HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025.04.07 ORD 2025-541 Solar Ord Admenments SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS ORDINANCE 2025-541
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 90—ZONING AND LAND USE AS IT RELATES
TO SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
TITLE:
An ordinance adding to and amending Chapter 90, Article I. —IN GENERAL, Section 90-1.—
Definitions, Chapter 90, Article IV. —Zoning District Regulations, and Chapter 90,Article VI. —
REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, Section 90-278.—
Solar energy systems.
THE CITY OF HUGO ORDAINS:
The City Council of the City of Hugo does hereby amend Chapter 90, Article VI, Section 90-278, to
revise the following sections of Chapter 90 ZONING AND LAND USE, Article I IN GENERAL,
Section 90-1 DEFINITIONS
Amend the definition of Solar Farm to read as follows:
Solar Farm means a solar energy system that is composed of multiple solar panels where the primary
land use, whether by footprint or visual impact or both, of the parcel is for a solar array. A solar farm
produces energy for wholesale to subscribers, or is capable of producing, or is otherwise intended to,
produce energy beyond that which is necessary solely for on-site use.
The City Council of the City of Hugo does hereby amend Chapter 90, Article IV Zoning District
Regulations to amend of the following Sections:
Sec. 90-93.—Long-term agricultural district(LA).
Add the following to subsection(c):
(c)Accessory uses.
(18)Accessory solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Amend subsection(d) item (8) to read as follows:
(d) Conditional uses.
(8) Solar farms (refer to section 90-278).
Sec. 90-94.—Agricultural district(AG).
Add the following to subsection(c):
(c)Accessory uses.
(17) Accessory solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Amend subsection(d) item (18) to read as follows:
(d) Conditional uses.
(18) Solar farms (refer to section 90-278).
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Sec. 90-95.—Rural residential district(RR).
Add the following to subsection (c):
(c)Accessory uses.
(15)Accessory solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Amend subsection (d) item (17) to read as follows:
(d) Conditional uses.
(17) Solar farms (refer to section 90-278).
Sec. 90-96.—Large lot single-family residential district(R-1).
Add the following to subsection(c):
(c) Accessory uses.
(7) Accessory solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Remove the following from subsection(d):
(d) Conditional uses.
(6) Solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Sec. 90-98.—Single-family detached residential district(R-3).
Add the following to subsection(c):
(c)Accessory uses.
(7)Accessory solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Remove the following from subsection (d):
(d) Conditional uses.
(7) Solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Sec. 90-99.—Central residential district(CR-3).
Add the following to subsection(c):
(c) Accessory uses.
(7) Accessory solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Remove the following from subsection (d):
(d) Conditional uses.
(6) Solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Sec. 90-100.—Low density multifamily residential district (R-4).
Add the following to subsection(c):
(c) Accessory uses.
(7) Accessory solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
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Remove the following from subsection(d):
(d) Conditional uses.
(7) Solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Sec. 90-101.—Medium-density multifamily residential district (R-5).
Add the following to subsection (c):
(c)Accessory uses.
(8)Accessory solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Remove the following from subsection(d):
(d) Conditional uses.
(9) Solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Sec. 90-102.—Neighborhood service district (NS).
Add the following to subsection(c):
(c)Accessory uses.
(7)Accessory solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Remove the following from subsection(d):
(d) Conditional uses.
(9) Solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Sec. 90-103.—Central business district(C-1).
Add the following to subsection (c):
(c)Accessory uses.
(7)Accessory solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Remove the following from subsection(d):
(d) Conditional uses.
(13) Solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Sec. 90-104.—General business district(C-2).
Add the following to subsection(c):
(c)Accessory uses.
(8)Accessory solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Remove the following from subsection (d):
(d) Conditional uses.
(16) Solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
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Sec. 90-105.—Restricted industrial district(11I-1).
Add the following to subsection (c):
(c) Accessory uses.
(6) Accessory solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Remove the following from subsection(d):
(d) Conditional uses.
(20) Solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Sec. 90-106.—Business park(BP).
Add the following to subsection (c):
(c)Accessory uses.
(8) Accessory solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Remove the following from subsection (d):
(d) Conditional uses.
(14) Solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Sec.90-107.—General industrial district (I-3).
Add the following to subsection(c):
(c) Accessory uses.
(8) Accessory solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Remove the following from subsection(d):
(d) Conditional uses.
(13) Solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Sec.90-108.—Restricted commercial district, outside of urban service area (RC-1).
Add the following to subsection(c):
(c)Accessory uses.
(6)Accessory solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Remove the following from subsection (d):
(d) Conditional uses.
(8) Solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Sec.90-109.—Future urban service district(FUS).
Add the following to subsection (c):
(c) Accessory uses.
(17) Accessory solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
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Amend subsection(d) item(16) to read as follows:
(d) Conditional uses.
(16) Solar farms (refer to section 90-278).
Sec. 90-110.—Future central business district (FCB).
Add the following to subsection(c):
(c) Accessory uses.
(7)Accessory solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
Remove the following from subsection(d):
(d) Conditional uses.
(7) Solar energy systems (refer to section 90-278).
The City Council of the City of Hugo does hereby amend Article VI REQUIREMENTS FOR
SPECIFIC USES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, Section 90-278 SOLAR ENERGY
SYSTEMS, Subsection(d) SOLAR FARMS
Amending items under Subsection(d)to read as follows:
(d) Solar farms.
(2) Performance standards for solar farms.
(a) Solar farms shall be located on a minimum lot size of twenty acres within the Long Term
Agricultural (LA), Agricultural (AG), Rural Residential (RR), and Future Urban Service
(FUS) zoning districts.
(b) Solar farms shall be 100 feet from all property lines, 200 feet from any public road rights-
of-way, and 400 feet from any principal structure on adjacent properties.
(c) Solar farms shall be located, insofar as possible, on a central portion of the property in
order to minimize visual impact on adjacent properties and dwellings.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City o o this 7t'day of April 2025.
•
om Weidt, Mayor
Attest:
Michele Lindau, City Clerk
SUMMARY ORDINANCE 2025-541
NOTICE: THIS PUBLISHED MATERIAL IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF HUGO. THE FULL TEXT OF THE
ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE HUGO CITY HALL
DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS.
SUMMARY OF AMENDED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS ORDINANCE:
Chapter 90 ZONING AND LAND USE, Article I IN GENERAL, Section 90-1 DEFINITIONS,
Article IV ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS, and Article VI REQUIREMENTS FOR
SPECIFIC USES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, Section 90-278 SOLAR ENERGY
SYSTEMS, Subsection (d) SOLAR FARMS have been amended. The definition of a solar farm
was amended to clarify a solar farm's capability. The zoning districts were amended to clarify that
accessory solar energy systems and solar farms are separate uses, and to remove solar farms from
being a conditional use in urban zoning districts. The performance standards were amended to
increase the minimum lot size, setbacks from adjacent principal structures,restrict the size of solar
farms to 5 acres, and require that solar farms be located, insofar as possible, on a central portion
of the property.
Please note this title and summary of this Ordinance clearly informs the public of the intent and
effect of the Ordinance and conforms to Minn. Stat. § 412.191. This Ordinance shall be effective
the date that it is published.
The amended ordinance is available at City Hall for review.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Hu 7 h day of April, 2025.
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Tom Weidt, Mayor
Attest:
Michele Lindau, City Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
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Carter Johnson,being first duly sworn,on oath states as follows:
L I am the publisher of the THE CITIZEN, or the publisher's
designated agent. I have personal knowledge of the facts stated in
this Affidavit,which is made pursuant of Minnesota Statutes §331A.07. CITY OF HUGO
SUMMARY ORDINANCE 2025-541
NOTICE: THIS PUBLISHED MATERIAL IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF
2. The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements to constitute a AN ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF
qualified newspaper under Minnesota law,including those requirements HUGO. THE FULL TEXT OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC
found in Minnesota Statutes 331A.O2. INSPECTION AT THE HUGO CITY HALL DURING REGULAR BUSINESS
§ HOURS.
SUMMARY OF AMENDED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS ORDINANCE:
3. The dates of the month and the year and day of the week upon which the Chapter 90 ZONING AND LAND USE,Article I IN GENERAL, Section
90-1 DEFINITIONS, Article IV ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS, and
public notice attached was published in the newspaper are as follows: Article VI REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES AND PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS, Section 90-278 SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS, Subsection
(d)SOLAR FARMS have been amended.The definition of a solar farm was
Once a week,for one week,it was published on Thursday,the 17th day amended to clarify a solar farm's capability.The zoning districts were amended
of April,2025. to clarify that accessory solar energy systems and solar farms are separate
uses,and to remove solar farms from being a conditional use in urban zoning
districts.The performance standards were amended to increase the minimum
4. The publisher's lowest classified rate paid by commercial users for lot size,setbacks from adjacent principal structures,restrict the size of solar
farms to tr acres,and require that solar farms be located,insofar as possible,
comparable space,as determined pursuant to§331A.06, is as follows:
on a central portion of the property.
Please note this title and summary of this Ordinance clearly informs the
a) Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users for public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance and conforms to Minn.Stat.§
arable space 412.191. This Ordinance shall be effective the date that it is published.
comparable p The amended ordinance is available at City Hall for review.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Hugo this r day of
b Maximum rate allowed b law for the above matter April,2025.
y Tom Weidt,Mayor
Attest:Michele Lindau,City Clerk
c)Rate actually charged for the above matter $ 14.69/inch published one time in The Citizen on April 17,2025.
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