Ordinance No. 1233 07-24-2006ORDINANCE NO. 1233 SUMMARY
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 214, RELATED TO DEFINITIONS,
INSTITUTIONAL SIGNS (CHURCHES & SCHOOLS), POLITICAL SIGNS, TEMPORARY
SIGN REQUIREMENTS, AND SIGNAGE FOR INDUSTRIES AND BUSINESSES ALONG
INTERSTATE 694.
I. Title
An ordinance of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, amending the Fridley City Code to clarify
sections within the sign code and to add sections to the sign code for sign allowances for
institutions and industries and business along Interstate 694.
II. Summary
The City Council of the City of Fridley does hereby ordain as follows:
That Chapter 214 is hereby amended to clarify and add definitions to the sign code, to modify the
requirements for political signs and banners and pennants, to change the allowances for temporary sign
permits for shopping centers and multi-tenant buildings, to clarify when a sign permit is required, to add a
section for signage for multi-family residential properties separate from other residential properties, to
relocate the billboard section within the sign code, to eliminate the area identification sign in the
commercial and industrial zoning districts, to make reference to S-2, Redevelopment zoning district
regulations within the sign code, to update the sign code language related to non-conforming signs, and to
increase the signage requirements for institutions and commercial and industrial properties along
Interstate 694.
III. Notice
This title and summary has been published to clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of
the City of Fridley's Sign Code. A copy of the ordinance, in its entirety, is available for
inspection by any person during regular business hours at the offices of the City Clerk of the City
of Fridley, 6431 University Ave N.E., Fridley, MN.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
24TH DAY OF JULY.
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SCOTT J. LUND, MAYOR
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN, Y CLERK
Public Hearing. May 8, 2006
First Reading: July 10, 2006
Second Reading: July 24, 2006
Published: August 3, 2006
Ordinance No. 1233
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 214, RELATED TO DEFINITIONS,
INSTITUTIONAL SIGNS (CHURCHES & SCHOOLS), POLITICAL SIGNS, TEMPORARY
SIGN REQUIREMENTS, AND SIGNAGE FOR INDUSTRIES AND BUSINESSES ALONG
INTERSTATE 694.
The Fridley City Council hereby finds after review, examination and recommendation of staff that
Chapter 214, Signs, related to definitions, institutional signs, political signs, temporary signs and signage
for industries and business along Interstate 694 be amended as follows:
SECTION 1: That Section 214.02 be hereby amended as follows:
214.02 DEFINITIONS
4. Alteration.
Any major change to a si�n structure or the chan�e of a si_n� face, excluding routine maintenance, of an
existing sign.
19. Interstate 694 Corridor.
Any commercial, industrial, or S-2 redevelopment property immediately adjacent to Interstate 694 ri_�ht_
of-wav.
�. 20. Motion Sign.
�9. 21. Nonconforming Sign, Legal.
�. 22. Nonconforming Sign, Illegal.
�. 23. Permanent Sign.
�. 24. Personal Expression Sign.
�4. 25. Political Sign.
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Any sign fabricated of paper, plywood, fabric, or other light, impermanent materiaL Includin� but not
limited to:
A. A si�n with wheels removed.
B. A si�n with chassis or su�port constructed without wheels.
C. A or T frame si_�ns.
D. Si_n� s temporarily or permanently attached to the �round, a structure, or other si_�ns.
E. A si�n mounted on a vehicle for advertisin��purposes, parked, and visible from public
ri�ht-of-wa.�pt si�ns identifyin� the business when the vehicle is bein� used for normal daX
to day business operations.
F. Menu and sandwich boards.
G. Searchli�ht stands.
H. Hot air or �as-filled balloons or umbrella's used for advertisin�
I. Banners
SECTION 2: That Section 214.05 be hereby amended as follows:
214.05. SIGNS ALLOWED 1N ALL DISTRICTS, WITHOUT A SIGN PERMIT
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
6. Institutional Signs.
Bv Si�n Permit, g�rovided they meet the following requirements:
A. Free standing si�ns. One (1) per development.
�. 1. A maximum size of thirty-two (32) square feet in area (except as provided in Section
214.05.6.A(2).
2. A maximum size of eight.�80) square feet in area is allowed per development provided the
followin� criteria can be met:
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a. Si�ns over thirt. -�32) square feet shall be placed a minimum of fift.�50�
feet from any nei_h� borin� residentially zoned propert�(not includin� a residential site an
institution is located upon).
b. Si�n shall be placed so illuminated si�n face is perpendicular to adjacent
roadwa�
c. Si�n shall not create a�lare that will impact adjacent residential properties.
3. A maximum hei�ht of twent. -f�25) feet above the finished _ r� ound _ r� ade.
4. A minimum hei�ht of ten (10) feet from the bottom of the si�n to the finished _ r� ound _ r� ade
when within twent. -f�25) feet of a driveway or a corner vision safet. z�
5. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from an�property line or drivewa. (�except as defined in
Code Section 214.05.6.A(2)a.
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(Section 214.07Z
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The total si�n area shall not exceed fifteen (15) times the square root ofthe wall len�;th on which
the si�n is to be placed.
D. Tempora .r S�_�ns.
(1). May be displayed for a period of fourteen (14) days after a permit is issued by the City. Such
si�ns shall be restricted to one per tax parcel/development at any one time. The number of
permits issued per year for a sin�le or multiple use buildin_s� /sho�pin� centers shall be based
upon the number of businesses within said buildin� as follows:
Number of
Businesses
1-5
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11-15
16+
Maximum Number of
Permits Allowed
(2). The use of such si _�n by businesses within the buildin� shall be the responsibility of the
property owner or desi�nated mana�er. All tempora .r s��n permit a�plications must be
si�ned b.�property owner or desi�nated mana�er before processin� can be_gin.
(3) All temporary si�ns shall be located on the property on which the business is located. Such
si�ns shall be located a minimum distance of ten (10) feet from an�property line or drivewaX
so as not to interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
(4) Prior to the issuance of a permit, a deposit of $200.00 in the form of a certified check or
money must be provided to the City. Said deposit will be refunded only if the si_�n is
removed by noon of the next business day after the permit period expires.
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E. A hospital emer_�ency si_�n may be a maximum of 100 square feet in area.
SECTION 3: That Section 214.06. be hereby amended as follows:
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214.06. TEMPORARY SIGNS ALLOWED 1N ALL DISTRICTS, WITHOUT A SIGN
PERMIT
1. Construction Signs.
A. Multiple Developments. Construction signs may be erected for the purpose of identifying a
development of ten (10) ar more dwellings, ten (10) or more �€ manufactured homes, three
(3) ar more multiple dwellings, or a building consisting of three (3) ar more businesses or
industries, with the following restrictions:
2. Real Estate Signs.
A. Multiple Developments. Real estate signs may be erected for the purpose of selling, leasing or
promoting development of ten (10) ar more dwellings, ten (10) ar more �€ manufactured
homes, three (3) or more multiple dwellings or a building consisting of three (3) or more
businesses or industries, with the following restrictions:
3. Political Signs.
A. A ma�mum size of thirty-two (32) square feet in area.
B. To not be placed until Au�ust lst of each calendar .�
�. C. To be removed within €rv€-(53 ten 10 days following the election.
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SECTION 4: That Section 214.07. be hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 214.07. SIGNS ALLOWED WITH A SPEICAL USE PERMIT
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1. ^��� Electronic changeable signs are �€� allowed in all districts except residential
districts, unless meetin� the requirements for Institutional Si�ns in Section 214.05, and then only after the
issuance of a special use permit subject to the following minimum conditions:
SECTION 5: That Section 214.08. be hereby amended as follows:
214.08. SPECIFIC DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS
In addition to those signs �� allowed in all districts, the following signs are ��allowed in
each specific district and shall be regulated as to type, size, and setback according to the following
requirements.
SECTION 6: That Section 214.09. be hereby amended as follows:
214.09. TYPES, SIZES, AND SETBACKS FOR R-1 AND R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, BY SIGN
PERMIT UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
2. Wall Signs. (No si�n permit required�
SECTION 7: That Section 214.10. be added as follows:
SECTION 214.10. TYPES, SIZES, AND SETBACKS FOR R-3 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, BY
SIGN PERMIT UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
1. Area Identification Si
A. One (1) si�n per development.
B. A maximum size of twent. -f�24) square feet in area.
C. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from an�property line or drivewa�
D. A maximum hei�ht oftwent. -f�25) feet above the finished _r� ound _r� ade.
E. A minimum hei�ht of ten (10) feet from the bottom of the si�n to the finished _ r� ound �rade when
within twent. -f�25) feet of a driveway or corner vision safet. z�
2. Wall Si_�ns.
The total si�n area shall not exceed fifteen (15) times the square root of the wall len�;th on which the si�n
is to be placed.
3. Tempora .r S�_�ns.
A May be displayed for a period of fourteen (14) days after a permit is issued by the City. Such
si�ns shall be restricted to one per tax parcel/development at any one time. The number of
permits issued per year for a sin�le or multiple use buildin_s� /sho�pin� centers shall be based
upon the number of businesses within said buildin� as follows:
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Number of
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6-10
11-15
16+
Maximum Number of
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B. The use of such si _�n by businesses within the buildin� shall be the responsibility of the propertX
owner or desi�nated mana�er. All tempora .r s��n permit a�plications must be si_n� ed b.�
property owner or desi�nated mana�er before processin� can be_gin.
C. All temporary si�ns shall be located on the property on which the business is located. Such signs
shall be located a minimum distance of ten (10) feet from an�property line or driveway so as not
to interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
D. Prior to the issuance of a permit, a deposit of $200.00 in the form of a certified check or moneX
must be provided to the City. Said deposit will be refunded only if the si�n is removed b.�
of the next business day after the permit period expires.
SECTION 8: This Section 214.10. be amended as follows:
SECTION 214.�9.11. TYPES, SIZES, AND SETBACKS FOR CR-1 DISTRI
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
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A. May be displayed for a period of 14 days after a permit is issued by the City. Such signs shall be
restricted to one per tax parcel/development at any one time. The number of permits issued per
year for single and multiple use buildings/shopping centers shall be based upon the number of
businesses within said building as follows:
Number of Businesses Maximum Number of Permits Allowed
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C. All �� temporarX signs shall be located on the property on which the business is located.
Such signs shall be located a minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or
driveway so as not to interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
SECTION 9: This Section 214.11. be hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 214.�.12. TYPES, SIZE AND SETBACKS FOR G1, C-2, AND C-3 DISTRICTS, BY
SIGN PERMIT UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
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4. 3. Window Signs. (No si�n permit required�
�. 4. Wall Signs.
b. 5. � Temporar�Signs. (Re£ 913)
A. May be displayed for a period of 14 days after a permit is issued by the City. Such signs shall be
restricted to one per tax parcel/development at any one time. The number of permits issued per
year for single and multiple use buildings/shopping centers shall be based upon the number of
businesses within said building as follows:
Number of
Businesses
1-5
6-10
11-15
16+
Maximum Number of
Permits Allowed
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C. All �� temporarX signs shall be located on the property on which the business is located.
Such signs shall be located a minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or
driveway so as not to interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
�.6. Billboards.
Shall be permitted only in the G3 District within this Section. Specific requirements are listed under
Section 214.�.14.
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SECTION 10: This Section 214.12. be hereby amended as follows:
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SECTION 214.�.13. TYPES, SIZES AND SETBACKS FOR M-1, �#B M-2, AND M-3 DISTRICTSs
BY SIGN PERMIT UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
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A. May be displayed for a period of 14 days after a permit is issued by the City. Such signs shall be
restricted to one per tax parcel/development at any one time. The number of permits issued per
year for single and multiple use buildings/shopping centers shall be based upon the number of
businesses within said building as follows:
Number of
Businesses
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6-10
11-15
16+
Maximum Number of
Permits Allowed
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C. All �� temporarX signs shall be located on the property on which the business is located.
Such signs shall be located a minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or
driveway so as not to interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
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listed under Section 214.14.
SECTION 11: That Section 214.14. be hereby added as follows:
214.14. BILLBOARD REQUIREMENTS
Billboards shall be permitted in only C-3, M-1, M-2, and M-3 Districts. The followin� requirements shall
be considered as minimum standards when issuin� a special use permit to erect a billboard. The CitX
Council may impose additional requirements.
1. Billboards shall be restricted to property adjoinin� the ri�ht-of-ways of Interstate Hi_�hway #694,
Trunk Hi_�hway #47, Trunk Hi_�hway #65 and East River Road south of Interstate Hi_�hway #694.
2. The maximum hei�ht is twent. -f�25) feet above the finished �round �rade, unless the si_�n is
intended to be viewed from a hi_�hwaY, then the twenty-five (25) foot maximum hei�ht shall be
computed from the centerline of the traveled hi_�hwaY, but in no case shall the vertical distance
between the bottom of the si�n and the �round be reduced to less than ten (10) feet.
3. The maximum si�n area is three hundred (300) square feet per facin� not to exceed two (2) facin�s
when erected on East River Road south of Interstate Hi _�hway #694, on Trunk Hi _�hway #47 and on
Trunk Hi_�hway #65; and 750 square feet per facin� not to exceed two (2) facin�s when erected on
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Interstate Hi_�hwaY, #694. Double faced si�ns shall be attached back to back at a horizontal an_1� e not
to exceed fort. -f�45) de_r� ees.
4. The minimum distance between billboard si�ns is 1000 feet when erected on the same side of the
hi�hwa�
5. The minimum setback from the hi_�hway ri�ht of way is thirt.�30) feet.
6. The minimum distance is 500 feet from a billboard si�n to the intersection of any street or ram�
where traffic crosses or mer�es at the same elevation. The distance is determined by measurin_ f� rom
the intersection of the street and hi _�hway centerlines and the si�n.
7. The minimum distance to a residential and public district is 500 feet.
8. The si�n structure shall be all metal and be either painted or treated to prevent deterioration. Lack of
proper maintenance shall be cause for revocation of the si�n permit.
9. The minimum distance to a railroad crossin� is 350 feet when there are li�hts and a�ate, and 500 feet
from a railroad crossin� without li�hts and/or a_�ate.
10. Any li_�htin� will be shielded to not impair the vision of any motor vehicle operator or to create a
nuisance on adjoinin� propert�
SECTION 12: That Section 214.13. be hereby amended as follows:
214.�.15 TYPES, SIZES AND SETBACKS FOR P, �#B PUD, AND S-2 DISTRICTS, BY SIGN
PERMIT UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
SECTION 13: That Section 214.14. be hereby amended as follows:
214.�-4.16 SHOPPING CENTERS AND MULTIPLE USE BUILDINGS
SECTION 14: That Section 214.17. be hereby added as follows:
SECTION 214.17. 1NTERSTATE 694 CORRIDOR SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS
1. All properties zoned CR-1, G1, C-2, C-3, M-1, M-2, M-3, S-2 and located within 275 ft. from
the centerline of Interstate 694 (see A�pendix A) shall be allowed two (2) free-standing si_�ns per
development. The primar�Interstate) free-standing si�n will be allowed based on the maximum square
foota�e ofthe acrea�e ofthe development. The followin� chart determines the size si_n� each
development shall be allowed:
Acreage Class Sign Size Permitted
35 acres + 500 square feet
10-35 acres 240 square feet
1-10 acres 120 square feet
Less than 1 acre 80 square feet
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2. The primary free-standing si�n shall be located a minimum often (10) feet from an�propert.�
and the adjacent Interstate 694 ri�ht-of-way and located within the 275 ft. buffer strip (see A�pendix A�
All a�plicants for a si�n permit within the buffer strip shall provide a certificate of survey ensurin_� that
the si�n will be blaced within the 275 ft. buffer strib when measured from the centerline of Interstate 694.
3. The maximum hei�ht ofthirt. -f�35) feet above the finished _r� ound _r� ade.
4. The secondary free-standing si�n shall be allowed where the development abuts an additional
ri�ht-of-way. This secondary si�n shall be permitted to be 40 (fortX) square feet, or can be increased u�
to 80 (ei�htx) square feet so lon� as the primar�Interstate) si�n is reduced by the amount of the
secondary si�n increase. (ex. If the secondary si�n is increased to 72 (sevent. -�) square feet, the
primary size shall be reduced b.�thirt. -�) square feet.�
a. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from an�property line or drivewa�
b. A maximum hei�ht oftwent. -f�25) feet above finished _r� ound _r� ade.
5. All other signa�e for the properties alon� the I-694 corridor shall refer to the specific zonin�
district re�ulations for si_�ns provided in this Chapter.
SECTION 15: That Section 214.15. and 214.16 be amended as follows:
214.� 18. SIGN PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
214.�6 19. SIGN ERECTORS' LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 16: That Section 214.17. be amended as follows:
214.� 20. EXISTING SIGNS
2. Legal Nonconforming Signs.
B. A sign shall immediately lose its "legal nonconforming" designation and be termed illegal
nonconforming if:
(4) The sign becomes dilapidated or damaged and the cost of bringing it into compliance is more
than fifty percent (50%) of the value of said sign, and no sign permit has been a�plied for
within 180 days of when the si�n is dama_ged at which time all of the sign and its structure
must be removed.
SECTION 17: That Section 214.18, 214.19, 214.20, and 214.21 be amended as follows:
214.� 21. ENFORCEMENT
214.�9 22. VIOLATIONS
214.�9 23. PENALTY
214.� 24. APPEALS
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 24TH DAY
OF JULY 2006.
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Sco J. und, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra A. Skogen, Ci Clerk
Public Hearing. May 8, 2006
First Reading: July 10, 2006
Second Reading: July 24, 2006
Publication: August 3, 2006