Ord #261 - 3rd Ser/Amending the Code Regulation Signs

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exemptions shall not relieve the owner of the sign from the responsibility of its maintenance and its compliance with the provisions of this division or any other law or ordinance regulation the same. (1) Government Regulatory or Directional signs. All government Regulatory or Directional signs, including but not limited to traffic control and other regulatory purpose signs, street signs, identification signs, informational signs,danger signs,and railroad crossing signs. (2) Non-commercial signs in an election year. Signs of any size containing non-commercial speech may be posted in any number beginning 46 days before the state primary in a state general election year until ten days following the general election and 13 weeks prior to any special election until ten days following the special election provided that the signs are in compliance with Minnesota Statutes. (3) Address signs. Address identification signs not exceeding four square feet in area for each structure or portion of a structure with an assigned address. Street identification numbers are required in all sign districts and should be clearly visible from the street. (4) Exempt residential signs. Properties in sign district 1 shall be allowed up to eight square feet of signage provided that a single sign is no larger than six square feet,the signs are not illuminated, and freestanding signs are at least five feet from any property line. (5) Portable signs. Portable A-frame,T-frame, sandwich,or other similar signs that do not exceed six square feet in size, are not illuminated,are located within 15 feet of the primary entrance to a building, and are displayed only during the hours of business operation.No more than two of these signs shall be in place at any given time. (6) Incidental signs. •- • •• . ..• - • . . - . - (7) Window signs. Window signs that are inside of a building shall not require a permit but shall be in accordance with section 78-1478, Table 1. (8) Non-commercial signs.Any sign display or device allowed under this section may contain any otherwise lawful noncommercial message that does not direct attention to a business operated for profit,or to a commodity service for sale,and that complies with the size,height, and lighting requirements of this division. (9) Change of copy.No permit shall be required to change the text of a sign provided the sign structure and face is not otherwise enlarged, modified, enhanced or altered in any way. SECTION 3. Sec. 78-1476 Prohibited signs shall be amended by adding and deleting text to read as follows: The following signs shall be prohibited in all sign districts: (1) Signs with moving,swinging, revolving,or rotating parts. (2) Freestanding pole signs. (3) Roof signs. (4) Projecting signs. (5) Noncompliant signs.Any sign not constructed,wired,assembled,attached,or supported in conformance with applicable building or other codes and regulations. (6) Signs in the right-of-way.Signs in the public right-of-way except as provided for, by Minnesota Statutes,or allowed by the agency regulating the right-of-way. (7) Signs attached to public utility poles,trees,street signs,stoplights,or fences.