HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 828ORDINANCE 828
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1102, 1104 AND 1106 OF THE MOUNDS
VIEW ZONING CODE ABOUT THE DEFINITION OF BUILDING HEIGHT AND
ABOUT VARIOUS CODE PROVISIONS ABOUT ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
INCLUDING HEIGHT, REQUIRED ACCESSORY BUILDING SEPARATION
DISTANCE, MATERIALS AND EXTERIOR DESIGN
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
SECTION 1: Chapter 1102 of the Mounds View Zoning Code is hereby amended with the
proposed additions underlined and the deletions stric-IEee as follows:
Chapter 1102.02, Definitions:
Subd. 12. Building Height. Building height is to be measured +'r^,,,, +h^ .,,,^r,n^
a~+~-,r~t,^.~ n~ ~rh I^~i^I ^r from the average ground level at the building line,
~uhinh^v^r icy hi/rhor +^ +ho +^n of +ho n^rriino ^f ~+ fl.,+ r^^f +^ +ho rlonL lin^ n~f ~
#ed-reef to the highest roof surface.
SECTION 2: Chapter 1104 of the Mounds View Zoning Code is hereby amended with the
proposed additions underlined and the deletions ~+r as follows:
Chapter 1104.02, Subd. 3, Height Limitations:
f. The height of any accessory building or structure shall not exceed 18 feet or
that of the principal structure, whichever is less.
SECTION 3: Chapter 1106 of the Mounds View Zoning Code is hereby amended with the
proposed additions underlined and the deletions st~ker~ as follows:
Chapter 1106.03, Subd. 1. Accessory Uses:
b. Accessory buildings shall not exceed f+fteer~ eighteen feet (18') or that of
the principal structure, whichever is less, in height, a~ shall be five feet (5') or
more from all lot lines of adjoining lots and shall have a pitch or slope of at least
2-12 but no steeper than 12-12. Rounded, dome or geodesic dome roofs are
not allowed on accessory buildings. Accessory buildings 120 square feet or
under shall be three feet (3') or more from any other building or structure ee~e
same-let. Accessory buildings over 120 square feet shall meet the minimum fire
separation distance as required by the Minnesota State Building Code.
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SECTION 4. Chapter 1106 of the Mounds View Zoning Code is hereby amended with the
proposed additions underlined and the deletions ~+,- as follows:
g. Accessory buildings shall have a weather resistant, treated or finished exterior.
Structures composed of tubular metal and canvas or exposed plywood, particle
board or similar materials shall not be permitted. The City does not allow cloth,
canvas, plastic sheets and tarps or similar materials as primary exterior materials on
accessory buildings (except for preen houses).
SECTION 5. Chapter 1106 of the Mounds View Zoning Code is hereby amended with the
proposed additions underlined and the deletions ~+" as follows:
i. The roof of all accessory buildings exceeding two hundred fifty (250) square feet
in size shall:
Match or be similar to the character and style of the roof of the principal
structure.
2. Have a pitch or slope of at least 2-12.
SECTION 6. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after its publication in the official City
newspaper.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING by the City Council of the City of Mounds View
this September 14, 2009.
PUBLIC HEARING, SECOND READING AND ADOPTION by the City Council of the City
of Mounds View this September 28, 2009.
PUBLICATION DATE: October 8, 2009.
. oe FI erty, Mayor
ATTEST:
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James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(seal)
ORDINANCE SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. 828
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1102, 1104 AND 1106 OF THE MOUNDS
VIEW ZONING CODE ABOUT THE DEFINITION OF BUILDING HEIGHT AND
ABOUT VARIOUS CODE PROVISIONS ABOUT ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
INCLUDING HEIGHT, REQUIRED ACCESSORY BUILDING SEPARATION
DISTANCE, MATERIALS AND EXTERIOR DESIGN
On September 28, 2009, the Mounds View City Council adopted an ordinance amending the
zoning code about the definition of building height and about various code provisions regarding
accessory building height, building separation distance, materials and roof and exteriordesign.
The ordinance is on file and available for public viewing at the office of the Clerk Administrator.
The ordinance is posted in its entirety on the City's website, located at www.ci.mounds-
view.mn.us
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James Ericson
Clerk-Administrator