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MEMORANDUM
To: City Council and Reference: Draft Zoning Districts and Uses
Planning Commission Chapter 2, Section 2
Copies To: Anne Hurlburt, City Administrator
Proj. No.: 14530.000
From: Berry Farrington, Sherri Buss Routing:
Date: February 17, 2010
OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED DISTRICTS
• The draft ordinance includes 8 districts. Except for the Agriculture—Core District, all of the districts
are new, and are based on new Comprehensive Plan. Where applicable, standards and land uses from
the existing ordinance were incorporated into the old and new districts.
• The proposed rural districts (AG C, AP, and GR) are similar to the agricultural districts of the current
ordinance. The uses in the three agricultural districts are similar to each other; the major difFerences
among the districts are in the lot sizes and other dimensional standards.
• The VN District allows for smaller residential lots near the village center. VMU A, VMU B, and IP
Districts allow for a variety of uses in the village center. R COMM allows for commercial uses in a
few key locations outside of the village.
• Within each zoning district, uses are allowed as either: Permitted, Accessory, Conditional, Interim, or
allowed by Administrative Permit. The list of uses included in the draft ordinance is greatly expanded
and at a greater level of detail than the current zoning ordinance.
� The rural districts (AG C, AP, and GR) include a more detailed list of permitted agricultural uses.
• The VMU A District is for the historic village center. Permitted commercial uses are intended to be
compatible with the existing building stock and streetscape of the historic village, require more
limited wastewater treatment, and generate limited traffic. Conditional uses are appropriate for the
village with provisions to address wastewater treahnent demands, traffic generation/parking, or
potential issues concerning the scale or intensity of the use.
• VMU B is the portion of the village with larger lots (approximately 2 acres or greater). Allowed uses
are mostly the same as VMU B. An expanded list of Conditional uses allows for more auto-centered
development, larger-scale and newer buildings, and uses that require significant off-street parking or
private wastewater treatment systems.
• On the draft zoning map, the boundary between the VMU A and VMU B Districts was drawn with
consideration given to existing lot sizes; character of the streetscape; historic structures; existing
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structures and land uses; land use compatibility; topography; street access; parking; and wastewater
treatment.
• The Industrial Park District (IP) is new to this draft of the ordinance. The IP District is suggested by
staff to allow for continued industrial uses in the south side of the Hawkinson business park.
• R COMM allows for many of the commercial uses that are allowed in the village districts.
Residential development is proposed to be allowed through a Planned Unit Development (PUD). If a
residential subdivision were requested for this area, part of the property would need to be planned for
commercial use through the PUD application.
PROPOSED NEW DEFINITIONS
Below are definitions for some of the land uses that were added to the Districts section of the draft zoning
ordinance. If these uses are kept in the draft Ordinance, these definitions can be added to Chapter 1.
A�ricultural nrocessing; Processing on the farm of an agricultural product grown on the farm in the course of
preparing the product for market. Agricultural processing is subordinate and incidental to the farm operation.
Agricultural processing includes activities such as cutting, drying, packaging, canning, milling, grinding,
freezing, heating and fermenting of product.
A�ricultural direct-market business• A commercial enterprise in which agricultural products are produced on
a site and marketed and sold directly to consumers without an intermediate wholesaler or distributor other
than a farm co-op organization. Direct market business may include enterprises such as pick-your-own
operations, and operations in which delivery of products is made directly to consumers.
Agritourism entemrise: Activities conducted on a working farm and offered to the public or to invited groups
for the purpose of recreation, education, or active volunteer involvement in the farm operation.
These activities must be related to agriculture or natural resources and incidental to the fann operation. This
term includes farm tours, hayrides, corn mazes, classes related to agricultural products or skills, picnic and
party facilities offered in conjunction with the above, and similar uses.
Delicatessen: A shop where ready to serve cold food, such as cooked meats, salads, sandwiches, etc. which
are prepared in advance, is sold typically for consumption off the premises.
Drive-through: Any use where products and/or services are provided to the customer under conditions where
the customer does not have to leave the car.
Recreation, Commercial: A business directed toward the general public that offers recreational entertainment
such as bowling alleys, billiard halls, skating, or miniature golf.
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SECTION 1.0 TITLE,ZONING MAP,USES NOT PROVIDED FOR WITHII�T D�STRICTS
1.1 Tit1e.This Chapter shall be known,cited and ceferred to as the Scandia Zoning Ordinance except as
refen•ed to herein,where it shall be known as"this Chapter."
1.2 Zonin�M�.The locations and boundaries of the dish-icts establisl�ed by this Chapter are hereby set
forth on the Scandia, Mumesota Zoning Map;and said Map is hereby made a part of tbis Chapter. Said
Map and all notations,references and data shown thereon are hereby incorporated by reference into this
Chapter and shall be as much a parC of it as if all were fully described herein.The boundaries between
districts are the center lines of streets or raih•oad�7ghts-of-way,lot lines,or section lines. In the case of
unsubdivided property,or in any case whei�e rights-of-way,lot lines,or section lines are not used as .
boundaries,the district boundary lines shall be determined by use of dimensions or the scale appearing i
on the Map. �
13 Uses not Provided for within Zonin�Districts.
Whenever in any zoning dish-ict a use is not specifically allowed as a permitted accessory,conditional, '
or interim use,nor is such use allowed by administrative permit,the use shall be considered prohibited.
In such cases,the City Council or the Planning Commission,on tlieir own initiative or upon request,
roay conduct a study to determine if the use is acceptable and if so,what zoning district would be most
appropriate and the detennination as to conditions and standards relating to development of the use. •
T'he City Council,Planning Commission or properiy owner�nay initiate an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance to provide for the particular use under consideration,or the City may find that the use is not
compatible for development within the City.
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SECTION 2.0 DI5TRICTS
2.I Establish�nent of Districts. The City is divided into the following disb•icts:
(l) Agriculture District—Core(AG C)
(2) Agricuiture Preserves District(AP)
{3) General Rui�al District(GR)
(4) Village Neighborhood Distr+ct(VN)
(5) Village Mixed Use A District(VMiJ A)
(� Village Mixed Use B District(VMIJ B)
(7) Industrial Park District(IP)
{8) Rural Commer�cial District(R COMM)
2.2 Establisllment of Overlav Dist�•icts.The following Overlay Districts are applied in the City:
• (1) Ag r�egate Minin Overlay District. Properties wid�in flie Agg��gate Mining Overlay District are
regulated according to Section 2.l2 of this Chapter,and to according to Chapter 4 of the Scandia
Development Code.
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(2) Shoreland Mana�ement Overlay DistiYct.Properties within the Shoreland Management Overlay
District are regulated according to Chapter 5 of the Scandia Development Code. �
{3) Floodplain Overlay District.Properties within the�loodplain Overlay District are regulated '
according to Chapter 6 of the Scandia Developinent Code.
2.3 Lower St.Croix River Corridor Overlay District.The City adopts by reference the Washington County
Lower St.C�•oix River Bluf�land and Shoreland Management Ordinance,as amended,until such time
that the City Council adopts a City of Scandia Lower St.Croix River corridor ordinance for this zone.
Unti1 such time, properties within the Lower St.Croix River Corridor Overlay District are regulated -
according to the Washuigton County Lower St.Croix River Bluffland and Sho��eland Management
Ordinance with the exception that lots must meet the density and lot requirements of the Agriculture
District-Core(AG C).
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2.4 A�riculh�re Distr�ict—Core(AG C1
(1) Pur ose.The AG C District is establisiied to protect aud preserve land for long-tenn agricultm•al i '
production and to preserve the ruz•al character of the City. AG C Dish•ict areas are designated !
Agricultural Core in flie Comprehensive Plan.
� (2) Permitted Uses.The following are permilteci uses it�the AG C District.
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(A) Agriculture
(B) Agricultural Business- Seasonal
(C) Agricultural Direct-Market Business �
(D) Agricultural Processing
(E) Agritourism E�aterprise
{F) Comnxunity Residence(se�ving 1 to 6 persons)
(G) Essential Services
(I-� Keeping of Livestock
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(J) Single Family Residence
(3) Accessory Uses.The following uses are pennitted accessory uses ui the AG C District,subject to �
the applicable ptbvisions of this Chapter.
(A) Accessory Structures
(B) Accessory Apartments •
(C) Daycare Facility(Nurseiy,Day)located within a residential setting,servuig 14 or fewer
persons and licensed under Minnesota Rules,parts 9502.0300 to 9502.0445
(D) Exterior storage of personal property
(E) Home Occupations
(F) Fences
(G) Kennel,Private
(I-� Play and recreational facilities,including swimming pools,fo�•private use
(I) Sigus
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(4) Uses with a Conditional Use Peniiit.The following uses are permitted in the AG C District after
the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit:
(A) Balloon Ports-Commercial
(B) Bed and Breakfast Imis
(C) Cemeteries
(D) Essential Services-Utility Substation
(E) Feedlots
(F) Golf Courses
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(G) Golf Driving Range
(H) Government Uses,Buildings and Storage
(n Horse Training Facility,Commercial(over 10 horses)
(� Open Space Conseivation Subdivisio�a
{K) Place of Worship '
(L) Planned Unit Development[to be evaluated later in the Ordinance update process]
� (Ivn Pla.nt Nursery
(I� Resorts/Conference Facilities
(0) Schools
(P) Wind Energy Conveision System(WECS) '
(Q) Wireless Communication Facility
(R) Yard Waste Facilities �
(5) Uses with an Interim Use Permit.The following uses are permitted in the AG C District after the
issuance of an Interim Use Permit.
(A) Commercial Kennel
(6) Uses with an Administ+'ative permit. The following uses are pertnitted in the AG C District after
the issuance of an Administrative permit:
(A) Horse Training Facility,Connmercial(10 or fewer horses)
(B) Tempora�y Farm Dweiling
(C) Temporary Dwelling Unit-Care Facility ;
(D) Temporary Dwelling Unit-Construetion
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(7) Lot Area and Setback Requirements in the A�riculture District—Core(AG C�.
Densi 4 dwellin units r 40 aeres �
Mini�num lot size Unless the parcel is part of an approved Open Space
Conservation Subdivision or Planned Unit Develop�uent,lots
must be 2.0 to 5.0 acres,or 20 acres or eater. �
Minimum buildable area 1.0 acres '
Minimum frontage on all public Lot size of 2.0 to 3.0 acres: 160 feet �
roads Lot size greater tl�an 3.0 acres and tess than 4.0 acres: 240 feet
Lot size of 4.0 acres or eater: 300 feet
Maximum lot covera e 2S%
Minimum Buildin Setbacks:
Front 40 feet
Side 20 feet
Rear 50 feet
Minor Arterials 150 feet from centerline,or 75 feet from the right-of-way, 3
whichever is greater
Major or Minor Coilectors 100 feet froin centerline,or SO feet from the right-of-way,
whichever is eaYer
Maximum Buildin Hei ht 35 feet
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2.5 A�a•iculture Preserves District lAP�
(1) Pulpose• The AP District establishes a density of one dwelling unit per 40 acres,making those
specific parcels of land eligible for the Metropolitan Agricultural Preserves according to
Minnesota Statute 4731-I,as amended,to��emain in long-term agricultural productiou.AP District
areas are designated Agricultural Core in the Comprehensive Plan.
� (2) Permitted Uses.The permitted uses in the AP District are the saine as those of the AG District,
except as limited by Minnesota Statute 473H. Statute 473H states that commercial and
industrial operations are not allowed on land within the Agriculture Preserves District,
' except: {1) small on-fann commercial or industrial operations normally associated with
and important to farming in the agricultural preserve area; (2) storage use of existing farm �
buildings tl�at does not disrupt the integriTy of the agricultural preserve; and (3) small
commercial use of existing farm buildings for trades not disruptive to the integrity of the ,
agricultural preserve such as a carpentry shop, small scale mechanics shop, and similar
activities that a farm operator might conduct.
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(3) Accessory Uses.The accessory uses in the AP District are the same as those of the AG District,
except as limited by Minnesota Statute 473H.
(4) Uses with a Conditional Use Permit.'The uses perinitted after the issuance of a Conditional Use
• Permit in the AP District are the same as those of the AG District,except as limited by Minnesota
Statute 473H.
(5) Uses with an Interim Use Permit.The uses pertnitted after the issuance of an Interia�Use Pei7nit
in the AP District are the same as those of the AG District,except as limited by Minnesota Statute
473H.
(6) Uses with an Adniinistrative„permit.The uses permitted after the issuance of an Administrative '
permit in the AP District are the same as those of the AG District,except as limited by Miimesota
Statute 473 H.
(7) Lot Area aud Setback Requiremen#s in the Agriculture Preserves District(AP).
Densi 1 �nit er 40 acres
Minimum lot size 40 acres
Minimum buildable area 1.0 acres
Minimum frontage on all public 300 feet
roads
Maximum lot covera e 25%
Minimum Buiiding Setbacks:
Front 40 feet
Side 20 feet
Rear 50 feet
Muior Arterials " I50 ft&om centerlu�e,or 75 ft from the tight-of-way,whichever is
eater
• Major o�•Minor Collectors 100 ft fi�onx centerline,or 50 ft from the right-of-way,whichever is
greater
Maximum Buitdin Hei ht 35 feet ' '
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2.6 General Rural District(GR)
(1) Purpose•The GR District is established to pa•ovide for a rural residential area of mixed lot sizes.
GR District areas are designated Geneial Rural in tt�e Comprehensive Plan.
(2) Pennitted Uses.The following are permitted uses in the GR District.
(A) Agriculture
(B) Agricultui�al Business-Seasonal
(C) Agriculturat Direct-Market Business
(D) Agricultural Processing
(6) Agritourism Enterprise �
(F) Community Residence(serving 1 to 6 persons)
(G) Essential Services
(I� Public Recreation Facility
(I) Single Family Residence
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(3) Accessorv Uses.The foliowing uses are permitted accessory uses in the GR District,subjectto
the applicable provisions of this Chaptea•.
(A) Accessory Structures
(B) Accessory Apartments
(C) Daycare FaciliTy(Nursery,Day)located within a residenYial setting, serving l4 or fewer
persons and licensed under Minnesota Rules,parts 9502.0300 to 9502.0445
(D) Exterior storage of peisonal p�•operty
(E) Hoia�e Occupations
(F) Fences
(G) Kemiei,Private �
(I� Keeping of Livestock
(n Play and rec�•eational facilities,including swimniing pools,for private use
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(4) Uses with a Conditional Use Pe�•mit.The following uses are permitted in the GR District after tlie
issuance of a Conditional Use Permit:
(A) Balloon Poi�s-Commercial
(B) Bed aud Breakfast Inns
(C) Cemeteries
(D) Essential Services-Utility Substation
{E) Feedlots
i (F) Golf Cou�ses
(G) Golf Driving Range `
(I� Government Uses,BuiJdings and Storage
(I) Horse Training Facility,Commercial(over 10 ho�ses)
(J) Open Space Conservation Subdivision }
(K) Place of Worship �
{L) Planned Unit Development[to be evatuated later in the Ordinance update process]
• (M) Plant Nurseiy
(N) Resorts/Conference Facilities
(0) Schools
{P) Wind Energy Conversion System(WECS) '
(Q) Wireless Communication Facilities
{R) Yard Waste Facilities
(5) Uses with an Tnterim Use Perrr►it.The following uses are permitted in the GR Disb•ict after the
issuance of an Interim Use Permit.
(A) Commercial Kennel
(6) Uses with an Administrative pernuit.The following uses are peatinitted in the GR District after the
issuance of an Administrative permit:
(A) Horse Training Facility,Commercial(10 or fewer horses)
(B) TeIIipo��ry Fann Dwelling �I
(C) Temporary Dwelling Unit-Care Facility
(D) Temporary Dwelling Unit-Construction
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(7) Lot Area and Setback Requirements in tl�e General Rural District(GR).
Densi 4 dwelling units er 40 acres '
Muiimum lot size 2.0 ac�•es
Minimum buildable area 1.0 acres
Minnnum frontage on all public Lot size of 2.0 to 3.0 acres: 160 feet
roads Lot size greater than 3.0 acres and less than 4.0 acres:240 feet
Lot size of 4,0 acres or ter: 300 feet
Maximum lot covera e 25%
Minimum Buildin Setbacks:
Front 40 feet
Side 20 feet
Rear 50 feet
Minor Arterials 150 feet from centerline,or 75 feet from the right-of-way,
whichever is reater
Major or Minor Collectors 100 feet from centerline,or 50 feet from the right-of-way,
whichever is eater
Maximum Buildin Hei ht 35 feet
2.7 Villa�e Neighborhood District NN)
(1) Purpose.The VN District is established to designate growth areas surrounding the village center, •
to suppo�t primarily single family residential uses on lot sizes reflective of the existing village lot
sizes.VN District areas are designated Village Neighborhood in the Comprehensive Plan.
(2) Permitted Uses.The following are permitted uses in tlie VTV District.
(A) Agricuiture
(B) Community Residence(serving l to 6 persons)
{C) Public Recreation Facility
(D) Single Family Residence
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(3) Accessory Uses.The following uses are pennitted accessory uses in the VN District,subject to
the applicable provisions of this Chapter. ,
(A) Accesso�y Structures '
(B) Accessory Aparhnents
(C) Daycare Facility(Nursery, Day)located within a residential setting, serving 14 or fewer
persons and licensed under Minnesota Rules,parts 9502.0300 to 9502.0445
(D) Essential Sexvices
(E) Exterior storage of personal property
(�) Fences
(G) Kennel,Private
(I� Livestock,less ti�an l 1 animal units and sufficient grazable acres
(n Play and recreational facilities,including swimming pools,for private use
(J) Signs �
• (4) Uses with a Conditional Use Permit.The following uses are permitted in the VN District after the
issuance of a Conditional Use Periuit:
(A) Bed and Breakfast Inns
(B) Community Residence(serving 7 to 16 peisous) !
(C) Essential Services-Utility Substation ' i
(D) Governnlent Uses,Buildings aud Storage
(E) Multi-Family Residence
1. The City may gi�nt a density bonus u�to a density of one dwelling unit per 1.0 acre
for the development of life-cycle housing.
2. Life-cycle housing is housing designated for residents age 55 and above,or housing
tha#is affordable,as defined by U.S.Department of Housii�g and Urban Development
(HtJD),to households earning 120%of Area Median [ncome or less.
3. [any additional staudards here]
(F) Plant Nursery
(G) Place of Worship
(T� Schools
(n Wind Energy Conversion System(WECS)
• (J) Wireless Conununication Facilities
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(5) Uses with an Interim Use Pea•mit.The following uses are permitted in the VN Distcict after the
issuance of an Interim Use Pennit.
(A) i
(6) Uses with an Adrninistrativepennit.The following uses are pennitted in the VN District after the
issuance of an Administrative pennit:
(A) Agricultural Business-Seasonal
(B) Temporary Farm Dwelling '
(C) Temporary Dwelling Unit-Care Facility S
(D) Temporary Dwelling Unit-Construction
(7) Lot Area and Setback Requirements in the Village Neighborhood Dishict(VN� �
Minimum lot size, Single 2.5 acres j.
Fainil Residential
Minimum lot area per 1.0 acres,with Conditional Use Pecmit
dwelling,Multi-Family •
Residential
Minimum buildable area 1.0 acires
Minimum frontage on all 160
ublic roads �
Ma.umum lot covera e 25%
Miaimum Buildin Setbacks:
Front 40 feet
Side 20 feet
Rear 50 feet
Minor Arterials 150 feet from centerline,or 75 feet from the right-of-way,
whichever is eater
Major or Minor Collectors 100 feet fi•om centerline,or 50 feet from the right-of way,
whichever is •eater
Maximum Buildin Hei t 35 feet
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2.8 Villa�e Mixed Use A District(VMIJ A)
(1) Pur ose.The VMLJ A District is established to sustain the historic village center by prese�wing
and protecting tl�e long-term viabiliiy of historic properties and structures,aud by allowing a ;
mixture of mutually supportive land uses.VMLJ A District areas are designated Village Mixed
Use in the Comprehensive Plan.The mixture of connnercial,o�ce, institutional,recreational,
and residential land uses are made compatible through the enforcement of desigu guidelines.
(2) Pennitted Uses.The following are permitted uses in the VMU A District.
(A) Antique shops
(B) Art galleiy and sales
(C) Boolc, school supply,art suppiy,or stationary stores
(D) Boutique shops
(E) Clothing sales
(F) Community residence(1 to 6 persons)
{G) Convenience grocery markets
� (H) Copy/printing services,excludes printing presses and publishing facilities
(n Dry cleaning pick up and laundry picic up stations including incidental i�epair but not
including processing
(J) Essential Services !
(K) Furniture stores i
(L) Gift or novelty stores
(M) Hardware stores
(N) Hobby and craft stores
(0) Jewelry stores
(P) Lea#her goods and luggage stores
(Q) Locksmiths
(R.) Meat market,but not including processing for a locker plant
(S) Music stores
(T) O�ces
(U) Public Recreation Facilities
(V) Shoe repair
(W) Single family residence
. (X) Sporling goods and recreational equipment sales,not including motorized vehicles or boats
(Y) Tailoring services
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(Z) Toy stores
{AA)RetaillService uses of a similar nature to tl�ose permitted in the VMU A District,above
(3) Accessory Uses.The following uses are permitted accessory uses in tlie VMU A District,subject
to tl�e applicable provisions of this Chapter.
(A) Accesso►y Structures
(B) Accessory Apartments
(C) Daycare Facility(Nursery,Day)located within A residential setting,serving 14 or fewer
persons a1�d licensed under Minneso#a Rules,parts 9502.0300 to 9502.0445
{D) Exterior storage of personal property
(E) Home Occupation
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(G) Off-street parking and loading
{H) �'lay and recreatioiial facilities, including swiu�ming pools,for private use �
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(4) Uses with a Conditional Use Per�nit.Tha following uses are pennitted iu tlie VMU A District
af�er the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit:
(A) Bakery goods and baking of goods for retail sales on the premises
(B) Banks,credit uuions,and otlier fmancial institutions without drive up tellers
(C) Bars and Taverns
(D) Beauty Salons,barbers,day spas,and similac•personal se�vices
(E) Bed and Breakfast I�ms ;
(F) Bicycle sales and repair '
(G) Candy, ice cream, popcoin,nuts,frozen desserts,and soft drink sales '
(H) Catering Services
{n Cemeteries
(J) Clubs/Cadges �
(K) Cominercial Daycare Facilities,state licensed �
(L) Community Residence(serving 7 to 16 persons) �
• (M) Delicatessens/coffee houses without drive-tlu•ough service �
(1� Essential Services-Utility Substation
(0) Exterior Storage,where accessory to a permitted use i
{P) Florist shops '
(Q) Government Buildings,Storage and Uses
(R) Grocery stores or Supermarkets
(S) Hotels
('I� Liquor,off sale,pursuant to the required liquor license
(Cn Medical or Dental Offices/Clinics
(V} Motor Vehicle Repair
{W) Motor Vehicle Service Station
{X) Multi-Family Residence
{Y) Outdoor Dining
(Z) Pet Grooming
(AA)Phanuacies,without drive-throagh service
(BB)Place of Worship
(CC) Planned Unit Development[to be evaluated later in the Ocdinance update process]
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(EE) Recreation,Commercial
(FF) Restaurants
(GG)Schools i
(HH)Shopping Center
(In Studios-artist,dance,health and fitness,decorating,music,po�trait pl�otography,and
similar uses
(J� Veteiinary Clinic,small animal
(KK)Wind Energy Conversion System(WECS)
(LL) Wireless Conununication Facility
(MM) Retail/Seivice uses of a similar uature to those allowed in the VMU A District with a
Conditional Use Permit,above
{5) Uses with an Interim Use Permit.The following uses are perinitted in the VMU A District after
the issuance of an Lnterim Use Pennit.
(A)
6 Uses with an Administrative ermit.The followin uses are permitted in the VMjJ A District •
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after the issuance of an Administrative permit:
(A) Farmeis Market
(B) Temporary Dwelling Unit-Care Facility
(C) Tempora.iy Dwelling Unit-Constructiou
(D) Te�nporaiy outdoor sales
(7) Lot Area and Setback Requireinents in the VMU A District.
Minimum lot size 2,500 square feet.No new subdivisions of land
ermitted.
Maximum lot coverage 80%
Minimunn Building Setbacics: None. Must conform to Scandia Design
Guideluies.
Maximum Buildin Hei t 45 feet
2.9 Villa�e Mixed Use B District(VMU B)
(1) Purpose.The VMU B District is established to provide a growtli area for die village center.VMU
B District areas are designated Village Mixed Use in die Comprehensive Plan.Tlte District
provides for a mixtur�of cotnmercial,office, institutional,recreational,and residential land uses. •
The District provides an area for larger scale businesses, for Uusinesses that benefit fi•om visibility
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from State Highway 97,and business aud mixed use development that utilize on-site wastewater
treatment systems.
(2) Permitted Uses.The pei�nitted uses 'vi tl�e VMiJ B District are the same as those of the VMU A
District.
(3) Accesso�y Uses.The accessory uses in the VMU B District are the same as diose of tlie VMU A
District. in addition,the following uses are also permitted accessory uses in the VMU B District:
(A) Driv�through services
(4) Uses with a Conditiona!Use Permit.The uses permitted after the issuance of a Conditionat Use
Permit in the VMU B District are t[ie saxne as tl�ose ofthe VMU A District.In addition,the
following uses are also peimitted in the VMU B District after the issuance of a Conditional Use
Permit:
{A) Automotive Dealerships
(B) Boat or recreational veliicle sales
(C) Building supply stores
• (D) Crematoriums
(E) Deparhnent,discount,and warehouse stores
(F) Garden supply stores
(G) Feed and seed sales j
(H) Funeral Homes
(n Hospitals
(� Laundro�nats
(K) Motoa•Fuel Stations
(L) Nuising Homes
(M) Spoits and fitriess clubs
(N) Thea#ers(indoor only)
(0) Veterinary Clinics,large a�iimal
(P) RetaiUSeivice uses of a suuilar nature to those allowed by Conditional Use Pei�rnit in the
VMUB district,above
(5) Uses with an Interim Use Permit.The uses pennitted after the issuance of an Interim Use Permit
in the VMLJ B District are the same as those of the VMU A District.
(6) Uses with an Administrative�ennit. T7�e uses pei7nitted after the issuance of an AdminisUative
• pennit in the VMU B District are the same as those of the VMU A District.
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(7) Lot Area vid Setback Requirements iu the VMU B District.
Muumuin lot size 2.5 acres
Minimum buildable area 1.0 acres
Minunum trontage on all 160 ;
ublic roads
Maximum lot coverage 65%
Minimum Buildin Setbacks:
Fro��t 40 feet
Side 20 feet
Reac 50 feet
Minor Arterials 150 feet from centerline,or 75 feet from the riglrt-of-way, i
whichever is reater ;
Major or Minor Collectors 100 feet fi•om centerline,or 50 feet from the right-of way,
wl�ichever is eater
Maximum Buildin Hei ht 45 feet i
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2.10 Industrial Park District(1P)
(1) Purpose.The IP Disfrict is establislied to allow for light industrial businesses. IP District areas are .
designated Village Mixed Use in the Comprehensive Plan. Industrial park uses include light
manufactucing,fabricatiou,assembly,o�•storage businesses that are non-threatening to the
enviroiiment.The 1P District does not abut major roadways,and properly access is via a local i
street which does not also serve residential districts. �
(2) Permitted Uses.The following are pennitted uses in the IP District.
(A) Laboratories
(B) Light manufacturing and assembly of a wide variety of products including electronics,
textiles,plastics,optical,pharmaceutical,medical supplies,and equipment.
(C) Printing
(D) Repair and service busu�esses
(E) Research facilities
(F) Self-Storage facilities,enclosed
{G) Warehousing and Dish•ibution businesses
(H) Wholesale businesses
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(3) Accessory Uses.The following uses are permitted accessory uses in tl�e IP District,subject to the �
applicable provisions of this Chapter. ;
(A) Exterior Storage,whe��associated with a permitted use '
(B) Fences '
(C) Offices necessary for tlie permitted use
(D) Off-street parking and loading
(E) Retail sales of products manufactured on site
(F) Signs �
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(4) Uses with a Conditional Use Permit.The following uses are permitted in the LP District after the
issuance of a Conditional Use Permit: �
(A) Contractor shops and storage yards !
(B) Essential Services-Utility Substation i
(C) Government Buildings, Storage and Uses
• (D) Motor Vehicle Repair,including body work and painting
(E) Processing of agricultural products,food,and beverages,excluding cendering plants
(F) Radio and television stations
(G) Recycling Centers �
{H) Transportation/Motor Freigl�t Terminals
(n Wind Energy Conversion System(WECS)
(r) Wireless Communication Facilities
(K) Yard Waste Facilities
(5) Uses��vitli an(nterim Use Permit.The following uses are permitted in the IP District aft�r the
issuance of an In#erim Use Permit.
{A)
(6) Uses with an Administrative pecnnit.The following uses are permitted in the IP District after d�e
issuance of an Administrative permit:
(A)
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{7) Lot Area and Setback Rer�uu•ements in the 1P District.
Minimum lot size 2.5 acres
Minimum buitdable area l.0 acres ''
Minimum fronta e on all ub(ic roads l60 ,
Maxunum lot covera e 65%
Minimuin Buildin Setbacks:
Front 40 feet
Side 20 feet
Rear 50 feet
Minoi•Arterials 150 feet from centerline,or 75 feet from the '
ri ht-of-wa ,whichever is reater
Major or Minor Collectors 100 feet froin centerline,or 50 feet from the :
ri t-of.-wa ,whichever is �eater
Maxin�um Buildin Hei ht 45 feet
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2.11 Rural Commercial District(R CO.MM)
(1) Pu ose.The R COMM District is established to support commercial development in places of
historic commercial activity.R COMM District areas are designated Rural Commercial Nodes in
the Comprehensive Plan. ,
(2) Pertnitted Uses.The following are perinitted uses in the R COMM District.
(A) Art gallery and sales
(B) Book,school supply,art supply,or stationary stores
(C) Clothing sales
(D) Convenience grocery�narkets �
(E) Copy/printing services,excludes printing presses and publishing facilities
(F) Dry cleaning pick up and laundry pick up stations including incidental repair but not ;
including processing
(G) Essential Services
(I� Furnitw•e stores
� (I) Gift or novelty stores
(.l� Hardware stores
(K) Hobby and craft stores
(L) Jewelry stores
(M) Leaflier goods and luggage stores
(N) Locksmiths
(0) Meat market,but not including processiag for a locker plant
(P) Music stores
(Q) Offices
(R) Public Recres�tion Facilitie.s
(S) Shoe repair
(T) Sporting goods and recreational equipment sales,not including motocized vehicles or boats
(U) Tailoring services
{V) Toy stores
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(3) Accessory Uses.Tite following uses are pei7nitted accessory uses in the R COMM District,
subject to the applicable provisions of this Cliapter.
(A) Accessory Structures
(B) Accessory Apartments
(C) Off-street parking and loading
(D) Fences
(E) Signs
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(4) Uses with a Conditional Use Permit.Tlie following uses are peiiuitted in the R COMM District
after the issuauce of a Conditional Use Permit:
(A) Bakery goods and baking of goods for retail sales on the premises f'
(B) Banks,credit unions,and other financial institutions without drive up tellers
(C) Bars and Taverns
{D) Beauty salons,barbers,day spas,aud similar peisonal services
(E) Bed and Breakfast Inns
(F) Bicycle sales and repair
(G) Candy, ice cream,popcom,nuts,frozen desserts,and soft drink sales
(H) Clubs/Lodges
(I) Delicatessens/coffee houses without drive-through service
(J) Essential Services-Utility Substation
(K) Exterior Storage,where accessory to a permitted use '
{L) Flocist shops
• (M) Government Buildings, Storage and Uses
(N} Grocery stores or Supermaz4cets
(0) Hotels
(P) Liquor,off sale,pursuant tu the required liquor license
{Q) Medical or Dental Offices
(R) Motor Vehicle Repair
(S) Motor Vehicle Service Station
(T� Outdoor Dining
(U) Pharnnacies,without drive-through service
(V) Place of R/orship
(W) Planned Unit Development(PUD)[to be evaluated later in the Ordinance update process)
(X) Plumbivg,television,radio,elech•ical,electronic sales,and related accesso�y repair
(Y) Recreation,Commercial
(� Restaurants
(AA)RetaiUService uses of a similar nature
(BB) Schools
(CC) Single Family or Multi-Fainily Residence,as pait of a PUD,not to exceed a density of 4
• dwelling units per 40 acres
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(DD)Studios-artist,dance,health and fitness,decorating,music,poi4rait photography,and
similar uses
(EE) Veterinary Clinic,small animal
(FF) Wind Energy Conversion System(WECS)
(GG)Wireless Communication Facility
(5} Uses with an Interim Use Permit.The following uses are permitted in the R COMM District a.fter
tbe issuance of an Tnterim Use Permit.
(A)
(6) Uses with au Administrative permit.The following uses ace permitted in the R COMM District
after the issuance of an Admiuistrative per►nit:
(A) Agricultural Busuiess- Seasoual
(B) Farmers Market
(C) Temporary outdoor events and sales '
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(7) Lot Area and Setback Rec�uirements in the R COMM District .
Minimum lot size 2.0 acres �
Minimum buildable area 1.0 ac»es
Minimum fi•onta e on all ublic�•oads 160 �
Maximum lot covera e 65% �
Minimum Buildin Setbacks:
Front 40 feet
Side 20 feet
Rear 50 feet
Minor Arterials 150 feet froin centerline,or 75 feet from the
ri ht-of-wa ,whichever is eater
Major or Minor Collectors 100 feet from centerline,or SO feet from the
ri ht-of-wa , whichever is reater
Maximum Buildin Hei Irt 45 feet
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2.I2 Aggre�ate Minin�Ove�•la,v District.
(1) Putpose•The Aggregate Mi�iing Over3ay District provides areas where mineral deposits,
pitimarily gravel,may be made available for general use under the conditions and regulations of
Cl�apter 4 of the Scandia Development Code,Mining and Related Activities Regulations.The
Aggregate Miniug Overlay District areas are designated Mining Area in the Comprehensive Plan.
(2) Permitted Uses.The foliowing ai�e pennitted uses in die Aggregate Mining Overlay District.
(A) Agriculture
(B) Agricultural Business-Seasonal
(C) Agricultural Direct-Market Busuiess
(D) A�•icultural Processing
{E) Agritourism Enterprise �
{F) Essential Services
(3) Accessoiy Uses.The following uses ai�e permitted accessory uses in the Aggregate Mining
• Overlay District,subject to the applicable provisions of this Chapter and Chapter 4.
(A) Accessory Structures
(B) Fences
(C) Signs
(4) Uses with a Conditional Use Permit.The following uses are permitted'u�the Miuing Overlay :
Dish•ict after flie issuauce o;f a Conditional Use Permit:
(A) Aggregate Miiung and Related Activities,subject to the provisioi�s of Chapter 4.
(5) Uses with an Interim Use Permit.The following uses are permitted in the Mining Overlay District
after the issuance of an Interim Use Pennit.
(A)
(b) Uses with an Ad�ninistrative permit.The following uses are permitted in the Mining Overlay
District after the issuance of an Administrative permit:
(A)
(7) Lot area,setback,and other d'unensioaal requirements are contained ui Chapter 4.
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Memo
To: Mayor and Council
Planning Commission
From: Anne Hurlburt,City Administrator
Date: February 18,2010
Re: Information from Council Member Lindell
Council member Lindell has requested that the attached information be included in your packets for
the February 23,2010 special meeting on the Development Code Update.
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1. The administrative section
The administrative section sets forth administrative procedures for
implementing the zoning ordinance,including the grant or denial of requests
s;,,,��,i�[��r��,�uo�,. for zoning permits and variances.The administrative section usually contains
S�Y'��,� a fee schedule,an expansive definition section to help interpret and apply the
ordinance,a procedure section and a penalty section.
2. The performance standards section
�' ''� ' ' The performance standard section sets forth regulations that are uniformly
' '� ' applicable to all districts, such as noise, property maintenance,parking,
fencing and signage standards.
3. The zoning district section
'�"„�'��7oi1'•� The zoning district section establishes the different types of districts,for
t7i•`,-;`�y"";�° example residential,commercial or industriaUmanufacturing, and sets the
regulations for each district. Districts may also be designated reflecting
desired density in addition to use,such as residential-1 (usually low density
single family homes), residential-2 (usually single family homes and twin
homes), residential-3 (usually apartment buildings), etc. Modern zoning may
also fcature"mixed-use"or"hybrid"districts where traditional use
categories are mixed, for example a downtown residentiaVco�nmercial
district. The district section is often the lengthiest section of the zoning
ordinance, depending on the number of districts established in the city. This
section usually also contains the following concepts for each district:
a. Use designations
s:,",i'i�t'�r",�«��""�i Use Designations are text(usually in a list form)that specify the permitted,
�``""��"O°"��"` conditionally permitted and prohibited uses for a district or zone. There are
several types of uses generally found in a zoning ordinance:
• Permitted Uses: Uses that are allowed in a district as a matter of right
without further need for review or approval of the city �
• Prohibited Uses: Uses that are not permitted in a district under any
circumstances. An explicit listing of prohibited uses is rare. Many
ordinances will simply provide that any uses not specifically listed are
deemed prohibited.
�`�;"" „"`; Conditional Uses: Uses that are ermitted after a roval of the cit if
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conditions listed in the ordinance are met. Some zoning ordinances use
the term"special use"instead of conditional use. The Municipal Land
Use Planning Act does not recognize special use permits, and the courts
would likely apply the same requirements for their issuance as those for
conditional uses specified above.
$ LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES
Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance ❖ Subdivision Ordinance
SECTlON 2. SCOPE.
20/. The rules and regulations governing plays and subdivision of land
contained herein shall apply to all land in the Township.
SECTION 3. WORD USAGE AND DEFINITIONS.
301. UsaQe.
301.01 For the purpose of these regulations,certain numbers,abbreviations,
terms and words used herein shall be used, interpreted,and defined
as set forth in this section.
301.02 Unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary,words used in
the present tense include the future tense; words used in the plural
number include the singular: the word "herein" means "in this
ordinance": "shall" is always mandatory; and "may" is permissive.
301.03 In the event of conflicting provision in the text of this Ordinance or
with any other Township ordinance, the more restrictive shall apply.
302. De�nition.
302.01 For the purpose of this Ordinance, certain terms and words are
hereby defined as follows: •
1. Allev. Any dedicated public right-ol=way providing a secondary
means of access to abutting property.
2. Applicant or Develoner. The legal or beneficial owner of land
proposed to be subdivided,including the holder of an option or
contract to purchase. Consent to the proposed subdivision shall
be required from the legal owner.
3. Block. An area of land within a subdivision that is entirely
bounded by streets, or by streets and the boundary or boundaries
of the subdivision, or a combination of the above with a river or
lake.
4. Bond. Any form of security including a cash deposit, surety
bond, co(lateral, property, or instr�unent of credit in an amount
and fonn satisfactory to the Township.
5. Boulevard. The portion of the street right-of-way between the-
curb line and the property line.
6. Cluster Develo ment. A subdivision development planned and
constructed so as to group housing units into relatively tight
patterns while providing a unified network of open space and
4 Stillwater Township Zoning Ordinance
Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance ❖ Subdivision Ordinance
Commentary/Interpretive TOWNSHIP OF STILLWATER
Purposes only WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE RECULATING
SUBDIVISIONS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP
THE TOWN BOARD OF STILLWATER TOWNSHIP ORDAINS:
SECTION l. PURPOSE
101. The process of dividing raw land into home sites, or separate parcels
for other uses, is one of the most important factors in the growth of
any community. Few activities have a more lasting effect upon its
appearance and environment. Once the land has been subdivided
into urban lots and the streets,homes, and other structures have
been constructed,the basic character of this permanent addition to
the community has become firmly established. It is then virtually
impossible to alter its basic character without substantial expense. In
most subdivisions,roads and streets must be maintained and various
public service must be provided. The welfare of the entire
community is thereby affected in many important respects. It is,
therefore,to the interest of the general public,the developer,and the
future owners that subdivisions be conceived,designed,and
developed in accordance with sound rules and proper standards.
All subdivisions of land hereafter submitted for approval shall fully
comply, in all respects, with the regulations set forth herein. It is the
purpose of these regulations to:
(1) Encourage well planned,efficient, and attractive
subdivisions by establishing adequate standards for design
and construction.
(2) Provide for the health and safety of residents by requiring
properly designed streets and adequate sewage and water
service.
(3) Place the cost of improvements against those benefiting
from their construction.
(4) Secure the rights of the public with respect to public lands
and waters.
(5) Set the minimum requirements necessary to protect the
public health, safety, comfort, convenience,and general
welfare.
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SECTION 8. REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS.....................................26
801. Improvements Required............................................................................................................................26
802. Payment for Installation of Improvements................................................................................................27
803. Agreement Providing for the Installation of Improvements......................................................................27
804. Construction Plans and Inspection. ...........................................................................................................28
805. Improvements Completed Prior to Approval of the Plat...........................................................................28
806. Alternate Installation and Incomplete Improvements. ..............................................................................28
SECTION9. GENERAL PROVISIONS..................................................................................................................29
901. Protection of Natural Features..............................:....................................................................................29
902. Solar Access Planning...............................................................................................................................29
903. Public Sites and Open Spaces. ..................................................................................................................29
904. Planned Unit Developments......................................................................................................................30
905. Minor Subdivisions. ..................................................................................................................................30
906. Registered Land Surveys...........................................................................................................................31
907. Unapproved Subdivisions..........................................................................................................................31
908. Variances...................................................................................................................................................32
SECTIDN10. ENFORCEMENT. ............................................................................................................................32
1001. Building Permits........................................................................................................................................32
1002. Violation and Penalties..............................................................................................................................32
1003. Separability................................................................................................................................................33
1004. Repeal and Effective Date.........................................................................................................................33
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SECTIONI. PURPOSE..............................................................................................................................................3
SECTION2.SCOPE...................................................................................................................................................4
SECTION 3. WORD USAGE AND DEFINITIONS.................................................................................................4
301. Usage..................................................................................:....................................................:...................4
302. Definition. ...................................................................................................................................................4
SECTION4. PLATT/NG PROCEDURE...................................................................................................................9
401. Sketch Plan...................................:..............................................................................................................9
402. Preparing and Submitting the Preliminary Plat.........................................................................................10
403. Review of the Preliminary Plat. ................................................................................................................10
404. Preparing and Submitting the Final Pla1....................................................................................................12
405. Review of the Final Plat............................................................................................................................13
SECTION S. PRELIMINARYAND FINAL PLAT REQUIREMENTS................................................................13
501. Data Required For Preliminary Plat..........................................................................................................13
502. Data Required For Final Plat.....................................................................................................................16
SECTION 6. DESIGN STANDARDS. .....................................................................................................................16
601. Conformity with the Comprehensive Plan................................................................................................16
602. Viand Requirements............................................................:.....................................................................17
603. Street Plan. ................................................................................................................................................17
604. Cul-De-Sac Streets.................................................................................................:..................................18
605. Street Design. ............................................................................................................................................19
606. Alley- Design. ...........................................................................................................................................20
607. Sidewalk Design........................................................................................................................................21
608. Drainage. ...................................................................................................................................................21
609. Easements...................................................................................................................................'...............21
610. Street Names. ............................................................................................................................................21
611. Block Design.............................................................................................................................................22
612. Lot Requirements......................................................................................................................................22
613. Minimum Design Standards......................................................................................................................24
SECTION 7. ENGlNEER1NG STANDARDS. ........................................................................................................24
701. Streets........................................................................................................................................................24
702. Sanitation--Sewer and Water.....................................................................................................................25
703. Water Supply.............................................................................................................................................25
704. Storm Water Drainage...................................._..........................................................................................25
705. Street Signs................................................................................................................................................25
706. Utilities Location.......................................................................................................................................26
707. Inspection..................................................................................................................................................26
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Frank's Nursery • "lawn and garden center,"
Sales,/nc.v.Ciry of
Rosei�ille,295 N.W.2d
604(Minn. 1980).
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Manku�o,z3� Minn. The words accessory , subordinate, incidental, and main,
I OR,42 N.W.2d 553
(Minn. 1950).
Vi/lage af S1.Louis • "structure"
Park v.Casey,218
Minn.394,16N.W.2d
459(Minn. 1944).
When a court is called upon to resolve a controversy over an undefined or
Frank's Nurser�� ambiguous word or phrase in a city ordinance,the court may not always
sates,Inc.u City oj �nte ret the ordinance in the manner the cit would refer. The court ma ,
Roseville,295 N.W.2d � y P Y
boa/M�nn. i9tso). but is not required, to give deference to the city's interpretation of the
ordinance.
In interpreting zoning ordinances, the court will attempt to find the plain and
ordinary meaning of the terms. The court will interpret any doubtful
language against the city and in favor of the landowner.
Amcon Corp.v.Crty Only in limited circumstances,where the language is so ambiguous on its
ojEagan,348 N.W.2d face that a lain meanin cannot be understood,will the court consider
66(Minn.1984). p g
evidence of the city's intent in drafting the ordinance.
s;,�„�i�r��r;�,����,�, The best way to avoid the time and expense of a lawsuit over basic terms in a
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zoning ordinance is clear drafting from the outset. A definition section is
essential to any zoning ordinance.Terms and concepts that may be
reasonably subject_to more than one inter�retation should be explicit�
defined in this section.
C. Drafting a legally defensible zoning
ordinance
In drafting a zoning ordinance,cities must also draft an ordinance that
conforms to the requirements of state and federal law. In addition, cities must
draft ordinances that are consistent with state and federal court rulings.
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B. Drafting a readable zoning ordinance
Zoning ordinances can be lengthy documents,but from the first to last page,
emphasis should be placed upon drafting a well organized ordinance that
communicates clearly. A good zoning ordinance:
• Makes information easy to find.
• Is easy to administer and amend.
• Uses plain, well-defined language that reduces the potential for
erroneous or controversial interpretations.
1. Suggestions for drafting a readable zoning
ordinance:
• Use graphics, tables, maps and illustrations wherever possible.
• Use a consistent numbering system or other system of organization.
� Define terms,words,and phrases,preferably in a separate"definitions"
section, so that there is minimal need for interpretation of the text.
• Pick terms and use terms consistently. For example do not interchange
the word"residence,"with"house,""dwelling"and"single-family
home." Instead,pick your prefened term,define the term in your
definitions section and use the same term throughout the ordinance.
• Avoid legalese such as"aforesaid,""hereby,"and"herewith."
• Avoid archaic and/or potentially offensive terms. For example using,
"trailer court"instead of"manufactured home park"or"old folks home"
instead of"residential living facility."
• Avoid establishing too many districts and other impractical complexity.
� Be careful about copying neighboring cities' zoning provisions,
especially in a piece-meal manner. A zoning ordinance fitting one
community may be a bad fit for another. When only portions of an
ordinance are copied and utilized, terms and definitions may not remain
consistent.
2. The importance of unclear, ambiguous
ordinance language �
The unfortunate consequence of unclear or ambiguous language in a zoning
ordinance is public controversy and loss of efficiency. In some instances,a
city may find itself in court simply on the issue of whether the city
interpreted its own ambiguous ordinance correctly. In the past the courts
have been asked to resolve controversies over such undefined terms in an
ordinance as:
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