7.b iv Ordinance No 199 Amending the Development code regarding Livestock, Livestock Operations, and Accessory StructuresOrdinance No. 199 Page 1 of 6
CITY OF SCANDIA
ORDINANCE NO. 199
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 122, THE SCANDIA DEVELOPMENT CODE,
CHAPTER 2, SECTION 4.15 REGARDING LIVESTOCK AND LIVESTOCK
OPERATIONS AND SECTION 3.2 REGARDING ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
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 4.15, Livestock and Livestock
Operations, shall be amended to read as follows:
4.15 Livestock and Livestock Operations
(A) Animal Density. Livestock and livestock operations shall comply with all of the following
standards regardless of the number of animal units on the property or whether a permit is
required:
(B) No livestock, with the exception of fowl, shall be placed on any site of less than 5 acres.
For purposes of this section, 5 acres may include the road right of way.
(C) The following equivalents shall apply when determining animal units:
Animal Units
1. one mature dairy cow 1.4
2. one slaughter steer or heifer 1.0
3. one horse 1.0
4. one swine over 55 pounds 0.4
5. one goose or duck 0.02
6. one goat or sheep 0.1
7. one swine under 55 pounds 0.05
8. one turkey 0.018
9. one chicken 0.01
10. one llama 0.5
For animals not listed above, the number of animal units shall be defined as the
average weight of the animal divided by 1,000 pounds.
(D) A minimum of 2 acres shall be required for each animal unit or its equivalent on parcels
that are five (5) acres in size or larger. The keeping of livestock in greater density than
allowed as stated above shall require an interim use permit. To obtain such permit, the
applicant shall demonstrate that facilities are present and appropriate practices are being
employed to preclude surface or ground water contamination, excessive manure
accumulation, odor, noise and other nuisances.
(E) The minimum acreage and animal density requirements above are waived for the keeping
of domestic fowl (chickens, turkeys, geese or ducks) on lots smaller than five (5) acres
provided that the standards in Section 4.16 are met. The minimum lot size of parcels in
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Shoreland Areas includes only the area of the parcel that is above the Ordinary High
Water Level (OHWL).
4.16 Domestic Fowl on Lots Smaller Than Five Acres
(A) The keeping of up to five (5) domestic fowl on a lot that is smaller than five (5) acres
does not require a City permit.
(B) The total number of domestic fowl may not exceed ten (10) fowl per acre on a parcel that
is between one (1) and five (5) acres in size. Up to five (5) domestic fowl are permitted
on a parcel that is less than one (1) acre in size.
(C) The principal use of the property shall be single-family residential and contain a single-
family residential structure. Domestic fowl shall not be permitted on vacant properties or
those containing multi-family residential uses. Coop structures used to house domestic
fowl that are greater than 120 square feet in size shall comply with the Accessory
structure limitations on the number and size of residential accessory structures permitted
by Chapter 2, Section 3.2 of the Development Code.
(D) The keeping of domestic fowl on lots smaller than five (5) acres shall comply with the
following standards:
1. Hen chickens are permitted and roosters are prohibited on parcels that are less than
five (5) acres in size.
2. All chickens shall be of the subspecies Gallus gallus domesticus. All fowl species
kept on parcels smaller than five (5) acres shall be domesticated varieties.
3. Guineafowl are prohibited (members of the Family Numididae, genus Agelastes,
Numida, Guttera, or Acryllium) and Peafowl (Peacocks) are prohibited (Pavo
cristatus, Pavo muticus, and Afropavo congensis).
4. Fowl may be slaughtered on the property in locations that are not visible to the
public or adjacent properties.
5. If the coop is larger than 120 square feet, the owner shall obtain a building permit.
If electricity is to be provided for hearing or lighting, the owner shall obtain an
electrical permit.
6. Coops, pens and other structures for domestic fowl shall meet the structure setback
requirements of the zoning district where the parcel is located, plus all permanent
coop structures shall maintain the following minimum setbacks from dwellings on
adjacent properties regardless of lot size:
Number of chickens Required setback from dwellings on
adjacent properties
1-10 20 feet
11-20 40 feet
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21-30 60 feet
31-40 80 feet
41-50 100 feet
7. Coops, pens and other structures for domestic fowl shall be located in rear yards
only. If the physical characteristics of the property do not permit the coop to be
located within the rear yard, the property owner may request approval of an
Administrative Permit to locate the coop in the front or side yard.
8. No person may allow domestic fowl to range outside her/his property boundaries.
9. Structures and areas in which domestic fowl are kept or maintained, including
coops and pens, shall be kept reasonable clean from filth, garbage, and any
substances which attract rodents.
10. Domestic fowl shall not be kept in such a manner as to constitute a public nuisance
as defined by the City Code. The City may revoke a permit if the animals become
a nuisance.
11. The City may enter and inspect any property, including the coop and back yard, at
any reasonable time for the purpose of investigating a reported violation or to
ascertain compliance or noncompliance with the City Code.
Section 2. Ordinance No. 122, the City of Scandia Development Code (“Development Code”, or
“Code”), Chapter Two, Section 3.2, Accessory Structures, shall be amended to read as follows:
(1) 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 unless it meets the standards of
Section 4.2 Accessory Dwelling Units of this Development Code. Accessory
structures or portions of structures that meet the standards of Section 4.2 may be
rented or leased. Other accessory structures shall not be rented, leased, or sold
separately from 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.
(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
Lot Size****
Number of
Structures*
*
Total
Square
Footage
Number of Structures Total
Square
Footage
Parcels less than 1 acre 1 720 sq. ft.
None None 1.0 to less than 3.0 acres 1 1,000 sq. ft.
3.00 acres to less than 5.00 acres 2 2,500 sq. ft.
5.00 acres to less than 10.00
acres 2 3,000 sq. ft. 1 rural use building*** (3
total)
4,000 sq. ft.
including
non-
agricultural
buildings
10.00 acres to less than 20.00
acres 2 3,500 sq. ft. 2 agricultural buildings (4
total)
6,000 sq. ft.
including
non-
agricultural
buildings.
20.00 acres to less than 30.00
acres 2 4,500 sq. ft.
No limit provided
structures are agricultural
buildings.
No limit
provided
structures
are
agricultural
buildings
30.00 acres to less than 40.00
acres 2 5,500 sq. ft.
40.00 acres to less than 60.00
acres 2 6,000 sq. ft.
60.00 acres to less than 80.00
acres 2 7,000 sq. ft.
80.00 acres and larger 2 8,000 sq. ft.
* If the property has no attached garage, one detached garage up to 24’x 36’ in size is
permitted in addition to the number of accessory structures listed in Section (C) above.
This exception is intended to permit a garage only, and the square footage of the garage
may not be added to the number or square footage of accessory structures that are
permitted on the property by the table above. The total area of structures including the
garage shall meet the lot coverage requirements. The property owner must demonstrate
that there is adequate space available on the parcel for a primary and secondary septic
system that meet Washington County SSTS ordinance requirements outside the area
proposed for the garage.
** 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 sto red on parcels of
land during non-winter 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.
**** The lot size of parcels within Shoreland areas shall include only the area of the lot that is
above the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL).
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(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,
except as provided in Chapter 2, Section 4.16 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 100 feet
(b) Any existing well or residential structure on the
same parcel 50 feet
(c) Any seasonal or year-round wetland, lake or stream 200 feet
2. Said structure, feedlot or manure storage shall not be placed on slopes which
exceed 13%.
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Section 3. 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 16th day of October, 2018.
Christine Maefsky, Mayor
ATTEST:
Neil Soltis, Administrator/Clerk