1. Chapter 20 Code Amendments OF
CHANHASSEN
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Cheahasean, MN 55317
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUB J:
Planning Commission
Bob Generous, Senior Planner c~
February 3, 2004
Code Amendments, Chapter 20, Articles XXIII, XXIV, and
XXV
Staff is proposing that we review proposed changes to the following:
Article XXIII Supplemental
Article XXIV Off-street Parking
ArticleXXV Landscaping
Please bring your copies of the Zoning Ordinance. Enclosed is strike-through
and bold format showing changes to each article with an explanation of
proposed changes. If you have any questions or need additional information,
please contact me at (952) 227-1131 6r bgenerous @ci.chanhassen.mn.us.
The City of Chanhassen. A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, Ihriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks A gr~at place to live, work, and play
Article XXIII. General Supplemental Regulations.
Sec. 20-904. Accessory structures.
(a) A detached accessory structure, except a dock, shall be located in the buildable lot
area or required rear yard. No accessory use or structure in any residential district shall be
located in any required front, side or rear setback with the following exceptions:
(1) In the RSF and R-4 Districts accessory structures shall not exceed one
thousand (1,000) square feet. These structures may encroach into the rear setback
as follows:
a. Less than one hundred forty (140) square feet, minimum rear setback
is five (5) feet.
b. One hundred forty-one (141) to three hundred ninety-nine (399)
square feet, minimum mar setback is ten (10) feet.
c. Four hundred (400) square feet and above, minimum rear setback is
thirty (30) feet.
(2) On riparian lots, detached garages and storage buildings may be located in
the front or rear yard but must comply with front, side and applicable ordinary
high water mark setbacks and may not occupy more than thirty (30) percent of the
yard in which it is built.
(3) Tennis courts and swimming pools may be located in rear yards with a
minimum side and mar yard setback of ten (10) feet, [but] however, must comply
with applicable ordinary high water mark setbacks.
(b) A detached accessory structure may occupy not more than thirty (30) percent of the
area of any rear yard.
(c) For parcels with less than three (3) acres in any residential or agricultural district,
no accessory structure or use shall be erected, constructed, or commenced prior to the
erection, construction, or commencement of the principal permitted structure or use, but
may be erected or commenced simultaneously. If the principal structure or use is
subsequently removed, destroyed, or discontinued, the accessory structure or use must be
removed or discontinued within twelve (12) months.
(d) Camping.
* Camping to be provided by the city attorney.
*MCC recommendation (a) (3).
Sec. 20-905. Single-family dwellings.
All single-family detached homes shall:
(1) Be constructed upon a continuous perimeter foundation that meets the requirements
of the state building code.
(2) Conform to the following standards for living areas:
a. If a one-story rambler design, have an area of nine hundred sixty (960)
square feet.
b. If a split level design, have an area of one thousand fifty (1,050) square feet.
c. If a split foyer and two-story design, have an area of six hundred (600)
square feet on the first floor.
d. A two-car garage must be provided with the single-family structure.
(3) Have an earth covered, composition, shingled or tiled roof or other materials
approved by the Un'~f~m~ Minnesota State Building Code as adopted and amended by
the city.
(4) Receive a building permit. The application for a building permit in addition to
other information required shall indicate the height, size, design and the appearance of all
elevations of the proposed building and a description of the construction materials
proposed to be used.
(5) Meet the requirements of the Unlf.~:':n Minnesota State Building Code as adopted
and amended by the city or the applicable manufactured housing code.
*Minnesota State Building Code applies.
Sec. 20-908. Yard Regulations.
The following requirements qualify or supplement district regulations. Yard
measurements shall be taken from the nearest point of the wall of a building to the lot line
in question, subject to the following qualifications:
(1) Every part of a required yard or court shall be open and unobstructed.
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(2) A yard, court, or other open space of one (1) building used to comply with the
provisions of this chapter shall not again be used as a yard, court, or other open space for
another building.
(3) Except as provided in the business, industrial, and office districts, the front yard
setback requirements shall be observed on each street side of a comer lot; provided,
however, that the remaining two (2) yards will meet the side yard setbacks.
(4) On double frontage lots, the required front yard shall be provided on both streets.
Whenever possible, structures should face the existing street.
(5) The following shall not be considered to be obstructions (variances granted from a
required setback are not entitled to the following additional encroachments):
Into any required front yard, or required side yard adjoining a side street lot line,
cornices, canopies, eaves, or other architectural features may project a distance not
exceeding two (2) feet, six (6) inches; fire escapes may project a distance not
exceeding four (4) feet, six (6) inches; an uncovered stair and necessary landings
may project a distance not to exceed six (6) feet, provided such stair and landing
shall not extend above the entrance floor of the building; bay windows, balconies,
open porches and chimneys may project a distance not exceeding three (3) feet;
unenclosed decks and patios may project a distance not exceeding five (5) feet and
shall not be located in a drainage and utility easement. Other canopies may be
permitted by conditional use permit.
b. The above-named features may project into any required yard adjoining an interior
lot line, subject to the limitations cited above.
Porches that encroach into the required front yard and which were in existence on
February 19, 1987 may be enclosed or completely rebuilt in the same location
provided that any porch that is to be completely rebuilt must have at least a ten-foot
minimum front yard.
Subject to the setback requirements in section 20-904, the following are permitted
in the rear yard: enclosed or open off-street parking spaces; accessory structures,
toolrooms, and similar buildings or structures for domestic storage. Balconies,
breezeways and open porches, unenclosed decks and patios, and one-story bay
windows may project into the rear yard a distance not to exceed five (5) feet.
e. Into any required front, rear, or side yard: driveways, sidewalks, stand wire
ag~c::!txr~ fences and retaining walls.
The intent of this section is to allow homes built prior to February 19, 1987 to add
an open porch as an architectural feature to define the entrance into a residence or
update a front elevation.
Homes built prior to February 19, 1987 may have open porches and/or
balconies that encroach into the required front yard a distance not exceeding
ten (10) feet, provided they maintain a minimum front yard setback of twenty
(20) feet. The ten (10) feet shall include the roofline, support columns, and
steps. This area shall not be enclosed nor screened with mesh, glass, or other
similar material. Homes that are on the National Register listing or have been
considered eligible for listing on the National Register shall be excluded from
this ordinance unless approved by the National Historical Registrar's Office.
(6) The placement of any structure within easements is prohibited. Structures may
be allowed within an easement with an encroachment agreement if they do not alter
the intended use of the easement. A driveway or sidewalk from the street to the
house crossing drainage and utility easements at the front of the property are
exempt from this requirement.
*Currently, staff does not allow the placement of any permanent structures (i.e., decks,
retaining walls, sheds, etc. ) within easements. Fences and other items may be allowed
through the use of an encroachment agreement. Staff will review the placement of each
proposed structure and, if they do not alter the intended use of the easement, will allow
the structure with an encroachment agreement.
Sec. 20-909. Outdoor storage.
As otherwise regulated, all outdoor storage is prohibited except:
(1) Clothes line poles and wires.
(2) Construction and landscaping material currently being used on the premises.
(3) Swings, slides and other play equipment.
(4) Outdoor furniture and lawn and garden equipment.
(5) Wood for burning in a fireplace, stove or furnace provided it is stored as follows:
a. In a neat and secure stack, not exceeding four (4) feet.
b. The wood stack is not infested with rodents.
c. The wood is not kept in a front yard.
(6) Continued storage of a property owner's or property lessee's, who resides on
the property, boats, all-terrain vehicles, and snowmobiles and trailers may be stored
in the side or rear yard behind the required front setback.
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(7) Outside storage of tires is prohibited.
(8) PODS (personal on demand storage) and roll-off dumpsters may be located a
property a minimum of six feet (6') away from the house for fire protection and at
least ten feet (10') from any property line. Such containers may be kept on site for
a maximum of 30 days per year. An extension of the 30 days may be granted by
the city if the container is used in conjunction with a valid and ongoing building
permit.
*The city has had problems with individuals using there yards for the storage of other
peoples property. This can create unsightly conditions. Additionally, this may become a
commercial operation which should be located in commercial or industrial districts,
rather than in residential neighborhoods. PODS and roll-offs are not currently
regulated. Occasionally, they can be a problem for neighbors. The city does have a
permit process for locating such structures within the public right-of-way.
Sec. 20-913. Lighting. (New subsections (d) and (e))
(a) Glare, whether direct or reflected, as differentiated from general illumination shall
not be visible beyond the limits of the site from which it originates.
(b) No light which is flashing, revolving or otherwise resembles a traffic-control signal
shall be allowed in any area where it could create a hazard for passing vehicular traffic.
State law references: Similar provisions, M.S. § 169.073.
(c) Lighting fixtures on poles shall comply with the following:
(1) All fixtures must be shielded, high pressure sodium with a total cutoff angle equal
to or less than ninety (90) degrees.
(2) Fixture height shall not exceed thirty (30) feet. Recreational facility fixtures shall
not exceed sixty-five (65) feet in height.
(3) Photometrics shall incorporate existing light fixtures, public or private, that may
impact the site.
(4) All outdoor light fixtures existing and legally installed prior to February 22, 1999,
are exempt from the requirements of this article, unless work is proposed in any one
(1) year period so as to replace fifty (50) percent or more of the existing outdoor light
fixtures, or to increase to the extent of fifty (50) percent or more the number of
outdoor light fixtures on the premises.
(d)Wall mounted lighting shall comply with the following:
(1) All fixtures shall be shielded with a total cutoff angle equal to or less than 90
degrees.
(e) Lighting shall not be directed skyward except for lighting designed for
illuminating the United States of America Flag.
*It was the intent of the lighting ordinance to reduce or eliminate general lighting of the
night sky. However, as written, the ordinance would perrnit wall mounted lighting to be
directed skyward or spotlights located on the ground to shine skyward. While section (a)
implies this prohibition, staff recommends that we clarify the issue.
Sec. 20-919. Telephone equipment buildings.
Telephone equipment buildings are allowed in all zoning districts as an cen~:~ona]
ancillary use subject to the following standards:
(1) The site must provide landscaping as required in article XXV.
(2) The driveway surface shall be surfaced with a hard, all-weather, dust free and
durable surfacing material.
(3) The applicant shall receive an access permit from the regulating agency.
(4) The building shall meet the required setbacks of the district in which it is located.
(5) The equipment building shall be architecturally consistent with surrounding
structures.
(Ord. No. 80, Art. VI, § 26, 12-15-86; Ord. No. 80-B, § 1, 6-15-87)
*Utility services are a permitted use in all districts. If the city has these standards that
must be followed, it does not make sense to say that they must also go through a
conditional use permit process. The city regulates communication towers as a
conditional use; the equipment buildings are usually ancillary to those, lf it is truly felt
that these structures require a conditional use permit, we should revise the district
regulations to state as such and add these criteria to Chapter 20, Article IV, Conditional
Uses, rather than leaving it in the supplemental regulations..
Sec. 20-920. Privately Owned Underground Amenities
Privately owned underground amenities such as but not limited to irrigation
systems and invisible dog fences shall not be allowed in the public right-of-way.
Neither shall these items be allowed in any City easement without an encroachment
agreement. The City shall not be responsible for the repair or replacement of any
such amenity unless such responsibility is agreed to by the City.
*The city currently does not regulate the installation of these amenities. As these items
have become more common, the city is running into more and more issues with them as
part of the city's operations.
Sec. 20-978. Occupations prohibited.
(-t-) Contractors' yards/landscaping businesses are prohibited.
*MCC recommendation. If we develop a list, then we will number them.
Fences
Sec. 20-1017. Permit.
A bu~!~ing permit shall be obtained for any permanent fence installed for any purpose,
including underground (invisible) fencing, other than an agricultural purpose prior to
installation of same. The installation of temporary or seasonal fencing, e. g., snow
fencing, garden fencing, etc., without permanent posts is exempt from this
requirement. A site plan showing the location of the fence shall be submitted with the
permit application. The bu~!~ng zffic~al city may require a fe~-e permit applicationt to
provide a registered land survey establishing property lines. A building permit, in lieu
of a zoning permit, shall be required for fences in excess of six (6) feet in height and
retaining walls in excess of four (4) feet in height.
*To clari[y that temporary fencing does not require a permit. Building permits are not
required for fences less than 6 feet tall by the state building code. This relates to the
changes proposed in Article 11, Division 5 for goning permits.
Sec. 20-1019. Loc~ion.
(a) Generally. All fences and retaining walls shall be located entirely upon the
property of the fence or retaining wall owner unless the owner of the adjoining
property agrees, in writing, that said fence or retaining wall may be erected on
the property line of the respective properties. Such agreement shall be submitted
at the time of building permit application. Encroachment into a City easement
shall require an encroachment agreement between the property owner and
the city. Fences shall not be placed within the public right-of-way.
(b) Wetlands. No fences shall be permitted below the ordinary high water mark of a
wetland or within the required wetland buffer area.
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(c) {Buffers.I- No fences shall be permitted between a required landscape buffer and
a collector or arterial street.
(d) Temporary fences. Temporary fencing, such as fencing installed to enclose a
seasonal garden or snow fencing in winter, may not be located within the
front yard setback. Snow fencing shall not be located within any drainage or
utility easement.
*The city has treated retaining walls as a type offence. This amendment clarifies that
policy. The city does not currently issue building permits for temporary fencing. It is felt
that providing location standards will address concerns that people have.
Sec. 20-1025. Retaining Walls
Retaining walls exceeding four (4) feet in height, including stage walls which
cumulatively exceed four (4) feet in height, must be constructed in accordance with
plans prepared by a registered engineer or landscape architect and shall be
constructed of brick, concrete or natural stone. Artfficial material may be approved
if appropriate. A permit is required for the construction of retaining walls.
*Retaining walls are mentioned in sections 20-118, site plans, and 20-1183,
landscaping. They should be located in the fences and walls section of the supplemental
regulations. Staff is recommending that those sections be deleted.
Sec. 20-1048. Compliance with technical code.
(a) Standard drawings of the structural components of the wind energy conversion
system and support structures, including base and footings shall be provided
along with engineering data and calculations to demonstrate compliance with the
structural design provisions of the Unifz:-m Minnesota State Building Code as
adopted and amended by the city. Drawings and engineering calculations shall be
certified by a registered engineer.
*State Building code prevails.
Sec. 20-1055
WECS shall not have affixed or attached any lights, reflectors, flashers or any other
illumination, except for illumination devices required by FAA Regulations part 77
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*MCC and city attorney recommendation.
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Sec. 20-1065. Material and detail.
All manmade architectural, landscape, and paving materials shall reflect the highest
quality possible and should be used in a manner suitable to the nature of the material, its
role in the design, general durability, expected level of use or abuse, weathering
characteristics, and ease and frequency of maintenance. The following materials or
equivalent materials are acceptable:
* Brick
* Stone
* Glass
* Textured masonry units
* Wood, consisting of lap siding with an exposure no greater than seven (7) inches or
wood shakes; surfaces must be painted;
* Stucco
* Tilt up concrete panels that are grid or brick like in appearance
Accent material may occupy up to fifteen (15) percent of the building's facade. These
may include metal, glass block, spandrel glass or similar materials approved by the city.
GRAPHIC LINK: Material and Detail
The following may not be used in any visible exterior application except when
specifically permitted by the city in areas with limited public view or accent areas:
* Plain/painted poured concrete panels "cast in place"
* Painted brick
* Painted concrete panels
* Painted rock faced block
*Unadorned plain or painted concrete block
* Tilt-up concrete panel that are ribbed or corduroy in appearance
* Prefabricated steel or sheet metal panels
* Reflective glass
* Aluminum, vinyl, fiberglass, asphalt or fiberboard siding
* EFIS (exterior finish and insulating fin]:~ system) may be used as an accent but not
a primary material
*Besides being exterior finish insulating system, there have been a series of variances
regarding the limitation of EFIS. Variances have been approved for the use o[more than
15 percent EFIS on the Chanhassen Community Bank Building and the Northcott Inn &
Suites, 16 and 26 percent, respectively. Additionally, we have other buildings in the
community that exceed these percentages, e.g., Bokoo Bikes (56 percent), Bell Mortgage
building (33 percent), Perkins, and Americana Bank to name a few.
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From an aesthetic standpoint, EFIS is no different than stucco, which is permitted. So
the question becomes is it a maintenance issue, e.g., poor drainage or easily damaged, or
is there another issue that needs to be addressed?
Sec. 20-1068. Facade transparency.
Fifty (50) percent of the first floor ~ fagade that is viewed by the public shall be
designed to include transparent windows and/or doors to minimize expanses of blank
walls. (Reflective glass is not permitted). If the building is a one-story design and the
first floor elevation exceeds 12 feet, then only the first 12 feet in building height shall
be included in calculating the faqade area.
The remaining fifty (50) percent of the first floor etevatio~ facade that is viewed by the
public, shall be designed to include any or all of the following:
* Landscape materials (plant material, vertical trellis with vines, planter boxes, etc.)
* Architectural detailing and articulation that provides texture on the facade and/or
parking structure openings.
*Faqade is defined as the area of the building wall from grade to the top of the parapet
or eves and the entire width of the building elevation. This should clari[y that windows
and doors should represent 50 percent of the wall area for the first floor. Additionall¥,
we want to limit the height of the building used to calculate the faqade area for building
which may be one-story, but have a height of 20 - 24 feet or more, e.g., Tires Plus or most
industrial office buildings which need the higher building height to accommodate
warehouse spaces.
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Generous, Bob
From: Angela Auseth
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2004 2:17 PM
To: Generous, Bob
Subject: PODS and Roll offs Survey
PODS and Roll offs Survey
Burnsville:
· All outdoor storage requires a conditional use permit
· Parking and Storage of certain vehicles: Automotive vehicles or trailers of any kind or type
without current license plates shall not be parked or stored on any residentially zoned property
other than in completely enclosed buildings.
Eagan:
Storage
Requires a conditional use permit
Long term outdoor storage is prohibited
It is unlawful for any person to store garbage or refuse on residential dwelling premises for more
than one week. All such storage shall be watertight, metal or plastic containers of not less than
five gallons with tight fitting covers, which shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition;
provided, that yard waste may be stored in biodegradable bags, and tree limbs must be stored in
watertight, metal, or plastic containers of not less than five gallons with tight fitting covers or
closable plastic or paper bags, and tree limbs must be stored in bundles weighing no more than 60
pounds and no longer than 4 feet.
Not withstanding and of the foregoing provisions of this subdivision it shall be unlawful for any
person to store any construction or demolition debris on any premises exctpt in a proper container
or enclosure as required herein. Any and all construction and demolition debris shall be stored in
a roll-off or dumpster-like container or a wire or other temporary constructed enclosure. Any wire
or other temporary constructed enclosure than is used for storage of construction or demolition
debris shall meet the following requirements:
1. Not exceed 10 square feet in area, provided no side of the enclosure shall be greater
than 20 feet in length;
2. It shall not exceed 5 feet in height;
3. it shall be constructed in a manner that all debris will be adequately maintained if
kept with in the enclosure;
4. It shall be maintained in good repair and shall not be left at any time in a collapsed
condition;
5. It shall not be located on an individual lot or parcel for more than 6 months during
any twelve-month period;
6. it shall not be used for storage of any refuse other than construction or demolition
debris; and
7. The construction or demolition debris stored with in the enclosure shall no exceed
three feet in height from the top of the enclosure.
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· The containers and enclosures permitted herein shall be clearly labled with the name and
telephone number of the container owner, on the construction or demolition site.
Edina:
Outdoor Storage.
· All materials, supplies, finished or semi-finished products, motor vehicles, trailers and all
equipment shall be stored within a completely enclosed building except:
Materials and equipment used for the construction or repair of structures may be stored
outdoors on the construction site during construction.
Inver Grove Heights:
· Requires a CUP
~ymou~:
· Except where otherwise allowed as exterior storage or in a zoning district, trucks with gross
vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 12,000 pounds or more, or greater than 30 feet in length, as well
as contracting or excavating equipment, storage trailers and mobile storage compartments shall
not be parked, stored or otherwise located on any property within the city unless being used in
conjunction with a temporary service benefiting the premises.
Prior Lake:
· On-Site Equipment and Material Storage.
a. Construction materials shall not be placed on a construction site unless a valid building
permit has been issued for the construction.
b. Construction materials shall not be permitted on site after the completion of the project.
c. Any land that will be used to store any equipment or construction materials stored on site for
a period exceeding 120 days shall be screened from view from any properties within the "R"
use district.
· Temporary Structures.
a. Temporary structures shall not be permitted for a period fo time exceeding 6 months
b. Temporary structures shall not be permitted within 15 feet of any public right-of-way.
c. No significant trees shall be removed for the placement of a temporary structure.
d. Temporary structures shall not be permitted in any required buffer yard.
Woodbury:
Exterior Storage
· In residential districts, all materials and equipment shall be stored within a building or be fully
screened so as not to be visible form adjoining properties, except from the following in good
order:
a. Laundry drying and recreational equipment, construction and landscaping materials and
equipment currently being used on the premises, agricultural equipment and materials, if they
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are used or intended for use on the premises.
· In all districts, the city may require a special use permit for any exterior storage if it's
demonstrated that such storage is a hazard to the public health and safety or has a depreciating
effect upon nearby property values, or impairs scenic views, or constitutes a nuisance.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
PLACEMENT OF MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT
ON CITY STREET
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Complete an application to place material or equipment (i.e. automobile, boat, trailer, recreational vehicle, dumpster, storage
container, construction equipment, construction materials, or landscape materials) on a City street. Applications should be submitted
to the City at least 2 weeks prior to the placement.
2. The City will review the application to see that the following criteria are met:
a. The applicant has obtained consent of all properties abutting the designated placement area if the material or equipment is not
placed adjacent to the property requiring the use of said material or equipment. The applicant shall provide documentation
that this requirement has been met.
b. The material or equipment shall not create a hazard to public safety or violate any State or Municipal ordinances or
requirements. The material or equipment shall be appropriately reflected to be easily visible at night.
c. If the material or equipment is to be placed on a street designated as "no parking", a Temporary Lifting of No Parking
Restrictions permit must be applied for and submitted along with this permit application.
3. The placement of the material or equipment shall only occur during the designated time period on the approved application.
The material or equipment shall not be placed in the following areas:
a. On a sidewalk.
b. Within 5 feet of a driveway.
c. Within an intersection.
d. Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.
e. On a crosswalk.
f. Within 20 feet of a crosswalk or intersection.
g. Within 30 feet of a stop sign or traffic control device.
5. Applicant shall be responsible for daily pick up of any trash and garbage around the material or equipment.
6. The City reserves the right to revoke or limit the number of permits allowed for any given area based on problems observed by the
City or excessive complaints.
7. The permit allows for placement of material or equipment for periods up to two weeks. If the material or equipment is unable to be
removed by the end of the two-week permit period, a new permit must be applied for.
8. If the material or equipment is related to construction, the material or equipment shall be placed not more than two business days
before work begins and shall be removed not more than two business days after the work is completed.
9. A contact must be designated that will have the ability to respond if the material or equipment must be relocated for any reason. The
contact must be available at all times the material or equipment will be in place including nights and weekends.
10. The City of Chanhassen reserves the right to approve or deny any request.
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
PERMIT APPLICATION FOR PLACEMENT OF MATERIAL
OR EQUIPMENT ON CITY STREET
Applicant Name
Applicant Address
Home Phone
Location
Street City ZIP Code
Daytime Phone
Street City ZIP Code
Between and
Permit Dates
House Numbers or Street Names
to
Show the material or equipment in relation to driveways, curves, and intersecting streets.
A contact must be designated that will have the ability to respond if the material or equipment
must be relocated for any reason. The contact must be available at all times the dumpster will
be in place including nights and weekends.
Contact
Name
Signature of Applicant:
Phone Number
Office Use Only
Alternate Phone Number
Date:
[] Approved [] Denied
Date Received: Processed By:
Copies to:
__ Carver County
Sheriff __ Engineering __ Fire Marshal __ Applicant __ Street
__ CSO Superintendent
Comments/Restrictions
Article XXIV. Off-street Parking and Loading
Sec. 20-1101 (2) Driveway ...
(2) Minimum driveway distances from street intersections shall be as a minimum in
accordance w!t~ t~c :tan~ar~: !~:te~ '~n comply with the minimum distances provided
in the most recent issue of the Institute of Transportation Engineers publications
available at the time of installation (~atcd 19~°5) shall be aae~ as a minlmam c~tefia.
*MCC recommendation and city attorney.
Sec. 20-1118. (a) Design of parking stalls and drive aisles.
(a) Parking spaces shall be designed in conformance with the following: parking
stalls shall have a minimum paved dimension of eight and one-half feet by
eighteen (18) feet. Stall and aisle dimensions shall be as noted below for the
given angle:
Angle Curb Length Stall length Aisle
45 degree 12.0' 18.0' 13.5' *
60 degree 10.0' 18.0' 18.5' *
90 degree 8.5' 18.0' 26'
Parallel 20.0' 8.0' 22'
*One-way aisles only.
*** Dead end aisles must be provided with a twenty-six (26) feet by ten (10) feet
unencumbered area at the end to facilitate vehicle turning movement.
*This requirement applies to all dead-end aisles and therefore should not be a note (***)
Sec. 20-1122 (a) Access and driveways
For the first 20 feet from the front property line, driveways shall have a
minimum of 10 foot setback from the side property line. Beginning at 20 feet
from the front property line, driveways may have a minimum 5 foot side
yard setback unless an encroachment agreement is received from the city in
which case the side yard setback may be reduced.
*The language is confusing. Can you be up to the property line from the front of the lot
to 20 feet back and then must maintain a 5 foot side setback, unless you get an
encroachment agreement. Staff has drafted a revision, which we believe, more clearly
defines the intent of this criteria ?
Sec. 20-1124 (2) f. Required number of on-site parking spaces.
f. Dwelling:
1. Single-family--Two (2) parking spaces, both of which must be completely
enclosed. No garage shall be converted into living space unless other acceptable on-
site parking space is provided.
2. r~..., ...... :-R A,R Q r, !.~...~o,~:r,:.+.40,. Multi-family:
(a)L--rT" ~.~' A., ..r~ E, R !2 Distff.~t:,] efficiency units and one-bedroom units n-. ..... _ ~
(.2-) One ~d one-half (1 Y~) stalls, one (1) of which must be completely
enclosed in a g~age.
(b) ~..r~ ~.~ ~,~ ..~ 8, R. .......... ~ .... two-bedroom and l~ger units~Two (2)
stalls, one and one-h~f must ~ completely enclosed in a g~age.
(ili)One-qu~er visitor stall ~r dwelling,
(d) Senior Housing. ~ousing desi~ ~d li~t~ to senior citizens, age
r~trict~ to those 55 years of age and older, sh~l provide one par~g
s~ll per dwelling unit, which must be enclosed in a garage. Assis~d
living facilities shall provide 113~ par~g s~ll per dwelling uni~ All
requir~ paring for a~isted living dweilhg units must be enclosed in a
garage.
~.(e) Garage stalls for multifamily buildings containing more than twenty (20)
dwellings must be placed underground or attached to the primary structure.
The city may allow freestanding garage stalls only when the applicant
demonstrates that the architectural design of the building results in an inability
to accommodate all the stalls under the building and when the majority of this
requirement is met with underground parking.
4.(t) In multifamily rental buildings, the use of at least one (1) enclosed stall shall
be included in the lease or rental rate of each apartment. In multifamily
owner-occupied buildings at least one (1) enclosed stall shall be included in
the sales price of each home.
6:. One (1) visitor parking stall shall be provided for each four (4) dwellings unit.
*Parking standards should be based on the number o£bedrooms, not the goning district.
Additionally, parking demand and trip generation rates are different for senior housing
projects.
Sec. 20-1124 (2) n.
Office buildings (administrative, business or professional)--Buildings under forty-nine
thousand nine hundred ninety-nine (49,999) square feet, five (5) four an~ g .~ne ~a!f
tA, ,-~cx stalls per one thousand (1,000) square feet gross floor area; buildings from fifty
thousand (50,000) to ninety-nine thousand nine hundred ninety-nine (99,999) square feet,
four (4) stalls per one thousand (1,000) square feet gross floor area; and buildings over
one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet, three ambo~Mmt~ (3~) stalls per one
thousand (1,000) square feet gross floor area. Building area square footages shall
exclude common areas such as reception areas, cafeterias, hallways, etc. in
calculating the parking requirements for an office building.
*Staff is investigating this change to more adequately address the parking for offices.
Where actual office space is provided, more individuals can be located, however, much
oftbe common space leads to over-parking of sites.
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Article XXV. Landscaping and Tree Removal
Sec. 20-1176 (f) (2) (b) Landscaping
(a) Determine the buffer yard required on each boundary, or segment thereof, of the
property by referring to the following table of buffer yard requirements and
illustrations [-set at the end of subsection (2) ]-,which specify the buffer yard
required between adjacent uses and streets.
*MCC recommendation.
Sec. 20-1181 (b). Vehicular areas.
(b) Interior landscaping for vehicular use areas:
(1) Any open vehicular use areas containing more than six thousand (6,000) square feet
of area, or twenty (20) or more vehicular parking spaces, shall provide interior
landscaping in accordance with this division in addition to "perimeter" landscaping.
Interior landscaping may be peninsular or island types. Landscaped ama shall include
all parking lot and drive islands and perimeter green spaces. Required setback areas
shall be excluded.
(2) For each one hundred (100) square feet, or fraction thereof, of vehicular use area,
eight (8) square feet of landscaped area shall be provided.
(3) The minimum landscape area permitted shall be two hundred (200) square feet, with
a six-foot minimum dimension to all trees from edge of pavement where vehicles
overhang and a four-foot minimum dimension to all trees where vehicles do not
overhang.
(4) In order to encourage the required landscape area to be properly dispersed, a
minimum of one (1) peninsular, island, or boulevard type landscaped area shall be
located within each six thousand (6,000) square feet of vehicular use area.
(5) A minimum of one (1) tree shall be required for each two hundred fifty (250) square
feet or fraction thereof, of required landscape area. Trees shall have a clear trunk of at
least five (5) feet above the ground, and the remaining area shall be landscaped with
shrubs, or ground cover (not to include rocks or gravel except as a mulch around
shrubs and ground cover), not to exceed two (2) feet in height.
(6) ~ The inside dimension, behind the curb in landscape islands or
peninsulas, shall be a minimum of 10 feet.
(7) All landscaped areas shall be protected by concrete curbing.
(8) All landscaping area shall have the proper soil preparation to ensure the viability of
the vegetation to survive. The landscaping plan shall provide specifications for proper
soil preparation.
*Staff has been requiring aeration tubing for islands less than 10 feet in width. However,
trees have a better chance at survival and grow larger ifa larger area is provided.
Landscape islands and peninsulas less than 10 feet in width do not provide sufficient
surface area to accommodate tree growth. Criteria 6 will implement criteria 3.
Sec. 20-1183. (a) (3) Landscaping Materials
(3) Plants. All plant materials shall be living plants; artificial plants are prohibited. Plant
materials shall meet the following requirements:
Deciduous trees. Shall be species having an average crown spread of greater than
fifteen (15) feet and having trunk(s) which can be maintained with over five (5)
feet of clear wood in areas which have visibility requirements, except at vehicular
use area intersections where an eight-foot clear wood requirement will control.
Trees having an average mature spread of crown less than fifteen (15) feet may be
substituted by grouping of the same so as to create the equivalent of a fifteen-foot
crown spread. A minimum often (10) feet overall height or minimum caliper
(trunk diameter, measured six (6) inches above ground for trees up to four (4)
inches caliper) of at least two and one-half (2 1/2) inches immediately after
planting shall be required. Trees of species whose roots are known to cause
damage to public roadways or other public works shall not be placed closer than
fifteen (15) feet to such public works, unless the tree root system is completely
contained within a barrier for which the minimum interior containing dimensions
shall be five (5) feet square and five (5) feet deep and for which the construction
requirements shall be four (4) inches thick, reinforced concrete.---T-mes-shatt~
Evergreen trees. Evergreen trees shall be a minimum of six (6) feet high with a
minimum caliper of one and one-half (1 1/2) inches when planted when counted
as an understory tree. Overstory evergreens shall be a minimum of eight (8)
feet high.
Shrubs and hedges. Deciduous shrubs shall be at least two (2) feet in average
height when planted, and shall conform to the opacity and other requirements
within four (4) years after planting. Evergreen shrubs shall be at least two (2) feet
in average height and two (2) feet in diameter. Mate~a!~ tc b~ :~!~:te~ fr.~m
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Vines. Vines shall be at least twelve (12) inches high at planting, and are
generally used in conjunction with walls or fences. ~+~ '~'~ +~ ~'~ ~' .... ~ ~
Grass or ground cover. Grass shall be planted in species normally grown as
permanent lawns, and may be sodded, plugged, sprigged, or seeded; except in
swales or other areas subject to erosion, where solid sod, erosion reducing net, or
suitable mulch shall be used, nurse-grass seed shall be sown for immediate
protection until complete coverage otherwise is achieved· Grass sod shall be
clean and free of weeds and noxious pests or diseases. Ground cover such as
organic material shall be planted in such a manner as to present a finished
appearance and seventy-five (75) percent of complete coverage after two (2)
complete growing seasons, with a maximum of fifteen (15) inches on center. In
certain cases, ground cover also may consist of rocks, pebbles, sand and similar
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materials if approved by the city. xs~,~.4~l~ ~ ~, ..... ~-~.,~
*If evergreens are to be counted as overstory trees, the~ should be larger to begin with·
Staff is consolidating retaining walls in section 20-1025 under Fences and walls.
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*Staff is proposing that the tree list be eliminated. The city requires that a landscape
professional prepare the landscaping plan, which is reviewed and approved by the city.
This tree list is unnecessary.
Article XXV. Landscaping and Tree Removal
Sec. 20-1176 (f) (2) (b) Landscaping
(b) Determine the buffer yard required on each boundary, or segment thereof, of the
property by refemng to the following table of buffer yard requirements and
illustrations {--set at the end of subsection (2) ]-,which specify the buffer yard
required between adjacent uses and streets.
*MCC recommendation.
Sec. 20-1181 (b). Vehicular areas.
(b) Interior landscaping for vehicular use areas:
(1) Any open vehicular use areas containing more than six thousand (6,000) square feet
of area, or twenty (20) or more vehicular parking spaces, shall provide interior
landscaping in accordance with this division in addition to "perimeter" landscaping.
Interior landscaping may be peninsular or island types. Landscaped area shall include
all parking lot and drive islands and perimeter green spaces. Required setback areas
shall be excluded.
(2) For each one hundred (100) square feet, or fraction thereof, of vehicular use area,
eight (8) square feet of landscaped area shall be provided.
(3) The minimum landscape area permitted shall be two hundred (200) square feet, with
a six-foot minimum dimension to all trees from edge of pavement where vehicles
overhang and a four-foot minimum dimension to all trees where vehicles do not
overhang.
(4) In order to encourage the required landscape area to be properly dispersed, a
minimum of one (1) peninsular, island, or boulevard type landscaped area shall be
located within each six thousand (6,000) square feet of vehicular use area.
(5) A minimum of one (1) tree shall be required for each two hundred fifty (250) square
feet or fraction thereof, of required landscape area. Trees shall have a clear trunk of at
least five (5) feet above the ground, and the remaining area shall be landscaped with
shrubs, or ground cover (not to include rocks or gravel except as a mulch around
shrubs and ground cover), not to exceed two (2) feet in height.
(6) ~ The inside dimension, behind the curb in landscape islands or
peninsulas, shall be a minimum of 10 feet.
(7) All landscaped areas shall be protected by concrete curbing.
(8) All landscaping area shall have the proper soil preparation to ensure the viability of
the vegetation to survive. The landscaping plan shall provide specifications for proper
soil preparation.
*Staff has been requiring aeration tubing for islands less than 10 feet in width. However,
trees have a better chance at survival and grow larger ifa larger area is provided.
Landscape islands and peninsulas less than 10 feet in width do not provide su~cient
sur[ace area to accommodate tree growth. Criteria 6 will implement criteria 3.
Sec. 20-1183. (a)(3) Landscaping Materials
(3) Plants. All plant materials shall be living plants; artificial plants are prohibited. Plant
materials shall meet the following requirements:
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a. Deciduous trees. Shall be species having an average crown spread of greater than
fifteen (15) feet and having trunk(s) which can be maintained with over five (5)
feet of clear wood in areas which have visibility requirements, except at vehicular
use area intersections where an eight-foot clear wood requirement will control.
Trees having an average mature spread of crown less than fifteen (15) feet may be
substituted by grouping of the same so as to create the equivalent of a fifteen-foot
crown spread. A minimum of ten (10) feet overall height or minimum caliper
(trunk diameter, measured six (6) inches above ground for trees up to four (4)
inches caliper) of at least two and one-half (2 1/2) inches immediately after
planting shall be required. Trees of species whose roots are known to cause
damage to public roadways or other public works shall not be placed closer than
fifteen (15) feet to such public works, unless the tree root system is completely
contained within a barrier for which the minimum interior containing dimensions
shall be five (5) feet square and five (5) feet deep and for which the construction
requirements shall be four (4) inches thick, reinforced concrete.~q, ees4hattq~
b. Evergreen trees. Evergreen trees shall be a minimum of six (6) feet high with a
minimum caliper of one and one-half (1 1/2) inches when planted when counted
as an understory tree. Overstory evergreens shall be a minimum of eight (8)
feet high.
Shrubs and hedges. Deciduous shrubs shall be at least two (2) feet in average
height when planted, and shall conform to the opacity and other requirements
within four (4) years after planting. Evergreen shrubs shall be at least two (2) feet
in average height and two (2) feet in diameter xs~,~.4~ .~ be ~ .... a ,~.~
Vines. Vines shall be at least twelve (12) inches high at planting, and are
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Grass or ground cover. Grass shall be planted in species normally grown as
permanent lawns, and may be sodded, plugged, sprigged, or seeded; except in
swales or other areas subject to erosion, where solid sod, erosion reducing net, or
suitable mulch shall be used, nurse-grass seed shall be sown for immediate
protection until complete coverage otherwise is achieved. Grass sod shall be
clean and free of weeds and noxious pests or diseases. Ground cover such as
organic material shall be planted in such a manner as to present a finished
appearance and seventy-five (75) percent of complete coverage after two (2)
complete growing seasons, with a maximum of fifteen (15) inches on center. In
certain cases, ground cover also may consist of rocks, pebbles, sand and similar
materials if approved by the city ~s~.~.4~,~ .^ ~.~ ~ .... a 4~.~ ~r~k~.
*If evergreens are to be counted as overstory trees, they should be larger to begin with.
Staff is consolidating retaining walls in section 20-1025 under fences and walls.
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*Staff is proposing that the tree list be eliminated. The city requires that a landscape
professional prepare the landscaping plan, which is reviewed and approved by the city.
This tree list is unnecessarv.
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