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City Council Staff Report <br /> 5/26/2026—Zoning Code Amendment <br /> City of Mounds View <br /> Page 8 <br /> same maximum height as allowed for principal structures, with the following findings of fact and <br /> conditions of approval: <br /> (1) The 2040 Plan does not explicitly discuss accessory structures. The following goals <br /> and policies in the Plan would appear to support a change to the requirements or <br /> standards for accessory structures: Housing Policy Goal #2: Maintain the residential <br /> character of Mounds View. Housing Policy Goal #2, Policy #1: Preserve single-family <br /> neighborhoods. Housing Policy Goal #3: Support a mix of housing types reflective of <br /> the needs and desires of the community. <br /> (2) The proposed changes would apply to single-family residential zones of the city. This <br /> would include the R-1, R-2, R-3, as well as the R-4 zone. Such a change would give <br /> property owners more flexibility in designing additions and changes to their homes. <br /> (3) There is no evidence on how the proposed amendment would impact property values. <br /> (4) The city already has instances of tuck-under garages or split level homes, though few <br /> examples of an attached garage being taller than the house. The proposed <br /> amendment would give property owners more flexibility in designing additions and <br /> changes to their homes, while still limiting built form to the same height requirements <br /> of a house. <br /> (5) The city has received inquiries for development at heights taller than currently allowed, <br /> demonstrating a demand for the proposed amendment. The current zoning code <br /> already considers attached accessory structures `integral parts' of the principal <br /> structure, therefore supporting the proposed amendment. <br /> Conditions: <br /> (1) Section 160.056(C)(6) shall be amended to include the underlined: "The height of any <br /> accessory building or structure shall not exceed 18 feet or that of the principal <br /> structure, whichever is less; unless otherwise allowed under this ordinance." <br /> (2) Section 160.087(A)(2) shall be amended to include the underlined and removed the <br /> strikethreugh: 'Accessory structures that are attached to the principal structure shall <br /> be limited to a height of 12 feet taller than the principal structure, not to exceed two <br /> stories, provided that the attached accessory structure adheres to the minimum <br /> setback requirements applicable to the principal structure, and the height of the <br /> attached accessory structure does not exceed the maximum allowed in the underlying <br /> zoning district. Detached accessory structures shall be limited to a maximum height of <br /> 18 feet or the height of the principal structure, whichever is less. Accessory buildings <br /> shall not exceed 18 feet or that of the principal structure, whichever is less, in height, <br /> shall be five feet or more from all lots lines of adjoining lots and shall have a pitch or <br /> slope of at least 2-12, but no steeper than 12-12. Rounded, dome or geodesic dome <br /> roofs are not allowed on accessory buildings. Accessory buildings 120 square feet or <br /> under shall be three feet or more from any other building or structure. Accessory <br /> buildings over 200 square feet shall meet the minimum fire separation distance as <br /> required by the state's Building Code." <br /> The Mounu�view vibiun <br /> A Thriving Desirable Community <br />