9.h) Ordinance No. 157 Option 2CITY OF SCANDIA
ORDINANCE NO.: 157
OPTION 2
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 122, THE SCANDIA DEVELOPMENT CODE,
CHAPTER 1. DEFINITIONS AND CHAPTER 2, SECTION 3.0 REGARDING
DEVELOPMENTSTANDARDS
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 One, Section 4.2, Definitions, shall be amended to
read as follows:
(134) Historic Building and—or Structure: A building or structure which has been
identified by the Washington County Historical
Society or the State Historic Preservation Office as a historic building or
structure,—aad or other undesignated structures such as residences and barns
having public value due to its notable architectural or historical features relating
to the cultural heritage of the community.
Section 2. 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:
3.2 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.
(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**
Foota a
Structures
Footage
Parcels less than 1 acre
1
720 sq. ft.
1 3.00 se:e'--ae^^'es1.0 to less
1
1,000 sq. ft.
than 3.0 acres
None
None
#teee-thAR 3.00 acres andto
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)
agricultural
buildings
2 agricultural
6,000 sq. ft.
A4erethAR 10.00 acres to less
2
3,500 sq. ft.
buildings (4
including non -
than 20.00 acres
—
total)
agricultural
buildings.
Mere4hae-20.00 acres to less
2
4,500 sq. ft.
than 30.00 acres
No limit
No limit
A4ere than -30.00 acres to less
2
5,500 sq. ft.
q
than 40.00 acres
provided
structures are
provided
structures are
Mate than 40.00 acres to less
2
q' 6,000 s ft.
than 60.00 acres
agricultural
buildings.
agricultural
buildings
114ere4hae-G0.00 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 I Horizontal
(a) Any propertyline 100 feet
(b) Any existing well or residential structure on the 50 feet
same parcel
(c) Anv 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%.
LZFor 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) Exception for 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, to the maximum height requirement, 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 its 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) If the landowner proposes to move the building or structure to his/her property, an
exception shall only be granted for historic buildings or structures that originate
within Scandia and adjacent communities.
(D) Only one exception shall be granted to each property in Scandia.
(E) Exceptions shall be granted only for parcels that are 4 acres or larger in size.
(F) Exceptions shall be granted only in the Agricultural Core (AG C), Agriculture
Preserves (AP). and General Rural (GR) Zoning Districts.
(G) The preservation of the structure or building shall not conflict with other policies,
regulations, and requirements, including setback requirements.
(H) The exception shall not create an unreasonable burden on adjacent
properties/owners.
(I) 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 a Conditional Use Permit to request an
exception(s) to the requirements for Accessory Structures for a historic building or
structure at the Citv. The request shall be reviewed as required by Chapter 1, Section 8.0
of this Code
Section 2. Affective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption and
publication according to law.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Scandia this 16th day of December, 2014.
Randall Simonson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristina Handt, Administrator/Clerk
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