Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 118 - Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board
Chapter 2400 - CAPITOL AREA ZONING AND DESIGN
Part 2400.2910 - SIGN PLACEMENT AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024
A. Signs must not be located in, project into, or overhang a public right-of-way or dedicated public easement in any district, with the following exceptions:
B. On buildings up to two stories in height, signs attached to a building must not project above the highest point used to measure the building height of any structure. On buildings of three stories or more in height, signs must not be placed on the exterior facade on or above the floor level of the third story.
Signs attached to buildings must be positioned so that they are an integral design feature of the building and to complement and enhance the building's architectural features. Signs must not obscure or destroy architectural details such as stone arches, glass transom panels, or decorative brickwork.
C. Signs mounted parallel to the wall or face of a building or structure may project a maximum of 18 inches horizontally beyond the wall or face of that building or structure.
D. Projecting signs, where allowed, may extend a maximum of four feet from the property line, and must be located at least two feet from the curb line and at least ten feet above ground level.
E. Freestanding pylon signs, where allowed, must not exceed 15 feet in height. Monument signs must not exceed 12 feet in height. Monument signs must include a masonry base with materials and design similar to the principal building.
F. Temporary signs, where allowed, must meet the criteria of one of the following categories:
Signs that span a public roadway cannot be attached to city light poles or traffic signal poles.
G. Sidewalk signs, where allowed, are limited to two feet in width and 3-1/2 feet in height, including the support members. No sign may have more than two faces. Changeable copy is permitted except for plastic letters. The sign may be placed only in front of the business advertised, without significantly limiting the normal pedestrian use of the sidewalk. One sign is permitted for each building or land frontage, and it must be removed from the sidewalk at the end of each business day. No sidewalk sign may be lighted.
Statutory Authority: MS s 15B.06