# Sign Regulations in Spring Park, Minnesota

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Spring Park, Minnesota, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Spring Park, Minnesota (MN)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/minnesota/spring-park
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/MN/Spring_Park/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH10BUBURESI)

## At a glance

Spring Park, Minnesota regulates 16 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Dynamic Freestanding Signs in the C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, M district (M) zoning district are capped at Same as pylon/monument per type tall and Up to 25 sq ft of total allowed area per sign; total freestanding sign area not to exceed 100 sq ft (or 200 for allowable single, larger sign on lot with 5+ tenants), with a Same as freestanding signs in district. setback (Sec. Sec. 10-134(a)(2)d, (b)(2)d, Sec. 10-94(o)(6)). Most commercial signs in Spring Park require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | — | 24 sq ft | — |
| R-1, R-2 | 2 | 6 ft | 12 sq ft | — |
| R-3, High Density Residential district (R-3) | 3 | 8 ft | 24 sq ft | — |
| P district (P) | 1 | 8 ft | 24 sq ft | — |
| C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, M district (M) | 8 | 30 ft | 200 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | Not within one foot of right-of-way, cannot block sidewalks, cannot interfere with sight lines. | One per event per property, except: Nonprofit/charitable/school: max 3 per event throughout city. | On premises of the business with the special event; except nonprofit, charitable or public school off-premises signs allowed with restrictions. | — | Sec. 10-94(p), Sec. 10-95(a)(3)(7), Sec. 10-94(p)(6) |
| Banner | — | 24 sq ft | — | None, but not within one foot of right-of-way or on sidewalk. | — | On property of business/special event | — | Sec. 10-94(p)(3) |
| Portable Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | None, but not within one foot of right-of-way or on sidewalk. | — | On property of business/special event | — | Sec. 10-94(p)(3) |
| Address Sign | — | — | — | — | At least one per principal building | Each principal building must have address sign. | — | Sec. 10-94(i); Sec. 10-95(a)(8) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 24 sq ft or less (limited to max area allowed for wall sign in district) | — | — | — | Commercial districts, affixed to building, not over vehicular drive aisles/street. | — | Sec. 10-94(n) |
| Dynamic Freestanding Sign | — | Per district freestanding sign area limitation; but not exceeding district maximum | — | Same as other freestanding sign in district | One per property | Not within 50 ft of residential zone | — | Sec. 10-94(o), especially (o)(2)-(7) |

### R-3, High Density Residential district (R-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | One per street frontage | On wall of building fronting public street | — | Sec. 10-132(a) |
| Freestanding Monument Sign | 8 ft | 24 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage or city-approved access | One per street frontage or city-approved street access | — | Sec. 10-132(b) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (For Sale/Lease) | 8 ft (freestanding, for multi-family/institutional uses) | 24 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | On premises only, one per street frontage. | — | Sec. 10-95(a)(7)b |

### C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, M district (M)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Single or Double Occupancy Building) | — | — | — | — | Max 2 per principal building; 1 per business tenant (see multiple tenant variation below) | Walls facing public street | — | Sec. 10-134(a)(1) |
| Freestanding Sign - Pylon | 30 ft | 100 sq ft per sign face; dynamic sign portion max 25 sq ft | — | — | One per 100 ft of public street frontage | Within property boundaries | — | Sec. 10-134(a)(2), (b)(2) |
| Freestanding Sign - Monument | 8 ft | 100 sq ft per sign face; dynamic sign portion max 25 sq ft | — | — | One per 100 ft of public street frontage | Within property boundaries | — | Sec. 10-134(a)(2), (b)(2) |
| Dynamic Freestanding Sign | Same as pylon/monument per type | Up to 25 sq ft of total allowed area per sign; total freestanding sign area not to exceed 100 sq ft (or 200 for allowable single, larger sign on lot with 5+ tenants) | — | Same as freestanding signs in district. | No more than one dynamic component per property. | Freestanding sign only; not within 50 ft of residential district. | — | Sec. 10-134(a)(2)d, (b)(2)d, Sec. 10-94(o)(6) |
| Wall Sign (Multiple Tenant Building) | — | — | — | — | One per tenant; more allowed per signage plan | Walls facing public street | — | Sec. 10-134(b)(1) |
| Freestanding Sign (Larger Option, Multiple-Tenant, 5+ tenants) | — | 200 sq ft | — | — | One per property; must be in lieu of multiple freestanding signs. | Within property boundaries | — | Sec. 10-134(b)(2)c |
| Community Bulletin Board Sign | 30 ft | 75 sq ft | — | Must comply with district setback rules. | One per premises | On land owned, leased, or with easement for sign owner. | — | Sec. 10-134(c) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (For Sale/Lease) | 10 ft (freestanding) | 24 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | On premises only, one per street frontage. | — | Sec. 10-95(a)(7)c |

## Prohibited signs in Spring Park

- No sign shall be erected, installed, constructed or painted in the city except in compliance with this article and unless it conforms to and meets the requirements set forth herein.
- No signs other than government signs shall be erected or placed within any street right-of-way or upon any public lands or easements or rights-of-way.
- No sign shall be attached or allowed to hang from any building until all necessary wall attachments have been approved by the building official.
- No signs, guys, stays or attachments shall be erected, placed or maintained on any electrical lights, power lines, or telephone wires or the supports thereof.
- Illuminated signs shall be shielded to prevent lights from being directed at oncoming traffic in such brilliance that it impairs the vision of the driver.
- Illuminated lights shall not interfere with or obscure traffic signs or signals.
- No sign or sign structure shall be erected or maintained that prevents free ingress or egress from any door, window or fire escape. No sign or sign structure shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
- Any sign which no longer advertises or identifies a bona fide business shall be removed by the owner within ten days after written notice from the city.
- Dynamic wall and window signs are expressly prohibited.
- No more than one dynamic sign shall be allowed per property.
- The use of animation, frame effects, video display, scrolling, and flashing components (signs), as defined, is prohibited.
- All dynamic sign messages must be static and not simulate motion in any way; transitions must be instantaneous.
- Motion signs including animation, flashing, frame effects rotating, and shimmering signs are prohibited, except dynamic signs as regulated and barber poles.
- Banners, pennants, ribbons, streamers, strings of light bulbs, spinners, inflatable, or portable signs that have not obtained a temporary sign permit are prohibited.
- Signs attached in any manner to trees, fences, utility poles or other such permanent supports that may be readable from a public street right-of-way are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- All freestanding signs in excess of 200 square feet are prohibited.
- Any off-site sign is prohibited, except bench signs and temporary off-premises signs as specifically allowed.
- Any sign containing content classified as 'obscene' as defined by Minn. Stats. § 617.241 is prohibited.
- Video display signs are prohibited.
- Light projection signs are prohibited.
- No sign or sign structure shall be constructed, installed, or operated in an unsafe or unsecure manner, or in disrepair or a condition dangerous to the public.
- Any temporary or permanent sign constructed, erected, or operated without an approved sign permit is prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Spring Park

- Government signs are allowed without a permit.
- Noncommercial speech signs of any size posted in any number from 46 days before the state primary in a state general election year until ten days following the general election, and 13 weeks prior to any special election until ten days following the special election, are allowed without a permit.
- Temporary signs four square feet or less in size, not to exceed three feet in height, located only in residential zoning districts, provided they are not erected for more than ten consecutive days, are allowed without a permit.
- Holiday signs, displayed for a period not to exceed 60 days, are allowed without a permit.
- On sites with construction, renovation, or remodeling projects with approved building permits, one temporary sign per contractor not to exceed 24 square feet is allowed without a permit. Must be removed within two years of building permit issuance or project completion.
- Flags or emblems of a national, federal, or state government or memorial signs thereof, displayed on private property, are allowed without a permit.
- One on-premises temporary sign per street frontage for buildings offered for sale or lease, subject to limits by district and removal within 14 days of sale or lease, is allowed without a permit.
- Property address signs are allowed without a permit.
- Signs which are internal to private property and not visible from adjacent rights-of-way and properties are exempt from temporary sign permit requirements.
- Permanent changeable message boards or banner cabinets which are part of the maximum allowed signage and have received a sign permit are exempt from temporary sign permit requirements.
- Nonprofit or charitable organizations and public schools may have off-premises temporary signs for fundraising activities if they have property owner permission and obtain a temporary sign permit. Such signs may be exempt from certain placement restrictions and may be allowed to encroach within a public right-of-way with the city/county's approval.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All signs require a sign permit except those specifically exempted in section 10-95(a).
- A building permit is also required for the erection of any freestanding sign.
- Applications for wall signs in multiple tenant buildings: additional wall signage may be granted with the submission of a comprehensive sign plan for the entire building and site that outlines uniform signage rules for the entire site. The comprehensive sign plan must be approved by the city.
- Permanent sign permit applications are reviewed by staff, then by the planning commission at a public meeting for approval/denial.
- Variances from sign code provisions require written application, supporting documentation, and city council approval at a public meeting.
- No permit shall be required for the ordinary repair or maintenance of signs and sign structures.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 5 zoning districts in Spring Park — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Spring+Park+MN&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-spring-park

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