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BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA CODE OF ORDINANCES
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PART I CITY CHARTER
PART II CITY CODE
CHAPTER 1: INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE CITY CODE
CHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 3: ELECTIONS
CHAPTER 4: TAXES
CHAPTER 5: PUBLIC FACILITIES AND PROPERTY
CHAPTER 6: FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
CHAPTER 7: EMERGENCY PLANNING AND OPERATIONS
CHAPTER 8: TRAFFIC, VEHICLES AND PARKING
CHAPTER 9: HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND PRESERVATION
CHAPTER 10: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
CHAPTER 11: WATER, WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE AND REFUSE UTILITY SERVICES
CHAPTER 12: PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
CHAPTER 13: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
CHAPTER 14: LICENSES AND PERMITS
CHAPTER 15: BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
CHAPTER 16: STORM WATER MANAGEMENT, STORM UTILITY, AND WETLANDS
CHAPTER 17: STREETS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY
CHAPTER 18: TREES
CHAPTER 19: RESERVED
CHAPTER 20: FRANCHISES
CHAPTER 21: ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 22: SUBDIVISION AND PLATTING
CHAPTER 23: LABOR
APPENDIX A: ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF AND FEE SCHEDULE
APPENDIX B: FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES SCHEDULE (ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION)
APPENDIX C: FINE SCHEDULE (ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION)
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§ 14.551 PURPOSE.
   The purpose of this Article VII of the city code is to authorize the issuance of permits and licenses for signs in the city in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public.
(Ord. 68-40, passed 6-3-1968; recodified by Ord. 95-13, passed 8-7-1995; added by Ord. 96-40, passed 8-19-1996)
§ 14.552 DEFINITIONS.
   The definitions of § 21.304.07 shall apply to this Article VII.
(Ord. 68-40, passed 6-3-1968; recodified by Ord. 95-13, passed 8-7-1995; added by Ord. 96-40, passed 8-19-1996; Ord. 2024-4, passed 2-26-2024)
§ 14.553 SIGN PERMIT REQUIRED.
   A sign permit shall be required to erect, alter, relocate or construct a sign not exempt from the requirements of obtaining a sign permit in §§ 21.304.12 or 21.304.13(b).
(Ord. 68-40, passed 6-3-1968; recodified by Ord. 95-13, passed 8-7-1995; added by Ord. 96-40, passed 8-19-1996; Ord. 2024-4, passed 2-26-2024)
§ 14.554 SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION.
   (a)   Permit application form. Application for a permit under this Article VII shall be made in writing to the issuing authority and shall be on a form provided by the issuing authority. All sign permits shall be issued by the issuing authority.
   (b)   Site plan. An application for the installation of a new sign or for modification of an existing sign shall be accompanied by an accurate site plan to engineer’s scale locating the proposed new or modified sign and all other signs, along with the dimensions and type of all of the signs.
   (c)   Building identification signs. An application for a building identification sign shall include shop drawing(s), building elevation (to scale with dimensions) for all wall signs including the proposed sign, lease lines (if appropriate), surrounding tenant sign information (if applicable for a Comprehensive Sign Plan), and projection.
   (d)   Freestanding identification signs. An application for a freestanding identification sign shall include an accurate site plan to engineer’s scale with the curb, property line with a signature for verification, sign location, dimensions and north arrow, elevations with dimensions, and shop drawings. If determined as necessary by the issuing authority, the applicant shall stake the corners of the property.
   (e)   Directional and incidental signs. An application for directional and/or incidental signs shall include an accurate site plan to engineer’s scale with the curb, property line with a signature for verification, sign location, dimensions and north arrow, elevations with dimensions, and shop drawings. If determined as necessary by the issuing authority, the applicant shall stake the corners of the property.
   (f)   Permit application consideration. A complete application for a sign permit shall be presented to the issuing authority for review of applicable zoning and sign ordinance requirements and for a plan review of the proposed sign structure.
(Ord. 68-40, passed 6-3-1968; recodified by Ord. 95-13, passed 8-7-1995; added by Ord. 96-40, passed 8-19-1996; amended by Ord. 2009-1, passed 1-26-2009; Ord. 2024-4, passed 2-26-2024)
§ 14.555 EXPIRATION OF PERMITS.
   (a)   Construction of sign not commenced. If construction of the sign for which a sign permit has been issued has not commenced within 180 days from the date of its issuance, the permit shall expire by operation of law and shall no longer be of any force or effect and a new permit shall be obtained. The Director of Community Development may, for good cause shown in writing, extend the validity of any such permit for an additional period which is reasonable under the circumstances, but in no event shall the continuance exceed a period of 60 days.
   (b)   Work suspended or abandoned on sign. If work authorized by a sign permit is suspended or abandoned for a period over 180 days, the permit shall expire by operation of law and no longer be of any force or effect. The Director of Community Development may, for good cause shown in writing, extend the validity of any such permit for an additional period which is reasonable under the circumstances, but in no event shall the continuance exceed a period of 60 days.
(Ord. 68-40, passed 6-3-1968; recodified by Ord. 95-13, passed 8-7-1995; added by Ord. 96-40, passed 8-19-1996)
§ 14.556 ELECTRICAL PERMITS REQUIRED.
   If a sign entails electricity, an electrical permit pursuant to this code shall be required, and the electrical work shall be done by a licensed electrician.
(Ord. 68-40, passed 6-3-1968; recodified by Ord. 95-13, passed 8-7-1995; added by Ord. 96-40, passed 8-19-1996)
§ 14.557 PERMIT FEES.
   The fee for a sign permit under this Article VII shall be as detailed in Appendix A of this code and shall be submitted with the permit application.
(Ord. 68-40, passed 6-3-1968; recodified by Ord. 95-13, passed 8-7-1995; added by Ord. 96-40, passed 8-19-1996; amended by Ord. 2009-15, passed 5-18-2009; Ord. 2009-34, passed 11-2-2009; Ord. 2024-4, passed 2-26-2024)
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