Ordinance No. 0666 11-21-1977"":! OROINANCE N0. 6�� CNAPTER 214
At� OROINANCE ADOPTING CHAP7ER 21�� ENTITLED SIGNSr AND REPEALING PRIQR
CHAPTER 2i4 £NTITIED SIGNS AND BILLBOAROS
The City Council of thn City of Fridley daes �rdaie as fallows:
SECTION 214.01 PURPOSE
The purpose of this chapter is to pr�tect end pramate th� ganerei PURPQSE
welfare. health. safety and order within the City of Fr��ley threugh
the estal�lfshmcnt of a ccmprehensive and imPartial series of standards,
regulations and praeedures govarni�g the erection, nse and/v�r dis-
play of devicss, signs or symbols serving as a visuai eommunicatiwe
med#a to per�ons situeted within or upcan public rights of way ar
proparLies. Th� provlsions of thls ehaQter are i�tenz�ed to encourage
creativity� a reasonable degree of freedam of choice, an apptxr-
tunity for effectiva commun9cation, and a sense c�f cancern far the
visua) amenittns an the part of tMse de�igr+i�g, dixplaying, or
othe�wise utiiizing needed camiunicative media of the types regu-
iated by this chapter; while at the same time, assurirtg �hat the
public health and �relfare is not endangered�
SECTION 2i4.02 DEFINITIONS
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The foiiowin� definitions sha11 appty in the interpretatfon and DEFINITIONS
applieation of this chaptar and the following words and 4erms where-
ever ihey a+ecur in this chaptar are defined as fo�tows:
A„ ABAM'DONED SIGN means a sign which no IQnger c:orrectly direets
or exhorts any parson� advertisss a bonafi�ie rius��►�s�s, tassor,
owner, produci or activity conducted ar pradueT ava�ita6le on
the premises where suth sign is disptayeds
S�, ACCESSURY USE means a usa whleh is xaboa-dinate Lo the p�°in-
cioai use being made of a parcal af land,
C. ADV£RTISTNG SIGN meana a sign which is used to advcrifse
products, goods or services.
D. AODR£SS SIGN means a sign wtth identificatioe numbers on1y,
Nhather writtan or in mumerical form.
E. ALTERATION rafers to any majar change to a sign, exciuding
routi»e maintenanee. painting or change ef copy of an existing
sign.
F, ARFl1 IUENTIFILATIUN SIGN means a sign whwch identifies the narna
of a neighborhood„ a residentfal su6dirisfon, a mu4tipie res-
idential eomplex� or a businass area,.
G. BANNERS AND PENNANTS means attention getttng devices of paper,
cloth, or piastis-like consisi�ncy a�d Nh9ch are ai a temporary
nature,
H. BENCM SIGN means a sign �ic� is affixed to a bench�
I. BILLBUARU msans sn pdvertising sign �rhich directs attentlon
to a businsss� can�odity, service� or antertainwent„ whi-.h
ia conducted, soid oe offared elsewhmra than on the premises
of ►rhich Lhe algn is iocated.
J. CHA1�',EABLE C�PY SIGN (MAI�)AL) means a sign which copy is
changed manually in a tfetd.
K. +CWANGEA$LE COPY SIGN (AUTOHATIC) mesus, a sig� s+uh as an alec-
tro�icatly o� electrtcally co�trolled lims, tampstature and
dat• sign m�ssaga cent�r or r�adsr board, Nhsre different copy
chang�s are shoHn on the sans tamp bank,
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L CONSTRUCTION SIGN means a sign plared at 3 construc��on stte,
identifying the pro�ect or the name of the architeet, eng�neer,
contractor, financier o� other involved p�rties
M. DIREC?IONAL SIGN means a sign erected on public or priva�e property
which bears the address and/or name of a business, institution,
church, or other use or activity, plus �!irectir�nal arrow for
information on location.
N DISIRICT refers to a specific zon�ng district as de`ined in the
Fridley Lonino Ordinance.
0. FLASHING SIGN means an illuminated sign which centa�ns inter-
mittent lights or exhib�ts nottceable chanc;es Zn color or l�ght
tntensity.
P. FREE STANDING SIGN means a sign e�h�ch is securely attached to the
ground and not affixed to any part of any other structure
Q. GOUERNMENTAL SIGN means a s�gn which ts erected 6y a governinental
um t for the purpose of direct�ng or gu�ding traffic or other
public information.
R. IDENTIFICATIDN SIGN means a sign vvhich states the name or address
or both of the occupant or occuparts of the lot or building where
the sign is placed.
S. ILLUMINATED SIGN means a sign which �s illuminated by an arti-
ficial light source.
T. TNFORMATION SIGA! means a sign gn�in, informat�on tc employees,
v�sitors, or delivery vehicles, but cor�tatn�ng no aduertising or
tdent�fication.
U. INSTITUTIONAL SIGNS mears a sign or bulletin board which ident�-
fi es the name and oiher char�cteristir,s of a public or private
institution on site where the sign is located
V. MOTION SIGN means a sign which revolves, rotates, has moving
parts, or g�ves the �llusion of motion.
W. NON-CONFORMING SIGN means a sign wh�ch lawfu'ly existed prior to
the adoption of this ordinance, but does not conform to the newly
enacted requirements of this ordinance.
X. PERMANENT SIGN means a sign which is intended to be used for
an indeftnite period of time.
Y. PORTABLE STGN means a si9n so designed as to be movable from one
location to anoiher and which ts not permanently attached to the
ground, a sign structure, or a 6uilding.
Z. PORTA-PANEL means a 6ack to 6ack, mobile advertising device,
mounted on wheels and used for commercial as v�e11 as c�v�c
promotions.
AA PROJECTING SIGN means a sign, other than a wall sign, that pro-
,7ects perpendicular from a buildrng structure.
BB RAILRO{ID CROSSING mear,s a railroad trackage w�htch intersects and
crosses a street right-of-way at grade with the street.
CC. ROOF SIGN means a sign which is erected, constructed, or attached
wholly or in part, above the roof of a build�ng. except where
the roof ts an extended facade
DD. RUMMAGE/GARAGE SIILE SIGN means a temporary sign which advertises
or directs the public to an tnfrequent sale of genera1ly used
merchandise sold from a private residence.
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EE SIGN means a lettered board, or other d�splay, and �ts support
structure, used to advertise, direct, �dentify, inform, or
convey a message to one who v�ews it.
FF. SIGN AREA means the total area of the si9n, including the border
and the surface wh�ch bears the advertisement, or in the case
of inessages, figures, or symbols attached directly to any part
of the bu�lding, it �s that area wh�ch is included �n the small-
est rectangle wh�ch can be made to circumscribe the message,
figure, or symbol displayed thereon. The stipulated maximum
s�gn area for a free standing sign refers to a s�ngle fac�ng.
GG. SIGN STRUCTURE means any structure which supports, or is capable
of supporting, any sign. Said definition shall not include a
building to wh�ch the s�gn �s attached.
HH. SHOPPING CENTER/MULTIPLE USE BUILDING means a building plannetl
and developed for mult�ple occupancy use as commercia] or �n-
dustrial enterprise.
II. TEMPORARY SIGN means any sign, banner, pennant, valance, or
advert�sing d�splay constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric,
or card6oard, wallboard, or other light mater�als with or with-
out frames; intended to be displayed for a limited per�od of
time not to exceed thirty (30) days
JJ. WALL SIGN means a sign which is affixed to the wall of any
building.
KK. WALL GRAPHICS means a graph�c design or decorattve mural not
�ntended for identification or advertising purposes, which is
pa�nted directly on an exter�or wall surface.
LL. wIND6W SIGN means a sign installed inside a window for the
purposes of v�ewing from outside the premises. This term does
not include merchandis� located in a window.
MM. UNLAWFUL SIGN means a sign wh�ch is in conflict with this or-
dinance.
SECTION 214 03 GENERAL PROVISIONS
GENERAL
The following provisions 214.031 - 214.033 shall apply in all PROVISIONS
districts. Al1 signs shall be constructed in such a manner and of
such mater�al that they shall be safe and substantial, provided
that nothing in this Chapter shall be interpreted as authorizing
the erection or construction of any sign not now permissible under
Chapters 205 - 206, inclus�ve, of this Code.
214 031 SIGNS PROHIBITE� IN ALL �ISTRICTS
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A. Permanent s�gns, other than governmental signs, erected or SIGNS
teinporar�ly placed within any street right-of-way or upon PROHIBITED IN
any public easement.
B. Signs or �vall graphics that contain words or pictures of obscene,
pornographic or �mmoral character.
C. S�gns painted d�rectly on buildings (except information signs,
containzng no advertising, may be painted directly to the ex-
terior building surface)
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Portable signs (except for those provided for under "Uses Per-
m�tted in alt Zoning").
Signs which resemble an official traffic sign or signal (ex-
cept directional signs on private property).
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F. S�gns which by reason of size, location, movement, content,
coloring, or manner of �llum�nation, may be confused w�th a
traffic control sign, signal, or device, or the light of an
emergency or i°oad equipment vehicle> or which htde from vlew
any traffic, street sign, signal or device.
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Pro,7ecting signs.
Motion signs.
Illuminated sign which changes �n either color or in inten-
sity of light or is a m mated, or has flashing or intermittent lights.
Stgns located with�n corner setback requirements, Section
205.154 (3).
Flashing signs.
Revolvtng beacons, z�p flashers, and similar devices, including
any sources of light which change in intensity.
214 D32 SIGNS PERMITTED IN ALL DISTRICTS
A. Address signs Each dwelling, 6usiness, or building must SIGNS PERMITTED
have a minimum of one address sign, minimum of 3�" h�gh, IN ALL DISTRICTS
maximum of 18" high, �lluminated or reflect�ve, attached
to the dwelling and visible from public right-of-way If the
attached address sign cannot be visible from the public
right-of-way, the address must be either on the curb or on ADDRESS SIGNS
the mail6ox.
B. Bench Signs: To be permitted only at bus stops, cannot be
any larger than, or extend beyond, any portion of the BENCH SIGNS
� bench.
C United States Flag: Follow Title 36, Sect�on 173-378 of UNITE� STATES
the U m ted States Code, State Flag, Corporate Flag FLAG
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�. Dtrectional Signs: (Pub11c $ Private)
1. Maximum four (4) square feet per facing.
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2. P1�nimum ten (10) feet from street right-of-way
3. Except that a sign directing the publ�c to a hospital
may be a maximum of twenty-four (24) square feet in
area.
Institutional Siqns:
1. Maximum twenty-four (24) square feet.
2. P1inimum ten (10) feet from street right-of-way
3, Except a hospital emergency sign vrhich is located on
the premises may be one hundred (1D0) square feet in
area.
DIRECTIONAL
SIGNS
INSTI7UTIONAL
SIGNS
Area Identif�cation Signs (see tnd�v�dual district regulations).
G. Standard Safety Ident�fication Signage as used by public utilities,
& highway departments.
H. Temporary Signs
1 Construction Stgns
TEMPORARY
SIGNS
a) Developments Temporary construction signs may be
erected for the purpose of promot7ng a pro�ect of ten (10)
or more residential dwelling units, ten (10) or more mobile
homes, three (3) or more mult�ple dwellings, or a business
1) Sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area
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2) One (1) sign oer street frontage.
3) Sign shall be removed when pro,7ect is completed.
4) S�gn shall not be located closer than one hundred
(100) feet to an existing bu�lding structure out-
side of the develonment
b) Individual Lots or Buildings:
1) Sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area
2) One (1) sign per street frontage.
3) Sign w�71 be removed upon comoletion.
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2. Rea7 Estate Signs REAL ESTATE
SIGNS
a) Developments: Temporary real estate signs may 6e erected
for the purpose of selling or promoting a project of
five (5) or more residentia1 dwelling units, ten (10) or
more mobile homes, three (3) or more multiple dwelltngs,
or a bus�ness
1) Sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area.
2) One (1) sign per street frontage.
3) Sign shall be removed when pro,7ect is ninety-five
(95) percent completed, sold or leased.
4) S�9n shall not be located closer than one hundred
(100) feet to an existing building structure outside
of the development
b) Pro�ects of Less than Five (5) Individual Lots or Buildinas
1) Sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area.
2) �ne (1) sign per street frontage.
3) Extra "open house" signs to be allowed only durtng
day of open house.
4) Sign will be removed withrn five (5) days followinn
sale or lease.
c) Uacancy Signs
1) Maximum six (6) square feet in area.
2) Minimum ten (10) feet from public right-of-way.
3. Polii�cal Signs POLTTICAL
SIGNS
a) Max�mum size shall not exceed th7rty-two (32) square
feet
b) Sians shall be removed within five (5) days followinq
the election
c) A fifteen ($15) dollar deposit will be deposited with the
City pr�or to the erection of signs and retained until
the signs are removed. If signs are not removed, the
deposit will be used to defray the cost of removal.
Any additional cost will be billed to the party posting
the orig�nal deposit.
d) Any political sign larger than three (3) square feet
must be placed three (3) feet from pu6lic right-of-way.
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Garage or Rummage Sale Signs
a) Maxtmum size shall be three (3) square feet
b) Must be removed within three (3) days followin9
end of sale
Banners or Pennants
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GARAGE OR
RUMMAGE SALE
SIGNS
� a) Banners or pennants commemorating a special event not
connected with a business shall be installed not more
than twenty-five days (25 days) prior to the event and
removed within five (5) days
following the event.
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b) Banners or pennants for bustnesses w�ll 6e allowed
for grand openings of business only for a ten-day
maximum period.
SECTION 214 033 SIGNS ALLOir1ED WITH SPECIAL USE PERMIT SIGNS
ALLOWE�
Manual and/or automatic changeable signs would be WITH SPECIAL
allowed in all dtstricts, except R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 USE PERh1IT
Districts, and ihen oniy wiih the issuance of a special
use perm�t, sub,7ect to the following minimum conditions
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Specific zoning dtstrict requirements (Section 21�} 04 of
this ordinance).
No traveling electronic message centers.
Electro m c message centers not to change more than once
every 15 minutes (only permitted �n specific zontngs).
SECTION 124.04 DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS
In addition to those signs permitted in all districts, DISTRICT
the followtng signs are permitted rn each specifi c dis- REQUIREMENTS
trict and shall be regulated as to size, location and
character according to the requirements herein set forth.
214.041 SIZES, SETBACKS AND OTHER REQUIREP1ENTS FOR R-1, R-2 AND R-2A
R-1, R-2 &
A. Area Identification Sign• P,-2A REQUIRE-
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One (1) sign per development
Maximum size twenty-four (24} square feet.
Minimum ten (10) feet from public right-of-way.
214.042 SIZES, SETBACKS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR R-3 AND R-3A
R-3 AND R-3A
A. Area Identification Sign: REqUIREMENTS
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One (1) sign per development.
Maximum size twenty-four (24) square feet.
Mim mum ten (10) feet from public right-of-way.
214.043 SIZES, SETBACKS AN� OTHER
A. Area Ident�fication Sign:
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One (1) stgn per development.
IREMENTS FOR R-4 R-4 REQUIREMENTS
2 Maximum size twenty-four (24) square feet.
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3. M�nimum ten (1D) feet from puhlic ri9ht-of-way,
214,044 SIZES, SETBACKS AND QTHER
A. Area Identification S�gn•
l. One (1) sign per development
B. Free Standing S�gns:
l. One (1) per street frontage
FOR CRrI AND CR-2
CR-1 AND CR-2
REQUIREMENTS
2. Maximum forty-eight (48) square feet per development.
3. Maximum height six (6) feet above f�m shed ground level.
4. Mi m mum ten (10) feet from property line except mi m mum
of twenty-f�ve (25) feet from.
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intersection of street right-of-way lines.
front lot line when located with7n twenty-five (25)
feet of a driveway.
C Wall Signs:
l. Wall sign area shall not exceed fifteen (15) times the
square root of the wall length on which the sign is to
be placed.
D. Porta-Panels�
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1. P1ay 6e used with a perm�t issued by the Zom ng Administrator
for non-consecutive ten (10) day periods, limited to three
(3) times per year per business. '
SECTION 214.045 SIZES, SET6ACKS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR C-1 AND C-2 C-1 AND
C-2 REQUIREMENTS
A. Area Identification Sign•
l. One (1) sign per development.
B. Free Standing Signs
1 One (1) per street frontage
2. Maximum eighty (80) square feet per development.
3. Maximum height twenty-five (25) feet a6ove fim shed
ground level.
4 Mi m mum height ten (10) feet from bottom of sign to finished
ground level within twenty-f�ve (25) feet of a driveway,
and/or any intersection of street right-of-way lines
5. P1inimum ten (10) feet from property line or driveway.
6 Minimum fi fty (50) feet from R-1, R-2, R-3 or R-4 zo m n9
line.
C. Roof Signs:
1 One (1) sign per development.
2. The use of roof siqns will substitute for the permitted
free standing sign along the frontage It faces
3. Must be limited to use as an identification sign.
4. P9aximum eighty (80) square feet per development.
D. 6Jindow Signs:
l. Forty (n0J percent of window area, excluding merchand�se.
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E. Wall Signs•
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1. Wall sign area shall not exceed 15 times the square root of the
wall length on which the s�gn is to be placed.
F. Gas Stations:
1. One gas prtce sign 7s allowed in addition to one (1) perm�tted as
an integral part of the identification sign.
G. Porta-Panels•
1. May be used with a permit issued by the Zoning Administrator for
non-consecutive ten (1Q) day periods, limited to three (3) t�mes
per year per business.
SECTIQN 214.D46 SIZES, SETBACKS AND OTHER REDUIREMENTS FOR C-1S AND C-25 C-1S AND
C-2S REQUIRE-
A. Area Identificat�on Sign: MENTS
l. 6ne (1) area identification sign allowed per development
B. Free Standing Signs:
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One (1) sign per street frontage.
Maximum eighty (80) square feet per development.
Max�mum he�ght twenty-five (25) fee� above fim shed ground level.
4. Mtnimum height ten (10) feet from bottam of sign to finished ground
7eve1 wiihin twenty-five (25) feet of a dr�veway and/or any
intersectian of street right-of-way lines.
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Mi m mum ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway.
Mim mum fifty (50y feet from R-1, R-2, R-3 or R-4 zaninq line.
Roof Signs.
1. One (1} sign per development
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The use of roof s�gns will substitute for the permitted free
standing sign along the frontage tt faces.
Must be limited to use as an �dentif7cation sian.
P9aximum eighty (80) square feet per development.
D. Window Sign
1. Forty {40) percent of window area, excluding merchandise.
E. Wall Sign.
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1. Wall sign area shall not exceed 15 times the square root of the
wall length on wh�ch ihe sign is to be placed
Porta-Panels
1 May be used with a permit issued by the Zoning Administrator for
non-consecut�ve ten (10) day per�ods, lim�ted to three (3) t�mes
per year per business.
G. B�llboards shall be permitted �n only the C-2S, M-1 and M-2 Districts.
The following conditions shall be considered as the mim mum standards
for billboards, but the City st�ll inay impose additional cond�t�ons
1. Maximum He�ght: Twenty-fi ve (25) feet above lot grade, unless the
s�gn is intended to be viewed from a highway, then the 25 foot
maximum height may be computed from the centerlrne of the traveled
highway, but in no �ase shall the vertical distance between the
bottom of the sign and the ground be reduced to less than ten (10)
feet.
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2. Maximum Sign Area Three hundred (300) feet per facing and not
to exceed two (2) facings on East River Road south of Interstate
Highway 694, Trunk Highway 47 and Trunk Highway 65; 750 feet per
fac�ng and not to exceed two (2) facings on Interstate 694.
Double faced signs shall be attached back to back or back to
back at a horizonial angle not to exceed forty-five (45) degrees
3 M�nimum Distance Between Signs. One thousand (1,000) feet nn the
same side of the street right-of-way.
4. Minimum Setback from Street Right-of-way• Thirty (30) feet.
5 Distance from Stree� Intersectians: Not closer than five �
hundred (500) feet to the �ntersect�on of any streets or h�ghways
which intersect East River Road south of Interstate 694, Trunk
Highway 47, Trunk H�ghway 65 or Interstate Highway 694, such
distance being measured from the intersection of street or
h�ghway centerl�ne.
6. Prox�mity to Uses Perm�tted in Resident�al Areas: Not closer
than five hundred (500) feet to any residential d�strict or any
park or playground.
7. Sign 5tructure Specifications. The structure shall be all metal.
The metal shall be either painted or treated to prevent deterioration.
Lach of proper maintenance shall be cause for revocation of the
s�gn permit. Max�mum of three (3) vertical support structures.
8. Zoning and Location. Billboards sha17 be restr�cted to C-2S,
f�-1 and M-2 zoned parcels of property ad�otning the rights-of-way
of Interstate Hinhway 694, East Rlver Road south of Interstate
Highway 694, Trunk Nighway 47 and Trunk Highway 65.
9. Power L1nes. As controlled by State and utllit,y regulations,
10. Distance from �ailroad Crossings; 350 feet when there are lights
and gate, 500 feet without lights and gate.
11. 8illboard lighting will be effectively shielded so as to not �
impair vision of any operator of a motor vehicle,
214.047 SIZES, SETBACKS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR D9-1 AND M-2 P1-1 AND
M-2 ftEQ�IREMENTS
A. Free Standrng Sign:
1. One (1) free standing sign per 6uilding or multiple use buildin9.
2. Maximum eighty (80) square feet per development
3 Maximum height twenty-five (25) feet from finished ground level.
4. P1inimum height ten (10) feet from bottom of sign to finished
ground level w�thin twenty-five (25) feei of a driveway and/or
intersection of street right-of-way lines.
5. P4inimum fifty (50) feet from R-1, R-2, R-3 or R-4 zoning lines.
B. l�al] Siqn.
7. Max�mum two {2) U�all signs �er bus�ness allowed on different iaalls.
2. Wall sign area shal7 not exceed 15 times the square root of the
wall length on which the sign ts to be placed.
C Roof Signs:
1. One (1) sign per development,
2 The use of roof signs will substitute fo�° the permitted free
standing sign along the frontage it faces.
3. P1ust be limited to use as an identification sign.
4. Maximum e�ghty (80} square feet per development.
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Porta-Panels:
l. May be used with a permit
non-consecutive ten (10)
per year oer business.
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issued by the 7_o m ng Administrator for
day periods, l�mited to three (3) times
E. Billboards shall be permitted in only the C-25, M-1 and M-2 D�stricts.
The following conditions shall be cons�dered as the mim mum standards
for b�llboards, but the City st�ll may tmpose additionai condittons
1. Maximum Height: Twenty-five (25) feet above lot grade, unless the
sign is intended to be viewed from a highway, then the 25 foot
maximum height may 6e computed fi-om the centerline of the traveled
highway, but in no case shall the vertical distance between the
bottom of the sign and the ground be reduced to iess than ten (10)
feet.
2. Maximum Sign Area Three hundred (300) feet per facing antl not to
exceed two (2) facings on East R7ver Road south of Interstate
Highway 694, Trunk Highway 47 and Trunk Highway 65; 750 feet per
facing and not to exceed two (2) facings on Interstate 694
Double faced signs shall be attached back to back or back to hack
at a hor�zontal angle not to exceed forty-five (45) degrees.
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Mintmum Distance Between Signs: One thousand (1,000) feet on the
same side of the street r7ght-of-way.
M�m mum Setback from Street R�ght-of-way• Thirty (30) feet
5, Distance from Street Intersections• Not closer than five hundred
(500) feet to the intersection of any streets or highways which
�ntersect East R�ver Road south of Interstate 694, Trunk Highway
47, Trunk Highway 65 or Interstate Highway 694, such distance
being measured from the �ntersectton of street or highway centerl�ne.
6. Proximity to Uses Permitted in Residential Areas: Not closer
than five hundred (500) feet to any residentTa� distrTCt or any
park or playground.
7 Sign Structure Specifications� The structure shall be all metal
The metal shall be either pa�nted or treated to prevent deterioration.
Lack of proper maintenance sha71 be cause for revocation of the
sign permit. Maximum of three (3) vertical support structures.
8. Zo m ng and Location. Billboards shall be restr�cted to C-2S, M-1
and M-2 zoned parcels of property ad,7o�n�ng the r�ghts-of-way of
Interstate Highway 694, East River Road south of Interstate Highway
694, Trunk Highway 47 and Trunk Highway 65.
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Power Lines: As controlled by State and utiTity regulations.
D�stance from Railroad Cross�ngs: 350 feet when there are lights
and gate, 5�0 feet w�thout lights and gate.
11 Billboard ltght�n9 will be effectiveiy sh�elded so as to not
impair vision of any operator of a motor vehicle.
SECTTON 214 04$ P AN� PD DISTRICTS P AND PD
DISTRICTS
Sign requirements in P and PD areas would be controlled by the Ctty
Council when the development is planned
SECTION 214.049 SNOPPING CENTER/MULTIPLE USE BUILDINGS SHOPPING
CENTERS AND
A. Within one hundred eighty days (180) of the adoption of MULTIPLE USE
this chapter, all owners of shopping centers and multiple use BUILDINGS
buildings of three or more businesses, must submit a comprehenstve
s�gn plan for their center or bu�iding to the City Council for approval.
B. All future permits with�n the shopping center and mult�ple use
building areas shall conform to the conditions of the sign p]an
and may be sub,7ect to cond7tions other than those 7n the district
regulations in order to promote a uniform combinat�on of sign.
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SECTION 214.05 GENERAL REQUIREP�lEN7S
A Permits•
GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS
1. Before a sign may be displayed �n the City of Frid1ey, the owner
or lessee of the premises on which the si9n is located shall fi1e
appl�cat�on with the City Zo m ng Admim strator for permission to
display such sign. Permits are required for all existing, new,
relocated, modified or redesigned signs except ihose specifically
exempt under Section 214.05 A, 4.
2. The issuance of a perm�t may also be sub�ect to add�tional
conditions �n order to promote a more reasonable combination of
signs and to promote conformity with the character and uses of
ad�oim ng property. The conditions wil7 be sub�ect to the
discretion of the Zomng Admimstrator ObJections to the
conditions can be apoea7ed to the City Council by the applicant.
3 Temporary signs erected by a non-profit or9anization are not
exempt from obtai m ng a permit for signs, but the City may waive
the fee requirement
4. No permit is required under this section for the following signs•
a) W�ndow sign.
b) Address sign.
c) Signs erected by a governmental un�t or pub1ic school d�strict.
d) United States Flag.
e) 6ench s�gns.
f) Memorial s�gns or tablets contaim ng the names of the building,
its use and date of erection, when cut or built into the walls
of the butlding.
g) Signs which are completely within a bu�ldrng and are not
visible from the outside of said building.
h) Temporary signs (214.032, H).
i) Signs having an area of three (3) square feet or 1ess.
B Application. PERMIT
APPLTCATION
1. Application for permits shall 6e made to the Zoning Administrator.
2. If a sign authorized by perm�t has not 6een installed within
ninety (90) days after the date of issuance of said permit, the
permit shall become null and void unless an extension is 9ranted
by the Building Inspection �epartment.
3. The Zon�ng Admin�strator may require other information concern�ng
safety
C Fees;
FEES
Permit fees and expiration dates shall be as provided in Chapter 11
of the Fridley City Code
� License, Fees, Bond LICENSE, FEES, BOND
No person, firm or corporation shall engage in the business of erecting
stgns under this chapter unless licenses to do so are approved bv the Council.
Such license may be granted by the City Council after written application
to the City Glerk. The annual license fee and expiration date shall be as
provided in Chapter 11 of the Fridley C�ty Code. No license shall take
effect until the licensee shall file with the City Clerk a corporate surety
bond in the sum of $l,DDO and conditioned that the licensee shall conform
to all the provisions of th�s chapter and indemm fy and hold the City,
�ts officers and agents, harmless from any damage or claim resulting from,
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or related to the erection or maintenance of any sign in the City, by
the licensee. A license and bond shall not be required of any applicant
who is not engaged in the business of erecting signs, who chooses to
construct and erect their own sign on their own property.
E. Exemptions: EXEMPTIONS
The exemptions permiited by Section 214 05, A, 4, shall apply only to
the requirement of a permit andJor fee, and shall not be construed as
relieving the tnstaller of the s�gn, or the owner of the property on
� which the sign is located, from conforming with the other provisions
of this chapter,
F. Maintenance. MAINTENANCE
l. The surface and structure of all s7gns shall be mainta�ned ln a
safe, presentable, good structural material condition at all times,
including replacement of defective parts, parnting, repainting,
cleaning and other acts required to prevent the sign structure
and surface from becoming hazardous or unkempt �n appearance
2. When any sign for wh�ch a permit is required is removed, the
Zom ng Administrator shall be notified and the entire sign and
its components shall be removed
G. Existing Signs: EXSSTING
SIGNS
1. Signs Eligible for "Legal Non-conforming" Status.
a) Any sign located within the City limits on the date of
adoption of this ordinance which does not conform with the
provisions of this ordinance, is eligible as a"legal
non-conforming° sign and is permi�ted, provided it also
meets the following requ�rements.
� 1) The sign was covered by a sign permit on the date of the
adoption of this ordinance if one was requ�red under
applicable law, or
2) If no sign permit was required under applicable law for
the sign in question, the sign was in all respects in
compliance with applicable law on the date of the
adoption of this ord�nance.
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2. Loss of Legal Pdon-conforming Status
a) A legal non-conforming stgn shall immedia�ely lose its legal
non-conforming designation, if:
1) The sign is altered tn any way in structure (except for
normal maintenance and change of inessages) which makes
the sign less in compliance wi�h the requirements of
this ordinance than it was before the alterations, or
2) The sign is relocated, or
3) The sign is replaced; or
4) The sign becomes dilapidated or damaged, and the cost of
bringing said sign rnto compliance is more than 50! of the
economic value of said sign, then the remainder of the
sign is to be removed.
3. Abandoned Signs
Except as otherwise provided �n this ordinance, any sign which
identifies a 6ustness that has stopped operatton for a period of
three months or more, or any sign wh7ch pertains to a time, event,
or purpose which no longer applies, shall 6e deemed to have been
abandoned. Permanent signs applicable to a business temporarily
suspended because of a chan9e of ownership, or management of such
a business, sha11 not be deemed abandoned unless the property remains
vacant for a period of three months or inore. An abandoned s�gn is
prohibited and shall be removed by the owner of the sign or the owner
of the premises.
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SECTION 214 06 ENFORCEMENT
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ZonTng Administrator Responsible.
ENFORCEMENT
l. The Zoning Adm�m strator or agents shall be respons�ble for the
enforcement of this chapter.
Violations of Code:
Any sign that does not comply w�th the prov�sions of this char.ter.
2. A sign that �s a hazard to the safety and welfare of the public
Not�fication of Violation of Code
7. If the Zom ng Administrator or agents, sha77 find that any sign
regulated by this chapter is unsafe, insecure, or is a menace to
the public, or has been constructed or erected without a permit
first being granted to the owner of the property upon which said
sign has 6een erected, or is in violation of any other provis�on
of this chapter, said Administrator shall give written notice
by certif7ed ma�l, return receipt requested, of such violation
of the owner and/or permit holder thereof. If the owner fails
to remove or alter the siqn so as to comply with the provisions
set forth in this chapter with�n twenty (20) calendar days
following receipt of said notice, such signs may be removed
by the City. The cost of th�s removal, includ�ng City expenses,
shall be as a special assessment against the property upon wh�ch
the sign is located and shall be so noted in the written not�ce
to the owner and/or perm�t holder.
2 The Zon�ng Admim strator or agents may cause any sign or other
advertising structure which is an immediate publ�c hazard to be
r•emoved summartly after a reasonable attempt has been made to have
the owner and/or permit holder remove the sign immediate7y.
3. When the City sends the notice of v�oiation, they will send a copy
to both the permit holder and the landowner, �f they are dtfferent
Penalty for Violat�on of Code•
1 Any violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor and is sub�ect to
a11 penait�es prov�ded for such violations under the provisions
of Chapter 9D1 of the Fridley City Code. Each day the violation
continues in existence shall be deemed a separate violation. All
signs are su6,7ect to such penalty for violation of the requirements
of the dtstrict within which they are located, even though they may
not 6e requ�red by this chapter to pay a fee or acquire a permii.
Appeals•
To prov�de for a reasonable interpretation of the prov�sions ef this chapter,
a permit applicant who wishes to appeal an interpretation by the Zon�ng
Admi m strator may file a notice of appeals with the Zoning Admim strator
and request a hearing before the Appeals Commission, The Commiss�on shall
hear aopeals and/or requests and make their recommendation to the City
Council in the following cases•
1 Appeals where it 1s alleged that there 1s an error �n any order,
requirement, decision or determination made by the administrative
officer in the enforcement of this chapter.
2. Requests for variances from the literal provis�ons of th�s chapter
in �nstances where there strict enforcement would cause an undue
hardship.
Before the Commission shall grant a vartance, it is the responsibility
of the applicant to prove
l. That there are exceptional or extraord�nary circumstances
applicable to the property or to the �ntended use that do not
apply generally to other property in the same vicinity and
zomng district,
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2. That the variance is necessary for the preservation and en,7oyment
of a substantial property right possessed by other property in
the same vic�nity and zone; but which is denied to the property
in question,
3. That the strict applicatton of the ordinance would constitute
unnecessary hardship, and
�}. That the granting of the variance would not be materially
detrimental to the pu6lic welfare or in,7urtous to the property
or �mprovements in such vic�m ty or zone �n which the property
�s located.
SECTION 214.07 REPEAL
REPEAL
Chapter 214 of the Fr�dley City Code as it existed prior to the adoption
of this ordinance is hereby repealed.
PASSED AND A�OPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRI�LEY THIS 21ST �AY
OF NOVEMBER, 1977.
ATTEST
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CITV CCERK - MARVTN C. RUNSELL
First Reading: Novem6er 7, 1977
Second Reading November 21, 1977
Publish... .. November 30, 1977
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MAYOR - WILLIAM J NEE