(A) Applicability. Nonpermanent signs are not intended for permanent installation. Nonpermanent signs come in a variety of types, each of which are regulated below. Where not specifically defined, nonpermanent signs shall be regulated per subsection (B), below.
(B) General regulations.
(1) Location.
(a) No nonpermanent sign may be placed in the right-of-way. Exception: bus bench and shelter signs, refer to subsections (C)(2) and (C)(3), below.
(b) If attached to a building, sign shall be flat and shall not project above the roof line.
(2) Limit. No more than four nonpermanent signs may be placed on a site at any one time.
(3) Area. The maximum aggregate area of nonpermanent signs shall not exceed the area standards per § 157.005
(C).
(4) Per M.S. § 211B.045, all noncommercial signs of any size may be posted in any number beginning 46 days before the state primary in a state general election year until ten days following the state general election. The same time limitations shall apply to local elections. Placement of such signs shall adhere to subsections (B)(1)(a) and (b) above.
(5) Maintenance. All nonpermanent signs must be maintained and shall be removed if material shows signs of wear such as fraying, fading, chipping, or other physical damage.
(C) Specific regulations by type of nonpermanent sign.
(1) A-frame (sandwich board).
(a) Signs must leave a minimum of six feet of clear walkway on the sidewalk.
(b) One sign allowed per business, ten square feet per side, four feet in height.
(c) Such signs shall not be left on the sidewalk overnight.
(2) Banner sign.
(a) Banner signs may extend across a public street only by permission of the governing body and shall be subject to all related laws and ordinances.
(b) One sign per property.
(c) Signs may be supported by posts or stakes which are attached to the ground or securely attached to the face of a building.
(3) Bus bench or shelter sign.
(a) Signs may be installed on bus benches and/or shelters within city right-of-way, pursuant to a franchise authorized by the City Council.
(b) One sign per bus bench or shelter.
(4) Feather sign.
(a) Sign shall be set back no less than ten feet from the curb or street.
(5) Flag.
(a) Sign shall be set back no less than ten feet from the curb or street.
(b) The maximum aggregate area of all flag signs shall not exceed 32 square feet.
(c) A flagpole shall not exceed a height of 25 feet.
(6) Freestanding. The sign shall be set back no less than ten feet from the curb or street. If four square feet or smaller, nonpermanent freestanding signs shall be set back no less than two feet from the curb or street.
(7) Window signs.
(a) Location. No limit on the location of the sign except as otherwise specified in this Code.
(b) Limit. Window signs are limited to one-third of the total surface area of the window to which they are affixed.
(Ord. 806, passed 7-26-2022; Am. Ord. 812, passed 1-17-2023)