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MEMORANDUM To:Saint Anthony Village City Council From:Stephen Grittman, City Planner Richard Sonterre, City Code Official Date:February 24, 2026 Request: City Code Updates BACKGROUND This memorandum forwards a series of proposed City Code updates generated by staff through the Code Committee. The text is provided in redline form identifying new language and existing. The topics and discussion for each are as follows: Vision Triangle. The current zoning language has general language preserving views of traffic on corner lots, but limited detail. The proposed language adds a series of recommended specifics, including measurement and other details, to allow both property owners and the City to evaluate how such areas are to be constructed and maintained. The regulations apply to all zoning districts as a general provision. For many property owners, the bulk of the vision triangle will impact primarily boulevard (right of way) as it relies on measurements along the curb, not the property line. Impervious Surfaces. This item clarifies the existing definition of impervious surface (found within the definition of “Lot Coverage” in the Zoning Ordinance), specifying that only the property within the legal boundaries of a parcel are utilized for making this calculation. There is often a misunderstanding on the part of property owners that their property (and thus their calculation of impervious surface) extends to the public street curb line. Scavengers. This item removes the requirement for City license to “scavenge” street-side refuse that has been set out for removal. However, it requires property owner permission for such persons to remove any such refuse, and requires that property owners retain responsibility for any refuse placed outside for removal. Rodents. This language closes a missing definition loophole from prior amendments, establishing what animals fall into this class for purposes of housing maintenance and rental housing operations. Amusement Devices. This section is proposed for deletion, as it refers to an obsolete business (arcade). Food Trucks. This item has been discussed in the past, leading to this proposed ordinance language. The proposed ordinance identifies requirements for such “mobile food units”, establishes a requirement for such operators to receive appropriate licensing from State and County authorities, and requires a fire safety inspection by St. Anthony Fire personnel. It further allows the SAV Fire Chief to accept proof of inspection by other municipalities that conduct similar inspections, in lieu of a local inspection. The code explicitly permits food truck operations only where there are (1) public special events (or Conditional Use Permits) in which such Mobile Food Units may sell to the public as a part of such event (the Code does permit a local food service facility to operate a food truck on their own property – the CUP provision) ; or