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CITY OF LITTLE CANADA RAMSEY COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 926 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 919 OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF LITTLE CANADA TO ADD DEFINITIONS RELEVANT TO ACCESSORY BUILDING AND STRUCTURES UPDATES The Little Canada City Council, Ramsey County, Minnesota does hereby ordain: SECTION 1. Chapter 919 of the Little Canada Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to add the following definition: Accessory Building: A building that is subordinate to and located on the same lot as the principal building, and that is used for purposes customarily incidental to the principal use. Accessory buildings include, but are not limited to, garages, workshops, gazebos, and storage buildings. Accessory buildings are classified as either attached or detached based on their physical connection to the principal building. SECTION 2. Chapter 919 of the Little Canada Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to add the following definition: Accessory Building, Attached: An accessory building that is connected to the principal building by a contiguous foundation, roof, floor, or wall system. For all regulatory purposes, it is considered part of the principal building. SECTION 3. Chapter 919 of the Little Canada Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to add the following definition: Accessory Building, Detached: An accessory building that is not connected to the principal building by a contiguous foundation, roof, floor, or wall system except for at-grade sidewalks or pathways. SECTION 4. Chapter 919 of the Little Canada Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to add the following definition: Accessory Structure, Small Incidental: An accessory structure with a footprint not exceeding fifty (50) square feet and a height not exceeding eight (8) feet, that is not intended for vehicle storage or human habitation. Examples include playhouses, chicken coops, garden sheds, and Little Free Libraries. Small incidental structures must comply with applicable placement and design standards. SECTION 5. Chapter 919 of the Little Canada Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to add the following definition: Dwelling Unit, Accessory: A dwelling unit that is subordinate to a principal dwelling, located on the same lot, and contained within a detached accessory building. An accessory dwelling unit may be constructed as a new detached structure or by converting all or part of an existing detached accessory building, such as a garage. ADUs are subject to the requirements of this code. SECTION 6. Chapter 919 of the Little Canada Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to add the following definition: Patio: A hard-surfaced, at-grade outdoor area designed for seating, recreation, or similar use. A patio is not supported by footings or posts and is not covered by a roof or other overhead structure.