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04/16/1990 BOR - 5323� � unroF Fwa..�r BOARD OF REVIEW AND CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE MEETING APRI L 16, 1990 - 7:30 P, P�, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1� BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING� 2� IF TIME PERMITS, ZONING ORDINANCE RECOMMENDATIONS: A, FRIDLEY SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS; B, PARKING SPACE WIDTH AMENDMENT; AND, C� INDUSTRIAL LOT COVERAGE� � Fnrtn ? — (�Irrk�� 1'u�ii•�I !V�Hi�C ASSESSMENT NOTICE Puu: hrr. A1�I. NOTiCE 1S HERFBI' GIVf:N. That thc Bo.�r� c���Rc��ic��—X�s�{a�xint►��f�he Ci ty �� Fridley ;n Anoka County. Minnrsota. w•ill mcct at thc Offirc of thc Clcrk in s.iici Ci ty of Fri dl ev at 7:30 �'clock P• M..on _ MondaY thc 16th ���•�f April .19 90 for the rur�ose of re��ie��in� anci rorrcrting the ati�essmcnt of sai�i C1 ty of Fri dl ey for the ��ear 1990 . All rerson� considrring themsel�es agerie�ed h}� said assessment, or who wish to com- �+lain that thc �ro�cm• of an�thcr is as�essc�i t�� lo�, arr hrrch�� noti(ic� to a�rrar at said mccting, ancl show� cau�e of ha��ing such assessment rorrectrd. No comrlaint that anothcr rcrson is asscssc�l too low• will hc artcd uPon until thc �+cr�on so asscs�ed. or his agent, shall ha��e heen notifieci of sunc �om�►laint. Given undcr m�� hand thi� 15th �a�. �� February , �q 90 . Clcrk �f thc '.4��Gc� onh in Crtie� whu,c rhartrn rni�iilc li�r .� !i< ,inf ul I.yu;ilit.�tion. ♦ � �'/. /,�� � .— a�apal-d Ci ty ��• Fri dl ey i CITY OF FRIDLEY OFFICIAL PUBLICATION ASSESSMENT NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Review of the City of Fridley in Anoka County, Minnesota, will meet at the Fridley Municipal Center, 6431 University Avenue Northeast, in said city on Monday the 16th of April, 1990 at 7:30 P.M., for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the assessments of said City of Fridley for the year of 1990. All persons considering themselves aggrieved by said assessment or who wish to complain that the property of another is assessed too low are hereby notified to appear at the said meeting and show cause for having such assessments corrected. No complaint that another person is assessed too low will be acted upon until the person so assessed, or his agent, shall have been notified of such complaint. Given under my hand this 15th day of February, 1990. Shirley A. Haapala City Clerk Published: March 28 and April 4, 1990 � � CiTY OF fRlDLEY DATE: TO: C0�1/LMUNI7�Y DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM April 13, 1990 �1. William Burns, City Manager,•�- -�t � FROM: Jock Robertson, Community Development Director Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant SUBJECT: Fridley Sign Ordinance Amendments Since the adoption of the Temporary Sign Ordinance in May of 1988, staff encountered some discrepancies between various sections of the Sign Code. The proposed ordinance changes were initiated for two reasons: l. To reduce the number of inconsistencies between various sections of the Code; and 2. To make administering the Code easier. Attached is the Fridley Sign Code with the proposed amendments as recommended by staff and modified by the Planning Commission at the October 11, 1989 meeting. It should be noted that the changes proposed by the Planning Commission to the political sign section of the Code have been deleted. The following sections have been amended or clarified to ease administration of the Code: Section 214.02 - Definitions Banners and pennants have been redefined in order to clarify and specify those signs which will be considered a banner and those signs which will be considered a pennant in issuing temporary sign permits. (Pages 2 and 3 of the attached ordinance). A definition for community organizations was included in order to define those organizations which would be considered for temporary sign permits under Section 214.07, Community Organization Event Signs (Page 6 of the attached ordinance). Section 214.09 - 214.13 - Specific District Requirements Staff is proposing to delete the option of roof signs in commercial and industrial districts. Staff estimates that this will only , Sign Ordinance Amendments April 13, 1990 Page 2 affect perhaps two or three businesses currently within the City, and those would become legal, nonconforming. Section 214.07 - Community Organization Event Signs Section 214.07 is a combination of an ordinance from Brooklyn Park and amendments by the Planning Commission (page 10 and E�ibit A). The intent of this section is to specifically allow community organizations to use temporary signs more often than commercial or industrial businesses. Currently, community organizations are regulated by the Temporary Sign Ordinance. The number of temporary signs allowed per year is based on a ratio of tenants per building. In the case of the churches which are freestanding buildings in the City, this would limit the use of temporary signage to two permits per year each for 14 days. Section 214.07 of the Sign Ordinance as proposed would allow an unlimited amount of permits per organization within a year. Each organization would be allowed 12 signs which could be wood, banners, or any other type of material which would create a temporary sign, with the exception of the portable lighted signs. These signs could be placed at a number of sites away from where the event is being held. The use of portable lighted signs on the premises is limited to the day(s) of the event; however, the new section of the ordinance allows and encourages the use of existing readerboard signs throughout the City, and does not limit the use of these readerboards, for example, the one at Burger King or Hardees. The deposit and permit fees are the same as for other temporary signs within commercial and industrial districts. However, the organization, if using more than one site to place signs on, would be required to submit a list of locations where signs will be posted so that staff can check to ensure that the signs have been promptly removed (pages 10 and 11 of the attached ordinance). Section 214.16 - Signs within the Central Avenue public right-of- ways This section has been proposed as a result of the Central Avenue Corridor discussion. Section 214.04 of the Sign Code currently prohibits signs in the public right-of-way. The proposed amendment would allow signs in the Central Avenue right-of-way. The right- of-way is unusually wide for the amount of pavement and its road classification. This is in response to several of the businesses along Central Avenue and will also bring some existing signs into closer compliance to the Sign Code. This will also allow businesses along Central Avenue to have their signs as close to the public road as the other businesses within the City. Staff Sign 0 . Ordinance Amendments April 13, 1990 Page 3 developed standards for the signs which will be placed within the right-of-way (pages 19 and 20 of the attached ordinance) PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission determined that signs for community or non- profit organizations should have less restrictive regulations than those for temporary commercial or industrial signs. The Commission recognized that these organizations have special signage needs because of the type of events they conduct. Many of the events sponsored by these organizations are short-lived or occur on an annual basis only. Further, other communities provide distinct and separate regulations for these signs. For these reasons, the Planning Commission determined it appropriate to create regulations specifically for community organizations. The Planning Commission also recommended that a chart be created for the sign requirements and be included in the ordinance (Exhibit B) . STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council review the proposed ordinance amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission, and provide direction to staff to include or delete proposed changes. MM/dn M-90-118 , 214. SIGNS. (Ref. 318, 330, 344, 382, 438, 666, 672, 799, 837, 860, 913) (This Chapter has been recodified as of September 1, 1988 and includes all amendments to the Chapter enacted by the City Council prior to said date) (Second Reading: July 11, 1988) 214.01. PURPOSE PURPOSE The purpose of this Chapter is to protect and promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the City of Fridley through the establishment of a comprehensive and impartial set of regulations governing the erection, display and use of signs serving as a visual media to persons upon public or private properties. These regulations are intended to provide an opportunity for effective communication, allow a reasonable freedom of choice and promote a concern for the visual amenities on those people designing, displaying, erecting or utilizing signs while at the same time assuring that the public health, safety and general welfare of the City is preserved. 214.02. DEFINITIONS DEFINITIONS The following words and terms, wherever they occur in this Chapter, are defined as follows and shall apply in its interpretation and application: 1. Abandoned Sign. A sign which no longer correctly advertises a bona fide business, lessor, owner, activity, use or product available on the premises where the sign is displayed for a continuous period of more than three (3) months. 2. Address Sign. A sign consisting of numbers or numbers and a street name, identifying the address of a building. 3. Advertising Sign. A sign which is used to advertise products, goods, uses or services. 4. Alteration. Any major change, excluding routine maintenance, of an existing sign. 5. Area Identificatian Sign. A sign which identifies the name of a neighborhood, a residential . subdivision, a multiple residential complex or a business or industrial area. 6. Banners --° T--___��. Refers to a� temporary sign ee��t-�tt��ee�-e€-e-�e�; , , }��as�e-��ia-e��gLL2TCi'QSTiiG such as used to announce o�en houses, grand oneninas or special announcements or sales. 7. Bench Sign. A sign which is attached to a bench. 8. Billboard A sign advertising a business, product, service, use or entertainment which is conducted, sold or offered somewhere other than on the premises where the sign is located. 9. CanoAv An accessory roof-like structure either attached to or detached from a permitted buildinq, open on all sides, other than where attached: which is located and designed to brovide cover for entrances, exits, walkways, and approved off-street vehicle service areas (such as gasoline stations, drive-in establishments, and loading dock. 10. Canopy Sign An identification sign affixed to a canopy. 11. Changeable Sign, Automatic. An electronically controlled sign, including a time, temperature or date sign, or a message center or a readerboard, where different message changes are shown on the same panel. 12. Changeable Sign, Manual. A sign on which the message is changed manually. 13. Construction Sign. A temporary sign erected at a construction site identifying the project. It may� include the name of the architect, engineer, contractor, financier or other information about the project. 14. District. A zoning district as defined in Chapter 205, Zoning, of the City Code. 2 � � Flashing Sign. An illuminated sign which has intermittent flashing lights, revolving beacons, zip flashers or exhibits a noticeable change in color or light intensity. 16. Free Standing Sign. A sign which is securely attached to the ground and not attached to any part of a building or structure. 17• Governmental Sign. A sign which is erected by a governmental unit for the purpose of directing or guiding traffic or providing public information. 18. Illuminated Sign. A sign which is illuminated by an artificial light source. 19. Information Sign. A sign giving information or directions to employees, visitors or delivery vehicles and containing no advertising. An information sign may display the name, address or identifying symbol of the business. 20. Institutional Sign. A sign which identifies a public or private institution including churches, schools, hospitals and medical clinics. 21. Motion Sign. A sign which revolves, rotates, has moving parts or gives the illusion of motion. 22. Menuboard SiQn A siQn listinQ drive-up food items in coniunction with a restaurant. 23. Nonconforming Sign, Legal. A sign which lawfully existed prior to the adoption of this Chapter, but does not comply with all requirements of this Chapter. 24. Nonconforming Sign, Illegal. Any sign in any district which was constructed in violation of any requirements of this Chapter, and is not a legal nonconforming 3 sign. (Ref. 837) �5. Pennant. Attention-getting devices (such as streamers) constructed of paper, cloth glastic or similar materials (excluding banners and flaQS). �-2- 26. Permanent Sign. A sign constructed of materials including plastic or metal that are durable and easily maintained, and which is intended to be used for an indefinite period of time. Signs painted directly on structures, wood or wood products are not authorized or included in this definition. Anv sign that is not a temporary sicrn. �-3- 27. Personal Expression Sign. A sign which expresses an opinion or feeling of an individual or group and which its principal purpose is not for the promotion of any good or service. (Ref. 860) �-4. 28. Political Sign. A temporary sign advertising election issues or the candidacy of a person running for public office. �r 29. Portable Sign. Any temporary sign that is designed to be transported, including but not limited to: (Ref. 913) A. B. C. D. A sign with wheels removed. A sign with chassis or support constructed without wheels. A or T frame signs. Signs temporarily or permanently attached to the ground, a structure, or other signs. E. A sign mounted on a vehicle for advertising purposes, parked, and visible from public right-of-way, except signs identifying the business when the vehicle is being used for normal day to day business operations. F. G. Menu and sandwich boards. Searchlight stands. H. Hot air or gas-filled balloons or umbrella's used for advertising. 4 I. . Banners or pennants connected with a business, advertisina a�roduct or service. � 30. Porta-panel. A portable sign, mounted on wheels and used for commercial as well as civic promotions. � 3�1. Projecting Sign. A sign, attached to a wall, that projects perpendicular from a building or structure. �-8� 32. Real Estate Sign. A temporary sign erected for the purpose of selling, leasing or promoting real estate. �'9: 33. �3-�: 3 4 . A sign which is erected, constructed or attached above the roof line of a building, except where the roof is an extended facade or mansard. Rummage/Garage Sale Sign. A temporary sign which advertises or directs the public to the sale of used merchandise, sold from a private residence. 3� 35. Shopping Center/Multiple Use Building. A building planned and developed for multiple occupancy whether as a commercial or industrial use. 3�— 36. Sign. A painted panel, lettered board, series of letters or symbols or other display and any supporting structure used to advertise, direct, identify, inform or convey a message to anyone who views it. 33: 37. Sign Area. The area of a sign, including the bears the advertisement. In the symbols attached directly to any structure, it is that area which geometric figure which can be made figure or symbol. � 38. Sign Area, Maximum. border and the surface which case of inessages, figures or part of a building or sign is included in the smallest to circumscribe the message, The maximum allowable sign area for a single faced free standing 5 � sign refers to that single facing. When a free standing sign has multiple faces, then the maximum allowable sign area doubles. 35: 39. Sign Structure. Any structure which supports or is capable of supporting a sign, but not including a building to which a sign is attached. 40. Special Event An event which occurs within a desiQnated time period, for instance on an annual basis. 3-6: 41. Temporary Sign. Any sign fabricated of paper, plywood, fabric, or other light, impermanent material intended to be displayed unchanged for a period of 14 days. (Ref. 913) 3�:- 42. Wall Graphic. A graphic design or decorative mural, not intended for identification or advertising purposes, which is painted directly on the exterior surface of a building. 3-8.- 43. Wall Sign. A sign which is attached to the wall of a building or structure. 3�9— 44. Window Sign. A sign attached to the inside of a window for the purpose of viewing from outside the building. This term does not include merchandise located in a window. 45. Community Orc,�anization. A community or civic group such as the Lions Club Javicees, etc., with its legal address within the Citv limits. Also includes corporations formed under Chapter 317 of Minnesota State Statutes and which is formed for a purbose not involvinq pecuniarv aain to or members (churches, etc.). 214.03. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL DISTRICTS GENERAL PROVISIONS The following provisions shall apply to Sections 214.04 through 214.07. Any sign shall be constructed in such a manner and of such material that it will be safe and substantial. Nothing in this Chapter shall be interpreted as authorizing the erection or display 0 � , of any sign not now permitted under Chapter 205 of the City Code. 214.04. SIGNS PROHIBITED IN ALL DISTRICTS SIGNS PROHIBITED 1. Any permanent signs, other than governmenta2 siqns, erected or displayed upon any right of way or public property, except as allowed in Section 214.15. 2. Any signs or wall graphics that contain words or pictures of obscene, pornographic or immoral character. 3. Any signs painted directly on buildings. 4. Any signs which be reason of size, location, movement, content, coloring or manner of illumination may be confused with the light of an emergency or road equipment vehicle, a traffic sign, signal or device or which hides from view any traffic sign, signal or device. 5. Any projecting signs. 6. Any motion signs. 7. Any flashing signs, including flashing neon. 8. Any signs located within a corner vision safety zone as defined in Chapter 205. 9. Any signs which are attached to trees, fences, utility t�oles or other such permanent supvorts not specificallv intended as sign structures. Signs or fences displayinq manufacturer's loqos, warninas or safety signs are permitted. 10. Roof signs. 214.05. SIGNS PERMITTED IN ALL DISTRICTS SIGNS PERMITTED 1. Address Signs. Each dwelling, business or building must have a minimum of one (1) address sign, that is a minimum of three and one-half (3-1/2) inches high and a maximum of twenty-four (24) inches high. The sign must be illuminated or reflective and visible from the public right of way. 2. Bench Signs. Displayed only at bus stops and cannot be any larger than or extend beyond any portion of the bench. 3. Flags. 7 0 Shall be displayed as outlined in Title 36, Section 173-378 of the United States Code, State Flag and Corporate Flag. 4. 5. Governmental Signs. Informational Signs. Provided they meet the following requirements: A. B. A maximum size of four (4) square feet in area. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. 6. Institutional Signs. Provided they meet the following requirements: A. B. C. D. A maximum size of thirty-two (32) square feet in area. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. A hospital emergency sign may be a maximum of 100 square feet in area. A maximum height of six (6) feet above the finished around grade. 7. Personal Expression Sign. Provided they meet the following requirements: A. B. C. A maximum size of thirty-two ( 32 ) square feet in area per sign. A maximum of three signs per tax parcel. A maximum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. D. The sign is erected by the owner of the property upon which it is located, or the tenant with the permission of the owner. (Ref. 860) 8. SiQns Displaying Days of Recyclinq Pickup. 214.06. TEMPORARY SIGNS PERMITTED IN ALL DISTRICTS 1. Construction Signs. 8 TEMPORARY SIGNS . A. Multiple Developments. Construction signs may be erected for the purpose of identifying a development of ten (10) or more dwellings, ten (10) or more mobile homes, three (3) or more multiple dwellings, or a building consisting of three (3) or more businesses or industries, with the following restrictions: (1) One (1) sign per street frontage. (2) A maximum size of fifty (50) square feet in area per development. (3) Located no closer than 100 feet to a building outside the development. (4) A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. (5) To be removed upon completion of the construction. B. Other Developments. (1) One (1) sign per building. (2) A maximum size of six (6) square feet in area. (3) A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any , property line or driveway. (4) To be removed upon completion of the construction. 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) or more dwellings, ten (10) or more mobile homes, three (3) or more multiple dwellings or a building consisting of three (3) or more businesses or industries, with the following restrictions: (1) One (1) sign per street frontage. (2) A maximum size of fifty (50) square feet in area per development. (3) Located no closer than 100 feet to a building outside of the development. (4) To be removed when the project is ninety-five (95�) sold or leased. (5) A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any 0 0 3. 4. 5. B. property line or driveway. Other Developments. (1) (2) (3) One (1) sign per building. A maximum size of six (6) square feet in area. To be removed within five (5) days following the sale or lease of the building. (4) A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. (5) "Open Iiouse" signs are allowed only during the day of the open house. Political Signs. A. A maximum size of thirty-two (32) square feet in area. B. To be removed within five (5) days following the election. C. �'_°`__=- '_'_'_=__ ;T"_^^; will be deposited with the City prior to the erection of any signs and retained until all of the signs are removed. If all of the signs are not removed, the deposit will be used to defray the cost of removal. Any additional cost will be billed to the person posting the original deposit. D. Any sign larger than three (3) square feet in area must be placed a minimum distance of ten (10) feet from a street curb and ten (10) feet from any driveway. Rummage/Garage Sale Signs. A. A maximum size of three (3) square feet in area. B. To be removed within three (3) days following the sale. ��re�9 e-- T�__+�L-• Snecial Event Signs. A. Banners or pennants commemorating a special event not connected with a business, are permitted when installed not more than twenty-five (25) days prior to the event and removed within five (5) days following the event. $ . ��e�s-�--g ��zs €e�s-i �res 9��e��es e�e� . B. Bills and posters require a two hundred dollar (5200.00) deposit. 10 C. Banners to be �laced within or over the public riQht-of- way require Citv Council approval. 214.07. Community OrQanization Event Siqns. � No more than twelve (12) signs shall be allowed, per event, throughout the City. Signs not including portable readerboards shall not exceed sixteen (161 square feet in area per siQn face. � Signs shall not be posted in excess of fourteen (14 ) davs prior to the event and shall be removed no later than five (5) days following the final date of the event. j� Minimum Setbacks -- these signs shall not be erected closer than ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. j� Maximum Heiqht of Signs -- no tem�orary non-profit be �ermitted. � Any communit,y organization shall be encouracted and allowed to promote events on an unlimited number of existing readerboards mounted on existing free-standina or monument signs throughout the Citv. � In no case shall portable readerboards be used off the premises from which the event is being held. However, on-site readerboards shall be allowed as long as thev meet the followinq requirements: 1. The use of readerboards shall not precede or exceed the actual date of the event. 2. The readerboards shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. 3. The readerboards shall not be placed closer than ten �10) feet from any driveway or property line. 4. The readerboards shall not be used on �ublic property. � The communit,y orqanization shall apply for and receive a permit from the City. In addition, the organization shall submit a list of locations where such signs shall be displayed. There shall be no limit to the number of permits issued to a community organization �er year. 11 ��� returned upon prompt removal of all siQns_._ 214.&�08. SIGNS PERMITTED WITH A SPECIAL USE PERMIT PERMITTED WITH SPECIAL USE PERMIT 1. Automatic changeable signs are permitted in all districts except residential districts, and then only after the issuance of a special use permit subject to the following minimum conditions: A. Conformance to the sign requirements within that district. B. The message shall not change more than once every fifteen (15) minutes. Signs displaying time, temperature, and/or date may change more than once every fifteen (15) minutes. 2. Billboards. 214.&8�09. SPECIFIC DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC DISTRICT In addition to those signs permitted in all districts, the following signs are permitted in each specific district and shall be regulated as to type, size, and setback according to the following requirements. 214.9910. TYPES, SIZES, AND SETBACKS FOR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS 1. Area Identification Signs. A. B. C. One (1) sign per development. RESIDENTIAL DSSTRICT A maximum size of twenty-four (24) square feet in area. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. 2. Wall Signs. A. One (1) sign per dwelling unit. B. A maximum size of three (3) feet in area. 214.�811. TYPES, SIZES, AND SETBACKS FOR CR-1 DISTRICTS CR-1 DISTRICT 12 " 1. 2. Area Identification Signs. A. B. C. One (1) sign per development. A maximum size of twenty-four (24) square feet in area. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. Free Standing Signs. A. One (1) sign per street frontage. B. C. D. A maximum size of forty-eight (48) square feet in area per development. A maximum height of six (6) feet above the finished grade. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. 4. 5. �9�e—{-�}—s�g�--� . �—jF�e�—e�s � -��re$€—si �3'��}'E�'R$�9iiEJ��'e"'�'�.E� �}�: ^ °—�": ^'; , a g ._� ..._ a .. a � L �. L.... ....� A maximum coverage of forty percent (40�) of the window area, excluding merchandise. Wall Signs. The total sign area shall not exceed fifteen (15) times the square root of the wall length on which the sign is to be placed. 6. Portable Signs. (Ref. 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 I3 Maximum Number of Permits Allowed 2 3 11 - 15 4 16 + 5 B. The use of such signs by businesses within the building shall be the responsibility of the property owner or designated manager. All temporary sign permit applications must be signed by said property owner or designated manager before processing can begin. C. All portable 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. D. Prior to the issuance of a permit, a deposit of $200.00 in the form of a certified check or money order must be provided to the City. Said deposit will be refunded only if sign is removed by noon of the next business day after the permit period expires. 214.3-�12. TYPES, SIZES, AND SETBACKS FOR C-1, C-2 AND C-1, C-2 C-3 DISTRICTS AND C-3 DISTRICTS A. B. C. One (1) sign per development. A maximum size of twenty-four (24) square feet in area. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. 2. Free Standing Signs A. One (1) sign per street frontage. B. C. A maximum size of eighty (80) square feet in area per development. A maximum height of twenty-five (25) feet above the finished ground grade. D. A minimum height of ten (10) feet from the bottom of the sign to the finished ground grade when within twenty-five (25) feet of a driveway or a corner vision safety zone. E. F. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. A minimum distance of fifty (50) feet from any residential district. 14 - " - ss�-�s�s: - - - - - - - a�r`'r��e---9 i�--ia9 9 9�t-�3iiE�3i`iEf--93. E�}$�9iiEf �i8-'g't'•�' ,��zrE-ia@� _ "'.� _ _ _-i _.� a .. a -�-- L ... L .. ....i 4. Window Signs. A maximum coverage of forty percent (40�) of the window area, excluding merchandise. 5. Wall Signs. A. Allowed only on two (2) different walls per business. 6. �B. The total sign area shall not exceed fifteen (15) times the square root of the wall length on which the sign is to be placed. C. Canopv siQns shall be considered as wall signs, with the sign area to be calculated as in 214.12.05.B. Signs shall be'limited to two (2) sides of the canopy. Menuboard Sicrns A. Associated with restaurants B. Two (2) per establishment C. A maximum size of fourty (40) sauare feet in area D. A maximum height of five (5) feet above the finished ground c�rade E�7. Portable Signs. (Ref. 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 + 15 Maximum Number of Permits Allowed 2 3 4 5 0 B. The use of such sign by businesses within the buildinq � shall be the responsibility of the property owner or designated manager. All temporary sign permit applications must be signed by said property owner or designated manager before processing can begin. C. Al1 portable signs shall be located on the property on which the business is located. Such signs shall be located a minimum distance of ten (1) feet from any 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 money order must be provided to the City. Said deposit will be refunded only if sign is removed by noon of the next business day after the permit period expires. �-8. Billboards. Shall be permitted only in the C-3 District within this Section. Specific requirements are listed under Section 214.12.7. 214.3�13. TYPES, SIZES, AND SETBACKS FOR M-1 AND M-1 AND M-2 M-2 DISTRICTS DISTRICTS 1. Area Identification Signs. A. One (1) sign per development. B. A maximum size of twenty-four (24) square feet in area. C. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. 2. Free Standing Signs. A. One (1) sign per street frontage. B. A maximum size of eighty (80) square feet in area per development. C. A maximum height of twenty-five (25) feet above the finished ground grade. D. A minimum height of ten (10) feet from the bottom of the sign to the finished ground grade when within twenty-five (25) feet of a driveway or a corner vision safety zone. E. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. 16 0 F. A minimum distance of fifty (50) feet from any residential district. �e�,�iiE�-{�}_9 tEJii.-�� � =-•�nnmr±�►t _ -r— ��!~I QL 'C�re e�SS� l 1_ }� 1. ' i L L� r y�� �c avi i � ..l � �L.... .s� iL. C .�i..�d...i 7 7 � 7 L.� L�. �.i 4. Window Signs. A maximum coverage of forty percent (40�) of the window area, excluding merchandise. 5. 6. Wall Signs. � A. Allowed only on two (2) different walls per business. B. The total sign area shall not exceed fifteen (15) times the square root of the wall length on which the sign is to be placed. C. Canopv signs shall be considered as wall sians, with the sign area to be calculated as in 214.12.05.B. Sictns shall be limited to two (2) sides of the canopv. Portable Signs. (Ref. 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 2 3 4 5 B. The use of such sign by businesses within the building shall be the responsibility of the property owner or designated manager. All temporary sign permit applications must be signed by said property owner or designated manager before processing can begin. C. All portable signs shall be located on the property on 17 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. D. Prior to the issuance of a permit, a deposit of $240.00 in the form of a certified check or money order must be provided to the City. Said deposit will be refunded only if sign is removed by noon of the next business day after the permit period expires. 7. Billboards. Shall be penaitted in only C-3, M-1 and M-2 Districts. The following requirements shall be considered as minimum standards when issuing a special use permit to erect a billboard. The City Council may impose additional requirements. A. Billboards shall be restricted to property adjoining the right of ways of Interstate Highway 694, Trunk Highway 47, Trunk Highway 65 and East River Road south of Interstate Highway 694. B. The maximum height is twenty-five (25) feet above the finished ground grade, unless the sign is intended to be viewed from a highway, then the twenty-five (25) foot maximum height shall be computed from 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 less than ten (10) feet. C. The maximum sign area is per facing not to exceed East River Road south of Highway 47 and on Trunk per facing not to exceed Interstate Highway 694. attached back to back at forty-five (45) degrees. D. E. three hundred (300) square feet two (2) facings when erected on Interstate Highway 694, on Trunk Highway 65; and 750 square feet two (2) facings when erected on Double faced signs shall be a horizontal angle not to exceed The minimum distance between billboard signs is 1,000 feet when erected on the same side of the highway. The minimum setback from the highway right of way is thirty (30) feet. F. The minimum distance is 500 feet from a billboard sign to the intersection of any street or ramp where traffic crosses or merges at the same elevation. The distance is determined by measuring from the intersection of the street and highway centerlines and the sign. i8 G. The minimum distance to a residential and public distance is 500 feet. H. The sign structure painted or treated proper maintenance sign permit. sha11 be all metal and be either to prevent deterioration. Lack of shall be cause for revocation of the I. The minimum distance to a railroad crossing is 350 feet when there are lights and a gate, and 500 feet from a railroad crossing without lights and/or a gate. J. Any lighting will be shielded to not impair the vision of any motor vehicle operator or to create a nuisance on adjoining property. 214.3�14. TYPES, SIZES, AND SETBACKS FOR P AND PUD P AND PUD DISTRICTS DISTRICTS Sign requirements in Public and Planned Unit Development districts will be controlled by the City Council when any development is planned. 214.3415. SHOPPING CENTERS AND MULTIPLE USE BUILDINGS SHOPPING CENTERS AND MULTIPLE USE BUILDINGS 1. Within 180 days of the adoption of this Chapter, all owners of shopping centers and multiple use buildings of three (3) or more businesses or industries, if they have not already done so, must submit a comprehensive sign plan to the City for approval. 2. All future signs erected within the shopping center or multiple use buildings shall conform to the conditions of the sign plan and may be subject to conditions other than those in the district regulations in order to promote uniform sign appearance. 3. Existing signs within the shopping center or multiple use building which do not meet the requirements of this Chapter and/or sign plan, shall be defined as a legal nonconforming sign, and shall be subject to the restrictions set forth in 214.17.2.(B). (Ref. 837) �14.16. SIGNS WITHIN THE CENTRAL AVENUE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAYS � Intent. F�� recoQnition that Central Avenue contains an oversized riQht-of-wav in relation to its function This section should not be construed as to �ermit siQns by right within the public riQht-of-way. The Qetitioner has the burden of vroof to show whv the siqn cannot be �ocated on the property and must be located within the riqht-of- waY• � �ligibility. Property owners directly abuttina the Central Avenue right-of-way may applv to erect a sian within a public riqht-of-wav. Signs to be erected on the right-of-way must pertain to the service, business or occuoancv offered by the property owner directly abuttinQ the right-of-wav. 3. Review Process. Prior to constructing a sign within the riQht-of-wav the pro�erty owner must receive City Council approval, and execute an aareement with the City to allow the sign to be constructed within the rictht- �f-way The aareement shall be in a recordable form and mav provide for various conditions that the City Council deems it necessary to ensure the.public health, safety and welfare. 4. Standards for Signs. Any sign within the �ublic rictht-of-way shall meet the following standards: A. The sign shall be ground-mounted. No free-standina nvlon signs shall be permitted. B. The sictn shall be constructed with the followincr materials, either sinqlv or in combination: 1. Brick 2. Decorative concrete block 3. Metal 4. Plastic materials typically associated with sictnacte. C. A maximum heiqht of ten (10) feet above the finished ground grade. � The sian may be illuminated either internally or from lights mounted at the base of the sian. ,� ,A minimum of ten (10) feet from anv drivewav. F. A maximum of ten (10) feet within the riaht-of-wav. 20 G. No temporary siqns shall be allowed within the right-of- wav• 5. In the event that public improvements (such as utility or road C7i LAe 51�i7 tL-OA1 Li16 r1C�ili.—C71—WGtY . l.ilC �7GLU111. aiicall a+c�.vauc null and void. The propertv owner shall be responsible for all expenses to remove and relocate the sign. The siqn shall be placed on the property in conformance with the applicable sections of the sictn code. 214.3�17. SIGN PERMIT REQUIREMENTS 1. Sign Permit. SIGN PERMIT REQUIREMENTS A. Before a sign may be displayed in the City, the sign erector shall file an application with the City for permission to display such sign. B. A permit is required for all existing, new, relocated, modified or redesigned signs except those specifically exempt under Section 214.15.1.E. C. The issuance of a permit may also be subject to additional conditions in order to promote a more reasonable combination of signs and to promote conformity with the character and uses of adjoining property. The conditions will be subject to the discretion of the City. Objections to the conditions can be appealed to the City Council by the applicant. D. Signs erected by a nonprofit organization are not exempt from obtaining a sign permit, but the City may waive the fee requirement. E. No permit is required to display the following signs. This shall not be construed as relieving the erector of a sign, or the owner of the property on which a sign is located from conforming with the other provisions of this Chapter: . {�- ,u Any address signs . {-3�- j2� Any signs erected by a governmental unit. ��- i�_ �r i� Any bench signs. Any memorial signs or tablets containing the names of the building, its use and date of 21 6 erection, when cut or built into the wall of a building. �-6} � Any signs which are completely within a building and are not visible from the exterior of the building. � � ���� . . real estate, Any construction, political or rummage/aara,ge sale sictns. f8} � Any signs having an area of three (3) square feet or less. -�-} � Any advertising signs on litter receptacles having an area of four (4) square feet or less per side and limited to sixteen (26) square feet per receptacle, except that approval of the design and location of the receptacle is required by the City Council. #�6-} u Any personal expression signs which are erected by the owner of the parcel upon which the signs are to be placed, or by the tenant with the permission of the owner. (Ref. 860) 2. Permit Application. A. Application for a sigr► permit shall be made to the City on forms supplied by the City. B. If a sign has not been erected within ninety (90) days after the date of issuance of a permit, the permit shall become null and void unless an extension is granted by the City. C. The City may require other information as necessary to insure that the sign is erected in compliance with this Chapter. 3. Permit Fees. Sign permit fees shall be as provided in Chapter 11 of the Fridley City Code. 214.i-�18. SIGN ERECTOR'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT SIGN ERECTORS' LICENSE REQUIREMENTS No person, firm, or corporation shall engage in the business of erecting signs under this Chapter unless a license to do so has been approved by the City Council. The annual license fee and expiration date shall be as provided in Chapter il of the Fridley 22 City Code. A license shall not be required of any person who chooses to construct and erect their own sign on their own property 214.�19. EXISTING SIGNS 1. Sign Maintenance. EXISTING SIGNS A. The structure and surfaces of all signs shall be maintained in a safe and presentable condition at all times, including the replacement of defective parts, painting, repainting, cleaning and other acts required to prevent the sign structure and surface from becoming hazardous or unkept in appearance. B. When any sign is removed, the City shall be notified and the entire sign and its structure shall be removed. 2. Legal Nonconforming Signs. A. Any sign located within the City on the date of the adoption of this Chapter which does not conform with the provisions of this Chapter, is a"legal nonconforming" sign and is permitted, provided it also meets the following requirements: (1) The sign was covered by a sign permit on the date of the adoption of this Chapter, if one was required under applicable law, or (2) If no sign permit was required for the sign in question, the sign was in all respects in compliance with applicable law on the date of the adoption of this Chapter. B. A sign shall immediately lose its "legal nonconforming" designation and be termed illegal nonconforminq if: (i) The sign is altered in any way, except for routine maintenance and change of inessages, which makes the sign less in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter than it was before the alterations. (2) The supporting structure of the sign is replaced or remodeled. (3) The face of the sign is replaced or remodeled. ( 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, at which time all of the sign and its structure must be removed. 23 (5) Notwithstanding subparagraph (1) above, upon the change of the name of the business being displayed on this sign. 3. Abandoned Signs. Any sign which identifies a use that has discontinued operation for a period of more than three (3) months or any sign which pertains to a time, event, or purpose which no longer applies, shall be deemed to have been abandoned. Permanent signs applicable to a business temporarily suspended because of a change of ownership or management shall not be deemed abandoned unless the property remains vacant for a period of more than three (3) months. An abandoned sign is prohibited and shall be removed by the owner of the sign or the property owner. 4. Illegal nonconforming signs are prohibited within the City of Fridley. Should an illegal nonconforming sign be found to exist, the owner of said sign will have thirty (30) days to remedy the situation in one of the following manners: A. Remove the existing illegal nonconforming sign. If a new sign is desired, it must meet all applicable requirements of this Chapter. B. Obtain a sign permit for the existing illegal nonconforming sign, and if applicable, apply for a variance to eliminate the illegal nonconforming status. (Ref. 837) 214.�920. ENFORCEMENT. ENFORCEMENT The City Manager or designated agent shall be responsible for the enforcement of this Chapter. 214.�821. VIOLATIONS. VIOLATIONS 1. Any sign that does not comply with the provisions of this Chapter or that is a hazard to the health, safety and general welfare of the public is hereby declared to be in violation of this Chapter. 2. Notification of Violation. A. If the City determines that any sign regulated by this Chapter is unsafe, 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 been erected; or is in violation of any other provision of this Chapter, then the Gity shall issue a written notice of violation to the property owner. If 24 � the owner fails to remove the sign or bring it into compliance with the provisions of this Chapter within ��;�--F�}- ten �10) calendar days following the date of said notice, such sign(s) may be removed by the City. The cost of this removal, including any City expenses, shall be a special assessment against the property upon which the sign(s) was located and shall be so noted in the written notice to the property owner. B. The City may cause any sign or sign structure which is an immediate public hazard, to be removed summarily after a reasonable attempt has been made to have the property owner remove the sign. C. When the City mails the notice of violation, copies will be sent to both the permit holder and the property owner, if they are different persons. 214.�22. PENALTY PENALTY Any violation of this Chapter is a misdemeanor and is subject to all penalties provided for such violations under the provisions of Chapter 901 of the Fridley City Code. Each day the violation continues in existence shall be deemed a separate violation. All signs are subject to any penalty for violation of the district requirements where they are located, even when not required to pay a fee or acquire a pernait. 214.z'�23. APPEALS APPEALS To provide for a reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this Chapter, a permit applicant who wishes to appeal an interpretation by the City may file a variance application and request a hearing before the Appeals Commission. The Commission shall hear requests for variances and make their recommendation to the City Council in the following cases: 1. Appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the City in the enforcement of this Chapter. 2. Requests for variances from the literal provisions of this Chapter in instances where the strict enforcement would cause an undue hardship. Before the Commission shall grant a variance, it is the responsibility of the applicant to prove: A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply generally to other property in the same vicinity and district. B. That the variance is necessary for the preservation and 25 enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and district; but which is denied to the property in question. C. That the strict application of the Chapter would constitute an unnecessary hardship. D. That the granting of the variance would not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare or detrimentaZ to the property in the vicinity or district in which the property is located. 3. All variances granted prior to November 21, 1977, unless otherwise specified by Council, remain in effect until: A. The sign is altered in any way, except for routine maintenance and change of inessages, which makes the sign less in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter than it was before the alterations. B. The supporting structure of the sign is replaced or remodeled. C. The face of the sign is replaced or remodeled. D. The sign becomes dilapidated or damaged and the cost of bringing it into compliance is more than fifty (50�) percent of the value of said sign, at which time all of the sign and its structure be removed. E. Notwithstanding subparagraph (A) above, upon the change of the name of the business being displayed on this sign. At such time, the owner of said sign will have three (3) months to obtain a sign permit and construct a sign which meets aIl requirements of this Chapter or, obtain a variance for any new or existing sign which does not meet all requirements of this Chapter. (Ref. 837) 26 p��uxtxc, �e�Tgstex l[EETi�iG _ ACT. ii . is89 —- p�►GE 13 was sure that on occasion s developer is going to requ�t some compact cpaces. � I+Is . Sherek stated compact cpaces work f ine in a p inq ramp or aqainst a wall where the appropriate 6iqnaqe is p ted that it is for compact parking only so it can be somevhat ntrolled. hr. Dahlberg asked the Commission if the wanted to add some languaqe that relates to the issue of co ct spaces. Ms. Dacy stated some compact parkinq s fairly common now. She has seen as high as 20� of a parkin lot for compact stalls. Mr. Dahlberg asked if compact styils have been allowed by variance. Mr. Barna stated they have ver qranted a variance for parking stalls below 9 feet. Mr. Dahlberg stated t t he did not see too much benefit for �ompact stalls. Nine feet will make a significant difference in Fridley. If they g any requests for compact stalls, then those can always go thr gh the variance process and be judged on an individual basis O ON by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Saba, to recommend to the City Counci approval to amend the definition of a parking stall size from 0 ft. x 20 ft. to 9 ft. x 20 ft. vith double striping and reta' the language regarding the reduction of stall depth when abutti a boulevard (Option �3 as presented in the staff report). �!1 VOICE VOTE, ]1LL VOTING 11YE, CH�►IRPER80Id BBTZOLD DECL7I.RED �tOTZON Cl1RRIED IIN]�IIMO�BLY. 6. �2EVIEW PROPOSED CHANGES TO SIGN ORDINANCE: Ms. McPherson stated 6taff incorporated the suggestions discussed at the September 27, 1989, Planning Commission meeting. Staff has also received siqn ordinances from other cities, the result of vhich are in the �Siqns" chart located in the agenda. The chart vas limited to deal trith those issues that were discussed at the September 27th meeting: campaiqn siqns, temporary siqns, porta panels, banners, streamers, etc. Mr. Barna referred to Section 214.04.09, Siqns Prohibited in Al1 Districts: �.ny siqns which are attached to trees, fences, utility poles or other such permanent aupports, not specifically intended as oiqn structures. Idr. Barna etated chain link fences often have the aanufacturers' identification logo on them. Could some wordinq be added that allows this type of siqnage, also warninq ciqns such as "No Trespassing", etc., on fences? j►t ��"dII�1G COI�DdZ88ZOL1 ![EETZNG. OCT. 1�. 1989 - pAGE 1� I+Is. McPherson stated staff will amend that cection. lis. McPherson stated staff improved the definition foz banners and pennants. They also added a definition for non-profit orqanization. She would like the Commission to discuss the non- profit organization issue, as well as Exhibits !► and 8 in the agenda which deal with specific lanquage for siqns by non-profit organizations. Ms. l�IcPherson stated under "Political Signs", suggested recommended changes to the size of the the time limits a little more specific. There consensus on the amount of deposit for political used the S200 deposit which is consistent with the fee requirement. Mr. Saba stated he eqreed with that amount. they made the signs and made really wasn't a siqns, �o staff other temporary Mr. Barna stated the person or orqanization can always go before the City Council to have the fee waived. Mr. Betzo2d stated he has trouble equating businesses with political candidates, and he thouqht 5100 would be more reasonable. Mr. Barna stated the sign ordinance does not prohibit roof siqns. There is still a roof siqn on what used to be Raphael's which should have been removed years ago. Roof signs should be prohibited in the City of Fridley. Mr. Betzold aqreed With the prohibition of roof siqns. Ms. McPherson stated she thouqht there should be some clarification on special event signs. Did the Commission want bills and posters to reqvire a deposit also? They have added the lanquage that prohibits such signs on utility poles and non siqn-like structures. Mr. Betzold stated after what he saw this cummer vhere the use of posters was abused in the City of Fridley, he never wanted to see anything like that aqain. People should be discouraged from putting the bills and posters on utility poles. Garage sale signs can always be put on posts in the qround with the property owner's permission. He stated he is less concerned about the qarage sale notices that are put up and taken down within a few days, than he is about the bills and posters. Mr. Barna stated the ordinance should address recyclinq siqns. They should be alloved in the public riqht-of-way. Ms. Dacy stated those siqns could be added to the list of 6igns permitted in all districts. pL,�►NNING COI4[IBBIOK 1lLETING. OCT. 11. 1l89 _ - B�GE 15 Ms. McPherson ctated at the last seetinq, the Commission discussed the issue of requiring two permits per year for non-profit organizations. In qoinq throuqh the ordinances received from other cities, there were two cities, Champlin and Brooklyn Centez, that allowed non-profit organizations cpecial consideration for 6ignage, banners, porta-panels, etc., over business temporary siqns. That is the lanquaqe in Exhibit J► and Exhibit B. Does the Commission want to include that type of lanquage in the ordinance or do they want to change the temporary siqn ordinance to allow more siqns? What does the Commission want to do to resolve the issues of the churches and schools and other non-profit organizations in the issue of two permits per year? Mr. BetZOld �uggested that rather than say "non-profit" organizations, they refer to them as "community organizations . Non-profit does have a very specific meaninq. The non-profit organization has to have some connection with the City of Fridley as they do not want non-profit orqanizations from another city wanting to put up banners in the City of Fridley. Zt should be a civic community orqanization located within the City of Fridley. Ms. McPherson stated that under "Special Event Signs", item B states that "Siqns over the public riqht-of-way must have City Council approval." However, the two exhibits fram Champlin and Brooklyn Center call out the fact that there might be siqns existing that are not on the property where the event is being held, and they have restrictions on those siqns that are allowed. That becomes another fssue. Does the Commission Want to allow 6ignage on property other than that owned by the organization? Mr. Barna 6tated some non-profit organizations such as the Jaycees do not own their own property. Ms. Dacy stated she did not think they should be encouraginq off- premise signs. All signs should be on the owner's property. Mr. Dahlberg stated it is virtually impossible for the Commission to anticipate and aome up with language for every conceivable situation that can occur in the City of Fridley. Ms. Dacy stated both the Champlin and Brooklyn Park ordinances would be good if they want the ability for the Jaycees or Lions Club to put up off-premise siqnage for cpecial events. Those ordinances list specific Qtandards for siqns on or off the organization's property. Mr. Betzold stated Exhibit B spells out the requirements a little better. Mr. Saba stated Exhibit B seems easier to understand and allows a little more leeway for non-profit orqanizations. g�����u� wwwtee�n� �ee�w�TV�! MT 11 _ 1�R0 � PI►GE i6 li�V �.Z/lia710oivs� Ai+r+�+s�vi vv• Ms. McPherson ctated the lanquage in Exhibit B does not include a permit, but they could have the organization fill out a permit so the City knows when the cign is goinq up, when it vill come down, and who is the responsible party. Hs. Sherek agreed there should be a permit, but she also thouqht there should a refundable deposit. lsr. Dahlberg stated that since it is a temporary siqn, a deposit would fall under that cateqory. Mr. Dahlberg suggested the following changes to Exhibit B: (1) �,dd some language that states that all signs except readerboards shall not exceed a certain square footage. (2) Signs shall not be posted in excess of �,e�n�� fourteen (14) days prior to the event and shall be removed no later than =`___ ;=; five (5) days followinq the final date of the event. � (4) He would suggest staff add a statement similar to one Item 1 in Exhibit A: "If building mounted, these signs shall be flat wall 6igns and shall not project above the roof line. If qround mounted, the top �hall be no more than six (6) feet above ground level." Ms. McPherson stated they will add an item (7) and item (8) to Exhibit B for controls on the permit and the deposit. Mr. Betzold stated he would like the definition of non-profit orqanizations changed to community organizations that include non- profit organizations, churches, civic organizations, etc., located trithin the City of Fzidley. Mr. Dahlberg stated wherever non-profit organization occurs in the ordinance, it should be changed to community orqanization. Mr. Dahlberg stated he aqain wanted to raise his objection to siqns over the riqht-of-way, even the lanquage does state that ciqns are allcwed over the right-of-way with Council approval. He personally objected to those siqns across roadways. rlr. Dahlberg stated the ordinance refers to the number of permits allowed with cpecific instances based on zoninq. It doesn't specifically address the issue of non-profit orqanizations. Non- profit orqanizations fall into a separate category. It was his personal opinion that it would vork better to include in Section 214.16 under Siqn Permit Requirements a chart or table that illustrates the number of permits allowed and how sany permits pez year for each of the zoninq districts and/or types of uses, i.e., non-profit orqanizations. It is like takinq item 6 out of the D* ��t�tING COI�Q�II88IOI�1 I[EETII�iG� "^"' " �l89 � 4AGE I7 other sections and consolidating �ach one into the sign permit requirement section. Ms. KcPherson stated riqht now the interpretation is that non- profit orqanizations can only have two permits per year which would include up to 12 siqns for each permit. Did the Commission want to change the "two" to a largez number? 1dz�. Dahlbezq stated he would sugqest they look at a larger number. Mr. Barna aqreed. Since non-profit organizations are dependent on volunteer Workers, it is hard to say how many epecial events they will have. Mr. Betzold stated he did not see any orqanization having that many activities where it would be a problem. � Ms. Dacy stated she vould prefer to have the non-profit crganizations not even referred to in the original ordinance but in a completely separate section. Ms. McPherson stated non-profit organizations could be added as item (9) in Exhibit B. Mr. Saba and Ms. Sherek aqreed that the non-profit organizations should be included in the chart or table in Section 214.16. OM TION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to recommend to City Council approval of the amendments as discussed, to incorporate Exhibit B to cover community organizations, and to request those requirements be included in a table or chart for easy perusal. �PON !1 VOICE VOTB, �I.L VOTII�tG 71YE, C8!►IRPERBOId BETZOLD DECIJIRED THE !lOTIOId CJ►RRZED IINANIIi008LY. � 7. MINUTES• 1�OTION by Mr. Dahlberq, �econded by Ms erek, to receive the September il, 1989, Parks and Recrea ' n Commission minutes. OPON A VOICS VOTE, lILL VOTIIdG 1lOTI0I�I C!►RRIED IINANIl�ODBLY� ! • ���� ; QHIIIRPERB01�1 BETZOLD DECIJIRED THE lsOTION by I+Ir. a, seconded by rls. Sherek, to adjourn the meeting. IIpon a voi vot�, all votiag ay�, Chairp�raoa 8�tsoid d�clar�d tDe Octob� 2, il89, planninq Coamission ���tinq aajourn�a •t 9:so p.s e. Exhibit A City of Brooklyn Park Temporary Non-Profit Orqanization Event Signs. (i) Signs shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area per siqn face. No more than six (6) siqns shall be allowed, per event, throughout the City. ( 2) Siqns shall not be posted in excess of ten (10 ) days prior to the event and shall be removed no later than three (3) days following the final date of the event. (3) Minimum Setbacks -- there is no setback requirement; however, these signs shall not be erected•on the public right-of-way, on public property, nor in the public street intersection twenty-five (25) foot clear-view triangle. (4) Maximum Height of Signs -- no temporary non- profit organizational event siqn shall exceed six (6) feet in height above grade. (5) Any non-profit organization shall be encouraged and allowed to promote events on an unlimited number of existing readerboards mounted on existing free-standing or monument signs throughout the City for an unspecified period of time. (6) In no case shall portable readerboards be used off the premises from which the event is being held nor shall this type of advertising precede or exceed the actual dates of the event. No portable readerboards shall be used on public property. No on-site readezboards shall exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. These siqns shall be set back fifteen (15) feet from all property lines but not within the twenty-five (25) foot clear-view triangle of entrances or public street intersections. City of Champlin B. Temporary Siqns. Temporary signs announcinq any public, charitable, educational or reliqious event or function, shall be allowed under the following conditions: l. If located entirely within the premises of that institution, the siqn shall be set back r►o less than twenty (20) feet from the property line and shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area. Such siqns shall be allowed no more than twenty-one (21) days prior to the event or function and must be removed within seven (7) days after the event or function. Such signs may be illuminated in accordance with restrictions set forth in this Ordinance. If building mounted, these signs shall be flat wall signs and shall not project above the roof line. If ground mounted, the top shall be no more than six (6) feet above ground level. 2. If located off-premise, the sign shall be set back no less than twenty (20) feet from the property line and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area. Such signs shall be allowed no more than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the event or function and must be removed twenty-four (24) hours after the event or function. Such signs shall be non-illuminated and shall be no more than six (6) feet above ground level. 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William Burns, City Manager�'; Jock Robertson, Community Development Director Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant Parking Space Width Amendment On February 26, 1990, the City Council provided direction as to what types of uses should have parking spaces that are striped at either nine (9) feet in width or ten (10) feet in width. The City Council also indicated that they would like all of the parking spaces to be double-striped. We have therefore prepared zoning text amendments to accommodate the City Council's direction. To summarize, ten foot spaces are still required for the following uses; restaurants, theaters, lodges, assembly facilities, hotel, motel, all office, retail uses, and speculative commercial buildings. A nine (9) foot space is permitted for apartments, manufacturing uses, warehouse and storage uses, speculative industrial uses, long-term employee parking lots and public and private parking ramps. An amendment to the S-2 district, the Redevelopment District, has also been added to provide for a special use permit process for projects to reduce the parking space size from ten feet to nine feet in redevelopment projects. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council direct staff to schedule a public hearing before the Planning Commission for the attached ordinance amendment. BD/dn M-90-258 PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGES FOR PARKING STALL SIZE AS DIRECTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 26, 1990 1. DEFINITIONS 205.03.55. Parking Stall. A ten (10) foot wide by twenty (20) foot long area to store one (1) automobile, which has access to a public street or alley and permits ingress and egress of an automobile. Parking stalls mav be nine (9) feet in width for uses specified elsewhere in this code. Where a parking stall abuts a curb or sidewalk, the length may be reduced to eighteen (18) feet. 2. R-3 DistriCt 205.09.07.A.S3) Parking stalls mav be nine L9) feet in width. 205.09.07.A.14) Parkincr lots shall be double-strined in Engineer. 3. C-1 District 205.13.05.D.(9) Parking lots with more than four (4) parking stalls shall be striped. Parkinc� lots shall be double-striped in accordance with the desiqn on file in the office of the Citv Enqineer. 205.13.05.D.S13) Parking stalls may be nine (9) feet in width for public and private Qarking ramps. 4. C-2 DistriCt 205.14.05.D.(9) Parking lots with more than four (4) parking stalls shall be striped. Parkinct lots shall be double-striped in accordance with the desiqn on file in the office of the Citv Engineer. 205.14.05.D.j13) Parking stalls mav be nine l9) feet in width for public and private parkinct ramps. 5. C-3 DistriCt 205.15.05.D.(9) Parking lots with more than four (4) parking stalls shall be striped. Parking lots shall be double-striped in accordance with the desictn on file in the office of the Citv Engineer. 205.15.05.D.S13) Parkincr stalls may be nine (9) feet in width for public and private parkincr ramps. Proposed Ord. Changes for Parking Stall Size Page 2 6. CR-1 District 205.16.05.D.(9) Parking lots with more than four (4) parking stalls shall be striped. Parking lots sha 1 be doublewstriped in - - - - - - --- �-- 205.16.05.D.S13) Parkincr stalls may be nine �9) feet in width for public and �rivate parking ramps. 7. M-1 DistriCt 205.17.05.D.(9) Parking lots with more than four (4) parking stalls shall be striped. Parking lots shall be double_stribed in EncLineer. 205.17.05.D.(13) Parkina stalls may be nine (9) feet in width for manufacturing uses warehouse and storaae uses sneculative industrial buildings public and private parking ramps and narkincx lots for long term emoloyee parkinct. 8. M-2 District 205.18.05.D.(9) Parking lots with more than four (4) parking stalls shall be striped. Parking lots shall be double-strined in accordance with the design on file in the office of the Citv Enaineer. 205.18.05.D.�13) Parkinct stalls mav be nine l9) feet in width for manufacturing uses, warehouse and storacte uses, speculative industrial buildincts public and private oarkinct ramt�s and parkina lots for lona term emplovee parkinct. 205.22.6. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS All performance standards for uses in this district shall be comparable to other similar uses that are allowed in other districts. Parking space sizes may be reduced to nine (9) feet in width upon apt�roval of a special use vermit. � � cinroF FRlDLEY C�1NLMl,iNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPART'MENT MEMORANDUM DATE: April 13, 1990 � , TO: William Burns, City Manager ,'�1 �) FROM: SUBJECT: Jock Robertson, Community Development Director Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant Increase in Maximum Lot Coverage in Zndustrial Districts by Ten Percent with a Special Use Permit On February 26, 1990, the City Council indicated that they agreed with an ordinance amendment which would allow an increase in lot coverage in industrial districts by ten percent with a special use permit. The City Council asked us to investigate potential standards that could also be included in the ordinance to guide the Planning Commission and City Council's decision making. Attached is the proposed language for the ordinance amendment. For the performance standards, we used the experience in the Cortron variance application as a guide. In that case, Cortron added onto their existing building, but eliminated extra parking areas such that the total building and lot coverage of the property was actually reduced. We have also added another performance standard to make it clear that especially in the case of vacant properties that all parking, storm water, and landscaping requirements must be met. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council direct the Planning staff to schedule a public hearing before the Planning Commission for the attached ordinance amendment. BD/dn M-90-257 The following language shall be amended in Sections 205.17.03.0 (M-1) and 205.18.03.0 (M-2) of the Fridley Zoning Code: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 3. LOT REQUIREMENTS AND SETBACKS C. Lot Coverage. (1) The maximum percent of the area of a lot allowed to be covered by the main building and all accessory buildings is as follows: (a) One (1) Story - forty percent (40$) maximum. (b) Two (2) Story - thirty-five percent (35�) maximum. (c) Three (3) Story - thirty percent (30�) maximum. (d) Four (4) Story - twenty-five percent (25$) maximum. (e) Five (5) story - twenty percent (20�) maximum. (f) Six (6) Story - fifteen percent (15�) maximum. (2) The above lot coverage will be subject to other considerations including parking and open space requirements, use of facilities, and proximity to other districts, which may decrease the maximum lot coverage. (3) The lot coverage may be reduced by the City if and when there is provision for underground parking within the main structure provided that the lot coverage shall not be more than forty percent (40�). � The lot coverage as stated in (1) above may be increased up to a maximum of ten percent (10�) of the lot area with a special use permit In addition to the requirements of this Section and the factors identified in Section 205.05.04 to � Where possible for existing developed properties the buildina and parking coverage is reduced. � The vetitioner shall prove that all reauirements. including but not limited to parkinQ, storm water manaaement and landscapinq are provided.