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PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
February 6, 2013 -- 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes:
December 5, 2012
4. Citizens Requests and Comments Relating to Planning and Zoning Issues Not
Already on the Agenda. (Before speaking, please give your full name and address for
the record.)
5. Planning Cases
None
6. Other Planning Activity
A. Review Planning Commission Bylaws
B. Discuss City Code Amendment for Accessory Buildings
7. Next Planning Commission Meetings:
A. February 20, 2013
B. March 6, 2013
8. Adjourn to Agenda Session
AGENDA SESSION
1. Review Minutes:
a. January 2, 2013
2. Staff Reports
a. Upcoming Planning Cases
3. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners’ Reports
4. Meeting Conclusion
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
January 2, 2013
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 Commissioner Carvelli-Yu at 7:06 p.m. for January 2, 2013.
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2. Roll Call
Members Present: Commissioners Carvelli-Yu, Elofson, Miller, Rundle, Schiltgen,
Stevenson (arrived at 7:13 p.m.) and Smith.
Absent and Excused: None.
Also Present: Planning Associate Heidi Heller.
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Index to Minutes Page
Special Order of Business 1
Approval of Minutes 2
Discuss City Code Amendment for Accessory Buildings 2
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3. Special Order of Business
A. Oath of Office for Commissioners
Planning Associate Heller administered the Oath of Office to Commissioners Cindy Carvelli-Yu,
John Elofson, Paul Schiltgen and Holly Smith.
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B. Election of Officers – Chair and Vice-Chair
Commissioner Schiltgen nominated Gary Stevenson to be the Chair of the Planning
Commission.
MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Schiltgen/Commissioner Rundle. To Elect Gary Stevenson
as the Chair of the Planning Commission for 2013.
Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Commissioner Smith nominated Schiltgen to be the Vice Chair of the Planning Commission.
MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Smith/Chair Stevenson. To Elect Paul Schiltgen as the
Vice Chair of the Planning Commission for 2013.
Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
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4. Approval of Minutes
November 7, 2012.
MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Rundle/Commissioner Schiltgen. To approve the Minutes
of the November 7, 2012 regular Planning Commission meetings as slightly amended.
Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
5. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda
None.
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6. Planning Cases
None.
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7. Other Planning Activity
A. Discuss City Code Amendment for Accessory Buildings
Planning Associate Heller informed the Commission that staff has been asked by residents what
styles of types of “buildings” or materials are allowed to be used as accessory buildings. The
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zoning code specifies a few types of materials that are not allowed (such as tubular and canvas
structures) and states that the exterior must be weather resistant.
Associate Heller indicated the Planning Commission has made changes to the zoning code
regarding accessory buildings, and there has been a lot of discussion over how much to regulate
the styles of these buildings. Regulations for the roof pitch and style were added to the Code a
few years ago, but in general, the Planning Commission has decided not to regulate the building
style. The exception to this is when a conditional use permit is approved for a structure over 952
square feet. One of the conditions is that the accessory building shall have a uniform appearance
with the house.
Associate Heller explained that staff has recently discovered a residential property in the City
that is using a steel shipping container as a shed. Staff does not feel that this type of structure is
appropriate in a residential district (or possibly any zoning district) and is suggesting that the
Planning Commission consider adding language to the zoning code that would not allow these to
be used as storage buildings. Staff requested the Commission discuss the information and
provide staff with direction on how to proceed with the proposed amendment.
Commissioner Smith indicated that the flat roof of the steel shipping container was not allowed
per the existing zoning code, so is that enough to eliminate the concern of residents using these.
Associate Heller feared that the property owner could build a make-shift pitched roof over this
container in order to make it compliant with the code.
Commissioner Carvelli-Yu understood the shipping containers could be rented for moving
purposes. She asked how long the unit has been onsite.
Associate Heller stated the container has been on this property for several years.
Chair Stevenson inquired how long a “pod” unit could be stored on a property.
Associate Heller explained the City worked with homeowners that are moving or working
through remodeling projects on the length of time that a storage container is kept on the property.
Chair Stevenson suggested that temporary “pods” and roll-off dumpsters be addressed in
conjunction with the accessory building zoning code language.
Associate Heller stated timelines could be developed for temporary use of storage pods and
dumpsters.
Chair Stevenson did not see that the shipping container was an acceptable storage shed.
Commissioner Rundle agreed.
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Commissioner Smith did not oppose the steel container being used for storage and suggested the
unit could be roofed and sided.
Commissioner Schiltgen asked if the homeowner were to build a structure around and over the
container, if this would be acceptable.
Associate Heller stated that steel containers were not typically found in residential districts. She
commented that a flat roof would still not be allowed.
Chair Stevenson asked how other cities addressed this concern.
Associate Heller commented there were many ways to address this issue. She explained she
could provide the Commission with language examples from other cities at a future meeting, and
the Commission could decide how to proceed after reviewing more information.
Chair Stevenson was in favor of proceeding in this manner.
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8. Next Planning Commission Meeting:
A. January 16, 2013
B. February 6, 2013
C. February 20, 2013
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9. Adjournment to Agenda Session
There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Stevenson adjourned the
meeting at 7:40 p.m.
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(The meeting immediately adjourned to the Agenda Session)
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Heller
Planning Associate
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Item No: 6A
Meeting Date: February 6, 2013
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: Review the Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws
Introduction:
The Planning Commission’s Bylaws state that the Commission shall review the Bylaws on an
annual basis.
Discussion:
The Planning Commission should review the attached Bylaws. Staff is not proposing any
changes to the Bylaws.
The last time the Planning Commission amended the Bylaws was in January of 2007. The
last change was about the number of absences a commissioner may have in a given year.
Recommendation:
Adopt the Bylaws for the Planning Commission. If the Commission does not make any
amendments or modifications to the Bylaws, then the Commission may readopt them by
motion.
Sincerely,
Heidi Heller
Planning Associate
Attachment
Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BYLAWS
(Revised January 24, 2007)
I. AUTHORITY: The Bylaws of the Mounds View Planning and Zoning Commission
(Bylaws) are established in accordance with the Mounds View Municipal Code
Section 401.06. Subd. 7 “The Commission shall adopt bylaws for its governance and
for the transaction of its business.” Where there is a conflict between the provisions
of the Bylaws and the provisions of the City Charter and the Municipal Code, the
provisions of the City Charter and the Municipal Code shall govern. (For purposes of
simplicity, the Planning and Zoning Commission may hereinafter be referred to as the
Planning Commission or the Commission.)
II. ADOPTION OF BYLAWS; REVIEW AND AMENDMENT:
A. ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT: The Bylaws shall be adopted by Resolution by
an affirmative vote of the majority of members of the Planning and Zoning
Commission appointed as voting members, and shall be placed on file with the
City Clerk-Administrator and the Community Development Department. A copy
of the bylaws shall be forwarded to the City Council for its information. Any
amendments to the Bylaws shall be adopted by Resolution in the same manner
as the original Bylaws.
B. ANNUAL REVIEW: The Bylaws shall be reviewed on an annual basis at the first
regular meeting of the Commission in February.
III. MEMBERSHIP AND VACANCIES. Vacancies on the Planning Commission shall be
filled in accordance with the Municipal Code, Sections 401.02 and 401.03.
IV. OFFICERS
A. OFFICERS NAMED: The officers of the Planning Commission shall consist of a
chairperson and vice-chairperson. The Commission may create and fill such
other offices from its members, as it may determine, to transact Commission
business. In addition, the Director of Community Development, or his or her
designee, shall act as the recording secretary for the Commission for purpose of
preparing meeting minutes.
EXHIBIT A
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B. ELECTIONS; TERMS
1. Chairperson: At the first meeting in January, the Commission shall conduct
an election in order to make its recommendation for the chairperson,
following the procedure in Section IV.B.3. The name of the person
recommended for chairperson shall be forwarded to the City Council for
action at its next meeting in January. Based upon the recommendation of
the Planning Commission, the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council,
shall appoint the chairperson of the Commission each year.
2. Vice-Chairperson: The Planning Commission shall elect a vice-chairperson
each year at its first meeting in January, following the procedure in Section
IV.B.3.
3. Election Procedure: For each office, the chairperson shall invite nominations
from Planning Commission members. After nominations have been received,
the chairperson shall entertain a motion to close nominations. If such motion
is made and passed, and more than one nomination has been made, the
chairperson shall distribute ballots to the Commission members and each
member shall write his or her selection on the ballot. The recording secretary
shall tally the ballots and announce the nominee receiving the most votes. In
the event of a tie, the recording secretary shall announce the nominees tied
in the voting and balloting shall be repeated until an election occurs. If only
one nomination has been received, the chairperson may conduct the voting
by voice vote. If a majority of the members present vote in the affirmative for
the nominee, the nominee shall be elected.
4. Assumption of Duties: The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall assume
office at the first meeting in February of each year.
5. Term of Office: The chairperson and vice chairperson shall serve one year
terms, and may be re-elected to additional terms in accordance with this
Section IV.B.
C. DUTIES OF OFFICERS: The chairperson shall preside over the meetings of the
Planning Commission, and shall have the authority to add or cancel regular
meetings and to call special meetings as provided in Section VI. The Chair shall
have the authority to redirect public comment unrelated to the Commission’s
business to the most appropriate City commission or to the City Council. The
vice chairperson shall assume the duties of the chairperson, in the absence of
the chairperson. In the event of the absence of both the chairperson and vice-
chairperson, those members present shall elect a temporary chairperson to
preside over the meeting.
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V. COUNCIL LIAISON: The City Council may appoint from among its members a
Liaison to the Commission on an annual basis. It is expected that the Council Liaison
will attend the Commission meetings on a regular basis. In the event of the absence
of the Council Liaison at a Commission meeting, a Commission member may be
appointed by the chairperson to represent the Planning Commission at the next
regular City Council meeting or at the meeting where the City Council will be
considering the planning cases acted upon by the Planning Commission in the
absence of the Council Liaison.
VI. MEETINGS
A. TYPES OF MEETINGS; SCHEDULE: The annual meeting schedule of the
Commission shall be adopted by Resolution at the first regular meeting in
December for the following year.
1. Regular Meetings: Subject to the adopted meeting schedule, the
Commission’s regular meetings will occur on the first and third Wednesdays
of each month for the purpose of convening public hearings, making
recommendations to the City Council, conducting business which requires a
vote of the Commission, convening as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals,
conducting long-range planning functions and other official business.
2. Agenda Sessions: An Agenda Session is an informal session of the Planning
Commission, typically held immediately following adjournment of a Regular or
Special meeting, at which time the Planning Commission may review
minutes, informally review proposed or pending planning cases or ordinance
amendments, discuss previous actions of the City Council or other
Commissions, and to perform other matters not requiring a vote of the
Commission.
3. Special Meetings: From time to time, special meetings may be called in
order to process significant caseloads, to review works in progress such as
comprehensive plan updates or municipal code revisions, or to undertake a
retreat or strategic planning session, either amongst itself or in the company
of the City Council or other commissions. Special meetings can be proposed
by any Commission member or at the request of the Director of Community
Development, yet must be approved by a majority vote of the Commission.
4. Emergency Special Meetings. Emergency special meetings can be called via
written notice to the Director of Community Development by the Chairperson
or two Commission members, or by the Director of Community Development.
(Emergency special meetings are those in which the subject matter is of
such an immediate concern that it cannot be delayed until the next regular
meeting of the Planning Commission.) The Director of Community
Development shall post and mail a notice of any special meeting in
accordance with State Statutes. Planning Commission members shall be
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notified by telephone and in writing, if possible, at least seven days prior to a
special meeting.
5. Cancellation of Meetings: Regular or special meetings may be canceled by
the chairperson or Community Development Director in the event that there
are no items of business requiring the attention of the Commission, or for
lack of a quorum, or in response to inclement weather or for any other good
and sufficient reason. Members of the Commission shall be notified by
telephone of any meeting cancellation. A notice of the meeting cancellation
shall be posted as required by State Statutes.
B. QUORUM: A majority of the number of voting members appointed to the
Commission shall constitute a quorum.
C. CONDUCT OF MEETINGS; ADJOURNMENT
1. Meeting Chairperson: If neither the chairperson nor the vice chairperson is
present to conduct a meeting of the Planning Commission, the Planning
Commission may elect a meeting chair from among those members present
prior to the commencement of business. The election shall follow the
procedures set forth in Section IV.B.3, except that the Community
Development Director, or his or her designee, shall conduct the election.
2. Open Meeting Law: Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the
State of Minnesota Open Meeting Law (Minn. Statutes 471.705).
3. Adjournment: Meetings shall adjourn at or before 11:00 p.m. unless a two-
thirds majority of the members present agree to extend the time of
adjournment. If there is no objection, the Chairperson may declare the
meeting adjourned without the necessity of a motion or vote by the
Commission.
D. MINUTES: Minutes shall be recorded for regular meetings and each
commission member shall receive a copy of the unapproved minutes for review
and approval at a succeeding meeting. Minutes shall be approved by motion.
Approved minutes shall be the official record of the business conducted and
actions taken by the Planning Commission. Commission members may request
copies of approved minutes after they have been corrected, if necessary, and
signed as approved. Copies of the approved minutes shall be filed with the
Community Development Department. Unapproved minutes shall be clearly
marked “DRAFT”; approved minutes shall be marked “APPROVED”. A policy
statement regarding the content and format of the minutes shall be on file with
the Director of Community Development which may be reviewed from time to
time as needed.
VII. INFORMATIONAL PACKETS: Each Commissioner shall receive a staff report, plans
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and additional information, as appropriate, for each item placed on the agenda for any
regular or special meeting. The Commission packet should be delivered at least four
days prior to the meeting. Each Commissioner is responsible for reviewing the
material within the packet prior to the meeting.
VIII. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS: Advice from, consultation with, and/or requests
for review by the City Attorney, City Engineer, City Planning Agency, or other paid
consultants shall be in accordance with the Municipal Code, Section 401.07.
IX. SUPPLEMENTARY PUBLICATIONS: All Commission members shall receive a copy
of the Mounds View Municipal Code and a copy of the Municipal Comprehensive Plan
as well as other materials provided by the City Council or City Staff. These materials
shall be retained by each commission member and returned to the Community
Development Director upon the member’s resignation or termination of appointment.
X. CONDUCT OF MEMBERS
A. ATTENDANCE: Commission members shall advise the designated Staff
member or the Commission chairperson of an anticipated absence from any
regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. Any member absent from
three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings or more than six regularly
scheduled meetings per year without the consent of the Commission shall be
deemed to have vacated the office, and such vacancy shall be filled by the City
Council pursuant to Section 401.03, Subd. 1. A leave of absence may be
granted by the consent of the Commission.
B. CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
1. General Standard: No Commissioner shall be appointed with private or
personal interests likely to conflict with the general public interest. If any
person appointed to the Commission shall find that their private or personal
interests are involved in any matter coming before the Commission, they
shall disqualify themselves from taking part in any discussion or action on the
matter; alternatively, they may be disqualified by a two-thirds (2/3) majority
vote of the Commissioners in attendance.
2. Conflict Due to Economic Interests: A Commissioner has a conflict of
interest if, in his or her discharge of official duties, would be required to take
an action or make a decision that would substantially affect the
Commissioner’s financial interests or those of an associated business, unless
the effect on the Commissioner is no greater than on other members of the
Commissioner’s business classification, profession, or occupation. In the
event a conflict of interest exists with respect to a particular matter before the
Commission, the Commissioner shall disqualify himself or herself from taking
part in any discussion or action on the matter.
C. EX PARTE CONTACTS: Ex parte contacts are contacts between individuals
seeking to influence the decisions of the Planning Commission and individual
Commission members outside the meeting forum. Such contacts include
meetings with project proponents, residents, property owners, and citizens
separate from Commission meetings, communication between Commission
members outside the meeting forum, telephone calls or letters which attempt to
influence a Commissioner’s opinion on a matter which will be subject to the
Commissioner’s vote. When the Planning Commission is involved in a matter
which is to be heard and decided by the Commission (e.g. variances), Planning
Commissioners shall indicate to the person contacting them that such contact is
inappropriate and all testimony needs to be offered at the hearing to ensure a
fair hearing for all parties. In all other cases, Planning Commissioners should
discourage such contacts and should avoid expressing any opinion as to the
merits of the case. When ex parte contacts occur, the Planning Commissioner
is responsible for notifying the Community Development Director, and for
conveying the substance of the communication at the next commission meeting
at which the matter discussed is under consideration.
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Gary Stevenson, Chairperson
ATTEST:
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James Ericson, City Administrator
Revision History:
January 24, 2007
September 1, 2004
February 21, 2001
February 2, 2000
March 5, 1997
February 3, 1993
October 1990
Item No: 6B
Meeting Date: February 6, 2013
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: Discuss Proposed Code Amendment for Accessory Buildings –
Shipping Containers
Introduction:
Community Development staff is asked by residents what styles or types of “buildings” or materials
are allowed to be used as accessory buildings. The zoning code specifies a few types of materials
that are not allowed (such as tubular and canvas structures) and states that the exterior must be
weather resistant. City staff has recently discovered a couple of residential properties in the City
that are using steel shipping container as sheds. Staff does not feel that this type of structure is
appropriate in a residential district (or possibly in any zoning district), and suggested that the
Planning Commission consider adding language to the zoning code that would not allow these to
be used as storage buildings.
Discussion:
At the January 2, 2013 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission agreed with staff that
shipping containers are not appropriate as a permanent use in residential districts, but felt that
there are situations where these, or other portable storage containers, could be allowed
temporarily. Construction projects or moving are the primary reasons that a resident would have a
need for a storage container for a short period of time.
Several ordinance examples from other cities are included in this staff report for the Commission
to review. They all are adding regulations for storage containers. Some cities are only allowing
them temporarily and others also allow them for long term storage. Most of the ordinances
address the same things and are worded very similar. Staff supports allowing the containers for
short periods of time, but not for long term storage. Staff would also recommend not allowing the
existing shipping containers in the City to remain as non-conforming. Language could be added
that addresses the existing containers and gives the property owner a certain amount of time to
remove the container.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review and discuss the information, and provide
staff with additional direction about the proposed amendment.
Respectfully submitted.
Heidi Heller
Planning Associate
Attachments:
1. Current Mounds View Zoning Code for Accessory Buildings
2. Ordinance examples that regulate shipping containers
Existing Mounds View Zoning Code regulations for accessory buildings
1102.02: DEFINITIONS: The following words and terms, wherever they occur in this Code, shall be
defined as follows: (Ord. 548, 9-24-94; Ord. 620, 7-27-98)
Subd. 1. ACCESSORY BUILDING OR USE: A subordinate building or use which is located on the same lot
on which the main building or use is situated and which is reasonably necessary and incidental to the
conduct of the primary use of such building or main use.
Subd. 11. BUILDING: Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.
Subd. 14. CARPORT: Space for the housing or storage of motor vehicles and enclosed on not more than two
(2) sides.
Subd. 49. GARAGE, PRIVATE: A detached accessory building or portion of the principal building,
including a carport, which is used for storing vehicles.
Subd. 118. STRUCTURE: Anything erected, the use of which requires more or less permanent locations on
the ground or attached to something having a permanent location on the ground.
1103.06: ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, USES AND EQUIPMENT:
Subd. 1. Connection to Principal Building: An accessory building shall be considered an integral part of the
principal building if it is connected to the principal building by a covered passageway.
Subd. 2. Location in Yards:
a. No accessory building, other than a garage, shall be erected or located within any required yard other
than the rear yard. (1988 Code §40.04)
b. Accessory uses or equipment must be located in the rear yard, except those expressly allowed in side
yards in subdivision 1104.01(5) of this Title. (Ord. 453, 2-27-89)
1104.01: YARD REQUIREMENTS
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 and R-5: (Amended, Ord. 829, 9-3-09)
(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 of ten feet (10'). (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
1106.03: ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in an R-1 District: (1988
Code §40.10)
Subd. 1. Accessory Buildings: 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. (Ord. 664, 8-14-00)
a. Every R-1 zoned property improved with a single-family dwelling is allowed a maximum of one-
thousand eight hundred (1,800) square feet of combined accessory building area, subject to the
requirements noted herein. (Ord. 664, 8-14-00; Ord. 693, 3-25-02)
b. Accessory buildings shall not exceed eighteen feet (18') or that of the principal structure, whichever is
less, in height, shall be five feet (5') or more from all lots 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 one hundred twenty (120) square feet or under
shall be three feet (3’) or more from any other building or structure. Accessory buildings over one
hundred twenty (120) square feet shall meet the minimum fire separation distance as required by the
Minnesota State Building Code. (Ord. 664, 8-14-00; Ord. 828, 10-8-09)
c. No accessory building in an R-1 District shall exceed nine hundred fifty-two (952) square feet in area,
except by conditional use permit. (Ord. 620, 7-27-98; Ord. 664, 8-14-00)
d. The combined square footage of accessory buildings in a rear yard shall not exceed twenty percent
(20%) of the rear yard. (Ord. 442, 7-11-88; Ord. 620, 7-27-98; Ord. 664, 8-14-00)
e. An outdoor living room or patio shall not be used for storage of automobiles or trucks. (Ord. 664-8-
14-00)
f. No permit shall be issued for the construction of more than three (3) accessory buildings in any R-1
District. One (1) of the three (3) permits must be for a garage. (Ord. 664, 8-14-00)
EXSISTING MOUNDS VIEW ZONING CODE
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 green houses). (Ord. 664, 8-14-00; Ord. 828, 10-8-
09)
h. If any accessory building is to be utilized for the storage of frequently-used vehicles, it shall be
serviced by an improved driveway so as to control dust, drainage and erosion, according to the
requirements as set forth in Section 902.05 of this Code. (Ord. 664, 8-14-00)
i. The roof of all accessory buildings exceeding two hundred fifty (250) square feet in size shall:
(Added, Ord. 828, 10-8-09)
(1) Match or be similar to the character and style of the roof of the principal structure. (Added,
Ord. 828, 10-8-09)
(2) Have a pitch or slope of at least 2-12. (Added, Ord. 828, 10-8-09)
1106.04: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in an R-1 District (requiring a
conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by Section 1125.01 of this Title):
Subd. 6. Accessory building exceeding nine hundred fifty two (952) square feet. (Ord. 620, 7-27-98; Ord.
664, 8-14-00)
a. The accessory building must conform with Section 1103.06 and subdivision 1106.03(l) of this Title.
b. The combined square footage of all accessory buildings on one (1) lot cannot exceed one thousand
eight hundred (1,800) square feet. (Ord. 620, 7-27-98; Ord. 701, 9-9-02)
c. The building shall be designed and maintained to provide a uniform appearance with the dwelling
unit.
d. The width of the building cannot exceed thirty five feet (35'). (Ord. 664, 8-14-00)
e. The building shall be a permanent structure. (Ord. 664, 8-14-00)
f. Should the use for which the permit was granted be changed, the permit shall be subject to
reconsideration, revocation or other action regulated by Section 1125.01 of this Title. (Ord. 664, 8-14-
00)
EXISTING MOUNDS VIEW ZONING CODE