ORD 04-13ORDINANCE NO.: 2004 -13
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 37 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE (SIGNS)
REGARDING TEMPORARY MESSAGE SIGNS AND SPECIAL MESSAGE SIGNS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
Section 1. Section 20-37-3.A.3 of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read
as follows:
3. Temporary Signs: Temporary signs announcing any public, charitable,
educational or religious event or function shall be allowed, provided that:
a. The sign area may not exceed thirty two (32) square feet.
b. The sign may be illuminated, but flashing signs or electronic
changing messages are prohibited.
C. A temporary sign may be displayed for a period not more
than twenty one (21) days prior to the event and shall be
removed within three (3) days after the event. Not more
than one sign shall be displayed per property at any one
time.
d. The applicant for the administrative permit shall provide an escrow
in an amount determined by the Zoning Administrator to ensure
compliance with the provisions of this Section.
e. The Zoning Administrator may order the immediate removal of any
special message sign that is not maintained in accordance with the
provisions of this section.
Section 2. Section 20-37-5.C.6 of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read
as follows:
6. Special Message Signs. Special message signs may be allowed
on a temporary basis by an administrative permit subject to the
following provisions:
a. Freestanding or freestanding portable signs are prohibited.
Only wall mounted signs or banners shall be allowed as
special message signs.
b. The sign area may not exceed thirty two (32) square feet.
C. The signs may be illuminated, but flashing signs or
electronic changing messages are prohibited.
d. An individual special message sign may be displayed for a
period not to exceed ten (21) days and not more than one
(1) sign may be displayed per property at any one time.
e. Administrative permits:
1. One (1) sign permit per property or one sign permit per
tenant with an exclusive exterior entrance within a multiple
occupancy building shall be allowed per calendar year.
2. In addition to the sign permit allowed by Section 20-37-
5.C.6.e of this Section, one (1) additional sign permit may be
issued within ninety (90) days of issuance of a certificate of
occupancy or other documentation satisfactory to the Zoning
Administrator of new occupancy of a property, building or
tenant space.
3. The owner of the property on which the sign is to be located,
or their designated responsible agent, shall endorse in
writing all applications for a special message sign and shall
be responsible for the proper location, maintenance and
removal of the sign.
4. The applicant for the administrative permit shall provide an
escrow in an amount determined by the Zoning
Administrator to ensure compliance with the provisions of
this Section.
5. The Zoning Administrator may order the immediate
removal of any special message sign that is not
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maintained in accordance with the provisions of this
section at the administrative permit holders' expense.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and publication.
PASSED by the Otsego City Council this 24th day of May, 2004.
CITY OF OTSEGO
B)
ATTEST: Al 11
Jud ud on Zoning Administrator/City Clerk
Published: Elk River Star News 06-02-04
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