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CITY OF SCANDIA
ORDINANCE NO. 172
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 122, THE SCANDIA DEVELOPMENT CODE,
CHAPTER 2, SECTION 3.2, ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, EXCEPTION FOR
HISTORIC ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
The City Council of the City of Scandia, W ashington County, Minnesota hereby ordains:
Section 1. Amendment. Ordinance No. 122, the City of Scandia Development Code
(“Development Code”, or “Code”), Chapter 1, Section 3.2, Accessory Structures, shall be
amended to read as follows:
(5) Exception for Historic Accessory Buildings and Structures. The City may grant
exceptions to the requirements for the number and/or total square footage of accessory structures
permitted on a parcel, to the maximum height requirement, and to the requirement that accessory
structures be located no closer to the roadway right-of-way than the primary structure, to permit
the preservation of historic buildings and structures, based on the following criteria and
requirements:
(A) The exception shall only be granted when it is necessary to preserve the historic
buildings or structures, to maintain the historic character of the property, or meet
the City’s goals for preservation of its historic structures and character.
(B) The appearance and arrangement of the buildings(s) and structure(s) shall reflect
the general design, massing and locations of historic buildings and structures
identified in Scandia’s Architectural Design Guidelines.
(C) If the landowner proposes to move the building or structure to his/her property, an
exception shall only be granted for historic buildings or structures that originate
within Scandia and adjacent communities.
(D) Only one exception shall be granted to each property in Scandia.
(E) Exceptions shall be granted only for parcels that are 4 acres or larger in size.
(F) Exceptions shall be granted only in the Agricultural Core (AG C), Agriculture
Preserves (AP), and General Rural (GR), and Village Neighborhood (VN) Zoning
Districts.
(G) The preservation of the structure or building shall not conflict with other policies,
regulations and requirements, including setback requirements.
(H) The exception shall not create an unreasonable burden on adjacent
properties/owners.
(I) The exception shall not be contrary to the public interest or the intent and purpose
of the Development Code and Comprehensive Plan.
Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption and
publication according to law.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Scandia this 19th day of July, 2016.
Randall Simonson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Neil Soltis, Administrator/Clerk