City Council Ordinance 506ORDINANCE NO. 506
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTERS 2 AND 3 OF THE
MONTICELLO CITY CODE, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, RELATING
TO PARKING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES ON A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY,
INCLUDING THE REGULATION OF (A) PASSENGER AND RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES, (B) EMERGENCY VEHICLES, AND (C) COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
PARKING.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1. Chapter 2, Section 2 -2 is hereby amended to add the following definitions:
[PB I] PARKING: The act of keeping a passenger vehicle as defined herein on
an approved parking space, properly surfaced, for a temporary period of time.
[PC1] PAVED: A parking space or storage space which is surfaced with only
the following materials: Asphalt, concrete, and natural or man-made paving
stones such as brick, granite, or concrete pavers, provided such pavers have a flat
surface area of no less than nine square inches.
[SQ] SURFACED: A parking space or storage space which is paved, or
surfaced with crushed rock, such as Class V limestone, crushed or decomposed
granite, "con- bit ", or landscaping rock of adequate durability to support the load
parked or stored thereon.
[UAl ] UNSURFACED: A storage space which is covered by vegetation, such as
grass or other landscaped cover, and which is mowed or trimmed to meet the
City's weed control regulations. Unsurfaced space may not include bare ground
which maybe subject to erosion, tracking of mud onto the roadway, or drainage
of silt into a public drainage easement or waterway.
[VC] VEHICLE, EMERGENCY: For the purpose of evaluating vehicles which
may be parked in residential areas, the term emergency vehicle shall include
ambulances, police and sheriff's department vehicles, fire protection vehicles,
emergency towing vehicles, and other law enforcement vehicles.
[VD] VEHICLE, PASSENGER: A vehicle capable of moving under its own
power which is licensed and operable for use on public roadways, and shall
include the following vehicles: Passenger automobiles, pick -up trucks and sport-
utility vehicles of less than 9,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, pick -up trucks and
sport- utility vehicles of between 9,000 pounds and 13,000 pounds with no visible
commercial messages, commuter vans of a capacity up to 16 persons, and
motorcycles.
[VE] VEHICLE, RECREATIONAL:
(1) A vehicle that is used primarily for recreational or vacation purposes,
and which is licensed and operable for use on public roadways,
whether self - propelled, carried on, or towed behind a self - propelled
vehicle.
(2) Operable recreational equipment that is not licensed for used on the
public roadway, but used off -road, such as all- terrain vehicles, boats,
off -road motorcycles, race vehicles, snowmobiles, or similar
equipment. Such equipment shall be properly licensed if the State of
Minnesota provides for such licensing.
(3) Licensed, operable trailers which may be used to tow recreational
equipment, whether such trailers are loaded or unloaded, including
utility trailers. Where a trailer is loaded with recreational equipment,
such trailer and equipment shall be considered to be one (1) piece of
equipment for the purposes of this section
[VF] VEHICLE, LARGE COMMERCIAL: A vehicle used for commercial
purposes which is a semi - tractor and/or semi - trailer, dump truck, or any other
commercial vehicle that does not qualify under the definition of a "Small
Commercial Vehicle ".
[VG] VEHICLE, SMALL COMMERCIAL: A vehicle used primarily for
commercial purposes, including pick -up trucks and sport- utility vehicles larger
than 9,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, but less than 13,000 pounds gross vehicle
weight which display a commercial business message, and all other commercial
vans or trucks, regardless of commercial message which are no greater than any
of the following dimensions: 22 feet in length, 8 feet in height, and 8.5 feet in
width.
[VH] VEHICLE STORAGE: The act of keeping a recreational or commercial
vehicle as defined herein on a parcel in an eligible storage location for an
extended period of time without regular use, and with proper surfacing or
maintenance of the groundcover as required.
Section 2. Chapter 2, Section 2 -2 is hereby amended to change the following definitions:
[YB] YARD, FRONT: An open space on a lot lying between the front line of
the principal building and the front lot line. The front yard shall include space
adjacent to the side lot line which lies in front of the front building line closest to
the side lot line in question. When, due to unique characteristics of a lot or
building, a particular open space may be considered to be either front yard or side
yard, the open space in question shall by default be considered to be a portion of
the front yard.
[YC] YARD, REAR: An open space on a lot lying between the rear line of the
principal building and the rear lot line. The rear yard shall include space adjacent
to the side lot line which lies in back of the rear building line closest to the side lot
line in question. When, due to unique characteristics of a lot or building, a
particular open space may be considered to be either rear yard or side yard, the
open space in question shall by default be considered to be a portion of the rear
yard.
[YD] YARD, SIDE: An open space on a lot lying between the side lot line and
the closest side building wall, except that where space may be considered to either
side yard an either front or rear yard, it shall by default be considered to be
classified as front or rear, as applicable.
Section 3. Chapter 3, Section 3 -2 [M] is hereby amended to read as follows:
3 -2 GENERAL BUILDING AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
[M] REFUSE: Please refer to City Code, Title 7, Chapter 1, Public Nuisances.
Section 4. Chapter 3, Sections 3 -2 [N] 2. and 3 -2 [N] 3. are hereby amended to read as
follows:
3 -2 GENERAL BUILDING AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
[N] EXTERIOR STORAGE: All materials and equipment expect as provided
for in Chapters 5 through 19 of this ordinance shall be stored within a building or
fully screened so as not to be visible from adjoining properties except for the
following:
2. Recreational equipment and vehicles, subject to the parking and storage
regulations in Section 3 -5 of this ordinance.
4. Off-street parking of passenger vehicles, emergency vehicles and -small
commercial vehicles in residential areas, unless otherwise required to be
screened according to Section 3 -5 of this ordinance.
Section 5. Chapter 3, Section 3 -5 [D] 7. is hereby amended to read as follows:
3 -5 OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
[D] GENERAL PROVISIONS
Parking and /or storage of passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles and
equipment, emergency vehicles, and small commercial vehicles shall
conform to the requirements of Figure 3 -5 -1 and Figure 3 -5 -2. Under no
circumstances shall large commercial vehicles be parked or stored in
residential zoning districts, or on property that is used for residential
purposes. For the purposes of Figures 3 -5 -1 and 3 -5 -2, emergency
vehicles shall be treated as "small commercial vehicles ", but without
limitations as to size.
Section 6. Chapter 3, Section 3 -5 [D] is hereby amended by inserting Figure 3 -5 -1 after
Section 3 -5 [D] 7.
Section 7. Chapter 3, Section 3 -5 [D] is hereby amended by inserting Figure 3 -5 -2 after
Figure 3 -5 -1.
Section 8. Chapter 3, Section 3 -5 [D] 9.(k) is hereby amended to read as follows:
3 -5 OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
[D] GENERAL PROVISIONS
9. STALL, AISLE, AND DRIVEWAY DESIGN:
(k) SURFACING: Paving and surfacing requirements for parking and storage
of passenger vehicles, emergency vehicles, recreational vehicles, and
small commercial vehicles for single and two - family dwellings shall be as
found in Figures 3 -5 -1 and 3 -5 -2.
Except in the case of single family and two - family dwellings, driveways
and stalls shall be surfaced with six (6) inch class five base and two (2)
inch bituminous topping or concrete equivalent. Drainage plans shall be
reviewed by the City Engineer and subject to his approval. City staff may
waive this requirement it is determined that the drainage plans do not
merit further study by the City Engineer. Staff determination in this
regard shall be based on size of parking surface area, simplicity of design
plan, and proximity /accessibility to existing storm sewer facilities.
EXCEPTIONS: See D.9 (s) Stall Aisle and Driveway Design Conditional
Use Permit.
Section 9. Chapter 3, Section 3 -5 [F] 3. through 8. are hereby amended to read as follows:
3 -5 OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
[F] LOCATION: All accessory off - street parking facilities required by this
ordinance shall be located and restricted as follows:
For single family and two family dwellings, off - street parking on a paved
driveway within fifteen (15) feet of any street surface shall be allowed as
long as it does not block any public sidewalk or pathway.
4. For single family and two family dwellings, the part of a paved driveway
within boulevard portion of the street right -of -way shall only be used for
parking in a manner that does not block any public sidewalk or pathway.
5. SETBACK AREA: Except for single family and two - family dwellings,
required accessory off - street parking shall not be provided in front yards or in
side yards in the case of a corner lot in R -1, R -2, R -3, PZ, and B -1 Districts.
For single and two - family dwellings, setback and location requirements shall
be located as found in Figures 3 -5 -1 and 3 -5 -2.
6. In the case of townhouse dwellings, parking shall be prohibited in any
portion of the front yard except designated driveways leading directly into a
garage or one (1) open paved space located on the side of a driveway away
from the principal use. Said extra space shall be surfaced with concrete or
bituminous material. For single family and two- family dwellings, parking
shall be located as found in Figures 3 -5 -1 and 3 -5 -2.
In the case of single family dwellings, parking shall be prohibited in any
portion of the rear yard. In the case where the only attached or detached
garage on a property is located in the rear yard, parking may be allowed in
designated driveways leading directly into a garage, or on one (1) open
surfaced space located on the side of a driveway away from the principal use
as shown in Figures 3 -5 -1 and 3 -5 -2. Said extra space shall be surfaced as
required by Figures 3 -5 -1 and 3 -5 -2.
In the case of single family dwellings, parking in the side yard shall be
allowed on a surfaced space as shown in Figures 3 -5 -1 and 3 -5 -2.
Section 10. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication
according to law.
MONTICELLO CITY ORDINANCE NO. 506 Figure 3 -5 -1:
Diagram
Passenger
Recreational
Emergency
Small
Other Notes
Area
Vehicles
Vehicles
Vehicles
Commercial
Key
(See Section
(see Section
(see Section
Vehicles
2 -2 for
2 -2 for
2 -2 for
(see Section
definition)
definition)
definition)
2 -2 for
definition
Driveway
A
Any number;
One such
One such
Any number;
leading directly
vehicle;
vehicle;
into a garage
within the front
Paved
Paved
Paved
Paved
yard of a lot.
Parking space
B
One passenger
One such
One such
One passenger
adjacent to the
or small
vehicle, if it is
vehicle;
or small
driveway
commercial
the only such
commercial
within the front
vehicle;
vehicle within
vehicle;
yard of a lot.
the front yard
Paved
Paved
Surfaced
Paved
Other portions
C
No
No
No
No
of the front
yard
Side yard,
D
Yes, within a
Yes within a
Yes, within a
Yes, within a
Must maintain
adjacent to
space
space consisting
space
space
minimum 3 foot
garage side of
consisting of
of the 15 feet
consisting of
consisting of
setback to side lot
structure
the 15 feet
adjacent to the
the 15 feet
the 15 feet
line in all cases.
adjacent to the
building.
adjacent to the
adjacent to the
building.
building.
building.
Unsurfaced
Surfaced
Surfaced
Surfaced
Side yard more
E
No
No
No
No
than 15 feet
from garage
Side yard on
F
No
No
No
No
opposite side
of house from
garage
Side yard on
G
Yes, within a
Yes within a
Yes, within a
Yes, within a
Must maintain
corner lot
space
space consisting
space
space
minimum 3 foot
facing a public
consisting of
of the 15 feet
consisting of
consisting of
setback to side lot
street
the 15 feet
adjacent to the
the 15 feet
the 15 feet
line in all cases.
adjacent to the
building.
adjacent to the
adjacent to the
This space may
building.
building.
building.
encroach to within
Unsurfaced
5 feet of the right
Surfaced
Surfaced
Surfaced
of way, provided
screening is
included
Rear yard
H
NO
Yes
No
No
No current limit to
number of such
Unsurfaced
vehicles — must
maintain a 3 foot
setback to lot line
MONTICELLO CITY ORDINANCE NO. 506 Fire 3 -5 -2 (not to scale
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Monticello on the 23`d day of November, 2009.
Clint erbst, Mayor
ATTEST:
Inc/ (2L.
,G' e
Voting in Favor: Mayor Clint Herbst, Councilmember Glen Posusta, Councilmember Susie
Wojchouski
Voting in Opposition: Councilmember Brian Stumpf, Councilmember Tom Perrault