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Tree Contractor Licensing
Julie Hanson, City Clerk
MEMO.PDF
Language For Delinquent Utility Letters
Dave Perrault, Finance Analyst
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
State Fair Parking Update
Andy Brotzler, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
Street Patching Update
Andy Brotzler, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
City Newsletter
Councilmember Wicklund
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
TCAAP Master Plan Update
Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
Personnel Committee Update
Personnel Committee
MEMO.PDF
COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURN
Mayor:
David Grant
Councilmembers:
Brenda Holden
Fran Holmes
Dave McClung
Jonathan Wicklund
City Council
Work Session
Agenda
October 17, 2016
5:00 p.m.
City Hall
Address:
1245 W Highway 96
Arden Hills MN 55112
Phone:
651 -792 -7800
Website :
www.cityofardenhills.org
City Vision
Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential
neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our
long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play.
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AGENDA ITEMSTree Contractor LicensingJulie Hanson, City Clerk MEMO.PDFLanguage For Delinquent Utility LettersDave Perrault, Finance Analyst MEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFState Fair Parking UpdateAndy Brotzler, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer MEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFATTACHMENT B.PDFStreet Patching UpdateAndy Brotzler, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
City Newsletter
Councilmember Wicklund
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
TCAAP Master Plan Update
Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
Personnel Committee Update
Personnel Committee
MEMO.PDF
COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURN
Mayor:David Grant Councilmembers:Brenda Holden Fran HolmesDave McClungJonathan Wicklund City Council Work SessionAgenda October 17, 2016 5:00 p.m. City Hall Address:1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone:651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org City VisionArden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play.CALL TO ORDER1.1.A.Documents:1.B.Documents:1.C.Documents:1.D.
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DATE: October 17, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Susan Iverson, Interim City Administrator
FROM: Julie Hanson, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Tree Contractor Licensing
Background
At a previous work session, it was requested staff provide information pertaining to
implementing licensing of tree contractors.
It is at each individual City’s discretion whether or not they require tree contractors to obtain a
City license. So while some cities do not require this licensing, those that do generally require
the submittal of a City license application, Certificate of General Liability Insurance, Workers’
Compensation Insurance (or waiver if a sole proprietor), and payment of a license fee. Once the
license is issued, an updated list of licensed City tree contractors would be published on the
City’s website.
It should be noted that tree care/trimming companies doing business in Minnesota are required to
register with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
Should the Council wish to move forward with this City licensing requirement, determination of
the fee and modification to City Code will be necessary.
Requested Action:
1. Does the City Council want to require registration of tree contractors performing work in
Arden Hills?
2. What fee should be charged?
AGENDA ITEM – 1A
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 17, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Sue Iverson, Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Admin Services
FROM: Dave Perrault, Finance Analyst
SUBJECT: Utility Billing Delinquent Letter Language
Background
The City Council previously requested to review whether or not language should be added to the
delinquent certification letter informing residents that when their past due payments go to
Council for certification that their information becomes publicly available. The City Attorney
has reviewed and approved the added language.
Discussion
Attached is a revised delinquent letter with the requested language. The Council may want to
decide whether or not to include the language in future letters.
Requested Action
Provide staff feedback as to whether or not to move forward with the new delinquent letters.
Attachment
Attachment A: Revised delinquent letter
AGENDA ITEM - 1B
MEMORANDUM
City of Arden Hills
1245 Highway 96 West
Arden Hills, MN 55112
August 5, 2016
Property Address: xxx
Account Number: xxx
xxx Account Status: Active
xxx Account Balance xxx
xxx Delinquent Balance xxx
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CERTIFY DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER RELATED CHARGES
TO BE COLLECTED WITH PROPERTY TAXES
This letter is your notice that your water and sewer account has a delinquent balance and that the City is
preparing to certify the delinquent balance to Ramsey County. The delinquent balance is defined as the
amount that is 90 days past due. Please pay the delinquent balance by September 2, 2016. After this
date, the City Council will certify the unpaid delinquent balance plus an 8% penalty to the county auditor to
be collected with 2017 property taxes.
Please return the bottom portion of this notice with a check made payable to the City of Arden Hills. To
make a credit card payment please visit www.cityofardenhills.org and click on BILL PAY.
You have a right to a hearing in front of the City Council. A hearing on this matter is scheduled for Monday,
September 12, 2016 at City Hall, 1245 Highway 96 W, in the council chambers at 7:00 pm.
If you have already made payment, please disregard this letter.
Please note that when the delinquent balances are presented to the City Council and certified for
collection with Ramsey County the account information becomes publicly available, including by
internet searches.
Please contact Pang Silseth, accounting clerk, at 651-792-7815 if you have any questions.
THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE YOU WILL RECEIVE BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL WILL
CERTIFY YOUR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER CHARGES TO BE COLLECTED WITH
YOUR PROPERTY TAXES.
Please make payment to:
Account Name: xxx
City of Arden Hills Property Address: xxx
1245 West Highway 96 Account Number: xxx
Arden Hills, MN 55112 Delinquent Balance: xxx
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AGENDA ITEM – 1C
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 17, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Sue Iverson, Acting City Administrator
FROM: Andy Brotzler, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer
SUBJECT: State Fair Parking Update
Requested Action
Discuss and provide feedback on 2016 State Fair parking restrictions.
Background
During the City Council meeting on June 29, 2015, the Council approved Ordinance 2015-005 in
Planning Case 15-011 for an amendment to Chapter 8 – Traffic and Motor Vehicles, Section
800.03 of the City Code, in order to include temporary parking restrictions. The amendment
permitted the City Administrator or designee to restrict parking on City streets for up to thirty
(30) days. The approved temporary parking restrictions include, but are not limited to, no
parking, 2 hour parking, and parking on one side of the street. The amendment to the Code
assists the City’s Public Works Department and the County Sheriff when addressing parking
concerns identified in residential areas for special events such as the State Fair.
Discussion
At the direction of the city administrator public works posted the state fair parking restrictions in
2015 and 2016 as shown on Attachment 2. The signs were placed in two neighborhoods. The
first neighborhood was Harriet Avenue and Benton Way. No parking was posted at both
intersections of Harriet Avenue and Benton Way. The second neighborhood that had temporary
no parking signs posted in 2015 was the Beckman Avenue / Jerold Avenue area. In this area no
parking was posted along the north side of Beckman Avenue from Lake Johanna Boulevard to
New Brighton Road. No parking was also posted at the intersections where Jerrold Avenue,
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Edgewater Avenue and Glen Paul Avenue intersect with Prior Avenue. Also the east end of
Jerrold Avenue, Edgewater Avenue and Glen Paul Avenue were marked with no parking where
they intersect with New Brighton Road. The north side of Edgewater Avenue from New
Brighton Road to the west end was posted no parking. The south side of Jerrold Avenue from
New Brighton Road to Prior Avenue was also posted no parking.
The purpose of this discussion is to determine if any revisions to the Temporary Parking
Restrictions are warranted.
Attachments
A. Temporary Parking Restrictions (Chapter 8 - Section 800.03 - Subd. 12)
B. Exhibit – State Fair Parking Restrictions
City of Arden Hills Chapter 8 - Traffic and Motor Vehicles
8- 1
Adopted December 17, 2001
Chapter 8 – Traffic and Motor Vehicles
Section 800 - Traffic and Parking Regulations *
800.01 Highway Traffic Regulation Act Adopted. M.S. Ch. 169, as amended from time to time, is hereby
adopted by reference and made a part of this code as if set out here in full.
800.02 Penalty. Any violation of M.S. Ch. 169, commonly referred to as the Highway Traffic Regulation
Act, which occurs within the limits of the City shall be a violation of this chapter. Any person violating any
provision thereof shall be punished by a fine or imprisonment not to exceed the maximum penalty
authorized by state law.
800.03 Parking Regulations. (revised 2/23/12)
Subd. 1 Winter Parking Regulations. Except in compliance with the directions of a law
enforcement officer or in compliance with regulatory parking signs, no vehicle shall be parked on
the improved portion of any street or highway in the City immediately after the accumulation of
two or more inches of snow and until snow removal or plowing has been completed.
Subd. 2 Overnight Parking. No vehicle shall be parked on any street between the hours of
2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Subd. 3 Prohibited Parking Areas. In all residential districts, parking shall be prohibited on
any area of private property except on designated driveways or parking lots.
Subd. 4 Parking in Driveways. In all residential districts, there shall be no more than four
vehicles parked on a driveway.
Subd. 5 Parking on Public Streets. Parking on public streets shall not exceed six hours.
Subd. 6 Vehicles over 12,000 Pounds. No motor vehicle or trailer with a rated gross weight
exceeding 12,000 pounds shall be parked or stored in a residential zone except when loading,
unloading or rendering a service.
Subd. 7 Parking on Boulevard Prohibited. No motor vehicle shall park upon the boulevard of
any public street.
Subd. 8 Setback from Intersections. Parking shall be set back from street intersections as
follows:
A. Twenty (20) feet from crosswalk of any uncontrolled intersection;
B. Thirty (30) feet from crosswalk of any controlled intersection; and
C. Twenty (20) feet from any intersection without a marked crosswalk.
*State law references - Abandoned motor vehicles, M.S. Ch. 168B; highway traffic regulations,
M.S. Ch. 169
City of Arden Hills Chapter 8 - Traffic and Motor Vehicles
8- 2
Adopted December 17, 2001
Subd. 9 Administrative Procedures. The city administrator shall adopt, from time to time,
procedures to provide for the safe and consistent application of the parking regulations. The city
administrator may grant variances from the application of parking regulations provided that the
variances can be allowed without creating a safety hazard. Administrative variances shall be in
writing and shall state the specific time limits during which the variation will be allowed to occur.
Subd. 10 Impoundment.
A. Any vehicle parked in violation of this subsection is hereby declared to be a traffic
safety hazard and nuisance, and the same may be summarily abated by removing
and towing away such vehicle by or under the direction or at the request of any
member of the City's designated law enforcement provider. Such vehicle shall be
stored at such place within or without the City as may be directed by the City's
designated law enforcement provider; and within fourteen (14) days of such
impounding, the City’s designated law enforcement provider shall mail written notice
thereof to the owner at his or her last known address according to the vehicle
registration records of the state. Before the owner or his or her agent shall be
permitted to remove the vehicle from the custody of the City's designated law
enforcement provider, he or she shall furnish satisfactory evidence of identity and
ownership of the vehicle, pay all reasonable charges for the towing and storage of
the vehicle and sign a written receipt for the vehicle.
B. As an alternative to the foregoing, the officer may require the owner of an illegally
parked vehicle to remove said vehicle from the subject street or highway during the
times limited above.
Subd. 11 Prima Facie Evidence of Violation. The operation, use or parking of a motor vehicle
in violation of this subsection shall be prima facie evidence that the motor vehicle was at the
time of the violation controlled, operated and used by the owner thereof.
Subd. 12 Temporary Parking Restrictions. The City Administrator or designee may post
temporary parking restrictions on City streets for up to thirty (30) days in duration. Temporary
parking restrictions may include, but are not limited to, no parking, 2 hour parking, and parking
on one side of the street.
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DATE: October 17, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Sue Iverson, Interim City Administrator
FROM: Andy Brotzler, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Pothole Patching Update
Background
Public Works staff has completed the fall pothole patching. The attached map shows specific
locations where patching has occurred. In addition to the repairs, staff also patched around gate
valves and manholes in preparation for snow plowing season.
Attachments
A. Map
AGENDA ITEM – 1D
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AGENDA ITEM – 1E
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 17, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sue Iverson, Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Admin Services
SUBJECT: Discussion of City Newsletter
Background/Discussion
Councilmember Wicklund had asked that this item be placed on the agenda for discussion. The item
was tabled from the September 19 work session.
Attachment A: Example City newsletter
ROAD CONSTRUCTION SEASON BEGINS:
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET AROUND TOWN
Arden Hills Notes
MAY 2016
BY TINA KULZER
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER FOR ARDEN HILLS RESIDENTS
The spring and summer sea-
sons are always filled with road
construction projects. This year,
Arden Hills residents will be im-
pacted by a significant number of
construction detours and delays.
Some have already begun, and
there are more to come. Here’s a
look at what you need to know to
get around town.
ENHANCE 694
MnDOT’s multi-year project to reconstruct
and add a third general purpose lane in each
direction of I-694 between Rice Street and
Lexington Avenue began April 4. It is sched-
uled to be complete by fall of 2017. This project
will also rebuild interstate ramps at Lexing-
ton Avenue, Victoria Street, and Rice Street,
and it will create an exit-only lane to Rice
Street from the right lane of the northbound
I-35E flyover bridge to westbound I-694.
MnDOT will keep two lanes of traffic open
in each direction while westbound lane work
is underway this year. Nighttime lane clo-
sures are currently in effect in each direction
between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Monday through
Friday as crews build bypass lanes and wid-
en the roadway to prepare to shift traffic onto
a temporary alignment in mid-May. At that
time, the ramp from Rice Street to westbound
I-694 will close for the construction season.
Travelers on westbound I-694 are strong-
ly encouraged to know their routes and are
required to choose a lane upon entering the
work zone just east of I-35E. I-35E traffic head-
ing onto westbound I-694 will be routed into
the local access lane. A concrete median bar-
rier will separate the two lanes of traffic and
will not allow for lane changes within the
work zone. The left lane will be dedicated
to through traffic, and the right lane will be
intended for local traffic needing to enter or
exit the interstate. Rebuilding the eastbound
lanes will have similar traffic restrictions.
Informational videos about this project,
instruction on how to drive through the work
(continued page 5)
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Over the past months and years, it seems like a variety of large scale
emergencies have been in the news. Some are international, some are
domestic, and others are of a more regional nature. We have seen news
stories of: suicide bombers, active shooters, floods, tornados, mud
slides, and train derailments to name just a few. Some of the
news stories seem so far away from Arden Hills, a quiet sub-
urban city. However, the question still remains: what if some-
thing happened here? Just how prepared are we?
Being prepared at its very core is having a plan in advance.
The City of Arden Hills maintains an emergency plan for large
scale emergencies. The plan outlines a location and backup
location for a City and County emergency operations center.
Included in that plan are the people, organizational chain of
command structure, procedures for implementation, com-
munication, and equipment that can be used. Key to success
is swift and effective response to unexpected and evolving
situations.
The City of Arden Hills uses Ramsey County Dispatch for
police and law enforcement services. Ramsey County 911 Dis-
patch has a secondary location should their primary location
ever become compromised in an emergency. If the primary
and secondary locations are not able to meet dispatch needs,
all dispatch can be transferred to another predetermined county with
literally the press of one very important button. The important point,
in terms of dispatch of services, is that there is a backup plan to the
backup plan. Action can be taken quickly to continue services even in
the most extreme emergency. The City of Arden Hills also has a des-
ignated operation control location and backup location should it be-
come necessary.
Equally important to having a plan is to test and refine the plan un-
der a variety of situations. For example, a few years back, a simulation
was done for a train derailment with hazardous materials. This sim-
ulation tested the hazardous material response and communications
parts of the plan. On April 1 of this year, Arden Hills was chosen for
simulation of an active shooter in northern Arden Hills. The nature of
this event pulled a wide number of resources including federal, state,
county, police, fire, and military personnel.
The emergency plan is in place and undergoes ongoing testing and
updating. Changes come about in a variety of ways. Changes are need-
ed over time as laws, personnel, and equipment changes, and of course,
as new information is learned from simulations.
In the past, dialing 911 was used exclusively for emergencies. In Ram-
sey County, the use of 911 has been broadened to include both emergen-
cies and to report information that may be useful to law enforcement.
If you see suspicious activity or have information that you believe law
enforcement should be aware of, it is acceptable to dial 911 and report it.
Have a safe and wonderful summer.
David Grant, Mayor
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Mayor
David Grant .............651-538-0747
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Councilmembers
Brenda Holden ...........651-636-2987
bHolden@CityOfArdenHills.org
Fran Holmes .............651-631-1866
fHolmes@CityOfArdenHills.org
Dave McClung ...........651-332-0352
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Jonathan Wicklund .......651-278-8077
jWicklund@CityOfArdenHills.org
Acting City Administrator
Sue Iverson ..............651-792-7816
sIverson@CityOfArdenHills.org
Communications Committee
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Council meetings are held at City Hall on
the second and last Monday of the month
at 7 pm. Meetings are televised live on
Cable Channel 16. Meetings of the Plan-
ning Commission are televised as well.
Visit www.CityOfArdenHills.org for infor-
mation about taped meeting playbacks.
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employer.
Can you recycle food? What do you think of when you hear the word recycling? Most of us can picture the
blue bin next to the trash can with the “chasing arrows” recycling symbol where we throw our paper, card-
board, glass, and aluminum cans. We know that there are many products made of recycled content. But
what about food scraps and yard waste? Can you recycle those?
It’s garage sale season! Garage sales in Arden Hills should be registered at City Hall. To request
a permit for your sale, visit the city website and enter “Garage Sales” in the search window. Ga-
rage sales are to be limited to three days or less of duration, and no more than two such sales are
permitted to any one homeowner per year. You can put up signs to advertise your garage sale if
you follow these regulations.
A Social Media Policy was approved by the
City Council (as part of the Personnel Policy)
at their meeting on February 29, 2016. With
a policy now in place, City staff members are
posting daily to the City website, Facebook
page, and Twitter account in an effort to build
a larger social media presence and communi-
cate news and event information to City resi-
dents. Posts on the City’s Facebook page are
set to automatically update to the City’s Twit-
ter account to promote re-sharing of news
and information.
News sharing through social media is
proving to be efficient and valuable to the City.
For example, in March, a post on the City’s
Facebook page reached the 116 people who
“liked” the page and 129 Twitter followers who
received the post on the City’s Twitter feed.
Within moments, Ramsey County retweet-
ed the post to their 7,840 Twitter followers. A
Ramsey County commissioner also retweeted
the post to his approximately 2,000 Twitter
followers. Taking into account the numerous
neighboring communities, civic groups, and
news organizations that now follow the City’s
social media accounts and can re-share City
news, a network for City news sharing is in
place and is poised to continue to expand.
FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Subscribe to these social media resources to learn
about City events, recreation opportunities, and more.
facebook.com/CityofArdenHillsMN twitter.com/ArdenHillsCity
ON YOUR PROPERTY
› Limit total signage to eight square feet.
› Each sign must be six square feet or less.
› Stay back five feet from property lines.
› Signs cannot be illuminated.
› Signs must be within one mile of garage sale
location.
› Signs placed in the Ramsey County or State
of Minnesota right-of-way are subject to
County and State regulations.
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
› Size limited to four square feet.
› Height limited to four feet.
› Signs must be at least five feet from the edge
of the road.
› Signs must be freestanding and unlit.
› Signs are limited to three consecutive days
in any seven day period.
› You must have permission from the proper-
ty owner on which the sign is placed.
BY RAMSEY RECYCLES
FOOD TODAY, DIRT TOMORROW
It is now easier than ever to start composting
at home. About 30 percent of trash collected
in the Twin Cities is made up of items like
food scraps, yard waste, and compostable
items. You cannot throw away yard waste
and trimmings and instead of throwing away
food scraps and other compostable materials,
you can use these organic materials to create
an incredibly effective and nutrient-rich soil
additive for your garden.
GET A PLAN & START THE PROCESS
The Recycling Association of Minnesota is
holding many events where you can purchase
your compost bin and get started right away.
Or you could always make your own, if you
are a DIYer. Many cities and counties also of-
fer compost drop-off locations.
DON’T THROW IT, GROW IT!
Composting is the process where organic
wastes (grasses, leaves, kitchen scraps and
garden debris) are converted into a highly
desirable, organic, soil-like material. Many
creatures like bacteria, worms, and fungi
play an important role in composting as they
break apart organic waste by eating it and
releasing nutrients in a form that plants can
absorb. This process helps decompose the ma-
terials and creates a very rich additive for soil.
THERE ARE A FEW BASICS TO BACKYARD COMPOSTING ONCE YOU GET YOUR BIN:
› Set up your bin in a partially
shaded area in the yard.
› Make sure it is convenient for
you to get to and has access to
water as well as good drainage.
› Keep the bin away from large
trees as their roots steal nu-
trients and can grow into the
compost.
› Consult this recipe for good
clean dirt for more detailed
instructions.
› Keep a small separate bin in
your kitchen for food scraps
from fruits and vegetables
(no meats, bones, or oils in
backyard composting) and add
them to your composting area.
› Keep a ratio of three to one.
Three dry or brown ingredients
(leaves, paper, yard waste) to
one wet or green ingredients
(food scraps, grass clippings,
coffee grounds)
COMPOSTING DEFINED:
The process where organic wastes
are converted into a highly desirable,
organic, soil-like material.
COMPOSTING FACTS:
30% of trash collected in the Twin
Cities is made up of food scraps,
yard waste, and compostable items.
It’s important to note that meats, oils, fat, bones, and dairy do not belong in your home compost bin because they attract rodents and other animals.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is a great resource for information about composters.
MINNEAPOLIS MAKES IT EASIER
Most Twin Cities residences have access to
curbside yard waste pick-up, and many coun-
ties offer drop-off sites for larger yard waste
such as branches. Now, the City of Minneap-
olis is rolling out a new program for curbside
organics recycling that includes vegetable and
meat scraps. This program requires residents
to sign up and will be expanding the service
area throughout the year. Other metro area
cities are studying the possibility of add-
ing curbside organics recycling because it
could help meet a Minnesota Pollution Con-
trol Agency goal of reducing the amount of
trash headed to landfills. Watch your city
newsletters for updates on this important is-
sue or check with your waste hauler to see if
curbside composting is available, or coming
soon to your area. If curbside pick-up is not
an option look for organics drop off sites in
Minneapolis or Ramsey County.
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DATE: October 17, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Sue Iverson, Interim City Administrator
FROM: Matthew Bachler, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: TCAAP Master Plan Update
Background
On October 10, 2016 the City Council met in a work session with the Master Development Team
to review proposed changes to the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) and the Regulating Plan.
Based on the feedback provided by the City Council, staff has updated the red-lined draft of the
TRC. Staff has incorporated revisions in the document where there was consensus support for a
proposed change. The red-lines in the attached draft represent areas where further
changes/clarification was needed based on Council direction and input from the Master
Development Team. Staff will review the edits with the City Council at the work session on
October 17, 2016 for consideration. Below is a table that outlines the changes that will be
discussed:
Proposed Revision Section Page
Intent of Office Mixed-Use Zone and Civic Zone 2.1(a) Page 6
Required pedestrian connections to parks and open space be dedicated as ROW Table 3-3 1(b) Page 14
Permitted adjustments for area and location of required Open Space Table 3-3 1(c) Page 14
Mixed-use building definition 4.0 Page 25
Permitted land uses in NR-3 and OMU Zones Table 5-1 Pages 34-37
Additional use criteria for retail in OMU Zone Table 5-2 Page 38
Maximum building height for Campus Commercial Zone 6.2(c) Page 45
Intent of OMU Zone 6.4(a) Page 52
Setbacks for Pedestrian-Friendly/Spine Rd. Frontage in OMU Zone 6.4(b) Page 53
Building frontage requirements for Flex Office Zone 6.6(b) Page 62
Setbacks for Natural Resources Corridor in Neighborhood Zone 6.8(b) Page 70
Residential parking setbacks in Neighborhood Zone 6.8(e) Page 72
Minimum façade transparency requirements Table 7-2 Page 76
Single-family roof variation requirements 7.3(b)(iv) Page 77
Required warranty for cementitious fiber clapboard and LP Smartside 7.3(b)(v), 7.4(c)(i) Pages 77, 79
Please note that the Town Center District and Civic District sections remain unchanged from last
time (redline), and are only a placeholder and will be changed after further discussions. No
AGENDA ITEM – 1F
MEMORANDUM
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follow-up meetings have taken place between the Master Developer and any members of the
City Council regarding the Town Center District since the work session on October 10. In
addition, an updated copy of the TRC Master Land Use Plan will be provided at the work session
with the primary update being the increased land designated for office use (dark blue area).
Attachments
A. TRC Update Timeline Memo from Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers
B. Red-lined draft of proposed amendments to TCAAP Redevelopment Code
Memo
To: Sue Iverson – Interim City Administrator
From: Stacie Kvilvang
Date: October 17, 2016
Subject: TRC Update Timeline
At the October 10 2016 Council work session, the Council requested that a public open
house be incorporated into the approval process for the updated TRC and Master Plan.
Based upon this request, following is the proposed timeline for approval of the updated
TRC:
October 17: Council work session on revised TRC (2nd review)
October 31: Council work session on final review of TRC changes
(assumes changes requested in TC are finalized)
November 15, 16, 17: Public open house on updated TRC Master Plan
November 21: Council reviews comments from open house
December 7: Planning Commission holds public hearing on updated TRC
December 19: Special Council meeting to approve updated TRC
December 27: Council regular meeting to approve updated TRC
As noted above, the open house is slotted for mid-November. I would like to request that
the Council look at their schedules so we can determine which night works best for the open
house (so Council can attend if they desire). In addition, we can discuss the meeting date
options for the Council approval of the updated TRC (December 19th, or 26th).
Please contact me at 651-697-8506 with any questions.
TCAAP Redevelopment Code
Approved by the Arden Hills City Council
July 13, 2015
Draft Revisions
October 17, 2016
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Purpose and Intent
1.2 Relationship to Adopted Plans
2.0 Components of the Code
2.1 The Regulating Plan
2.2 Development Standards
2.3 Using this Code
3.0 Administration
3.1 Applicability
3.2 Relationship to Other City Ordinances
3.3 JDA Development Review Process
3.4 Special Development Plan
3.5 TCAAP Regulating Plan Map and TCAAP Master Plan Modifications
3.6 Plat Approval
3.7 Hearing Requirements
4.0 Definitions
5.0 Schedule of Uses
5.1 Applicability
5.2 Additional Use Criteria
6.0 Building and Site Development Standards
6.1 General to All Zoning Districts
6.2 Campus Commercial
6.3 Town Center
6.4 Office Mixed-Use
6.5 Retail Mixed-Use
6.6 Flex Office
6.7 Civic
6.8 Neighborhood
7.0 Building Design Standards
7.1 Purpose and Intent
7.2 Building Orientation and Entrances
7.3 Façade Composition
7.4 Non-Residential, Mixed-Use, and Large and Medium Multi-Family Residential Building
Materials
7.5 Shading Requirement
7.6 Gateway Overlay District
7.7 Design of Automobile Related Building and Site Elements
7.8 Design of Parking Structures
8.0 Street Design Standards
8.1 Purpose and Intent
8.2 Street Designation Categories
8.3 Project Circulation Plan
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8.4 Street Standards
9.0 Open Space Standards
9.1 Open Space Approach
9.2 Required Open Space Designations
9.3 Water Infrastructure Designation
9.4 Permeable Area Requirements
9.5 Open Space Classification
9.6 Open Space Requirements
10.0 Streetscape and Landscape Standards
10.1 Sidewalks
10.2 Street Trees and Streetscape
10.3 Single-Family Landscaping and Tree Requirements
10.4 Screening Standards
10.5 Street Lighting
10.6 Exterior Lighting
10.7 Street Furniture
10.8 Utilities
10.9 Parking Lot Landscaping
11.0 Sign Standards
11.1 Applicability
11.2 Prohibited Signs
11.3 Sign Types Permitted
11.4 Sign Standards
Attachments:
1: Regulating Plan
2: Palette of Open Space Types
3: Development Review Chart
4: Street Cross Sections
5: Street Type Plan
6: Recommended Color Palette
7: Audubon Minnesota Bird-Safe Building Guidelines
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Introduction
In 2013, the City of Arden Hills hired the consultant team to create a Master Plan for the Twin
Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) site, to conduct an Alternative Urban Area Wide Review
(AUAR), and to draft local regulations and policies to implement the Master Plan. The Master Plan
will amend the City of Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan in an effort to successfully integrate
the TCAAP site into the rest of the City. This plan will also help ensure that appropriate
development and economic growth occurs and is in line with the vision set forth by the City of
Arden Hills and the owner of the property, Ramsey County.
It is the goal of this project to “Develop TCAAP in a way that accommodates a mix of land uses
that is sensitive to the natural environment, economically sustainable, and a benefit to the
community” (Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan, 4). This initiative will be economically and
environmentally sustainable and provide for a range of uses and development types.
A comprehensive community process resulted in a long-term vision for the redevelopment of this
brownfield ammunitions plant site into a true mixed-use development area that incorporates
regional employment, shopping and dining and a variety of housing options. This document
provides the regulatory tools for redevelopment consistent with the TCAAP Master Plan for this
area.
1.1 Purpose and Intent
The purpose of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) is to implement the vision for a
walkable, mixed-use, resilient, and vibrant TCAAP development (hereinafter, “Plan Area”)
by:
(a) Creating regulations that realize market potential and promote the creation of jobs
and economic development;
(b) Developing a regulatory process that encourages quality growth and saves time in the
development process;
(c) Focusing on predictability for both developers and the community; and
(d) Providing a Natural Resources Corridor that offers active and passive recreational
features and is an amenity to the site.
Therefore, the goals of the TRC are to promote and to provide a more functional and
attractive community through the use of recognized community design principles and to allow
property owners, applicants or developers flexibility in land use, while prescribing a higher
level of detail in building design and form than in the current standards of the Arden Hills
City Code (AHC). The standards in this code are not intended to stifle creativity nor over-
regulate building design but rather encourage better functional building patterns and to
create higher quality pedestrian environments along most streets.
1.2 Relationship to Adopted Plans
(a) Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan: In addition to implementing several goals of the
Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan, the TRC specifically implements the following goals:
1. Develop and maintain a land use pattern that strengthens the vitality, quality, and
character of the residential neighborhoods, commercial districts and industrial
areas, while protecting the community’s natural resources to develop a sustainable
pattern for future development.
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2. Develop TCAAP in a way that accommodates a mix of land uses that is sensitive
to the natural environment, economically sustainable and a benefit to the
community.
3. Promote the development, redevelopment and maintenance of a viable,
innovative and diverse business environment that serves Arden Hills and the
metropolitan area.
4. Develop and maintain a strong, vital, diverse and stable housing supply for all
members of the community.
5. Enhance the health, safety and well-being of all who live, work and play in the
City.
6. Create a comprehensive, maintained and interconnected system of parks,
pathways and open spaces, as well as a balanced program of recreational
activities for residents of all ages, incomes and abilities.
7. Preserve, protect and restore the community’s natural resources, including open
spaces, lakes, wetlands other significant natural features, and historic resources.
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2.0 Components of the Code
2.1 The Regulating Plan
The TCAAP Redevelopment Regulating Plan map (herein known as the Regulating Plan)
(Attachment 1) is hereby adopted as the official zoning map for the Plan Area. Within any
area subject to the approved Regulating Plan, this TRC becomes the exclusive and
mandatory regulation unless specified in Section 3.2. It shall establish the following
development standards for all properties within the Plan Area:
(a) Establishment of TCAAP Zoning Districts – The Plan Area is distinguished into
different specialized zoning districts. Each zoning district is intended to create a
distinct development pattern based on the TCAAP Master Plan for different sections
within the Plan Area. Each zoning district shall establish use and building development
standards including standards for building height, bulk, location, functional design and
parking. The Regulating Plan classifies all lots within the Plan Area into one of the
following seven (7) zoning districts:
1) Campus Commercial (CC) – The Campus Commercial Zoning District facilitates a
building format that allows multiple, single tenant buildings or campuses within the
northern “Thumb” site of the Plan Area. The goal is to allow for an individual plan
approach for each campus or building, based on user preferences within a range
of requirements.
2) Town Center (TC) – The Town Center Zoning District creates a vibrant commercial
and residential environment that maximizes the potential for an outdoor
experience. This district promotes walkability through allowing for housing, office,
retail, restaurant, and civic uses all within close proximity of each other.
3) Office Mixed-Use (OMU) – The Office Mixed-Use Zoning District creates a
flexible zone that allows and promotes a seamless transition from Retail Mixed-
Use but focuses on employment and other compatible uses. This district promotes
employment as a primary use, but allows for other commercial uses and up to 10
percent retail uses.
4) Retail Mixed Use (RMU) – The Retail Mixed-Use Zoning District creates a flexible
zone that allows and promotes a seamless transition from Office Mixed-Use but
focuses on retail and compatible uses. This district promotes retail as a primary
use, but allows for other commercial uses.
5) Flex Office (FO) – The Flex Office Zoning District creates an opportunity for large
scale development for employment and manufacturing uses that take advantage
of the highway frontage and automobile access.
6) Civic (C) – The Civic Zoning District is intended to allow civic and community uses
as well as institutional uses such as educational or religious buildings.
7) Neighborhood (NR) – The Neighborhood Zoning District provides for a range of
attached and detached single-family residential uses.
(b) Street Designations – The Streets within TRC shall be classified in two different ways.
1) Street Cross Sections shall address vehicular lane widths, number of lanes,
pedestrian accommodation, street tree requirements, on-street parking, snow
storage and parkway and median standards. These standards are laid out in
Section 8.0 and Attachment 4.
2) Street Priority shall establish the phasing significance (Required or Recommended)
of different street segments within the Plan Area. Refer to Section 8.0: Street
Design Standards and Attachment 5 for the detailed regulations.
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(c) Building Frontage Standards – Building Frontage designations shall classify different
block frontages based on the pedestrian priority goals of the TCAAP Master Plan on
the Regulating Plan (Attachment 1). They shall be classified into one of three frontage
designations: (i) Pedestrian Priority Frontage with the highest quality standards for
pedestrian-oriented building design; (ii) Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage that balances
pedestrian-oriented building design standards while accommodating some service
and parking functions; and (iii) General Frontage which mainly accommodates service,
utilities and parking functions.
(d) Open Space Designation – Open Space within the TRC shall be categorized as
Required Open Space. The detailed Open Space Standards for different open
space types are included in Section 9.0 and Attachment 2 of this Code. These
standards include general character, typical size, frontage requirements and typical
uses.
(e) Gateway Overlay Designation – The Gateway Overlay District indicates where
additional aesthetic treatments are required to create a welcoming environment that
establishes the character of the TCAAP Redevelopment Area. The specific standards
are included in Section 7.6 of this Code.
2.2 Development Standards: The TRC text portion of this Code enumerates the development
standards with text and graphics for Zoning Districts, Frontage Types, building form,
landscape, building design, signage and lighting.
2.3 Using This Code
The following basic steps should be followed to determine the uses and development
standards applicable on property within the Plan Area:
(a) Review Table 3-1 to evaluate the applicability of the TRC based on scope of the
proposed development.
(b) Locate the subject property on the Regulating Plan (Attachment 1).
(c) Identify the Zoning District in which the property is located.
(d) Review the Schedule of Uses by Zoning District as listed in Table 5-1 to determine
allowed uses.
(e) Examine the corresponding zone standards in the Building and Site Development
Standards in Section 6 to determine the applicable development standards and any
Frontage standards.
(f) Refer to Section 7.0 for Building Design Standards
The information listed in these graphics explain where the building will sit on the lot, the
limits on its physical form, the range of uses and the palette of materials that will cover it.
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3.0 Administration
3.1 Applicability
(a) The uses and buildings on all properties within the Plan Area shall conform exclusively
to the requirements of the TRC unless specifically referenced as otherwise in the TRC.
(b) Table 3-1 (Applicability Matrix) shall determine the extent to which different sections
of the TRC apply to any proposed development.
(c) In addition, Table 3-2 shall determine which sections of the TRC apply at which time in
the development review process such as Subdivision Review, Site Plan Review or
Building Permit Review.
(d) Provisions of the TRC are activated by “shall” when required; “should” or “may” when
recommended or optional.
(e) Terms used throughout the TRC are defined in Section 4.0: Definitions. For those terms
not defined in Section 4.0, definitions in various sections of the AHC shall apply. For
terms not defined in either section, they shall be accorded commonly accepted
meanings. In the event of conflict, the definitions of the TRC shall take precedence.
(f) Where in conflict, numerical metrics shall take precedence over graphic metrics.
3.2 Relationship to other City Ordinances
(a) For all properties within the Plan Area, the standards in this Code shall supersede
standards under:
i. Commercial and Multi-Family Design Standards under Chapter 13, of the AHC, as
amended, except as specifically referenced herein.
ii. Sign Standards under Chapter 12, as amended, except as specifically referenced
herein.
iii. Landscaping Standards under Chapter 13, as amended, except as specifically
referenced herein.
iv. Subdivision Ordinance under Chapter 11, as amended, except as specifically
referenced herein.
(b) Development standards not addressed in this TRC shall be governed by the AHC, to
the extent the AHC standards are not in conflict with the TRC.
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Table 3-1: Applicability Matrix
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and live-work units (more than one of the following may apply to one application based on the scope of the application)
a. New Construction All Sections of the TRC apply
b. Existing Building Remodel: Existing non-complying structures or sites may be repaired, maintained or altered provided that
such repair, maintenance, or alteration shall not create any new non-compliance of all or any part of such structure or site.
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c. Expansion of parking area only (with or without a building or use expansion) (includes off-site or accessory parking)
i. Up to 10 spaces
ii. 11 or more additional spaces
d. Existing Signage
i. Refacing or changing a panel on an
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ii. Signs may be repaired, maintained,
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f. New sign or expansion of an existing
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2. Residential Buildings (single family detached, single-family attached, twin home buildings; (1 – 2 units)
a. New construction
b. Change of Use (to a permitted or
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sites may be repaired, maintained or
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d. Expansion of existing use/structure
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building/structure on the lot): Structures
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as patios, porches, arcades, canopies,
private open space, recreational
amenities and courtyards/forecourts.
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Table 3.2 Application Review Specific Matrix
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Type Application Review
1. Subdivision Plan
Review (includes
revised plats)
2. Site Plan Review
3. Building Permit
Review *
= Applies for residential development only
*
= Applies during Sign Permit review only
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3.3 JDA Development Review Process
(a) Pre-submittal Meeting Required: All projects shall have a pre-submittal meeting with
the JDA Development staff prior to submitting the approved application form for
development in the Plan Area. At the pre-submittal meeting, the staff shall provide
information on the requirements for development and submittal within the Plan Area,
including related necessary City building permit and related final construction
approvals.
(b) Site Plan Required: A Site Plan shall be required for all proposed developments
within the Plan Area. Requirements for Site Plans are listed per Section 1355.03 of
the AHC. A site plan is reviewed by staff prior to preliminary plat submittal.
(c) JDA Review Generally: Projects that comply with all standards of the TRC and
projects that require Permitted Adjustments shall be processed by the Joint
Development Authority (JDA). The JDA shall review and consider projects which meet
all TRC standards as recommended by staff, with approval of such projects subject to
a majority vote of all the members of the JDA. Please refer to Attachment 3
Development Review flow chart for information on the development review process.
The JDA may amend its development review process at any time, subject to any
applicable requirements of the Joint Powers Agreement (the “JPA”).
(d) JDA Permitted Adjustments: The JDA may approve Permitted Adjustments per the
criteria set in Table 3-3 below, subject to a 3/5 vote of the JDA. The Permitted
Adjustment process may be used only to authorize a less restrictive standard and may
not be used to impose a higher standard than is established under the TRC on the
subject property. A JDA Development staff report and recommendation is required
for the JDA to make a determination on a Permitted Adjustment. Public notices shall be
issued for all Permitted Adjustment hearings; however, such hearings may be
combined with any other JDA hearing process, such as for consideration of approval
of a project and its related transactional documents.
(e) In reviewing any Permitted Adjustment request, the JDA shall use the following criteria:
i. The goals, intent and vision of the adopted Regulating Plan Map and TCAAP
Master Plan;
ii. The extent to which the proposal fits the adjoining design context by providing
appropriate building scale and use transitions;
iii. The extent to which the proposal provides public benefits such as usable civic and
open spaces, livable streets, affordable housing, living wage jobs, structured
and/or shared parking and linkages to transit;
iv. The extent to which the proposal does not hinder future opportunities for higher
intensity development;
v. The extent to which the proposal provides a demonstration of advanced energy
resilience which may have an educational value; and
vi. Considerations of health and welfare to the general public.
(f) In reviewing any Permitted Adjustment, the JDA shall not grant flexibility for the
following:
i. Deviation from requirements of Section 5.0 (Schedule of Uses);
ii. Building height;
iii. Definitions included in Section 4.0;
iv. Density parameters for residential land uses; and
v. Clear height.
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Table 3-3: Permitted Adjustments Table
Code Standard Extent of Adjustment Permitted Criteria
1. Regulating Plan Map
a. Location of any
Required Street
(Town Center, Retail
Mixed-Use, Office
Mixed-Use)
Streets shall be on a grid system with
block faces (measured right-of-way to
right-of-way) no less than 200 feet and
no more than 500 feet. Block faces may
be adjusted no more than 50%. Block
faces longer than 500 feet shall include
mid-block pedestrian connections.
Pedestrian connections to adjacent park
and open space areas shall be no
further apart than 750 feet. Pedestrian
connections to parks and open space
areas shall be at least 20 feet wide.
Pedestrian mid-block connections shall
be 20 feet.
i. Shall maintain the connectivity intended by the
Regulating Plan
ii. Shall maintain the continuation and/or connectivity with
any existing streets where possible
iii. Pedestrian connectivity must be maintained
iv. JDA staff, City Community Development and Public
Works staff approval
b. Location of any
Required Street
(Neighborhood
District)
Streets shall be on a modified grid
pattern. Public views and access to
open space areas are required. The use
of cul-de-sacs should be minimized and
must include pedestrian connections from
the cul-de-sac to streets or open space
located behind private lots. Block faces
longer than 500 feet shall include mid-
block pedestrian connections. Pedestrian
connections to adjacent park and open
space areas shall be no further apart
than 750 feet. Pedestrian connections to
parks and open space areas shall be at
least 50 feet wide and dedicated as
public right-of-way. Pedestrian mid-
block connections shall be 20 feet.
i. Shall maintain the connectivity intended by the
Regulating Plan
ii. Shall maintain the continuation and/or connectivity with
any existing streets where possible
iii. JDA staff, City Community Development and Public
Works staff approval
c. Area and Location
of any Required
Open Space
The Aarea of any required Open Space
may be reduced by no more than 10%.
The location of Open Spaceparks in the
Hill and Creek Neighborhoods may be
moved within thoseat neighborhoods.
i. Shall include required amenities identified by the
City’s TCAAP Master Parks and Open Space Plan
ii. JDA staff, City Community Development and Public
Works staff approval
2. Building Form and Development Standards
a. Build to
zones/setbacks
No more than a 20% change in the
maximum or minimum setback applicable
or 6 feet whichever is greater.
1) Changes to the build-to-zones and setbacks may only
occur when there is cause by one or more of the
following:
i. A change to the street cross sections established in
Attachment 4; or
ii. Need to accommodate existing buildings and
structures on the lot that meet the overall intent and
vision for redevelopment in the Plan Area; or
iii. Need to accommodate other required modes of
transportation (transit, bike, pedestrian), storm
water drainage, water quality, or low impact
development (LID) elements on the site; or
iv. Need to accommodate overhead or underground
utilities and/or easements; or
v. Need to preserve existing heritage trees on the
property.
2) In no case shall the sidewalk be less than 8 feet in width
along the “Spine Road” and 6 feet in width along all
other streets when sidewalks will be publicly
maintained.
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3.4 Special Development Plan (SDP): The JDA may approve an SDP for projects comprising of
25 acres or more in the Neighborhood District and 10 acres or more in all other Zoning
Districts, which require additional flexibility in the application of the TRC not otherwise
available under Table 3-3 above. JDA approval of an SDP is subject to a 4/5 vote of the
JDA. The SDP process may be used only to authorize a less restrictive standard and may not
be used to impose a higher standard than is established under the TRC on the subject
property. Public notices shall be issued for all SDP hearings; however, such hearings may be
b. Building Frontage
No more than a 15% reduction in the
required building frontage (applicable
in the designated zoning district) along
each block or subject lot with Pedestrian
Priority Frontage designation or no more
than a 25% reduction in the required
building frontage (applicable in the
designated zoning district) along each
block or subject lot of a Pedestrian-
Friendly Frontage designation.
Any reduction in the required building frontage shall be to
address one or more of the following:
i. To accommodate porte-cocheres for drop-off and
pick-up; or
ii. To accommodate existing buildings and site
elements; or
iii. To accommodate other required transit, bike and
pedestrian related, storm water drainage, water
quality, or low impact development (LID) elements
on the site.
Parking garages and porte-cocheres are
allowed along Pedestrian Priority
Frontage and Pedestrian-Friendly streets
per authorization from the JDA.
Allowed when necessary for building design.
c. Corner Lot Building
Frontage
Reduction of building frontage
requirements for lots with two or more
Pedestrian Priority frontages (applicable
Frontage Standard for the zoning district
of the subject corner lot)
Frontage requirement along one Pedestrian Priority
designated frontage may be replaced with the
corresponding standard for Pedestrian-Friendly frontage
designation instead. In determining which Pedestrian
Priority frontage may be changed to a Pedestrian-Friendly
frontage, precedence shall be given to matching any
existing building Pedestrian Priority frontages of adjoining
blocks or lots on either side of the street.
Reduction of building frontage
requirements for lots with two or more
Pedestrian-Friendly frontages
(applicable Frontage Standards for the
designated zoning district of the subject
corner lot)
Frontage requirement along one Pedestrian-Friendly
designated frontage may be replaced with the
corresponding standard for General frontage designation
instead. In determining which Pedestrian-Friendly frontage
may be changed to a General frontage, precedence shall
be given to matching any existing building Pedestrian-
Friendly frontages of adjoining blocks or lots on either side
of the street.
d. Sidewalk and
Streetscape
standards
Sidewalks, street tree planting, street
lighting, and other streetscape standards
may be adjusted based on the
development context and street cross
section.
Any changes to the streetscape standards shall be based
on specific development context such as existing vegetation,
natural features, drainage, and fire access and is subject to
approval by the JDA.
e. Required Parking
Spaces
Reduction in the number of required
parking spaces up to 10% of total
spaces
Reduction in the number of parking spaces shall be based
on one or more of the following:
i. A shared parking plan for parking within 1,000 feet
of the subject property; or
ii. A parking study for the uses proposed on the site;
or
iii. A combination of the above
3. Other
a. Any other numerical
standard in the code
A modification up to 10% (increase or
decrease)
i. A modification of a numerical standard is needed to
accommodate existing conditions.
ii. The proposed development still meets the intent of
the TRC.
b. Phased
Developments
Deferment of building frontage
standards
i. Phased developments may defer building frontage
requirements as long as they meet the build-to-zone
and parking setback requirements
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combined with any other JDA hearing process, such as for consideration of approval of a
project and its related transactional documents.
(a) In reviewing any SDP, the JDA shall use the following criteria:
i. The goals, intent and vision of the adopted Regulating Plan Map and TCAAP
Master Plan;
ii. The extent to which the proposal fits the adjoining design context by providing
appropriate building scale and use transitions;
iii. The extent to which the proposal provides public benefits such as usable civic and
open spaces, livable streets, affordable housing, living wage jobs, structured
and/or shared parking and linkages to transit;
iv. The extent to which the proposal does not hinder future opportunities for higher
quality development;
v. The extent to which the proposal provides a demonstration of advanced energy
resilience which may have an educational value; and
vi. Considerations of health and welfare to the general public.
(b) In reviewing any SDP, the JDA shall not grant flexibility for the following:
i. Deviation from requirements of Section 5.0 (Schedule of Uses);
ii. Building height;
iii. Definitions included in Section 4.0;
iv. Density parameters for residential land uses; and
v. Clear height.
(c) Special Development Plan Submittal:
i. Applicant shall meet with JDA Development staff to clarify and determine SDP
requirements and discuss applicant's development concept.
ii. Applicant shall submit SDP Concept Plan to JDA Development staff.
iii. Applicant is encouraged to have community meetings where appropriate
(Optional).
iv. Applicant shall submit SDP Master Plan to JDA Development staff.
v. JDA conducts public hearing(s) on the SDP Master Plan and takes action on the SDP
Master Plan.
vi. The SDP Master Plan, as approved, including all applicable documents, is adopted
as the governing development plan for the SDP property.
vii. Applicant submits Final SDP Plan for elements that are to be developed
imminently. A Final SDP Plan will be submitted for each stage of development and
construction.
viii. JDA reviews Final SDP Plan and takes action on the Final SDP Plan.
ix. Applicant applies for all necessary permits to begin construction.
3.5. TCAAP Regulating Plan Map and TCAAP Master Plan Modifications: Upon denial by the
JDA of an application which requires an amendment to the TCAAP Regulating Plan Map (the
“Map”) and/or the TCAAP Master Plan (individually or collectively a “Plan Amendment”), or
a modification of the text of the TRC (“Text Change)”, or where the applicant has requested
such a change, the application shall be referred by the JDA to the City Council for its
consideration. A Community Development staff report and recommendation is required for a
Plan Amendment or Text Change request to be heard by the City Council. Public notices shall
be issued for all Plan Amendment or Text Change hearings. The City Council shall consult with
the County in the Council’s consideration, approval or denial of a Plan Amendment or Text
Change as required by § 3.0 of JPA.
i. If the City Council approves the Plan Amendment or Text Change, the JDA shall
consider the application, as amended pursuant to such approval.
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ii. A proposed denial of a Plan Amendment or Text Change by City Council shall not
be delivered to the JDA and such decision shall constitute final denial of the
application.
iii. Upon such final denial of a Plan Modification or Text Change, the applicant may
reapply to the JDA to seek JDA approval of a revised project meeting the
requirements of the TRC, or a revised project requiring a Permitted Adjustment
consistent with Table 3-3.
3.6 Plat Approval: The TRC incorporates by reference Chapter 11 of the AHC for plat approval
for the purpose of design review, subject to the requirements for public infrastructure per the
TRC. This process includes City approval of grading/erosion control plans and utilities plans.
Fees or charges for public infrastructure or facilities established by or applicable to
subdivisions processed under the AHC shall be applied to subdivisions processed under the
TRC.
3.7 Hearing Requirements: The JDA shall conduct public hearings for consideration of all
development applications for the Plan Area. A notice of the time, place and purpose of the
hearing shall be published in the official newspaper of the City at least ten days prior to the
day of the hearing. In addition, JDA action on subdivision requests in the Plan Area shall be
governed by Minnesota Statutes 462.358.
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4.0 Definitions
Many terms used in this document are defined in the AHC, Chapters 1 and 13. Definitions are only
included here if not defined in the AHC, or if the definition for this document differs from the AHC.
In case of a conflict between the definitions under this Section and the AHC, Chapters 1 and 13, the
definitions in this section shall supersede.
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Arcade
A portion of the main façade of the building that is at or near the property line and a
colonnade supports the upper floors of the building. Arcades are intended for buildings with
ground floor commercial or retail uses and the arcade may be one or two stories. The ground
floor area within the arcade may be conditioned or non-conditioned space.
Images of Arcade Buildings
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Build-to Zone (BTZ)
The area between the minimum and maximum front setbacks from the property line. The
principal building façade line shall be located within this area.
Illustration indicating
the location of the
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Building and Site Development Standards
The standards established for each Zoning District including but not limited to building
placement, building height, parking, service access, and other functional design standards.
Building Façade Line
The location of the vertical plane of a building along a street frontage.
Section View – Gallery Building Section View – Arcade Building
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Plan View
Building Façade Line Illustrations
Building Frontage
The percentage of a building’s façade line that is required to be located within the Build-to
Zone (BTZ) as a proportion of the lot’s width along the fronting public street. Required stairs to
access entrances, parks, plazas, squares, improved forecourts, and pedestrian breezeway
frontages shall count towards the required building frontage.
Image showing Building Frontage
calculation
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Building Height
The vertical distance from the average elevation of the grade along a face of a building to
the highest point of the roof surface of flat roofs, the deck line of mansard roofs, or the
average height between the eaves and the highest ridge of gable, hip, or gambrel roofs.
The height of a stepped or terraced building shall be the height of the tallest segment of the
building.
Building Step-Back
Building step-back is the setting back of the building façade line away from the street at a
specific floor or height.
Illustration of a Building Step-Back
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Clear Height
The distance from the top of the finished floor to the bottom of the finished ceiling in portions of
commercial buildings used for warehousing or manufacturing.
Complete Street
A complete street is a transportation policy and design approach that requires streets to be
planned, designed, operated, and maintained to enable safe, convenient and comfortable
travel and access for users of all ages and abilities regardless of their mode of transportation.
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Cottage/Patio Home
The Cottage or Patio Home building type consists of small, one and two-story single-family
detached residential units that are built close to the street and each other. They are typically
sideyard/zero lot line homes with a small yard or patio space. This type of building enables
appropriate infill residential within existing neighborhoods and is important for providing a
broad choice of housing types and promoting walkability.
Image of a Cottage or Patio Home
Cottage Court
The Cottage Court building type consists of a series of small, detached structures, providing
multiple units arranged to define a shared court that is typically perpendicular to the street.
The shared court takes the place of a private rear yard and becomes an important community-
enhancing element. This residential building type is appropriately-scaled to fit as transitions
between single-family neighborhoods and commercial corridors. It enables appropriately-
scaled, well-designed infill residential and is important for providing a broad choice of housing
types and promoting walkability.
Image of a Cottage Court
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Encroachment
Any structural or non-structural element such as a sign, awning, canopy, terrace or balcony that
breaks the plane of a vertical or horizontal regulatory limit, extending into a setback, into the
public right-of-way, or above a height limit.
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Façade Area
The surface area of a building’s elevation (including all floors) not counting minor indentations
fronting a particular street. Ground floor façade area is the surface area of a building’s
ground floor elevation not counting minor indentations fronting a particular street. Upper floor
façade area is the surface area of a building’s upper floor elevations not counting minor
indentations fronting a particular street.
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Gallery
A roofed promenade or canopy, especially one extending along the wall of a building and
supported by arches or columns on the outer side. The gallery space is unenclosed (non-
conditioned) space and may be two (2) or more stories tall.
Illustration of a Gallery
Gross Density
The number of residential dwelling units per acre of a given land area, including public rights-
of-way for Town and Collector Streets but excluding publicly-owned recreation areas or open
space and public right-of-way for arterial roads.
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J-Swing Garage
A home with a driveway that loads from the primary street and swings into the side of the
home to enter the garage. Two of these homes side-by-side should share a driveway or a curb-
cut to driveways and have garages facing each other.
Images of a home with a J-Swing Garage from the front and side of home.
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Large Multi-Family
A building containing more than fifty residential units which may include apartments or
condominiums.
Live-Work Unit
A dwelling unit that is also used for work purposes, provided that the ‘work’ component is
restricted to the uses of professional office, artist’s workshop, studio or other similar use as
allowed as a home occupation under the AHC and is located on the street level and constructed
as a separate unit under a condominium regime or as a single unit. The ‘live’ component may be
located on the street level (behind the work component) or any other level of the building. Live-
work unit is further distinguished from a home occupation otherwise defined by the AHC in that
the work use is not required to be incidental to the dwelling unit; non-resident employees may
be present on the premises and customers may be served on site.
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Manor Home/Multi-Unit House
A multi-unit building (3 to 8 units) that is designed to appear as a large home from the exterior,
but functions as a multi-unit building on the interior. Manor Homes have one main front door for
the building, but may also have side and rear entries. Parking is accessed from an alley or a
driveway to the rear of the lot. Parking does not face a public right-of-way.
Image of Manor Home
Medium Multi-Family Use
A building containing nine to fifty multi-family units which may include stacked flats, apartments,
or condominiums.
Mixed-Use Building
A building that includes a combination of commercial, retail, residential, cultural, or institutional, or
light industrial uses inside a single structure.
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Numerical Standard
Any standard that has a numerical limit (minimums and maximums) or value as established
within both the text and graphic standards of the TRC.
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Parking Setback Line
The distance that any surface parking lot is to be set back from either the principal building
façade line or property line along any street frontage (depending on the specific standard in
the Zoning District). Surface parking may be located anywhere behind the parking setback line
on the property.
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Illustration of a parking setback line
Perimeter Frontage
The measurement of the proportion of public street frontage of the total exterior perimeter of
a park or open space area.
Illustration showing how Perimeter Frontage
is calculated for Open Space along a
Public Street
Permitted Adjustment
A requested modification to TRC zoning district standards per the Permitted Adjustment
provision of Section 3.0. The JDA shall have the authority to approve a request for a Permitted
Adjustment.
Primary Entrance
The public entrance located along the front of a building facing a street or sidewalk that
provides access from the public sidewalk to the building. It is different from a secondary
entrance which may be located at the side or rear of a building providing private controlled
access into the building from a sidewalk, parking or service area.
Private Common Open Space
A privately owned outdoor or unenclosed area, located on the ground or on a terrace, deck,
porch, or roof, designed and accessible for outdoor gathering, recreation, and landscaping
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and intended for use by the residents, employees, and/or visitors to the development. This may
or may not be accessible to the public, but shall be maintained privately.
Property Line
A line dividing one lot or property from another or from a right-of-way.
Public Open Space
A publicly accessible open space in the form of parks, courtyards, forecourts, plazas, greens,
playgrounds, squares, etc. provided to meet the standards in Section 9.0 of this Code. Open
Space may be privately or publicly owned and/or maintained.
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Residential Use Building
A building that is built to accommodate only residential uses on all floors of the building such as
a detached single-family home, attached single-family home (i.e., townhome), two family home
(i.e. twin home), Manor Home (3 to 8 units), or apartment building (under single ownership or
under multiple owners within a condominium regime).
Right-of-Way
An area dedicated to public use for vehicular and bicycle movement. Pedestrian facilities,
public utilities, and private utilities may be accommodated within the right-of-way or outside of
the right-of-way within public easements on private property.
Right-of-Way Line
The lines that form the boundary of a publicly-owned right-of-way.
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Service-Related Uses
All uses that support the principal use on the lot including parking access, garbage/trash
collection, utility meters and equipment, loading/unloading areas and similar uses.
Setback
The minimum distance by which any building or structure must be separated from a right-of-
way or property line.
Single Family Use
A building containing one or two primary living units and which may include twin homes,
detached townhomes and cottage/patio homes.
Small Lot Single Family
A single-family residential lot that measures less than fifty (50) feet wide.
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Image of a Small Lot Single
Family
Small Multi-Family Use
A building containing three to eight residential units and which may include townhomes, row
homes, manor homes/multi-unit houses, stacked flats, or triplexes/quadplexes.
Small Retail or Office Building
The Small Retail/Office Building is a commercial building that is generally located at street
intersections or as transitions between higher intensity commercial uses and lower intensity
residential uses. The ground floor space can be used for office, personal service or retail uses.
It is especially appropriate for incubating neighborhood-serving retail and service uses and
allowing some adjoining streets and multi-modal corridors to expand as the market demands.
Stacked Flats
Stacked flats building type is a medium-sized structure that consists of less than 12 side-by-side
and/or stacked dwelling units, typically with one shared entry. This type of building can
include a courtyard apartment. This residential building type is appropriately-scaled to fit
within medium-density neighborhoods or as transitions between neighborhoods and commercial
corridors. It enables appropriately-scaled, well-designed infill residential and is important for
providing a broad choice of housing types and promoting walkability.
Image of a Stacked Flat
Street Frontage Designation
As identified on the Regulating Plan, existing and recommended streets in the TRC area are
designated as Pedestrian Priority, Pedestrian-Friendly or General Streets. Each frontage
designation establishes a certain development context in order to improve walkability and
pedestrian orientation within the TRC Plan Area.
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Street Screen
A freestanding wall or living fence or combination fence built along the frontage line or in line
with the building façade along the street. It may screen a parking lot or a loading/service
area from view or provide privacy to a side yard and/or strengthen the spatial definition of
the public realm.
Image of a combination masonry
and living street screen
Street Wall
Indicates the creation of a “wall” or a sense of enclosure along the street with buildings placed
immediately adjacent to the street/sidewalk. A street wall has a “void” if there is a surface
parking lot or service area adjacent to the sidewalk/street.
T U V W X Y Z
TCAAP Natural Resources Corridor
The Natural Resources Corridor within the TCAAP Site Redevelopment will be designed with the
goal of maximizing compatibility and functionality of regional storm water, wetland mitigation,
the Rice Creek re-meander, floodplain restoration, and groundwater requirements. An
additional goal is to provide visual features and active and passive recreational amenities to
support adjacent land uses.
TCAAP Redevelopment Regulating Plan (Regulating Plan)
The official Zoning Map for the TRC Plan Area. The Regulating Plan graphically depicts
development standards including Zoning Districts, Street Designations and Special
Requirement(s) applicable to properties within the TRC Plan Area.
Townhouse/Rowhouse
The Townhouse or Rowhouse is a small- to medium-sized typically attached structure that
consists of 3–8 houses attached horizontally, not stacked vertically. This type of residential
building is typically located in a location that transitions from a single-family neighborhood into
a commercial corridor. This type of building enables appropriately-scaled, well-designed
residential infill and is important for providing a broad choice of housing types and promoting
walkability. A townhouse/rowhouse is a single structure and does not require adjacent
townhomes/rowhomes to maintain stability.
Triplex/Quadplex
A Triplex/Quadplex building is a medium-sized attached structure that consists of 3–4 houses
placed side-by-side and/or stacked dwelling units. This residential building type is typically
located in a location that transitions from a primarily single-family neighborhood into a
commercial corridor. This building type enables appropriately-scaled, well-designed residential
infill and is important for providing a broad choice of housing types and promoting walkability.
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Image of a Triplex/Quadplex
Twin Home
The Twin Home, also known as a duplex, is a small- to medium-sized structure that consists of
two side-by-side or stacked dwelling units, both facing the street, and within a single building
structure. This residential building type has the appearance of a medium to large single-family
home and is appropriately-scaled to fit within primarily single-family neighborhoods or
medium-density neighborhoods. It enables appropriately-scaled, well-designed residential infill
and is important for providing a broad choice of housing types and promoting walkability.
Image of a Twin Home
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5.0 Schedule of Permitted Uses
5.1 Applicability: General use categories have been identified by Zoning District (Table 5-1).
Uses that are not listed are prohibited. Uses that are allowed as accessory uses may only
remain in conjunction with an active principal use.
Table 5-1: TRC Zoning District Land Use Table
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A = Accessory | A/C = Accessory with Criteria in Table 5.2
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Home Occupation: Class I -- A -- -- -- A A A A A
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Senior Independent Living -- P -- -- -- P/C -- P/C P/C P/C See Table 5-2
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Commercial Uses
Automotive Washing -- -- P/C P/C P/C -- -- See Table 5-2
Brewpub -- P P P P -- --
Business service P P P P P -- --
Clinic, medical office P P P P P -- --
Club, sports & fitness A P P P P -- --
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Table 5-1: TRC Zoning District Land Use Table
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Microdistillery -- P -- P P -- --
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Campus Commercial
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Table 5-1: TRC Zoning District Land Use Table
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Vehicle –motorized, service -- -- P/C P/C P/C -- -- See Table 5-2
Civic Uses
Antenna or Tower P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C -- See Table 5-2
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Industrial Uses
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Adult-Oriented Businesses -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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Table 5-1: TRC Zoning District Land Use Table
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Bed &
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Commercial Uses
Automotive
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Table 5-1: TRC Zoning District Land Use Table
P = Permitted | -- = Prohibited | P/C = Permitted with Criteria in Table 5.2
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Facility A P P P P P P -- --
Daycare,
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P P P P P P -- --
Dog kennel -- -- -- -- -- -- P* -- --
* Completely
enclosed; no
outside runs
Drive-Up
Windows A -- -- -- P/C P/C P/C -- -- See Table 5-2
Dry cleaning
& laundry,
pick-up
station
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Dry cleaning
& laundry,
self-service
laundry
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Financial
Institution &
service
P P P P P P P -- --
Food
Preparation P P P P P P P -- --
Hotel/ motel P P P P P P P -- --
Microbrewery -- P P P -- P P -- --
Microdistillery -- P P P -- P P -- --
Mortuary,
funeral home -- -- -- -- -- -- P/C -- -- See Table 5-2
Office P P P P P P* P -- --
Personal
services A P P P P P P -- --
Pet Services P --P --P --P P P P -- --
Research and
development
facility
P -- -- -- P -- P -- --
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Table 5-1: TRC Zoning District Land Use Table
P = Permitted | -- = Prohibited | P/C = Permitted with Criteria in Table 5.2
A = Accessory | A/C = Accessory with Criteria in Table 5.2
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fast-food
A* P P P P P P -- --
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building that
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primary use in
the Campus
Commercial
Zone
Retail sales &
service -- P P P P/C P P -- -- See Table 5-2
Service
station -- -- -- -- -- P/C P/C -- -- See Table 5-2
Storage,
exterior -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Studio -- P P P -- P P -- --
Theater,
indoor -- -- --P P P P P -- --
Vehicle –
motorized,
leasing and
rentals
-- -- -- -- P/C -- P/C -- -- See Table 5-2
Vehicle –
motorized,
service
-- -- -- -- P/C P/C P/C -- -- See Table 5-2
Civic Uses
Antenna or
Tower P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C -- -- See Table 5-2
Club or lodge
(non-profit) -- P P P P P P -- P
House of
worship -- P P P P P P -- P
Park Facilities
(Public) P P P P P P P P P
Public use P P P P P P P -- P
School,
general
education
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School,
specialized
education
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Industrial Uses
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Table 5-1: TRC Zoning District Land Use Table
P = Permitted | -- = Prohibited | P/C = Permitted with Criteria in Table 5.2
A = Accessory | A/C = Accessory with Criteria in Table 5.2
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Warehousing
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accessory use
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& processing:
Class II
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parcel
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Other Uses
Adult-
Oriented
Businesses
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
5.2 Additional Use Criteria: All uses listed as P/C in Table 5-1 shall also meet the following standards in
Table 5-2.
Table 5-2 Additional Use Criteria Table
Use Zoning District Location & Design Criteria
Residential Uses
Bed & Breakfast Neighborhood
i. No more than 6 rentable rooms permitted. Shall be owner-occupied.
Parking shall be placed behind the building, or screened from view of
the public right-of-way.
Nursing Home and Assisted
Living
Senior Independent Living
Neighborhood
i. Homes shall be designed as either a collective of single-family or
duplex homes to fit the scale of the surrounding development.
ii. These homes may also be mixed with mixed-generational housing.
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Table 5-2 Additional Use Criteria Table
Use Zoning District Location & Design Criteria
Residential Facility
Town Center
i. Residential Facility shall be licensed by the State of Minnesota; and
ii. Residential Facility shall serve no more than sixteen (16) residents at
any given time.
Neighborhood
i. Residential Facility shall be licensed by the State of Minnesota;
ii. Residential Facility shall serve no more than six (6) residents at any
given time.
Small Multi-Family Neighborhood
i. Parking shall be placed against an alley or in the rear of the lot and
be screened from the public right-of-way.
ii. Entrances to units that are not accessible from the front entries may
have access from the rear or the side of the building.
Commercial Uses
Automotive Washing
Vehicle – motorized, leasing
and rentals
Vehicle- motorized, service
Office Mixed-Use
Flex Office
Retail Mixed-Use
i. Automotive drive through lanes, service bays, and/or gas station
canopies shall meet the design standards in Section 7, Building Design
Standards of this code.
ii. Outdoor storage of vehicles or other products sold shall NOT have
direct frontage along Pedestrian Priority Streets. Outdoor storage of
vehicles and/or other products sold shall be screened with a required
street screen along Pedestrian-Friendly Streets and General Streets
(see Section 10 for standards).
Service Station Retail Mixed-Use
Flex Office
Commercial Off-Street Parking
Campus Commercial
Town Center
Office Mixed-Use
Retail Mixed-Use
Flex Office
i. New surface parking lots shall be permitted as an interim use only in
the case of phasing.
ii. Applications for new surface lots shall include in-fill building concepts
on the lot with a site plan that meets the build-to-zone and building
frontage standards of the specific character zone.
iii. New surface parking shall be set back a minimum of 30’ from the
edge of the right-of-way of Pedestrian Priority Streets.
iv. New surface parking shall not be located at a street intersection (of
any Pedestrian Priority and Pedestrian-Friendly Streets only) for
minimum of 30’ from the intersection along each street.
Mortuary, funeral home Flex Office
i. Pick-up and drop-off lanes, storage of vehicles, service areas, and
drive through facilities shall NOT have direct frontage along
Pedestrian Priority Streets.
ii. All such areas along other streets shall be screened with a required
street screen (see Section 10 for standards).
Drive-Up Windows
Retail Mixed-Use
Flex Office
Office Mixed-Use
Drive through or drive-up facilities shall meet the design standards in
Section 7, Building Design Standards of this code.
Retail sales and services
Office Mixed-Use
i. Retail sales and service uses may not comprise more than 10 percent of
the total gross square footage of building space within the Office Mixed-
Use District.
ii. Accessory retail uses associated with medical office clinics, including but
not limited to pharmaceutical and corrective lens sales, shall not be counted
towards the maximum square footage of retail sales and service uses
permitted in the Office Mixed-Use District.
Civic Uses
Antenna or Tower
Campus Commercial
Town Center
Office Mixed-Use
Retail Mixed-Use
Flex Office
i. Located on top of a building or architectural component only.
ii. Shall conform to additional design and location requirements for
antennas and towers included in Section 1325 of the AHC.
Industrial Uses
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Table 5-2 Additional Use Criteria Table
Use Zoning District Location & Design Criteria
Manufacturing and Processing:
Class I
Campus Commercial
Flex Office
For buildings where manufacturing and processing are a principal or
accessory use, a minimum of 30 percent of the gross building square
footage must be in office use.
Warehousing Campus Commercial
Flex Office
Warehousing is only allowed as an accessory use to Manufacturing and
Processing. For buildings where warehousing is an accessory use, a minimum
of 30 percent of the gross building square footage must be in office use.
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6.0 Building and Site Development Standards
All parcels within the TRC are assigned to one of seven (7) Zoning Districts:
1. Campus Commercial
2. Town Center
3. Office Mixed-Use
4. Retail Mixed-Use
5. Flex Office
6. Civic
7. Neighborhood
In addition to standards that apply to all Zoning Districts, Building and Site Development standards
applicable to each Zoning District are described in Sections 6.2 – 6.8.
The images and graphics in the first subsection of each zoning district standards are provided as
illustrative of intent and are advisory only without the power of law. Refer to the standards on the
following pages for the specific Building and Site Development Standards.
In addition, the graphics used to illustrate the building and development standards in each Zoning
District are NOT intended to indicate exact conditions within each Zoning District. Rather, illustrations
are conceptual and standards are to be applied based on the specific frontage types designated
along the subject property or site. For example, a specific site may not have frontages along all streets
as indicated in the illustrations and only the standards applicable to designated building frontages on
the property should be used. In addition, the illustrations may depict other site elements to establish
context and only the standards regulated by the specific subsection shall apply. For example, the
Building Placement graphics may depict sidewalks for context purposes only and the graphic should
only be used to establish standards for building placement on the site. Building form graphics in these
sections are NOT TO SCALE.
6.1 General to All Zoning Districts
(a) Building Frontage Designations: The Building Frontage designations are established on
the Regulating Plan (Attachment 1) to specify certain building and site development
standards along each street based on the priority placed on pedestrian-orientation. The
Regulating Plan illustrates the Building Frontage designations within the TRC. For the
purposes of this code, all Building Frontages are classified into one of the following three
categories:
i. Pedestrian Priority Frontages – Pedestrian Priority Frontages are intended to provide
the most pedestrian-friendly and contiguous development context. Buildings and sites
along Pedestrian Priority Frontages shall be held to the highest standard of
pedestrian-oriented design and few, if any, gaps shall be permitted in the ‘Street
Wall’. Breaks in the street wall may be permitted for courtyards, forecourts, sidewalk
cafes and pedestrian connections between the individual sites and the public sidewalk.
These street frontages are the main retail, restaurant, entertainment streets, or are
important neighborhood connectors, as identified in the Regulating Plan.
1. Specific to Pedestrian Priority Frontages: The area between the building facade
and property line or edge of any existing sidewalk along any street with
Pedestrian Priority Frontage shall be designed such that the sidewalk width shall
be a minimum as determined by the street type (see Attachment 4) and the
remainder of any setback area shall be paved flush with the public sidewalk.
Sidewalk cafes, public art, landscaping within tree-wells or planters may be
incorporated within this area.
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Illustration showing requirements
along Pedestrian Priority
Frontages only
ii. Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages – Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages are also intended to be
pedestrian-oriented with a mostly contiguous development context. However, in some
locations, where access to a General Frontage street or Alley is not available,
Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages may need to accommodate driveways, parking,
service/utility functions, and loading and unloading. In such cases, Pedestrian-Friendly
Frontages may balance pedestrian orientation with automobile accommodation.
Typically, they shall establish a hybrid development context that has a more
pedestrian-supportive development context at street intersections and accommodates
auto-related functions and surface parking in the middle of the block. Surface parking
shall be screened from the roadway following the Street Screen Standards in Section
10.4. Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages are designated on the Regulating Plan.
iii. General Frontages – General Frontages are intended to accommodate more auto-
oriented uses, surface parking and service functions on a site with a more
suburban/automobile orientation. The General Frontages shall be building frontages
not designated as either a Pedestrian Priority or Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage on the
Regulating Plan. Surface parking shall be screened following the Street Screen
Standards in Section 10.4.
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Graphic Illustrating the
Application of Street Type
Designation Based on the
Development Context
(b) Treatment of Street Intersections:
i. Corner building street facades along intersections of Pedestrian Priority Frontages and
Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages shall be built to the BTZ for a minimum of 20’ from the
intersection along each street or the width of the corner lot, whichever is less regardless
of the building frontage percentage required along that street. This requirement shall
not prohibit incorporation of curved, chamfered building corners or recessed entries or
civic/open spaces at such intersections. In addition, this standard shall apply regardless
of the frontage requirement along the intersecting street even if it is a General Street.
Illustration showing minimum frontage requirements at street intersections
ii. Corner Building Height Allowance: Corner buildings may exceed the maximum building
height by 25% along no more than 20% of the building’s frontage along each
corresponding street façade. The purpose of the allowance is to encourage inclusion of
architectural features and no mechanical equipment shall be located on top of a roof
area that takes advantage of this allowance. Corner Building Height Allowances are
not permitted in the Neighborhood Zone.
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Illustration showing Corner Building Height Allowance
(c) Parking and Service Access:
i. Location of parking (both structured and surface) shall be per the Zoning District
specific building standards (Section 6.2 – 6.8).
ii. Required off-street parking spaces shall be provided per Table 6-1 below.
Table 6-1 Parking Ratios
Zoning District TC/OMU/RMU/C CC/FO NR Additional Criteria
Min. Off-Street Vehicular Parking Requirement
Retail Uses
1 space/200 sq. ft.
of gross retail sales
floor area
1 space/200 sq. ft. of
gross retail sales floor
area.
1 space/400 sq. ft.
of gross retail sales
floor area.
1. Plans that include shared
parking or a reduction in the
required number of parking
spaces may be approved by
the JDA as a Permitted
Adjustment with the provision
of a parking demand study
(See Section 3.0).
2. On-street parking located
along any public street shall
count towards the required
off-street parking.
3. Landscaping within surface
parking lots shall meet
standards in Section 10.0 of
this Code.
Office Uses 1 space/250 sq. ft.
of gross floor area
1 space/250 sq. ft. of
gross floor area.
1 space/400 sq. ft.
of gross floor area.
Industrial Uses N/A
1 space/500 sq. ft. of
gross floor area for
general
manufacturing/
industrial; 1 space/
1,000 sq. ft. of gross
floor area for
warehousing/storage
N/A
All other Non-
Residential Uses
1 space/300 sq. ft.
of gross floor area.
1 space/300 sq. ft. of
gross floor area
1 space/400 sq. ft.
of gross floor area.
Residential –
Single Family and
Two-Family Uses
N/A N/A
2.0
spaces/dwelling
unit
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Residential – Multi-
Family Uses
1.0
space/efficiency
and one-bedroom
units; 1.5
spaces/two-
bedroom+ units
N/A
1.0
space/efficiency
and one-bedroom
units; 2.0
spaces/two-
bedroom+ units
1. See Section 1325.045 of the
Arden Hills Code for
additional criteria for multi-
family uses.
2. Plans that include shared
parking or a reduction in the
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Zoning District TC/OMU/RMU/C CC/FO NR Additional Criteria
Min. Off-Street Vehicular Parking Requirement
Residential – Senior
Independent Living,
Nursing Home, and
Assisted Living Uses
1.0 space/unit for
Senior Independent
Living units; 0.75
space/unit for
Nursing Home and
Assisted Living
units.
N/A
1.0 space/unit for
Senior Independent
Living units; 0.75
spaces/unit for
Nursing Home and
Assisted Living
units.
required number of parking
spaces may be approved by
the JDA as a Permitted
Adjustment with the provision
of a parking demand study
(See Section 3.0).
3. Landscaping within surface
parking lots shall meet
standards in Section 10.0 of
this Code.
Lodging Uses
(Hotels and Motels)
0.5 spaces per
guest room; all
other areas shall
be parked at the
non-residential rate
above
0.75 spaces per guest
room; all other areas
shall be parked at the
non-residential rate
above
N/A
Min. Bicycle Parking Requirement (# of Bicycles)
All Uses
10% of all
provided off-street
automobile spaces
5% of all provided
off-street automobile
spaces
N/A
1. Location of Bicycle Parking: For
retail buildings, 25% of all
provided bicycle parking shall
be located within 50 feet of a
primary building entrance.
2. See Section 1325.045 of the
Arden Hills Code for
additional criteria for multi-
family uses.
iii. Driveways and Service Access:
1. Unless otherwise specified in the specific Zoning District standards in Sections 6.2
through 6.8, driveway access and off-street loading and unloading may be
along General Frontages only.
2. Unless otherwise specified in the specific Zoning District standards in Sections 6.2
through 6.8 or through permitted adjustments, driveway and off-street loading
and unloading may be located with access along a Pedestrian-Friendly
Frontage street only if the property has no access to either a General Frontage
street or joint use easement to an adjoining property with direct driveway
access to any other street.
3. Unless otherwise specified in the specific Zoning District standards in Sections 6.2
through 6.8 or through permitted adjustments, driveways and off-street loading
and unloading may be located with access along a Pedestrian Priority Frontage
street only if the property has no access to either a Pedestrian-Friendly or
General Frontage Street or joint use easement to an adjoining property with
direct access to any other street.
4. Along Pedestrian Priority and Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages, driveway spacing
shall be limited to one driveway per each block face or per 200 feet of block
face for blocks greater than 400 feet in length.
5. Shared driveways, joint use easements or joint access easements shall be
required to adjoining properties when driveway and service access is off a
Pedestrian Priority Frontage or Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage.
6. Service and loading/unloading areas shall be screened per standards in
Section 10.0.
7. Unless required to meet minimum fire access or service access standards all
commercial, mixed-use and multi-family residential driveways shall be a
maximum of 20 feet in width. Driveways used for service access (trash, fire,
deliveries, etc.) shall be a maximum of 30 feet in width. Driveways wider than
24 feet in width shall only be located off of General Frontage Streets.
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Driveways along County controlled roadways shall meet Ramsey County
Standards or the City’s adopted standards.
8. Additional easements may be required if shared driveways or access
agreements are established.
9. Residential Driveways and Garages:
a. Unless required to meet minimum fire access or service access standards,
driveways for Single-Family Residential Use Buildings shall be a maximum of
12 feet in width at the curb cut.
b. Garages for Residential Buildings shall be located on streets with General
Frontage or at the rear of residential buildings.
c. If front-loaded garages are utilized on residential uses, each bay of the
garage shall be no greater than 24 feet wide and set back at least 3 feet
behind the front façade line, unless a front porch meets the requirements of
Section 6.1(c)(iii)(9)(d) below. Front-loaded garages on residential lots less
than 50 feet wide shall not be allowed. Townhomes and courtyard apartments
shall utilize garages at the rear of the lot with access from streets with General
Frontage or from Alleys.
i. Lots less than 65 feet in width shall not have more than 24
feet of garage facing the street.
ii. Lots 65’ to 70’ in width shall permit up to 3 car front-loaded
garages provided the homes meet the following requirements:
1. Each bay of the garage shall not be greater than 24
wide and setback at least 3 feet from the front
façade line, unless a front porch meets the
requirements of Section 6.1 (c) (iii) (9) (d) below.
2. The garage portion of the home facing the street shall
not exceed 55% of the total front façade of the
home.
iii. Lots greater than 70’ in width shall permit up to 3 car front-
loaded garages provided the homes meet the following
requirements:
1. Each bay of the garage shall not be greater than 24
wide and setback at least 3 feet from the front
façade line, unless a front porch meets the
requirements of Section 6.1 (c) (iii) (9) (d) below.
2. The garage portion of the home facing the street shall
not exceed 50% of the total front façade of the
home.
d. If garage is flush with the front façade, a porch shall be added to the front
façade measuring 50 percent of the main floor living space portion of the front
façade and a minimum of six (6) feet in depth.
e. Front driveways shall be a minimum of 20 feet long and designed to fit at least
2 parked vehicles and ensure that vehicles are parked outside of the public right-
of-way.
(d) Street Screen Required:
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i. Any non-residential parking lot frontage along a public right-of-way with surface
parking shall be defined by a Street Screen. This required Street Screen shall be
located at the right-of-way edge. Refer to Section 10.0: Streetscape and
Landscape Standards of this Code for more specifications.
(e) Loading Dock Standards:
i. Facilities that include a loading dock shall have a maximum clear height of 24 feet
as measured from the surface of the ground floor to the lowest point on the ceiling.
ii. No more than one loading dock shall be allowed per 10,000 square feet of
building area.
iii. Cross docks, where loading docks are situated along two (2) walls of the same
building, shall not be permitted.
iv. Loading docks shall be located in the side or rear yard and shall be screened from
view of the public right-of-way.
(f) Fire Separation Requirement: Side and rear setbacks shall be based on minimum fire
separation required between buildings, if applicable.
(g) Recessed Entry Setbacks: Building façade lines on recessed entries and arcade buildings
shall be measured from the front of façade with the recessed entry or arcade (see Section
4.0 Definitions for illustration).
(h) Measuring Heights:
i. Elevator and stair enclosures; public flagpoles and monuments; and chimneys are
exempt from the height limit.
ii. Spires, belfries, cupolas, and domes of churches shall not exceed a height of 65 feet as
measured from the ground level.
iii. Vents, tanks, solar energy systems, HVAC equipment, and other mechanical enclosures
shall be exempted from the height limits so long as they do not extend more than 15
feet above the roof upon which they are located.
iv. Internal building height shall be measured from finished floor to bottom of the structural
members of the ceiling.
v. Floor to ceiling heights shall not apply to parking structures or civic buildings.
(i) Encroachments:
i. Encroachments into the public right-of-way shall not be permitted
ii. Encroachments over Required Setbacks: Canopies, awnings, galleries, and balconies
may encroach over any required setback areas per standards established in each
zoning district as long as the vertical clearance is a minimum of 10 feet from the
finished sidewalk elevation.
1. Maximum of 50% of the depth of the sidewalk or 10 feet (whichever is less)
(except blade signs which shall encroach no more than 6 feet from the building
façade line).
2. In no case shall an encroachment be located over an on-street parking or travel
lane.
3. Additional license agreements are required for all encroachments over public right-
of-way.
(j) Phased Developments: Due to the long-term development vision within the TRC, certain
building form and site development standards may be deferred for phased development
projects meeting the following criteria:
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i. Submission of a site plan that illustrates how development and any related private
improvements will be phased over time. Each phase of the site plan shall independently
comply with all applicable standards of the TRC unless a Permitted Adjustment is
granted.
ii. Required private landscaping and open space amenities may also be phased with the
building.
iii. If a full block is being phased in development, design and development standards may
be measured at the full block level in order to accommodate the various phases of the
development.
(k) Required Public Improvements: All site plans that require public improvements such as
sidewalk and streetscape improvements may be deferred through the payment of a
proportional fee-in-lieu when the entire length of that block is not within the site plan.
Campus Commercial Zoning District
July 13, 2015
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6.2 Campus Commercial (CC)
(a) Illustrations and Intent
The Campus Commercial Zoning District facilitates a building format that allows multiple, single
tenant buildings or campuses within the northern “Thumb” site of the Plan Area. The goal is to allow
for an individual plan approach for each campus or building, based on user preferences within a
range of requirements.
TCAAP Master Plan Vision for Campus Commercial Zone
Campus Commercial Zoning District
July 13, 2015
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(b) Building Placement
Public Open Space
• 50’ min. setback
• Setback must be screened with vegetation and landscaping.
• If loading or service is oriented towards Rice Creek Regional Park or public trails, appropriate
screening shall be required
General Frontage 10’ min. setback; no max. setback
Side No min.; no max.
Rear No min.; no max.
(c) Building Height
(i) Principal Building Standards
Building
maximum 15 stories or 210’ max
First floor to
ceiling height
(fin. floor to
ceiling structure)
10’ min. for all frontages
Ground floor
finish level
12” max. above sidewalk for
all buildings with Pedestrian
Priority designation
ADA Code applies
Upper floor(s)
height
(fin. floor to
ceiling structure)
9’ min.
(ii) Accessory Building Standards
Accessory buildings shall meet the standards for Principal Building
standards in the CC Zone.
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(d) Parking & Service Access
(i) Surface Parking Setbacks (with new building)
Public Open Space
Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in
standards for Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii.
Public Open
Space
50’ min. setback
Setback must be screened
with vegetation and
landscaping
If loading or service is
oriented towards Public
Open Space or public
trails, appropriate
screening shall be
required
General
Frontages 10’ min.
Side 0’ min.
Rear 0’ min.
(ii) Structured Parking or Below Grade Parking Setbacks
Public Open Space
Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in
standards for Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii.
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General
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Town Center Zoning District
July 13, 2015
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1.6.3 Town Center (TC) Zone
(a) Illustrations and Intent
The Town Center Zoning District creates a vibrant commercial and residential environment that
maximizes the potential for an outdoor experience. This district promotes walkability through
allowing for housing, office, retail, restaurant and civic use, all within close proximity of each
other.
TCAAP Master Plan Vision for Town Center Zone
Town Center Zoning District
July 13, 2015
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(b) Building Placement
(i) Build-to Zones (BTZs) and Setbacks
(Distance from property line to edge of the zone)
Pedestrian Priority/Open Space Frontage BTZ 10’ min. setback – 15’ max. setback
Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage BTZ 10’ min. setback – 25’ max. setback
General Frontage BTZ 10’ min. setback; no max. setback
Side – Adjacent to Neighborhood District
Side – All other adjacencies
10’ min.; no max. setback
0’ min.; no max. setback
Rear – Adjacent to Neighborhood District
Rear – All other adjacencies
10’ min.; no max. setback
0’ min.; no max. setback
(ii) Building Frontage
(Percentage of building façade built within the BTZ)
Pedestrian Priority Frontage 60% min.
Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage 50% min.
General Frontage None Required
1.(iii) Gross Density
ResidentialTown Center Sub-District 1 (TC-1) Maximum density of 60 45 dwelling units/acre
Non-ResidentialTown Center Sub-District 2 (TC-2) Maximum density of 75 dwelling units/acreNo maximum
Town Center Sub-District 3 (TC-3) Maximum density of 50 units/acre
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Town Center Zoning District
July 13, 2015
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(c) Building Height
(i) Principal Building Standards
Building maximum
55’ max.
TC-1: 12 stories
TC-2: 10 stories
TC-3: 5 stories
First floor to
ceiling height (fin.
floor to ceiling
structure)
10’ min. for all frontages
Ground floor
finish level
12” max. above sidewalk
for all buildings with
Pedestrian Priority
Frontage
ADA Code applies
Upper floor(s)
height (fin. floor to
ceiling structure)
9’ min.
(ii) Accessory Building Standards
Accessory buildings shall meet the standards for Principal Building
standards in the TC Zone.
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Town Center Zoning District
July 13, 2015
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(d) Parking & Service Access
(i) Surface Parking Setbacks
Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in standards
for Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii.
Pedestrian
Priority or
Open Space
Frontage
Shall be located behind the
principal building along that
street frontage; or
Min. 3’ behind the building
façade line along that street
Pedestrian-
Friendly
Frontage
Min. 3’ behind the building
façade line along that street
General
Frontage
Min. 3’ behind the property
line along that street
Side
6’ (min) only if adjacent to
Neighborhood District;
0’ min. for all other
adjacencies
Rear
6’ (min) only if adjacent to
Neighborhood District;
0’ min. for all other
adjacencies
(ii) Structured Parking
Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in
standards for Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii.
Pedestrian
Priority or Open
Space Frontage
Ground floor - Shall be min. of
30’ from the property line
Upper Floors – may be built to
the façade line along that
street
Pedestrian-
Friendly
Frontage or
General
Frontage
May be built up to the building façade line
along a that street; or
If no building is located along the street
frontage; then the structured parking shall
meet the setback standards along that
specific frontage.
Side
10’ (min) only if adjacent to
Neighborhood District;
0’ for all other adjacencies
Rear
10’ (min) only if adjacent to
Neighborhood District;
0’ min. for all other
adjacencies
(iii) Below Grade Parking
May be built up to the property lines along all streets
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Neighborhood Transition or
Neighborhood District
Town Center Zoning District
July 13, 2015
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1. Residential Transition Standards
The following transition standards shall apply to all new building
construction and all upper story additions to existing buildings
located adjacent to the Neighborhood Transition or
Neighborhood District. This requirement shall NOT apply if an
alley or other similar right-of-way separates the subject lot and
the Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood district.
1. Transition Area 25’ min.
2. Max. Building
Height within
Transition Area
2 stories or 30’
3. Required setback Min. 10’
A Residential Transition Area fence (6 feet high) shall be
required when adjacent to Neighborhood Transition or
Neighborhood Districts and shall be optional for all other
adjacencies. The required fence shall NOT be chain link or vinyl.
A 6-foot wide landscape buffer with evergreen shrubs planted at
3’ on center and 6’ min. in height at maturity shall also be
required to be planted within the landscape buffer parallel to
the Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District border.
(see surface parking setbacks illustration).
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Office Mixed-Use Zoning District
July 13, 2015
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4.6.4 Office Mixed-Use (OMU)
(a) Illustrations and Intent
The Office Mixed-Use Zoning District creates a flexible zone that allows and promotes a
seamless transition from Retail Mixed-Use but focuses on employment and compatible uses.
This district promotes employment as a primary use, but allows for other commercial uses and
up to 10 percent retail uses.
TCAAP Master Plan Vision for Office Mixed-Use Zone
UPDATED
Office Mixed-Use Zoning District
July 13, 2015
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(b) Building Placement
(i) Build-to Zones (BTZs) and Setbacks
(Distance from property line to edge of the zone)
Pedestrian-Priority/Open Space Frontage (BTZ) 10’ min. setback – 25’ max. setback
Pedestrian-Friendly/Spine Road Frontage (BTZ) 10’ min. setback – 795’ max.
setback
General or Highway Frontage 10’ min. setback; no max. setback
Side 0’ min.; no max. setback
Rear 0’ min.; no max. setback
(ii) Building Frontage
(Percentage of building façade built within the BTZ)
Pedestrian-Priority/Open Space Frontage 50% min.
Pedestrian-Friendly 40% min.
General Frontage None Required
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Office Mixed-Use Zoning District
July 13, 2015
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(c) Building Height
(i) Principal Building Standards
Building
maximum 65’ max.
First floor to
ceiling height
(fin. floor to
ceiling structure)
10’ min. for all frontages
Ground floor
finish level
12” max. above sidewalk for
all buildings with Pedestrian
Priority Frontage
ADA code applies.
Upper floor(s)
height (fin. floor
to ceiling
structure)
9’ min.
(ii) Accessory Building Standards
Accessory buildings shall meet the standards for Principal Building
standards in the OMU Zone.
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Office Mixed-Use Zoning District
July 13, 2015
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(d) Parking & Service Access
(i) Surface Parking Setbacks
Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in standards
for Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii.
Pedestrian-
Priority or
Open Space
Frontage
Shall be located behind the
principal building along that
street frontage; or
Min. 3’ behind the building
façade line along that street;
If no building is located along
the street frontage; then
surface parking shall be
setback a minimum of 6’ from
the property line.
Pedestrian
Friendly
Frontage
Min. 3’ behind the building
façade line along that street.
General
Frontage
Min. 10’ behind the property
line; and
Maximum of two rows of
parking in front of building.
Highway
Frontage
Min. 15’ from the property
line and include a street
screen and landscape buffer
Side 0’
Rear 0’
(ii) Structured Parking or Below Grade Parking Setbacks
Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in standards
for Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii.
Pedestrian-
Priority or
Open Space
Frontage
Ground floor - Shall be min.
of 30’ from the property
line
Upper Floors – may be built
to the façade line along
that street
Pedestrian
Friendly,
General or
Highway
Frontage
May be built up to the building façade
line along that street frontage; or
If no building is located along the street
frontage; then the structured parking
shall meet the setback standards along
that street.
Side 0’
Rear 0’
(iii) Below Grade Parking
May be built up to the property line along all streets.
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Retail Mixed-Use Zoning District
July 13, 2015
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5.6.5 Retail Mixed-Use (RMU)
(a) Illustrations and Intent
TCAAP Master Plan Vision for Retail Mixed- Use Zone
The Retail Mixed-Use Zoning
District creates a flexible zone
that allows and promotes a
seamless transition from Office
Mixed-Use, but focuses on retail
and compatible uses. This district
promotes retail as a primary use,
but allows for other commercial
uses.
UPDATED
Retail Mixed-Use Zoning District
July 13, 2015
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(b) Building Placement
(i) Build-to Zones (BTZs) and Setbacks
(Distance from property line to edge of the zone)
Pedestrian Priority /Open Space Frontage (BTZ) 10’ min. setback – 25’ max. setback
Pedestrian-Friendly /Spine Road Frontage (BTZ) 10’ min. setback – 75’ max. setback
General or Highway Frontage 10’ min. setback; no max. setback
Side – Adjacent to Neighborhood District
Side – All other adjacencies
10’ (min); no max setback;
0’ min; no max setback
Rear – Adjacent to Neighborhood District
Rear – All other adjacencies
10’ (min); no max setback
0’ min; no max setback
(ii) Building Frontage
(Percentage of building façade built within the BTZ)
Pedestrian Priority /Open Space Frontage 60% min.
Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage 50% min.
General Frontage None Required
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Retail Mixed-Use Zoning District
July 13, 2015
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(c) Building Height
(i) Principal Building Standards
Building maximum 65’ max.
First floor to floor
height (fin. floor to
ceiling structure)
10’ min. for all frontages.
Ground floor finish
level
12” max. above sidewalk
for all buildings with
Pedestrian Priority
Frontage
ADA Code Applies
Upper floor(s)
height (fin. floor to
ceiling structure)
9’ min.
(ii) Accessory Building Standards
Accessory buildings shall meet the standards for Principal Building
standards in the Retail Mixed-Use Zone.
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Retail Mixed-Use Zoning District
July 13, 2015
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(d) Parking & Service Access
(i) Surface Parking Setbacks
Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in standards for
Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii.
Pedestrian
Priority,
Pedestrian
Friendly,
Open
Space or
Spine Road
Frontage
Shall be located behind the
principal building along that
street frontage; or
Min. 3’ behind the building
façade line along that street
Highway
Frontage
Min. 15’ from the property line
and include Street Screen and
landscape buffer
General
Frontage
Min. 3’ behind the property line
along that street
Side
6’ (min) only if adjacent to
Neighborhood District;
0’ min. for all other adjacencies
Rear
6’ (min) only if adjacent to
Neighborhood District
0’ min. for all other adjacencies.
(ii) Structured Parking or Below Grade Parking Setbacks
Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in standards for
Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii.
Pedestrian
Priority or
Open
Space
Frontage
Ground floor - Shall be min.
of 30’ from the property line
Upper Floors – may be built
to the façade line along that
street
Pedestrian-
Friendly,
General or
Highway
Frontage
May be built up to the building façade
line along a that street; or
If no building is located along the street
frontage; then the structured parking
shall meet the setback standards along
that specific frontage.
Side
10’ min. (adjacent to
Neighborhood District )
0’ min. (all other adjacencies)
Rear
10’ min. (adjacent to
Neighborhood District )
0’ min. (all other adjacencies)
(iii) Below Grade Parking
May be built up to the property line along all
streets.
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Retail Mixed-Use Zoning District
July 13, 2015
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1.(e) Residential Transition Standards
The following transition standards shall apply to all new building
construction and all upper story additions to existing buildings
located adjacent to the Neighborhood District. This requirement
shall NOT apply if an alley or other similar right-of-way
separates the subject lot and the Neighborhood District.
i. Transition Area 25’ min.
ii. Max. Building
Height within
Transition Area
2 stories or 30’
iii. Required setback Min. 10’
A Residential Transition Area fence (6 feet high) shall be
required when adjacent to the Neighborhood District and shall
be optional for all other adjacencies. The required fence shall
NOT be chain link or vinyl. A 6-foot wide landscape buffer with
evergreen shrubs planted at 3’ on center and 6’ min. in height at
maturity shall also be required to be planted within the
landscape buffer parallel to the Neighborhood District border.
(see surface parking setbacks illustration).
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Flex Office Zoning District
July 13, 2015
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Page | 61
1.6.6 Flex Office (FO) Zone
(a) Illustrations and Intent
TCAAP Master Plan Vision for Flex Office Zone
The Flex Office Zoning District
creates an opportunity for large
scale development for
employment, and manufacturing
uses that take advantage of the
highway frontage and
automobile access.
Flex Office Zoning District
July 13, 2015
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(b) Building Placement
(i) Build-to Zones (BTZs) and Setbacks
(Distance from property line to edge of the zone)
Pedestrian Priority / Open Space Frontage (BTZ) 10’ min. setback – 25’ max. setback
Pedestrian-Friendly /Spine Road Frontage (BTZ) 10’ min. setback – 95’ max. setback
General or Highway Frontage 10’ min. setback; no max. setback
Side 0’ min setback; no max setback
Rear 15’ min setback; no max. setback
(ii)Building Frontage
(Percentage of building façade built within the BTZ)
Pedestrian Priority or Open Space Frontage 50% min.
Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage 40% min.
General Frontage None Required
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Flex Office Zoning District
July 13, 2015
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(c) Building Height
(i) Principal Building Standards
Building maximum
45’ max.
65’ max. for buildings with
at least 75% office use.
First floor to floor
height (fin. floor to
ceiling structure)
10’ min. for all frontages
Ground floor
finish level
12” max. above sidewalk
for all buildings with
Pedestrian Priority Frontage
designation
ADA Code Applies
Upper floor(s)
height (fin. floor to
ceiling structure)
9’ min.
(ii) Accessory Building Standards
Accessory buildings shall meet the standards for Principal Building
standards in the Flex Office Zone.
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Flex Office Zoning District
July 13, 2015
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d) Parking & Service Access
(i) Surface Parking Setbacks
tandards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in standards
for Driveways and Service Access section below.
Highway
Frontage
15’ min. from the property line
and include a street screen
and landscape buffer
General
Frontage
10’ min. behind the property
line along that street; and
Maximum of two rows of
parking in front of building.
Side 0’ min.
Rear 0’ min
1.(ii) Structured Parking or Below Grade Parking Setbacks
Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in standards
for Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii.
Pedestrian
Priority / Open
Space
Frontage
Ground floor - Shall be min. of
30’ from the property line
Upper Floors – may be built to
the façade line along that
street
Pedestrian-
Friendly,
General or
Highway
Frontage
Shall be min. of 10’ from the property
line;
If no building is located along the street
frontage; then the structured parking
shall meet the setback standards along
that specific frontage.
Side 0’ min
Rear 0’ min
(ii)(iii) Below Grade Parking
May be built up to the property line along all streets.
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July 13, 2015
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6.7 Civic District (C) Zone
(a) Illustrations and Intent
a. TCAAP Master Plan Vision for Civic District Zone
The Civic District is intended to
allow civic and community uses.
Civic District
July 13, 2015
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(b) Building Placement
(iv) Build-to Zones (BTZs) and Setbacks
(Distance from property line to edge of the zone)
Pedestrian Priority/Open Space Frontage BTZ 10’ min. setback – 15’ max. setback
Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage BTZ 10’ min. setback – 25’ max. setback
General Frontage BTZ 10’ min. setback; no max. setback
Side – Adjacent to Neighborhood District
Side – All other adjacencies
10’ min.; no max. setback
0’ min.; no max. setback
Rear – Adjacent to Neighborhood District
Rear – All other adjacencies
10’ min.; no max. setback
0’ min.; no max. setback
(v) Building Frontage
(Percentage of building façade built within the BTZ)
Pedestrian Priority Frontage 60% min.
Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage 50% min.
General Frontage None Required
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July 13, 2015
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(c) Building Height
(iii) Principal Building Standards
Building
maximum 40’ max
First floor to
ceiling height (fin.
floor to ceiling
structure)
10’ min. for all frontages
Ground floor
finish level
12” max. above sidewalk
for all buildings with
Pedestrian Priority
Frontage
ADA Code applies
Upper floor(s)
height (fin. floor to
ceiling structure)
9’ min.
(iv) Accessory Building Standards
Accessory buildings shall meet the standards for Principal Building
standards in the TC Zone.
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Civic District
July 13, 2015
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(d) Parking & Service Access
(iv) Surface Parking Setbacks
Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in standards
for Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii.
Pedestrian
Priority or
Open Space
Frontage
Shall be located behind the
principal building along that
street frontage; or
Min. 3’ behind the building
façade line along that street
Pedestrian-
Friendly
Frontage
Min. 3’ behind the building
façade line along that street
General
Frontage
Min. 3’ behind the property
line along that street
Side
6’ (min) only if adjacent to
Neighborhood District;
0’ min. for all other
adjacencies
Rear
6’ (min) only if adjacent to
Neighborhood District;
0’ min. for all other
adjacencies
(v) Structured Parking
Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in
standards for Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii.
Pedestrian
Priority or Open
Space Frontage
Ground floor - Shall be min. of
30’ from the property line
Upper Floors – may be built to
the façade line along that
street
Pedestrian-
Friendly
Frontage or
General
Frontage
May be built up to the building façade line
along a that street; or
If no building is located along the street
frontage; then the structured parking shall
meet the setback standards along that
specific frontage.
Side
10’ (min) only if adjacent to
Neighborhood District;
0’ for all other adjacencies
Rear
10’ (min) only if adjacent to
Neighborhood District;
0’ min. for all other
adjacencies
(vi) Below Grade Parking
May be built up to the property lines along all streets
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Neighborhood Zoning District
July 13, 2015
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1.6.8 Neighborhood (NR) Zone
(b)(a) Illustrations and Intent
The Neighborhood Zoning
District provides for a
range of attached and
detached single-family
residential uses.
Neighborhood Zoning District
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(b) Building Placement
(i) Build-to Zones (BTZs) and Setbacks
Natural Resources Corridor Civic/Open Space/Water
Infrastructure Frontage (BTZ) 10’ min. setback – 20’ max. setback
General Frontage 10’ min. setback; no max. setback
Side – Adjacent to SF-detached residential lot 5’ min. setback; no max. setback
Side – All other adjacencies 0’ min. setback; no max. setback
Rear – Adjacent to SF-detached residential lot 10’ min. setback; no max. setback
Rear – All other adjacencies 0’ min. setback; no max. setback
1.(ii) Building Frontage (Percentage of building façade built within the BTZ)
Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage 50% min.
General Frontage None Required
2.(iii) Gross Density
Neighborhood Sub-District 1 (NR-1) Maximum density of 2.5 dwelling units/acre
Neighborhood Sub-District 2 (NR-2) Minimum density of 2.5 dwelling units/acre
Maximum density of 4 dwelling units/acre
Neighborhood Sub-District 3 (NR-3) Minimum density of 4 dwelling units/acre
Maximum density of 6.75 dwelling units/acre
Neighborhood Sub-District 4 (NR-4) Minimum density of 4 dwelling units/acre
Maximum density of 8 dwelling units/acre
(c) Lot Standards
Lot Width
Min. 20’ for single-family
attached/duplex/townhome buildings
Min. 40’ for single-family detached buildings
Min. 50’ for front-loaded or J-swing units. See
Section 6.1 (c) iii 9. For driveway and garage size
requirements
Less than 50’ wide lots shall be alley-loaded lots.
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(d) Building Height
(i) Principal Building Standards
Building
maximum 35’ max.
First floor to
floor height (fin.
floor to fin.
floor)
8’ min for single-family
uses (all frontages)
9’ min. for all other uses
(all frontages)
Ground floor
finish level
18” min. above sidewalk
for ground floor
residential uses along
Pedestrian-Friendly
Frontages that are also
setback less than 10’
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Building Height 15’ maximum
BTZ/Setbacks Shall be placed behind the front
façade of the principal building along
all frontages.
Building Footprint Shall be limited to no more than 50%
of the principal building footprint or
728 square feet, whichever is less.
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e) Parking & Service Access
i. Residential Parking Setbacks
andards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in standards for
Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii.
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Side / Rear
4’ min; no parking permitted on
driveway, OR
20’ min; parking permitted on
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Alley Fence
4’ min from edge of typical
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8’ min from edge of typical paving
where above ground franchise
equipment exists
) Residential Transition Standards
The following transition standards shall apply to all new multi-
family, mixed-use and non-residential building construction and
all upper story additions to existing buildings located adjacent
to existing single-family detached lot(s). This requirement shall
NOT apply if an alley or other similar right-of-way separates
the subject lot and the existing single-family detached
residential lot(s).
i. Transition Area 20’ min.
ii. Max. Building Height
within Transition Area 2 stories or 25’
iii. Required setback Min. 10’
A Residential Transition Area fence (6 feet high) shall be
required when adjacent to an existing single-family detached
residential lot and shall be optional for all other adjacencies.
The required fence shall NOT be chain link or vinyl. A 6-foot
wide landscape buffer with evergreen shrubs planted at 3’ on
center and 6’ min. in height at maturity shall also be required to
be planted within the landscape buffer parallel to the SF-
residential lot line. (see surface parking setbacks illustration)
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7.0 Building Design Standards
7.1 Purpose and Intent
The Building Design Standards for the TRC shall establish a coherent character and
encourage enduring and attractive development. Site and/or building plans shall be
reviewed by the JDA for compliance with the standards below (see Table 7-1 for more
detail).
The key design principles establish essential goals for the redevelopment within the Plan
Area to be consistent with the vision for a vibrant mixed-use development with a range of
commercial, employment and residential uses serving the neighborhoods and the region.
Buildings shall be located and designed so that they provide visual interest and create
enjoyable, human-scaled spaces. The key design principles include:
(a) New and redeveloped buildings and sites shall utilize building and site elements and
details to achieve a pedestrian-oriented public realm with glazing, shading and
shelter;
(b) Design compatibility is not meant to be achieved through uniformity, but through the
use of variations in building elements to achieve individual building identity;
(c) Building facades shall include appropriate architectural details and ornament to
create variety and interest;
(d) Open space(s) shall be incorporated to provide usable public areas integral to the
environment; and
(e) Increase the quality, adaptability, energy efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in
Arden Hills’ building stock.
Table 7-1: Review Process for Building Design Standards
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7.2 Building Orientation and Entrances
(a) Buildings shall be oriented towards Pedestrian Priority Frontages, where the lot has
frontage along Pedestrian Priority Frontages. If a building has no frontage along a
Pedestrian Priority Frontage, then it shall front a Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage. All
other buildings may be oriented towards General Streets or Civic/Open Spaces.
(b) Primary entrances to buildings shall be located on the street along which the building
is oriented (See Figure 7-1). At intersections, corner buildings may have their primary
entrances oriented at an angle to the intersection. Building entrances shall be
provided for all separate ground floor commercial use tenant spaces that are located
along a Pedestrian Priority or Pedestrian-Friendly frontage.
(c) All primary entrances shall be oriented to the public sidewalk for ease of pedestrian
access and entrances may be placed on the corner of the building in order to serve
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both the sidewalk and the parking lot. Secondary and service entrances may be
oriented to parking areas or alleys.
(d) Primary Entrance Design: Primary building entrances along Pedestrian Priority
Frontages and Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages shall consist of at least two (2) of
following design elements so that the main entrance is architecturally prominent and
clearly visible from that street (see Figures 7-2):
i. Architectural details such as arches, friezes, awnings, canopies, arcades, tile work,
murals, or moldings; or
ii. Integral planters or wing walls that incorporate landscape or seating elements; or
iii. Prominent three-dimensional, vertical features such as belfries, chimneys, clock
towers, domes, spires, steeples, towers, or turrets.
Figure 7-1 Figure showing required building orientation and location of primary entrances
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Figures 7-2 Examples of Primary Entrance Designs
7.3 Façade Composition
(a) Commercial Use, Mixed-Use and Large and Medium Multi-Family Buildings:
(i) Facades greater than 60’ in length along all Pedestrian Priority Frontage,
Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages and Civic/Open Spaces shall meet the following
façade articulation standards:
1. Include facade modulation suc h that a por tion of the facade steps back or
extends forward with a depth of at least 24 inc hes (see Figure 7-3).
2. The distance from the inside edge of a building projection to the nearest
inside edge of an adjacent projection shall not be less than 20 feet and not
greater than 60 feet (see Figure 7-3).
(ii) All other facades shall be articulated by at least one discernable architectural
element every 20 feet. Such architectural elements include, but are not limited to:
1. Changes in material, color, and/or texture either horizontally or vertically at
intervals not less than 20 feet and not more than 60 feet (see Figure 7-3); or
2. The construction of building entrances, bay windows, display windows,
storefronts, arcades, façade relief, panels, balconies, cornices, bases,
pilasters, or columns (see Figures 7-4).
Figure 7-3 Illustration
showing building articulation
requirement
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Figures 7-4 Images showing examples of appropriate building articulation
(iii) Façade Transparency Required:
1. All facades shall meet the minimum requirement for façade transparency
(percentage of doors and windows) as established in Table 7-2 below.
2. In order to reduce building heat loss, a maximum of 40 percent transparency
coverage is recommended for the upper floors of northern facing facades.
Table 7-2 Required Minimum Façade Transparency by Façade Frontage Type
Façade Frontage Type
Pedestrian Priority or
Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage
General Frontage All other
facades
Commercial Use or Mixed-Use Buildings
Ground Floor 50% (min.) None None
Upper Floor(s) 25% (min) None None
Residential Use Buildings (Large and Medium Multi-Family Buildings)
Ground Floor 25% (min.) None None
Upper Floor(s) 20% (min.) None None
Residential Use Buildings (Single-Family, Detached Townhomes, and Small Multi-Family Buildings)
Ground Floor 18% (min.) None None
Upper Floor(s) 16% (min.) None None
Images showing appropriate transparency required along Pedestrian Priority and Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages
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(b) Single-Family and Small Multi-Family Use Buildings
(i) At least one of the following shall be added along single-family building facades
to add pedestrian interest along the street:
• porches,
• stoops,
• eaves, or
• balconies
(ii) Attached townhome facades shall have variation in architectural features and
paint/siding between adjacent units. Variations of architectural features may
include one of the following:
• porches,
• stoops,
• eaves,
• windows or doorway treatments or framing, or
• other architectural features acceptable as variation by community
development staff.
(iii) Windows and Doors: All building facades of single-family use buildings shall meet
the transparency requirements established in Table 7-2.
(iv) In a detached single-family development, along each block face a minimum of
five (5) façade designs or styles shall be required. No home shall have the same
design, style, or paint/siding as the homes immediately adjacent or across the
street. The following design standards shall be met:
1. Roofing materials visible from any public right-of-way shall vary materials
in each design.
2.1. Variation to façade and roof designs or styles shall be required through
changes to size and location of windows, doorways, or changes in eave
lines and massing.
3.2. In an effort to decrease monotony of design, changing the paint color or
material type will not be considered a different design or style.
(v) Single Family and Small Multi-Family buildings shall not have more than three
materials used on the exterior of the structure. Of the three materials a primary
material shall be used for a minimum of 60 percent of facades facing a public
street. Primary materials shall be one of the following:
1. Masonry (brick, stone, cast stone, or other durable masonry material; any
masonry product shall be mortared in place)
2. Cementitious fiber clapboard with a minimum 30-year pro rata limited
warranty50-year warranty
3. LP Smartside with a minimum 30-year pro rata limited warranty
3.4. Wood, or
4.5. Other durable material approved by the JDA
(vi) Secondary materials may be used up to 40 percent of facades facing a public
street. Secondary materials shall be one of the following:
1. A primary building material, or
2. Architectural metal with matte finish, or
3. Stucco utilizing a 3-step process of application.
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(c) A recommended palette for exterior building colors is included in Attachment 6.
Fluorescent colors are prohibited. The colors of roofs, trim and siding, and accents
shall work together to create a unified whole.
(i) Accent colors shall be used on no more than 10% of any façade. No large
expanses such as panels shall be painted in accent colors.
(ii) A darker value than façade colors is recommended for roofing materials. White
roofs are prohibited on pitched roof buildings.
(d) Best practices for bird safety are recommended as described in Attachment 7.
Residential buildings with porches, fencing, balconies and stoops to add interest along the street.
7.4 Non-Residential, Mixed-Use, and Large and Medium Multi-Family Residential Building
Materials
(a) On Pedestrian Priority and Pedestrian Friendly Frontages, primary building structures
shall have a minimum of 60 percent of the following primary building materials:
(i) Masonry (brick, stone, cast stone, etc. that is mortared in place)
(b) On General Frontages, primary building structures shall have a minimum of 40
percent of the following primary building materials:
(i) Masonry (brick, stone, cast stone, etc. that is mortared in place)
(c) Secondary materials shall only be used for up to 40 percent of the primary building
façade for Pedestrian Priority and Pedestrian Friendly frontages. On General
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Frontages, secondary materials may be used for up to 60 percent of the primary
building façade.
(i) Secondary materials include:
1. Architectural metal with matte finish
2. Cementitious fiber clapboard with a minimum 5030-year pro rata limited
warranty
3. Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS), on all frontages shall not be used on
the ground floor level. Use of EIFS is limited to 10% per total façade area.
4. Stucco utilizing a 3-step process of application.
5. LP Smartside with a minimum 30-year pro rata limited warranty
(d) Accessory buildings shall maintain the same building materials as the primary building.
(e) For tilt-up wall construction, a veneer system of materials shall be used to come into
conformance with the above listed materials.
(f) Canvas awnings are not permitted.
7.5 Shading Requirement: Shading of public and publicly accessible sidewalks, especially
sidewalks located along Pedestrian Priority and Pedestrian-Friendly frontages shall be
important to implementing the vision for walkable mixed-use in the Plan Area. Shading may
be achieved through any combination of canopies, awnings, street trees and other similar
devices. To this end, the following standards shall apply (see Figure 7-5):
(a) Shaded sidewalks shall be provided alongside at least:
(i) 50 percent of all building facades with Pedestrian Priority Frontage designation
per the Regulating Plan (Attachment 1).
(ii) 50 percent of all building facades with frontage along an off-street surface
parking lot
(b) When adjacent to a surface parking lot, the shaded sidewalk shall be raised above
the level of the parking lot by way of a defined edge, such as a curb. ADA ramps
along the building must also be shaded.
(c) A shaded sidewalk must meet the following requirements:
(i) Along a street, a shaded sidewalk shall comply with the applicable sidewalk
standards for its designated street type. If not otherwise required, the shaded
sidewalk shall provide trees planted no more than 50 feet on center.
(ii) Along any surface parking adjacent to the building (both off-street or on street),
the shaded sidewalk shall consist of a minimum 5 foot clear zone and 5 foot
planting zone, planted with trees no more than 50 feet on center, or a 5 foot
clear zone with a minimum 5 foot wide over- head weather protection.
(iii) Building entrances along Pedestrian Priority and Pedestrian-Friendly frontages shall be
located under a shade device, such as an awning or portico.
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Figure 7-5 Images showing examples of shading along sidewalks
7.6 Gateway Overlay District: Given the visual importance of certain entrances and gateways
to the site, advanced architectural elements or landscaping features are required to be
provided for properties within the Gateway Overlay District as identified on the Regulating
Plan (Attachment 1).
(a) Properties within the Town Center, Retail Mixed-Use, or Office Mixed-Use Districts
shall meet the following standards for the Gateway Overlay District:
(i) Corner buildings located at a street intersection must incorporate a distinctive
architectural feature as part of the building, such as a tower, cupola, turret, or
rotunda (see Section 6.1(b)(ii) for specifications and restrictions).
(ii) Principal building structures shall have a minimum of 75 percent of the required
primary building materials listed in Section 7.4(a)(i).
(iii) Commercial developments greater than 10 acres in size shall provide a
prominent gateway monument at the entrance to the development with
integrated landscaping.
(b) Properties within the Flex Office or Neighborhood Districts shall meet the following
standards for the Gateway Overlay District:
(i) A landscaped buffer with a minimum width of 20’ shall be provided along all
frontages on public streets.
(ii) Landscaped buffers shall include a diversity of landscaping materials, including
shade, evergreen, and/or ornamental trees, shrubs, and annual and perennial
plants. Landscaping shall be a minimum of 50 percent opaque at maturity.
7.7 Design of Automobile Related Building and Site Elements
(a) Where permitted under Section 5 of this Code, drive-through lanes, auto service bays,
and gas station canopies for commercial uses shall not be located with frontage along
any Pedestrian Priority Frontage. Drive-through lanes may be permitted along
Pedestrian-Friendly or Spine Road frontages only if the property has no General or
Alley frontage. Drive-through lanes, auto service bays, and gas station canopies shall
be hidden behind a 3 feet high Street Screen along both Pedestrian-Friendly and
General frontages (see illustrations below). The Street Screen shall be made up of (i)
a living screen or (ii) a combination living and primary building material screen (See
Section 10.4 for details).
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(b) No more than 60% of a lot’s frontage along a Pedestrian-Friendly or Spine Road
frontage may be dedicated to drive through lanes, canopies, service bays, and other
auto-related site elements. There shall be no such limitation along General or Alley
frontages and along highway frontage roads.
Image illustrating the appropriate design of retail/restaurant drive-throughs (Corner Lot)
Image illustrating the appropriate design of auto-related site elements
(Gas stations, auto-service uses, and bank drive-throughs)
(c) Any automobile related retail sales or service use of a site or property with
Pedestrian Priority, Pedestrian-Friendly, or Spine Road frontage designation shall
have a primary building entrance along its Pedestrian Priority Frontage. A primary
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building entrance may be along a building’s Pedestrian-Friendly or Spine Road
Frontage only if the site has no Pedestrian Priority frontage designation.
(d) Drive through access (driveways only) may be from a Pedestrian Priority Frontage
only if the lot has no access to any Pedestrian Friendly or General Frontage. Drive
through access may be from a Pedestrian-Friendly or Spine Road Frontage only if the
lot has no access to any General Frontage. In cases where drive through access is
provided from a Pedestrian Priority Frontage, a joint access easement shall be
required to adjoining properties providing alternative access to a Pedestrian-Friendly
or General Frontage.
Image illustrating the appropriate design of retail/restaurant drive throughs (Interior Lot)
1(e) All off-street loading, unloading, and trash pick-up areas shall be located along
alleys or General Frontages only unless permitted in the specific building form and
development standards in Section 6 of this Code. If a site has no General Frontage
or Alley access, off-street loading, unloading, and trash pick-up areas may be
permitted along a Pedestrian-Friendly or Spine Road Frontage.
2(f) All off-street loading, unloading, or trash pick-up areas shall be screened using a
Street Screen that is at least as tall as the trash containers and/or service equipment.
The Street Screen shall be made up of (i) a living screen or (ii) a combination living
and primary building material screen.
2.17.8 Design of Parking Structures
(a) All ground floors of parking structures located on Pedestrian Priority frontages shall
be constructed in order to accommodate ground floor retail/commercial uses to a
minimum depth of 24 feet.
(b) To the extent possible, the amount of Pedestrian Priority frontage devoted to a
parking structure shall be minimized by placing the shortest dimension(s) of the
parking structure along the Pedestrian Priority frontage edge(s) (see Figures 7-8 for
illustrations below).
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Figures 7-8 Allowed Parking Garage Configurations
1(c) Where above ground structured parking is located at the perimeter of a building with
Pedestrian Priority Frontage, it shall be screened in such a way that cars on all
parking levels are completely screened from view (see Figures 7-9 for illustrative
images). Architectural screens shall be used to articulate the façade, hide parked
vehicles, and shield lighting. Ramps within parking garages shall not be visible from
any Pedestrian Priority Frontages. Ramps shall not be located along the exterior
perimeter of the parking structure.
Figures 7-9 Illustrative Examples of Parking Garage Screening
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2(d) Ground floor façade treatment (building materials, windows, and architectural
detailing) shall be continued to the second floor of a parking structure along all
Pedestrian Priority Frontages (see Figures 7-10).
Figures 7-10 Images showing required façade treatment of parking garages along
Pedestrian Priority Frontages
3(e) When parking structures are located at street intersections, corner emphasizing
elements (such as towers, pedestrian entrances, signage, glazing, etc.) shall be
incorporated.
4(f) Parking structures and adjacent sidewalks shall be designed so pedestrians and
bicyclists are clearly visible (through sight distance clearance, signage, and other
warning signs) to entering and exiting automobiles.
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8.0 Street Design Standards
8.1 Purpose and Intent: The Master Plan Vision for the TRC recognizes the importance of
providing adequate public infrastructure, which includes an ultimate Street Network that
maximizes connectivity, and other needed infrastructure to serve the vision for redevelopment
within the Plan Area.
Street design and connectivity is envisioned to support and balance automobile, bicycle, and
walking trips in addition to becoming the “living” space for development. The “living” nature
of streets will not only serve private redevelopment, but the community at large and the
people who live in and use it. This section establishes context sensitive standards for Street
Design and Connectivity.
8.2 Street Designation Categories: In order to service multiple modes of transportation within an
appropriate redevelopment context, streets within the TRC are designated under two (2)
major categories:
(a) Street Classification: The Street Classification designation establishes standards for the
actual cross-section of the street itself. The Street Classification includes information on
automobile, bicycle, pedestrian, and parking accommodation. It typically addresses the
space allocation within the public right-of-way and its emphasis towards different
modes of transportation. The TCAAP Street Type Plan (Attachment 5) identifies the
Street Classification designations within the Plan Area and Attachment 4 provides cross
sections for the different Street Classifications.
(b) Street Network: In addition to Street Classification designations, streets in plan are
identified as Required streets to implement the ultimate street network in the Master
Plan Vision. The TCAAP Street Type Plan (Attachment 5) illustrates the Street Network
within the TRC.
1. Required Streets – these are mainly existing, improved or new streets that are
needed to implement the ultimate street network envisioned in the Vision for the
TRC. They shall be mandatory at the time of redevelopment including the
requirement to dedicate right-of-way as identified in the Regulating Plan. The
alignment of new Required Streets may be modified per Permitted Adjustments in
Section 3.3 of this Code.
8.3 Project Circulation Plan: A Project Circulation Plan must be submitted with a site plan or
subdivision application (whichever comes first) for an area of four (4) acres or larger that is
subject to the requirements of this section. The Project Circulation Plan shall be developed and
reviewed for its consistency with this section and the Regulating Plan, which illustrates
proposed locations for new and improved streets within the Plan Area. Required streets on
the Regulating Plan shall be mandatory and their alignments may be adjusted per Section 3.3
Permitted Adjustments.
(a) A Project Circulation Plan must demonstrate:
1. How the proposed circulation meets the intent of the Master Plan Vision for
redevelopment of TCAAP;
2. How the on-site circulation system integrates with existing and planned streets,
bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and trails in the surrounding area;
3. How new street alignments conform with the Regulating Plan or how modifications
from the Regulating Plan, in terms of street placement, alignment, and design are
consistent with the intent of this Code;
4. How new street design conforms with the street cross section standards in Attachment
4;
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5. How the plan considers all modes of transportation including walking, biking, and
automobiles; and
6. How the plan provides adequate linkages between different destinations within the
Plan Area.
(b) For a subdivision, a private restrictive covenant depicting the Project Circulation Plan
shall be recorded and referenced on the plat. The covenant may be amended if the
JDA approves a revision to the Project Circulation Plan as authorized under this section.
(c) Approvals: A Project Circulation Plan may only be approved by the JDA.
1. The Project Circulation Plan shall create interconnected blocks bounded by streets to
the extent feasible. The JDA may approve a Project Circulation Plan containing
blocks bounded by Highway right-of-way, subdivision boundary lines, or natural
and infrastructure features if no reasonable alternatives are available.
2. When required, revisions to the Project Circulation Plan may be approved by the
JDA after considering the circulation characteristics of a proposed development
plan, the need for access to adjoining properties, phasing of a larger-scaled
project, and the context of surrounding development.
3. The JDA, with the recommendation of the Arden Hills Public Works and Community
Development Departments, may waive the requirement for a Project Circulation
Plan through the Permitted Adjustment process. This is permitted if the JDA finds
that a plan is not necessary due to the nature of the proposed development on the
site, the existence of surrounding incompatible development, or other factors unique
to the property which make strict compliance unfeasible.
4. A subdivision or site plan may not be approved if the Project Circulation Plan is not
approved.
5. Joint Access and Public Cross-Access Easements: If necessary to ensure access
management goals along the Spine Road and to meet the intent of the
recommended alley/public cross-access easements as indicated on the Regulating
Plan, the JDA may require joint use driveways or public cross-access easements
within the site to adjacent properties and/or easements.
8.4 Street Standards: Attachment 4 shall establish standards for all elements within the public
right-of-way including travel lane(s), on-street parking, bicycle accommodation,
streetscape/parkway standards, and sidewalk standards. The process and standards in the
Arden Hills Public Works Design Manual shall apply to the extent that they do not conflict with
the design and context standards in Attachment 4 and the Master Plan Vision for streets in
TCAAP. Landscaping within the public right-of-way shall be per standards in Section 10 in the
TRC. Attachment 4 provides recommended cross sections for public streets within the TRC
based on available right-of-way and intended development context per the Master Plan
Vision.
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9.0 Open Space Standards
9.1 Open Space Approach: The Master Plan Vision for TCAAP recognizes the importance of
providing a network of open spaces with a multitude of passive and active recreational
opportunities. These opportunities are to be accommodated in a variety of spaces ranging
from large scale open spaces to small scale pocket parks located within the Plan Area. The
open space network will be serviced by an interconnected network of trails and paths for
pedestrians and bicyclists alike, providing desired amenities for future residents and visitors
alike.
The approach to Open Space facilitates the implementation of the Master Plan Vision for the
TRC. This vision for redevelopment is based on the City of Arden Hills’ goal to create a
comprehensive, maintained and interconnected system of parks, pathways and open spaces,
as well as a balanced program of recreational activities for residents of all ages, incomes and
abilities. The Open Space approach recognizes that the development context, with varying
density and building types, is required to ensure quality open spaces that serve both
recreational and placemaking goals of the Master Plan.
9.2 Required Open Space Designations: This section establishes standards for Open Space
within the TRC. The TRC Regulating Plan (Attachment 1) designates areas for required Open
Spaces within the TRC. The detailed Open Space Standards for each type are included in
Attachment 2. These standards include general character, design, typical size, frontage
requirements, and typical uses.
(a) Required Open Spaces are the areas shown on the Regulating Plan with specific
locations of future Open Spaces (including parks, plazas, greens, and squares). These
spaces have been identified on the Regulating Plan due to the certainty of their location
within the context of the overall Plan Area. Such required spaces shall be publicly
accessible open spaces. The specific location of parks, particularly in the Hill and Creek
neighborhoods, are likely to change based on developer input, but will need to include
the amenities identified in the TCAAP Master Parks Plan.
9.3 Water Infrastructure Designation: The Natural Resources Corridor within the TCAAP Site
Redevelopment will be designed with the goal of maximizing compatibility and functionality
of regional storm water, wetland mitigation, the Rice Creek re-meander, floodplain
restoration, and groundwater requirements. An additional goal is to provide visual and active
and passive recreational features to support adjacent land uses. The Natural Resources
Corridor is intended to be an amenity to the site’s uses and users.
9.4 Permeable Area Requirement:
(a) All development is required to maintain a permeable ground area per Table 9-1. In
limited areas, the JDA may grant flexibility on these requirements in accordance with
MPCA guidelines.
Table 9-1 Permeable Area Requirements
(b) Permeable ground area shall be on-site within the parcel limits of the development.
(c) Up to 100% of Private Common Open Space may count towards the permeable ground
area requirements if the materials and ground cover for the Private Common Open
Space meets the standards of permeability.
District Min Pervious Lot Area
Neighborhood 40%
Transition 20%
TC, Retail, Office 10%
Flex Office, CC 25%
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(d) Street screening for parking lots that utilize vegetative screening may count towards the
permeable ground area requirements.
(e) Permeable materials include:
i. Any natural vegetation or landscaping that allows direct water infiltration
ii. Permeable paving materials designed and engineered to allow direct water
infiltration. Any new material not listed in any best practice guides for permeable
paving will be evaluated and considered by Community Development Staff and
may be approved by the JDA. Permeable paving materials shall not count towards
more than 20 percent of the total permeable area requirements.
iii. Any material that requires a sheet flow and collection system for water infiltration
shall not be considered permeable cover.
(f) Design and placement:
i. In Town Center, Retail Mixed-Use and Office Mixed-Use Zones, permeable area
that is adjacent to or visible from the public right-of-way shall be designed in
context with the public realm and not interrupt the walkable form of the public
realm. An interruption may be considered any design that blocks pedestrian
walkability and clear zones, blocks views of entryways and windows, or blocks
access to any ingress/egress of a building.
ii. In the Neighborhood Transition, Neighborhood, Flex Office or Campus Commercial
Zones, any yard or buffer space on site shall be designed in context with the
primary building(s) and shall not block views or ingress/egress access to the
buildings.
9.5 Open Space Classification: For the purposes of this Code, all open space shall fall into one of
the following 3 major classes:
(a) Public Open Space: Open air or unenclosed to semi-unenclosed areas intended for
public access and use and located per the Regulating Plan (Attachment 1). These areas
range in size and development and serve to compliment and connect surrounding land
uses and Code requirements.
(b) Private Common Open Space: A privately owned outdoor or unenclosed area, located
on the ground or on a terrace, deck, porch, or roof, designed and accessible for outdoor
gathering, recreation, and/or landscaping and intended for use by the residents,
employees, and/or visitors to the development. This may or may not be accessible to
the public, but shall be maintained privately.
(c) Private Personal Open Space: A privately owned outdoor or unenclosed area, located
on the ground or on a balcony, deck, porch, or terrace and intended solely for use by
the individual residents of a condominium or multi-family dwelling unit.
9.6 Open Space Requirements
(a) All non-residential development shall provide 4.0 sq.ft. of Private Common Open Space
for every 100 sq. ft. of non-residential building space or fraction thereof. This standard
shall only apply to site plans two (2) acres in size or larger.
(b) All residential development of five (5) attached dwelling units or more, on a single
parcel, shall meet the Private Common Open Space standards established in this
Section. Table 9-2 establishes the Private Common Open Space requirement based on
the proposed intensity of residential development.
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Table 9-2 Private Common Open Space Requirements
Residential Density
(dwelling units per acre)
Private Common Open Space Standard Proposed
(area of private common space per dwelling unit)
0 – 4 DU / acre Not required
5 – 19 DU / acre Provide minimum of 160 sf per dwelling unit
20 – 29 DU / acre Provide minimum of 120 sf per dwelling unit
30 DU / acre or greater Provide minimum of 80 sf per dwelling unit
(c) All residential development with seven (7) or more attached units within the TRC shall
also meet the Private Personal Open Space standards established in this Section. Table
9-3 establishes the Private Personal Open Space requirement based on the proposed
intensity and type of residential development. Nursing Home and Assisted Living
residential uses and Live-work units are exempted from Private Personal Open Space
requirements.
Table 9-3 Private Personal Open Space Requirements
Residential Density
(dwellings per acre)
Private Personal Open Space Standard Proposed
7 - 19 DU / acre Ground floor units located on a Pedestrian Friendly or Pedestrian Priority Frontage: all dwelling units shall have private
personal open space including one of the following: Porch, Stoop, Patio, or Deck or combination
Upper floor units: 60% of all dwelling units shall have a balcony.
20 – 29 DU / acre Ground floor units located on a Pedestrian Friendly or Pedestrian Priority Frontage: all dwelling units shall have one of the
following: Porch, Stoop, Patio, or Deck
Upper floor units: 60% of all dwelling units shall have a Balcony.
30 or greater DU / acre Ground floor dwelling units located on a Pedestrian Friendly or Pedestrian Priority Frontage: All units shall include one of the
following: Porch, Stoop, Patio, or Deck
Upper floor dwelling units: 50% of all upper dwelling units shall have a Balcony.
(d) Attachment 2 shall provide the palette of open space types.
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10.0 Streetscape and Landscape Standards
10.1 Sidewalks. Publicly accessible sidewalks are required for all development under this Code
and shall meet the standards of Table 10-1 and shall be based on the Street Classification
per Attachment 4. The minimum sidewalk width requirement shall apply regardless of the
available right-of-way. If necessary to meet the required sidewalk width, the sidewalk shall
extend onto private property to fulfill the minimum requirement, with a permanent public
access easement provided. Sidewalks shall consist of two zones: a planting zone located
adjacent to the curb, and a clear zone (see Figures 10-1).
(a) Planting Zone: The planting zone is intended for the placement of street trees, if
required, and street fur niture including seating, street lights, waste receptacles, fire
hydrants, traffic signs, newspaper vending boxes, bus shelters, bicycle racks, public utility
equipment suc h as electric transformers and water meters, and similar elements in a
manner that does not obstruct pedestrian access or motorist visibility (see Figure 10-1).
This zone may be planted with vegetation along the street or paved to match the grade
of the clear zone. Landscaping and streetscaping shall follow the City of Arden Hills
Street Design Manual for details and process.
(b) Clear Zone: The clear zone shall be hardscaped, shall be located adjacent to the
planting zone, shall comply with ADA and Minnesota Accessibility Code and shall be
unobstructed by any permanent or nonpermanent element for the required minimum
width and a minimum height of ten (10) feet (see Figure 10-1). Accessibility is required
to connect sidewalk clear zones on adjacent sites.
(c) Fee In-Lieu Option: An applicant may opt to pay a proportional fee in-lieu for the
required sidewalk if the development project is phased or the sidewalk improvements
need to match the timing of a programmed City capital project affecting that street
frontage.
Figures 10-1 Illustrations delineating the Streetscape Zone elements
10’ min
Clear Height
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Table 10-1 Required Public and Publicly Accessible Sidewalk Standards
Street Classification Spine Road
(Various)
Town Street Collector Road
(Various)
Neighborhood
(Various)
Standard
Min. Streetscape Zone
width (includes planting
zone and clear zone)
(feet)
Varies 11’ (two-sides) 11’ (two-sides) 11’ (two-sides)
6’ (one-sided
sidewalk; planting
zone on side without
sidewalk)
Min. Planting Zone
width (feet)
Varies 6’ 6’ 6’
Min. Clear Zone (feet) Varies 5’ (within public
access easement)
5’ (within public
access
easement)
5’ (one-side min.)
Street Trees Required
(see Section 10.2 for
standards)
Yes Yes Yes Varies
10.2 Street Trees and Streetscape:
(a) Street trees shall be required per Attachment 4 within the Planting/Furnishings Zone.
(b) Street trees shall be centered within the Planting Zone and be planted a minimum of 3
feet from the back of curb.
(c) Spacing shall be an average of 40 feet on center (measured per block face) along all
Streets as required by Attachment 4.
(d) Requirements for minimum caliper size and height are included in the Arden Hills Public
Works Design Manual. Each tree shall be planted in a planting area no less than 36
square feet.
(e) Preferred street tree species are identified in the Arden Hills Public Works Design
Manual. Arrangement of species shall be interspersed in order to prevent wholesale loss
of street trees in the case of disease.
(f) Area between the building facade and property line or edge of existing sidewalk
along Pedestrian Priority Frontages shall be such that the sidewalk width shall be a
minimum of 10’ (with public access easement if necessary) with the remainder of the
setback area paved flush with the public sidewalk. Sidewalk cafes, landscaping within
tree-wells or planters may be incorporated within this area. (see Illustration in Section
6.1)
(g) Placement of trees shall not impede the clear vision area as required in Section
1325.05, Subsection 1 of the AHC.
10.3 Single-Family Landscaping and Tree Requirements
(a) The following table sets the required trees and landscaping requirements for single-
family residential uses per lot size:
Table 10-2 Single-Family Landscaping and Tree Requirements
Lot Size Requirement
Less than 40 feet wide 40 percent of permeable area requirement shall be shrubbery or perennial; no on-site trees required.
40 feet wide to 75 feet wide 20 percent of permeable area requirement shall be shrubbery or perennial; 2 trees required on-site.
Over 75 feet wide 10 percent of permeable area requirement shall be shrubbery or perennial; 3 trees required on-site.
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10.4 Screening Standards
(a) Street Screen Required: Any surface parking lot with frontage along a public right of
way shall be defined by a 3-foot high Street Screen (see Figure 10-2). Furthermore,
along all streets (except alleys), service areas and ground-mounted utility equipment
shall be screened in such a manner that the service area shall not be visible to a person
standing on the property line on the far side of the adjoining street (see Figure 10-3).
Required Street Screens shall be of one of the following:
• The same building material as the principal structure on the lot or
• A vegetative screen composed of shrubs planted to be a minimum of 75 percent
opaque at maturity, or
• A combination of the two.
i. Street Screens cannot block any required sight triangles along a cross street or
driveway.
ii. Street Screens may include breaks to provide pedestrian access from any surface
parking or service area to the public sidewalk.
Figure 10-2 Illustration showing required Street Screen along all frontages
without a Building within the BTZ
(b) Screening of Roof Mounted Equipment: All roof mounted mechanical equipment (except
solar panels) shall be screened from view of a person standing on the property line on
the far side of the adjoining street (see Figure 10-3). The screening material used shall
be the same as the primary exterior building material used.
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Figure 10-3 Illustration showing required screening of roof and ground mounted equipment
10.5 Street Lighting: Street lighting should be provided on Spine, Town, Collector and Collector
with Trail roads. Refer to Arden Hills Public Works Design Manual for lighting palette. The
following standards shall apply for pedestrian scale lighting:
(a) Vehicular lighting shall be a maximum of 30 feet in height and pedestrian-oriented
lighting a maximum of 18 feet in height.
(b) Street lights shall be placed at an average of 40 feet on center, approximately three
(3) feet behind the back of curb, aligned with street trees, and where street trees are
planted.
(c) The light standard selected shall be compatible with the design of the street and
buildings.
(d) All other standards for street lighting shall direct light downward or properly shielded
with ¾ or fully shielded fixtures to prevent glare.
(e) High efficiency lighting, such as LED lamps, is required.
10.6 Exterior Lighting: All development in the TRC (including surface parking lots) with the
exception of Single-Family Attached, Single-Family detached, Townhouse, and Two-Family
Residential Uses shall comply with the Exterior Lighting regulations in AHC Section 1325.
10.7 Street Furniture
(a) Street Furniture shall be placed within the Plantings/Furnishings Zone or within the front
setback area only. Benches and bike racks are recommended along all Pedestrian
Priority Frontages and will be placed in alignment with light poles and street trees.
(b) Trash receptacles shall be required for all development along Pedestrian Priority
Frontages. Trash receptacles should be placed at street corners. If development is
located mid-block, place the trash can near front entry.
(c) All street furniture shall be located in such a manner as to allow a Clear Zone of a
minimum of six (6) feet in width. Placement of street furniture and fixtures shall be
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coordinated with organization of sidewalks, landscaping, street trees, building entries,
curb cuts, signage, and other street fixtures.
(d) Materials selected for paving and street furniture shall be of durable quality and
require minimal maintenance.
10.8 Utilities
(a) All utility lines shall be underground.
(b) Locations on private property must be found for switchgear and transformer pads
needed to serve that property. Such locations shall be either along General Frontages
or at the side or rear of the property and screened from view of a person standing on
the property line on the far side of any adjoining street (see Figure 10-3).
10.9 Parking Lot Landscaping: All surface parking shall meet the standards for parking lot
landscaping in the AHC Section 1325.
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11.0 Sign Standards
11.1 Applicability: Except for sign types, sign dimensional standards, and as specifically listed
below, all other signage and sign standards shall comply with the AHC Chapter 12.
11.2 Prohibited Signs: The following types of Signs shall be prohibited in the TRC:
(a) Any sign that flashes, blinks, revolves, or is put into motion will not be permitted
except as allowed in TRC Section 11.16;
(b) Streaming or video signs or screens;
(c) Non-shielded LED or flood lights;
(d) Streamers and inflatable mascots;
(e) Portable or wheeled signs and advertising devices on the site other than sandwich
board signs and mounted menu signs permitted in Table 11-1; and
(f) Any additional prohibited signage in AHC Section 1230.02.
11.3 Sign Types Permitted: All development to whic h this Section is applicable shall comply
with the Sign Regulations in Table 11-1 below.
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Table 11-1 Permitted Sign Types by Character Zone
LEGEND
Campus Commercial
Town Center
Retail Mixed-Use
Office Mixed-Use
Flex Office
Civic
Neighborhood
Sign Type
Zoning
District
Allowed
Description Image Standard
Permanent Signs
HIGHWAY
MONUMENT
SIGN
OMU
A sign not attached to a
building, but
permanently supported
by a structure extending
from the ground and
permanently attached to
the ground.
11.4
CORRIDOR
MONUMENT
SIGNS
A sign not attached to a
building, but
permanently supported
by a structure extending
from the ground and
permanently attached to
the ground. A Corridor
Monument sign shall be
smaller than a Highway
Monument Sign.
11.5
CC TC RMU OMU
FO C NR
CC
RMU
OMU
FO
CC
RMU
OMU
FO
C
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LEGEND
Campus Commercial
Town Center
Retail Mixed-Use
Office Mixed-Use
Flex Office
Civic
Neighborhood
Sign Type
Zoning
District
Allowed
Description Image Standard
BUILDING
IDENTITY
SIGN
CC
A Wall Sign attached to
the upper floor of a
multiple story building or
parapet of single tenant
one-story building that
provides identification of
the entire building. (May
be used instead of the
Building Projecting Sign)
11.6
STOREFRONT/
TENANT WALL
SIGNS
Wall Sign attached to a
retail storefront or sign
band area directly
adjacent to the retail
storefront within a multi-
tenant building. (May be
used instead of a Tenant
Canopy Sign)
11.7
BUILDING
PROJECTING
SIGNS
Wall Sign that extends a
distance of more than
18” perpendicular from
the building façade.
Sign is placed on the
upper floors of a multiple
story building. (May be
used instead of the
Building Identity Sign)
11.8
CC TC RMU OMU
FO C NR
CC
RMU
OMU
FO
TC
CC
RMU
OMU
TC
CC
RMU
OMU
FO
TC
C
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LEGEND
Campus Commercial
Town Center
Retail Mixed-Use
Office Mixed-Use
Flex Office
Civic
Neighborhood
Sign Type
Zoning
District
Allowed
Description Image Standard
ROOF SIGNS Not permitted A sign installed over or
on the roof of a building.
TENANT
CANOPY
SIGNS
A sign mounted to a
canopy or awning that is
within or directly
adjacent to a retail
storefront. (May be used
instead of a
Storefront/Tenant Wall
Sign)
11.9
TENANT
BLADE SIGNS
Wall Sign that extends a
distance more than 18”
perpendicular from the
building façade and is
oriented towards the
sidewalk. Sign is
mounted to a retail
storefront or may be
mounted under a canopy.
11.10
CC TC RMU OMU
FO C NR
CC
RMU
OMU
FO
TC
RMU
OMU
TC
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LEGEND
Campus Commercial
Town Center
Retail Mixed-Use
Office Mixed-Use
Flex Office
Civic
Neighborhood
Sign Type
Zoning
District
Allowed
Description Image Standard
WINDOW
SIGNS
A sign mounted to or
intended to be seen
through a window.
11.11
DIRECTIONAL
SIGNS
A vehicular sign with
directional information
intended to direct visitors
to various destinations
within a larger
development with
multiple buildings.
11.12
CC TC RMU OMU
FO C NR
CC
RMU
OMU
FO
TC
CC
RMU
OMU
FO
TC
C
C
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LEGEND
Campus Commercial
Town Center
Retail Mixed-Use
Office Mixed-Use
Flex Office
Civic
Neighborhood
Sign Type
Zoning
District
Allowed
Description Image Standard
DIRECTORY
SIGNS
A pedestrian oriented
sign containing a listing
and or map of the
tenants and destinations
within an area, block,
building or development.
11.13
SANDWICH
BOARD AND
MOUNTED
MENU SIGNS
A temporary sign with
two connected faces
usually arranged back to
back.
A temporary pole or
wall mounted sign that
displays a restaurant
menu.
11.14
CC TC RMU OMU
FO C NR
CC
RMU
OMU
TC
CC
RMU
OMU
FO
TC
C
C
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LEGEND
Campus Commercial
Town Center
Retail Mixed-Use
Office Mixed-Use
Flex Office
Civic
Neighborhood
Sign Type
Zoning
District
Allowed
Description Image Standard
ADDRESS
SIGNS
All
A sign containing only the
lot, building or retail
tenant address.
11.15
MARQUEE
SIGN
A sign placed over the
entrance to a theatre or
other public gathering
venue. It has signage
stating either the name
of the establishment or, in
the case of theatres or
other public venues, the
name of the event, artist,
and other details of the
event appearing at that
venue. The marquee is
often identifiable by a
surrounding cache of
light bulbs, usually yellow
or white, that flash
intermittently or as
chasing lights. Marquee
signs may often be
combined with Building
Projecting signs.
11.16
Temporary Signs
CC TC RMU OMU
FO C NR
RMU
TC
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LEGEND
Campus Commercial
Town Center
Retail Mixed-Use
Office Mixed-Use
Flex Office
Civic
Neighborhood
Sign Type
Zoning
District
Allowed
Description Image Standard
BANNERS
A temporary fabric or
vinyl sign hung from a
building façade.
11.17
TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION
SIGNS
All
A temporary sign
mounted to a construction
fence that announces a
new business or
construction project.
11.18
CC TC RMU OMU
FO C NR
CC
RMU
OMU
FO
TC
C
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11.4 Highway Monument Sign
Location Standards
(a) I-35W and Hwy 10
Frontages only
a. Located within 60 ft. of the edge of I-35W or Hwy 10.
b. Maximum height of 30 ft. above the street pavement grade of
the elevated portion of the highway.
c. Maximum total sign face area of 400 sq. ft (cumulative of all
surfaces). Sign face may be divided into multiple segments.
Area between segments does not count toward sign face area.
d. One sign allowed for lots with at least 1,000 ft. of highway
frontage. Two signs permitted for frontages greater than 1,000
ft. Signs to be a minimum of 1,000 ft. apart.
11.5 Corridor Monument Sign
Location Standards
(a) All per zoning
district permitted
i. Maximum area of 0.7 sq. ft. for each linear foot of street
frontage with a maximum of 150 sq. ft. for multi-tenant signs.
ii. Corridor Monument Sign not permitted for single-tenant
buildings, instead multiple single tenants should be combined
onto one (1) Corridor Monument Sign.
iii. One per lot. For lots with a total street frontage greater than
500 ft., two (2) signs are permitted. Signs must be a minimum of
400 ft. apart.
iv. For lots fronting two streets, one sign is permitted on each street.
v. Maximum height of 12 ft. above frontage street pavement
grade.
vi. Monument structure shall include a base, frame, and cap around
the sign area. Material shall be the same as the principal
structure on the lot.
vii. Maximum total area shall not exceed 1.5 times the permitted
sign copy area of a sign.
11.6 Building Identity Sign
Location Standards
(a) I-35W, Hwy 10 and
MN-96 Frontages only
i. May be used for single tenant commercial, office or institutional
buildings only (multiple tenant building shall be subject to 11.7
below).
ii. May be used instead of a Building Projecting Sign
iii. Maximum area of 200 sq. ft. or 15% of the façade area,
whichever is less.
iv. Mount in upper third of the facade.
(b)
All frontages other than
I-35W, Hwy 10 and
MN-96
i. May be used for single tenant commercial, office or institutional
buildings only (multiple tenant building shall be subject to 11.7
below).
ii. May be used instead of a Building Projecting Sign
iii. Maximum area of 150 sq. ft. or 10% of the façade area,
whichever is less.
iv. Mount in the upper third of the facade
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11.7 Storefront/Tenant Wall Sign
Location Standards
(a) IH-35W, Hwy 10 and
MN-96 Frontages only
i. May be used for multiple tenant commercial, office or institutional
buildings only (single tenant building shall be subject to 11.6
above).
ii. May be used instead of a Tenant Canopy Sign
iii. May be located on the ground floor façade only (sign to be
mounted below 25 feet as measured from finished grade outside
the facade).
iv. One sign per tenant space; area to be calculated at 2 sq.ft. per
linear foot of tenant space façade along the building’s frontage
up to a maximum of 150 sq.ft.
v. Sign to be located between demising walls of leased storefront.
vi. Sign shall not overlap architectural features like window lintels,
canopy support points, coping, etc.
vii. Wall sign may encroach, a maximum of 12”, on to a sidewalk
while maintaining a vertical clearance of 8 ft. from the finished
sidewalk if it is non-illuminated and 11 ft. from the finished
sidewalk if it is illuminated.
viii. Building signs may be internally or externally lit.
(b)
All frontages other than
IH-35W, Hwy 10 and
MN-96
i. May be used for multiple tenant commercial, office or institutional
buildings only (single tenant building shall be subject to 11.6
above).
ii. May be used instead of a Tenant Canopy Sign
iii. May be located on the ground floor façade only (sign to be
mounted below 25 feet as measured from finished grade outside
the facade).
iv. One sign per tenant space; area to be calculated at 1.5 sq.ft.
per linear foot of tenant space façade along the building’s
frontage up to a maximum of 100 sq.ft.
v. Sign to be located between demising walls of leased storefront.
ix. Sign shall not overlap architectural features like window lintels,
canopy support points, coping, etc.
vi. Wall sign may encroach, a maximum of 12”, on to a sidewalk
while maintaining a vertical clearance of 8 ft. from the finished
sidewalk if it is non-illuminated and 11 ft. from the finished
sidewalk if it is illuminated.
vii. Building signs may be internally or externally lit.
viii. Live-Work and Home occupations: One sign limited to an area of
30 sq. ft. max.
11.8 Building Projecting Signs
Location Standards
(a)
All per zoning
district permitted
i. Building Projecting sign may be permitted in place of a Building
Identity Sign.
ii. Maximum area of 200 sq. ft. or 15% of the façade area,
whichever is less
iii. Will not obstruct any pedestrian or vehicular way (vertical
clearance of 10 ft. from the finished sidewalk if it is non-
illuminated and 11 ft. from the finished sidewalk if it is
illuminated).
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iv. Sign may project no more than 50% of the width of the sidewalk
or six (6) ft. from building façade line (whichever is less).
v. Sign may not extend above building parapet line or eaves line.
vi. Maximum of one per façade
vii. Signs must be constructed of durable materials. Impermanent
materials, such as canvas or flexible vinyl, are not allowed.
11.9 Tenant Canopy Sign
Location Standards
(a)
All per zoning
district permitted
i. May only be used instead of a Storefront/Tenant Wall Sign.
ii. One sign per tenant space; area to be calculated at 1.5 sq.ft.
per linear foot of tenant space façade along the building’s
frontage up to a maximum of 100 sq.ft.
iii. Sign to be located between demising walls of leased storefront.
iv. Sign shall not extend beyond outermost edges of canopy.
v. Signs are to be mounted over the canopy, on the face of a
canopy or over any awnings
11.10 Tenant Blade Sign
Location Standards
(a)
All per zoning
district permitted
i. One Blade sign per tenant space
ii. May be located on the ground floor façade only (sign to be
mounted below 15 feet as measured from finished grade outside
the facade)
iii. Maximum area of 15 sq. ft.
iv. Will not obstruct any pedestrian or vehicular way. Minimum
vertical clearance of ten (10) ft. from the finished sidewalk if it is
non-illuminated and eleven (11) ft. from the finished sidewalk if it
is illuminated.
v. Sign may project no more than three (3) ft. from building wall or
a distance equal to 50% of the width of the abutting sidewalk
(whichever is less).
11.11 Window Sign
Location Standards
(a) All per zoning
district permitted
i. No permit is required for small-scale (under 1.0 sq. ft. in total
area) signs placed at the pedestrian eye level. These exempted
signs include: tenant logo and name, website or other social
media address store hours and address, and public safety decals
as required by applicable codes or government regulations.
ii. Window signs include any signage attached to the storefront
glazing or located on storefront interior within three (3) ft. of the
storefront and intended to be viewed from the storefront exterior.
iii. Maximum area of 25% of overall glazed storefront, including
doors.
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11.12 Directional Signs
Location Standards
(a) All per zoning
district permitted
i. Permitted only for multi-tenant commercial and mixed-use
developments with multiple building within one development.
ii. Applies only to signs located at lot entrances accessible from
public streets.
iii. Maximum size of 60 sq. ft.
iv. Maximum height of eight (8) ft. above frontage street pavement
grade.
v. One sign permitted per development entrance. Maximum of two
(2) signs per street frontage.
vi. Signs located on interior of site and not intended to be viewed or
utilized by traffic on public streets do not require a permit.
11.13 Directory Signs
Location Standards
(a) All per zoning
district permitted
i. Signs located on interior of lot and not intended to be viewed or
utilized by traffic on public streets do not require a permit. In
such cases, any sign lettering or logos used must be less than 2”
(max.).
11.14 Sandwich Board and Mounted Menu Signs
Location Standards
(a) All per zoning
district permitted
i. Permitted only for retail, service, or restaurant tenants.
ii. Maximum area of 8 sq. ft. per sign face
iii. Maximum height of 4 ft.
iv. One per storefront.
v. Sign shall not interfere with any pedestrian way and a minimum
of 5 ft. of sidewalk shall remain clear.
vi. Chalkboards may be used for daily changing of messages.
Reader boards (electronic and non-electronic) shall be prohibited.
vii. Sandwich Board Signs and Pole-Mounted Menu Signs shall be
removed every day after the business is closed.
11.15 Address Signs
Location Standards
(a) All per zoning
district permitted
i. Allowed per AHC Section 1230.01 – Subsection 3.
11.16 Marquee Signs
Location Standards
(a) All per zoning
district permitted
i. Permitted for theatres, auditoriums, and other public gathering
venues of 100 persons or more;
ii. Marquee signs shall be attached to the building or located above
or below a canopy only;
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iii. Area = 100 sq ft. maximum;
iv. Message board may be changeable copy (non-electronic).
v. Electronic message boards may be permitted with a Permitted
Adjustment.
11.17 Banners
Location Standards
(a) All per zoning
district permitted
i. Maximum area of 150 square feet or 10% of the façade area,
whichever is less.
ii. For multi-tenant buildings, individual tenant banners shall not
exceed the width of the tenant bay.
iii. Banners shall only be permitted on a temporary basis for a
maximum period of 30 days per calendar year. Upon review of
need by Community Development Department, an extension or
additional time may be granted with submittal of a new
application.
11.18 Temporary Construction Signs
Location Standards
(a) All per zoning
district permitted
i. Must be attached to a part of a temporary construction fence.
11.19 For Sale/Lease Signs
Location Standards
(a) All per zoning
district permitted
i. Allowed per AHC Section 1250.02 – Subsection 5.
11.20 Additional Standards
a. Signs located on interior of a lot and not intended to be viewed or utilized by traffic
on public streets do not require a permit.
b. Retail, service, and restaurant business that wrap a building corner creating two or
more storefronts will be permitted to place signs on each storefront.
c. Encroachments into public right-of-way shall not be permitted. See section 6.1(i) for
standards for encroachments over required setback areas.
AGENDA ITEM – 1G
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 17, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sue Iverson, Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Admin Services
SUBJECT: Personnel Committee Discussion
Background/Discussion
The Personnel Committee will have a discussion with the full City Council on personnel items.