5.e 4 Draft Ordinance Exterior StorageCITY OF SCANDIA
ORDINANCE NO. 178
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ORDINANCE NO. 122, THE SCANDIA DEVELOPMENT CODE,
CHAPTER 1, SECTION 4.2, DEFINITIONS; CHAPTER 2, SECTION 3,
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: SECTION 3.3, ENVIRONMENTAL REGUATIONS
SECTION 3.4, EXTERIOR STORAGE; AND SECTION 3.10, PARKING
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 1, Section 4.2, Definitions, shall be amended to add the
following:
(15 1) Impervious Surface: A constructed hard surface that either prevents or retards the entry of water
into the soil and causes water to runoff the surface in greater quantities and at an increased rate of flow
than prior to development. Examples include rooftops, sidewalks, patios, driveways, parking lots, storage
areas, and concrete, asphalt or gravel roads. (Existing definition)
Or change to:
,(Watershed District definition: Impervious Surface: A surface that has been compacted or
covered with a layer of non -porous material (i.e. gravel, asphalt, concrete, Class 5 aggregate,
etc.), or is likely to become compacted from expected use, so that it is highly resistant to
infiltration by water. Examples of impervious surfaces include roads, driveways, and parking
areas, whether or not paved, sidewalks greater than 3 feet wide, patios, tennis and basketball
courts, Swimming pools, covered decks, and other structures.
(154) Vehicle, Abandoned, unlicensed, linoperative, discarded, or junked: Any vehicle that is
(1) Without a current license;
(2) Being held or used for the purpose of resale of used parts therefrom or for the purpose of
reclaiming the use of some of the materials therein for the purpose of disposing of the same;
(3) Wrecked, discarded or dismantled;
(Incapable of movement under its own power or
(5) Left unattended for more than 48 hours on the property of another, if left without the
permission of the property owner..
(249) Recreational Vehicle, Large (LRV): AvehiEle, maehine
beats,for- meing, motor- beats,eanaes,snewmebiles,all tefFain vehieles,and the like,
together- with any *r-ai' er „ppu -temp* thereto Recreational vehicles that are operable and licensed as
required by the state including but not limited to: travel trailers, chassis -mounted campers, motor homes,
tent trailers, slide -in campers, airplanes, converted buses, snowmobiles and trailers, boats/watercraft and
trailers, fish houses and trailers, all -terrain vehicles, and utility trailers. (Hugo definition)
or
(Saint Paul definition: A vehicle or combination of vehicles registered as recreational vehicles
pursuant to Minnesota Statues section 158.013, subdivision I g or as amended, that is twenty-two
(22) feet or more in length and seven (7) feet or more in width, measured between the two most
widely separated points or proportions on either side of such vehicle or combination of vehicles.)
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Yard Definitions in Scandia Development Code: (see sketch)
(357) Yard, Front: A yard extending across the portion of the lot facing a street between the inner side
yard lines and lying between the front line of the lot and the nearest building line, except for buildings on
Recreational or Natural Environment lakes where the front yard faces the water.
(359) Yard, Rear: A yard extending across the rear of the lot between the inner side lines and lying
between the ear line of the lot and the nearest building line.
(361) Yard, Side: A yard between the side line of the lot and the nearest building line.
Yard Definitions, City of Hugo: (see sketch)
Yard, Front: The yard across the full width of the lot extending from the front lines of the principal
building to the front lot line. (Add: On Recreational or Natural Environment Lakes the front yard is the
yard is located across the full width of the lot extending from the Ordinary High Water Line to the nearest
front lines of the principal building.)
Yard, Rear: The yard between the rear lot line and the rear line of the principal building and the side lot
lines.
Yard, Side: The yard between the principal building and the adjacent side of the lot, and extending
entirely from the front yard to the rear yard.
Section 2. Amendment. Ordinance No. 122, the City of Scandia Development Code
("Development Code," or "Code") Chapter Two, Section 3.2, Accessory Structures, shall be amended to
read as follows:
(2) All Accessory Structures. The following standards apply to all accessory structures.
(A) No accessory structure shall be constructed on a lot prior to construction of the
principal structure on the lot.
(B) No detached accessory structure, including storage sheds shall be located closer to
the road right-of-way in relation to the front lot line than the principal building on a
lot without a variance unless all of the following conditions are met:
1. The parcel is located on a lakeshore. Accessory structures on lakeshore
parcels may be located between the roadway right-of-wawprincipal
building and shall meet setback requirements.
4-.2. The accessory structure is located on a lot of five (5) acres or more and is
placed at least 200 feet from the road right-of-way on lots of &T e (5) acres of
more; or
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-20. The accessory structure is located on a parcel that is less than five (5) acres in
size, is necessary to meet the Exterior Storage requirements of this Chapter,
and the physical conditions on the parcel (including but not limited to steep
slopes, locations of wetlands, location of the principal structure) prevent the
location of the storage structure within the side or rear yard.
Permit required. The property owner shall submit a plan for the proposed
structure and obtain an administrative permit authorizing the location of the
structure in the front yard.
4. All setbacks and impervious cover requirements are met.
Ordinance No. 122, the City of Scandia Development Code ("Development Code," or "Code") Chapter
Two, Section 3.3, Environmental Regulations shall be amended to read as follows:
(4) Nuisances
(E) Abandoned, Inoperable/,Unlicensed, Discarded or Junked Vehicles
1. Passenger vehicles and trucks in an abandoned, inoperable, unlicensed,
discarded or junked state shall not be parked in any districts, except in a
location authorized as a vehicle reduction yard or enclosed building, for a
period exceeding seven consecutive days.
2. Any other unlicensed vehicle, capable of being operated, shall not remain on
any property for more than 30 days if such vehicle has been unlicensed in
both the current and previous year. This requirement does not include
cepa vehicle used on the property without does not required e€ a
license.
3. With respect to any vehicle not required to be licensed or not usually used
on the public highways, the fact that such vehicle has remained unused for
more than six (6) months and is not in condition to be removed under its own
power shall be presumptive evidence that such vehicle is an abandoned,
junked, or inoperative vehicle.
2-4. The fact that a vehicle that requires a license does not display a current motor
vehicle registration or license plate shall be presumptive evidence that such
vehicle is not in any condition for legal use upon the highways.
Ordinance No. 122, the City of Scandia Development Code ("Development Code," or "Code") Chapter
Two, Section 3.4, Exterior Storage, shall be amended to be titled Exterior Storage and Off -Street Parking
for Residential and Agricultural uses and read as follows:
(1)
Residential and Agricultural Uses. All personal pr-epefty machinery, vehicles, and
equipment shall be stored within a building or fully screened so as not to be visible from
adjoining properties and public streets, except for the following:
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(A) Construction, landscaping and agricultural materials and equipment currently
(within a period of 6 months) being used on the premises
(B) Off-street parking of licensed passenger automobiles and pick-up trucks; and the
parking of such other vehicles as may be permitted by Section 3.10 of this
Chapter.
(C) Recreation eEquipment_({non-vehicular)} and rRecreation #'Facilities may be
stored outside between November- aad May.
(D) Storage of not more than 1 or 2 Large r -Recreational vVehicles LRV or
rRecreation eCamping vVehicles- RCI i„ ^ side yffird or rear yar-das permitted
in this Chapter, p idea that . eh side y -a storage shall not be .,djaeeat to
street and all setb eke , o. Additional a r-eereational equipment shall be store
inside „ i,ui d;n—
(E) Recreation eCamping vVehicles shall not, while parked or stored, be used as a
human dwelling place, living abode or living quarters, except that such a vehicle
owned by a non-resident guest or visitor may be parked or occupied by said guest
or visitor on property on which a permanent dwelling is located, for a period not
to exceed 30 days per year while visiting the resident of said property. The
recreation camping vehicle or trailer shall have self-contained sanitary facilities.
(2) Non -Residential and Non -Agricultural Uses. Exterior storage of useable personal
property accessory to an allowed commercial, industrial or other non-residential or non-
agricultural use may be allowed by Conditional Use Permit. All such exterior storage in
commercial/industrial areas shall be screened as provided by Section 3.12 (5) of this
Chapter, with the following exceptions:
(A) Merchandise being displayed for sale;
(B) Materials and equipment currently being used for construction on the premises;
and
(C) Merchandise located on service station pump islands
(3) Storage of Large Recreational Vehicles (LRV) or Recreation Camping Vehicles (RCV).
Storage of not more than -large recreational vehicle or recreation camping vehicles is
permitted on residential and agricultural parcels as follows:
(A) Lakeshore parcels
1. Boats, boat docks, and boat lifts may be stored outside on the lake side of
lakeshore parcels between November 1 and May 30, and are not included
in the total number of LRV or RCV permitted on those parcels in items B
and C below.
(B) Parcels one acre or less in area
One LRV or RCV may be stored outside on the parcel.
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2. The vehicle shall be stored entirely on the owner's propertyand shall be
stored at least five (5) feet from the side lot lines, and at least ten (10)
feet from the rear lot line.
4-.3. LRV or RCV that are stored for more than 30 days in a location that is
visible from the street shall be screened from view by a solid fence or
conifer plantings that are a minimum six (6) feet in height.
4. If the physical conditions on the parcel (including but not limited to steep
slopes, locations of wetlands, location of the principal structure) prevent
the location of the LRV or RCV within the side or rear yard, the property
owner may obtain an administrative permit authorizing the location of
the structure in the front yard.
(C) Parcels larger than one acre in area:
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1. Up to two LRVs or RCVS may be stored on the parcel
24.-2. The vehicles shall be stored entirely on the owner's property:
a. Within the side or rear yard, at least five (5) feet from the side lot
lines, and at least ten (10) feet from the rear lot line or
b. Within the front yard if the vehicles(s) are at least two hundred
(200) feet from the road right-of-way.
LRV or RCV that are stored for more than 30 days in a location that is
visible from the street shall be screened from view by a fence, existing
vegetation, or plantings that are a minimum six (6) feet in height.
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(D) In addition to the requirements above, the exterior storage' neer-e goon N'eh eles
or recreation eamping vehieles in a side yard or r-ear- yard, provided that any sueh
silo yard storage shall not be .,,7 aeent to a street and all set6.aeks are met
Additional ea4i nal 0 oat shall be sten-e inside „ btfildi . of large
recreational vehicles is permitted, provided that:
Corner lots. In the case of a corner lot, LRV or RCV may be stored on
the side of an attached or detached garage adjacent to the public road
right-of-way, but shall be located at least twenty (20) feet from the public
right-of-way and shall be screened from view by a fence, existing
vegetation, or plantings that are a minimum six (6) feet in height.
2. Drainage and utility easements. LRV or RCV shall not be parked within
a drainage or utility easement.
Parking of licensed LRV and RCV is prohibited on all public roadways
except while being loaded or unloaded for a period not to exceed twenty-
four (24) hours.
(9)(410ff-Street Parking for Residential and Agricultural Uses
(A) Off street parking facilities accessory to residential and agricultural uses shall be
utilized solely for the parking of passenger automobiles and trucks with a
maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 12,000 pounds or less than 30
feet in length. No more than 4 such vehicles or 1.5 vehicles per licensed driver,
whichever is greater, per lawful dwelling unit shall be parked or stored outside of
a building on parcels of 10 acres or less except visitors and guests by permission
of the property resident. Larger trucks, contracting or excavating equipment and
storage trailers shall not be parked, stored or otherwise located on any lot, with
the following exceptions:
1. Trucks, tractors and other vehicles and equipment directly associated with an
agricultural use of the property; or
2. When loading, unloading, rendering service or being used in conjunction
with a temporary service including, but not limited to, a construction or
remodeling project benefiting the premises.
(B) Licensed vehicles parked or stored outside on residential or agricultural property
shall be parked as follows:
1. Vehicles shall be parked on a paved driveway or other impervious surface
that is a designated driveway or parking area. Visitors and guests may park
on a boulevard or open yard space with the permission of the owner of the
property for up to 24/48/72 hours.
No vehicle may be continuously parked or stored outside for more than 72
hours.
(4)faVacant Lots. No personal property, vehicles, recreation equipment, large recreational
vehicles, recreational camping vehicles, lumber or materials (except during the process of
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construction of a structure) shall be kept or maintained on any lot or property on which a
permanent structure is not located.
(5) gShipping Containers. No more than one shipping container, intermodal shipping
container or freight container may be stored in a side or rear yard in all zoning districts,
provided that any such side yard storage shall not be adjacent to a street and all setbacks
are met. The container may be located on the property for a period not to exceed six (6)
months per year, while storage is required for remodeling or other activities relating to the
property.
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Section 3. Amendment. Ordinance No. 122, the City of Scandia Development Code
("Development Code," or "Code") Chapter Two, Section 3.10, Parking, shall be amended to read as
follows:
(1) General Provisions.
(A) Existing off street parking spaces and loading spaces upon the effective date of this
Chapter shall not be reduced in number unless said number exceeds the requirements
set forth herein for a similar use.
(B) The placement, design, screening, buffering and landscaping of parking areas shall be
reviewed for compatibility with the Scandia Architectural Design Guidelines and as
required by Section 3.12 of this Chapter.
(C) Parking as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for the disabled
shall be provided.
(D) Required off street parking space in any district shall not be utilized for open storage
of goods or for the storage of vehicles that are abandoned, inoperable, unlicensed,
discarded, junked, for sale or for rent.
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{SLE) Under no circumstances shall required parking facilities accessory to residential
structures be used for the storage of commercial vehicles or for the parking of
automobiles belonging to the employees, owners, tenants or customers of businesses
or manufacturing establishments.
(T) f) No motor vehicle repair work of any kind shall be permitted in conjunction with
exposed off-street parking facilities, except for minor repairs of vehicles owned by the
occupant or resident of the principal use for which the parking space is intended. No
exterior storage of car parts is allowed at any time.
(J)CG) Landscaping and screening requirements of Section 3.12 of this Chapter shall be
met.
(2) Surfacing and Drainage. Off street parking areas shall be improved with a durable and
dustless surface. Such areas shall be so graded and drained as to dispose of all surface
water accumulation within the parking area. Durable and dustless surface may include
crushed rock and similar treatment for parking accessory to residential structures up to
and including 4 units; all other uses shall utilize asphalt, concrete or a reasonable
substitute surface as approved by the City Engineer. Pervious or permeable pavements
or pavers may be used if approved by the City Engineer. All surfacing shall be completed
prior to occupancy of the structure unless other arrangements have been made with the
City.
(3) Location. All accessory off street parking facilities required herein shall be located as
follows:
(A) Residential Uses
Spaces accessory to one and two family dwellings shall be on the same lot as the
principal use served.
2. Spaces accessory to multiple family dwellings shall be on the same lot as the
principal use served and within 200 feet of the main entrance to the principal
building served.
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.
Randall Simonson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Neil Soltis, Administrator/Clerk
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