5.a 2 Ordinance No 179 Rural Events AmendedCITY OF SCANDIA
ORDINANCE NO. 17X
F.11001 t_ 0 10F.Relf]W.1105 I __ \ -1 - _\
ORDINANCE NO. 122, THE SCANDIA DEVELOPMENT CODE,
CHAPTER 2, SECTION 4.32, RURAL EVENT FACILITY
The City Council of the City of Scandia, Washington County, Minnesota hereby ordains:
Section 1. Amendment. Ordinance No. 122, the City of Scandia Development Code
("Development Code", or "Code"), Chapter 2, Section 4.32, Rural; Event Facility, shall be
amended as follows:
4.32 Rural Event Facility. Rural event facilities shall comply with all of the following
requirements:
(1) Rural event facilities shall support the rural and historic character of the City, shall
be designed and operated in a manner that is compatible with Scandia's rural and
small-town character, and shall not negatively impact the community or
neighboring properties.
(2) Permitted Districts and Uses.
(A) Rural event facilities are permitted in the Agricultural Core (AG C) and
General Rural (GR) Districts, and shall be accessory uses to the primary use
of the property for Agriculture or a Single -Family Residence.
(3) Permit requirements. A rural event facility may be allowed by issuance of an
Interim Use Permit (IUP) and an Annual Operating Permit (AOP) in the following
Districts:
(A) Agricultural Core (AG C)
(B) General Rural (GR)
(4) Application requirements --IUP. An application for an IUP for a rural event facility
shall be accompanied by the following information:
(A) A master plan of the entire property where the rural event facility is proposed,
drawn to scale (minimum 1:200) and including the parcel boundaries, address
and legal description, owner's name and signature, topography, location of
existing structures on the site, setbacks, existing screening from adjacent
properties, existing driveway locations and roadway access, existing parking,
individual sewage treatment systems and well locations.
(B) A detailed plan drawn to scale (minimum 1:100) including the proposed rural
event site that will be used for the activities associated with the rural event
facility, including the buildings and structures (existing and proposed), outdoor
Ordinance No. 177 Page 1 of 5
event areas, setbacks, driveways and access, parking areas, sewage treatment
systems and well locations, and all other proposed facilities.
(C) Rural Events Plan—the application shall include complete information about
events that may be held at the Facility. Information identifying the types of
events, estimating the number of attendees per event, number of events per
year, onsite vendors, number of employees, proposed hours of operation,
parking facilities, sanitary facilities, lighting, sound amplification, temporary
structures/tents, signage, screening, solid waste management, security, and
landscaping. The Rural Events Plan shall also identify emergency vehicle
access routes and proposed locations(s) for first aid facilities. As deemed
necessary, the City may restrict the operation of the facility.
(D) A Transportation Management Plan --this plan shall identify the estimated total
average daily traffic (number of vehicles entering and leaving the site)
generated by the rural event facility on days when events are scheduled
(including visitors, deliveries, employees, etc.); estimated maximum peak hour
traffic generated and estimated times of occurrence; and describe the impacts
on area roadways. The Transportation Management Plan shall describe any
proposed traffic controls. The Transportation Management Plan shall estimate
the parking needed to accommodate the rural event facility, and indicate the
size, location and layout of parking facilities and their relationship to the
entrances and exits.
(E) Grading Plan—if the rural event facility includes construction of a new event
site(s), buildings, parking lots or other structures, the applicant shall submit a
grading, drainage and erosion control plan. The plan must meet the
requirements of the Watershed District and the City's Development Code.
(F) Landscape Plan—the application shall include an existing and proposed
landscape plan. The City may require landscape elements to buffer the facility
from neighboring uses and to provide screening.
(5) Application requirements--AOP. An application for an AOP for a rural event
facility requires the following:
(A) The application for an Annual Operators Permit (AOP) for a rural event
facility must be filed with the City. The application must be made in the
name(s) of the operator of the facility and must be filed 1,.,November- zn of
e at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the current AOP.
(B) The application shall contain the following:
The operator shall submit an Annual Report with the AOP application
that summarizes the operations during the past year based on the Rural
Events Plan, other facility plans approved by the City under Item (4),
and the conditions approved for the IUP. The Annual Report shall
include the number of events held at the facility, types of events,
numbers of attendees, hours of operation, shall describe conformance
with the conditions included in the Interim Use Permit that was
approved for the facility.
Ordinance No. 177 Page 2 of 5
2. The AOP Application shall summarize the proposed operating
conditions for the coming year, and how they are expected to be similar
to or vary from the operations of the previous year. The AOP
Application shall include the site plans that show the rural event facility
and rural event site, and shall indicate the areas of the site that were used
for events during the previous year, and any site or facility changes since
the approval of the IUP or the previous AOP. The Application shall
identify any changes proposed to the site for the coming year.
3. The City may inspect the rural event site annually. The peotion shall
detefTaine if the e ,-a4i .n , puos with the Interim Use Po.. +mat any
time in response to complaints.
4. If the operator's application conforms to the requirements of this
Chapter, and the -the City's annual site inspection r-eportindicates
compliance with the terms of the IUP and AOP, the Annual Operators
Permit may be issued. The City may include conditions for operating
the rural event facility during the coming year in the AOP.
(6) Rural event facilities shall comply with all of the following standards:
(A) Rural event facilities shall be located on a site of at least 20 acres in size in the
Agricultural Core (AG C) and General Rural (GR) Districts.
(B) Events shall be limited to a maximum 300 persons.
(C) Adequate utilities, including sewage disposal, must be available on the site.
The facility may utilize permanent or portable facilities, or a combination of
permanent and portable facilities. Any on-site sewage treatment facilities
needed shall be installed under a permit issued by Washington County. The
facility shall also provide supplemental portable septic and water facilities for
events as required by the City.
(D) The rural event facility shall have direct access from a public roadway.
(E) The rural event facility shall provide on-site parking, sufficient to handle all
guest, staff, vendor, and owner vehicles. No parking for the rural event
facility shall be permitted on public streets.
(F) Outdoor Ssound amplification of ceremonies only is permitted Ceremonies
include formal acts or observances that are part of an event, such as a wedding
ceremony, awards presentation, acknowledgment of a significant event, or
similar observance. Outdoor Ssound amplification of ceremonies may include
amplification of voices and music that are specifically scheduled as part of the
ceremony. No other outdoor sounds associated with an event, such as parties
or celebrations associated with, preceding or following the ceremony, may be
amplified. Events shall not generate noise that unreasonably annoys, disturbs,
or endangers the comfort or peace of any persons, or precludes their
enjoyment of property or affects their property's value, and shall comply with
the City's Noise Ordinance (Ordinance 65 and its amendments).
Ordinance No. 177 Page 3 of 5
(G) The rural event site(s), including parkin areas, reas, shall be located at least 100
feet from the boundaries of adjoining properties. The City may require
screening of outdoor event areas. If the facility has a license to serve
alcoholic beverages, a designated outdoor area shall be identified for
consumption of alcoholic beverages that must meet the 100 -foot setback
requirement. Security staff shall be provided if alcoholic beverages are
served.
(H) Events may not begin before 9 AM and shall cease by 10 PM. All amplified
sound shall conclude by 10 PM. All guests shall be off the site by 10:30 PM.
(I) No more than one event shall be scheduled on any calendar date. The IUP or
AOP may regulate the maximum number of events that are permitted on an
annual basis.
(J) Permanent signs for the rural event facility shall conform to the Development
Code requirements. One sign that identifies the facility is permitted with a
maximum size of 32 square feet. In addition, one temporary sign for
identification of each event at the facility shall be allowed for each street
entrance to the rural event facility. The sign may not be placed more than 10
days before the event and shall be removed within 24 hours of the end of the
event. The sign may not exceed ten (10) square feet in area and shall require a
sign permit.
(K) The rural event facility must comply with all rules and regulations of Federal,
State, County and Local agencies. Facility must also pass inspection by the
Building Official and Fire Inspector.
(L) The City may impose conditions related to landscaping, access, security,
sanitary sewer, liability or other insurance requirements, and other conditions
as deemed necessary.
(M) The Interim Use Permit shall terminate at a date specified in the permit or
with a change in ownership of the property where the rural event facility is
located.
(N) The City may schedule reviews of the Interim Use Permit or Annual
Operating Permit for the rural event facility as needed.
Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption and
publication according to law.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Scandia this , 2016.
Ordinance No. 177 Page 4 of 5
Randall Simonson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Neil Soltis, Administrator/Clerk
Ordinance No. 177 Page 5 of 5