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Accessorybuildings regulated City Hall The city regulates the size accessory building can be used pal residential dwelling on site. Business hours and location of accessory build- for activities other than those Be sure and check city regula- City Hall is open to serve ings and pole barns through its permitted in the zoning district tions before planning and con- the public Monday through permitting process. where the building is located. tracting for the construction of Thursday, from 8:30 am to All buildings on site must Of particular importance, an accessory building or storage 3:00 pm, and on Fridays meet minimum setback require- one should note that accessory facility on your property. from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm.The ments. A permit to construct a buildings are not permitted clos- City Council meets on the 1st building does not imply that the er to the roadway than the princi- and 3rd Mondays of each month at 7:00 pm. The Hugo PlanningAgricultural zoning for tax purposes Commission meets on the 4th Wednesday of each There are those living in sessor has informed us that tax- cantly different than property in month at 7:00 pm. Hugo with the understanding es are based on what the proper- other zoning districts, you may The Council agenda is that purchasing property zoned ty is actually used for,not neces- be mistaken. prepared on the Wednes- for agricultural purposes auto- sarily what it is zoned. We would suggest that you day preceding the meeting. matically qualifies it for tax ex- If you have bought, or are contact the tax assessor or the To be placed on the agenda, emption designed to deal with buying, property in an agricul- Washington County Assessor's one must make a request in farms and other farm-related ag- tural zone with the understand- Office to discuss this matter if writing stating the specifics ricultural activities. The tax as- ing your taxes will be signifi- you have any questions. of said request. Building Volunteers needed Septic System Mayor Atkinson is attempting to secure a list of individuals who inspections permits are interested in serving the City of Hugo on a volunteer capacity. Individuals interested in serving on the Hugo Planning Commis- The city of Hugo provides a required sion, Board of Zoning Adjustments,or in some volunteer capacity are urged to notify the Mayor,in writing of their interest in serving the qualified inspector for c community. A brief,personal resume and the reasons you wish to tion and installation of neeww sep- c- Effective January 1, 1988,the serve would be most helpful in reviewing your requesttic systems. To install this type of city's fee schedule for building . system,a permit is required,and permits was updated. The city the system design is subject to now requires that anyone plan- city approval. ning new construction or mak- Zoning maps available For inspection requests on ing major construction repairs existing septic systems, one on your property, in an amount The city currently has an adequate stock of zoning maps available must contact the Washington exceeding one dollar, shall se- for those interested in securing one. Large maps can be purchased at County Planning office at 779- cure a building permit from the a cost of$3.00 with a smaller map selling for$1.00 each. 5443 for inspection certifica- city. The maps can be purchased at City Hall,5524 Upper 146h Street tion. Failure to secure the neces- North. sary permit in advance will result in the doubling of the permit fee. New construction not meeting the required setback from prop- City law enforcement service erty lines or other buildings,may Hugo City S e ry i e e s have to be relocated and failure The City of Hugo does not have its own to meet building codes may re- police department for law enforcement ser- sult in construction work being vices. In emergency situations,residents are redone. Building Inspection-Full Time to call 911 for a rapid response. For informa- tion or other law enforcement services,con- Effective May 9, 1988,the city will be provid- tact the Washington County Sheriff's Depart- ing full-time building,plumbing,and mechani- ment at 439-9381 Don't Forget... cal inspection services to Hugo residents and Hugo Good contractors. City Assessor Neighbor The city has employed Mr.John P.Benson as the city's building inspector. In hiring Mr.Ben- The City of Hugo contracts for assessment Days! son,the City Council responded to the publics' services with Mr. Francis Langer. City tax June 5 6&7 request for increased services and the need to records are not retained at City Hall,and de- have someone available to handle code en- tailed tax information can be secured from the forcement matters during the City Hall business Washington County Assessor's Office at 779- Call Hugo Lions for hours. 5136. more information City of Hugo newsletter Page 3