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Ordinance 2009-003
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
ORDINANCE 2009-003
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING REGULATIONS FOR THE CLEAR VISION AREA
The Arden Hills City Council hereby ordains that Chapter 13, Section 1305.04, Subd 31, Section
1325.03, Subd 2.C, and Section 1325.05, Subd l.G.8, Subd 4.C.5 and Subd 4.D.l is hereby
amended in the Arden Hills City Code to read as follows:
1305.04 Definitions.
Subd.31 Clear Vision Area. The clear vision area shall be an area within a triangle that is
measured along the edge ofthe driving surface of the road at the intersection of two roads
(public or private) and extending thirty (30) feet in each direction from the intersection with a
line connecting the two end points.
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1325.03 Exceptions to the Minimum Requirements for All Districts.
Subd. 2 Permitted Encroachments.
C. Intersection Visibility. On a comer lot, nothing shall be placed in the clear
vision area, and nothing shall be allowed to grow in such a manner as to
materially impede vision now or in the future between a height of two and one-
half (2-1/2) and ten (10) feet in the clear vision area.
1325.05 Design Standards.
Subd. 1 Landscaping.
G. Landscape Design Specifications.
8. Placement of Trees and Shrubs. No trees or shrubs shall be planted within
any drainage/utility easements, road right-of-way, or where it would now or
in the future materially impede the clear vision area or other driveway
between a height of two and one-half (2-1/2) and ten (10) feet in the clear
VISIOn area.
Subd. 4 Screening.
C. Landscape Design Specifications.
5. Intersection Visibility. On all lots, nothing shall be placed in the clear
vision area, and nothing shall be allowed to grow in such a manner as to
materially impede vision now or in the future between a height of two and
one-half (2-1/2) and ten (10) feet in the clear vision area.
D. Fences
1. Height ofFences in Side and Rear Yards. Fences in side or rear yards may
not exceed six (6) feet in height in all residential districts. Fences maybe up
to six (6) feet in height if placed in the secondary front yard of comer lots in
residential districts provided that the fence does not exceed three (3) feet in
height within the structure setback of the primary front yard and the fence
does not encroach on the clear vision area.
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2009-003
On the 9th day of March, 2009, the Arden Hills City Council adopted Ordinance No.
2009-003, and by at least four/fifths affirmative votes pursuant to Minn. Stat. 9412.191, Subd. 4,
directed that a summary of Ordinance 2009-003 be published.
Chapter 13, Sections 1305.04 (Subd 31),1325.03, (Subd 2.C), and 1325.05 (Subd l.G.8,
Subd 4.C.5, and Subd 4.D.l) are collectively known as Ordinance 2009-003 entitled "Clear
Vision Area Standards." The primary purpose ofthese Zoning Code amendments are to further
clarify and make consistent the City's regulations ofthe clear vision area.
A full copy of Ordinance 2009-003 is available for inspection by any person during
regular business hours at the office of the City Administrator, 1245 West Highway 96, Arden
Hills, Minnesota 55112. The Ordinance is also available online at http://www.ci.arden-
hills.mn.us.
Ordinance 2009-003
Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective the day following its publication.
Adoption Date. Passed by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills the 9th day of
March, 2009. -'.
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RONALD J MO RSE
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
EAD,MAYOR
Publication Date: March 18th, 2009