8.b6 Ordinance No. 2021-02 - Development Code Amendments
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CITY OF SCANDIA
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 122, THE SCANDIA DEVELOPMENT CODE,
CHAPTER 1, SECTION 4.2 DEFINITIONS REGARDING NEW AND REVISED
DEFINITIONS, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2.0 REGARDING GOVERNMENT LAND
USES PERMITTED IN THE VMU A AND VMU B ZONING DISTRICTS, CHAPTER 2,
SECTION 3.13 REGARDING SIGNS, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 3.12 AND 3.14
REGARDING BUILDING TYPES AND MATERIALS, AND CHAPTER 2 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 One, Section 4.2, Definitions, shall be amended to
include the following definitions:
(25) Arts and Heritage Center: A facility and grounds used for events such as, but not limited
to, art displays, concerts and musical performances, theatrical events, and public
gatherings.
(134) Government Uses, Buildings and Storage: An area of land or structures owned or leased
by the U.S. federal government, State of Minnesota, Metropolitan Council, Washington
County, or City of Scandia for purposes of carrying out governmental duties. This use
includes, but is not limited to, public purposes, storage, or maintenance. Publicly or
privately operated school facilities are not considered part of this land use.
(155) Institutional Use: Institutional uses include governmental offices and facilities, houses of
worship, museums, cemeteries, and parks and trailheads open to the public.
Section 2. Amendment. Ordinance No. 122, the City of Scandia Development Code
(“Development Code”, or “Code”), Chapter Two, Section 2.8(2), Village Mixed Use A District
(VMU A) Allowed Uses, shall be amended to include the following land uses and renumbered
accordingly:
(D) Arts and Heritage Center
(DD) Institutional Use
Section 3. Amendment. Ordinance No. 122, the City of Scandia Development Code
(“Development Code”, or “Code”), Chapter Two, Section 3.13(4), General Standards for Signs,
shall be amended to read as follows:
(4) General Standards.
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(P) Institutional Use Signage. Signage for Institutional Uses is only subject to provisions
of this sub-section and shall adhere to the following restrictions:
1. One institutional sign not to exceed 32 square feet per surface, limited
to two surfaces, and set back a minimum of ten feet from any property
line.
2. In case of multiple structures on one parcel, a second institutional sign
may be installed provided there is a minimum distance of 25 feet between
the two sign structures.
Section 4. Amendment. Ordinance No. 122, the City of Scandia Development Code
(“Development Code”, or “Code”), Chapter Two, Section 3.12(4)(A), Design Standards and
Guidelines for Screening and Landscaping, shall be amended to read as follows:
(A) Design Guidelines. Landscape plans shall conform to the Scandia Architectural Design
Guidelines, as applicable.
Section 5. Amendment. Ordinance No. 122, the City of Scandia Development Code
(“Development Code”, or “Code”), Chapter Two, Section 3.14(1), Building Types and Materials,
shall be amended to read as follows:
(1) General Standards
(A) Buildings of all types in all zoning districts shall maintain a high standard of
architectural and aesthetic compatibility with surrounding properties to ensure that they
will not adversely impact the property values of the abutting properties or adversely
impact the community's public health, safety, and general welfare.
(B) Except for agricultural buildings, no galvanized or unfinished steel or unfinished
aluminum buildings (walls or roofs), unpainted concrete block shall be permitted in any
zoning district, for walls or roofs.
(C) Except for agricultural buildings and buildings covered under the Scandia
Architectural Design Guidelines including commercial, office, institutional, and multi-
family residential construction the acceptable exterior building finishes shall consist of
materials comparable in grade and quality to the following, unless otherwise provided by
this Chapter:
1. Brick
2. Natural stone
3. Decorative concrete block or professionally designed pre-cast concrete units if
the surfaces have been integrally treated with an applied decorative material or
texture, or decorative block and if incorporated in a building design that is
compatible with other development throughout the district.
4. Wood, vinyl, steel, cement fiberboard or aluminum lap siding provided the
surfaces are finished for exterior use and proven to have exterior durability, such
as cedar, redwood, and cypress.
5. Stucco, cementitious coating.
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6. Architectural metal panels for roofing and accents only.
(D) Unless adjacent to a historic structure or fronting an arterial or collector roadway, or
if highly visible from an arterial or collector roadway, buildings in the Scandia Industrial
Park may be constructed of decorative concrete block or professionally designed pre-cast
concrete units if the surfaces have been integrally treated with an applied decorative
material or texture, and if incorporated in a building design that is compatible with other
development throughout the district or compatible with the Scandia Architectural Design
Guidelines.
Section 6. Amendment. Ordinance No. 122, the City of Scandia Development Code
(“Development Code”, or “Code”), Chapter Two, Section 3.14(3)(B)1, Building Types and
Materials, shall be amended to read as follows:
(3) Residential Accessory Structures
(B)1. Accessory Buildings 120 sq. ft. or less in size (This exception is not applicable to
the General Standards set forth in Section 3.14(1));
Section 7. Amendment. Ordinance No. 122, the City of Scandia Development Code
(“Development Code”, or “Code”), Chapter Two, Section 3.2(3)(C)*, Accessory Structures, shall
be amended to read as follows:
* If the property has no garage, one attached or detached garage is permitted in addition to the
number of accessory structures listed in Section (C) above. This exception is intended to permit a
garage only. If the garage exceeds 864 sq. ft. in size, any additional square footage above 864 sq.
ft. shall count towards the total square footage of residential 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.
Section 8. 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 20th day of April, 2021.
Christine Maefsky, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Eklund, City Clerk