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Green Sheet # D 38
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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1 WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Skyway System was constructed to allow safe, comfortable foot traffic
2 between buildings in downtown Saint Paul; and
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4 WIIEREAS, the design of the skyways is intended to give walkers a view of the city and an opportunity to
5 orient themselves as they travel across streets and through buildings; and
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7 WHEREAS, the skyways aze carefully designed to blend in and not detract from the azchitecture of
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10 WHEREAS, banners and promotionai signs conflict with these basic purposes and should be uncommon,
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13 WHEREAS, the Office of the City Attorney recommends that prospective amendments to the zoning code
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council requests that the Planning Commission study the
following proposed amendments to Chapter 64 to the Legislative Code, and make its recommendation back
to the City Council by July 19, 2006.
Section 1
Proposed amendment to skyway banners in sign code:
1. Permitted: Only for charitable organizations and events and for public service announcements.
2. Prohibited: Government entities and business advertisements, including products and for profit
businesses.
3. Nonprofits could advertise for specific events if the banner was kept up for no more than 30 days
per event and a maximuxn of 3 times a year.
4. Commercial sponsors can put their logo(s) or name(s) on a legally permitted banner on no more
than 5% of the banner.
5. The bottom of the banner will not be higher than the bottom of the skyway bridge, no more than 3'
in height and 40' in length.
6. The length of time for the banner will be limited to no more than 30 days.
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39 This section would be subject to Community Council approval for variances
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41 1. Permitted only for charitable nonprofit or government groups, not for business advertisement.
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42 2. Commercial sponsors aze allowed to put the name(s) or logo(s) on no more than 10% of the total
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44 3. The length of time for any banner advertising an event will be limited to 30 days per event, not to
45 exceed 90 days in any calendar yeaz.
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Action Requested:
Requesting Planning Commission study amendments to Ch 64 of the Legislative Code pertaining to signage in skyways
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Planning Commission 1. Has this
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