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. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OR RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 315
A SUMMARY
AN ORDINANCE SUMMARY ADDING A NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT
TO THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE
THE ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL ORDAINS THAT APPENDIX A AND ITS
SUBDIVISIONS IS HEREBY ADDED TO THE ARDEN HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO
READ AS FOLLOWS:
Adding the following to:
Section V, D, PURPOSE OF DISTRICTS.
All other sections will he renumbered to allow for the inclusion of this section.
5. NB Neighborhood Business District
. a. To be located at the edge of residential neighborhoods
b. To provide a limited range of over-the-counter, convenience, retail, and service
uses to accommodate the needs of the adjacent residents
c. To place limitations on the type, size and intensity of uses within this district,
given its proximity to residential uses
d. To place emphasis on convenience for pedestrian, bicycle, and public
transportation access to the use
e. To accommodate, where possible, a public commons giving residents a place to
gather and interact with one another
f. To ensure adequate buffering is provided on these sites for the adjacent residential
uses
g. To require, where applicable, compliance with the City's gateway requirements
Adding a Neighborhood Business column to:
Section 5, E. LAND USE CHART with the following.
Permitted Uses; Clinic, Daycare Facility over 10, Financial Institution & Service, Office, Retail
Sales & Service, and Utility Distribution Line.
Special Use Permit; Pick Up Station, Self Service Laundry, Land Reclamation, Mining, Multiple
Use Operation, Personal Service, Public Use Research, Restaurant, Studio, and Utility
Transmission.
. Accessory Use; Daycare facility 10 or less, Special Accessory uses; antenna, dish or tower
Ordinance 315 Neighborhood Business District September 27, 1999
. Adding a Neighborhood Business column to:
Section 5, F. DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS with the following.
Minimum Lot Area (SF) Non-Residential Uses =13,000
Minimum Lot Size (ft) WidthlDepth Non-Residential =100/130
Height (ft) = 35
Floor Area Ratio (FAR.) = 0.7
Lot Covered by Structure = 35%
Min. Landscape Lot Area = 35%
Minimum Building Setbacks (ft) = Front Yard 20, Rear Yard (Principle) 20, Rear Yard
(Accessory) 10, Side Yard Interior - Principal (Minltotal yards on lot) 5/15, Side Yard Interior-
Accessory 10, Side Yard Corner 20, Abutting Residential Zoning District 30. ,
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Adding the following to:
Section V, H, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NB NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS
DISTRICT.
All other sections will be renumbered to allow for the inclnsion of this section.
1. Procedure. The application and the administrative and review procedure
. established in Section VIII, Special Use Permits and in Appendix A, Procedural
Manual, shall be followed for all development that involves new building
construction, modification of a building's exterior or modification of the site.
Special use pennits are not required for pennitted uses that occupy approved
buildings that do not require exterior building modification or site modification.
This provision is subject to any modifications or additions set forth in this
Section. The prescribed procedure may be modified by the City to allow planning
flexibility and to encourage cooperativc dialogue between the applicant and the
City.
2. Special Regulations for Permitted Uses in the NB District. Permitted uses are
allowed as specified in the Land Use Chart, Section V, E, for the NB District.
However, this ordinance specifies additional requirements for: Clinics; Financial
Institutions & Service; and Retail Sales & Service. These uses can, if
unrestricted, place unacceptable levels of traffic on these sites and streets that
would negatively impact adjacent residential uses.
a. Clinics shall not exceed 3,000 gross square feet.
b. Financial Institutions & Service shall not exceed 5,000 gross square feet,
nor include a drive thm facility, nor include an outdoor or detached
automated kiosk.
c. Retail Sales & Service shall not exceed 3,000 gross square feet. These
. uses shall only include: antiques, art and school supplies, bakeries,
bicycles (not motorized), books, stationery, candy, camera and
photographic supplies, carpets and rugs, china and glassware, clothing and
costume rental, convenience store, custom dressmaking, drugs, dry goods,
Ordinance 3 15 Neighborhood Business District September 27, 1999
. florist, garden supplies (year-round operation only), gifts, grocery,
hardware, hats, hobby shops, household appliance repmr, interior
decorating (no retail furniture sales), jewelry, locksmith shops, musical
instruments, paint and wallpaper, shoes, sporting goods, tobacco, toys, and
wearing apparel, and similar type uses. Automobile related business,
liquor stores, and restaurants, exceeding 40 percent in gross liquor receipts
of the total food and liquor receipts, would not be allowed in the
Neighborhood Business District.
3. Special Regulations for Special Uses in the NB District. Special Uses are
allowed as specified in the Land Use Chart, Section V, E, for the NB District.
However, this ordinance specifies additional requirements for restaurants. This
use can, if unrestricted, place unacceptable levels of traffic on these sites and
streets that would negatively impact adjacent residential uses.
a. Restaurants shall not exceed 3,000 gross square feet. Exterior seating will
be considered based on its impact on adjacent residential uses.
4. District Requirements: (The district requirements in Section V.F. for the NB
District will apply). To further accomplish the stated purpose of the NB District,
developers are encouraged to plan their sites in the spirit of the purpose and intent
of the Planned Unit Development provision in Section V. L. At the time of
. submittal for the special use permit and site plan review, the applicant shall
identify modifications to the standard zoning requirements otherwise applicable to
the site and the reasons why the modifications would be in the public interest and
would be consistent with the purpose of the district.
The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction 0 f the City that the proposed
uses, lot sizes, height, use mix, location and relationship with other existing mld
proposed uses are compatible and complementary both internally and with
adjacent uses, and meet the intent of tlle City as expressed in the NB District
purpose and the above criteria for allowable uses.
5. Building Exteriors, Site Features and Site Development. Accomplishing the
stated purpose of theNB District requires particular concern for the design of
buildings, site features (such as landscaping, lighting, and signage) and site
design. The arrangement, geometry, massing, materials and colors shall be
responsive to existing buildings, site features and site design on adjoining sites in
the district. The City Council will make the final deternlination on the
compatibility and consistency with this provision.
a. Landscaping for the site shall comply with Appendix A of the Zoning
Ordinance. In addition to Appendix A landscaping shall be provided at the
rate of three caliper inches per 40 feet of public street frontage.
. b. Bufferyards 30 feet in width shall be provide adjacent to all residential uses.
The bufferyard shall be landscaped with a combination of evergreen trees (six
foot high minimum) and deciduous trees (three inch caliper minimum) such
that the use is effectively screened from the adjacent residences. The
Ordinance 315 Neighborhood Business District September 27, 1999
. bufferyard landscaping shall not be included into the minimum landscaping
I calculation (Section A, 5, a).
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, c. Hours of Operation shall be prohibited between the hours of 11 :00 pm to 6:00
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am. All deliveries and loading shall be done during normal hours of
operation.
d. Sloped Roofs shall be utilized on all principal and accessory structures.
Roofing materials and design shall be consistent with those found in the
adjacent residential neighborhoods.
e. Exterior Materials shall include only face brick, stone, glass, or natural wood
products. All walls shall be treated with the same exterior materials.
f. Lighting shall adhere to the requirements of Section VI, E, 3, of the Zoning
Ordinance. Lighting shall not be permitted to wash the building, except for
accent lighting to delineate the main entryway into the building. Security and
parking lot lighting shall be on pedestals not to exceed 14 feet in height.
g. Trash shall be fully screened in a masonry enclosure or shall be stored within
the principal structure.
h. Vending Machines shall be located on the interior of the principal structure.
1. Bicycle Racks shall be provided in an area that is convenient to the main
entryway into the building.
J. Sidewalks shall be provided adjacent to all public rights-of-way.
Gateways, where applicable, should be incorporated into the layout of the site. The 1985
Parkway System Feasibility Study and the Comprehensive Plan provide additional guidance on
. the incorporation of gateways.
Effective Date. Ordinance No. 315 shall become effective the day following its publication, or
the publication of this Ordinance Summary in the City's official newspaper.
Adoption Date. Passed by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills the 27'h day of September
1999.
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 315
AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT
TO THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE
THE ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL ORDAINS THAT CHAPTER APPENDIX
A AND ITS SUBDIVISIONS IS HEREBY ADDED TO THE ARDEN HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
Adding the following to:
Section V, D, PURPOSE OF DISTRICTS.
. All other sections will be renumbered to allow for the inclnsion ofthis section.
5. NB Neighborhood Busilless District
a. To be located at the edge of residential neighborhoods
b. To provide a limited range of over-the-counter, convenience, retail, and
service uses to accommodate the needs of the adjacent residents
c. To place limitations on the type, size and intensity of uses within this
district, given its proximity to residential uses
d. To place emphasis on convenience for pedestrian, bicycle, and public
transportation access to the use
e. To accommodate, where possible, a public commons giving residents a
place to gather and interact with one another
f. To ensure adequate buffering is provided on these sites for the adjacent
residential uses
g. To require, where applicable, compliance with the City's gateway
requirements
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Ordinance 3] 5 Neighborhood Business District September 27, 1999
. Replacing Section 5, E. LAND USE CHART with the following chart.
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Replacing Section 5, F. DISTRICT REQUlREMENTS* with the following chart.
DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS CHART'
R-I R-2 R-3 R-4 NB B-1 B-2 * B-3 *B-4 *G-B 1-1 1-2 I-FLEX
(0.) Minimum Lot
Area
(SF per Dwelling Unit)
Single Family 14,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 -- -- -- - -- -- -- - --
Two Family 14,000 8,000 8.000 8.000 -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- --
Multinle Fantilv PUD -- -- 5,450 3.630 -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- --
2. Minimum Lot Area (SF)
Non-Residential Uses 14,000 11.000 11,000 11,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 I 3,000 -- SAC 30,000 24,000 24,000
Mixed Use Project or
Multiple Occupancy Center -- -- -- -- -- - -- -- SAC 20AC -- - --
Single Use Project or Free
standinll Building -- - -- -- -- -- -- - 2AC IOAC - -- ---
3. Minimum Lot Size (ft)
Width/Depth
Non-residential - -- -- -- 100/130 100/130 100/130 100/130 1001130 100/130 100/130 1001130 100/130
Single Family 95/130 85/120 851120 85/120 -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- --
Two Familv 95/130 85/120 85/120 85/120 -- -- -- -- -- -- - -- --
4. HeifJhtlft.l 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 45 45
5. Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.7 0_7 0.8 0.8 0.3 -- 0_6 0.8 0.8
6. Lot Covered by Strncto re 25% 25% 25% 25% 35% 35% 40% 40% 25% -- 30% 40% 40%
7. Min. Landscape Lot Area 65% 65% 65% 65% 35% 25% 25% 25% 25% 35% 35% 25% 25%
8. Minimu m Building
Setbacks (ft)
Front yard 40 40 40 40 20 50 50 50 50 50 55 50 50
Rear Yard (Principle) 30 30 30 30 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Rear Yard (Accessory) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Side Yard Interior - Principal
(MinJtotal both yards on lot) 10/25 5/15 5/15 5115 5/15 20/40 20140 20/40 20/40 20140 ** 20/40 20/40 20/40
Side Yard Interior - Accessory 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Side Yard Comer 40 40 40 40 20 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Other Setbacks
Lakeshore ~ High Water
Mark*oll*
Abutting Residential
Zoning District -- -- -- - 30 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
9. pun & SUP
Maximum Dwelling Unit
Densitv Per Net Acre 3_0 5.5 8.0 12.0 - - - -- -- 12.0 -- -- --
* See paragraphs G, H, I, J, K and L of this Section for further requirements.
** But in no Case less than 1/2 Building Height.
. *** See Section VI, c, I, d
Ordinance 315 Neighborhood Business District September 27, 1999
. Adding the following to:
Section V, H, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NB NEIGHBORHOOD
BUSINESS DISTRICT.
All other sections will be renumbered to allow for the inclusion of tbis section.
1. Procedure. The application and the administrative and review procedure
established in Section VIII, Special Use Pennits and in Appendix A,
Procedural Manual, shall be followed for all development that involves
new building construction, modification of a building's exterior or
modification of the site. Special use permits are not required for permitted
uses that occupy approved buildings that do not require exterior building
modification or site modification. This provision is subject to any
modifications or additions set forth in this Section. The prescribed
procedure may be modified by the City to allow planning flexibility and to
encourage cooperative dialogue between the applicant and the City.
2. Special Regulatiolls for Permitted Uses ill the NB District. Pennitted
uses are allowed as specified in the Land Use Chart, Section V, E, for the
NB District. However, this ordinance specifies additional requirements
for: Clinics; Financial Institutions & Service; and Retail Sales & Service.
. These uses can, if unrestricted, place unacceptable levels of traffic on
these sites and streets that would negatively impact adjacent residential
uses.
a. Clinics shall not exceed 3,000 gross square feet.
b. Financial Institutions & Service shall not exceed 5,000 gross
square feet, nor include a drive thru facility, nor include an outdoor
or detached automated kiosk.
c. Retail Sales & Service shall not exceed 3,000 gross square feet.
These uses shall only include: antiques, art and school supplies,
bakeries, bicycles (not motorized), books, stationery, candy,
camera and photographic supplies, carpets and rugs, china and
glassware, clothing and costume rental, convenience store, custom
dressmaking, drugs, dry goods, florist, garden supplies (year-round
operation only), gifts, grocery, hardware, hats, hobby shops,
household appliance repair, interior decorating (no retail furniture
sales), jewelry, locksmith shops, musical instruments, paint and
wallpaper, shoes, sporting goods, tobacco, toys, and wearing
apparel, and similar type uses. Automobile related business, liquor
stores, and restaurants, exceeding 40 percent in gross liquor
receipts of the total food and liquor receipts, would not be allowed
in the Neighborhood Business District.
. 3. Special Regulations for Special Uses ill the NB District. Special Uses
are allowed as specified in the Land Use Chart, Section V, E, for the NB
Ordinance 315 Neighborhood Business District September 27, 1999
. District. However, this ordinance specifies additional requirements for
restaurants. This use can, if unrestricted, place unacceptable levels of
traffic on these sites and streets that would negatively impact adjacent
residential uses.
a. Restaurants shall not exceed 3,000 gross square feet. Exterior
seating will be considered based on its impact on adjacent
residential uses.
4. District Requirements: (The district requirements in Section V.F. for the
NB District wi1\ apply). To further accomplish the stated purpose of the
NB District, developers are encouraged to plan their sites in the spirit of
the purpose and intent of the Planned Unit Development provision in
Section V. L. At the time of submittal for the special use permit and site
plan review, the applicant shall identify modifications to the standard
zoning requirements otherwise applicable to the site and the reasons why
the modifications would be in the public interest and would be consistent
with the purpose of the district.
The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City that the
proposed uses, lot sizes, height, use mix, location and relationship with
other existing and proposed uses are compatible and complementary both
. internally and with adjacent uses, and meet the intent of the City as
expressed in the NB District purpose and the above criteria for allowable
uses.
5. Building Exteriors, Site Features and Site Development. Accomplishing
the stated purpose of the NB District requires particular concern for the
design of buildings, site features (such as landscaping, lighting, and
signage) and site design. The arrangement, geometry, massing, materials
and colors shall be responsive to existing buildings, site features and site
design on adjoining sites in the district. The City Council will make the
final determination on the compatibility and consistency with tllis
provision.
a. Landscaping for the site shall comply with Appendix A of the Zoning
Ordinance. In addition to Appendix A landscaping shall be provided at
the rate of three calipcr inches per 40 feet of public street frontage.
b. BufJeryards 30 feet in width shall be provide adj acent to all residential
uses. The bufferyard shall be landscaped with a combination of
evergreen trees (six foot high minimum) and deciduous trees (three
inch caliper minimum) such that the use is effectively screened from
the adjacent residences. The bufferyard landscaping shall not be
included into the minimum landscaping calculation (Section A, 5, a).
. c. Hours of Operation shall be prohibited between the hours of 11 :00 pm
to 6:00 am. All deliveries and loading shall be done during nonTIal
hours of operation.
Ordinance 315 Neighborhood Business District September 27, 1999
. d. Sloped Roofs shall be utilized on all principal and accessory structures.
Roofing materials and design shall be consistent with those found in
the adj acent residential neighborhoods.
e. Exterior Materials shall include only face brick, stone, glass, or
natural wood products. All walls shall be treated with the same
exterior materials.
f. Lighting shall adhere to the requirements of Section VI, E, 3, of the
Zoning Ordinance. Lighting shall not be pennitted to wash the
building, except for accent lighting to delineate the main entryway into
the building. Security and parking lot lighting shall be on pedestals
not to exceed 14 feet in height.
g. Trash shall be fully screened in a masonry enclosure or shall be stored
within the principal structure.
h. Vending Machines shall be located on the interior of the principal
structure.
1. Bicycle Racks shall be provided in an area that is convenient to the
main entryway into the building.
J. Sidewalks shall be provided adjacent to all public rights-of-way.
Gateways, where applicable, should be incorporated into the layout ofthe site. The 1985
Parkway System Feasibility Study and the Comprehensive Plan provide additional
guidance on the incorporation of gateways.
. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective the day following its publication,
or the day following publication of an approved Ordinance Summary.
Adoption Date. Passed by the City Council on the City of Arden Hills the 27th day of
September 1999.
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All other sections will be renumbered to the intent of tl1e City as expressed in the NB
allow lor the Inclusion of this sectiOn. District purpose and the above criteria for
1. Procedure. The application and the allowable uses.
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS administrative and review procedure 5. Building EJt,.rlora. Sit. Features and
COUNTY OF RAMSEY established in Section VIII, Special Use Sit. Development. Accomplishing the stated
STArE OF MINNESOTA Permits and in Appendix A, Procedural purpose of lhe NB District requires particular
ORDINANCE NO. 315 Manual, shall be foHowed for all development concern for the design of buildings, site .
that involves new building construction, features (such as landscaping, lighting, and
A SUMMARY modification of a building's exterior or sign age) and site design. The arrangement,
AN ORDINANCE SUMMARY ADDING A modification of the site. Special use permits geometry, massing, materials and colors shall
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT are not required for permitted uses that be responsive to existing buildings, site
TO THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS occupy approved buildings that do not require features and site design on adjOining sites in
ZONING ORDINANCE exterior building modification or site the district. The City Council wtU matw the
THE ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL modification. This provision is subject to any final determination on the compatibility and
ORDAINS THAT APPENDIX A AND ITS modifications or additions set forth in this consistency with this provision.
SUBDIVISIONS IS HEREBV ADDED TO Section. The prescribed procedure may bB'" a. Landscaping for the site shall comply
THE ARDEN HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO modified by the City to allow planning with Appendix A of the Zoning Ordinance. In
READ AS FOLLOWS: flexibility and 10 encourage cooperative addition to Appendix A landscaping shall be
Adding the following to: dialogue between the applicant and tne City. provided at the rate of three caliper inches per
Section V, D, PURPOSE OF DISTRICTS, 2. SpeCial Regulations for Permitted Uses 40 feet of public street frontage.
All other sections will be renumbered to In the NB DistrIct. Permitted uses are b. Bufferyards 30 feel in width shall be
allow for the lneluslon of this section. allowed as specified in the Land Use Chart, provided adjacent to all residential .uses. The
5. NB NeIghborhood Business Olstrlct Section V, E, for the NB District. However, this bufferyard shall be landscaped with a
a. To be located at the edge of residential . ordinance specifies additional requirements combination of evergreen trees (six fo01 high
neighborhoods for: Clinics; Financial Institutions & Service; minimum) and deciduous trees (three inch,
b. To provide a limited range of over-the- and Retail Sales & Service, These uses can, caliper minimum) such that the use is
counter, convenience, retail, and service uses if unrestricted, place unacceptable levels of effectively screened from the adjaCent
to accommodate the needs of the adjacent traffic on these sites and streets that would residenees. The bufferyard landscaping shall
residents negatively impact adjacent residential uses not be included into the minimum landscaping
c. To place limitations on the type, size a. Clinics shall not exceed 3,000 gross calculation (Section A, 5, a).
and intensity of uses within this district, given square feet. c. Hours of OperatiOn shall be prohibited
its proximity to residential uses b. Financiallnstitufions & Service shall between the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
d. To place emphasis on convenience for not exceed 5,000 gross square feet, nor All deliveries and loading shall be done during
pedestrian, bicycle, and public transportation includ_e a drive thru facility, nor include an normal hours of operation
access to the use outdoor or detached automated kiosk. d. Sloped Roofs shall be utilized on all
e. To accommodate, where possible, a c. Retail Sales & Service shall not exceed principal and accessory structures. Roofing.
public commons giving residents a place to 3,000 gross square feet These uses shall materials and deSign shall be consistent with
gather and interact with one another only include: antiques, art and school those found in the adjacent residential
f. To ensure adequate buffering is supplies, bakeries, bicycles (not motorized), neighborhoods.
provided on th.ese sites for the adjacent books, stationery, candy, camera and photo- e. Exterior Materials shall include only
residential uses graphic supplies, carpets and rugs, china and fa.ce brick, stone, glass, or natural wood
g. To require, where applicable, com- glassware, clolhing and costume rental, products. All walls shall be treated with the
phance with the City's gateway requirements convenience stQre, custom dressmaking, same exterior materials.
Adding a Neighborhood Business column drugs, dry goods, florist, garden supplies f. Lighting shall adhere to the
to, (year-round operation oniy), gifts, grocery, requirements of Section VI, E, 3, of the
Secth3n 5, E. LAND .uSE CHART wlth the hardware, hats, hobby shops. household Zoning Ordinance, Ughling shall not be .,
following. appliance repair, interior decorating (no retail permitted to wash the buiiding, except for
Permitted Uses; Clinic, Daycare Facility over furniture sales), jewelry, locksmith shops, accent lighting to delineate the main entryway
10, Financial Institution & Service, Office, musical instruments, paint and wallpaper, into. the building. Security and parking lot
Retail Sales & Service, and Utility Distribution shoes. sporting goods, tobacco, toys, and lighting shall be on pede.stals oot to exceed
Une. wearing apparel, and similar type uses. 14 18e1 in height.
Special Use Permit; Pick Up Station, Self Automobile related business, liquor stores, g. Trash shall be fully screened in a
Service Laundry, Land Reclamation, Mining, and restaurants, exceeding 40 percent in masonry enclosure or shall be stored within
Multiple Use Operation, Personal Service, gross liquor receipts of the total food ,and the principal structure
Public Use Research, Restaurant Studio, and liquor receipts, would not be allowed in the h. Vending Machines snail be located on
Utility Transmission. Neighborhood Business District. the interior of the principal structyre.
Accessory Use; Daycare facility 10 or less, 3. Special Regulations for: SpecIal UgeS i. Bicycle Racks shall be provided in an
Special Accessory uses; antenna, dish or In the NB DIstrict Special Uses are allowed area that is convenient to the main entryway
-'" as specified in the Land Use Chan, Section V, into the building.
Adding '8 Neighborhood Business column E, for the NB District. However, this ordinance j. Sidewalks shall be provided adjacent
to, specifies additional requirements for to all public rights-of-way.
Section 5, F. DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS restaurants. This use can, if unrestricted, Gateways, where applicable, should be
wlth the following, place unacceptable levels of tfaffic on these incorporated into the layout of the site, The
Minimum Lot Area (SF) ,Non..Residential sites and streets that would negatively impact 1985 Parkway System Feasibility Study and
Uses", 13.000 adjacent residential uses. the Comprehensive Plan provide additional
Minimum Lot Size (ft) Width/Depth Non- a. Restaurants shall not exceed 3,000 guidance on thee incorporation of gateways.
Residential", 1 00/130 gross square feet Exterior seating will be Effil!!ctlv8 Date Ordinance No. 315 shall
Height (ft.) '" 35 considered based on its impact on adjaCent become effective the day following its pubfi-
Floor Area Ratio (FAA.) '" 0.7 residential uses. cation, or the publication of this Ordinance
Lot Cover~ by Structure", 35% 4. District Requirements': (The district Summary in the City's official newspaper. .
Min. Landscape Lot Are,!,," 35% requirements in Section V.F. for the NB AdoDtlon Date Passed by the City Council'
Minimum Building Setbacks (ft) '" Front Yard District will apply). To further accomplish the of the City of Arden Hills the 27th day of
20, Rear Yard iPrinciple) 20, Rear Yard stated purpose of the N B District, develop8fs September 1999.
(Accessory) 10, Side Yard Interior - Principal are encouraged to plan their sites in the spirit /8/ Dennis Probst
(Min/total yardS on lot) 5/15, Side Yard Interior of the purpose and intent of the Planned Unit Mayor
- Accessory 10, Side Yard Corner 20, Abutting Development provision in Section V. L. At the ArrEST:
Residential Zoning District 30. time 01 submittal tor the special use permit Is/ Terrance R, Post
Adding lhe toll.owlng to: and site plan review, the applicant shall Interim City Administrator
Section V, H, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS identify modifications to the standard zoning (Bulletin: Jan. 10, 2001)
FOR THE NB NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS requirements otherwise applicable to the site
DISTRICT. and the reasons why the modificationl; would -
be in the public' interest and would be
consistent with the purpose of the district.
The applicant shall demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the C,ity that the proposed .
uses, lot sizes, height, use mix, locatiOn and
relationship with. other existing and proposed
uses are compatible and complementary.both
internally and with.a!='ia~ent uses, and meet
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