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PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
November 19, 2014 -- 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes:
September 17, 2014
4. Citizens Requests and Comments Relating to Planning and Zoning Issues Not
Already on the Agenda. (Before speaking, give your full name and address for the record.)
5. Planning Cases
A. None
6. Other Planning Activity
A. Review Planning Commissioner Applications
B. Discuss I-1, Industrial, Zoning District Uses and Proposed Code Amendment
7. Next Planning Commission Meetings:
A. Wednesday, December 3, 2014
B. Wednesday, December 17, 2014
8. Review Minutes:
A. October 1, 2014
9. Staff Reports
A. Upcoming Planning Cases
10. Chairperson and Planning Commissioner’s Reports
11. Meeting Conclusion
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
October 1, 2014
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
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1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Schiltgen at 7:00 p.m. for October 1, 2014.
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2. Roll Call
Members Present: Commissioners Carvelli-Yu, Elofson, Rundle, and Schiltgen.
Absent and Excused: Commissioner Birken, Love and Stevenson.
Also Present: Planning Associate Heidi Heller.
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Index to Minutes Page
Approval of Minutes 1
VR2014-008 Consideration of Variance to Allow a 6-foot Fence in Both 2
of the Front Yards of a Corner Lot
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3. Approval of Minutes
August 20, 2014.
MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Rundle/Commissioner Carvelli-Yu. To approve the
Minutes of the August 20, 2014 regular Planning Commission meeting as presented.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda
None.
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Mounds View Planning Commission October 1, 2014
Regular Meeting Page 2
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5. Planning Cases
A. VR2014-008 Consideration of a Variance to Allow a 6-foot Fence in Both of
the Front Yards of a Corner Lot
Applicant: City of Mounds View
Address: 2408 Hillview Road (Municipal Well No. 4)
Planning Associate Heller indicated the applicant, City of Mounds View, is requesting a variance
to install a 6-foot tall chain-link fence around the entire property where Municipal Well No. 4 is
located, on the southeast corner of Hillview Road and Edgewood Drive. Since two streets border
corner lots, they have two front yards. As such, the City Code requirement for front yards applies
to two sides of the property, which means corner lots have additional limitations.
Associate Heller stated according to the City Code, Section 1103.08, Subdivision 3, fences greater
than 48 inches (4 feet) tall are not allowed in the front yard without a variance. The Zoning Code
also establishes a sight triangle that limits all obstructions within the area at the corner of
intersections, measured thirty (30) feet from the point where the property lines meet at the
intersection of two streets. The proposed fence would not be located within the sight triangle.
Staff reviewed the variance considerations in detail with the Commission and recommended
approval of the request.
Vice Chair Schiltgen opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Haidelisa Florentino, 2431 Hillview Road, explained she lived across the street from the
municipal well. She supported the fence being added for safety reasons.
Vice Chair Schiltgen asked if there would be a hinged fence or gate at the driveway entrance.
Associate Heller explained there would be some sort of gate at the entrance driveway.
Commissioner Carvelli-Yu questioned if the exterior of the building was lit.
Associate Heller stated this was the case.
Vice Chair Schiltgen closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m.
MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Rundle/Commissioner Elofson. To approve Resolution
1016-14, a Resolution Approving a Variance to Allow a 6-foot Fence in the North and West
Front Yards of a Corner Lot at 2408 Hillview Road; Planning Case No. VR2014-008.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
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6. Other Planning Activity
None.
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Mounds View Planning Commission October 1, 2014
Regular Meeting Page 3
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7. Next Planning Commission Meeting:
A. October 15, 2014
B. November 5, 2014
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8. Review Minutes:
A. September 17, 2014
The Commission discussed the September 17, 2014 meeting minutes.
9. Staff Updates
A. Upcoming Planning Cases
Planning Associate Heller discussed upcoming planning cases. She explained the Council was
discussing the use of tubular structures on residential lots. She noted the Council recently
approved the preliminary plat for Multi-Tech and work has begun on this site. In addition, the
cell tower for Dell-Comm was approved. It was noted the City hired a new part-time Business
Development Coordinator.
10. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners Reports
None.
11. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Vice Chair Schiltgen
adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Heller
Planning Associate
Transcribed by:
Heidi Guenther
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
Item No: 6A
Meeting Date: November 19, 2014
Type of Business: Other Planning Activity
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Mounds View Planning Commission
From: Heidi Heller, Planning Associate
Item Title/Subject: Planning Commission Term Expiration and New
Applications Review
The term of three Planning Commission members – Gary Stevenson, Jessica Birken and
Julianne Love - expire at the end of the year. The City advertised the vacancies, with
applications due on November 10, 2014. Staff received applications from the three current
Commissioners for another term, and two other applications for the Planning Commission
were received by the City.
The Planning Commission will review the applications at the November 19, 2014 meeting,
and the City Council will make the official appointments by the end of the year.
Sincerely,
Heidi Heller
Planning Associate
Attachments:
1. Planning Commission Application from Gary Stevenson
2. Planning Commission Application from Jessica Birken
3. Planning Commission Application from Julianne Love
4. Planning Commission Application from Steven Roste
5. Planning Commission Application from Royal Dahlstrom
City of Mounds View
2401 County Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112
763-717-4000
Application for Advisory Commissions and Committees
Group(s) applied for: _____________________________________________________
Full Name (Please Print): __________________________________________________
Work Phone: _____________________ Work/Cell Phone: ______________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
Years at this address: __________ Years you have lived in Mounds View: _______
E-mail Address: _________________________________________________________
Experience and Qualifications
Skills and Interests:
Employment, Occupation or Other Relevant Experience:
Memberships, Accomplishments or Other Qualifications:
Please state your reason for wanting to serve with this group:
Signature: _________________________________ Date: _______________________
(Your response to any of the above inquiries may be continued on the back of this form and you
may attach other information that you would like the City Council to consider.)
The City of Mounds View is committed to the policy that all persons shall have access to its programs,
facilities and employment without regard for race, ethnicity, sex, age or physical abilities.
JESSICA BIRKEN
8391 Pleasant View Drive,Mounds View, MN 55112 •651-274-3255 • jess@urban-law-group.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
• Expert writing skills • Teaching / training / presenting
• Project management &administration •Exceptional interpersonal skills
•Negotiation /mediation •Organization or process efficiency
•Team building / adaptive leadership •Change management / org. development
•Critical thinking / decision making •40+ hours of cultural competency training
EDUCATION
M.A.Nonprofit Management –Hamline University School of Business, Saint Paul, MN, 2011
J.D.Law –Magna Cum Laude,Hamline University School of Law,Saint Paul, MN, 2007
B.A.Sociology –University of Minnesota,Twin Cities, MN, 2001
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URBAN LAW GROUP,PLLC,Saint Louis Park, MN 2013 –present
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PHEASANTS FOREVER,INC,Saint Paul, MN 2010 –2013
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• Handle complex Real Estate matters (purchase, sale, O&M, risk management).
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LICENSES -Licensed Attorney -Licensed Notary Public
Item No: 6B
Meeting Date: November 19, 2014
Type of Business: Other Planning Activity
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Planning Commission
From: Heidi Heller, Planning Associate
Item Title/Subject: Industrial District Discussion and Code Amendment
Staff was researching the I-1, Industrial District, and noticed that the use “warehouses” is
listed both as a permitted use and as a conditional use. Staff recommends amending the
code to allow it as a permitted use, and delete it from the conditional uses.
Staff also recommends the Planning Commission discuss adding additional uses to the
industrial district zoning code to accommodate uses that are currently existing in industrial
zoned properties, such as medical supply and pharmaceutical companies. The property
at 8400 Coral Sea Street is zoned industrial but the building is an “office park” type
building and as such, is not being used by industrial type businesses. There are also
many conditional uses in the industrial zoning district, and possibly some could be
changed to an allowed use.
Recommendation
Discuss the industrial zoning district and possible code amendments.
Sincerely,
Heidi Heller, Planning Associate
Attachments:
1. Chapter 1116, I-1, Industrial District
2. Chapters 1112 – 1115, Business Zoning Districts
1112.01 1112.02 (Rev. 6/10)
CHAPTER 1112
B-1, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT
SECTION:
1112.01: Purpose
1112.02: Permitted Uses
1112.03: Accessory Uses
1112.04: Conditional Uses
1112.05: Interim Uses (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
1112.01: PURPOSE: The purpose of the B-1, Neighborhood Business District is to provide
for the establishment of local centers for convenient, limited office, retail or service outlets
which deal directly with the customer for whom the goods or services are furnished. These
centers are to provide services and goods for the surrounding neighborhoods and are not intended
to draw customers from the entire community. (1988 Code §40.16)
1112.02: PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in a B-1 District:
Barber shops
Beauty parlors
Convenience grocery stores (not supermarket type)
Essential services
Laundromat, self-service washing and drying. (1988 Code §40.16)
Thrift or second-hand store. (Added, Ord. 845, 6-24-10)
Retail business for local or neighborhood needs subject to the following limits:
- The sale of dry goods, clothing, notions and variety merchandise.
- The sale of books, magazines, newspapers, gifts, jewelry, music, stationery or office
supplies. (Added, Ord. 845, 6-24-10)
City of Mounds View
1112.02 1112.02 (Rev. 6/10)
Dry cleaning and laundry receiving and pick-up stations (with no cleaning or pressing done on
site). (Added, Ord. 845, 6-24-10)
Florist Shop. (Added, Ord. 845, 6-24-10)
Candy and ice cream stores (shall not include drive-through and/or window pick-up services).
(Added, Ord. 845, 6-24-10)
Tailor shop, dress making, clothing rental store. (Added, Ord. 845, 6-24-10)
Professional and service business offices such as accountant, architect, broker, engineer,
attorney, realtor, appraiser, finance agency, insurance agency, investment agency, travel agency,
mortgage company. (Added, Ord. 845, 6-24-10)
Medical, dental, chiropractic, counseling or other health-related office or clinic. (Added,
Ord. 845, 6-24-10)
Repair store that provides services for the repair of home, garden, yard and personal use
appliances, tool or equipment (except for motorized vehicles or gas-powered equipment).
All repair work shall be done inside the building and there shall not be any outdoor sales or
storage. (Added, Ord. 845, 6-24-10)
The City will allow uses similar to those listed above in this Section if the proposed use would
not create a nuisance and if the use would not be noxious or hazardous. The City Council shall
review uses that are not clearly similar to those listed in this Section for a determination of
compatibility. (Added, Ord. 845, 6-24-10)
City of Mounds View
1112.03 1112.03 (Rev. 5/04)
1112.03: ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in a B-1
District:
Subd. 1. Commercial or business buildings and structures for a use accessory to the principal
use, but such use shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the gross floor space of the
principal use.
Subd. 2. Off-street parking as regulated by Chapter 1121 of this Title but not including semi-
trailer trucks.
Subd. 3. Off-street loading as regulated by Chapter 1122 of this Title.
Subd. 4. Signs as regulated by the Mounds View Sign Code 1. (1988 Code §40.16)
Subd. 5. Temporary open or outdoor services, sales and rental as an accessory use and including
sales in or from motorized vehicles, trailers, or wagons, subject to the following: (Added,
Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
a. The activity shall not continue for a period greater than ten (10) consecutive days or
for more than three (3) ten (10) day periods per year. Permit periods must be
separated by a minimum of thirty (30) days. (Added, Ord. 733, 5-10-04)
b. Notwithstanding Article 13, Section 7 of the Minnesota Constitution, a permit
issued by the City shall be obtained prior to commencing the activity. (Added, Ord.
733, 5-10-04)
c. A permit will not be issued without the written consent of the property owner.
(Added, Ord. 733, 5-10-04)
d. The sales area shall be grassed or surfaced to control dust. (Added,
Ord. 733, 5-10-04)
e. The activity shall not take up parking space as required for conformity of this Title.
(Added, Ord. 733, 5-10-04)
f. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible
from the public right-of-way or from neighboring residences and shall be in
compliance with Sections 1103.08 and 1103.09 of this Title. (Added,
Ord. 733, 5-10-04)
1 See Chapter 1008 of this Code.
City of Mounds View
1112.03 1112.03 (Rev. 3/12)
Subd. 6. Outdoor Vending Kiosks; provided that: (Added, Ord. 867, 3-8-12)
a. The kiosks shall accept only electronic forms of payment. (Added,
Ord. 867, 3-8-12)
b. The kiosks shall rent only movies and video games. (Added, Ord. 867, 3-8-12)
c. The kiosks may be placed only at retail stores, motor fuel stations and restaurants.
(Added, Ord. 867, 3-8-12)
d. Only one business on each property may install outdoor vending kiosks. (Added,
Ord. 867, 3-8-12)
e. The kiosk shall be placed immediately adjacent to the host business’ building.
(Added, Ord. 867, 3-8-12)
f. No loss of parking or interference with the flow of traffic shall occur due to the
placement of a vending kiosk. (Added, Ord. 867, 3-8-12)
g. The kiosks may be allowed in PUD districts. (Added, Ord. 867, 3-8-12)
City of Mounds View
1112.04 1112.04 (Rev. 2/97)
1112.04: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in a B-1 District
(requiring a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by
Section 1125.01 of this Title.)
Subd. 1. Governmental and public utility buildings and structures necessary for the health,
safety and general welfare of the community; provided, that:
a. Conformity with the surrounding neighborhood is maintained and required setbacks
and side yard requirements are met.
b. Equipment is completely enclosed in a permanent structure with no outside storage.
c. Adequate screening and landscaping from neighboring residential districts is
provided in accordance with subdivisions 1103.08(1) through (5) of this Title.
d. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and
satisfactorily met.
Subd. 2. Professional and commercial (leased) offices; provided, that:
a. The traffic generated will not raise traffic volumes beyond the capacity of the
surrounding streets.
b. The architectural appearance of the building housing the office use shall reflect the
building character of the area and shall not be so dissimilar as to cause impairment of
property values or constitute a blighting influence within the neighborhood.
c. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and
satisfactorily met.
Subd. 3. Commercial planned unit development as regulated by Chapter 1120 of this Title.
Subd. 4. Solar energy and wind generator systems and solar and wind generator structures 1.
(1988 Code §40.16)(Rev. 2/97)
Subd. 5. Wireless telecommunications towers and antennae subject to the provisions
established in Chapter 1124 of the zoning code. (Ord. 588, 2-10-97)
1 See Sections 1103.04 and 1103.05 of this Title.
City of Mounds View
1112.04 1112.04 (Rev. 4/97)
Subd. 6. Day care center, group nursery; provided that: (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
a. No overnight facilities are provided for the children served. Children are delivered
and removed daily. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
b. The front yard depth shall be a minimum of thirty five feet (35’).
(Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
c. Minimum lot area shall be no less than one (1) acre, or as provided in
Section 1104.02, subdivision 2b(3). (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
d. Not less than forty (40) square feet of outside play space per child be provided and
that such space be suitably fenced and/or screened in accordance with conditions as
specified by the City Council. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
e. Adequate off-street parking and access is provided in compliance with
Chapter 1121 of this Title. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
f. Adequate off-street loading and service entrances are provided in compliance with
Chapter 1122 of this Title. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
g. The site and related parking and service entrances shall be served by an arterial or
collector street of sufficient capacity to accommodate the traffic which will be generated.
(Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
h. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in
compliance with the Mounds View Sign Code. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
i. The provisions of Section 1125.01, subdivision 1e of this Title are considered and
satisfactorily met. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
j. The distance between any outdoor play yard for a day care center or group nursery
and the Highway 10 right-of-way line shall be a minimum of two hundred feet (200’),
except as provided in Section 1123.02, subdivision 1c. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
k. No day care center or group nursery shall be permitted where the distance from the
property line for the day care center or group nursery to a premise requiring a liquor
license, as provided in Section 502 of the Municipal Code, or a license for an adult
establishment, as provided in Section 513 of the Municipal Code, if five hundred
feet (500’) or less, except that the five hundred (500) foot requirement shall not apply to
any liquor establishment receiving at least sixty percent (60%) of its annual gross sales
revenue from the sale of food. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
City of Mounds View
1112.05 1112.05 (Rev. 5/04)
1112.05: INTERIM USES: The following are interim uses in a B-1 District requiring an
Interim Use Permit. An interim use permit must be obtained in accordance with procedures
identical in form and substance to the conditional use permit procedures found in
Section 1125.01, subdivision 3 of the Mounds View Municipal Code. Interim Use Permits may
be approved for a determined or undetermined period of time at the sole discretion of the City
Council. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
Subd. 1. Temporary Tents and/or Membrane Structures, under the following conditions:
(Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
a. The tent or membrane structure shall comply with all provisions of the Fire Code
and receive an annual fire permit issued by the Fire Marshal. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
b. The property owner shall annually apply for a Zoning Permit, the duration of which
cannot exceed 180 days. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
c. Adequate parking to accommodate the occupancy shall be provided at a ratio of
one (1) parking space per forty (40) square feet of tent area. (The City Council may
waive the parking requirement if it can be shown that the site has sufficient existing
parking capacity.) (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
d. The structure may not be located in or on a parking lot displacing parking stalls,
unless it can be shown that an adequate amount of parking remains. (Added,
Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
e. The tent or membrane structure shall be subject to same building setbacks as the
principal building on the lot. No tent or membrane structure shall be allowed instead of
or without a principal building. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
f. The tent or membrane structure shall be limited in size to five thousand (5,000)
square feet or ten percent (10%) of the principal buildings’ square footage, whichever is
less. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
g. The membrane or cover shall be constructed of a durable reinforced material to
withstand wind and snowloads. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
h. The structure shall be anchored to the ground. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
i. The tent or membrane structure shall be maintained in a good condition.
Deficiencies shall be corrected as soon as practicable. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
City of Mounds View
1112.05 1112.05 (Rev. 5/04)
j. The IUP can be reviewed at any time by the City if problems arise which would
necessitate revision or termination of the IUP. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
k. The IUP would become null and void if the property owner fails to comply with the
provisions of the permit or if the structure is removed for more than a one (1) year period,
or if the property undergoes a change of ownership. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
l. Exceptions: (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
(1) Tents or Membrane structures erected for periods that do not exceed one (1)
week shall not require an interim use permit, however a zoning permit and fire
permit are required regardless of the time frame. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
(2) To eliminate duplication of review, when a use (e.g., outdoor sales or storage)
would otherwise require a conditional use permit, an interim use permit shall not be
required if a tent or membrane structure is involved and is addressed as part of the
CUP. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
City of Mounds View
1113.01 1113.01
CHAPTER 1113
B-2, LIMITED BUSINESS DISTRICT
SECTION:
1113.01: Purpose
1113.02: Permitted Uses
1113.03: Accessory Uses
1113.04: Conditional Uses
1113.05: Interim Uses
1113.01: PURPOSE: The purpose of the B-2, Limited Business District is to provide for
low intensity, retail or service outlets which deal directly with the customer for whom the goods
or services are furnished. The uses allowed in this District are to provide goods and services on
a limited community market scale and located in areas which are well served by collector or
arterial street facilities at the edge of residential districts. (1988 Code §40.17)
City of Mounds View
1113.02 1113.02 (Rev. 9/07)
1113.02: PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in a B-2 District:
Subd. 1. Service Oriented Businesses: Service oriented businesses which serve the
Mounds View community:
Bank, savings and loan, savings credit unions and other financial institutions.
Commercial (leased and professional offices).
Copy service but not including printing press or newspaper.
Dry cleaning pick-up and laundry pick-up stations, including incidental repair and
assembly but not including processing.
Educational or instructional facilities. (Ord. 632, 7-26-99)
Employment agencies.
Finance companies.
Health and beauty services.
Insurance sales, claims and branch offices.
Locksmith.
Medical and dental offices and clinics.
Public utility collection offices.
Real estate sales.
Shoe repair.
Therapeutic massage as defined and regulated in Chapter 514 of the municipal code.
(Added, Ord. 798, 9-10-07)
Travel bureaus, transportation ticket offices.
City of Mounds View
1113.02 1113.02 (Rev. 2/11)
Subd. 2. Retail: Limited retail uses which have, as the principle use, sales with warehousing
or display secondary to that use.
Adult establishment as defined and regulated in Chapter 513 of the Municipal Code.
(Ord. 574, 5-13-96)
All permitted uses as allowed in the B-1 Neighborhood Business Districts.
Antique shop.
Art and school supplies.
Auto accessory or motor vehicle parts store with no repairs, installations or service work
done on any motor vehicles on site, and with no outside sales or storage. (Added,
Ord. 856, 2-3-11)
Bakery goods and baking of goods for retail sales on the premises.
Bicycle sales and repair.
Books or stationery stores.
Camera and photographic supplies.
Candy, ice cream, popcorn, nuts, frozen desserts and soft drinks.
Coin and philatelic stores.
Costume, clothes rental.
Delicatessen.
Drugstore.
Fabric store.
Florist shop.
Frozen food store but not including a locker plant.
Furniture showroom without warehousing.
Furriers when conducted only for retail trade on premises.
City of Mounds View
1113.02 1113.02 (Rev. 2/11)
Gift or novelty store.
Hardware store.
Hobby store, including handicraft classes but not to exceed fifteen (15) students.
Ice sales with storage not to exceed five (5) tons.
Jewelry stores and watch repair.
Leather goods and luggage stores.
Liquor, off-sale.
Meat market but not including processing for a locker plant.
Office supplies and equipment.
Plumbing, television, radio, electrical sales and such repair as are accessory use to the
retail establishments permitted within this District.
Record/music shops.
Restaurant, café, and tea room with a maximum of twenty four (24) seats and two
thousand (2,000) square feet in floor area. The restaurant shall not include drive-thru
and/or window pick-up services or the serving of food to patrons in their vehicles.
(Added, Ord. 856, 2-3-11)
Rugs, carpet, tile, paint and wallpaper sales.
Shoe stores.
Small appliance sales and service.
Sporting goods store.
Tailor shops.
Toy stores.
Video rental, sales and service.
Wearing apparel. (Ord. 452, 2-27-89; Ord. 487, 6-25-90)
City of Mounds View
1113.02 1113.04 (Rev. 9/00)
Subd. 3. Tattoo, Body Piercing, Body Branding, Body Painting or Body Scarring
Establishments, provided that:
a. Any such establishment shall be separated by no less than one thousand (1,000) feet
from any other such establishment located within the City of Mounds View, as measured
from the property lines of the property upon which the uses are located.
b. The minimum floor space for such use shall be two hundred fifty (250) square feet.
c. The establishment and operators shall be licensed and be in compliance with
Chapter 515 of the Municipal Code. (Ord. 663, 9-11-00)
1113.03: ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in a B-2
District:
All permitted accessory uses as allowed in a B-1 District. (1988 Code §40.17)
1113.04: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in a B-2 District
(requiring a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by
Section 1125.01 of this Title):
Subd. 1. Governmental and public utility buildings and structures necessary for the health,
safety and general welfare of the community; provided, that:
a. Conformity with the surrounding neighborhood is maintained, and required
setbacks and side yard requirements are met.
b. Equipment is completely enclosed in a permanent structure with no outside storage.
c. Adequate screening from neighboring uses and landscaping is provided in
accordance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this Title.
d. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and
satisfactorily met.
Subd. 2. Commercial planned unit development as required by Chapter 1120 of this Title.
Subd. 3. Solar energy and wind generator systems and solar and wind generator structures 1.
(1988 Code §40.17)
1 See Sections 1103.04 and 1103.05 of this Title.
City of Mounds View
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Subd. 4. Veterinary clinics, animal clinics, and animal boarding facilities; provided, that:
(Ord. 685, 8-27-01)
a. Noise and odor are effectively confined to the premises in accordance with
Chapter 6 of this Municipal Code, Nuisances.
b. A mechanical ventilation or exhaust system shall be installed to control, capture and
remove emissions or odors generated by such use. Such systems shall be separate from
other ventilation systems in the building. Such system shall be designed to prevent the
migration of emissions or odors to other parts of the building. Installation must comply
with Minnesota Building Code Mechanical Systems, Chapter 1345 1. (Ord. 441, 5-23-88;
Ord. 685, 8-27-01)
c. All animal boarding activities shall be conducted indoors, except for necessary
outdoor exercise. At no time shall any animal be left unsupervised while outdoors.
(Ord. 685, 8-27-01)
d. Outdoor exercise shall be conducted so as not to unreasonably annoy, injure or
endanger the health, safety, comfort, or welfare of the public. (Ord. 685, 8-27-01)
e. All animal boarding facilities shall comply with the Nuisance Codes established for
the City of Mounds View. (Ord. 685, 8-27-01)
f. All animal boarding facilities shall comply with the Minnesota Pet and Companion
Animal Welfare Act (Minnesota Statutes, 346.35 – 346.44). (Ord. 685, 8-27-01)
Subd. 5. Pet stores; provided, that:
a. Noise and odor are effectively confined to the premises in accordance with
Chapter 604 of this Municipal Code, Nuisances.
b. The boarding of animals is prohibited, except for the purposes of retail sales.
c. A mechanical ventilation or exhaust system shall be installed to control, capture and
remove emissions or odors generated by such use. Such systems shall be separate from
the other ventilation systems in the building. Such system shall be designed to prevent
the migration of emissions or odors to other parts of the building. Installation must
comply with the Minnesota State Building Code Mechanical Systems, Chapter 1345.
(Ord. 448, 9-26-88)
1 See Section 1001.01 of this Code for adoption of State Building Code; see M.S.A. §16B.59 for State
Building Code.
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Subd. 6. Wireless telecommunications towers and antennae subject to the provisions
established in Chapter 1124 of the Zoning Code. (Ord. 588, 2-10-97)
Subd. 7. Day care center, group nursery; provided that: (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
a. No overnight facilities are provided for the children served. Children are delivered
and removed daily. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
b. The front yard depth shall be a minimum of thirty five feet (35’).
(Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
c. Minimum lot area shall be no less than one (1) acre, or as provided in
Section 1104.02, subdivision 2b(3). (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
d. Not less than forty (40) square feet of outside play space per child be provided and
that such space be suitably fenced and/or screened in accordance with conditions as
specified by the City Council. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
e. Adequate off-street parking and access is provided in compliance with
Chapter 1121 of this Title. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
f. Adequate off-street loading and service entrances are provided in compliance with
Chapter 1122 of this Title. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
g. The site and related parking and service entrances shall be served by an arterial or
collector street of sufficient capacity to accommodate the traffic which will be generated.
(Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
h. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in
compliance with the Mounds View Sign Code. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
i. The provisions of Section 1125.01, subdivision 1e of this Title are considered and
satisfactorily met. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
j. The distance between any outdoor play yard for a day care center or group nursery
and the Highway 10 right-of-way line shall be a minimum of two hundred feet (200’),
except as provided in Section 1123.02, subdivision 1c. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
k. No day care center or group nursery shall be permitted where the distance from the
property line for the day care center or group nursery to a premise requiring a liquor
license, as provided in Section 502 of the Municipal Code, or a license for an adult
establishment, as provided in Section 513 of the Municipal Code, if five hundred
feet (500’) or less, except that the five hundred (500) foot requirement shall not apply to
any liquor establishment receiving at least sixty percent (60%) of its annual gross sales
revenue from the sale of food. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
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Subd. 8. Neighborhood Motor Fuel Station; provided, that: (Added, Ord. 788, 4-9-07)
a. Regardless of whether the dispensing, sales or offering for sale of motor fuels
and/or oil is incidental to the conduct of the use or business, the standards and
requirements imposed by this Title for motor fuel stations shall apply. These standards
and requirements are, however, in addition to other requirements which are imposed for
other uses of the property.
b. There shall be a maximum of four (4) motor fuel dispensing pumps on the site.
c. There shall be no automotive service, repair or rebuilding allowed on the site.
d. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not
be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment in property
values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot.
e. The entire site, other than that taken up by a building, structure of plantings, shall
be surfaced with a material to control dust, drainage and erosion which is subject to the
approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
f. A minimum lot area of twenty two thousand five hundred (22,500) square feet and
minimum lot dimensions of one hundred fifty feet by one hundred thirty feet
(150’ x 130’) be provided.
g. A drainage system, subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City
Engineer, shall be installed.
h. A curb not less than six inches (6”) above grade shall separate the public sidewalk
from motor vehicle service areas.
i. The lighting shall be accomplished in such a way as to have no direct source of
light visible from adjacent land in residential use or from the public right of way and shall
be in compliance with Section 1103.09 of this Title.
j. Wherever fuel pumps are to be installed, pump islands shall be installed.
k. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than ten feet (10’) shall
be landscaped and screened in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(1) through (5) of
this Title.
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l. Each light standard island and all islands in the parking lot shall be landscaped or
covered.
m. Parking or car magazine storage space shall be screened from view of abutting
residential districts in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(1) through (5) of this Title.
n. Vehicular access points shall create a minimum of conflict with through traffic
movement, shall comply with Chapter 1121 of this Title and shall be subject to the
approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
o. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be minimized
and shall be in compliance with the Mounds View Sign Code 1.
p. Provisions are made to control and reduce noise.
q. No outside storage except as allowed in compliance with subdivision 4 of this
Section shall exist.
r. No outside sale or service shall exist.
s. Sale of products other than those specifically mentioned in this Section shall be
subject to the conditional use permit.
t. All conditions pertaining to a specific site are subject to change when the City
Council, upon investigation in relation to a formal request, finds that the general welfare
and public betterment can be served as well or better by modifying the conditions.
u. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and
satisfactorily met.
1 See Chapter 1008 of this Code.
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Subd. 9. Car washes as an accessory use to a neighborhood fuel station (drive through,
mechanical and self-service); provided, that: (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09)
a. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not
be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment in property
values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot. (Added,
Ord. 833, 9-3-09)
b. Magazining or stacking space is constructed to accommodate that number of
vehicles that can be washed during a maximum thirty (30) minute period and shall be
subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. (Added,
Ord. 833, 9-3-09)
c. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than ten feet (10’) shall
be landscaped and screened in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of
this Title. (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09)
d. Each light standard island and all islands in the parking lot shall be landscaped or
covered. (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09)
e. Parking or car magazine storage space shall be screened from view of abutting
residential districts in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this Title.
(Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09)
f. The entire area, other than occupied by the building or plantings, shall be surfaced
with material that will control dust, drainage and erosion that is subject to the approval of
the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09)
g. The entire area shall have a drainage system that is subject to the approval of the
Director of Public Works/City Engineer. (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09)
h. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source is not visible from
the public right-of-way or from an abutting residence and shall be in compliance with
Section 1103.09 of this Title. (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09)
i. Vehicular access points shall be limited, shall create a minimum of conflict with
through traffic movement and shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Public
Works/City Engineer. (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09)
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j. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall comply with
the Mounds View Sign Code. (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09)
k. Provisions are made to control and reduce noise. (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09)
l. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and
satisfactorily met. (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09)
Subd. 10. Restaurants, cafes and tea rooms with more than twenty four (24) seats and/or two
thousand (2,000) square feet of floor area. The restaurant shall not include drive-thru
and/or window pick-up services or the serving of food to patrons in their vehicles.
(Added, Ord. 856, 2-3-11)
1113.05: INTERIM USES: The following are interim uses in a B-2 District requiring an
Interim Use Permit. An interim use permit must be obtained in accordance with procedures
identical in form and a substance to the conditional use permit procedures found in
Section 1125.01, subdivision 3 of the Mounds View Municipal Code. Interim Use Permits may
be approved for a determined or undetermined period of time at the sole discretion of the City
Council. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
Subd. 1. All permitted interim uses as allowed in a B-1 District. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
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CHAPTER 1114
B-3, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT
SECTION:
1114.01: Purpose
1114.02: Permitted Uses
1114.03: Accessory Uses
1114.04: Conditional Uses
1114.05: Interim Uses
1114.01: PURPOSE: The purpose of the B-3, Highway Business District is to provide for
and limit the establishment of motor vehicle oriented or dependent commercial and service
activities. (1988 Code §40.18)
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1114.02: PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in a B-3 District:
All permitted uses as allowed in a B-2 Limited Business District.
Amusement centers.
Auto accessory stores.
Bowling alleys. (Ord. 617, 6-8-98)
Commercial recreational uses.
Grocery stores, supermarkets.
Motels, motor hotels and hotels; provided, that the lot area contains not less than five
hundred (500) square feet of lot area per unit.
Private clubs or lodges serving food and beverages with use being restricted to members and
their guests. Adequate dining room, kitchen and bar space must be provided according to
standards imposed upon similar unrestricted customer operations. The serving of alcoholic
beverages to members and their guests shall be allowed; provided, that such service is in
compliance with applicable Federal, State and Municipal regulations 1. Offices of such use shall
be limited to no more than twenty percent (20%) of the gross floor area of the building.
Public or semi-public recreational buildings and neighborhood or community centers, public and
private educational institutions limited to elementary, junior high and senior high schools and
religious institutions, such as churches, chapels, temples and synagogues. (Ord. 617, 6-8-98)
Rental stores.
Restaurants, cafes, tea rooms, taverns, on- and off-sale liquor.
Taxi terminals, stands and offices. (Ord. 452, 2-27-89; Ord. 581, 6-10-96)
1114.03: ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in a B-3
District:
All permitted accessory uses as allowed in a B-2, Limited Business District. (1988 Code §40.18)
1 See Chapters 501, 502 and 503 of this Code; see M.S.A. Chapter 340A.
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1114.04: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in a B-3 District
(requiring a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by
Section 1125.01 of this Title):
Subd. 1. Drive-in and convenience food establishments; provided, that:
a. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not
be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment in property
values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot.
b. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than ten feet (10’) shall
be landscaped and screened in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of
this Title.
c. Each light standard island and all islands in the parking lot shall be landscaped or
covered.
d. Parking areas shall be screened from view of abutting residential districts in
compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this Title.
e. Parking areas and driveways shall be curbed with continuous curbs not less than six
inches (6”) high above the parking lot or driveway grade.
f. Vehicular access points shall be limited, shall create a minimum of conflict with
through traffic movement, shall comply with Chapter 1121 of this Title and shall be
subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
g. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source is not visible from
the public right of way or from an abutting residence and shall be in compliance with
Section 1103.09 of this Title.
h. The entire area shall have a drainage system which is subject to the approval of the
Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
i. The entire area, other than that occupied by buildings or structures or plantings,
shall be surfaced with a material which will control dust, drainage and erosion which is
subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
j. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in
compliance with the Mounds View Sign Code 1.
k. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and
satisfactorily met.
1 See Chapter 1008 of this Code.
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Subd. 2. Car washes (drive through, mechanical and self-service); provided, that:
a. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not
be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment in property
values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot.
b. Magazining or stacking space is constructed to accommodate that number of
vehicles which can be washed during a maximum thirty (30) minute period and shall be
subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
c. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than ten feet (10’) shall
be landscaped and screened in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of
this Title.
d. Each light standard island and all islands in the parking lot shall be landscaped or
covered.
e. Parking or car magazine storage space shall be screened from view of abutting
residential districts in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this Title.
f. The entire area, other than occupied by the building or plantings, shall be surfaced
with material which will control dust, drainage and erosion which is subject to the
approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
g. The entire area shall have a drainage system which is subject to the approval of the
Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
h. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source is not visible from
the public right of way or from an abutting residence and shall be in compliance with
Section 1103.09 of this Title.
i. Vehicular access points shall be limited, shall create a minimum of conflict with
through traffic movement and shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Public
Works/City Engineer.
j. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in
compliance with the Mounds View Sign Code 1.
k. Provisions are made to control and reduce noise.
l. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and
satisfactorily met.
1 See Chapter 1008 of this Code.
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Subd. 3. Motor fuel station, auto repair, minor and tire battery stores and service; provided,
that:
a. Regardless of whether the dispensing, sales or offering for sale of motor fuels
and/or oil is incidental to the conduct of the use or business, the standards and
requirements imposed by this Title for motor fuel stations shall apply. These standards
and requirements are, however, in addition to other requirements which are imposed for
other uses of the property.
b. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not
be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment in property
values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot.
c. The entire site, other than that taken up by a building, structure or plantings, shall
be surfaced with a material to control dust, drainage and erosion which is subject to the
approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
d. A minimum lot area of twenty two thousand five hundred (22,500) square feet and
minimum lot dimensions of one hundred fifty feet by one hundred thirty feet
(150’ x 130’) be provided.
e. A drainage system, subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City
Engineer, shall be installed.
f. A curb not less than six inches (6”) above grade shall separate the public sidewalk
from motor vehicle service areas.
g. The lighting shall be accomplished in such a way as to have no direct source of
light visible from adjacent land in residential use or from the public right of way and shall
be in compliance with Section 1103.09 of this Title.
h. Wherever fuel pumps are to be installed, pump islands shall be installed.
i. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than ten feet (10’) shall
be landscaped and screened in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of
this Title.
j. Each light standard island and all islands in the parking lot shall be landscaped or
covered.
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k. Parking or car magazine storage space shall be screened from view of abutting
residential districts in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this Title.
l. Vehicular access points shall create a minimum of conflict with through traffic
movement, shall comply with Chapter 1121 of this Title and shall be subject to the
approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
m. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be minimized
and shall be in compliance with the Mounds View Sign Code 1.
n. Provisions are made to control and reduce noise.
o. No outside storage except as allowed in compliance with subdivision 4 of this
Section shall exist.
p. No outside sale or service except as allowed in compliance with subdivision 5 of
this Section shall exist.
q. Sale of products other than those specifically mentioned in this Section shall be
subject to the conditional use permit.
r. All conditions pertaining to a specific site are subject to change when the City
Council, upon investigation in relation to a formal request, finds that the general welfare
and public betterment can be served as well or better by modifying the conditions.
s. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and
satisfactorily met.
1 See Chapter 1008 of this Code.
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Subd. 4. Open and outdoor storage as an accessory use; provided, that:
a. The area is fenced and screened from view of neighboring uses or if abutting an
R District in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this Title.
b. Storage is screened from view from the public right of way in compliance with
subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this Title.
c. Storage area is grassed or surfaced to control dust.
d. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible
from the public right of way or from neighboring residences and shall be in compliance
with Section 1103.09 of this Title.
e. The open and outdoor storage does not take up parking space as required for
conformity to this Title.
f. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and
satisfactorily met.
Subd. 5. Open or outdoor service, sale and rental as a principal or accessory use and
including sales in or from motorized vehicles, trailers or wagons for a period greater than
ten (10) days; (Amended, Ord. 733, 5-10-04)
a. Outside services, sales and equipment rental connected with the principal use is
limited to thirty percent (30%) of the gross floor area of the principal use.
b. Outside sales areas are fenced or screened from view of neighboring identical uses
or an abutting R District in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this
Title.
c. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible
from the public right of way or from neighboring residences and shall be in compliance
with sections 1103.08 and 1103.09 of this Title.
d. Sales area is grassed or surfaced to control dust.
e. The open or outdoor service, sale or rental use does not take up parking space as
required for conformity of this Title.
f. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and
satisfactorily met.
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Subd. 6. An accessory use which is a permitted use in a B-2 District, and:
a. Such use does not constitute more than thirty percent (30%) of the lot area and not
more than fifty percent (50%) of the gross floor area of the principal use.
b. The off-street parking and off-street loading requirements of Chapters 1121
and 1122 of this Title have been met.
c. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in
compliance with the Mounds View Sign Code 1.
d. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and
satisfactorily met.
Subd. 7. Solar energy and wind generator systems and solar and wind generator structures 2.
(1988 Code §40.18)
1 See Chapter 1108 of this Code.
2 See Sections 1103.04 and 1103.05 of this Title.
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Subd. 8. Motor vehicle and recreation equipment sales and garages accessory thereto;
provided that:
a. Motor vehicle sales shall be on one (1) lot or contiguous lots not separated by a
public street, alley, or other use.
b. The minimum lot width shall be one hundred fifty feet (150’) at the minimum
required front yard setback, as defined in Section 1104.01, Yard Requirements for B-3
Zoning Districts.
c. A minimum lot area of two (2) acres is required.
d. Setbacks shall be as required in Section 1104.01, Yard Requirements for B-3
Zoning Districts.
e. The entire site on which motor vehicle sales is located, other than that devoted to
buildings and structures or landscaped areas shall be surfaced and maintained with a
material to control dust, drainage and erosion which is subject to the approval of the
Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
f. A drainage system, subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City
Engineer, shall be installed and maintained. All provisions shall apply as included in
Chapters 1103, 1010 and 1302 relating to Surface Water Management.
g. The following parking requirements shall be met:
(1) All customer and employee parking spaces shall be permanently and clearly
marked.
(2) For every three (3) employees, a minimum of two (2) employee parking spaces
shall be provided.
(3) A minimum of two (2) off-street parking spaces for each service stall are
required.
The foregoing required parking spaces shall be shown and designated on the site plan.
h. All outdoor illumination on sales lots shall be provided with lenses, reflectors, or
shades, which will concentrate the light upon the premises so as to prevent glare or direct
rays and shall be in compliance with Section 1103.09 of the Municipal Code.
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i. The maximum areas permitted for outside storage of motor vehicles can not exceed
two (2) square feet of outside storage to each one (1) square foot of enclosed ground floor
area. Not more than one (1) automobile shall be stored on each forty (40) square feet of
outside storage. No rooftop parking shall be permitted.
j. Accessory buildings to be used solely for sales offices shall not be permitted. Such
accessory buildings as are permitted shall be constructed of the same materials as the
main structure.
k. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in
compliance with Chapter 1008.08 of the Sign Code regulations.
l. A minimum ten percent (10%) of the property, excluding setback requirements, is
required for landscaped green space. The planting plan and type of shrubbery shall
require approval of the Planning Commission based upon a recommendation of City
Forester.
m. A natural screen shall be erected and maintained along all property lines separating
the site from any Residential District. The screening shall include landscaping (trees,
shrubs, grass, etc.) of a type (layout, species, height, size and density) in compliance with
Subdivision 1103.08 of the Title.
n. The hours of operation of the facility shall not exceed seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. to
ten o’clock (10:00) p.m.
o. Test driving routes and patterns must be submitted and approved prior to operation
of an automobile sales lot.
p. No music or advertisement will be allowed over paging systems.
q. All provisions shall apply as included in Section 1103.01 relating to noise within
the City Code.
r. All car lots shall be brought into conformance within seven (7) years of the date this
ordinance is effective. (Ord. 570, 1-8-96; Ord. 581, 6-10-96)
Subd. 9. Wireless telecommunications towers and antennae subject to the provisions
established in Chapter 1124 of the Zoning Code. (Ord. 588, 2-10-97)
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Subd. 10. Day care center, group nursery; provided that: (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
a. No overnight facilities are provided for the children served. Children are delivered
and removed daily. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
b. The front yard depth shall be a minimum of thirty five feet (35’).
(Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
c. Minimum lot area shall be no less than one (1) acre, or as provided in
Section 1104.02, subdivision 2b(3). (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
d. Not less than forty (40) square feet of outside play space per child be provided and
that such space be suitably fenced and/or screened in accordance with conditions as
specified by the City Council. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
e. Adequate off-street parking and access is provided in compliance with
Chapter 1121 of this Title. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
f. Adequate off-street loading and service entrances are provided in compliance with
Chapter 1122 of this Title. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
g. The site and related parking and service entrances shall be served by an arterial or
collector street of sufficient capacity to accommodate the traffic which will be generated.
(Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
h. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in
compliance with the Mounds View Sign Code. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
i. The provisions of Section 1125.01, subdivision 1e of this Title are considered and
satisfactorily met. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
j. The distance between any outdoor play yard for a day care center or group nursery
and the Highway 10 right-of-way line shall be a minimum of two hundred feet (200’),
except as provided in Section 1123.02, subdivision 1c. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
k. No day care center or group nursery shall be permitted where the distance from the
property line for the day care center or group nursery to a premise requiring a liquor
license, as provided in Section 502 of the Municipal Code, or a license for an adult
establishment, as provided in Section 513 of the Municipal Code, is five hundred
feet (500’) or less, except that the five hundred (500) foot requirement shall not apply to
any liquor establishment receiving at least sixty percent (60%) of its annual gross sales
revenue from the sale of food. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
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1114.05: INTERIM USES: The following are interim uses in a B-3 District requiring an
Interim Use Permit. An interim use permit must be obtained in accordance with procedures
identical in form and substance to the conditional use permit procedures found in
Section 1125.01, subdivision 3 of the Mounds View Municipal Code. Interim Use Permits may
be approved for a determined or undetermined period of time at the sole discretion of the City
Council. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
Subd. 1. All permitted interim uses as allowed in a B-2 District. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
City of Mounds View
1115.01 1115.01
CHAPTER 1115
B4, REGIONAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
SECTION:
1115.01: Purpose
1115.02: Permitted Uses
1115.03: Accessory Uses
1115.04: Conditional Uses
1115.05: Interim Uses
1115.01: PURPOSE: The purpose of the B-4, Regional Business District is to provide for
the establishment of commercial and service activities which draw from and service customers
from the entire community or region. (1988 Code §40.19)
City of Mounds View
1115.02 1115.03 (Rev. 6/98)
1115.02: PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in a B-4 District:
All permitted uses as allowed in a B-3 District.
Amusement places (such as dance halls or roller rinks).
Enclosed boat and marine sales.
Department and discount stores.
Dry cleaning, including plant accessory heretofore, pressing and repairing.
Electrical appliance stores, including incidental repair and assembly but not fabricating or
manufacturing.
Furniture stores.
Garden supply stores.
Public garage.
Theaters, not of the outdoor drive-in type.
Variety stores, 5 and 10 cent stores and stores of similar nature. (Ord. 452, 2-27-89;
Ord. 617, 6-8-98)
1115.03: ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in a B-4
District:
All permitted accessory uses as allowed in a B-3 District. (1988 Code §40.19)
City of Mounds View
1115.04 1115.04 (Rev. 5/04)
1115.04: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in a B-4 District
(requiring a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by
Section 1125.01 of this Title):
Subd. 1. Open and outdoor storage as an accessory use; provided, that:
a. The area is fenced and screened from view of neighboring residential uses or if
abutting a residential district in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of
this Title.
b. Storage is screened from view from the public right of way in compliance with
subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this Title.
c. Storage area is grassed or surfaced to control dust.
d. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible
from the public right of way or from neighboring residences and shall be in compliance
with Section 1103.09 of this Title.
e. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and
satisfactorily met.
Subd. 2. Open or outdoor service, sale and rental as an accessory use and including sales in
or from motorized vehicles, trailers or wagons for a period greater than ten (10) days;
(Amended, Ord. 733, 5-10-04)
a. Outside service, sales and equipment rental connected with the principal use is
limited to thirty percent (30%) of the gross floor area of the principal use.
b. Outside sales areas are fenced or screened from view of neighboring residential
uses or an abutting residential district in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l)
through (5) of this Title.
c. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible
from the public right of way or from neighboring residences and shall be in compliance
with Section 1103.09 of this Title.
d. Sales area is grassed or surfaced to control dust.
e. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and
satisfactorily met.
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Subd. 3. Custom manufacturing, restricted production and repair limited to the following:
art, needlework, jewelry from precious metals, watches, dentures, optical lenses;
provided, that:
a. Such use is accessory as defined by subdivision 1102.02(l) of this Title to the
principal use of the property.
b. Does not conflict with the character of development intended for this Zoning
District.
c. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and
satisfactorily met.
Subd. 4. Commercial planned unit development as regulated by Chapter 1120 of this Title.
Subd. 5. Solar energy and wind generator systems and solar and wind generator structures 1.
(1988 Code §40.19)
Subd. 6. Wireless telecommunications towers and antennae subject to the provisions
established in Chapter 1124 of the Zoning Code. (Ord. 588, 2-10-97)
1 See Sections 1103.04 and 1103.05 of this Title.
City of Mounds View
1115.04 1115.04 (Rev. 4/97)
Subd. 7. Day care center, group nursery; provided that: (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
a. No overnight facilities are provided for the children served. Children are delivered
and removed daily. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
b. The front yard depth shall be a minimum of thirty five feet (35’).
(Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
c. Minimum lot area shall be no less than one (1) acre, or as provided in Section
1104.02, subdivision 2b(3). (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
d. Not less than forty (40) square feet of outside play space per child be provided and
that such space be suitably fenced and/or screened in accordance with conditions as
specified by the City Council. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
e. Adequate off-street parking and access is provided in compliance with
Chapter 1121 of this Title. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
f. Adequate off-street loading and service entrances are provided in compliance with
Chapter 1122 of this Title. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
g. The site and related parking and service entrances shall be served by an arterial or
collector street of sufficient capacity to accommodate the traffic which will be generated.
(Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
h. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in
compliance with the Mounds View Sign Code. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
i. The provisions of Section 1125.01, subdivision 1e of this Title are considered and
satisfactorily met. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
j. The distance between any outdoor play yard for a day care center or group nursery
and the Highway 10 right-of-way line shall be a minimum of two hundred feet (200’),
except as provided in Section 1123.02, subdivision 1c. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
k. No day care center or group nursery shall be permitted where the distance from the
property line for the day care center or group nursery to a premise requiring a liquor
license, as provided in Section 502 of the Municipal Code, or a license for an adult
establishment, as provided in Section 513 of the Municipal Code, is five hundred
feet (500’) or less, except that the five hundred (500) foot requirement shall not apply to
any liquor establishment receiving at least sixty percent (60%) of its annual gross sales
revenue from the sale of food. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
City of Mounds View
1115.05 1115.05 (Rev. 5/04)
1115.05: INTERIM USES: The following are interim uses in a B-4 District requiring an
Interim Use Permit. An interim use permit must be obtained in accordance with procedures
identical in form and substance to the conditional use permit procedures found in
Section 1125.01, subdivision 3 of the Mounds View Municipal Code. Interim Use Permits may
be approved for a determined or undetermined period of time at the sole discretion of the City
Council. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
Subd. 1. All permitted interim uses as allowed in a B-3 District. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
City of Mounds View
1116.01 1116.01
CHAPTER 1116
I-1, INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
SECTION:
1116.01: Purpose
1116.02: Permitted Uses
1116.03: Accessory Uses
1116.04: Conditional Uses
1116.05: Compliance with Other Provisions
1116.06: Interim Uses
1116.01: PURPOSE: The purpose of the I-1, Industrial District is to provide for the
establishment of warehousing and industrial development and use. (1988 Code §40.20)
City of Mounds View
1116.02 1116.03 (Rev. 9/09)
1116.02: PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in an I-1 District:
Adult establishments as defined and regulated in Chapter 513 of the Municipal Code.
(Ord. 574, 5-13-96)
Building materials sales yards, retail lumber yard, contractors equipment sales and rentals,
storage and sale of food, and fuel not for resale.
Essential services.
Flammable liquids: Above ground storage not to exceed a total of eight hundred (800) gallons;
underground bulk storage not to exceed twenty five thousand (25,000) gallons if located not less
than fifty feet (50’) from a residential district. (Amended, Ord. 830, 9-3-09)
Golf Course. (Added, Ord. 721, 10-13-03)
Governmental and public utility building and structures.
Greenhouses and nurseries.
Motorized vehicle or recreational equipment sales and service and rental.
Newspaper and general printings.
Warehouses.
Wholesale and retail showrooms and offices; provided, that at least fifty percent (50%) of the
principal building is devoted to storage or warehousing of merchandise. (1988 Code §40.20)
1116.03: ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in an I-1
District:
Buildings and structures for a use accessory to the principal use.
Offices accessory to the principal use.
Off-street parking as regulated by Chapter 1121 of this Title.
Off-street loading as regulated by Chapter 1122 of this Title.
Signs as regulated by the Mounds View Sign Code 1. (1988 Code §40.20)
1 See Chapter 1008 of this Code.
City of Mounds View
1116.04 1116.04
1116.04: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in an I-1 District
(requiring a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by
Section 1125.01 of this Title):
Subd. 1. Open and outdoor storage as an accessory use.
Subd. 2. Open or outdoor service, sale and rental as a principal or an accessory use and
including sales in or from motorized vehicles, trailers or wagons; provided, that:
a. Accessory outside service, sales and equipment rental connected with a principal
use is limited to thirty percent (30%) of the gross floor area of the principal use.
b. Outside sales areas are fenced or screened from view of neighboring residential
uses or an abutting residential district in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l)
through (5) of this Title.
Subd. 3. Motor freight terminals.
Subd. 4. Industrial planned unit development as regulated by Chapter 1119 of this Title.
Subd. 5. Solar energy and wind generator systems and solar and wind generator structures 1.
Subd. 6. Warehouses.
Subd. 7. Laboratories, experimental, film and/or testing.
Subd. 8. Manufacturing, compounding, processing, packaging or treatment of flammable
liquids.
Subd. 9. Automobile assembly and/or major repair.
Subd. 10. Creamery, bottling plant, ice cream manufacture, ice manufacture, cold storage
and/or milk distribution station.
Subd. 11. Manufacturing, compounding, processing, packaging or treatment of cosmetics,
pharmaceuticals and food products and the rendering or refining of fats and oils.
1 See Sections 1103.04 and 1103.05 of this Title.
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Subd. 12. Manufacturing, compounding, assembly or treatment of articles or merchandise
from previously prepared materials, such as bond cloth, cork, fiber, leather, paper, plastic,
metals, stones, tobacco, wax, yarns and wools.
Subd. 13. Manufacture of musical instruments, novelties and molded rubber products.
Subd. 14. Manufacture or assembly of electrical appliances, instruments and devices.
Subd. 15. Manufacture of pottery or other similar ceramic products, only by electricity or
natural gas.
Subd. 16. Manufacture and repair of electrical signs, advertising structures and light sheet
metal products, including heating and ventilating equipment.
Subd. 17. Blacksmith, welding or other metal shop.
Subd. 18. Laundries, bag, carpet and rug cleaning.
Subd. 19. Foundry casting lightweight nonferrous metals or electric foundry not causing
noxious fumes or odors.
Subd. 20. Storage of flammable liquids over eight hundred (800) gallons above ground.
(1988 Code §40.20) (Amended, Ord. 830, 9-3-09)
Subd. 21. Wireless telecommunications towers and antennae subject to the provisions
established in Chapter 1124 of the Zoning Code. (Ord. 588, 2-10-97)
City of Mounds View
1116.04 1116.04 (Rev. 4/97)
Subd. 22. Day care center, group nursery; provided that: (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
a. No overnight facilities are provided for the children served. Children are delivered
and removed daily. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
b. The front yard depth shall be a minimum of thirty five feet (35’).
(Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
c. Minimum lot area shall be no less than one (1) acre, or as provided in
Section 1104.02, subdivision 2b(3). (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
d. Not less than forty (40) square feet of outside play space per child be provided and
that such space be suitably fenced and/or screened in accordance with conditions as
specified by the City Council. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
e. Adequate off-street parking and access is provided in compliance with
Chapter 1121 of this Title. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
f. Adequate off-street loading and service entrances are provided in compliance with
Chapter 1122 of this Title. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
g. The site and related parking and service entrances shall be served by an arterial or
collector street of sufficient capacity to accommodate the traffic which will be generated.
(Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
h. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in
compliance with the Mounds View Sign Code. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
i. The provisions of Section 1125.01, subdivision 1e of this Title are considered and
satisfactorily met. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
j. The distance between any outdoor play yard for a day care center or group nursery
and the Highway 10 right-of-way line shall be a minimum of two hundred feet (200’),
except as provided in Section 1123.02, subdivision 1c. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
k. No day care center or group nursery shall be permitted where the distance from the
property line for the day care center or group nursery to a premise requiring a liquor
license, as provided in Section 502 of the Municipal Code, or a license for an adult
establishment, as provided in Section 513 of the Municipal Code, is five hundred
feet (500’) or less, except that the five hundred (500) foot requirement shall not apply to
any liquor establishment receiving at least sixty percent (60%) of its annual gross sales
revenue from the sale of food. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
City of Mounds View
1116.05 1116.06 (Rev. 5/04)
1116.05: COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER PROVISIONS: All permitted, accessory or
conditional uses in an I-1 District shall comply with the following:
Subd. 1. Code Sections 1103.08, 1103.09, 1103.10 and 1103.11 of this Title regarding
screening, glare, smoke, dust, odors and noise are adhered to.
Subd. 2. Traffic generated would be compatible and within the operating limits of the primary
streets used for access.
Subd. 3. The area is fenced and screened from view of neighboring residential uses, or if
abutting a residential district, in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of
this Title.
Subd. 4. Storage is screened from view from the public right of way in compliance with
subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this Title.
Subd. 5. Storage and sales areas are grassed or surfaced to control dust.
Subd. 6. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible
from the public right of way or from neighboring residences and shall be in compliance
with Section 1103.09 of this Title.
Subd. 7. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and
satisfactorily met.
Subd. 8. Permits or approvals required from other public agencies (i.e., Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency, Department of Natural Resources, Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission and Rice Creek Watershed District) be obtained prior to final approval of
use. (1988 Code §40.20; 1993 Code)
1116.06: INTERIM USES: The following are interim uses in an I-1 District requiring an
Interim Use Permit. An interim use permit must be obtained in accordance with procedures
identical in form and substance to the conditional use permit procedures found in
Section 1125.01, subdivision 3 of the Mounds View Municipal Code. Interim Use Permits may
be approved for a determined or undetermined period of time at the sole discretion of the City
Council. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
Subd. 1. All permitted interim uses as allowed in a B-4 District. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04)
City of Mounds View