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Zoning Code 1102.02, Subd 14 <br />Carport: Space for the housing or storage of motor vehicles and enclosed on not more <br />than two (2) sides. <br /> <br />Zoning Code 1102, Subd. 51 <br />Garage, Private: A detached accessory building or portion of the principal building, <br />including a carport, which is used for storing vehicles. <br /> <br />Zoning Code 1106.03, Subd 1 [R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 districts]: <br />Accessory Buildings: Accessory buildings, which for these purposes shall include <br />garages, tool houses, carports, sheds and similar buildings for storage of domestic <br />supply and noncommercial recreational equipment, whether attached or detached. <br /> <br />Zoning Code 1106.03, Subd 1(g) [R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 districts]: <br />Accessory buildings shall have a weather resistant, treated or finished exterior. <br />Structures composed of tubular metal and canvas or exposed plywood, particle board <br />or similar materials shall not be permitted. The City does not allow cloth, canvas, plastic <br />sheets and tarps or similar materials as primary exterior materials on accessory <br />buildings (except for green houses). <br /> <br />Zoning Code 1106.03, Subd 1(i) [R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 districts]: <br />The roof of all accessory buildings exceeding two hundred fifty (250) square feet in size <br />shall: (1) Match or be similar to the character and style of the roof of the principal <br />structure. (2) Have a pitch or slope of at least 2-12. <br /> <br />Summary <br />The intent of this text amendment is to clarify the allowable use of Carports for the storage <br />of motor vehicles, ATV’s, and trailers. Motor Vehicles include self-propelled vehicles legal <br />for use on public roads. Trailers include trailered items, such as boats or other equipment <br />contained within the trailer. <br /> <br />Recommendation <br />Staff recommends approval of the text amendment to clarify permitted uses of a Carport. <br />The most significant changes are that a carport may be enclosed on three sides (vs. two); <br />is limited to the storage of operable vehicles and trailers (not miscellaneous items); and its <br />roof is not required to be similar in character to the principal building. <br /> <br />Respectfully, <br /> Jon Sevald, AICP <br />Planner <br /> <br />Attachments <br />Photo Examples <br />Resolution 1047-16