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City of Little Canada, Minnesota Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 902 AND 903.030 OF THE LITTLE CANADA CITY CODE, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY PROVIDING FOR ENCROACHMENTS INTO REQUIRED YARD SETBACKS FOR CERTAIN GRADE -LEVEL IMPROVEMENTS. The City Council of the City of Little Canada hereby ordains: Section 1. Section 902.010.A.40. is hereby amended to read as follows: 40. Deck. A horizontal, unenclosed platform with or without attached railing, seats, trellises, or other features, attached or functionally related to a principal use or site and at any point extending more than three (3) feet six(6) inches above ground the immediately adjacent grade at any point within two (2) feet of the structure. Section 2. Section 902.010.A.121. is hereby amended to read as follows: 121. Patio. A recreation area that adjoins or is related to a dwelling at grade or principal structure, is no more than six (6) inches above the immediately adjacent grade at any point within two (2) feet of the patio, is often paved with concrete, stone or masonry materials, and is typically adapted especially to outdoor dining. Section 3. Section 903.030.C.2. is hereby amended to read as follows: C.2. a. Terraces, steps, uncovered porches decks, stoops, or similar features, provided they do not extend above the height of the ground main entry level of the principal structure or to a distance more than five (5) feet into a required front yard or less than five (5) feet from a side lot line. 2. Patios and sidewalks, provided they are used for recreational purposes only, may encroach into the required front, side, and rear yards. Where such improvements encroach into an easement for drainage or utility purposes, such improvement shall be subject to the rights of the easement holder. Page 30