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ORDINANCE NO.633
AN ORDINANCE REGARDING REGULATIONS FOR LIGHTING
AND SIGNAGE ILLUMINATION;
AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CITY CODE
The City Council of the City of Medina ordains as follows:
SECTION I. Section 829 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by
deleting the struck through language and adding the underlined language as follows:
CHAPTER 8
LAND AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
829. OUTDOOR LIGHTING ORDINANCE
Section 829.01. Purpose and Intent.
Subd. 1. Sections 829.01 et seq. shall be known as the outdoor lighting ordinance. It is the
intent of this ordinance to define practical and effective measures by which the obtrusive
aspects of excessive and/or careless light usage that affects the nighttime environment can
be minimized, while preserving safety, security and the nighttime use and enjoyment of
property. These measures are intended to curtail the degradation of the nighttime visual
environment by encouraging lighting practices that direct appropriate amounts of light
where and when it is needed, increasing the use of energy efficient sources, and decreasing
the wastage of light and glare resulting from over lighting and poorly shielded or
inappropriately directed lighting fixtures.
Subd. 2. All outdoor illuminating devices shall be installed in conformance with the
provisions of this ordinance and the Minnesota State Building Code as applicable and
under appropriate permit and inspection.
Section 829.02. Defmitions. As used in this ordinance, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them:
Subd. 1. Certified Lighting Professional. Any person holding certification by the National
Council of Qualifications for the Lighting Professions, International Association of Lighting
Management Companies or the Association of Energy Engineers.
Subd. 2. ,
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the activity Design atie o f lighting as class 1 ., finding by the z
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administrator ofthe o ert_al ratufe o f _ l _ __Vditio.ry the-applic .
a.v de vutdvva vatung-and rvtaizfvc'-va-bir door maintenance intenance areas;
,
lt-as-concert or theater amphitheaters -RESERVED
Subd. 3. Class 2 Lighting. A;11-outdoo ting used f r, b t-net-timite44e illumination for
..'alk..'a`sr r-eal,A=a.3j,.sTequipment-yarelsTpar-king-lets-and-eutdoer--seetwity-wher-e-gener-al
security of the groundshe pafy-c�RESERVED
Subd. 4. C-lass ting used for decorative cffeets including, but net
1initef tee 1lumi tiers g-an
landscaping -RESERVED
Subd. 5. Direct Illumination. Illumination resulting from light emitted directly from a lamp
or luminaire, not light diffused through translucent signs or reflected from other surfaces
such as the ground or building faces.
Subd. 6. Directly Visible. Allowing a direct line -of -sight to the light source or lamp.
Subd. 7. Flood Light or Lamp. A specific form of lamp designed by the manufacturer to
direct its output in a specific direction (a beam) but with a diffusing glass envelope.
Subd. 8. Footcandle (fc). A unit of illuminance equal to one lumen per square foot. It is the
luminous flux per unit area in the Imperial system. One footcandle equals approximately 10
(10.76) lux.
Subd. 9. Full Cutoff Light Fixture. A luminaire light distribution where no light is emitted
above the horizontal, and where the intensity at 80 degrees from nadir (straight down) is no
greater than 100 candela per 1000 lamp lumens.
Subd. 10. Fully Shielded Light Fixture. A lighting fixture constructed in such a manner that
95% of all light emitted by the fixture, either directly from the lamp or a diffusing element,
or indirectly by reflection or refraction from any part of the luminaire, is projected below the
horizontal as determined by photometric test or certified by the manufacturer. Up to 5% of
the light emitted may shine above the horizontal. Any structural part of the light fixture
providing this shielding must be permanently affixed.
Subd. 11. Glare. The sensation produced by a bright source within the visual field that is
sufficiently brighter than the level to which the eyes are adapted to cause annoyance,
discomfort, or loss in visual performance and visibility. The magnitude of glare depends on
such factors as the size, position, or brightness of the source, and the brightness level to
which the eyes are adapted.
Subd. 12. Glass Enclosed Area. Interior building spaces with extensive use of glass or other
transparent or translucent material, including atria, sky lighted areas, conservatories or
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greenhouses, in which interior lighting of the area will provide illumination onto adjacent
exterior spaces.
Subd. 13. IESNA. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
Subd. 14. Installed. The attachment or assembly fixed in place of any outdoor light fixture,
whether or not connected to a power source.
Subd. 15. Light pollution. Any adverse effect of manmade light.
Subd. 16. Light Trespass. Light falling where it is not wanted or needed, including across
property boundaries.
Subd. 17. Lighting Zones. An overlay zoning area in which maximum levels of light are
established. The four lighting zones are defined on the lighting zone map and by this
reference made a part of this ordinance. A parcel located in more than one of the lighting
zones described herein shall be considered to be regulated by the lighting zone it is in.
Guidelines used to guide the delineation of the lighting zones are:
(a) Lighting Zone E4. Areas of high ambient lighting levels. This zone generally includes
urban areas with primary land uses for commercial, business and industrial activity,
including highway commercial and downtown districts.
b) Lighting Zone E3. Areas of medium ambient lighting levels. This zone generally
includes suburban residential areas, but neighborhood commercial or industrial
parcels largely surrounded by suburban residential uses may also be included.
(c) Lighting Zone E2. Areas of low ambient lighting levels. This zone generally includes
rural residential and agricultural areas, but may also include small outlying
neighborhood commercial and industrial areas surrounded by rural residential areas.
(d) Lighting Zone El. Areas with intrinsically dark landscapes. This zone includes rural
areas, including rural residential areas, where preservation of natural darkness has
been identified as a high priority or other areas where the preservation of a naturally
dark landscape is of utmost priority.
Subd. 18. Lumen. Unit of luminous flux, used to measure the amount of light emitted by
lamps.
Subd. 19. Luminaire. The complete lighting assembly except the support assembly. Lighting
assemblies that include multiple unshielded or partially shielded lamps on a single pole shall
be considered as a single unit, for purposes of determining total light output from a
luminaire.
Subd. 20. Lux. One lumen per square meter. It is the luminous flux per unit area in the metric
system. One lux equals approximately .1 (.093) footcandles.
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Subd. 21.
as security and decoration, such that its use falls under4he-Ele€mition of two or more lighting
classes.
Nit or NIT. Unit of measure for luminance derived_from candela per square meter.
Subd. 22. Non -Residential Property. A property of which the primary use is not -residential
regardless of planning zone location.
Subd. 23. Opaque. A material which does not transmit light from an internal illumination
source. Applied to sign backgrounds, opaque means that the area surrounding any letters or
symbols on the sign either is not lighted from within, or allows no light from an internal
source to shine through it.
Subd. 24. Outdoor Display Lot. An outdoor area where active nighttime sales activity
occurs and where accurate color perception of merchandise by customers is required.
Subd. 25. Outdoor Light Fixture. An outdoor illuminating device, outdoor lighting or
reflective surface, lamp or similar device, permanently installed or portable, used for
illumination or advertisement. Such devices include, but are not limited to, lights used for
parking lots; roadways; buildings and structures; landscaping; signs; and building overhangs
and open canopies.
Subd. 26. Person. Any individual, firm, business, partnership, joint venture, corporation or
any other such entity, whether the owner, lessee or tenant of the property.
Subd. 27. Residential Property. A property of which the primary use is residential
regardless of planning zone location.
Subd. 28. Sign, Externally illuminated. A sign illuminated by light sources from the
outside.
Subd. 29. Sign, Internally illuminated. A sign illuminated by light sources enclosed entirely
within the sign cabinet and not directly visible from outside the sign.
Subd. 30. Sign, Neon. A sign including luminous gas -filled tubes formed into text, symbols
or decorative elements and directly visible from outside the sign cabinet.
Subd. 31. Sky Glow. The brightening of the night sky that results from the scattering of
artificial visible radiation from the constituents of the atmosphere.
Subd. 32. Spot Light or Lamp. A specific form of lamp designed by the manufacturer to
direct its output in a specific direction (a beam) and with a clear or nearly clear glass
envelope.
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Subd. 33. Use, Abandonment of. The cessation of a use or activity on a property by the
owner or tenant for a period of 12 months or more, excluding temporary or short term
interruptions for the purpose of remodeling, maintaining, or otherwise improving or
rearranging a facility. A use shall be deemed abandoned when such use is suspended as
evidenced by the cessation of activities or conditions that constitute the principle use of the
property.
Section 829.03. Applicability.
Subd.1. New Uses, Buildings and Major Additions or Modifications on Non -Residential
Property. For all proposed new land uses, developments, buildings, and structures on non-
residential property that require a permit, all outdoor lighting fixtures shall meet the
requirements of this ordinance. All building additions of 25 percent or more in terms of
additional dwelling units, gross floor area, or parking spaces, either with a single addition or
with cumulative additions subsequent to the effective date of this ordinance, shall invoke the
requirements of this ordinance for the entire property, including previously installed and any
new outdoor lighting. Cumulative modification or replacement of outdoor lighting
constituting 25 percent or more of the lighted area for the parcel, no matter the actual
amount of lighting already on a non -conforming site, shall constitute a major addition for
purposes of this section.
Subd. 2. Minor Additions on Non -Residential Property. Additions or
modifications to existing land uses, developments, buildings and structures on non-
residential property of less than 25 percent that require a permit shall require the
submission of a complete inventory and site plan detailing all existing and proposed
new outdoor lighting. New lighting on the site shall meet the requirements of this
ordinance with regard to shielding and lamp type.
Subd. 3. Time For Compliance. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, all
land uses, developments, buildings and structures on non-residential properties must
be brought into compliance with this ordinance within two years of its effective date
if adjacent to residential property or within five years in all other cases.
Subd. 4. Resumption After Abandonment of Use. If a property or use with non-
conforming lighting is abandoned as defined in Section 829.02, Subd.34-33, all
outdoor lighting shall be reviewed and brought into compliance with this ordinance
before the use is resumed.
Subd. 5. Roadways. Lighting for public or private roadways shall meet the requirements of
this ordinance with regard to shielding and lamp type.
Subd. 6. Sign Lighting. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the regulations of
Section 829.05 related to Sign Lighting shall apply to all residential and Non -Residential
Property in the City.
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Section 829.04. Shielding and Outdoor Light Level Standards for All Non -Residential
Properties.
Subd. 1. All nonexempt outdoor lighting fixtures shall lie -shielding as shown in Table lbe
shielded if exceeding the initial light output described below. For exempt light fixtures refer
to Section 829.10.
(a) Any lamp with an initial light output greater than or equal to. 2000 lumens shall be a Fully
Shielded Light Fixture.
(a).(b) No Spot Light or Flood Light shall be aimed higher than 45 degrees above straight
down. Any Spot Light or Flood Light with an initial light output greater than or equal to
2000 lumens shall be a Fully Shielded Light Fixture.
Subd. 2. Any lamp greater than 2000 lumens installed must be shielded such that the lamp is
not directly visible from any residential property.
TABLE 1 LAMP TYPE AND SHIELDINC STANDARDS FOR ALL NON
RCS
USE CLASS & LAMP TYPE
E4
E3
E2
EA
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Initial Light Output below 2000 Lumens (2)
C 4 IAT�BN)÷
Initial Light Output Greater than or equal to 2000 Lumens
Ii3itiel�igkt output-helev,L2000-Lumens (2)
CLASS 3 LICHTINC (DEGORA VE)-(4
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Initial Light Output below 2000 Lurnei}s-(')
F
A(-1-)
1?
A(1-)
F
A(1)
X
F
F
F
X
F
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F -- Only full• hi -fi es allowed
X Not allowed.
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between-struigh+ ,a,,..,., truight4e-the-side) when the source is visible from any off sitc
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inc ing-zeroes:
3. All Class 3 lighting shall be extif nho.l hot.. , l 00 t . h n tbe'9usiness e ese
whichever is later, and sunrise.
4 Any lamp greater than 2000 lumens i stall a + he hieldec n eh that +he in +
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Subd. 3. No exterior lighted area may exceed the maximum light levels indicated in Table
21, or the maximum light level described in the zoning_ district standards, whichever
standard is most restrictive. Measurements are taken by holding the light meter at 5'-0"
above the ground, in the vertical position aimed in the direction of the light source.
TABLE-21. - MAXIMUM LIGHTING LEVELS AT PROPERTY LINE FOR ALL NON-
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
ZONE AND DESCRIPTION
PRE -CURFEW
MAXIMUM
ILLUMINATION
LEVEL
POST -CURFEW
MAXIMUM
ILLUMINATION
LEVEL
Zone E4 (high ambient brightness)
15 Lux (1.5 fc)
6 Lux (0.6 fc)
Zone E3 (medium ambient brightness)
8 Lux (0.8 fc)
2 Lux (0.2 fc)
Zone E2 (low ambient brightness)
3 Lux (0.3 fc)
1 Lux (0.1 fc)
Zone El (intrinsically dark)
1 Lux (0.1 fc)
1 Lux (0.1 fc)
Subd. 4. All light fixtures that are required to be shielded shall be installed and maintained
in such a manner that they are fully shielded light fixtures.
Subd. 5. The maximum pole height for pole mounted luminaires shall be 30 feet plus a pole
base not to exceed 30 inches high.
Subd. 6. Beyond the shielding requirements of Subd. 1 of this section, all light fixtures shall
be located, aimed or shielded so as to minimize light trespass.
Subd. 7.
that apply to the most restrictive included classNotwithstanding technical compliance with
the re• uirements of this section no lighting shall cause :lare, light trespass, or other
impacts which create a nuisance upon other probertv or public right-of-way. Any lighting
which does create such nuisance shall be subject to enforcement pursuant to Section 330
of City Code.
Section 829.05. Lighting for Sims.
Subd. 1. External illumination for signs shall conform to all provisions of this ordinance. In
particular, such lighting shall be treated as Class 1 lighting and shall conform to the lamp
source, shielding restrictions and light levels of Section 829.04. All upward -directed sign
lighting is prohibited.
Subd. 2. Internally illuminated signs.
(a) Portions of a Sign which do not include a logo or message shall be opaque or, if
lighted, shall be constructed with a colored (not white, off-white, light gray, cream
or yellow) background.
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(b) Internl� illuminated signs shall not exceed 500 nits of luminance from sunrise until
sunset and shall otherwise conform to the provisions of this ordinance. Neon
signs, Light Emitting Diode (LED) signs, and other similar devices shall be treated
as internally illuminated signs for the purposes of this ordinance and shall conform
to all provisions of this ordinance. Itr ieu?ar se lighting shah he tr-e te4 as
Class 31ightihgTshall not exceed 2000 Lumens of Initial Light Output, and shall
conform to the light levels of Table 2.
(c) Other internally -illuminated panels,_bands or decorations not considered to be signs
according to the sign ordinance, such as illuminated canopy margins or building
faces and neon/LED banding, shall be consider d Class 3 lighting, shall not
exceed 500 nits of luminance from sunset until sunrise and shall be subject to the
standards applicable to such lighting, including but not limited to the lamp source,
shielding standards and light level requirements of Section 829.04. Internally -
illuminated panels bands or other decorative lighter shall not be permitted upon
building facades�canonies, or around signs within 500 feet of residential property,
as measured from the proposed ljghtins location on the site to the property line of
the residentiaLproperty.
Subd. 3. Curfews. Illumination for signs and glass enclosed areas, shall be turned off at 4$11
PM or when the business closes, whichever is later. Illumination for signs and glass
enclosed areas shall not be turned on until 6-5 AM or when the business opens, whichever is
later. Signs subject to curfews are required to have functioning and properly adjusted
automatic shut-off timers. Light background (white, off-white, light gray, cream or yellow)
internally illuminated signs, installed legally before enactment of this ordinance, shall be
considered non -conformities but may continue to be used and illuminated so long as their
use conforms to the curfews as indicated. Notwithstanding the above, signs with light
backgrounds must be brought into compliance with this ordinance within the time periods
specified in section 829.03, Subd. 3 hereof.
Subd. 4. Internally illuminated signs are not permitted in E1 Lighting Zones.
Section 829.06. Special Uses. The following regulations apply to specific uses as follows:
Subd. 1. Temporary Outdoor Display Lots.
(a) Recognized display lots include building supply sales, gardening or nursery sales,
assembly lots, swap meets, festivals or bazaars. Other uses not on this list must
be approved as display lot uses by the zoning administrator.
(b) Temporary permits are available for no more than 3 consecutive days or 14 days total
in a year.
(c) Outdoor automobile display lots are prohibited.
(d) righti.b frdispl iy-ivis shalr-136 eensidered Class IRESERVED.
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(e) All display lot lighting shall utilize fully shielded luminaires that are installed in a
fashion that maintains their fully shielded characteristics.
(f) The display lot shall be designed to achieve no greater than the minimal illuminance
levels for the activity as recommended by the IESNA.
(g) The display lot shall limit off -site light trespass (off the parcel containing the display
lot) to a maximum of 10 lux (1.0 fc) at any location on any non-residential
property, and 5 lux (0.5 fc) at any location on any residential property.
Measurements are taken by holding the light meter at 5'-0" above the ground, in
the vertical position aimed in the direction of the light sources.
(h) A registered engineer or certified lighting professional shall certify every display lot
lighting system design and installation as conforming to all applicable restrictions
of this ordinance.
(i) Display lot lighting exceeding the light levels of Section 829.04 shall be turned off at
the curfew listed or within thirty minutes after closing of the business, whichever
is later. Lighting in the display lot after curfew shall be considered Class 2
Subd. 2. Service Station Canopies.
(a) Lighting for service station canopies shall be considered Class 2 lightingmeet the
shielding and light level requirements of Section 829.04.
(b)
(c)
All luminaires mounted on or recessed into the lower surface of service station
canopies shall be fully shielded and utilize flat lenses.
The total light output used for illuminating service station canopies, defined as the
sum of all under -canopy initial bare -lamp outputs in lumens, shall not exceed 430
lumens per square meter (forty lumens per square foot) of canopy in Lighting
Zones E3 and E4, and shall not exceed 215 lumens per square meter (twenty
lumens per square foot) in Lighting Zones El and E2. All lighting mounted under
the canopy, including but not limited to luminaires mounted on the lower surface
or recessed into the lower surface of the canopy and any lighting within signage
or illuminated panels over the pumps, is to be included toward the total at full
initial lumen output.
(d) The light lever at the prepert-y line Faust meet the requirements of Section 829.01.
Subd. 3. Glass Enclosed Areas. Glass enclosed areas with transparent or translucent areas
greater than 2,500 square ft. of continuous area within buildings must meet the curfews in
Section 829.05 Subd. 3 or provide shielding to prevent illumination of surrounding areas
and sky glow.
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Subd. 4. All lighting not directly associated with the special use areas above shall conform to
the lighting standards described in this ordinance, including but not limited to the lamp type
and shielding requirements of Table 1 and the light level limits o Table-2 of Section 829.04.
Section 829.07. Submission of Plans and Evidence of Compliance with Ordinance, Subdivision
Plats on Non -Residential Property.
Subd. 1. Submission Contents. The applicant for any permit on non-residential property
required by any provision of the code of ordinances in connection with proposed work
involving outdoor lighting fixtures shall submit as part of the permit application evidence
that the proposed work will comply with this ordinance. Even if no other such permit be
required, the installation or modification, except for routine servicing and same -type lamp
replacement, of any exterior lighting shall require submission of the information described
below. The application shall contain at least the following, all or part of which may be part
or in addition to the information required elsewhere in the code of ordinances upon
application for the required permit:
(a) Plans indicating the location on the site of each illuminating device, both proposed and
any already existing.
(b) Description of all illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, supports, reflectors and shields,
both proposed and existing. The description may include, but is not limited to,
catalog cuts and illustrations by manufacturers, including sections where required.
(c) Photometric data, such as that furnished by manufacturers or similar, showing the angle
of cut off of light emissions.
(d) Plans indicating compliance with light level requirements as indicated in 4-a141e4Section
829.04, vertical illumination at the property line 5'-0" above grade, aimed at the
center of the property. Refer to Subd. 6.
Subd. 2. Additional Submission. The plans, descriptions and data submitted with the
application must be sufficiently complete to enable the zoning administrator to readily
determine whether the proposed work will comply with the requirements of this ordinance.
If such determination cannot be made pursuant to the plans, descriptions and data, the
applicant shall submit such additional evidence of compliance as may be required.
Subd. 3. Subdivisions. If any application of any subdivision on non-residential property
proposes to install street or other common or public area outdoor lighting, submission of the
information as described in Subd. 1 of this section shall be required for all such lighting.
Subd. 4. Lamp or Fixture Substitution. If any outdoor light fixture or the type of light
source therein is changed after the permit has been issued, a change request must be
submitted to the zoning administrator for approval together with adequate information to
assure compliance with this ordinance prior to substitution.
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Subd. 5. If the zoning administrator determines that the proposed lighting does not comply
with this ordinance, the permit shall not be issued nor the plan approved.
Subd. 6. For all projects on non-residential property in which the total initial output of the
proposed lighting equals or exceeds 50,000 lamp lumens, certification that the lighting, as
installed, conforms to the approved plans shall be provided by a registered engineer or
certified lighting professional before the certificate of occupancy is issued. Until this
certification is submitted, no certificate of occupancy shall be issued for the project.
Section 829.08. Alternate Materials; Prohibitions.
Subd.1. Alternate Materials. The provisions of this ordinance are not intended to prevent
the use of any design, material, or method of installation or operation not specifically
prescribed by this ordinance, provided any such alternate has been approved by the zoning
administrator. The zoning administrator may approve any such proposed alternate, if it
provides at least approximate equivalence to that applicable specific requirement of this
ordinance and that it is otherwise satisfactory and complies with the intent of this ordinance.
Subd. 2. Notwithstanding anything else herein to the contrary, the use of laser source light
or any similar high intensity light for outdoor advertising or entertainment, when
projected above the horizontal and the operation of searchlights for advertising purposes
are prohibited.
Section 829.09. Temporary Exemption.
Subd. 1. Request; Renewal; Information Required. Any request to the zoning
administrator for a temporary exemption shall contain the following information:
(a) specific ordinance exemption(s) requested;
(b) duration of requested exemption(s);
(c) proposed location on premises of the proposed light fixture(s);
(d) purpose of proposed lighting;
(e) information for each luminaire and lamp combination as required in section 829.07;
(f) previous temporary exemptions, if any, and addresses of premises thereunder; and
(g) such other data and information as may be required by the zoning administrator.
Subd. 2. Approval; Duration. The zoning administrator shall have five business days from
the date of submission of the request for temporary exemption to act on the request. All
approvals must be in writing. If approved, the exemption shall be valid for not more than 30
days from the date of issuance. The approval is renewable upon further written request, at
the discretion of the zoning administrator, for a maximum of one additional 30 day period.
The zoning administrator is not authorized to grant more than one temporary permit and one
renewal for a 30 day period for the same property within one calendar year.
Subd. 3. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the zoning administrator made in the
administration of this ordinance may appeal such decision pursuant to section 825.31 of the
code of ordinances.
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Section 829.10. Other Exemptions.
Subd. 1. Outdoor light fixtures lawfully installed prior to and operable on the effective date of
this ordinance but which are not in compliance with this ordinance shall be Type C non -
conformities. No change shall be made in use or lamp type, or any replacement, except for
same -type and same -output lamp replacement or structural alteration, without conforming to
all applicable requirements of this ordinance. If the use of a property is abandoned or if
there is a change in use of the property, the provisions of this ordinance will apply when the
abandonment ceases or the new use commences. Notwithstanding the above, lighting
fixtures on non-residential properties must be brought into compliance with this ordinance
within the time periods specified in Section 829.03, Subd. 3 hereof.
Subd. 2. Emergency Lighting. Emergency lighting used by police, firefighting, or medical
personnel or at their direction is exempt from all requirements of this ordinance for as long
as the emergency exists.
Subd. 3. Swimming Pool and Fountain Lighting. Underwater lighting used for the
illumination of swimming pools and fountains is exempt from the lamp type and shielding
standards of Table 1 Secition 829.04, but it must conform to all other provisions of this
ordinance.
Subd. 4,.Low-watt seasonal lighting. Seasonal decorations using tvfical unshielded low -
wattage Mess than 15 watts per bulb incandescent larrtps,or equivalent wattage for other
types of bulbs) shall be permitted in all light:�zones.
Section 829.11. Miscellaneous.
Subd.1. Applicable Law; Conflicts. When any provision of federal or state statute, or other
provision ordinance conflicts with any provision of this ordinance, the most restrictive shall
govern unless otherwise regulated by law.
Subd. 2. Severability. If any of the provisions of this ordinance or the application thereof is
held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this
ordinance which can be given effect, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are
declared to be severable.
SECTION II. Subd 8 of Section 815.21 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is
amended by deleting the struck through language and adding the underlined language as follows:
Subd. 8. Dynamic Displays. Dynamic Displays on Signs are allowed subject to the
following conditions:
(a) Dynamic Displays -are allowed -efil-y on Monument and Pylon Signs. N-e-Dynanrit
Delay -shall be penn}itted ^ ee, , ith-lesa than 400 feet ef-frentage-open-a
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frontages shall be calculated, ine' a' f t "hie he Dynafe " r,; "'"`
is not located. RESERVED
(b) No more than one contiguous Dynamic Display shall be located upon a single parcel,
except as described in clause (e) below. A two-sided Dynamic Display shall be
considered a single Dynamic Display for the purposes of this section.
(c) No Dynamic Display may exceed 32 square feet in area on a single Sign face and
shall not occupy more than 50 percent of the actual copy and graphic area of the
Sign face.
(d) No portion of the Dynamic Display shall be located more than 10 feet from the
ground, except as described in clause (e) below
(e) Notwithstanding the limitations in clause (b), (c), and (d), an additional alpha-
numeric, monochrome Dynamic Display element may be included on a Sign face
provided that it can display no more than four characters and is no more than 16
square feet in area. This Dynamic Display element may be located higher than 10
feet above the ground.
(f) A Dynamic Display must not change or move more often than once every 60 seconds;
(g) The images and messages displayed on a Dynamic Display must be static, and the
transition from one static display to another must be instantaneous and without
any special effects;
(h) The images and messages displayed on a Dynamic Display must be complete in
themselves, without continuation in content to the next image or message or to
any other Sign;
(i) Every line of copy and graphics on a Dynamic Sign visible from a road must be at
least seven inches in height. If there is insufficient room for copy and graphics
meeting these requirements, then no Dynamic Display is permitted;
a) Dynamic Displays must be designed and equipped to freeze the device in one
position if a malfunction occurs. The display must also be equipped with a means
to immediately discontinue the display if it malfunctions, and the Sign owner
must immediately stop the Dynamic Display when notified by the city that it is
not complying with the standards of this ordinance;
(k) Dynamic Display Brightness Standards.
(1) The illumination from a Dynamic Sign shall not exceed 0.3
footcandles above the ambient light level when measured at the
closest of the following points: i) a distance equal to
V Area of Sign Sq. Ft. x 1 oa
; or ii) the property line parallel with the
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sign face. The Dynamic Display shall be equipped so that it can be
extinguished immediately at any time during operation upon the
request of the City to measure ambient light levels in order to
verify compliance.
(2) In no case shall the luminance from a Dynamic Display exceed 500
NITS between sunset and sunrise and 5,000 NITS between sunrise
and sunset.
(3) All signs with Dynamic Displays shall be equipped with an ambient
light sensor and an automatic dimmer control that automatically
controls the brightness to comply with these requirements.
(4) In addition to these requirements, all lighting on the property shall
abide by maximum illumination requirements at property line as
described in Section 829. However, Dynamic Displays which
meet the standards of this section shall be exempt from the light
output and shielding requirements of Section 829; and
(1) Dynamic Displays existing on the effective date of this ordinance that do not meet
the structural requirements or operational standards above may continue as a Non -
Conforming Sign subject to Section 815.29. An existing Dynamic Display that
cannot meet minimum font size requirements as stated in subdivision 8(i) above
must use the largest size possible for one line of copy to fit in the available space.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication.
Adopted by the Medina city council this 5th day of June, 2018.
Bob Mitchell, Mayor
Attest.
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Gallup,
Jodi City Clerk
Published in the Crow River News on the 14th day of June, 2018.
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