7.a) and c) Signage Guidelines
Scandia Parks, Trails and Open
Space Signage Guidelines
City of Scandia
14727 209th St. N. Scandia, MN 55073
(651) 433-2274
May 2013
The Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee wants to encourage park system signage that is
coherent throughout all City of Scandia parks, trails, open space and recreational facilities. To
that end, the Committee has established the following set of guidelines which includes
components that are both required and optional when reviewing and recommending the approval
of park system signage. Anyone proposing a sign on City property should consult these
guidelines before developing a proposal to be reviewed and recommended by the Parks and
Recreation Committee and approved by the City Council. Proposal must include a rendering of
the sign in the proposed location (Photoshop, site plan, etc).
Required Components:
1) All signs brought before the Parks and Recreation Committee must include the mark of
the City approved logo. A copy of the logo is available from city staff.
2) The words “Cit y of Scandia” should appear on all park system signs.
3) Park entry signs should be constructed with two brick or other stone supports designed to
last 15 years or more. Any sign supports at or below grade shall be treated to refusal
material.
4) The design and layout of the sign should be constructed in a way that the type of facility
or location is emphasized (i.e. “skating park,” “trail head,” “ball park,” “museum,” etc).
5) Signs shall be consistent with the United States Sign Council’s Sign Legibility Rules of
Thumb. Available at http://www.usscfoundation.org/USSCSignLegiRulesThumb.pdf
Optional Components:
1) Park system signage may include an orientation map.
2) Signage may include rosemaling that is consistent with Scandinavian heritage.
3) The words “City of Scandia Ordinances Apply” may appear on some park system
signage.
4) If appropriate, signs may include additional City rules such as hours of operations.
5) Contact information for the City or appropriate public safety agency may appear on the
signs.
6) Multiple types of signs (entrance marker, interpretive sign, directional/informational
signs) may be allowed at each location as appropriate.
7) The use of native vegetation compatible to the area is strongly encouraged in the
landscaping plan.