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Apply for Your 2025 Sign Code Update Summer Construction The City ofRamsey's Sign Code is being updated. Permit Today! The last major update was in 1994,with several minor modifications between 2003 and 2023.This document Are you planning a construction project(s) and want to sets basic expectations for how signs should be placed and begin before spring arrives?Beat the rush and apply for a designed.The goal is to protect public health and safety permit today.Permits for projects such as decks,porches while allowing creativity and clear communication. and accessory buildings can be issued before summer In September 2024,the Planning Commission began weather.Once issued,the Minnesota Building Code discussing how to update the code,and the goals include: allows the applicant 180 days to begin the project.The • Combine the two current documents into one to be more efficient first required inspection must be scheduled within 180 days after the permit is issued. • Create a clear set of terms,definitions and rules Support economic growth while keeping The Building Division has experienced and • Ramsey's unique character and charm knowledgeable staff to assist you. Permit application, . Ensure the code is interpreted and applied payment and scheduling are available online.To learn consistently more,visit the City's website at www cityoframsey. . Simplify internal and external processes com/375 and look for the ePermits—Apply Online link. . Make the new code easier for residents,business Avoid the wait—apply for your summer construction owners and contractors to read and understand permit today! Staff plans to add visuals to clarify terms and definitions.For example,a graphic can show how to measure a building's front facade,helping business owners Save the Date and contractors understand how regulations impact permitted wall signage.Another way to achieve the goals CITY Meet your neighbors,discover are through inter-department collaboration to simplify WIDE great bargains and hunt for hidden and streamline regulations. treasures at the third annual The first part of the project,which deals with GARAGE Citywide Garage Sale,happening regulations,is still being developed. Staff shared a draft SALEI May 15-18!This year's event is of the Sign Code with the Planning Commission and (� bigger and better than ever.We're Economic Development Authority for feedback.Those teaming up with Elk River to presentations can be viewed on QCTV at ' co-host on the same weekend to www.qctv.org/ramsey.The final draft will be presented expand the shopping experience! at a Planning Commission Public Hearing scheduled for Stop by Elmcrest Park around Thursday,March 27.Before the meeting,a draft of the lunchtime to enjoy tasty eats from participating food code will be available through the City's online agendas at trucks,as part of Dash and Dine 5K.Stay tuned for www.cityoframsey.com/agendas. more details! If you have questions regarding sign regulations or the Sign Code update,contact Adam Martin,City Planner, Medicare Help? at amartin@cityoframsey.com or 763-433-9860. Contact your Local • — • Independent Agent Dan Pfeifer At 763.310.7627 Advertise in the Ramsey Resident! MNlnsuranceSolution.com Reach more than 12,000 homes and businesses P fe is fe r � with print and the bonus online edition. ,� . . _ _ Contact Scott Robinson at Insurance Solution a care pe 763-443-2243 or � CMS Disclaimer-We do not offer every plan available in your area.Any information we scott@universalapparelmn.comor 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all ofyour options. ' provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area.Please contact Medicare.gov Ads start at$299.