Cologne City Zoning Code

ADMINISTRATION AND

ENFORCEMENT

§ 153.090 VARIANCES.

(A) Board of Appeals and Adjustment. The Planning Commission shall act as the Board of Appeals and Adjustments and shall have the power to hear and decide requests for the following:

(1) Interpretation. Hearing appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in a decision or judgment made by an administrative officer in the interpretation or enforcement of this chapter or in the interpretation of zoning district boundaries.

(2) Variances. Grant variances from literal ordinance requirements in instances where strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the individual property under construction.

(B) Variance procedures.

(1) Applications provided by the city must be completed in writing prior to any consideration of variance petitions. Fees for variances are established by resolution of the City Council.

(2) The Board of Appeals and Adjustments may require the applicant to provide ten copies of plans, maps, surveys, etc., as deemed necessary, to ensure proper review and consideration of variance petitions.

(3) After filing an application, the City Clerk shall set a date for a public hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be posted and published at least ten days prior to the date of the hearing, and notice shall be mailed to each property owner within 350 feet of the property to which the variance relates. Defects in the notice or failure to notify individual property owners shall not validate the proceedings, provided a good faith effort was made to comply with these provisions.

(4) Upon the hearing request, the Board of Appeals and Adjustments shall either approve or deny the variance and shall state the reasons for said action. Conditions for approval may be attached to any variance granted.

(5) The Board of Appeals and Adjustments must find as follows in the granting of a variance from this chapter:

(a) Granting a variance will not adversely affect the public health, welfare and safety and will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood.

(b) Strict interpretation or enforcement would result in a practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship that is not self created, that is inconsistent with the intent of this chapter and the comprehensive plan.

(c) There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property, use or facilities that do not apply generally to other properties in the same district.

(d) Strict or literal interpretation would deprive the applicant of the use and enjoyment of his property in a manner similar to others in the same district.

(e) Granting of the variance will not allow a use which is otherwise not a permitted use in the zoning district in question.

(6) A variance granted but not used shall become void one year after its effective date.

(7) No application for the same or essentially the same variance shall be made within six months of the date of denial.

(C) Variance appeal procedures. Within 30 days of the action of the Board of Appeals and Adjustments, the applicant or an affected property owner may file an appeal to the City Council to the decision of the Board of Appeals and Adjustments. The City Council shall set a date for a public hearing, within 45 days of receipt of the appeal, to consider granting or denying the variance request.

(Ord. 150, passed 2-22-2000; Ord. passed 3- -2007)

§ 153.091 AMENDMENTS, PROCEDURE.

(A) Amendments to this chapter may be initiated by the Planning Commission, City Council or by a petition of a landowner.

(B) Applications provided by the city must be completed in writing prior to any consideration for an amendment. Fees for zoning amendments are established by resolution of the City Council.

(C) The city may require the applicant to provide plans, maps, surveys, etc., to ensure proper review and consideration of any proposed amendment to the written provisions of this chapter or zoning district boundaries.

(D) After the filing of an application, or initiation by the City Council, the City Clerk shall set a date for a public hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be posted and published at least ten days prior to the date of the hearing, and notice shall be mailed to each property owner within 350 feet of the proposed zoning district boundary amendments.

(E) Upon hearing the request, the Planning Commission shall recommend either approval or denial the proposed amendment and shall state the reasons of the action.

(F) Within 30 days of the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the City Council shall consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission and shall approve, deny or modify the request to amend this.

(Ord. 150, passed 2-22-2000; Ord. passed 3- -2007)

§ 153.092 INTERIM USES.

(A) Purpose and definition. In addition to the purposes stated in § 153.002, it is intended that the interim use permit procedures allow flexibility in the use of land or structures in the city when such uses are not permanent and when such uses meet appropriate conditions and performance standards that protect the public health, safety, and welfare. An interim use is a temporary use of property until a particular date, until the occurrence of a particular event, or until zoning regulations no longer permit it. The use must cease upon termination of the permit.

(B) Application, public hearing, and procedure. The application, public hearing, notice, and procedure requirements for interim use permits shall be the same as those for amendments, as provided in § 153.091, except that approval of an interim use by the City Council requires only a simple majority affirmative vote. If a proposed interim use is not listed as a permitted interim use in this chapter, a text amendment to this chapter will be required before an interim use permit may be considered.

(C) Termination. All interim use permits shall terminate on the happening of any of the following events, whichever first occurs:

(1) The termination date stated in the permit.

(2) A violation of the conditions under which the permit was issued.

(3) A change in the city's zoning regulations that renders the use nonconforming.

(D) Standards.

(1) The interim use must be allowed in the zoning district where the property is located.

(2) The interim use must meet or exceed the performance standards set forth in this chapter and other applicable city ordinances.

(3) The interim use must comply with the specific standards for the use identified in this chapter, and must comply with all conditions of approval, which shall be included in the interim use permit agreement.

(E) Conditions. The city may attach conditions to approval of a permit to mitigate anticipated adverse impacts associated with the use, to ensure compliance with the standards of approval, to protect the value of other property, and to achieve the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan.

(Ord. 150, passed 2-22-2000; Ord. passed 3- -2007)

§ 153.093 FEES AND LICENSING.

Fees and licensing provisions, affecting the administration and enforcement of this chapter, shall be established by resolution of the City Council. The city does require payment for its legal, planning and engineering expenses, resulting from the review of proposed actions in the city. The City Council may require full payment of fees and out of pocket expenses incurred in the review of proposed actions prior to taking final action.

(Ord. 150, passed 2-22-2000; Ord. passed 3- -2007)

§ 153.999 PENALTY.

The City Clerk is directed by the City Council to enforce the provisions of this chapter and maintain all necessary records pertaining to this chapter including but not limited to amendments, variances, complaints and violations. Any person who violates or fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction may be punished to the maximum extent allowed by law. Each day a violation exists constitutes a separate offense.

(Ord. 150, passed 2-22-2000; Ord. passed 3- -2007)

APPENDIX A: PRIVACY FENCE LOCATION

Appendix A is incorporated by reference as if appearing in total. A copy of this Appendix is on file in the city offices.

(Ord. 150, passed 2-22-2000; Ord. 3- -2007)

APPENDIX B: DECORATIVE FENCES

Appendix B is incorporated by reference as if appearing in total. A copy of this Appendix is on file in the city offices.

(Ord. 150, passed 2-22-2000; Ord. 3- -2007)

APPENDIX C: ZONING MAP

Appendix C is incorporated by reference as if appearing in total. A copy of this Appendix is on file in the city offices.

(Ord. 150, passed 2-22-2000; Ord. 3- -2007)

APPENDIX D: PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION FORM

Type of Request	Application Fees
Variance; Interim Use	$250 Non-refundable application fee
Zoning amendment	$250 Consulting escrow fee
Comprehensive plan amendment	$500 Application payment due\
Date application complete	Date payment received
Public hearing date
Property Location
Parcel I.D.:
Subdivision:	Lot: Block:
Street address:
Current zoning:	Proposed zoning:
Current comp. plan:	Proposed land use:
Description of Request:

(Attach additional narrative information, site plans and other relevant information to the application form).
Agreement:
I am the fee owner or authorized representative of the fee owner of the property for the above proposed action. I understand that there may be required for submittal in duplicate form before the application is accepted and the public hearing is set. I understand that the application fee is non-refundable. I understand the consulting escrow fee is required to cover the city’s out-of-pocket expenses caused by the review of the application. I understand that this is an escrow only and full payment for consulting fees in excess of $250 will be required prior to the issuance of any permits or final action on the request. Any unexpended escrow funds will be refunded.
Signature of applicant: Date:

Planning Commission action: Date:
City Council action: Date:

(Ord. 150, passed 2-22-2000; Ord. 3- -2007)

APPENDIX E: THE VILLAGE AT COLOGNE PUD

A. Permitted uses:

1. Permitted uses in the Village of Cologne PUD, lying westerly of CSAH 53 and southerly of the Twin Cities and Western Railroad, include those permitted uses describe for Residential/Commercial Mixed Use PUDs in § 153.037(C) of the Cologne zoning ordinance (Chapter 153 of the Cologne Code) and the following additional permitted uses:

a. Retail sales and services.

b. Professional offices, bank, and financial institutions.

c. Neighborhood medical clinic.

d. Fitness centers.

2. Permitted uses in the Village of Cologne PUD outlots lying easterly of CSAH 53 and outlots lying northerly of the Twin Cities and Western Railroad.

a. No uses have been assigned to the outlots lying easterly CSAH 53. Future development of the outlots lying easterly of CSAH 53 shall require final plat/PUD approval and rezoning.

b. No site plans, access locations, or proposed uses have been approved for the outlots lying northerly of the Twin Cities and Western Railroad. Future development on these outlots shall be subject to final plat/PUD approval and detailed site plan review. Permitted uses on these outlots are limited to the following:

1. Agriculture crop production and fruit and vegetable gardening.

2. Seasonal produce stands for sales of fruits and vegetables and agricultural products.

3. Landscape production and seasonal stands for sales of bedding plants, landscape stock, and landscape materials.

4. Rental storage (mini storage) buildings.

5. Welding, machine shops, and similar specialty businesses.

6. Construction trade offices and yards.

7. Office/warehouses, except major distribution facilities.

8. On-site advertising signs for permitted uses consistent with Ordinance No. 150 (Chapter 153 of the City Code.)

9. Off-site advertising signs limited to Village at Cologne development and marketing signs.

10. Other compatible uses approved by the City Council at the time of site plat approval and final plat/PUD approval.

B. Exceptions to dimensional standards:

All uses within the Village of Cologne PUD shall meet the dimensional standards as required in the Cologne zoning ordinance (Chapter 153 of the City Code) for the zoning district that allows the specific use, with exception to the dimensional standards for the type lots itemized below:

1. Executive Home Lots
Minimum lot width	75 feet
Minimum lot depth	125 feet
Minimum setback requirements
Front	25 feet
Rear	25 feet
Side	5 feet minimum and 15 feet between homes

2. Designer Home Lots
Minimum lot width	62 feet
Minimum lot depth	125 feet
Minimum setback requirements
Front	25 feet
Rear	25 feet
Side	5 feet minimum and 15 feet between homes

3. Village/Carriage Home Lots
Minimum lot width	36 feet
Minimum lot depth	95 feet (100 feet interior lots)
Minimum setback requirements
Front	15 feet home
Front	25 garage from ROW or sidewalk, whichever is less
Front (corner lot)	15 feet
Rear	25 feet
Side	4 feet minimum and 8 feet between homes

4. Alley Home Lots
Minimum lot width	55 feet
Minimum lot depth	120 feet
Minimum setback requirements
Front	25 feet
Front (corner lot)	20 feet
Rear	25 feet from alley
Side	8 feet from house side
Side	0 feet garage side

5. Townhomes, Senior/Multiple-Family Residential and Commercial Uses

General site and architectural townhome plans have been included in the approved Concept PUD and are consistent with the Cologne zoning ordinance (Chapter 153 of the City Code.) Specific site and architectural plans for the senior/multiple-family residential and commercial uses have not been included in the approved Concept PUD. At the time of Final PUD approval detailed site and architectural plans for the senior/multiple-family residential and commercial uses will be submitted consistent with the standards included in this chapter. All such uses require detailed site plan review to be approved by the city at the time of final plat approval. The city may at its discretion consider exceptions to the dimensional standards for these uses as required in the Cologne zoning ordinance (Chapter 153 of the City Code,) provided such exceptions are consistent with the pre-approved exceptions and are compatible with adjacent land uses

6. Street Standards

	Right-of-Way	Pavement Width*
Local	50 feet	28 feet
Parkway (west of St. Louis Street)	80 feet minimum	16-foot travel lanes**
Parkway (west of St. Louis Street)	80 feet minimum	8-foot bump-outs/parking lane
Louis Street (east of parkway)	100 feet	Parkway with center median width to be determined
Alley (private street)	30 feet	20 feet
Notes to table
* Pavement widths are measured from the back of curb to the back of curb.
** Turn lanes and parking lanes/bump-outs shall be provided where found necessary by the City Engineer

C. Architectural and Site Design Standards.

The following standards shall apply to the development:

1. Residential Development Standards

a. No single-family home shall have the same front elevation or colors as the adjacent home.

b. Single-family homes shall be constructed with durable materials, including the following requirements:

1. ) The house elevations facing public streets in the Village at Cologne shall be consistent with the 2016 model home illustrations, including but not limited to, the Cedarwood A & C, Coblestone B & C, Eastman A & C, Elmwood F & H, Kaiden AS & BB & BS, Linden A & C, Payton A & B & C, Pinehurst C, Rockford A, Standford C & D, and Taylor A & B & C Series.

2. ) Architectural features of the house elevations facing public streets in the Village at Cologne shall be consistent with Appendix F: Front Elevation Requirements for Vinyl Siding.

3.) House elevations facing two public streets shall conform with the above requirements on the street side from which primary access is gained, except in the home served by alleys where the above requirements shall be met on the street side opposite from which primary access is gained.

c. Single-family homes that are served by alleys shall have varied and interesting detailing as part of the architectural design. Each home shall utilize architectural accent features such as dormers, arched windows, shutters, front porches, stoops, etc.

d. The applicant shall implement architectural review and design guidelines for all residential buildings. These guidelines shall be consistent with the design concepts and standards identified in The Village at Cologne booklet dated October 12, 2004.

e. Townhome buildings shall be constructed with durable materials, including the following requirements:

1.) The building elevations facing public streets of at least 60% of the townhome buildings in the Village at Cologne shall be finished with brick, stone, stucco, or wood, or a combination thereof, excluding the roof, roof trim, dormers, corner trim, gutters, downspouts, porch roof, porch roof trim, porch supports, windows, window trim, shutters, doors, door trim, garage doors, garage door trim, drip ledge, other incidental trim and similar architectural and construction features, railings, and door steps.

2.) The building elevations facing public streets of no more than 40% of the townhomes in the Village at Cologne may be finished with materials other than brick, stone, stucco, or wood, provided the Front Elevation Requirements for Vinyl Siding as illustrated on the attached Appendix B, or comparable features and treatments, are met, and provided that brick, stone, stucco, or wood are incorporated as accents on at least 10% of the street facing elevation.

3.) The applicant may request an amendment to these provisions at the time of subsequent final plat approval, based upon detailed architectural and site plans prepared at that time. The city shall consider such requests, provided the detailed architectural and site plans are found to be consistent with the Concept PUD documentation and intent of this chapter.

f. All mechanical equipment associated with townhome units shall be locate adjacent to the garage notched in the building or screened with materials compatible with the building and project landscaping.

g. Site plan approval by the city is required for all townhome and senior/multiple-family housing buildings. Guest parking shall be provided within close proximity to townhomes and senior/multiple-family housing buildings. Guest parking shall be provided within close proximity to townhomes and senior/multiple-family housing when public street parking is not immediately available or conveniently located to serve guests. Guest parking shall be provided at ta rate of one parking space per two housing units.

h. Senior/multiple-family housing buildings shall be constructed with durable materials, including the following requirements:

At least one-third of the exterior elevations of senior/multiple-family housing building(s) in the Village at Cologne shall be finished with brick, stone, stucco, or wood, or a combination thereof, excluding the roof, roof trim, dormers, corner trim, gutters, downspouts, porch roof, porch roof trim, porch supports, windows, window trim, shutters, doors, door trim, garage doors, garage door trim, drip ledge, other incidental trim, and similar architectural and construction features, railings, and door steps.

The city may upon detailed site plan and architectural review, and at its discretion, allow a lesser percentage of brick, stone, stucco, or wood on some exterior elevations, provided a higher percentage of brick, stone, stucco, or wood is used on elevations facing public streets and single-family homes, and provided the architectural details and features on all elevations are not inconsistent with the requirements illustrated on Appendix B.

i. All mechanical equipment associated with senior/multiple-family housing buildings shall be notched in the building or screened with materials compatible with the building and project landscaping.

2. Commercial Development Standards

a. Site plan approval by the city is required for all commercial buildings.

b. All exterior building materials shall be high quality and constructed of durable materials. Exterior surfaces of all walls facing public streets and/or residences shall be face brick, stone, glass, stucco (or similar), architecturally enhanced concrete panels, or decorative block. Painted block is prohibited.

c. All roof mounted equipment shall be screened by parapet or roof forms or painted to match the exterior of the building. Wood and metal enclosures on the roof shall be prohibited. Ground mounted equipment must be screened by walls designed and located to be aesthetically harmonious and compatible with the principal building on the lot. Materials for screening walls shall be of the same materials as the principal structure.

d. The exterior design of the buildings shall have varied and interesting detailing. Large unadorned wall shall be prohibited. All large walls must be relieved by architectural detailing, such as change in materials, change in color, offsets, or other significant visual relieve provided in a manner or at intervals in keeping with the size, mass and scale f the wall and its views from public rights-of-way.

e. Trash and recycling storage areas shall be designed within an enclosure designed to match the principal building or located within a structure.

f. Exterior elevations of all sides of a proposed building noting the material and color of each component shall be submitted with the site plan for determination of compliance with the above requirements.

g. Landscape screening or building design measures shall be required to minimize and limit the visual impact of loading areas from customer access points and public rights-of-way.

3. Light Industrial Development Standards.

a. Site plan approval by the city is required for all light industrial uses and buildings.

b. All exterior building materials shall be of high quality and constructed of durable materials. Exterior surfaces of all walls facing public roads shall be architecturally enhanced concrete panels, decorative block, or steel panels with masonry wainscoting or similar masonry accents.

c. The storage of supplies, products, vehicles, equipment or other materials shall be kept indoors unless totally screened from public rights-of-way and adjacent properties.

d. The exterior design of the buildings shall have varied and interesting detailing. Large unadorned walls shall be prohibited. All large wall areas must be relieved by architectural detailing, such as change in materials, change in color, offsets, or other significant visual relief provided in a manner or at intervals in keeping with the size, mass, and scale of the wall and its views from public rights-of-way and adjacent properties.

4. Landscaping

a. Landscaping for the parkways, berms, and public medians shall be consistent with the landscape elements shown in the The Village of Cologne booklet dated October 12, 2004, “composite” plans, dated November 3, 2004, and Preliminary Landscape Plans, dated February 25, 2005.

b. Landscape plans consistent with city requirements shall be submitted for the commercial buildings, townhomes, and senior/multiple-family housing at the time of final platting.

c. Boulevard trees shall be planted along both sides of the parkway. The trees shall be planted at a minimum of 80 feet on center.

d. The periphery of all parking lots shall be landscaped and screened to minimize off-site views of large parking areas.

e. Exterior lighting shall be consistent throughout the development.

(Ord. 150, passed 2-22-2000; Ord. 3- -2007; Ord. 150-W, passed 9-19-2016)

APPENDIX F: FRONT ELEVATION REQUIREMENTS

Appendix F is incorporated by reference as if appearing in total. A copy of this Appendix is on file in the city offices.

(Ord. 150, passed 2-22-2000; Ord. 3- -2007)

APPENDIX G: THE VILLAGE MARKET PUD STANDARDS

A. Permitted Uses:

1. Permitted uses in The Village Market PUD include those permitted uses described for Residential/Commercial Mixed Use PUDs in § 153.037(C) and the following additional permitted uses:

a. Retails sales and service.

b. Professional offices, banks, and financial institutions.

c. Neighborhood medical clinic.

d. Fitness centers.

B. Exceptions to Dimensional Standards:

All permitted commercial structures within The Village Market PUD shall be setback a minimum of 30 feet from public rights-of-way and properties abutting The Village Market PUD. The minimum separation between commercial structures shall be 20 feet. There shall be no other minimum structure setbacks from private property lines or common areas within the PUD.

C. Architectural and Site Design Standards:

1. Site plan approval by the city is required for all commercial buildings.

2. All exterior building materials shall be of high quality and constructed of durable materials. Exterior surfaces of all walls facing public streets and/or residences shall be face brick, stone, glass, stucco (or similar), architecturally enhanced concrete panels, or decorative block. Painted block is prohibited.

3. All roof mounted equipment shall be screened by parapet or roof forms or painted to match the exterior of the building. Wood and metal enclosures on the roof shall be prohibited. Ground mounted equipment must be screened by walls designed and located to be aesthetically harmonious and compatible with the principal building on the lot. Materials for screening walls shall be of the same materials as the principal structure.

4. The exterior design of the buildings shall have varied and interesting detailing. Large unadorned walls shall be prohibited. All large wall areas must be relieved by architectural detailing, such as change in materials, change in color, offsets, or other significant visual relief provided in a manner or at intervals in keeping with the size, mass, and scale of the wall and its views from public rights-of-way.

5. Trash and recycling storage areas shall be designed within an enclosure designed to match the principal building or located within a structure.

6. Exterior elevations of all sides of a proposed building noting the material and color of each component shall be submitted with the site plan for determination of compliance with the above requirements.

7. Landscape screening or building design measures shall be required to minimize and limit the visual impact of loading areas from customer access points and public rights-of-way.

8. Exterior lighting shall be consistent throughout the development.

D. Landscaping and Lighting:

1. Landscaping for the parkways, berms an public medians shall be consistent with the landscape elements shown in the The Village of Cologne booklet dated October 12, 2004, “composite” plans, dated November 3, 2004, Preliminary Landscape Plans, dated February 25, 2005, and the The Village Market Phase I Landscaping, dated August 15, 2005.

2. Final landscape plans consistent with city requirements shall be submitted for the commercial buildings at the time of time of final platting and site plan review.

3. Boulevard trees shall be planted along both sides of the parkway. The trees shall be planted at a minimum of 80 feet on-center.

4. The periphery of all parking lots shall be landscaped and screened to minimize off-site reviews of large parking areas.

5. Exterior lighting shall be consistent throughout the development.

E. Sign Standards:

1. Number of Allowed Signs:

Each tenant shall be entitled to one wall sign on the building elevation facing the parking lot and an additional wall sign on the elevation facing a public street. A tenant occupying all of a free-standing building shall be entitled to a maximum of three signs on any of the four wall elevations.

2. Type of Signs:

All signs shall consist of individual dimensional letters and be backlit or halo lighted if illuminated. Sign cans and dimensional letters attached to a raceway are prohibited. Exception to sign cans may be made, in Hans Hagen Home’s sole discretion, in cases involving logos or limited portions of the sign.

3. Size of Signs for Tenants in Professional Building:

• The maximum height of any sign, measured from the top of any ascender to the bottom of any descender, shall not exceed 24 inches.

• Multiple rows are not to exceed 24 inches in total height, including spaces.

• Maximum size of any individual letter shall not exceed 32 inches. Minimum letter size is eight inches.

• Minimum stroke is one inch.

• Total horizontal measurement shall not exceed 75% of the lease space width on spaces up to 30 feet in width. On spaces greater than 30 feet in width, sign width shall be determined on a case by case basis.

• Total area of sign(s) shall in no even exceed 7% of the tenant’s wall area.

4. Size of Signs for Tenants in Multi-Tenant Retail Buildings:

• The maximum height of any sign, measured from the top of any ascender to the bottom of any descender, shall not exceed 40 inches.

• Multiple rows are not to exceed 40 inches in total height, including spaces.

• Maximum size of any individual letter shall not exceed 36 inches. Minimum letter size is ten inches.

• Minimum stroke is 1-1/2 inches.

• Total area of sign(s) shall in no event exceed 7% of the tenant’s wall area. Tenants with only one exterior wall shall be allowed 10% coverage.

• In addition to the above, one projecting sign that is architecturally compatible with the building may be approved by the Hans Hagen Homes at its sole discretion.

5. Size of Signs for Tenants Occupying All of a Free-Standing Building:

• The maximum height of any sign, measured from the top of any ascender to the bottom of any descender, shall not exceed 48 inches.

• Multiple rows are not to exceed 48 inches in total height, including spaces.

• Maximum size of any individual letter shall not exceed 36 inches. Minimum letter size is ten inches.

• Minimum letter stroke is 1-1/2 inches.

• Total area of sign(s) shall in no event exceed 7% of the tenant’s wall area.

6. Size of Signs for Grocery Store Tenants:

• The maximum height of any sign, measured from the top of any ascender to the bottom of any descender, shall not exceed 156 inches.

• Multiple rows are not to exceed 156 inches in total height, including spaces.

• Maximum size of any individual letter shall not exceed 114 inches. Minimum letter size is 18 inches.

• Minimum stroke is 1-1/2 inches.

• Total area of sign(s) shall in no event exceed 7% of the tenant’s wall area. Tenants with only one exterior wall shall be allowed 10% coverage.

• Major signage areas of grocer tenant shall not exceed 430 square feet of 7% of the elevation, whichever is greater.

• Secondary signage for other tenants within the grocery building shall not exceed 250 square feet or 3% of the facade, whichever is greater.

7. Measurement of Signs:

Wall Area: For purposes of these criteria, tenant’s wall area shall be the sum of the areas of all exterior facades of the tenant’s premises, measured from the ground to the top of the parapet and to the centers fo the two demising walls. For an in-line tenant, this will be the sum of the area of the front, rear, and any exterior side wall. For an end cap tenant, this will be the sum of the area of the front, rear, and any exterior side wall. For a freestanding building, this will be the area of all four exterior wall facades.

Sign Area: Signs shall be measured by the sum of the areas of the rectangle(s) enclosing the individual words in the sign, ignoring any ascenders or descenders.

8. Style of Signs:

To be approved by Hans Hagen Homes on a case by case basis.

9. Colors and Materials of Signs:

To be approved by Hans Hagen Homes on a case by case basis.

10. Placement of Signs:

Centered horizontally and vertically, subject to Hans Hagen Homes modification based on building design and location of adjacent signs.

11. Mounting of Signs:

Mounted flush to the surface with non-corrosive fasteners with no exposed connections and no exposed raceways. Final electrical hook-up shall be performed by a licensed electrician.

12. Approval of Signs:

Three sets of scaled drawings of the sign must be submitted to Hans Hagen Homes for review. The drawings shall include and elevation indicating placement of the sign, cross-section indicating construction and installation of the sign and shall otherwise indicate complete conformance with this criteria. Upon approval of the sign by Hans Hagen Homes, the tenant shall apply for City of Cologne Planning Commission approval. No sign shall be fabricated or installed unless and until tenant has obtained all necessary city approvals.

13. Address Signs:

Tenants are required to identify their front entrance and rear delivery door with their address number in three-inch decals. The rear delivery door shall also contain the tenant’s name. Number and letter style is restricted to standard block. Letters shall be white reflective. Decals shall be centered on the door.

14. Gas Station Monument Sign:

Maximum height 20 feet, but no greater than ten feet as measured from the grade of the intersection of Village Parkway and CSAH 53; 80 square feet maximum signage area. Backlit acrylic sign panels (changeable for prices.) Architecturally designed dot match primary materials and details of center.

15. Project Monument Sign (Hwy. 53 and 212):

Maximum height eight feet (measured from proposed grade.) Ninety-seven square feet of signage area (neighborhood/center identification only - no tenant identification.) Architecturally designed to be an integral part of pond improvements.

16. Project Monument Signs (Hwy. 53 and Village Parkway):

Two monuments north and south of the parkway and west of Highway 53 to identify the entrance to the center. Maximum height eight feet (measured from proposed grade.) Sixty-four square feet of signage area (neighborhood/center identification only - no tenant identification.)

17. Multi-Tenant Monument Sign (commercial entrance west of round about):

Maximum height ten feet. Ninety-seven square feet of signage area. Pre-finished aluminum sign panels with backlit letters for multiple tenants. Architecturally designed to match materials and color of center.

18. Multi-Tenant Monument/Electronic Message Sign (Hwy. 212):

Maximum height 37 feet above grad (top of sign area is approximately 26 feet above Hwy. 212 surface elevation.) Minimum property line setback is ten feet. One hundred and sixty square feet of total sign area, including 60 square feet of electronic messaging display. The electronic display background color tones, lettering, logos, pictures, illustrations, symbols, and any other graphic presentation shall not blink, flash, rotate, scroll, change in illumination intensity, or otherwise change in outward appearance, except when the electronic message or display is changed to another message or display. Background color tones, lettering, logos, pictures, illustrations, symbols, and any other electronic display shall not change more than four times per hour or at intervals less than 15 minutes. The sign structure shall be architecturally designed to match the color and materials of the Village Market Center, including brick and cultured stone.

F. Parking Standards:

The Village Market PUD includes eight commercial buildings totaling approximately 108,400 square feet of building floor area. Individually, the commercial buildings would require 689 parking spaces under current zoning requirements. The Village Market PUD site plan allows for shared parking centered between all buildings via common areas and access easements over the site. Shared usage of central parking is complementary to businesses which have offsetting day time or evening peak hour clientele. As a result of this concept, the minimum number of parking spaces required in The Village Market PUD is reduced to 561 parking spaces.

Minimum parking lot design shall include minimum nine feet by 18 feet stalls and minimum 24 feet wide access drives and aisles between parking stalls. The parking area serving The Village Market may be constructed in phases as individual buildings are constructed; except that, when the grocery store is constructed the entire parking area and drives must be completed.