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08.b1 UDC Amendment for Exterior Storage of Vehicles - CC Packet 1 | P a g e Date of Meeting: June 17, 2025 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From: T.J. Hofer, Consultant City Planner Re: UDC Amendment for Exterior Storage of Vehicles City staff have prepared a draft ordinance that would amend a section of the Unified Development Code to address concerns around exterior storage of vehicles. The amendment was heard at the May 20, 2025, meeting of the City Council. The City Council tabled the request and asked the staff to reach out to the watershed districts within the City for their comments regarding the exterior storage of Recreational Camping Vehicle (RCV) and Large Recreational Vehicles (LRV) on pervious surfaces on lots. The Council requested additional information regarding the number of docks in the water allowed on a single property. The packet from the May 20, 2025, City Council meeting is attached and includes a summary of the Planning Commission’s review and a summary of questions or issues that were discussed by the Council or identified by staff regarding the amendment. The staff report to the Planning Commission from the May 6, 2025, meeting is attached to the May 20, 2025, City Council report. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND CHANGES TO THE ORIDNANCE Vehicles Stored on Pervious Surfaces Staff sent the amendment to the watershed districts within the City for review and asked for comment regarding the amendment in general as well as direct comments regarding the storage of RCV and LRV on pervious area. Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District, Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District, and the Rice Creek Watershed District provided comment. Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District The Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District (CMSCWD) provided a comment letter that is states a number of challenges the proposed storage creates and recommends mitigation standards. The primary concerns detailed in the comments are the accidental or incidental creation of impervious surfaces and screening from adjacent waterbodies. The comment letter is attached. Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District The Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District suggested additional language regarding restrictions on vehicle storage near wetland and waterbodies. The comment is attached. 2 | P a g e Rice Creek Watershed District The Rice Creek Watershed District provided comments that a vehicle parked on a pervious surface would not be considered impervious. The Watershed noted that the District’s definition of Impervious Surface does include language regarding compacted surfaces. The Watershed states, “An argument could be made that over time soil compaction could occur as a result of frequent vehicle storage.” The comment letter is attached. Number of Docks The City Council requested staff research the number of docks that are allowed within the water for individual lots to inform the amount of exterior storage that may be needed on an individual property. Staff contacted the Department of Natural Resources Area Hydrologist regarding the number of docks allowed on an individual property. The Area Hydrologist stated the DNR’s rules do not set a limit on the number of docks at a property. Changes to the Ordinance In preparing documents for review, staff noticed three changes that appear to be necessary to clarify the ordinance standards. These standards are included in the draft ordinance. If the City Council wishes not to include them a motion of approval should include amendments to the ordinances. 153.400.090 Subd. 2 (A) III. - Recommended III. Recreation Equipment (non-vehicular), including docks and boat lifts, and Recreation Facilities may be stored outside. Staff are recommending an amendment to 153.400.090 Subd. 2 (A) III. to clarify that docks and boat lifts can be stored outside without screening. Neither docks nor boat lifts are included in the definitions for RCVs or LRVs. Staff believes adding these to the definition is also not appropriate as boat docks and storage are included in the definition for “Residential Waterfront Uses,” however, that definition includes other uses not relevant to the standards for exterior storage. 153.400.090 Subd. 2 (B) IV. c. - Recommended c. LRV and RCV must be stored in the side or rear yard. 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 vehicle in the front yard. Staff are recommending the additional language to clarify where storage of LRV and RCV are allowed on parcels less than 0.5 acres. 153.400.90 Subd. 4 – For Consideration Subd. 4. Vacant Lots. No personal property, vehicles, recreation equipment, large recreational vehicles, recreational camping vehicles, lumber or materials (except during the process of construction of a structure) may be kept or maintained on any lot or property on which a permanent structure is not located. This standard does not include 3 | P a g e contiguous parcels or on a non-contiguous parcel only when such a lack of contiguity is due to the presence of a dedicated public right-of-way or lots that are under the same ownership on which a principal structure is constructed. Exterior storage on vacant parcels shall meet structure setbacks established in Section [153.200]. The city allows for accessory structure to be located on non-contiguous parcel from the principal structure only when such lack of contiguity is due to the presence of a dedicated public right -of- way. Staff believe this standard should also be considered for exterior storage as there are many lots where landowners have a riparian and non-riparian lot that are separated by right-of-way. If the City Council wishes to include this standard, then an addition setback for vacant riparian parcels should also be established in 153.400.090 Subd. 2 (B) III.: b. On vacant lots, where storage is allowed as described in 153.400.090 Subd. 4, all vehicles shall meet structure setbacks. Vehicles shall be setback the maximum amount possible and at least 50 ft. from the ordinary high-water level and may encroach into structure setbacks to meet the minimum setback from the ordinary high-water level. Alternatively, only storage of boats, boat docks, and boat lifts could be allowed on vacant riparian lots with the following language in 153.400.090 Subd. 2 (B) III.: a. Boats, boat docks, and boat lifts may be stored outside on the lake side of lakeshore parcels, the front yard on riparian lots between September 15 and May 30, and on vacant riparian lots. Boats, boat docks, and boat lifts are not included in the total number of LRV or RCV permitted on those parcels in items BIV and CV below. ANALYSIS Staff Analysis Staff finds that the proposed amendment is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and UDC. The drafted standards further establish standards for exterior storage and allow staff a greater ability to act on violations of the ordinance. Watershed Comments Staff understand traveled surfaces that become impervious similarly to how watershed rules define and restrict them. The seasonal storage of vehicles is not expected to generate impervious surfaces, however, if vehicles are moved frequently and traveled surfaces are compacted it will lead to a compacted surface that becomes impervious. If the drafted standards are approved, there will be little ability for the city to track and enforce the creation of impervious surfaces. Staff believe that additional standards for setbacks from wetlands are desirable, but enforcement of the standard is impractical. Boundaries of wetland are often not clear on lots and enforcement of a setback requires at minimum the wetland to be identified and at the highest level a wetland delineation. As drafted, the amendment does restrict LRV and RCV from the lakeside yard of riparian lots but does not include additional setbacks as from vacant riparian lots. 4 | P a g e COUNCIL ACTION The City Council can do one of the following: 1. Approve, with or without conditions, of the attached resolution. 2. Deny, with findings, of the attached resolution. 3. Table the request for further review/study. RECOMMEDNATION Staff recommends the City Council discuss the additional standards detailed above in the staff report. These standards are included in the draft ordinance. If the City Council wishes not to include them a motion of approval should include amendments to the ordinances. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the attached Ordinance 2025-08 to amend exterior storage standards in the UDC. Staff recommends approval of the attached Resolution 06-17-25-02 and 06-17-25-03 which approve a finding of facts for Ordinance 2025-08 and provide for summary publication of Ordinance 2025-08, respectively. Motion to approve of the Ordinance 2025-08 to amend 153.400.090 and 153.600.030 of the Unified Development Code regarding standards for exterior storage and definitions of large recreation vehicle and camping recreation vehicle, as well as Resolution 06-17-25- 02, approving findings of facts, and Resolution 06-17-25-03, providing for summary publication, as described within the staff report. Attachments A. Ordinance 2025-08 Amending the UDC Regarding Exterior Storage, Large Recreation Vehicles, and Camping Recreation Vehicles B. Resolution 06-17-25-02 Approving Findings of Facts for Ordinance 2025-08 C. Resolution 06-17-25-03 Approving Summary Publication for Ordinance 2025-08 D. Zoning Map E. Rice Creek Watershed District comments, dated May 23, 2025 F. Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District comments, dated June 10, 2025 G. Department of Natural Resources comment, May 21, 2025 H. City Council “UDC Amendment for Exterior Storage of Vehicles” packet, dated May 20, 2025 Page 1 of 9 CITY OF SCANDIA ORDNANCE NO.: 2025-08 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCANDIA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE 153.400.090 AND 153.600.030 (A) REGARDING EXTERIOR STORAGE AND DEFINTIONS FOR CAMPING RECREATION VEHICLE AND LARGE RECREATION VEHICLE 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 153.400.090 Exterior Storage, shall be amended by adding the underlined text and deleting the stricken text as follows: 153.400.090 EXTERIOR STORAGE Subd. 1. Summary and Intent. The City is divided into different Character Areas and Zoning Districts each with different dimensional standards and requirements that have a direct impact on the use of property including exterior storage. The purpose of this section is to establish regulations for exterior storage that are correlated to the Character Area and/or Zoning District. Subd. 2. Exterior Storage and Off-Street Parking for Residential and Agricultural Uses. Exterior storage shall be regulated by the following standards. (A) Residential and Agricultural Uses. All materials, machinery, vehicles, and equipment must be stored within a building or fully screened so that it is not visible from adjoining properties and public streets, except for the following: I. Construction, landscaping, and agricultural materials, dumpsters, and equipment currently (within a period of 6 months) being used on the premises. II. Off-street parking of licensed passenger automobiles and pick-up trucks; and the parking of such other motor vehicles as may be permitted by Section [153.400.080]. III. Recreation Equipment (non-vehicular), including docks and boat lifts, and Recreation Facilities may be stored outside. IV. Storage of not more than 2two Large Recreational Vehicles (LRV) or Recreation Camping Vehicles (RCV) as permitted in this Section. V. Recreation Camping Vehicles, while parked or stored, may not be used as a human dwelling place, living abode or living quarters, 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. 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 ATTACHMENT A Page 2 of 9 to exceed 30 days per year while visiting the resident of said property. The recreation camping vehicle or trailer must have compliant self-contained sanitary facilities. (B) 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 must be screened as provided by Section [153.400.060], with the following exceptions: (C) Merchandise being displayed for sale; (D) Materials and equipment currently being used for construction on the premises; and (E) Merchandise located on service station pump islands. (B) Storage of Large Recreational Vehicles (LRV) or Recreation Camping Vehicles (RCV). Storage of large recreational vehicles or recreation camping vehicles is permitted on residential and agricultural parcels as follows: I. Generally, in addition to the requirements below, the exterior storage of large recreational vehicles is permitted, provided that: a. 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 must be located at least 20 feet from the public right- of-way and must be screened from view by a fence, existing vegetation, or plantings that are a minimum six feet in height. b. Drainage and utility easements. LRV or RCV may not be parked within a drainage or utility easement. c. Parking of licensed LRV and RCV is prohibited on all public roadways except while being loaded or unloaded for a period not to exceed 24 hours. II. RR-N zoned district. Exterior storage and off-street parking on parcels zoned RR-N are allowed the following: a. Number of Vehicles. i. Up to one RCV may be stored on a property. ii. Up to five LRV may be stored on a property. b. Location i. RCV and LRV may be parked or stored within a designated driveway within the right-of-way, but may not extend past the edge of the street pavement. ii. Boats, boat docks, and boat lifts may be stored outside in the front, side, and rear yard. Page 3 of 9 iii. All vehicles must be stored entirely on the owner’s property and must be located at least five feet from the side lot lines, and at least 10 feet from the front and rear lot line, except on driveways. iv. LRV or RCV may be stored on pervious or impervious surfaces. III. Lakeshore Riparian parcels. a. Boats, boat docks, and boat lifts may be stored outside on the lake side of lakeshore parcels, the front yard on riparian lots between September 15 and May 30, and are not included in the total number of LRV or RCV permitted on those parcels in items BIV and CV below. b. On vacant lots, where storage is allowed as described in 153.400.090 Subd. 4, all vehicles shall meet structure setbacks. Vehicles shall be setback the maximum amount possible and at least 50 ft. from the ordinary high-water level and may encroach into structure setbacks to meet the minimum setback from the ordinary high-water level. IV. Parcels one-half acre (0.5 acre) or less in area. a. One LRV or RCV may be stored outside on the parcel. b. The vehicle must be stored entirely on the owner’s property and must be located at least five (5) feet from the side lot lines, and at least ten (10) feet from the rear lot line. c. LRV and RCV must be stored in the side or rear yard. 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 vehicle in the front yard. V. Parcels larger than one-half acre (0.5 acres) in area: a. Up to two LRVs or RCVs may be stored on the parcel. b. The vehicles must be stored entirely on the owner’s property and must be located at least five (5) feet from the side lot lines, and at least ten ( 10) feet from the rear lot line. c. Storage of any vehicle in the front yard must be located within the side or rear yardat least two hundred (200) feet from the road right-of-way. Table 153.400.090-1. Exterior Storage of Vehicle Standards Summary Standard Diagram Lot Categories RR-N Riparian < 0.5 acres > 0.5 acres Number of motor vehicles 4 4 4 4 Number of LRV (maximum) 5 Based on Parcel Size 1 2 Number of RCV (maximum) 1 Based on Parcel Size Page 4 of 9 Standard Diagram Lot Categories RR-N Riparian < 0.5 acres > 0.5 acres Vehicle setback (front, rear), except paved driveway (ft.) • Front lot line 10 ft. 10 ft. N/A N/A • Rear lot line 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. • Side lot line 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. • Side lot line, corner lot 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. Allowed within right-of-way, in driveway Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed RCV and LRV allowed in: • Front Yard Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed* Allowed • Side Yard Allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed • Rear Yard Allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed Page 5 of 9 Page 6 of 9 (C) In addition to the requirements above, the exterior storage of large recreational vehicles is permitted, provided that: (D) 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 must be located at least twenty (20) feet from the public right-of-way and must be screened from view by a fence, existing vegetation, or plantings that are a minimum six (6) feet in height. (E) Drainage and utility easements. LRV or RCV may not be parked within a drainage or utility easement. (F) 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. (C) Off-Street Parking for Residential and Agricultural Uses. I. The number of vehicles that may be parked or stored outside of a building on improved parking areas, except visitors and guests by permission of the property resident, shall be four motor vehicles, or based on the number of licensed drivers that reside on a property, whichever number is greater. II. Off street parking facilities accessory to residential and agricultural uses must be utilized solely for the parking of passenger automobiles, pickup trucks, and trucks with a maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 12,000 pounds or less, and no more than 30 feet in length, vehicles defined as an RCV, and LRV. III. No more than 4 such vehicles per lawful dwelling unit may 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. More than 4 vehicles may be permitted within an Interim Use Permit. IV. Larger trucks, contracting or excavating equipment, and storage trailers, aside from those allowed in 153.400.010 Subd. 2. (B), may not be parked, stored, or otherwise located on any lot, with the following exceptions: a. Trucks, tractors, and other vehicles and equipment directly associated with an agricultural use of the property.; or b. 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 V. Licensed vehicles parked or stored outside on residential or agricultural property shall be parked as follows: a. Vehicles must be parked on a paved driveway or other impervious surface that is a designated driveway or parking area. b. Visitors and guests may park on a boulevard or open yard space with the permission of the owner of the property for up to 72 hours. Page 7 of 9 c. Vehicles shall not be stored in the right-of-way. Subd. 3. 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 must be screened as provided by Section [153.400.060], 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. Subd. 4. Vacant Lots. No personal property, vehicles, recreation equipment, large recreational vehicles, recreational camping vehicles, lumber or materials (except during the process of construction of a structure) may be kept or maintained on any lot or property on which a permanent structure is not located. This standard does not include contiguous parcels or on a non-contiguous parcel only when such a lack of contiguity is due to the presence of a dedicated public right-of-way or lots that are under the same ownership on which a principal structure is constructed. Exterior storage on vacant parcels shall meet structure setbacks established in Section [153.200]. Subd. 5. Shipping 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 may not be adjacent to a street and all setbacks must be met. The container may be located on the property for a period not to exceed six (6) months per year, and is only permitted as storage while remodeling or other similar activities relating to the property are active. Section 2 Amendment. The City of Scandia Unified Development Code (“Development Code”, or “Code”), Chapter 153.600.030 Definitions of Use, Standards and Terms (A), shall be amended by adding the underlined text and deleting the stricken text as follows: 153.600.030 DEFINITIONS OF USE, STANDARDS AND TERMS (A) This subsection will list all definitions contained in this Chapter. 192. Recreation Vehicle, Camping: Any travel trailers, chassis-mounted campers, motor homes, tent trailers, slide-in campers, and any vehicle or structure which meets the following qualifications: Any vehicular, portable structure mounted on wheels to be towed by a self-propelled vehicle, and designed to be used as temporary living quarters for travel, vacation uses or for recreational uses. Such structures include travel trailers, pop-up (including folding and retractable) campers, ice-fishing houses, and the like. Any vehicular, portable structure designed to be mounted on a truck upon a self-propelled vehicle for use as temporary living quarters for travel, recreation, or vacation uses. Such structures include, but are not limited to, pick-up campers. Page 8 of 9 Any vehicular, portable structure mounted on wheels, designed to be used as temporary living quarters for travel, recreation, or vacation uses, and which is constructed as an integral part of a self-propelled vehicle. Such vehicles include motorhomes, mini-motorhomes, buses converted into campers, and the like. 193. Recreation Vehicle, Large (LRV): Recreational vehicles that are operable and licensed (if required) 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, ice fish houses and trailers, all-terrain vehicles, and utility trailers. Section 3 Planning Commission. The Planning Commission discussed the proposed ordinance at their May 6, 2025, meeting and held a public hearing on the amendment at a public hearing at their May 6, 2025, meeting. Two comments were made at the public hearing. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the ordinance. Page 9 of 9 Section 4 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 17th day of June 2025. Steve Kronmiller, Mayor ATTEST: Kyle Morell, City Administrator CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 06-17-25-02 APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR ORDINANCE 2025-08 A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT WHEREAS, the City is divided into different Character Areas and Zoning Districts each with different dimensional standards and requirements that have a direct impact on the use of property including exterior storage; and, WHEREAS, the City Council finds that unregulated exterior storage has a potential to generate nuisances; and WHEREAS, city staff sent a letter to properties within the Rural Residential Neighborhood zoning district regarding exterior storage that detailed possible violations of the City Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a work session on April 2, 2025, where comments were received from members of the public regarding exterior storage needs on smaller lake lots and in the Rural Residential Neighborhood zoning district and the Council directed staff to prepare an amendment to the Unified Development Code to address the issues identified at the work session; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed a draft of the ordinance at their meeting on April 15, 2025, provided staff with comments, and recommended the amendment to the Planning Commission to be heard at a public hearing at the next available meeting; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed a draft of Ordinance 2025-08, regarding exterior storage of vehicles and definitions for camping recreation vehicle and large recreation vehicle, held a public hearing on May 6, 2025, and recommended approval of the ordinance, as amended; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed Ordinance 2025-08, regarding exterior storage of vehicles and definitions for camping recreation vehicle and large recreation vehicle, on May 20, 2025, and tabled the ordinance for further review and comment; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed Ordinance 2025-08, regarding exterior storage of vehicles and definitions for camping recreation vehicle and large recreation vehicle, on June 17, 2025; and ATTACHMENT B WHEREAS, the City took public input on Ordinance 2025-08, regarding exterior storage of vehicles and definitions for camping recreation vehicle and large recreation vehicle, on May 6, 2025, at a duly called public hearing; and WHEREAS, the City of Scandia has proposed to amend the Unified Development Code 153.400.090 Exterior Storage; and WHEREAS, the City of Scandia has proposed to amend the Unified Development Code 153.600.030 Definitions of Use, Standards and Terms; and WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Ordinance 2025-08 amending the Unified Development Code; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does support the request for an amendment to the Unified Development Code. Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 17th day of June 2025. Steve Kronmiller, Mayor ATTEST: Kyle Morell, City Administrator CITY OF SCANDIA RESOLUTION NO. 06-17-25-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, PROVIDING FOR THE SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-08, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCANDIA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE 153.400.090 AND 153.600.030 (A) REGARDING EXTERIOR STORAGE AND DEFINITIONS FOR CAMPING RECREATION VEHICLE AND LARGE RECREATION VEHICLE WHEREAS, On June 17, 2025, at a meeting of the Scandia City Council, by majority vote, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-08 which amends the Scandia Unified Development Code regarding exterior storage of vehicles and definitions for camping recreation vehicle and large recreation vehicle; and WHEREAS, State law requires that all ordinances adopted be published prior to becoming effective; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Scandia has determined that publication of the title and a summary of Ordinance No. 2025-08 would clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Scandia has reviewed the summary of Ordinance No. 2025-08 attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Scandia has determined that the text of the summary clearly informs the public of the intent and effect of Ordinance No. 2025-08. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council for the City of Scandia hereby: 1. Approves the text of the summary of Ordinance No. 2025-08 attached as Exhibit A. 2. Directs the City Clerk to post a copy of the entire text of Ordinance No. 2025-08 in all public locations designated by the City Council. 3. Directs the City Clerk to publish the summary in the City’s legal newspaper within ten days. 4. Directs the City Clerk to file the executed Ordinance upon the books and records of the City along with proof of publication. ATTACHMENT C Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 17th day of June 2025. Steve Kronmiller, Mayor ATTEST: Kyle Morell, City Administrator Exhibit A Ordinance Summary SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-08, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCANDIA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE 153.400.090 AND 153.600.030 (A) REGARDING EXTERIOR STORAGE AND DEFINITIONS FOR CAMPING RECREATION VEHICLE AND LARGE RECREATION VEHICLE On June 17, 2025, at a meeting of the Scandia City Council, by majority vote, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-08 which amends the Scandia Unified Development Code provisions regarding exterior storage of vehicles and definitions for camping recreation vehicle and large recreation vehicle by: • Establishing standards for exterior storage of vehicles standards within the Rural Residential Neighborhood zoning district. • Amending standards for exterior storage of vehicles on riparian lots. • Amending standards for exterior storage of vehicles on all other parcels. • Expanding the standards for what types of vehicles may be parked on lots used for residential and agricultural uses and vacant lots. • Moving travel trailers, chassis-mounted campers, motor homes, tent trailers, and slide-in campers from the definition of Large Recreational Vehicle to Camping Recreation Vehicle A printed copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at City Hall or by standard or electronic mail. ATTACHMENT D 1 TJ Hofer From:William Roach <wroach@ricecreek.org> Sent:Friday, May 23, 2025 3:46 PM To:TJ Hofer Subject:RE: Watershed Comments on Scandia Ordinance Amendments *** WARNING: This email is from outside the company. Proceed with Caution*** Hi TJ, Following up on this I wanted to share some preliminary thoughts about the two ordinance amendments. The quesƟon about vehicles acƟng as impervious surface is an interesƟng one, in discussing with some of our regulatory staff my understanding is that in general the District would not consider a vehicle parked on a pervious surface as impervious as water would sƟll be able to infiltrate around and flow/infiltraƟon underneath the vehicle. That said, the District’s definiƟon of Impervious Surfaces does menƟon compacted surfaces that increase the depth of runoff compared to natural soils and landcover. An argument could be made that over Ɵme soil compacƟon could occur as a result of frequent vehicle storage. Regarding the grading permit amendment I discussed briefly with our regulatory manager and it does not appear that they have any concerns with the proposed updated thresholds. As for the vegetaƟve screening requirement, in discussing with regulatory staff it does not sound like we would have any data pertaining to this prac Ɵce, generally speaking it would seem like this pracƟce could help protect riparian veg and habitat in addiƟon to possibly acƟng as buffer to upland runoff as well but I would recommend reaching back out to DNR to see what sort of data based figures they may have and could provide. If you have any quesƟons, please let me know. Thank You, Will Roach Watershed Technician/Inspector 4325 Pheasant Ridge Dr. NE #611 Blaine, MN 55449 Direct: (763)398-3085 Cell: (763)760-4955 wroach@ricecreek.org From: TJ Hofer <tj.hofer@bolton-menk.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:04 PM To: Tom Langer <tom.langer@cmscwd.org>; Mike Sandager <mike.sandager@clflwd.org>; William Roach <wroach@ricecreek.org> Cc: k.morell@ci.scandia.mn.us Subject: Watershed Comments on Scandia Ordinance Amendments ATTACHMENT E 1 TJ Hofer From:Mike Sandager <mike.sandager@clflwd.org> Sent:Tuesday, June 10, 2025 2:30 PM To:TJ Hofer Subject:Watershed Comments on Scandia Ordinance Amendments *** WARNING: This email is from outside the company. Proceed with Caution*** Hello TJ, AƩached are CLFLWD comments: • Suggest they consider adding language about restricƟon vehicle storage near wetalnds and water bodies. • Suggest they include criteria for construcƟon of retaining walls versus incorporaƟng natural stabilizaƟon Thanks, Mike Sandager, MSc (He/Him) Program Coordinator Phone (651) 395-5859 Email mike.sandager@clflwd.org Web www.clflwd.org Office 44 Lake St. South, Suite A, Forest Lake, MN 55025 ATTACHMENT F Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District 11660 Myeron Rd North • Stillwater, MN 55082 • Tel 651-275-7451 Tori Dupre, President ● Kristin Tuenge, Treasurer ● Paul Richert, Secretary Managers: Mike White, Pat Gleason, Ann Warner, & Fred Rozumalski 1 To: Scandia Planning Commission From: CMSCWD Administrator & Specialist Date: 6/12/2025 Subject: Response to Comment of UDC Amendment for Exterior Storage. On May 21, 2025 the City requested review and comment from the CMSCWD in consideration of proposed Shoreland Ordinance modifications related to exterior storage. Thank you for the opportunity to review and provide feedback for the City’s consideration. General Commenting The proposed code modifications may present challenges for riparian lots that will affect many lakes within the City of Scandia. The main challenges are impervious surfaces, stormwater mitigation and the screening of features as viewed from the water. If Council approves the proposed code modifications, the District requests the consideration of proportional mitigation standards to offset the impacts of the increase recreational/human uses is recommended. Impervious surface: The District defines an impervious surface as, “a compacted surface, or a surface covered with material (i.e., gravel, asphalt, concrete, Class 5, etc.) that increases the depth of runoff compared to natural soils and land cover. Including but not limited to roads, driveways, parking areas, sidewalks and trails, patios, tennis courts, basketball courts, swimming pools, building roofs, covered decks, and other structures.” Additionally, a large vehicle could be shedding water at a faster rate than a natural background condition similar to an elevated porch. If the City considered the proposed exterior storage an impervious surface under this definition, the addition of these features would frequently trigger the need for a watershed stormwater management permit based on current rules. Converting turf/natural areas to permanent parking areas was not specifically addressed during the development of District stormwater management rules but would pose a challenge for our regulatory program. If the City were to consider storage areas as a pervious surface, the concern would be unregulated addition of hard surface covers such as gravel, asphalt, concrete, which then pose greater code enforcement and after-the-fact permitting challenges. Screening Compliance: CMSCWD previously updated the City with 2022/23 lakeshore monitoring results that demonstrated that 23-73% of parcels on a lake within the City have insufficient vegetation screening and a large portion of lakeshore parcels (Image 1). ATTACHMENT G Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District 11660 Myeron Rd North • Stillwater, MN 55082 • Tel 651-275-7451 Tori Dupre, President ● Kristin Tuenge, Treasurer ● Paul Richert, Secretary Managers: Mike White, Pat Gleason, Ann Warner, & Fred Rozumalski 2 Image 1: Example conditions and summaries of the five Scandia Lakes within CMSCWD as a percentage of the parcel not meeting the model ordinance language. These results suggest that a majority of lakeshore properties are not currently meeting the model ordinance standard. The City’s and DNR Shoreland Ordinance language outlines conditions to ensure limited vegetation removal between the primary dwelling and the water resource except for a view and access corridor. The opportunity would be to ensure that clear and proportional mitigation standards exist that at minimum restores and/or maintain screening when features are placed within the side lots and visible from the lake (i.e. RV in side lot visible from lake). To be clear we are not recommending that temporary storage of dock, lift, boats in the SIZ be screened. Ideally this is standardized and clarified to also contain a greater ecological function that incorporates Minnesota native vegetation and a depth aspect to the screening, therefore, avoiding situations where a single row of arborvitae are used to achieve screening on riparian lots. Additionally, some lots have a large number of know conforming features/structures within the Shore Impact Zone (SIZ). While it is our understanding that these parking areas would be outside of the SIZ, if approving this ordnance we recommend standardizing clear and proportional mitigation standards that bring the number of non-conforming accessory structure/features back into or closer to conforming standards. 1 TJ Hofer From:Scollan, Daniel (DNR) <daniel.scollan@state.mn.us> Sent:Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:24 AM To:TJ Hofer Subject:RE: Number of Docks Allowed *** WARNING: This email is from outside the company. Proceed with Caution*** Hello TJ, DNR’s rules do not set a limit on the number of docks at a property. Most homeowners have just one dock. Best Regards, Dan Scollan East Metro Area Hydrologist – Ramsey and Washington Counties Division of Ecological and Water Resources Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 1200 Warner Road St. Paul, MN 55106 Phone: 651-259-5732 Fax: 651-772-7977 Email: daniel.scollan@state.mn.us mndnr.gov From: TJ Hofer <tj.hofer@bolton-menk.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 8:19 PM To: Scollan, Daniel (DNR) <daniel.scollan@state.mn.us> Subject: Number of Docks Allowed Dan, This message may be from an external email source. Do not select links or open attachments unless verified. Report all suspicious emails to Minnesota IT Services Security Operations Center. ATTACHMENT H 2 We’re looking at our exterior storage standards (part of which regulate docks, boats, and boat liŌs on riparian lots) and the Council is trying to understand what the general need is from riparian land owners for dock storage. How many docks can a single property have in the water? Thanks, TJ Hofer (he/him/his) Planner II Bolton & Menk, Inc. 3507 High Point Drive North Bldg. 1 - Suite E130, Oakdale, Minnesota, 55128 (651) 506-7474 (612) 271-6984 tj.hofer@bolton-menk.com www.Bolton-Menk.com Book time to meet with me 1 | P a g e Date of Meeting: May 20, 2025 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From: T.J. Hofer, Consultant City Planner Re: UDC Amendment for Exterior Storage of Vehicles City staff have prepared a draft ordinance that would amend a section of the Unified Development Code to address concerns around exterior storage of vehicles. The staff report to the Planning Commission from the May 6, 2025, meeting is attached and includes the background of the amendment as well as a summary of the ordinance as well as an analysis based on the standards in the Unified Development Code. ANALYSIS Planning Commission The Planning Commission heard the application at the May 6, 2025, meeting. The Planning Commission opened the public hearing and two comments were received. The first comment stated that they had concerns about the number of items allowed within the Rural Residential Neighborhood (RR-N) zoning district, however, there was a misunderstanding regarding their concern which was addressed and resolved. The second comment detailed concerns about the request for stricter enforcement, the expansion of allowances with exterior storage, the allowance of additional large recreational vehicles (LRV) on RR-N lots, and letters being sent regarding the amendment. Staff clarified the background and intent of the amendment, which is detailed in the attached report from the Planning Commission. Staff clarified that as the amendment does not involve a specific property, statute does not require that letters be sent to individual property owners. The Planning Commission then closed the public hearing. The Planning Commission discussed the ordinance amendment. Discussion included concerns regarding the number of vehicles allowed on RR-N lots and the balance of potential impacts to the lake versus meeting property owner needs and wants, the impact of vehicles acting as impervious surface when parked on pervious surfaces, screening requirements being shorter than the vehicles that require screening, and requiring vehicles to be licensed. A motion was made to table the item stating more time was needed to review and consider the amendment, but the motion was withdrawn after further discussion. Councilmember Libby noted the public input made at the April 2, 2025, work session and the consideration that the item had before coming to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission moved to recommend approval of the ordinance amendment. The motion was approved with a vote of 5-0. The Planning Commission also recommended the exhibit be included in the UDC as part of the ordinance amendment. ATTACHMENT I 2 | P a g e Staff Analysis Staff finds that the proposed plan is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and UDC. Below are a summary of questions or issues that were discussed by the Council or identified by staff regarding the amendment. Public Roadway At the April 15, 2025, meeting, the Council discussed 153.400.090 Subd. 2 (B) I. c. and what is considered the “public roadway.” The Council discussed the difficulty of storing or parking vehicles outside of the right-of-way (ROW) or prescriptive easement due to the size of some lots. Staff have included a standard that allows parking and storage in the ROW within the driveway for parcels zoned RR-N. The UDC does not define “roadway,” but “roadway” is used in the definition of “Street Pavement,” which is defined as, “The wearing or exposed surface of the roadway used by vehicular traffic.” As written, staff would interpret “public roadways” to be the edge of the street surface. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Conflicts Staff have added an exception to the kind of vehicles which can be parked on a residential and agricultural parcel, as the existing standards for a GVWR 12,000 pounds or less, and no more than 30 feet in length truck could cause issues for some larger pickup trucks and RCV depending on interpretation of the code. Additional clarification has been added regarding the storage of trucks typically used as personal vehicles or smaller commercial vehicles by adding the term “pickup trucks.” The amended language establishes clearly that LRV and RCV can be parked and stored on residential and agricultural parcels. Small Recreation Vehicles The Council discussed potential issues around smaller recreational vehicles (such as golf carts, dirt bikes, and go carts). Staff have reviewed ordinances of surrounding communities and found that most communities do not include smaller recreational vehicles in a separate definition. Typically, these types of vehicles fall into either a “recreational vehicle” definition, or, are treated as a standard vehicle. “Motor vehicles” is defined by the UDC as, “Any self-propelled vehicle not operated exclusively on railroad tracks, and any vehicle propelled or drawn by a self-propelled vehicle, including but not limited to cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, campers, recreational vehicles, and trailers.” Staff believes that additional restrictions are not placed on these types of items as a small number of the items does not cause a nuisance as they are easily screened or stored in buildings. These items are defined as “motor vehicles” by the UDC and are subject to the storage standards established in 153.400.090 Subd. 2 (A). This means that golf carts, dirt bikes, go carts, and the like would count towards the four motor vehicles allowed to be parked outside. Any number of these types of vehicles could be stored on a lot provided they are inside of a structure or screened. 3 | P a g e Corner Lot Setbacks The drafted amendment requires a 20 ft. setback on corner lot side lot lines regardless of zoning district, riparian status, or lot size. The Council should discuss if this is the intent of the amendment or if language should be added to create an exception on the various types of lots that are included in the amendment. RR-N and Riparian Exhibits As part of preparing the ordinance amendment for the Planning Commission, staff created an exhibit to illustrate the standards for RR-N zoned lots and riparian lots. The Planning Commission recommended including the exhibit as part of the ordinance amendment. Staff have updated the exhibit and drafted a table to accompany the exhibit as is typical within the UDC. Table 153.400.090-1. Exterior Storage of Vehicle Standards Summary Standard Diagram Lot Categories RR-N Riparian < 0.5 acres > 0.5 acres Number of motor vehicles 4 4 4 4 Number of LRV (maximum) 5 Based on Parcel Size 1 2 Number of RCV (maximum) 1 Based on Parcel Size Vehicle setback (front, rear), except paved driveway (ft.) • Front lot line 10 ft. 10 ft. N/A N/A • Rear lot line 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. • Side lot line 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. • Side lot line, corner lot 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. Allowed within right-of-way, in driveway Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed RCV and LRV allowed in: • Front Yard Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed* Allowed • Side Yard Allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed • Rear Yard Allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed 4 | P a g e COUNCIL ACTION The City Council can do one of the following: 1. Approve, with or without conditions, of the attached resolution. 2. Deny, with findings, of the attached resolution. 3. Table the request for further review/study. RECOMMEDNATION The Planning Commission recommends approval of the attached Ordinance 2025-06 to amend exterior storage standards in the UDC. 5 | P a g e Staff recommends approval of the attached Resolution 05-20-25-01 and 05-20-25-02 which approve a finding of facts for Ordinance 2025-06 and provide for summary publication of Ordinance 2025-06, respectively. Motion to approve of the Ordinance 2025-06 to amend 153.400.090 and 153.600.030 of the Unified Development Code regarding standards for exterior storage and definitions of large recreation vehicle and camping recreation vehicle, as well as Resolution 05-20-25- 01, approving findings of facts, and Resolution 05-20-25-02, providing for summary publication, as described within the staff report. Attachments A. Ordinance 2025-06 Amending the UDC Regarding Exterior Storage, Large Recreation Vehicles, and Camping Recreation Vehicles B. Resolution 05-20-25-01 Approving Findings of Facts for Ordinance 2025-06 C. Resolution 05-20-25-02 Approving Summary Publication for Ordinance 2025-06 D. Redline Ordinance 2025-06 E. Zoning Map F. Planning Commission “UDC Amendment for Exterior Storage of Vehicles” packet, dated May 6, 2025 Page 1 of 8 CITY OF SCANDIA ORDNANCE NO.: 2025-06 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCANDIA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE 153.400.090 AND 153.600.030 (A) REGARDING EXTERIOR STORAGE AND DEFINTIONS FOR CAMPING RECREATION VEHICLE AND LARGE RECREATION VEHICLE 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 153.400.090 Exterior Storage, shall be amended by adding the underlined text and deleting the stricken text as follows: 153.400.090 EXTERIOR STORAGE Subd. 1. Summary and Intent. The City is divided into different Character Areas and Zoning Districts each with different dimensional standards and requirements that have a direct impact on the use of property including exterior storage. The purpose of this section is to establish regulations for exterior storage that are correlated to the Character Area and/or Zoning District. Subd. 2. Exterior Storage and Off-Street Parking for Residential and Agricultural Uses. Exterior storage shall be regulated by the following standards. (A) Residential and Agricultural Uses. All materials, machinery, vehicles, and equipment must be stored within a building or fully screened so that it is not visible from adjoining properties and public streets, except for the following: I. Construction, landscaping, and agricultural materials, dumpsters, and equipment currently (within a period of 6 months) being used on the premises. II. Off-street parking of licensed passenger automobiles and pick-up trucks; and the parking of such other motor vehicles as may be permitted by Section [153.400.080]. III. Recreation Equipment (non-vehicular) and Recreation Facilities may be stored outside. IV. Storage of not more than 2two Large Recreational Vehicles (LRV) or Recreation Camping Vehicles (RCV) as permitted in this Section. V. Recreation Camping Vehicles, while parked or stored, may not be used as a human dwelling place, living abode or living quarters, 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. 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 Page 2 of 8 to exceed 30 days per year while visiting the resident of said property. The recreation camping vehicle or trailer must have compliant self-contained sanitary facilities. (B) 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 must be screened as provided by Section [153.400.060], with the following exceptions: (C) Merchandise being displayed for sale; (D) Materials and equipment currently being used for construction on the premises; and (E) Merchandise located on service station pump islands. (B) Storage of Large Recreational Vehicles (LRV) or Recreation Camping Vehicles (RCV). Storage of large recreational vehicles or recreation camping vehicles is permitted on residential and agricultural parcels as follows: I. Generally, in addition to the requirements below, the exterior storage of large recreational vehicles is permitted, provided that: a. 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 must be located at least 20 feet from the public right- of-way and must be screened from view by a fence, existing vegetation, or plantings that are a minimum six feet in height. b. Drainage and utility easements. LRV or RCV may not be parked within a drainage or utility easement. c. Parking of licensed LRV and RCV is prohibited on all public roadways except while being loaded or unloaded for a period not to exceed 24 hours. II. RR-N zoned district. Exterior storage and off-street parking on parcels zoned RR-N are allowed the following: a. Number of Vehicles. i. Up to one RCV may be stored on a property. ii. Up to five LRV may be stored on a property. b. Location i. RCV and LRV may be parked or stored within a designated driveway within the right-of-way, but may not extend past the edge of the street pavement. ii. Boats, boat docks, and boat lifts may be stored outside in the front, side, and rear yard. Page 3 of 8 iii. All vehicles must be stored entirely on the owner’s property and must be located at least five feet from the side lot lines, and at least 10 feet from the front and rear lot line, except on driveways. iv. LRV or RCV may be stored on pervious or impervious surfaces. III. Lakeshore Riparian parcels. a. Boats, boat docks, and boat lifts may be stored outside on the lake side of lakeshore parcels, the front yard on riparian lots between September 15 and May 30, and are not included in the total number of LRV or RCV permitted on those parcels in items BIV and CV below. IV. Parcels one-half acre (0.5 acre) or less in area. a. One LRV or RCV may be stored outside on the parcel. b. The vehicle must be stored entirely on the owner’s property and must be located at least five (5) feet from the side lot lines, and at least ten (10) feet from the rear lot line. c. 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 vehicle in the front yard. V. Parcels larger than one-half acre (0.5 acres) in area: a. Up to two LRVs or RCVs may be stored on the parcel. b. The vehicles must be stored entirely on the owner’s property and must be located at least five (5) feet from the side lot lines, and at least ten ( 10) feet from the rear lot line. c. Storage of any vehicle in the front yard must be located within the side or rear yardat least two hundred (200) feet from the road right-of-way. Table 153.400.090-1. Exterior Storage of Vehicle Standards Summary Standard Diagram Lot Categories RR-N Riparian < 0.5 acres > 0.5 acres Number of motor vehicles 4 4 4 4 Number of LRV (maximum) 5 Based on Parcel Size 1 2 Number of RCV (maximum) 1 Based on Parcel Size Vehicle setback (front, rear), except paved driveway (ft.) • Front lot line 10 ft. 10 ft. N/A N/A • Rear lot line 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. • Side lot line 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. Page 4 of 8 Standard Diagram Lot Categories RR-N Riparian < 0.5 acres > 0.5 acres • Side lot line, corner lot 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. Allowed within right-of-way, in driveway Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed RCV and LRV allowed in: • Front Yard Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed* Allowed • Side Yard Allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed • Rear Yard Allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed Page 5 of 8 (C) In addition to the requirements above, the exterior storage of large recreational vehicles is permitted, provided that: (D) 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 must be located at least twenty (20) feet from the public right-of-way and must be screened from view by a fence, existing vegetation, or plantings that are a minimum six (6) feet in height. (E) Drainage and utility easements. LRV or RCV may not be parked within a drainage or utility easement. (F) 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. (C) Off-Street Parking for Residential and Agricultural Uses. I. The number of vehicles that may be parked or stored outside of a building on improved parking areas, except visitors and guests by permission of the property resident, shall be four motor vehicles, or based on the number of licensed drivers that reside on a property, whichever number is greater. II. Off street parking facilities accessory to residential and agricultural uses must be utilized solely for the parking of passenger automobiles, pickup trucks, and trucks with a maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 12,000 pounds or less, and no more than 30 feet in length, vehicles defined as an RCV, and LRV. III. No more than 4 such vehicles per lawful dwelling unit may 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. More than 4 vehicles may be permitted within an Interim Use Permit. IV. Larger trucks, contracting or excavating equipment, and storage trailers, aside from those allowed in 153.400.010 Subd. 2. (B), may not be parked, stored, or otherwise located on any lot, with the following exceptions: a. Trucks, tractors, and other vehicles and equipment directly associated with an agricultural use of the property.; or b. 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 V. Licensed vehicles parked or stored outside on residential or agricultural property shall be parked as follows: a. Vehicles must be parked on a paved driveway or other impervious surface that is a designated driveway or parking area. b. Visitors and guests may park on a boulevard or open yard space with the permission of the owner of the property for up to 72 hours. Page 6 of 8 c. Vehicles shall not be stored in the right-of-way. Subd. 3. 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 must be screened as provided by Section [153.400.060], 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. Subd. 4. Vacant Lots. No personal property, vehicles, recreation equipment, large recreational vehicles, recreational camping vehicles, lumber or materials (except during the process of construction of a structure) may be kept or maintained on any lot or property on which a permanent structure is not located. This standard does not include contiguous parcels or lots that are under the same ownership on which a principal structure is constructed. Subd. 5. Shipping 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 may not be adjacent to a street and all setbacks must be met. The container may be located on the property for a period not to exceed six (6) months per year, and is only permitted as storage while remodeling or other similar activities relating to the property are active. Section 2 Amendment. The City of Scandia Unified Development Code (“Development Code”, or “Code”), Chapter 153.600.030 Definitions of Use, Standards and Terms (A), shall be amended by adding the underlined text and deleting the stricken text as follows: 153.600.030 DEFINITIONS OF USE, STANDARDS AND TERMS (A) This subsection will list all definitions contained in this Chapter. 192. Recreation Vehicle, Camping: Any travel trailers, chassis-mounted campers, motor homes, tent trailers, slide-in campers, and any vehicle or structure which meets the following qualifications: Any vehicular, portable structure mounted on wheels to be towed by a self-propelled vehicle, and designed to be used as temporary living quarters for travel, vacation uses or for recreational uses. Such structures include travel trailers, pop-up (including folding and retractable) campers, ice-fishing houses, and the like. Any vehicular, portable structure designed to be mounted on a truck upon a self-propelled vehicle for use as temporary living quarters for travel, recreation, or vacation uses. Such structures include, but are not limited to, pick-up campers. Page 7 of 8 Any vehicular, portable structure mounted on wheels, designed to be used as temporary living quarters for travel, recreation, or vacation uses, and which is constructed as an integral part of a self-propelled vehicle. Such vehicles include motorhomes, mini-motorhomes, buses converted into campers, and the like. 193. Recreation Vehicle, Large (LRV): Recreational vehicles that are operable and licensed (if required) 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, ice fish houses and trailers, all-terrain vehicles, and utility trailers. Section 3 Planning Commission. The Planning Commission discussed the proposed ordinance at their May 6, 2025, meeting and held a public hearing on the amendment at a public hearing at their May 6, 2025, meeting. Two comments were made at the public hearing. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the ordinance. Page 8 of 8 Section 4 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 20th day of May 2025. Steve Kronmiller, Mayor ATTEST: Kyle Morell, City Administrator CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 05-20-25-01 APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR ORDINANCE 2025-06 A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT WHEREAS, the City is divided into different Character Areas and Zoning Districts each with different dimensional standards and requirements that have a direct impact on the use of property including exterior storage; and, WHEREAS, the City Council finds that unregulated exterior storage has a potential to generate nuisances; and WHEREAS, city staff sent a letter to properties within the Rural Residential Neighborhood zoning district regarding exterior storage that detailed possible violations of the City Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a work session on April 2, 2025, where comments were received from members of the public regarding exterior storage needs on smaller lake lots and in the Rural Residential Neighborhood zoning district and the Council directed staff to prepare an amendment to the Unified Development Code to address the issues identified at the work session; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed a draft of the ordinance at their meeting on April 15, 2025, provided staff with comments, and recommended the amendment to the Planning Commission to be heard at a public hearing at the next available meeting; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed a draft of Ordinance 2025-06, regarding exterior storage of vehicles and definitions for camping recreation vehicle and large recreation vehicle, held a public hearing on May 6, 2025, and recommended approval of the ordinance, as amended; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed Ordinance 2025-06, regarding exterior storage of vehicles and definitions for camping recreation vehicle and large recreation vehicle, on May 20, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City took public input on Ordinance 2025-06, regarding exterior storage of vehicles and definitions for camping recreation vehicle and large recreation vehicle, on May 6, 2025 at a duly called public hearing; and WHEREAS, the City of Scandia has proposed to amend the Unified Development Code 153.400.090 Exterior Storage; and WHEREAS, the City of Scandia has proposed to amend the Unified Development Code 153.600.030 Definitions of Use, Standards and Terms; and WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Ordinance 2025-06 amending the Unified Development Code; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does support the request for an amendment to the Unified Development Code. Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 20th day of May 2025. Steve Kronmiller, Mayor ATTEST: Kyle Morell, City Administrator CITY OF SCANDIA RESOLUTION NO. 05-20-25-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, PROVIDING FOR THE SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCANDIA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE 153.400.090 AND 153.600.030 (A) REGARDING EXTERIOR STORAGE AND DEFINITIONS FOR CAMPING RECREATION VEHICLE AND LARGE RECREATION VEHICLE WHEREAS, On May 20, 2025, at a meeting of the Scandia City Council, by majority vote, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-06 which amends the Scandia Unified Development Code regarding exterior storage of vehicles and definitions for camping recreation vehicle and large recreation vehicle; and WHEREAS, State law requires that all ordinances adopted be published prior to becoming effective; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Scandia has determined that publication of the title and a summary of Ordinance No. 2025-06 would clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Scandia has reviewed the summary of Ordinance No. 2025-06 attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Scandia has determined that the text of the summary clearly informs the public of the intent and effect of Ordinance No. 2025-06. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council for the City of Scandia hereby: 1. Approves the text of the summary of Ordinance No. 2025-06 attached as Exhibit A. 2. Directs the City Clerk to post a copy of the entire text of Ordinance No. 2025-06 in all public locations designated by the City Council. 3. Directs the City Clerk to publish the summary in the City’s legal newspaper within ten days. 4. Directs the City Clerk to file the executed Ordinance upon the books and records of the City along with proof of publication. Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 20th day of May 2025. Steve Kronmiller, Mayor ATTEST: Kyle Morell, City Administrator Exhibit A Ordinance Summary SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCANDIA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE 153.400.090 AND 153.600.030 (A) REGARDING EXTERIOR STORAGE AND DEFINITIONS FOR CAMPING RECREATION VEHICLE AND LARGE RECREATION VEHICLE On May 20, 2025, at a meeting of the Scandia City Council, by majority vote, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-06 which amends the Scandia Unified Development Code provisions regarding exterior storage of vehicles and definitions for camping recreation vehicle and large recreation vehicle by: • Establishing standards for exterior storage of vehicles standards within the Rural Residential Neighborhood zoning district. • Amending standards for exterior storage of vehicles on riparian lots. • Amending standards for exterior storage of vehicles on all other parcels. • Expanding the standards for what types of vehicles may be parked on lots used for residential and agricultural uses. • Moving travel trailers, chassis-mounted campers, motor homes, tent trailers, and slide-in campers from the definition of Large Recreational Vehicle to Camping Recreation Vehicle A printed copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at City Hall or by standard or electronic mail. Page 1 of 8 Removed Text: Red Strikethrough New Text: Red Underline Moved Text: Green Strikethrough and Green Underline CITY OF SCANDIA ORDNANCE NO.: 2025-XX AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCANDIA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE 153.400.090 AND 153.600.030 (A) REGARDING EXTERIOR STORAGE AND DEFINTIONS FOR CAMPING RECREATION VEHICLE AND LARGE RECREATION VEHICLE 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 153.400.090 Exterior Storage, shall be amended by adding the underlined text and deleting the stricken text as follows: 153.400.090 EXTERIOR STORAGE Subd. 1. Summary and Intent. The City is divided into different Character Areas and Zoning Districts each with different dimensional standards and requirements that have a direct impact on the use of property including exterior storage. The purpose of this section is to establish regulations for exterior storage that are correlated to the Character Area and/or Zoning District. Subd. 2. Exterior Storage and Off-Street Parking for Residential and Agricultural Uses. Exterior storage shall be regulated by the following standards. (A) Residential and Agricultural Uses. All materials, machinery, vehicles, and equipment must be stored within a building or fully screened so that it is not visible from adjoining properties and public streets, except for the following: I. Construction, landscaping, and agricultural materials, dumpsters, and equipment currently (within a period of 6 months) being used on the premises. II. Off-street parking of licensed passenger automobiles and pick-up trucks; and the parking of such other motor vehicles as may be permitted by Section [153.400.080]. III. Recreation Equipment (non-vehicular) and Recreation Facilities may be stored outside. IV. Storage of not more than 2two Large Recreational Vehicles (LRV) or Recreation Camping Vehicles (RCV) as permitted in this Section. V. Recreation Camping Vehicles, while parked or stored, may not be used as a human dwelling place, living abode or living quarters, 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. 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 Page 2 of 8 Removed Text: Red Strikethrough New Text: Red Underline Moved Text: Green Strikethrough and Green Underline to exceed 30 days per year while visiting the resident of said property. The recreation camping vehicle or trailer must have compliant self-contained sanitary facilities. (B) 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 must be screened as provided by Section [153.400.060], with the following exceptions: (C) Merchandise being displayed for sale; (D) Materials and equipment currently being used for construction on the premises; and (E) Merchandise located on service station pump islands. (B) Storage of Large Recreational Vehicles (LRV) or Recreation Camping Vehicles (RCV). Storage of large recreational vehicles or recreation camping vehicles is permitted on residential and agricultural parcels as follows: I. Generally, in addition to the requirements below, the exterior storage of large recreational vehicles is permitted, provided that: a. 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 must be located at least 20 feet from the public right- of-way and must be screened from view by a fence, existing vegetation, or plantings that are a minimum six feet in height. b. Drainage and utility easements. LRV or RCV may not be parked within a drainage or utility easement. c. Parking of licensed LRV and RCV is prohibited on all public roadways except while being loaded or unloaded for a period not to exceed 24 hours. II. RR-N zoned district. Exterior storage and off-street parking on parcels zoned RR-N are allowed the following: a. Number of Vehicles. i. Up to one RCV may be stored on a property. ii. Up to five LRV may be stored on a property. b. Location i. RCV and LRV may be parked or stored within a designated driveway within the right-of-way, but may not extend past the edge of the street pavement. ii. Boats, boat docks, and boat lifts may be stored outside in the front, side, and rear yard. Page 3 of 8 Removed Text: Red Strikethrough New Text: Red Underline Moved Text: Green Strikethrough and Green Underline iii. All vehicles must be stored entirely on the owner’s property and must be located at least five feet from the side lot lines, and at least 10 feet from the front and rear lot line, except on driveways. iv. LRV or RCV may be stored on pervious or impervious surfaces. III. Lakeshore Riparian parcels. a. Boats, boat docks, and boat lifts may be stored outside on the lake side of lakeshore parcels, the front yard on riparian lots between September 15 and May 30, and are not included in the total number of LRV or RCV permitted on those parcels in items BIV and CV below. IV. Parcels one-half acre (0.5 acre) or less in area. a. One LRV or RCV may be stored outside on the parcel. b. The vehicle must be stored entirely on the owner’s property and must be located at least five (5) feet from the side lot lines, and at least ten (10) feet from the rear lot line. c. 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 vehicle in the front yard. V. Parcels larger than one-half acre (0.5 acres) in area: a. Up to two LRVs or RCVs may be stored on the parcel. b. The vehicles must be stored entirely on the owner’s property and must be located at least five (5) feet from the side lot lines, and at least ten ( 10) feet from the rear lot line. c. Storage of any vehicle in the front yard must be located within the side or rear yardat least two hundred (200) feet from the road right-of-way. Table 153.400.090-1. Exterior Storage of Vehicle Standards Summary Standard Diagram Lot Categories RR-N Riparian < 0.5 acres > 0.5 acres Number of motor vehicles 4 4 4 4 Number of LRV (maximum) 5 Based on Parcel Size 1 2 Number of RCV (maximum) 1 Based on Parcel Size Vehicle setback (front, rear), except paved driveway (ft.) • Front lot line 10 ft. 10 ft. N/A N/A • Rear lot line 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. • Side lot line 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. Page 4 of 8 Removed Text: Red Strikethrough New Text: Red Underline Moved Text: Green Strikethrough and Green Underline Standard Diagram Lot Categories RR-N Riparian < 0.5 acres > 0.5 acres • Side lot line, corner lot 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. Allowed within right-of-way, in driveway Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed RCV and LRV allowed in: • Front Yard Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed* Allowed • Side Yard Allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed • Rear Yard Allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed Page 5 of 8 Removed Text: Red Strikethrough New Text: Red Underline Moved Text: Green Strikethrough and Green Underline (C) In addition to the requirements above, the exterior storage of large recreational vehicles is permitted, provided that: (D) 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 must be located at least twenty (20) feet from the public right-of-way and must be screened from view by a fence, existing vegetation, or plantings that are a minimum six (6) feet in height. (E) Drainage and utility easements. LRV or RCV may not be parked within a drainage or utility easement. (F) 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. (C) Off-Street Parking for Residential and Agricultural Uses. I. The number of vehicles that may be parked or stored outside of a building on improved parking areas, except visitors and guests by permission of the property resident, shall be four motor vehicles, or based on the number of licensed drivers that reside on a property, whichever number is greater. II. Off street parking facilities accessory to residential and agricultural uses must be utilized solely for the parking of passenger automobiles, pickup trucks, and trucks with a maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 12,000 pounds or less, and no more than 30 feet in length, vehicles defined as an RCV, and LRV. III. No more than 4 such vehicles per lawful dwelling unit may 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. More than 4 vehicles may be permitted within an Interim Use Permit. IV. Larger trucks, contracting or excavating equipment, and storage trailers, aside from those allowed in 153.400.010 Subd. 2. (B), may not be parked, stored, or otherwise located on any lot, with the following exceptions: a. Trucks, tractors, and other vehicles and equipment directly associated with an agricultural use of the property.; or b. 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 V. Licensed vehicles parked or stored outside on residential or agricultural property shall be parked as follows: a. Vehicles must be parked on a paved driveway or other impervious surface that is a designated driveway or parking area. b. Visitors and guests may park on a boulevard or open yard space with the permission of the owner of the property for up to 72 hours. Page 6 of 8 Removed Text: Red Strikethrough New Text: Red Underline Moved Text: Green Strikethrough and Green Underline c. Vehicles shall not be stored in the right-of-way. Subd. 3. 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 must be screened as provided by Section [153.400.060], 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. Subd. 4. Vacant Lots. No personal property, vehicles, recreation equipment, large recreational vehicles, recreational camping vehicles, lumber or materials (except during the process of construction of a structure) may be kept or maintained on any lot or property on which a permanent structure is not located. This standard does not include contiguous parcels or lots that are under the same ownership on which a principal structure is constructed. Subd. 5. Shipping 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 may not be adjacent to a street and all setbacks must be met. The container may be located on the property for a period not to exceed six (6) months per year, and is only permitted as storage while remodeling or other similar activities relating to the property are active. Section 2 Amendment. The City of Scandia Unified Development Code (“Development Code”, or “Code”), Chapter 153.600.030 Definitions of Use, Standards and Terms (A), shall be amended by adding the underlined text and deleting the stricken text as follows: 153.600.030 DEFINITIONS OF USE, STANDARDS AND TERMS (A) This subsection will list all definitions contained in this Chapter. 192. Recreation Vehicle, Camping: Any travel trailers, chassis-mounted campers, motor homes, tent trailers, slide-in campers, and any vehicle or structure which meets the following qualifications: Any vehicular, portable structure mounted on wheels to be towed by a self-propelled vehicle, and designed to be used as temporary living quarters for travel, vacation uses or for recreational uses. Such structures include travel trailers, pop-up (including folding and retractable) campers, ice-fishing houses, and the like. Any vehicular, portable structure designed to be mounted on a truck upon a self-propelled vehicle for use as temporary living quarters for travel, recreation, or vacation uses. Such structures include, but are not limited to, pick-up campers. Page 7 of 8 Removed Text: Red Strikethrough New Text: Red Underline Moved Text: Green Strikethrough and Green Underline Any vehicular, portable structure mounted on wheels, designed to be used as temporary living quarters for travel, recreation, or vacation uses, and which is constructed as an integral part of a self-propelled vehicle. Such vehicles include motorhomes, mini-motorhomes, buses converted into campers, and the like. 193. Recreation Vehicle, Large (LRV): Recreational vehicles that are operable and licensed (if required) 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, ice fish houses and trailers, all-terrain vehicles, and utility trailers. Section 3 Planning Commission. The Planning Commission discussed the proposed ordinance at their May 6, 2025, meeting and held a public hearing on the amendment at a public hearing at their May 6, 2025, meeting. No comments were made at the public hearing. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the ordinance. Page 8 of 8 Removed Text: Red Strikethrough New Text: Red Underline Moved Text: Green Strikethrough and Green Underline Section 4 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 20th day of May 2025. Steve Kronmiller, Mayor ATTEST: Kyle Morell, City Administrator 1 | P a g e Date of Meeting: May 6, 2025 To: Chair Loeffler and Members of the Planning Commission From: T.J. Hofer, Consultant City Planner Re: UDC Amendment for Exterior Storage of Vehicles City staff have prepared a draft ordinance that would amend a section of the Unified Development Code to address concerns around exterior storage of vehicles. BACKGROUND The City of Scandia was asked to provide stricter enforcement of the standards for exterior storage on properties around lakes within the City. Specific concerns were expressed to cities in areas that are zoned Rural Residential Neighborhood (RR-N). A letter was sent to residents detailing the concerns and standards adopted by ordinance. Exterior storage and parking of vehicles is addressed in both Chapter 91 Nuisances as well as having standards within Chapter 153.400.090 Exterior Storage. The City Council held a work session on April 2, 2025, to discuss the issue. At the meeting the Council discussed the standards and took input from residents. The Council directed staff to prepare an amendment to the relevant ordinances to address the comments and concerns identified in the work session. The City Council reviewed the draft language at the April 15, 2025, meeting. The Council discussed the ordinance and directed staff to make revisions to the proposed amendments and recommended it to the Planning Commission for a public hearing. SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Text shown as red and struckthrough has been removed (removed), text shown as red and underlined has been added (added), text shown as green and struckthrough or underlined has been moved (moved from, moved to). 153.400.090 EXTERIOR STORAGE Subd. 1. Summary and Intent. The City is divided into different Character Areas and Zoning Districts each with different dimensional standards and requirements that have a direct impact on the use of property including exterior storage. The purpose of this section is to establish regulations for exterior storage that are correlated to the Character Area and/or Zoning District. Subd. 2. Exterior Storage and Off-Street Parking for Residential and Agricultural Uses. Exterior storage shall be regulated by the following standards. 2 | P a g e (A) Residential and Agricultural Uses. All materials, machinery, vehicles, and equipment must be stored within a building or fully screened so that it is not visible from adjoining properties and public streets, except for the following: I. Construction, landscaping, and agricultural materials, dumpsters, and equipment currently (within a period of 6 months) being used on the premises. II. Off-street parking of licensed passenger automobiles and pick-up trucks; and the parking of such other motor vehicles as may be permitted by Section [153.400.080]. III. Recreation Equipment (non-vehicular) and Recreation Facilities may be stored outside. IV. Storage of not more than 2two Large Recreational Vehicles (LRV) or Recreation Camping Vehicles (RCV) as permitted in this section. V. Recreation Camping Vehicles, while parked or stored, may not be used as a human dwelling place, living abode or living quarters, 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. 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 must have compliant self-contained sanitary facilities. (B) 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 must be screened as provided by Section [153.400.060], with the following exceptions: (C) Merchandise being displayed for sale; (D) Materials and equipment currently being used for construction on the premises; and (E) Merchandise located on service station pump islands. A significant number of changes have been made to clarify the language within the ordinance and reorganize the section. Staff believes this will aid in the usability of the ordinance and provide clarity. The above “Non-Residential and Non-Agricultural Uses” section was moved to the end of the section. Notably, larger vehicles, like semi-trucks and large commercial vehicles, that are restricted later in the standards are not prohibited from being stored outside on a property provided they are screened. (B) Storage of Large Recreational Vehicles (LRV) or Recreation Camping Vehicles (RCV). Storage of large recreational vehicles or recreation camping vehicles is permitted on residential and agricultural parcels as follows: I. Generally, in addition to the requirements below, the exterior storage of large recreational vehicles is permitted, provided that: 3 | P a g e a. 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 must be located at least 20 feet from the public right- of-way and must be screened from view by a fence, existing vegetation, or plantings that are a minimum six feet in height. b. Drainage and utility easements. LRV or RCV may not be parked within a drainage or utility easement. c. Parking of licensed LRV and RCV is prohibited on all public roadways except while being loaded or unloaded for a period not to exceed 24 hours. Staff have moved the above language from the end of the standards to the beginning as the ordinance as it appears to apply these to all exterior storage of vehicles regardless of the standards for more specific cases in the ordinance below. These standards exist currently. The Council discussed c. and what is determined to be “public roadway.” The Council discussed the difficulty of storing or parking vehicles outside of the right-of-way (ROW) or prescriptive easement due to the size of some lots. Additionally, the Council discussed where parking and storage should be allowed in relation to the ROW, prescriptive easement, or edge of street. The UDC does not define “roadway,” but “roadway” is used in the definition of “Street Pavement”, which is defined as, “The wearing or exposed surface of the roadway used by vehicular traffic.” As written, staff would interpret “public roadways” to be the edge of the street surface. The Planning Commission should discuss required setbacks for parking and storage on lots, specifically as they apply to smaller lots such as in the Bliss Addition. II. RR-N zoned district. Exterior storage and off-street parking on parcels zoned RR-N are allowed the following: a. Number of Vehicles. i. Up to one RCV may be stored on a property. ii. Up to five LRV may be stored on a property. b. Location i. RCV and LRV may be parked or stored within a designated driveway within the right-of-way, but may not extend past the edge of the street pavement. ii. Boats, boat docks, and boat lifts may be stored outside in the front, side, and rear yard. iii. All vehicles must be stored entirely on the owner’s property and must be located at least five feet from the side lot lines, and at least 10 feet from the front and rear lot line, except on driveways. iv. LRV or RCV may be stored on pervious or impervious surfaces. Staff drafted the above language based on the discussion at the April 2, 2025, City Council work session. One standard that staff was unclear on was if boats, boat docks, and boat lifts were 4 | P a g e intended to be included in the number of LRV allowed on a property or if they were intended to still be exempted as they are on lakeshore/riparian parcels. III. Lakeshore Riparian parcels. a. Boats, boat docks, and boat lifts may be stored outside on the lake side of lakeshore parcels, the front yard on riparian lots between September 15 and May 30, and are not included in the total number of LRV or RCV permitted on those parcels in items BIV and CV below. Staff drafted the above language based on the discussion at the April 2, 2025, City Council work session. The date restrictions have been removed and additional clarity has been included to note that the front (lakeward) yard can be used for storage. IV. Parcels one-half acre (0.5 acre) or less in area. a. One LRV or RCV may be stored outside on the parcel. b. The vehicle must be stored entirely on the owner’s property and must be located at least five (5) feet from the side lot lines, and at least ten (10) feet from the rear lot line. c. 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 vehicle in the front yard. V. Parcels larger than one-half acre (0.5 acres) in area: a. Up to two LRVs or RCVs may be stored on the parcel. b. The vehicles must be stored entirely on the owner’s property and must be located at least five (5) feet from the side lot lines, and at least ten ( 10) feet from the rear lot line. c. Storage of any vehicle in the front yard must be located within the side or rear yardat least two hundred (200) feet from the road right-of-way. Staff drafted the above language based on the discussion at the April 2, 2025, City Council work session. The language now allows for storage of vehicles in side or rear yards of properties larger than 0.5 acres, instead of regulating placement based on distance from right-of-way. The standard in V.a. that allows two LRVs or RCVs has been added to the general standards earlier in the section. (C) In addition to the requirements above, the exterior storage of large recreational vehicles is permitted, provided that: (D) 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 must be located at least twenty (20) feet from the public right-of-way and must be screened from view by a fence, existing vegetation, or plantings that are a minimum six (6) feet in height. 5 | P a g e (E) Drainage and utility easements. LRV or RCV may not be parked within a drainage or utility easement. (F) 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. The above standards were moved to earlier in the document. (C) Off-Street Parking for Residential and Agricultural Uses. I. The number of vehicles that may be parked or stored outside of a building on improved parking areas, except visitors and guests by permission of the property resident, shall be four motor vehicles, or based on the number of licensed drivers that reside on a property, whichever number is greater. II. Off street parking facilities accessory to residential and agricultural uses must be utilized solely for the parking of passenger automobiles, pickup trucks, and trucks with a maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 12,000 pounds or less, and no more than 30 feet in length, and vehicles defined as an RCV, and LRV. III. No more than 4 such vehicles per lawful dwelling unit may 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. More than 4 vehicles may be permitted within an Interim Use Permit. Staff drafted the above language based on the discussion at the April 2, 2025, City Council work session. The language now allows for the number of vehicles that can be parked or stored on a building based on the number of licensed drivers that reside in a dwelling. Staff have also added an exception as to what kinds of vehicles can be parked on a residential and agricultural parcel, as the existing standards for a GVWR 12,000 pounds or less, and no more than 30 feet in length truck could cause issues for some RCV depending on interpretation of the code. The drafted language established clearly that RCV can be parked and stored on residential and agricultural parcels. In addition to this, additional clarification has been added regarding the storage of trucks generally used as personal vehicles or smaller commercial vehicles by adding the term “pickup trucks.” IV. Larger trucks, contracting or excavating equipment, and storage trailers, aside from those allowed in 153.400.010 Subd. 2. (B), may not be parked, stored, or otherwise located on any lot, with the following exceptions: a. Trucks, tractors, and other vehicles and equipment directly associated with an agricultural use of the property.; or b. 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. Draft standards include references to clarify what is allowed on a parcel. V. Licensed vehicles parked or stored outside on residential or agricultural property shall be parked as follows: 6 | P a g e a. Vehicles must be parked on a paved driveway or other impervious surface that is a designated driveway or parking area. b. Visitors and guests may park on a boulevard or open yard space with the permission of the owner of the property for up to 72 hours. c. Vehicles shall not be stored in the right-of-way. Subd. 3. 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 must be screened as provided by Section [153.400.060], 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. Subd. 4. Vacant Lots. No personal property, vehicles, recreation equipment, large recreational vehicles, recreational camping vehicles, lumber or materials (except during the process of construction of a structure) may be kept or maintained on any lot or property on which a permanent structure is not located. This standard does not include contiguous parcels or lots that are under the same ownership on which a principal structure is constructed. Subd. 5. Shipping 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 may not be adjacent to a street and all setbacks must be met. The container may be located on the property for a period not to exceed six (6) months per year, and is only permitted as storage while remodeling or other similar activities relating to the property are active. The above language exists in the ordinance, but staff believes it was in the incorrect level of the hierarchy of the code. 153.600.030 DEFINITIONS OF USE, STANDARDS AND TERMS (A) This subsection will list all definitions contained in this Chapter. 192. Recreation Vehicle, Camping: Any travel trailers, chassis-mounted campers, motor homes, tent trailers, slide-in campers, and any vehicle or structure which meets the following qualifications: Any vehicular, portable structure mounted on wheels to be towed by a self-propelled vehicle, and designed to be used as temporary living quarters for travel, vacation uses or for recreational uses. Such structures include travel trailers, pop-up (including folding and retractable) campers, ice-fishing houses, and the like. Any vehicular, portable structure designed to be mounted on a truck upon a self-propelled vehicle for use as temporary living quarters for 7 | P a g e travel, recreation, or vacation uses. Such structures include, but are not limited to, pick-up campers. Any vehicular, portable structure mounted on wheels, designed to be used as temporary living quarters for travel, recreation, or vacation uses, and which is constructed as an integral part of a self-propelled vehicle. Such vehicles include motorhomes, mini-motorhomes, buses converted into campers, and the like. 193. Recreation Vehicle, Large (LRV): Recreational vehicles that are operable and licensed (if required) 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, ice fish houses and trailers, all-terrain vehicles, and utility trailers. Staff drafted the above language based on the discussion at the April 2, 2025, City Council work session. The amendment removes “travel trailers, chassis-mounted campers, motor homes, tent trailers, slide-in campers” from the LRV definition and adds them to the RCV definition. The Council discussed potential issues around smaller recreational vehicles (such as golf carts, dirt bikes, and go carts). Staff have reviewed ordinances of surrounding communities and found that most communities do not include smaller recreational vehicles in a separate definition. Generally, these fall into either a “recreational vehicle” definition, or, are treated as a sta ndard vehicle. “Motor vehicles” is defined by the UDC as, “Any self-propelled vehicle not operated exclusively on railroad tracks, and any vehicle propelled or drawn by a self -propelled vehicle, including but not limited to cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, campers, recreational vehicles, and trailers.” Staff believes that additional restrictions are not placed on these types of items as a small number of the items does not cause a nuisance as they are easily screened or stored in buildings. These items are defined as “motor vehicles” by the UDC and are subject to the storage standards established in 153.400.090 Subd. 2 (A) and would count towards the four motor vehicles allowed to be parked outside. Any number of these types of vehicles could be stored on a lot provided they are inside of a structure or screened. ANALYSIS Staff Analysis Staff believe that the drafted standards will address the concerns discussed by the Council and provide greater clarity regarding the standards. The standards for what is allowed in which circumstances may still be difficult to understand in some situations, specifically within the RR- N district. Staff have prepared an exhibit that may be helpful in visualizing the standards. This exhibit could be included within the ordinance amendment if desired. 8 | P a g e 9 | P a g e COMMISSION ACTION The Planning Commission can do one of the following: 1. Recommend approval, with or without conditions, of the attached ordinance and resolutions. 2. Recommend denial, with findings, of the attached ordinance and resolutions. 3. Table the request for further review/study. RECOMMEDNATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission open a public hearing and receive any and all comments from the public. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the ordinance, with any amendments that the Planning Commission believes are necessary or appropriate: Motion to recommend the City Council approval of the attached ordinance to amend 153.400.090 and 153.600.030 of the Unified Development Code to amend standards for exterior storage and definitions of large recreation vehicles and camping recreation vehicles, with the findings and conditions described within the staff report. Attachments A. Draft Ordinance 2025-XX Amending the UDC Regarding Exterior Storage, Large Recreation Vehicles, and Camping Recreation Vehicles B. Zoning Map C. City Council " UDC Amendment for Exterior Storage of Vehicles” Packet, April 15, 2025 (link only) Page 1 of 6 Removed Text: Red Strikethrough New Text: Red Underline Moved Text: Green Strikethrough and Green Underline CITY OF SCANDIA ORDNANCE NO.: 2025-XX AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCANDIA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE 153.400.090 AND 153.600.030 (A) REGARDING EXTERIOR STORAGE AND DEFINTIONS FOR CAMPING RECREATION VEHICLE AND LARGE RECREATION VEHICLE 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 153.400.090 Exterior Storage, shall be amended by adding the underlined text and deleting the stricken text as follows: 153.400.090 EXTERIOR STORAGE Subd. 1. Summary and Intent. The City is divided into different Character Areas and Zoning Districts each with different dimensional standards and requirements that have a direct impact on the use of property including exterior storage. The purpose of this section is to establish regulations for exterior storage that are correlated to the Character Area and/or Zoning District. Subd. 2. Exterior Storage and Off-Street Parking for Residential and Agricultural Uses. Exterior storage shall be regulated by the following standards. (A) Residential and Agricultural Uses. All materials, machinery, vehicles, and equipment must be stored within a building or fully screened so that it is not visible from adjoining properties and public streets, except for the following: I. Construction, landscaping, and agricultural materials, dumpsters, and equipment currently (within a period of 6 months) being used on the premises. II. Off-street parking of licensed passenger automobiles and pick-up trucks; and the parking of such other motor vehicles as may be permitted by Section [153.400.080]. III. Recreation Equipment (non-vehicular) and Recreation Facilities may be stored outside. IV. Storage of not more than 2two Large Recreational Vehicles (LRV) or Recreation Camping Vehicles (RCV) as permitted in this Section. V. Recreation Camping Vehicles, while parked or stored, may not be used as a human dwelling place, living abode or living quarters, 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. 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 Page 2 of 6 Removed Text: Red Strikethrough New Text: Red Underline Moved Text: Green Strikethrough and Green Underline to exceed 30 days per year while visiting the resident of said property. The recreation camping vehicle or trailer must have compliant self-contained sanitary facilities. (B) 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 must be screened as provided by Section [153.400.060], with the following exceptions: (C) Merchandise being displayed for sale; (D) Materials and equipment currently being used for construction on the premises; and (E) Merchandise located on service station pump islands. (B) Storage of Large Recreational Vehicles (LRV) or Recreation Camping Vehicles (RCV). Storage of large recreational vehicles or recreation camping vehicles is permitted on residential and agricultural parcels as follows: I. Generally, in addition to the requirements below, the exterior storage of large recreational vehicles is permitted, provided that: a. 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 must be located at least 20 feet from the public right- of-way and must be screened from view by a fence, existing vegetation, or plantings that are a minimum six feet in height. b. Drainage and utility easements. LRV or RCV may not be parked within a drainage or utility easement. c. Parking of licensed LRV and RCV is prohibited on all public roadways except while being loaded or unloaded for a period not to exceed 24 hours. II. RR-N zoned district. Exterior storage and off-street parking on parcels zoned RR-N are allowed the following: a. Number of Vehicles. i. Up to one RCV may be stored on a property. ii. Up to five LRV may be stored on a property. b. Location i. RCV and LRV may be parked or stored within a designated driveway within the right-of-way, but may not extend past the edge of the street pavement. ii. Boats, boat docks, and boat lifts may be stored outside in the front, side, and rear yard. Page 3 of 6 Removed Text: Red Strikethrough New Text: Red Underline Moved Text: Green Strikethrough and Green Underline iii. All vehicles must be stored entirely on the owner’s property and must be located at least five feet from the side lot lines, and at least 10 feet from the front and rear lot line, except on driveways. iv. LRV or RCV may be stored on pervious or impervious surfaces. III. Lakeshore Riparian parcels. a. Boats, boat docks, and boat lifts may be stored outside on the lake side of lakeshore parcels, the front yard on riparian lots between September 15 and May 30, and are not included in the total number of LRV or RCV permitted on those parcels in items BIV and CV below. IV. Parcels one-half acre (0.5 acre) or less in area. a. One LRV or RCV may be stored outside on the parcel. b. The vehicle must be stored entirely on the owner’s property and must be located at least five (5) feet from the side lot lines, and at least ten (10) feet from the rear lot line. c. 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 vehicle in the front yard. V. Parcels larger than one-half acre (0.5 acres) in area: a. Up to two LRVs or RCVs may be stored on the parcel. b. The vehicles must be stored entirely on the owner’s property and must be located at least five (5) feet from the side lot lines, and at least ten ( 10) feet from the rear lot line. c. Storage of any vehicle in the front yard must be located within the side or rear yardat least two hundred (200) feet from the road right-of-way. (C) In addition to the requirements above, the exterior storage of large recreational vehicles is permitted, provided that: (D) 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 must be located at least twenty (20) feet from the public right-of-way and must be screened from view by a fence, existing vegetation, or plantings that are a minimum six (6) feet in height. (E) Drainage and utility easements. LRV or RCV may not be parked within a drainage or utility easement. (F) 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. (C) Off-Street Parking for Residential and Agricultural Uses. Page 4 of 6 Removed Text: Red Strikethrough New Text: Red Underline Moved Text: Green Strikethrough and Green Underline I. The number of vehicles that may be parked or stored outside of a building on improved parking areas, except visitors and guests by permission of the property resident, shall be four motor vehicles, or based on the number of licensed drivers that reside on a property, whichever number is greater. II. Off street parking facilities accessory to residential and agricultural uses must be utilized solely for the parking of passenger automobiles, pickup trucks, and trucks with a maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 12,000 pounds or less, and no more than 30 feet in length, vehicles defined as an RCV, and LRV. III. No more than 4 such vehicles per lawful dwelling unit may 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. More than 4 vehicles may be permitted within an Interim Use Permit. IV. Larger trucks, contracting or excavating equipment, and storage trailers, aside from those allowed in 153.400.010 Subd. 2. (B), may not be parked, stored, or otherwise located on any lot, with the following exceptions: a. Trucks, tractors, and other vehicles and equipment directly associated with an agricultural use of the property.; or b. 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 V. Licensed vehicles parked or stored outside on residential or agricultural property shall be parked as follows: a. Vehicles must be parked on a paved driveway or other impervious surface that is a designated driveway or parking area. b. Visitors and guests may park on a boulevard or open yard space with the permission of the owner of the property for up to 72 hours. c. Vehicles shall not be stored in the right-of-way. Subd. 3. 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 must be screened as provided by Section [153.400.060], 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. Subd. 4. Vacant Lots. No personal property, vehicles, recreation equipment, large recreational vehicles, recreational camping vehicles, lumber or materials (except during the process of construction of a structure) may be kept or maintained on any lot or property on which a permanent structure is not located. This standard does not include Page 5 of 6 Removed Text: Red Strikethrough New Text: Red Underline Moved Text: Green Strikethrough and Green Underline contiguous parcels or lots that are under the same ownership on which a principal structure is constructed. Subd. 5. Shipping 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 may not be adjacent to a street and all setbacks must be met. The container may be located on the property for a period not to exceed six (6) months per year, and is only permitted as storage while remodeling or other similar activities relating to the property are active. Section 2 Amendment. The City of Scandia Unified Development Code (“Development Code”, or “Code”), Chapter 153.600.030 Definitions of Use, Standards and Terms (A), shall be amended by adding the underlined text and deleting the stricken text as follows: 153.600.030 DEFINITIONS OF USE, STANDARDS AND TERMS (A) This subsection will list all definitions contained in this Chapter. 192. Recreation Vehicle, Camping: Any travel trailers, chassis-mounted campers, motor homes, tent trailers, slide-in campers, and any vehicle or structure which meets the following qualifications: Any vehicular, portable structure mounted on wheels to be towed by a self-propelled vehicle, and designed to be used as temporary living quarters for travel, vacation uses or for recreational uses. Such structures include travel trailers, pop-up (including folding and retractable) campers, ice-fishing houses, and the like. Any vehicular, portable structure designed to be mounted on a truck upon a self-propelled vehicle for use as temporary living quarters for travel, recreation, or vacation uses. Such structures include, but are not limited to, pick-up campers. Any vehicular, portable structure mounted on wheels, designed to be used as temporary living quarters for travel, recreation, or vacation uses, and which is constructed as an integral part of a self-propelled vehicle. Such vehicles include motorhomes, mini-motorhomes, buses converted into campers, and the like. 193. Recreation Vehicle, Large (LRV): Recreational vehicles that are operable and licensed (if required) 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, ice fish houses and trailers, all-terrain vehicles, and utility trailers. Section 3 Planning Commission. The Planning Commission discussed the proposed ordinance at their May 5, 2025, meeting and held a public hearing on the amendment at a public hearing at their May 5, 2025, meeting. _______________ spoke at the public hearing. The Planning Commission voted to recommend ________ of the ordinance. Page 6 of 6 Removed Text: Red Strikethrough New Text: Red Underline Moved Text: Green Strikethrough and Green Underline Section 4 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 20th day of May 2025. Steve Kronmiller, Mayor ATTEST: Kyle Morell, City Administrator