ORD 12-01ORDINANCE NO.: 2012-01
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
OTSEGO.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
Section 1. Section 20-2-2 of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to
include the following sign related definitions:
Balloon Sign: A sign consisting of a bag made of lightweight
material supported by helium, hot, or pressurized air
Changeable Copy Sign: A sign or portion thereof that has a
reader board for the display of text information in which each
alphanumeric character, graphic or symbol is defined by objects
not consisting of an illumination device and may be changed or
rearranged manually or mechanically with characters,
illustrations, letters or numbers that can be changed or
rearranged without altering the face or surface of the sign
structure.
Changeable Copy Sign, Electronic: A sign or portion thereof that
displays electronic, nonpictorial text information in which each
alphanumeric character, graphic, or symbol is defined by a small
number of matrix elements using different combinations of light
emitting diodes (LEDs), fiber optics, light bulbs or other
illumination devices within the display area. Electronic
changeable copy signs include computer programmable,
microprocessor controlled electronic displays. Electronic
changeable copy signs include projected images or messages with
these characteristics onto buildings or objects. Electronic
changeable copy signs do not include official signs.
Dynamic Display: Any characteristics of a sign that appear to
have movement or that appear to change, caused by any method
other than physically removing and replacing the sign or its
components, whether the apparent movement or change is in the
display, the sign structure or any other component of the sign.
This includes displays that incorporate technology or methods
allowing the sign face to change the image without having to
physically or mechanically replace the sign face or its
components as well as any rotating, revolving, moving, flashing,
blinking or animated display and any display that incorporates
rotating panels, LED lights manipulated through digital input,
digital ink or any other method or technology that allows the
sign face to present a series of images or displays.
Electronic Graphic Display Sign: A sign or portion thereof that
displays electronic, static images, static graphics or static
pictures, with or without text information, defined by a small
number of matrix elements using different combinations of light
emitting diodes (LEDs), fiber optics, light bulbs or other
illumination devices within the display area where the message
change sequence is accomplished immediately or by means of fade,
repixalization or dissolve modes. Electronic graphic display
signs include computer programmable, microprocessor controlled
electronic or digital displays. Electronic graphic display signs
include projected images or messages with these characteristics
onto buildings or other objects.
Flashing Sign: A directly or indirectly illuminated sign or
portion thereof that exhibits changing light or color effect by
any means, so as to provide intermittent illumination that
changes light intensity in sudden transitory bursts and creates
the illusion of intermittent flashing light by streaming,
graphic bursts showing movement, or any mode of lighting which
resembles zooming, twinkling or sparkling.
Multivision Sign: Any sign composed in whole or part of a series
of vertical or horizontal slats or cylinders that are capable of
being rotated at intervals so that partial rotation of the group
of slats or cylinders produces a different image and when
properly functioning allows on a single sign structure the
display at any given time one of two (2) or more images.
Shimmering Sign: A sign which reflects an oscillating sometimes
distorted visual image.
Video Display Sign: A sign that changes its message or
background in a manner or method of display characterized by
motion or pictorial imagery, which may or may not include text
and depicts action or a special effect to imitate movement, the
presentation of pictorials or graphics displayed in a
progression of frames that gives the illusion of motion,
including, but not limited to, the illusion of moving objects,
moving patterns or bands of light, or expanding or contracting
shapes, not including electronic changeable copy signs. Video
display signs include projected images or messages with these
characteristics onto buildings or other objects.
Section 2. 20-37-4.13 of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as
follows:
B. Prohibited Signs: The following signs are prohibited:
1. Any sign, signal, marking or device which purports to
be or is an imitation of or resembles any official
traffic control device or railroad sign or signal, or
emergency vehicle signs, or which attempts to direct
the movement of traffic or which hides from view or
interferes with the effectiveness of any official
traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal
unless required by this Chapter or the City Code.
2. All signs over two hundred (200) square feet in area,
except within the INS district.
3. Off premises signs.
4. Balloon signs.
5. Changeable copy signs, electronic except as allowed by
Section 20-37-6.B and 20-37-6.E of this Chapter.
6. Content classified as "obscene" as defined by
Minnesota statutes section 617.241.
7. Dynamic display signs.
8. Electronic graphic display signs.
9. Flashing signs.
10. Multivision signs.
11. Motion signs.
12. Portable signs including Signs on or attached to
equipment such as vehicles, semi -truck trailers or
other portable trailers where signing is a principal
use of the equipment on either a temporary or
permanent basis.
13. Roof signs.
14. Rotating signs.
15. Shimmering signs.
16. Signs painted, attached or in any other manner affixed
to trees or similar natural surfaces, or attached to
utility poles, bridges, towers, or similar public
structures.
17. Video display signs.
18. Only those signs installed at the direction of the
Minnesota department of transportation, Wright County
or the City of Otsego shall be located within public
rights-of-way.
Section 3. 20-37-6 of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to include the
following provisions:
D. Changeable Copy Signs: For commercial and industrial uses,
one (1) sign with a maximum area of forty (40) square feet
of changeable copy sign (but not including electronic
changeable copy signs) shall be allowed per site provided
that the changeable copy area of the sign is integrated
into the allowed freestanding sign for the respective
zoning district.
E. Time And Temperature Sign: Within commercial and
industrial zoning districts, an area not to exceed sixteen
(16) square feet within a freestanding or wall sign shall
be allowed for display of an electronic time and
temperature sign subject to the sign provisions for the
zoning district in which the sign is located and Minnesota
Statutes 173.16, Subd. 3.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and publication according to law.
MOTION BY: CM HEIDNER
SECOND BY: CM SCHARBER
ALL IN FAVOR: MAYOR STOCKAMP; COUNCILMEMBERS: HEIDNER, SCHARBER AND SCHROEDER
THOSE OPPOSED: NONE
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this 13th day of
February, 2012.
CITY OF OTSEGO
BY: gvw ge'�S#
Jes a L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST: Avx'tel - i4 )
Tami Loff, City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO.: 2012-01
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
OTSEGO.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
Section 1. Section 20-2-2 of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to
include the following sign related definitions:
Balloon Sign: A sign consisting of a bag made of lightweight
material supported by helium, hot, or pressurized air
Changeable Copy Sign: A sign or portion thereof that has a
reader board for the display of text information in which each
alphanumeric character, graphic or symbol is defined by objects
not consisting of an illumination device and may be changed or
rearranged manually or mechanically with characters,
illustrations, letters or numbers that can be changed or
rearranged without altering the face or surface of the sign
structure.
Changeable Copy Sign, Electronic: A sign or portion thereof that
displays electronic, nonpictorial text information in which each
alphanumeric character, graphic, or symbol is defined by a small
number of matrix elements using different combinations of light
emitting diodes (LEDs), fiber optics, light bulbs or other
illumination devices within the display area. Electronic
changeable copy signs include computer programmable,
microprocessor controlled electronic displays. Electronic
changeable copy signs include projected images or messages with
these characteristics onto buildings or objects. Electronic
changeable copy signs do not include official signs.
Dynamic Display: Any characteristics of a sign that appear to
have movement or that appear to change, caused by any method
other than physically removing and replacing the sign or its
components, whether the apparent movement or change is in the
display, the sign structure or any other component of the sign.
This includes displays that incorporate technology or methods
allowing the sign face to change the image without having to
physically or mechanically replace the sign face or its
components as well as any rotating, revolving, moving, flashing,
blinking or animated display and any display that incorporates
rotating panels, LED lights manipulated through digital input,
digital ink or any other method or technology that allows the
sign face to present a series of images or displays.
Electronic Graphic Display Sign: A sign or portion thereof that
displays electronic, static images, static graphics or static
pictures, with or without text information, defined by a small
number of matrix elements using different combinations of light
emitting diodes (LEDs), fiber optics, light bulbs or other
illumination devices within the display area where the message
change sequence is accomplished immediately or by means of fade,
repixalization or dissolve modes. Electronic graphic display
signs include computer programmable, microprocessor controlled
electronic or digital displays. Electronic graphic display signs
include projected images or messages with these characteristics
onto buildings or other objects.
Flashing Sian: A directly or indirectly illuminated sign or
portion thereof that exhibits changing light or color effect by
any means, so as to provide intermittent illumination that
changes light intensity in sudden transitory bursts and creates
the illusion of intermittent flashing light by streaming,
graphic bursts showing movement, or any mode of lighting which
resembles zooming, twinkling or sparkling.
Multivision Sign: Any sign composed in whole or part of a series
of vertical or horizontal slats or cylinders that are capable of
being rotated at intervals so that partial rotation of therq oup
of slats or cylinders produces a different image and when
oronerlv functionina allows on a sinale sian structure the
display at any given time one of two (2) or more images.
Shimmering Sign: A sign which reflects an oscillating sometimes
distorted visual image.
Video Display Sign: A sign that changes its message or
background in a manner or method of display characterized by
motion or pictorial imagery, which may or may not include text
and depicts action or a special effect to imitate movement, the
presentation of pictorials or graphics displayed in a
progression of frames that gives the illusion of motion,
including, but not limited to, the illusion of moving objects,
moving patterns or bands of light, or expanding or contracting
shapes, not including electronic changeable copy signs. Video
display signs include projected images or messages with these
characteristics onto buildings or other objects.
Section 2. 20-37-4.13 of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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1 Any sign, signal, marking or device which purports to
be or is an imitation of or resembles any official
traffic control device or railroad sign or signal, or
emergency vehicle signs, or which attempts to direct
the movement of traffic or which hides from view or
interferes with the effectiveness of any official
traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal
unless required by this Chapter or the City Code.
2. All signs over two hundred (200) square feet in area,
except within the INS district.
3. Off premises sians.
4. Balloon signs.
5. Changeable copy signs, electronic except as allowed by
Section 20-37-6.B and 20-37-6.E of this Chapter.
6. Content classified as "obscene" as defined by
Minnesota statutes section 617.241.
7. Dynamic display signs.
8. Electronic graphic display signs.
9. Flashing signs.
10. Multivision signs.
11. Motion signs.
12. Portable signs including Signs on or attached to
equipment such as vehicles, semi -truck trailers or
other portable trailers where signing is a principal
use of the equipment on either a temporary or
permanent basis.
13. Roof signs.
14. Rotating signs.
15. Shimmering signs.
16. Signs painted, attached or in any other manner affixed
to trees or similar natural surfaces, or attached to
utility poles, bridges, towers, or similar public
structures.
17. Video display signs.
18. Only those signs installed at the direction of the
Minnesota department of transportation, Wright County
or the City of Otsego shall be located within public
rights-of-way.
Section 3. 20-37-6 of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to include the
following provisions:
D. Changeable Copy Signs: For commercial and industrial uses,
one (1) sign with a maximum area of forty ( 40 ) square feet
of changeable copy sign (but not including electronic
changeable copy signs) shall be allowed per site provided
that the changeable copy area of the sign is integrated
into the allowed freestanding sign for the respective
zoning district.
E. Time And Temperature Sign: Within commercial and
industrial zoning districts, an area not to exceed sixteen
(16) square feet within a freestanding or wall sign shall
be allowed for display of an electronic time and
temperature sign subject to the sign provisions for the
zoning district in which the sign is located and Minnesota
Statutes 173.16, Subd. 3.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and publication according to law.
MOTION BY: CM HEIDNER
SECOND BY: CM SCHARBER
ALL IN FAVOR: MAYOR STOCKAMP; COUNCILMEMBERS: HEIDNER, SCHARBER AND SCHROEDER
THOSE OPPOSED: NONE
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this 13th day of
February, 2012.
ATTEST:
CITY OF OTSEGO
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ica L. Stockamp, Mayor
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.: 2012-01
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
OTSEGO.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
Section 1. Section 20-2-2 of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to
include the following sign related definitions:
Balloon Sign.
Changeable Copy Sign.
Changeable Copy Sign, Electronic.
Dynamic Display.
Electronic Graphic Display Sign.
Flashing Sign.
Multivision Sign.
Shimmering Sign.
Video Display Sign.
Section 2. 20-37-4.13 of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to identify the
following prohibited signs:
1. Any sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or
is an imitation of or resembles any official traffic
control device or railroad sign or signal, or emergency
vehicle signs, or which attempts to direct the movement of
traffic or which hides from view or interferes with the
effectiveness of any official traffic control device or any
railroad sign or signal unless required by this Chapter or
the City Code.
2. All signs over two hundred (200) square feet in area,
except within the INS district.
3. Off premises signs.
4. Balloon signs.
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5. Changeable copy signs, electronic except as allowed by
Section 20-37-6.B and 20-37-6.E of this Chapter.
6. Content classified as "obscene" as defined by Minnesota
statutes section 617.241.
7. Dynamic display signs.
8. Electronic graphic display signs.
9. Flashing signs.
10. Multivision signs.
11. Motion signs.
12. Portable signs.
13. Roof signs.
14. Rotating signs.
15. Shimmering signs.
16. Signs painted, attached or in any other manner affixed to
natural surfaces or attached to public structures.
17. Video display signs.
18. Signs within the Public Right -of -Way other than those
installed at the direction of the Minnesota Department of
Transportation, Wright County or the City of Otsego.
Section 3. 20-37-6 of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to include the
provisions related to non -electronic changeable copy signs and time and temperature
signs.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and publication according to law.
MOTION BY: CM HEIDNER
SECOND BY: CM SCHARBER
ALL IN FAVOR: MAYOR STOCKAMP; COUNCIL MEMBERS: HEIDNER, SCHROEDER AND
SCHARBER
THOSE OPPOSED: NONE
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ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this 13th day of
February, 2012.
CITY OF OTSEGO
BY: Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST: Tami Loff, City Clerk
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 412.191, Subd. 4 and 331A.01, subd.10, this Ordinance
is published in summary form. Complete copies of the Ordinance are available for
inspection by contacting the City Clerk, Otsego City Hall, 8899 Nashua Avenue, Otsego,
Minnesota 55330 during regular office hours.