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Memo
To: Mayor Hicks and City Council Members
From: Kari Barker, Associate Planner
Date: November 2, 2009
SubjectFirst Reading/HoldPublic Hearing
:- Ordinance Amendment #2009-20 -
City Code Chapter 155.08 – Portable Sign Regulations
REQUEST
The City Council is asked to hold a public hearing to consider an amendment to
Hastings City Code Chapter 155.08, Subd. A (3) (h) relating to Portable Sign
Regulations. 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 needing a permit, provided the
signs are removed nightly.
3) Requires portable signage over 16 s.f. and those not removed nightly to apply for
a portable sign permit.
The public hearing and final action would be scheduled for the November 16, 2009, City
Council Meeting upon action by the City Council
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
At its September 28, 2009, meeting, the Planning Commission recommended approval (5-
0) of the Sign Ordinance with three recommendations. These recommendations included
to review how different districts are treated, receive feedback from downtown districts, and
the length of time signs are allowed. Staff has modified the ordinance to address how
different districts are treated and the length of time signs are allowed. In addition, the
Chamber of Commerce and Hastings Downtown Business Association were notified of the
proposed Ordinance Amendment.
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
Planning Committee of City Council
The Planning Committee met on July 10, 2009, 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 Commission
requested the language to be clearer in the ordinance as to how signage would be
determined to “complement the nature of downtown.” Staff will work to determine review
standards independent of the ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
DRAFT
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CITY COUNCIL 1 READING
November 2, 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 as follows:
nd
1.Properties zoned DC (Downtown Core) or within the East 2
Street Historic District are allowed to have one portable sign per
business. 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.Commercial Districts, excluding the DC (Downtown Core) and
nd
East 2 Street Historic District, are allowed to have one portable
sign per business. A sign permit is not required if 1) The sign is
less than sixteen (16) square feet in size and six (6) feet in height
and 2) The sign is not left outdoors overnight.
3.Portable Sign Permit (Excluding the DC (Downtown Core) and
nd
East 2 Street Historic District). The following signs may be
allowed subject to a Portable Sign Permit issued by the Planning
Department with fees established by resolution of the City
Council: 1) Signs between sixteen (16) and thirty-two (32) square
feet or 2) Signs left outdoors overnight. The permit is limited to
a maximum of 60 days per calendar year per parcel.
4.Additional Regulations. Portable signage may not be situated
within any public street right-of-way or easement, unless the
building has a zero front yard setback. Portable signs over thirty-
two (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
(SEAL)
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101 4th St. East
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