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Presented By
Refened To
Committee Date :
An ordinance amending Chapter 66.216 of the Saint
Paul Legislative Code pertaining to special sign
district sign plans creating a new special sign
district ordinance for the downtown area to be
known as the Downtown Area Special District Sign
Plan.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1 �.
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That Chapter 66.216 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code be and is hereby amended to add the
following new provisions:
Sec. 66.2169. Downtown Area Special District Sign Plan
(a� Intent and Pur�ose. The Downtown Special Si�n District Plan, as provided in section
66.216 of this code. is adopted to provide advertising sign controls that build upon the unique
character and identity of the City's downtown. This Si� Plan is intended to:
� Maintain and enhance the scenic view of unique architecturai and natural features
visible from the residential and commercial azeas of Downtown :
(� Protect and encour�e inveshnent and beantification of Downtown ;
(� Reduce the clutter and chaoric diversity of advertising signa�e that impairs the
effectiveness of sigxts idenrif�inQ businesses and institutions in Downtown :
� Create a more aesthetically_pleasine fusion of residential and commercial areas in
Downtown; and
� Protect property values in Downtown and reflect the pride its residents. businesses
and institutions �ace in the communitv.
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ions of the Downtown Special District Sign
ghborhood District Council but excludes thc
ction of [Ire �apital e�rea Architectural and
within the boundaries
District 17 which ar
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by Minnesota Statute 15.5(1.
C� Within the Downtown Special Si�n District, advertising sians shall be sublect to the
following restricrions:
a�-y9
� No adveriising signs shali be vermitted except siQns on transit shelters and
courtesv benches licensed or franchised by the Citv;
� Advertisin�Siats within the Downtown Special Sien District which lawfullv
existed prior to the adoption of this special siQn plan and which would be
prohibited, re¢ulated, or reshicted under the provisions of this sign plan or
amendments hereto, maY continue to exist as lesal nonconforniin� s3gns under the
provisions of le�islative Code section 66.300 pertaining to nonconfornunq si ng_s.
subiect to the foliowine additional rec�uirements:
�
ii
No nonconfornune advertisine sien shall be:
� Altered or enlar�ed in any way; or
b� Replaced by another nonconforming advertisin� si i� though a
chan�e in the messa�e on a nonconformine advertisin¢ s� will
not be deemed to be a reolacement: or
�c,2 Relocated to anv other location in the Downtown Special Sien
District: or
j� Reconstructed after incurring dama�e to the advertising sign
displav surface or advertisine sign structure in an amount
exceedin� fifty-one (S l�percent of the replacement cost of the
advertisin� sign displav surface or fift -y one (S1Zpercent of the
replacement cost of the advertising sign structure at the time of
loss, as determined btithe Zoning Administrator; or
f� Maintained throu¢h replacement of shuctural elements.
Anv nonconforming advertisin,�siQn shall be immediately removed from
the Downtown Special Si�n District at the cost of the owner if:
�j It is deemed unsafe or hazardous bv the Zoning Administrator; or
b� The advertising sien face or advertisin� si�n shucture sustaans
damaee in an amount exceedin� fifty-one (512percent of the
replacement cost of the advertising si�n display surface ar
advertising si�n structure at the time of loss; or
� Use of such advertising sig.n has been discontinued for a period of
three f3) consecutive months.
D� The Zonin�? Administrator shall enforce the provisions of this sian plan as a supplement
to Saint Paul Legislative Code Chapter 66. Whenever a permit for an advertising sign in
the Downtown Special Si�n District is required under the provisions of Saint Paul
Leeislative Code Chapter 66, such pernut shall not be issued unless the plans for the si�n
have been approved bv the Zonine Administrator as in conformance with this sign nian.
All buildins permit apnlications for advertising signs in the Sneciai Sien District shall be
submitted to the Zonine Administrator for review and approval. A fee to cover the costs
of the review shall be established bv resolution of the citv council. All ulans submitted
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for Zoninp Administrator approval shall be of sufficient detail to demonstrate that the
' vronosed sign complies with the provisions of this sig�plan. The Zoning Admuustrator
shall review the plans within thirty1301 days and notify both the auplicant and the
Deoartment of License. Inspections and Environmental protection of any decision to
approve or disapprove the plans. Written reasons for denial shall be prepared bv the
Zonin� Administrator and sha11 accompanv any decision to disapprove the nlans. Any
decision bv the Zoning Administrator mav be appealed to the Plaunin2 Commission as
provided in Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 66.408(a)
Secrion 2
This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its passage, approval and
publicarion.
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Requested by Department of:
By:
Adopted by Council: Date `p �00�
Adoption Certified by Council Secretaxy
BY: �1 \`— eY _ 7'�? _ �
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A4PZ'OVEd��MdVOi: ➢dtE
By'
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Foxm Approved by City Attorney
By: ���"� !/'�1
Appzoved by Mayor £oz Submission to Council
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aDEPARTMENT�IRECTOR �CT'COUNpL
Chris Coleman 266-8620 assicx OCRYATTORNEY Ocirvc�aK
AU5i BE DN COUNCIL AGENDA BV DATE NUYBEFi FOfl
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T # OF SIGNATURE PAGES {CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR S1GPlATUR�
�CiION REQUESTED:
An ordinance creating a new special sign districtordinance for the downtown area to be
known as the Downtown Area Special District Sign Plan.
MMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or Re�ec[ (R�
PLANNINGCOMMI$SIQN _ CIVIL
q8 COMMfREE _ _
STAfF
DI5iA1Cf GOURT __ _
9HTS WHICH COUNCIL O&IECTIVE?
IF APPROVE�.
GREEN SHEET
PERSONAL SERVICE CON'fHACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1. Has this personlfirm ever worked undw a conVace for Mis departmsnt?
YES NO
2. Has this personHirm ever been a city emplayee?
YES NO
3. Does this personttirm possess a skill not normally possessed by any curren[ city employee?
YES NO
Explain all yea answers on seperate shcet antl attach to green sheet
When, Where, Why�:
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IF NOT APPROVED:
TOTAL AMOUNi OF TRANSACTION S
COS7/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIflCLE ONE)
YES NO
FUNDI{iG SOURCE ACTIYITV NUMBEH
FINANCIA� INFORhfAT10N: (EXPWN)
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ORDINANCE
CITYOF SAINT PAUL, NIINNESOTA
Presented By
Referred To
Committee AaYe :
2 An ordinance amending Chapter 66.216 of the Saint
3 Paul Legislative Code pertaining to special sign
4 district sign plans creating a new special sign
5 district ordinance for the downtown area to be
6 known as the Downtown Area Special Dishict Sign
7 Plan.
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M3;J�K�1�3`►[�LS�]aY�f'��11 • � �_
Section l
That Chapter 66.216 of the Saint Paul Legislarive Code be and is hereby amended to add the
following new provisions:
Sec. 66.2169. Downtown Area�ecial District Sign Plan
(a) Intent and Purpose. The Downtown Special Sign District Plan, as urovided in section
66.216 of this code, is adopted toprovide advertisan� siQ;n controls that build upon the uniaue
chazacter and identity of the City's downtown. This SiQn Plan is intended to:
� Maintain and enhance the scenic view of uni9ue architectural and natural features
visible from the residential and commercial areas of Downtown :
� Protect and encoura�e investment and beautification of Downtown ;
� Reduce the clutter and chaotic diversity of advertising that imnairs the
effectiveness of siens identifyine businesses and institutions in Downtown ;
(4) Create a more aesthetically_pleasine fusion of residential and commercial areas in
Downtown: and
�5,2 Protect pronertv values in Downtown and reflect the�ride its residents, businesses
and instihxtions place in the communitv.
B� The provisions of the Downtown S�eoia� District Sign Plan au�lv within the boundaries
of the District 17 Neighborhood District Council but excludes those areas of District 17 which
are subject to the jurisdiction of the Capital Area Architectural and Planning Boazd as provided
bv Minn. Stat. �,15.50.
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Presented By
Refened To
Committee Date :
An ordinance amending Chapter 66.216 of the Saint
Paul Legislative Code pertaining to special sign
district sign plans creating a new special sign
district ordinance for the downtown area to be
known as the Downtown Area Special District Sign
Plan.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1 �.
���
�' I4 ��
That Chapter 66.216 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code be and is hereby amended to add the
following new provisions:
Sec. 66.2169. Downtown Area Special District Sign Plan
(a� Intent and Pur�ose. The Downtown Special Si�n District Plan, as provided in section
66.216 of this code. is adopted to provide advertising sign controls that build upon the unique
character and identity of the City's downtown. This Si� Plan is intended to:
� Maintain and enhance the scenic view of unique architecturai and natural features
visible from the residential and commercial azeas of Downtown :
(� Protect and encour�e inveshnent and beantification of Downtown ;
(� Reduce the clutter and chaoric diversity of advertising signa�e that impairs the
effectiveness of sigxts idenrif�inQ businesses and institutions in Downtown :
� Create a more aesthetically_pleasine fusion of residential and commercial areas in
Downtown; and
� Protect property values in Downtown and reflect the pride its residents. businesses
and institutions �ace in the communitv.
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the District 17
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ions of the Downtown Special District Sign
ghborhood District Council but excludes thc
ction of [Ire �apital e�rea Architectural and
within the boundaries
District 17 which ar
Board as
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by Minnesota Statute 15.5(1.
C� Within the Downtown Special Si�n District, advertising sians shall be sublect to the
following restricrions:
a�-y9
� No adveriising signs shali be vermitted except siQns on transit shelters and
courtesv benches licensed or franchised by the Citv;
� Advertisin�Siats within the Downtown Special Sien District which lawfullv
existed prior to the adoption of this special siQn plan and which would be
prohibited, re¢ulated, or reshicted under the provisions of this sign plan or
amendments hereto, maY continue to exist as lesal nonconforniin� s3gns under the
provisions of le�islative Code section 66.300 pertaining to nonconfornunq si ng_s.
subiect to the foliowine additional rec�uirements:
�
ii
No nonconfornune advertisine sien shall be:
� Altered or enlar�ed in any way; or
b� Replaced by another nonconforming advertisin� si i� though a
chan�e in the messa�e on a nonconformine advertisin¢ s� will
not be deemed to be a reolacement: or
�c,2 Relocated to anv other location in the Downtown Special Sien
District: or
j� Reconstructed after incurring dama�e to the advertising sign
displav surface or advertisine sign structure in an amount
exceedin� fifty-one (S l�percent of the replacement cost of the
advertisin� sign displav surface or fift -y one (S1Zpercent of the
replacement cost of the advertising sign structure at the time of
loss, as determined btithe Zoning Administrator; or
f� Maintained throu¢h replacement of shuctural elements.
Anv nonconforming advertisin,�siQn shall be immediately removed from
the Downtown Special Si�n District at the cost of the owner if:
�j It is deemed unsafe or hazardous bv the Zoning Administrator; or
b� The advertising sien face or advertisin� si�n shucture sustaans
damaee in an amount exceedin� fifty-one (512percent of the
replacement cost of the advertising si�n display surface ar
advertising si�n structure at the time of loss; or
� Use of such advertising sig.n has been discontinued for a period of
three f3) consecutive months.
D� The Zonin�? Administrator shall enforce the provisions of this sian plan as a supplement
to Saint Paul Legislative Code Chapter 66. Whenever a permit for an advertising sign in
the Downtown Special Si�n District is required under the provisions of Saint Paul
Leeislative Code Chapter 66, such pernut shall not be issued unless the plans for the si�n
have been approved bv the Zonine Administrator as in conformance with this sign nian.
All buildins permit apnlications for advertising signs in the Sneciai Sien District shall be
submitted to the Zonine Administrator for review and approval. A fee to cover the costs
of the review shall be established bv resolution of the citv council. All ulans submitted
1
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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for Zoninp Administrator approval shall be of sufficient detail to demonstrate that the
' vronosed sign complies with the provisions of this sig�plan. The Zoning Admuustrator
shall review the plans within thirty1301 days and notify both the auplicant and the
Deoartment of License. Inspections and Environmental protection of any decision to
approve or disapprove the plans. Written reasons for denial shall be prepared bv the
Zonin� Administrator and sha11 accompanv any decision to disapprove the nlans. Any
decision bv the Zoning Administrator mav be appealed to the Plaunin2 Commission as
provided in Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 66.408(a)
Secrion 2
This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its passage, approval and
publicarion.
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Requested by Department of:
By:
Adopted by Council: Date `p �00�
Adoption Certified by Council Secretaxy
BY: �1 \`— eY _ 7'�? _ �
�.
A4PZ'OVEd��MdVOi: ➢dtE
By'
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Foxm Approved by City Attorney
By: ���"� !/'�1
Appzoved by Mayor £oz Submission to Council
Byc
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caun�il
%JNfAGT PEfiSON & PHONE INff1AL/DATE INRIAVDATE
aDEPARTMENT�IRECTOR �CT'COUNpL
Chris Coleman 266-8620 assicx OCRYATTORNEY Ocirvc�aK
AU5i BE DN COUNCIL AGENDA BV DATE NUYBEFi FOfl
/ ( � flQUiiNG � BUDGEf DIflECTOR � FIN. & MGT. SEf2VIC �Iq.
1� 1 J/ OI ONDER � MAYOR (OR ASSISTANT} O
T # OF SIGNATURE PAGES {CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR S1GPlATUR�
�CiION REQUESTED:
An ordinance creating a new special sign districtordinance for the downtown area to be
known as the Downtown Area Special District Sign Plan.
MMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or Re�ec[ (R�
PLANNINGCOMMI$SIQN _ CIVIL
q8 COMMfREE _ _
STAfF
DI5iA1Cf GOURT __ _
9HTS WHICH COUNCIL O&IECTIVE?
IF APPROVE�.
GREEN SHEET
PERSONAL SERVICE CON'fHACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1. Has this personlfirm ever worked undw a conVace for Mis departmsnt?
YES NO
2. Has this personHirm ever been a city emplayee?
YES NO
3. Does this personttirm possess a skill not normally possessed by any curren[ city employee?
YES NO
Explain all yea answers on seperate shcet antl attach to green sheet
When, Where, Why�:
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3802`7
IF NOT APPROVED:
TOTAL AMOUNi OF TRANSACTION S
COS7/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIflCLE ONE)
YES NO
FUNDI{iG SOURCE ACTIYITV NUMBEH
FINANCIA� INFORhfAT10N: (EXPWN)
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ouncil File # b,— • �
� Or mance #
�- -
een Sheet #
ORDINANCE
CITYOF SAINT PAUL, NIINNESOTA
Presented By
Referred To
Committee AaYe :
2 An ordinance amending Chapter 66.216 of the Saint
3 Paul Legislative Code pertaining to special sign
4 district sign plans creating a new special sign
5 district ordinance for the downtown area to be
6 known as the Downtown Area Special Dishict Sign
7 Plan.
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M3;J�K�1�3`►[�LS�]aY�f'��11 • � �_
Section l
That Chapter 66.216 of the Saint Paul Legislarive Code be and is hereby amended to add the
following new provisions:
Sec. 66.2169. Downtown Area�ecial District Sign Plan
(a) Intent and Purpose. The Downtown Special Sign District Plan, as urovided in section
66.216 of this code, is adopted toprovide advertisan� siQ;n controls that build upon the uniaue
chazacter and identity of the City's downtown. This SiQn Plan is intended to:
� Maintain and enhance the scenic view of uni9ue architectural and natural features
visible from the residential and commercial areas of Downtown :
� Protect and encoura�e investment and beautification of Downtown ;
� Reduce the clutter and chaotic diversity of advertising that imnairs the
effectiveness of siens identifyine businesses and institutions in Downtown ;
(4) Create a more aesthetically_pleasine fusion of residential and commercial areas in
Downtown: and
�5,2 Protect pronertv values in Downtown and reflect the�ride its residents, businesses
and instihxtions place in the communitv.
B� The provisions of the Downtown S�eoia� District Sign Plan au�lv within the boundaries
of the District 17 Neighborhood District Council but excludes those areas of District 17 which
are subject to the jurisdiction of the Capital Area Architectural and Planning Boazd as provided
bv Minn. Stat. �,15.50.
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Council FIle # � �
ora��e #
('tteen Sheet # � )S � 7.a
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Presented By
Refened To
Committee Date :
An ordinance amending Chapter 66.216 of the Saint
Paul Legislative Code pertaining to special sign
district sign plans creating a new special sign
district ordinance for the downtown area to be
known as the Downtown Area Special District Sign
Plan.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1 �.
���
�' I4 ��
That Chapter 66.216 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code be and is hereby amended to add the
following new provisions:
Sec. 66.2169. Downtown Area Special District Sign Plan
(a� Intent and Pur�ose. The Downtown Special Si�n District Plan, as provided in section
66.216 of this code. is adopted to provide advertising sign controls that build upon the unique
character and identity of the City's downtown. This Si� Plan is intended to:
� Maintain and enhance the scenic view of unique architecturai and natural features
visible from the residential and commercial azeas of Downtown :
(� Protect and encour�e inveshnent and beantification of Downtown ;
(� Reduce the clutter and chaoric diversity of advertising signa�e that impairs the
effectiveness of sigxts idenrif�inQ businesses and institutions in Downtown :
� Create a more aesthetically_pleasine fusion of residential and commercial areas in
Downtown; and
� Protect property values in Downtown and reflect the pride its residents. businesses
and institutions �ace in the communitv.
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_ .��... __ .. . .. • -- -�:,...... •. ._ - - • s- . . . , . . - -
&. The pr
the District 17
P1an
a ��+ � CaintPanl Rn �7 ��
a,_.i�. rr_""__'..' .
ions of the Downtown Special District Sign
ghborhood District Council but excludes thc
ction of [Ire �apital e�rea Architectural and
within the boundaries
District 17 which ar
Board as
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. 2
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�idr '_'_� r_,n.._ • - ' ' r _ ' _ e
by Minnesota Statute 15.5(1.
C� Within the Downtown Special Si�n District, advertising sians shall be sublect to the
following restricrions:
a�-y9
� No adveriising signs shali be vermitted except siQns on transit shelters and
courtesv benches licensed or franchised by the Citv;
� Advertisin�Siats within the Downtown Special Sien District which lawfullv
existed prior to the adoption of this special siQn plan and which would be
prohibited, re¢ulated, or reshicted under the provisions of this sign plan or
amendments hereto, maY continue to exist as lesal nonconforniin� s3gns under the
provisions of le�islative Code section 66.300 pertaining to nonconfornunq si ng_s.
subiect to the foliowine additional rec�uirements:
�
ii
No nonconfornune advertisine sien shall be:
� Altered or enlar�ed in any way; or
b� Replaced by another nonconforming advertisin� si i� though a
chan�e in the messa�e on a nonconformine advertisin¢ s� will
not be deemed to be a reolacement: or
�c,2 Relocated to anv other location in the Downtown Special Sien
District: or
j� Reconstructed after incurring dama�e to the advertising sign
displav surface or advertisine sign structure in an amount
exceedin� fifty-one (S l�percent of the replacement cost of the
advertisin� sign displav surface or fift -y one (S1Zpercent of the
replacement cost of the advertising sign structure at the time of
loss, as determined btithe Zoning Administrator; or
f� Maintained throu¢h replacement of shuctural elements.
Anv nonconforming advertisin,�siQn shall be immediately removed from
the Downtown Special Si�n District at the cost of the owner if:
�j It is deemed unsafe or hazardous bv the Zoning Administrator; or
b� The advertising sien face or advertisin� si�n shucture sustaans
damaee in an amount exceedin� fifty-one (512percent of the
replacement cost of the advertising si�n display surface ar
advertising si�n structure at the time of loss; or
� Use of such advertising sig.n has been discontinued for a period of
three f3) consecutive months.
D� The Zonin�? Administrator shall enforce the provisions of this sian plan as a supplement
to Saint Paul Legislative Code Chapter 66. Whenever a permit for an advertising sign in
the Downtown Special Si�n District is required under the provisions of Saint Paul
Leeislative Code Chapter 66, such pernut shall not be issued unless the plans for the si�n
have been approved bv the Zonine Administrator as in conformance with this sign nian.
All buildins permit apnlications for advertising signs in the Sneciai Sien District shall be
submitted to the Zonine Administrator for review and approval. A fee to cover the costs
of the review shall be established bv resolution of the citv council. All ulans submitted
1
� 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
for Zoninp Administrator approval shall be of sufficient detail to demonstrate that the
' vronosed sign complies with the provisions of this sig�plan. The Zoning Admuustrator
shall review the plans within thirty1301 days and notify both the auplicant and the
Deoartment of License. Inspections and Environmental protection of any decision to
approve or disapprove the plans. Written reasons for denial shall be prepared bv the
Zonin� Administrator and sha11 accompanv any decision to disapprove the nlans. Any
decision bv the Zoning Administrator mav be appealed to the Plaunin2 Commission as
provided in Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 66.408(a)
Secrion 2
This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its passage, approval and
publicarion.
0 l -''��
Requested by Department of:
By:
Adopted by Council: Date `p �00�
Adoption Certified by Council Secretaxy
BY: �1 \`— eY _ 7'�? _ �
�.
A4PZ'OVEd��MdVOi: ➢dtE
By'
� �
Foxm Approved by City Attorney
By: ���"� !/'�1
Appzoved by Mayor £oz Submission to Council
Byc
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PI�L)SH€D
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caun�il
%JNfAGT PEfiSON & PHONE INff1AL/DATE INRIAVDATE
aDEPARTMENT�IRECTOR �CT'COUNpL
Chris Coleman 266-8620 assicx OCRYATTORNEY Ocirvc�aK
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�CiION REQUESTED:
An ordinance creating a new special sign districtordinance for the downtown area to be
known as the Downtown Area Special District Sign Plan.
MMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or Re�ec[ (R�
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ORDINANCE
CITYOF SAINT PAUL, NIINNESOTA
Presented By
Referred To
Committee AaYe :
2 An ordinance amending Chapter 66.216 of the Saint
3 Paul Legislative Code pertaining to special sign
4 district sign plans creating a new special sign
5 district ordinance for the downtown area to be
6 known as the Downtown Area Special Dishict Sign
7 Plan.
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That Chapter 66.216 of the Saint Paul Legislarive Code be and is hereby amended to add the
following new provisions:
Sec. 66.2169. Downtown Area�ecial District Sign Plan
(a) Intent and Purpose. The Downtown Special Sign District Plan, as urovided in section
66.216 of this code, is adopted toprovide advertisan� siQ;n controls that build upon the uniaue
chazacter and identity of the City's downtown. This SiQn Plan is intended to:
� Maintain and enhance the scenic view of uni9ue architectural and natural features
visible from the residential and commercial areas of Downtown :
� Protect and encoura�e investment and beautification of Downtown ;
� Reduce the clutter and chaotic diversity of advertising that imnairs the
effectiveness of siens identifyine businesses and institutions in Downtown ;
(4) Create a more aesthetically_pleasine fusion of residential and commercial areas in
Downtown: and
�5,2 Protect pronertv values in Downtown and reflect the�ride its residents, businesses
and instihxtions place in the communitv.
B� The provisions of the Downtown S�eoia� District Sign Plan au�lv within the boundaries
of the District 17 Neighborhood District Council but excludes those areas of District 17 which
are subject to the jurisdiction of the Capital Area Architectural and Planning Boazd as provided
bv Minn. Stat. �,15.50.
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