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CITY OF SCANDIA
ORDNANCE NO.: 2020-03
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCANDIA DEVELOPMENT CODE
CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2.4 AND SECTION 2.6, REGARDING DISTRICTS AND
CHAPTER 2, SECTION 4.33, REGARDING RURAL EVENT FACILITIES
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 add the following definition:
Rural Event Facility Guest: An attendant of an event at a Rural Event Facility who
Section 2. Amendment. Ordinance No. 122, the City of Scandia Development Code (“Development
Code”, or “Code”), Chapter Two, Section 2.4(4) Agricultural District - Core shall be deleted in its
entirety and replaced with the following:
(4) Uses with a Conditional Use Permit. The following uses are permitted in the AG C District after
the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit:
(A) Agritourism Enterprise
(B) Bed and Breakfast Inns
(C) Campgrounds, Accessory to a Public Recreation Facility
(D) Cemeteries
(E) Conference Facility
(F) Essential Services - Transmission Facilities
(G) Essential Services - Utility Substation
(H) Feedlots, 10 or more Animal Units
(I) Golf Courses
(J) Golf Driving Range
(K) Government Uses, Buildings and Storage
(L) Horse Training Facility, Commercial – Accessory to a Residential Use (over 10
horses)
(M) Museums
(N) Open Space Conservation Subdivision
(O) Place of Worship
(P) Plant Nursery
(Q) Resorts
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(R) Rural Event Facility
(S) Schools
(T) Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS)
(U) Wireless Communication Antennas and Towers
(V) Yard Waste Facilities
Section 3 Amendment. Ordinance No. 122, the City of Scandia Development Code (“Development
Code”, or “Code”), Chapter Two, Section 2.6(4) General Rural shall be deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
(4) Uses with a Conditional Use Permit. The following uses are permitted in the GR District after the
issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
(A) Agritourism Enterprise
(B) Bed and Breakfast Inns
(C) Campgrounds – Accessory to a Public Recreation Facility
(D) Cemeteries
(E) Conference Facility
(F) Essential Services - Transmission Facilities
(G) Essential Services - Utility Substation
(H) Feedlots, 10 or more Animal Units
(I) Golf Courses
(J) Golf Driving Range
(K) Government Uses, Buildings and Storage
(L) Horse Training Facility, Commercial – Accessory to a Residential Use (over 10
horses)
(M) Museums
(N) Open Space Conservation Subdivision
(O) Place of Worship
(P) Plant Nursery
(Q) Recreation, Outdoor Commercial
(R) Resorts
(S) Rural Event Facility
(T) Schools
(U) Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS)
(V) Wireless Communication Antennas and Towers
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(W) Yard Waste Facilities
Section 4. Amendment. Ordinance No. 122, the City of Scandia Development Code (“Development
Code”, or “Code”), Chapter Two, Section 4.33 Rural Event Facility shall be deleted in its entirety
and replaced with the following:
4.33 Rural Event Facility. Rural Event Facilities shall comply with all of the following requirements:
(1) Rural Event Facilities shall support the rural and historic character of the City, shall be
designed and operated in a manner that is compatible with Scandia’s rural and small-town
character, and shall not negatively impact the community or neighboring properties.
(2) Permitted Districts and Uses.
(A) Rural Event Facilities are permitted through a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in the
Agricultural Core (AG C) and General Rural (GR) Districts, and shall be accessory
uses to the primary use of the property for Agriculture or a Single-Family Residence.
(3) Permit requirements. A Rural Event Facility shall obtain a business license upon approval
of the Conditional Use Permit
(4) Application requirements. An application for a CUP for a Rural Event Facility shall be
accompanied by the following information:
(A) A master plan of the entire property where the Rural Event Facility is proposed,
drawn to scale (minimum 1:200) and including the parcel boundaries, address and
legal description, owner’s name and signature, topography, location of existing
structures on the site, setbacks, existing screening from adjacent properties, existing
driveway locations and roadway access, existing parking, individual sewage
treatment systems and well locations.
(B) A detailed plan drawn to scale (minimum 1:100) for the entire property where the
Rural Event Facility is planned, and that identifies the Rural Event Activity Area
within the Facility and shows the buildings and structures (existing and proposed),
identifies the locations where indoor and outdoor event activities will occur, and the
setbacks, driveways and access, parking areas, sewage treatment systems and well
locations, and all other proposed facilities.
(C) Rural Events Plan—the application shall include complete information about events
that may be held at the Facility. Information identifying the types of events,
estimating the number of attendees per event, number of events per year, onsite
vendors, number of employees, proposed hours of operation, parking facilities,
sanitary facilities, lighting, sound amplification, temporary structures/tents, signage,
screening, solid waste management, security, and landscaping. The Rural Events
Plan shall also identify emergency vehicle access routes and proposed locations(s) for
first aid facilities. As deemed necessary, the City may restrict the operation of the
facility.
(D) A Transportation Management Plan--this plan shall identify the estimated total
average daily traffic (number of vehicles entering and leaving the site) generated by
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the Rural Event Facility on days when events are scheduled (including visitors,
deliveries, employees, etc.); estimated maximum peak hour traffic generated and
estimated times of occurrence; and describe the impacts on area roadways. The
Transportation Management Plan shall describe any proposed traffic controls. The
Transportation Management Plan shall estimate the parking needed to accommodate
the Rural Event Facility, and indicate the size, location and layout of parking facilities
and their relationship to the entrances and exits.
(E) Grading Plan—if the Rural Event Facility includes construction of a new Activity
Area, buildings, parking lots or other structures, the applicant shall submit a grading,
drainage and erosion control plan. The plan must meet the requirements of the
Watershed District and the City’s Development Code.
(F) Landscape Plan—the application shall include an existing and proposed landscape
plan. The City may require landscape elements to buffer the Activity Area or facility
from neighboring uses and to provide screening.
(5) Rural Event Facilities shall comply with all of the following standards:
(A) Rural Event Facilities shall be located on a site of at least 20 acres in size in the
Agricultural Core (AG C) and General Rural (GR) Districts.
(B) Events shall be limited to a maximum of 300 Rural Event Center guests per day,
provided maximum building capacities are not exceeded. No more than four events
shall be scheduled per calendar day.
(C) Adequate utilities, including sewage disposal, must be available on the site. The
facility may utilize permanent or portable facilities, or a combination of permanent
and portable facilities. Any on-site sewage treatment facilities needed shall be
installed under a permit issued by Washington County. The facility shall also
provide supplemental portable septic and water facilities for events as required by the
City.
(D) The Rural Event Facility shall have direct access from a public roadway.
(E) The Rural Event Facility shall provide on-site parking, sufficient to handle all guest,
staff, vendor, and owner vehicles. No parking for the Rural Event Facility shall be
permitted on public streets.
(F) Outdoor sound amplification of ceremonies only is permitted. Ceremonies include
formal acts or observances that are part of an event, such as a wedding ceremony,
awards presentation, acknowledgment of a significant event, or similar observance.
Outdoor sound amplification of ceremonies may include amplification of voices and
music that are specifically scheduled as part of the ceremony. No other outdoor
sounds associated with an event, such as parties or celebrations associated with,
preceding or following the ceremony, may be amplified. Events shall comply with
the City’s Noise Ordinance (Ordinance 65 and its amendments).
(G) The rural event activity area shall be located at least 100 feet from the boundaries of
adjoining properties. The City may require screening of activity areas. If the facility
may hold events where alcoholic beverages are served, that the consumption of
alcohol shall be restricted to the Rural Event Activity Area excluding the parking
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lots, and must meet the 100-foot setback requirement. Security staff shall be
provided at events if alcoholic beverages are served.
(H) Events may not begin before 9 AM and shall cease by 10 PM. All amplified sound
shall conclude by 10 PM. All guests shall be off the site by 10:30 PM.
(I) No more than four events shall be scheduled on any calendar date.
(J) Permanent signs for the Rural Event Facility shall conform to the Development Code
requirements.
(K) The Rural Event Facility must comply with all rules and regulations of Federal, State,
County and Local agencies. Facility must also pass inspection by the Building
Official and Fire Inspector.
(L) The City may impose conditions related to landscaping, access, security, sanitary
sewer, liability or other insurance requirements, and other conditions as deemed
necessary.
(M) The CUP shall terminate with a change in ownership of the property where the Rural
Event Facility is located.
(N) The City may inspect the Rural Event Facility at any time in response to complaints
or to verify compliance with these standards.
(6) Previously Permitted Rural Event Facilities
(A) Rural Event Facilities permitted through an Interim Use Permit (IUP) and Annual
Operating Permit (AOP) prior to September 15, 2020, shall be permitted to continue
beyond the expiration date of the IUP and AOP, provided the conditions of the latest
approved IUP are followed. Any changes to the conditions of the latest approved IUP
shall require review and approval of the Rural Event Facility through a CUP.
(B) Rural Event Facilities permitted through an IUP and AOP that are discontinued for
more than a year shall require a CUP prior to resuming operations.
Section 5. 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 __th day of September, 2020.
Christine Maefsky, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kenneth Cammilleri, City Administrator