Abandoned signs.
Saint Paul Legislative Code § 64.205
in effectSec. 64.205. - Abandoned signs.
Any business sign which advertises, identifies or pertains to an activity no longer in existence shall be removed by the owner of the property within thirty (30) days from the time the activity ceases existence by removing the sign face, painting the sign face a neutral color or installing blank sign face panels. This provision does not apply to seasonal activities during the regular periods in which they are closed. If the sign face is not re-used within one (1) year, the remaining sign structure must be removed unless the zoning administrator grants an extension subject to the owner submitting a statement of intent and a reasonable time line for re-use of the sign structure.
(C.F. No. 05-632, § 4, 3-22-06)
Source: City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, City Charter, Legislative Code and Administrative Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/st._paul/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIILECO_TITVIIIZOCO_CH64ZOCOIG_ARTII64.200.ADEN_S64.205ABSIFetched: 11/1/2026
