2013-17 BILL NO. 2013-17
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO STREET LIGHT BANNERS; AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF
THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 855
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Chapter 8, Section 855 is added to read as follows:
SECTION 855. STREET LIGHT BANNERS
855.01. Purpose and criteria. The purpose of the following is to regulate the
placement, type, appearance, and servicing of banners within public rights-of-way so as to:
• Aid in the promotion of cultural and civic events.
• Promote the city and city-sponsored programs.
• Identify business districts within the city.
• Complement the city's beautification efforts.
• Control visual distractions to traffic and directional signage.
• Provide a unified and consistent appearance to city streets.
855.03. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this
Section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context
clearly indicates a different meaning:
Subdivision 1. Street Light Banner. Any rigid or flexible material containing a static
message directed at the public, either by means of a symbol, graphic design or text attached to
poles in the public right-of-way. Any flag, bunting, swag, ribbon, ornament, trimming, lights or
other embellishments. Street light banners include both decorative and event-oriented banners.
Subd. 2. Public right-of-way. "Public right-of-way" has the meaning given it in
Minnesota Statutes, section 237.162, subdivision 3.
Subd. 3. Public works department. Public Works Department means the public works
department, or the public works department's designee.
Subd. 4. Supporting hardware. Any bracket, wire, clamp, collar or other manufactured
product necessary to attach, hold or fix in place a street light banner. Any electrical or
mechanical device ancillary to a street light banner.
Subd. 5. District. Any area defined by a planning study area or an established
redevelopment district.
Subd. 6. City Manager. City Manager means the City Manager, or the City Manager's
designee.
855.05. Permit required;procedure, conditions.
Subdivision 1. Permit Required. Any person or agency desiring to have a street light
banner and supporting hardware installed over any public right-of-way or city-owned property
must first obtain a permit approved by the City Manager.
Subd. 2. Process. An application shall be submitted on a form prepared by the Public
Works Department and shall contain, but not be limited to, the following information:
(a) The name, address and telephone number of the person making the application
and payment and to whom the permit will be issued;
(b) The district or event to which the banners apply;
(c) A color, graphic sample of the street light banner;
(d) The specific dimensions and material of the street light banner;
(e) A detailed map depicting the proposed specific location of each installation
located in a consistent manner throughout the district;
(f) The specific requested installation and removal dates for the street light banners.
Subd. 3. Conditions. All street light banners and permits are subject to the following
conditions:
(a) All Street Light Banners
1. Permittees must supply the banners;
2. Permittees are responsible for paying the cost of installation and removal;
3. A nonrefundable application fee shall be charged in accordance with a
schedule established by the City Council;
4. All street light banners, together with any supporting hardware, shall be
installed and removed only by the Public Works Department;
5. All street light banners will be taken down within five (5) days after the date of
the expiration of such permit;
6. If the permit is denied by the City Manager, the person or agency desiring to
install the street light banner(s) may petition the Council by appealing through
the City Manager;
7. All street light banners must be two-sided.
(b) Decorative Street Light Banners
1. There is an annual renewal fee (fees schedule in Appendix D) for decorative
street light banners.
2. The permittee is also required to supply the City with replacement banners
within 30 days of notification of damage or fading, or risk removal of all
banners at the permittee's expense.
(c) Event Street Light Banners
1. Event banners may be installed no earlier than two weeks prior to the event
2. If the event is an annual event and the content and placement of the banners
has not changed, then only a renewal permit and any replacement banners
are required.
855.07. Decorative Street Light Banner Content. Decorative street light banners are
subject to the following requirements:
Subdivision 1. Decorative street light banners may identify a historical location, a place
of public interest benefiting the city, or to promote arts and culture.
Subd. 2. Decorative street light banners shall not be used to advertise specific
businesses, products, or services.
Subd. 3. Decorative street light banners shall not be used to advertise or promote
political candidates, parties, issues, or messages.
855.08. Event Street Light Banner Content. Event street light banners are subject to
the following requirements:
Subdivision 1. Event street light banners must identify an event of public interest taking
place within or benefiting the city. Event street light banners may include a logo, name or
symbol of the sponsoring agency, provided that no more than 15% of the banner area is utilized
for such purpose.
Subd. 2. Decorative street light banners shall not be used to advertise specific
businesses, products, or services.
Subd. 3. Event street light banners shall not be used to advertise or promote political
candidates, parties, issues, or messages.
855.09. Clearance required. No street light banner or supporting hardware shall be
installed unless they shall have a clearance over and above the right-of-way as shall be
designated and required by the Public Works Department with due regard to public safety,
surrounding circumstances, and physical conditions of the area.
855.10. Banner Maintenance. The City reserves the right to remove street light
banners because of construction, fading, damage, or any other practical reason, at the
permittee's expense.
855.11. Permanent supporting hardware. Wherever any supporting hardware (not
including electrical wires or fixtures) are installed that are intended to be kept and maintained as
permanent. The Public Works Department, if at any time in their judgment, may require them to
be removed or repaired.
855.13. Street Light Banner Dimensions. Street light banner dimensions must be
uniform within the district and will be based on the location of the banner and the wind load
limits for the type of street light. However, the dimensions may not exceed 16.25 square feet.
855.15. Revocation of permit. Any violation of this Section shall be grounds for the
revocation of any permits granted, and any person violating the provisions of this Section may
be denied any future permits for the purposes set out in this Section.
855.17. Violations a nuisance. Any street light banner or supporting hardware erected
or maintained contrary to the provisions of this Section is declared to be a public nuisance, and
any duly authorized city employee may remove or abate the same without any other warrant or
authority other than this Section.
855.19. Severability. In the event that any subsection, subdivision, or clause of this
Section is determined to be invalid, illegal or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the decision shall in no manner affect the remaining portions of this Section, which
shall remain in full force and effect.
This ordinance is effective in accordance with Section 3.09 of the Richfield City Charter.
Adopted this 10th day of September, 2013.
By:
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Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs,6y Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION City of Richfield
STATE OF MINNESOTA (Official Publication)
)ss SUMMARY PUBLICATION
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) BILL NO.2013-17
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE
Jeremy Bradfield being duly sworn on an OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING
oath, states or affirms that they are the A NEW SECTION 855 RELAT
ING TO THE REGULATION OF
Authorized Agent of the newspaper(s)known STREET LIGHT BANNERS
as:
On September 10,the Richfield City
Council adopted an ordinance desig-
SC Richfield nated as Bill No.2013-17,the title of
which is stated above.This summary
of the ordinance is published pursu-
and has full knowledge of the facts stated ant t C o Rc
g City haer.Section rt The 3.12 purpose of the of i the orhfield-
below: dinance is to regulate the placement,
(A The newspaper has com lied with all of type, appearance, and servicing of
) p street light banners within public
the requirements constituting qualifica- rights-of way. Copies of the ordi-
tion as a qualified newspaper as provided nance are available for public inspec-
q p tion in the office of the City Clerk dur-
by Minn. Stat. §331A.02, §331A.07, and ing normal business hours or upon
other applicable laws as amended. request by calling 612-861-9790 of
pp the Public Works Department.
(B)This Public Notice was printed and pub-/s/Nancy Gibbs,
lished in said newspaper(s) once each City Clerk
week, for 1 successive week(s); the first
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insertion being on 09/19/2013 and the last
insertion being on 09/19/2013.
By: c/ilg
Authorized Agent
Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before
me on 09/19/2013.
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Notary Public
JULIA I. HELKENN
NOTARY PUBIJC-MINNESOTA
My Comm.Exp.Jan.31,2015
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