HomeMy WebLinkAboutCHAPTER 116 CHAPTER 116. SIGNS
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116. SIGNS
116.01. Bond Required. Subdivision 1. No person shall engage within the city in the
business of outdoor advertising by erecting or maintaining signs, until such person shall have
filed with the city a bond in the sum of $1,000.00 with sureties to be approved by the city
attorney, conditioned for the faithful observance of this code and to save and keep harmless
the city from all damages, liabilities, losses or judgments that may be recovered against the
city by reason of the negligent erection or maintenance of any such sign.
Subd. 2. The bonding requirements of this section shall apply to the installation or
maintenance of an on-premise advertising sign unless the person installing or maintaining
the sign has posted a compliance bond with the State of Minnesota pursuant to Minn. Stat.
section 326B.865. For purposes of this subdivision, an on-premise advertising sign means a
device, structure, fixture, or placard using graphics, symbols, or written copy that is erected
on the premises of an establishment including the name of the establishment or identifying
the merchandise, services, activities, or entertainment available on the premises.
116.02. License Required. No person shall engage in the business of sign or outdoor
advertising by erecting or maintaining signs, within the city without being licensed under this
code. Application for a license shall be made on forms to be furnished by the city clerk who
shall examine each applicant for the required bond and insurance documents. Such license
shall not be transferable and any license granted may be revoked by the council if the
licensee violates any provision of this code. When a license is revoked a new license shall
not again be granted to the same licensee for at least 30 days. The fee for such license shall
be $55.00 per year or fraction thereof. All licenses shall expire on December 31 of the license
year. When a person engaged in the business of sign erecting, fails to make application for
license renewal prior to the expiration date thereof, the license fee for the ensuing year shall
be $70.00. (4131, 10/7/13)
116.03. Removal of Unsafe Signs. In case any sign is installed, erected or
maintained in violation of this code, or in case any sign shall become insecure or in danger of
falling or otherwise unsafe, the director of building and safety shall notify by registered mail or
personal service the owner, lessee or person maintaining said sign. Such person shall have
10 days to correct such violation or secure such sign so as to eliminate the danger, or
thereafter the director of building and safety may remove said sign.
116.04. Rebuilding, etc. of Existing Signs. No sign shall be enlarged, rebuilt,
structurally altered, or relocated except in compliance with this code and after issuance of the
required permit.
116.05. Safety Requirements. The owner, lessee or person in charge of the
maintenance of any sign shall see to it that the sign is in a safe condition at all times.
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116.06. Revocation or Suspension of License. Subdivision 1. Whenever it appears
to the Common Council that adequate grounds may exist for the suspension or revocation
of any license issued pursuant to this chapter, the Council must adopt a resolution
indicating the nature of the allegations made a gainst the licensee and scheduling a public
hearing to consider the matter. No suspension or revocation will be effective until the
licensee has been afforded an opportunity to be heard at a public hearing.
Subd. 2. The Council may suspend or revoke any license issued pursuant to
this chapter if the Council finds any of the following facts to exist:
A. The licensee has violated any federal or state law, or city
ordinance in conducting its business.
B. The licensee has submitted false information during the
franchise application process.
C. The licensee has failed to comply with its approved
routes and schedules as indicated by the City Clerk’s
records.
D. The licensee has been convicted of any federal or state
law, or city ordinance, that would adversely impact the
applicant’s ability to provide the contemplated business.
Subd. 3. Any person who installs a sign without possessing a valid license
as required by this chapter may have its right to seek a franchise suspended. No
suspension under this subdivision will be effective until the person has been afforded an
opportunity to be heard at a public hearing. (4131, 10/7/13)
(747, 3/6/51; 1437, 2/19/68; 1658, 7/7/72; 2023, 2/20/79; 2218, 11/17/81; 3151, 2/18/98;
4131, 10/7/13)