93kCommercial signs and other large signs require a sign permit. Contact at 952-548-6342 for more information.
Signs smaller than six square feet do not need a permit. However small signs, such as garage sale sign or for sale signs, may only be placed on private property. Such signs may not be placed on the public right-of-way. The size of the right-of-way varies but is generally eight to ten feet from the edge of street. For example, in areas of the City with sidewalks, the public right-of-way is the area between the street and the sidewalk. Signs may not be placed in this area. Also, since telephone poles and traffic signs are located in the right-of-way, signs may not be placed on these poles and traffic signs.
Hopkins City Code Section 2005.31. Use of Public Ways. The public streets, sidewalks and adjoining rights-of-way are for the purpose of vehicle, pedestrian and similar traffic, for parking, and for open space appropriate to adjoining land uses. Accordingly, the commercial activities of sale or display of merchandise and advertising signs are prohibited within these areas.
For more information about the use of the public right-of-way contact Engineering.