(a) Construction standards.
(1) Conformance with building code. All permanent signs must be constructed and erected in accordance with the requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code. Where required, a building permit must be obtained prior to the installation of a sign.
(2) Conformance with electrical code. All lit signs must be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Minnesota Electrical Code. Where required, an electrical permit must be obtained prior to the installation of a sign.
(b) Maintenance standards.
(1) General maintenance. All signs and sign structures must be maintained in a safe condition and kept in good repair and proper state of maintenance.
(2) Maintenance activities. Maintenance includes, but is not limited to, activities such as replacing or repairing the sign face, replacing lamps, repairing or replacing the foundation of freestanding signs, painting the base of a freestanding sign or trim of a building sign, and replacing fasteners or other hardware used to attach or assemble a sign.
(3) Non-maintenance activities. Activities that modify the sign in such a manner that results in increased sign height, physical expansion of the area or depth of the sign or its associated components, or relocation of the sign are not considered maintenance for the purposes of this sign code.
(Ord. 2024-4, passed 2-26-2024)