7.b)1) Ordinance No 157 Development Standards-Accesory StructuresCITY OF SCANDIA
ORDINANCE NO.: 157
ORDINANCE NO. 122, THE SCANDIA DEVELOPMENT CODE,
CHAPTER 2, SECTION 3.0 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The City Council of the City of Scandia, Washington County, Minnesota hereby ordains:
Section 1. Amendment. Ordinance No. 122, the City of Scandia Development Code
("Development Code", or "Code"), Chapter Two, Section 3.0, Development Standards, shall be
amended to read as follows:
3.1 General Standards. All lots or uses will be subject to these general standards as well as other
specific regulations that apply to the lot or the proposed use.
(3) General Setback, Lot Area and Building Regulations. All uses and structures shall be subject to
the regulations of the applicable zoning and overlay zoning districts and the following additional
requirements applicable in all districts:
(F) Height. No structure shall exceed the maximum height permitted for the zoning
district in which it is located, except for church spires, chimneys, flag poles up to 45
feet in height, historic buildings and structures, and wind generators. Wireless
Communication Facilities are regulated in accordance to Chapter Two, Section 4.36 of
this Development Code.
3.2 Accessory Structures
(1) Required Permits. A building permit is required for all accessory structures except the
following: 1) agricultural buildings as defined herein and 2) non-agricultural accessory
structures that are 120 square feet or smaller. An administrative permit is required for all
agricultural buildings and agricultural accessory structures.
(2) All Accessory Structures. The following standards apply to all accessory structures.
(A) No accessory structure shall be constructed on a lot prior to construction of the
principal structure on the lot.
(B) No detached accessory structure, including storage sheds, shall be located closer to the
road right-of-way in relation to the front lot line than the principal building on a lot
without a variance unless all of the following conditions are met:
1. The accessory structure is at least 200 feet from the road right-of-way on lots of
five (5) acres or more; and
4-2. All setbacks -are met.
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(3) Residential and Agricultural Accessory Structures. The following additional standards apply
to all residential and agricultural accessory structures:
(A) Accessory structures may not include a dwelling unit. They may not be rented, leased,
or sold separately from the rental, lease, or sale of the primary single-family dwelling
on the lot.
(B) Accessory structure height is limited to the permitted building height in each zoning
district, except for agricultural structures such as silos and historic buildings and
stnictures
(C) The permitted total square footage and number of all accessory structures is as
follows:
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Residential Accessory Structures
(non-agricultural) *
Agricultural and Rural Buildings
Number of
Total Square
Number of
Total Square
Lot Size
Structures**
Footage
Structures
Footage
Parcels less than 1 acre
1
720 sq. ft.
. e fe to 3.00 ae -es 1.0 to less
1
1,000 sq. ft.
than 3.0 acres
None
None
X3.00 acres apAto
2
2,500 sq. ft.
less than 5.00 acres
1 rural use
4,000 sq. ft.
5.00 acres to less than 10.00
2
3,000 sq. ft.
building(3
including non -
acres
total)l)
agricultural
buildings
2 agricultural
6,000 sq. ft.
Mere than 10.00 acres to less
2
3,500 sq. ft.
buildings (4
including non -
than 20.00 acres
total)
agricultural
buildings.
X20.00 acres to less
2
4,500 sq. ft.
than 30.00 acres
No limit
No limit
More =30.00 acres to less
2
5,500 s ft.
q'
than 40.00 acres
provided
structures are
provided
structures are
More than acres to less
2
6,000 s ft.
q'
than 60.00 acres
agricultural
buildings.
agricultural
buildings
More x60.00 acres to less
2
7,000 s ft.
q'
than 80.00 acres
80.00 acres and larger
2
8,000 sq. ft.
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* One detached garage up to 24'x36' in size is permitted in addition to the number
of accessory structures listed in Section (C), above. The total area of structures
including the garage shall meet the lot coverage requirements.
** One single story shed of 120 square feet or less is permitted in addition to the
number of accessory structures listed in Section (C), above. Ice fishing houses
stored on parcels of land during summer months shall be deemed to be the
permitted shed.
*** One rural accessory structure to shelter domestic farm animals or to provide
storage for rural/farm uses is permitted on lots between 5.0 and 10.00 acres.
(D) All detached accessory structures are to be used for personal use or agricultural use
only. No commercial use or commercial- related storage is allowed in these
structures.
(E) No land shall be subdivided so as to have a larger structure and/or exceed the total
number of structures as permitted by this Development Code.
(F) Domestic Farm Animals. Accessory structures used to shelter domestic farm animals
shall meet the following requirements:
1. All domestic farm animal structures, feedlots and manure storage sites shall be
setback as follows:
Natural/ Man -Made Features Horizontal
Setbacks
(a) Any property line 1 100 feet
(b) Any existing well or residential structure on the 50 feet
same parcel
(c) Any seasonal or year-round wetland, lake or stream 1 200 feet
4-2. Said structure, feedlot or manure storage shall not be placed on slopes which
exceed 13%.
(GLFor the purpose of determining the size, number and location of agricultural buildings
on farms 40.00 acres or greater, the lot shall include all contiguous tax parcels farmed
as a unit as evidenced by common ownership within a family or other entity
comprised of some or all of the family members, or a combination thereof.
(4) Commercial and Industrial Accessory Structures. The following additional standards shall
apply to commercial and industrial accessory structures:
(A) One accessory structure is allowed on a parcel provided it is used for storage related
to the principal use of the property. No separate business is allowed in the accessory
structure.
(B) The accessory structure shall be placed to the rear of the principal building and
conform with applicable setback requirements and lot coverage standards.
(C) No accessory building shall exceed 35 feet in height.
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(5) Historic Accessory Buildings and Structures. The City may grant exceptions to the
requirements for the number and/or total square footage of accessory structures permitted
on a parcel, and to the requirement that accessory structures be located no closer to the
roadway right-of-way than the primary structure, to permit the preservation of historic
buildings and structures based on the following criteria:
(A) The exception shall only be granted when it is necessary to preserve the historic
buildings or structures, to maintain the historic character of the property, or meet the
City's goals for preservation of historic structures and character.
(B) The appearance and arrangement of the building(s) and structure(s) shall reflect the
general design, massing and locations of historic buildings and structures identified
in Scandia's Architectural Design Guidelines.
(C) The preservation of the structure(s) or building(s) shall not conflict with other
policies, regulations and requirements, including setback requirements.
(D) The exception shall not create an unreasonable burden on adjacent
properties/owners.
(E) The exception shall not be contrary to the public interest or the intent and purpose of
the Development Code and Comprehensive Plan.
(6) Procedure for granting exceptions for Historic Accessory Buildings and Structures. The
owner of the land shall file an application for an exception to the requirements for
Accessory Structures for a historic building or structure at the City. The Zoning
Administrator shall review applications for exceptions, and shall approve the request if it
is in conformance with the criteria listed in Section 3.2(5). The Zoning Administrator
shall provide the approval to the applicant in writing. If the application does not meet the
requirements, the Zoning Administrator shall deny the request in writing, stating the
reasons for the denial. The Zoning Administrator shall inform the City Council of each
approved or denied exception. An applicant may appeal the decision of the Zoning
Administrator to the City Council within thirty (30) days following the date of the
decision. If no appeal is made, the decision of the Zoning Administrator becomes final
thirty-five (35) days after the decision.
Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption and
publication according to law.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Scandia this 18th day of November, 2014.
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Randall Simonson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristina Handt, Administrator/Clerk
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