4.g) Ordinance No 154 Revsion to 4 dwellings per 40 acres languageCITY OF SCANDIA
ORDINANCE NO.: 154
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2.4 (7) AND 2.6 (7) OF CHAPTER 2
OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA
AND PERTAINING TO THE DENSITY OF DWELLING UNITS PERMITTED IN THE
AGRICULTURE CORE (AG C) AND GENERAL RURAL (GR) ZONING DISTRICTS
The City Council of the City of Scandia, Washington County, Minnesota hereby ordains:
Section 1. Amendment. Sections 2.4 (7) and 2.6 (7) of Chapter 2 of the Development Code of
the City of Scandia are hereby amended as follows:
2.4 (7) Lot Area and Setback Requirements in the Agriculture District – Core (AG C).
Density 4 dwelling units per 40 acresbuildable lots per 40 acres
(original quarter-quarter section)
Minimum lot size Unless the parcel is part of an approved Open Space
Conservation Subdivision or Planned Unit Development,
lots shall be 2.0 to 5.0 acres, or 20 acres or greater.
Minimum buildable area 1.0 acres
Minimum frontage on all
public roads
Lot size of 2.0 to 3.0 acres: 160 feet
Lot size greater than 3.0 acres and less than 4.0 acres: 240
feet
Lot size of 4.0 acres or greater: 300 feet
Maximum lot coverage 25%
Minimum Building Setbacks:
Front 40 feet
Side 20 feet
Rear 50 feet
Minor Arterials 150 feet from centerline, or 75 feet from the right-of-way,
whichever is greater
Major or Minor Collectors 100 feet from centerline, or 50 feet from the right-of-way,
whichever is greater
Maximum Building Height 35 feet
2.6 (7) Lot Area and Setback Requirements in the General Rural District (GR).
Density 4 dwelling units per 40 acresbuildable lots per 40 acres
(original quarter-quarter section)
Minimum lot size 2.0 acres
Minimum buildable area 1.0 acres
Minimum frontage on all
public roads
Lot size of 2.0 to 3.0 acres: 160 feet
Lot size greater than 3.0 acres and less than 4.0 acres: 240
feet
Lot size of 4.0 acres or greater: 300 feet
Maximum lot coverage 25%
Minimum Building Setbacks:
Front 40 feet
Side 20 feet
Rear 50 feet
Minor Arterials 150 feet from centerline, or 75 feet from the right-of-way,
whichever is greater
Major or Minor Collectors 100 feet from centerline, or 50 feet from the right-of-way,
whichever is greater
Maximum Building Height 35 feet
Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption and
summary publication as provided by law.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Scandia this 15th day of July, 2014.
Randall Simonson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristina Handt, Administrator/Clerk