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ORDINANCE 1045 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Title XV, CHAPTER 160 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW MUNICIPAL CODE ON STANDARDS RELATING TO DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS The City of Mounds View Ordains: Section 1. Background; authority. 1.01. The City of Mounds View ("City") has adopted a zoning ordinance pursuant to the authority granted by the Municipal Planning Act. M.S. §§ 462.351 to 462.365, inclusive, as they may be amended from time to time. 1.02. Sections 160.450 and 160.451 of the Mounds View Zoning Ordinance detail the process and requirements for amending the zoning code. 1.03. Legislative Findings: The City Council finds that allowing owner -occupied properties to include a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) serves the public interest by expanding long-term housing opportunities within established neighborhoods. This policy is intended to support homeowners in providing safe, code -compliant living spaces for others while preserving neighborhood character, minimizing impacts on surrounding properties, and reinforcing the stability and vitality of residential communities. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title XV: Land Usage, Section § 160.012 by adding the underlined as follows: § 160.012 DEFINITIONS. DWELLING UNIT, ACCESSORY. A dwelling unit that is a smaller; independent residential dwelling unit located on the same lot as a single-family dwelling to which it is accessory to, and is internal or an addition onto the principal dwelling, or detached from the principal dwelling. ADUs can be converted portions of or additions onto existing homes, new stand-alone accessory structures or converted portions of existing stand-alone accessory structures. FAMILY, IMMEDIATE. One or more persons, each related to the other by blood, marriage or adoption. Section 3. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title XV: Land Usage, Section 160.088 by adding the underlined material as follows: (I) Accessory Dwelling Unit (detached)