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Home My WebLink About2011-003 Ordinance 2010-012 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY CITY OF ARDEN HILLS ORDINANCE 2011-003 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1325.01 OF THE ZONING CODE The Arden Hills City Council hereby ordains that Chapter 13, Section 1325.01 of the City Code is hereby amended as follows: 1325.01 Accessory Structures. Subd. 1 Time of Construction. No accessory structure shall be constructed on any lot prior to the time of construction of the principal structure to which it is accessory. - Subd. 2 Height. A. R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts. Accessory structures in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts shall not exceed fifteen feet in height or the height of the principal structure to which it is accessory, whichever is lower. B. All Other Districts. Accessory structures in all other Zoning Districts shall not exceed the height of the principal structure to which it is accessory. Subd. 3 Location. Accessory structures in the R-1, R-2, or R-3 Districts shall not be located nearer the front lot line than the front yard setback line for the principal structure to which it is accessory. Accessory structures as permitted and regulated in - this Code may be located within the rear yard of the principal structure in the R-1 and R-2 Districts. Subd. 4 Size. A. R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts, 1. Accessory structures associated with residential uses shall not exceed seven hundred and twenty-eight (728) square feet in floor area. Accessory structures associated with non-residential uses shall not exceed two thousand one hundred eighty-four (2,184) square feet in floor area; and, 2. The total floor area of accessory structures located in the rear of a principal structure, the total floor area of all such accessory structures Page 1 of 3 Ordinance 2010-012 shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the minimum required rear yard area for the principal structure; and, 3. No more than two (2) accessory structures shall be permitted on a = lot primarily used for residential uses. B. All Districts. Accessory structures in all zoning districts shall not cause the property to exceed any of the regulations of the underlying Zoning District in Section 1320. Subd. 5 Permanent Accessory Structures. A. Site Plan Review. Permanent accessory structures in any district, except residential uses in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Zoning Districts, and on through lots in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Zoning District, shall be subject to Site Plan Review and Council approval. B. Exterior Finish. The exterior finish of accessory structures shall be compatible in appearance and material used with the principal structure served by the accessory structure except as provided for in Chapter 1325.01 Subd 5.0 of this code. C. Membrane Structures. Membrane Structures (as that term is defined in the International Building Code) may be permitted in the B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, N-B, I-1, I-2, and I-Flex Districts subject to Site Plan Review and City Council approval. Subd. 6 Temporary Accessory Structures. A temporary accessory structure, including membrane structures (as that term is defined in the International Building Code), may be permitted subject to the following provisions: A. Temporary accessory structures may be in place for up to six (6) months in the B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, NB, GB, CC, I-1, 1-2, and I-Flex Districts with an approved permit from the Building Official. The Building Official may deny a permit for a temporary accessory structure or limit the size, time, place, or other feature(s) of the accessory structure if the Building Official finds that the accessory structure would create a negative impact on the property on which it is placed or other properties in the City. B. Temporary accessory structures are allowed for up to two (2) days in a given thirty (30) day period without a permit in the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, B- 1, B-2, B-3, B-4, NB, GB, CC, I-1, 1-2, and I-Flex Districts subject to all of the following provisions: Page 2 of 3 Ordinance 2010-012 1. The temporary structures shall not be permanently attached to the - ground; 2. The temporary structure shall not be attached to other permanent structures. 3. The temporary structure shall only be used for non-commercial purposes. Subd. 7 Accessory Structures in Exceptional and Unusual Circumstances in all Zoning Districts. Deviations from these requirements may be permitted after Planning Commission review and City Council approval of a site plan in accordance with Section 1355.04 Subd 5 and with documentation showing the unusual circumstances justifying the proposed deviation and plans for the proposed accessory - structure. Under no circumstances shall the total floor area of an accessory structure associated with a residential use in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 districts exceed one thousand four hundred and fifty-eight (1,458) square feet without an approved - variance that meets the requirements of Section 1355.04 Subd 4. Under no cicumstances shall the total floor area of an accessory structure associated with a non- residential us in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 districts exceed two thousand one hundred eighty-four (2,184) square feet without an approved variance that meets the requirements of Section 1355.04 Subd. 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective the day following its publication. _Adoption Date. Passed by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills the 10`h Day of January 2011. .-- DAVID GRANT, MAYOR ATTES PATRICK KLAERS CITY ADMINISTRATOR Publication Date: February 9, 2011 Page 3 of 3 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS - COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2011-003 On the 315`day of January 2011,the Arden Hills City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2011-003, and by at least four/fifths affirmative votes pursuant to Minn. Stat. §412.191, Subd. 4, directed that a summary of Ordinance 2011-003 be published. The amendment to Chapter 13, Section 1325.01 the City Code is collectively known as Ordinance 2011-003. The purpose of the amendments is to allow non-residential uses in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 districts to have accessory structures up to 2,184 square feet in size. The amended regulations will go into effect on January 20, 2011. A full copy of Ordinance 2011-003 is available for inspection by any person during regular business hours at the office of the City Administrator, 1245 West Highway 96, Arden - Hills, Minnesota 55112.