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CITY OF LITTLE CANADA RAMSEY COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 924 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 915 OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF LITTLE CANADA TO ALLOW FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND TO IMPROVE ACCESSORY BUILDING STANDARDS The Little Canada City Council, Ramsey County, Minnesota does hereby ordain: SECTION 1. Section 915.020 of the Little Canada Zoning Ordinance is repealed in its entirety. SECTION 2. Section 915.020 of the Little Canada Zoning Ordinance is adopted to read as follows: 915.020 Accessory Buildings and Structures A. Purpose and Applicability 1. Purpose The purpose of this section is to establish standards for accessory buildings and structures that support the principal use of a lot while maintaining compatibility with surrounding properties. These provisions ensure that accessory buildings and structure s remain subordinate in scale and use, promote orderly site development, minimize adverse impacts on adjacent properties, and support long-term neighborhood character while allowing flexibility for property owners 2. Applicability The standards in this section apply to all accessory buildings and structures, including both attached and detached types, in all zoning districts unless otherwise specified. These provisions apply in addition to the principal use and dimensional standards of each district and should be interpreted in coordination with other applicable provisions of this chapter, including the tables and the requirements of Chapters 904 through 907. Where an overlay district imposes stricter standards, the overlay controls. 3. Permit Requirement A zoning permit is required for all accessory buildings and structures unless explicitly exempted by this section. A building permit is required for any accessory building or structure with a total area greater than 200 square feet; in such cases, a separa te zoning permit is not required. B. General Standards 1. Use Restrictions Accessory buildings and structures must be used in a manner consistent with the principal use of the lot and the applicable zoning district. Use of accessory buildings and structures for human habitation, dwelling purposes, or home occupations shall comply with applicable provisions of this Code. 2. Placement Limitations Accessory buildings and structures shall not obstruct required off -street parking areas, encroach into clear-vision areas as regulated by Section 915.030, or be placed within easements unless explicitly approved by the easement holder, the Zoning Administr ator, and the City Engineer. The placement of accessory buildings and structures relative to one another and to the principal building shall comply with applicable building and fire code separation requirements, which are typically a minimum of ten (10) feet unless a lesser distance is approved through applicable building or fire code provisions. 3. Measurement Building height and area shall be measured in accordance with Section 918. 4. Structure Count The number of permitted accessory buildings on a lot is limited by the applicable zoning district. Pergolas, gazebos, and other roofed structures count toward this total if they are detached and