City Council Ordinance 376ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 376
City of Monticello
Wright County, Minnesota
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE ELEVEN, CHAPTER 5
OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Title 11, Chapter 5, Section 1 1-5-2 is amended by adding (F):
(F) Lots which have frontage on local streets, but which back onto major streets shall
include additional depth to accommodate planting of trees or other vegetation that
helps define and screen the neighborhood from the major street.
Section 2: Title 11, Chapter 5, Section 11-5-6 is amended by adding (E):
(E) In addition to their stormwater control function, ponds or other natural drainage
systems shall be designed so as to provide an aesthetic amenity to the
neighborhood(s) it serves. Where practical, ponds should be located with street
frontage to provide public view, and allow the area to take advantage of the visual
benefits of the water or open space. Generally, ponds that are tucked behind lots
shall not be considered to be acceptable design.
Section 3: Title 11, Chapter 5, is amended by adding Section 11-5-9:
11-5-9: OPEN SPACE AND LANDSCAPING
(A) Every subdivision shall include a landscape plan that identifies areas
of public value, including significant views, natural vegetation, or
watercourses, even where said features may be located upon private
lots. The landscape plan shall provide for the addition of trees,
shrubs, and groundcovers or grasses that achieve the following
objectives.
1. Establish naturalized woodland areas in large spaces.
2. Establish naturalized areas around stormwater ponds.
3. Establish naturalized woodland areas at the edges of
subdivisions, particularly in areas of land use changes or
where the subdivision abuts a major roadway, utility line, or
railroad.
(B) The landscaping plan shall be accompanied by a reliable estimate of
installation costs. The subdivider shall provide a financial security
that guarantees live growth of the plant materials for a two (2) year
period from the date of installation. In the event the plant materials
under this plan must be replaced due to death, disease, or other
reason, said financial security shall be extended to cover an
additional two (2) years from the date of replacement.
Section 4: Effective Date: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage
and publication.
Adopted by the Monticello City Council this 13'h day of May, 2002.
Rog Belsaas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Rick Wolfsteller, City hdministrator