HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 2013-11CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE N0. 2013-11
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE,
ENTITLED THE PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE (2012075)
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Amendment. Section 21005.02 of the Plymouth City Code (RULES AND
DEFINITIONS—DEFINITIONS) is amended by adding, deleting, or changing the following
definitions as follows:
Shoreland Related:
(a) Shoreland: Land located within the following distances from, public waters: one
theusemd(1,000) feet from the ordinary high water level of a lake, pond, or flowage; and
or t,ffee htmdre 4300) feet from a river or stream, or the landward extent of a floodplain
designated by ordinance on a river or stream, <Aaeh(< —�� `�°'Q"+��' when the bank is not
clearly defined. The limits of shoreland may be reduced whenever the waters involved
are bounded by topographic divides which extend landward from the waters for lesser
distances and when approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural
Resources.
Sign Related:
(e) Changeable Copy Sign: A non -electronic sign or portion of a sign that has a
readerboard for the display of text information in which each alpha -numeric character or
symbol is neither' et " + d da may be changed or rearranged manually
or mechanically with characters, letters or numbers that can be changed or rearranged
without altering the face or surface of the sign structure.
Townhouse: A single structure consisting of at least three (3) dwelling units having the
first story at or near the ground level with no other dwelling units or portions thereof directly
above or below, and each unit having direct exterior access with no sharing of a -a common
hallway for entry. (Amended by Ord. No. 2005-01, 01/11/05)
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Tree, Overstory• A species of tree that is anticipated to achieve a mature height
exceeding 25 feet.
Tree, Understory A species of tree that is anticipated to achieve a mature height of 25
feet or less.
Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS), Related Terms:
(a) Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS): Any device such as a wind charger,
windmill or wind turbine and any related equipment whie-1-that converts wind energy into
f usable electrical energy.
(b) WECS Freestanding: A WECS that is attached upon a self supporting monopole
structure.
(c) WECS Rooftop: A WECS that is attached to the roof of a building.
Yard: Any open space on the same lot with a building, unoccupied and unobstructed by
any portion of a structure from the ground upward, except as otherwise provided herein.
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SECTION 2. Amendment. Section 21022.01, Subd. 4 of the Plymouth City Code (PUBLIC
NOTICE SIGNING—PUBLIC NOTICE SIGNING) is amended as follows:
Subd. 4. Signs shall be installed on all non-residential sites whish -that are located
within five 1,,,,,a,.^a (500) lineal feet of any residential property and wbieh are the subject of am
of the following: applications: Jar- the aa ^variance, from the Zoning Of4i anee e
onr-he Sub&4sien Cede; and .,,.,,.,h,,atiens fig,- conditional use permits, interim use
permits or major site plan including amendments thereto. For the purpose of this Section,
"residential property" shall include all properties within any RSF or RMF zoning district, and any
property within the FRD zoning district that is designated for residential uses by the Land Use
Guide Plan of the Comprehensive Plan.
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SECTION 3. Amendment. Section 21105.11, Subd. 2 (a) (6) of the Plymouth City Code
(GENERAL BUILDING AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS—OUTSIDE
STORAGE/DISPLAY) is amended as follows:
(6) Off-street parking of not more than one commercial vehicle of less than
12,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) er-and of not more than one
fally enclosed commercial trailer with a bed length of 14 feet or less on an
established driveway or parking area that is surfaced in compliance with Section
21135.07, Subd. 1 of this Chapter.
SECTION 4. Amendment. Section 21105.11, Subd. 3 (c) of the Plymouth City Code
(GENERAL BUILDING AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS—OUTSIDE
STORAGE/DISPLAY) is amended as follows:
(c) Parking of Commercial Vehicles and Commercial Trailers. Un to three
commercial vehicles or commercial trailers (or a combination thereof totaling three) with
a dross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 12,000 pounds or less may be parked on a lot
within any vard area without screening provided they relate to the principal use.
Commercial vehicles or commercial trailers exceeding three with a aoss vehicle wei„ht
rating (GVWR) of 12,000 pounds or less may be parked on a lot provided they relate to.
the principal use and are not parked within a front vard area unless the yard qualifies as an
equivalent side or rear yard Additionally, such parking shall be screened in compliance
with Section 21130 of this Chanter if the yard where the -harking would occur abuts, or is
readily visible hom residential land use. Commercial vehicles 'or coininercial trailers
with awoss vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of over 12 000 pounds may be parked on a
lot provided they relate to the principal use are not parked within a front yard area unless
the yard qualifies as an equivalent side or rear vard and are screened in compliance Witl1
Section 21130 of this Chapter.
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SECTION 5. Amendment. Section 21115.02, Subd. 1 of the Plymouth City Code
(GENERAL YARD, LOT AREA AND BUILDING REGULATIONS—HEIGHT) is amended as
follows:
Subd. 1. The building height limits established in each zoning district shall not
apply to the following list of items, except that no such structural element may exceed 50 feet in
total height or exceed the maximum allowable height of the building by more than 10 feet,
whichever is greater, except by conditional use permit.
(a) Antennas installed on an existing structure.
(b) Belfries.
(c) Chimneys or flues.
(d) Church spires.
(e) Cooling towers.
(f) Cupolas and domes which do not contain usable space.
(g) Elevator penthouses.
(h) Flag poles.
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(}i) Parapet walls.
(kj) Necessary mechanical and electrical appurtenances.
(1) Solar panels.
(in!) Storage tanks appurtenant and attached or adjacent to the principal use that are
located within a side or rear yard.
SECTION 6. Amendment. Section 21115.04, Subd. 1 (e) of the Plymouth City Code
(GENERAL YARD, LOT AREA AND BUILDING REGULATIONS—YARDS) is amended as
follows:
(e) Air conditioning ei- - ,equipment and generators may be located in a side or
rear yard, provided sueh eA 'r et e t least six feat -r• any lot line that for
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residential uses they are set back at least 6 feet from side and rear lots lines. and that for
non-residential uses they comply with the minimum setback requirement for accessory
structures as prescribed by the applicable district. Air conditioning ef4e equipment
and generators shall not be located within the front yard area that lies between the front
lot line and the closest wall projection of the principal building to the front lot line, except
that on corner lots or through lots, stie , equipment thev may be located within a front
yard area that abuts a side or rear building fagade (not the front building fagade containing
the main entrance). In no case shall such equipTent-items be permitted to encroach into
an existing or required drainage and utility easement, unless approved by the City
Engineer.
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SECTION 7. Amendment. Section 21120 of the Plymouth City Code (ACCESSORY
BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND USES) is amended as follows:
SECTION 21120 - ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND USES
21120.01. RESIDENTIAL USES: In addition to other applicable regulations of this
Section the following rm—ilations shall apply to residential uses:
S .i- d. 1. No . esssefy building, 7 1-, 11 1, allowed within a 1;;-..n
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whieh qualifies as an --ar- e -r- side �wd as defined by this Chapter-, pr-eN4ded it meets
Subd. 21. An attached accessory building (e.g., garage, storage or workshop area,
etc.) not exceeding 1,000 square feet in floor area shall be permitted per dwelling unit. The
exception is that if an attached accessory building is constructed with a main level and with a
lower level (i.e., below grade or walk out) using materials such as pre -cast concrete plank, such
attached accessory building shall not exceed 1,000 square feet of floor area per level. Attached
accessory buildings that exceed the amount specified in this subdivision are not allowable, except
by conditional use permit. (Amended by Ord. No. 2004-02, 01113104)
Subd. 32. Not more than one detached accessory building containing 120 square feet
in gross floor area or less shall be allowed per lot.
Subd. 43. Not more than one detached accessory building containing over 120 square
feet in gross floor area shall be allowed per lot.
Subd. 54. No building permit shall be required for detached accessory buildings
containing 120 square feet in gross floor area or less, however, such buildings shall comply with
all applicable regulations set forth in this Chapter.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2000-06, 02129100) (Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, 01122102) (Amended
by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03125308)
21120 02 YARD LOCATION• Unless otherwise allowed by this Chapter, no detached
accessory) building structure or use shall be allowed within a front vard ,excot that a detached
accessory use building or structure may be allowed within a front yard that qualifies as an
equivalent rear or side yard as defined by this Chapter, provided it meets the minimum front vard
setback specified for the principal building on the lot.
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21120.5303. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS WITH ALLEY ACCESS: Accessory buildings
having direct vehicular access onto an alley shall be set back 20 feet from the alley lot line. In
cases where reasonable difficulty is encountered in meeting this requirement, the Zoning
Administrator may approve deviations to the setback standard. (Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09,
03125108)
21120.5304. SIZE AND LIMITATIONS:
Subd. 1. In the FRD and RSF Zoning Districts and for single family detached
dwellings in the RMF Zoning Districts, no detached accessory building shall equal more than 30
percent of the area of the rear yard or contain over 700 square feet in gross floor area, whichever
is less. The exception is that in the FRD district, a detached accessory building may exceed 700
square feet in gross floor area upon issuance of a conditional use permit.
. Subd. 2. In the case of single family detached dwellings, the gross floor area of an
accessory building shall not exceed the gross floor area of the principal building.
Subd. 3. Except in the case of single family detached dwellings, the total amount of
accessory building- space for all other uses shall not exceed 30 percent of the gross floor area of
the principal buildingis), except by conditional use permit. Commercial and industrial uses shall
be limited to not more than two accessory buildings (excludes dumpster enclosure structures).
Subd. 4. The maximum height of accessory buildings and structures shall be
prescribed in the applicable district, provided that the height of an accessory building or structure
shall not exceed the height of the principal structure, except as may otherwise provided in this
Chapter.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, 01122102) (Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03125108)
21120.5405. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS: Application for a conditional use permit
under this section shall be regulated by Section 21015 of this Chapter. Such a conditional use
permit for an accessory structure may be granted provided that:
Subd. 1. There is a demonstrated need and potential for continued use for the
structure for the purpose stated.
Subd. 2. In the case of residential uses, no commercial or home occupation
activities are conducted on the property.
Subd. 3. The building has an evident reuse or function related to the principal use.
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Subd. 4. The 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.
21120.0506 SETBACKS: Accessory buildings in the residential districts shall be set back
from adjoining lots as prescribed in the applicable district. Accessory buildings in the non-
residential districts shall be set back from adjoining lots as prescribed for the principal building
on the lot. (Amended by Ord. No. 2004-02, 01113104)
21120.0-607. ACCESSORY BUILDING NOT ALLOWED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION
OF 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.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2007-05, 01123107)
21120.0708. BUILDING MATERIALS:
Subd. 1. Except in the FRD Zoning District and except as may be allowed by Subd.
3 of this subsection, all accessory buildings in excess of 120 square feet shall be architecturally
consistent with the principal structure, and shall incorporate similar or complementary design
elements, roof pitch, colors, and building materials, except that solariums and greenhouses
(attached or detached) shall be exempt from this provision.
Subd. 2. Accessory buildings constructed primarily of canvas, plastic fabric, or
other similar non -permanent building materials shall be prohibited, except that structures used
exclusively as greenhouses shall be exempt from this provision.
Subd. 3. Non-residential uses allowed in the residential districts may be allowed to
have an all metal or fiberglass accessory building in excess of 120 square feet by conditional use
permit, provided the building is located in the rear yard and is screened and landscaped from
adjacent residentially zoned or used property and public rights-of-way in accordance with Section
21130 of this Chapter.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, 01122102) (Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01, 02123110) (Amended
by Ord. No. 2012-05, 02128112)
21120.0809. TRASH RECEPTACLES: Except as otherwise provided, all buildings having
exterior trash receptacles shall provide an enclosed area in conformance with the following:
Subd. 1. Exterior wall treatment shall be similar and/or complement the principal
building.
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Subd. 2. The enclosed trash receptacle area shall comply with the setback
requirements of Section 21120.05 of this Chapter. (Amended by Ord. No 2002-32, 11126102)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2005-01, 01111105)
Subd. 3. The trash enclosure shall be in an accessible location for servicing vehicles
and shall not conflict with site circulation.
Subd. 4. The trash receptacles shall be fully screened from view of adjacent
properties and the public right-of-way.
Subd. 5. The design and construction of the trash enclosure shall be subject to the
approval of the Building Official.
Subd. 6. Recycling space shall be provided as required by the Minnesota State
Building Code.
Subd. 7. Noise emanating from trash collection activities shall be minimized so as
not to constitute a nuisance as defined and regulated by Section 2010 of the City Code.
(Amended by Ord. No 2002-32, 11126102)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2000-06, 02129100)
21120.0910. DRIVE THROUGH BUSINESSES: Where allowed, drive through businesses
shall comply with the following:
Subd. 1. The facility shall be located only on a site having direct access to a minor
arterial street, collector or service road.
Subd. 2. All portions of drive through facilities established after 7 March 1995,
including but not limited to service windows, ordering stations and stacking spaces, shall be set
back at least 300 feet from residentially zoned or guided property, unless screened by an
intervening building or located across an arterial or major collector street from residentially
zoned or guided property. (Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03125108)
Subd. 3. The facility's public address system shall not be audible from any adjacent
residentially zoned or guided property and comply with Section 21105.10 of this Chapter.
Subd. 4. Required Stacking Space.
(a) Pharmacies. Pharmacies with one drive through lane shall provide stacking space
for at least five vehicles, and pharmacies with two or more drive through lanes shall
provide stacking space for at least three vehicles per lane, as measured from and
including the last pick up station, window, or the like. Stacking spaces shall not interfere
with parking spaces or traffic circulation.
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(b) Banks containing less than 6,000 square feet. Banks containing less than 6,000
square feet of gross floor area with one drive through lane shall provide stacking space
for at least six vehicles, and banks containing less than 6,000 square feet of gross floor
area with two or more drive through lanes shall provide stacking space for at least four
vehicles per lane, as measured from and including the last pick up station, window, or the
like. Stacking spaces shall not interfere with parking spaces or traffic circulation.
(c) All Other Uses. Businesses with one drive through lane shall provide stacking
space for at least 10 vehicles, and businesses with two or more drive through lanes shall
provide stacking space for at least six vehicles per lane, as measured from and including
the last pick up station, window, or the like. Stacking spaces shall not interfere with
parking spaces or traffic circulation.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2004-02, 01/13104) (Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08)
Subd. 5. The applicant shall demonstrate that such use will not significantly lower
the existing level of service on streets and intersections.
Subd. 6. Alcoholic beverages shall not be sold or served.
Subd. 7. All elements of the drive through service area, including but not limited to
associated signage, order stations, teller windows, and vehicle lights from the stacking lanes,
shall be screened from adjacent residentially zoned or guided property pursuant to Section
21130.03 of this Chapter. (Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08)
21120.4-011. CARPORTS:
Subd. 1. Carports shall comply with all regulations for an accessory building as set
forth in this Chapter, and with the regulations set forth in this subsection.
Subd. 2. Carports shall be used for the parking of vehicles (includes recreational
vehicles), and shall not be used for the storage of household or personal items, lawn equipment,
furniture, parts, and the like. The exception is that refuse containers and stacked firewood may
also be kept under a carport (attached or detached) that is located in a side, rear, or equivalent
yard.
Subd. 3. Carports shall not exceed 300 square feet in area.
Subd. 4. The eave line (or lowest sloped roof section if there is no eave) for a
carport shall be at least seven feet in height, but shall not exceed 10 feet in height, Carports with
flat roofs shall be at least seven feet in height, but shall not exceed 10 feet in height.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01, 02/23/10)
(9)
SECTION 8. Amendment. Section 21130.02 of the Plymouth City Code
(FENCING/SCREENING/LANDSCAPING—GENERAL LANDSCAPING AND
MAINTENANCE) is amended as follows:
21130.02. GENERAL LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE: All exposed ground
areas, i ,^i,,ding ^+Feet bet4ev r,a , within the lot and as -that are not devoted to off-street
parking; drives, sidewalks, patios or other such improvements shall be landscaped with grass,
shrubs, trees,, or other ornamental landscape materials within 90 days following the date of
building occupancy or one year after the building permit is issued, whichever occurs first. All
exposed ground areas within the street boulevard abutting the lot that are not devoted to
driveways. sidewalks. or trails shall be landscaped with grass within 90 days following the date
of building occupancy or one year after the building permit is issued, whichever occurs first. The
Zoning Administrator may alter this -the schedules in the case of demonstrated hardship due to
sources beyond the control of the property owner (including weather conditions, reasonably
unforeseen material, equipment or labor shortages; continuing presence of large construction
equipment actively involved in the project) upon request of the property owner. In the event the
time period defined above lapses between October 1 and April 30, the property owner shall have
until the following June 1 to complete the landscaping. All landscaped areas shall be kept neat,
clean and uncluttered, and where landscaping is required as part of City approvals, any plant
material which is diseased or dies shall be replaced with like kind of the original size. No
landscaped area shall be used for the parking of vehicles or for the storage or display of
materials, supplies or merchandise, unless otherwise authorized by this Chapter. Fences and/or
plantings placed upon utility easements are subject to removal by the City or utility company if
required for maintenance or improvement of the utility. In such case, costs for removal and
replacement shall be the responsibility of the property owner. Trees on utility easements
containing overhead wires shall not exceed 15 feet in height, and such trees shall be the property
owner's responsibility to maintain. (Amended by Ord. No. 2004-02, 01/13/04) (Amended by
Ord. No. 2008-24,10114108)
SECTION 9. Amendment. Section 21130.03, Subd. 2 (c) of the Plymouth City Code
(FENCING/SCREENING/LANDSCAPING—REQUIRED FENCING, SCREENING, AND
LANDSCAPING) is amended as follows:
(c) Number of Trees. The minimum number of new eyes trees on any given site
shall be as follows:
(1) Residential Uses. Single family and two family dwellings shall require
net trees (may be new trees or preserved pre-existing trees) within
the front yard. at least one of which must be an overstory tree. Townhouse
dwellings, manor home dwellings, and manufactured home parks shall require a
minimum of two new overstory trees per dwelling unit. Apartment developments
shall require trees as follows:
(1.0)
a. Developments with 50 or fewer dwelling units shall require a
minimum of two new overstory trees per dwelling unit;
b. Developments with more than 50 dwelling units shall require a
minimum of 1.5 new overstory trees per dwelling unit; and
C. Developments within the RMF -5 district shall require 0.75 new
overstory trees per dwelling unit.
d. If the planting provision results in overcrowding, as determined by
the city, the developer may plant fewer trees on the site, provided a cash
fee in accordance with Section 530 of the City Code is deposited in the
Community Planting Fund to make up the difference between the trees
required by this provision and the trees actually planted on the site.
(2) Non -Residential Uses -- New Development. New non-residential
developments or uses shall require at a minimum the greater of:
a. One new overstory tree per 50 lineal feet of site perimeter; or
b. One new overstory tree per 1,000 square feet of gross building
floor area. If the floor area ratio (FAR) for the site would be 0.5 or
greater, the developer may plant fewer trees on the site than required by
this provision to prevent overcrowding, provided a cash fee in accordance
with Section 530 of the City Code is deposited in the Community Planting
Fund to make up the difference between the trees required by this
provision and the trees actually planted on the site.
(3) Non -Residential Uses -- Expansion to Existing Development. Expansion
of existing non-residential developments or uses shall require at a minimum one
new overstory tree per 1,000 square feet of expanded gross floor area.
(4) Overstory Trees/Equivalency. An q iyalent of -up oto 50 percent of
the required number of overstory trees on a site may be substituted with-the-+Fe—Qf
ever-steipy trees in eembination with other- landseape desigil e4ements as listed i
Sean equivalent number of understory trees or
shnnibs. In such case, not less than -three understory trees or ten shrubs shall be
s.�d equivalent to one
overstory tree.
SECTION 10. Amendment. Section 21130.05, Subd. 3 of the Plymouth City Code
(FENCING/SCREENING/LANDSCAPING—SCREENING OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT) is amended as follows:
Subd. 3. Rooftop mechanical equipment less than three feet in height, --solar
panels and wind energy conversion systems (WECS) shall be exempt from the screening
requirements of Section 21130.05, Subd. 2. of this Chapter. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07,
05112109)
SECTION 11. Amendment. Section 21135.16 of the Plymouth City Code (OFF-STREET
PARKING AND LOADING—DRIVE THROUGH BUSINESSES) is amended as follows:
21135.16. DRIVE THROUGH BUSINESSES: In addition to the provisions of this
Section, drive through businesses are also regulated by Section 21120.0910 of this chapter.
SECTION 12. Amendment. Section 21155.05 of the Plymouth City Code (SIGN
REGULATIONS—GENERAL REGULATION AND RESTRICTIONS) is amended as follows:
21155.05. GENERAL REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: The following
standards shall apply to all signs in all districts as permitted by this subdivision unless
specifically set forth otherwise by this Section. Determination as to the applicability of the
standards to any given sign shall rest with the Zoning Administrator subject to the administrative
appeal procedures set forth in this Section.
Subd. 1. All signs hereafter erected or maintained, except for official or traffic
signs, shall conform to the provisions of this Section; with other applicable ordinances and
regulations of the City; and, relative to all federal and state highways, with the Minnesota
Outdoor Advertising Control Act, Minnesota Statutes, Section 173.01, as amended.
Subd. 2. Unless specifically prohibited, all signs may be illuminated internally or by
reflected light subject to the following:
(a) The light source shall not be directly visible and shall be arranged to reflect away
from adjoining premises.
(b) The illumination source shall not be placed so to cause confusion or hazard to
traffic, or to conflict with official or traffic signs, signals, or lights.
(c) Maximum illumination levels:
(1) Signs using an LED (Light Emitting Diode) light source shall not exceed a
luminance level of 600 candela per square meter (nits) between sunset and
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sunrise, and shall not exceed a luminance level of 5,000 candela per square meter
between sunrise and sunset.
(2) Signs using florescent, neon, or incandescent light sources shall not exceed
12 watts per square foot of sign surface area.
(3) All signs with illumination shall be equipped with a mechanism that
automatically adjusts the brightness to ambient lighting conditions (e.g., dusk).
(d) No illumination involving movement, by reason of the lighting arrangement,
lighting source, changes in either color or intensity of lighting, or other devices shall be
permitted. This includes video display signs (except as allowed in Section 21155.05,
Subd. 2 (e) and scoreboards as allowed in Section 21650 of this Chapter), or any signs
that have blinking, flashing, scrolling, shimmering, and rotating, except that time and
temperature signs may be allowed. Furthermore, the transition from one static electronic
display to another must be instantaneous without any special effects.
(e) An electronic changeable copy sign, electronic graphic display sign, video display
sign or a changeable copy sign, in addition to other permitted signage, may be permitted
provided the following conditions are met:
(1) The message shall not be visible from any public street.
(2) The portion of the sign allocated to changeable copy shall be no greater
than six square feet.
(3) The sign shall comply with all other signage regulations.
(f) Electronic changeable copy and electronic graphic display signs shall be designed
and equipped to freeze the device in one position if a malfunction occurs or immediately
discontinue the display. Additionally, the sign owner shall immediately stop the display
if notified by the City that the sign is not complying with the standards of this Chapter.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08) (Amended by Ord. No. 2012-12, 03/27/12)
Subd. 3. The message or display on electronic changeable copy signs or electronic
graphic display signs shall not change more than one time every 15 minutes, except for those
signs permitted by Section 21155.05 Subd. 2 (e) and time and temperature signs. A display of
time or temperature must remain for at least 15 minutes before changing to a different display,
but the time and temperature information itself may change. (Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09,
03/24/08)
Subd 4 With the exception of theater marquees, changeable copy signage
(electronic or not) is not allowed to be placed on walls.
Subd. 45. Signs painted directly on building exteriors are not permitted.
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Subd. 56. Except as otherwise limited by this Section, No
no freestanding sign -s shall project higher than 36 feet above grade.
Subd. §7. Except as otherwise limited by this Section, no
freestanding sign shall exceed 160 square feet in surface area.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03124/08)
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Subd. -78. No wall sign or other sign attached to a
building shall project above the roof line or parapet of the
building to which it is attached or shall constitute a roof sign as
defined by this Section. The exception is that wall signage may
be placed partially over the roof area of buildings with flat roofs,
provided such signage is located upon a perpendicular building
column projecting from an exterior wall, and the signage is
counted toward the allowable wall signage for the wall to which
the column is attached. No wall signage may be placed higher than the roof line or parapet on a
perpendicular building column projecting from an exterior wall that exceeds eight feet above the
parapet of the building or roof line of the building (if the building has no parapet). (Amended by
Ord. No. 99-5, 01119199) (Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01, 02123110) (Amended by Ord. No.
2012-23, 08114112)
Subd. 8. No sign shall be erected or placed that resembles any official marker
directed by a government agency, nor shall signs display such words as "stop" or "danger" except
that in shopping centers these or other traffic signs may be used where deemed appropriate by the
City Engineer.
Subd. -3 i0. No sign shall obstruct any window, door, fire escape, stairway, or other
authorized or required building opening.
Subd. 4-911. No sign shall be erected or placed that, by reason of position, shape, size,
or color, would interfere with proper functioning of a traffic sign or with reasonable visibility at a
street intersection.
Subd. 4412. Signs shall not be permitted within the public right-of-way, or within
dedicated public easements except the following:
(a) Temporary public announcement signs for city-wide and free or civic community
events. (Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01, 02123110)
(b) Temporary directional real estate signs for community -wide annual events such as
the "Parade of Homes".
(c) Official or traffic signs erected by a governmental agency.
(14)
Subd. 42213. The owner, lessee, or manager of any sign, and the owner of the land upon
which the sign is located, are responsible for keeping the grass and other vegetation cut and for
keeping debris and rubbish cleaned up and removed from the property where the sign is located.
Further, the same parties shall be responsible for assuring that every sign, including those which
may be specifically exempt from these regulations relative to permits and permit fees, shall be
maintained in good structural condition at all times. All signs shall be kept neatly painted,
including all metal parts and supports thereof that are not galvanized or of rust resistant material.
Subd. 4-3:14. Signs which, by reason of deterioration, may become unsafe or unsightly,
shall be repaired or removed by the licensee, sign owner, or owner of the property upon which
the sign stands, upon written notice of the City Zoning Administrator.
Subd. 4415. No signs shall be permitted which include content classified as "obscene"
as defined by Minnesota Statutes Section 617.241.
Subd. 4516. All signs shall direct primary attention to the business, commodity,
service, activity, or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered on the premises where the sign is
located, except as otherwise specified and allowed.
Subd. 461.7. The construction of all signs permitted by this Section shall be in
accordance with the Minnesota State Building Code, which is hereby adopted by reference as
part of this Section, a copy of which shall be maintained by the Zoning Administrator.
Subd. 4-718. No temporary or permanent sign shall be tacked, or otherwise attached to
trees, fences, utility poles, light posts, or other such structures or supports, unless expressly
permitted by this Section or other law. This prohibition includes signs or sign panels attached to
outdoor athletic field fences. (Amended by Ord. No. 2012-05, 02/28/12)
Subd. 4-819. No multi -vision sign or any other sign which revolves, rotates, or has any
visible moving parts shall be permitted, except that signs alternately displaying time and
temperature and barber poles may be allowed.
Subd. 4-920. No temporary or permanent sign shall be permitted in conjunction with
any home occupation or licensed home occupation.
Subd. UZI. No new outdoor advertising signs are permitted in any zoning district,
except on scoreboards as permitted by Section 21650.07. Outdoor advertising signs which
existed on April 1, 1998 shall be considered conforming uses. (Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09,
03/24/08) (Amended by Ord. No. 2012-12, 0312 7112)
Subd. 2422. Outdoor advertising signs are a principal use of property. All such signs
must be removed as a condition of subdivision, platting, site plan, or PUD approval for new uses
or structures on the parcel where the outdoor advertising sign is located. No such sign that is
non -conforming by reason of height, area, or location shall be altered or expanded to allow an
electronic graphic display, changeable copy sign, or electronic changeable copy sign. (Amended
by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03124/08)
(15)
Subd. 2323. Signs are not permitted on bus benches.
Subd. 2324. The owner of any sign which is otherwise allowed by this Section may
substitute non-commercial speech in lieu of any other commercial speech or non-commercial
speech. The purpose of this provision is to prevent any inadvertent favoring of commercial
speech over non-commercial speech or favoring of any particular non-commercial speech over
any other non-commercial speech. This provision prevails over any more specific provision to
the contrary. This substitution of copy may be made without any additional approval or
permitting so long as the substitution changes the message of the sign only. The exemption to
separate approvals or permits shall not be construed as relieving the sign owner from
responsibility for its erection and maintenance or its compliance with the provisions of this
Section or any other law or ordinance regulating the same.
Subd. 2425. No mobile sign shall be permitted, except those specifically allowed in
Section 21155.06 Subd. 1 (c) (4).
Subd. M266. Banners shall be permitted only as
temporary signs in conjunction with temporary events or
sales, and shall require a separate sign permit unless
approved as part of an administrative permit. The sign
area calculation shall be determined based on the outer
dimensions of the banner.
Area = Length x Width
Le
WidthBannarM10� D0��
�DT0000n
Subd 27When neon tube LED tube or similar accent light banding is installed, it
shall be limited to the same building/canol2v facades where other wall/canopy signage is allowed.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2007-04, 01123107) (Amended by Ord. No. 2007-04, 01123107)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03125108) (Amended by Ord. No. 2008-13, 05127/08) (Amended
by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12109) (Amended by Ord. No. 2011-05, 02122111)
(16)
SECTION 13. Amendment. Section 21155.06, Subd. 1 (a) of the Plymouth City Code (SIGN
REGULATIONS—DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS) is amended as follows:
(a) On -Site Directional Signs. On-site directional signs shall be permitted in any
approved off-street parking area, when deemed necessary for the orderly movement of
traffic, provided all the following conditions are met:
(1) Directional signs shall not exceed 4eu-r-4 square feet of
in surface area, and shall not project higher than eight feet
above grade, except tiat-as noted below:
a. dDirectional signs for buildings over 400,000
square feet in area shall not exceed 14 square feet of
in surface area and shall not project higlger than 8 feet above grade.
b For business or industrial campuses_ institutions, or similar uses,
directional signs that are internal to the site and not visible off the site
shall not exceed 16 square feet in surface area and shall not project higher
than 8 feet above grade.
(2) Directional signs directed at persons off the site shall be limited to one
such sign per street access to the site.
(3) Directional signs shall not be illuminated unless illumination is deemed by
the City as essential to the orderly flow of traffic.
(4) Directional signs shall be located and designed so as to not obstruct traffic
or vision of drivers and pedestrians.
(�� n 4. 17c
SECTION 14. Amendment. Section 21155.06, Subd. 1 (b) of the Plymouth City Code (SIGN
REGULATIONS—DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS) is amended as follows:
(b) Off -Site Directional Signs.
(1) In addition to other freestanding signs permitted in the applicable zoning
district, off-site directional signs are permitted for businesses, apartment
complexes, or institutions that are not located on a minor arterial or a major
collector street. Such uses may display one off-site directional sign on private
property that abuts a minor arterial or major collector street, subject to the
following requirements:
(17)
a. Off-site directional signs may be located in any zoning district.
b. There shall be no more than one off-site directional sign for each
business, apartment complex or institution.
C. Off-site directional signs shall be visible from a minor arterial or
major collector street.
d. Off-site directional signs shall be located at the major intersection
nearest to the business, apartment complex or institution displaying the
sign.
e. There shall be no more than one off-site directional sign per
intersection corner.
f. Off-site directional signs shall not exceed fi3uf 4
square feet in surface area, or -and shall not project higher
than eight 8 feet i- ham- above grade.
g. Off-site directional signs shall not be illuminated.
Max. 4sq. ft.
T Site
9 o
Max.
l
h. At least 7x-50percent of the surface area shall be used to direct
traffic to a specific location.
i. Off-site directional signs cannot be transferred to any other entity
without review and permitting by the Zoning Administrator.
j. Off-site directional signs shall be located outside of the sight
visibility triangle.
k. No off-site directional sign shall be located on any property
without the written consent of the current property owner. The applicant
for the sign permit shall be responsible to obtain written consent from
subsequent property owners.
1. Off-site directional signs required by the City of Plymouth for
public safety purposes are subject to the above requirements. Such signs
may exceed feur-4 square feet in area to accommodate an affected location
address.
(Amended by Orel. No. 2001-26, 08114/01
(2) One off-site directional sign for properties located in commercial or
industrial districts may be located on an abutting premises if deemed necessary by
the Zoning Administrator in order to avoid confusion to the traveling public and
(18)
assist emergency vehicles in locating the premises, provided all the following
conditions are met:
a. The signage -rights are designated in a recorded easement or similar
instrument.
b. The premises served by the off-site directional sign shall not have
direct access to a public street.
C. The off-site directional sign shall be located on a premises that 1)
provides access to the premises served by the off-site directional sign, and
2) has access on an arterial or collector roadway.
d. At least 75--50 percent of the surface area shall be used to direct
traffic to a specific location.
e. The sign shall eemply NN4� all eth
ordinance r€f rune " exeept that the
ma-xmum height of—suc-h sign The off-site
directional sigh shall not exceed 4 square feet in
surface area, and shall not project higher than
5 feet above grade.
Max. 4 sq. ft.
T �t
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1
SECTION 15. Amendment. Section 21155.06, Subd. 2 (c) (1) of the Plymouth City Code
(SIGN REGULATIONS—RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS -SIGNS FOR NON-
RESIDENTIAL USES) is amended as follows:
(1) One freestanding sign not to exceed 32 square
feet in surface area. The sign shall be located at least
10 feet from lot lines, and shall not exceed 6 feet
in height. The sign may include a changeable copy
sign or an electronic changeable copy sign subject to
the following:
Max. 32 sq. ft.
T Area —
Max Id antif icat ion -
I Sign
a. The portion of the sign containing changeable copy or electronic
changeable copy shall be an integral part of the sign or shall be directly
connected to the non -changeable copy portion of the sign.
b. The color of feet—&�text for an electronic changeable copy sio.
shall be white or amber with a contrasting dark background.
C. The sign shall be set back at least 50 feet from side and rear lot
lines, except that in no case shall such signage be set back less than 100
feet from any directly abutting residentially guided or used property.
(19)
d. For- prepefties with more gi ab u#ing roadvr'izsY u SIV
sig with
eleeb7enie elements shall be leeated en the "hest elassifieatien feadwa�-
When a changeable copy sign or an electronic changeable copy sign is
located on a property that abuts more than one roadway, such sign shall be
placed along the highest classification roadway.
e. Only one sign with -? . t-reiiie elemerAs changeable copy sigm or
electronic changeable copy sign shall be permitted per lot. For
developments with two or more structures and/or lots, only one sign wit#
feet+er4e e e -me As changeable copy sign or electronic changeable cop
sign shall be permitted per development. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07,
05/12/09)
f. The portion of the sign dedicated to changeable copy or electronic
changeable copy shall not be illuminated between the hemi- of 10:30 PM
and 6:00 AM.
SECTION 16. Amendment. Section 21 155.06, Subd. 3 (b) of the Plymouth City Code (SIGN
REGULATIONS—O DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS) is amended as follows:
(b) Freestanding Signs. One freestanding sign not exeee 4in-g-to exceed 64 square
feet in surface area, -m ursheight-4 or 16 feet in height. The sign shall be set
back at least 10 feet from lot lines. The sign may include a changeable copy sign or an
electronic changeable copy sign subject to the following:
(1) The portion of the sign containing changeable copy or electronic
changeable copy shall be an integral part of the sign or shall be directly connected
to the non -changeable copy portion of the sign.
(2) The color of e'Z etreflie-text for an electronic changeable copy si shall be
white or amber with a contrasting dark background.
(3)O .
e1 ;,-11-1 _ -located-e tl e t 7 sAl ¢; ,,, ,. e.,.a. 'a3,. A changeable
copv sign or an electronic changeable copy sign shall be locatedin a manner that
minimizes views ('to the extent possible) from residential proL)erties.
(4) Only one ;nomtlexents changeable copy sign or electronic
changeable copy sign shall be permitted per lot. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07,
05112109)
(20)
SECTION 17. Amendment. Section 21155.06, Subd. 4 (c) (2) of the Plymouth City Code
(SIGN REGULATIONS—COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS) is amended as
follows:
(2) The freestanding sign may contain a time and temperature sign, a
changeable copy sign, an electronic changeable copy sign, or an electronic graphic
display sign, subject to the following restrictions:
a. The portion of the sign containing changeable copy (electronic or
not) or electronic graphic display shall be an integral part of the sign or
shall be directly connected to the non -changeable copy portion of the sign.
b. The electronic portion of the sign shall not exceed 64 square feet.
C. ,
eleet.,., nie eleffiefits Shall he lee-+eA „r t�,o s ;�� or+ .� �; +; .� , ,, <rray
b
A changeable copy sign, electronic changeable copy si .. or electronic
graphic display sign shall be located in a manner that minimizes views (to
the extent possible) from residential properties.
d. Only one sign with eleetrenie elements changeable copy sign,
electronic changeable copy sign, or electronic graphic display sign shall be
permitted per lot. (Amended by Orel. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
SECTION. 18. Amendment. Section 21155.06, Subd. 5 (c) of the Plymouth City Code (SIGN
REGULATIONS—CC DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS) is amended as follows:
(c) Freestanding Signs:
(1) CC -R & E and CC -OT & R: One monument
sign shall be permitted per lot, provided the height shall
not exceed 10 feet, and the surface area of the sign shall
not exceed 32 square feet. Such signage shall be set
back at least 10 feet from all lot lines. The monument
sign may include a changeable copy sign or an electronic
changeable copy sign, provided the color of eleetFenie
text on an electronic changeable copy signs shall be
white or amber with a contrasting dark background. Fer prepe ft; es that .,bub „znra
,lass; e do ,.,,.,a...ay A changeable copy sign or an electronic changeable cop
sign shall be located in a manner that minimizes views (to the externt_T)ossible
from residential properties
(21)
Max. 32 sq. ft.
TMonUme�
10'
Sign
Max
1
text on an electronic changeable copy signs shall be
white or amber with a contrasting dark background. Fer prepe ft; es that .,bub „znra
,lass; e do ,.,,.,a...ay A changeable copy sign or an electronic changeable cop
sign shall be located in a manner that minimizes views (to the externt_T)ossible
from residential properties
(21)
(2) CC -P: One monument sign shall be permitted
per lot; provided the height shall not exceed 10 feet,
and the surface area of the sign shall not exceed 64
square feet. Such signage shall be set back at least 10
feet from all lot lines. The monument sign may
include a changeable copy sign, an electronic
changeable copy sign, or an electronic graphic display
sign, provided it is set back at least 15 feet from all lot
lines and the color of ^'�-text on an electronic
changeable copy signs shall be white or amber
background.
with a contrasting dark
(3) For properties directly abutting Highway 55, one
freestanding sign not exceeding 36 feet in height shall be
permitted per lot in lieu of the monument sign identified
in (1) above, provided the surface area of the sign shall
not exceed 100 square feet. Any such freestanding sign
shall be located between Highway 55 and the building,
and shall be setback at least 10 feet from all lot lines.
The sign may include a changeable copy sign or an
electronic changeable copy sign, subject to the following
restrictions:
Permanent Copy
Electronk Changeable
Message
Max. 64 square feet
36'
iu�nx
Freestanding Sign
Max 100 square feet
a. The color of k-etfenie-text on an electronic changeable copy signs
shall be white or amber with a contrasting dark background.
b. The electronic portion of the sign shall not exceed 64 square feet.
C. Only one sign with electreftie ele ne changeable copy sign or
electronic changeable copy sign shall be permitted per lot. (Amended by
Ord. No. 2009-07, 05112/09)
(22)
Max. 64 sq. ft.
TMonument
10'
Sign
Max
with a contrasting dark
(3) For properties directly abutting Highway 55, one
freestanding sign not exceeding 36 feet in height shall be
permitted per lot in lieu of the monument sign identified
in (1) above, provided the surface area of the sign shall
not exceed 100 square feet. Any such freestanding sign
shall be located between Highway 55 and the building,
and shall be setback at least 10 feet from all lot lines.
The sign may include a changeable copy sign or an
electronic changeable copy sign, subject to the following
restrictions:
Permanent Copy
Electronk Changeable
Message
Max. 64 square feet
36'
iu�nx
Freestanding Sign
Max 100 square feet
a. The color of k-etfenie-text on an electronic changeable copy signs
shall be white or amber with a contrasting dark background.
b. The electronic portion of the sign shall not exceed 64 square feet.
C. Only one sign with electreftie ele ne changeable copy sign or
electronic changeable copy sign shall be permitted per lot. (Amended by
Ord. No. 2009-07, 05112/09)
(22)
SECTION 19. Amendment. Section 21155.06, Subd. 6 (c) of the Plymouth City Code (SIGN
REGULATIONS—INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS) is amended as follows:
(c) Freestanding Signs. One freestanding sign shall be
permitted per lot, provided it shall not ex„exceed 100
square feet in surface area or 36 feet in height,-atK1-1-s Such
signage shall be set back at least 10 feet from all lot lines. The
surface area of the sign may be increased to a maximum of
160 square feet for industrial developments of over 20 acres.
The sign may include a changeable copy sign or an electronic
changeable copy sign subject to the following:
(1) The portion of the sign containing changeable
copy or electronic changeable copy shall be an integral
part of the sign or shall be directly connected to the
non -changeable copy portion of the sign.
T.q.—
g.
36'
MX
Freestanding Sign
(2) The color of e ems- --text on an electronic changeable copy sigi
1 shall be
white or amber with a contrasting dark background.
(3) The electronic portion of the sign shall not exceed 64 square feet.
(4) b
elements shall b 7 t 1 the highest 6-t acafi .,,
"'-'TC7G41.'L�.a vxs .....�. �a..J......., ., ... .a�. _= zEx-rcm icradway—A changeable
co y sign or an electronic changeable civ sign shall be located in a manner that
minimizes views (to the extent possible) from residential properties.
(5) Only one __g_ with eleet .,,nie ele e=ts-changeable coign or electronic
changeable copy sign shall be permitted per lot. (Amended by Orel. No. 2009-07,
05/12109)
(23)
SECTION 20. Amendment. Section 21155.06, Subd. 7 (b) of the Plymouth City Code (SIGN
REGULATIONS—P-I DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS) is amended as follows:
(b) One monument sign per street frontage, provided that:
(1) The sign dee; shall not exceed 64 square feet in
surface area or 10 feet in height. The sign shall be set
back at least 10 feet from lot lines. (Amended by Ord.
No. 99-5, 01 /19199)
(2) The sign may include a changeable copy sign,
an electronic changeable copy sign,, or an electronic
graphic display sign, provided that:
a. The sign shall be set back at least 50 feet from side and rear lot
lines, except that in no case shall such signage be set back less than 100
feet from any directly abutting residentially guided or used property.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
b. The portion of the sign dedicated to changeable copy (electronic or
not) or electronic Mphic display shall not be illuminated between the
hours e1 10:30 PM and 6:00 AM.
dc. ',
a sign with
even -e elements shall be leeated on the highest l; i,.ation r -eau.,
„
assw�avi. uy.
When a changeable copy sign (electronic or not) or electronic graphic
display sign is located on a property that abuts more than one roadway,
such sign shall be placed along the highest classification roadway.
ed. Only one sign .,it e eetFenye elmoiAs changeable copy sign,
electronic changeable copy sign, or electronic g_apl�ic display shall be
permitted per lot. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12109)
(24)
hhax. 64 sq. ft.
TMonument
14'
Sign
Max
a. The sign shall be set back at least 50 feet from side and rear lot
lines, except that in no case shall such signage be set back less than 100
feet from any directly abutting residentially guided or used property.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
b. The portion of the sign dedicated to changeable copy (electronic or
not) or electronic Mphic display shall not be illuminated between the
hours e1 10:30 PM and 6:00 AM.
dc. ',
a sign with
even -e elements shall be leeated on the highest l; i,.ation r -eau.,
„
assw�avi. uy.
When a changeable copy sign (electronic or not) or electronic graphic
display sign is located on a property that abuts more than one roadway,
such sign shall be placed along the highest classification roadway.
ed. Only one sign .,it e eetFenye elmoiAs changeable copy sign,
electronic changeable copy sign, or electronic g_apl�ic display shall be
permitted per lot. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12109)
(24)
SECTION 21. Amendment. Section 21173 of the Plymouth City Code (WIND ENERGY
CONVERSION SYSTEMS (WECS) is amended as follows:
Subd. 4. Blade. afes or-eated by the WECS shall have a minimum ef 3 0 feet o
in the sy-sten+.
ha. 5. The WI~ 1 •�e equipped withboth manual d avAoma a'
the T
stepping e+atien in high and
u'
K. -%lac. "'IT`GS el..rl;. ., the blades, aiitca'1 vend'.. nl ;._.lde to
bx strikes Code.
Subd. 7. The WEGS shall not inelude towff elimbing apparatus within twelve
of the gmupkh
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b
e-cceed two (2) squafe in area. sign shall eefftain the k4lewing
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SECTION 21.:1.73 — WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS ECS
21173.01. PREEMPTION AND APPLICABILITY: WECS that have a combined
nameplate cgpacity of 5,000 kilowatts or more are regalated by the state and are preempted from
the regulations of this Section This Section applies only to WECS that have a combined
naineplate capacity of less than 5,000 kilowatts.
21173 02 PURPOSE AND INTENT: The purpose of this Section is to establish
predictable and balanced regulations for the establishment of WECS in the locations and
circumstances udder which the use may be established without detriment to the public health
safgy and welfare of neighboring property owners or occupants.
21173.03. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The following requirements shall a 1 to all
WECS:
Subd 1. WECS shall be allowed as an accessoa structure.
Subd 2 The monopole or building upon which the proposed WECS is to be
mounted shall have the stnictural integrity to carry the weight and wind loads of the WECS and
to accommodate its vibration impacts as documented in writing by a licensed structural engineer.
Subd 3 WECS and any related equipinent shall comply with the noise regulations
established in Section 2025 of the Cijy Code.
Subd 4 WECS shall be equipped with an overspeed control device.
Subd 5 WECS including; the blades or rotors stall be grounded and shielded in
conformance with the National Electrical Code.
(28)
Subd 6 The compatibility of the blades or rotors with the generator shall be
certified by a licensed engineer.
Subd 7 WE, shall be filtered shielded or otherwise designed and constructed so
as not to cause electrical radio frequuencv television or other colnin-mication signal interference.
Subd S WECS and their related support and equipment shall be a non -contrasting
color such as pale grey or white or shall have a galvanized finish to reduce visual impact, unless
otherwise required by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Subd 9 Except those devices required by the Federal Aviation. Administration, no
lights reflectors flashers or any other type of illumination shall be attached to a WECS or related
support or equipment.
Subd 10 Except for required safety signage no other signage, writing, pictures,
flags streamers or decorative items shall be attachedto a WECS or related support or
equipment,
Subd 11 WECS shall be self-supporting without the use of guy wires or similar
features.
Subd 12 Obsolete WECS and any related Mort or equipment shall be removed
within twelve months of cessation of operating unless an exemption is granted by the Zoning
Administrator.
21173.44. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FREESTANDING WECS: In
addition to the general requirements specified in Subsection 21173.03 of this Section.
freestanding WECS shall comply with the following requirements:
Subd 1 Freestanding WECS shall be constructed using a monopole design of
tubular steel.
Subd 2 Not more than one freestanding WECS shall be permitted per lot.
Subd 3 Freestanding WECS shall not exceed 50 feet in height, as measured from
the wade level at the base of the tower to the highest possible extension of the blades, rotors or
similar feature of the WECS.
Subd 4 Freestanding WECS shall not be located within a front yard, unless the
yard qualifies as an equivalent side or rear vard.
Subd 5 Freestanding WECS shall be set back from all lot lines, from any habitable
structure (e dwelling school business),from any recreational facility (e.g., nlayfreld, rink),
and from lakes wetlands and ponds a distance that is at least equal to the height of the WECS.
(29)
Subd 6 Lot line setbacks may be reduced For projects with joint ownership of a
freestanding WECS between two or more abutting landowners Prior to issuance of a building
pennit the applicant shall submit recorded copies of covenants or easements prohibiting the
construction of habitable buildings within a distance equal to the height of the WECS on all
affected propel -ties.
Subd .7 Freestanding-WECS shall not be located within a required wetland buffer
strip within a bluff impact zone or on slopes within the shoreland management overlay district
that are over 12 percent as measured over horizontal distances of 50 feet or more.
Subd $ No portion of a freestanding_ WECS including the full arc area created by
any blade rotor or other portion of the WECS shall extend over a drainage or utility easement,
over a parking lot over an accessory building or over or under an overhead utility line.
Subd 9 The lowest extent of any blade or rotor on a freestanding WECS shall be
not less than 30 feet above the MLmd.
Subd 10Freestanding- WECS shall not include tower climbing apparatus within
twelve feet of the ground.
Subd 11 Freestanding WECS shall display a sign posted at the base of the tower,
not to exceed two square feet in area containing the following information.
(a) A warning of danger to unauthorized persons.
(b) The WECS manufacturer's naive.
(c) Emergency shutdown procedures.
1 t• !' •� •
the general requirements specified in Subsection 21173 03 of this Section. rooftop WECS shall
coMlly with the following requirements:
Subd 1 Not more than one rooftop WECS shall be permitted per single-family
dwelling The ncunber of rooftop WECS shall not be limited for other principal buildings.
Subd 2 Rooftop WECS shall not exceed 15 feet in heig-ht as measured from the
highest element of the roof se_znent to which the WECS is attached (e.g., peak for pitched roofs,
parget for flat roofs) to the hig-hestpossible extension of the blades rotors or similar feature of
the WECS.
Subd 3 Rooftop WECS shall be set back not less than 10 feet from exterior walls
of the building.
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21173.06. SUBMITTAL RE UIREMENTS: An.applicant for a WECS shall provide the
following:
Subd 1. Information that demonstrates conformance to the requirements specified
in Subsections 21173.03 21173.04, and 21173.05 of this Section, as applicable.
Subd. 2. Application materials required for an administrative permit, as outlined in
Section 21025 of this Chapter,
Subd 3 Technical specifications for the WECS including, but not limited to,
height blade or rotor length operating_ parameters ligbtning protection anticipated noise levels
at the lot lines and other information deemed necessary to review the application.
Subd 4, For freestanding WECS a certified survey showing lot lines existing
structures easements above -ground utilities, elevations wetlands, ponds, lakes. streams, and the
proposed location for the WECS including the dimensions between lot lines and the nearest
projection of WECS blades or rotors.
Subd S For freestanding WECS an inventory (in conformance with Section 530 of
the City Code) of significant trees proposed to be removed within the construction area for the
WECS shall be provided for all uses except single-family residential uses.
SECTION 22. Amendment. Section 21350.07 of the Plymouth City Code (FRD, FUTURE
RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended by deleting
Subd. 13 as follows:
SECTION 23. Amendment. Section 21350.11 of the Plymouth City Code (FRD, FUTURE
RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT—USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT) is
amended by adding Subd. 8 as follows:
Subd 8 Wind energy conversion systems (WECS), as regulated by Section 21173
of this Chapter.
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SECTION 23. Amendment. Section 21350.11 of the Plymouth City Code (FRD, FUTURE
RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT—USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT) is
amended by adding Subd. 8 as follows:
Subd 8 Wind energy conversion systems (WECS), as regulated by Section 21173
of this Chapter.
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SECTION 24. Amendment. Section 21355.05 of the Plymouth City Code (RSF-1, SINGLE
FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING DISTRICT 1—ACCESSORY USES) is amended as
follows:
21355.05. ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in the RSF-1
District:
Subd. 1. Accessory buildings and structures, as regulated by Section 21120 of this
Chapter.
Subd. 2. Accessory uses incidental and customary to the uses listed as permitted,
conditional, interim, and uses by administrative permit in this Section.
Subd. 3. Administrative offices, meeting rooms, classrooms, and food preparation
and service areas in private and public recreational facilities, and the uses of which are incidental
and directly related to the primary use.
Subd. 4. Backup generators for residential uses, provide they comply with the
placement and minimum setback requirements for accessory structures.
Subd. 5. Boarding or renting of rooms to not more than two individuals per
dwelling unit.
Subd. 6. Day care facilities licensed under Minnesota Rules, parts 9502.0300 to
9502.0445 serving 14 or fewer persons in a residential dwelling unit, or as otherwise permitted
by law.
Subd. 7. Fences, as regulated by Section 21130 of this Chapter.
Subd. 8. Home occupations and home offices, as regulated by Section 21145 of this
Chapter.
Subd. 9. Keeping of animals subject to Section 21170 of this Chapter.
Subd. 10. Off-street parking and off-street loading, as regulated by Sections
21105.11 and 21135 of this Chapter.
Subd. 11. Play and recreational facilities, only accessory to * an existing principal
permitted use on the same lot and which are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of the
residents of the principal use and their occasional guests, except as otherwise permitted.
Subd. 12. Radio and television receiving antennas including single satellite dish
TVROs one meter or less in diameter, short-wave radio dispatching antennas, or those necessary
for the operation of household electronic equipment including federally licensed amateur radio
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stations, as regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter. (Amended by Ord. No. 2011-22,
07/26/11)
Subd. 13. Recreational vehicles and equipment parking and storage, as regulated by
Section 21105.11 of this Chapter.
Subd. 14. Sales and fund raising events sponsored by non-profit uses allowed in this
district, limited to no more than six three-day events per calendar year.
Subd. 15. Scoreboards for public parks and public or private schools, provided. that:
(a) One scoreboard not exceeding, 16 feet in height or 150 square feet in surface area
is allowed per playing field, not including fields used only for practice.
(b) One scoreboard not exceeding 32 feet in height or 550 square feet in area is
allowed per park or school, provided that the information on the scoreboard is not visible
from any adjacent public rights-of-way and provided that the scoreboard does not contain
a video diVlaypanel..
(c) No commercial speech shall be permitted on a scoreboard, except that an
organization sponsoring the scoreboard may include identifying information within the
area allowed for the scoreboard in a combined am.otmt not to exceed 30 percent of the
total scoreboard area.
Subd. 4516. Signs, as regulated by Section 21155 of this Chapter.
SECTION 25. Amendment. Section 21360.05 of the Plymouth City Code (RSF-2, SINGLE
FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING DISTRICT 2 ASSESSORY USES) is amended as
follows:
21360.05. ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in the RSF-2
District:
Subd. 1. Accessory buildings and structures, as regulated by Section 21120 of this
Chapter.
Subd. 2. Accessory uses incidental and customary to the uses listed as permitted,
conditional, interim, and uses by administrative permit in this Section.
Subd. 3. Administrative offices, meeting rooms, classrooms, and food preparation
and service areas in private and public recreational facilities, and the uses of which are incidental
and directly related to the primary use.
Subd. 4. Backup generators for residential uses, provided they comply with the
placement and minimum setback requirements for accessory structures.
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Subd. 5. Boarding or renting of rooms to not more than two individuals per
dwelling unit.
Subd. 6. Day care facilities licensed under Minnesota Rules, parts 9502.0300 to
9502.0445 serving 14 or fewer persons in a residential dwelling unit, or as otherwise permitted
by law.
Subd. 7. Fences, as regulated by Section 21130 of this Chapter.
Subd. 8. Home occupations and home offices, as regulated by Section 21145 of this
Chapter.
Subd. 9. Keeping of animals subject to Section 21170 of this Chapter.
Subd. 10. Off-street parking and off-street loading, as regulated by Sections
21105.11 and 21135 of this Chapter.
Subd. 11. Play and recreational facilities, only accessory to an existing principal
permitted use on the same lot and which are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of the
residents of the principal use ant their occasional guests, except as otherwise permitted.
Subd. 12. Radio and televisions receiving antennas including single satellite dish
TVROs one meter or less in diameter, short-wave radio dispatching antennas, or those necessary
for the operation of household electronic equipment including federally licensed amateur radio
stations, as regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter. (Amended by Ord. No. 2011-22,
07126111)
Subd. 13. Recreational vehicles and equipment parking and storage, as regulated by
Section 21105.11 of this Chapter.
Subd. 14. Sales and fund raising events sponsored by non-profit uses allowed in this
district, limited to no more than six three-day events per calendar year.
Subd. 15. Scoreboards for public parks and public or private schools, provided that:
(a) One scoreboard not exceeding 16 feet in height or 150 square feet in surface area
is allowed per pla�dng field not including fields used only for..practice.
(b) One scoreboard not exceeding 32 feet in height or 550 square feet in area is
allowed per park or school provided that the information on the scoreboard is not visible
from any adjacent public rights-of-way and provided that the scoreboard does not contain
a video displgy panel.
(c) No commercial speech shall be permitted on a scoreboard, except that an
organization sponsoring the scoreboard may include identifying information within the
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area allowed for the scoreboard in a combined amount not to exceed 30 percent of the
total scoreboard area.
Subd. 4-51.6. Signs, as regulated by Section 21155 of this Chapter.
SECTION 26. Amendment. Section 21450.03 of the Plymouth City Code (O, OFFICE
DISTRICT—PERMITTED USES) is amended as follows:
21450.03. PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in the O District:
Subd. 1. Banks, credit unions and other financial institutions (excluding currency
exchanges) without drive -up tellers.
Subd. 2. Dwelling, elderly (senior citizen).
Subd. 3. Essential services not including structures, except those requiring
administrative permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of this Chapter.
Subd. 4. Funeral homes and mortuaries.
Subd. 5. Governmental and public utility (essential service) buildings and
structures, including public works type facilities, excluding outdoor storage.
Subd. 6. Offices, administrative/commercial.
Subd. 7. Offices/clinics for medical, dental, or chiropractic services.
Subd. 8. Pet grooming.
Subd. 9. Private clubs (may serve food and beverages). (Amended by Ord. No.
2009-07, 05/12109)
Subd. 10. Religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples, synagogues,
mosques limited to worship and directly related social events.
Subd. 11. Residential care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities
and similar facilities (excludes hospitals or similar institutions). (Amended by Ord. No. 2011-05,
02122111)
Subd. 12. Retail ffiereial or service activities limited to those listed as permitted
or pee i#ted accessory uses within the C-1 Zzoning Ddistrict.
Subd. 13. Retail or service operations that are not otherwise addressed in this
Cha ter, provided they contain less than 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.
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Subd. 4314. Therapeutic massage.
Subd. 4415. Veterinary clinics and related indoor kennel.
SEC'T'ION 27. Amendment. Section 21450.05 of the Plymouth City Code (O, OFFICE
DISTRICT—ACCESSORY USES) is amended as follows:
21450.05. ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in the O
District:
Subd. 1. Accessory uses incidental and customary to the uses listed as permitted,
conditional, interim, and uses by administrative permit in this Section.
Subd. 2. Fences, as regulated by Section 21130 of this Chapter.
Subd. 3. Off-street parking and off-street loading as regulated by Section 21135 of
this Chapter, but not including parking of semi -trailers or semi -trailer tracks.
Subd. 4. Radio and television receiving antennas including. single satellite dish.
TVROs two meters or less in diameter, short-wave radio dispatching antennas, or those necessary
for the operation of electronic equipment including federally licensed amateur radio stations, as
regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter. (Amended by Ord. No. 2011-22, 07126/11)
Subd. 5. Scoreboards for public parks and public or private schools, provided that:
(a) One scoreboard not exceeding 16 feet in height or 150 square feet in surface area
is allowed per playing field not including fields used only for practice.
(b) One scoreboard not exceeding 32 feet in height or 550 square feet in area is
allowed per park or school provided that the information on the scoreboard is not visible
from any adjacent public rights-of-wav and provided that the scoreboard does not contain
a video display panel.
Q No commercial speech shall be permitted on a scoreboard, except that an
organization sponsoring the scoreboard may include identifying information within the
area allowed for the scoreboard in a combined amount not to exceed 30 percent of the
total scoreboard area.
Subd. 56. Signs, as regulated by Section 21155 of this Chapter.
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SECTION 28. Amendment. Section 21450.07, Subd. 4 (e) of the Plymouth City Code (O,
OFFICE DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended as follows:
(e) Hours of operation: The hours of operation for a convenience grocery market
shall be limited to 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, unless extended by the Council as part of the
conditional use permit. Unless otherwise limited or prohibited by the Council as part of
the conditional use pennit, the hours of operation for pay -at -the -pump motor fuel sales
may be 24 hours per da.
SECTION 29. Amendment. Section 21455.03 of the Plymouth City Code (C-1,
CONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT—PERMITTED USES) is amended as follows:
21455.03. PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in the C-1 District:
Subd. 1. Beauty salons and day spas.
Subd. 2. Bus/transit stations or terminals without vehicle storage.
Subd. 3. Candy, ice cream, popcorn, nuts, frozen desserts, and soft drink sales.
Subd. 4. Convenience grocery markets (without motor fuel facilities or delicatessen
food service).
Subd. 5. Copy/printing services (excludes printing presses and publishing
facilities).
Subd. 6. Delicatessens/coffee houses without drive-through service.
Subd. 7. Dry cleaning pick up and laundry pick up stations including incidental
repair but not including processing.
Subd. 8. Essential services not including structures, except those requiring
administrative permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of this
Chapter.
Subd. 9. Governmental and public utility (essential service) buildings and
structures, including public works type facilities, excluding outdoor storage.
Subd. 10. Offices, administrative/commercial (excludes offices/clinics for medical,
dental, or chiropractic services).
Subd. 11. Prepared food restaurants: delivery and/or take-out only, with no interior
seating.
Subd..12. Retail or service operations that are not otherwise addressed in this
Chapter, provided they contain less than 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.
Subd. 413. Sexually oriented businesses - accessory (as regulated by Section 21195 of
this Chapter).
Subd. 4314. Shoe repair.
Subd. 4.415. Tailoring services.
Subd. 41516. Tanning salons.
Subd. 4.6:17. Therapeutic massage.
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SECTION 30. Amendment. Section 21455.07, Subd. 2 (e) of the Plymouth City Code (C-1,
CONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended as follows:
(e) Hours of operation: The hours of operation for a convenience grocery market
shall be limited to 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, unless extended by the Council as part of the
conditional use permit. Unless otherwise limited or Rrohibited by the Council as part of
the conditional use permit, the hours of gperation for pay-at-the-puinp motor fuel sales
may be 24 hours per day.
SECTION 31. Amendment. Section 21460.03, Subd. 34 of the Plymouth City Code (C-2,
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT—PERMITTED USES) is amended as follows:
Subd. 34. Retail or service operations, e,,.,',.ding .,.,<Y,n4iep n, that are not otherwise
addressed in this Seefien Chapter, —provided they contain less than 3,000 square feet of
gross floor area.
SECTION 32. Amendment. Section 21460.07, Subd. 2 (e) of the Plymouth City Code (C-2,
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended as
follows:
(e) Hours of operation: The hours of operation for a convenience grocery market
shall be limited to 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, unless extended by the Council as part of the
conditional use permit. Unless otherwise limited or prohibited by the Council as part of
the conditional use pen -nit. the hours of operation for pay -at -the -pump motor fuel sales
mgy be 24 hours per day.
SECTION 33. Amendment. Section 21465.03, Subd. 26 of the Plymouth City Code (C-3,
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT—PERMITTED USES) is amended as follows:
Subd. 26. Retail or service operations, o�,^i, ding „awfl peps- that are not otherwise
addressed in this Seet-ie Chapter, —provided they contain less than 3,000 square feet of
gross floor area.
SECTION 34. Amendment. Section 21465.07, Subd. 5 (e) of the Plymouth City Code (C-3,
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended as follows:
(e) Hours of operation: The hours of operation for a convenience grocery market
shall be limited to 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, unless extended by the Council as part of the
conditional use permit. Unless otherwise limited or prohibited by the Council as part of
the conditional use permit. the hours of operation for pay -at -the -pump motor fiiel sales
inay be 24 hours per day.
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SECTION 35. Amendment. Section 21465.07, Subd. 14 of the Plymouth City Code (C-3,
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended by adding item
(i), as follows:
(i) Unless other -wise limited or prohibited by the Council as part of the conditional
use permit the hours of operation for pay -at -the -pump motor fuel sales may be 24 hours
per day.
SECTION 36. Amendment. Section 21470.03, Subd. 55 of the Plymouth City Code (C-4,
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT—PERMITTED USES) is amended as follows:
Subd. 55. Retail or service operations that are not otherwise addressed in this Seetie
Chapter, —provided they contain less than 3,000 square feet of gross floor area.
SECTION 37. Amendment. Section 21470.07, Subd. 15 (c) of the Plymouth City Code (C-4,
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended as follows:
(c) ,,�a ,- 6-.-()g AA1 to 11t00 nM tmiess _k ,-d d
by the Council as ptof the eenditiona4 use permit. -Unless otherwise limited or
prohibited by the Council as part of the conditional use permit the hours of operation for
pU-at-the-pump motor fuel sales may be 24 hours per day.
SECTION 38. Amendment. Section 21470.07, Subd. 16 of the Plymouth City Code (C-4,
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended by adding
item (i), as follows:
(i) Unless otherwise limited or prohibited by the Council as part of the conditional
use permit the hours of operation for pay -at -the -pump motor fuel sales may be 24 hours
per day.
SECTION 39. Amendment. Section 21475.05, Subd. 2 (mm) of the Plymouth City Code (CC,
CITY CENTER DISTRICT—PERMITTED USES) is amended as follows:
(mm) Retail or service operations, eHel d ng p shops, that are not otherwise
addressed in this -sem Chapter. —provided they contain less than 3,000 square feet of
gross floor area.
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SECTION 40. Amendment. Section 21475.09, Subd. 3 (c) (5) of the Plymouth City Code
(CC, CITY CENTER DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended as follows:
(5) Hours of operation: The hours of operation for a convenience ?Toceiy
market shall be limited to 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, unless extended by the Council
as part of the conditional use permit. Unless otherwise limited or prohibited by
the Council as part of the conditional use permit the hours of operation for pay -at -
the -pump motor fuel sales may be 24 hours per day.
SECTION 41. Amendment. Section 21475.09, Subd. 4 of the Plymouth City Code (CC,
CITY CENTER DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended as follows:
Subd. 4. CC -OT & R District.
(a) Day care facilities as a principal use provided that the use complies with the
provisions of Section 21150 of this Chapter.
(ab) Entertainment, live; in association with a restaurant.
(c) Multiple family dwellings (apartments, condominiums, townhouses, and similar
attached housing) as part of a mixed land use development, provided that residential
density does not exceed 20 dwelling units per acre.
SECTION 42. Amendment. Section 21650.05, Subd. 8 of the Plymouth City Code (PI,
PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT—ACCESSORY USES) is amended as follows:
Subd. 8. Scoreboards for public parks and public or private schools, provided that:
(a) One scoreboard not exceeding 16 feet in height or 150 square feet in surface area
is allowed per playing field, not including fields used only for practice.
(b) One scoreboard not exceeding 32 feet in height or 550 square feet in area is
allowed per park or school, provided that the information on the scoreboard -s is not visible
from any adjacent public rights-of-way and provided that the scoreboard -s does not
contain a video display panel.
(c) No commercial speech shall be permitted on a scoreboard, except that an
organization sponsoring the scoreboard may include identifying information within the
area allowed for the scoreboard in a combined amount not to exceed 30 percent of the
total scoreboard area.
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SECTION 43. Amendment. Section 21650.07 of the Plymouth City Code (PI,
PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended by deleting Subd.
22 as follows:
SECTION 44. Amendment. Section 21650.11 of the Plymouth City Code (PI,
PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT—USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT) is amended
by adding Subd. 11 as follows:
Subd 11. Wind energy conversion systems (WECS). as regulated by Section 21173
of this Chapter.
SECTION 45. Amendment. Section 21655.14, Subd. 3 of the Plymouth City Code (PUD,
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT—THE PLYMOUTH COLLECTION PUD) is
amended as follows:
Subd. 3. Allowable Uses. The uses allowed in this PUD shall include any
permitted, accessory, conditional, or interim uses allowed in the C-1 and C-2 districts. In
addition, the following uses shall be allowed in the PUD provided they do not exceed 20;000
square feet in building area on an individual basis: 1) appliance and electronic stores; 2) book,
office supply, and stationary stores; 3) car wash accessory to a convenience grocery market with
motor fuel sales; 4) ___-=_-c drive-through restaurant with d -izve t rou. gh sm. ie ; 5) dry
cleaning including plant and accessory pressing and repair; 6) fabric/notions stores; 7) free-
standing dining restaurant with liquor service; 8) furniture stores; 9) jewelry stores; 10) music
stores; 11) sewing machine sales and service; and 12) toy stores. All the uses listed above shall
be considered "permitted" in the PUD, provided they comply with any conditions specified for
such uses. Additionally, the uses listed as uses by administrative permit in the C-1 and C-2
districts shall be considered "administrative" in the PUD.
SECTION 46. Amendment. Section 21655.18, Subd. 3 of the Plymouth City Code (PUD,
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT—PUD 91-1 (SEVEN PONDS NORTH):
AMENDMENT FOR PLYMOUTH STATION) is amended as follows:
Subd. 3. Allowable Uses. The allowable uses are any permitted, accessory,
conditional or interim uses (except the interim use entitled seasonal farmer's market and produce
sales, as outlined in Section 21460.09, Subd. 2 of the Zoning Ordinance) allowed in the C-1 and
C-2 Zoning Districts and a grocery superstore not exceeding 65,000 square feet and a clothing
store not to exceed 6,656 square feet. In addition, the following uses shall be permitted in the
PUD provided they do not exceed 10,000 square feet in building area on an individual basis: 1)
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appliance and electronic stores; 2) auto repair -minor; 3) book, office supply; and stationary
stores; 4) car wash accessory to a convenience grocery market with motor fuel sales; 5)
drive-through restaurant d d ' t,.,reug7, ^�; 6) fabric/notions stores; 7) free-
standing dining restaurant with liquor service; 8) jewelry stores; 9) music stores and 10) toy
stores. All the uses listed above shall be considered as "permitted" uses in the PUD, provided
they comply with all development standards and conditions for such uses under the most
restrictive corresponding conventional zoning district. Additionally, temporary outdoor events
and sales are allowable upon the granting of an administrative permit, provided they are limited
to the sale of sporting goods items sold from a business in the PUD, produce, vegetables,
flowers, plants and similar items and do not occur within the southerly 350 feet of the PUD, and
that only one sales event shall occur at a time per property, and are in accordance with the
regulations established in Section 21455.11, Subd. 8(c) of the Zoning Ordinance.
SECTION 47. Amendment. Section 21655.34, Subd. 3 of the Plymouth City Code (PUD,
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT—SHOPS AT PLYMOUTH CREEK PUD) is
amended as follows:
Subd. 3. Allowable Uses. The uses permitted in this PUD shall include the
following:
• Lot 1– A Home Improvement Store. ,
• Lots 2 through 5 – Office uses allowable in the C-4 district limited to not more than 2,000
square feet, and A -11 -all R.retail Uuses allowable in the C-4 District, except that.: -�
{f {1 drive -though and drive-in restaurants, as defined by the ZeDin , Or-di,z--nee this
Cha ter, that ine1i d =YL=nffaegh ser'v'ice shall be prohibited.
• Lot 6 – A Senior Housing Building or Daycare Center.
SECTION 48. Amendment. Section 21655.39, Subd. 1 of the Plymouth City Code (PUD,
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT—CROSSROADS COMMONS PUD) is
amended as follows:
Subd. 1. Legal Description. This PUD is e=uffenfly legally described asr-efer-ffiee
b -2011014 Lot
1 of Block 1 Lot 1 of Block 2 and Outlots A B and C Crossroads Commons Helingpin
County, Minnesota.
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SECTION 49. Amendment. Section 21655.39, Subd. 3 of the Plymouth City Code (PUD,
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT—CROSSROADS COMMONS PUD) is
amended as follows:
Subd.3. Allowable Uses. The uses permitted in this PUD shall include any
permitted, accessory, conditional, or interim uses allowed in the C-2 (neighborhood commercial)
zoning district, as well as a 90 -unit senior housing facility (consisting of assisted living and
memory care) on Lot 1=.s Block 1, and a free-standing fiast feed restaurant
drive t1h-,e g serer -on Lot 1, Block 2, as shown on the revised PUD general plan received by
the City on June 21, 2011.
SECTION 50. 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. Engdahl ity Clerk
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Kelli Slavik, Mayor