calendar year. The City shall have the right to remove and destroy signs not conforming to this. Chapter. The City shall assess a fee of two (2) dollars. per sign removed by the City. The provisions ofthis Section shall be effective except to the: extent preempted by State or Federal Law. 7. ~ Holiday Signs. Signs or displays which contain or depict a message pertaining to a religious, 'national, State or local holiday and no other matter and which are displayed for a period not to exceed seventy five (75) days in any calendaryear. 8. Construction. Signs.: A nonilluminated construction sign .confined to the. site of the construction,. alteration or repair.`Such sign must be removed within two (2) years of the date of issuance of the first building permit on the site. or when the particular project is completed, whichever is sooner. One sign shall be permitted for each street frontage. No sign may exceed thirty two (32) square feet in area and a height of eight (8) feet in the AP, RA, RAO, RS-l; RS-2, RS-3, RS-4, RS-CBD, RSMH, RST-1, RST 2, RM-I, and RM-2 Districts or sixty four (64) square feet in area and a height often (10) feet in an RH-1, RH-2 and a1I C (Commercial) and I (Industrial) Districts. 9. Individual Property Sale, Lease Or Rental Signs. One sign shall be allowed per street frontage. .Within. the R (Residential) Districts, no sign shall exceed twelve (12) square feet in area and six (6) feet in height for single-family, two-family, townhouse, and quadraminium units; or thirty two (32) square feet in area or eight (8) feet in height for multi-family or institutional uses: 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 (10) feet in height.. l0. Rummage (garage) sale signs. Rummage sale signs shall be removed within two (2) days after the end of the sale and shall not exceed five (5) square feet. Rummage sale signs shall not be located in any public rights of way. The City shall have the right to remove and destroy signs. not .:.conforming to this Chapter.. The City shall assess a fee of two (2) dollars per sign removed by the City.:. 1 L OSHA signs. 12. Window signs. Window signs shall not exceed twenty five (25) percent of the total .area of the window in which they are displayed. s~o2ao1 6 RNK:06/09/00' B. Prohibited Signs: The following signs are prohibited: 1. Advertising signs. 2. Illuminated signs which change in color or intensity of light, flash, scroll, or are animated other than electronic and nonelectronic reader boards and barber poles as permitted in this Section. C. Real Estate Development Project Signs; Off-Premises: A maximum of two (2}real estate development project signs advertising lots or property for sale may be located off-premises by permit. The permit shall - be renewable annually and conditioned upon documentation allowing such sign or structure by, the property owners on whose land. the sign is to be located. The sign size shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet in area or eight (8) feet in height: The permit application shall be submitted in conjunction with the application for final plat. 9-3-6: NONCONFORMING SIGNS: A. General Provisions Governing Nonconforming Signs: L Continuation Of Use: A nonconforming sign lawfully existing upon the effective date of this Chapter may be continued at the size and in the manner existing upon such date. 2: Prohibitions: A nonconforming sign may not be: a. Structurally altered except to bring it into compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.. b. Enlarged. a Reestablished after its removal or discontinuance. d. Repaired or otherwise restored, unless the damage is less than fifty (50) percent of sign structure. e. Replaced. 3. Nonconforming Sign Maintenance And Repair: Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as relieving the owner of use. of a legal nonconforming sign or owner of the property on which the legal nonconforming sign is located from the provisions of this Chapter regarding safety, maintenance, and repair of signs, provided, however, that any repainting, cleaning, and other normal maintenance or repair of the sign or sign structure shall not modify the sign: structure or copy in any way which. makes it more nonconforming or the sign shall lose its legal nonconforming status. B. Nonconforming Uses: When the principal use of land is legally nonconforming under the Lakeville Zoning Ordinance, all existing or proposed signs in conjunction with that land shall be considered conforming if they. are in compliance with the. sign provisions for the most restrictive zoning district in which the principal use is allowed. 9-3-7: GENERAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS: A. AP, RA, RAO, RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, RS-4, RS-CBD, RSMH, RST-1, RST-2, RM-1, and RM-2 Districts: ' 1. Residential Area Identification: Except as provided below, two (2) signs for each entrance to an area from major collector or arterial streets as defined by the Lakeville Transportation Plan and consistent with the following provisions: 87024.01 ~ RNK:06/09/00 a. Siting. (1) Outlots Or Common Open Space. (A) Residential area identification signs shallbe located on outlots or on common open space of sufficient size and area to accommodate said sign and related structure's landscaping. A homeowners' or neighborhood association shall be required for the area identified by the signs, and shall own and be responsible for the upkeep, perpetual maintenance, taxes, insurance, utilities, and other costs associated with the.sign(s) and their property.. The association rules or bylaws shall specify how the aforementioned sign responsibilities will be delegated and paid for and shall be subject to the review and approval of the City "Attorney. (B) Residential area identification signs shall be-considered and planned for at the time of preliminaryplat application. Outlots or common open space for residential area identification signs shall be designated on the preliminary plat. Detailed plans for area identification signs shall be submitted with the final plat. The development contract between the City and the developer shall specify the designated use of the: outlot or common open space, its ownership and the respective homeowners' association responsibilities regarding the outlot'or common open space. (2) Temporary Signs. (A) By sign permit, subject to the sign sizellocation and performance standards regulated by this Chapter, on residential plats, with no outlots or common open space designated for area identification signs or where large rights of way are created for future street`widening, may be allowed temporarily on the corner. lots. A security shall be submitted by the developer or sign owner guaranteeing the. removal of the signs by the specific date or event approved by the City Building Official b. Sign Size/Location.. (1) Each sign. area shall not exceed forty eight (48) square. feet with a maximum- sign structure height ofeight (8) feet for freestanding signs.. (2) Signs shall be located no less than fifteen (15) feet from a property line. If the applicant wishes to locate a sign in the traffic visibility triangle, as is specified in Section 11-16-15 of this. Code, an exception may be granted provided that the applicant demonstrates to the City that the sign location will not unduly interfere. with the traffic visibility and safety in its proposed location and shall not be closer than five (5) feet from any lot line. All sign plans shall be subject to the approval of the City Building Official.. a Performance Standards. (1) Lighting of signs shall be permitted only for signs owned by a developer or homeowners' or neighborhood association, and providedahat glare or light from such lighting does not illuminate any adjacent properties, buildings, structures, or public rights of way. The electric costs and maintenance of such lighting. shall be the responsibility of the developer or the homeowners' association or neighborhood association of the area identified by the sign(s) and, as applicable, 87024.01 g RNK:06/09/00 shall be clearly noted in the association rules and bylaws. Any lighted signs shall require an electrical permit. (2) The area around the sign shall be landscaped and maintained in such a manner to accent and enhance the sign while remainingsensitiveto 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 City Building Official. (3) The design and construction of residential 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., Residential. area identification signs shall be aesthetically pleasing and shall be so maintained. The sign shall be compatible with nearby or potential homes and 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 City Building Official (4) The sign owner shall be responsible for securing and maintaining liability insurance for the area in which the sign is located and for the sign structure. d. Code, Enforcement. The City reserves the right to require the removal, at the owner's expense, 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. e. Secondary Entrance Signs. (I) As part of a residential planned. unit development, residential area identification _signs may be allowed for secondary entrances to the project area`on local or .neighborhood streets at their intersection with a collector or arterial street. (2) Secondary entrance signs shall be subject to the performance standards of this Section except that: (A) Each sign area shall not exceed twenty four (24) square feet with a maximum sign structure height of six (6) feet. (B) One sign shall be the maximum allowed per such entrance. 2. Business Signs. Only one sign as accessory to a permitted or conditional use. Sign. area may not exceed thirty two (32) square feet. with a maximum height of eight (8) feet for freestanding signs. B. RH-1, and RH-2bistricts: 1. Residential Area Identification. Only one sign for each area.. Sign area may not exceed fifty (50) square feet with a maximum height of eight (8) feetforfreestanding signs. 2. Single Or Double Occupancy Business Signs. The total sign area may not exceed ten (10) percent of the total front building facade except that both front and side facades may be counted on a corner lot. Signs chosen to comprisethe total sign area shall be consistent with the following provisions: a. Freestanding. Not more than one freestanding sign. Sign area may not exceed fifty (50) ,square feet with a maximum heightofeight (8) feet.. 87024.01 9 RNK:O6J09/00 b. Wall, Canopy Or Marquee. Not more than one wall, canopy or marquee sign per building. However, on corner lots two (2) such signs are'allowed, one per street frontage. Individual sign area may not exceed fifty (50) square. feet. C. O-R District: L Area Identification. Only one sign may be erected. Sign area may not exceed fifty (50) square feet with a maximum height of fifteen (15) feet for freestanding signs. 2. Single Or Double Occupancy Business Sign.: The total sign area may not exceed ten (10) percent of the total front building facade except that both front and side facades may be counted on a corner lot. Signs chosen to comprise the total sign area shall be consistent-with the following provisions: a. Freestanding, Not more than one freestanding sign. Sign area may not exceed fifty (50) square feet with a maximum height. oftwenty (20) feet. b. Wall, Canopy Or Marquee. Not more than one wall, canopy or marquee. sign per building. However, on corner lots two (2) such signs are allowed, one per. street frontage. Individual sign area may not exceed fifty (50) square feet. D. C-1 and C-2 Districts: 1. Area Identification. Only one sign. Sign area may not. exceed seventy five (75) square feet with a maximum height of twenty (20) feet for freestanding signs. 2. Single Or Double Occupancy Business Signs. 'The total. sign areafor the subject property may not exceed fifteen (15) percent of the total front building facade except that :both front and side facades may be counted on a corner lot. 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 (20) feet. b. Wall, Canopy Or Marquee. Not more than one wall, canopy or marquee sign per building. However, on corner lots two (2) such signs are allowed, one per street frontage. Individual sign area may not exceed sixty four (64) square feet. E. C-3, GCBD, C-W Districts: 1. Area Identification. Only one sign. Sign area may not exceed one hundred (100) square feet with a maximum height of twenty (20) feet for. freestanding signs. 2. Single Or Double-0ccupancy Business Signs. The total sign area may not exceed fifteen (I S) percent of the total front building facade except that both front and side facades may be counted on a corner lot.. Signs chosen to comprise the total sign area shall be consistent with he following provisions: a. Freestanding. Not more than one sign. Sign area. may not exceed one hundred (1-00) square feet with a maximum height of twenty (20) feet. b. Wall, Canopy Or Marquee. Not more than one wall, canopy or marquee sign per building per street frontage. Individual sign area may not exceed one hundred (100) square feet. AdditionaLwall signs may be approved by the City Council in the C-CBD District if a .freestanding sign is not used.. 87024.01 10 RNK~06(09/00 F. CC, I-CBD, I-1, I-2 Districts: 1. Area Identification. Only one sign. Sign area may not exceed one hundred (100) square feet with a maximum height often (10) feet for freestandingsigns. 2. Single Or Double Occupancy Business Signs. The total sign area may not exceed fifteen (15) percent of the total front building facade except that both front and side facades may be counted on a corner lot. 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 often (10) feet. b. Wall, Canopy Or Marquee. Not more than one wall, canopy or marquee sign per building. However,. on corner lots two (2) such signs are'allowed, one per street frontage. 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: a. Wall, Canopy And Marquee. Not more than one wall,. canopy, or marquee sign per building, unless located on a corner lot where one sign for each street frontage shall be allowed. The total sign area shall not exceed three hundred (300) square feet. G. Freeway Corridor District: L Area identification. Only one sign may be erected. Sign area may not exceed two hundred (200) square feet with a maximum height. of thirty (30) feet for freestanding signs. 2. Single or double occupancy business signs. The total sign area may not exceed fifteen (15) percent of the building facade except that both front and side facades may be counted on a corner lot. 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 (30) feet. b. Wall, canopy br marquee. Not more than one wall, canopy or marquee sign per building. However, on corner lots two (2) such signs are allowed, one per street frontage. Individual sign area may not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet. 3. 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 and' marquee. Not more than two (2) wall, canopy or marquee signs per building. Combined sign area shall not exceed six hundred (600) square feet. b. Freestanding. Not more than one sign. Sign area shall not exceed four hundred (400) square feet with a maximum height of fifty (50) feet. Exception: Tn 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 (30) feet. H. "PUD" Planned Unit Development District: 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 in which the use is allowed. 87024.01 11 RNK:06/09/00 9-3-8: SPECIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS: A. Motor Fuel Station: Signs for motor fuel stations shall be regulated by the single occupancy business structure sign provisions for the zoning district in which the station is located. In addition, motor fuel stations may also display signs which identify current fuel prices and car wash facilities. Except as provided for in the Freeway Corridor District, said signs shall be limited to a maximum of sixteen (16) square .feet each and shall be limited to a maximum height often (10) feet. B. Wall, Canopy Or Marquee Signs In The C-1, G2, C-3, C-CBD, C-W, I-CBD, I-1 And 1-2 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 (1) percent for every five (5) feet of additional' setback beyond the zoning district front yard setback requirement. This increase shall be limited to a twenty five (25)percent maximum and shall be applied only to signs located in the yard for which the calculation was made. C. Multiple. Occupancy Business And Industrial Buildings: When. a singleprincipal building is devoted to four (4) or more businesses, or industrial uses, a comprehensive sign plan for the entire structure shall be submitted and shall be of sufficient scope and detail to permit a determination as to whether or not the plan. is consistent with the following regulations. The plan shall be subject to the approval of the City Council. No permit shall be issued for an individual use except upon a determination that it is consistent with the approved comprehensive sign plan. 1. The maximum individual sign sizes for multiple occupancy structures and individual uses which may display sign shall not exceed the maximum provisions for single or double. occupancy structures in the same zoning district. The bonus provided in subsection B of this Section shall not .apply in calculating maximum sign size. 2. Multiple occupancy structures may display an area identification sign consistent with the applicable district provisions in Section 9-3-7 of this Chapter. Individual freestanding signs . identifying the tenant's business shall not be displayed. 3. Except as provided in subsection C ofthis Section, individual tenants of multiple. occupancy structures shall not display separate business signs unless the tenant's business has an exclusive exterior entrance.. The number of signs shall be limited to one per entrance, and each sign shall be limited to the maximum wall size sign permitted in the district. The signs shall be located only on exterior walls which are directly related to the use being identified. 4. In any. multiple occupancy structure qualifying as a shopping center, directory signs shall be permitted for each common public entrance. Each directory sign area shall not exceed. a total of fifty(50) square feet and shall be located within fifty (50) feet of the common public entrance being served. The size of individual business identification signing within the directory shall be established during the site plan review process. Attention shall be given to the possible number of tenant or occupant bays which may be served by the common public entrance for which the directory sign is intended. D: Regional Shopping Centers And Industrial, Parks Containing More Than Forty Acres: Where shopping center facilities or industrial parks cover more than. forty (40) acres of land, two (2) area identification signs may be displayed in accordance with the maximum sign size provisions per area identification sign. of the applicable zoning district. Additional signs may be displayed subject to approval of the Gity Council. E. Freeway Area Directional Signs: Within the Freeway Corridor District; directional signs indicating business. identification and access routing. signs maybe allowed by approval of the City. Council.. Such signs shall be in compliance with the maximum sign size provisions of the District. 87024.01 12 RNK:06/09/00 F. Institutional, Noncommercial Public And Semipublic Uses: 1. :The maximum signing allowed for such uses shall be determined on the basis of the following criteria (whichever provision allows for the largest amount of signing shall be the provision which applies): a. Based. upon site. area: Up to 5 acres 32 square feet 5.1 acres to 10 acres 64 square feet 10.1. acres to 15 acres 96 square feet 15.1 acres to 25 acres 128 square feet 25.1 acres and above 160 square feet b. The maximum size of signing allowed per single use in the respective zoning district in ..which the site is located. 2. For sites not exceeding twenty five (25) acres, one. sign shall be permitted for each principal use, the. total signing not to exceed the maximum allowed per site. 3. For sites of greater than twenty five (25) acres containing one or more principal uses, two (2) signs. not exceeding the maximum amount of signing allowed per site shall be permitted. 4. Electronic. and nonelectronic reader board space used separately or in combination on a sign shall notexceed a total of forty (40) square feet ortwenty five (25) percent of the allowable sign area, whichever is less. The message displayed on electronic reader board signs shall be depicted in one statement and not a continuing sentence or flow of information. Flashing, scrolling, special effects or animated scenes on electronic reader boards shall be prohibited, G. Electronic Reader Boards In The C-1, C-2, C-3, C-CBD, And Freeway Corridor Districts: One electronic reader board providing only time and temperature shall be allowed per site in the above listed districts. The electronic reader board shall not exceed a maximum of twenty five (25) percent of the allowable sign area or exceed forty (40) square feet, whichever is less, for a freestanding or wall sign. H. Nonelectronic Reader Boards In The. C-1, C-2, C-3, C-CBD,. C-W, Freeway Corridor, I-CBD, I-1 and I-2 Districts: One nonelectronic reader board shall be allowed per site in the above listed districts. The nonelectronic reader board shall not exceed a maximum of twenty five (25) percent of the allowable sign area or exceed forty (40) square feet, whichever is less, for a freestanding or wall sign. I. Exceptions: Electronic and nonelectronic reader boards, where allowed in-the districts specified in subsections G and H of this Section, may be used in a single sign but shall not exceed a total maximum of twenty five (25) percent of the allowable sign area or exceed forty (40) square feet, whichever is less, for a freestanding or wall sign. 9-3-9: INSPECTION:. All signs for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the City Building Official The Building Official may order the removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance with the maintenance provisions of this Chapter. 9-3-10: PERMIT, APPLICATION, LICENSE, VARIANCE, AND CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL: A. Permit Required: Except as provided in subsection 9-3-SA of this Chapter, no sign or structure shall be erected, constructed, altered, rebuilt or relocated until a permit has first been issued by the. City. s~oza.oi 13 RNK:06/09/00 r B. Sign Application: The following information for a sign license shall be supplied by' an applicant if requested by the City: 1. Name, address and telephone number of person making application. 2. Name, address and telephone number ofperson owning sign. 3. A site plan to scale showing the location of lot lines, buildmg structures, parking areas, existing and proposed signs and any other physical features. 4. Plans, location and specifications and method of construction and attachment to the. buildings or placement method in the ground. 5. 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. 6. Written consent of the owner or lessee of any site on which the sign is to be erected. 7. Any electrical permit required and issued for the sign. 8. Such other~information as the City shall require to show full compliance with this and all other laws and. ordinances of the City. C. License Issued If Application Is In Order: The City Building Official upon the filing of an application for a license shall examine such plans, specifications and other data and the premises upon which it isproposed _to erect the sign. If it appears that the proposed structure is in compliance with all requirements of this Chapter and all other laws and ordinances of the City, the license shall be issued. Ifthe work authorized under a license has not been completed within sixty (60) days after the date of issuance, the license shall be null and void. D, City Council Approval.: When this Chapter requires City Council approval for a sign, the application shall be processed in accordance with the procedural and substantive requirements of the Lakeville Zoning ..Ordinance for a corniitonal use permit. E. Variances: The City Council may, upon application, grant a variance. from the terms of this Chapter. The request for a variance shall. be processed in accordance with the procedural and substantive requirements of the Lakeville Zoning Ordinance. F. Fees: Fees for,the review and'processing of sign license applications and variance requests. shalt be imposed in accordance with the fee schedule established by City Council resolution. 9-3-ll: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES: A. This 'Chapter shall be administered and enforced by the City Building Official: The City Building Official may institute in the name of the City appropriate actions or proceedings against a violator. B. _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. s~o2a.oi 14 RNK:06/09/00 SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon .its passage and publication. ADOPTED this ~7 ~h day of I , 2000, by the City Council of the City of Lakeville, Minnesota. CITY OF LAKEVILLE BY: Du e R. Zaun, Yo AT~';EST: , Charlene Friedges, City Cl s~o24.oi I S RNK~06/09/00 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LAKEVILLE DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 672 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 3 OF THE LAKEVILLE CITY CODE, THE SIGN ORDINANCE Title 9, Chapter 3 is the sign ordinance for Lakeville, Minnesota. This ordinance replaces the prior sign ordinance adopted September 17, 1984, and all amendments thereto, and establishes a new sign ordinance which con- tains the following sections: Section 9-3-1: Title, Purpose and Intent Section 9-3-2: Conflict with Zoning Ordinance Section 9-3-3: Definitions Section 9-3-4: General Provisions Section 9-3-5: Permitted and Prohibited Signs Section 9-3-6: Nonconforming Signs Section 9-3-7: General District Regulations Section 9-3-8: Special District Regulations Section 9-3-9: Inspection Section 9-3-10: Permit, Application, License, Variance, and City Council Approval Section 9-3-11: Enforcement and Penalties A printed copy of the entire sign ordinance is available for inspection by any person at City Hall during the City Clerk's regular office hours. Approved for publication by the Lakeville City Council this 17th day of July, 2000. CITY OF LAKEVILLE BY: Duane R. Zaun, Mayor ATTEST: Charlene Friedges, City Clerk - Published in Thisweek-Life & Times on July 22, 2000. T22 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF MINNESOTA County of Dakota ) SS TERESA L. FULTS, being duly sworn, on oath says that she is an authorized agent and employee of the publisher of the newspaper known as Thisweek-Life & Times, 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 33 I A.02, 33 I A.07 and other applic- able laws, as amended. (B) The printed t`CL ' in S m creek—C which is attached was cut from the columns of said newspaper, and was printed and pub- lished once eas#+ %r- suaGeeei . ceks; it was first' '.. published on Saturday, the c -ay of U 00 , and was thereafter printed and published on every Saturday to and including Saturday, the day of ; and print- ed below is a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is hereby acknowledged as being the size and kind of type used in the composition and publication of the notice: abcdefghijklmnopgrstuvwxyz BY: TITLE: Secretary Subscribed and sworn to before me on this t'000. Notary Public 4 day of J. HAVERLAND i.ltary Public ., inneSom ExpltesJas. SI. 31R6