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ORDINANCE 642
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1100, CHAPTERS 1104, 1107 AND 1121
OF THE MOUNDS VIEW MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
DRIVEWAYS AND CURB CUTS; SPECIAL PLANNING CASE NO. SP-074-99
THE COUNCIL OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 1100, Chapter 1104 of the Mounds View Municipal Code pertaining to
general zoning provisions shall be amended by the addition of the italicized and double-
underlined language and the deletion of the stlic.ken tllIOUgh language in Section 1104.01,
Subdivision 4 to read as follows:
Subd. 4. Minimum Setbacks for Accessory Buildings, Driveways and Parking Areas:
a. Accessory Buildings (detached from a principal building): (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
(1)
R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5 and R-O:
(a) front: no accessory building shall be located between the front of the
principal building and the front lot line. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
(b) side: five feet (5') except the minimum setback shall be thirty feet (30')
from any lot line abutting a public street. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
(c) rear, including street frontages at the rear of through lots: five feet (5').
(Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
(2) All other districts:
(a) front: no accessory building shall be located between the front of the
principal building and the front lot line. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
(b) side: same as principal building. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
( c) rear: same as principal building, except accessory buildings having four
hundred (400) square feet or less and not abutting property in a residential
district or a street, may have a minimum rear setback often feet (10').
(Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
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b. Driveways:
(1) Driveways shall have a minimum setback offive feet (5') from any lot line,
except as permitted in Section 1104.01, Subd. 4b c(])(a) and Section 1121.15,
Subd. 2 of this Title. Driveways shall be permitted to cross a required setback area
in order to establish access between the lot and a public street. Where a driveway
would encroach into an easement, the property owner shall obtain an
encroachment permit if required by the City prior to construction of the driveway.
Drive aisles and driveways which are within the boundaries of a parking area shall
conform to the setbacks required for parking areas. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
(2) Driveways in existence as of the date of enactment of Ordinance 620 and
which do not conform to the provisions of this subsection, may continue subject to
the provisions of Section 902.02. Subdivision 2 and Sectioh 112J.02, Subdivision
l(b) of this Title. (Ord. 620, 7-27-98)
c. Parking Areas:
(1) R-l, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-O:
(a)
residential uses:
Parkinf! lots and drivewavs shall be set back five feet (5'), except in
the R-l and R-2 districts, parking areas and driveways shall be
permitted with a setback of one foot (1') provided the owner( s) of
the abutting lot(s) indicates their permission on a form acceptable
to the City. Where a parking area would encroach into an
easement, the property owner shall obtain approval for an
encroachment permit if required by the appropriate authority prior
to construction of the driveway. The contbined width of pal king
ahd driveway surfaces shall not exceed thirty five feet (J51). (Ord.
524,2-22-93; Ord. 590, 11-25-96; Ord. 620, 7-27-98)
(b) non-residential uses:
Parkinf! lots and drivewavs shall be set back five feet (51) except
where non-residential uses abut property in a residential district, the
setback for parking areas from the common property line shall be as
follows: (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
[i]. for sites having two and one-half (2.5 ) acres or less:
twenty feet (201) (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
[ii]. for sites having more than two and one-half(2.5) acres:
thirty feet (30') (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
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(2)
B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4 (parking areas and loading docks):
(a) front: thirty feet (301) (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
(b) side and rear: five feet (5'), except where a non-residential use abuts
a property in a residential district, the setback for parking areas
from the common property line shall be as stated in Section
1104.01 subdivision 4c(1)(b). (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
(3) 1-1 (parking areas and loading docks):
(a) front: forty feet (40') (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
(b) side and rear: five feet (5'), except where a non-residential use abuts
a property in a residential district, the setback for parking areas
from the common property line shall be as stated in Section
1104.01 subdivision 4c(1)(b). (Ord. 524, 2-22-93; Ord. 590,
11-25-96)
(4) Parking areas in existence as of the date of enactment of Ordinance 620
and which do not conform to the provisions of this subsection, may continue
subject to the provisions of Section 1123.02 subdivision lb. (Ord. 620, 7-27-98)
SECTION 2. Title 1100, Chapter 1107 of the Mounds View Municipal Code pertaining to zero
lot line subdivisions shall be amended by the addition of the italicized and double-underlined
language and the deletion of the stlicken tll10uglllanguage in Section 1107.07, Subdivision 3 to
read as follows:
Subd. 3. Specific Requirements for Resulting Dwelling Units:
a. Area Requirements: Six thousand two hundred fifty (6,250) square feet.
b. Lot Width: Fifty feet (50') per dwelling unit.
c. Setback Requirements:
(1) Front Yard: Thirty feet (301).
(2) Rear Yard: Thirty feet (30').
(3) Side Yard (where applicable):
(a) Ten feet (101).
(b) Thirty feet (30') on street side of corner lot.
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d. Drivewav Widths: The width of the drivewav servicin'Z one dwellin'Z unit shall not
exceed the width of that dwellinf! unit's f!araf!e. unless 'Zaraf!es are situated side-bv-side.
then not to exceed the combined width of the 'Zaraf!es. vrovided that the affected vrovertv
owners have filed a ri'Zht of wav and maintenance af!Yeement with Ramsev Countv.
accordin'Z to the vrovisions of Section 1121.15. Subd 2 of this Title vertaininf! to ioint
drivewavs.
e. Curb Cut Width: The width of a curb cut servicin'Z one dwellinf! unit shall not exceed
twentv feet (20'). In the event of a common or ioint drivewav servicinf! both units. the
width of the curb cut shall not exceed thirtv-six feet (36').
SECTION 3. Title 1100, Chapter 1121 of the Mounds View Municipal Code pertaining to off
street parking requirements shall be amended by the addition of the italicized and double-
underlined language and the deletion of the st11cken thlough language in Section 1121.09, to read
as follows:
1121.09:
STALL, AISLE AND DRIVEWAY DESIGN:
Subd. 1. Dimensions:
a. Parking Space Size: Each parking space shall not be less than nine feet (9') wide and eighteen
feet (18') in length exclusive of access aisles, and each space shall be served adequately by access
aisles. Svaces desif!71ed as curbside varallel varkinf! shall be twentv-two feet (22') in lenf!th.
b. Maximum Residential Drivewav Widths. (For the vurpose of this subsection. the widthofa
drivewav in an R-1. R-2 or R-5 District shall include anv varallel-attached varkin'Z area):
R-1. Sin'Zle-Familv Residential Thirtv-five feet (35'). or the width of the f!araf!e vlus
an additional twelve (eet (J 2'). whichever is f!reater.
R-2. Zero Lot Line Subdivisions Width of the f!araf!e servicinf! dwellinf! unit, (Refer
to Section 1107.07. Subd. 3d and 3e of this Title if
drivewavs are combined.)
R-2. Sinf!le and Two-Familv Residential If drivewavs are sevarate. width of the f!araf!e or
twentv feet (20'). whichever is f!reater:
If combined. width of f!araf!es or thirtv-six feet (36').
whichever is f!reater,
Thirtv-two feet (32')
R-3. Medium Densitv Residential
R-4. Hif!h Densitv Residential. and
R-o. Residential-Office
R-5. Mobile Home Park
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Subd. 2. Within Structures: The off-street parking requirements may be furnished by providing
a space so designed within the principal building or one attached thereto; however, unless
provisions are made, no building permit shall be issued to convert said space into a
dwelling unit or living area until other adequate provisions are made to comply with the
required off-street parking provisions of this Title.
Subd. 3. Circulation: Except in the case of single-family, two-family and townhouse dwellings,
parking areas shall be designed so that circulation between parking bays or aisles occurs
within the designated parking lot and does not depend upon a public street or alley.
Except in the case of single-family, two-family and townhouse dwellings, parking area
design which requires backing into the public street is prohibited.
Subd. 4. Dimensions:
a. Except in the case of single-family, two-family and townhouse dwellings, parking
areas and their aisles shall be developed in compliance with the following minimum
standards:
Wall to Interlock to Wall to
Interlock Interlock Wall
. Angle Minimum Minimum Minimum
Dimension A Dimension B Dimension C
450 44.81 43.0' 47.0'
600 52.5' 51.0' 54.0'
750 61.3' 61.0' 62.0'
900 63.0' 63.0' 63.0'
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Subd. 5. Curb Cuts and Driveway Openings:
a. No curb cut access shall be located less than fifty feet (501) from the intersection of two
(2) or more street rights of way. This distance shall be measured from the intersection of
lot lines.
b. Curb Cut Widths. Widths of curb cuts shall be as follows. subiect to reauirements of
Subdivision 5e hereof:. no cwb GUt access shall eXGeed twenty two feet (22') in width for
R-l and R-5 lesidential uses. A thirty foot (30') wide cUlb GUt sllall be pelluissible for
R-2, R-3 and R-4 uses, subjeGt to lequilelt1ents ofsubdivisioh 5e llereof, GOmnlelcial uses
(D-l tlllough D-4) and industrial uses (I-I).
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Sinf!le Fami/v Residential (R-l)
Manufactured Homes (R-5)
Zero Lot Line Subdivisions (R-2)
(with selJarate drivewavs)
24 Feet
20 Feet
Zero Lot Line Subdivisions (R-2)
(with combined drivewavs)
Medium Densitv Residential (R-2. R-3)
Hif!h Densitv Residential (R-4).
Residential Office (R-O)
Commercial. Industrial
(B-1. B-2. B-3. B-4. 1-1)
36 Feet
32 Feet
32 Feet
Public Parks & Preservation Areas
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32 Feet
c. Curb cut openings shall be at a minimum ofthree feet (3') from the lot line in residential
districts and five feet (5') from the lot line in business or industrial districts.
d. Driveway access curb openings on a public street, except for single-family, two-family
and townhouse dwellings, shall not be located less than forty feet (40') from one another.
e. Each property elevation of any parking area shall be allowed one curb cut access for
each one hundred twenty five feet (125') of street frontage. All property shall be entitled
to at least one curb cut. Single-family uses and zero lot line subdivided lotsl shall be
limited to one curb cut access per property unless, upon application for a variance of this
restriction, the Board of Adjustment and Appeals finds that it is in the interest of public
1 Refer to Section 1107.03 of this Title for more information ref!ardinf! Zero Lot Line Subdivisions.
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safety to waive such. Medium density residential (2 to 6 units) may have two (2) curb
cuts; provided, at each cut does not exceed twelve feet (12'), al1d that their surfaces ale a
minimum of rort)1 feet (40') apal t neither curb cut exceeds twentv feet (20') in width.
f. Curb cuts in existence as of 10/1 1/99 that do not conform to this subdivision mav
remain in existence unless deemed bv the Director of Public Works to be a danf!er or
vublic safetv hazard Notices to abandon a curb cut mav be avvealed in writinf! to the
Citv Council fOrd 640. 10/11/99),
Subd. 6. Grade Elevation: The grade elevation of any parking area shall not exceed five percent
(5%). (1988 Code ~40.07).
Subd. 7. Surfacing: All areas, as allowed in Subdivision 1104.01(4) of this Title, to be utilized
for parking space and driveways shall be surfaced with a permanent, improved surface
material as defined in Section 1102.02 of this Chapter, suitable to control dust, drainage
and erosion, meeting the requirements of Section 902.05J of this Code except as follows:
A gravel surface material meeting the specifications of Section 902.05~, Subd. 5 of this
Code may be used for parking areas in an R-l or R-2 District not to exceed three hundred
(300) square feet or, if to be used as a parking surface for an RV, the minimum area that
would encompasses the wheel-base area of one (1) recreational vehicle. Plans for
surfacing and drainage of driveways and stalls for five (5) or more vehicles shall be
submitted to the Director of Community Development for review, and the final drainage
plan must receive the Director of Public Works/City Engineer's written approval. (Ord.
524,2-22-93; Ord. 620, 7-27-98; Ord. 640. 10/11/99.)
Subd. 8. Striping: Except for single-family, two-family and townhouses, all parking stalls shall
be marked with yellow painted lines not less than four inches (4") wide.
Subd. 9. Lighting: Any lighting used to illuminate an off-street parking area shall be so arranged
so to reflect the light away from adjoining property, abutting residential uses and public
rights of way and be in compliance with Section 1103.09 of this Title.
Subd. 10. Signs: No sign shall be so located as to restrict the sight lines and orderly operation
and traffic movement within any parking lot. All signing must conform to the Mounds
View Sign Code2.
Subd. 11. Curbing and Landscaping: Except for single-family and two-family develovments.
and townhouses (ill developments of six (G) units 01 less), all open off-street parking shall
have a perimeter curb barrier around the entire parking lot. The svecifications and
location of this curb barrier shall comply with Section 902.04 and with the setback
requirements for parking areas stated in Section 1104.01, subdivision 4. Grass, plantings
or surfacing materials shall be provided in all areas bordering the parking area. (Ord. 590,
11/26/96: Ord. 640. 10/11/99.)
2 See Chapter 1008 of this Code.
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Subd. 12. Required Screening: All open, nonresidential, off-street parking areas offive (5) or
more spaces shall be screened and landscaped from abutting or surrounding residential
districts in compliance with subdivision 1103.08(6) of this Title. (1988 Code ~40.07)
SECTION 4. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after its publication in the official City
newspaper.
First read by the City Council ofthe City of Mounds View this 13th day of December, 1999.
Read and passed by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this 10th day of January, 2000.
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Attest:
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Charles S. Whltmg, y Clerk! Admmlstrator
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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I, ORDINANCE 642
- CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1100, CHAPTERS 1104,1107 AND 1121
OF THE MOUNDS VIEW MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
,DRIVEWAYS AND CURB CUTS; SPECIAL PLANNING CASE NO. SP-074-99
THE COUNCIL OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS:
SE:CTION 1. Title 1100, Chapter 1104 of the Mounds View Municipal Code pertain-
ing to general zoning provisions iihall be amended by the addition of the italicized a,?d
double-underlined language and. the deletion of the 6lri8k8R tlHe\jsll language In
Section 1104.01, Subdivision 4 to read as follows:
Subd. 4. Minimum Setbacks for Accessory Buildings, Driveways and Parking Areas:
a. Accessory Buildings (detached from a principal building):
(Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
(1)R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5 and R-O:
(a) front: no accessory building shall be located between the front of the
principal building and the front lot line. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
(b), side: five feet (5') except the minimum setback shall be thirty feet (30')
from any lot line-abutting a pUblic street. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
(c) rear, including street frontages at the rear of through lots: five feet (5'). .
(~rd. 590, 11-25-96)
(~ All other districts:
(a) front: no accessory building shall be located between the front of the
principal building and the front lot line. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
':.:J,P) side: same as principal building. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96) . .
(c) rear: same as principal building, except accessory buildings haVing four
hundred (400) square feet or less and not abutting property in a residential
district or a street, may have a minimum rear setback of ten feet (10').
(Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
b. Driveways:
(1) Driveways shall have a minimum setback of five feet (5') from any lo~
line, except as permitted in Section 1104.01, Subd. 4b ~ and ~
- 1121.15, Subd. 2 of this Title. Driveways shall be permitted to cross a
required setback aresin order toestablish access between ,the lot and a
public street. Where a driveway would encroach int~ an easement, the .
property owner shall obtain an encroachment permit If reqUired by the City
prior to construction of the driveway. Drive aisles and driveways which are
within the boundaries of a parking area shall conform to the setbacks
required for parking areas. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
(2) Driveways in existence as of the date of enactment of Ordinance 620
and which do not conform to the provisions of this subsection, may
"Continue subject to the provisions of Section 902.02. Subdivision 2 aR9
Se8tieR 112~ 92, IOIleElivi8i8R 1(e)8f II:1i6 Titl8. (Ord. 620, 7-27-98)
c. Parking Areas:
~ (1) R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-O:
.... (a) residential uses:
parKing lots and driveways shall be set back five feet (5'), except ,in the ':l-1
and R-2 districts, parking areas and driveways shall be permitted With a
setback of one foot (1') provided the owner(s) of the abutting lot(s) ,
indicates their permission on a form acceptable to the City. Where a
parking area would encroach into an easement, th~ property owner sh.all
obtain approval for an encroachment permit If reqUired by the appropnate
authority prior to construction of the driveway. Tile gelR\;IIReEl "'IEltll et
parl(iR!l aREl Elri"G"'ay sIlFfa98G Gl:1all Ret 8/1989El tlliRY fi"9 f88t (~B').
(Ord. 524,2-22-93; Ord. 590,11-25-96; Ord. 620,7-27-98)
(b) non-residential uses:
Parking lots and driveways shall be set back five feet (5') except. where
non-residential uses abut property in a residential district, the setback for
parking areas from the common property line shall be as follows:
(Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
[il. for sites having two and one-half (2.5 ) acres or less: twenty feet (20')-
(Ord. 590, 11-25-96) .
[iil. for sites having more than two and.one-half (2.5) acres:lhirty feet (30')
(Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
_ (2}B-1,B-2,. B-3, ,B-4 Jparking.C1reas and. loading doCk~Lc _.
(a) front: thirty feet (30') (Ord. 590, 11-25-96) '..
(b) side and rear: five feet (5'), except where a non-resldenllal use abuts a
property in a residential district, the setback for parking areas from the .
common property line shall be as stated in Section 1104.01 subdivision
4c(1)(b): (Ord. 590,11-25-96)
(3) 1-1 (parking areas and loading docks):
(a) front: forty feet (40') (Ord. 590, 11-25-96) ..
(b) side and rear: five feet (5'), except where a non-resldenllal use abuts a
property in a residential district, the setback for parking areas from the
common property line shail be as stated in Section 1104.01 subdivision
4c(1 )(b). (Ord. 524, 2-22-93; Ord. 590, 11-25-96) . ,
(4) Parking areas in existence as of the date of enactment of Ordinance
620 and which do not conform to the provIsions of thiS subsection, may
continue subject to the
provisions of Section 1123.02 subdivision 1b. (Ord. 620, 7-27-98)
SECTION 2. Title 1100, Chapter 1107 of the Mounds View Municipal Code pertain-
ing to zero lot line subdivisions shall be amended by the addition of the italicized and
double-underlined language and the dele.lion of the Sln81(eR tl:lr81ls1:1 language In
Section 1107.07, Subdivision 3 to read as foilows:
0'" Subd 3. Specific ReqUirements for Resulting Dwelling Units: _
a. Area Requirements: Six thousand two hundred fifty (6,250) square feet.
b. Lot Width: Fifty feet (50') per dwelling unit.
c. Setback Requirements:
:"(1) Front Yard: Thirty feet (30').
(2) Rear Yard: Thirty feet (30').
(3) Side Yard (where applicable):
(a) Ten feet (10').
(b) Thirty feet (30') on street side of corner lot. . , ..
d. Drivewav Widths: The width of the drtveway servlcmg one dwellmg umt
shall not exceed the width of that dwelling unit's garage unless garages
are situated side-by-side then not to exceed the combined width of the
garages. provided that the affected prooerty owners have filed ~ right of
wav and maintenance agreement with Ramsev Countv. accordma to the
provisions of Section 1121. 15. Subd 2 of this Title pertaining to ioint
driveways.
e. Curb Cut Width: The width of a curb cut servicing one dwelling unit shall
not exceed twenty feet (20'). In the event of a common or ioint driveway
servicing both units. the width of the curb cut shall not exceedthirtv-six
feet (36').
SECTION 3. Title 1100, Chapter 1121 of the Mounds View Municipal Code pertain-
ing to olfStreet parking requirements shall be amended by the addition of the i1a1i:.
cized and Gouble-underlined language and the deletion of the ~tn8h9R tt;lFellsll lan-
guage in Se.ction 1121.09, to read as follows: .
1121.09: STALL, AISLE AND DRIVEWAY DESIGN:
S\lbd. 1. Dimensions:
.it. Parking Space Size: Each parking space shall not be less than nine feet
(9') wide and eighteen feet (18') in length exclusive of access ~isles, and
each space shall be served adequately by access aisles.
Soaces desianed as curbside parallel oarking shall be twen(v-two feet
l22.') in length.' .
Q. Maximum Residential Drivewav Widths. (For the puroose of thiS
subsection the width of a driveway in an R-1 R-2 or R-S District shall
include any oaralle/-attached parking areal: .
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R-2. Sinllle and Two-Familv Residential
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Subd. 2. Within Structures: The off-street parking requirements may be
furnished by providing a space so designed within the principal building
or one attached thereto; however, unless provisions are made, no
building permit shall be issued to convert said space into a dwelling unit
or living area until other adequate provisions are made to comply. with the
required off -street parking provisions of this Title.
Subd. 3. Circulation: Except in the case of single-family, two-family and
townhouse dwellings, parking areas shall be designed so that circulation
between parking bays or aisles occurs within the designated parking lot
and does not depend upon a public street or alley. Except in the case of
single-family, two-family and townhouse dwellings, parking area design
which requires backing into the pUblic street is prohibited.
Subd. 4. Dimensions:
a. Except in the case of single-family, two-family and townho.use
dwellings, parking areas and their aisles shall be developed In
compliance with the following mir!i1mm:1 standards:
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Minimum MinimJ.!m MinLimlm
Dimension A Dimension B Dimension C
44.8' 43.0' 47.0'
52.5' 51.0' 54.0'
61.3' 61.0' 62.0'
63.0' 63.0' 63.0'
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, Subd. 5. Curb Cuts and Driveway Openings:
a. No curb cut access shall be located less than fifty feet (50') from the
intersection of two (2) or more street rights of way. This distl!-nce shall be
measured from the intersection of lot lines.
b. Curb Cut Widths. Widths of curb cuts Shall be as followssuQ.iect to
requirements of Subdivision 5e hereof:. Ne 81lre 81lt 8898~6 61:1811 8~888El
tU'SAty ""9 feet (~~I) iA '''i~tl=l fer R 1 QREt R 8 FesiEteRtial ~S88 ^ U1IFty"
feet (~9') \"iEle 9\jr\;l 9ut 61:1811 \;19 perFRiSllilille fer R :I, R a 8~1I R 1 1l996,
SY8j9st 19 r8~Yir8FR8AtB 9f Bw~aj"i8ieA ie 1=19r881, 8e~R=leF8Ial yses (Iii 1
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TvDe of Land Use
Maximum
Width "f Curb Cut
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Manufactured Homes (R-5)
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20 Feet
Zero Lor Line Subdivision.. (R-21.
(with seTJQrate drivewavsl
Zero Lot Line Subdivisions IR-2l
(with combined drivewavsl
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C. Curb cut openings shall be at a minimum of three feet (3') from the lot
line in residential districts andfivefeet (5') from the lot line in business, ()r.
industrial districts. .. .
d. Driveway access curb openings on a public street, except for single-
family, two-family and townhouse dwellings, shall not be located less than
forty feet (40') from one another, "
e. Each property elevation of any parking area shall be allowed one curb
cut access for each one hundred twenty five feet (125') of street frontage.
All property shall be entitled to at least one curb cut. Single-family uses
and zero lot line subdivided lots 1 shall be limited to one curb cut access
Jler property unless, upon application for a variance of this restriction, the
Board of Adjustment and Appeals finds that it is in the interest of public
safety to waive such. Medium density residential (2 to 6 units) may have
two (2) curb cuts; provided, at ea91:1 81lt Ele86 Rat 8K988El t'''el'/9 f.88t (1::1'),
aRiI. tRat tRair &YRQ898 are Q fRiAiJRWFA 9f feR;' teat (~Ql) apaFt neither curb
J;Yt exceeds twenty feet (20') in width.. . .
f. Curb cuts in existence as of 10/11/99 that do not conform to thIS
subdivision mav remain in existence unless-deemed bvthe Director of
Public Works to be a danger or oublic safety hazard. Notices to abandon
a curb cut may be aooealed in writing to the City Council (Ord. 640.
10/11/991.
Subd.6. Grade Elevation: The grade elevation of any parking area shall
not exceed five percent (5%). (1988 Code ~40.07).
Subd. 7. Surfacing: All areas, as allowed in Subdivision 1104.0
Title, to be utilized for parking space and driveways shall b
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a permanent, improved surface materi.
al as defined in Section 1102.02 of this
Chapter, suitable to control dust,
drainage and ero"sion, meeting the
requirements of Section 902.0&,1 of
this Code except as follows: A gravel
surface material meeting the specifica-
tions of Section 902.Qi-3, Subd. 5 of
this Code may be used for parking
areas In an R-1 or R-2 District not to
exceed three hundred (300) square
feet or, itto be used as a parking sur-
face for an RV, the minimum area that
would enCompasses the wheel-base
area of one (1} recreational vehicle.
Plans for surfacing and drainage of
driveways and iitalls" for five (5) or
more vehicles shall be submitted to
the Director of Community
Development for review, and the final
drainage plan must receive. t~e
Director of Pu.blic Works/City
Engineer's written approval. (Ord. 524,
2-22-93; Ord. 620, 7-27-98; Ord. 640.
10/11/99.)
Subd. 8. Striping: Except for single-
family, two-family and townhouses, all
parking stalls shall be marked with yel-
low painted lines not less than four
inches (4") wide. "
Subd. 9. Lighting: Any lighting used
to illuminate an off-street parking area
shall be so arranged so to reflect the
light away from adjoining property,
abutting residential uses .and publiC
rights' of way and be In compliance
with Section 1103.09 of this Title..
Subd. 10. Signs: No sign shall be so
located as to restrict the sight lines
and orderly operation and traffic move-
ment within any parking lot. All signing'
must conform to the Mounds View
Sign Code. 2 .
Subd. 11. Curbing and Landscaping:
Except for single-family amt two"family
deveJoDments, SAg t8~.'A~9Y886 (iA
99'J818~FReAt8 9f Sb((i) wAita Sf .1886),
all open off-street parking shall have a
perimeter curb barrier around the
entire parking lot. The specifications
amtlocatlon of this curb barrier shall
comply with Section 902.04 and with
the setback requirements for parking
areas stated .in Section 1104.01, sub-
division 4. GrasS, plantings or surfac-
ing materials shall be provided in all
areas bordering the parking area.
(Ord. 590, 11/26/96; Ord. 640,
10/11/99.)
Subd. 12. Required Screening: All
open, nonresidential, off-street parking
.areas of five (5) or more spaces shall
be screened. and landscaped from
abutting or l!urrounding reSidential dis-
tricts in compliance with subdivision.
1103.08(6) of this Title. (1988 Code'
~40.07) .
$ECT~.4'fli5-''Of~ke&..
effect 30 days after Its pu:blication in -
the official City newspaper.
First read by the City Council of the
City of Mounds View this 13th day of
December, 1999.
Read and passed by the' City
Council of the City of Mounds View
this 10th day of January, 2000.
Dan Coughlin, Mayor
Attest:
Charles S. Whiting,
City Clerk/Administrator
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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1 Refer to Section 1107.03 of this
Title for more information regarding
~ero Lot Line Subdivisions. 1
2 See Chapter 1008 of this Code.
(January 27, 2000) Mounds. View,
New Brighton, St. Anthony Focus
News
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The City of Mounds
View is seeking pro.-
posals from market
res.earch companies to
conduct regular and
ongoing resident and
business surveys.
Companies Interested
In submitting a pro-
posolshould call ~
Mounds View City Hall
at 612-717-4000 and
request additional
information.
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Proposals are due to
the City no later than
4pm February 4, 20