HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-03CITY OF LAKE ELMO
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.2023-03
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE ELMO CITY CODE BY AMENDING THE
PARK DEDICAITON REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby amends Title 103 Subdivision
Regulations; Chapter 00.105 Park Dedication. (Added language is shown with an underline):
103.00.150 Park Land Dedication Requirements
a. Dedication of land for park and open space use. In all new residential subdivisions, a
percentage of the gross area of all property subdivided shall be dedicated for parks,
playgrounds, trails, public open space, or other public recreational use. For nonresidential
developments, the city requires a payment in lieu of land dedication as established by
resolution of the city council. Such percentage or fee shall be in addition to the property
dedicated for streets, alleys, waterways, pedestrian ways or other public use pursuant to
this title. The following schedule describes the required dedication by zoning district.
This schedule is based upon density of the development allowed in each district and is
intended to equalize the amount and value of land dedicated for parks per dwelling unit in
the various districts.
Zoning Districts
Minimum Required Land Dedication
V-LDR, V-MDR, V-HDR, GCC, LDR, MDR, HDR
10 percent
RS, AG, RE, RR (Rural Districts)
5 percent
C, CC, LC, BP, VMX, MU -BP, MU-C
Fees as set by Council resolution a
a. A 10% charge is applied if a residential component is incorporated into the development/subdivision. However, the 10% charge does not
apply to a minor subdivision.
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption
and publication in the official newspaper of the City of Lake Elmo.
SECTION 3. Adoption Date. This Ordinance 2023-03 was adopted on this 2-1 'day of
1;&. , 2023, by a vote o4 Ayes and CNays.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jule J son Ci Clerk