City Council Ordinance 535ORDINANCE NO. 535
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 — MONTICELLO ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE MONTICELLO CITY CODE
SECTION 2.4 — SPECIFIC REVIEW PROCEDURES & REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 3.4 — RESIDENTIAL BASE ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 4.1 — LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
SECTION 4.5 — SIGNS
SECTION 4.8 — OFF STREET PARKING
SECTION 5.2 — USE -SPECIFIC STANDARDS
SECTION 5.3 — ACCESSORY USE STANDARDS
SECTION 5.4 —TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES
THE CITY CO UNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTICELL O HEREB Y ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 2.4 — Specific Review Procedures & Requirements, Title 10 - Zoning
Ordinance is hereby amended as follows:
2.4 (C) Variances
(1) Purpose and Scope
The Variance process is intended to provide limited relief from the strict
requirements of this ordinance in those cases where strict application of a
particular requirement will create an unneeessajFy hardship practical
difficulties due to circumstances unique to the individual property under
consideration. It is not intended that Variances be granted to allow a use
not permitted by the underlying zoning district, nor to merely remove
inconveniences or financial burdens that the requirements of this
ordinance may impose on property owners in general. Variances are
intended to address extraordinary, exceptional, or unique situations that
were not caused by the applicant's act or omission.
(4) Review
(a) Variance Criteria
Approval of a Variance may only be made upon a determination
that undue hardship practical difficulties will result based on all
of the following criteria:
Section 2. Section 2.4 - Specific Review Procedures & Requirements, Title 10 — Zoning
Ordinance is hereby amended as follows:
2.4 (P) Planned Unit Developments
(4) Permitted Locations for PUD Rezoning
(a) A rezoning to PUD may be requested for any residential OF
commercial, or industrial zoned area.
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Section 3. Section 3.4 — Residential Base Zoning Districts, Title 10 — Zoning Ordinance
is hereby amended as follows:
Section 3.4 (D) - Table 3-4 shall be amended as noted in bold and italics.
REQUIRED YARDS (in feet) Max Minimum Minimum Roof
Interior Height Minimum Floor Areas Building Pitch & Soffit
Street / s Width vertical rise/
Front Side Side Rear (stories (q ft )
[►] feet) (ft) horizontal run)
Minimum foundation 6" / 12"
Single sizes b home t
Family35 10 20 30 2.5 stories y type
24
[-1]-[2) 35 feet 0] [3] no minimum
Building soffit
2000 finishable [3]-[4)
[1]: For interior lots in R-1 and R A districts, attached accessory structures maybe allowed to meet a 6' setback,
provided that the sum of both side yard setbacks shall be a minimum of 20 feet.
[I][2]: The required rear yard shall consist of a space at least 30 -feet in depth across the entire width of
the lot that is exclusive of wetlands, ponds, or slopes greater than 12 percent.
[4}[3]: 2400 square foot gross floor area excluding a basement or cellar for two story homes and a 1600
square foot foundation for multi-level, rambler and split entry homes.
[314[4]: Finishable square footage is exclusive of attached accessory space.
■ An attached garage shall be included with all principal residential structures in the R -A district.
■ See Section 5.30 for all general standards and limitations on accessory structures.
Accessory n The minimum floor area for all attached accessory structures shall be 700 sq. ft.
Structures No portion of any garage space may be more than five feet closer to the street than the front building
line of the principal use (including porch).
■ See footnote [1] above as related to setbacks for attached accessory structures on interior lots.
Other 0Section 3.3. Common District Reauirements
Regulations E Section 3.4(B). Standards ADplicable to All Residential Base Zoning Districts,
to Consult n Section 4.11. Building Materials
(not all - Section 4.8. Off -Street Parking
inclusive) - Section 4.1. Landscaping and Screening Standards
Section 3.4 (E) - Table 3-5 shall be amended as noted in bold and italics.
REQUIRED YARDS (in feet)
Max
Minimum
Minimum Roof
Height
Minimum Floor Areas
Building
Pitch & Soffit
Front Interior Street Rear
(stories /
(sq ft)
Width
(vertical rise/
Side [ I ] Side [3]
feet)
(ft)
horizontal run)
Single
10
2.5 stories
1.050 foundation/
5" / 12"
Family
30 [2] 20 30
35 feet
24
no minimum
Building
2,000 finishable [4]
soffi..........t
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[ I ] in addition to the identified minimum setbacks, the SUM G f beth side . aFd setbacks shall
feet. For interior lots in R-1 and R -A districts, attached accessory structure may be allowed
to meet a 6'setback, provided that the sum of both side yard setbacks shall be a minimum of 20 feet
[2]: Interior side yard setbacks for single family homes on lots of record with a lot width 66 feet or less in
the Original Plat of Monticello and Lower Monticello shall be at least six (6) feet.
[3]: The required rear yard shall consist of a space at least 30 -feet in depth across the entire width of the lot
that is exclusive of wetlands, ponds, or slopes greater than 12 percent.
: Finishable square footage is exclusive of attached accessory space.
• An attached garage shall be included with all principal residential structures in the R- I district.
Accessory m See Section 5.3(61 for all general standards and limitations on accessory structures.
Structures v The minimum floor area for all attached accessory structures shall be 550 sq. ft.
■ See footnote [1] above as related to setbacks for attached accessory structures on interior lots.
Other
Section 3.3. Common District Reauirements
Regulations '
Section 3.40. Standards Applicable to All Residential Base Zoninv Districts
to Consult n
Section 4.11. Building Materials
(not all
Section 4.8. Off -Street Parking
inclusive)
Section 4.1. Landscaping and Screening Standards
Section 3A. Section 5.3 — Accessory Use Standards, Title 10 — Zoning Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows:
5.3 (B)
Section 4.
General Standards and Limitations for Accessory Uses and Structures
(2) General Standards
(i) Attached Accessory Buildings
(i) An accessory building shall be considered an integral part
of the principal building if it is connected to the principal
building either directly or by an enclosed passageway. Such
accessory buildings shall adhere to requirements for the
principal building.
(t) Top
i nterier lots
in
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R 1 r%i -mets-, n irtl-rrnhnr%
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Section 3.4 — Residential Base Zoning Districts, Title 10 — Zoning Ordinance
is hereby amended as follows:
3.4 (F) R-2 Single and Two -Family Residence District
Maximum Density through PUD or Performance Standards = 6223 5,445 sq. ft.
per unit (7:4 8.0 units per gross acre)
Base Density = 12,000 sq ft per unit or 3.6 units per gross acre (10,890 sq. ft. per
unit or 4.0 units per acre in the Original Plat as indicated below).
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DELETE:
imum — 135900 sq ft.
Base Lot Width
•--Alinimum — 90 -ft-.
REPLACE WITH:
Minimum Lot Sizes
R-2 District
Lot Area 12,000 s.f.
Lot Width 80 feet
Original Plat
10,890 s.f.
66 feet
Section 5. Section 3.4 — Residential Base Zoning Districts, Title 10 — Zoning Ordinance
is hereby amended as follows:
Section 3.4 (G) - Table 3-7 shall be amended as noted in bold and italics.
The maximum front yard shall be 30 feet for front load homes and 25 feet for rear load homes.
[2]: Finishable square footage is exclusive of attached accessory space.
■ An attached garage shall be included with all principal residential structures in the T -N district.
■ See Section 5.3(6) for all general standards and limitations on accessory structures.
Accessory The minimum floor area for all attached accessory structures shall be 480 sq. ft.
Structures For front -loaded attached accessory structures, no portion of any garage space may be more than five
feet closer to the street than the front building line of the principal use (including porch).
■ No private driveway leading to an accessory structure may not exceed 18' in width at the front yard
property line.
Other aSection 3.3. Common District Reauirements
Regulations N Section 3.4(B). Standards Applicable to All Residential Base Zoning Districts.
to Consult n Section 4.11. Building Materials
(not all Section 4.8. Off -Street Parking
inclusive) Section 4.1. Landscaping and Screening Standards
Section 6. Section 4.1 — Landscaping and Screening, Title 10 — Zoning Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows:
4.1 (J) Zoning District Specific Landscaping Standards
REQUIRED YARDS (in feet)
Max Height
Minimum Floor
Minimum
Minimum Roof Pitch
Front Interior Street
(stories /
Areas
Building
& Soffit (vertical rise/
[ 1 ] Side Side Rear
feet)
(sq ft)
Width (ft)
horizontal run)
Single
Family
25 6 25 20
Front Load
2.5 stories
1,050 foundation
5" / 12"
Single
35 feet
2000 finishable /
[2]
24
No minimum soffit
Family
15 6 15 25
Rear Load
The maximum front yard shall be 30 feet for front load homes and 25 feet for rear load homes.
[2]: Finishable square footage is exclusive of attached accessory space.
■ An attached garage shall be included with all principal residential structures in the T -N district.
■ See Section 5.3(6) for all general standards and limitations on accessory structures.
Accessory The minimum floor area for all attached accessory structures shall be 480 sq. ft.
Structures For front -loaded attached accessory structures, no portion of any garage space may be more than five
feet closer to the street than the front building line of the principal use (including porch).
■ No private driveway leading to an accessory structure may not exceed 18' in width at the front yard
property line.
Other aSection 3.3. Common District Reauirements
Regulations N Section 3.4(B). Standards Applicable to All Residential Base Zoning Districts.
to Consult n Section 4.11. Building Materials
(not all Section 4.8. Off -Street Parking
inclusive) Section 4.1. Landscaping and Screening Standards
Section 6. Section 4.1 — Landscaping and Screening, Title 10 — Zoning Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows:
4.1 (J) Zoning District Specific Landscaping Standards
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(2) Traditional Neighborhood (TN) District Landscaping Requirements
Lots in the TN district shall adhere to the following additional landscaping
requirements:
(a) No less than 60% of the square footage of the front yard area shall
be planted in garden meeting the following requirements:
(i) 4.0 caliper inches of canopy trees plus 2 ornamental trees
or 4.9 2.0 caliper inches of canopy trees + 1 evergreen tree
(H) 6-.0 caliper- ;,,ehes rnamental trees
(b) No private driveway leading to a garage may be more than 18 feet
in width at the front yard property line.
Section 7. Section 4.5 — Signs, Title 10 — Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended as
follows:
4.5 (H) General Provisions
(16) Changeable Copy Signs
ADD AND RENUMBER ACCORDINGLY:
(a) Changeable copy signs are subject to the following additional
regulations:
(i) Signs must be permanently anchored to the structure.
(ii) Signs must be incorporated within the overall sign
structure for both monument and pylon signs and must
be consistent in design with the sign structure.
Section 8. Section 4.5 — Signs, Title 10 — Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended as
follows:
4.5 (H) General Provisions
(19) Dynamic Displays
(b) Regulations governing Dynamic Signs Displays
(i) Dynamic signs displays shall have messages that change
instantaneously, and do not fade, dissolve, blink, or appear
to simulate motion in any way. Prohibited blinking signs
shall include signs which are displayed as continuous solid
messages for less than the time required by subpart (iii) of
this subsection below. The exception to this regulation is
the allowance of messages that appear to scroll horizontally
across the sign, but are otherwise in compliance with the
requirements of this ordinance, including the definition of
"scrolling signs."
(ii) Dynamic signs displays shall not be permitted in any
Residential zoning district.
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(iii) Dynamic sign displays shall be permanent signs.
(iv) No dynamic sign display shall change more than one time
per five (5) three (3) second period, eft time and
temperature displays whie may change as frequently as
once every three (3) seconds.
(v) Dynamic signs displays shall be no brighter than other
illuminated signs in the same district.
(vi) Dynamic sign displays shall be designed to freeze the
display in the event of malfunction, and the owner shall
discontinue the display immediately upon malfunction, or
upon notice from the City that the display violates the
City's regulations.
(vii) Applicants for dynamic sign displays shall sign a license
agreement supplemental to the building permit agreeing to
operation of a sign in conformance with these regulations.
Violation of these regulations shall result in forfeiture of
the license, and the City shall be authorized to arrange
disconnection of electrical service to the facility.
(viii) No Dynamic sign Ddisplay shall be permitted to be located
in a yard or on the side of a building which abuts a
residentially zoned parcel.
Section 9. Section 4.5 — Signs, Title 10 — Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended as
follows:
4.5(l) Temporary Signs
ADD AND RENUMBER ACCORDINGLY:
(4) Businesses or organizations with their activities located in the CCD,
Central Business District, may display temporary, off -premise signs by
express permit issued by the City Council or the Council's designee
where access to commercial areas requires directional signage from the
City's arterial roads. Signs allowed under this section shall be
considered to be in addition to any other sign allowances, including
permanent signage, other on-site temporary signs, or "sandwich board"
signs displayed pursuant to Section 4.5(C)(7). Signs allowed under this
section may, at the discretion of the Council, be permitted under the
following conditions:
(i) Off -premise, temporary signs shall be no more than four (4)
square feet in area.
(ii) Off -premise temporary signs shall be no more than three (3) feet
in height.
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(iii) Off -premise temporary signs shall be limited to no more than one
(1) sign every seventy-five (75) lineal feet of street frontage, but no
more than three (3) signs per parcel.
(iv) Notwithstanding other regulations to the contrary, such signs may
be placed upon the public sidewalk within a City street right of
way. Any such sign placed on the public sidewalk shall be located
so as to avoid impeding pedestrian traffic, and to avoid visual
interference with vehicular traffic.
(v) An application for an off -premise, temporary sign shall be
accompanied by a written statement of permission from the owner
of the private property on which the sign is to located. Such
statement shall include an express grant of permission for City
inspectors to enter the property for the purpose of inspecting
and/or removing said signs.
(vi) An application for signs subject to the provisions of this section
may be made for a single period of display, or in the alternative,
the City may grant approval for annual license for the display of
such signs in accordance with Section 2.4(K). Separate fees may
be established for single period or annual period permits.
(vii) Eligible days for the display of signs subject to this section shall
be Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday only.
Section 10. Section 4.8 —Off Street Parking, Title 10 —Zoning Ordinance is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 4.8 (E) — Table 4-7 shall be amended as noted in bold and italics.
Commercial Uses (continued)
Retail Commercial Uses
In General
In which 50% or more of the gross floor
area is devoted to storage, warehouses,
andlor industry. The number of spaces
may be determined by either of the
listed options
1.0 space for each two hundred (200) square feet
■ If in the CCD district, one (1) space per three hundred fifty (350) square
feet of floor space
OPTION #11: 8.0 -spaces -OR e0ne (1) space for each two hundred (200)
square feet devoted to public sales or service plus one (1) space for each 500
square feet of storage area
OPTION #2: 8-0 spaces OR GOne (1) space for each employee on the
maximum shift plus one (1) space for each 200 square feet devoted to public
sales or service.
1.0 space for each two hundred (200) square feet
Specialty Eating EstablishmentsIf in the CCD district, one (1) space per three hundred fifty (350) square
feet of floor space
4.0 spaces plus two (2) spaces for each service stall (not pump)
Vehicle Fuel Sales Those facilities designed for sale of other items than strictly automotive
products, parts, or service shall be required to provide additional parking in
Vehicle Sales and Rental
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compliance with other applicable sections of this ordinance
8.0 spaces plus one (1) additional space for each eight hundred (800) square
feet of floor area over one thousand (1000) square feet
1.0 space for each two hundred fifty (250) square feet
1.0 space for each two hundred (200) square feet
■ If in the CCD district, one (1) space per three hundred fifty (350) square
feet of floor space
See Parking Schedule #I [Section 4.8(H)(2)]
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_
See Parking Schedule #2 [Section 4.8(H)(3)]
j 8.0 spaces plus one (1) space for each two (2) employees on the maximum shift
General Warehousing 1 or, at a minimum, at least eight (8) spaces plus one (1) space for each one
thousand (1000) square feet of floor area
Section 11. Section 5.2 — Use -Specific Standards, Title 10 —Zoning Ordinance is hereby
amended as follows:
5.2 (F) Regulations for Commercial Use
ADD AND RENUMBER ACCORDINGLY:
(11) Entertainment/Recreation — Indoor Commercial
(a) No auctions shall take place on the premises.
(b) Outdoor storage shall be prohibited.
(c) Noise shall be controlled consistent with the standards of this
ordinance.
(d) When abutting a residential use, the property shall by screened
with an aesthetic buffer (Table 4-2), Buffer Type `B") in
accordance with section 4.1(G) of this ordinance.
{x(12) Entertainment/Recreation — Outdoor Commercial
(a) When abutting a residential use, the property shall be screened
with at least a semi-opaque buffer (Table 44 2, Buffer Type "C")
in accordance with section 4.1(G) of this ordinance.
(c) Dust and noise are controlled consistent with City ordinance. and
with Minnesota Pollttie GepAr-e rules and rogul tie
ADD AND RENUMBER ACCORDINGLY:
(22) Specialty Eating Establishments
(a) Drive through service, if approved as an accessory use within the
applicable district, shall be located to the side or rear of the
building whenever feasible.
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(b) For all specialty eating establishments, if the establishment
(building) or outdoor seating area is located within 300 feet of a
residential zoning district, the following standards shall apply:
(i) The use shall require authorization through a conditional
use permit.
(c) Restaurants having outdoor seating (including, but not limited
to, seating for dining or listening to live or recorded acoustic or
amplified entertainment outside of the building) shall comply
with the following standards:
(i) The outdoor portions of the restaurant shall not operate
after 10:00 P.M.
(ii) The outdoor seating area shall not obstruct the movement
of pedestrians along sidewalks or through areas intended
for public use.
Section 12. Section 5.2 — Use -Specific Standards, Title 10 — Zoning Ordinance is hereby
amended as follows:
5.2 (F) Reszulations for Commercial Use
{28} (21) Restaurants
(a) Restaurants having outdoor seating (including, but not limited to,
seating for dining or listening to live or recorded acoustic or
amplified entertainment outside of the building) shall comply with
the following standards:
(i) The outdoor portions of the restaurant shall not operate
after 10:00 P.M unless a Special Event Permit for such
events has been approved by the City Council. Such
permit supersedes the provisions of City Code 6-1-10 (B).
Section 13. Section 5.3 — Accessory Use Standards, Title 10 — Zoning Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows:
5.3 (D) Additional Specific Standards for Certain Accessory Uses
(22) Outdoor Storage
(b) In business and industria districts, the following shall apply:
(i)
The area is fenced and screened from view of neighboring
residential uses in compliance with Section 4.1(I) of this
ordinance.
(ii)
Storage is screened from view from the public right-of-way
in compliance with Section 4.1(I) of this ordinance.
(iii)
Storage area is grassed or surfaced to control dust.
(N)
When such storage is to include vehicle parking, storage
areas must be paved.
(v)
Vehicle storage may not occur within front or side yards.
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(vi)
All lighting shall be in compliance with Section 4.4 of this
ordinance.
(vii)
Does not take up parking space as required for conformity
to this ordinance.
(viii)
Noise shall be controlled consistent with the standards of
this ordinance.
(ix)
The use shall require authorization through a conditional
use permit following the provisions of Section 2.4(D) of
this ordinance.
(c) In the I-1 and I-2 districts, the following shall apply:
(i)
When abutting a residential district or residential use, the
outdoor storage use shall require authorization through a
conditional use permit following the provisions of Section
2.4(D) of this ordinance.
(ii)
The area is fenced and screened from view of neighboring
residential uses in compliance with Section 4.1(1) of this
ordinance.
(iii)
Storage is screened from view from the public right-of-
way in compliance with Section 4.1(1) of this ordinance.
(iv)
Storage area is grassed or surfaced to control dust.
(v)
Vehicle storage shall not be permitted in front yards. .
(vi)
Noise shall be controlled consistent with the standards of this
ordinance.
(vii)
All lighting shall be in compliance with Section 4.4 of this
ordinance.
(viii)
Does not take up parking space as required for
conformity to this ordinance.
Section 14. Section 5.4 — Temporary Uses, Title 10 — Zoning Ordinance is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 5.4 (D) — Table 5-6 shall be amended as noted in bold and italics.
Construction Dumpster Until issuance of certificate Yes Sec 5.4E I a
(on public ROW/property) of occupancy or two days
Construction Dumpster following expiration or
(on private property) finaling of a building permit No Sec 5.4(E1(I 1(b)
Construction Trailer Until issuance of certificate Yes Sec 5.4(E)(2)
of occupancy
Recreational Vehicle Use I month Yes Sec 5.4(��
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Real Estate Office / Model
Until 85% occupancy of
Yes + Building Permit
Sec 5.4(E"4�
Sales Home
the phase is reached
Temporary Mobile Cell
30 days
Yes + Building Permit
Sec 5.4(E)(5)
Site
Temporary Sign
40 days per year
Yes
Sec 4.5(1)
Temporary Storage in a
30 days per year
Yes
Sec 5.4(E)(6)
Portable Container
Tents, Canopies, Tarp
Garages, and Hoop
30 days per year
Yes
Sec 5.4(E)(71
Buildings
Temporary Sale
Continuous; up to 5
Farmer's Market
months per year on a
Yes
Sec 5.4(E)(81
single site
4 days per event;
Garage/Yard Sale
3 events total per calendar
No
Sec 5.4(E)(9)
year
Temporary Merchant
See Title 3. Chapter 10 of City Code
3 days per week;
Wayside Stands
up to 4 months per year
No
Sec 5.4(E)(101
on a site
Special Events
14 days per calendar year,
Special Events
per parcel unless expressly
Yes
Sec 5.4(E)(1 11
stated otherwise
Section 15. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage
and publication. Revisions will be made online after adoption by Council.
Copies of the complete Zoning Ordinance are available online and at
Monticello City Hall.
ADOPTED BY the Monticello City Council this 8th day of August, 2011.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
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Clint Herbst, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jeff eill, City Administrator
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VOTING IN FAVOR: /'i ,9
VOTING IN OPPOSITION: /` Ae.