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Memo
To: Planning Commission
From: Kari Barker, Associate Planner
Date: September 28, 2009
SubjectOrdinance Amendment #2009-20 – Portable Sign Regulations
:
REQUEST
The Planning Commission is asked to hold a public hearing and review the following
amendment to Hastings City Code Chapter 155.08 – Portable Signage. The proposed
amendment changes the following:
1) Allows smaller portable signs (sandwich boards) downtown. Presently all portable
signage is prohibited downtown.
2) Exempts portable signage under 16 s.f. from receiving a permit.
3) Sets a limit of 60 days per year for the display of portable signage.
PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
The Planning Commission tabled the Ordinance Amendment at its August 24, 2009,
meeting. At its September 14, 2009, meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed the
sign code in its entirety. No action was taken at the meeting.
BACKGROUND
Staff proposes the attached ordinance amendment to better match the existing use of
portable signage by businesses. The existing ordinance prohibits portable signage
downtown, and requires a permit for all portable signage regardless of size.
REVIEW
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Planning Committee of City Council.
The Planning Committee met on July 10 to
review portable sign issues. The ordinance changes reflect the direction from the
Committee.
Historic Preservation Committee (HPC).
The HPC reviewed the amendment at its
August 18, 2009 meeting. The Committee was supportive of the changes to downtown
signage and asked staff for further clarification on how signage would be determined to
“complement the nature of downtown”. Staff will work to determine review standards
independent of the ordinance.
DRAFT
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW
September 28, 2009
ORDINANCE NO.______________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, MINNESOTA AMENDING CHAPTER
155.08, SUBD. A OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, MINNESOTA CODE OF ORDINANCES
PERTAINING TO:
PORTABLE SIGNS
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Hastings as follows:
155.08 (A) (3) (h) of the City of Hastings, Minnesota Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as
follows:
§ 155.08 SIGNS.
(A) General provisions.
(3)Generally. The following are minimum requirements.
(h)Portable signs are allowed in all commercial districts, except within the
Downtown Overlay District, in addition to permanent signs, only by
temporary permit issued by the Planning Department according to
provisions established under division (E) below. Portable signs may not
exceed 32 square feet in size or 6 feet in height. The length of permits for
portable signs shall be either 15 or 30 days. Permits for portable signs may
be obtained for no more than 60 days per legal parcel per year. Only 1
portable sign per legal parcel may be permitted at a time. Portable signs
may not be situated within any public street right-of-way or easement.
Portable sign permit fees shall be established by resolution of City Council.
(h)Portable signs are allowed in all commercial districts in addition to
permanent signs as follows:
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1.DC Downtown Core and East 2 Street Historic District.
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Properties zoned DC Downtown Core or within the East 2 Street
Historic District are allowed to have one portable sign per legal
parcel. The sign shall be no greater than eight (8) square feet in
size, six (6) feet in height, and shall not substantially impede
pedestrian traffic along the sidewalk. Signs may not be left
outdoors overnight. Signage shall complement the historic nature
of downtown.
2.All Other Commercial Districts. All other commercial districts are
allowed to have one portable sign per legal parcel. Signs 16 square
feet in size and smaller shall be allowed without a permit. Signs
between 16 and 32 square feet may be allowed subject to a Portable
Sign Permit issued by the Planning Department with fees
established by resolution of the City Council. Portable signage
located outside of the DC Downtown Core zoning district or the
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East 2 Street Historic District may not be situated within any
public street right-of-way or easement and is limited to a maximum
of 60 days per calendar year per parcel. Portable signs over 32
square feet and six (6) feet in height are prohibited.
ALL OTHER SECTIONS SHALL REMAIN UNCHANGED
ADOPTED
by the Hastings City Council on this _____ day of ______, 2009.
_________________________________
Paul J. Hicks, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________________
Melanie Mesko Lee, City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above is a true and correct copy of an ordinance presented to and
adopted by the City of Hastings, County of Dakota, Minnesota, on the ______ day of
___________, 2009, as disclosed by the records of the City of Hastings on file and of record in
the office.
_____________________________________________
Melanie Mesko Lee, City Clerk
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