HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-246 Accessory bldgsCITY OF LADE ELMO
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.08-246
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 154.402 and 154.406 of THE LAKE ELMO CITY
CODE OF ORDINANCES to allow accessory buildings to be located closer to the front lot
line than the principle structure on lots identified as being Riparian WITHIN THE CITY OF
LAKE ELMO.
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby amends Title XV Land Use:
Chapter 154 Zoning Code; Article IV. Additional Regulations and Modifications: by
amending Section 154.402 table 9-2; (Amended language is underlined to represent added
language and strilethreugh represents deleted language):
Minimum Principal Building Setbacks (feet)'''
Front Yard
30
200
30
30
100
Interior Side Yard
10
200
10
10
50
Corner Side Yard B
25
200
25
25
80
Rear Yard
40
200
40
40
100
Minimum Accessory Building Setbacks (feet)",i,ji
Front Yard
30
200
30
30
100
Interior Side Yard
10
200
10
10
15
Corner Side Yard
25
200
25
25
30
Rear Yard
40
200
40
10
15
Minimum Agricultural Related Setbacks (Animal buildings, feedlots or manure storage sites)
Any Property Line
200
200
200
-
-
Any Existing Well or Residential Structure
50
50
50
-
Any Body of Seasonal or Year-round Surface
Water
200
200
200
-
-
Notes to Rural Districts Table 9-2
a. 1 dwelling unit per 40 acres applies to all non -farm dwellings. In additional to
non-farmdwellings (1 per 40 acres), each farm is allowed one farm dwelling per
farm.
b. Nominal 40 acres: a 40-acre parcel not reduced by more than 10% due to road
rights -of -way and survey variations.
c. Nominal 10 acres: a 10-acre parcel not reduced by more than 10% and/or a 10-
acre parcellocated on a corner or abutting a street on 2 sides not reduced by more
than 15% due to road rights -of -way and survey variations.
d. The minimum lot size for lots served by public sanitary sewer shall be 24,000
square feetper residential unit.
e. A minimum of 1.25 acres of land above the flood plain or free of any drainage
easements isrequired.
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f. Lots must be configured to contain a circle with a diameter of 250 feet minimum;
the ratioof lot length to width shall be a maximum of 3:1 — Flag lots are prohibited.
g. Corner properties: The side fagade of a corner building adjoining a public street
shall maintain the front setback of the adjacent property fronting upon the same
public street, orthe required front yard setback, whichever is less. If no structure
exists on the adjacent property, the setback shall be as shown in the table.
h. Setback standards do not apply to solar farms. 154.915 should be referenced
for thesespecific standards.
i. Ground -mounted wind generators may exceed the allowable height restriction
designated in all rural districts and are subject to different setback requirements as
identified in section154.308.
j. On properties that are identified as a Riparian Lot, Accessory structures may be
placed between the principle structure and the public right-of-way. (See also
section 154,406 C.)
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby amends Title XV Land Use:
Chapter 154 Zoning Code; Article IV. Additional Regulations and Modifications: by
amending Section 154.406; (Amended language is underlined to represent added language
and striketkireugh represents deleted language):
k. 154.406 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, RURAL DISTRICTS.
A. Size and Number. The maximum number and. size of accessory buildings permitted in
rural zoning districts are outlined in Table 9-3:
1. Table 9-3: Accessory Buildings, Rural Zoning Districts
Lot Size
Maximum Structure
Sizea,, (square feet)
No. of
Permitted Bldgs
under 1 acre
1,200
1
1 —1.99 acres
1,500
1
2 — 4.99 acres
1,750
1
5 — 9.99 acres
2,000
2
10 —14.99 acres
2,500
2b
15 — 19.99 acres
3,000
2b
20 — 39.99 acres
4,000
2b
40+ acres
Unregulated °
Unregulated
Notes to Table 9-3
a. Maximum structure size accounts for the total maximum area allowed for all permitted
accessory structures combined.
b. One agricultural building, as defined in § 154.213, is allowed in addition to the
permitted number and size of accessory structures.
c. Agricultural buildings, as defined in § 154.213, are allowed on properties 40 acres
or more in addition to two permitted accessory structures which total 4,000 square
feet and are not classified as agricultural.
B. Structure Height, Rural Districts.
1. No accessory building shall exceed the height of the principal structure, with the
exception of agricultural buildings, as defined in § 154.213. Building projections or
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features on accessory structures that are not agricultural buildingsas defined in
§ 154.213, such as chimneys, cupolas, and similar decorations are permitted in rural
districts.
2. Riparian Lots, when accessory buildings are allowed between the principle structure
and the public right-of-way the accessory building shall not exceed one story in height
or the height of the principle structure, whichever is less.
C. Structure Location, Rural Districts. Except for Riparian Lots, No detached garages or
other accessory buildingsshall be located nearer the front lot line than the principal
building on that lot (See notes to Table 9-2.)
D. Exterior Design and Color. The exterior building materials, design and color of all
accessory building or structures shall be similar to or compatible with the principal
building, with the exception of the following accessory building or structures:
1. Detached domesticated farm animal buildings
2. Agricultural buildings
3. Pole buildings, as defined and regulated in § 154.214.
4. Gazebos
5. Swimming pools
6. Other structures in which the required design is integral to the intended use, such
as a greenhouse.
E. Attached Garages, Size. Attached garages must not exceed the footprint size of the
principal building.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption
and publication in the official newspaper of the City of Lake Elmo.
SECTION 4. Adoption Date. This Ordinance 08-246 was adopted on this V day ofjL4f021,
by a vote of 5 Ayes and _ Nays.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
ATTEST:
J1djt*1
ity Clerk
This Ordinance 08-246 was published on the day of 12021.
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