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<br />The definitions of height and length have been revised to clarify that RV s, utility trailers, and
<br />watercraft are measured from end to end, as stored, including any covering, hitch, or motor.
<br />These definitions now read:
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<br />Height, Recreational Vehicles, Utility Trailers, and Watercraft, The distance as measured from
<br />the ground to the highest point of the recreational vehicle, utility trailer, or watercraft, including
<br />any covering, as stored. This does not including antennas and utility/mechanical systems
<br />provided they are accessory and take up no more than ten (10) percent of the roof surface area.
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<br />Length, Recreational Vehicles, Utility Trailers, and Watercraft. The distance as measured from
<br />end to end of the recreational vehicle, utility trailer, or watercraft, including any hitch, motor, and
<br />covering, as stored.
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<br />Subd. 1 and 2
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<br />Staff did not make any significant changes to either Subd, 1 or 2. The City Attorney made
<br />several grammar revision suggestions to reduce redundancy and these suggestions were applied,
<br />The meaning and intent of the regulations was not affected by these changes, For example,
<br />Subd, 2 Paragraph E was revised to be clearer regarding the prohibition ofRV, utility trailer, and
<br />watercraft storage in the front yard, It now reads:
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<br />E. RVs, utility trailers, and watercraft shall not be stored closer to the street than the
<br />principal structure or attached garage on the lot where they are stored.
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<br />Subd. 3
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<br />In order to accommodate properties with shorter than 43 foot driveways, both Paragraphs A and
<br />B of Subdivision 3 were revised to require that R V s, utility trailers, and watercraft be at least five
<br />feet from the curb. In addition, a requirement was added that the RV, utility trailer, or watercraft
<br />that is parked in the driveway not block a pedestrian walkway, A five foot clearance should be
<br />sufficient for safe sight lines while driving along a street.
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<br />Subd. 4
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<br />Paragraphs B and C were amended to require that RVs, utility trailers, and watercraft be set back
<br />from the shoreline rather than the ordinary high water (OHW) mark. Measuring the distance
<br />from the edge of the water ensures, even in times of significant shoreline change, a watercraft
<br />would continue to be stored at least ten feet from the lake, Moreover, few people know exactly
<br />where the OHW is located,
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<br />City of Arden Hills
<br />City Council Meetingfor January 28, 2008
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