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7.1.
Regular Planning Commission
Meeting Date: 01/23/2025
   
Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: {ud_pd8}

Information

Title:

Continue discussion on the Sign Code Update pertaining to Definitions for Wall, Freestanding, Temporary, and Other Types of Signage

Purpose/Background:

Ramsey's Sign Code (currently split between Chapter 117, Article II, Division 8, and the COR Framework) has been updated several times over the years as individual issues or topics have surfaced. Staff have noted several areas, mostly minor items, that need to be cleaned up, clarified, or rearranged. One of the major items that needs to be addressed is how to incorporate the signage regulations in the COR Framework into the rest of the City's Sign Code for consistency in application and administration.

The goals of updating the Code are the ease of use by property owners, developers, businesses, and staff:
  • Consistency in terms and definitions
  • Clear purpose and intent of the sign code
  • Clear distinctions between what sign types and sizes are allowed in each zoning district
  • Consistency with how the Sign Code is interpreted and administered
  • Reorganization of Chapter 117 and the COR Framework language to eliminate redundancies and contradictions
  • Streamline processes
  • Create an improved Sign Code that is easier to read and understand for all users.
Following the Planning Commission's previous meetings on October 24th, November 21st, and December 19th, it was the consensus of the Commission to draft Code language pertaining to definitions for all types of signage for the Commission to review and give recommendations. The draft code is attached to this case for reference and review. The new sign code will be located in a new chapter, Chapter 108, of Ramsey City Code. All proposed code sections within Chapter 108 are preliminary. After all sections of the code have been drafted and reviewed, Staff will bring forward a comprehensive document for the Commission to review and make a formal recommendation to City Council.

Notification:

None required at this stage.  A public hearing will be posted in the official newspaper when the entire proposed chapter is ready.  

Funding Source:

The Sign Code Update is being handled through Staff's normal duties.

Recommendation:

Provide direction to Staff to develop clear, consistent, and simplified regulations for various types of signage in all zoning districts. If additional time is needed, the discussion of this topic can continue at a future meeting.

Outcome/Action:

Provide direction to Staff to develop clear, consistent, and simplified regulations for various types of signage in all zoning districts.

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 01/16/2025 03:52 PM
Form Started By:
Adam Martin
Started On:
01/15/2025 08:11 AM
Final Approval Date:
01/16/2025