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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-03 12-19-68 AP CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER ORDINANCE NO AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAP- TER 34 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES ENTITLED "INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP - MENT COMMISSION" AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 34 -- I . THE BROOKLYN CENTER POST "SIGN pRDINANCE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY b J #T J CA continuation of the Brooklyn Center Press) OF BR CENTER DOES OR- DAIN AS S FOLL OWS: AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION FOLLOWS: Section 1: Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by the repeal of the following: (CHAPTE 34— INDUSTRIAL DE- y .inPMFNT COMM ISSION) STATE OF MINNESOTA (AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN SS. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COM- COUNTY OF HENNEPIN MISSION AND DEFINING ITS MEM- BERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES) ( Section 34 -101. SHORT TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the "Brooklyn Center E. C. L'Herault, being duly sworn, on oath says he is and during all the times herein stated has been Industrial Development Commission the President of The Post Publishing Co., publisher and printer of the newspaper known as Ordinance. ") THE BROOKLYN CENTER POST (A Continuation of The Brooklyn Center Press) (Section 34 -102. DEFINITIONS. For and has full knowledge of the facts herein stated as follows: the purpose of this Ordinance, the (1) Said newspaper is printed in the English language in newspaper format and in column and following words and their derivations sheet form equivalent in printed space to at least 900 square inches. (2) Said newspaper is a weekly shall have the meanings as set out and is distributed at least once each week. (3) Said newspaper has 50'% of its news columns devoted to herein.) news of local interest to the community which it purports to serve and does not wholly duplicate any other publication and is not made up entirely of patents, plate matter and advertisements. (4) ((a) "Commission" is the Industrial Said newspaper is circulated in and near the municipality which it purports to serve, has at least 500 Development Commission of the copies regularly delivered to paying subscribers, has an average of at least 75% of its total circulation Village as created by this ordi- currently paid or no more than three months in arrears ands has entry as second -class matter in its local nance.) post- office. (5) Said newspaper purports to serve the ((b) "Chairman" is the Chairman of City of Brooklyn Center the Industrial Development Com- in the County of Hennepin and it has its known office of issue in the City of Crystal in said county, estab- mfssion as provided for here- lished and open during its regular business hours for the gathering of news, sale of advertisements and sale of under.) subscriptions and maintained by the managing officer of said newspaper or persons in its employ andi subject ((c) "Vice- Chairman" is the Vice to his direction and control during all such regular hours and at which time said, newspaper is printed. Chairman of the Industrial De- (6) Said newspaper files a copy of each issue immediately with the State Historical Society. (7) Said velopment Commission as pro- newspaper has complied with all the foregoing conditions for at least two years preceding the day or vided hereunder.) dates of publication mentioned below. (8) Said newspaper has filed with the Secretary of State of ((C "Secretary" is the Secretary of Minnesota prior to January 1, 1966 and each January 1 thereafter an affidavit in the form prescribed the Industrial Development Com- by the Secretary of State and signed by the managing officer of said newspaper and sworn to before mission Industrial provided hereunder- a notary public stating that the newspaper is a legal newspaper. ((e) "Planning Commission" is the Village Planning Commission of O r -1 the Village of Brooklyn Center.) He further states on oath that the printed.......... • .. O s LIl ... .. , C o mm . .... (Section 34 -103. ESTABLISHMENT. 11 Tl l�2' G` 1 1�. c� I1 C 8 si e Industrial Development Commis- sion is hereby established to be ad- .......................•........................... ............................... visory to the Council and the Planning Commission, which Industrial Develop- hereto attached as a part hereof was cut from the columns of said newspaper, and was printed and ment Commission shall have the powers and duties hereinafter set forth.) (gection 3 -104, COMPOSITION, published therein in the English language, once each week, for..,.... successive weeks; that it was The Commission shall consist offifteen 1,.,- 11 � (15) members appointed as set forth first so published on...1. l llx'S.{�c Z :................... the ... a- jthday of.. D.0. -W P.... in Section 34 -105.) (Section 34 -105. TERMS OF OF- 68 FICE. Each member of the Village 19.... and was thereafter printed and published on every .......................... to and including Council shall appoint three members to'the Commission whose terms shall begin April 1 following the beginning the ..... ..... day of .......................... 19..., and that the following is a printed copy of the at the term of the council member. The Commission members' terms shall lower case alphabet from A to Z, both inclusive, and is hereby acknowledged as being the size and expire on March 31 following the ex- piration of the council member'sterm. Those Commission members serving kind of type used in the composition and publication of said notice, to wit: as of November 28, 1963 shall com- plete their terms and be reappointed abcdefghijklmnopgrstuvwxyz -6 pt. Newstext or replaced according to the appoint - meat schedule adopted by the Village abcdefghijklmnopgrstuvwxyz -7 /z pt. Excelsior Council in a resolution adopting this abcdefghijklmnopgrstuvwxyz -7 /z Memphis Bold section of this ordinance.) (Section 34 -106, VACANCIES. Va- cancies occurring on the Commission shall be filled for the unexp!, res? term by appointment by the council member who appointed the person whose ab- se nce creates the vacancy or by said ........I .....................•••. ............................... council member's successor in office.) (Section 34 -107. REMOVAL OF Subscribe and sworn to before yL MEMBERS. The Council, by a unani- and, 1. Pe C 27i �)E; Y' U�� mesas vote of all its members, shall have the authority to remove any mem- me this ......................day of ........................... A.D., 19...... bar of the Commission from office, whenever, in its discretion, the best interests of the Village shall be served thereby.) .................................. ............................... (Section 34 -110. OFFICERS. With- in 30 days after their appointment, the members of the Commission shall (NOTARIAL SEAL) meet In regular session and organize by electing from their members a Notary Public ......................... County, Minnesota Chairman, Vice - Chairman, Secretary, and such other officers as it may deem necessary. Officers shall be My Commission Expires ......... ................19...... elected for terms of one (1) year and shall serve until their successors are elected and take office.) No . ................ Affidavit of Publication or s Publishod in THE BROOKLYN CENTER POST 5617 Corvallis Ave. N. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55429 A DATE OF PUBLICATION ATTORNEY FILED THE BROOKLYN CENTER POST 11 69.3 (Section 34 -111. DUTIES OF OF- 1. E -;isWv industrial andcommer- Building -Any structure erectedfor Home Occupation -Any gainful oc- FICERS. cial concerns with the Village, the support, she or enclosure of cupation or profession carriedonwith- A. Chairman. It shall be the duty their addresses, type Of bust- persons, animals, chattles or movable in a dwelling unit by the occupant of the chairman to preside over all ness, number Of employees and property of any kind. and not involving any accessory build - meetings of the Commission. In his whether each serves local, re- Business -Any establishment. oc- ing, stock in trade, manufacturing bus - absence, the Vice - Chairman, shall pre- gi,inal or national markets. cupation, employment or egterprise iness, repair work, equipment not cus- side. 2. Available industrial and com- wherein merchandise is manufactured, tomarily found in a home or light E Secretary It shall be the duty mercial sites including number exhibited or sold, or where services enough to be carried. or employment .af tie Secretary to keep a record of acres, approximate price, are offered for comppensation. of persons not customarily residing in of all proceedings of the Commission, existing zoning and proximity to Dwellin -A buildin or portion the premises in the performance of transmit its recommendations to the trackage and highways. them s gne or usedprea,minant- such services. (For example: dress - Council, Planning Commission and 3. Available buildings for Indus- Iv for residential occupancy of a con- making, professional offices, individ- othel Village governmental bodies and trial and commercial opera - perform such other duties as directed tions, including type Of building, tinned nature, including one - family ual music instruction; and the H by the Commission.) number of square feet, existing dwellings, two -family dwellings, and Home Occupation, Special - home multiple family dwellings; but not in- occupati approved (Section 34 -120. RULES AND PRO- zoning and proximity to trackage _ special use _ CEDURE. The Commission shall adopt and highways. (Minn. StateD pt. cluding hotels, motels, commercial permission, which involves incidental a set of rules to govern its own Form.) boarding or rooming houses, tourist stock in trade the performance meetings and procedures. The rules 4.. Transportation f a c i l i t i e s , in- homes and trailers. the service, or r Of involves equipment may be amended from time to time, Dwelling Unit -A single residential not customarily found a ca home nor but only upon notice to all members accommodation which arranged, - lightweight enou to be car ried. Ma eluding e that the said g railroads, motor car- signed, used or intended ex ed for use ex- invoke the employment Of not more proposed amendments riers, water transportation, air elusively as living quarters for one than one person who is a non - resident shall be acted upon at a specified transportation and highway fac- family; must include complete, Der- of the premises. (For example: bar - meeting. A majority vote of the Com- nitres• manently installed, kitchen facilities. ber shop, beauty parlor, shoe repair mission shall be required for the 5. Electric power available. Where a private Karage is structurally service, photography studio, day nur- approval Of the proposed amendment.) t'., Fuels available for ? ndustrial attached, it shall be considered as sery, and the likeJ (Section 34 -130,, MEETINGS. and ccedmercial use. part of the building in which the dwell- Industry -An enterprise which in- g. Regular Meetings. The Com - ^,, Sewage disposal facilities, ing unit is Iocated. volves the production pro- mission shall meet in regular session 8. Water Supply facilities. Dwelling. One - familv -A residen- ceasing or storage of materials, goods at least once a month at a time and 9. Community facilities such as tial building containing one dwelling or products. place selected by a majority vote of fire, police and educational. unit. Lot -A Lot is a parcel or portion its members. 10. Recreational facilities. Dwelling. Two - famil -A residen- of land in a subdivision or plat of land, B. Special Meetings. The Chairman 11. Going wage rate in the Village tial building containing two dwelfinv separated from other parcels or por- or any three memfiers of the Com- for the trades, skilled, and semi- units. tions by description, as on a sub- mission shall have the authority to skilled and white collar workers. Dwelling, Multiple family (Apart- division or record of survey map, or call special meetings of the Commis- 12. Availability of labor. ment or Flat) -A residential building by metes and bounds, for the purpose sion. Written notice of special meet- 13. General community attitude to- or portion thereof conta three or of sale or lease or separate use ings shall be given to all members ward industrial and commercial more dwelling units. ther ?o(. at least 48 hours prior to the time expansion, development and at- Establishment -Any of thefollowiny of the meeting unless the time and traction. d& moons shall apply,* Lot Line -A property boundary line_ place for the special meeting is set 14. Experience and program of sur- 1) A distinct business entity sit - P I any lot held in single or separate at a regular or regular adjourned rounding suburban communities uated in a sin bulldtnz; ownership, meeting. in regards to industrial and com- 2) A distinct business entity located Roof Line -That line at which an C. Open Meetings. All meetings of mercfal expansion, development in a structure attacned to other exterior wall surface of a buitdinj the Commission shall be open to the and attraction, similar structures b3L common structure departsfrom a verticalpl". public.) J. To recommend to the Council walls and ceilings or floors. or Setback -The minimum horizontal (Section 34 -131. ABSENCE OF and Planning Commission policies and attached by means Of an enclosed distance from a building, hedge, fence, MEMBERS, Absence from three con - particular actions in regards to in- arcade; wall or structure to the street or le, secutive regular meetings without the dustrial and commercial expansionde- 3) A distinct business entity con - ripe. formal consent of the Commission velopment and attraction. tanned within a single structure Sign -Any publicly displayed mes- shall be deemed to constitute a res- K. To cooperate with and use the and not separated by walls or sage - bearing device for visual com - lgncy thus created Of a member; and the va- facilities Of the Minnesota Department other physical b a r r i e r s, but, mugication or an attention attracting cahcy shall be filled of Business Development.) made distinct this to it ex- device that is used primarily for the thereafter as provided in Section 34- (Section 34 -150. ADVISORY CA- istence as a Single lease apace P and operation 6y separate en -, urpose of bringing th subject sub ect there - 106 herein.) PACITY. Except as may otherwise be Of the Public tnclud- ( 34 -144, POWERS AND , provided by ordinance, the power and trepreneurs, or by its singu- Of to the attention pennant, symbol, vat - DUTIES. The Commission shall have duties of the Commission are of an rarity Of purpose (such as cloth ing any banner - ante or similar peen y. the following powers and duties: advisory nature only, and the Com - jug sales, furniture sa tes• and Sign Structure -The supports up- A. To colder with and advise the mission shall not have any powers so on) carried on by a single rights, bracing and framework for a Council and Planning Commission on or duties which conflict with or super- or separate proprietors. sign including the sign surface itself. all matters concerning the industrial sede the powers and duties of other and commercial development of the Village commissioners and boards.) Family-One or more persons re- In the case of a wall sign, the sign Village. (Section 34 -151. VILLAGE OFFI- lated by blood marriage or adoption surface constitutes the sign struc- B. To publicize, with the consent CIALS TO COOPERATE. All Villa or a ¢ of roue not mo re than five per- ture. In the case of a sign structure Of the Council, the industrial and com - Officials, department heads, employees sons not so related, together with his consisting of two or more sides, where mercfal advantages and opportunities and appointees shall cooperate with or their domestic servants or gratui- the interior angle formed between any Of the Village. the Commission and render all rea- tous guests. maintaining a common of the sides exceeds 15 degrees each C. To collect data and information sonable assistance.) household in a dwelling unit. side shall be considered a separate as to the type Of industries and com- (Section 34- sign structure. 34-UL ANNUAL RE- Floor Area, Gross -The sum v the Sign Directional -A sign the pri- merce best salted to the Village. PORT. The Commission shall render gross horizontal areas Of the several � D. To periodically survey the over- annually a full report d its work to ational directions - standpo floors Of a buildtn% or buildings, mea- rotmary function of which is to provide all condition a the Village from the the Council.) sured from th, exterior faces of ex- Sign. Identification -A siFn, theori- Village community wwhether f Section 2: Chapter ertor was or from the center line � er 34 of the City mary function of which is to identify Village has a community climate for Ordinances is hereby amended by the of party walls separating two build- an establishment located upon the industry and to determine the general addition of the following: ings. in particular, 'gross floor area" premises where sucn sign is located, ti receptiveness cular c ty pess Off the Village to par- CHAPTER 34 -SIGN ORDINANCE or to which such s affixed, art ypes d 1pdustr y. shall include: Section 34 -100. R T&T hJENT OF 1. Basement space, if more than Signs identifying industrial establish - fifty per cent of Its story height moots may secondarily cats attention E. To al ad Publicize tapes a as to PURPOSE of this ordinance is to is above the average level of the general advantages and disad- the finished grade. to the products, goods or materials vantages Of municaUon industrial and commercial p provide for necessary visual com hysical environment, to e 2, Elevator shafts and stairwells which are produced, processed, as- development in a community. , to preserve and promote sembled. or stored upon the premises. F. To c at each floor. cooperate with all industries a pleasant Sign Illuminated -Any sign upo 3. Floor s ee used for mechani- p and businesses In the Vil Protect public and private property, which artificial light is directed or lags and in and to _ encourage_ safety upon the cal el pment where the strut- ,,,mch has an interior light source. the solution Of any community prob- streets and highways S within the City tural eadroom exceeds seven 1 Informational -Any sign which isms which they may have, and to of Brooklyn Center, by reeulatfng the and one -half feet, except equip- conveys information and wmcn cannot encourage the expansion, development located, or enclosed, went ope type, number, structure, size, location be classified as a directional, or tden- and management of such industries on the roof, i.e, bulk needs, and businesses so as to promote the height, lighting and the erection and water tanks and cooling towers. tlitcation sign. general welfare of the Villa maintenance of all outdoor signs and Sign. Flashing - Any Illuminated �' sign structures within said City. 4. Attic floor space where the G. To cooperate with allcommunity - - N structural headroom exceeds sign on which the artificial 11Sht or groups and civic organizations within Section 39 -110. DEFINITIONS color is not maintained at a constant, The language set forth in the text seven and one -nalf feet. _� the Village and to furnish them such of this ordinance shall be interpreted S. Interior balconies or mezza- intensity or color when such sign is in use. except for that portion of a i aid and advice as deemed appropriate. nines where the s t r u c t u r a l H. To aid the Council and Planning n accordance with the following deli- headroom exceeds seven and sign providing public service informa- Commission in the r ntions. Words used in th@ present tion such as time weather, date, tem proper zoning and tense shall include the future: words one -half feet, rature or similar information., orderly development Of areas suitable 6. Enclosed porches, but not ter - Pe for industrial and commercial de- used In the singular s is include The Sign. Freestanding -A sign which is plural and the plural es ll includ the races and nreezeways. velopment. 7. Accessory uses, other than that not affixed to any vart of ape building I. To develop, Compile, singular fl and which is rather supported by up- op, com Ile coordinate B.S1Luard -A Sim roosted oft c2 the floor space devoted exclusively Tight braces or posts Placed in the and publicize information such as, to accessory off- street parking but not limited to the following. premises where its subject establish- ound. g ment. product, service. or activity is or loading. — located, manufactured sold, offered, displayed, or conducQ. i Sign, Gross Surface Area of —The In conjunction with an Admini 6 road c r o s s i n g signe and maximum projected area as viewed trative permit as provided in n temporary non - advertising 3. from any point, calculated as follows: Section 35 -800 of the City Ordi- safety or emergency signs, Permit A polygon with a single continuous Dances. Pt d. Signs denoting the architect, A. Commercial (C2 and Indus - perimeter whose sides are made up 10. Roof signs except as provided en aneer. contractor, or tjial (11 _ an District of straight lines (which in no case in Section 34 -146, S u b d i v i s i o n o w n e r when elated upon a (1) SNall Signs. P r o J e c t f n e pass through or between any adiacent 3A(1). regpective worksite and unt Signs and Roof Signs. elements of the sign and whose in- 11. Billboards, except as provided exceeding an aggre®te d Each establishment or terior angles are each less than 180 in Section 34 -140, Subdivisions de forty -eegM (48) square feet enterprise may have wall grees.) However, such perimeter 2c, 2f, 2h, 21. In area _ to be r emo yid tex signs and si ecting sf s shall not include any structural ele- 12. Signs painted directly on build- si each wall. provided ments (forms, braces, posts, etc.) in walls. Bon of constructfon. ag gregate area of such days following comple- the lying outside the limits of such sign 13. All other signs Doti expressly signs does not exceed 30 surface and not forming an integral Permitted by this ordinance. e. Copy or message changing of the area of the wall part of the dlsQlay. Section 34 -140, PERMITTEDSIGNS on a printed or painted sign supporting the signs. Sign. Portable — .fen od tend 1. General Re QUire_ fnent<�n which is permitted by this Each establishment or as in be movable from one locat)on Standards for Permitted Signs ordinance. enterprise eligible for a to another and not permanently attached a. Where a business sign . Freestanding political signs j �$ per more freestanding sign may to the ground or to any immobile illuminated for a iod of not than t the beam ad light stead elect to have a roof structure. A portable sign may con- anall not shine directly upon sixty j60) days before and lieu of a freestanding or sign for identification (in nto 81st of a mobile structure such as a anx psart of a res ldence ten (10) days after an elec- semi -truck trailer or other device I the street. lion provided no one sign lieu sien). pro- whose primary function during a spe- b. No wall or protecting siggnD is greater than sixteen (16) ident ident that the sign does clfic time period 1s to serve as a shall project more than 96 square feet in area. Such not exceed the res ctive s-i�fi Inches out from the wall to political signs may be 1n- area and height as pre Sign, Protecting —A sign which is which it is attached stalled only upon p r f va t e scribed in (2) (a) below. affixed to the wall of a building and c. An sign or sign structure property with the permission Any (2) Freestanding, Signs SiB extends outward from the erected wall. which may be. or may here of the property owner who (a) Individual estab ti, Roof —A sign erected or at- after become rotted, unsafe shall be responsible for re- ments Cached in whole or in part upon the or unsightly shall be re. moval thereof. Thecandidate Individual detached es- roof of a building, or a non- freestand- paired or removed by the it- whose c.indidacy !sprom °t•d tablishments or op enter - lin sign which protects above the roof censee. owner or agent oi by an imprerly placed or rises which are not clus- llne d a respective building. ` otherwise ille al political P the owner of the prop erty g tered in a "shoppingeen Sign. Temporary — sign which is upon which the sign s ds sign shall be held responsible ter" complex may have erected or displayed for a limited upon written notice of City therefore one freestanding sign ac- perlpd of time. Manager or his agent. e. Siens or posters painted on Sign. Wall —A sign which 1s affixed d. No part of any permanent or attached to the inside of a cording to the following schedule. � and parallel to the wall of a display window. This shall In the event freestanding sign shall be such establishments abut G11GifldiDg. closer than 10 feet to the Include illuminated signs. but two or more streets which Street fine —The common boundary side lot line. not flashing signs. are at least collector or h. Flags, badges. or Insignia tine o[ a street right -a< -way and abut- e. pr part o e any sego shall arterial 1n character, and of any government or goy- 1f the abutment on each flog property. protect aver or beyond the ernmental agency, or of any USe - •The purpose dr activity for property line of the propeMV civic, religious. fraternal or street exceeds 400 feet. which the land or building thereon is upon w _ h l c _ h the sign is lo- similar organizations. one f r e e s t a n d i n g sign designated. arranged or intended, or 9A21 I. Emergency signs required may be erected along each for which it is occupied or main- f. Unless set back ten (10) or by other governmental gain- such street according to t alned. more feet from the street the following schedule. Section 34 -120. NON- CONFORM- right -of -way line, the sup- ties. ,ING USES porting column (s) of a free- J. Temporary displays which TABU; 9F PERMITTED Any sign legally existing on the standing sign exceeding 16 are erected to celebrate. FREESTANDING SIGN AREAS & effective date of this ordinance which feet In area shall not ma- commemorate, or observe a HEIGHTS holiday. i ligous o ay. does not conform to the requirements terially impede vision be- civil or re TABLE 34A set forth in this ordinance shall become tween a heigght of two and one k. Real Estate signs asfollows: a non-conforming use. half (2 -1/2) and seven and (1) Temporary signs for the Non - conforming permanent signs one half (7 -1/2) feet above pu of selling or 'd . § I > d shall be allowed to continue but shall the centerline grade of the leasing individuai lots or ,°, 4° a rn a `° a w not be rebuilt, altered, or relocated buildings provided that c7 d b' E G ` E d without being brought into compliance street. Freestanding signs such signs are less than C �• ,v„ E Q H w' with the requirements of this ordl- located within the sight ten (10 square feet for g k 0 mw nance, except that any flashing rtion triangle defined in Section residen jai pproperty s a r e and m tti cc ca x 4" thirtv - two (32) ou shall be discontinued within 30 dayys 35 -560 shall haveamfnimum Up t0 2200 90 24 after the effective date of this orde- feet for other property vertical clearance of 10 feet 2201 to 2400 96 24 and that only o sign is 2401 to 2600 104 24 Dance. above the centerline gra deaf permitted for each prop Section 34 -130. PROHIBITED SIGNS the Intersecting streets, 2601 to 2800 112 24 erty. The ,inns must be 1. Suns that, by reason of position, g. Permitted freestanding at ns removed within ten be 2801 to 3000 120 24 shape, or color would interfere located In C2, 11 and 12 d s- days following the lease 3001 to 3200 128 24 with the proper function of a tracts may rotate subject to 3201 to 3400 135 24 traffic sigh or signal the following conditions: or sale. 3401 to 3600 140 24 2. Signs within the public right- (1) If illuminated, the light ( A temporary sign for the 3601 to 4000 145 24 of -way or easement, except for source shall be interior purpose of announcing or 4001 to 4400 150 24 governmental installed signs. and constant in intensity promoting a residential„ 4401 to 5000 155 5 3. §lgns that resemble any official and color. commercial or industrial marker enacted by a govern- (2) The speed of rotation project development nro- 5uu1 to 56W 160 25 mental agency or that display shall not exceed 4 rpm tided that each n- 5601 to 6500 165 25 such words as "Stop" or "Dan- (3) The rotatin tial project cont ain at 6501 to 7500 g portion of least six (6) dwellings or 170 25 er " the sign shall not exceed lots. Further provisions 7501 to , 0 175 26 11 4. Flashing signs including indoor 150 square feet of gross are that one sign is per- 9ZOt to 11,600 180 ' Sip which are visible from the surface area. 11,601 to 14 400 16 _ T6 5 26 milted for each major public,;treets. f4) The rotatin portion of street the project abuts; 14.401 to 16200 1 E8 5. With the exception of search- the sign shall not be less 16,201 to 17,600 195 27 the signs are located at lights which may be approved than 10 feet above cen- 17 SQ1 10 18,890 240 27 least one hundred and In conjunction with an Adminis- ter 11 n e grade of the 18801 to 19 205 28 thirty 5130 feet from any Se ti o Permit as provided in street. 19,801 to 20,600 210 28 g igns xis i n g home; the 220 Section 35 -800 of the Citv Ordi- h. When electrical signs are signs are removed within 20 601 to 22 boo 29 nances no rotating beam. bea- installed. their installation two years of issuance of 2001 to 23 _000 � 30 con orflashingilluminationshall shall be subject to the City's the first building permit 23,001 to 24,000 240 31 be used in connection with anv electrical code. Apoye 24,Wu display. 2. Permitted Signs Not Requiring in the project or whgn the particular proj ect 1s 6. Signs or sign structures that a permH (b) C lu e red tab i ch obsiruct any window. door. fire a. Identification slims for one ninety (90j per cent sold menu out or rented, whichever escape, stairway or opening in- and two family dwellings pro. The aMegate d attached tended to provide ingress or vided that such signs are S sooner: and each sign commercial establishments Shall not excned_j a foe_ egress for any building stride less than two (2) square feet or those enterprises clus- lowing size limitations: Lure, Signs I a nted on the inside in area. (Note: Home occu- tered in a "shgDpinzcenter" Project area under 10 glass portion of windows or Patton sfis are covered by acres — 48 square feet complex may have a single doors are permitted. Section 34 -140. Subdivision protect area over 10 freestanding sign according 7. Banners and stringers unless 3C (1). acres e t square feet to Table 34A based upon the approved in con junction with an b. Freestanding site cedes- (3) Signs for the purpose qt aggreeate floor areas of the Administrative Permit as pro- trian, vehicular- traffic. anti leasing dwelling units 10 establishments. in the event vided in Section 35 -800 of the QarkinK directional signs are buildings contaf two such establishments abut two City Ordinances. appropriate, provided such or more w units, provided or more streets h1 h are at 8. Sign posters that are tackeQ or signs are less than thirty- sucn signs are IUOUW legit enilector or artertni posted on trees. fences, utility (36) square feet in area, to flue 15) square feet in character. and If the abut - poles or other such supports. d• Tr�+c c ontrol signs. non- in area and to me such meet on each SUCK street 9. Portable signs unless approved coin m e r c i a 1 governmen- elan per bui lding. t exceeds 400 feet. one tree - tal Signs legal notices. rail- 49 -3 standing sizn may be erect - A2Dlication for sl ermit shall Section 3: This ordinance shall be- with the provisions a[ Battier ed along each such street, be tnnadeinwritingupon ormsEi;h ie3 95 -251 come effective after adoption and of the City Ordinances. B. Commercial (Cl and CIA) by the Bglldmg lnc pector. Such aDDli- Section 34 -160• VARIANCES (AD- thirty days following its legal publica- Districts cation shall contain the location by tion. (1) Wall Signs andProiectin¢ Stree and number ef the proposes JUSTMENTS) Adopted this da S�igghn sign structure, as well as the name The procedure for obtaining a vent- Y of 1968. EEaci establishment may and address of the owner and the sign ante from the requirements of [ms have wall signs or pro- contractor. or erector. The BuildLiK ordinance shall be the same as set jetting signs on each wall. Inspector may require filing of plans out in Section 35 -240 of theOrdfnances Mayor provided the aggregate or other pertinent informat,on where, of the City of Brooklyn Center. The Board of Adjustments and Ap - area of such signs does in his opinion, such information is Peals may recommend and the pity ATTEST: not exceed 10%ofthearea necessary to insure compliance with Council may rant variances from of the wall on which they this ordiva�ce g are placed. Sec tion 3q -151. SIGN PERMIT the literal provisions q2 this ordinance Clerk 42) Freestanding Signs. FEES in instances where their strict en- published in the Official Each establishment may The following fees are hereby es- forcement would cause undue hard - paper have one freestanding tablished and shall be collected before ship because of circumstances unique Effective Date sign with a maximum area the issuance of any sign Permit for and distinctive to the specific prop - of 36 square feet. The which fees are re wired under the ertv or use under consideration. The g provisions of this ordinance, con id- (Brackets indicate matter to be sign shall not extend more provisions o f this ordinance, deleted, u n d e r l i n e indicates new than 10 feet above ground I. The permit fee for any perma ered in conjunction with the unique matter) level, In the eve an pent sign other than a free- and distinctive circumstances related (published in The Brooklyn Center establishment abuts two standing sign shall be $3.00 for to the property or uses thereof must post December 19, 1968.) or more streets which are the first fifty (50) square feet be the proximate cause of the hard - at least collector or ar- of gross area or fraction there- ship; circumstances caused by the - terial in character_. one of and 12.00 for each additional propertv owner or the applicant or a such freestanding si fifty (50) square feet with a predecessor in title shall not con - may be erected along maximum of $10.00. stitute sufficient Justification to grant each such stregL 2. The permit fee for any perma- a variance. A variance may be granted c, Residentigl (RI through 117) nent freestanding sign shall be byy the City Council after demonstra- Districts $8.00 for the first fifty (50) tfon by evidence that gllof the fo llowing , =e occupations and square feet of gross area or qualifications are met: special home occupations traction thereof and $2.00 for 1. A particular hardship to the may have one freestand- each additional fifty (56) square owner would result if the strict ing or wall sign per dwell- feet with a maximum tee of letter of the regulations were ing. the maximum sign S15.00 carried out: area not to exceed 2.5 3. The fee for permits for the 2. The conditions upon which the square feet and the height installation of any e l e c t r i c a l application for a variance is above ground not to ex- wiring for any sign shall con- based are unique to the parcel teed six feet. form to the electrical fee sched- of land or the use thereof for (2) Multiple family dwellings ule as contained in Chapter 3 which the variance is sought may have the following of the Ordinances of Brooklyn and are not common, generally, Sin Center, to other property or uses there - (a)One wall sign per Section 34 -160. SIGN HANGER'S cf within the same zoning classi- building not to exceed 10 LICENSE fication- sgT�2re feet in are.;. I. No person, firm or corporation 3. T u e� "ting of the variance will (3) Cluster developments or shall engage in the business of um ue aetrimemai to the pupas complexes involving erecting, altering, extending welfare or injurious to other e three or more buildings repairing or m , maintaining signs property or improvements in the tiessthan36d 11- or si&n_ structures wifhln the neighborhood. !t -- W � Section 34 -190. ENFORCEMENT I Ing units may have one City of Brooklyn Center, with- it snail be the resvo ndjjQty of freestanding sign with a out first having procured a ft- the City Manager to cause the rp- m a x i m u m area of 36 tense therefor except that the tLuirements a[ this ordinance to be square feet. Such sign owner, leasee or occupant at r erly enforced and to admin(g I shall not extend morn the property upon which the sign the same. than 10 feet above ground is located may perform the ac- level. tual work himself provided he $ e c (i o 4� - 200. SEP q�BILITY i D. Public and Semi- Public has acquired a permit for the AND VALIDITY Places (All llistricts) sign. Every section, provision, or part (1) C h u r c h e s. Synagogues 2. The applicant for a sign hang - of this ordinance is declared separable and temples may have the_ er's license shall pay a twenty from every other section, provision„ following signs: ($20) dollar license fee. and the or Dart to the extent that if anvsection, (a) One freestanding sign license shall run from May 1 provision, or part of the ordinance with the sign area not to to April 30 of the following year. shall be held. invalid, it shall not exceed 36 square feet. 3. No license shall take effect until invalidate any other section, provision, The sign shall not extend the licensee shall file with the or part thereof. more than 10 feet above City Clerk a bond with corporate Section 34 -210. PENALTIES the ground level. There surety in form approved by the It shall be unlawful for any person„ may be a second such City Attorney in the Dena] sum firm or corporation to erect, alter, S1911 if the use abuts fwo of two thou d ci 11 a r c repair. move, equip, or maintain any or more streets. ($2.000 00) con r ion a that the sign or sign structure or cause or (b) One wall sign immediate- licensee will pay all permitfees permit the same to be done invlolation ly above or beside each required under this ordinance, of any of the provisions of this ordi- Public entrance to that pay any fines imDOSed upon him nance. Whoever does any act or omits part of the building which for violation thereof. will con- to do any action which thereby con - is used as a school and form to all provisions of this stitutes a breach of any section of meets the requirements ordinance and will indemnify this ordinance shall, upon conviction of the Minnesota Depart- and hold the City. its officers thereof by lawful authority. beeunished merit of Education. the and agents harmless from any by a fine not to exceed one hundred sign area not to exceed damages or claim resu ltingfrom dollars ($100) or by imprisonment 10 square feet. or related to the erection nr not to exceed ninety (90) days. No pro - (2) Other public and semi- maintenance of any sign In the vision of this ordinance designating public uses, includln¢ City by the licensee. the duties of any official or employee private clubs and lodges: $anion 34 -170. APPEALS of the City_ shall be so construed as (a) Freestanding signs as In order to secure relief where it to make such official or employee liable s p e c i f i e d above for is alleged that an administrative of- for the penalty pfovided in this section churches. synagogues and facer of the City has committed in for failure to perform such duty. unless tem les. error in interpretation of judgment the intention of the City Council to (b) One wall stem. the maxi- in issuing an order or making de- impose such penalty on such official mum area not to x eed termination. any person may appeal or employee is specifically andclearly 36 square feet. said order or determination consistent expressed in the section creating the Section 34-I56.. PERMITS duty. No sign shall hereafter be qrgCje�L re- erected or a ltered t� �nle,�s a Dermlt for each sign has been qbt�_oX unless permitted by Ziection 34 -140„ Dlvlslon Z of this ordinance. In atjSU- don, electrical permits shall be ob- tained for all electric signs.