Ordinace 19-1015 Dynamic SignsCITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 10-1015
AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING DYNAMIC SIGNS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOPKINS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
570.05 Subd. 00 Dynamic changeable copy sign. An electronic changeable copy sign capable of
displaying and by remote or automatic means changing or rearranging the words, symbols,
figures or images it displays.
570.44 Dynamic Changeable Copy Sign
Subd. 1. District. A site within the B -3 district with frontage on a state or county highway
Subd. 2. Frontage. Frontage on a public right -of -way at least 500 ft.
Subd. 3. Type. The dynamic sign may be located on a freestanding sign.
Subd. 4. Direction. The face or display of the dynamic sign must be perpendicular to the
boundary of any adjoining residential district.
Subd. 5. Number of dynamic signs. There shall not be more than one (1) dynamic sign located on
a lot.
Subd. 6. Maximum display area of dynamic signs. The sign area of a dynamic display sign shall
not exceed thirty -two (32) square feet. The area of dynamic signs shall be included in the
calculation of the total permitted sign area for the site.
Subd. 7. Character of the message and display. Signs with dynamic display must contain only
static and stable text and/or images. Other modes of displaying messages, including scrolling, are
prohibited. Modes of display that cause the message to flash are prohibited.
Subd. 8. Duration of the message. Any message on the display shall remain static or stable for a
period of not less than eight (8) seconds. The interval between serial messages or changes of the
display shall be at least eight (8) seconds.
Subd. 9. Transition between messages. The transition from one static and stable display to
another must be direct and immediate without any special effects including fading and
dissolving.
Subd. 10. Maximum bri htness and illumination. Dynamic signs shall be restricted
illumination and brightness so that no sign with d in their may exceed a
illumination of .3 foot candles above ambient light levels as measured from one hun maximum
feet from the sign's face. All signs with dynamic displays must be equipped dred (10 with an automatic
dimmer control or other mechanism that automaticall controls the automatically brightness to with this requirement. If there is a violation of the brightness standards, the adjustment comply
made within one (1) business day upon notice of noncompliance from the city must be
Subd. 11. Malfunctionin d namic si ns. Signs with dynaic
equipped to freeze the sign face in one position if a malfunction occurs. Signs ewith tined and
displays must also be equipped with a means to immediately discontinue the display malfunctions. ay if it
Subd. 12. Noncompliance. Operation of a dynamic sign not in
compliance
regulations. The sign owner or operator must immediately turn off the display within one (1) these
hour of notification by email from the city that it is not complying with the stand ards ( of this
ordinance. s
First Reading:
March 2, 2010
Second Reading:
Date of Publication:
Date Ordinance Takes Effect:
ATTEST:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
City Attorney Signature
Date
March 16, 2010
March 25, 2010
March 25, 2010
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor