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09.c1 UDC Amendment for Exterior Storage of Vehicles - CC Packet 1 | P a g e Date of Meeting: July 15, 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 last discussed at the June 17, 2025, City Council meeting where the Council tabled the amendment for further review and revisions directed by staff. The staff report to the City Council from the June 17, 2025, meeting is attached. Concerns were expressed about the limits on exterior storage placed on larger lots. Staff have revised the ordinance to establish a standard for allowed exterior storage based on lot size with additional permissions and restrictions related to riparian lots. OVERVIEW OF DRAFT ORDINANCE Two versions of the draft ordinance are attached, one that shows the changes between the ordinance presented at the June 12, 2025, meeting and the current draft and one that shows only the proposed text. Summary of Changes to the Ordinance • Additional standards were added to clarify the allowances for boat docks and boat lifts. • Proposed standards setbacks and allowed locations of exterior storage were added. This standard includes a requirement that LRV and RCV stored in the side or rear yard on RR- G lots be setback 100 ft. from the road right-of-way, reduced from 200 ft. • A standard regarding exterior storage screened from property lines and abutting public streets is proposed. • The number of allowed LRV and RCV allowed on a residential and agricultural lots have been revised from a maximum of two, to a number based on the size of a lot or parcel with a maximum of five, as detailed in Table 153.400.090-1. • Standards previously proposed for the Rural Residential Neighborhood district have been revised to apply to riparian lots. • The number of allowed LRV and RCV on riparian lots has been amended to reflect Table 153.400.090-1, resulting in a reduction of LRV allowed. • Table 153.400.090-2 has been revised to reflect the proposed changes, however, the associated diagram has not yet been revised. 2 | P a g e • An additional standard has been added to clarify how the number of vehicles on vacant lots is determined. 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, allow for additional storage on larger lots and allow staff a greater ability to act on violations of the ordinance. 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 revised ordinance. If the City Council prefers the revised version of the ordinance, the Council should recommend the ordinance to the Planning Commission for a public hearing as the ordinance has changed significantly since it was last presented at a public hearing. Attachments A. Clean Copy - Ordinance 2025-XX Amending the UDC Regarding Exterior Storage, Large Recreation Vehicles, and Camping Recreation Vehicles B. Tracked Changes Copy - Ordinance 2025-XX Amending the UDC Regarding Exterior Storage, Large Recreation Vehicles, and Camping Recreation Vehicles C. City Council “UDC Amendment for Exterior Storage of Vehicles” packet, dated June 17, 2025 Page 1 of 8 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 made up of lots and parcels that vary widely in size. The presence of exterior storage is more easily felt on smaller lots. Additionally, 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 lot sizes and 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 and Recreation Facilities may be stored outside. IV. Docks and boat lifts may be stored outside subject the standards established in this Section V. Large Recreational Vehicles (LRV) or Recreation Camping Vehicles (RCV) subject to the standards established in this Section. VI. Recreation Camping Vehicles, while parked or stored, may 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 ATTACHMENT A Page 2 of 8 while visiting the resident of said property. The recreation camping vehicle or trailer must have compliant self-contained sanitary facilities. (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. d. Any LRV or RCV not enclosed in a building, but entirely screened from the street and adjacent property is not considered to be exterior storage. e. 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 rear lot line. f. Location. i. LRV and RCV 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. Within the RR-G district, LRV and RCV not located in a designated driveway, must be located in the side or rear yard and at least 100 ft. from the road right-of way. 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. II. Number of LRV and/or RCV Allowed a. The number of LRV and/or RCV allowed as exterior storage on a lot or parcel shall be regulated per table 153.400.090-1. Page 3 of 8 Table 153.400.090-1. Number of LRV and/or RCV Allowed Lot Size Number of LRV Allowed on Lot Number of RCV Allowed on Lot Parcels less than 0.25 Acres 1 1 0.26 to 0.5 Acres 2 1 0.51 to 0.75 Acres 3 1 0.76 to 1.00 Acres 4 1 1.0 and larger 5 2 III. Riparian parcels. Riparian parcels within the city have a unique need for storage as there are typically additional vehicles, such as boats, or equipment, such as docks and boat lifts, that need to be seasonally stored on the property. In addition to this, many existing riparian lots in the city are nonconforming and unlikely to be able to be made conforming through the standards established in the UDC. The following standards apply to 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 , and are not included in the total number of LRV or RCV permitted on those parcels in items IV and V below. b. On vacant riparian lots, where storage is allowed as described in 153.400.090 Subd. 4, only boats, boat docks, and boat lifts may be stored. c. Location i. Storage of RCV and LRV on riparian lots are exempt from the requirements established in 153.400.090 Subd. 2 (B) I. f. ii. 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. iii. LRV or RCV may be stored on pervious or impervious surfaces. Table 153.400.090-1. Exterior Storage of Vehicle Standards Summary Standard Diagram Lot Categories Non-Riparian Riparian Number of motor vehicles 4 4 Number of LRV (maximum) Based on Parcel Size Based on Parcel Size Number of RCV (maximum) Based on Parcel Size Based on Parcel Size Page 4 of 8 Standard Diagram Lot Categories Non-Riparian Riparian Vehicle setback (front, rear), except paved driveway (ft.) • Front lot line 10 ft. 10 ft. • Rear lot line 10 ft. 10 ft. • Side lot line 5 ft. 5 ft. • Side lot line, corner lot 20 ft. 20 ft. Allowed within right-of-way, in driveway Not Allowed Not Allowed RCV and LRV allowed in: • Front Yard1 Allowed Not Allowed, Boats, boat docks, and boat lifts allowed • Side Yard Allowed Allowed • Rear Yard Allowed Allowed 1The front yard on a non-riparian lot is often the yard between the street and principal structure, the front yard on a riparian lot is the yard between the principal structure and the adjacent waterbody. Page 5 of 8 Page 6 of 8 (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, 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. 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. 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 IV. 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, outside of a designated driveways. Subd. 3. Non-Residential and Non-Agricultural Uses. (A) 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. (B) All exterior storage allowed by conditional use permit in commercial/industrial areas must be screened as provided by Section [153.400.060], with the following exceptions: I. Merchandise being displayed for sale; II. Materials and equipment currently being used for construction on the premises; and III. Merchandise located on service station pump islands. Page 7 of 8 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 allowed vacant parcels shall meet structure setbacks established in Section [153.200]. For the purposes of determining the amount of vehicles that may be stored, the total contiguous land area shall be used. 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: airplanes, converted buses, snowmobiles and trailers, boats/watercraft and trailers, ice fish houses and trailers, all-terrain vehicles, and utility trailers. Page 8 of 8 Section 3 Planning Commission. The Planning Commission discussed the proposed ordinance at their _____, 2025, meeting and held a public hearing on the amendment at a public hearing at their ______, 2025, meeting. Two comments were made at the public hearing. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the ordinance. 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 XXth day of ____ 2025. Steve Kronmiller, Mayor ATTEST: Kyle Morell, City Administrator June 2025 Draft – Red Underline July 2025 Revisions – Blue Underline and Blue Strikethrough Moved Text From June Draft – Green Underline and Green Strikethrough Page 1 of 10 CITY OF SCANDIA ORDNANCE NO.: 2025-XX08 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 made up of lots and parcels that vary widely in size. The presence exterior storage is more easily felt on smaller lots. Additionally, 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 lot sizes and 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. III.IV. Docks and boat lifts may be stored outside subject the standards established in this Section IV.V. Storage of not more than 2two Large Recreational Vehicles (LRV) or Recreation Camping Vehicles (RCV) subject to the standards established as permitted in this Section. Commented [TH1]: “non-vehicular” is included in the definition for recreation equipment. ATTACHMENT B June 2025 Draft – Red Underline July 2025 Revisions – Blue Underline and Blue Strikethrough Moved Text From June Draft – Green Underline and Green Strikethrough Page 2 of 10 V.VI. 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. (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. d. Any LRV or RCV not enclosed in a building, but entirely screened from abutting public streets and adjacent property is not considered to be exterior storage. e. 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. Commented [TH2]: Council should discuss. June 2025 Draft – Red Underline July 2025 Revisions – Blue Underline and Blue Strikethrough Moved Text From June Draft – Green Underline and Green Strikethrough Page 3 of 10 f. 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. Within the RR-G district, LRV and RCV must be stored in the side or rear yard and at least 100 ft. from the road right-of way. 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. II. Number of LRV and/or RCV Allowed a. The number of LRV and/or RCV allowed as exterior storage on a lot or parcel shall be regulated per table 153.400.090-1. Table 153.400.090-1. Number of LRV and/or RCV Allowed Lot Size Number of LRV Allowed on Lot Number of RCV Allowed on Lot Parcels less than 0.25 Acres 1 1 0.26 to 0.5 Acres 2 1 0.51 to 0.75 Acres 3 1 0.76 to 1.00 Acres 4 1 1.0 and larger 5 2 c. III. Riparian parcels. Riparian parcels within the city have a unique need for storage as there are typically additional vehicles, such as boats, or equipment, such as docks and boat lifts, that need to be seasonally stored on the property. In addition to this, many existing riparian lots in the city are nonconforming and unlikely to be able to be made conforming through the standards established in the UDC. The following standards apply to riparian parcels: Number of Vehicles. Up to one RCV may be stored on a property. Up to five LRV may be stored on a property. 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. June 2025 Draft – Red Underline July 2025 Revisions – Blue Underline and Blue Strikethrough Moved Text From June Draft – Green Underline and Green Strikethrough Page 4 of 10 b. On vacant riparian lots, where storage is allowed as described in 153.400.090 Subd. 4, only boats, boat docks, and boat lifts may be stored. 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. c. Location i. Storage of RCV and LRV on riparian lots are exempt from the requirements established in 153.400.090 Subd. 2 (B) I. f. ii. 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. iii. LRV or RCV may be stored on pervious or impervious surfaces. 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.i. 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. 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 June 2025 Draft – Red Underline July 2025 Revisions – Blue Underline and Blue Strikethrough Moved Text From June Draft – Green Underline and Green Strikethrough Page 5 of 10 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.a. 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 153.400.090-12. Exterior Storage of Vehicle Standards Summary Standard Diagram Lot Categories RR-NNon-Riparian Riparian Number of motor vehicles 4 4 Number of LRV (maximum) Based on Parcel Size5 Based on Parcel Size Number of RCV (maximum) Based on Parcel Size1 Based on Parcel Size Vehicle setback (front, rear), except paved driveway (ft.) • Front lot line 10 ft. 10 ft. • Rear lot line 10 ft. 10 ft. • Side lot line 5 ft. 5 ft. • Side lot line, corner lot 20 ft. 20 ft. Allowed within right-of-way, in driveway AllowedNot Allowed Not Allowed RCV and LRV allowed in: • Front Yard1 Allowed Not Allowed, Commented [TH3]: Diagram to be revised. June 2025 Draft – Red Underline July 2025 Revisions – Blue Underline and Blue Strikethrough Moved Text From June Draft – Green Underline and Green Strikethrough Page 6 of 10 Standard Diagram Lot Categories RR-NNon-Riparian Riparian Boats, boat docks, and boat lifts allowed • Side Yard Allowed Allowed • Rear Yard Allowed Allowed 1The front yard on a non-riparian lot is often the yard between the street and principal structure, the front yard on a riparian lot is the yard between the principal structure and the adjacent waterbody. Commented [TH3]: Diagram to be revised. June 2025 Draft – Red Underline July 2025 Revisions – Blue Underline and Blue Strikethrough Moved Text From June Draft – Green Underline and Green Strikethrough Page 7 of 10 (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. June 2025 Draft – Red Underline July 2025 Revisions – Blue Underline and Blue Strikethrough Moved Text From June Draft – Green Underline and Green Strikethrough Page 8 of 10 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, outside of a designated driveways. Subd. 3. Non-Residential and Non-Agricultural Uses. (A) 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. Subd. 3.(B) All such exterior storage allowed by a conditional use permit in commercial/industrial areas must be screened as provided by Section [153.400.060], with the following exceptions: (A)I. Merchandise being displayed for sale; (B)II. Materials and equipment currently being used for construction on the premises; and (C)III. 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 allowed vacant parcels shall meet structure setbacks established in Section [153.200]. For the purposes of determining the amount of vehicles that may be stored, the total contiguous land area shall be used. 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: June 2025 Draft – Red Underline July 2025 Revisions – Blue Underline and Blue Strikethrough Moved Text From June Draft – Green Underline and Green Strikethrough Page 9 of 10 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 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. June 2025 Draft – Red Underline July 2025 Revisions – Blue Underline and Blue Strikethrough Moved Text From June Draft – Green Underline and Green Strikethrough Page 10 of 10 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 17XXth day of June____ 2025. Steve Kronmiller, Mayor ATTEST: Kyle Morell, City Administrator 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. ATTACHMENT C Attachments to the June 17, 2025 Staff Report were removed. See note on page 24 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 2025-07-15 Note: Outlined attachments removed from July 15, 2025 City Council Packet. See Previous meeting staff report for all attachments listed. 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