HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-001CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-001
AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO THE OUTDOOR STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES, UTILITY TRAILERS, RIDING LAWN MOWERS, AND WATERCRAFT
The Arden Hills City Council hereby repeals Section 1325.10 and ordains that Section 1305.04
Subd 136 is amended, Section 1305.04 Subd 137, Subd 138, Subd 180, and Subd 187 are added,
all subsequent subdivisions shall be renumbered to reflect these additions, and Section 1325.12
and its subdivisions are added in the Arden Hills City Code to read as follows:
1305.04 Definitions.
Subd. 136 Recreational Vehicles (RVs). Vehicles for recreational or utilitarian uses that
can be driven, towed, or hauled. Including, but not limited to, motor homes and travel
trailers, snowmobiles, pull campers, all terrain vehicles (ATVs), tent trailers, or other
similar vehicles.
Subd. 137 Recreational Vehicles, Utility Trailers, Riding Lawn Mowers, and
Watercraft, Height. The distance as measured from the ground to the highest point of
the recreational vehicle, utility trailer, or watercraft, including any covering, as stored.
This does not including antennas and utility/mechanical systems provided they are
accessory and take up no more than ten (10) percent of the roof surface area. RVs and
watercraft on a trailer shall be measured as one.
Subd. 138 Recreational Vehicles, Utility Trailers, Riding Lawn Mowers, and
Watercraft, Length. The distance as measured from end to end of the recreational
vehicle, utility trailer, or watercraft, including any hitch, motor, and covering, as stored.
RVs and watercraft on a trailer shall be measured as one.
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Subd. 180 Watercraft. Motorized water -oriented vehicles including, but not limited to,
power boats, cruisers, jet skies, fishing/hunting boats, pontoon boats, and any non-
motorized craft with greater than a two person capacity. This definition excludes non -
motorized one and two person crafts such as canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats.
Subd. 187 Utility Trailer. Equipment used for recreational or utilitarian purposes that
can be towed; such as special purpose trailers (i.e. boat trailers, ATV trailers) or other
hauling trailers.
1325.12 Recreational Vehicle, Utility Trailer, Riding Lawn Mower, and Watercraft Outdoor
Storage. The unregulated outside parking and outside storage of recreational vehicles, utility
trailers, riding lawn mowers, and watercraft within a residential use district is found to create a
nuisance, hazard and detrimental influence upon the public health, safety and general welfare of
the community by obstructing the view on streets and on private property, bringing noise and
odors into residential areas, creating cluttered and otherwise unsightly areas, preventing the full
use of residential streets for residential parking, reducing the useable open space of streets and
private property and otherwise adversely affecting residential property values and neighborhood
maintenance and improvement.
Subd. 1 General Regulations for Recreational Vehicles (RVs), Utility Trailers, Riding
Lawn Mowers, and Watercraft in All Districts.
A. Storage in an Enclosed Structure. RVs, utility trailers, riding lawn mowers,
and watercraft of any height or length may be kept within an enclosed structure
provided the structure conforms to the underlying zoning requirements of the
district.
B. Attachment to Ground Not Permitted. RVs, utility trailers, riding lawn
mowers, and watercraft shall not be permanently affixed to the ground in a
manner that would prevent removal. RVs and watercraft not permitted to be
operated on public streets shall be placed on or in a trailer or motor vehicle.
C. Use. RVs, utility trailers, and watercraft shall not be used for temporary or
permanent living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes. RVs and watercraft
shall not be connected to sewer, water, or other utilities, unless otherwise
permitted in Section 1325.12 Subd. 3B.
D. Condition While Stored. RVs, utility trailers, riding lawn mowers, and
watercraft shall be stored or parked in a secure, safe, orderly, and well -
maintained condition that does not inhibit emergency vehicle access to any
property. All RVs, utility trailers, riding lawn mowers, and watercraft shall be
currently licensed, if applicable, and be operable at all times.
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E. Ownership. RVs, utility trailers, riding lawn mowers, and watercraft shall
be owned by the owner or occupant of the property on which they are stored.
F. RVs, utility trailers, riding lawn mowers, and watercraft shall not be
permitted on a vacant lot unless in conformance with Section 1325.11.
Subd. 2 Permitted RV, Utility Trailer, Riding Lawn Mower, and Watercraft Storage.
Storing RVs, utility trailers, riding lawn mowers, and watercraft outdoors is permitted in
all residential districts provided that all of the following provisions are met:
A. No more than three (3) RVs, utility trailers, riding lawn mowers, or
watercraft are permitted. Not more than one (1) of the three (3) may be a
motor home, travel trailer, camper, or other similar type of RV. RVs and
watercraft on a trailer shall be considered as one.
B. RVs, utility trailers, riding lawn mowers, and watercraft shall not be greater
than twenty-eight (28) feet in length or twelve (12) feet in height.
C. One (1) motor home, travel trailer, camper, or other similar type of RV that
is greater than twenty-eight (28) feet, but not larger than thirty-four (34) feet, in
length is permitted in the rear yard provided that all of the following criteria
are met:
1. The RV meets the requirements of Section 1325.12 Subd. 2, D, E, and
F.
2. The rear yard is fully enclosed by a six foot privacy fence or is
substantially screened from adjacent properties as determined by the
Zoning Administrator; which may include fencing, vegetation, or both.
D. RVs, utility trailers, riding lawn mowers, and watercraft shall not be stored
within the principal structure side yard setback as required in the underlying
zone, and shall be at least ten (10) feet from the rear property line. If both side
and rear yards are available for storage, then the location with the least
visibility from streets and neighboring property, as determined by the Zoning
Administrator, shall be used for such storage.
E. RVs, utility trailers, riding lawn mowers, and watercraft shall not be stored
closer to the street than the principal structure or attached garage on the lot
where they are stored.
F. RVs, utility trailers, riding lawn mowers, and watercraft shall not be stored
closer to the principal building of an adjoining lot than to the principal building
on the lot where they are stored.
G. RVs, utility trailers, riding lawn mowers, and watercraft located in the side
yard and visible from the public right-of-way shall be screened with a six foot
privacy fence or landscaping of similar opacity as determined by the Zoning
Administrator, unless they are kept on an improved hard surface.
H. Alternative locations for storing a RV, utility trailer, riding lawn mower, or
watercraft may be determined by the Zoning Administrator with an
administrative permit for one (1) RV, utility trailer, or watercraft, when
topographic conditions or lot configuration do not allow for the normal
location regulations to be met and all of the following criteria are met:
1. It is at least three feet from the side or rear property line;
2. It shall not be stored forward of the principal structure,
except as otherwise provided for in Section 1325.12, Subd. 3.
Graphic Storage Location Summary for Subd. 2.
Street
EMPermitted RV, Utility Trailer. Riding Lawn
Mower, and WatercraftStorage
Subd. 3 Short -Term RV, Utility Trailer, Riding Lawn Mower, and Watercraft Parking
in Residential Districts
A. Short -Term Parking without Permit. Licensed and operable RVs, utility
trailers, riding lawn mowers, and watercraft of any length or height may be
parked in driveways for the sole expressed purpose of loading, unloading, and
cleaning for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours, provided that they
are not within five (5) feet of the curb or, if there is no curb, the edge of the
road driving surface, and do not encroach upon a pedestrian walkway.
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B. Short -Term Parking with Permit. Administrative permits for a period of up
to seven (7) days, renewable once during a twelve (12) month period, may be
obtained from the Zoning Administrator that would permit a licensed and
operable RV, utility trailer, riding lawn mower, or watercraft to park in the
driveway, provided it is not within five (5) feet of the curb or, if there is no
curb, the edge of the road driving surface, and does not encroach upon a
pedestrian walkway. This permit would allow a motor home or other similar
vehicle to be connected to water and electricity.
Subd. 4 Riparian Residential Lots.
A. In addition to RV, utility trailer, riding lawn mower, and watercraft storage
permitted by Section 1325.12 Subd. 2, the owner or occupant of a riparian lot
is permitted to store two (2) additional watercraft.
B. RVs, riding lawn mowers, and utility trailers shall not be stored within fifty
(50) feet of the shoreline.
C. Watercraft shall not be stored within ten (10) feet of the shoreline.
Graphic Storage Location Summary for Subd. 4.
Street
Permitted Mower,
Utility atercr , Riding
'+ - Lawn Mower, and Watercraft Storage
Permitted Watercraft Storage
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Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective the day following its publication.
Adoption Date. Passed by the City Council of the City of Arden Hil 8N day of
January, 2008.
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ATTEST:
Publication Date: February 6, 2008
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.
2008-001
On the 28th day of January, 2008, the
Arden Hills City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 2008-001, and by five
affirmative votes pursuant to Minn. Stat.
§412.191, Subd. 4, directed that a
summary of Ordinance 2008-001 be
published.
Section 1325.12 and its subdivisions
are collectively known as, Ordinance
2008-001, entitled "Recreational
Vehicles, Utility Trailers, Riding Lawn
Mowers, and Watercraft Outdoor
Storage." The primary purpose of the
ordinance is to regulate the number,
size, and location of recreational
vehicles, utility trailers, riding lawn
mowers, and watercraft stored outdoors
on residential and other properties
within the City, and to ease in the
enforcement of these regulations.
A full copy of Ordinance 2008-001 is
available for inspection by any person
during regular business hours at the
office of the City Administrator, 1245
West Highway 96, Arden Hills,
Minnesota 55112. The Ordinance is
also available online at
http://www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us.
(Bulletin: Feb. 13, 2008)
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