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_. � � L � <br />. .- --- -�-- - --- -�� � i : . . . , � -. � .- - -- ;_. ___:�,_ �� ���'._-.-- � ._..��._ - -� <br />CITY OF CRYSTAL <br />TEMPORARY STR UCTURES REPORT <br />Charactei�istics: <br />Temporary structures with metal or wood supports and canvas, tarp or membrane exterior; <br />most generally used as carports or storage structures for recreational vehicles and <br />household items. <br />Cur�•e�it ordinaizce: <br />515.01, Subd. 8 Uses not provided for within zonin� districts. "Whenever in any zoning <br />district a use is neither specifically permitted nor denied, the use shall be considered <br />prohibited." <br />"Temporary structures" are not specifically permitted in the current ordinance; therefore, <br />enforcement to date is characterized by ordering the reinoval of such structures. <br />This approach is the result of a fairly strict interpretation of the ordinance. Someone might <br />argue that these structures, temporary or not, are "accessory structures," and thereby <br />permitted by right. <br />If treated as accessory structures, temporary structure placement and property coverage and <br />setbacics would apply; i.e., located in rear yard only, no more than 15 feet in height, 3 feet <br />from any lot line. <br />Even if our current interpretation would be to consider such structures as "accessoiy <br />structures," they would not be pernlitted in the front or side yards, which is generally <br />where we find they have been placed. <br />Buildiitg a�zd Fire Codes: <br />The newly adopted State Building and Fire Codes now requires building permits for <br />temporary structures to ensure they are adequate to handle dead and live loads, to ensure <br />proper anchoring and to ensure property placement and separation from adjacent <br />structures. (Note: These building and fire code requirements would be applicable only if <br />such structures were pernlitted by local zoning code.) <br />Other cities: <br />Woodburv: Cloth, canvass, plastic sheets aizd ta�ps and si�nilar nzaterials.....af�e r�ot <br />allowed as p��i�nary f�zaterials orz accesso�y structures. Exceptions: greenhouses, accessofy <br />structures in. the u�°bafz i•esei�ve dist�•ict, agf°icultural buildings as defined by Miiznesota <br />Statutes. The probation is driven by aesthetics ("unsightly materials"). <br />