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MEMORANDUM
TO: Eric Johnson
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: August 2, 2017
RE: Oak Park Heights — Accessory Building Amendments — Planning
Commission
TPC FILE: 236.01 — 17.02
BACKGROUND
The City Council, its May 9, 2017 meeting, authorized Staff to review Section 401.15.D.
Accessory Buildings and Section 401.15.C.8 Building Type and Construction of the
Zoning Ordinance as it relates to accessory building regulations. There are two
concerns, whether the allowances for height and size are appropriate and secondly if
temporary structures such as fabric carports and shelters should be allowed in the City.
At their July 25, 2017 Worksession, the City Council reviewed the scope of this project
and has asked the Planning Commission to review and recommend changes to the
accessory building regulations.
In that this is a new project, a work program had been developed. This effort will involve
a thorough review of the current regulations, review other City's regulations, and
drafting amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
The proposed schedule for this work is as follows:
May 9, 2017: City Council acceptance of proposal and budget.
July 25, 2017: City Council discussion of project scope and direction to
Planning Commission.
August 10, 2017: Planning Commission discussion of accessory building
regulations.
September 14, 2017: Planning Commission public hearing and review of draft
language changes and recommendation.
September 26, 2017: City Council review of Planning Commission
recommendation and approval of the amendment
Ordinance.
EXHIBITS
Please find as follows Exhibits for your consideration on this matter:
Exhibit 1: Section 401.15.D. Existing Oak Park Heights Accessory Building
Regulations.
Exhibit 2: Section 401.15.C.8. Building Type and Construction
Exhibit 3: City of Afton Accessory Building Regulations.
Exhibit 4: City of Bayport Accessory Building Regulations.
Exhibit 5: City of Mahtomedi Accessory Building Regulations.
Exhibit 6: City of Stillwater Accessory Building Regulations.
Exhibit 7: City of White Bear Lake Accessory Building Regulations.
Exhibit 8: City of Woodbury Accessory Building Regulations.
ANALYSIS
Current Regulations:
Oak Park Heights allows the following related to accessory buildings:
1. Connection with Principal Building. An accessory building shall be considered an
integral part of the principal building if it is connected to the principal building by a
covered passageway.
2. Location. No accessory buildings shall be erected or located within any required yard
other than the rear yard except by approval of a conditional use permit according to the
provisions of Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance.
3. Height/Setbacks. Accessory buildings shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height and
shall be five (5) feet or more from side lot lines, eight (8) feet from the rear lot line, and
shall be six (6) feet or more from any other building or structure on the same lot.
Accessory buildings shall not be located within a utility and/or drainage easement unless
written approval is obtained from the easement holder. Accessory building height may
be increased an additional five (5) feet with approval of the Building Official to match roof
pitch or style of a principle structure. The setback and height requirements under this
provision may be varied by approval of a conditional use permit as provided for in
Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance. Accessory buildings may be
closer than six (6) feet to other buildings or structures providing the requirements of the
Building Code are met.
4. Lot Coverage. No accessory building or detached garage or combination thereof
within a residential district shall occupy more than twenty-five (25) percent of the area of
the rear yard except by approval of a conditional use permit according to the provisions
of Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance.
5. Number of Structures. No building permit shall be issued for the construction of more
than one (1)private garage or storage structure for each detached single family dwelling,
commercial, industrial, public or institutional building except by approval of a conditional
use permit according to the provisions of Section 401.03 and 401.15.D.13 of this
Ordinance. Every detached single family dwelling unit erected after the effective date of
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this Ordinance shall be so located on the lot so that at least a two (2) car garage, either
attached or detached, can be located on said lot.
6. Size. No accessory building for single family dwellings or combination of attached and
detached accessory buildings shall exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor
area, except by conditional use permit as provided for in Section 401.03 and Section
401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance.
7. Administrative Approvals. Storage buildings one hundred twenty(120) square feet or
less and in conformance with the provisions of this Ordinance may be approved by the
Building Official without a building permit, and may be in excess of the number of
structures allowable in Section 401.15.D.5. above.
8. Building Permit. No building permit shall be issued for the construction of an accessory
building in a residential district when an existing detached garage or other accessory
building is located on the same lot, except by conditional use permit as provided for in
Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance.
9. Size Limit. Except in the case of single family detached dwellings, accessory buildings
shall not exceed thirty (30) percent of the gross floor area of the principal buildings. In
those cases where the standards are exceeded, a conditional use permit as provided for
in Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance.
10. Accessory Uses. No accessory uses or equipment such as air conditioning cooling
structures or condensers, swimming pools, and the like which generate noise may be
located in a side yard except for side yards abutting streets where equipment is fully
screened from view.
11. Compatibility. The same or similar quality exterior material shall be used in the
accessory building and in the principal building. All accessory buildings shall also be
compatible with the principal building on the lot. "Compatible" means that the exterior
appearance of the accessory building including roof pitch and style is not at variance
with the principal building from an aesthetic and architectural standpoint as to cause:
a. A difference to a degree to cause incongruity.
b. A depreciation of neighborhood values or adjacent property values.
c. A nuisance. Types of nuisance characteristics include unsightly building exterior.
Discussion Points
The focus of this review will be on Section 3, Height/Setbacks, as it relates to the height
of accessory buildings, Section 6 and 9, as it relates to size, and Section 11 as it relates
to compatibility of exterior material. Currently, through this section, the City does not
allow fabric carports and shelters.
Discussion points on this topic are as follows:
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1. Height: Should the regulations be clarified and simplified so that the
maximum building height of accessory building structures be 17 feet, or
possibly 20 feet. Note that the building height would be to the parapet of a
flat roof building but to the midpoint of the roof of a gable or hip roof building.
2. Size: There are two Sections, 6 and 9 that regulate size of structures. As to
size in Section 6, the Planning Commission should consider whether
accessory building size be regulated by lot size. For instance, the limit could
remain at 1,000 square feet total for detached and attached accessory
buildings on lots 12,000 square feet or under and 1,200 square feet total for
lots over 12,001 square feet. The minimum lot size for single family
residential lots is 10,400 square feet. Section 9, that provides a limit of 30
percent of the gross floor area of principal buildings, could be incorporated
into Section 6, or be eliminated. The purpose of this requirement was to
provide a proportionate size of detached accessory building in relation to the
size of the house. The Planning Commission should determine if this is
necessary.
3. Fabric Carports and Shelters: The City Council has asked whether fabric
carports and shelters, usually built without a foundation and with a metal
tubular frame, should be allowed. The structures are typically utilized for car
and recreational vehicle storage. The current language in Section 11 and in
Section 401.15.C.8 as found below does not allow for this type of structure.
The following should be considered as it relates to fabric carports and
shelters:
a. Regulation and Enforcement. The structures are difficult to regulate and
would take additional staff enforcement time if allowed within the City. If
allowed, the City may want to regulate the structures through a permit and
on a limited basis, such as no more than one year.
b. Safety issues. If not securely fastened to the ground, the structures can
be a hazard to the property or neighbor's property if subjected to high wind
conditions.
c. Appearance. The appearance of the structures is at odds with standard
residential and accessory buildings. Neighbors may object that a property
owner can install such a structure when they have gone to the expense of
constructing more substantial detached accessory buildings that match
the house. If the fabric structure is allowed to exist on the property for a
number of years, and can discolor and create appearance issues.
Considering the issues addressed above, City Staff would not support allowing fabric
carport and shelters. There would be too many regulation and enforcement issues that
Staff would need to address. Additionally, it is thought that most neighborhoods in the
City would not embrace this change. The temporary structures could create numerous
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safety and appearance issues. The City Council, at its Worksession, did not seem
favorable to allowing fabric carports and shelters in residential districts. They did seem
favorable to allowing temporary structures in commercial districts for a maximum of 50
days as a special event permit.
Section 401.15.C.8 Building Type and Construction also restricts the types of building
materials and construction types for structures. That section is as follows:
8. Building Type and Construction.
d. General Provisions.
25 1) Compatibility. Buildings in all zoning districts shall maintain a high
standard of architectural and aesthetic compatibility with surrounding
properties. Compatibility means that the exterior appearance of the
building, including design, architectural style, quality of exterior building
materials, and roof type and pitch are complementary with surrounding
properties.
25 2) Maintenance. All buildings in the City shall be maintained so as not to
adversely impact the community's public health, safety, and general
welfare or violate the provisions of the Nuisance or Hazardous Building
provisions of the Oak Park Heights Code of Ordinances.
25 3) Metal Building Finishes. No unfinished steel or unfinished aluminum
buildings shall be permitted in any zoning district. High quality, non-
corrosive steel, aluminum, or other finished metal shall be allowed for
walls or roofs.
25 4) Prohibited Materials and Structures.
e. Pole buildings and Quonset structures.
b. Wood or metal poles as principal structure support where such
supports are not affixed to a floor slab but inserted directly into
the ground to achieve alignment and bearing capacity.
25 5) Accessory Buildings. All accessory buildings to residential dwelling units
and non-residential uses shall be constructed with a design and materials
consistent with the general character of the principal structure on the lot
as specified in Section 401.15.D of this Ordinance.
b. Exterior Building Finishes — Residential: The primary exterior building façade
finishes for residential uses shall consist of materials comparable in grade to the
following:
1) Brick.
2) Stone (natural or artificial).
3) Integral colored split face (rock face) concrete block.
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4) Wood, natural or composite, provided the surfaces are finished for
exterior use or wood of proven exterior durability is used, such as
cedar, redwood or cypress.
5) Stucco (natural or artificial).
6) High quality and ecologically sustainable grades of vinyl, steel and
aluminum. Vinyl shall be a solid colored plastic siding material.
7) Fiber cement board.
8) Exterior insulation and finish systems.
9) Energy generation panels and devices affixed to a roof or wall. If
not in use, the panels or devices should be removed and building
surface restored to the original condition.
c. Exterior Building Finishes— Commercial: The exterior architectural elements and
finishes for all buildings in the business zoning districts shall be subject to
Section 401.16 of this Ordinance known as the Design Guidelines.
EXAMPLE CITY ORDINANCES
Six cities were selected in that they provide a range of options related to accessory
building regulations and because of their proximity to Oak Park Heights.
Afton
Attached is a copy of the Afton regulations related to accessory buildings. The
ordinance allows for detached residential accessory buildings at a maximum square
footage of 720 square feet with a maximum height of one story. While there are no
design restraints, the ordinance requires that all accessory buildings have a foundation,
concrete slab or footings.
Bayport
Provided as attached is the section of the Bayport regulations that address accessory
buildings. The regulations provide for sheds, garages and rural storage buildings. The
garage regulations are most applicable to Oak Park Heights. Garages of 2,000 square
feet or 10 percent of the lot area are allowed in the R-1 District and or the lesser of
2,000 square feet or 10 percent of the lot area is allowed in the R-2 District. The height
requirements are at 12 feet or 17 feet to match the pitch of the principal structure. The
exterior design and color of the garage shall be the same as that of the principal
structure or be of an earthen tone.
Mahtomedi
Mahtomedi specifies maximum size of accessory buildings based upon lot size. Lots
less than 10,400 square feet may have an accessory building not to exceed 750 square
feet and lots over 10,400 square feet may have an accessory building not exceed 1,250
square feet. Accessory buildings shall have no more than one level and shall not
exceed the height of the principal building. The ordinance does not allow canvas,
plastic fabric or other non-permanent building materials.
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Stillwater
Attached is a copy of the Stillwater regulations. Stillwater allows a maximum of 500
square feet for accessory dwelling units and 750 square feet for a detached accessory
structure. The maximum building height is 20 feet. The City requires design review for
consistency with the house for detailing and materials.
White Bear Lake
Primary accessory structures are required to not exceed 100 percent of the first-floor
area of the principal structure or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less. On lots with an
attached garage, the maximum size of a detached accessory structure is 625 square
feet, but not exceeding 10 percent of the rear yard. The combined square footage of
the accessory structure and attached garage can be no more than 1,000 square feet for
lots having 10,500 square feet or less and 1,250 square feet for lots having more than
10,500 square feet. The height limit is 15 feet for accessory structures. The exterior
color, design, and/or material of the structure shall be compatible with the principal
structure.
Woodbury
The Woodbury accessory building regulations are attached. Detached accessory
buildings in the R-1 District (less than five acres) are allowed a maximum size of 1,000
square feet. Attached garages shall not be more than 1,000 square feet or 50 percent
of the main floor area of the principal building, up to 2,000 square feet, whichever is
greater. The accessory structures are allowed a wall height of no more than 12 feet and
the buildings may not be more than one story in height. Cloth, canvas, plastic sheets
and tarps are not allowed as primary materials on accessory buildings, except on
greenhouses.
A table showing these allowances and how they compare to the existing Oak Park
Heights regulations is as follows:
Accessory Building Regulations
City Size Allowance Height Allowance Fabric
Afton Maximum of 720 sq.ft. One story Requires a foundation,
concrete slab or
footings
Bayport 2,000 sq.ft. or 10 12 or up to 17 ft. to Exterior design and
percent of the lot area in match the pitch of the color of garage to match
the R-1 District. The principal structure the principal structure
lesser of 2,000 sq.ft. or
10 percent of the lot
area in the R-2 District
Mahtomedi Lots less than 10,400 No more than one story Does not allow canvas,
sq.ft. building not to and not exceed the plastic fabric or other
exceed 750 sq.ft. and height of the principal non-permanent building
lots over 10,400 sq. ft. a building materials
building not to exceed
1,250 sq. ft.
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Oak Park Heights Not to exceed 1,000 12 or up to 17 ft. to Similar quality exterior
square feet of attached match the pitch of the material.
and detached principal structure
Stillwater 500 sq. ft.for accessory 20 feet Design review required
dwelling units and 750 for consistency with the
sq.ft.for detached house for detailing and
accessory structures materials
White Bear Lake Combined attached and 15 ft. Color, design and/or
detached shall be no material shall be
more than 1,000 sq.ft. compatible with the
for lots 10,500 sq.ft. or principal structure.
less and 1,250 sq.ft.for
lots more than 10,500
sq.ft.
Woodbury Maximum size of 1,000 Wall height of no more No cloth, canvas, plastic
sq.ft. or 50 percent of than 12 ft. and not more sheets and tarps except
the main floor area of than one story. on greeehouses
principal building, up to
2,000 sq.ft.whichever
is greater
Conclusion/Recommendations
The Planning Commission should review the scope of work and provide direction to
staff for potential amendments to the accessory building section. If the Planning
Commission members have any examples or other cities they would suggest, that
would be encouraged. Note that the current City regulations for accessory buildings are
very consistent with other example City regulations.
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401.15.D. Accessory Buildings, Uses and Equipment.
1. Connection with Principal Building. An accessory building shall be
considered an integral part of the principal building if it is connected to the
principal building by a covered passageway.
21 2. Location. No accessory buildings shall be erected or located within any
required yard other than the rear yard except by approval of a conditional use
permit according to the provisions of Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of
this Ordinance.
213. Height/Setbacks. Accessory buildings shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in
height and shall be five (5) feet or more from side lot lines, eight (8) feet from the
rear lot line, and shall be six (6) feet or more from any other building or structure
on the same lot. Accessory buildings shall not be located within a utility and/or
drainage easement unless written approval is obtained from the easement
holder. Accessory building height may be increased an additional five (5) feet
with approval of the Building Official to match roof pitch or style of a principle
structure. The setback and height requirements under this provision may be
varied by approval of a conditional use permit as provided for in Section 401.03
and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance. Accessory buildings may be closer
than six (6) feet to other buildings or structures providing the requirements of the
Building Code are met.
214. Lot Coverage. No accessory building or detached garage or combination
thereof within a residential district shall occupy more than twenty-five (25)
percent of the area of the rear yard except by approval of a conditional use
permit according to the provisions of Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of
this Ordinance.
115. Number of Structures. No building permit shall be issued for the construction
of more than one (1) private garage or storage structure for each detached single
family dwelling, commercial, industrial, public or institutional building except by
approval of a conditional use permit according to the provisions of Section
401.03 and 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance. Every detached single family
dwelling unit erected after the effective date of this Ordinance shall be so located
on the lot so that at least a two (2) car garage, either attached or detached, can
be located on said lot.
6. Size. No accessory building for single family dwellings or combination of
attached and detached accessory buildings shall exceed one thousand (1,000)
square feet of floor area, except by conditional use permit as provided for in
Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance.
From City Ordinance 401 (as amended August 23, 2011)
7. Administrative Approvals. Storage buildings one hundred twenty (120) square
feet or less and in conformance with the provisions of this Ordinance may be
approved by the Building Official without a building permit, and may be in excess
of the number of structures allowable in Section 401.15.D.5. above.
218. Building Permit. No building permit shall be issued for the construction of an
accessory building in a residential district when an existing detached garage or
other accessory building is located on the same lot, except by conditional use
permit as provided for in Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this
Ordinance.
9. Size Limit. Except in the case of single family detached dwellings, accessory
buildings shall not exceed thirty (30) percent of the gross floor area of the
principal buildings. In those cases where the standards are exceeded, a
conditional use permit as provided for in Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13
of this Ordinance.
10. Accessory Uses. No accessory uses or equipment such as air conditioning
cooling structures or condensers, swimming pools, and the like which generate
noise may be located in a side yard except for side yards abutting streets where
equipment is fully screened from view.
11. Compatibility. The same or similar quality exterior material shall be used in the
accessory building and in the principal building. All accessory buildings shall
also be compatible with the principal building on the lot. "Compatible" means that
the exterior appearance of the accessory building including roof pitch and style is
not at variance with the principal building from an aesthetic and architectural
standpoint as to cause:
a. A difference to a degree to cause incongruity.
b. A depreciation of neighborhood values or adjacent property values.
c. A nuisance. Types of nuisance characteristics include unsightly building
exterior.
12. Trash Receptacles. All buildings having exterior trash receptacles shall provide
an enclosed area in conformance with the following:
a. Exterior wall treatment shall be similar and/or complement the principal
building.
b. The enclosed trash receptacle area shall be located in the rear or side
yard.
From City Ordinance 401 (as amended August 23, 2011)
c. The trash enclosure must be in accessible location for pick up hauling
vehicles.
d. The trash receptacles must be fully screened from view of adjacent
properties and the public right-of-way.
e. The design and construction of the trash enclosure shall be subject to the
approval of the Zoning Administrator.
13. Conditional Use Permits. Application for a conditional use permit under this
sub-section shall be regulated by Section 401.03 of this Ordinance. Such a
conditional use permit may be granted provided that:
a. There is a demonstrated need and potential for continued use of the
structure for the purpose stated.
b. In the case of residential uses, no commercial or home occupation
activities are conducted on the property.
c. The building has an evident re-use or function related to the principal use.
d. Accessory building shall be maintained in a manner that is compatible with
the adjacent residential uses and does not present a hazard to public
health, safety and general welfare.
21 e. The reduction of setback requirements is based upon a specific need or
circumstance which is unique to the property in question and which, if
approved, will not set a precedent which is contrary to the intent of this
Ordinance.
21 f. Existing property line drainage and utility easements are provided for and
no building will occur upon this reserved space unless approved in writing
by the easement holder.
21 g. The reduction will work toward the preservation of trees or unique physical
features of the lot or area.
21 h. If affecting a north lot line, the reduction will not restrict sun access from
the abutting lots.
21 i. The building height of an accessory building shall not exceed twenty-five
(25) feet.
21 j Accessory buildings or detached garages or combination thereof within a
residential district shall not occupy more than thirty-five (35) percent of the
rear yard.
From City Ordinance 401 (as amended August 23, 2011)
k. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance shall be
considered and a determination made that the proposed activity is in
compliance with such criteria.
From City Ordinance 401 (as amended August 23, 2011)
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25 8. Building Type and Construction.
a. General Provisions.
25 1) Compatibility. Buildings in all zoning districts shall maintain a high
standard of architectural and aesthetic compatibility with surrounding
properties. Compatibility means that the exterior appearance of the
building, including design, architectural style, quality of exterior
building materials, and roof type and pitch are complementary with
surrounding properties.
25 2) Maintenance. All buildings in the City shall be maintained so as not
to adversely impact the community's public health, safety, and
general welfare or violate the provisions of the Nuisance or
Hazardous Building provisions of the Oak Park Heights Code of
Ordinances.
25 3) Metal Building Finishes. No unfinished steel or unfinished aluminum
buildings shall be permitted in any zoning district. High quality, non-
corrosive steel, aluminum, or other finished metal shall be allowed
for walls or roofs.
25 4) Prohibited Materials and Structures.
a. Pole buildings and Quonset structures.
b. Wood or metal poles as principal structure support where
such supports are not affixed to a floor slab but inserted
directly into the ground to achieve alignment and bearing
capacity.
25 5) Accessory Buildings. All accessory buildings to residential dwelling
units and non-residential uses shall be constructed with a design and
materials consistent with the general character of the principal
structure on the lot as specified in Section 401.15.D of this
Ordinance.
25 b. Exterior Building Finishes — Residential: The primary exterior building
facade finishes for residential uses shall consist of materials comparable in
grade to the following:
1) Brick.
2) Stone (natural or artificial).
3) Integral colored split face (rock face) concrete block.
4) Wood, natural or composite, provided the surfaces are
finished for exterior use or wood of proven exterior durability
is used, such as cedar, redwood or cypress.
5) Stucco (natural or artificial).
6) High quality and ecologically sustainable grades of vinyl, steel
and aluminum. Vinyl shall be a solid colored plastic siding
material.
7) Fiber cement board.
8) Exterior insulation and finish systems.
9) Energy generation panels and devices affixed to a roof or wall.
If not in use, the panels or devices should be removed and
building surface restored to the original condition.
25 c. Exterior Building Finishes — Commercial: The exterior architectural
elements and finishes for all buildings in the business zoning districts shall
be subject to Section 401.16 of this Ordinance known as the Design
Guidelines.
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LAND USE
habitable dwelling unit unless the existing building conforms or the building after such improvement
(including septic system)will conform with all the requirements of the City's ordinances and any applicable
state requirements.
Any alterations,modifications or enlargements of an existing seasonal principal building for the purpose of
continuing the seasonal use shall require a Conditional Use Permit.
J. In all districts where single-family detached dwellings are permitted,the following standards shall apply for
single-family detached dwellings,including manufactured homes,except that these standards shall not apply
to manufactured homes permitted by Section 12-213(B),(C),(D)or(E):
1_ Minimum width.The minimum width of the main portion of the structure shall not be less than 20 feet,
as measured across the narrowest portion.
2. Foundations.All dwellings shall be placed on a permanent foundation extending below the frostline and
anchored to resist overturning,uplift and sliding in compliance with the state building code.
K. The size of a garage attached to a principal residential building shall not have a foundation that
exceeds 2,000 square feet!"
Secy Types of accessory buildings.149
A. Storage or tool sheds;detached residential accessory buildings;detached domesticated farm animal buildings
on residential parcels; and agricultural buildings on rural farms. Such accessory buildings are defined as
follows:
1. Storage or tool sheds: A one-story accessory building of less than 160 square feet gross area with a
maximum roof height of 12 feet.No door or other access opening in a storage or tool shed shall exceed
28 square feet in area.
2. Detached residential accessory building.A one-story accessory building used or intended for the storage
of motor-driven passenger vehicles,hobby tools,garden equipment,workshop equipment and so forth.
The total area of all accessory buildings shall not exceed 2,500 square feet, subject to the acreage
requirements in Subsection(B)of this section.(Also see Paragraph(4)of this section.)'5°
3. Detached domesticated farm animal building on residential parcels.A one-story accessory building used
or intended for the shelter of domestic farm animals and/or related feed or other farm animal supportive
materials on any nonagricultural parcel as defined in Section 12-55. The total area of all accessory
building shall not exceed 2,500 square feet,subject to the acreage requirements in Subsection(B)of this
section.Such buildings shall be regulated by Subsections(B),(M),and(N)of this section.
4. Agricultural buildings on rural farms. An accessory building used or intended for use on a parcel on
which rural agriculture, as defined in Section 12-55, is the principal use, and shall be subject to the
following restrictions:No accessory building,except for agricultural buildings on rural farms,shall be
more than 20 feet in height,nor have a roof pitch which exceeds that of the principal building.On any
lot of less than five acres no accessory building shall exceed the square footage of the principal
structure.151
5. Existing agricultural buildings at the time of a subdivision are exempt from the limits on the maximum
square footage and on the total number of accessory buildings imposed by Subsection(B)of this section.
Any additions to or expansions of accessory buildings shall thereafter be subject to requirements of this
section with the existing agricultural buildings being included in both the square footage and building
number calculations.
6. Temporary Accessory Dwelling Unit. A temporary dwelling unit that is accessory to a residential
principal structure, and that can be easily removed. A temporary accessory dwelling unit requires an
administrative permit. Such permit shall expire 180 days from the date of issuance, unless there is
specific ordinance language setting out a longer timeframe,and may be renewed for one additional 180
day period.152
'48 Ord 03-2012,§ 12-186(K),4/17/2012
149 Code 1982,§301.703
15°Ord 05-2013,3/19/2013
15' Ord 05-2015,3/19/2013
152 Ord 05-2013,3/19/2013
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AFTON CODE
B. Permitted uses of accessory buildings.153
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Storage or tool shed:
Permit required Building Building Building
Maximum square footage 160 160 160
Maximum roof height 12 feet 12 feet 12 feet
Maximum door opening area 28 sq.ft. 28 sq.ft. 28 sq.ft.
Maximum number of stories One story* One story* One story*
Detached residential accessory building:
Permit required Admin&Bldg. Admin&Bldg. Bldg.
Maximum square footage *** *** 720
Maximum number of stories One story* One story* One story*
Detached domesticated farm animal building
on residential parcels:
Permit required Admin&Bldg. Admin&Bldg. N****
Maximum square footage *** ***
Maximum number of stories One story* One story*
Agricultural building on rural farm of:
More than 10 but less than 20 acres:
Permit required Admin Admin N
Maximum square footage *** ***
20 or more acres:
Permit required Admin/Farm Site Plan Admin/Farm Site Plan N
*See Ch. 11,Sec. 1102 of the International Building Code(IBC)
***Total number of accessory buildings possible: 1 or 2 on parcels of 10-20 1 or 2 on parcels of 5 and 1 not to
acres not to exceed a total of more ac.Not to exceed a total exceed 720
2,500 square feet;2 on of 2,000 square feet; 1 on square feet.
parcels less than 10 acres not parcels less than 5 acres not to
to exceed 2,000 square feet. exceed 1,000,square feet.
Residential parcels shall be Agricultural parcels shall be
regulated by the RR district. regulated by the A and AP
Permit shall be recorded.No districts.Permit shall be
Admin permit required on recorded.No Admin permit
buildings 1,000 s.f.or less. required on buildings 1,000
s.f.or less.
****See Section 12-230 regulating the keeping of chickens on parcels less than five(5)acres."'
C. A storage or tool shed as defined in this section may be placed on any lot in addition to the permitted type
and number of accessory buildings.
"Ord 09-2010,§ 12-187(B),9/21/10
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D. No accessory building shall be constructed nor accessory use located on a lot until a building permit has been
issued for the principal building to which it is accessory.
E. A building shall be considered an integral part of the principal building if it is located six feet or less from
the principal building.The exterior design and color shall be the same as that of the principal building and
the height shall not exceed the height of the principal structure.
F. No accessory building in a Commercial or Industrial Zoning District shall exceed the height of the principal
building.
G. No accessory building shall be located nearer the front lot line than the principal building on that lot except
by Administrative Permit as provided for herein:
1. The proposed accessory building shall be located on a lot of five or more acres;and
2. The proposed accessory building shall be screened from the public street and neighboring parcels by
existing vegetation that provides year-round screening and exceeds the height of the accessory building
unless the accessory building is of the same design and material as the principal building and is located
25 feet or less from the principal building,provided all other required setbacks are met.
H. Accessory structures located on lake or stream frontage lots may be located between the public street and the
principal structure as regulated by the shoreland management ordinance and Subsection(G)of this section.
I. Houseboats and buildings used as shelters from which to fish during open water months are to be considered
accessory structures for purposes of this article.All houseboats used within the City limits for a period of 30
consecutive days or more shall require a Administrative Permit.Such permit shall show the owner,owner's
address,boat license number,whether the boat is to be used as a seasonal residence,and if so,for what period
of time during the year,type of sanitary sewage facility,water supply and site plan showing the method of
access to the public street. Each houseboat shall have one off-street parking space within 400 feet of the
docking of such houseboat.No houseboat shall be used as a permanent residence.
J. Ice fishing houses stored on parcels of land during summer months shall be considered an accessory storage
building equivalent to a storage or tool shed as defined in Subsection(AX 1)of this section.Ice fishing houses
shall meet the size limitations of Subsection (B)(1) of this section and all other provisions of this article,
except Subsection(K)of this section.
K. All accessory buildings shall be securely anchored. Those over 100 square feet shall have a foundation,
concrete slab or footings. Nonagricultural accessory buildings larger than 100 square feet shall require a
building permit regardless of improvement value. Roof and wind loads shall conform to requirements as
contained in the building code.
L. All accessory buildings shall meet the minimum required setbacks contained in Section 12-132(A)for the
zoning district in which it is to be located.
M. An Administrative Permit is required for approval and construction of a detached domesticated farm animal
building on a residential parcel of at least five acres and up to 20 acres. No detached domesticated farm
animal building shall be permitted on any lot less than five acres.An application for an Administrative Permit
shall include the following:
1. A dimensioned site plan or aerial photograph illustrating within 500 feet of the proposed structure:All
adjacent property owners' lot lines, houses, septic systems, fences, wells, animal buildings and other
structures and feed storage areas; all wet marshy areas, drainageways, and shorelines; all proposed
grazing areas on the site;all new utility extensions and driveway access to the proposed building;and
all manure storage and disposal areas.
2. A written soil inventory and evaluation from the county soil conservation district.
3. Details of the building floor plan,elevations,materials and color of structure.
N. Performance standards for detached agricultural buildings and domesticated farm animal buildings shall
include the following:
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Accessory Building Requirements
Sec. 703.-Accessory buildings and structures.
703.01 For the purpose of this ordinance, accessory buildings are defined as a subordinate
building, or a portion of the main building, which is located on the same lot as the main building
and the purpose of which is clearly incidental to that of the principal building. Types of accessory
buildings include storage/tool/garden sheds, garages, rural storage buildings, or agricultural/farm
buildings. Said accessory buildings are defined as follows:
(1)
Storage/tool/garden sheds. A one-story, detached accessory building of less than 120
square feet gross area with a maximum roof height of 12 feet. No door or other access
opening in a storage or tool shed shall exceed six feet in width and a total of 42 square
feet.
(2)
Garage. A one-story, attached or detached accessory building used or intended for the
storage of motor-driven passenger vehicles, tools, equipment, or recreational
equipment. The maximum height of an accessory building shall be 12 feet. The city
administrator shall have the right to approve an increase in the height of an accessory
building to a maximum of 17 feet for the purpose of matching the roof pitch or style of
the accessory building with that of the principal structure. The height of the accessory
building shall not exceed the height of the principal structure.
(3)
Rural storage building or agricultural/farm buildings. A one-story accessory building
used or intended for the storage of motor-driven passenger vehicles, tools, machinery,
equipment, domesticated farm animals, grain, or feed. The maximum height of an
accessory building shall be 12 feet. The city administrator shall have the right to approve
an increase in the height of an accessory building to a maximum of 17 feet for the
purpose of matching the roof pitch or style of the accessory building with that of the
principal structure. The height of the accessory building shall not exceed the height of
the principal structure.
(Ord. No. 710, § 2, 8-5-96; Ord. No. 796, § 1, 3-3-08)
703.02. Permitted uses of accessory buildings:
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(Ord. No. 653, 8-6-90; Ord. No. 710, § 3, 8-5-96; Ord. No. 772, § 1, 5-2-05; Ord. No. 796, § 1, 3-3-
08)
703.03. A tool shed as defined in this section may be placed on any lot in addition to the
permitted number of accessory buildings.
703.04. No accessory building shall be constructed nor accessory use located on a lot until a
building permit has been issued for the principal building to which it is accessory.
703.05. The total aggregate area of residential accessory buildings per lot, attached and
detached, shall not exceed the lesser of 2,000 square feet or ten percent of the total lot area. In
addition, the height of such structure shall not exceed the lesser of one story, up to a maximum of
17 feet, or the height of the principal structure on the lot, except when said structures are located
in business, industrial or planned unit developments.
(Ord. No. 796, § 1, 3-3-08)
703.06. An accessory building shall be considered as an integral part of the principal building
if it is located six feet or less from the principal building. The exterior design and color shall be the
same as that of the principal building or be of an earthen tone; the height shall not exceed the
height of the principal structure unless more restrictive portions of this ordinance prevail.
703.07. No accessory building in a commercial or industrial district shall exceed the height of
the principal building, except by conditional use permit.
703.08. No accessory building in apartment developments shall exceed the height of the
principal building, except by conditional use permit.
703.09. Accessory buildings in the commercial and industrial districts may be located to the
rear of the principal building, subject to the building code and fire zone regulations.
703.10. No detached garage or other accessory building shall be located nearer the front lot
line than the principal building on that lot, except in districts and planned unit or cluster
developments, where detached garages or other accessory buildings may be permitted nearer the
front lot line than the principal building by certificate of compliance and written approval of
adjacent property owners submitted to the zoning administrator.
703.11. All accessory buildings, including attached and detached residential garages, shall
have a minimum five-foot setback, measured from the eave dripline, from interior rear or side lot
lines, providing a ten-foot separation to adjacent buildings on abutting lot is maintained. "Interior
lot line" means any side or rear lot line that is common with the side or rear lot line of an adjacent
lot.
A residential garage that is attached to the principal structure and contains living space or a
potential habitable area above the garage may be set back five feet from interior rear or side lot
lines, measured to the foundation wall of the structure, provided the living space or potential
habitable area is situated so that it meets the setback requirements of the principal structure for
the zoning district.
Accessory buildings on lake or stream frontage lots may be located between street and principal
structures provided that physical conditions of the lot would require such a location, as determined
by the zoning administrator. Accessory buildings shall not be permitted within 20 feet of any public
right-of-way except when a lot abuts an alley, an accessory building with a vehicle entrance door
on the side of the building opposite the alley or on the side of the building that is perpendicular to
the alley, may be permitted a seven-foot minimum setback, measured to the eave dripline, from
the alley right-of-way. All accessory buildings including detached residential garages shall have a
minimum seven-foot setback from the alley right-of-way, measured from the eave dripline.
(Ord. No. 637, § 1, 12-3-84; Ord. No. 722, § 722.01, 4-10-98; Ord. No. 772, § 1, 5-2-05; Ord. No.
796, § 1, 3-3-08)
703.12. Houseboats and buildings used as shelters during open water months from which to
fish are to be considered accessory structures for purposes of this ordinance. All houseboats used
within the city limits for a period of 30 consecutive days or more shall require a certificate of
compliance. Said permit shall show the owner; owner's address; boat license number; whether the
boat is to be used as a seasonal residence, and if so, for what period of time during the year; type
of sanitary sewage facility; water supply; and site plan showing method of access to public road.
Each houseboat shall have one off-street parking space within 400 feet of the docking of such
houseboat. No houseboat shall be used as a permanent residence.
703.13. Ice fishing houses stored on parcels of land during summer months shall be
considered an accessory storage building equivalent to a storage shed ([section] 703.01(1)). Ice
fishing houses shall meet the size limitations of section 703.02(1) and all other provisions of this
ordinance, except section 703.14.
703.14. Accessory buildings larger than 120 square feet shall require a building permit
regardless of improvement value. Roof and wind loads shall conform to requirements as contained
in the building code.
(Ord. No. 796, § 1, 3-3-08)
703.15. An attached residential garage or carport may be located as in [section] 703.11
provided there is no habitable space connected thereto that is within the required yard area for
residential dwellings.
(Ord. No. 637, § II, 12-3-84)
703.16. The required rear yard setbacks for detached residential garages, and storage, boat
and tool sheds, shall be a distance equal to the required side yard setback for each zoning district,
except on through lots when the required rear yard setback in each zoning district shall apply.
703.17. The final exterior finish for an addition, alteration, or improvement to the exterior of
an accessory building or structure shall be substantially completed within six months from the time
the building permit was issued for the project, or if no building permit is required, from the time the
project was started.
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Section .01:Zoning Ordinance
Subdivision 9.6:Accessory Uses and Other Uses
9.6 Accessory Uses and Other Uses.
A. Accessory Buildings.Accessory buildings shall comply with the following conditions:
1. Accessory Building without a Principal Building.No accessory building or structure
shall be constructed on any lot prior to the time of construction of the principal building
to which it is accessory unless authorized through an agreement as approved by the City
Administrator and City Attorney.
2. Size of Accessory Buildings on Residential,Agricultural,and Conservation Zoned
Parcels.
a. Total Lot Coverage on Lots 10,400 Square Feet or Less.All legally buildable lots in
the Agricultural,Residential or Conservation Zones(with the exceptions of public
buildings in a conservation zone—public being defined as uses owned or operated by
Municipal, School District,County, State or other governmental units)less than ten
thousand,four hundred(10,400)square feet in area that have a principal building on
them shall be permitted to have accessory buildings that have a total lot coverage not
to exceed seven hundred fifty(750)square feet—provided all other applicable
provisions of this Ordinance are met.
b. Total Lot Coverage on Lots 10.400 Square Feet or More.The total maximum lot
coverage of all accessory buildings on a single parcel in the Agricultural,Residential
or Conservation zones(with the exceptions of public buildings in a conservation zone
—public being defined as uses owned or operated by Municipal,School District,
County,State or other governmental units)shall not exceed 1,250 square feet,or
7.25%of the total lot area,whichever is less.
c. Total Maximum Lot Coverage.The total maximum lot coverage of all accessory
building shall not exceed eighty percent(80%)of the lot coverage area of the
principal building.The City Council may allow the total maximum lot coverage of all
accessory building to equal up to one hundred percent(100%)of the lot coverage
area of the principal building pursuant Subdivision 8.21: Conditional Use Permit.
3. Separation from Principal Buildings.Detached accessory buildings shall be at least six
(6)feet from the principal building situated on the same parcel.An accessory building
shall be considered to be an integral part of the principal building unless it is six(6)feet
or more from the principal building.
4. Accessory Buildings in Front Yards Limited.
a. An accessory building shall be set back a minimum of thirty(30)feet from the front
lot line.
b. On all lots,accessory buildings other than detached garages may not be located
closer to a front lot line than the principal building.A detached garage may be nearer
the front lot line than the principal building but not nearer the minimum required
setback from the front lot line for a principal building.Example:If the existing house
is located forty(40)feet from the front lot line,a detached garage may be located
thirty(30)feet from the front lot line to meet the setback requirements of this
Subdivision,but no other accessory structure may be located closer than forty(40)
feet to match the existing front yard setback of the principal structure.
5. Accessory Buildings Rear Setback.Detached accessory buildings shall not be located
less than eight(8)feet from the rear parcel lines.On through lots,the Zoning
Administrator or other Authorized Agent shall determine the rear property line.
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Section 9.6:Accessory Uses and Other Uses
6. Accessory Building Side Setback.Detached accessory buildings shall not be located
less than five(5)feet from the side parcel lines.In all residential districts,accessory
buildings that exceed one hundred twenty(120)square feet in lot area and that are
located in the side yard shall meet the side yard requirements of the principal structure for
the zoning district in which the lot is located.
7. Accessory Buildings Setback on Corner Parcels.Corner lots shall provide the required
front yard setback along each street as stated in Subprovision 4(a)and(b)above.
8. Accessory Building Height.No accessory building shall have more than one(1)level
nor shall it exceed the height of the principal building in all zones.A loft in an accessory
structure is not considered a level if the floor area of the loft is less than fifty percent
(50%)of that of the main level of the accessory structure.The City Council may allow
accessory structures with more than one level pursuant to Subdivision 8.21:Conditional
Use Permit procedures of this Legislative Code.Detached weather protective canopies,
such as those used for covering gas pump areas,shall be exempt from the foregoing
height provision in recognition of the minimum clearance requirement of 14'6",but shall
be limited to twenty(20)feet overall height.
9. Accessory Building Attached to Principal Buildings.When an accessory building is
structurally attached to a main building,or located within six(6)feet of the main
building,it shall be subject to,and must conform to all regulations of this Ordinance
applicable to principal buildings.
10. Appearance.The architectural appearance of accessory buildings shall be visually
compatible with the principal building relative to color,materials,and form.Accessory
buildings constructed primarily of canvas,plastic fabric,or other similar non—permanent
building materials shall be prohibited.
11. Garage Door Openings.Garage door openings in Agricultural,Residential and
Conservation Zones shall be limited in height to eight(8)feet as measured from the
driveway apron at the door opening.
12. Number of Accessory Buildings(all districts).A maximum of two(2)individual
accessory buildings per lot,including detached garages,shall be allowed in all zoning
districts.The City Council may allow more than two(2)accessory buildings pursuant to
the conditional use procedures of this code as stated in Subdivision 8.21: Conditional Use
Permit.
13. Accessory Building Use.Accessory buildings in Agricultural,Residential and
Conservation Zones shall not be used for business purposes.
14. Permit Requirements.A zoning permit shall be required for all accessory buildings less
than one hundred twenty(120)square feet in area. All accessory building over one
hundred twenty(120)square feet shall require a building permit.A fee as determined
from time to time by the City Council shall be required to process the zoning permit
(building permit).
B. Adult Oriented Uses.
1. Intent.The purpose of this Subdivision is to establish provisions for the opportunity as
well as controls of adult oriented uses within the City of Mahtomedi.
2. Findings.Studies conducted by the Minnesota Attorney General and cities such as
Minneapolis,Minnesota; St.Paul,Minnesota;Indianapolis,Indiana;Los Angeles,
California;and Phoenix,Arizona have studied the impacts that adult oriented uses have
in those communities.These studies have concluded that adult oriented uses have an
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Accessory Building Requirements
• Sec. 31-503. - Accessory structures.
Subd. 1. In TR districts.
(a)
Accessory structures are subject to the following regulations:
(1)
One accessory structure may be located on a residential lot.
(2)
Uses may include one or more of the following:
Accessory dwelling unit, 500 square feet maximum;
ii.
Accessory dwelling and one enclosed structure parking space (720 square feet
maximum);
Home office; and/or
iv.
Storage.
(3)
Maximum size of a detached accessory structure is:
00 square feet, one story use of loft area is allowed; or
ii.
720 square feet (when grade level used as only garage, i.e., no garage attached
to primary structure), 20 feet maximum building height.
(4)
A detached accessory structure must abide by the following setbacks:
Side yard, 5 feet
Rear yard, 10 feet
(5)
The application requires design review for consistency with the primary unit in design,
detailing and materials.
(6)
Detached accessory structures shall not have window openings facing the rear
property line.
(7)
Detached accessory structures located on corner lots shall have the garage doors
turned away from the side street.
•
(8)
If there are two garages on site, a minimum of one garage shall not face the street or
streets if a corner lot.
Subd. 2. In RB districts.
(a)
Accessory buildings are subject to the following performance standards:
(1)
The maximum lot coverage of all accessory buildings including attached and detached
private garages and other accessory buildings shall be 1,000 square feet or ten
percent of the lot area, whichever is less.
(2)
The total ground coverage of the accessory buildings shall not exceed the ground
coverage of the principal building.
(3)
No more than two accessory buildings, one private garage and one other accessory
building, 120 square feet maximum, shall be located on a residential premises.
(4)
An accessory building shall not be designed or used for human habitation, business or
industrial accessory use.
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§1302.030 ZONING CODE §1302.030
§1302.030 GENERAL BUILDING AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS.
Subd. 1. Purpose.The purpose of this Section of the Zoning Code is to establish general
development performance standards. These standards are intended and designated to assure
compatibility of uses;to prevent urban blight,deterioration and decay;and to enhance the health,safety
and general welfare of the residents of the community.
Subd. 2. Dwellina Unit Restriction.
a) No cellar, basement, garage, tent or accessory building shall at any time be used as an
independent single family residence or dwelling unit, temporarily or permanently, except for
approved home accessory apartments or permitted temporary health care dwelling units per
Section 1302.125. (Ref. Ord. 10-1-1062, 1/12/10, 16-10-2019, 10111/16)
b) Basements may be used as living quarters or rooms as a portion of residential dwellings.
c) Earth Sheltered dwelling units shall not be considered as a basement or cellar,but shall require a
conditional use permit as regulated by Section 1301.050 of this Code.
d) Tents, play houses or similar structures may be used for play or recreational purposes.
Subd. 3. Platted and Unpiatted Property.
a) Any person desiring to improve property shall submit to the Building Official a survey of said
premises and information on the location and dimensions of existing and proposed buildings,
location of easements crossing the property,encroachments,and any other information which may
be necessary to insure conformance to City Codes.
b) All buildings shall be so placed so that they will not obstruct future streets which may be
constructed by the City in conformity with existing streets and according to the system and
standards employed by the City.
c) A lot of record existing upon the effective date of this Code (12-19-84)in a residential district which
does not meet the requirements of this Code as to area or width may be utilized for single family
detached dwelling purpose, provided that:
1) The measurement of such area and width are within seventy (70) percent of the
requirements of this Code; and
2) Setbacks and yard requirements shall be in conformance with this Code. (Ref. Ord. No.
09-02-1056, 2/10/09)
d) Except in the case of planned unit development as provided for in Section 1301.070 of this Code,
not more than one (1)principal building shall be located on a lot.
e) On a double frontage lot(a lot fronting on two(2)parallel streets),both street lines shall be front lot
lines for applying the yard and parking regulations of the Code. (Ref. Ord. 10-1-1062, 1/12/10)
ewra• Subd.4. Accessory Buildinas and Structures and Uses.
a) No accessory building or structure shall be permitted on any lot prior to the time of the issuance of
the building permit for the construction of the principal building.
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§1302.030 ZONING CODE §1302.030
b) Accessory buildings and structures are permitted in the rear and side yard only. On lots which
have access to an alley,the garage shall utilize that alley unless an alternative location is approved
by the Zoning Administrator,provided that the garage does not face or access the true front of the
lot, and on a corner lot, an attached garage must be located in the rear yard. (Ref. Ord. 09-02-
1056,2/10/09)
c) An accessory structure shall be considered attached if it is located less than six(6)feet from the
principal structure. (Ref. Ord. 897, 7/13/93)
d) Any attached or unattached accessory building which abuts a public street right-of-way shall
adhere to the same setback requirement as that of the principal structure except lock boxes as
provided in§1303.230, Subd. 5b of this Code. (Ref Ord 915, 12/13/94)
e) In all residential zoning districts except the "R-1I" and "R-1S" districts, an attached residential
garage shall not set within five (5)feet of the side property line and shall maintain the principal
structure's minimum setback requirement for the rear yard and when adjacent to the public right-of-
way. A property owner who constructs a tuck-under garage shall adhere to the same setback
requirements for that of the principal structure. Any detached residential accessory structure,
except recreational and water-oriented accessory structures,shall not set within five(5)feet of a
side lot line and five(5)feet of the rear lot line. The exterior color, design and/or material of the
garage shall be compatible with the principal structure. (Ref.Ord.804,3/14/90;897,7/13/93;915,
12/13/94; 981, 10/10/00)
f) In the"R-1 I"and"R-1S"districts,attached and detached residential garages shall not set within
fifteen(15)feet of the side lot line except where the high point of the roof of an accessory structure
(either attached or detached) exceeds fifteen (15)feet in height, the structure shall be setback
from the side lot boundary line an additional one (1) foot for every foot of structure height
exceeding fifteen (15)feet. Structure height shall be measured from mean ground grade to the
high point on the roof. An attached garage shall also maintain the principal structure's minimum
setback requirement for the rear yard and when adjacent to a public right-of-way. A property
owner who constructs a tuck-under garage shall adhere to the same setback requirements for that
of the principal structure. The exterior color, design and/or material of the garage shall be
compatible with the principal structure. (Ref. Ord.897, 7/13/93)
g) No detached garages or other accessory buildings except attached garages in residential districts
shall be located nearer the front lot line than the principal building on that lot except in planned unit
developments or cluster developments.
h) Accessory structures located on lake frontage lots or lots with a rear alley may be located between
the public right-of-way and the principal structure provided that the physical conditions of the lot
require such a location. Following are the required setbacks to the public right-of-way:(Ref.Ord.
981, 10/10/00)
1) For lake frontage lots,a twenty(20)foot setback to the public right-of-way is required for art
accessory structure (garage or storage shed). (Ref. Ord. 773, 1/10/89; 981, 10/10/00)
2) For lots with a rear alley,a twenty(20)foot setback to the public right-of-way is required for
an accessory structure(garage)if the garage door faces the alley. (Ref. Ord. 00-10-981,
10/10/00)
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§1302.030 ZONING CODE §1302.030
3) For lots with a rear alley,a five(5)foot setback to the public right-of-way is required for an
accessory structure(garage)if the garage door faces into the yard. (Ref. Ord.00-10-981,
10/10/00)
4) For lots with a rear alley, a five(5)foot setback to the public right-of-way is required for a
storage shed. (Ref. Ord. 00-10-981, 10/10/00)
i) Up to two(2)accessory structures are permitted for each single or two family dwelling unit,the first
being a primary accessory structure(an attached or detached residential garage)and the second
being a secondary accessory structure subject to the following conditions: (Ref. Ord. 915,
12/13/94, 10-1-1062, 1/12/10)
1) Primary Accessory Structures (Ref. Ord. 10-1-1062, 1/12/10)
a) Attached residential garaae(s) shall not exceed one (1) story or the height of the
principal structure. The maximum gross floor area shall not exceed 100%of the first
floor area of the dwelling unit or 1,000 square feet,whichever is more restrictive.
b) Detached residential aaraaes shall not exceed fifteen(15)feet in height as measured
to the mean of the roofline,or the height of the principal structure,whichever is more
restrictive. The maximum gross floor area shall not exceed 100% of the first floor
area of the principal structure or 1,000 square feet, whichever is more restrictive.
Only one detached garage shall be permitted on any single or two family lot. (Ref.
Ord 915, 12/13/94, 00-10-981, 10/10/00)
2) Secondary Accessory Structures. (Ref. Ord. 00-10-981, 10/10/00, 10-1-1062, 1/12/10)
a. Storage sheds(120 square feet or less)shall be measured from the ground grade
to the top of the roof and shall not exceed twelve(12)feet in height. (Ref. Ord 915,
12/13/94; 00-10-981, 10/10/00)
b. Lots containing attached garages:Through an administrative variance,pursuant to
Section 1301.060,Subd.6-7 of this Code,a second accessory structure no greater
than six hundred twenty-five(625)square feet,but not exceeding ten(10)percent
of the existing rear yard is allowed,provided that the combined square footage of a
second accessory structure and an attached garage for lots having 10,500 square
feet or less shall not exceed one thousand (1,000)square feet or 100 percent of
the first floor area of the principal structure,whichever is more restrictive. For lots
greater than 10,500 square feet, the combined square footage of a second
accessory structure and an attached garage shall not exceed one thousand two
hundred fifty (1,250) square feet or 100 percent of the first floor area of the
principal structure,whichever is more restrictive. Second accessory structures of
120 square feet (storage shed) or less are allowed without an administrative
variance and must comply with the combined square footages mentioned above.
(Ref. Ord 915, 12/13/94; 00-10-981, 10/10/00; 996, 11/12/02)
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c. Lots containing detached garages:Limited to a second accessory structure of 120
square feet(storage shed)or less without an administrative variance. Through an
administrative variance, pursuant to Section 1301.060, Subd.6-7 of this Code, a
second accessory structure no greater than two hundred(200)square feet,but not
exceeding ten (10) percent of the existing rear yard is allowed. Either way, the
combined square footage of these accessory structures for lots having 10,500
square feet or less shall not exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet or 100
percent of the first floor area of the principal structure,whichever is more restrictive.
For lots greater than 10,500 square feet, the combined square footage of these
accessory structures shall not exceed one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250)
square feet or 100 percent of the first floor area of the principal structure,
whichever is more restrictive.(Ref.Ord 915,12/13/94;00-10-981,10/10/00;16-01-
2007, 1/12/16)
d. One recreational or water-oriented accessory structure(other than a lock box)not
exceeding fifteen(15)feet in height and two hundred fifty(250)square feet in size
shall be permitted. This structure shall be set back at least five (5)feet from the
rear property line, and shall maintain the same side yard setback as required for
the principal structure. (Ref. Ord. 10-1-1062, 1/12/10)
e. For properties less than 10,000 square feet in size, no combination of accessory
buildings or uses per single or two-family home shall cover more than 35%percent
of the available rear yard, or no more than 42% with an administrative variance
pursuant to Section 1301.060, Subd. 6-7 of this Code. For properties 10,000
square feet in size or greater, no combination of accessory buildings or uses per
single or two-family home shall cover more than 25%of the available rear yard,or
no more than 33% through an administrative variance, pursuant to Section
1301.060, Subd. 6-7 of this Code. (Ref. Ord. 10-1-1062, 1/12/10; 16-01-2008,
1/12/16)
f. A site plan and permit shall be required for all decks, lock boxes and for all
accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds and similar uses. A fee of
thirty ($30.00) dollars shall be required. (Ref. Ord. 00-10-981, 10/10/00, 1015,
1/13/04, 10-1-1062, 1/12/10)
3) All single family dwellings hereafter erected on lots of 10,500 square feet or greater or
those lots resulting from a subdivision enacted after January 1, 1989 shall have a double
garage.All existing double car garages for single family dwellings on lots of the same shall
be retained. All single family dwellings on lots having an area less than 10,500 square feet
shall have a single car garage. All existing single car garages for single family dwellings
on lots of the same shall be retained. All two family dwellings hereafter erected shall have
at least a single car garage per unit. All existing two family dwellings which provide a
single car garage per unit shall retain said garage. (Ref. Ord. No. 804, 3/14/90)
j) All accessory buildings over 120 square feet in size shall require a concrete foundation or concrete
slab, except for permitted temporary health care dwelling units per Section 1302.125. In lieu of
concrete foundation or concrete slab as specified above, accessory buildings of one hundred
twenty (120) square feet or less shall have adequate anchorage of the walls to the ground as
approved by the Building Official to provide resistance to overturning, uplift or sliding. (Ref. Ord.
10-1-1062, 1/12/10, 16-10-2019, 10/11/16)
k) No accessory uses or equipment such as air conditioning cooling structures or condensers which
generate noise may be located in a front yard except for townhome units which have no yards
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City of Woodbury
Accessory Building Requirements
• DIVISION 2. - ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, GARAGES, RECREATIONAL
FACILITY AND MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES
• Sec. 24-280. - Generally.
(a)
This section applies in all districts.
(b)
No accessory structure or use shall be constructed or developed on a lot prior to construction
of the principal building.
(Ord. No. 1863, § 1863.02, 10-24-2012)
• Sec. 24-281. - Residential districts.
(a)
Detached garages and accessory buildings.
(1)
Shall be setback at least five feet from the side and rear property lines. Exception. On a
corner lot, buildings with doors seven-foot or wider facing the side street shall meet the
side yard setback for the zoning district.
(2)
Shall not be placed on drainage, utility or other easements.
(3)
Shall not be located in front of the principal building. Exception: Buildings may be
located in front of the principal building in the R-1 and R-2 districts, providing the
minimum front yard setback to the accessory building is 100 feet.
(4)
Shall not have a wall height exceeding 12 feet in height.
(5)
Shall not be more than one story in height.
(6)
Shall not have doors that exceed ten feet in height.
(7)
Shall not occupy more than 25 percent of the rear yard.
(8)
Cloth, canvass, plastic sheets and tarps and similar materials, corrugated roofing or
siding are not allowed as primary materials on accessory buildings, except on
greenhouses, on accessory buildings in the R-1, urban reserve district, and on
agricultural buildings as defined by Minnesota Statutes.
(b)
Accessory building size and number allowed.
Zoning District Number Maximum Size
R-1, Urban Reserve, lot less than 5 acres 1 1,000 square feet
R-1,Urban Reserve, lot 5 acres or more 2 2,000 square feet combined
R-2, Rural Estate 1 1,000 square feet
R-4, Urban Residential 1 400 square feet
(c)
Garages.
(1)
Each lot is allowed one garage, attached or detached.
(2)
Attached garages shall be not more than 1,000 square feet or 50 percent of the main
floor area of the principal building, up to 2,000 square feet, whichever is greater.
(3)
Setbacks for garages shall be according to the zoning district regulations.
(d)
Miscellaneous structures.
(1)
Swing sets, sandboxes, play structures, dog kennels, satellite dishes and similar
structures shall not be located closer than five feet from the side or rear property lines,
and shall not be located within the front yard setback.
(2)
Basketball hoops, hockey nets, and similar items may not be located on a public street.
(3)
Concrete slabs shall not be located closer than five feet from the side or rear property
lines but may be located within the front yard setback.
(e)
Recreational facility.
(1)
Shall be set back at least five feet from the side and ten feet from the rear property lines.
(2)
Shall not be placed on drainage,.utility or other easements.
(3)
Shall not be located in front of the principal structure. However, a recreation facility may
be located in front of the principal building in the R-1 and R-2 districts, providing the
minimum front yard setback to the primary building is 100 feet.
(4)
A chain link or non-opaque fence not exceeding ten feet in height shall be allowed to
enclose a recreational facility containing concrete, asphalt or similar material. If such
fence is used it shall be set back at least five feet from the side and ten feet from the
rear property lines and may not be placed in front of the principal structure.
(Ord. No. 1863, § 1863.02, 10-24-2012)
• Sec. 24-282. - Nonresidential districts.
(a)
One accessory building is allowed. Exception: Picnic shelters, gazebos and similar structures
may be allowed as additional accessory structures.
(b)
The maximum floor area allowed is 1,000 square feet or up to ten percent of the floor area of
the primary structure in accordance with section 24-123(c). Exception: Size may be increased
with a conditional use permit.
(c)
Exterior finish shall be of materials matching the principal structure in color and texture.
(d)
Architectural design must be similar to the principal structure.
(e)
Location of the accessory structure shall be approved by the zoning administrator and shall
meet the following standards:
(1)
The location shall have minimal negative impact on the site and adjacent properties and
be outside any easement or drainage areas.
(2)
The location shall meet the following minimum setbacks:
a.
Front setback: 50 feet.
b.
Rear setback: Ten feet.
c.
Side setback: Ten feet.
d.
Adjacent residential use: 30 feet.
e.
From any public right-of-way: 50 feet.
(f)
Accessory structures shall not exceed the height of the principal structure. Exception: Height
may be increased with a conditional use permit.
(Ord. No. 1863, § 1863.02, 10-24-2012)
• Sec. 24-283. - Height limitation and setbacks for certain accessory structures.
(a)
Accessory structures such as antennas or other similar structures, other than those identified
in section 24-314, shall be limited to 45 feet in height in all districts. Such structures shall be
so constructed as to have a minimum setback equal to the height of the structure.
(b)
Except for the R-4, urban residential district, flagpoles shall be limited to 45 feet in height and
have a minimum setback equal to the height of the structure
(c)
In the R-4, urban residential district, flagpoles shall be limited to 25 feet in height. No more
than three flagpoles shall be allowed on a single lot. Flagpoles shall have a minimum five-foot
setback from side and rear property lines. No minimum setback is required from the front
property line or side property line on a corner lot adjacent to a public street. Flagpoles may be
permitted in public drainage and utility easements provided that there is no interference with
the underlying purpose of the easement. Any flagpole placed within an easement that
impedes the access of or intended use of that easement may be removed by the city or the
city's representative at the owner's expense