(a) Window signs placed within a building and not exceeding 50 percent of the window area.

(b) Address, name place and/or identification signs having an area of two (2) square feet or less.

(d) Signs as described in Subsection 365.15, Subd. 9.

(e) Signs which are entirely within a building and not visible from outside said building.

(g) Off-Street Information Signs. (ORD. 00-111, 1/21/01)

(a) Such sign shall be deemed to be a nuisance and may be abated by the City by proceedings taken under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and the cost of abatement, including administration expenses, may be levied as a special assessment against the property upon which the sign is located; and/or

(b) It is unlawful for any permittee or owner to violate the provisions of this Section 365. No additional licenses shall be granted to anyone in violation of the terms of this Section 365 or to anyone responsible for the continuance of the violation, until such violation is either corrected or satisfactory arrangements, in the opinion of the Building Inspector, have been made towards the corrections of said violation. The Inspector may also withhold building permits for any construction related to a sign maintained in violation of this Section 365. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Annotated 160.27, the Building Inspector shall have the power to remove and destroy signs placed on street right-of-way with no such notice of violation required.

(a) Whenever a word or term defined hereinafter appears in the text of this Section 365, its meaning shall be construed as set forth in such definition.

(b) All measured distances expressed in feet shall be to the nearest tenth of a foot. In the event of conflicting provisions, the more restrictive shall apply.

(a) Advertising Sign - A sign selling or promoting a business, commodity, or service which is not located or performed on the premises on which the sign is located.

(b) Address, Name Plate and/or Identification Signs - A sign for postal numbers, whether written or in numerical form and may bear the name of the occupant of the building.

(c) Alteration - Any major structural change to a sign, not including routine maintenance or repainting in the same color scheme as appeared in the original permit.

(d) Area Identification Sign - A single free-standing sign located on identified premises, said premises shall measure no less than two (2) acres in area, which identifies a residential subdivision, condominium, multiple residential complex, and industrial area, an office complex, two or more commercial businesses within one structure, or any combination of the above.

(e) Banner and Pennants - Attention-getting devices which resemble flags, made of non-permanent paper, cloth, or plastic-like material.

(f) Building - Any structure having a roof which may provide shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattel, or property of any kind.

(g) Business - Any occupation, employment, or enterprise wherein merchandise is exhibited or sold, or where services are offered for compensation.

(h) Business Sign - A sign which identifies a business, profession, commodity, or service sold or offered upon the premises where such a sign is located.

(i) Campaign Sign - A temporary sign posted by a bona fide candidate for political office or by a person or group promoting a political issue for a candidate.

(j) Canopy or Marquee Sign - Any sign which is affixed to a projection or extension of a building or structure erected in such a manner as to provide a shelter or cover over the approach to any entrance of a store, buidling, or place of assembly.

(k) Changing Sign - A sign which displays copy changes shown on the same lamp bank, such as an electronically or electrically controlled public service, time and temperature sign, message center, or readerboard.

(l) District - A specific zoning district as defined in the zoning ordinance.

(m) Facade - The portion of any exterior elevation of a building extending from grade to the top of the parapet wall or eaves and the entire width of the building elevation.

(n) Free Standing Sign - A sign which is placed in the ground and not affixed to any part of any building.

(o) Flashing Sign - An illuminated sign on which such illumination is not kept constant in intensity or color at all times when such sign is in use.

(p) Governmental Unit Sign - A sign which is erected by a governmental unit.

(q) Governmental Unit - City of Mound, Hennepin County and/ or State of Minnesota.

(r) Illegal Sign - Any sign which existed prior to the adoption of this Section 365 which was installed without permit approval as governed by the ordinances in effect at the time of installation.

(s) Illuminated Sign - A sign which has an artificial light source directed upon it or one which has an interior light source.

(t) Institutional Sign - A sign or bulletin board which identifies the name and other characteristics of a public or private institution on the site where the sign is located.

(u) Motion Sign - Any sign which revolves, rotates, has any moving parts, or gives the illusion of motion.

(v) Non-conforming Sign - A sign which lawfully existed prior to the adoption of this Section 365, but does not conform to the newly enacted requirements of this Section 365.

(w) Off-Street Informational Sign - A sign, not exceeding four square feet per sign face, located on private property within or adjacent to off-street parking areas that informs vehicular traffic of parking and access restrictions within the off-street parking area. (ORD. 11-000, 1/21/01)

(x) A Portable Sign - A sign so designated as to be movable from one location to another and is not permanently attached to the ground or any structure.

(z) Public-way - Any street, alley, sidewalk which is maintained or owned by the City of Mound, Hennepin County, or the State of Minnesota.

(aa) Quasi-public - Any private function which has the characteristics of a function performed by any unit of government, including but not limited to schools, churches, recreation areas and institutions.

(bb) Real Estate Sign - A sign placed upon property advertising that particular property for sale, rent, or lease. Such signs must contain the phrase "for sale", "for rent" or "for lease".

(cc) Roof Sign - Any sign erected upon or projecting above the roof of a structure to which it is affixed. Mansard roof surfaces are considered as wall area and are subject to wall signage restrictions.

(dd) Roof Line - The uppermost line of the roof of a building or, in the case of an extended facade, the uppermost height of said facade.

(ee) Sign - Any letter, word, symbol, device, poster, picture, statuary, reading matter or representation in the nature of an advertisement, announcement, message or visual communication whether painted, posted, printed, affixed or constructed, which is displayed outdoors for informational or communicative purposes.

(ff) Sign Area - The area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of the actual sign surface but excluding any structural elements outside the limits of each sign and not forming an integral part of the sign. The stipulated maximum sign area for a sign refers to a single facing. Double faced signs shall have identical message components on each side; however, computation of maximum allowable area shall only consider one sign face.

(gg) Sign - Maximum Height of - The vertical distance measured from the mean street grade to the top of such sign.

(hh) Structure - Anything constructed, the use of which requires more or less permanent location on the ground, or attached to something having a permanent location on the ground.

(ii) Temporary Sign - Any sign erected for the duration of event or for the time necessary to promote the sale of real estate, subject to all requirements and restrictions of this Section 365.

(jj) Wall Sign - A sign which is affixed to any wall of a building. Such signs shall not project outward more than twelve (12) inches and shall not wholly or partially obstruct any wall opening.

(kk) Window Sign - A sign painted on, placed in, or affixed to any window exclusive of merchandise on display. Window signs shall also include all signs visible from the exterior of a building that are placed on the back of shelving units, walls, or similar structures located less than seven (7) feet from the window surface.

(a) One temporary real estate sign may be placed in any district for the purpose of advertising the lease or sale of property upon which it is placed. Only one such sign shall be permitted per street and/or lake frontage. Such signs shall be exempt from permits and fees providing they meet the following requirements:

(b) Temporary real estate promotional signs may be erected for the purpose of selling or promoting a residential project of ten (10) or more dwelling units or any non-residential project. Such signs shall be exempt from permits and fees provided:

(c) Temporary banners and pennants employed for grand openings or business establishments, special events and holidays shall be removed within thirty (30) days after erection.

(d) One temporary identification sign setting forth the name of the project, architect, engineers, contractors, planners and financing agencies may be installed at a construction site in any district. The sign area of said construction sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area. Such signs shall be removed when the building is 75 percent occupied and shall be exempt from all permits and fees.

(e) Garage sale signs will be permitted in conjunction with the sale of household goods and materials from the private residences. Such signs shall be exempt from permits and fees but shall be subject to the following:

(f) Special event signs shall be permitted subject to the regulations as set forth in City Code Subsection 365.15, Subd. 9(3) above.

(g) Directional real estate signage shall be allowed subject to the following:

(f) Seasonal Signs - Seasonal signs of a temporary or portable nature may be used in the non-residential districts to promote or advertise on-premise seasonal services or merchandise. Such signs shall be limited to a maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet and shall not be left in place for more than a two (2) month period. Permits and fees shall be required for all seasonal signs, and permits may be issued no more than two (2) times per calendar year per business.

(a) Said sign is coincidental to, or used in conjunction with, a governmental unit or quasi-public function; and

(d) Prior approval of a majority of the City Council shall be required for the use of any such sign; and

(e) Signs shall be placed on the premises of the advertised event; and/or on such other premises as approved by the City Council when granting the permit. (ORD 74-1995 - 6-27-95)

(f) Such signs shall require the issuance of a permit but will be exempt from all fees; and

(g) In the instance of a multi-use facility, only one seasonal sign may be placed on the premises at any one time.

a. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 211B.045, campaign signs may be posted from August 1 in a state general election year until ten days following the state general election.

d. All campaign signs shall have the name and telephone number of the person responsible for posting the sign clearly marked either on the face or reverse side.

e. Campaign signs shall be removed and/or replaced is they become torn, faded, or otherwise damaged.

(a). Address, Name Place, and/or Identification Signs - One sign not to exceed two (2) square feet in area for each dwelling unit, indicating only name and address.

(b) Institutional, Recreation or Quasi-public Signs - One sign or bulletin board per street frontage for each permitted or conditional use in said R-1 District. Such sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area, and sign shall not be placed closer than ten (10) feet to any street right-of-way line, and shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height.

(c) Area Identification Sign - One sign not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area for each development district entrance provided, however, that said sign does not exceed six (6) feet in height and be placed within ten (10) feet of any right-of-way.

(a) Name Place Signs - One sign not to exceed two (2) square feet in area for each single family detached dwelling or six (6) square feet in area for each multiple family building. Same name place sign shall indicate only name and address.

(b) Institutional, Recreation and Quasi-Public Sign - One sign or bulletin board per street frontage for each permitted or conditional use in said district, provided said sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area and shall not be placed closer than ten (10) feet to any street right-of-way and shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height.

(c) Area Identification Sign - One sign not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area for each development district entrance, provided said sign is not placed within ten (10) feet of any street right-of-way and not in excess of ten (10) feet in height.

(a) Wall Signs - Wall signs are permitted on each street frontage provided said sign(s) does not exceed fifteen (15) percent of said wall up to the maximum or one hundred seventy-five (175) square feet in area. Individual signs shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet. Additionally, wall signs not exceeding ten (10) percent of said wall up to a maximum of forty-eight (48) square feet, whichever is smaller, are permitted on each building frontage abutting a public, surface parking lot accommodating 25 or more cars providing that all land abutting all sides of the parking lot is either public right-of-way or commercially zoned property.

(b) Free-Standing Sign - One free standing sign per street frontage provided, however, said sign does not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet in area and twenty-five (25) feet in height and is not placed closer than ten (10) feet from any street right-of-way. The ten (10) foot setback may be increased at intersections or other areas where free standing signs may obstruct vehicular site distances.

(c) Area Identification Signs - One area identification sign is permitted per street frontage per commercial development provided, however, said sign does not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet except as provided herein, and fifteen (15) feet in height, and is not placed within ten (10) feet of any street right-of-way. Area identification signs for retail shopping centers containing at least 20,000 square feet of attached gross floor area shall be permitted to have one area identification sign per street frontage provided said sign does not exceed 120 square feet in area. Shopping center signs shall be subject to the same height and setback limitations of other B-1 area identification signs. Where area identification signs are used, no free-standing signs shall be permitted. In addition to area identification signs, one wall sign is permitted for each business use with at least 2,000 square feet of gross floor area. Such signs shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet. (Ord. #5 - 8-10-87)

(d) Roof Signs - Roof signs shall be permitted if they are an integral part of the architecture of a building. Such signs shall not extend more than five (5) feet above the roof line of the building or exceed seventy-five (75) square feet in area. Roof signs shall be limited to one face, parallel to the front of the building.

(e) Changing Signs - Changing signs are permitted providing that they do not exceed eighteen (18) square feet in total area. If placed in a window, such signs shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the total wall window area.

(g) Motor Fuel Station or Motor Fuel Station, Convenience Store - Lettering of or sign labels which are an integral part of the design of a gasoline pump shall be permitted. Additionally, wall signs and free-standing signs are permitted subject to Subds. 5(a) and 5(b), respectively, of this Subsection 365.20.

(h) Wall signs in accordance with the requirements outlined in Subd. 5(a) of this Subsection 365.20 are permitted on a lake frontage. Such signs shall be approved by conditional use permit.

(a) Wall Signs - Wall signs are permitted on each street frontage provided said sign(s) does not exceed ten (10) percent of said wall up to forty-eight (48) square feet in area, whichever is smaller.

(b) Area Identification Signs - One area identification sign is permitted per street frontage per commercial development provided, however, said sign does not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area, and ten (10) feet in height, and is not placed within ten (10) feet of any street right-of-way. In addition, one wall sign per building is permitted not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area.

(c) Comprehensive Sign Plan requires as outlined in Subd. 15 of Subsection 365.15.