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CITY OF
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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Actio.n
M.,
MEETING DATE:
22 October 2012
ORIGINATING [DEPARTMENT:
Community Development
REQUESTOR:
City Planner Licht
PRESENTER(s):
City Planner Licht
REVIEWED BY:
City Ad m i n istrato r Johnson
ITEM #.
5.1 —Sign Ordinance
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends approval of an amendment to the Sign Ordinance responding to comments of
Otsego businesses.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? I IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No. Held by Planning Commission 15 October 2012.
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The City has initiated a series of meetings with Otsego businesses to develop improved relationships and
a better understanding of business needs with the community. Comments from the initial Otsego
business group meetings prompted City staff to schedule a meeting to discuss the City's sign regulations,
answer questions and receive ideas. City staff met on 10 July 2012 with business owners to present
several ideas and issues we had identified with the current Sign Ordinance regulations and hear others
from the businesses as well.
This information was summarized for the City Council Administrative Subcommittee, which
recommended that the City Council direct the Planning Commission to review the proposed Sign
Ordinance changes and proceed with the amendment process. The City Council at their meeting on 13
August 2012 did so act to direct the Planning Commission to consider possible Sign Ordinance
amendments in response to comments from the Otsego Business Group meetings and City staff
comments. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Sign Ordinance issues at their meeting on
4 September 2012 and directed City staff to draft amendments. The Sign Ordinance amendments
presented to the Planning Commission are as follows:
Freeway Corridor District Signs. The majority of the issues raised by area businesses relate to signs
allowed within the Freeway Corridor District. The City established the Freeway Corridor District for
signs to create a specific set of standards applicable to properties in proximity to the TH 101 and 1 -
corridors to increase visibility of those commercial and industrial sites.
M Boundaries. The boundaries ofthe Freeway Corridor District are currentlydefined asfollows:
o|-94 Corridor: Land located within two thousand six hundred forty (2,60)feet of
Interstate 94 '
o ?H1C1 Corridor: Land located within six hundred sixty /66O\feet ofthe for
TH 101 or land within that area between the rights-of-way of Quaday Avenue and TH
101 and lands between the rights-of-way of Queens Avenue and TH 101, whichever is
more restrictive.
The boundaries of the Freeway Corridor District were intended to include those commercial and
industrial properties that have an expectation of visibility from the TH 101 or 1-94 corridor either
because they are directly abutting or in very close proximity to the roadways while maintaining
compatibility with surrounding residential areas. There are, however, developed properties
that because of their unique location or type of use warrant consideration for being included in
the Freeway Corridor District.
o Queens Avenue. Existing and future industrial uses east ofQueens Avenue may benefit
from the additional sign area and freestanding sign height aUouvedvv|ththeFreeway
Con'idorDistriot. Asanexample, the existing building atS8OOQueens Avenue was
more visible to traffic on TH 101 prior to the roadway being upgraded to a freeway
(especially for northbound traffic without the bridge passing CSAIH 36 over TH 101).
Likewise future industrial buildings east of Queens Avenue between 601h Street and 7 Oth
Street that abut Queens Avenue should likely also beincluded inthe Freeway Corridor
District topromote the City's economic development goals.
mUses. There are commercial uses that provide services that appeal specifically to
transient traffic on the City's two freeway corridor district and it would be consistent
with the City's economic development goals topromote their visibility. Thisbsueis
especially applicable along TH 101 where the City has four interchanges that provide
convenient access to existing businesses and parcels guided for future commercial
development. Anexample ofthis situation isthe Holiday Gas station located atCSAH
39 and CSAH 42 that is not included in the freeway corridor district but that provides
goods and services sought b«traffic onTH1O1. The P|ann|ngComm |sa1onrecommends
that the definition of the boundary of the Freeway Corridor District be revised to make
allowance for these motor oriented uses that would include the City's major commero|a|
developments or other areas guided for commercial uses.
Sign Height. The Freeway Corridor District includes allowance for signs with anarea of 200
square feet and up to 50 feet tall to be erected so as to be visible from TH 101 or 1-94. The
height of the freestanding sign as currently allowed in the Freeway Corridor District was
estabUshedwit hanamendmentbased ontheexpected des|gnofthe overpassatTHIOlond
CSAH39. The allowed 5Ofoot height ofthe sign was believed tobesufUclenthzallow a
freestanding sign adjacent tothe TH1Dloverpass tobevisible even /fthere was aaerni'
tnacton/tnsUercross|ngthebr|dge. However, changes tothe design ofthe overpass during
construction increased the height of the bridge such that signs on adjacent properties may not
beasvisible asintended. The Planning Commission recommends that the Zoning Ordinance be
amended toincrease the allowed height ofthos|gnsw|th|ntheFreewayConldorDisk|dbv
measuring 20 feet above the deck of the closest interchange for properties at an elevation below
that ofTHl0l. City staff will rely oneither the development grading plan orexisting
topography data that the City has for its entire area todetermine allowed physical height ofthe
sign while capping the maximumheight at7Ofeet, whichever |sless,
Freeway Corridor District Area Identification Signs. Approvals for the Waterfront East and Great River
Center PUD Districts included provisions for consolidation of freestanding bUsiness identification signs
for uses within those developments on a sign located directly adjacent to the TH 101 or 1'94 corridor
even for those lots not abutting the roadway. City staff has been discussing the idea for similar signs to
be erected at the north and south gateways to Otsego along TH DJl and 1-94 in partnership with
surrounding busineS5es to identify of the individual uses, promote the collective commercial area and
strengthen community identity. These discusskznsare ongoing as to implementing this concept but the
Planning Commission recommends provisions bemade within the Sign Ordinancenowtoaccommodate
this type of sign either as may be located by the City or as a privately initiated action.
Multiple Use Signs. Similar to the idea of a shared sign for the community gateways along TH 101 and I-
94,theremaybeopportunit|eswheread|acentcommerc|a|propartlese|thervw)th>norouts/deofthe
Freeway Corridor District would agree privately to partner on location of a sign for their respective
businesses. In that such a sign would reduce the total number ofindividual freestanding signs,. the
flexibility ofsuch an arrangement should be encouraged. The Planning Commission recommends
language is added to the Sign Ordinance to allow separate businesses on adjacent lots to collocate on a
single freestanding sign that |saccessory toeach use.
Secondary Freestanding Signs. Many ofthe City's commercial properties abut 8Uarterial roadway but
are accessed from local commercial streets. The Sign Ordinance currently allows only one freestanding
sign per property which causes businesses hochoose between erecting atall sign v|s|b|efiomthem 'or
roadway or a sign located to provide a directional function at the site entrance in addition to business
identification. The City has approved signage p|ansaspartofP|annedUn|YOeve/opment0stMcts
(Holiday Inn and Great River Centre) that make accommodation for both a tall freestanding sign for
business identification and a smaller, lower freestanding sign for directional aid. The Planning
Commission is recommending that the allowance of secondary directional signs be expanded to
business and industrial property to include a smaller secondary sign located at the business entrance
and limited to 64 square feet and a height of 15 feet.
Additional Signs. Businesses such asDenny's have utilized multiple small signs for advertising purposes
and the Otsego businesses requested that signs such asthese beallowed. Because of the signs limited
area and height, they are not visible to traffic much beyond that directly adjacent to the site and thus do
not create asignificant distraction for drivers. Furthermore, having these signs located onthe private
property prevents any conflict with the City's (or County's) use of its right-of-way. The Planning
Commission has recommended language as part of the draft Sign Ordinance amendrinent that such signs
are to be allowed provided that they are limited to four square feet, three feet in heightandspaced15
feet apart.
Illumination. LED lighting technology is being expanded into use for illumination of static message signs
as allowed by the Zoning Ordinance. As evidenced by at least one application in Otsego,, the intensity of
the LED lighting can be a concern for driver distraction and aesthetic compatibility. As such, City staff
recommends brightness standards be adopted as part of the Sign Ordinance applicable to all signs
within the City.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the proposed amendments to the Sign
Ordinance as OLItlined here in at their meeting on 15 October 2012. There were no public comments.
City staff had been contacted by Franklin Signs prior to the public hearing inquiring if the City was
considering allowing billboards. City staff responded that there had been no discussion of allowing
billboards as part of this update in that the City has none and the Planning Commission and City Council
have expressed no interest in them. The Planning Commission closed the public hearing and voted 4-0
to recommend approval of the proposed Sign Ordinance amendments.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: ii ATTACHED NONE
A. Existing Freeway Corridor District
B. Proposed Freeway Corridor District
C, Draft ordinance amendment
D. Ordinance 2012-13
E. Summary of Ordinance 2012-13
MOTION, (Please word motion as you would like it to appear in the mlnUtes.)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2012-13 amending the Otsego Zoning Ordinance regarding signs and
approve publication in summary form.
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ORDINANCE NO.: 2012-13
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OTSEGO ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING
SIGNS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
Section 1, Section 20-37-3.1-1 of the City Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
H. Illumination:
Illuminated signs shall comply with Section 20-16-10 of this Chapter
and shall be shielded to prevent lights from being directed onto
residential property, or at oncoming traffic in such brilliance that it
impairs the vision of the driver. Nor shall such signs interfere with
or obscure an official traffic signor signal. This includes indoor
signs which are visible from public streets and highways.
2. No sign may be illuminated in any way so r as to exceed a maximum
intensity of five thousand L5.000) NITS durinq daylight hours or five
hundred (500) NITS from sunset to sunrise measured at the sign
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face at maximum brightness.
3, Signs using fluorescent, neon or incandescent light sources shall
not exceed twelve (12) watts per square foot of sign surface area.
4. All signs installed after EFFECTIVE DATE 1 shall be equipped with
a mechanism that automatically adLusts the bri htness to ambient
lighting conditions to conform to the reauirements of this Section.
5. The owner of any illuminated sign shall provide certification as to
conn fiance with Section 11-23-3.H.2 and 3 of this Chapter to the
City upon request by the Zoninci Administrator.
Section 2. Section 20-37-5.0 of the City Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
C. Business and Industrial Zoning Districts as defined by Section 20-50-1 of this
Chapter.
21. The total area of all signs displayed on a lot shall not exceed fifteen (15)
percent of the total building fagade fronting not more than two (2) public
streets.
32. Freestanding. Not more than one (1) double -sided freestanding sign.
Sign area may not exceed one hundred (11 00) square feet each side with a
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permitted on one (2) facade fronting a public street, except in the case of a
corner lot or through lot where wall signs may be installed on two (2)
facades fronting a public street with the area of individual signs not to
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54. Multiple Principal Buildings and Multiple Tenant Buildings. When property
is developed with two (2) or more principal buildings on one property or a
principal building has more than (2) tenants each with an exclusive
exterior entrance, signs shall be allowed subject to review and approval of
the Zoning Administrator based upon the following requirements:
a. A comprehensive sign plan is submitted that includes all of the
following information:
(1) A site plan to scale showing the location of lot lines,
buildings, structures, parking areas, existing and proposed
signs and any other physical features of the area included
within the proposed comprehensive sign plan.
(2) Elevations to scale of buildings included within the
comprehensive sign plan including the location of existing or
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proposed wall, canopy or marquee signs.
(3) To scale plans for all existing and proposed signs of any
type included within the comprehensive sign plan indicating
area, dimensions, height, materials, colors and means of
illumination if any).
(4) No permit shall be issued for a new or replacement sign for
an individual use except upon a determination by the Zoning
Administrator that it is consistent with the approved
comprehensive sign plan for the site.
b. One (1) temporary sign as provided for by Section 20-37-4.C.6.a of
this Section shall be allowed for each tenant provided that only one
(1) such sign per property is displayed at any time.
5. Adjoining Properties: separate commercial and industrial uses on
adjoining properties with a common lot line may each locate a sign on one
(1) freestanding structure subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator
provided that:
a. The area of each of the individual business ricins- shall be
consistent with the applicable district provisions in Section 20-37-
5.0 of this Chapter.
b. The height of the freestanding sign may be increased by ten -00),
feet above the applicable district provisions in Section 20-37-5.0 of
this Chapter.
C. The maximum number of signs displayed on a single structure is
two (2) signs._
d. No additional freestandin"si ns shall be displayed on the individual
properties except secondary freestanding signs as may be allowed
by Section 20-37-5.C.6 of this Chapter.
e. An aareement addressing construction* maintenance. and repair
responsibilities and access rights is established and filed with the
Wright Countv recorder against the titles of the two (2) properties
involved in the collocated freestanding sign D ior to issuance of a
sign permit. Amendment or cancellation of the agreement shall be
allowed only upon written approval by the Zoning Administrator.
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6. Additional Signs:
a. One (lLadditional double sided freestanding sign shall be allowed
for lots abuttinganarterial or collector street but to which there is
no driveway access subiect to the following:
(1) The sign shall be located in a yard abutting the street to
which the lot has access.
(2) The maximum area of the sign shall be sixty four (64) square
feet.
(3) The maximum height of the sign shall be fifteen (15) feet.
b. Additional double sided sign(s) shall be allowed subject to the
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following:
(1) The maximum area of the sjshall be four (4) square feet.
(2) The maximum height of the sign shall be three Q) feet.
(3) The signs shall be setback a minimum of ten (1 0) feet from
front and side lot lines and spaced a minimum of fifteena5j
feet between sirs.
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basissubjectto the following provisions:
W The area of the sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square
feet.
M Freestanding signs shall not exceed a maximum height of
eight (8) feet.
G-.k4.The sign shall be displayed for not more than twenty-one
(21) days within one (1) calendar year, except by interim use
permit.
Section I Section 20-37-6 of the City Code is hereby amended to include the
following provisions:
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F Freeway Corridor District. Uses within lousiness and industrial districts
located within the Freeway Corridor [district defined by this subsection
shall be allowed the followina signs:
I. Boundaries:
a. 1-94 Corridor-: The Freeway Corridor District surrounding
1-94 corridor shall include those parcels located within two
thousand six hundred fork 640 feet of the 1--94 right-of-
way.
. TH 101 corridor: The Freeway Corridor [district surrounding
the TH 101 corridor shall include those parcels meetiftat
least one 1 of the following criteria:
1 Land located within six hundred sixty o) feet of the
right-of-way for TH 101 or land within that area
between the rights -of -war of Quadav Avenue and TH
1and lands between the rights-of-way of Queens
Avenue and TH 101, whichever is more restrictive.
(2) Those lots abutting the east right-of-way line of
QueensAvenue between 3" street CsAH 36ars
7 01h Street CsAH 371,
3) Those lots developed with convenience food, hotel
motor fuel and restaurant uses located between the
rights of way-TH 101 of Parrish Avenue, Firer Toad
and Quaday Avenue west of TH 101 or located
between the right of way of Diver Road and Queens
Avenue east of TH 101.
2. The total area of all signs dis la ed on a lot shall not exceed fifteen
(16) ercent of the total building fagad fronting not more than two
(2) public streets.
3. Freestanding.
a. One (1) double -sided freestanding in subject to the
following:
The maximum area of the sign_ h_ _ll be two hundred
(200) square feet each side.
(2) The maximum height of the sicin shall be:
Fifty (50) feet; or,
(b) Seventy o feet or twent 20 feet above the
elevation of the nearest interchan e with TH
10 1 for properties with an elevation below the
elevation of TH 101 measured at the centerline
of the right-of-way perpendicular to the sign
location, whichever is less.
bF One 1 additional double side_ fr estandino sign subiect to
the foliowina:
The sin shell be located in a yard abutting the street
to which the lot has access.
(2) The maximum area of the si n shall be sixty four AN
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ire feet.
(3) The maximum height of the sin shall be fifteen 15
feet*
. Ryall, Canopy, or Marquee.
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a. Hall, canoes or marquee signs shell be permitted on one
'I facade except in the case of a corner lot or through lot
where wall signs may be installed on two facades,
b. The area of individual si ns shall not exceed two hundred
(200) square feet.
, Area Identification Si ns., One sin located in a yard abuttin
the TH 101 or 1-94 ri hts-of- a shall be allowed for a minimum of
three ) or more lots all of which are located within the Freeway
Corridor District roided that:
at The sign is allowed in lieu of individual signs as provided for
by Section -3-. F.*3.a of this chapter.
b. The maximum area of each sign- shall not exceed three
hundred twenty (320) sauare feet.
C. Ther aximur height of the sign shall be:
Fifty (50) feet; or,
(2) Seventy (70) feet or twenty (20) feet above the
elevation of the nearest interchange with TH 101 for
oronerties with an elevation below the elevation of TH
101 measured at the centerline of the right-of-way
perpendicular to the sign location, whichever is less.,
c. Signs shall be located on outlots or within private easements
of sufficient size and area to accommodate said structure.
d. An association or other form of deed restriction and
ownership deemed acceptable by City AttoLoe
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recorded with the title of each property within the designated
area prior to issuance of a sign permit shall be required,
which shall own and be responsible for the ranee,
perpetual maintenance, taxes, insurance, utilities and other
costs associated with the !3:ign(s) and the outlot upon which it
is located. The association rules or W -laws, or similar legal
document. shall specify how the aforementioned is n
responsibilities will be delegated and paid for.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and publication.
MOTION BY:
SECOND BY:
ALL IN FAVOR:
THOSE OPPOSED:
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this 22nd day of
October, 2012.
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CITE OF OTSEGO
Jessica L. Stkar, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tauri Loft} City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO.: 2012-13
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OTSEGO ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING
SIGNS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
Section 1. Section 20-37-3.1-1 of the City Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
H. Illumination:
Illuminated signs shall comply with Section 20-16-10 of this Chapter
and shall be shielded to prevent lights from being directed onto
residential property, or at oncoming traffic in such brilliance that it
impairs the vision of the driver. Nor shall such signs interfere with
or obscure an official traffic sign or signal. This includes indoor
signs which are visible from public streets and highways.
2. No sign may be illuminated in any way so as to exceed a maximum
intensity of five thousand (5,000) NITS during daylight hours or five
hundred (500) NITS from sunset to sunrise measured at the sign
face at maximum brightness.
3. Signs using fluorescent, neon or incandescent light sources shall
not exceed twelve (1 2) watts per square foot of sign surface area.
4. All signs installed after 22 October 2012 shall be equipped with a
mechanism that automatically adjusts the brightness to ambient
lighting conditions to conform to the requirements of this Section.
5, The owner of any illuminated sign shall provide certification as to
compliance with Section 11-23-3-H-2 and 3 of this Chapter to the
City upon request by the Zoning Administrator.
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Section 2, Section 20-37-5.0 of the City Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
C. Business and Industrial Zoning Districts as defined by Section 20-50-1 of this
Chapter.
1. The total area of all signs displayed on a lot shall not exceed fifteen (15)
percent of the total building fagade fronting not more than two (2) public
streets.
2. Freestanding. Not more than one (1) double -sided freestanding sign.
Sign area may not exceed one hundred (1 00) square feet each side with a
maximum height of twenty (20) feet,
3. Wall, Canopy, or Marquee. Wall, canopy, or marquee signs shall be
permitted on one (2) facade fronting a public street, except in the case of a
corner lot or through lot where wall signs may be installed on two (2)
facades fronting a public street with the area of individual signs knot to
exceed one hundred (1 00) square feet.
4, Multiple Principal Buildings and Multiple Tenant Buildings. When property
is developed with two (2) or more principal buildings on one property or a
principal building has more than (2) tenants each with an exclusive
exterior entrance, signs shall be allowed subject to review and approval of
the Zoning Administrator used upon the following requirements:
a. A comprehensive sign plan is submitted that includes all of the
following information:
(1) A site plan to scale showing the location of lot lines,
buildings, structures, parking areas, existing and proposed
signs and any other physical features of the area included
within the proposed comprehensive sign plan.
(2) Elevations to scale of buildings included within the
comprehensive sign plan including the location of existing or
proposed wall, canopy or marquee signs.
(3) To scale plans for all existing and proposed signs of any
type included within the comprehensive sign plan indicating
area, dimensions, height, materials, colors and means of
illumination if any.
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(4) No permit shall be issued for a new or replacement sign for
an individual use except upon a determination by the Zoning
Administrator that it is consistent with the approved
comprehensive sign plan for the site.
b. One (1) temporary sign as provided for by Section 20-37-4.C.6.a of
this Section shall be allowed for each tenant provided that only one
(1) such sign per property is displayed at any time.
5. Adjoining Properties: Separate commercial and industrial uses on
adjoining properties with a common lot line may each locate a sign on one
(1) freestanding structure subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator,
provided that:
a. The area of each of the individual business signs shall be
consistent with the applicable district provisions in Section 20-37-
5.C. of this Chapter.
b. The height of the freestanding sign may be increased by ten (1 0)
feet above the applicable district provisions in Section 20-37-5.0 of
this Chapter.
C. The maximum number of signs displayed on a single structure is
two (2) signs.
d. No additional freestanding signs shall be displayed on the individual
properties except secondary freestanding signs as may be allowed
by Section 20-37-5.C.6 of this Chapter.
e. An agreement addressing construction, maintenance, and repair
responsibilities and access rights is established and filed with the
Wright County recorder against the titles of the two (2) properties
involved in the collocated freestanding sign prior to issuance of a
sign permit. Amendment or cancellation of the agreement shall be
allowed only upon written approval by the Zoning Administrator.
6. Additional Signs:
a. One (1) additional double sided freestanding sign shall be allowed
for lots abutting an arterial or collector street but to which there is
no driveway access subject to the following:
(1) The sign shall be located in a yard abutting the street to
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which the lot has access.
(2) The maximum area of the sign shall be sixty four (64) square
feet.
(3) The maximum height of the sign shall be fifteen (15) feet.
b. Additional double sided sign(s) shall be allowed subject to the
following:
(1) Ther axis ur area of the sign shall be four (4) square feet.
(2) The maximum height of the sign shall be three (3) feet.
(3) The signs shall be setback a minimum of ten (10) feet from
front and side lot lines and spaced a minirnum of fifteen (15)
feet between signs.
C. One (1) sign shall be allowed on a temporary basis subject to the
following provisions:
(1) The area of the sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square
feet.
(2) Freestanding signs shall not exceed a maximum height of
eight (8) feet.
(3) The sign shall be displayed for not more than twenty-one
(21) days within one (1) calendar year, except by interim use
permit.
Section 3. Section 20-37-6 of the City Code is hereby amended to include the
following provisions:
F Freeway Corridor District. Uses within business and industrial districts
located within the Freeway Corridor District defined by this subsection
shall be allowed the following signs:
'1. Boundaries:
a. 1-94 Corridor: The Freeway Corridor District surrounding the
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1-94 corridor shall include those parcels located within two
thousand six hundred forty (2,640) feet of the 1-94 right-of-
way.
b. TH 101 Corridor. The Freeway Corridor District surrounding
the TH 101 corridor shall include those parcels meeting at
least one (1) of the following criteria:
(1) Land located within six hundred sixty (660) feet of the
right-of-way for TH 101 or land within that area
between the rights-of-way of Quaday Avenue and TH
101 and lands between the rights-of-way of Queens
Avenue and TH 101, whichever is more restrictive.
(2) Those lots abutting the east right-of-way line of
Queens Avenue between 53`d Street (CSAR 36) and
70th Street (CSAR 37).
(3) Those lots developed with convenience food, hotel,
motor fuel and restaurant uses located between the
rights of way TH 101 of Parrish Avenue, River Road
and Quaday Avenue west of TH 101 or located
between the right of way of River Road and Queens
Avenue east of TH 101.
2, The total area of all signs displayed on a lot shall not exceed fifteen
(15) percent of the total building fagade fronting not more than two
(2) public streets.
3. Freestanding.
a. One (1) double -sided freestanding sign subject to the
following:
(1) The maximum area of the sign shall be two hundred
(200) square feet each side.
(2) The maximum height of the sign shall be:
(a) Fifty (50) feet; or,
(b) Seventy (70) feet or twenty (20) feet above the
elevation of the nearest interchange with TH
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101 for properties with an elevation below the
elevation of TIS 101 measured at the centerline
of the right-of-way perpendicular to the sign
location, whichever is less.
b. One (1) additional double sided freestanding sign subject to
the following:
(1) The sign shall be located in a yard abutting the street
to which the lot has access.
(2) The maximum area of the sign shall be sixty four (64)
square feet,
(3) The maximum height of the sign shall be fifteen (1 5)
feet.
4. Wall, Canopy, or Marquee.
a. Wall, canopy, or marquee sign(s) shall be permitted on one
(1) facade, except in the case of a corner lot or through lot
where wall signs may be installed on two (2) facades.
b. The area of individual signs shall not exceed two hundred
(200) square feet,
5. Area Identification Signs: One (1) sign located in a yard abutting
the TI -I 101 or 1-94 rights-of-way shall be allowed for a rninimurn of
three (3) or more lots all of which are located within the Freeway
Corridor District provided that:
a. The sign is allowed in lieu of individual signs as provided for
by Section 20-37-6.F.3.a of this Chapter.
b. The maximum area of each sign shall not exceed three
hundred twenty (320) square feet.
C. Ther aximu height of the sign shall be:
(1) Fifty (50) feet; or,
(2) Seventy (70) feet or twenty (20) feet above the
elevation of the nearest interchange with TH 101 for
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properties with an elevation below the elevation of TH
101 measured at the centerline of the right-of-way
perpendicular to the sign location, whichever is less.
C. Signs shall be located on outlots or within private easements
of sufficient size and area to accommodate said structure.
d. An association or other form of deed restriction and
ownership deemed acceptable by City Attorney and
recorded with the title of each propeily within the designated
area prior to issuance of a sign permit shall be required,
which shall own and be responsible for the upkeep,
perpetual maintenance, taxes, insurance, utilities and other
costs associated with the sign(s) and the outlot upon which it
is located. The association rules or by-laws, or similar legal
document, shall specify how the aforementioned sign
responsibilities will be delegated and paid for.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and publication.
MOTION BY:
SECOND BY:
ALL IN FAVOR:
THOSE OPPOSED:
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this 22nd day of
October, 2012.
ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk
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CITY OF OTSEGO
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.: 2012,43
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OTSEGO ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING
SIGNS,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
Section 1. Section 20-37-3.H of the City Code is hereby amended to expand the
regulations regarding sign illumination.
Section 2, Section 20-37-5.0 of the City Code is hereby amended to revise the
provisions of the Sign Ordinance applicable to business and industrial zoning districts to
include allowances for shared freestanding signs, secondary identification signs and
additional signs.
Section 3, Section 20-37-6 of the City Code is hereby amended to revise
provisions related to signs within the Freeway Corridor Districts including expanded
boundaries, shared freestanding identification signs, secondary identification signs and
additional signs.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and publication.
MOTION BY:
SECOND BY:
ALL IN FAVOR:
THOSE OPPOSED:
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this 22nd day of
October, 2012.
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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 Zoning Administrator/City Clerk, Otsego City Hall, 13400
90tStreet NE, Otsego, Minnesota 55330 during regular office hours.
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