7.b v. Discussion on Resolution 04-16-19-08 providing for Summary Publication of Ordinance 210 amending Chapter 2 of the Development Code for Solar Energy SystemsCITY OF SCANDIA
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 04-16-19-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, PROVIDING FOR
THE SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 210, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 1, SECTION 4.2, REGARDING DEFINITIONS AND CHAPTER 2,
SECTION 4.34, REGARDING SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
WHEREAS, On April 16, 2019, at a Regular Meeting of the Scandia City Council, by majority vote, the
City Council adopted Ordinance No. 210 which amends Chapters 1 and Chapter 2 of the Development Code
regarding definitions and solar energy systems.
WHEREAS, State law requires that all ordinances adopted be published prior to becoming effective;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Scandia has determined that publication of the title and a
summary of Ordinance No. 210 would clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Scandia has reviewed the summary of Ordinance No. 210
attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Scandia has determined that the text of the summary
clearly informs the public of the intent and effect of Ordinance No. 210.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council for the City of Scandia hereby:
Approves the text of the summary of Ordinance No. 210 attached as Exhibit A.
Directs the City Clerk to post a copy of the entire text of Ordinance No. 210 in all public
locations designated by the City Council.
3. Directs the City Clerk to publish the summary in the City's legal newspaper within ten days.
4. Directs the City Clerk to file the executed Ordinance upon the books and records of the City
along with proof of publication.
Dated this 16th day of April, 2019
Chris Ness, Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
Neil Soltis, Administrator/Clerk
Exhibit A
Ordinance Summa
CITY OF SCANDIA
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 04-16-19-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, PROVIDING FOR
THE SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 210, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 1, SECTION 4.2, REGARDING DEFINITIONS AND CHAPTER 2,
SECTION 4.34, REGARDING SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
On April 16, 2019, at a Regular Meeting of the Scandia City Council, by majority vote, the City Council
adopted Ordinance No. 210 which amends Chapters 1 and Chapter 2 of the Development Code regarding
definitions and solar energy systems. In Chapter 1 the definition of a solar energy system has been amended
to distinguish between local and distribution solar energy systems. In Chapter 2 provisions have been added
to allow for and to regulate solar energy systems that distribute energy to predominately off-site users.
A printed copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at City
Hall or by standard or electronic mail.