A. The foundation base and posts of all signs may not be located upon City property or rights-of-way unless an encroachment in right-of-way permit has been granted as outlined in section 8-2-3 of this Code. (Ord. 2016-13, 7-25-2016)
B. No part of any sign or projection may protrude over the public right-of-way within six feet (6') of the actual or proposed curb line. Signs, marquees, awnings, and similar projections may project over the right-of-way a maximum of six feet (6'), provided no part is within six feet (6') of the curb line or less than eight feet (8') above the sidewalk or the average grade at property line where no sidewalk is in place. If the street is widened, the sign shall be moved back at the owner's expense to maintain the six foot (6') distance of the curb. (Ord. 2007-25, 10-1-2007)
C. Sign placement must meet traffic visibility standards outlined in section 10-19-16 of this title. No part of any sign or projection may be erected within ten feet (10') of a driveway. (Ord. 2018-13, 11-13-2018)
D. All sources of artificial light other than streetlights shall be fixed, directed or designed so as not to measurably increase the amount of light to any abutting residential lot per section 10-19-19 of this title.
E. All sign installations shall conform to Minnesota Department of Transportation and Federal aviation authorities wherever applicable.
F. It is the obligation of the installer to check for any or all underground utilities or services before excavating for sign foundations.
G. All signs and sign structures must be kept in good repair and in a proper state of maintenance, including, but not limited to, replacing lamps, replacing ballast in freestanding signs, replacing transformers in building identification signs, painting the pole of freestanding signs and the cabinet of freestanding or wall mounted signs, replacing or repairing the sign face, replacing trim, and replacement of sign fasteners. If the Zoning Administrator finds that a sign is not in a proper state of repair, the City may, after thirty (30) days' written notification, repair, modify, or remove the sign and specially assess the charges for said work against the property owner.
H. All signs must comply with State Building Code requirements.
I. Setback measurement is taken from the nearest edge of the sign standard to the nearest property line adjacent to a public street. Height measurements are taken from the average finish grade below the sign to the highest point. The height limitation does not apply to wall mounted signs, except that roof mounted or wall mounted signs extending beyond the roof of a structure must comply with the height requirement. (Ord. 2007-25, 10-1-2007)