HomeMy WebLinkAboutNo 1023 Amending Chapter 44 Zoning, Article III. Sign Regulations Relating to Dynamic Display Signs for Institutional Uses within the City of MaplewoodOrdinance 1023
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 44 ZONING, ARTICLE III. SIGN
REGULATIONS, RELATING TO DYNAMIC DISPLAY SIGNS FOR INSTITUTIONAL
USES WITHIN THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
The Maplewood City Council ordains as follows:
Section I. Section 44-732 is amended by adding subsection 9:
Sec. 44-732. - Comprehensive sign and mural plans.
(9) All permitted institutional or public uses.
Section II. Section 44-733 is amended by adding the following definition:
Sec. 44-733.-Definitions.
Institutional or public uses means uses such as public schools, fire stations, libraries,
water system facilities, religious institutions, cemeteries, private schools, and other City,
County, and State-used and owned properties.
Section III. Section 44-742 is amended by adding subsections b(7) and c(8) to read
as follows:
Sec. 44-742. - Permitted signs in land use and zoning districts.
(b) Signs in residential zoning districts (Districts R-1, R-1R, R-S, R-E, R-2, R-3 and
all subsequent residential zoning districts adopted after the date of this article).
All signs require a sign permit unless otherwise noted.
(7) On-site dynamic display signs for permitted institutional or public uses.
(Refer to section 44-743 - dynamic display signs).
(c) Signs in the LBC (limited business commercial), CO (commercial office), and NC
(neighborhood commercial) zoning districts. All signs require a sign permit unless
otherwise noted.
(8) On-site dynamic display signs for permitted institutional or public uses.
(Refer to section 44-743 - dynamic display signs).
Section IV. Section 443-743 (c) and (d) are amended and subsection (k) is added to
read as follows:
(c) Standards for dynamic display signs located in the business commercial (BC) or
heavy or light industrial (M-2 and M-1) zoning districts:
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(d) On-site dynamic display signs. On-site dynamic display signs located in the
business commercial (BC) or heavy or light industrial (M-2 and M-1) zoning
districts are allowed subject to the following conditions:
(1) The images and messages displayed on the on-site dynamic display sign
must be static and each display must be maintained for a minimum of two
minutes; and the transition from one static display to another must be
instantaneous without any special effects.
(2) Are allowed as part of a permanent freestanding sign, provided that the sign
comprises no more than 50 percent of the total square footage of said sign
face.
(3) Must be located at least 200 feet from any property where there are
structures used for residential purposes or from any park or open space land
use district.
(4) Must be located at least 100 feet from any side property line.
(5) Display and advertisement of products, events, persons, institutions,
activities, businesses, services, or subjects which are located on the
premises only or which give public service information.
(k) On-site dynamic display signs are permitted in zoning districts when in conjunction
with a permitted institutional or public use, subject to the following conditions:
(1) Dynamic Display signs require approval of a comprehensive sign plan.
(2) All properties within 350 feet of a proposed dynamic display sign shall be
notified of the application for a comprehensive sign plan.
(3) Dynamic display signs are only permitted on monument signs. The area
around the base of the sign shall be landscaped.
(4) One dynamic display sign as part of a monument sign is permitted for each
property. The entire monument sign cannot exceed 8 feet in height and 50
square feet in size.
(5) The digital display portion of the sign may not comprise more than 50% of
the sign area. The remainder of the sign must not have the capability to
have a dynamic display.
(6) All monument signs with a digital display shall maintain at least a ten-foot
setback from any lot line and shall not be placed in a public right-of-way.
This setback shall be increased to 20 feet if the adjacent property is used or
shown on the city's land use plan for residential use.
(7) The images and messages displayed must be static, and the transition from
one display to another must be instantaneous without any special effects.
Motion, animation and video images are prohibited on dynamic LED sign
displays. No portion of the images may flash, scroll, twirl, change color, or in
any manner imitate movement.
(8) Every line of copy and graphics in a dynamic display must be at least seven
inches in height on a road with a speed limit of 25 to 34 miles per hour, nine
inches on a road with a speed limit of 35 to 44 miles per hour, 12 inches on
a road with a speed limit of 45 to 54 miles per hour, and 15 inches on a road
with a speed limit of 55 miles per hour or more.
(9) The images and messages displayed must be complete in themselves,
without continuation in content to the next image or message or to any other
sign.
(10) The sign must be designed and equipped with a means to immediately
discontinue the display if a malfunction occurs.
(11) The dynamic display may not change more often than 30 seconds for date,
time and temperature. All other messages must be displayed for at least two
minutes.
(12) Only one, contiguous dynamic display area is allowed on a sign face.
(13) Audio speakers or any audio component is prohibited. The sign may not
emit any sound.
(14) The dynamic display cannot be illuminated between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am.
(15) Dynamic displays must have an automatic dimmer control to produce a
distinct illumination change from a higher illumination level to a lower level
for the time period between a 1/2-hour before sunset and a 1/2-hour after
sunrise.
Section V. This ordinance shall be effective following its adoption and publication.
Approved by the City Council of the City of Maplewood on October 11, 2021.
Signed:
_______________________________
Marylee Abrams, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
Andrea Sindt, City Clerk
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