§ 9-30. Exemptions.

The following signs shall be exempt from the regulations of this chapter, provided, however, that the general sign regulations established in Section 9-70 are met:

(1)

Real estate signs, not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area for commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential properties and twelve (12) square feet in area for single and two-family residential properties, advertising only the sale, rental, or lease of the premises upon which said signs are located, provided that:

(a)

Only one (1) such sign is displayed per street frontage.

(b)

The maximum height shall not exceed eight (8) feet for commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential properties and four (4) feet for single and two-family residential properties.

(c)

The sign is set back at least ten (10) feet from the curb or edge of pavement.

(d)

The sign shall be removed within seven (7) days after the completion of the advertised sale or lease.

(2)

Residential and professional nameplates, not to exceed three (3) square feet in area, indicating the name of the occupant or occupants and the name of a permitted business or home occupation.

(3)

Agricultural product signs advertising seasonal produce, located on property within the Open-Space/Agricultural District, provided that:

(a)

Only one (1) such sign is displayed per street frontage.

(b)

The maximum size shall be thirty-two (32) square feet in area and eight (8) feet in height.

(c)

Signs shall be removed at the end of the produce season.

(4)

Garage sale signs, not to exceed four (4) square feet in area, provided that:

(a)

One (1) on-site sign and three (3) off-premise signs, with permission of the property owner, shall be allowed.

(b)

No such sign shall be placed within the public right-of-way or located on any other public property.

(c)

All such signs shall be removed within one (1) day following the sale.

(5)

Construction or development signs, not to exceed sixty-four (64) square feet in area or eight (8) feet in height denoting the architect, engineer, or contractor for a project under construction, excluding any work being done at a single or two (2) family residential lot, provided that only one such sign shall be permitted per street frontage. Such signs shall be removed within ten (10) days after completion of the project.

(6)

Construction signs for work being conducted at a single or two-family residential lot, not to exceed fifteen (15) square feet in area or seven (7) feet in height, denoting the architect, engineer, or contractor for a project under construction, provided that only one (1) such sign shall be allowed per lot. Such signs shall be removed within ten (10) days after completion of the project.

(7)

Governmental signs, including but not limited to, traffic control and other regulatory purpose signs, street signs, informational signs, danger signs, and railroad crossing signs.

(8)

Official public notices or signs required by local, state, or federal regulations.

(9)

Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and date of erection, when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other incombustible material.

(10)

Interior signs.

(11)

Window signs, provided that no more than fifty (50) percent of an individual window is covered with signs or painting.

(12)

Official government flags, emblems, or temporary displays of a patriotic, religious, charitable, or other civic character may be displayed provided that such signs are not placed in the public right-of-way and are non-illuminated.

(13)

Informational signs, not exceeding six (6) square feet in area or five (5) feet in height, if freestanding, displayed strictly for the direction, safety, or convenience of the public, including signs which identify restrooms, parking area entrances or exits, freight entrances, addresses, or similar information. Informational signs that have a business logo over twenty-five (25) percent of the total sign area shall be considered part of the overall sign area calculation for the property.

(14)

Political campaign signs in accordance with Minnesota Statute 211B.045, provided that no such sign be located within one hundred (100) feet from any polling site or be placed within the public right-of-way.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99; Ord. No. 2007-10, § 2, 11-13-07; Ord. No. 2009-10, § 2, 8-11-09)