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City of Arden Hills AROUND Service Directory the TOWN City Hall r m a � 651-634-5120 (http://www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us) Planning an addition? Fire (non-emergency) Some tips about zoning variances and when you may need one 651-633-2404 ould a proposed home addition doesn't,a variance must be applied for. Parks and Recreation Woarz o ther remodeling project need 651-634-5120 oning variance?For what The setback requirements in a given zone home projects is a building permit re- are on a one-size-fits-all basis.The City Police(non-emergency) quired?How does the City of Arden Hills is not likely to allow a variance simply to 651-484-3366 facilitate such processes for residents? accommodate an oversize structure. Such questions cannot be answered However,circumstances may exist that Police and Fire Emergency completely here,but if any are applicable, would warrant some departure from the 911 we can point you in the right direction. norm,such as adapting to a sloping lot or a nearby stream or pond,or saving a Arden Hills City Hall The ABCs of zoning large tree. 1245 W. Highway 96. The basic purpose of zoning is to achieve Arden Hills,MN 55112-5794 the highest and best use of land in its How to request a variance existing context.The zoning map of the If a variance would be required to allow Office Hours city shows various use districts,including your plan to proceed,request a variance 8 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.M-F. four levels of residential use varying in application packet from City Hall.When Mayor: their requirements it's completed and Dennis Probst of lot area,dimen- submitted,our City Councilmembers: sions and setback Planner will review it • Beverly Aplikowski, depending on The purpose of zoning and make a recom- David Grant,Gregg Larson whether for single is to achieve the high- mendation to the Lois Rem or two-family use est and best use of Planning Commission, or for multiple which in turn will City Administrator:Joe Lynch land in its existing families in a submit it to the City Council meetings are held at planned unit context. Council with its City Hall, 1245 W.Highway 96, development such recommendations.A the second and last Monday of the as a group of public hearing may be month at 7:30 p.m.The public is townhouses or an apartment building. held by the Commission or the Council. welcome.Please call the City Other districts are for various levels of Time must be allowed for these events to Administrator(651-634-5120) if business or industrial use.This article deals take place before any project can you have topics for the agenda. primarily with issues of interest to present proceed. The meetings are televised live or prospective homeowners. and tape delayed on Cable What's next? Channel 16 on the following Wednesday at l la.m. and 7 p.m. What's a variance? With any necessary variance in hand(or In residential areas,among various a revised and complying plan if a Communications Committee: constraints a major one is the required variance has been denied),your next Chairperson Sue Schroeder setback from lot lines—front,rear,and side move,or that of your contractor,is to (651-636-8954), Elwood Caldwell, yard.With most Arden Hills residential submit detailed plans and apply for a Fran Holmes,Mary Nosek. areas fully developed,typical zoning issues permit.A permit is required for any Council Liaison: Lois Rem. here concern additions to homes that electrical,plumbing or heating extension Staff Joe Lynch, Sheila Stowell. extend its"footprint." Are you planning or alteration,or any work such as Desktop Publisher: Mary Nosek. (or even thinking about)an addition to your moving or building walls costing over Arden Hills Notes is the official home?If so,the setback rules come into $600.A form and instructions are newsletter of the City of Arden play,and your proposed plan may or may available from the Building Department . Hills,an equal opportuniy not comply. If it does,zoning consider- at City Hall.Building Official Dave employer. ations may not be involved,and you can Scherbel is willing to counsel with you proceed to apply for a building permit.If it (contined on next page)