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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance 1035 - 2025/08/25ORDINANCE 1045 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Title XV, CHAPTER 160 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW MUNICIPAL CODE ON STANDARDS RELATING TO DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS The City of Mounds View Ordains: Section 1. Background; authority. 1.01. The City of Mounds View ("City") has adopted a zoning ordinance pursuant to the authority granted by the Municipal Planning Act. M.S. §§ 462.351 to 462.365, inclusive, as they may be amended from time to time. 1.02. Sections 160.450 and 160.451 of the Mounds View Zoning Ordinance detail the process and requirements for amending the zoning code. 1.03. Legislative Findings: The City Council finds that allowing owner -occupied properties to include a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) serves the public interest by expanding long-term housing opportunities within established neighborhoods. This policy is intended to support homeowners in providing safe, code -compliant living spaces for others while preserving neighborhood character, minimizing impacts on surrounding properties, and reinforcing the stability and vitality of residential communities. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title XV: Land Usage, Section § 160.012 by adding the underlined as follows: § 160.012 DEFINITIONS. DWELLING UNIT, ACCESSORY. A dwelling unit that is a smaller; independent residential dwelling unit located on the same lot as a single-family dwelling to which it is accessory to, and is internal or an addition onto the principal dwelling, or detached from the principal dwelling. ADUs can be converted portions of or additions onto existing homes, new stand-alone accessory structures or converted portions of existing stand-alone accessory structures. FAMILY, IMMEDIATE. One or more persons, each related to the other by blood, marriage or adoption. Section 3. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title XV: Land Usage, Section 160.088 by adding the underlined material as follows: (I) Accessory Dwelling Unit (detached) 1) One accessory dwelling unit (detached) be located on a lot occupied by a single-family home. The lot must comply with minimum dimensional standards. a) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall not be permitted on a lot that has an accessory dwelling unit (addition) or accessory dwelling unit internal). 2) Either the single-family home or the detached accessory dwelling unit shall be occupied by the property owner. The property shall be homesteaded designating_ it as the owner's primary residence. a) Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the accessory dwelling unit detached) at least one of the units must be occupied by the owner and a restrictive covenant must be submitted for review by the City Attorney and recorded against the property. 3) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall have a minimum gross floor area of 300 square feet and a maximum gross floor area of 50% of the primary residence. a) The footprint of an accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall count towards the maximum area allowed for accessory buildings as specified in §160.087(A)(2). 4) The exterior design of the accessory dwelling unit shall be consistent with the character of the single- family home. 5) An accessory dwelling unit shall be constructed on pennanent foundation made of concrete, concrete block or wood and anchoring system in accordance with the State Building Code. 6) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall not exceed 18 feet or that of the principal structure whichever is less, in height. 7) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) 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. 8) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall have a minimum setback from side and rear lot lines of five (5) feet, and shall not be located closer to the front lot line than the single-family home. 9) A minimum of one off-street parking space shall be provided for the accessory dwelling unit. 10) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall be licensed as a rental dwelling and comply with Ch. 119 of this code of ordinances. a) The license application fee shall be waived if the unit is either vacant, occupied by property owner, or occupied by the immediate familyof f the property owner, subject to annual submission of the rental license application form. 11) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall be served by private sewer and water service lines. The property owner shall be responsible for the private connection in terms of maintenance. a) The accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall utilize the same water and sanitary sewer connection as the primary residence, as established at the main line, via a Y-fitting. The water line shall be tapped after the water meter is attached to the main dwelling. b) The property owner is required to pay a quarterly insurance fee solely for the water connection. No additional sewer charges are assessed The insurance covers the water line from the city main to the primary dwelling unit only, and does not cover the accessory dwelling unit (detached). c) The water and sewer line serving the accessorydwelling unit (detached) will be subject to inspection upon the initial installation The Sanitary Sewer line for the accessory dwelling unit (detached) will not need televising when the property is sold unless excessive I & I is present as it is classified as a private connection. d) A clean out will be required between the existing primate residence and the accessory dwelling unit (detached). Upon initial installation the sanitary sewer line for the detached ADU will not require additional televising when the property is proposed to be sold unless excessive I&I (Inflow and Infiltration) is present as it is classified as private connection. e) There shall be an additional Water Availability Charge (_WAC) charged to the property owners for the accessory dwelling unit (detached). 12) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) shall have a different address than the primary residence (such as 2401-A) Addressing shall be compliant with §§ 150 020 through 150.022 of this chapter. 13) Property owner is responsible for additional quarterly utility fees upon creation of an accessory dwelling unit to include the following: sewer service charge; surface water management utility, fee; and street lighting utility fee. 14) An accessory dwelling unit (detached) may be permitted to be within a legally nonconforming detached accessory structure. provided the accessory dwelling unit (detached) does not increase the nonconformity of the detached accessory structure. Section 4. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, and assuming at least four -fifths of the City Council vote to adopt this ordinance, City staff shall have the following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance: Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its passage and publication. Introduction and First Reading by the Mounds View City Council on July 14, 2025. Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on August 11, 2025 Publication Date: August 14, 2025. Attest: Nyle ikm Administrator (SEAL) AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY I, Kayla Tsuchiya, being duly sworn on oath, says: that she is, and during all times herein state has been, Inside Sales Representative of Northwest Publication, LLC., Publisher of the newspaper known as the Saint Paul Pioneer Press, a newspaper of General circulation within the City of St. Paul and the surrounding Counties of Minnesota and Wisconsin including Ramsey and Kanabec. That the notice hereto attached was cut from the columns of said newspaper and was printed and published therein on the following date(s): Thursday, August 14, 2025 Newspaper Ref./AD Number#: 71533244 Client/Advertiser: City of Mounds View AFFIANT SIGNATURE Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day of August, 2025 True Lee — A- "ice True Lee (Aug15, 2025 10:21:25 CDT) NOTARY PUBLIC Ramsey County, MN My commission expires January 31, 2030 True Lee State of Minnesota Nolar. Public CommissieN. 1171307900035 My Commission Expires 01/3112030 ORDINANCE SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO, 1045 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XV, CHAPTER 160 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW MUNICIPLE CODE ON STANDARDS RELATING TO DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS n August 1 1, 20 5, the City Council a op ted Ordin rice No. 1 O45 amending the Mounds Vi w Municipal ode Re�ating to t7et ced Accessory Dwelling Units. A printed copy of the or iri p ctio dinance is availabled r�g ulortusiness ours at7v�ounds View sty Hc�II and i availa2le online at tke City's website located at www.moundsviewmn.org Nyle Zikmund, Gay drginistrator Pultaalis eeccii in t net St. Paul Pioneer Press on August 14, 2025 1 1 P a g e