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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO.7 49-04
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CITY CODE AMENDMENT TO
THE ZONING CODE REGARDING TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, the City receives requests from residents who desire to erect temporary
outdoor storage buildings on their property; and,
WHEREAS, temporary outdoor storage structures tend to be composed of tubular or
metal framing covered by a membrane consisting of plastic, canvass, cloth or tarp; and,
WHEREAS, the Zoning Code prohibits the use of and erection of tubular or metal
framed membrane structures for residential use; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission feels there are situations and circumstances
that would justify permitting such temporary structures, and accordingly have reviewed the
following documents regarding this action:
a. Photographic documentation
b. Sales literature and brochures
c. Staff Reports
d. Comparables from other cities
e. Proposed amendment language
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning
Commission recommends approval of an amendment to Sections 1103.06 and 1106.03 of
the Mounds View Zoning Code substantially similar to the following language:
Temporary structures as defined in Chapter 1102 of this Title shall be Permitted for periods
not to exceed six months in duration. Setbacks, location and maximum structure area shall
be computed as would an accessory storaqe buildinq. No vehicle shall be parked under or
within such a structure if it violates outside parkinq requlations as addressed in Chapter 607
of the Code. Maximum allowed square footaqe of structure shall not exceed 288 square feet
nor shall structure exceed or cause to exceed the maximum accessory buildinq space for the
property. Property owner shall be maintain the structure in the manner and appearance it
was oriqinallv intended. Temporary structures in a state of disrepair or those remaininq
beyond the permitted date shall be considered a Public Nuisance as defined and addressed
in Chapter 607.
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Resolution 749-04
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FINAllY RESOl VEO that the Mounds View Planning
Commission directs staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of
the minutes.
Adopted this 7th day of January, 2004.
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James Ericson
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