HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 879 ORDINANCE NO. 879
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 1100 REGULATING
THE USE OF CARGO CONTAINERS IN THE CITY
The City of Mounds View ordains:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Chapter
1100, Section 1102.02 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to "Cargo Containers."
1102.02 Definitions:
Subd. 14. CARGO CONTAINER: An article of transport equipment which falls into any
of the following categories:
a. Originally, specifically or formerly designed for or used in the parking,
shipping, movement, transportation or storage of freight, articles, goods or
commodities; and/or,
b. Designed for or capable of being (1) mounted or moved on a rail car, or (2)
mounted on a chassis or bogie for movement by a truck trailer, or (3) loaded
on to a ship; and/or,
c. A prefabricated metal structure designed for use as an individual shipping
container or a metal structure designed and built for use as an enclosed truck
trailer.
Subd. 97. PERMANENT: Means a period of time that exceeds six (6) months.
Subd.121.TEMPORARY: Means a period of time that does not exceed six (6) months.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Chapter
1103 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to "General Building Requirements."
CHAPTER 1103
GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION:
1103.01: Purpose
1103.02: Dwelling Unit Restrictions
1103.03: Platted and Unplatted Property
1103.04: Solar Energy Systems and Structures
1103.05: Wind Generator Systems
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1103.06: Accessory Buildings, Uses and Equipment
1103.07: Drainage
1103.08: Fencing, Screening and Landscaping
1103.09: Glare
1103.10: Smoke, Dust and Odors
1103.11: Noise
1103.12: Refuse
1103.13: Storage of Equipment and Materials
1103.14: Liquid or Solid Wastes
1103.15: Toxic or Noxious Matter
1103.16: Explosives
1103.17: Underground Storage Tanks
1103.18: Satellite Dish Antennas
1103.19: Cargo Containers
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Chapter
1103 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to "Cargo Containers."
1103.19 CARGO CONTAINERS
Subd. 1. Permitted Locations and Prohibitions:
a. Cargo containers may not be placed, stored or used permanently on any
property zoned for residential use. Cargo containers with alterations, such as
cosmetic or structural changes done in order for the container to appear more
like a typical accessory building, are not allowed permanently on residential
property.
b. Cargo containers may be placed, stored or used for temporary storage on
property zoned for residential use. Each residential property may use only
one cargo container at a time.
Subd. 2. The following standards shall apply to all cargo containers:
a. Cargo Containers shall not be stacked on one another.
b. Cargo containers shall not be used for human habitation or commercial
purposes, and shall not be provided with refrigeration, heating, electricity or
plumbing.
c. Refuse and debris shall not be stored in, against, on or under the cargo
container.
d. The cargo container may not occupy any required off-street parking spaces or
loading/unloading areas or fire lanes in any district.
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e. The cargo container shall not block, obstruct, or reduce in any manner any
required exits, windows, vent shafts, parking spaces, and/or access
driveways.
f. The cargo container shall be placed on an asphalt or concrete surface and be
located a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the edge of the street.
g. The cargo container shall be structurally sound, stable, and in good repair.
Any cargo container that becomes unsound, unstable or otherwise dangerous
shall be immediately repaired or removed from the property. The City shall
provide notice to the owner of the property where the cargo container is
located of any condition in violation of this section. After notice to the
property owner, any cargo container stored or kept in such a manner deemed
a dangerous condition and a public nuisance as determined by the City may
be immediately removed by the City. Any cost or expense associated with
the removal shall be the responsibility of the property owner where the cargo
container is located.
Subd. 3. Current Violations — Time to Comply: Cargo containers located on residential
property prior to the effective date of this ordinance are considered illegal. All property
owners within the City shall have 12 months from the effective date of this ordinance to
bring the properties, which currently contain cargo containers or accessory storage
structures that are in violation of the terms of this Chapter, into full compliance with the
provisions of this Chapter.
SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Chapter
1103 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to "Accessory Uses."
1106.03: ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in an R-1
District:
Subd. 1. Accessory Buildings: A building originally constructed for use as an accessory
building for the storage of materials and equipment accessory to a primary use
located on the property. Accessory buildings, which for these purposes shall
include garages, tool houses, carports, sheds and similar buildings for storage of
domestic supply and noncommercial recreational equipment, whether attached or
detached.
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SECTION 5. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff shall have the
following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance:
On July 22, 2013, the City Council adopted Ordinance 879 that amends Title 1100,
Chapters 1102, 1103 and 1106 of the Mounds View Municipal Code. These amendments
will add regulations for cargo containers. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for
inspection during regular business hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available on line
at the City's web site located at www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us
SECTION 6. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after its publication in the official City
newspaper.
PUBLIC HEARING, INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING by the Mounds View City
Council this 28th day of May, 2013.
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION by the Mounds View City Council this 22nd day
of July, 2013.
PUBLICATION DATE: August 1, 2013
Are/
oe Flaherty, ayor
ATTEST:
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)