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ORDINANCE NO. 2015-010 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13, SECTION 1325.05, SUBD. 8 (F), OF THE ARDEN HILLS CITY CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 13, Zoning Code, Section 1325.05, Design Standards, Subd. 8(F), is amended to read as follows: 1325.05 Design Standards Subd. 8. Additional Design Standards for New Development, Redevelopment, and Modifications to Existing Sites in the B2 and B3 Districts. F. Window and Door Openings. 1. Commercial Fagade Transparency. a) Fifty percent (50%) of all first level building fagades that front a public street shall be comprised of transparent windows or doors in order to allow views of interior uses and activities. Transparency requirement may be waived by the City where privacy concerns warrant. b) Twenty percent(20%) of all other first level building facades that are reasonably visible from the public right of way shall be comprised of window or door openings. Simulated or opaque windows may be used on service areas. c) If the building is a one story design and the first floor elevation exceeds twelve (12) feet, then only the first twelve (12) feet shall be included in calculating the fagade area. d) The City may consider a proportional reduction in the transparent window and door requirement on the public street facade if additional transparent glass is used on the remaining sides. 2. Residential Fagade Transparency. Twenty percent (20%) of all residential building fagades that front a public street shall be comprised of transparent windows or doors in order to allow views of interior uses and activities. Transparency requirement may be waived by the City where privacy concerns warrant. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective the day following its publication. Page 1 of 2 184506