Agenda - Planning Commission - 03/05/2009

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Flag regulations from some nearby cities are summarized the table below: Brooklyn Park, MN One flagpole may be erected for each 100 feet of street. frontage, not to exceed a total of three (3) flagpoles. Flag length must not exceed 25% of the pole height. No more than two flags per pole. Fla ole hei ht ma not exceed maximum buildin hei ht. In residential districts flag pole height In commercial/ industrial districts may exceed 125% of three (3) stories or maximum building height is based 40 feet, whatever is less. on setback, so flags can be as high as the buildin . Andover, MN Blaine, MN Code doesn't address flags Must be 100% on owners property . Height may not exceed 50% of the maximum building height of relevant zoning district. No ermits re uired Flagpoles are exempt from height limits. 40ft height requirement for all flag-poles. No permit required. No setbacks for fla - oles. Ma Ie Grove, MN Coon Rapid.s, MN Funding Source: All costs associated with processing the City Code amendments are handled through normal staff duties. Recommendation: Staff recommends that approval of Ordinance #09-_ to amend City Code Section 9.11 and 9.12. Commission Action: Motion to recommend that City Council Adopt/Deny Ordinance #09-_ to amend City Code 99.i 1 (Performance Standards) and 99.12 (Signs). Review Checklist: Copies to: Community Development Director Associate Planner Building Official City Attorney PC: 03/05/2009 Attachments: Attachment A: Attachment B: Attachment C: Planning Commission Minutes (February 5th, 2009) Changes to Ramsey Code restricting flag height (99.12.03 subd. 11 & 99.11.11). Ordinance amending City Code 9.11 (Performance Standards) & 9.12 (Signs) to . require height, setback, and construction standards for flags and flag poles. 14