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2.b) Chapter 2, Zoning Ordinance-District Regulations {� � � TKDA 444 Cedar Street,Suite 1500 Saint Paul,MN 55101 ,• (651)292-4400 The rigM time.The right people.The right compa� (651)292-0083 F87c www.tkda.com 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 An Employee Owned Company Promoting Aflirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Draft Districts and Uses Page 2 February 17, 2010 Scandia, Minnesota 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. , � • ' DRAFT February 1G,2010 Chapter Two 0'Loning Regulations CITY OF SCANDIA DEVELOPMENT CODE � CHAPTER TWO t ZONING REGULATIONS Table of Contents 4 F • i • DRAI�T February 16,2010 Chepter Two 0 Zoning Regulations • 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. � • Cily of Scandia Devclopment Codc 2-1 , r • D12AF'T February 1G,2010 Chaptcr'Irvo 0 Zoning Regulations , 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. i (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). ; 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. City ol'Scandia Development Codc z_2 ; 1 � • � DRAF'P Pebruary 16,2010 Chapter Two 0 Zoning Regidations (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 {n Public Recreation Facility ' (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 • City of Scandia Developmen[Cc�de 2-3 � • DRAFT February 16,2010 Chapter Two 0 7.oning Regulations (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 � (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 • , City of Scandifl Dcvelopment Cocic 2-4 � llRAFT February 16,2010 Chapter Two 0 Zoning Regulations �� (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 i� � • City of Scandia Developmenl Code 2-5 • D RAFI'Cebruary 16,2010 Chapter 1'wo 0 Zoning Regulations . 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. i: (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 ' ' City of Scandia Develo�meut Code 2{, I DRAFT February 1G,2010 Chapler Two 0 Zoning Regalatious • 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 • (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 �� Signs ' • City of Scandia Devclopment Codc 2-7 • DRAFT Fcbruary 16,2010 Chapter Two 0 Zoning Reguletions (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 • City of Sca�idia Development Code 2-8 •; DRAFT Pebruary 16,2010 Chapter Two 0 Zo�iing Regulations (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 . City of Sca�idia Dcvelopment Code 2-9 • DRAF'f February 16,2010 Chepter Two 0 Zoning Regulations (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 Git��of Scandia Devclopmeni Code 2-10 i � ; � •� DRAIT February 16,2010 Chapter T��ro 0 Zonine Rcgulations (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 i i �. City of Scandia Development Codc 2-I 1 � • DRAFT February!b,2010 ChapLer Ttib 0 Zoning Regulafions 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 Ciry of Sca�idia Development Code 2_I2 • DRAI'1'Fcbruary 16,2010 Chapter Two 0 Zoning Regulations (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 (�') Fences k (G) Off-street parking and loading {H) �'lay and recreatioiial facilities, including swiu�ming pools,for private use � (I) Signs � � . City of Scandia Devel�pmcni Code Z-�3 i I • DRAPT rebruary 16,2010 Chapter Two 0 Zoning Regulations (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] • (DD)Plumbing,television,radio, electrical,electronic sales,a�id�•elated accessory repair City of Scandia Development Codc 2-14 • ' DRAFT February 16,2010 Chapter Two 0'Loning Rcgulations (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 • � ) !� g 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 City of Scandia llevelopmcnl Code 2-15 • DRAF7'Fcbruary 16,2010 Chapter Two 0 Zoning Regulalions 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. City of Scandia Devclopme»t Codc 2-16 • : DRAFT Pebruary 1(,2010 Chapter Two 4 7oninb Regulations (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 i 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 • , City of Scandia Deve(opment Code 2-I 1 , i • DRAFT Pebruary 16,2010 Chapter'Cwo 0 Zuning Regulations (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 � I i (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) • City of Scandia Development Ca]e 2-18 �� DRAFT February 16,2010 Chapter Two 0 Zoning Regufa[ions {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 i � � City of Scaudia Development Code 2-19 • DRAI"I'February t6,2010 Chapfer 1'wo 0 Zoning Rcgulations 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 � Cily oPScandia Dcvclopment Code . 2-20 • DRAFT February 16,2010 Chapter Two 0'Loaing Regulations (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 � � City of Scandia Developmeut Code 2'21 :3 � • DRAF7'February 16,2010 Cl�apter'Cwo 0 Zoning Regulatious � (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 City of Scandia Devclopment Code 2-� • DRAFT Febniary 16,2010 Chapter Two 0 Zoning Regulations (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 ' • � (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 • City�f Scandia Development Codc 2_23 � DRAFT Fcbruary 16,20 L0 Cliapter Two 0 Zoning Rcgutations 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. � Ciry of Seandia Development Code 2-24 i • • I r T ,- , 239T a. _ �.,.' � ----- I- i-- � i i 9' �'- , . •.•, p . � I - i i I � , . . :, . - . . . r.��\. c� d . � � — -- ,i _ •. 238TH _ . i'�. � 23tTFF _ - i,!a D 14�7 Ci � �. S3 ' 2a - - i � T . . Bone `�;` � ����� I . . . .. _ _ . _ , , - . . . 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Z i . . . . . . • . � . � ,_ ;� , 1 __ _ Big Marine . _ .- '� _ . � - ��r`i Data sources: Washington County, � � i - : S2 ; �85TM o , � 1 Minnesota Department of Natural _ __ " •.-:�. o P .: _ ��--� l�-_ � �� .J, V . . Resources, City of Scandia �' � s , .i '�;� Parcel data: 2008 TKDA �a2� -- - -.�. .,.--s:� . - i � Map created by: �.�.�,.��s.� � �+ ' o Printed: February 18, 2010 - - _ .�- . �" _ -- - -- � CITY OF SCANDIA ° 0.5 1 2Miles �� �� � -:� , �.:� �:�., ZONING MAP - DRAFT sc�vD� �, � � �� � �"� t, .r�..� t'�'�. ' �J S�J����� 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. � � , � '�,C:; J Lt $.'_ � ' �� C, J'�'! h^!� ►1 (y'(� �)�� r,� 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 ��>�_;>�>; ' P , PP Y, 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. Stillwater Township Zoning Ordinance 3 Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance •:• Subdivision Ordinance Pa e No. 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 TOC-2 Stillwater Township Zoning Ordinance � , , � T' ��, �-,� r� Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance •:• Subdivision Ordinance STILLWATER TOWNSHIP SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No 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 Stillwater Township Subdivision Ordinance TOG1 Frank's Nursery • "lawn and garden center," Sales,/nc.v.Ciry of Rosei�ille,295 N.W.2d 604(Minn. 1980). /OWYI'V.ClIV O� � n �� n n n• n n n 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 s���;�,,,. 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. �Z LliAGUf:OF MINNESOI'A CITIES 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: Z��Nwc G�!iui�:�uk Crt it-s I I