HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 30-2007 - referred to Planning Comm. ORDINANCE NO. 30-07
An ordinance amending the zoning ordinance of the City of Brookings and pertaining to
electronic message display signs for the purposes of administration of the
zoning ordinance
Be it ordained and enacted by the governing body of the City of Brookings, South Dakota: that
the zoning ordinance shall be amended as follows shall be amended as follows:
Section 94-461
Electronic Message Display - A sign capable of displaying words, symbols, figures or images
that can be electronically or mechanically changed by remote or automatic means.
Characteristics are defined as follows:
a. Dissolve - a mode of message transition on an electronic message display accomplished by
varying the light intensity or pattern, where the first message gradually appears to
dissipate and lose legibility simultaneously with the gradual appearance and legibility of
the second message.
b. Fade - a mode of message transition on an electronic message display accomplished by
varying the light intensity or pattern, where the first message gradually reduces in
intensity to the point of not being legible and the subsequent message gradually increases
in intensity to the point of legibility.
c. Frame - a complete, static display screen on an electronic message display
d. Frame effect - a visual effect on an electronic message display applied to a single frame
to attract the attention of viewers.
e. Scroll - a mode of message transition on an electronic message display where the message
appears to move vertically across the display surface
f. Transition - a visual effect used on an electronic message display to change from one
message to another.
g. Travel - a mode of message transition on an electronic message display where the
message appears to move horizontally across the display surface
Section 94-470
1) All signs with electronic message display capabilities shall have internal ambient light
monitors installed that automatically adjust the brightness level.
SECTION 94-473
TABLE 3
NUMBER, DIMENSIONS AND LOCATION OF INDIVIDUAL SIGNS BY ZONING DISTRICT
Individual signs shall not exceed the maximum number or square footage nor encroach into
the minimum setback shown on this table (Cross Ref. Table 4)
FW A ALL RB-4 B-1 B-2A B-2 B-3 B-4 ALL INS
SIGN TYPE R'S I'S (a)
FREESTANDING
(f)
240 240 6 40 60 40 160 160 240 160 32
Area (S.F.)
30 30 5 15(b) 15 15(b) 30(b) 30(b) 60 30(b) 10
Height (Ft.)
10 10 3 0 0 5 5 5 5 10 5
Right of way
setback (Ft.) (c)
NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Number 1
permitted per lot
1 for 1 for 1 for 1 for 1 for 1 for 1 for 1 for 1 for 1 for
Number each each NA each each each each each each each each
permitted per 1000 1000 100 200 200 300 300 400 500 frtg.
feet of
street frontage
(d)
BUILDING (f)
NA NA 2 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 24
Area (S.F.)
10 10 NA ' 10 20 10 15 15 20 5 NA
Wall area (%) (e)
a) This column does not represent a zoning district. It applies to institutional uses permitted
in residential districts. Such uses may include, but are not necessarily limited to
churches, schools, apartment complexes, retirement homes, funeral homes, libraries,
fraternities and sororities.
b) In no case shall the sign height exceed the setback distance from an adjacent residential
district boundary line.
c) No part of any sign shall protrude into the horizontal or vertical setback line.
d) Lots with two or more frontages shall be regulated according to Table 2. However,
signage cannot be accumulated and used on one frontage in excess of that allowed for lots
with only one street frontage.
e) The percentage figure here shall mean the percentage of the area of the wall which such
sign is a part of, attached to or most nearly parallel to.
Signs in the RB-4, B-1 and B-2A Districts and institutional uses shall be limited to one
electronic message display with a maximum size of 24 square feet. The electronic message
display portion may be incorporated into a larger sign that meets the requirements
of Table 3.
SECTION 94-473
TABLE 5
PERMITTED SIGN CHARACTERISTICS BY ZONING DISTRICT
CHARACTERISTIC FW A ALL RB-4 B-1 B- B-2A B-3 B-4 ALL INS
R'S 2 I'S (a)
Electronic Message N P N P P P P PP P P(e
display )
Changeable Copy N N N P P P N PP P P
Illumination, Internal N N N P P P P P P
P(c) P(c)
Illumination, External P P N P P P P(c P P P(c
P(c) ) )
Illumination, Surface N N N N PP N PP NN
lighted (d)
Neon N N N N PP N PP NN
Non-Illuminated PP P P P P P P P P P
Reflective PP N N PP N PP NN
P=Permitted N=Not allowed
a) This column does not represent a zoning district. It applies to institutional uses
permitted in residential districts. Such uses may include, but are not necessarily
limited to churches, schools, apartment complexes, retirement homes, funeral
homes, libraries, fraternities and sororities.
b) Portable signs with electronic message displays shall be permitted in the A, RB-4,
B-1 B-2, B-2A, B-3, B-4, B-5, I-1, I-1R and 1-2 District subject to the regulations in
Section 94-470(e). Portable signs with electronic message displays shall be
permitted for any institutional use in conjunction with special events and public
services for a period not to exceed 7 days and according to the regulations in
Section 94-470(e).
c) No direct light or significant glare from the sign shall be cast onto any adjacent lot that is
zoned and used for residential purposes.
d) Any surface lighting involving motion shall be prohibited.
e) Electronic message display signs shall only be allowed for institutional uses that
customarily involve community events such as schools, churches and libraries.
Any or all ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
FIRST READING: September 25, 2007
SECOND READING: October 9, 2007
Referred to Planning Commission for reconsideration
regarding historic districts and institutional uses.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
Scott D. Munsterman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shari Thornes, Brookings City Clerk