2008 ORD
ORDINANCE NO. 08-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE
NEW HOPE CITY CODE RELATING TO OUTSIDE OR
EXTERIOR STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 4-2(b) "Definitions" of the New Hope City Code is hereby amended by
amending "Recreational vehicle" and adding "Off road vehicle" to read as follows:
Recreational vehicle means self-propelled vehicles or tmilered vehicles stored on licensed
trailers which are used primarily for recreational-leisure time activities including, but not limited to
campers, tent trailers, motor homes or other vehicles used for temporary living quarters, boats,
canoes. ka~ all terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, golf carts, race cars, stockcars~ motorcycles, utility
trailers, off-road vehicles and similar vehicles or equipment.
Offroad vehicle means a motor-driven recreational vehicle capable of cross-country travel on
natural terrain without the benefit of a road, trail or paved or gravel driving surface.
Section 2. Section 4-3(d)(9) "Exterior Storage" of the New Hope City Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
(9) "Exterior Storage". All materials and equipment, except as specifically authorized
elsewhere in this Code shall be stored within a building or fulty-comnletelv screened so as not to
be visible from adjoining properties or public street right-of-way, except for the following:
a. Clothesline pole and wires.
b. Recreational equipment and vehicles.
1. Recreational equipment and vehicles may be stored in the front, side or
rear yards except that recreational vehicles and equinment not licensed for
or nennitted to be onerated on oublic streets such as boats. all terrain
vehicles. off road vehicles. snowmobiles. golf carts. race cars and stock
cars must be stored or olaced on or in a licensed trailer or licensed motor
vehicle. Canoes. kavaks or other small non-motorized boats not on trailers
mav be stored in the side or rear vard in the following manner:
1. hung off the ground on a garage or other accessorv building or
stmcture.
11. stored on the ground if screened from view 11:om anv adjoining
residential orooertv and the nublic li~ht ofwav in accordance
with ~4-3(d)(9)(b)(3)(ii) of this code.
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111. on residential lots abutting Meadow Lake or North\vood Lake.
canoes. kayaks or other small boats may be stored or maintained
on the ground at or within 20 feet of the shoreline of the lake
nrovided that the three (3) foot side vard setback is maintained.
2. Front yard storage of recreational equinment or vehicles shall meet the
following standards:
1. Storage Mmust be on bituminous, asphalt or other hard surface
material that is durable, weather resistant and suitable to control
dust and drainage and at a minimum consists of 2 inches of rock or
other rock-type material. Landscaped yard or grass areas are not
suitable for storage.
11. All front yard storage must be set back 15 feet from the street curb
and storage shall not encroach on any sidewalk.
m. Storage shall not occur is not permitted in a minimum required
parking st-allsnace Del' ~4-3(e)(10) of this code.
3. 3. Side and rear vard storage of recreational equinment or vehicles
shall meet the following standards:
1. Storage of all recreational equipment or vehicles The designated storage
m:ea-- shall maintain at least a three (3) foot setback from the side or rear
yard nronertv lines excent for canoes. kayaks and other small boats
stored at the shoreline of Meadow Lake and North\vood Lake as
nrovided in <S4-3( d)(9)(b)(1 )(iii) of this code. shall maintain at least a five
foot setback fi'om side or rear property lines and shall be screened !QJ.ill
80% opacity from adjoining properties throagh either landscaping or
fencin; to a maximum height of 6 feet.
11. Storage must be partiallv but adequatelv screened to break up the visual
appearance of the exterior storage from adioining nronerties through
landscaning or fencin~.
111. Fences shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height.
4. No more than three (3) recreational vehicles or equipment may be stored
outside as exterior -eflstora~ a property. Anv recreational equipment or
vehicles stored on a nronertv in excess of three must be stored in a
buildin~ One or more recreational vehicles stored on a trailer shall
constitute one vehicle for the purpose of this section.
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c. Construction and landscaping material currently being used on the premises.
d. Off-street parking of ooerable and licensed passenger vehicles and trucks not exceeding
a registered or licensed gross vehicle weight of 12,000 pounds ("A" through "F" sticker
on license) in R-l, R-2, R-3. R-4. R-5 and R-4-0 district.
e. In the R-1. R-2. R-3. R-4. R-5 and R-B zoning distlicts.+!he following vehicles and
equipment mav be stored or oarked in a building if said storage or oarking does not
utilize a minimum required om'king soace for the nrooertv oer <$4-3 ( e)( 1 0) of this code
and the vehicle or equioment is owned bv a resident ofthe orooeliv. However. in no
event mav such vehicles and equioment bemuy not be stored or parked outside as
exterior storage~ on any propeliy in the R 1, R?, R 3, R 4, R 5, R 0 and R B zoning
districts:
1. Farm tractors and equipment.
2. Military vehicles, including but not limited to, half-tracks, troop
transports and tanks.
3. Semi-tractors or trailers.
4. Snow plow units detached from a truck or vehicle used to plow
snow.
5. Skid loaders.
6. Any commercial vehicles or trailers not defined as recreational
vehicles with a registered or licensed gross vehicle weight greater
than 12,000 pounds ("G" through "T" or "X" sticker on license
plate ).
Section 3. Section 4-3( e)( 4)(f) "Residential off-street parking" ofthe New Hope City Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
f. Residential off-street parking. The oarking soaces of anv GQff-street parking
facilities accessory to residential use shall be utilized solely for the parking of licensed and
operable passenger automobiles~; no more than one Q.perable truck~ not te-exceedin\L g
licensed gross vehicle weight of 12,000 pounds ("A" through "F" sticker on license olate h
and licensed and ooerable recreational vehicles and equipment as defined bv ~4-2(b) of this
code. Under no circumstances shall anv off-street parking~'paces or off-street oarkimr
facilities accessory to residential structures be used for the storage or om'king of commercial
vehicles or equipment or for the storage or parking of automobiles belonging to the
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employees, owners, tenants, or customers of business or manufacturing establishments not a
resident at the residential site.
Section 4.
publication.
Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and
Dated the 24th day of March, 2008.
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Valerie Leone, CIty Clerk
(Published in the New Hope-Golden Valley Sun-Post the 3rd dayof Apri 1
,2008.)
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
Richard Hendrickson, being duly sworn on
an oath, states or affirms that he is the Chief
Financial Officer of the newspaper(s) known
as
GV, NH, Crystal, Robbinsdale Sun-Post
and has full knowledge of the facts stated
below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of
the requirements constituting qualifica-
tion as a qualified newspaper as provid-
ed by Minn. Stat. s331A.02, S331A.07,
and other applicable laws as amended.
(B) The printed public notice that is attached
was published in said newspaper(s)
once each week. for one successive
week(s): it was first published on Thurs-
day, the ~ day of April
2008, and was thereafter printed and
published on every Thursday to and in-
cluding Thursday, the _____ day of
, 2008; and printed
below is a copy of the lower case alpha-
bet from A to Z. both inclusive. which is
hereby acknowledged as being the size
and kind of type used in the composition
and publication of the notice:
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Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed
before me on this ~ day of
April , 2008.
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Notary Public
MARY ANN CARLSON
NOTARY PUBliC - MINNESOTA
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 1-3Hl9
City of New Hope
(Official Publication)
ORDINANCE NO. 08-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OFTHE
NEW HOPE CITY CODE RELATING TO OUTSIDE OR
EXTERIOR STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES
The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 4-2(b) "Definitions" of the New
Hope City Code is hereby amended by amending -Recre-
ational vehicle" and adding "Off road vehicle" to read as
follows:
Recreational vehicle means self-propelled vehicles or
~vehicles stored on licensed trailers which are
used primarily for recreationaHeisure time activities in-
cluding. but not limited to campers. tent trailers. motor
homes or other vehicles used for temporary living quar-
ters. boats. terrain vehicles. snowmo-
biles. golf race cars. motorcycles. utility
trailers. off-road vehicles and similar vehicles or equip.
ment.
Off road vehicle means a motor-driven recreational
vehicle capable of cross-country travel on natural terrain
without the benefit of a road. trail or paved or gravel dri-
ving surface.
Section 2. Section 4-3(d)(9) "Exterior Storaae" of the New
Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
(9) "Exterior Storage". All materials and equipment.
except as specifically authorized elsewhere in this Code
shall be stored within a building or ~omoletelv
screened so as not to be visible from adjoining properties
or public street right-of.way. except for the following:
a. Clothesline pole and wires.
b. Recreational equipment and vehicles.
1. Recreational equipment and vehicles may be
stored in the front. side or rear yards exceot that
recreational vehicles and eauioment not licensed
for or oermitted to be ooerated on oublic streets
such as boats. all terrain vehicles. off road vehi-
cles. snowmobiles. aolf carts. race cars and stack
cars must be stored or olaced on or in a licensed
trailer or licensed motor vehicle. Canoes. kavaks
or other small non-motorized boats not on trailers
mav be stored in the side or rear vard in the fal-
IOINino manner:
L hung off the around on a oaraae or other ac-
cessorv buildino or structure.
!..L- stored on the around if screened from view
from anv adioinino residential orooertv and
the oublic riaht of wav in accordance with 64-
3(d1l9I1bl(311iil of tllis code.
ilL. on residential lots abuttina Meadow Lake or
Northwood Lake. canoes. kavaks or other
small boats mav be stored or maintained on
the around at or within 20 feet of the shoreline
of the lake orovided that the three (3) foot side
vard setback is maintained.
2. Front yard storage of recreational eauioment or
vehicles shall meet the followina standards:
i. Storaqe !.4rnust be on bituminous. asp half or
other hard surface material that is durable.
weather resistant and suitable fo control dust
and drainage and at a minimum consists of 2
inches of rock or olher rock-type material.
Landscaped yard or grass areas are not suit-
able for storage.
ii. All front yard storage must be set back 15 feet
from the street curb and storage shall not en-
croach on any sidewalk.
iii. Storage :h_l~ ~:~ ::::..:~ is not oermitted in a
minimum required parking ~soace oer 64-
3(e1l101 of this code.
~~Side and rear \lard storace 01 recreational
eouioment or vehicles shall meet the following
standards:
L Storage of all recreational equipment or vehi-
cles '1'.3 3::'J"3::3 :::r::q: 3r:- shall main.
tain at least a three (3) foot setback from the
side or rear vard orooertv lines except for ca-
noes. kayaks and other small boats stored at
the shoreline of Meadow Lake and Northwood
Lake as orovided in 64-3(dH911b1l1 Hiii) of this
code.c"311 ""3iA!3iR C! laze! 3 'i':o :88\ :c:l3asl'
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L Sforaae must be oartiallv but adeauatelv
screened fa break uo the visual aooearance
of the exterior storaae from adioinino oraoer-
ties throuoh landscaoino or fencina.
ilL. Fences shall not exceed eioht (8) feet in
heioht.
4. No ;;:;o;:ethan three (3) recreational vehicles or
equipment may be stored outside as exterior ..;;;,
stora<;1e on a property. Anv recreational eauio.
ment or vehicles stored on a orooertv in excess of
Ihree must be stored in a buildino. One or more
recreational vehicles stored on a trailer shall con-
stitute one vehicle for the purpose of this section.
c. Construcfion and landscaping material currently
being used on the premises.
d. Off-street parking of ooerable and licensed passenger
vehicles and trucks not exceeding a registered or li-
censed gross vehicle weight of 12.000 paunds.J::.[L
fhrouoh OF' sticker on license) in R-1. R.2. R.3. R-4.
R-5 and R-4-Q.district. -
e. In the R-1. R-2. R-3. R-4. R.5 and R.B zonina dis-
tricts.+!he following vehicles and equipment mav be
sfored or oarked in a buildina if said storaae or parking
does not utilize a minimum reouired oarkina soace for the
orooertv oer 64-3(e1l101 of this code and the vehicle or
eouiomenf is owned bv a resident of the orooertv. Howev-
er. in no event may such vehicles and eauloment be~
-:: t: stored or parked outside as exterior storage~~
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1. Farm tractors and equipment.
2. Military vehicles. including but not limited to. half-
tracks. troop transports and tanks.
3. Semi-tractors or trailers.
4. Snow plow units detached from a truck or vehicle
used to plO'N 3nm\'.
5. Skid loaders.
6. Any commercial vehicles or trailers not defined as
recreational vehicles with a reoistered or licensed
gross vehicle weight greater than 12.000 pounds
("G" throuah "r or 'X' sticker on license olateL
Section 4-3(e)(4)(1) "Residential oft-street
New Hope City Code is hereby amended
follO\vs:
f. Residential off-street parking. The oarkina
soaces of any QQff.street parking facilities accessory to
residential use shall be utilized solely for the parking of li-
censed and operable passenger automobiles,; c.: -:eD
:hzc : ~: ooerable trucks not ;;;-exceedino a licensed
gross vehicle welghl of 12.000 pounds eA' throuah "F"
",ticker on license olate); and licensed and ooerable recre-
ational vehicles and equipment as defined bv 64-21bl of
Ihis code. Under no circumstances shall anv off-street
parking soaces or off-street oarkino facilities accessory
to residential structures be used for the storage or oark-
ino of commercial vehicles or equipment or for the ~
QLparking of automobiles belonging to the employees.
owners. tenants. or customers of business or manufac-
turing establishments not a resident at the residential site.
Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be
upon its passage and publication.
Dated the 24th day of lvIarch. 2008.
Attest;
(Published in the New Hope.Golden Valley Sun-Post the
day of ?008.)
(Apr. 3. 200B)p2-0rd 08-01 ext star
ORDINANCE NO. 08-02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
NEW HOPE CODE SECTIONS 1-2 AND
3-25(b)(1) REGULATING FENCES AROUND
PRIV ATE SWIMMING POOLS
The City Council ofthe City of New Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 3-25(b) "Enclosed bv fence" of the New Hope City Code is
hereby amended by amending subsection 3-25(b)(1) "Pools on location" to read as
follows:
(1) Pools on location. All private swimming pools, including inflatable pools,
placed in use or constmcted on anv propertv. shall be completely surrounded by
a fence or wall not less than four feet in height, which shall be so constructed as
not to have openings, holes or gaps larger than four inches in any dimension,
except for doors and gates. A dwelling house or accessory building may be used
as part of such enclosure, but otherwise the fence or wall shall be erected on the
ground. All gates or doors opening through such enclosure shall be equipped
with a self-closing and self-latching device for keeping the gate or door securely
closed at all times when not in actual use, except that the door of any dwelling
which forms a part of the enclosure need not be so equipped. The fence shall be
a type not readily climbed by children. Except '.'.'Whirlpools. hot tubs or spas
that can accommodate no more than ten adults shall be exempt from this--Ret
encl03cd by a fence requirement if equipped with or other enclos....lrc shall ha\'c a
locking safety cover so that the whirlpool. hot tub or spa is not accessihle
in3talled when the tub is not in use. The safetv cover must c0111plv with the
A..merican Society of Testing and Materials safety standard ASTM F 1349-91
(2003) as required bv the Minnesota State Building Code. occupied by property
ov;ner, tenant or guest, to make the v;hirlpool tub inaccessible to children.
Section 2. Section 1- 2 Definitions subsection "Private Swimming Pool" of the
New Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Private swimming pool. Private swimming pool means any pool, t~1k, depression
or exeJ';ation or other _structure intended for swirmniml, wading or recreational
bathing or immersion that contains water '.vhich 3hall ca'.1SC retaining of v.'~'.te;:
over J ;reater depth than 24+% inches deep and and h::lYID; a lurger plane s....:rface
of ';.'ater greater than 150 sqaare feet and '.",hich shall be designed or used for
s\';imming, '.",ading Ol' immersion purp03es by 111cn, ',',omen or childrcn,~ used or
intended to be used solely by the owner, lessee, or tenant thereof and his family
and by friends invited to use it without payment of any fee. This includes in-
ground. above ground and on ground swin1lmng pools. hot tubs. whirlpools and
spas.
Section 3.
and publication.
Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage
Dated the 24th day of
March
,2008.
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Attest: lal.LLLll hlJ'7 LL
Valerie Leone, CitY Clerk
(Published
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, 2008.)
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
Richard Hendrickson, being duly sworn on
an oath. states or affirms that he is the Chief
Financial Officer of the newspaper(s) known
as
GV, NH, Crystal, Robbinsdale Sun-Post
and has full knowledge of the facts stated
below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of
the requirements constituting qualifica-
tion as a qualified newspaper as provid-
ed by Minn. Stat. S331A.02, S331A.07,
and other applicable laws as amended.
(B) The printed public notice that is attached
was published in said newspaper(s)
once each week, for ~ successive
week(s): it was first published on Thurs-
day, the day of April
2008, and was thereafter printed and
published on every Thursday to and in-
cluding Thursday. the _____ day of
, 2008; and printed
below is a copy of the lower case alpha-
bet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is
hereby acknowledged as being the size
and kind of type used in the composition
and publication of the notice:
abcdefg hiJkl mnopq rstuvwxyz
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Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed
before me on this ~ day of
April . 2008.
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MARY ANN CARLSON
NOTARY PUBUC - MINNESOTA
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 1-3Hl9
City of New Hope
(Official Publication)
ORDINANCE NO. 08-02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
NEW HOPE CODE SECTIONS 1-2 AND
3-25{b)(1) REGULATING FENCES AROUND
PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS
The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 3.25(b) "Enclosed bv fence. of
the New Hope City Code is hereby amended by amend-
ing subsection 3-25(b)(1) .Pools on location" to read as
follows:
(1) Pools on location. All orivate swimming pools. includ-
ino inflatable oools. olaced in use or constructed on
any orooertv. shall be completely surrounded by a
fence or wall not less than four feet in height. which
shall be so constructed as not to have openings. holes
or gaps larger than four inches in any dimension. ex-
cept for doors and gates. A dwelling house or acces-
sory building may be used as part of such enclosure.
but otherwise the fence or wall shall be erected on the
ground. All gates or doors opening through such en-
closure shall be equipped with a self.closing and self-
latching device for keeping the gate or door securely
closed at all times when not in actual use. except that
the door of any dwelling which forms a part of the en.
closure need not be so equipped. The fence shall be
a type not readily climbed by children. ,,::-:~:
...t;'hirlpools. hot tubs or soas that can accommodate
no more than ten adults shall be exemot from this.;;eo;
:~:~::~j ::i':J. fence reauirement if eouiooed viith-e.;:
::~:~ :~:~:::.;r~ :F.::~! ~:::: a locking safety_cover ~Q
that the whirloool. hot tub or soa is not accessible iA-
:::.:~l:j when :r.: ::..;:: :: not in use. The safety cover
must co moly with the American Society of Testino and
Materials safety standard ASTM F 1349.91 (2003\ as
reouired bv the Minnesota State Buildino Code. JJ:J
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Section 2. Section 1- 2 Definitions subsection .Pri-
vate Swimmino Pool" of the New Hope City COde;;;
hereby amended to read as follows:
Private swimming pool. Private swimming pool
means any I.:::I, ~=r.~', 8:;::~:::i:-. :~ :;::~ -:~::~. ::-
:~~::- _structure intended for s\.vimmina. vlading.-ill
recreational bathino or immersion that contains \vater
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owner. lessee. or tenant thereof and his family and by
friends invited to use it without payment of any fee.
This Includes in.ground. above around and on around
swimmlno oools. hot tubs. whirloools and soas.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be
effective upon its passage and publication.
Dated the 24fh day of March. 2008.
Attest:
(Published in the New Hope.Golden Valley Sun-Post the
day of 2008.)
(Apr. 3. 2008) p2-0rd 08.02 pOOls
ORDINANCE NO. 08-03
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW SIGN CODE FOR
THE CITY OF NEW HOPE AND REPEALING IN ITS
ENTIRETY SECTION 3-40 OF THE NEW HOPE CITY CODE
The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 3-40 "Sign code" through section 3-40(1) "Review procedures and
informational requirements" of the New Hope City Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 2. Section 3-50 "Sign Code" of the New Hope City Code is hereby adopted to
read as follows:
Sec. 3-50. Sign code.
(a) Preamble. The City Council finds that a lack of a comprehensive,
constitutionally sound sign code regulating signs in the City of New Hope
constitutes an emergency threatening public heath, safety and welfare. Among
the City's concerns are:
(1) Signs could be erected without regard to the manner in which the size,
number, or location of the signs interferes with traffic sight lines,
endangering or distracting drivers and pedestrians alike, thereby causing
traffic hazards.
(2) Signs could be constructed in a manner or of materials that are
structurally unsound 'and vulnerable to collapse, endangering persons or
property in the vicinity of the signs. The following code is adopted as
Section 3-50 of the New Hope City Code.
(b) Findings, title, purpose, intent and effect.
(1) Findings. The City Council hereby fmds as follows:
a. Exterior signs have substantial impact on the character and
quality of the environment.
b. Signs provide an important medium through which
individuals may convey a variety of messages.
c. Signs can create traffic hazards, aesthetic concerns and
detriments to property values, thereby threatening the public
health, safety and welfare.
d. The City's zoning regulations have included the regulation of
signs in an effort to provide adequate means of expression
and to promote the economic viability of the business
community, while protecting the City and its citizens from a
proliferation of signs of a type, size, location and character
that would adversely impact upon the aesthetics of the
community and threaten the health, safety and welfare of the
community. The regulation of the physical characteristics of
signs within the City has had a positive impact on traffic
safety and the appearance of the community.
(2) Code. Sections 3-50 through 3-50(n) shall be known, cited and
referred to as the "New Hope Sign Code" except as referred to
herein, where it shall be known as the "sign code."
(3) Purpose and intent. It is not the purpose or intent of this sign
code to regulate the message displayed on any sign; nor is it
the purpose or intent of this code to regulate any building
design or any display not defmed as a sign, or any sign which
cannot be viewed from outside a building. The purpose and intent
of this code is to:
a. Regulate the number, location, size, type, illumination and
other physical characteristics of signs within the City in order
to promote the public heath, safety and welfare.
b. Maintain, enhance and improve the aesthetic environment of
the City by preventing visual clutter that is harmful to the
appearance of the community.
c. Improve the visual appearance of the City while providing for
effective means of communication, consistent with
constitutional guarantees and the City's goals of public
safety and aesthetics.
d. Provide for fair and consistent enforcement of the sign
regulations set forth herein under the zoning authority of the
City.
(4) Effect. A sign may be erected, mounted, displayed or maintained in
the City if it is in conformance with the provisions of this code.
The effect of this code, as more specifically set forth herein, is
to:
a. Allow a wide variety of sign types in commercial zones, and
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a more limited variety of signs in other zones, subject to the
standards set forth in this sign code.
b. Allow certai.D. small, unobtrusive signs incidental to the
principal use of a site in all zones when in compliance with
the requirements of this sign code.
c. Prohibit signs whose location, size, type, illumination or other
physical characteristics negatively affect the environment
and where the communication can be accomplished by
means having a lesser impact on the environment and the
public health, safety and welfare.
d. Provide for the enforcement of the provisions of this sign
code.
(c) Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of
this sign code is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of
this sign code. The City Council hereby declares that it would have
adopted the sign code in each section, subsection, sentence, or
phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that anyone or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid.
(d) Rules and definitions.
(1) Rules. The language set forth in the text of this sign code shall be
interpreted in accordance with the rules of construction prescribed
in Chapter 1 except for the following provisions:
a. Zoning districts. The sign code references the various zoning
districts in Chapter 4 of the New Hope Zoning Code.-
b. Construction of words. Whenever a word or term appears in the
text of this sign code, its meaning shall be defined in subsection 3-
50(d)(2) of this code. A word or term not specifically defmed by
subsection 3-50(d)(2) herein, shall be defined by the definition
sections of Chapter 4 or Chapter 1 of this code, if applicable,
otherwise it shall have its ordinary dictionary meaning.
(2)
Definitions.
Abandoned sign
Any sign andlor its supporting sign structure which remains without
a message or whose display surface remains blank for a period of
one (1) year or more, or any sign which pertains to a time, event or
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Awning
A wning sign
Balloon sign
Banner
Bench sign
Billboard
Building sign
Cabinet sign
Canopy
Canopy sign
purpose which no longer applies, shall be deemed to have been
abandoned. Signs applicable to a business temporarily suspended
because of a change in ownership or management of such
business shall not be deemed abandoned unless the property
remains vacant for a period of one (1) year or more. Any sign
remaining after demolition of a principal structure shall be deemed
abandoned. Signs which are present because of being legally
established nonconforming signs or signs which have required a
conditional use permit or a variance may also be subject to the
definition of abandoned sign.
A roof-like cover, often of fabric, plastic, metal or glass, designed
and intended for protection from weather or as a decorative
embellishment, and which projects from a wall or roof of a structure
primarily over a window, walk or the like. Any part of an awning
which projects over a door shall be counted as an awning.
A building sign or graphic printed on or in some fashion attached
directly to the awning material.
A sign consisting of a bag made of lightweight material supported
by helium, hot or pressurized air which is greater than twenty four
(24) inches in diameter.
Attention getting devices which resemble flags and are of a paper,
cloth, plastic, or plastic-like consistency.
Any sign located on the back of a courtesy bus bench placed on or
adjacent to a public right-of-way.
Any off premise sign having an area of more than three hundred
(300) square feet.
Any sign attached or supported by any building.
Any wall sign that is not channel or individually mounted letter
construction.
A roof-like cover, often of fabric, plastic, metal, or glass on a
support, which provides shelter over a doorway.
Any sign that is a part of or attached to a canopy made of fabric,
plastic, or structural protective cover over a door or entrance. A
canopy sign is not a marquee and is different from service area
canopy signs.
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Changeable copy
sign, manual
Changeable copy
sign, electronic
Changeable copy
sign, graphic
Commercial
speech
Elevation
Elevation area
Erect
Flag
A sign or portion thereof that has a reader board for the display of
text information in which each alphanumeric character, graphic or
symbol is defined by objects not consisting of an illumination device
and may be changed or rearranged manually or mechanically with
characters, illustrations, letters or numbers that can be changed or
rearranged without altering the face or surface of the sign structure.
A sign or portion thereof that displays electronic, non-pictorial text
information in which each alphanumeric character, graphic, or symbol is
defined by a small number of matrix elements using different combinations
of light emitting diodes (LEDs), fiber optics, light bulbs or other
illumination devices within the display area. Electronic changeable copy
signs include computer programmable, microprocessor controlled electronic
displays. Electronic changeable copy signs include projected images or
messages with these characteristics onto buildings or objects. Electronic
changeable copy signs do not include official signs.
A sign or portion thereof that displays electronic, static images,
static graphics or static pictures, with or without text information, defined
by a small number of matrix elements using different combinations of light
emitting diodes (LEDs), fiber optics, light bulbs or other illumination
devices within the display area where the message change sequence is
accomplished immediately or by means of fade, re-pixalization or dissolve
modes. Electronic graphic display signs include computer programmable,
microprocessor controlled electronic or digital displays. Electronic graphic
display signs include projected images or messages with these
characteristics onto buildings or other objects.
A speech advertising a business, profession, commodity, service or
entertainment.
The view of the side, front, or rear of a given structure(s).
The area of all walls that face any lot line.
Activity of constructing, building, raising, assembling, placing,
affixing, attaching, creating, painting, drawing or any other way of
bringing into being or establishing.
Any fabric or similar lightweight material attached at one end of the
material, usually to a staff or pole, so as to allow movement of the
material by atmospheric changes and which contains distinctive
colors, patterns, symbols, emblems, insignia, or other symbolic
devices.
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Flashing sign
Freestanding sign
Grade
Height of sign
Illuminated sign
Legally
established
nonconforming
sign
Light projection
sign
Marquee
Marquee sign
Monument sign
A directly or indirectly illuminated sign which exhibits changing light
or color effect by any means, so as to provide intermittent
illumination which includes the illusion of intermittent flashing light
by means of animation or mode of lighting which resembles
zooming, twinkling or sparkling.
Any sign which has supporting framework that is placed on, or
anchored in, the ground and which is independent from any
building or other structure.
Grade shall be construed to be the fmal ground elevation after
construction. Earth mounding criteria for landscaping and
screening is not part of final grade for sign height computation.
Shall be computed as the vertical distance measured from the base
of the sign at grade to the top of the highest attached component of
the sign.
Any sign which contains an element designed to emanate artificial
light internally or externally.
Any sign and its support structure lawfully erected prior to the
effective date of this code which fails to conform to the requirement
of this code. A sign which was erected in accordance with a variance
granted prior to the adoption of this Code shall be deemed to be a legal
conforming sign. A sign which was unlawfully erected shall be deemed to
be an illegal sign.
Signs that project an image or message via light onto a surface
of a building or structure.
Any permanent roof-like structure projecting beyond a theatre
building or extending along and projecting beyond the wall of that
building, generally designed and constructed to provide protection
from the weather.
Any building sign painted, mounted, constructed or attached in any
manner on a marquee.
Any freestanding sign with its sign face mounted on the ground or
mounted on a base at least as wide as the sign and which has a
height exceeding eight (8) feet.
Multiple tenant site Any site which has more than one (1) tenant, and each tenant has a
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Multi-vision sign
Non-commercial
speech
Official sign
Off-premise sign
On-premise
sign
Owner
Pennant
Pole sign
Portable sign
separate ground level exterior public entrance.
Any sign composed in whole or part of a series of vertical or
horizontal slats or cylinders that are capable of being rotated at
intervals so that partial rotation of the group of slats or cylinders
produces a different image and, when properly functioning, allows
on a single sign structure the display at any given time one of two
or more images.
A dissemination of messages not classified as Commercial Speech
which include, but are not limited to, messages concerning political,
religious, social, ideological, public service and informational topics.
Signs of a public noncommercial nature, including public notification
signs, safety signs, traffic signs, and direction to public facilities
signs when erected by or on behalf of a public official or employee
in the performance of official duty.
A commercial speech sign which directs the attention of the public
to a business, activity conducted, or product sold or offered at a
location not on the same lot where sign'is located. For purpose of
this sign code, easements and other appurtenances shall be
considered to be outside such lot and any sign located or proposed
to be located in an easement or other appurtenance shall be
considered an off-premise sign.
A sign that directs attention.to an establishment, person, activity,
goods, products or services located on the premises where the sign
is installed.
_ In the case of a lot, the legal owner of the lot as officially recorded
by Hennepin County, and including fee owners, contract for deed
purchasers and ground lessees. In the case of a sign, the owner of
the sign including any lessees.
See Banner.
See Pylon Sign.
Any sign which is manifestly designed to be transported, including
by trailer or on its own wheels, even though the wheels of such sign
may be removed and the remaining chassis or support is converted
to another sign, or attached temporarily or permanently to the
ground sign. This characteristic is based on the design of such a sign.
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Projecting sign
Public notices
Public Street
Right-of- Way
Pylon sign
Residential district
Roof
Roof line
Roof sign
Roof sign, integral
Rotating sign
Shimmering sign
Sign area
Any sign which is affixed to a building or wall in such a manner that its
leading edge extends more than two (2) feet beyond the surface of such
building or wall face.
Official notice posted by public officers, employees or their agents
in the performance of their duties, or as directed by such officers,
employees or agents.
The entire right-of-way of any public street.
Any freestanding sign which has its supportive structure(s)
anchored in the ground and which has a sign face elevated above
ground level by pole(s) or beam(s) and with the area below the sign
face open.
Any district zoned for residential uses.
The exterior surface and its _supporting structure on the top of a
building or structure. The structural make-up of which conforms to
the roof structures, roof construction and roof covering sections of
the International Building Code.
The upper most edge of the roof or in the case of an extended
fayade or parapet, the upper most height of said fa9ade.
Any sign erected and constructed wholly on and above the roof of a
building, supported by the roof structure, and extending vertically
above the highest portion of the roof.
Any building sign erected or constructed as an integral or
essentially integral part of a normal roof structure of any design, so
that no part of the sign extends vertically above the highest portion
of the roof and so that no part of the sign is separated from the
rest of the roof by a space of more than six (6) inches.
A sign or portion of a sign which in any physical part or in total turns
about on an axis, rotates, revolves or is otherwise in motion,
including without limitation a multi-vision sign.
A sign which reflects an oscillating or distorted visual image.
The area within the marginal lines created by the sign face which
bears the advertisement or, in the case of messages, figures or
symbols attached directly to the part of the building, which is
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Sign face
included in the smallest geometric figure which can be made to
circumscribe the message, figure or symbol displayed thereon.
The surface of the sign upon, against, or through which the
message of the sign is exhibited.
Sign structure Any structure including the supports, uprights, bracing, and
framework which supports .or is capable of supporting any sign.
Site
Stringer
Suspended
sign
Temporary
Sign
Total site
signage
Lot or combination of contiguous lots which are intended,
designated and/or approved to function as an integrated unit.
A line of string, rope, cording or an equivalent to which is attached
a number of pennants.
Any building sign that is suspended from the underside of a horizontal plane surface
and is connected to this surface.
A sign erected for an event occurring for. a period of time not exceeding ten (10)
calendar days.
The maximum permitted combined area of all signs allowed on a
specific property.
Video display A sign that changes its message or background in a manner or method of display
sign characterized by motion or pictorial imagery, which mayor may not include text
and depicts action or a special effect to imitate movement, the presentation of
pictorials or graphics displayed in a progression offrames that gives the illusion of
motion, including, but not limited to the illusion _of moving objects, moving
patterns or bands of light, or expanding or contracting shapes, not including
electronic changeable copy signs.. Vip..eodisplay signs include projected images or
messages with these characteristics onto buildings or other objects.
Visible
Wall
Wall sign
Capable of being seen by a person of normal visual acuity (whether
legible or not) without a visual aid.
Any structure which defines the exterior boundaries or courts of a
building or structure and which has a slope of sixty (60) degrees or
greater with the horizontal plane.
Any building sign attached parallel to but within two (2) feet of a
wall painted on the wall surface of or erected and confined within
the limits of an outside wall of any building or structure which is
supported by such wall or building and which displays only one (1)
sign surface.
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Window
sign
Any building sign, pictures, symbol, or combination thereof designed to
communicate information about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale, or
service that is placed inside a window or upon the window panes or glass and is
visible from the exterior of the window.
The definitions set forth in this Section 3-50(d)(2) are in addition to the defInitions set forth
in Chapter 4-2 of the New Hope City Code which shall apply to this Section 3-50 except
that in the event of a conflict between the Sections, the defInitions in this Section shall
apply.
(e) Permit required. No sign shall be erected, altered, improved,
reconstructed, maintained or moved in the city without first securing a
permit from the City:
(1) The content of the message or speech displayed on the sign shall
not be reviewed or considered in determining whether to approve or
deny a sign permit.
(2) Application for an administrative permit shall be filed by the
property owner or designated agent with the City, on forms to be
provided by the City.
(3) Application for a permit shall contain the following information
unless waived by the City:
a. Names and addresses of the applicant owners of the sign
and lot;
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b. Address at which any signs are to be erected;
c. Lo!,.block and additIon at which the signs are to be erected
and the street on which they are to front;
d. Type and size of sign (e.g., wall sign, pylon sign).
e. A site plan to scale showing the location of lot lines, building
structures, parking areas, existing and proposed signs and
any other physical features.
f. Inventory of existing on-:site signage (size, heIght, location)
g. Plans, location and specifIcations and method of
construction and attachment to the buildings or placement
method of the ground.
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h. Copy of stress sheets and calculations showing that the
structure is designed for dead load and wind pressure in any
direction in the amount required by this and all other laws
and codes of the City.
i. .Written consent of the owner or lessee of any site on which
the sign is to be erected.
J. Any electrical permit required and issued for the sign.
k. A detailed description of any electronic or electrical
components that are proposed to be added to the sign.
1. Other information to demonstrate compliance with this and
all other codes of the City.
(4) The sign permit application shall be accompanied by a fee. Fees
for the review and processing of sign permit applications shall be
imposed in accordance with the fee schedule established by
chapter 14 of the City Code. The fee for comprehensive sign plan
review shall be identical to site and building plan review.
(5) The City shall notify the applicant, in writing, of an incomplete
application within fifteen (15) days of the date of submission.
(6) The City shall review the application and related materials and shall
determine whether the proposal is in compliance with all applicable
evaluation criteria, codes and applicable performance standards set forth
in this code within sixty (60) days af-submission of a complete
application. If the work authorized under.a permit has not been
completed within sixty (60) days after the date of issuance, the permit
shall be null and Void. -
(7) No permit or renewal shall be approved or issued unless the sign
and all other signs on the premises of the applicant are in
compliance with the regulations of the New Hope Sign Code
Section 3-50 et. al.
(8) . All signs, including electrical wiring, supporting structure, guy wires or
chains, shall be properly maintained and kept in safe condition. A sign
or sign structure which is deteriorated, unsafe, defaced or otherwise
altered shall be repaired, repainted or replaced by the perInit holder or
property owner on which the sign is located.
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(t) Permit not required. The following signs shall not require a permit and are
allowed in addition to those signs allowed by 3-50(k) of this code. These
exemptions however shall not be construed as relieving the owner of the
sign from the responsibility of its erection and maintenance and its
compliance with the provisions of this code or any other law or
code regulating the same.
(1) The changing of the display surface on an existing painted or
poster display sign only. This exemption however shall apply only
to poster replacement and/or on site changes involving sign
painting elsewhere than directly on a building.
(2) Temporary signs six (6) square feet or less in size, not to exceed three
(3) feet in height, only in residential zoning districts. Said temporary
sign shall not be erected for more than ten (10) calendar days.
(3) All noncommercial speech signs of any size posted in any number from
August 1 in a state general election year until ten (10) days following
general election, and thirteen (13) weeks prior to any special election until
ten (10) days following the special election.
(4) Official signs.
(5) Flags or emblems of a national, federal or state government or
memorial signs thereof, displayed on private property
(6) One (1) on-premise temporary signshall be allowed per street
frontage when a building is offered for sale or lease, provided that:
a. Within the R (residential) districts,' no sign shall exceed
twelve (12) square feet in area and six (6) feet in height for
single-family, two-family, -townhouse, and quadraminium
units; or thirty-two (32) square feet in area or eight (8) feet in
height for multi-family or institutional uses.
b. Within all other zoning districts and in those cases where a
parcel of land exceeds ten (10) acres, regardless of its
zoning, no sign shall exceed sixty-four (64) square feet in
area or ten (10) feet in height.
(g) Prohibited signs. The following signs are prohibited:
(1) Any sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an
imitation of or resembles any official traffic control device or railroad
sign or signal, or emergency vehicle signs, or which attempts to
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direct the movement of traffic or which hides from view or interferes
with the effectiveness of any official traffic-control device or any
railroad sign or signal.
(2) All signs over three hundred (300) square feet in area.
(3) All off-premise signs greater than six (6) square feet in area.
(4) Changeable copy signs, except as specifically allowed by Section
3-50(k).
(5) Content classified as "obscene" as defmed by Minnesota Statutes
Section 617.241.
(6) Flashing, rotating, moving, shimmering or animated signs.
(7) Portable signs, banners, pennants, ribbons, streamers, strings of
light bulbs, spinners or similar devices except as allowed by
Sections 3-50G)(8) and 3-50(k).
(8) Roof signs.
(9) Signs painted, attached or in any other manner affixed to trees or
similar natural surfaces, or attached to fences, utility poles, bridges,
towers, or other public structures.
(10) Video display signs.
(11) Signs painted directly onto a building walLsurface.
(12) Light projection signs.
(h) Violations. Any person who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses
to comply with, or resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this
chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be a petty misdemeanor,
punishable by a maximum fine of $300.00. Persons violating this section
may be fined in addition to other penalties for Code violations allowed by
this code. Any sign violation of this section may be subject to immediate
removal by the City, at the expense of the owner, without notice to the
property owner or owner of the sign, if different than the property owner.
Each day that the violation continues is a separate offense.
(1) This chapter shall be administered and enforced by the building
official. The building official may institute in the name of the
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City appropriate actions or proceedings against a violator.
(2) Inspection. All signs for which a permit is required shall be subject
to inspection by the building official.
(3) The City reserves the right to require the removal at the owner's
expense of any sign when the requirements of this Section are not
completely followed and adhered to, or if a sign is not properly
maintained or falls into a state of disrepair. The City shall not have
any obligation or liability to replace any sign when removed by the
City.
(i) Substitution. The owner of any sign which is otherwise allowed by this
sign code may substitute non-commercial copy in lieu of any other
commercial or non-commercial copy. This substitution of copy may be
made without any additional approval or permitting. The purpose of this
provision is to prevent any inadvertent favoring of commercial speech over
non-commercial speech, or favoring of any particular non-commercial
message over any other non-commercial message. This provision
prevails over any more specific provision to the contrary.
Q) General Regulations
(1) All permanent freestanding signs requiring a permit shall be set back ten
(10) feet from any property line. No permanent freestanding sign may be
placed in the traffic triangle of any corner lot. The traffic triangle is defined
as the corner formed by the intersection of two streets or the rights-of-way
of a railway intersecting a street. The twenty (20) feet shall be in the form
of an isosceles triangle with the two equal 20 foot sides formed by and
measured along the property lines and the third side formed by a straight
line connecting the corners of each 20 foot point as measured along the
property line.
(2) Temporary freestanding signs in residential zoning districts not requiring
a permit as described in Section 3-50(f) of this code shall be set back a
minimum of ten (10) feet from the back of the curb unless a sidewalk is
present at the sign location, in which case the sign must be set back
behind the sidewalk. On all corner lots, temporary freestanding signs
not requiring a permit shall not be permitted within twenty (20) feet, of
any corner formed by the intersection of two streets or the rights-of-way
of a railway intersecting a street. The twenty (20) feet shall be from the
back of the curb of the intersecting streets or railway right-of-way and
the third side formed by a straight line connecting the corners of each
twenty (20) foot point as measured along the property lines.
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(3) All building and electrical codes are applicable. All signs shall be
wired to conform to subsection 3-22(a)(2) of this code. Sign
structures shall be designed to withstand a fifty (50) psf snow load
and ninety (90) psf wind pressure.
(4) The installation of electrical signs shall be subject to the state's
electrical code. Electrical service to a freestanding sign shall be
underground.
(5) No sign shall be attached or be allowed to hang from any building
until all necessary wall and roof attachments have been approved
by the building official.
(6) No signs, guys, stays or attachments shall be erected, placed or
maintained on trees nor interfere with any electrical light, power,
telephone or telegraph wires or the supports thereof.
(7) Illuminated signs shall be shielded to prevent lights from being directed
at oncoming traffic in such brilliance that it impairs the vision of the
driver. Illuminated lights shall not interfere with or obscure traffic signs
or signals. Glare from illuminated signs shall not exceed one (1) foot
candle at the centerline of an adjoining public street or one (1) foot
candle at the property line of an adjoining residential use.
(8) Temporary signs as permitted within the specific Zoning District.
a. The use of banners, pennants, temporary signs .and similar
devices shall require a permit valid for no more than ten
(10) consecutive days and shall expire automatically after
said period. Upon the permit expiration, the applicant shall
cease to display any and all signs permitted by the permit
unless the applicant has obtained a new permit for said
signage.
b. No more than five (5) permits per business shall be granted
during any twelve (12) month period. If two (2) permits are
obtained in succession by any applicant per 3-50G)(8)a,
both permits shall be counted for the purpose of determining
the yearly limitations of this subsection.
c. The area of banner, pennant, temporary sign or
similar device shall not exceed the area allowances for the
specific zoning district in which the sign is located.
d. Permits for any temporary sign pursuant to this section shall
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be issued only to owners, tenants or their respective agents
of commercial or industrial property. Applications must be
submitted to the city building official on a form approved by
the City a minimum of one (1) business day prior to the
special or promotional event when the signs will be used.
e. Temporary Sign Standards.
1. All temporary signs must be located on the premises
where the event is occurring.
2. Not more than one (1) banner, pennant, temporary
sign or similar device shall be displayed for an
individual business at anyone time.
3. Signage shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet.
4. In the event sign permits are simultaneously held by
multiple tenants in a multiple occupancy building,
the signs must be located at least two hundred (200)
feet apart.
5. No temporary signs allowed by this section shall be erected
or temporarily placed within a public street right-of-way or
upon public lands, easements or rights-of-way. Temporary
signs must be located on private property. Freestanding
signs shall be set back a minimum of fifteen (15)feet from
the street curb. The setback shall be measured from the back
of curb to that portion of the sign nearest to the curb.
f. Temporary signs permitted by subsection 3-50(t) of this
code shall be exempt from the requirements of this section;
g. Violation of any conditions of this section will result in a
forfeiture of additional sign permits for the property under
this section for a period of twelve (12) months from the date
of violation. The permit forfeiture shall be in addition to any
other penalties for code violations allowed by this code.
(9) No sign or sign structure shall be erected or maintained that
prevents free ingress or egress from any door, window or fire
escape. No sign or sign structure shall be attached to a standpipe
or fire escape.
(10) A freestanding sign or sign structure constructed so that the faces
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are not back to back, shall not have an angle separating the faces
exceeding twenty degrees (200) unless the total area of both sides
added together does not exceed the maximum allowable sign area
for that district.
(11) At least one address sign identifying the correct property number as
assigned by City of New Hope shall be required on each principal building
in all districts. The address number shall be at least six (6) inches in height
for commercial and industrial buildings and shall be at least four (4) inches
in height for residential buildings.
(12) The area within the frame of a sign shall be used to calculate the square
footage, except that the width of a frame exceeding twelve (12) inches shall
constitute a sign face, and if such letters or graphics be mounted directly on
a wall or fascia or in such way as to be without a frame, the dimensions for
calculating the square footage shall be the area extending six (6) inches
beyond the periphery formed around such letters or graphics bounded by
straight lines connecting the outermost points thereof. Each surface utilized
to display a message or to attract attention shall be measured as a separate
sign and shall be calculated in the overall square footage. Symbols, flags,
pictures, wording, figures or other forms of graphics painted on or attached
to windows, walls, awnings, freestanding structures, suspended by
balloons, or kites or on persons, animals, or vehicles are considered a sign
and are included in calculating the overall square footage.
(13) The top of a sign, including its superstructure, if any, shall be no
higher than the roof of the building to which such sign may be
attached.
(14) The area around freestanding signs shall be landscaped with
plantings and maintained in such a manner to accent and enhance
the sign while remaining sensitive to the natural features of the site.
(15) Projecting signs may be allowed in commercial districts provided
that:
a. There is a minimum of eight (8) feet of clearance under the
base of the sign to the ground below.
b. The sign does not project more than five (5) feet beyond the
wall to which it is mounted, may not project over any
vehicular drive aisle or traveled portion of a public or private
street and may not project over a public right-of-way.
c. The area of the projecting sign is not more than fifty (50)
percent of the maximum area allowed for an individual wall
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sign in the respective zoning district in Section 3-50(k)(2)
and 3-50(k)(3) of this code.
(k) District Regulations. In addition to the signs allowed by Section 3-50(f) of
this code, the following signs shall be allowed within the specific Zoning
Districts:
(1) Within the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5 Districts, the following
additional regulations apply:
a. Except for the uses specified in Section 3-50(f) of this code,
one (1) sign shall be allowed provided that:
1. The total area of the sign shall not exceed sixteen
(16) square feet.
2. One (1) freestanding sign shall be limited to a
maximum height of eight (8) feet.
b. In addition to the sign allowed by Section 3-50(k)(1)a of this
code, monument signs shall be allowed for a subdivision or
multiple family site having not less than five (5) lots or
dwelling units at its entrance from a street defined by the
New Hope Transportation Plan provided that:
1. Not more than one (1) sign shall be allowed per lot
street frontage.
2. The area of each sign shall not exceed forty eight (48)
square feet.
3. Freestanding signs shall be limited to a maximum
height of eight (8) feet.
4. Except for those signs established under the
provisions of Section 3-50(k)(I)d, the sign shall not
be illuminated.
5. For sign(s) requiring regular long-term maintenance,
the sign(s) shall be located on separate or common
space of sufficient size and area to accommodate
said structure:
1. An association, deed restriction, or ownership
involving all the properties within the subdivision
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shall be required for the sign(s). The association
shall own and be responsible for the upkeep,
perpetual maintenance, taxes, insurance, utilities
and other costs associated with the sign( s) and the
site upon which it is located.
ii. The association rules or by-laws, or similar
legal document, shall specify how the
aforementioned sign responsibilities will be
delegated and paid for. Such legal document
shall be subject to the review and approval of
the City Attorney.
111. Separate or common space outlots for signs
shall be considered and planned for at the time
of preliminary plat application and be included
in the final plat. The subdivision development
contract between the City and the developer
shall specify the designated use of the
outlot(s), its ownership and the respective
responsibilities regarding the outlot.
6. The area around the sign shall be landscaped in such
a manner to accent and enhance the sign while
remaining sensitive to the natural features of the site.
Detailed site and landscape plans shall be included
with each sign permit application and shall be subject
to approval by the city building official.
7. The design and construction of area identification
signs shall be done with the highest quality materials
and workmanship to keep maintenance and upkeep
costs to a minimum and to minimize the potential for
vandalism. Signs are to be aesthetically pleasing
when designed and constructed. The sign shall be
compatible with nearby structures in the area.
Detailed construction plans and a materials list shall
be included with each sign permit application and
shall be subject to approval by the city building
official.
c. Additional signs shall be allowed upon approval of a [mal plat
for a subdivision having not less than five (5) lots provided
that:
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1. One (1) sign shall be allowed per project or
subdivision or one (1) sign for each frontage to a
major collector or arterial street, whichever is greater.
2. The area of the sign shall not exceed thirty two (32)
square feet.
3. Freestanding signs shall be limited to a maximum
height of eight (8) feet.
4. The sign shall not be displayed for a period to exceed
twenty-four (24) months from the date a permit is
issued for the sign or until building permits have been
issued for eighty-five (85) percent of the lots or
dwelling units within the subdivision, whichever is less
restrictive.
d. Government buildings and structures, public, quasi-public or
private recreation buildings, public parks and recreation
areas, public and private educational institutions limited to
accredited elementary, middle or senior high schools, and
religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples and
synagogues shall be allowed the following signs:
1. Not more than two (2) wall signs shall be permitted on
the front wall. The combined total area of such sign
or signs shall not exceed the lesser of fifteen (15)
percent of the area of the front face (including doors
and windows), or two hundred fifty (250) square feet.
2. For each principal building on a lot, there shall not be
more than one (1) freestanding monument sign
except on a corner lot where two signs, one facing
each street, shall be permitted. No such signs shall
exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area.
Monument signs may not exceed twelve (12) feet in
height.
3. One (1) changeable copy sign per property, provided it
meets the following:
i. Changeable copy signs may be a wall, freestanding
or monument sign provided it meets the sign area,
height, and setbacks of the respective zoning district.
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ii. The images and' messages displayed on changeable
copy signs must be static and the transition from one
static display to another must be instantaneous
without any special effects with the exception of a
scrolling monochromatic message on a single color
dark background.
iii. Changeable copy signs may change their
message no more than once every five (5)
seconds.
iv. The illuminated face of a changeable copy sign shall
be no closer than one hundred (100) feet from any
residential use unless they are screened from the
adjoining residential property.
v. Illumination of the sign face does not exceed five
hundred (500) lumens per square foot of the sign
face measured one (1) foot from the sign face.
vi. Certification from the sign manufacturer shall be
provided stating that full illumination of the sign
will not exceed five hundred (500) lumens per
square foot at the sign face measured one (1) foot
from the sign face.
vii. Glare from illuminated signs shall not exceed one (1)
foot candle measured at the centerline of a public
street or at the property line of an adjoining
residential property.
viii. Changeable copy signs shall not be permitted as
window signs.
4. Temporary signage is subject to the provisions of
subsection 3-50U)(8) of this code.
(2) Within the R-O and R-B Districts the following additional regulations
shall apply:
a. All residential use regulations in accordance with 3-50(k)(I).
b. All commercial use regulations as follows:
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1. The total area of all signs displayed on a lot shall not
exceed fifteen (15) percent of the total building fa9ade
fronting not more than two (2) public streets.
2. One (1) freestanding sign is allowed per lot. The area
of a freestanding sign may not exceed one hundred
(100) square feet each side with a maximum height of
thirty (30) feet.
3. For single occupancy buildings, not more than two (2) wall,
canopy or marquee signs shall be permitted on a building,
except in the case of a corner lot or through lot where wall
signs may be installed on two (2) facades fronting a public
street. The area of individual signs shall not exceed one
hundred (100) square feet.
4. One (1) changeable copy sign per property provided it meets
the following:
1. Changeable copy signs may be a wall, freestanding
or monument sign provided it meets the sign area,
height, and setbacks of the respective zoning district.
11. The images and messages displayed on changeable
copy signs must be static and the transition from one
static display to another must be instantaneous
without any special effects with the exception of a
scrolling monochromatic message on a single color
dark background.
111. Changeable copy signs may change their message no
more than once every five (5) seconds.
iv. The illuminated face of a changeable copy sign shall
be no closer than one hundred (100) feet from any
residential zoning district unless they are screened
from the adjoining residential property, or they are
limited to operation between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00
p.m.
v. Illumination of the sign face does not exceed five
hundred (500) lumens per square foot of the sign
face measured one (1) foot from the sign face.
VI. Certification from the sign manufacturer shall be
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provided stating that full illumination of the sign
will not exceed five hundred (500) lumens per
square foot at the sign face measured one (1)
foot from the sign face.
vii. Glare from illuminated signs shall not exceed one (1)
foot candle measured at the centerline of a public
street or at the property line of an adjoining
residential property.
viii. Changeable copy signs shall not be permitted as
window signs.
5. Temporary signage subject to the provision of subsection 3-
500)(8) of this Code.
(3) Within the LB, CB and I Districts the following additional regulations
shall apply:
a. The total area of all signs displayed on a lot shall not exceed
fifteen (15) percent of the total building fa9ade fronting not
more than two (2) public streets.
b. One (1) freestanding sign is allowed per lot. The area of a
freestanding sign may not exceed one hundred (100) square
feet each side with a maximum height of thirty (30) feet.
Freestanding signs abutting a freeway or freeway frontage
road shall not exceed two hundred (200) feet in area.
c.Wall Signs. For single occupancy buildings, not more than two (2)
wall signs per building, except in the case of a corner lot or through
lot where wall signs may be installed on two (2) facades fronting a
public street. The area of individual signs shall not exceed the lesser
of fifteen (15) percent of the front face of the principal commercial
or industrial building or two hundred fifty (250) square feet.
d. A wing or canopy signs. Letters may be painted or otherwise
affixed to any permissible awning or canopy as follows:
1. Location. Signs shall be limited to one (1) sign per
canopy fascia fronting onto a street.
2. Height. The canopy sign shall not project above or
below the physical dimensions of the awnings or
canopy fascia.
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3. Maximum signage. Awning and canopy signage shall
not exceed sixteen (16) square feet per sign. Awning
and canopy signage shall be included in calculating
the maximum sign area of the permissible wall sign.
e. Accessory signs to gas sales in conjunction with automobile
service stations or convenience stores are permitted in
addition to the signs permitted under subsections 3-50(k)(3) of this
code.
1. Gasoline and price sign. One (1) sign (single or double
faced) per frontage on a public street, suitable for apprising
persons of the total price per gallon. The area of such price
sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet on either side.
Each such sign shall be affixed to the standard of a ground
sign or light fixture, and shall state the total price. No sign
posting an incomplete price or less than the total sales price
is permitted.
2. Signs denoting operating instructions associated with
self-service gas facilities including gas pump, air
supply and car washes are exempt from the
maximum sign area standards of subsection
3-50(k)(3) of this code.
f. One (1) changeable copy sign provided it meets the
following:
1. A changeable copy sign may be a wall, freestanding or
monument sign provided it meets the sign area, height, and
setbacks of the respective zoning district.
2. The images and messages displayed on changeable
copy signs must be static and the transition from one
static display to another must be instantaneous
without any special effects with the exception of a
scrolling monochromatic message on a single color
dark background.
3. Changeable copy signs may change their message
no more than once every five (5) seconds.
4. The illuminated face of a changeable copy sign shall be no
closer than one hundred (100) feet from any residential
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zoning district unless they are screened from the adjoining
residential property.
5. Illumination of the sign face does not exceed five hundred
(500) lumens per square foot of the sign face measured one
(1) foot from the sign face.
6. Certification from the sign manufacture shall be provided
stating that full illumination of the sign will not exceed five
hundred (500) lumens per square foot at the sign face
measured at the sign face.
7. Glare from illuminated signs shall not exceed one (1) foot
candle measured at the centerline of a public street or at the
property line of an adjoining residential property.
8. Changeable copy signs shall not be permitted as window
signs.
g. Window signs shall not exceed thirty-three (33) percent of
the total area of the window in which they are displayed.
h. Temporary signage subject to the provision of subsection 3-50(j)(8)
of this Code.
1. Signs accessory to multiple occupancy business and industrial uses,
including shopping centers. When a single principal building is
devoted to two (2) or more businesses or industrial uses, a
comprehensive sign pIan for the entire building or shopping center
shall be submitted and shall include the information required by
subsection 3-50(k)(3)(i)(1) of this code to permit a determination as
to whether or not the plan is consistent with subsections 2 through 3
of section 3-50(k)(3)(i). No permit shall be issued for an individual
use except upon a determination that it is consistent with a
previously or concurrently approved comprehensive sign plan. The
effect of said comprehensive sign plan is to allow and require the
owner of multiple occupancy structures to determine the specific
individual sign requirements for the tenants of his building. As sign
locations, size and other sign details may be of some significant
importance in lease arrangements between owner and tenant, it is
the City's intention to establish general requirements for the overall
building only, thus providing a building owner with both the
flexibility and responsibility to deal with his individual tenants on
their specific sign needs.
1. Comprehensive sign plan information. The applicant shall
prepare a written and graphic comprehensive sign plan for
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submission to the City. Said plan shall include, but not be
limited to the following information:
1. Sign location (both wall signs and freestanding
signs) .
11. Sign area.
111. Sign height.
iv. Scaled building elevations.
v. Scaled floor plan that outlines tenant bays.
vi. Identification of sign design.
vii. Sign construction drawings (sections).
viii. The council, planning commission and city staffmay
request additional information from the applicant
concerning the application or may retain expert
opinions at the expense of the city, or may require as
a condition of proceeding with its consideration that
the applicant furnish expert opinion and data at the
expense of the applicant.
2. Wall signs.
i. Maximum area. The total allowable sign area for a
multiple occupancy structure shall not exceed fifteen
(15) percent of the combined wall surfaces on walls
which abut streets in business or industrial zoning
districts. No individual tenant identification sign
may exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area.
11. No multiple occupancy structure may display more
than two overall building signs. Said overall
building signs shall fall within the maximum wall
sign area for multiple occupancy buildings.
111. Tenant signs. Individual tenants located within
multiple occupancy structures shall be permitted to
display individual signs, if they have separate
exterior entrances to their use or they are tenants in a
shopping center, in which case, not more than one
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sign may be displayed. A tenant occupying a corner
location fronting two streets may display signs to
both street frontages.
iv. Changeable copy wall signs are permitted subject to
the provisions of Section 3-50(k)(3)f of this code.
3. Freestanding sign.
1. Shopping centers. Shopping centers containing
more than four separate distinct occupancies may
erect one freestanding sign per street frontage, not
to exceed two freestanding shopping center signs
per site (single or double faced).
a. Each ground sign may not exceed two
hundred (200) square feet in area, nor
thirty (30) feet in height. In lieu of
multiple freestanding signs, the shopping
center may have a single freestanding sign
not to exceed three hundred (300) square
feet in area nor thirty (30) feet in height.
b. Changeable copy signs are permitted
subject to the provisions of Section 3-
50(k)(3)f of this code.
ii. Other multiple occupancies.
a. Multiple occupancy structures other than
shopping centers, or shopping centers having
four or less separate and distinct occupancies,
may erect one (1) ground sign in accordance
with the provisions of subsection 3-50(k)(3)b
of this code and may identify each separate
and distinct occupancy on said ground sign.
b. Changeable copy signs are permitted subject
to the provisions of Section 3-40(k)(3)f of
this code.
iii. Single occupancy freestanding satellite sites. Not
more than one freestanding sign shall be permitted
per satellite site.
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a. Freestanding signs shall not exceed one
hundred (100) square feet in area.
b. Freestanding signs shall not exceed thirty
(30) feet in height.
c. Changeable copy signs are permitted subject
to the provisions of Section 3-50(k)(3)(f) of
this code.
(I) Nonconforming signs and sign structures. Signs and sign structures found to be
nonconforming with the provisions of this code as of May 30, 2008 shall be subject
to the following provisions:
(1) Prohibitions. A nonconforming sign may not be:
a. Changed to another nonconforming sign.
b. Structurally altered except to bring into compliance with the
provisions of this sign code.
c. Expanded.
d. Re-established after its removal for thirty (30) days.
e. Re-established after damage of more than fifty (50) percent of sign
replacement cost after a period of one hundred eighty (180) days.
(2) Maintenance. Normal maintenance, such as painting, repairing without
removal, cleaning, maintaining, electrical wiring and appurtenances on
site and changing or repairing fasteners or guy wires or chains shall be
permitted on any legal nonconforming sign.
(m) Sign variance. Where there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships
in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the provisions of this section, the
City Council has the power to vary the requirements of this section in harmony
with the general purpose and intent hereof, so that the public health, safety and
general welfare may be secured and substantial justice done. When considering
a variance, the city council shall make a finding of fact and grant approval based
upon the following conditions:
(1) Unique conditions. That the conditions involved are unique to the
particular parcel of land or use involved.
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(2) Variance purpose. That the purpose of the variance is not based
exclusively upon a desire to increase the value or income potential of the
business involved.
(3) Cause of hardship. That the alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by
this sign code and has not been created by any persons presently having
an interest in the parcel.
(4) Effect of variance. That the granting of the variance will not be
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other land or
improvements to the neighborhood.
(5) Impairment of light and air. That the variance will not impair an
adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property.
(6) Impairment of police and fire functions. That the variance will not
impair or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets, or
interfere with the function of the police and fire departments of the city.
(n) Review procedures and informational requirements.
(1) Sign application. The applicant must complete and submit a sign permit
application for approval by the city council.
(2) Permit issued if application is in order. The City building official, upon
the filing of an application for a permit, shall examine such plans,
specifications and other data and the premises upon which it is proposed
to erect the sign. If it appears that the proposed structure is in
compliance with all requirements of this chapter and all other laws and
ordinances of the City, the permit shall be issued. If the work authorized
under a permit has not been completed within sixty (60) days after the
date of issuance; the permit shall be null and void.
(3) City Council approval. When this chapter requires City Council approval
for a sign, the application shall be processed in accordance with the
procedural and substantive requirements of the New Hope Zoning
Ordinance for a conditional use permit.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and
publication of a summary of Ordinance No. 08-03 adopted by the New Hope City Council
meeting on May 27,2008.
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Dated the 27th day of May, 2008.
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 08-03
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW SIGN CODE FOR
THE CITY OF NEW HOPE AND REPEALING IN ITS
ENTIRETY SECTION 3-40 OF THE NEW HOPE CITY CODE
The following is a surmnary of Ordinance No. 08-03 which is hereby approved this 27th
day of May, 2008 by the New Hope City Council for official publication. The Council hereby
determines this surmnary ordinance clearly informs the public of the intent and effect of
Ordinance No. 08-03. A printed copy of the entire text of Ordinance 08-03 is available for
inspection at the office of the New Hope City Clerk. The entire text of Ordinance 08-03 is also
posted and available for inspection at the New Hope Ice Arena and on the City's internet web
site under "Hot Topics".
1. The title of Ordinance No. 08-03 is "An Ordinance Adovting A New Sign Code For The
City Of New Hove And Revealing In Its Entiretv Section 3-40 Of the New Hove Citv
Code ".
2. Section One of the Ordinance repeals in its entirety the City's existing Sign Code
codified as section 3-40 ofthe New Hope City Code.
3. Section Two of the Ordinance adopts the City's new Sign Code codified as section 3-50
of the New Hope City Code. The new Sign Code was renumbered as section 3-50 to
avoid confusion with the provisions of the existing Sign Code repealed by Ordinance 08-
03. The new sign code consists of 14 subsections identified as sections 3-50(a) through
(n). The title of and summary description of these subsections for section 3-50 are as
follows:
(a) Preamble - This subsection sets forth the Council's reasons and concerns for
adopting a new sign code. Basically, to ensure the sign code is constitutionally sound
while still protecting the health, welfare and safety of City residents.
(b) Findings, title. purpose. intent and effect - This subsection makes various findings
concerning the need to regulate exterior signs within the City. These findings
determine signage has an impact on the quality and character of the environment but
also provides an important communication medium to the public. The findings also
conclude sign regulation is necessary to guard against traffic hazards and aesthetic
concerns detrimental to property values potentially caused by the proliferation of
uillegulated signage. This subsection specifically indicates sign regulations must be
content neutral without concern for the content of a sign's displayed message. The
purpose and intent of the code is to regulate the number of and physical
characteristics of signs, protect against visual clutter caused by too much signage and
to provide for fair and consistent enforcement of the sign code.
(c) Severability - This subsection indicates the various subsections of the sign code are
independent of each other. If one section of the code is declared invalid, it does not
impact the validity of the other code sections.
(d) Rules and definitions - This subsection sets out 62 definitions applicable to the
regulations of the sign code. It also makes the rules of construction set out in Chapter
1 applicable to the sign code. Further, it incorporates the zoning code definitions
found in Chapter 4 and indicates the zoning code definitions are applicable if a word
or term is not defined by the sign code definitions set out in this subsection. Also, any
inconsistencies between the definitions of the sign code and zoning code are
controlled by the sign code.
(e) Permit required - This subsection indicates when a city permit is required for a sign.
It also sets out the application process including the information and fee required by
the City for a sign permit. It indicates permits can be revoked if signs are improperly
maintained.
(f) Permit not required - This subsection indicates the types of signs that can placed on
property without a permit. A permit is not required for the following signs (not an
exhaustive list): temporary signs 6 square feet or less, noncommercial speech and
political signs posted in a state general election according to Minnesota statutes,
official signs of a public noncommercial nature, flags of a federal or state
government, one on-premise temporary sign for the sale or lease of a building
meeting size and height requirements that vary depending on the zoning district.
(g) Prohibited signs - This subsection indicates the types of prohibited signs. These signs
include the following (not an exhaustive list): any sign that resembles a traffic control
device, any sign over 300 sq. feet in area, off premise signs greater than 6 sq. feet in
area, changeable copy signs unless allowed by 3-50(k), signs containing obscene
content as defined by Minn; Stat. 9617.241, flashing, rotating, moving or shimmering
signs, portable signs except as allowed by sections 3-500)(8) and 3-50(k) of this
code, roof signs, signs painted or attached to trees or other natural surfaces, fences,
utility poles, bridges, towers or other public structures, video display signs, signs
painted directly onto buildings and light projection signs.
(h) Violations - This subsection indicates any violation of this code is a petty
misdemeanor subject to a fine up to $300.00. Further, each day that a violation
continues will be deemed a separate violation so that the $300.00 fine can be
cumulative in nature. A violation will also subject a sign to immediate removal by the
City and subject the sign owner for costs of removal in addition to the fines. The sign
code shall be enforced by the building official for the City who shall be responsible
for all sign inspections as well.
(i) Substitution - This subsection allows the owner of an approved sign to freely
substitute a sign's message without approval of the City. The purpose of this
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prOVISIOn is to clearly establish that commercial speech is not favored over
noncommercial speech. The sign code is intended to be content neutral.
(j) General regulations - This subsection sets out the general regulations for all signs in
all zoning districts of the City. Among other regulations, it governs setback
requirements, electrical wiring standards, methods and manner of sign attachment to
buildings, lighting requirements for illuminated signs, use of temporary signs for
business promotion, construction regulations for free standing signs, requirements for
address and identification signs, the manner in which sign area is calculated, the
height of signs attached to buildings, a requirement for landscaping around free
standing signs and regulations governing projecting signs in commercial districts.
(k) District regulations - This subsection sets out the types of signs and sign regulations
specific to each zoning district in addition to those signs and regulations described in
sections 3-50(f) and G) of this code. In the R-l through R-5 zoning districts one sign
not exceeding 16 sq. feet in area or 8 feet in height is allowed. Also an identification
monument, not exceeding 48 sq. feet in area and 8 feet in height is allowed for
residential subdivisions of 5 lots or more subject to home owner association
maintenance regulations and street setback requirements.
Government buildings, recreational buildings, public parks, educational buildings and
religious buildings in a residentially zoned district are allowed 2 wall signs not to
exceed 250 sq. feet and one free standing monument sign not to exceed 100 sq. feet in
area and 12 feet in height. One of the aforementioned signs may be a changeable copy
sign subject to regulations for brightness and speed of copy change.
In the R-O and R-B zoning districts signs of a commercial nature are permitted. The
regulations specifically govern total sign area based on total building fayade and
street frontage. The subsection permits one free standing sign not to exceed 100 sq.
feet in area and 30 feet in height. Single occupancy buildings are allowed 2 wall signs
except comer lot buildings may have 2 wall signs per street frontage. No wall sign
may exceed 100 sq. feet. Also, one of the signs described may be a changeable copy
sign subject to regulations for brightness and speed of copy change.
In the LB, CB and I zoning districts this subsection provides for regulations that
specifically govern total sign area based on total building fayade and street frontage
as in the R-O and R-B districts. One free standing sign per lot is allowed not to
exceed 100 sq. feet in area per side and 30 feet in height. Free standing signs abutting
a freeway may be 200 sq. feet in area. For single occupancy buildings, 2 wall signs
are permitted except that comer lot buildings may have 2 signs per street frontage.
Individual signs may not exceed 250 sq. feet in area. Awning or canopy signs are also
permitted but not to exceed 16 sq. feet in area per sign and subject to location and
height restrictions as set out in the subsection. Also, various accessory signs are
permitted in conjunction with gasoline stations andJor convenience stores. In the LB,
RB or I district one of the permitted signs may be a changeable copy sign subject to
regulations for brightness and speed of copy change. Window signs are permitted but
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shall not exceed 33 percent of the total area of the window in which they are
displayed.
In a principal building devoted to multiple occupancy business, including shopping
centers, a comprehensive sign plan for the entire building must be submitted for City
approval. Subsection (k) also sets out the required comprehensive sign plan
application information for multiple occupancy buildings. The comprehensive sign
plan requirements govern all wall signs, freestanding signs and changeable copy signs
for multiple occupancy buildings.
(I) Nonconforming signs and sign structures - This subsection indicates how legal signs
made nonconforming by this new sign code shall be treated in the future. Specifically,
to be a legal nonconforming sign, it must be in existence as of May 30, 2008. Legal
nonconforming signs may be maintained and repaired but may not be changed to
another nonconforming sign, may not be structurally altered or expanded, may not be
re-established if removed for a period over 30 days and may not be replaced if it is
damaged in excess of 50% of its replacement costs.
(m) Sign variance - This subsection establishes a procedure for the council to vary the
requirements of the Sign Code if certain conditions exist which would make it unfair
or impractical to strictly enforce the provisions of this Sign Code. Unique non-
economic conditions specific to a property not caused by the owner of the property or
sign would be considered by the City Council in granting a variance request from the
provisions of this sign code.
(n) Review procedures and informational requirements - This subsection indicates all
sign permit request will be processed in the same manner as a conditional use permit
under the zoning code. An applicant must submit an application on forms as required
by the City and the sign installation work must be completed within 60 days after the
date of issue otherwise the permit shall be null and void.
4. Section Three makes the Ordinance effective upon publication of this summary.
Dated this 27th day of May, 2008.
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Including Penalty for Violation" and Section 11.99 entitled
~Violation a Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in their en.
tirety, by reference, as though repeated verbatim herein_
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect from and
after its passage and publication as required by law.
Adopied by the City Council this 20th day of May,
2008.
/sllinda R. Loomis
Linda A. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Is/Susan M. Virnig
Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
BOARD & COMMISSION OPPORTUNITIES
Are you interested in getting involved in your local gov-
ernment and community? Serving on a city board or com-
mission is an exciting way to make a positive difference in
your city. If you'd like more information about these vol-
untary positions, you may visit the city's web site' at
www.cLcrystaLmn.us or contact the city clerk at 763-531-
1145.
Planning Commission
One vacancy exists in Ward 4 of this 9-member com-
mission. This commission has those powers and duties
assigned to it by Minnesota Statutes, section 462_351 to
463.364 (the Municipal Planning Act) and by the City
Code, section 305.29. The commission is designated the
planning agency of the city in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, section 462.354. Meetings are held monthly on
the secqnd Monday at 7:09 p.m.
Shingle Creek Watershed Manaaement Organization
II alternate vacancy exists on this commission that
, manages the water resources to enhance water
,!y within its watersheds. This commission is com-
posed of representatives from the cities of Brooklyn Cen.
ter, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Maple Grove, Minneapolis,
New Hope, Osseo Plymouth, and Robbinsdale. Appli-
cants for Crystal may be from.the city at large. Meetings
are held monthly on the second Thursday at 12:45 p.m. at
Lancer's of Edinburgh. Visit the organization's web site at
www.shinolecreek.org for more information.
Environmental Qualitv Commission
Two vacancies exist on this 1 O-member commission. Its
charge is to advise the City Council on the conservation
of environmental resources and environmental issues.
Applicants may be from the city at large. Meetings are
held monthly on the third Thursday at 7 p.m.
Human Rights Commission
Six vacancies exist on this 1 O-member commission. Its
charge is to advise the City Council in matters and prob-
lems relating to discrimination issue as well as working to
improve human relations, attitude, and a positive behav.
ior climate in the city. Applicants may be from the city at
large. Meetings are held monthly on the fourth Monday at
'7:00 p.m.
(June 5, 2008) p2.commission vacancies
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City of New Hope
(Official Publication)
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 08-03
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW SIGN CODE
FOR THE CITY OF NEW HOPE AND REPEALING IN
ITS ENTIRETY SECTION 3-40 OF THE NEW HOPE
CITY CODE
The following is a summary of Ordinance No. 08-03
which is hereby approved this 27th day of May, 2008 by
the New Hope City Council for official publication. The
Council hereby determines this summary ordinance clear-
ly informs the public of the intent and effect of Ordinance
No. 08-03. A printed copy of the entire text of Ordinance
08-03 is available for inspection at the office of the New
Hope City Clerk. The entire text of Ordinance 08-03 is also
iI"d and available for inspection at the New Hope Ice
. and on the City's internet web site under "Hot Top.
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1. The title of Ordinance No. 08.03 is "An Ordinance
Adootina A New Sian Code For The City Of New Hope And
ReDealina In Its Entirety Section 3-40 Of the New Hooe
City Codlif".
2. Section One of the Ordinance repeals in its entirety
the City's existing Sign Code codified as section' 3-40 of
the New Hope City Code.
3.. Section Two of the Ordinance adopts the City's new
Sign Code codified as section 3.50 of the New Hope City
Code. The new Sign Code was renumbered as section 3.
50 to avoid confusion with the provisions of the existing
Sign Code repealed by Ordinance 08.03. The new sign
code consists of 14 subsections identified as sections 3-
50 (a) through ,(n). The title of and summary description of
these subsections for section 3-50 are as follows:
(a) Preamble - phis subsection sets forth the Council's
reasons and concerns for adopting a new sign code. Ba-
sically, to ensure the sign code is constitutionally sound
while still protecting the health, welfare and safety of City
residents.
(b) Findings, title, purpose, intent and effect - This sub-
section makes various findings concerning the need to
regulate exterior signs within the City. These findings de-
termine signage has an impact on the quality and charac-
ter of the environment but also provides an important com-
munication medium to the public. The findings also con-
clude sign regulation is necessary to guard against traffic
hazards and aesthetic concerns detrimental to property
values potentially caused by the proliferation of unregu-
lated signage. This subsection specifically indicates sign
regulations must be content neutral without concern for
the cqntent of a sign's displayed message. The purpose
: and intent of the code is to regulate the number of and
physical characteristics of signs, protect against visual
clutter caused by too much signage and to provide for fair
and consistent enforcement of the sign code.
(c) Severability - This subsection indicates the various
subsections of the sign code are independent of each
other. If one section of the code is declared invalid, it does
not impact the validity of the other code sections.
(d) Rules and definitions - This subsection sets out 62 de-
finitions applicable to the regulations of the sign code. It
also makes the rules of construction set out in Chapter 1
applicable to the sign code. Further, it incorporates the
zoning code definitions found in Chapter 4 and indicates
the zoning code definitions are applicable if a word or term
is not defined by the sign code definitions set out in this
subsection. Also, any inconsistencies between the defini.
tions of the sign code and zoning code are controlled by
the sign code.
(e) Permit required - This subsection indicates when a
city permit is required for a sign. It also sets out the appli.
cation process including the information and fee required
by the City for a sign permit. It indicates permits can be re-
voked if signs are improperly maintained.
(f) Permit not required - This subsection indicates the
types of signs that can placed on property without a per.
mit. A permit is not required for the following signs (not an
exhaustive list): temporary signs 6 square feet or less,
noncommerciai speech and political signs posted in a
state general election according to Minnesota statutes, of-
ficial signs of a public noncommercial nature, flags of a
federal or state government, one on-premise temporary
sign for the sale or lease of a building meeting size and
height requirements that vary depending on the zoning
district.
(g) Prohibited signs - This subsection indicates the types
of prohibited signs. These signs include the following (not
an exhaustive list): any sign that resembles a traffic con.
trol device, any sign over 300 sq. feet in area, off premise
signs greater than 6 sq. feet in area, changeable copy
signs unless allowed by 3-50(k), signs containing obscene
content as defined by Minn. Stat. 9617.241, flashing, roo
tating,.moving or shimmering signs, portable signs except
as allowed by sections 3.50U)(8) and 3-50(k) of this code,
roof signs, signs painted or attached to trees or other nat-
ural surfaces, fences, utility poles, bridges, towers or other
public structures, video display signs, signs painted di-
rectiy onto buildings and light projection signs.
(h) Violations - This subsection indicates any violation of
this code is a petty misdemeanor subject to a fine up to
$300.00. Further, each day that a violation continues will
be deemed a separate violation so that the $300_00 fine
can be cumulative in nature. A violation will also subject a
sign to immediate removal by the City and subject the sign
owner for costs of removal in addition to the fines. The sign
code shall be enforced by the building official for the City
who shall be responsible for all sign inspections as well.
(i) Substitution. This subsection allows the owner of an
approved sign to freely substitute a sign's message with-
out approval of the City. The purpose of this provision is to
c1eariy establish that commercial speech is not favored
over noncommercial speech. The sign code is intended to
be content neutral.
Ul General regulations - This subsection sets out the
general regulations for all signs in all zoning districts of the
City. Among other regulations, it governs setback require-
ments, electrical wiring standards, methods and manner
of sign attachment to buildings, lighting requirements for
illuminated signs, use of temporary signs for business pro.
motion, construction regulations for free standing signs,
requirements for address and identification signs, the
manner in which sign area is calculated, the height of
signs attached to buildings, a requirement for landscaping
around free standing signs and regulations governing pro.
jecting signs in commercial districts.
(k) District regulations - This subsection sets out the
types of signs and sign regulations specific to each zon-
ing district in addition to those signs and regulations de-
scribed in sections 3-50(f) and Ul of this code. In the R-1
through R.5 zoning districts one sign not exceeding 16 sq.
feet in area or 8 feet in height is allowed. Also an identifi.
cation monument, not exceeding 48 sq. feet in area and 8
feet in height is allowed for residential subdivisions of 5
lots or more subject to home owner association mainte-
nance regulations and street setback requirements.
Government buildings, recreation a: buildings, public
parks, educational buildings and religious buildings in a
residentially zoned district are_ allowed 2 wall signs not to
exceed 250 sq. feet and one free standing monument sign
not to exceed 100 sq. feet in area and 12 feet in height.
One of the aforementioned signs may be a changeable
copy sign subject to regulations for brightness and speed
of copy change.
In the R.O and R.B zoning districts signs of a commercial
nature are permitted. The regulations specifically govern
total sign area based on total building fa9ade and street
frontage. The subsection permits one free standing sign
not to exceed 100 sq. feet in area and 30 feet in height.
Single occupancy buildings are allowed 2 wall signs ex-
cept corner lot buildings may have 2 wall signs per street
frontage. No wall sign may exceed 100 sq. feet. Also, one
of the signs described may be a changeable copy sign
subject to regulations for brightness and speed of copy
change. .
In the LB, CB and I zoning districts this subsection pro-
vides for regulations that specifically govern total sign
area based on total building fa9ade and street fro~tage as
in the R-O and R-B districts. One free standing sign per
lot is allowed not to exceed 100 sq. feet in area per side
and 30 feet in height. Free standing signs abutting a free-
way may be 200 sq. feet in area. For single occupancy
buildings, 2 wall signs are permitted except that corner lot
buildings may have 2 signs per street frontage. Individual
signs may not exceed 250 sq. feet in area. Awning or
canopy signs are also permitted but not to exceed 16 sq.
feet in area per sign and subject to location and height reo
strictions as set out in the subsection. Also, various ac-
cessory signs are permitted in conjunction with gasoline
stations and/or convenience stores. In the LB, RB or I dis-
trict one of the permitted signs may be a changeabie copy
sign subject to regulations for brightness and speed of
copy change. Window signs are permitted but shall not ex-
ceed 33 percent of the total area of the window in which
they are displayed.
In a principal building devoted 10 mulliple.occupancy busi.
ness, including shopping centers, a comprehensive sign
pian for the entire building must be submitted for City ap.
provaL Subsection (k) also sets out the required compre-
hensive sign pian application information for multi pie oc.
cupancy buildings. The comprehensive sign plan require-
ments govern all \'iall signs, freestanding signs and
changeable copy signs for multiple occupancy buildings.
(I) Nonconforming signs and sign structures - This sub.
section indicates how legal signs made nonconforming by
this new sign code shall be treated in the future. Specifi.
cally, to be a legal nonconforming sign, it must be in exis-
tence as of May 30, 2008. Legal nonconforming signs may
be maintained and repaired but may not be changed to an.
other nonconforming sign, may not be structurally altered
or expanded, may not be re-established if removed for a
period over 30 days and may not be replaced if it is dam.
aged in excess of 50% of its replacement costs.
(m) Sign variance - This subsection establishes a proce-
dure for the council to vary the requirements of the Sign
Code if certain conditions exist which would make it unfair
or impractical to strictly enforce the provisions of this Sign
Code. Unique non-economic conditions specific to a prop-
erty not caused by the owner of the property or sign would
be considered by the City Council in granting a variance
request from the provisions of this sign code.
(n) Review procedures and informational requirements.
This subsection indicates all sign permit request will be
processed in the same manner as a conditional use per-
mit under the zoning code. An applicant must submit an
application on forms as required by the City and the sign
installation work must be compieted within 60 days after
the date of issue otherwise the permit shall be null and
void.
4. Section Three makes the Ordinance effective upon
publication of this summary.
Dated this 27th day of May, 2008.
Attest:
Martin E. Opem Sr., Mayor
Valerie Leone, City Cieri<
(Published in the New Hope-Golden Valley Sun-Post the
5th day of June, 2008.)
(June 5, 2008) p2.0rd 08-03
Public Notice of Dissolution
(Official Publication)
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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(Official Publication)
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 08-03
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW SIGN CODE
FORTHE CITY OF NEW HOPE AND REPEALING IN
ITS ENTIRETY SECTION 3-40 OFTHE NEW HOPE
CITY CODE
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
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COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
Richard Hendrickson, being duly sworn on
an oath, states or affirms that he is the Chief
Financial Officer of the newspaper(s) known
as
GV; NH, Crystal, Robbinsdale Sun-Post
and has full knowledge of the facts stated
below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of
the requirements constituting qualifica-
tion as a qualified newspaper as provid-
ed by Minn. Stat. S331A.02, S331A.07,
and other applicable laws as amended.
(B) The printed public notice that is attached
was published in said newspaper(s)
once each week, for ~ successive
week(s); it was first published on Thurs-
day, the -L day of June ,
2008, and was thereafter printed and
published on every Thursday to and in-
cluding Thursday, the __ day of
. ,2008; and printed
below is a copy of the lower case alpha-
bet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is
hereby acknowledged as being the size
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and publication of the notice:
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Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed
before me on this ~ day of
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MARY ANN CARLSON
NOTARY PU8UC - MINNESOTA
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 1-3Hl9
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ORDINANCE NO. 08-04
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NEW HOPE
CODE ~10-40(a)(2) REGULATING THE NUMBER
OF "OFF SALE" LIQUOR LICENSES
The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 10-40(a) "License required, intoxicating liquor" of the New Hope City
Code is hereby amended by amending subsection (2) "Number of off sale licenses" to read as follows:
(2) Number of off sale licenses. The maximum number of off sale licenses which shall be
issued by the city is
Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication.
Dated the 28th day of April, 2008.
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(Published in the New Hope-Golden Valley Sun-Postthe 8th day of May
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COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
Richard Hendrickson, being duly sworn on
an oath, states or affirms that he is the Chief
Financial Officer of the newspaper(s) known
as
GV, NH, Crystal, Robbinsdale Sun-Post
and has full knowledge of the facts stated
below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of
the requirements consiituting qualifica-
tion as a qualified newspaper as provid-
ed by Minn. Stat S331A.02, S331A.07,
and other applicable laws as amended.
(B) The printed public notice that is attached
was published in said newspaper(s)
once each week, for ~ successive
week(s); it was first published on Thurs-
day, the ---.L day of Mav
2008. and was thereafter printed and
published on every Thursday io and in-
cluding Thursday, the ____ day of
,2008; and printed
below is a copy of the lower case alpha-
bet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is
hereby acknowledged as being the size
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and publication of the notice:
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MARY ANN CARLSON
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MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 1-31-09
City of New Hope
(Official Publication)
ORDINANCE NO. 08-04
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NEW HOPE
CODE S10-40{a)(2) REGULATING THE NUMBER
OF "OFF SALE" LIQUOR LICENSES
The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 10-40(a) "License required. intox.
icating liquor' at the New Hope City Code is hereby
amended by amending subsection (2) "Number of off sale
licenses' to read as follows:
(2) Number of off sale licenses. The maximum num-
ber of off sale licenses which shall be issued by
the city is ~seven.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be ef.
fective upon its passage and publication.
Dated the 28th day of April, 2008.
Atlest:
Valerie Leone. City Clerk
(Published in the New Hope-Golden Valley Sun-Post the
8th day of April. 2008.)
(May 8,2008) p2-0rd 08.04
ORDINANCE NO. 08-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NEW HOPE
CODE SECTION 14-8(10) ESTABLISHING FEES
FOR DRY CLEANING AND LAUNDERING LICENSE
The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 14-8(10) "Self-service coin operated d,y cleaning license fee" ofthe New
Hope City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
(10) Self-service coin operated d,y cleaning2!:hfJ:.W(!q.L'i~lg license fee. The fee amount forJ:)
self-service coin operated dry cleaninKQcl~11LLld.,::dn.,g license as required by subsection 8-12( c )cs;;djhi.~
is $50.00 per calendar year.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and
publication.
Dated the 2ih day of May, 2008.
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Attest: IdJ2U/~ (/ju-~
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
(Published in the New Hope-Golden Valley Sun-Post the 5th day of
June
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
Richard Hendrickson, being duly sworn on
an oath, states or affirms that he is the Chief
Financial Officer of the newspaper(s) known
as
GII, NH, Crystal, Robbinsdale Sun-Post
and has full knowledge of the facts stated
below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of
the requirements constituting qualifica-
tion as a qualified newspaper as provid-
ed by Minn. Stat. {l331A.02, {l331A.07,
and other applicable laws as amended.
(8) The printed public notice that is attached
was published in said newspaper(s)
once each week. for one successive
week(s); it was first published on Thurs-
day, the day of June
2008. and was thereafter printed and
published on every Thursday to and in.
cluding Thursday, the _____ day of
2008: and printed
below is a copy of the lower case alpha-
bet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is
hereby acknowledged as being the size
and kind of type used in the composition
and publication of the notice:
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Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed
before me on this ~ day of
June . 2008.
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MARY ANN CARLSON
NOTARY PUBUC - MINNESOTA
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 1-3H)9
City of New Hope
(Official Publication)
ORDINANCE NO. 08-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NEW HOPE
CODE SECTION 14-8(10) ESTABLISHING FEES
FOR DRY CLEANING AND LAUNDERING LICENSE
The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 14.S( 10) .. Self. service coin oper-
ated dry cleaning license fee' of the New Hope City Code
is hereby amended to read as foffows:
(10) Self'service coin operated dry cleaning..Q[
launderino license fee. The fee amount for..i! self.service
coin operated dry cleaning or launderino license as reo
quired by subsection S.12(c) of this code is 550.00 per cal-
endar year.
Secfion 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shaff be ef-
fective upon its passage and publication.
Dated the 27th day of May, 200S.
Martin E. Opem. Sr.. Mayor
Attest:
Valerie Leone. City Clerk
(Published in the New Hope.Golden Valley Sun-Post the
5th day of June. 200S.)
(June 5. 200S) p2-0rd OS-OS
ORDINANCE NO. 08-07
AN ORDINANCE AlVIENDING
OFF-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE FEE
The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 14-12(2) "Intoxicating liquor license fee" ofthe New Hope City Code is
hereby amended by amending subsection 14-12(2)(c) " Off-sale" to read as follows:
c. Off-sale. . .
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Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and
publication.
Dated the 24th day of November, 2008.
C'. q()~
Martin E. Opem, Sr., Mayor
Attest:
Valerie Leone,
(Published in the New Hope-Golden Valley Sun-Post the 4th dayof December
,2008.)
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
Richard Hendrickson, being duly sworn on
an oath, states or affirms that he is the Chief
Financial Officer of the newspaper(s) known
as
GV, NH, Crystal, Robbinsdale Sun-Post
and has full knowledge of the facts stated
below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of
the requirements constituting qualifica-
tion as a qualified newspaper as provid-
ed by Minn. Stat. S331A.02, S331A.07,
and other applicable laws as amended.
(8) The printed public notice that is attached
was published in said newspaper(s)
once each week, for ~ successive
week(s); it was first published on Thurs-
day, the ~ day of December
2008, and was thereafter printed and
published on every Thursday to and in-
cluding Thursday, the ____ day of
, 2008; and printed
below is a copy of the lower case alpha-
bet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is
hereby acknowledged as being the size
and kind of type used in the composition
and publication of the notice:
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Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed
before me on this ~ day of
December . 2008.
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MARY ANN CARLSON
NOTARY PUBUC - MINNESOTA
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 1-31-()9
City of New Hope
(Official Publication)
ORDINANCE NO. 08-07
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
OFF-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE FEE
The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 14-12(2) .Intoxicating liquor Ii.
cense lee. 01 the New Hope City Code is hereby amend-
ed by amending subsection 14.12(2)(c)" Off.sale" to read
as follows:
c. Off.sale $~380.00 - oer Minn. Stat.
6340A40B subd. 31c) this fee shall be reduced to
$280.00 if the licensee meets the followino conditions:
1. The licensee aorees to have a oualified orivate
vendor train all emolovees within 60 davs of hire
and annuallv thereafter in laws oertaining to the
sale of alcohol. the rules for identification checks
and the resoonsibilities of establishments serving
intoxicatino liouors:
2. the licensee agrees to oost a oolicv re~uiring iden.
tification checks for all oersons aooearino to be 30
years old or less: and
3. a cash award and incentive orogram is estab.
Iished bv the licensee. to award emolovees who
catch underage drinkers. and a oenalty orogram
is established to Dun ish emoloyees in the event of
a failed comoliance check.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be ef-
fective upon its passage and publication.
Dated the 24th day of November. 2008.
Attest:
Martin E. Opem. Sr.. Mayor
Valerie Leone. City Clerk
(Published in the New Hope-Golden Valley Sun. Post the
day of 2008.)
(Dec. 4.2008) p2.0rd 08.07 liq fee
ORDINANCE NO. 08-08
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING RENTAL
PROPERTY REGISTRATION FEES AND PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE INSPECTION FEES
The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 14-2 (10) "Rental property registration fee " of the New Hope City Code
is hereby amended to read as follows:
(10) Rental property registration fee. The mmual fee amounts for the rental property registration
required by Section 3-31 of this Code shall be detennined according to the following fee grid:
Rental Units in Building
AIu1Ual Registration Fee
AImual Registration Fee (Best
Practices pmiicipant only)
Single Family
N/A
Two-Family
N/A
Tlu'ee or More
per building
plus $20.00 for every unit
therein therein
per building plus
for every unit
Double Fee. Ifregistration is not made within the time set forth in Section 3-31, the fee shall double
as required by subsection 3-31(e)(5) of this Code.
Section 2. Section 14-2(11) "Housing property maintenance inspection fees "ofthe New Hope
City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
(11) Housing property maintenance inspection fee. Fee amounts for the housing propeliy
maintenance inspection required by sections 3-32 as follows:
Single and two-family residences, condominiums and townhouses (initial inspection and first
reinspect per dwelling unit. . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .
Multiple residences with tlu-ee or more units (initial inspection and first reinspect)
1 st Unit each building................................................................. ....
Each additional unit....................................................................... $15.00
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Reinspection after first reinspect - Single family and multiple residences per hour (one hour
111inin1uIn) .................................................................................. $47.00
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective after its passage and publication as
of January 1,2009.
Dated the 24th day of November, 2008.
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Matiin E. Opem, Sr., Mayor
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Attest: /{l[rf-t.-u- ~r)/&;
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
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Richard Hendrickson, being duly sworn on
an oath, states or affirms that he is the Chief
Financial Officer of the newspaper(s) known
as
GII, NH, Crystal, Robbinsdale Sun-Post
and has full knowledge of the facts stated
below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of
the requirements constituting qualifica-
tion as a qualified newspaper as provid-
ed by Minn. Stat. S331A.02, S331A.07,
and other applicable laws as amended.
(B) The printed public notice that is attached
was published in said newspaper(s)
once each week, for ~ successive
week(s); it was first published on Thurs-
day, the ~ day of December
2008, and was thereafter printed and
published on every Thursday to and in-
cluding Thursday. the day of
, 2008: and printed
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City of New Hope
(Official Publication)
ORDINANCE NO. 08-08
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING RENTAL
PROPERTY REGISTRATION FEES, PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE INSPECTION FEES AND ZONING,
SUBDIVISION AND PLATTING FEES
The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 14.2 "Rental property registration
fee" of the is hereby amended to
read as follows:
(10) Rental property registration fee. The annual fee
amounts for the rental property registration required by
Section 3.31 of this Code shall be determined according
to the following fee grid:
Annual Registration
Annual Fee (Best Practices
Registration Fee participant only)
S~ 70.00 N/A
S~ 140.00 N/A
S~ 140.00 S~ 70.00 per
per building plus building plus S~
S20.00 for every 11.00 for every unit
unit therein therein
Double Fee. If registration is not made within the time set
forth in Section 3.31, the fee shall double as required by
subsection 3.31 (e)(5) of this Code.
Point.of.conversion insoection fee is S1.000.00. This is a
one time fee for the conversion of a dwellino unit to rental
usaoe oer section 3.31 te)l7) of this Code.
Secticn 2. Section 14.2(11) "Housing property mainte.
nance inspection fees" of the New Hooe City Code is here-
by amended to read as follows:
(11) Housing property maintenance inspection fee.
Fee amounts for the housing property maintenance in.
spection required by sections 3-30 and 3.32 ~ ill
this Code are as follows:
Single and two-family residences, condominiums and
townhouses (initial inspection and first reinspect per
dwelling unit .. . 5~ 140.00
Multiple residences with three or more units (initial in-
spection and first reinspect)
1 st Unit each building .. . 5~ 140.00
Each additional unit . . . 515.00
Reinspection after first reinspect - Single family and mul-
tiple residences per hour (one hour minimum) . . . 547.00
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effec.
tive after its passage and publication as of January 1.
2009.
Rental Units
in Building
Single Family
Two.Family
Three or More
Dated the 24th day of November. 2009.
Attest:
(Published in the New Hope-Golden Valley Sun. Post the
day of 2008.)
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ORDINANCE NO. 08-09
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NEW HOPE CODE
SECTION 3-31 BY ESTABLISHING A RENTAL PROPERTY
CONVERSION INSPECTION AND FEE AND REQUIRING
PROPERTY MANAGER VERIFICATION FOR TRAINING
IN CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING PROGRAl\1
The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 3-31(e) "Registration permit" of the New Hope Citv Code is hereby
amended by adding subsection (7) "Point-of-conversion inspection" to read as follows:
( e) Registration permit.
(1) Required. No person shall operate, let or cause to be let a rental dwelling unit which has
not been properly registered by the city in the maimer required by this Code. A registration pel111it
must be obtained for each residential dwelling unit except, two or more residential dwelling units
located within a single building and having a common owner and a common property identification
number shall require only a single pel111it upon receipt ofthe properly executed initial application for
a rental registration pel111it. The building official may cause m1 inspection to be made of the rental
dwelling unites) to detel111ine whether it is in compliance with section 3-30, other New Hope Code
sections or the laws of the State ofMilmesota. Every rental dwelling unit may be re-inspected on a
regular basis as detel111ined by the city after a renewal application is filed to detel111ine if it still
confol1ns to all applicable codes and laws.
(2) Application filed. A registration application shall be submitted to the building official
on f0l111s furnished by the city and must contain the following infol111ation:
a. Nm11e, address, and telephone number of the owner of the rental dwelling unites). This is
the address to which the city will send all future cOlTespondence. Owner shall indicate if the owner is
a corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship.
b. Name, and address, and telephone number of any owner's agent responsible for the
management of the premises rental dwelling unites).
c. Legal address of the premise rental dwelling unites).
d. Number and type of dwelling units (one bedroom, two bedrooms, etc.)
(3) Changes in mvnership and amended permits. A registration pennit is not assignable.
Any changes OCCUlTing in the ownership of a rental dwelling unites) require a new registration
pel1nit. The new owner must obtain a new registration pel111it within 30 days of acquiring the
property. The fee paid for the new registration pel1nit shall be 25 percent of the fee required for an
initial registration pel111it. If any changes occur in any infonnation required on the registration
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application, the owner must submit an amended registration application to the city within 30 days of
the change. If any rental dwelling units are added to a CUlTent registration pem1it, the additional
rental dwelling units must be registered by amendment of the Clment registration pem1it and must be
accompanied by the fee required for the additional units.
(4) Annual registration. All rental dwelling units shall be registered before being let, in
whole or in pmi. Registrations will expire annually at midnight on June 30 for single- and two-family
rental dwellings and on December 31 for apmiment buildings with three or more dwelling units. The
registration pemlit for each building containing one- or two-family rental dwelling units must be
renewed annually on or before June 1 and apmiment buildings containing three or more rental
dwelling units must be renewed on or before December 1. Rental dwelling units must be registered
as a sleeping room, a single-family dwelling, a two-family dwelling, or an apmiment building. Any
unregistered rental dwelling units are subject to penalties.
(5) Registration fee. The registration fees required by tlus section are set fOlih in subsection
14-2(10) of this Code. The fee must accompany the registration application. The registration fee is
doubled when an application is received more than 30 days after it was due.
Exception: Rental dwelling units owned or under the control of the city must be registered
but are exempt from paying registration fees.
(6) Record retention. The registration application and all other documents peliinent to a
rental dwelling unit shall be kept on file in the office of the building official. A copy shall be
fumished to the owner or other authorized person upon request.
Section 2. Section 3-31 (p) "Best practices program" of the New Hope Citv Code is
hereby amended by amending subsection (2) "Program requirements" to read as follows:
(2) Program requirements. The "Best Practices" program qualification requirements are as
follows:
a. Use of a city approved crime free housing addendum or equivalent in all new and/or
renewed leases;
b. All new and/or renewed leases must include a provision to pennit city inspection of
individual rental units per the city detem1ined inspection schedule;
c. Use of a background check procedure that includes a criminal history check for all new
tenants/rental managers/employees;
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d.~9t}!il1Llil1gc.\Lxerification c;Y(;I'Y.n~l'\:)c;Y(:;<lT~that the property manager has attended
city approved crime free multi-housing training
e. Attendance by the property manager each year at one New Hope Property Manager
Association meeting;
f. During every inspection cycle, the propeIiy must fully comply with all propeliy
maintenance standards required by section 3-30 of this Code at the time ofthe first re-inspection if
needed.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and
publication.
Dated the 24th day of November, 2008.
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an oath, states or affirms that he is the Chief
Financial Officer of the newspaper(s) known
as
G\I, NH, Crystal, Robbinsdale Sun-Post
and has full knowledge of the facts stated
below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of
the requirements constituting qualifica-
tion as a qualified newspaper as provid-
ed by Minn. Stat. 9331A.02, 9331A.07,
and other applicable laws as amended.
(B) The printed public notice that is attached
was published in said newspaper(s)
once each week, for ~ successive
week(s); it was first published on Thurs-
day, the -L day of December
2008, and was thereafter printed and
published on every Thursday to and in-
cluding Thursday, the ____ day of
, 2008; and printed
below is a copy of the lower case alpha-
bet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is
hereby acknowledged as being the size
and kind of type used in the composition
and publication of the notice:
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Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed
before me on this ~ day of
December , 2008.
MARY ANN CARLSON
NOTARY PUBUC - MINNESOTA
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 1-3H)9
City of New Hope
(Official Publication)
ORDINANCE NO. 08-09
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NEW HOPE CODE
SECTION 3-31 BY ESTABLISHING A RENTAL
PROPERTY CONVERSION INSPECTION AND FEE
AND REQUIRING PROPERTY MANAGER
VERIFICATION FORTRAINING
IN CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING PROGRAM
The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 3-31 (e) "Registration permit" of
the New Hooe City Code is hereby amended by adding
subsection (7) "Point-of.conversion inspection..to read as
follows:
(e) Registration permit.
(1) Required. No person shall operate, let or
cause to be let a rental dwelling unit which has not been
properly registered by the city in the manner required by
this Code. A registration permit must be obtained for each
residential dwelling unit except, two or more residential
dwelling units located within a single building and having
a common owner and a common property identification
number shall require only a single permit upon receipt of
the properly executed initial application for a rental regis-
tration permit. The building official may cause an inspec-
tion to be made of the rental dwelling unit(s) to determine
whether it is in compliance with section 3.30, other New
Hope Code sections or the laws of the State of Minneso-
ta. Every rental dwelling unit may be re.inspected on a
regular basis as determined by the city after a renewal ap-
plication is filed to determine if it still conforms to all ap.
plicable codes and laws.
(2) Application filed. A registration application
shall be submitted to the building official on forms fur-
nished by the city and must contain the following informa-
tion:
a. Name, address. and telephone number of the
owner of the rental dwelling unit(s). This is the address to
which the city will send all future correspondence. Owner
shall indicate if the owner is a corporation. partnership or
sole proprietorship.
b. Name. and address. and telephone number of
any owner's agent responsible for the management of the
premises rental dwelling unit(s).
c. Legal address of the premise rental dwelling
unit(s).
d. Number and type of dwelling units (one bed.
room. two bedrooms. etc.)
(3) Changes in ownership and amended permits.
A registration permit is not assignable. Any changes oc-
cUrring in the ownership of a rental dwelling unit(s) require
a ns,<,/ registration permit. The nevI owner must obtain a
new registration permit within 30 days of acquiring the
property. The fee paid for the new registration permit shall
be 25 percent of the lee required lor an initial registration
permit. II any changes occur in any inlormation required
on the registration application. the O'Nner must submit an
amended registration application to the city within 30 days
of the change. If any rental dwelling units are added to a
current registration permit. the additional rental dVlelling
units must be registered by amendment of the current reg-
istration permit and must be accompanied by the fee re-
quired for the additional units.
(4) Annual registration. All rental dwelling units
shall be registered before being let. in whole or in part.
Registrations will expire annually at midnight on June 30
for single- and two-family rental dwellings and on Decem-
ber 31 for apartment buildings with three or more dwelling
units. The registration permit for each building containing
one- or two.lamily rental dwelling units must be renewed
annually on or before June 1 and apartment buildings con-
t2ining ~hree 0: mere rental dVie!ling units must be re-
newed on or before December 1. Rental dwelling units
must be registered as a sleeping room. a single-family
dwelling. a two.family dwelling. or an apartment building.
Any unregistered rental dwelling units are subject to
penalties.
(5) Registration fee. The registration fees re-
quired by this section are set forth in subsection 14-2(10)
of this Code. The fee must accompany the registration ap.
plication. The registration fee is doubled when an applica.
tion is received more than 30 days after it was due.
Exception: Rental dwelling units owned or under the con-
trol of the city must be registered but are exempt from pay-
ing registration fees.
(6) Record retention. The registration application
and all other documents pertinent to a rental dwelling unit
shall be kept on file in the office of the building official. A
copy shall be furnished to the owner or other authorized
person upon request.
(7) Point-of-conversion insoection. Whenever a
dwellino unit is converted to rental usage. the dwelling unit
shall be oromotlv insoected for comoliance with the mini.
mum standards set forth in New Hooe Code section 3-30.
The fee for the ooooint-of.conversion" insoection reouired
bv the conversion of a dwellino unit to rental usaoe is set
out in section 14-2(10) of this code. This fee shall be in ad.
dition to the annual rental orooerty registration fee for
rental orooertv.
Section 2. Section 3-31(p) "Best practices program"
of the New Hooe City Code is hereby amended by amend.
ing subsection (2) "Program requirements..to read as fol.
lows:
(2) Program requirements. The "Best Practices"
program qualification requirements are as fallows:
a. Use of a city approved crime free housing ad.
dendum or equivalent in all new and/or renewed leases;
b. All new and/or renewed leases must include a
proviSion to permit city inspection of individual rental units
per the city determined inspection schedule;
c. Use of a background check procedure that in.
cludes a criminal history check for all new tenants/rental
managers/employees;
d. Continuino l,Iyerification everv three vears that
the property manager has attended aat least one city ap.
proved crime free multi.housing training program during
the three year verification cvcle. It shall be the orooerty
manager's or owner's affirmative resoonsibilitv to orovide
the Citv with the orooerty manaoer's verification of this re-
ouirement;
e. Attendance by the property manager each year
at one New Hope Property Manager Association meeting;
1. During every inspection cycle. the property must
fully comply with all property maintenance standards reo
quired by section 3-30 of this Code at the time of the first
re-inspection if needed.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be ef-
fective upon its passage and publication.
Dated the 24th day of November. 2008.
(Published in the New Hope-Golden Valley Sun. Post the
day of 2008.)
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ORDINANCE NO. 08-10
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING SANITARY
SEWER AND WATER RATES, RECYCLING
FEES AND STREET LIGHTING FEES FOR 2009
The City Council of the City of New Hope ordains:
Section 1. Section 14-50(2)(a) "Metered water sewer rates; adjustment" of the New Hope
City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
a. Metered water sewer rates; adjustment. For all premises where the sewer
rate is based upon metered water, the fees shall include a minimum charge of
$4-:-995.25 per month plus $~3.53 for each 1,000 gallons of water consumption
over and above the initial 1,000 gallons. An additional separate surcharge of
$. -12 .44 per 1,000 gallons of water consumption shall be added to the rates to
defray the charges and costs of corrective action needed for the treatment of inflow
and infiltration of storm water to the sanitary sewer system as imposed by the
Metropolitan Council Services Division. For single-family residences only, sewer
charges shall be computed on the basis of actual gallons of water metered during
the winter months of December through March; sewer charges for all 12 months
shall be determined by averaging the gallonage of water metered during the winter
months between December through March; provided, however, that the gallons
charged for each individual month shall not exceed an amount equal to the actual
metered water, if actual usage is less than the amount determined by the averaging
method.
Section 2. Section 14-50(10)(b) "Water rates" of the New Hope City Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
b. Water rates. Water bills shall be concurrent with sewer billings. The rate
for water furnished to consumers by the municipal water system shall be as
follows: The minimum monthly charge will be $~6.03 for each meter plus
$~.653.85 for each 1,000 gallons of consumption over and above the initial 1,000
gallons recorded on said meter for the month. $0.53 of the minimum monthly
charge is assessed by the Minnesota Commissioner of Health and shown on the
billing statement as a miscellaneous charge. This charge is authorized by Minn.
Stat. S 144.3831.
Section 3. Section 14-13(9) "Recycling service fees" of the New Hope City Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
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(9) Recycling service fees. The fee charged to each owner or occupant for
recycling collection services shall be as follows:
a. Basic fee per month. . . $~.253.45
b. Carryout collection fee. . . Fee set by
Hennepin Recycling Group
Section 4. Section 14-6(2) "Street lighting fees" ofthe New Hope City Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
(2) Street lighting fees. The fee amount for street lighting as required by
subsection 6-5(c) shall be as follows:
a. Overhead lighting per month. . . $hOOl.05
b. Ornamental lighting per month . . . $+4G 1. 50
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and
publication.
Dated the 8th day of December, 2008.
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Attest: l!2uw (J6fVf}/U:"--
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
(Published in the New Hope-Golden Valley Sun-Post the 18th day of December, 2008.)
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 08-10
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING SANITARY
SKWER AND \V ATER RATES, RECYCLING FEES
AND STREET LIGHTING FEES FOR 2009
The following sunU11ary of Ordinance No. 08-10 is hereby approved this 8th day of
December, 2008, by the New Hope City Council for official publication. The Council hereby
detel1nines this summary ordinance clearly infom1s the public of the intent and effect of
Ordinance No. 08-15.
1. The title of Ordinance No. 08-10 is "An Ordinance Increasin,? Sanitarv Sewer And Water
Rates. Recvcling Fees and Street Li,?hting Fees for 2009".
2. Section 1 of the Ordinance amends Section 14-50(2)(a) "Metered water sewer rates;
adjustment" by increasing the minimum monthly charge to S5.25 plus S3.53 for each
1,000 gallons of water consumption over the initial 1,000 gallons. Also, an additional
separate surcharge of S.44 per 1,000 gallons of water consumption was added to defray
the Metropolitan Council's charges required to treat the inflow and infiltration of stOl1n
water within the sanitary sewer system.
3. Section 2 of the Ordinance amends Section 14-50(10)(b) "Water rates" by increasing the
minimum monthly fee to S6.03 plus S3.85 for each 1,000 gallons of consumption over
the initial 1,000 gallons.
4. Section 3 of the Ordinance amends Section 14-13(9) "Recvcling service fee" by
increasing the basic monthly fee to S3.45 for recycling collection services.
5. Section 4 of the Ordinance amends Section 14-6(2) "Street Lighting Fees" by increasing
the monthly Overhead lighting fee to S 1.05 and the monthly Omamental lighting fee to
S 1.50
6. Section 5 of the Ordinance make the Ordinance effective upon publication of this
summary.
Dated this 8th day of December, 2008.
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Martin E. Opem Sr., ayor
Attest: ~(;z{)Jj?cL-
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
Richard Hendrickson, being duly sworn on
an oath, states or affirms that he is the Chief
Financial Officer of the newspaper(s) known
as
GV, NH, Crystal, Robbinsdale Sun-Post
and has full knowledge of the facts stated
below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of
the requirements constituting qualifica-
tion as a qualified newspaper as provid-
ed by Minn. Stat. S331A.02, S331A.07,
and other applicable laws as amended.
(B) The printed public notice that is attached
was published in said newspaper(s)
once each week, for one successive
week(s); it was first published on Thurs-
day. the ~ day of December
2008, and was thereafter printed and
published on every Thursday to and in-
cluding Thursday, the ____ day of
. 2008; and printed
below is a copy of the lower case alpha-
bet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is
hereby acknowledged as being the size
and kind of type used in the composition
and publication of the notice:
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Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed
before me on this ~ day of
December . 2008.
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MARY ANN CARLSON
NOTARY PUBUC - MINNESOTA
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 1-3H)9
City of New Hope
(Official Publication)
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 08-10
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING SANITARY
SEWER AND WATER RATES, RECYCLING FEES
AND STREET LIGHTING FEES FOR 2009
The following summary of Ordinance No. 08-10 is
hereby approved this 8th day of December, 2008. by the
New Hope City Council for official publication. The Coun.
cil hereby determines this summary ordinance clearly in-
forms the public of the intent and effect of Ordinance No.
08-15.
1. The title of Ordinance No. 08-10 is - An Ordinance in-
creasing Sanitary Sewer And Water Rates, Recy-
cling Fees and Street Lighting Fees for 2009:'
2. Sectfon 1 of the Ordinance amends Section 14.
50(2)(a) -Metered water sewer rates: adiustment" by
increasing the minimum monthly charge to 85.25 plus
83.53 for each 1.000 gallons of water consumption
over the initial 1,000 gallons. Also. an additional sep.
arate surcharge of 8A4 per 1,000 gallons of water
consumption was added to defray the Metropolitan
Council's charges required to treat the inflow and in.
filtration of storm water within the sanitary sewer sys.
tem.
3. Section 2 of the Ordinance amends Section 14-
50(10)(b) "Water rates" by increasing the minimum
monthly fee to 86,03 plus 83.85 for each 1,000 gallons
of consumption over the initial 1,000 gallons.
4. Section 3 of the Ordinance amends Section 14'13(9)
"Recvcling service fee" by increasing the basic month.
ly fee to S3.45 for recycling collection services.
5. Section 4 of the Ordinance amends Section 14-6(2)
"Street liGhtinG Fees" by increasing the monthly Over-
head lighting fee to 81.05 and the monthly Ornamen-
tal lighting fee to 81.50
6. Section 5 of the Ordinance make the Ordinance ef-
fective upon publication of this summary.
Dated this 8th day of December. 2008.
Martin E. Opem Sr . Mayor
Attest:
Valerie Leone. City Clerk
(Published in the New Hope-Golden Valley Sun-Post the
18th day of December. 2008.)
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