HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 2013-12CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE N0. 2013-12
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 5, 101 AND 20
OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE (2012075)
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Amendment. Section 502.03 of the Plymouth City Code (RULES, AND
DEFINITIONS—DEFINITIONS) is amended by adding, deleting, or changing the following
definitions as follows:
Park Dedication Related Terms:
A. Employees. The number of employees that are projected to work in a
proposed commercial/industrial development based on full build -out of the site.
This number is calculated by multiplying the maximum gross floor area (in
thousands) of structural improvements that the site can support by the average
projected number of employees per 1,000 square feet of floor area of the proposed
type of development,
ptffsa—ant to Table 4 A of Appendix 4A of the Pl�+fte-
Gempr-ehensive Pla*, as follows:
Property Type Employees/ 1000 sq. ft
Office 3
Retail 2
Industrial 1.65
Office -Warehouse 1.65
Warehouse 1
If the property type of the development is not known at the time of subdivision,
the number of employees shall be calculated by using the property type which
results in the highest number of employees projected to work in the proposed
development, based on the uses allowed by the Zoning Ordinance.
(1)
B. Existing Park Land and Trail Acreage: The total acres of community
playfields, city parks, neighborhood parks, mini -parks and school parks existing in
19992009 as documented by Chapter $-7 of the Comprehensive Plan (�0
1.314 acres), plus the land area of trail outlots ,aedieatz d to . -and the
Northwest Greenway as of 2000 2012 as measured by the City's geographic
information system (687118 acres), or1-3338-1.432 acres.
C. Jobs: The number of jobs located within the city as of 1999-2011 as
estimated by the Minnesota Department of Economic Security -(54.774-2)_L45.488 .
D. Per Capita Commercial/Industrial Share: _10% of the existing park land
and trail acreage, divided by the number of jobs within the city. _[(10%_X
1,432 /-54-,7P__45_,488 =.0026 0.0031 acres/capita]
E. Per Capita Residential Share: 90% of the existing park land and trail
acreage, divided by the City population as determined by the 2-889-2010 Decennial
Census4667894) 70 576)._[(90% X -1-381,432)/-65-,894Z0 —.576=9.0183
acres/capita]
F. Property Type: The classification of the proposed type of development in
the subdivision by the following categories. If the specific use(s) proposed in the
subdivision are not listed below, the property type shall be determined by the
Zoning Administrator to be that most similar to the proposed use based on the
number of employees projected to work in the development.
Property Type Examples of Land Uses
Office Banks, medical/ veterinary clinics, offices (professional or
administrative/commercial)
Retail All commercial development, other than Office
Industrial Assembly, automobile repair (major), commercial
printing, fabrication, food processing, machine shop,
manufacturing, wholesale bakery
Office -Warehouse Laboratories, wholesale showrooms
Warehouse Distribution centers, indoor storage, mini -storage, truck
terminals, waste facilities
G. Residents: The number of residents that are expected to reside in a
proposed residential development. This number is calculated by multiplying the
number of new residential units in the proposed development by the average
number of residents per unit for the type of residential unit proposed, based on the
Metropolitan Council's official estimates as follows:
Type of Dwelling: Residents per Unit
Single-family home 3_1
Duplex or Townhome 2_0
Multi -family (Apartments) 1.9
(2)
H. Undeveloped Land Value: The fair market, value of the land as determined
by a sale within the past one year or as calculated by the City Assessor, as of the
date of final plat or plan approval, whichever is higher.
SECTION 2. Amendment. Section 510.03, Subd. 2. C. of the Plymouth City Code
(PRELIMINARY PLAT—APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS) is amended as follows:
C. Where applicable, �a wetland report by a Gei4 'wetland specialist
certified under the Universitv of Minnesota Wetlands Delineator Certification
Pro am.
SECTION 3. Amendment. Section 510.03, Subd. 5. E. of the Plyinouth City Code
(PRELIMINARY PLAT—APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS) is amended as follows:
E. if the a.,¢ °s aper—e red the The subdivider shall submit electronic files of
the drawings in a -manner- as may be specified by the City.
SECTION 4. Amendment. Section 512 of the Plymouth City Code (FINAL PLAT
PROCEDURE) is amended as follows:
Section 512 - Final Plat BGG w -e
512.01. Final Plat Procedure. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462.358, an
application for a final plat shall be approved or denied within 60 days ofes-from the date of
its official and complete submission unless extended pursuant to Statute or a time waiver is
granted by the subdivider.
Subd. 1. Compliance with Preliminary Plat. A final plat application shall be in
substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plat, including any required modifications
thereto.
Subd. 2. Filing. A final plat application shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator on
an official application form. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as set forth in
Section 1015 of this Code. The application shall also be accompanied by detailed written and
graphic materials, the number and size as prescribed by the Zoning Administrator, that describes
the final plat. The application shall be considered as being officially submitted and complete
when the subdivider has complied with all the specified submittal requirements, as described in
this Section. (Orel. 2010-21, 11/2312010)
(3)
Subd. 3. Staff Analysis. Upon receiving a complete application, as determined by staff
review, the Zoning Administrator shall refer copies of the final plat to the Citystaff and other
applicable public agencies as needed in order to receive written comments. The Zoning
Administrator shall instruct the appropriate staff person to 1) coordinate an analysis of the
application, 2) prepare technical reports and coordinate preparation of the development contract,
and 3) assist in preparing a recommendation to the Council.
Subd. 4. City Council Consideration. The City Council shall consider a final plat as
follows:
A. Upon receiving the reports and recommendations of the staff, the City
Manager shall schedule the application for Council consideration. The Council
shall have the option of receiving additional testimony on the matter if they so
choose.
B. The Council shall either approve or deny the application.
C. Approval of a final plat and any related development contract shall require
passage by a majority vote of the entire Council. The Council may require such
revisions in the final plat as it deems necessary for the health, safety, general
welfare and convenience of the City.
D. If a final plat is denied by the Council, the reasons for such action shall be
recorded in the Council proceedings and transmitted to the applicant.
Subd. 5. Recording of Final Plat. If the final plat is approved and signed by the Mayor
and City officials, the subdivider shall record the final plat with the County Recorder or the
Registrar of Titles. No changes, erasures, modifications or revisions shall be made in any final
plat after approval has been given by the Council and endorsed in writing on the plat.
Subd. 6. Effect of Approval. For two years following final plat approval, unless the
subdivider and City agree otherwise, no amendment to the Comprehensive Plan or other official
controls shall apply to or affect the use, development density, lot size, or lot layout that was
approved.
Subd. 7. Expiration of Final Plat Approval. Unless the Council specifically approves a
different time period, the approval of a final plat shall expire two years from the date it was
approved, unless the applicant has recorded the final plat with Hennepin County; or, unless
before expiration of the two year period, the applicant submits a written request for an extension
thereof. Such request for an extension shall include the following: 1) an explanation for why a
final plat has not been filed, 2) what, if any, good faith efforts have been made to complete the
platting process, 3) the anticipated completion date, and 4) the signature of the applicant and
properly owner. The Zoning Administrator may approve one such extension for a term not to
exceed one additional year. Should a second extension of time or any extension of time longer
than one year be requested by the applicant, it shall be presented to the Council for a decision.
(Ord. 2010-02, 212312010; Ord. 2012-06, 212812012)
(4)
512.03. Application Requirements. The materials, information, and drawings required for
submission of a final plat application are listed in this section. In order for a final plat
application to be deemed complete, it shall include or have attached thereto all materials,
information, and drawings listed in this section.
Subd. 1. Application Form. The subdivider shall submit an official application form, as
provided by the City, including the following information:
A. Location, address (if assigned), legal description, and Hennepin County
property identification number (P.I.N.) of all parcels included within the proposed
plat.
B. Name, address, telephone number, and signature of the subdivider and all
persons currently having an ownership interest in the parcels comprising the
proposed plat.
C. Written description that indicates compliance with the approved
preliminary plat and all related conditions of approval thereto. If the proposed
final plat varies from the approved preliminary plat, the nature and extent of the
variation must be described. Such description may be provided on a separate
sheet of paper that is attached to the application form.
Subd. 2. Other Written Materials. The application form shall be accompanied by, or
address, the following written materials:
(a) One specification book for construction of public improvements. (Ord.
2011-06, 212212011)
(b) Cost estimates for grading and all public improvements.
(c) Lot sizes for all lots and outlots in tabular form.
(d) A copy of any proposed homeowners association documents, private
covenants or deed restrictions.
(e) Drainage calculations for storm water runoff. (Ord. 2004-03, 111312004)
Subd. 3. Additional Cash Deposits. In addition to the fees required by Section 512.01 of
this Section, the applicant shall deposit with the City the estimated cost of any consultant review
of the final plat that may be necessary to determine compliance with this Chapter or with the
City's Comprehensive Plan, including but not limited to planning, engineering or traffic studies.
(Ord. 2010-21, 1112312010)
Subd. 4. Drawings, General Requirements.
(5)
A. Drawings must meet all following specifications:
1. Be at a scale of one inch equals 50 feet (1" = 50') or less using an
engineer's scale only.
2. Be on paper not exceeding 22 inches by 34 inches. (Ord. 2010-02,
2/2312010)
3. Include a title, and north point indication, the name and address of
the subdivider, and the name and address of the designer of the drawing.
4. Include a signature of the person who prepared the drawing,
together with any registration number or other professional certification
number or title.
Provide the date of preparation and any revisions thereto.
B. The subdivider shall provide complete full-sized (22 inches by 34 inches)
assembled sets of the drawings that are collated, stapled and rolled, the number of
which shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator. An additional full-sized
set of the drawings shall be provided in each of the following cases: 1) when the
plat contains or abuts a county road, 2) when the plat contains or abuts a state
highway, and 3) when the plat contains or abuts a wetland or shoreland district.
(Ord. 2010-02, 2/23/2010)
C. Reductions: The subdivider shall provide complete, assembled sets of the
drawings reduced to 11 inches by 17 inches, and copies of the final plat reduced to
8.5 inches by 11 inches, the number of which shall be determined by the Zoning
Administrator.
D. The subdivider shall provide one copy of the final plat at a scale of one
inch equals 200 feet (1" = 200').
E. If the plat is approved, the subdivider shall submit electronic files of the
drawings in a manner specified by the City.
Subd. 5. Drawings Existing Conditions. The application form shall be accompanied by
drawings and information indicating the following:
A. An accurate certified survey of the proposed plat, current within one year,
showing existing conditions and providing the current legal descriptions of all
parcels within the proposed plat.
B. Floodplain and shoreland district boundaries within the proposed plat.
(6)
C. Gross acreage and net acreage of the proposed plat, computed to one-tenth
of an acre. Gross acreage means the total site area, and net acreage means gross
acreage minus all wetland areas and areas below the 100 -year ordinary high water
level.
D. Location, width, and name of all existing streets, public ways, parks, and
other public lands (including permanent structures), railroads, utility rights-of-
way, corporate lines, and easements within the proposed plat, and to a distance of
100 feet beyond the boundary lines of such plat.
Subd. 6. Drawings, Final Plans. The application form shall be accompanied by drawings
and information indicating the following:
A. Final plat, including the following:
1. Name of the proposed plat.
2. Layout of all proposed lot lines with dimensions, and lot and block
numbers.
3. Layout of all proposed streets, showing right-of-way widths and
street names pursuant to the City's street naming system.
4. Location, dimensions, and purpose of all easements
5. Areas other than streets, sidewalks, trails, pedestrian ways, and
utility easements intended to be dedicated or reserved for private or public
use, including the size of such area(s).
6. Certification by a registered surveyor, as required by Minnesota
Statutes, Section 505.03, as maybe amended.
7. Space for signatures of all owners of any interest in the land and
holders of a mortgage thereon, in the format prescribed by Hennepin
County.
S. Space for the signatures of the Mayor and City Clerk to certify
approval of the plat. (Ord. 2011-23, 712612011)
9. Space for certificates of approval and review, in the format
prescribed by Hennepin County.
B. Final grading and drainage plan for the proposed plat, including the following:
(7)
C.
1. Lot and block numbers, building pad locations, building style and
proposed building; pad elevations at the lowest floor and garage slab for
each lot.
2. Topography in two -foot contour intervals, with existing contours
shown as dashed lines and proposed contours shown as solid lines.
Existing topography shall extend 100 feet beyond the borders of the
proposed plat.
3. Location of all existing natural features on the tract including, but
not limited to, tree lines, wetlands, ponds, lakes, streams, drainage
channels, bluffs, steep slopes, etc.
4. . Location of all existing and proposed storm sewer facilities,
including-nnes� manholes, catch basins, ponds, swales, and drainage
channels within 100 feet of the proposed plat. Pipe type and size, pipe
grades, rim and invert elevations, and normal and high water elevations
shall be included.
5. Flood elevations and locations if the plat is located within, or
adjacent to, a 100 -year flood plain.
6. Spot elevations at drainage
indicating site and swale drainage,
elevations and routes.
break points and directional arrows
and emergency overflow locations,.
7. Locations, grades, and rim invert elevations of all storm sewer
facilities, including ponds and rain gardens, proposed to serve the plat.
8. Locations and elevations of all street high and low points.
9. Street grades.
10. Phasing of grading.
11. Benchmark elevations.
12. Location and elevation of all retaining walls.
13. Location of all easements, including oversize or non -typical
easements.
14. An erosion control plan, pursuant to Section 526 of this Chapter.
Final utility plan for the proposed plat, including the following:
(8)
1. Location, dimensions, and purpose of all easements.
2. Location, size, grades, and rim and invert elevations of existing
and proposed sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water mains, culverts, catch
basins, man holes, hydrants, and other similar facilities within the
proposed plat and to a distance of 100 feet beyond the plat.
3. Storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water layouts, including top rim
and invert elevations, proposed gradients, direction of flow, hydrant
locations, drainage areas and benchmark elevations.
4. Profiles for all proposed utilities.
D. Final tree preservation plan for the proposed plat, including the following:
1. Plan showing all existing trees to be removed, disturbed (including
disturbance zones), and preserved. Such plan shall also include proposed
locations and details of tree protection fencing to be installed for all trees
to preserved within 15 feet of the disturbance zone.
2. Grading contours, existing and proposed.
3. Location and dimension of proposed building pads and
construction zone proposed for each lot within the proposed plat.
4. A tabular listing of the caliper inches of each existing significant
tree, and the total caliper inches thereof, together with a tabular listing of
the caliper inches of significant trees to be preserved and to be removed,
and the total caliper inches thereof.
5. A reforestation plan and/or the dollar amount of restitution
required if the tree removal exceeds the established threshold, pursuant to
Section 530 of this Chapter.
E. Other drawings required for the proposed plat, as follows:
1. Location of proposed street lights, as well as the utilities of
electricity, gas, telephone, and CATV.
2. A general landscaping plan showing plantings, berms, fences,
walls, sidewalks and trails, and any subdivision signage.
F. Final street plan for the proposed plat, including the following:
(9)
1. Plan view of proposed and existing streets including location,
dimensions, and purpose of all rights of way and easements, location of
existing or proposed utilities.
2. Street profiles including existing and proposed elevations extended
to show how they tie into the adjacent properties.
3. Street cross-section and design information based on the soil r -
value.
G Plat monitoring information sheet including; the following:
1. Gross acreage.
2. Acreage of wetlands wetla1ld buffers floodplain water bodies,
and ponds.
3 Acreage of ri„;hts-of-way for arterial roads.
4 Acreage of pubic parks and open space.
5 Acreage for other (e outlots for future platting, conservation
easements association -maintained private amenity lots, trail
outlots or easements).
(Ord. 2003-1-5, 611012003; Ord. 2011-29, 1012512011)
SECTION 5. Amendment. Section 514.01, Subd. 3 of the Plymouth City Code (PUBLIC
NOTICE SIGNING—PUBLIC NOTICE SIGNING) is amended as follows:
Subd. 3. Signs required by this section shall be posted on the site so to be visible to the
general public at least
10 calendar days prior to the scheduled consideration by the Planning Commission. The signs
shall ber,- z'4 ge-A ¢''�remain on the site until final City action has been taken on the
preliminary plat application.
SECTION 6. Amendment. Section 522.07, Subd. 2 of the Plymouth City Code
(DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT—COMPLETION OF BASIC IMPROVEMENTS) is amended
as follows:
Subd. 2. RepreR.ecord plans of all public improvements as required by the City
Engineer shall be famished to the City by the subdivider. Such record plans shall be in
submitted in the forn-iats as stated
(10)
in the current version of the "Engineerinp- Guidelines" and shall be certified to be true and
accurate by the registered engineer responsible for the installation of the improvements.
SECTION 7. Amendment. Section 522.09, Subd. 2 of the Plymouth City Code
(DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT—FINANCIAL GUARANTEES) is amended as follows:
Subd. 2. Cash Escrow. If the subdivider posts a cash escrow with the Finance Division
as a guarantee, the eserew insi it the subdivider
will have no right to a return of any of the funds except as provided in Section 522.13, an. d 2) the
esffew agefft shall have a !a--, A-+-
the Nl
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presents aii affidm,it to 1-0 --I-e-+ _#estijagg to the City's ri6
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subdivider protests that 6
SECTION 8. Amendment. Section 522.09, Subd. 4 of the Plymouth City Code
(DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT—FINANCIAL GUARANTEES) is amended as follows:
Subd. 4. Subdivider Installed Improvements. For basic improvements to be installed by
the subdivider, the required financial guarantee shall include all the following fixed or estimated
costs.
A. Costs of the basic improvements identified in Section 522.03, Subd. 3.
B. Engineering, to include subdivider's design, surveying, and inspection.
C. Principal amount of special assessments previously levied against the
property together with one year of interest.
SECTION 9. Amendment. Section 524.05, Subd. 1. D. 1. of the Plymouth City Code
(DESIGN STANDARDS—STREETS) is amended as follows:
1. Vehicle access shall be prohibited from a stub street to adjoining
lots until such time as the stub street is extended into an adjoining tract, or
unless a temporary cul-de-sac is provided. The City Engineer may. gant
an exception to this provision if. 1) the terminus of the dead-end stub
street and related barricade required under Section 524.05, Subd. 1. K. 2.
of this section is visible from the nearest intersection and 2) snow plows,
garbage trucks and other vehicles servicing the homes accessing the stub
street would not need to back into a collector or arterial roadway in order
to exit the stub street.
SECTION 10. Amendment. Section 524.05, Subd. 1. I. of the Plymouth City Code (DESIGN
STANDARDS—STREETS) is amended as follows:
I. Street Lights. _Street lights shall be installed at all intersections and at
other locations, as required by the City Engineer. All street lights within new
subdivisions shall be on ornamental poles with underground electrical service, and
shall conform wi&to City lighting standards. Th,eleper shat pa 40 41. r, Cit,
4h. o rr cost lbr- the first twe years of
.-n4ie nt•i7the dwellings -on.-all
withinlots ., 4
SECTION 11. Amendment. Section 524.09, Subd. 1. C. of the Plymouth City Code (DESIGN
STANDARDS—DRAINAGE AND WATER QUALITY) is amended as follows:
C. The subdivider shall demonstrate that the runoff generated by the proposed
subdivision is properly treated on or off site for phosphorus and total suspended
solid levels consistent with the requirements of the City's Comprehensive Plan,
including the Surface Water Rimes -Management Plan and the Hydrologic and
Hydraulic Study of the 2020 Urban Expansion Area.
SECTION 12. Amendment. Section 524.13, Subd.l of the Plymouth City Code (DESIGN
STANDARDS—OTHER UTILITIES) is amended as follows:
Subd. 1. Location. All utility facilities, including but not limited to telephone, CATV,
natural gas and electric power, shall be located underground. Such utilities shall be placed within
a joint trench unless otherwise g=oved by the City Engineer. Whenever existing utility
facilities are located above ground, except when existing on public roads and right-of-way, they
shall be removed and placed underground. Underground service connections to the street
property line of each platted lot shall be installed at the subdivider's expense. At the discretion
of the City, the requirement for service connections to each lot may be waived in the case of
adjoining lots to be retained in single ownership and intended to be developed for the same
primary use.
SECTION 13. Amendment. Section 530.07 of the Plymouth City Code (TREE
PRESERVATION—REFORESTATION/RESTITUTION REQUIREMENT) is amended as
follows:
530.07. Reforestation/Restitution Requirement. If a development exceeds the allowable
removal or disturbance threshold specified in Section 530.05 above, the subdivider shall either
reforest appropriate areas within the site (or outside the site if appropriate locations within the
site are not available) or pay restitution, or provide a combination thereof, as directed by the City.
For each one (1.0) tree inch that is removed or disturbed beyond the threshold, the subdivider
(12)
shall replant 1.25 inches of new trees or provide the City with $125 in restitution. (Ord. 2006-
05, 2/0712006)
SEC'T'ION 14. Amendment. Section 1015.31, Subd. 2 of the Plymouth City Code (PERMIT
PROCEDURES AND FEES—ZONING AND SUBDIVISION FEES: SPECIAL PROVISIONS)
is amended as follows:
Subd. 2. Fees.
(a)
Administrative Permit Fee – for
Special/Temp. Outdoor Events:
$50
(b)
Administrative Permit Fee – Other
$50 for residential uses,
$100 for all other uses
(c)
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
$200, plus $1,500 cash escrow*
Fee:
(Applicant must also pay separately for
entire eoset cost of traffic study, if required)
(d)
Conditional Use Permit Fee:
$400 for residential uses,
(New or Amendment)
$500 for all other uses,
(Applicant must also pay separately for
entire cost of traffic study, if required)
(e)
Environmental Review Fee:
$200, plus $4,000 cash escrow*
(EAW, EIS, and AUAR)
(Applicant must also pay separately for
entire cost of traffic study, if required)
(f)
Home Occupation License Fee:
$100 for new applications,
$35 for renewals
(g)
Interim Use Permit Fee:
$400 for residential uses,
$500 for all other uses,
$35 for renewals
(h)
Natural Preserve Fee:
$75 for 1- and 2 -family lots,
$150 for all other lots
(i)
Planned Unit Developmeent Fees:
--PUD General Plan:
$300, plus $3,004-$2.000 cash escrow*
--PUD Amendment to existing
1- or 2 -family PUDs:
$200
--PUD Amendment (excludes 1 -or
2 -family PUDs):
$300, plus $39,00D-12.000 cash escrow*
--PUD Final Plan:
$150
--Minor Plan Modification:
$100
(j)
Platting Fees:
--Preliminary Plat ---3 lots or fewer:
$300, plus $2,000 cash escrow*
--Preliminary Plat ---4 or more lots:
$300, plus $5,009-$4.000 cash escrow*
--Final Plat ---3 lots or fewer:
$200, plus $2,000 cash escrow*
--Final Plat ---4 or more lots:
$300, plus $-5;909-$4,000 cash escrow*
(k)
Pre -Application Sketch Review Fee:
$200, plus $2,000 cash escrow*
(13)
(1)
Site Plan Fees:
--Major (new or amendment):
--Minor (new or amendment):
--Plan Modification:
(m)
Vacation Fee:
(Rights -of -Way or Easements)
(n)
Encroachment Fee:
(o)
Variance Fees:
--Noise Variance:
--Subdivision Code Variance:
--Zoning Ordinance Variance:
(p) Wetland Review Fees:
--1-eimeadan Repvt t.
--Reclassification Request:
--Wetland Replacement Plan:
(q) Zoning Amendment Fees:
--Map Amendment (Rezoning)
--Text Amendment:
$200, plus 3;e0&$2.000 cash escrow*
$200
$100
$450, plus $110 per new easement required
to be recorded
$300
$50 if for 3 days or fewer,
$100 if for 4 days or more
$150
$200 for 1- and 2 -family lots,
$300 for all other lots
$100
$100
$300, plus $2,000 cash escrow*
$700
$300
*When multiple applications are applied for at the same time, the City collects one cash escrow
in the amount of the largest escrow required for the overall proposal (e.g., a proposal that
includes both a comprehensive plan amendment and a PUD general plan would require one
cash escrow in the amount ofd— $2,000).
SECTION 15 Amendment. Section 1015.3 1, Subd. 5 of the Plymouth City Code (PERMIT
PROCEDURES AND FEES—ZONING AND SUBDIVISION FEES: SPECIAL PROVISIONS)
is amended as follows:
Subd. 5. Cash Fee Payment in Lieu of Land Dedication. Undeveloped land value shall
be used to determine the cash payment required in lieu of land dedication up to a maximum
cash payment of $6,500 per dwelling unit for residential development,. or $8,000 per acre for
commercial/industrial development or schools (based on the acreage after wetlands, areas
below the 100 year flood elevation and areas below the ordinary high water level of lakes and
streams are deducted). (Ord. 2004-33, 1211412004; Ord. 2005-36, 11/29/2005; Orel. 2006-19,
6/27/2006; Ord. 2007-03, 1/23/2007; Ord. 2007-06,2/13/2007; Ord. 2008-02, 1/22/2008)
(14)
SECTION 16. Amendment. Section 2020.09, Subd. 3 of the Plymouth City Code
(NUISANCES; SHADE TREE DISEASE AND PEST CONTROL—INSPECTION AND
INVESTIGATION) is amended as follows:
Subd. 3. Diagnosis. The Tree Inspector shall identify diseased trees according to
generally accepted field diagnosis procedures such as wilting, yellowing of leaves and/or staining
of cambial wood under tree bark. Confirmation of field diagnosis, when ordered by the Forester
shall be completed by a Tree Disease laboratory approved by the Minnesota State Department of
Natural Resources. The Tree Inspector shall assess potential hazardous trees a er-di g, +
TTOTl A S fe + Q e 1xr cTrban Tr- e -a B—, $ k AAS ,r,cmz"tA. A
hazard tree is a tree >
to fa
andS •a f , e has the ., ete fia + ,aversely ake -that has structural defects in the roots, stem,
or branches that may cause the tree or 'part thereof to fail where such failure may cause personal
3ntury or proper damage to a target. A "target" .ncludeS, biit 1S not limited to, people, vehicles,
buildings, and property, etc. Trees without targets are not considered hazards even if they are
likely to fail and can be considered beneficial in habitat protection. (Orel. 2008-16, 6110/2008)
SECTION 17. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its
passage.
ADOPTED by the Plymouth City Council on April 23, 2013.
ATTEST:
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Sandra R. Engd , City lerk
(15)
Kelli Slavik, Mayor