06.a Ordinance 2026-04 Amending UDC Accessory Structure Height Standards_revised
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CITY OF SCANDIA
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-04
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCANDIA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
SECTION 153.200.030 REGARDING ACCESSORY STRUCTURE HEIGHT
STANDARDS AND CORRECTING AN ERROR IN SECTION 153.600.020
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”), Table 153.200.030-3 Agricultural Preserves (A-P) Dimensional Standards
and Setbacks, shall be amended by adding the red underlined text and deleting the red
stricken text as follows:
Table 153.200.030-3. Agricultural Preserves (A-P) Dimensional Standards and Setbacks
Coverage and Height Standards (Maximum)
Impervious Surface Coverage 25%
H Principal structure height 35 Feet
I Accessory structure height 35 Feet, but not taller than Principal Structure
Section 2 Amendment. The City of Scandia Unified Development Code (“Development Code,”
or “Code”), Table 153.200.030-5 Agricultural Core (AG-C) Dimensional Standards and
Setbacks, shall be amended by adding the red underlined text and deleting the red
stricken text as follows:
Table 153.200.030-5. Agricultural Core (AG-C) Dimensional Standards and Setbacks
Coverage and Height Standards (Maximum)
Impervious Surface Coverage 25%
H Principal structure height 35 Feet
I Accessory structure height 35 Feet, but not taller than Principal Structure
Section 3 Amendment. The City of Scandia Unified Development Code (“Development Code,”
or “Code”), Table 153.200.030-7 Rural Residential General (RR-G) Dimensional
Standards and Setbacks, shall be amended by adding the red underlined text and deleting
the red stricken text as follows:
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Table 153.200.030-7 Rural Residential General (RR-G) Dimensional Standards and
Setbacks
Coverage and Height Standards (Maximum)
Impervious Surface Coverage 25%
H Principal structure height 35 Feet
I Accessory structure height 1.5 times the height of the principal structure, not to exceed 35 feet, but
not taller than Principal Structure
Section 4 Amendment. The City of Scandia Unified Development Code (“Development Code,”
or “Code”), Table 153.200.030-9 Rural Residential Neighborhood (RR-N) Dimensional
Standards and Setbacks, shall be amended by adding the red underlined text and deleting
the red stricken text as follows:
Table 153.200.030-9 Rural Residential Neighborhood (RR-N) Dimensional Standards
and Setbacks
Coverage and Height Standards (Maximum)
Impervious Surface Coverage 25%
I Principal structure height 35 Feet
J Accessory structure height 1.5 times the height of the principal structure, not to exceed 35 feet, but
not taller than Principal Structure
Section 5 Amendment. The City of Scandia Unified Development Code (“Development Code,”
or “Code”), Section 153.200.030 Subd. 6. Accessory Structure Dimensional Standards
for all Base Zoning Districts, shall be amended by adding the red underlined text and
deleting the red stricken text as follows:
II. Residential Accessory Structure Flexibility with CUP. Flexibility from the
standards established in Table 153.200.030-20 may be permitted with a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Provided all other standards and regulations of the
Base Zoning District are met, the City shall consider a bonus up to the following
limits:
a. One additional Structure.
b. No more than an additional 25% of total square footage.
c. Building height up to 35 feet, regardless of principal structure height, provided
that:
i. All base zoning district standards are met, unless otherwise approved.
ii. Side setbacks shall be doubled for the accessory structure.
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iii. Accessory structures must comply with the design and compatibility
standards in Section 153.400.
Section 6 Correction. The City of Scandia Unified Development Code (“Development Code,”
or “Code”), Section 153.600.020 Definitions of Dimension, Measurement, Structure and
Subdivision, shall be corrected by replacing the following image:
8. Building Height: The vertical distance from the average of the highest and the lowest
point of grade for that portion of the lot covered by the building, to the highest point of
the roof for flat roofs, to the roof deck line of mansard roofs and to the mean height
between eaves and ridge for gable, hip or gambrel roofs. No structure shall exceed the
maximum height permitted for the zoning district in which it is located, except for church
spires, chimneys, agricultural silos, wind energy conversion systems, wireless
communication antennas and towers and flag poles up to 45 feet in height. The height of
a stepped or terraced building is the maximum height of any segment of the building.
Section 7 Planning Commission. The Planning Commission discussed the proposed ordinance
and held a public hearing on the amendment at a public hearing at the July 7, 2026,
meeting. No comments were made at the public hearing. The Planning Commission voted
to recommend approval of the ordinance.
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Section 8 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 21st day of July 2026.
Steve Kronmiller, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kyle Morell, City Administrator