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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-07 Supplement Old Pages MEMORANDUM TO: EDINA CITY CODE BOOK USERS FROM: MARCELLA DAEHN, CITY CLERK SUBJECT: CODE UPDATE DATE: JUNE 14, 1993 Enclosed are the following updates for your Edina City Code book pursuant to ordinances adopted by the City Council since the last update of 5/25/93: TABLE OF CONTENTS - replace Table of Contents (pages 1 thru 4) with enclosed replacement Table of Contents SECTION 460 - replace pages 460-7 and 460-8, pages 460-11 thru 460-14 and page 460-17 with enclosed replacement pages' (Ord. 1993-8 - Amending City Code to Address Use of Awnings, Canopies and Marquees and to Change the Number of Freestanding Signs Permitted in the Planned Commercial District) SECTION 461 - remove Section 461 from Code Book (Ord. 1993-9 - Amending City Code to Lift the Moratorium on Issuance of Permits for Signs and Awnings by Repealing Section 461) CITY OF EDINA CODE TABLE OF CONTENTS Ordinance No. 1 - An Ordinance Codifying the General Ordinances of the City of Edina, Minnesota;Adopting a New City Code; Retaining Certain Ordinances; and Repealing Certain Ordinances CHAPTER 1. GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATION Section 100 - City Code; Penalties for Violation Section 105 - Definitions Section 110 - Incorporation of State Law Section 115 - The Council, Officer and Surety Bonds Section 120 - Salaries for Council Members Section 125 - Registration of Voters Section 130 - Election of Council Members Section 140 - Human Relations Commission Section 145 - Recycling and Solid Waste Commission Section 150 - Personnel Policy Section 155 - Disposal of Unclaimed Property Section 160 - General Licensing Procedure Section 165 - License Registration and Bond for Building Trades Section 175 - Notice of Violation Section 180 - Removal of Members of Boards, Commissions, and Committees Section 185 - Fees and Charges CHAPTER 2. PUBLIC DANCES, LAWFUL GAMBLING AND AMUSEMENT DEVICES Section 200 - Public Dances Section 215 - Gambling Section 220 - Mechanical Amusement Devices CHAPTER 3. ANIMALS Section 300 - Animal Control and Licensing CHAPTER 4. BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTION & SIGNS Section 400 - Construction Board of Appeals Section 405 - Landscaping, Screening and Erosion Control Section 410 - Building Code Section 415 - Moving of Buildings Section 420 - Excavations Section 425 - Littering in the Course of Construction Work 1 Section 430 - Regulating Installers of Gas Piping or Gas Burning Systems, Oil Burners, Stokers, Steam or Hot Water Heating Systems, Mechanical Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems, Refrigeration Systems, Plumbing and Water Conditioning Equipment Section 435 - Regulating Mechanical and Gas Piping Work Section 440 - Regulating Plumbing and Installation of Water Cooling Equipment Section 445 - Requiring Connections to Sanitary Sewer and Water Systems; Regulating Discharges into Sanitary Sewer System Section 450 - Swimming Pools Section 455 - Public Bathrooms and Restrooms Section 460 - Signs Section 461 - Moratorium on Issuance of Permits for the Erection and Placement of Signs and Illuminated Awnings and Canopies Section 470 - Dangerous or Substandard Buildings Section 475 - Parking Ramps Section 480 - Exterior of Single Dwelling Unit and Double Dwelling Unit CHAPTER 5. CIVIL DEFENSE AND EMERGENCIES Section 505 - Civil Defense and Emergency Regulations CHAPTER 6. FIRE PROTECTION Section 600 - Fire Department Section 605 - Fire Codes, Bureau of Fire Prevention and Fire Lanes Section 615 - Fire Extinguishers Section 620 - Commercial Cooking Ventilation Systems Section 625 - Fire Protection Systems Section 635 - False Fire Alarms CHAPTER 7. HEALTH Section 700 - Community Health Board, Department of Health and Sanitarian Section 705 - Storage, Collection and Disposal of Refuse and Compostable Materials Section 710 - Private Sewage Disposal Systems Section 715 - Mandatory Separation, Storage and Disposal of Recyclables Section 716 - Recycling Service Charges Section 720 - Food Establishments and Food Vending Machines Section 725 - Public Health, Housing and Housing Equipment Section 735 - Hotels, Lodging and Boarding Houses CHAPTER 8. LAND USE, PLATS AND ZONING Section 800 - Heritage Preservation Board Section 805 - Planning Commission 2 Section 810 - Plats and Subdivisions Section 815 - Radio and Television Antennas and Towers Section 820 - Vacation of Streets, Alleys, Public Ways and Utility Easements Section 830 - Tree Removal, Grading and Excavation Section 835 - Comprehensive Plan Section 845 - Restricted Access Parking Lots Section 850 - Zoning CHAPTER 9. LIQUOR Section 900 - Sale of Liquor and Wine; Licensing Section 905 - Open House Parties CHAPTER 10. MISDEMEANORS AND NUISANCES Section 1000 - Crimes and Forbidden Conduct Section 1005 - Certain Dangerous Weapons Section 1010 - Prohibiting Certain Conduct In, On, or Near Schools Section 1015 - Hoax, Obscene or Annoying Telephone Calls and Bomb Threats Section 1020 - False Automatic Alarms Section 1030 - Possession, Purchase or Delivery of Controlled Substances Section 1035 - General Nuisances Section 1040 - Noises Disturbing the Public Peace Section 1046 - Parking and Storage of Vehicles and Equipment Section 1050 - Maintenance of Vegetation Section 1055 - Control and Prevention of Shade Tree Diseases Section 1060 - Curfew for Minors; Responsibility Section 1065 - Prohibiting and Regulating Picketing Section 1070 - Abatement of Nuisances Section 1075 - Steel Jawed Traps CHAPTER 11. PUBLIC UTILITIES Section 1100 - Sanitary Sewer and Water Utility; Charges Section 1105 - Sewer and Water Connection Charges Section 1110 - Storm Water Drainage Utility; Charges Section 1115 - Water Emergencies and Irrigation Bans CHAPTER 12. STREETS AND PARKS Section 1200-Use and Maintenance of Streets,Alleys, Sidewalks, Easements, Parks, and Other City Owned Property Section 1205 - Curb Cuts Section 1215 - Work Within the 50th & France Commercial Area Section 1220 - Park Board Section 1230 - Conduct in Parks and Public Places 3 Section 1235 - Municipal Parking Facilities CHAPTER 13. TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS Section 1300 - Collection and Disposal of Refuse and Recyclables Section 1305 - Scavengers Section 1310 - Peddlers and Solicitors Section 1315 - Advertising Material on Residential Property Section 1325 - Sale of Tobacco; Licensing Section 1330 - Taxicabs and Taxicab Drivers Section 1340 - Physical Culture and Health Services and Clubs CHAPTER 14. TRAFFIC CONTROL AND VEHICLES Section 1400 - Pedestrian, Bicycle and Vehicular Traffic, Parking, Standing and Loading Section 1405 - Clear View Zone Section 1410 - Impounding of Unoccupied Vehicles Found to be in Violation Section 1415 - Abandoned Motor Vehicles Section 1425 - Registration of Bicycles Section 1435 - Snowmobiles, Motorcycles, and All Terrain Vehicles 4 City of Edina Buildings,Construction and Signs 460.03 such signs may be increased to not more than 32 square feet if the lot or tract abuts a highway with a speed limit of SO miles per hour or more and the sign is oriented to such highway. Temporary signs for the purpose of selling or leasing a residential building of less than ten dwelling units shall not exceed six square feet. B. Only one such sign shall be permitted per building. If the building is one of two or more buildings which together comprise a tract, then only one sign per tract shall be permitted. C. Signs for non-residential projects shall be located no closer than 100 feet to any pre-existing residence. D. Freestanding signs shall not exceed ten feet in height. E. All sign surfaces including legs and support members shall be painted and maintained in a crack free and blister free condition. Subd. 9 Building Leasing or Rental Signs. The maximum allowed sign area of a building identification sign or an area identification sign may be increased by 20 percent or 16 square feet, whichever is less, for the purpose of displaying information regarding the rental or leasing of space or dwelling units. Such rental or leasing information shall: A. Be integral to the building identification or area identification sign. B. Be constructed of the same materials and colors as the building identification or area identification sign. If the building identification sign or area identification sign area is increased in accordance with this Subdivision, then no temporary sign as permitted by Subd. 8 of this Subsection shall be placed on the property. Subd. 10 Multi-Faced Signs. The total sign area of any multi-faced sign shall not exceed twice the permitted area of a single-faced sign. The angle of incidence between any two faces of a multi-faced sign shall not exceed 60 degrees. Subd. 11 Traffic Directional Signs. Traffic directional signs shall not exceed six square feet in area. Subd. 12 Projecting Signs. Projecting signs shall be permitted only in Planned Commercial Districts provided the total sign area does not exceed ten square feet per facing. Subd. 13 Signs on Awnings, Canopies, or Marquees. Signs may be applied to an 460 - 7 City of Edina Buildings, Construction and Signs 460.03 awning, canopy or marquee provided: A. Such structure shall not be considered as part of the wall area and thus shall not warrant additional sign area. B. The entire area of such structure shall be considered part of the sign area if constructed of transparent or translucent material and illuminated so as to resemble a sign panel. Subd. 14 Address Signs. One address sign shall be required per building in all districts. Subd. 15 Bench Signs. Bench signs shall be permitted only at bus stops and shall not be permitted in residential districts. Subd. 16 Church Directional Signs. Church directional signs shall be permitted in all districts provided the total area of such signs shall not exceed four square feet per facing. Subd. 17 Signs Located on Interiors of Buildings. Signs which are located on the interior of a building and are not visible from outside of said building shall be exempt from the provisions of this Section and shall not require permits or payment of fees. Subd. 18 Temporary Subdivision and Rezoning Signs. Temporary subdivision and rezoning signs,s, as required b Sections 810 and 850 of this Code, shall be exempt q y from the provisions of this Section and shall not require permits or payment of fees. Subd. 19 Temporary Garage and Estate Sale Signs. Signs promoting occasional sales in residential areas, as permitted in Subsection 850.07, Subd. 12 of this Code, may be placed on the lot where the sale is taking place provided: A. Such signs shall not exceed six square feet. B. One sign is permitted per frontage. C. Such signs shall be removed at the end of the sale. Subd. 20 Home Security Signs. Signs which advise of home security systems may be erected provided: A. Such sign shall not exceed one square foot. B. One sign is permitted per frontage. 460 - 8 City of Edina Buildings, Construction and Signs 460.05 Subd. 4. PCD-1, PCD-2, PCD-3, and PCD-4 Districts. Maximum Maximum Number Area for Maximum Wall Freestanding Freestanding Maximum District Sinn Area Sig is Signs Height PCD-1 15% of wall One per 80 sq. ft. 8 ft. area building PCD-2 15% of wall One per 80 sq. ft. 8 ft. area building for first per frontage sign, 40 sq. ft. for each additional sign PCD-3 15% of wall One per 100 sq. ft. 20 ft. area building for first per frontage sign, 50 sq. ft. for each additional sign PCD-4 20% of wall One per 80 sq. ft. 20 ft. area building for first per frontage sign, 50 sq. ft. for each additional sign A. Special Provisions 1. Area identification signs shall be included as part of the maximum allowable number of freestanding signs. 2. Signs which are integral to the design of a gasoline pump are permitted. 3. Signs indicating the location of restrooms are permitted. 4. Permanent window signs shall be included as part of the maximum allowable sign area. 460 - 11 I City of Edina Buildings, Construction and Signs 460.05 Subd. 5 Regional Medical and Planned Office District. Use Maximum Number Maximum Area Maximum Height Buildings four One building 50 sq. ft. for 8 ft. stories or identification sign first sign, less per building per 36 sq. ft. for frontage each additional sign. Buildings more One building 80 sq. ft. for 8 ft. than four identification first sign, stories sign per building 40 sq. ft. for per frontage each additional sign. Area One per 50 sq. ft. 8 ft. Identification development A. Special Provisions. In the Regional Medical District only, one wall sign for each accessory retail use is permitted. Each permitted sign must be attached to the ground floor level and may not exceed 15 percent of the ground floor wall area of the accessory use. Subd. 6 Planned Industrial District. Type Maximum Number Maximum Area Maximum Height i Building One per 80 sq. ft. 8 ft. Identification building A. Special Provisions. In multi-tenant buildings only, one wall sign is permitted for each tenant having a private entry. The maximum sign area of each sign is 24 square feet. Subd. 7 Mixed Development District. It is the intention of this Subdivision to require that all elements of a mixed development be integrated and linked by signs that express a consistent and uniform design theme. A. Area Identification Signs. 1. MDD-3 and MDD-4. One sign per development not to exceed 50 square feet. 460 - 12 City of Edina Buildings, Construction and Signs 460.05 2. MDD-5 and MDD-6. One sign per development for each frontage. a. Sign Area - MDD-5 Maximum area of first sign 70 sq. ft. Maximum area of additional signs 40 sq. ft. b. Sign Area - MDD-6 Maximum area of first sign 100 sq. ft. Maximum area of additional signs 70 sq. ft. 3. Maximum Height - eight feet. B. Building Identification Signs - Residential. One freestanding sign not to exceed 24 square feet for each building with ten or more dwelling units. One wall sign not to exceed six square feet for each building. Maximum height - eight feet. C. Intra-Area Directories. One directory per major entry from a public street to a development not to exceed ten square feet. Maximum height - six feet. D. Accessory Retail Signs. One wall sign for each accessory retail use provided each sign must be attached to the ground floor level and may not exceed 15 percent of the ground floor wall area of the accessory use. All signs shall be individual letters of uniform size, design and materials. E. Building Identification Signs - Office. 1. MDD-6. One wall sign per building per frontage and one freestanding sign per building per frontage. The maximum area of the first wall sign or freestanding sign shall not exceed 50 square feet and the maximum area of each additional sign shall not exceed 36 square feet. Maximum height - eight feet. 2. MDD-3, MDD-4, and MDD-5. One building identification sign per frontage. The first sign shall not exceed 50 square feet and each additional sign shall not exceed 36 square feet. Maximum height - eight feet. F. Retail and Publicly Owned Facilities Signs - MDD-6. Signs for retail buildings and publicly owned facilities are permitted in accordance with the PCD-3 District requirements provided in Subsection 460.05, Subd. 4, provided the maximum area of freestanding signs shall not exceed 50 square feet. 460 - 13 City of Edina Buildings, Construction and Signs 460.06 G. Publicly Owned Facilities - MDD-3, MDD-4, and MDD-5. Signs for publicly owned facilities in the MDD-3, MDD-4, and MDD-5 Districts are permitted in accordance with Subsection 460.05, Subd. 1. H. Suites Hotels and Theatres. Signs for suites hotels and theatres are permitted in accordance with the PCD-3 District requirements provided in Subsection 460.05, Subd. 4. I. Special Requirements - Wall Signs. No wall signs shall be placed on walls of non-residential buildings which directly face, abut or adjoin a public park or residential uses. J. Special Requirements - Freestanding Signs. All freestanding signs shall be of uniform design and scale. 460.06 Administration and Enforcement. Subd. 1 Permits. Except as provided in Subd. 3 of this Subsection, the owner or occupant of the lot or tract on which a sign is to be displayed, or the owner or installer of such sign, shall file an application for a permit with the Planner upon forms provided by the Planner. Permits must be acquired for all existing, new, relocated, modified or redesigned signs except those specifically exempted below. The applicant shall submit with the application a complete description of the sign and a scaled drawing showing its size, placement, manner of construction, illumination, and such other information as deemed necessary by the Planner. At the time of application the applicant shall also submit a fee in the amount required by Section 185 of this Code. If a sign is erected without a permit, the applicant shall submit an application for a permit and pay a fee that is two times the fee set out in Section 185. If a sign has not been installed within three months after the date of issuance of said permit, the permit shall become null and void. Subd. 2 Sign Identification Decal. Upon issuance of a permit, the Planner shall also issue a sign identification decal. The permit holder shall attach the decal to the decal shall indicate the number of the sign t surface of the sign. Such d lower left front gn permit. Subd. 3 Exemptions. The following signs may be erected or displayed without obtaining a permit therefore; provided, however, such signs must comply with all other requirements of this Section: A. A temporary window sign placed within a building and not exceeding 25 percent of the window area. B. Signs having a total area of six square feet or less. 460 - 14 City of Edina Buildings,Construction and Signs 460.07 Subd. 3 Non-Conforming Temporary Signs -South Edina Development Addition. Temporary construction and real estate signs located on Outlot E and Lot 1, Block 4, South Edina Development Addition, may continue to exist subject to the following: A. The signs may not be increased in sign area or number of signs. B. The signs may not be relocated. C. The signs must be removed or brought into conformance with this Section when either of the following occur: 1. A building is constructed on the lot or outlot occupied by the sign; or 2. A building is constructed on the lot or outlot adjacent to the lot or outlot occupied by the sign. Subd. 4 Discontinued Non-Conforming Signs. Whenever use of a non-conforming sign has been discontinued for a period of 90 days, such use shall not thereafter be resumed unless in conformance with the provisions of this Section. History: Ord 451 codified 1970; amended by Ord 451 Al 6-10-71, Ord 451-A2 10-24-74, Ord 451-A3 9-11-75, Ord 451-A4 9-8-76, Ord 451-A5 12-10-86, Ord 451-A6 10-25-89, Ord 451-A7 3-28-90 Reference: M.S. Chapter 429, M.S. 211B.045 Cross Reference: Sections 185, 810, 850, 1045, Subsections 100.09, 850.04, 850.07 460 - 17 City of Edina Buildings, Construction and Signs 461.02 Section 461 - A Moratorium on the Issuance of Permits for the Erection and Placement of Signs and Illuminated Awnings and Canopies 461.01 Purpose. Pursuant to applicable statutes the City will be conducting studies, pursuant to the authority and direction of the Council, for the purpose of considering amendments of official controls, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.352, Subdivision 15, including amendment of Section 460 of the City Code (the "Sign Ordinance"). The amendments and official controls being studied will consider, among other things, the need and desirability of further regulating the size of signs,maximum wall coverage area of signs, number of free standing signs for buildings with multiple street frontages and of further regulating, controlling and restricting illuminated awnings and canopies (as such terms are defined in Section 460.02 of the City Code), and if so further regulated,controlled or restricted, the terms and conditions of such restrictions,regulations and controls. However, while the amendments and the new official controls are being considered, proposals for the erection and placement of such signs and illuminated awnings and canopies, and applications for permits therefore, continue to be made. Therefore, in order to protect the planning process and the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Edina, it is necessary and desirable to impose the following moratorium pursuant to the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.355, Subdivision 4. 461.02 Moratorium. For the 90 day period from May 3, 1993 to August 1, 1993, subject to earlier termination or extension by the Edina City Council, the City Council, the Planning Commission, the Building Official, the Zoning Board of Appeals and the staff of the City of Edina, shall not grant any permits for the erection and placement of any sign or illuminated awning or canopy. History. None Reference. M.S. 462.352, Sub& 15 Cross Reference. Section 460 461 - 1