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Date of Meeting: August 15, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: T.J. Hofer, Consultant City Planner
Re: UDC Amendment for Short Term Rentals Classification
The City has identified an opportunity to reduce restrictions in the Unified Development Code
(UDC) regarding vacation and short-term rentals.
BACKGROUND
The City adopted the UDC on September 20, 2022, to replace the previous zoning and
subdivision ordinances. 153.300.020 establishes vacation and short0term rentals (VRBO or
similar) require an interim use permit in all districts other than the I-P district.
OVERVIEW OF UDC AMENDMENT
The draft ordinance language shows what will be struck from the ordinance with a strikethrough
and new text as underlined red text.
153.300.020 TABLE OF USES
Subd. 1. Classification of Uses. Each Use as established on Table 153.300.020-2. Table of
Uses by Base Zoning District is classified as either permitted, permitted through regulation or
requirement, or prohibited. The following classifications are provided for reference.
(B) Table of Uses. The following table of uses is established by Base Zoning District.
Table 153.300.020-2. Table of Uses by Base Zoning District
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BASE ZONING DISTRICTS
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Agricultural and Land Based Uses
Vacation or Short Term Rentals
(VRBO or Similar) P IUP P IUP P IUP P IUP P IUP P IUP P IUP P IUP 153.300.030 Subd. 1 (GG)
153.300.030 USE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS
Subd. 1. Summary. The follow performance standards are established and must be met to obtain
the applicable permit as identified on Table 2. Table of Uses by Base Zoning District. The
standards which follow are the minimum required standards, and if listed as a conditional use,
additional standards or reasonable conditions may be placed on any approved permit for the
requested use. All uses shall comply with the rules and regulations of the Base Zoning District,
Special District and Overlay Districts where applicable. Any use must also meet the rules and
regulations any other applicable agencies with jurisdiction of the subject use including Local,
State and Federal agencies.
(GG) Vacation or Short-Term Rentals. Vacation or Short-Term Rentals must comply with the
following standards.
I. Vacation or Short-Term Rentals may not be rented to a single party or user for
longer than 30-days in a 12-month calendar year.
II. An owner must obtain an Interim Use Permit if the intent is to rent the property
for more than 14-days in a calendar year, or if it is posted for rent on any public
platform such as VRBO, or similar.
III. The property’s appearance may not be substantially altered from the appearance
of the principal use of the structure. For example, a single-family detached home
may not be altered internally or externally to change its principal use.
ANALYSIS
Staff Analysis
Staff believes that the proposed changes will remove an unnecessary restriction to establishing
short term rentals. When the UDC was adopted the requirement that vacation and short-term
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rentals require an IUP likely created a large number of nonconformities in the City. The
proposed amendment will address this issue.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is requesting direction to prepare an ordinance to amend the UDC as detailed above.
Attachments
A. Draft Ordinance
B. Unified Development Code Section 153.400.100 Signs
C. Zoning Map – City of Scandia
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CITY OF SCANDIA
ORDNANCE NO.: 2023-XX
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCANDIA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
CHAPTER 153.300.020 REGARDING TABLE OF USES TABLE 153.300.020-2
The City Council of the City of Scandia, Washington County, Minnesota hereby ordains:
Section 1 Amendment. The City of Scandia Unified Development Code (“Development
Code”, or “Code”), Chapter 153.300.020 Table of Uses Table 153.300.020-2 Table of
Uses, shall be amended by deleting the stricken text and add the underlined text as
follows:
BASE ZONING DISTRICTS
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Agricultural and Land Based Uses
Vacation or Short Term Rentals
(VRBO or Similar) P IUP P IUP P IUP P IUP P IUP P IUP P IUP P IUP 153.300.030 Subd. 1 (GG)
Section 2 Amendment. The City of Scandia Unified Development Code (“Development
Code”, or “Code”), Chapter 153.300.030 Use Specific Regulations Subd. 1. (GG), shall
be amended by deleting the stricken text as follows:
(GG) Vacation or Short-Term Rentals. Vacation or Short-Term Rentals must comply with the
following standards.
I. Vacation or Short-Term Rentals may not be rented to a single party or user for
longer than 30-days in a 12-month calendar year.
II. An owner must obtain an Interim Use Permit if the intent is to rent the property
for more than 14-days in a calendar year, or if it is posted for rent on any public
platform such as VRBO, or similar.
III. The property’s appearance may not be substantially altered from the appearance
of the principal use of the structure. For example, a single-family detached home
may not be altered internally or externally to change its principal use.
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Section 3 Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Scandia this XX day of October, 2023.
Christine Maefsky, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kyle Morell, City Administrator
City of Scandia, MN
CHAPTER 153: UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) – SECTIONS REMOVED
SECTION 153.300 ALLOWED USES
Adopted 09.20.2022, Amended 04.18.2023 (Ord No. 2023-03) 153.300
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153.300 ALLOWED USES
Subd. 1. Summary. This section is intended to describe the land uses that are permitted, permitted through
regulations or requirements, or that are prohibited within the City. The sections that follow include corresponding
references to other Sections of this UDC for ease and reference to ensure all local, state and federal approvals are
obtained as required.
Subd. 2. Uses not permitted. Whenever in any Base Zoning District or Overlay Zoning District a use is not
specifically allowed as a permitted, accessory, conditional, or interim use, nor is such use allowed by administrative
permit, the use shall be considered prohibited. In such cases, the City Council or the Planning Commission, on
their own initiative or upon request, may conduct a study to determine if the use is acceptable, and if so, which
Zoning District would be most appropriate for the use, and the conditions and standards applicable to the use.
The City Council, Planning Commission or property owner may initiate an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
to provide for the particular use under consideration, or the City may find that the use is not compatible for
development within the City.
Subd. 3. Nuisances. No uses that cause noise, odors, vibration, smoke, air pollution, liquid or solid wastes, heat,
glare, dust or other adverse impacts that cannot be properly mitigated are permitted in any Zoning District. All
uses must follow the standards and regulations as contained within this Section and must follow all applicable rules
and regulations of the MPCA, MDH, Washington County and any other agency with jurisdiction over the use. Any
enforcement of a nuisance use shall be subject to Chapter [32] of the City Code.
153.300.010 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
Subd. 1. Introduction. This section, including the Table of Uses, is organized and classifications are assigned by
Base Zoning District. Properties fully or partially contained within an Overlay District are subject to additional
standards and use restrictions which are provided in Table 3. Table of Uses by Overlay District, and the process to
obtain necessary permitting is provided within Section [153.500] of this UDC.
Subd. 2. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide a clear description of the uses that are consistent with
the character of each Zoning District, and to ensure proper permitting is obtained prior to a use being initiated on
a parcel, lot or building.
153.300.020 TABLE OF USES
Subd. 1. Classification of Uses. Each Use as established on Table 153.300.020-2. Table of Uses by Base Zoning
District is classified as either permitted, permitted through regulation or requirement, or prohibited. The following
classifications are provided for reference.
(A) Classification References and Acronyms. The table of uses is classified by the following:
Table 153.300.020-1. Classification References and Acronyms
Classification Corresponding Table Acronym
Permitted P
Conditionally Permitted – Requires Conditional Use Permit CUP
Conditionally Permitted for Temporary Use – Requires Interim Use Permit IUP
Permitted with Administrative Permit AP
Permitted if Accessory to Principal Use A
Not Permitted (or prohibited) Blank
City of Scandia, MN
CHAPTER 153: UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) – SECTIONS REMOVED
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(B) Table of Uses. The following table of uses is established by Base Zoning District.
Table 153.300.020-2. Table of Uses by Base Zoning District
BASE ZONING DISTRICTS
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Commercial Uses
Auto Wash CUP
Banks, Credit Unions, and other
financial institutions P P P
Bars and Taverns CUP CUP CUP
Beauty Salons, Barbers, Day Spas,
Massage Therapy and Similar
Personal Services
P P P
Bed and Breakfast Inns CUP CUP CUP P P P 153.300.030 Subd. 1 (D)
Brewery or Cidery CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 153.300.030 Subd. 1 (E)
Catering Services, without on-site
food service P P
Clubs/Lodges P P P
Commercial Daycare Facilities,
State Licensed P P P P
Commercial Kennel IUP IUP 153.300.030 Subd. 1 (M)
Commercial Kennel, accessory to a
veterinary clinic CUP CUP CUP
Contractor Operations, Shops, and
Storage Yards P
Copy/Printing Services, Excludes
Printing Presses and Publishing
Facilities
P P P
Crematoriums CUP
Distillery (Micro) CUP 153.300.030 Subd. 1 (E)
Drive-through services CUP CUP CUP 153.300.030 Subd. 1 (G)
City of Scandia, MN
CHAPTER 153: UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) – SECTIONS REMOVED
SECTION 153.300 ALLOWED USES
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BASE ZONING DISTRICTS
A-P AG-C RR-G RR-N V-N V-C V-HC R-C I-P Use Specific Section
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Dry cleaning pick-up and laundry
pick up stations (not including
processing)
P P P
Exterior Storage – Accessory to a
Commercial Use CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Farmers Market AP AP AP
Feed and Seed Sales – Accessory
to Agricultural Use A A A
Funeral Homes CUP
Hotel/Motel CUP CUP
Laboratories, Medical, Research,
and Testing CUP
Laundromat P
Light Manufacturing and Assembly P
Light Manufacturing and assembly
(activities requiring MPCA Minimum
Waste Generator License)
CUP 153.300.030 Subd. 1 (O)
Liquor, off sale CUP CUP CUP
Meat Processing, accessory to
Grocery Store P P
Motor Vehicle, Recreational
Vehicle, or Boat Sales CUP 153.300.030 Subd. 1 (R)
Motor Vehicle Repair CUP CUP CUP CUP 153.300.030 Subd. 1 (S)
Motor Vehicle Service Stations CUP CUP 153.300.030 Subd. 1 (T)
Nursing Homes CUP
Offices, including Medical, Dental,
Chiropractic, Physical Therapy
Offices, and Clinics
P P P
Parking A A A A A A A A A
Pet Grooming P P P
Printing and Publishing CUP CUP CUP P
Processing of food and beverages,
excluding animal slaughtering or
rendering plants
CUP CUP
Radio and television stations CUP P
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CHAPTER 153: UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) – SECTIONS REMOVED
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BASE ZONING DISTRICTS
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Recreation, Indoor Commercial up
to 4,000 SF P P P
Recreation, Indoor Commercial
greater than 4,000 SF CUP CUP CUP
Recreation, Outdoor Commercial
(including water dependent) CUP CUP
Recreation, Outdoor Private A A A A A A A
Research Facilities CUP
Resorts/Conference Facilities CUP CUP 153.300.030 Subd. 1 (W)
Restaurants, café or coffee shops,
delicatessen, ice cream shop, or
similar
P P P
Retail Sales and Services -12,000
SF or Less P P P 153.300.030 Subd. 1 (X)
Retail Sales and Services – 12,000
SF – 25,000 SF CUP CUP 153.300.030 Subd. 1 (X)
Retail Sales and Services – greater
than 25,000 SF CUP 153.300.030 Subd. 1 (X)
Rural Event Facility CUP CUP CUP CUP 153.300.030 Subd. 1 (Y)
Self-Storage Facilities, mini-
storage, Cold Storage enclosed CUP 153.300.030 Subd. 1 (Z)
Signs A A A A A A A A A
Sports and Fitness Clubs if less
than 4,000 SF P
Sports and Fitness Clubs, greater
than 4,000 SF CUP
Storage of Hazardous Materials P/CUP P/CUP P/CUP P/CUP P/CUP P/CUP CUP 153.300.030 Subd. 1(CC)
Studios – Artists, Dance, Design
Decorating, Music, Photography,
and Similar
P P P
Temporary Outdoor Retail Sales AP AP AP
Temporary Produce Stands A A A A A A A A A
Theaters (indoor) P P
Vacation or Short-Term Rentals
(VRBO or Similar) IUP IUP IUP IUP IUP IUP IUP IUP 153.300.030 Subd. 1 (GG)
Veterinary Clinic (domestic animal) P P P
City of Scandia, MN
CHAPTER 153: UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) – SECTIONS REMOVED
SECTION 153.300 ALLOWED USES
Adopted 09.20.2022, Amended 04.18.2023 (Ord No. 2023-03) 153.300
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BASE ZONING DISTRICTS
A-P AG-C RR-G RR-N V-N V-C V-HC R-C I-P Use Specific Section
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Veterinary Clinic (farm animal) CUP
Warehousing, Related Offices and
Distribution P
Wholesaling P P P
Winery (Farm) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 153.300.030 Subd. 1 (E)
Yard Waste Facilities CUP CUP CUP 153.300.030 Subd. 1 (KK)
153.300.030 USE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS
Subd. 1. Summary. The follow performance standards are established and must be met to obtain the applicable
permit as identified on Table 2. Table of Uses by Base Zoning District. The standards which follow are the
minimum required standards, and if listed as a conditional use, additional standards or reasonable conditions may
be placed on any approved permit for the requested use. All uses shall comply with the rules and regulations of the
Base Zoning District, Special District and Overlay Districts where applicable. Any use must also meet the rules and
regulations any other applicable agencies with jurisdiction of the subject use including Local, State and Federal
agencies.
(GG) Vacation or Short-Term Rentals. Vacation or Short-Term Rentals must comply with the following
standards.
I. Vacation or Short-Term Rentals may not be rented to a single party or user for longer than 30-days in a
12-month calendar year.
II. An owner must obtain an Interim Use Permit if the intent is to rent the property for more than 14-days in
a calendar year, or if it is posted for rent on any public platform such as VRBO, or similar.
III. The property’s appearance may not be substantially altered from the appearance of the principal use of
the structure. For example, a single-family detached home may not be altered internally or externally to
change its principal use.