HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Packet 09-16-2020Planning Commission 1 of 2 September 16, 2020
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
Regular Planning Commission
September 16, 2020, 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.1 Instructions to participate in the Virtual Planning Commission Meeting
Instructions to Participate
2. PUBLIC FORUM
3. APPROVE AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA
4.1 Proposed Minutes from the September 2, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting.
090220 draft minutes
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1 Conditional use permit to allow a columbarium at the southwest corner of the church
property located at 13015 Rockford Road (2020061).
Planning Commission Report
Resolution
CUP Standards
Location Map
Aerial Map
Notification Map
Applicants Narrative and Graphics
5.2 Annual Update to the Zoning Ordinance and City Code (City of Plymouth --
2020-022)
Planning Commission Report Information
Summary List -- Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Draft Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance (Exhibit A)
Summary List -- Proposed City Code Amendments
Draft Ordinance Amending City Code (Exhibit B)
EQB -- Procedural Guide
EQB -- Distribution Lists
EQB -- EAW Guidelines
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EQB -- EAW Quick Reference
EQB -- AUAR Quick Reference
EQB -- EIS Quick Reference
6. NEW BUSINESS
7. ADJOURNMENT
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REGULAR
PLANNING
COMMISSION
September 16, 2020
Agenda
Number:
To: Steve Juetten, Community Development Director
Prepared by: Matt Lupini, Community Development Coordinator
Reviewed by: Steve Juetten, Community Development Director
Item: Instructions to participate in the Virtual Planning Commission
Meeting
1. ACTION REQUESTED:
The Chair provides instructions for the public to participate in the meeting by phone or online.
2. BACKGROUND:
Planning Commission meetings will be conducted virtually (via Zoom webinar/conference call) due to
the state of local emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic. Members of the Planning Commission and
staff will participate in this meeting via telephone/video conference.
Watch the Meeting
The meeting will be live-streamed and available for replay:
• Online at https://ccxmedia.org/ccx-cities/plymouth
• Cable Channel 16 (CCX Media)
• Online via Zoom
Public Comments
Written comments: Comments may be submitted for inclusion in the Planning Commission packet by
emailing city staff at planning@plymouthmn.gov. You may also request that comments of up to one
page be read into the record by the Community Development Coordinator.
Speaking during the meeting: The public may address the Council regarding an item on the agenda via
Zoom conferencing service at no cost. Those who wish to speak must register online via Zoom and
indicate that they wish to provide public comment on an agenda item. Register via Zoom at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2x8r76S4Re6iO4vTriBc6w
Registration will remain open and be monitored for the duration of the meeting.
3. BUDGET IMPACT:
N/A
4. ATTACHMENTS:
N/A
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Planning
Commission
September 16, 2020
Agenda
Number:4.1
To:Dave Callister, City Manager
Prepared by:Steve Juetten
Reviewed by:
Item:Proposed Minutes from the September 2, 2020 Planning
Commission Meeting.
1.Action Requested:
Approved proposed Minutes from the September 2, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting.
2.Background:
Proposed Minutes from the September 2, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting
3.Budget Impact:
NA
4.Attachments:
090220 draft minutes
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Proposed Minutes September 2, 2020
Proposed Minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
September 2, 2020
Chair Anderson called a Meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on September 2, 2020.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Marc Anderson, Commissioners Bryan Oakley, Donovan
Saba, Michael Boo, David Witte, and Julie Jones
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Justin Markell
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Steve Juetten, HRA Manager Jim Barnes,
Senior Planner Shawn Drill and Community Development Coordinator Matt Lupini
OTHERS PRESENT: Councilmember Ned Carroll
Chair Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Plymouth Forum
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Oakley, and seconded by Commissioner Witte, to approve
the agenda. With all Commissioners voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
(4.1) Planning Commission minutes from meeting held on August 5, 2020.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jones, and seconded by Commissioner Boo, to approve the
Consent Agenda. With all Commissioners voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
(5.1) Planned Unit Development Amendment to change the residential unit count related
to the Four Seasons Mall redevelopment plan approved in November 2019 (Dominium –
2020-052).
Senior Planner Drill reviewed the staff report.
Chair Anderson asked, what affect the unit changes have on the shape, size, and height of
the buildings, including materials and landscaping.
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Senior Planner Drill replied that all of the changes would take place within the approved
building plan and the exterior appearance, shape and size would not change.
Commissioner Boo stated that there is an increased number of surface parking to support the
increased number of units and asked where that additional parking will be accommodated
and whether it would impact the hard surface limit for the development.
Senior Planner Drill identified where additional parking would be added. He stated that the
water resources department reviewed the proposal and because it would be a small change
to the overall site plan, it was determined that additional storm water review was not
required.
Commissioner Witte asked how density is calculated for the project.
Senior Planner Drill explained that the total site area is reviewed to calculate the maximum
units per acre, noting that this density is below the maximum allowed.
Commissioner Witte asked if any amenities were eliminated in order to support the
increased number of units.
Senior Planner Drill stated that the major change to the senior building would be to change
the number of bedrooms for the units, noting that some of the three-bedroom units would be
eliminated and replaced with units of lesser bedrooms. He noted that some of the amenities
would be moved to the lower level of the building.
Commissioner Witte asked the basis for the change in the number of units.
Commissioner Oakley stated that he did not see the letters from the public included in the
packet and asked staff for details.
Senior Planner Drill replied that the letters were received after the packets were sent out and
therefore were sent via email and contained concerns primarily related to density and traffic.
Chair Anderson introduced Logan Schmidt, representing Dominium, stated that in most of
their senior projects around the metro there is a higher demand for the one- and two-
bedroom units. He stated that three-bedroom units would remain in the corners with the
other three-bedroom units replaced with one- and two-bedroom units to better fit the market
demand.
Commissioner Witte asked the occupancy experience for the senior apartments, specifically
whether the residents with two bedrooms are using one as a bedroom and the other as an
office or something of that nature.
Mr. Schmidt replied that the average vacancy rate in all their units is less than three percent.
He stated that even though the three-bedroom units are typically the last to lease, they will
be filled. He explained that typically residents are downsizing from a single-family home
and use the additional bedrooms for their additional belongings and/or an extra bedroom for
visitors.
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Commissioner Saba asked the difference in rent between a two-bedroom and three-bedroom
unit.
Mr. Schmidt replied that the difference would be about $200. He noted that in this project
there will be 24 units that will be affordable and therefore would actually be an additional
$400 less in rent compared to the three-bedroom units.
Commissioner Jones asked if Dominium charges an additional rent for garage unit stalls and
how they would regulate the number of vehicles a tenant can have.
Mr. Schmidt confirmed that there is an additional charge for garage stalls above the base
rent amount. He noted that guests are required to obtain a pass for overnight parking in the
surface stalls.
Chair Anderson opened the public and with no one requesting to speak the Chair closed the
public hearing.
Chair Anderson stated that he would consider these changes to be within the prerogative of
the developer based on changes to the market that have occurred between the preliminary
approval and prior to building construction.
Commissioner Witte agreed but noted that he would like to discuss the issues raised in the
email from Mr. Klick related to parking and whether seniors would be forced to use the park
and ride ramp for additional parking. He stated that it appears that the parking ratio has
been maintained without consideration of the park and ride ramp spaces.
Senior Planner Drill confirmed that the approved parking ratio would be maintained. He
stated that there would be a few less indoor stalls under the senior building, but that staff
feels comfortable that the proposal would be adequate.
Commissioner Boo agreed with the comments that this does not seem to be a material
change to the original plan.
Motion was made by Commissioner Boo, and seconded by Commission Oakley, to
recommend approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 (Zoning Ordinance) of the City
Code Relating to the Four Seasons Planned Unit Development District Located at 4200
Lancaster Lane, a Resolution Approving Findings of Fact Relating to a PUD Amending for
the Four Seasons Mall Site, and a Resolution Approving a PUD Amendment Related to
Residential Unit County For the Four Seasons Mall (2020052).
With all Commissioner voting in favor, the motion carried.
New Business
Adjournment
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Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
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Regular
Planning
Commission
September 16, 2020
Agenda
Number:5.1
To:Planning Commission
Prepared by:Lori Sommers, Senior Planner
Reviewed by:Steve Juetten, Community Development Director
File No:2020061
1.Applicant:
Justin Gunderson, on behalf of Church of St. Joseph
2.Proposal:
Conditional use permit to allow a columbarium at the southwest corner of the church property.
3.Location:
13015 Rockford Road
4.Guiding:
LA-1 (Living Area 1)
5.Zoning:
FRD (Future Restricted Development)
6.School District:
ISD 281 (Robbinsdale)
7.Review Deadline:
December 12, 2020
8.Brief Description:
See attached Planning Commission Report for Information.
9.Attachments:
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Planning Commission Report
Resolution
CUP Standards
Location Map
Aerial Map
Notification Map
Applicants Narrative and Graphics
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DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST:
The applicant, on behalf of the Church of St. Joseph, is requesting approval of a conditional use
permit to allow a columbarium in the FRD zoning district. The columbarium would be located at
the southwest corner of the church property. This area currently contains a small columbarium
that the application proposes to expand. The existing columbarium was installed prior to the
requirements for a conditional use permit.
Notice of the public hearing was published in the city’s official newspaper and mailed to all
property owners within 500 feet of the site. A copy of the notification area map is attached.
Development signage was also placed on the site.
CONTEXT:
Surrounding Land Uses
Adjacent Land Use Guiding Zoning
North Rockford Road Plaza C C-4
East Clifton E. French Regional Park P-I P-I
South Townhomes – French Ridge Park &
French Ridge Park LA-1, P-I RSF-4, P-I
West Cottonwood Plaza C C-4
Natural Characteristics of Site
This site is located in the Bassett Creek Watershed District. The site in not located in a shoreland
or flood plain overlay district. No wetlands are present on the property.
LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION-MAKING:
The city’s discretion in approving or denying a conditional use permit is limited to whether or not
the proposal meets the standards listed in the zoning ordinance. If it meets the specified standards,
the city must approve the conditional use permit. However, the level of discretion is affected by
the fact that some of the standards may be open to interpretation.
ANALYSIS OF REQUEST:
Conditional Use Permit
A conditional use permit is required to build a columbarium/memorial garden in the future
restricted development (FRD) district. The applicant indicates that the columbarium would be
located southwest corner of the property and accessed by sidewalks from the parking lot. The
applicant specifies that there would be three columbaria banks constructed in a circular pattern
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around the existing columbaria. The columbaria would be constructed of grey granite markers.
There would be a total of 750 niches added to the site, bringing the total to 840. Each niche would
accommodate a maximum of two urns for a total capacity of 1,680 urns. The columbarium would
be roughly five and a half feet tall and just over 22 feet long. The total width of the columbarium
would be roughly three feet.
Section 21350.07 of the zoning ordinance lists cemeteries or memorial gardens, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The site is landscaped in accordance with
section 21130 of the zoning ordinance. The
memorial garden is consistent with the
applicable requirements for plant spacing
and ground cover.
2. The use is available to the public. The use
would be semi-public as niches would be
available for sale to church members and
relatives as well.
3. All portions of the use meet the minimum
setback requirements for principal
structures. The applicable setback is the 75-
foot setback from Rockford Road and
Northwest Boulevard. According to the
plan, the memorial garden is set back at least
100 feet from each property line.
Findings on the Conditional Use Permit
The Planning Commission must review the request against the general and performance standards
for conditional use permits in section 21015 of the zoning ordinance (attached). Staff reviewed
the application against these standards as follows:
Comprehensive Plan: The comprehensive plan indicates that FRD uses are consistent with the
FRD land use classification. Consequently, the proposed use is consistent with the City’s
comprehensive plan.
Public Welfare: The proposed use would not be detrimental to the general public health, welfare,
moral or comfort. Views of the memorial garden are obscured from adjacent properties by the
landscaping, buildings, and parking lot. The memorial garden would fulfill a necessary service
within the community.
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Impact on Surrounding Property:
The memorial garden would not be
injurious to the immediately
surrounding properties. The garden
would be located adjacent to the
existing cemetery located at the
southwest corner of the property.
The church buildings block visibility
from the properties to the north.
Existing trees provide vegetative
screening to the south, east and west.
Additionally, there is a significant
grade change on the east and south property lines that provides screening.
Orderly Development: The surrounding properties are fully developed and construction of the
memorial garden would not impede improvement of the surrounding properties.
Public Facilities: The subject site is adequately served by public facilities.
District Regulations/Performance Standards: The proposed use would be consistent with all
regulations and standards for the FRD zoning district as outlined above and listed in section
21350.07 of the zoning ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION:
Community Development Department staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit,
subject to the conditions outlined in the attached resolution.
If new information is brought forward at the public hearing, staff may alter or reconsider its
recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit
2. Conditional Use Permit Standards
3. Location Map
4. Aerial Photo
5. Notification Area Map
6. Applicant’s Narrative and Graphics
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
RESOLUTIONAPPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FORJUSTIN GUNDERSON FOR THE
CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 13015 ROCKFORD ROAD (2020061)
WHEREAS, Justin Gunderson, on behalf of the Church of St. Joseph, has requested approval of a
conditional use permit for a columbarium on the site legally described as follows:
That portion of Section Fifteen (15) in Township one hundred and Eighteen (118) North, of
Range twenty-two (22) West, described as follows, to wit-Commencing at a point on the
west line of the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of said Section fifteen (15)
which point is eighteen (18) rods South of the Northwest corner of said Northeast quarter
of the Southeast quarter of said Section fifteen (15) and is the centerline of the Rockford
and Minneapolis Road, so-called; thence from said point running South along said West
line Thirty (30) rods; thence at right angles East thirty-six (36) rods more or less to the
centerline of the North Medicine Lake Faber cross Road so-called; thence Northwesterly
along the centerline of said last mentioned road to the centerline of said Rockford and
Minneapolis Road to a point where the center lines, of said roads meet being about
twenty-two (22) rods Easterly from the point of beginning; thence Westerly along the
centerline of said Rockford and Minneapolis Road to the point of beginning. [Except road
rights-of-way.].
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called public hearing
and recommends approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request by Justin Gunderson, on behalf of the
Church of St. Joseph, for a conditional use permit, subject to the following conditions:
1. A conditional use permit is approved to allow a columbarium in accordance with the application
and plans received by the City on August 14, 2020, and additional information on August 17, 2020,
and August 21, 2020, except as may be amended by this resolution.
2. The requested conditional use permit is approved, based on the finding that all applicable
standards have been met, specifically; the proposed use:
a) would not endanger the public health or safety;
b) would not be injurious to other properties in the vicinity or to the city as a whole;
c) would not impede the orderly development of surrounding properties;
d) has adequate public facilities and services available; and
e) conforms to the applicable regulations of the district.
3. The permit is subject to all applicable building and fire codes, and to all city regulations and
ordinances. Any violation thereof shall be grounds for revocation.
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4. Prior to installation of the columbarium,the applicant shall obtain a separate approval of a building
footing and foundation permit.
5. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall fulfill the requirements, submit the
required information, and revise the plans as indicated below, consistent with the applicable city
code, zoning ordinance, and engineering guidelines:
a) Receive city approval of final construction plans.
b) Receive any required Bassett Creek watershed approval.
c) Show erosion and sediment controls, i.e. silt fence, bio-logs, inlet protections to downstream
drains.
6. Standard Conditions:
a. Subsequent phases or expansions are subject to required reviews and approvals per ordinance
provisions.
b. The conditional use permit shall expire one year after the date of approval, unless the property
owner or applicant has started the project, or unless the applicant, with the consent of the
property owner, has received prior approval from the city to extend the expiration date for up to
one additional year, as regulated under section 21015.07 of the zoning ordinance.
APPROVED by the Plymouth City Council this ____ day of ____, 2020.
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS.
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota,
certifies that I compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a meeting of the Plymouth City Council on
_________2020, with the original thereof on file in my office, and the same is a correct transcription
thereof.
WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the Corporate seal of the City this ______ day of
____________, 2020.
____________________________________
City Clerk
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Northwest Blvd.39th Ave.
2018022
Greenway North
18405, 18515, and 18535 County Road 47,
6035 Troy Ln N, and 5945 Troy Ln N
Request for Requiding and Sketch Plan
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P-I, Public/Semi-Public/Institutional
2020061
13015 Rockford Rd. Church of St. Joseph
Request for Conditional Use Permit
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Northwest Blvd.2018022
Greenway North
18405, 18515, and 18535 County Road 47,
6035 Troy Ln N, and 5945 Troy Ln N
Request for Requiding and Sketch Plan
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13015 Rockford Rd. Church of St. Joseph
Request for Conditional Use Permit
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Hennepin County Locate & Notify Map
2020061
0 200 400100Feet
Date: 8/26/2020
Buffer Size:500
Map Comments:
This data (i) is furnished 'AS IS' with no representation as to
completeness or accuracy; (ii) is furnished with no warranty of any
kind; and (iii) is notsuitable for legal, engineering or surveying
purposes. Hennepin County shall not be liable for any damage, injury
or loss resulting from this data.
For more information, contact Hennepin County GIS Office
300 6th Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55487 / gis.info@hennepin.us
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DIGITAL VERSION* OF A DESCRIPTION of the proposed use and how the proposed
addition conforms with the following conditional use permit standards as set forth in
Section 21015 of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance:
1. Compliance with, and effect upon the Plymouth Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed Columbaria will be in compliance with the Plymouth Comprehensive Plan.
2. The establishment, maintenance or operation of this conditional use will promote and
enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger the
public health, safety, morals or comfort.
The proposed Columbaria construction, maintenance, nor its operation will not be
detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals or comfort to the general
public of the City of Plymouth or the surrounding neighbors.
3. The conditional use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in
the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish
and impair property values within the neighborhood.
The proposed Columbaria will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property
in the immediate vicinity nor will it diminish or impair property values in the
neighborhood. The Columbaria will be constructed of high quality, locally sourced
granite and the grounds will continue to be maintained at a very high standard.
4. The establishment of the conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly
development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the
district.
The proposed Columbaria will not impede the normal and orderly development and
improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. The site is set
back from adjacent properties and well concealed by heavy tree cover.
5. Adequate measures have been, or will be, taken to provide ingress, egress, and parking
so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in public streets.
The Church has adequate entrances, exits and off-street parking to prevent any traffic
congestion of nearby public streets.
6. The conditional use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of
the district in which it is located.
We believe this statement is accurate.
7. The conditional use complies with the general and specific performance standards as
specified by Section 21015 and the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance.
We believe this statement is accurate
__N/A__
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DIGITAL VERSION* OF A WETLAND REPORT (if applicable)
__JG___ COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM, signed by the property fee owner(s).
__JG___
__N/A__
_
APPLICATION FEE (check or cash) payable to the City of Plymouth.
--$400 for Residential Uses.
--$500 for All Other Uses, plus an additional $165 fee for a development sign on one street
frontage and $50 per sign for each additional street frontage for uses located within 500
lineal feet of any residential property.
--The fee for staff-prepared mailing labels is included in the application fee.
WETLAND FEE (if applicable) of $100 payable to the City of Plymouth.
(Fees may be combined into one check.)
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CADD files prepared by the Consultant for this project are
instruments of the Consultant professional services for use solely
with respect to this project. These CADD files shall not be used
on other projects, for additions to this project, or for completion
of this project by others without written approval by the
Consultant. With the Consultant's approval, others may be
permitted to obtain copies of the CADD drawing files for
information and reference only. All intentional or unintentional
revisions, additions, or deletions to these CADD files shall be
made at the full risk of that party making such revisions, additions
or deletions and that party shall hold harmless and indemnify the
Consultant from any & all responsibilities, claims, and liabilities.
PLANNING
CIVIL ENGINEERING
LAND SURVEYING
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
ENVIRONMENTAL
7200 Hemlock Lane, Suite 300
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763.424.5505
www.loucksinc.com
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CADD QUALIFICATION
QUALITY CONTROL
PROFESSIONAL SIGNATURE
SUBMITTAL/REVISIONS
ST. JOSEPH
CEMETERY
13015 ROCKFORD ROAD.
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC
COMMUNITY
8701 - 36th Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55427
03/06/20 OWNER REVIEW SET
LAYOUT/GRADING PLANC1-1
Review Date
SHEET INDEX
License No.
Date
I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was
prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that
I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the
laws of the State of Minnesota.
Michael J. St. Martin - PE
Project Lead
Drawn By
Checked By
Loucks Project No.
24440
19401
MJS
GAJ
MJS
3/06/2020
03/06/2020
LAYOUT /
GRADING
PLAN
C1-1
DEMOLITION / SITE PREPARATION PLAN
TRANSPLANT TREE -
OWNER TO VERIFY
NEW LOCATION
REMOVE AND
SALVAGE FOUR
BENCHES FOR
INSTALLATION IN
NEW LAYOUT
ORANGE
CONSTRUCTION
FENCE
LAYOUT PLAN GRADING PLAN
REMOVE EXISTING
PAVERS
8.00'
EXISTING BOLLARD
TO REMAIN
EXISTING BOLLARD
TO REMAIN
ORANGE
CONSTRUCTION
FENCE
`
CL
CP
CL
CL
CL60.76°
60.7
6
°
RELOCATED BENCH - (TYP)
KEEP IN SAME RELATIVE
POSITION TO THE
CENTRAL COLUMBARIA
COLUMBARIUM
FOUNDATION - SEE C1-1
CLCL
PROTECT EXISTING
COLUMBARIUM
DURING
CONSTRUCTION
SOD ALL
DISTURBED
AREASCONCRETE PAVERS
SEE 1/C1-1
35.00°35.00°
R22.13'
R17.63'
R14.13'R3.63'
4.75
'
TYPPROTECT EXISTING GRAVE MARKERSGopher State One Call
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CALLING FOR LOCATIONS OF ALL EXISTING
UTILITIES. THEY SHALL COOPERATE WITH ALL UTILITY COMPANIES IN MAINTAINING THEIR
SERVICE AND / OR RELOCATION OF LINES.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT GOPHER STATE ONE CALL AT 651-454-0002 AT LEAST 48
HOURS IN ADVANCE FOR THE LOCATIONS OF ALL UNDERGROUND WIRES, CABLES, CONDUITS,
PIPES, MANHOLES, VALVES OR OTHER BURIED STRUCTURES BEFORE DIGGING. THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE ABOVE WHEN DAMAGED DURING
CONSTRUCTION AT NO COST TO THE OWNER.
WARNING
GRADING NOTES
BACKGROUND INFORMATION IS BASED ON A FIELD SURVEY BY LOUCKS.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL TAKE ALL PRECAUTIONS NECESSARY TO AVOID PROPERTY
DAMAGE TO ADJACENT PROPERTIES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THIS PROJECT.
THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO ADJACENT
PROPERTIES OCCURRING DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THIS PROJECT.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, THE
CONTRACTOR WILL BE SOLELY AND COMPLETELY RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDITIONS ON THE
JOB SITE, INCLUDING SAFETY OF ALL PERSONS AND PROPERTY DURING THE PERFORMANCE
OF THE WORK. THIS REQUIREMENT WILL APPLY CONTINUOUSLY AND NOT BE LIMITED TO
NORMAL WORKING HOURS.
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL MEASURES SHALL BE ESTABLISHED AROUND THE
ENTIRE SITE PERIMETER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND
CITY REQUIREMENTS.
ALL SPOT ELEVATIONS SHOWN REPRESENT FINISHED SURFACE ELEVATIONS UNLESS
OTHERWISE NOTED
.
CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY EXISTING INFORMATION PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION AND NOTIFY
ENGINEER OF ANY PLAN DISCREPANCIES.
ADA ACCESSIBLE ROUTE SHALL HAVE A 1.8% MAXIMUM SLOPE IN THE DIRECTION OF
TRAVEL AND A 1.8% MAXIMUM CROSS-SLOPE.
LEGEND
EXISTING CONTOUR
PRPOSED CONTOUR
PROPOSED SLOPE
PROPOSED SPOT ELEVATION968.53+
X.XX%
N
SCALE IN FEET
0 10 20
N
SCALE IN FEET
0 10 20
N
SCALE IN FEET
0 10 20
CONTRACTOR SHALL VISIT SITE PRIOR TO SUBMITTING BID. THEY SHALL INSPECT SITE
AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH EXISTING CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE NATURE AND
SCOPE OF WORK.
VERIFY LAYOUT AND ANY DIMENSIONS SHOWN AND BRING TO THE ATTENTION OF THE
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT ANY DISCREPANCIES WHICH MAY COMPROMISE THE DESIGN
AND/OR INTENT OF THE PROJECT'S LAYOUT.
ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE
WORK OR MATERIALS SUPPLIED.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROTECT ALL EXISTING ROADS, TREES, LAWNS AND SITE ELEMENTS
DURING CONSTRUCTION. ANY DAMAGE TO SAME SHALL BE REPAIRED AT NO COST TO
THE OWNER.
CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALIGNMENT AND LOCATION OF ALL UNDERGROUND AND
ABOVE GRADE UTILITIES AND PROVIDE THE NECESSARY PROTECTION FOR SAME BEFORE
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIAL INSTALLATION BEGINS (MINIMUM 10' - 0" CLEARANCE).
THE ALIGNMENT AND GRADES OF THE PROPOSED FEATURES ARE SUBJECT TO FIELD
ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED TO CONFORM TO LOCALIZED TOPOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS AND
TO MINIMIZE GRADING. ANY CHANGE IN ALIGNMENT MUST BE APPROVED BY
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT.
COORDINATE THE PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION AND PLANTING INSTALLATION WITH OTHER
CONTRACTORS WORKING ON SITE.
NO PLANTING WILL BE INSTALLED UNTIL COMPLETE GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION HAS BEEN
COMPLETED IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA.
WHERE SOD ABUTS PAVED SURFACES, FINISHED GRADE OF SOD SHALL BE HELD 1" BELOW
SURFACE ELEVATION OF PAVING.
SOD ALL DESIGNATED AREAS DISTURBED DUE TO GRADING. SOD SHALL BE LAID PARALLEL TO
THE CONTOURS AND SHALL HAVE STAGGERED JOINTS. ON SLOPES STEEPER THAN 3:1 OR IN
DRAINAGE SWALES, THE SOD SHALL BE STAKED TO THE GROUND.
ROCK MULCH SHALL BE 3/4"-1" GREY TRAP ROCK, 4" DEEP OVER A FIBER MAT WEED BARRIER.
CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR THE OWNER ACCEPTANCE
INSPECTION OF ALL LANDSCAPE AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS.
CONTRACTOR SHALL GUARANTEE NEW PLANT MATERIAL THROUGH ONE CALENDAR YEAR
FROM THE DATE OF OWNER ACCEPTANCE.
WARRANTY (ONE FULL GROWING SEASON) FOR LANDSCAPE MATERIALS SHALL BEGIN ON THE
DATE OF ACCEPTANCE BY THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AFTER THE COMPLETION OF
PLANTING OF ALL LANDSCAPE MATERIALS. NO PARTIAL ACCEPTANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED.
UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE THE APPROPRIATE DATES FOR SPRING PLANT MATERIAL
INSTALLATION AND SOD PLACEMENT IS FROM THE TIME GROUND HAS THAWED TO JUNE 15.
FALL SODDING IS GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FROM AUGUST 15 - NOVEMBER 1.
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL ESTABLISH TO HIS SATISFACTION THAT SOIL AND
COMPACTION CONDITIONS ARE ADEQUATE TO ALLOW FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AT AND
AROUND THE BUILDING SITE.
LANDSCAPING NOTES
GENERAL NOTES
FUTURE COLUMBARIUM
FOUNDATION - SEE C1-1
FUTURE COLUMBARIUM
FOUNDATION - SEE C1-1
BIOLOG EROSION
CONTROL AT GRADING
LIMITS
26"
VARIES VARIES
FOOTING NOTES:
1. TOP OF ALL FOOTINGS TO BE MIN. 3-1/4" ABOVE FINISHED
GRADE AND MUST BE FLAT, LEVEL AND SMOOTH - SEE
COLUMBARIUM PLANS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
2. STAIN ALL EXPOSED CONCRETE FOOTING WITH CONCRETE STAIN
- COLOR SHALL BE DARK GRAY
VARIES
+3-1/4" MIN(VARIES)26"
++VARIES VARIES
COLUMBARIUM INSTALLATION BY OTHERS
COLUMBARIUM INSTALLATION
CONCRETE PAVERS
FLEXIBLE PAVE EDGE WITH 12" SPIKES
6" COMPACTED CLASS 2 OR
1" SAND SETTING BED
ROCK MULCH - 3/4"-1" GRAY TRAP ROCK
CLASS 5 AGGREGATE BASE
FUTURE COLUMBARIUM INSTALLATION
++
CONCRETE PAVERS / COLUMBARIUM FOOTINGS
SCALE: 1" = 1'-0"
CONCRETE PAVERS
FLEXIBLE PAVE EDGE WITH 12" SPIKES
1" SAND SETTING BED
6"
UNDISTURBED OR COMPACTED
SUBGRADE
6" COMPACTED CLASS 2 OR
CLASS 5 AGGREGATE BASE
CONCRETE PAVERS / LAWN EDGING
COLUMBARIUM FOOTING -
SEE STRUCTURAL PLANS
PAVER NOTES:
1. AGGREGATE BASE UNDER EXISTING PAVER AREAS SHALL BE
RECONSTRUCTED WHERE NEEDED TO MATCH NEW PAVER AREAS
2. CONCRETE PAVERS SHALL BE BORGERT COBBLE SERIES RADIAL
PATTERN OR APPROVED EQUAL, COLOR TO BE CHOSEN BY
OWNER VARIESOVER GEOTEXTILE
VARIES
+
NOTE:
TEMPORARY BENCHES AND
PLANTERS INSTALLED ON TOP
OF FOOTINGS BY OWNER TO
PREVENT TRIP HAZARDS
9"9"
1C1-1
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Regular
Planning
Commission
September 16, 2020
Agenda
Number:5.2
To:Planning Commission
Prepared by:Shawn Drill, Senior Planner
Reviewed by:Steve Juetten, Community Development Director
File No:2020-022
1.Applicant:
City of Plymouth
2.Proposal:
Annual update to zoning ordinance and city code
3.Location:
City-wide
4.Guiding:
N/A
5.Zoning:
N/A
6.School District:
N/A
7.Review Deadline:
8.Brief Description:
See attached Planning Commission Report Information.
9.Attachments:
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Planning Commission Report Information
Summary List -- Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Draft Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance (Exhibit A)
Summary List -- Proposed City Code Amendments
Draft Ordinance Amending City Code (Exhibit B)
EQB -- Procedural Guide
EQB -- Distribution Lists
EQB -- EAW Guidelines
EQB -- EAW Quick Reference
EQB -- AUAR Quick Reference
EQB -- EIS Quick Reference
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Planning Commission Report Information
City of Plymouth – Annual Update
(2020-022)
INTRODUCTION:
The City of Plymouth adopted a new zoning ordinance and zoning map in 1996. That re-write
proved to be a major undertaking because prior to that time, the zoning regulations had not been
kept up-to-date on a regular basis. Since that time, the city has conducted annual updates of the
zoning regulations to keep them current.
The annual update includes proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance and to related sections
of the city code. The proposed amendments include both technical and substantive revisions.
Technical revisions include correcting typographical errors or making minor changes for
clarification or consistency. Substantive revisions involve adding, deleting, or substantially
changing a regulation. The draft ordinances (attached) show proposed new language as underlined
text, and proposed deleted language as stricken text.
This year’s update includes 57 proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance, and five related
amendments to the city code. A brief description of each proposed amendment is provided in the
attached summary lists.
Notice of the public hearing was published in the City’s official newspaper.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS (EXHIBIT A):
Most of the proposed zoning ordinance amendments are self-explanatory. Staff is, however,
providing additional background in this report on a few of the more noteworthy proposed
amendments, as follows:
Environmental Review (Ord. Item #8 -- Pp. 2-6)
Minnesota Rules Part 4410 provides the statutory regulations and requirements pertaining to
environmental reviews. Additionally, Minnesota’s Environmental Quality Board (EQB)
provides several procedural/guidance documents that clearly describe the timelines and
manner in which environmental reviews are to be conducted. (A sample of some of the EQB
procedural/guidance documents is attached.) Consequently, it is not necessary for the city to
reiterate the rules and procedures in the ordinance. Doing so requires the city to amend its
ordinance any time the state rules change. The proposed amendment would delete
unnecessary/duplicative verbiage, and would instead refer to the established Minnesota State
Rules. Provisions relating to city fees and mailed notice of the Planning Commission’s review
would remain in the ordinance, as those item are not addressed under State law.
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Fence Height (Ord. Items #22 & 23 -- Pp. 13-14)
The issue of allowable fence height has surfaced recently. The major home improvement
stores sell pre-constructed sections of fencing, typically in four- to six-foot high panels. Fence
height issues have arisen upon installation of a fence, because the fence panels are typically
placed a few inches above ground level in order to maintain drainage and prevent rot. This
issue can be compounded when there is grade change on the lot. If someone complains that
the top of their neighbor’s fence measures six feet—two inches above finished grade, and the
maximum height allowed is 6 feet, staff is put on the position of negotiating an understanding
between the neighbors, requiring the top two inches of the fence to be removed, or telling the
fence owner to apply for a fence height variance. Consequently, the proposed ordinance would
increase maximum fence height by one-half foot, to 6.5 feet for rear/side yard areas, and 3.5
feet or 4.5 feet, depending on fence type, for required front yard areas -- provided the actual
fence panels/boards do not exceed 6 feet or 3 feet / 4 feet, respectively. The proposed increase
in fence height also takes the height of posts/ decorative post caps into account.
Parking for Nursing Homes and Memory Care Homes (Ord. Item #31 – P. 18)
This proposed amendment would increase the parking standard for nursing homes and memory
care homes to better accommodate employee parking. The ordinance presently requires one
parking space for each three beds. That ratio takes guest parking into account, and was also
intended to take employee parking into account. City staff, however, has observed a shortage
of parking when the current standard is used. Such care homes often require a lot of staffing,
and parking shortages may result – especially during daily shift changes, as well as weekends
and holidays. As a result, the proposed amendment would require three parking spaces per
bed, plus one space for each employee on the major shift.
Nursery school use in residential districts (begins as Ord. Item #43 -- P. 28)
The current provisions specify that a use entitled “Educational facilities including, and limited
to, public and private accredited nursery, elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high
schools” are allowed by conditional use permit in the residential zoning districts. The proposed
amendment would close a loophole that may otherwise allow new freestanding commercial
daycare businesses to be constructed as a principal use on residentially-zoned property. This
could be done if the commercial daycare business simply calls their use a “nursery school” and
obtains the required state license for a daycare facility. Such freestanding commercial daycare
businesses are allowed as principal uses on commercially-zoned property, but may not be
appropriate within established residential neighborhoods. Daycares would continue to be
allowable as an accessory use within existing religious and school facilities. Additionally, the
ordinance would allow operation of existing freestanding daycare facilities in the RSF-1
district, in order to accommodate a daycare that presently lawfully operates at the former
Beacon Heights School, 12325 Highway 55.
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CITY CODE AMENDMENTS (EXHIBIT B):
The five proposed city code amendments are self-explanatory. Staff is available to answer any
questions you may have regarding the proposed amendments.
RECOMMENDATION:
Community Development Department staff recommends that the Planning Commission conduct
the public hearing, review and discuss the proposed amendments listed in the draft ordinances, and
subsequently provide its recommendation to the City Council. The Planning Commission may
formulate a recommendation that adds, deletes, or changes proposed amendments as it sees
appropriate.
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City of Plymouth
(2020-022)
Summary List:
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments
--Relates to Exhibit A--
Type of Amendment:
T = Technical Change/ Correction
S = Substantive Amendment / New Regulation
Item Sec. # Type Chapter Description
Definitions-
1. 1 T 21005.02 Amends definition of “Lot Width”to clarify how it is measured.
2. 1 T 21005.02 Amends definition of “Recreation, Commercial”by adding shooting
ranges to the listing.
3. 1 S 21005.02 Adds definition for“Service Road”because the term is referenced in the
ordinance but not currently defined.
4. 1 T 21005.02 Amends definition of“Structural Coverage”for consistency to reflect
that accessory buildings of 200 square feet or less do not require a building
permit.
5. 1 T 21005.02 Amends definition of “Structure”for consistency with the State building
code, which states that fences over seven feet in height are considered to
be structures that require a building permit.
Variances-
6. 2 T 21030.04 Subd. 2 (b) (15): Improves readability; allows the decision resolution to
be provided via alternate means (e.g., in person, or via e-mail or US mail).
Appeals-
7. 3 T 21035.05 Subd. 4: Improves readability; allows the decision resolution to be
provided via alternate means (e.g., in person, or via e-mail or US mail).
Environmental Review-
8. 4 S 21040 Streamlines the entire section to simply refer to established State rules,
while continuing to provide for a city review fee and mailed notice to
surrounding property owners prior to Planning Commission consideration.
Site Plan Review-
9. 5 T 21045.04 Subd. 2 (a): Clarifies that certain site plans require a cash escrow to cover
the costs of city time and materials expended in relation to the review.
10. 6 T 21045.08 Subd. 2: Re-organizes and clarifies the provision.
Outlots-
11. 7 T 21105.03 Subd. 8: Clarifies that retaining walls, as well as city and regional public
park structures are allowable on parcels that are platted as outlots.
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Item Sec. # Type Chapter Description
Traffic Sight Visibility-
12. 8 T 21105.05 Separates the regulation basedon land use type (i.e., residential vs. non-
residential); removes verbiage pertaining to driveways for residential land
uses.
Lighting Regulations-
13. 9 S 21105.06 Subd. 4 (b) (3): Specifies that light fixtures not be mounted higher than
the building or structure they are attached to.
Building Regulations-
14. 10 S 21115.09 Deletes Subd. 1 pertaining to foundation requirements, as foundations are
regulated by the building code; re-numbers subsequent subdivisions.
Accessory Buildings-
15. 11 T 21120.02 Subd. 7 (a): Deletes verbiage presently requiring accessory buildings to
have the same or similar roof pitch as the principal building.
16. 11 T 21120.02 Subd. 7 (b): Adds new Item (3) to clarify that Quonset-hut type accessory
buildings are prohibited in the residential districts; re-numbers subsequent
item.
Fences-
17. 12 T 21130.01 Subd. 2: Specifies that fences exceeding seven feet in height require a
building permit, consistent with the building code.
18. 12 T 21130.01 Subd. 4 (c): Deletes Item (3), because height of posts and post caps would
now be addressed by the overall fence allowance (see Items #22 and #23);
re-numbers subsequent items.
19. 12 S 21130.01 Subd. 4 (h): Adds language prohibiting fencing within utility easements
that house major public utility services, unless otherwise approved by the
City Engineer; re-letters subsequent items.
20. 12 T 21130.01 Subd. 4, re-lettered (i): Displays the height measurement in feet instead
of inches for consistency.
21. 12 T 21130.01 Subd. 4, new (k): Clarifies that garden fencing is exempt from the
regulations, provided it: 1) does not exceed two feet in height; and 2) is
located at least six feet from lot lines.
22. 12 T 21130.01 Subd. 5 (a): For fences not within a required front yard area, increases
allowable fence height from 6 feet 6.5 feet to include ground clearance (at
the bottom) and post/post caps (at the top) – provided the height of the
actual fence panels do not exceed 6 feet.
23. 12 T 21130.01 Subd. 5 (b): For fences within a required front yard area, increases
allowable fence height from 3 feet to 3.5 feet for solid/screen fencing, and
increases allowable fence height from 4 feet to 4.5 feet for non-solid
fencing (e.g., wrought iron, chain link, split rail) in the same manner as
described in Item #22.
24. 12 T 21130.01 Subd. 5 (c): Amends verbiage for allowable height consistent with Item
#22 as relates to HOA amenity lot fencing.
25. 12 T 21130.01 Subd. 5 (d): Amends verbiage for allowable height consistent with Item
#22 as relates to required screening fences (e.g., for outdoor storage yards).
26. 12 T 21130.01 Subd. 5 (h) (4): Specifies that fences exceeding seven feet in height
require a building permit, consistent with the building code.
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Item Sec. # Type Chapter Description
27. 12 S/T 21130.01 Subd. 5 (i): Adds verbiage to allow screen fences up to ten feet in height
for electrical substations in the P-I district; and specifies that fences
exceeding seven feet in height require a building permit, consistent with
the building code.
28. 12 T 21130.01 Subd. 6 (a): Amends verbiage for allowable height consistent with Item
#22 as relates to fencing allowed by conditional use permit.
Parking-
29. 13 T 21135.03 Deletes unnecessary Subd. 5, which cites an outdated reference to State
law.
30. 14 T 21135.08 Subd. 5 (c): Clarifies that the allowable parking space on the side of a
driveway or garage must be parallel with the driveway.
31. 15 T/S 21135.11 Subd. 2: Makes three of the listed uses plural for consistency; and
increases the parking standard for “Nursing Homes/Memory Care Homes”
to accommodate employee parking.
Home Occupations-
32. 16 T 21145.04 Subd. 4: Addresses the style guide for numbers in Item (b); corrects the
second listed Item (d) by re-lettering it as Item (e).
Sign Regulations-
33. 17 T 21155.06 Subd. 2 (c) (1): Adds new Item g. to provide a reference to the general
regulations/restrictions for freestanding signs in residential districts.
34. 18 T 21155.06 Subd. 3 (b): Adds new Item (5) to provide a reference to the general
regulations/restrictions for freestanding signs in the office district.
35. 19 T 21155.06 Subd. 4 (c) (2): Adds new Item e. to provide a reference to the general
regulations/restrictions for freestanding signs in commercial districts.
36. 20 S 21155.06 Subd. 4 (d) (1): Increases allowable menu-board signage from 40 square
feet in area to 50 square feet in area, to accommodate newer technology
such as a display panel showing what is being ordered.
37. 21 T 21155.05 Subd. 5 (c): Adds verbiage to provide a reference to the general
regulations/restrictions for freestanding signs in city center districts.
38. 22 T 21155.06 Subd. 6 (c): Adds new Item (6) to provide a reference to the general
regulations/restrictions for freestanding signs in industrial districts.
39. 23 T 21155.06 Subd. 7: Addresses style guide/naming convention.
40. 23 T 21155.06 Subd. 7 (b) (2): Adds new Item e. to provide a reference to the general
regulations/restrictions for freestanding signs in the public/institutional
district.
Medical Cannabis-
41. 24 T 21194 Deletes unneeded “Section 3” which was part of the ordinance document,
and was not intended to be codified.
RSF-1, Single-Family 1 District-
42. 25 T 21355.07 Subd. 4: Adds verbiage to specify that daycares not located within a home
that are in existence on the adoption date of the amendment, projected to
be Oct. 13, 2020, continue to be allowed by conditional use permit (refer
to Item #43 below).
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Item Sec. # Type Chapter Description
43. 26 S 21355.07 Subd. 5: Deletes use called “nursery” from the listing of Educational
facilities allowed by conditional use permit, to close a loophole that may
otherwise inadvertently allow free-standing commercial daycare centers.
RSF-2, Single-Family 2 District-
44. 27 S 21360.07 Subd. 3: Deletes use called “nursery” from the listing of Educational
facilities allowed by conditional use permit, to close a loophole that may
otherwise inadvertently allow free-standing commercial daycare centers.
RSF-3, Single-Family 3 District-
45. 28 S 21365.07 Subd. 3: Deletes use called “nursery” from the listing of Educational
facilities allowed by conditional use permit, to close a loophole that may
otherwise inadvertently allow free-standing commercial daycare centers.
RSF-4, Single & Two-Family District-
46. 29 S 21370.07 Subd. 3: Deletes use called “nursery” from the listing of Educational
facilities allowed by conditional use permit, to close a loophole that may
otherwise inadvertently allow free-standing commercial daycare centers.
RMF-1, Multi-Family 1 District-
47. 30 S 21375.07 Subd. 3: Deletes use called “nursery” from the listing of Educational
facilities allowed by conditional use permit, to close a loophole that may
otherwise inadvertently allow free-standing commercial daycare centers.
48. 31 T 21375.13 Adds verbiage to clarify how minimum lot area is applied to multi-family
dwellings.
RMF-2, Multi-Family 2 District-
49. 32 S 21380.07 Subd. 3: Deletes use called “nursery” from the listing of Educational
facilities allowed by conditional use permit, to close a loophole that may
otherwise inadvertently allow free-standing commercial daycare centers.
RMF-3, Multi-Family 3 District-
50. 33 S 21385.07 Subd. 3: Deletes use called “nursery” from the listing of Educational
facilities allowed by conditional use permit, to close a loophole that may
otherwise inadvertently allow free-standing commercial daycare centers.
RMF-4, Multi-Family 4 District-
51. 34 S 21390.07 Subd. 4: Deletes use called “nursery” from the listing of Educational
facilities allowed by conditional use permit, to close a loophole that may
otherwise inadvertently allow free-standing commercial daycare centers.
C-3, Highway Commercial District-
52. 35 S 21465.03 New Subd. 5: Adds “Bicycle sales and repair” to the listing of permitted
uses. Re-numbers subsequent subdivisions.
I-1, Light Industrial District-
53. 36 T 21560.11 Deletes former Subd. 11 (Offices or clinics…) and replaces it as new Subd.
5 so it is in alphabetical order. Re-numbers intervening subdivisions.
I-2, General Industrial District-
54. 37 T 21565.11 Deletes former Subd. 11 (Offices or clinics…) and replaces it as new Subd.
5 so it is in alphabetical order. Re-numbers intervening subdivisions.
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Item Sec. # Type Chapter Description
P-I, Public/Institutional District-
55. 38 T 21650 Adds a dash (-) between P and I in sevenlocations throughout the Section
to provide consistency with the P-I district naming convention.
56. 38 S 21650.03 Subd. 2: Deletes use called “nursery” from the listing of Educational
facilities. Daycare facilities (includes nursery schools) are listed
separately as a permitted land use under Subd. 1 of the same sub-section.
57. 38 T 21650.03 Subd. 9: Adds verbiage for consistency with how the subdivision is
worded in other zoning districts.
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Exhibit A
(1)
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE,
ENTITLED THE PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE (2020 022)
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:
Lot Width: The horizontal straight-line distance between the side lot lines, as measured
at right angles to the lot depth, at the minimum building setback line. If the front lot line is curved
or includes a bend, the straight-line distance between side lot lines is measured at the minimum
building setback line in a manner that is an equal distance along both side lot lines. If no setback
line is established, the distance between the side lot lines measured along the public right-of-way.
Recreation, Commercial: A business directed toward the general public, not requiring
membership, that offers recreational entertainment such as bowling alleys, billiard halls, miniature
golf, ballrooms, roller rinks, shooting ranges, and the like.
Service Road: A road constructed along the main-traveled lanes of a trunk highway,
county road, or major roadway with the purpose of eliminating unreasonable circuity of local
travel, providing access to properties off of the major roadway, and accommodating needs of local
traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Service roads are generally parallel to and within a reasonable
proximity to the primary road, and often lie within the right-of-way of the major roadway, or are
platted for purposes of being a service road or frontage road.
Structural Coverage: The term structural coverage, as referenced in this Chapter, shall
include the principal building and any attachments thereto which contain a roof. Accessory
buildings and structures which contain a roof and are in excess of one hundred twenty (120) 200
square feet in dimension shall also be included.
Structure: Anything which is built, constructed or erected; an edifice or building of any
kind; or any piece of work artificially built up and/or composed of parts joined together in some
definite manner whether temporary or permanent in character. Among other things, structures
include but are not limited to buildings, gazebos, decks, retaining walls, walls, fences over 6 7 feet
in height, and swimming pools, but excluding patios and similar at-grade improvements. For
purposes of floodplain overlay districts, the definition of structure also includes on-site utilities
and recreational vehicles. (Amended by Ord. No 2016-29, 10/25/16)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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SECTION 2. Amendment. Section 21030.04, Subd. 2 (b) (15) of the Plymouth City Code
(ADMINISTRATION – VARIANCES—PROCEDURES) is amended as follows:
(15) The Zoning Administrator shall serve provide a written copy of the final
order of the Board upon to the petitioner by mail.
SECTION 3. Amendment. Section 21035.05, Subd. 4 of the Plymouth City Code
(ADMINISTRATION – APPEALS—PROCEDURE) is amended as follows:
Subd. 4. The Zoning Administrator shall serve provide a written copy of the final
order of the Board upon to the petitioner by mail.
SECTION 4. Amendment. Section 21040 of the Plymouth City Code (ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW) is amended as follows:
SECTION 21040 - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
21040.01. PURPOSE: The purpose of this section is to determine whether certain projects
have or may have the potential for significant environmental effects and should undergo special
procedures of the Minnesota Environmental Review Program.
21040.02. GENERAL PROVISIONS:
Subd. 1. No development project shall be approved prior to review by the Zoning
Administrator to determine the necessity for completion of an Environmental Assessment
Worksheet (EAW) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Procedures for EAWs and EISs are
set forth in the Minnesota Environmental Quality Review Board (EQB) regulations for the
Environmental Review Program authorized by Minnesota Statute 116D.04 and 116D.04S and
specified in Minnesota Rules Parts 4410.0200 to 4410.7800.
Subd. 2. Environmental reviews (EAWs and EISs) shall be conducted as early as
practical in the processing of a development project. Time delays in the normal permit process
caused by the filing and review of the EAW or EIS shall not be considered part of the permit
approval time requirements set forth within this Chapter. Such delays shall be considered as
additional required time for each required permit. The permit process for the proposed project
may be continued from the point it was interrupted by the EAW/EIS process. No decision on
granting a permit or other approval required to commence the project may be issued until the
EAW/EIS process is completed.
21040.03. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEETS (EAWs):
6.
7.
8.
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Exhibit A
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Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of an EAW is to rapidly assess, in a worksheet
format, whether or not a proposed action has the potential for significant environmental effects.
Subd. 2. Mandatory EAWs. The preparation of an EAW shall be mandatory for
those projects that meet or exceed the thresholds contained in the State Environmental Review
Program regulations, Minnesota Rules 4410.4300, as may be amended.
Subd. 3. Discretionary EAWs. A discretionary EAW may be required when it is
determined that, because of the nature or location of a proposed project, the project may have the
potential for significant environmental effects. The Zoning Administrator may suggest and/or the
City Council may require the preparation of a discretionary EAW if it is determined that a
development project may have some significant environmental impact or when there is a
perception of such, provided that the project is not specifically exempted by Minnesota Rules
4410.4600, as may be amended.
Subd. 4. Procedures.
(a) Preparation and Distribution.
(1) If the Zoning Administrator determines that an EAW shall be prepared, the
proposer of the project shall submit an “Application for Environmental Review”
along with the completed data portions of the EAW. An EAW shall be
accompanied by a fee and a cash escrow as set forth in the City Code. Costs of city
time and materials expended in reviewing and processing the application shall be
charged against the cash escrow account and credited to the city. If, at any time,
the balance in the cash escrow account is depleted to less than 10% of the originally
required cash escrow amount, the project proposer shall deposit additional funds in
the cash escrow account as determined by the Zoning Administrator. Any balance
remaining in the cash escrow account upon completion of the EAW process shall
be returned to the project proposer after all claims and charges thereto have been
deducted. (Amended by Ord. No. 2010-21, 11/23/10)
(2) Pursuant to Minnesota Rules 4410.1400, the Zoning Administrator shall
promptly review the submittal for completeness and accuracy. If the Zoning
Administrator determines that the submittal is incomplete, the submittal shall be
returned to the proposer for completion of the missing data. If the Zoning
Administrator determines that the submittal is complete, the proposer shall be
notified of the acceptance of the submittal within five days. The Zoning
Administrator shall have 30 days from notification to add supplementary material
to the EAW, if necessary, and to approve the EAW for distribution. (Amended by
Ord. No. 99-5, 01/19/99)
(3) Within five (5) days of approving the EAW for distribution, the Zoning
Administrator shall distribute copies of the EAW to the EQB for publication of the
notice of availability of the EAW in the EQB Monitor. Copies shall be distributed
at the same time to the official EAW distribution list maintained by the EQB staff.
Within five (5) days of submission of the EAW to the EQB, the Zoning
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(4)
Administrator shall provide a press release to the City’s official newspaper,
containing notice of availability of the EAW for public review.
(b) Neighboring Property Owner Notification.
(1) Upon completion of the EAW for distribution, the Zoning Administrator
shall provide mailed notice of the availability of the EAW and date of the meeting
at which the Planning Commission will consider the matter to all property owners
within at least seven hundred and fifty (750) feet of the boundaries of the property
which is the subject of the EAW. Said notice shall be mailed at minimum ten (10)
days before the date of the Planning Commission meeting during which the EAW
will be considered. (Amended by Ord. No. 2001-06, 02/13/01)
(2) Failure of a property owner to receive notice shall not invalidate any such
proceedings as set forth within this Chapter.
(c) Review by Planning Commission. During the thirty (30) day comment period that
follows publication of the notice of availability of the EAW in the EQB Monitor, the
Planning Commission shall review the EAW. The Commission shall make
recommendations to the City Council regarding potential environmental impacts that may
warrant further investigation before the project is commenced and the need for an EIS on
the proposed project.
(d) Decision by City Council. The City Council shall make its decision on the need
for an EIS for the proposed project at its first meeting more than ten (10) days but not more
than thirty (30) days after the close of the comment period. The Council shall base its
decision on the need for an EIS and the proposed scope of an EIS on the information
gathered during the EAW process and on the comments received on the EAW. Pursuant
to Minnesota Rules 4410,1700, in deciding whether a project has the potential for
significant environmental effects, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) Type, extent and reversibility of environmental effects.
(2) Cumulative potential effects of related or anticipated future projects.
(3) The extent to which the environmental effects are subject to mitigation by
ongoing public regulatory authority.
(4) The extent to which environmental effects can be anticipated and controlled
as a result of other environmental studies undertaken by public agencies or the
project proposer, or of EISs previously prepared on similar projects.
(e) Within five (5) days of Council’s decision on the need for an EIS, notice shall be
provided to all persons on the EAW distribution list, to all persons who commented in
writing during the thirty (30) days comment period, to the EQB staff for publication of the
decision in the EQB Monitor and to any person upon written request.
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(5)
Subd. 5. Mitigation Measures. Any measures for mitigating that are considered by
the City Council in making their EIS need decision may be incorporated as conditions for approval
of conditional use permits, variances, planned unit development, and/or site plan requests as
required by this Chapter.
21040.04. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS (EISs):
Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of an EIS is to provide information for governmental
units, the proposer of the project and other persons to evaluate proposed projects which have the
potential for significant environmental effects, to consider alternatives to the proposed projects
and to explore methods for reducing adverse environmental effects.
Subd. 2. Mandatory EISs. An EIS shall be prepared for any project that meets or
exceeds the thresholds of any of the EIS categories listed in Minnesota Rules 4410.4400, as may
be amended.
Subd. 3. Discretionary EISs. An EIS shall be prepared when the City Council
determines that, based on the EAW and any comments or additional information received during
the EAW comment period, the proposed project has the potential for significant environmental
effects, or when the City Council and the proposer of the project agree that an EIS should be
prepared.
Subd. 4. Procedures.
(a) All projects requiring an EIS must have an EAW on file with the City, which will
be used to determine the scope of the EIS. All EISs shall be prepared according to the
procedures and requirements of the State Environmental Review Program, Rules
4410.2100-4410.3000, as may be amended. An EIS shall be accompanied by a fee and a
cash escrow as set forth in the City Code. Costs of city time and materials expended in
reviewing and processing the application shall be charged against the cash escrow account
and credited to the city. If, at any time, the balance in the cash escrow account is depleted
to less than 10% of the originally required cash escrow amount, the project proposer shall
deposit additional funds in the cash escrow account as determined by the Zoning
Administrator. Any balance remaining in the cash escrow account upon completion of the
EIS process shall be returned to the project proposer after all claims and charges thereto
have been deducted. (Amended by Ord. No. 2010-21, 11/23/10)
(b) Any proposal, project or use on which an EIS is required shall be considered a
conditional use as defined in the current Zoning Ordinance and shall comply with the
procedure for approval of a conditional use permit. Mitigating measures identified in the
EIS shall be incorporated as conditions of issuance of the conditional use permit.
21040.01. GENERAL PROVISIONS:
Subd. 1. When an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW), alternative urban
areawide review (AUAR), or environmental impact statement (EIS) is required or otherwise
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(6)
ordered or submitted, the applicable review procedures shall be as set forth in the Minnesota
Environmental Quality Board regulations for the Environmental Review Program, as authorized
by Minnesota Statutes and specified in Minnesota Rules 4410.
Subd. 2. An EAW, AUAR, or EIS application, together with the completed data
portions of the environmental document, shall be accompanied by a fee and cash escrow as set
forth in the City Code. Costs of city time and materials expended in reviewing and processing the
application shall be charged against the cash escrow account and credited to the city. If, at any
time, the balance in the cash escrow account is depleted to less than 10% of the originally required
cash escrow amount, the project proposer shall deposit additional funds in the cash escrow account
as determined by the Zoning Administrator. Any balance remaining in the cash escrow account
upon completion of the process shall be returned to the project proposer after all claims and charges
thereto have been deducted.
Subd. 3. Upon completion of the environmental document for distribution, the
Zoning Administrator shall provide mailed notice of the availability of the environmental
document, and date of the meeting at which the Planning Commission will consider the matter, to
all property owners within 750 feet of the boundaries of the property that is the subject of the
environmental document. Said notice shall be mailed at least ten days before the Planning
Commission meeting. Failure of a property owner to receive notice shall not invalidate any such
proceedings as set forth in this Chapter. The Planning Commission shall provide its
recommendations to the City Council.
SECTION 5. Amendment. Section 21045.04, Subd. 2 (a) of the Plymouth City Code (SITE
PLAN REVIEW—MINOR PROJECTS) is amended as follows:
(a) Requests for site plan approval, as provided within this Chapter, shall be filed with
the Zoning Administrator on an official application form. The applicant’s signature shall
be provided on the application form. Additionally, if the applicant is not the fee owner of
the property, the fee owner’s signature shall also be provided on the application form, or
the applicant shall provide separate written and signed authorization for the application
from the fee owner. Applications shall be accompanied by a fee as set forth in the City
Code. Such applications that include: 1) a new building; or 2) a building addition that
expands the gross floor area of an existing building by more than 50 percent or 25,000
square feet, whichever is greater; or 3) other changes that require a site plan amendment
(e.g., parking lot expansion, additional lighting), shall be accompanied by a fee and cash
escrow as set forth in the City Code for a major site plan amendment. Costs of city time
and materials expended in reviewing and processing the application shall be charged
against the cash escrow account and credited to the city. If, at any time, the balance in the
cash escrow account is depleted to less than 10 percent of the originally required cash
escrow amount, the applicant shall deposit additional funds in the cash escrow account as
determined by the Zoning Administrator. Any balance remaining in the cash escrow
account upon completion of the site plan review process shall be returned to the applicant
after all claims and charges thereto have been deducted. Such The application shall also
be accompanied by: 1) a fee as set forth in the City Code; and 2) detailed written and
graphic materials, the number, size, and format as prescribed by the Zoning Administrator,
9.
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fully explaining the proposed change, development, or use. The request shall be considered
as being officially submitted and complete when the applicant has complied with all the
specified information requirements.
SECTION 6. Amendment. Section 21045.08, Subd. 2 of the Plymouth City Code (SITE
PLAN REVIEW—PLAN MODIFICATIONS) is amended as follows:
Subd. 2. Procedures. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 15.99, an application for plan
modification shall be approved or denied within 60 days from the date of its official and complete
submission unless extended pursuant to Statute or a time waiver is granted by the applicant. A
Requests request for a plan modification, as provided within this Chapter, shall be filed with the
Zoning Administrator on an official application form. The applicant’s signature shall be provided
on the application form. Additionally, if the applicant is not the fee owner of the property, the fee
owner’s signature shall also be provided on the application form, or the applicant shall provide
separate written and signed authorization for the application from the fee owner. Such application
shall be accompanied by a fee as set forth in the City Code. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 15.99,
the application shall be approved or denied within 60 days from the date of its official and complete
submission, unless extended pursuant to Statute or a time waiver is granted by the applicant. The
Zoning Administrator shall provide the applicant with a written decision on the request. The
decision may include conditions of approval. (Amended by Ord. No. 2004-02, 0/13/04) (Amended
by Ord. No. 2010-21, 11/23/10)
SECTION 7. Amendment. Section 21105.03, Subd. 8 of the Plymouth City Code (GENERAL
BUILDING AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS—PLATTED AND UNPLATTED
PROPERTY) is amended as follows:
Subd. 8. Outlots are deemed unbuildable and no building permit shall be issued for
such properties, except that permits for fences and retaining walls may be issued on outlots, and
except that city and regional public park structures may be placed on outlots pursuant to any
applicable building permits.
SECTION 8. Amendment. Section 21105.05 of the Plymouth City Code (GENERAL
BUILDING AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS—TRAFFIC SIGHT VISIBILITY) is
amended as follows:
21105.05. TRAFFIC SIGHT VISIBILITY:
Subd. 1. Residential Uses. Except as may be approved by the Zoning Administrator,
and except for a governmental agency for the purpose of screening, no wall, fence, structure, tree,
shrub, vegetation or other obstruction shall be placed on or extend into any yard or right-of-way
area so as to pose a danger to traffic by obscuring the view of approaching vehicular traffic or
pedestrians from any street or driveway. Visibility from any street or driveway shall be
unobstructed above a height of three feet, measured from where both street or driveway center
lines intersect within a triangular area described as beginning at the intersection of the projected
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curb line of two intersecting streets or drives, thence 30 feet along one curb line, thence diagonally
to a point 30 feet from the point of beginning along the other curb line. The exception to this
requirement shall be where there is a tree, planting or landscape arrangement within such area that
will not create a total obstruction wider than three feet. These requirements shall not apply to
conditions that legally exist prior to the effective date of this Chapter unless the Zoning
Administrator determines that such conditions constitute a safety hazard.
Subd. 2. All Uses Excluding Residential Uses. Except as may be approved by the
Zoning Administrator, and except for a governmental agency for the purpose of screening, no wall,
fence, structure, tree, shrub, vegetation or other obstruction shall be placed on or extend into any
yard or right-of-way area so as to pose a danger to traffic by obscuring the view of approaching
vehicular traffic or pedestrians from any street or driveway. Visibility from any street or driveway
shall be unobstructed above a height of three feet, measured from where both street or driveway
center lines intersect within a triangular area described as beginning at the intersection of the
projected curb line of two intersecting streets or drives, thence 30 feet along one curb line, thence
diagonally to a point 30 feet from the point of beginning along the other curb line. The exception
to this requirement shall be where there is a tree, planting or landscape arrangement within such
area that will not create a total obstruction wider than three feet. These requirements shall not apply
to conditions that legally exist prior to the effective date of this Chapter unless the Zoning
Administrator determines that such conditions constitute a safety hazard.
SECTION 9. Amendment. Section 21105.06, Subd. 4 (b) (3) of the Plymouth City Code
(GENERAL BUILDING AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS—EXTERIOR LIGHTING) is
amended as follows:
(3) Lights mounted to buildings or structures. Lighting mounted onto buildings
or other structures shall not exceed a mounting height greater than four feet higher
than the tallest part of the height of the building or structure at the place where the
lighting is installed attached, nor higher than 40 percent of the horizontal distance
of the light from the property line, whichever is less.
SECTION 10. Amendment. Section 21115.09 of the Plymouth City Code (GENERAL YARD,
LOT AREA AND BUILDING REGULATIONS—SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS) is amended
as follows:
21115.09. SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS: All single family detached homes shall
comply with the following:
Subd. 1. Foundation. Dwellings shall be constructed upon a continuous perimeter
foundation, except that the following appurtenant structures may be placed upon pier footings:
(a) Open decks.
(b) Covered porches, provided that the floor height is three feet or less above ground
level.
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(c) Covered porches with a floor height exceeding three feet above ground level,
provided that such porch does not exceed 300 square feet in gross floor area.
(d) Room additions to living area, provided that the floor height is three feet or less
above ground level.
(e) Room additions to living area with a floor height exceeding three feet above ground
level, provided that the total area of such living space does not exceed 300 square feet in
gross floor area.
(f) Additionally, the perimeter foundation need not be continuous in the area of an
elevated breezeway or similar architectural feature that connects the home to a garage or
similar structure.
Subd. 21. Minimum Size. Dwellings shall not be less than 30 feet in length and not
less than 22 feet in width over that entire minimum length. Width measurements shall not take
account of overhang and other projections beyond the principal walls. Dwelling shall also meet
the minimum floor area requirements as set out in this Chapter.
Subd. 32. Roof Material. Dwellings shall have an earth covered, composition, wood
shingled (include shakes), concrete, clay or ceramic-tiled roof. In addition, metal tile and standing
seam metal roof coverings may be allowed by approval of the Zoning Administrator, provided
they meet the standards adopted by the Minnesota State Residential Code. (Amended by Ord. No.
99-25, 10/05/99) (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
Subd. 43. Building Permit. Prior to commencement of construction, dwellings shall
receive a building permit. The application for a building permit in addition to other information
required shall indicate the height, size, design and the appearance of all elevations of the proposed
building and a description of the construction materials proposed to be used.
Subd. 54. Design. The exterior architectural design of a proposed dwelling may not
be so at variance with, nor so similar to, the exterior architectural design of any structure or
structures already constructed or in the course of construction in the immediate neighborhood, nor
so at variance with the character of the surrounding neighborhood as to cause a significant
depreciation in the property values of the neighborhood or adversely affect the public health, safety
or general welfare.
Subd. 65. Code Compliance. Dwellings shall meet the requirements of the Minnesota
State Building Code or the applicable manufactured housing code.
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SECTION 11. Amendment. Section 21120.02, Subd. 7 of the Plymouth City Code
(ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND USES—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS) is
amended as follows:
Subd. 7. Design and Building Materials.
(a) Design. Except in the FRD Zoning District, all accessory buildings in excess of
200 square feet shall be designed to be architecturally consistent with the principal
building, and shall incorporate similar or complementary design elements and colors, and
the same or similar roof pitch, except that solariums and greenhouses (attached or
detached) shall be exempt from this provision.
(b) Building Materials.
(1) Except in the FRD Zoning District and except as may be allowed by
paragraph (34) below, all accessory buildings in excess of 200 square feet shall
incorporate similar or complementary building materials to those used on the
principal building, except that solariums and greenhouses (attached or detached)
shall be exempt from this provision.
(2) Accessory buildings and structures 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.
(3)_ Quonset-hut type accessory buildings and structures shall be prohibited in
the RSF and RMF districts.
(34) Non-residential uses allowed in the residential districts may be allowed to
have an all metal or fiberglass accessory building in excess of 200 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.
SECTION 12. Amendment. Section 21130.01 of the Plymouth City Code
(FENCING/SCREENING/LANDSCAPING—FENCE/WALL REGULATIONS) is amended as
follows:
21130.01. FENCE/WALL REGULATIONS:
Subd. 1. Permit Required. Except as otherwise provided herein, no person shall
erect, alter or relocate any fence or wall within the City without first having been issued a permit
therefor.
Subd. 2. Permit Fee. There is no charge for permits for fences that are six seven feet
in height or lower, or for walls that are four feet in height or lower. A building permit application
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and related building permit fee, in accordance with the fee schedule outlined in Section 1015 of
the City Code, shall be required for fences that exceed six seven feet in height and for walls that
exceed four feet in height. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
Subd. 3. Application Procedures.
(a) Agricultural, single family, and two family uses. Each application for a permit
under this section shall be submitted to the Building Official on forms provided by the City.
Each application shall include a site plan drawn to scale showing the location of the
house(s), garage(s), and other improvements on the lot and the location of the fencing or
wall to be erected, altered or relocated.
(b) Uses other than agricultural, single family, or two family. Request for fencing or
walls shall be processed as part of and according to the procedures of the site plan review,
as stipulated in Section 21045 of this Chapter.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, 01/22/02)
Subd. 4. General Provisions. Except as otherwise provided herein, all fences and
walls within the City shall be subject to the following general provisions:
(a) No fences or walls shall be placed on or extend into public rights-of-way.
(b) All fences (hedges and plantings excluded) and walls shall require a fence/wall
permit under this Section, unless a separate building permit is required for the fence or
wall, or unless the fence or wall does not require a building permit and is authorized on an
approved site plan. Fence/wall permits may be issued by the Building Official or designee,
if all requirements of this Chapter have been met. (Amended by Ord. No. 2004-02,
01/13/04) (Amended by Ord. No. 2011-22, 07/26/11)
(c) Fence Materials and Design.
(1) Fences shall not be constructed from chicken wire, welded wire, plastic deer
fence netting or similar product, snow fence, branches, or materials originally
intended for other purposes, unless upon the showing of a high degree of
architectural quality achieved through the use of such, prior approval is granted by
the Zoning Administrator.
(2) That side of any fence or wall considered to be its “face” (i.e., the finished
side having no structural supports) shall face abutting property or street right-of-
way.
(3) Support posts and post caps may extend up to six inches above the
maximum allowable fence height.
(4)(3) Chain link fences shall include a top rail and the barbed ends shall be toward
the ground.
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(5)(4) Except for agricultural uses in the FRD district, fences shall not be
supported using metal T- or U-posts or similar agricultural product.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2019-01, 02/12/19)
(d) Both sides of any fence or wall shall be maintained in a condition of reasonable
repair and appearance by its owner and shall not be allowed to become and remain in a
condition of disrepair or danger, or constitute a nuisance, public or private.
(e) No physical damage of any kind shall occur to abutting property during installation
unless it is allowed under agreement with the adjacent property owner.
(f) A certificate of survey may be required by the Building Official for all fences
(except hedges and plantings) or walls to be constructed on or within six feet from the
property line, unless corner property stakes are in place and marked and a survey is filed
with the City.
(g) Additionally, rRetaining walls shall not be placed within any drainage or ponding
easement unless also reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
(h) Fencing shall not be placed within any utility easement that includes major utility
service such as publicly-maintained water main or sewer pipes unless also reviewed and
approved by the City Engineer.
(g)(i) A fence with a minimum height of 42 inches 3.5 feet shall be required on the top
of any retaining wall that exceeds four feet in height, and on the top of any tiered retaining
wall that requires a building permit. The Zoning Administrator may grant exceptions to
this provision if the retaining wall does not pose a public safety concern. (Amended by
Ord. No. 2005-01, 01/11/05) (Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01, 02/23/10)
(j) No fences or walls shall be placed within a wetland or required wetland buffer,
cross over a required rain garden, or extend below the ordinary high water level of a lake,
stream, or water quality/detention pond.
(k) Fencing that is 2 feet high or lower and that directly surrounds a garden shall be
exempt from the provisions of this section, provided it is set back a minimum of 6 feet
from lot lines.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2000-06, 02/29/00) (Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, 01/22/02)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2004-02, 01/13/04) (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2019-01, 02/12/19)
Subd. 5. Specific Fence Standards. Except as otherwise provided herein,
fences may be allowed subject to the following specific standards:
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Exhibit A
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(a) Fences constructed of materials with an opacity of up to 100 percent and not
exceeding six 6.5 feet in height (includes ground clearance at the bottom and support
posts/post caps at the top), provided that the actual fence panels/boards do not exceed 6
feet, may be located at or behind the minimum front setback lines, as required for the
principal structure on the lot. The exception is, on corner lots where the rear wall of the
principal building (wall opposite the wall where the property is addressed) faces the rear
wall of an abutting principal building, such fences may be located within the required front
yard area that lies between the side wall of the principal building and the abutting side
street, from the rear wall of the principal building to the rear lot line. Said fence may also
be located within a required front yard area that qualifies as an equivalent rear or side yard
as defined by this Chapter. (Amended by Ord. No. 2000-06, 02/29/00) (Amended by Ord.
No. 2001-06, 02/13/01) (Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, 01/22/02) (Amended by Ord. No.
2019-01, 02/12/19)
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Exhibit A
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(b) Except as provided in (a) above, fences constructed of materials with an opacity of
50 percent or more and not exceeding 36 inches 3.5 feet in height (includes ground
clearance at the bottom and support posts/post caps at the top), provided that the actual
fence panels/boards do not exceed 3 feet, may be located within a required front yard area.
Fences constructed of materials with an opacity of under 50 percent (e.g., wrought iron,
chain link, split rail) and not exceeding 48 inches 4.5 feet in height (includes ground
clearance at the bottom and support posts/post caps at the top), provided that the actual
fence panels/boards do not exceed 4 feet, may be located within a required front yard area.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, 01/22/02) (Amended by Ord. No. 2004-02, 01/13/04)
(Amended by Ord. No 2019-01, 02/12/19)
(c) Fences not exceeding six 6.5 feet in height (includes ground clearance at the bottom
and support posts/post caps at the top), provided that the actual fence panels/boards do not
exceed 6 feet, may be permitted in front yard areas of homeowner-association owned and
maintained amenity lots in order to enclose and secure a swimming pool area, provided
that:
(1) Such fencing shall be set back a minimum of three feet from front lot lines.
(2) Such front yard fencing shall be constructed of decorative materials with an
opacity of under 50 percent (e.g., wrought iron).
(d) Fences not exceeding six 6.5 feet in height (includes ground clearance at the bottom
and support posts/post caps at the top), provided that the actual fence panels/boards do not
exceed 6 feet, for uses other than one and two family dwellings, may be permitted in front
of the front building line as established by the primary structure on the lot, when required
for screening of adjacent property. In such cases, the required front setback for the fence
shall be the same as for the use which it is intended to buffer.
(e) On corner lots or lots adjacent to railroad rights-of-way, no fence shall be located
in a sight visibility triangle unless it is in compliance with the sight clearance requirements
for such lots as set forth in Section 21105.05 of this Chapter.
(f) There are no height restrictions on natural hedges or plantings utilized as fences in
any residential zoning district, except that no such hedges or plantings shall be located
within a sight visibility triangle as set forth in Section 21105.05 of this Chapter.
(g) Should the rear lot line of a lot in a residential district be common with the side lot
line of an abutting lot, that portion of the rear lot line equal to the required front yard
setback of the abutting lot shall be fenced in accordance with the provisions of Section
21130.01, Subd. 5.b.
(h) Fences not exceeding 10 feet in height may be permitted without a conditional use
permit in order to enclose tennis or other recreational courts, provided that:
(1) All other requirements of this Chapter are met.
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Exhibit A
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(2) Such fences shall be constructed of materials with an opacity of under 50
percent (e.g., wrought iron, chain link).
(3) Such fences may be located within: i) a rear or side yard provided they are
set back at least six feet from any lot line; or ii) a front yard which qualifies as an
equivalent rear or side yard (as defined by this Chapter) provided they are set back
from such front lot line a distance equal to, or greater than, the minimum front
setback specified for the principal building on the lot, and are set back at least six
feet from other lot lines.
(4) Such fences over six seven feet in height shall require a building permit.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, 01/22/02) (Amended by Ord. 2010-01, 02/23/10)
(i) Fences not exceeding 10 feet in height may be permitted without a conditional use
permit in order to: 1) provide required screening of outside storage yards or loading areas
in the industrial districts; or 2) provide screening of electrical substation enclosures in the
P-I district, provided that:
(1) All other requirements of this Chapter are met.
(2) Such fences over six seven feet in height shall require a building permit.
(j) Fences which include a security gate at a point where access is provided to the
property and principal building may be approved if necessary and appropriate as part of
the site plan review.
(k) Temporary fencing not exceeding six feet in height may be installed to secure the
perimeter of a construction site, upon issuance of an administrative permit pursuant to
Section 21025 of this Chapter, provided any such fencing is removed upon completion of
the construction project. (Amended by Ord. No. 2004-02, 01/13/04)
(Amended by Ord. No 2014-12, 02/25/14)
Subd. 6. Fences Allowed by Conditional Use Permit and Interim Use Permit. In
accordance with requirements set forth in Section 21015 or 21020 of this Chapter as applicable,
the following special fencing arrangements may be approved as a conditional use permit or interim
use permit by the City:
(a) Fences allowed by conditional use permit are as follows:
(1) Fences exceeding six 6.5 feet in height (includes ground clearance at the
bottom and support posts/post caps at the top), provided that:
a. The fence is in a location where fences up to six 6.5 feet are
permitted.
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Exhibit A
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b. The fence not exceed eight feet in height.
c. The fence shall not be located within the minimum building setback,
as required for principal structures, from the ordinary high water level of
lakes and streams. (Amended by Ord. No. 2010, 02/23/10)
(b) Fences allowed by interim use permit are as follows:
(1) Barbed wire and electrically charged fences. Agricultural uses located in
the FRD District and essential service structures in all Districts shall, however, be
exempt from the interim use permit requirements.
(2) Razor wire fences.
(c) Standards for evaluating fences allowed by conditional use permits or interim use
permits shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) The fence placement, height or design does not create a safety hazard with
regard to, from or on a public street or roadway.
(2) The fence placement, height or design does not create a safety problem or
negatively affect adjoining properties or use.
Subd. 7. Non-Conforming Fences. It is the intent of this Chapter to allow the
continuation of such non-conforming fences until they are discontinued as provided herein.
However, it is not the intent of this Chapter to encourage the survival of non-conforming fences
and such fences that are declared to be incompatible with permitted fences within the City. Such
fences shall be regulated by the following provisions:
(a) An existing fence not allowed by this Chapter in the district within which it is
located, except when required by law or ordinance, shall not be enlarged, extended,
reconstructed, or structurally altered unless such fence is changed to comply with the
requirements of this Chapter. Maintenance of a non-conforming fence will be allowed
when this includes necessary repair and incidental alterations which do not expand or
intensify the non-conforming fence.
SECTION 13. Amendment. Section 21135.03 of the Plymouth City Code (OFF-STREET
PARKING AND LOADING—GENERAL PROVISIONS) is amended by deleting Subd. 5 as
follows:
Subd. 5. Handicap Parking. Handicapped parking spaces shall be provided as
applicable pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 168.021, as may be amended.
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Exhibit A
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SECTION 14. Amendment. Section 21135.08, Subd. 5 of the Plymouth City Code (OFF-
STREET PARKING AND LOADING—LOCATION) is amended as follows:
Subd. 5. In the case of single family, two family, townhouse, and manor home
dwellings, parking shall be prohibited:
(a) Within three feet of any side or rear lot line.
(b) Within any established drainage or utility easement, unless approved by the City
Engineer. (Amended by Ord. No. 2000-06, 02/29/00)
(c) In any portion of a front yard except designated driveways leading directly into a
garage or one parking space located on along the side of, and parallel to, a the driveway or
attached garage, away from the principal use. This provision does not prohibit installation
and use of an on-site maneuvering area (non-parking area) for driveways that gain their
access from an arterial or collector roadway, in order to allow vehicles to turn around prior
to entering the street system. (Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, 01/22/02) (Amended by
Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08) (Amended by Ord. No. 2010, 02/23/10)
SECTION 15. Amendment. Section 21135.11 of the Plymouth City Code (OFF-STREET
PARKING AND LOADING—NUMBER OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES REQUIRED)
is amended as follows:
21135.11. NUMBER OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES REQUIRED: The
following minimum number of off-street parking spaces shall be provided and maintained by
ownership, easement, and/or lease for and during the life of the respective uses hereinafter set
forth.
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Exhibit A
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USE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
Subd. 1. Residential:
Single Family Dwellings Two spaces.
Two Family Dwellings Two spaces per dwelling unit.
Townhouses, Manor Homes Two and one-half fee free spaces per dwelling unit,
of which two must be enclosed, plus one guest
parking space for every four units.
Apartment Dwellings Two fee free spaces per dwelling unit, of which one
must be enclosed.
Housing for Elderly One and one-half spaces per dwelling unit.
Subd. 2. Institutional/Educational/Cultural:
Auditoriums, Theaters, Religious
Institutions, Sports Arenas
One space for each three permanent seats based on
the design capacity of the main assembly hall.
Facilities as may be provided in conjunction with
such buildings or uses shall be subject to additional
requirements which are imposed by this Chapter.
Community Centers, Libraries, Museums One space for each 300 square feet of floor area.
Nursing Homes/Memory Care Homes One space for each three beds, plus one space for
each employee on the major shift.
Private or Private Non-Profit Baseball
Fields
One space for each eight seats of design capacity.
Schools, Elementary and Junior High
(Public or Private)
Three spaces for each classroom. This requirement
may be reduced at the Zoning Administrator’s
discretion to reflect facility use and/or parking
policy. Adequate space shall be allowed for the
dropping off and/or picking up of students as
determined by the Zoning Administrator.
Schools, Senior High School (Public or
Private)
One space for each two students based on the design
capacity. This requirement may be reduced at the
Zoning Administrator’s discretion to reflect facility
use and/or parking policy. Adequate space shall be
allowed for the dropping off and/or picking up of
students as determined by the Zoning
Administrator.
Subd. 3. Non-Residential:
Animal Hospitals or Kennels Five spaces plus one space for each 500 square feet
of floor area over 1,000 square feet.
Automobile Washes: Shall be determined by the type of automobile wash
as listed below:
Automatic Drive
Through Service
Five spaces or one per employee on maximum shift,
whichever is greater.
Self-Service Car Wash One space per bay.
Motor Fuel Station
Automobile Washes
One space in addition to that required for the
station.
Beauty Shops Two spaces for each beauty chair/station.
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Bowling Alleys Five spaces for each lane or alley, plus additional
spaces as may be required herein for related uses
contained within the principal structure.
Day Care Facilities One space for each employee, plus one space for
each six individuals of licensed capacity.
Drive-In or Drive-Through Restaurants One space for each two and one-half seats plus one
space for each 15 square feet of public service and
counter area.
Furniture Sales One space for each 400 square feet of floor area for
the first 25,000 square feet, plus one space for each
600 square feet thereafter.
Laboratories One space for each 350 square feet of floor area.
Manufacturing One space for each employee on the major shift or
one space for each 350 square feet, whichever is
less, plus one space for each company motor
vehicle on the premises.
Medical, Chiropractic, or Dental Offices
or Clinics
One space for every 200 feet of floor area.
Motels, Hotels, Lodging or Boarding
Houses
One space per sleeping unit, plus one space per day
shift employee plus one space for each 40 square
feet devoted to meeting or banquet rooms.
Motor Fuel Stations Four spaces plus two spaces for each service stall.
Those facilities designed for sale of other items than
strictly automobile products, parts or service shall
be required to provide additional parking in
compliance with other applicable sections of this
Chapter.
Office Buildings (Administrative/
Commercial) and Banks
One space for each 250 square feet of floor area for
the first 100,000 square feet, plus one space for each
350 square feet of floor area thereafter.
Restaurants, Private Clubs, Food
Dispensing Establishments (Except
Drive-In or Drive-Through Restaurants)
One space for each 40 square feet of floor area of
dining and bar area and one space for each 80
square feet of kitchen area.
Retail Commercial Uses, Except as
Prescribed Herein
One space for each 200 square feet of floor area for
the first 100,000 square feet, plus one space for each
350 square feet of floor area thereafter. The number
of parking spaces provided shall not exceed the
minimum requirement by more than 10 percent,
unless authorized under Section 21135.12.
Retail Sales and Service Business with 50
Percent or More of Gross Floor Area
Devoted to Storage, Warehouses, and/or
Industry
Eight spaces or one space for each 200 square feet
devoted to public sales or service plus one space for
each 500 square feet of storage area, whichever is
greater.
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Exhibit A
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Shopping Centers One space for each 200 square feet of leasable floor
area for the first 100,000 square feet, plus one space
for each 350 square feet of leasable floor area
thereafter. The number of parking spaces provided
shall not exceed the minimum requirement by more
than 10 percent, unless authorized under Section
21135.12.
Sports and Fitness Clubs One space for each 300 square feet of floor area.
Warehousing One space for each two employees of the largest
shift or one space for each 2,000 square feet of floor
area, whichever is greater.
Wholesale Showrooms One space for each 500 square feet of floor area.
Subd. 4. Non-Specified Uses:
For uses not specifically listed above, off-street parking requirements shall be computed by the
Zoning Administrator on the same basis as required for the most similar listed uses. In such
cases, the Zoning Administrator shall also consult off-street parking reference materials
including, but not limited to, manuals prepared by the American Planning Association, and
Institute of Transportation Engineers.
SECTION 16. Amendment. Section 21145.04, Subd. 4 of the Plymouth City Code (HOME
OCCUPATIONS—REQUIREMENTS) is amended as follows:
Subd. 4. Prohibited Home Occupation Activities.
(a) Auto repair, whether for consideration or not, of vehicles which are not registered
to a resident of the dwelling, or to a son or daughter, sibling, parent, grandparent, or
grandchild of a resident on the property.
(b) Businesses, educational programs or similar gatherings which meet on a regular
basis and have more than five (5) non-residents in attendance at a time.
(c) Gun or ammunition sales/repair.
(d) Music instruction or recording studios, unless conducted within a single-family
detached dwelling.
(de) Pet care facilities, except for pet grooming.
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Exhibit A
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SECTION 17. Amendment. Section 21155.06, Subd. 2 (c) (1) of the Plymouth City Code
(SIGN REGULATIONS—DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS) 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:
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 text for an electronic changeable copy sign 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.
d. 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 changeable copy sign or electronic changeable copy sign
shall be permitted per lot. For developments with two or more structures
and/or lots, only one changeable copy sign or electronic changeable copy
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 10:30
PM and 6:00 AM.
g. Compliance shall be met with the general regulations and
restrictions specified for such signs, as outlined in Section 21155.05 of this
Chapter.
SECTION 18. Amendment. Section 21155.06, Subd. 3 (b) of the Plymouth City Code (SIGN
REGULATIONS—DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS) is amended as follows:
(b) Freestanding Signs. One freestanding sign not to exceed 64 square feet in surface
area or 16 feet in height. The sign shall be set back at least 10 feet from lot lines. The sign
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Exhibit A
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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 text for an electronic changeable copy sign shall be white or
amber with a contrasting dark background.
(3) A changeable copy sign or an electronic changeable copy sign shall be
located in a manner that minimizes views (to the extent possible) from residential
properties.
(4) Only one changeable copy sign or electronic changeable copy sign shall be
permitted per lot. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
(5) Compliance shall be met with the general regulations and restrictions
specified for such signs, as outlined in Section 21155.05 of this Chapter.
SECTION 19. Amendment. Section 21155.06, Subd. 4 (c) (2) of the Plymouth City Code
(SIGN REGULATIONS—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. A changeable copy sign, electronic changeable copy sign, or
electronic graphic display sign shall be located in a manner that minimizes
views (to the extent possible) from residential properties.
d. Only one changeable copy sign, electronic changeable copy sign, or
electronic graphic display sign shall be permitted per lot. (Amended by
Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
e. Compliance shall be met with the general regulations and
restrictions specified for such signs, as outlined in Section 21155.05 of this
Chapter.
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Exhibit A
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SECTION 20. Amendment. Section 21155.06, Subd. 4 (d) of the Plymouth City Code (SIGN
REGULATIONS—DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS) is amended as follows:
(d) In addition to the freestanding sign above, coffee shops and restaurant uses with a
drive-through facility may have up to two additional signs, subject to the following
conditions:
(1) The combined surface
area of the two signs shall not
exceed 40 50 square feet.
(2) Neither sign shall
exceed eight feet in height
from grade to the top of the
sign.
(3) The sign(s) shall be
single-sided, located adjacent
to the drive-through aisle, and
oriented so that the signs
provide information to the patrons using the drive-through facility only.
(4) If two signs are used, they shall be similarly designed with the same style,
materials and color.
(5) Extenders shall not be attached to any sign if the maximum size allowed in
(1) or (2) above would be exceeded.
SECTION 21. Amendment. Section 21155.06, Subd. 5 (c) of the Plymouth City Code (SIGN
REGULATIONS—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 text on an
electronic changeable copy sign shall be white or amber
with a contrasting dark background. A changeable copy sign or an electronic
changeable copy sign shall be located in a manner that minimizes views (to the
extent possible) from residential properties. In addition, compliance shall be met
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Exhibit A
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with the general regulations and restrictions specified for such signs, as outlined in
Section 21155.05 of this Chapter.
(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 with a contrasting dark background. In addition, compliance shall
be met with the general regulations and restrictions specified for such signs, as
outlined in Section 21155.05 of this Chapter.
(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:
a. The color of text on an electronic
changeable copy sign 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 changeable copy sign or electronic changeable copy sign
shall be permitted per lot. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
d. Compliance shall be met with the general regulations and
restrictions specified for such signs, as outlined in Section 21155.05 of this
Chapter.
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Exhibit A
(25)
SECTION 22. Amendment. Section 21155.06, Subd. 6 (c) of the Plymouth City Code (SIGN
REGULATIONS—DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS) is amended as follows:
(c) Freestanding Signs. One freestanding sign shall be
permitted per lot provided it shall not exceed 100 square feet in
surface area or 36 feet in height. 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.
(2) The color of text on an electronic changeable copy sign shall be white or
amber with a contrasting dark background.
(3) The electronic portion of the sign shall not exceed 64 square feet.
(4) A changeable copy sign or an electronic changeable copy sign shall be
located in a manner that minimizes views (to the extent possible) from residential
properties.
(5) Only one changeable copy sign or electronic changeable copy sign shall be
permitted per lot. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
(6) Compliance shall be met with the general regulations and restrictions
specified for such signs, as outlined in Section 21155.05 of this Chapter.
SECTION 23. Amendment. Section 21155.06, Subd. 7 of the Plymouth City Code (SIGN
REGULATIONS—DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS) is amended as follows:
Subd. 7. Public/ Institutional Districts. Signs are accessory to permitted, conditional
and interim uses in the P-I District. Only the following signs are allowed in these districts, unless
otherwise specifically provided in this Section.
(a) All signs permitted in Section 21155.06, Subd. 1.
(b) One monument sign per street frontage, provided that:
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Exhibit A
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(1) The sign 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, 01/19/99)
(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 graphic display shall not be illuminated between 10:30
PM and 6:00 AM.
c. 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.
d. Only one changeable copy sign, electronic changeable copy sign, or
electronic graphic display shall be permitted per lot. (Amended by Ord.
No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
e. Compliance shall be met with the general regulations and
restrictions specified for such signs, as outlined in Section 21155.05 of this
Chapter.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2000-06, 02/29/00) (Amended by Ord. No. 2012-05, 02/28/12)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2013-11, 04/23/13)
(c) Wall signage shall be permitted on up
to two walls, provided such signage does not
exceed 50 square feet in surface area or five
percent of the area of the wall to which the
sign is attached, whichever is greater.
Window signage (includes graphics) shall be
permitted on the same building wall that has, or is allowed to have, wall signage. Window
signage shall be deducted from the allowable wall signage area; however, in no case shall
window signage cover more than 50 percent of the area of the windows on said building
wall. (Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01, 02/23/10) (Amended by Ord. No. 2012-05,
02/28/12) (Amended by Ord. No. 2019-01, 02/12/19)
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Exhibit A
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(d) Temporary signs. For single-tenant
buildings and multi-tenant buildings with
two to four lease-spaces, one temporary sign
may be mounted on a portable stand, with a
maximum surface area not to exceed 32
square feet, or may be a wall sign subject to
the same size standards as the permanent
wall signage allowed for the use. Such signs
must be located on the subject property and
may be used not more than four times per
calendar year, and for a period of not more
than 14 days per time. For multi-tenant
buildings with five or more lease-spaces,
each tenant shall be permitted one such sign
per calendar year, except that tenants may be permitted more than one such sign per
calendar year upon written authorization of the property owner or designated manager –
provided that such temporary signage shall not exceed the total number allowed for the
building within the calendar year. Any such temporary signage shall be the responsibility
of the property owner or designated manager who shall endorse in writing, all applications
for sign permits. The owner or manager of the sign and the property owner shall be equally
responsible for the proper location, maintenance, and removal of the sign. The sign, sign
supports, and portable stand shall be removed from public view at the end of the period.
No such temporary signage shall be allowed on any lot that has a changeable copy sign, an
electronic copy sign, or an electronic graphic display sign. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-
07, 05/12/09) (Amended by Ord. No.
SECTION 24. Amendment. Section 21194 of the Plymouth City Code (MEDICAL
CANNABIS) is amended by deleting SECTION 3 as follows:
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This amendment shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
SECTION 25. Amendment. Section 21355.07, Subd. 4 of the Plymouth City Code (RSF-1,
SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING DISTRICT 1—CONDITIONAL USES) is
amended as follows:
Subd. 4. Day care facilities not within a residential dwelling, as an accessory use
provided that the use complies with Section 21150 of this Chapter, as well as day care facilities
not within a residential dwelling that existed as a principal use on or before October 13, 2020
provided that the use complies with Section 21150 of this Chapter.
41.
42.
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Exhibit A
(28)
SECTION 26. Amendment. Section 21355.07, Subd. 5 of the Plymouth City Code (RSF-1,
SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING DISTRICT 1—CONDITIONAL USES) is
amended as follows:
Subd. 5. Educational facilities including, and limited to, public and private
accredited nursery, elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools.
SECTION 27. Amendment. Section 21360.07, Subd. 3 of the Plymouth City Code (RSF-2,
SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING DISTRICT 2—CONDITIONAL USES) is
amended as follows:
Subd. 3. Educational facilities including, and limited to, public and private
accredited nursery, elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools.
SECTION 28. Amendment. Section 21365.07, Subd. 3 of the Plymouth City Code (RSF-3,
SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING DISTRICT 3—CONDITIONAL USES) is
amended as follows:
Subd. 3. Educational facilities including, and limited to, public and private
accredited nursery, elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools.
SECTION 29. Amendment. Section 21370.07, Subd. 3 of the Plymouth City Code (RSF-4,
SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended
as follows:
Subd. 3. Educational facilities including, and limited to, public and private
accredited nursery, elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools.
SECTION 30. Amendment. Section 21375.07, Subd. 3 of the Plymouth City Code (RMF-1,
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT 1—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended as
follows:
Subd. 3. Educational facilities including, and limited to, public and private
accredited nursery, elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools.
SECTION 31. Amendment. Section 21375.13 of the Plymouth City Code (RMF-1,
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT 1—AREA REQUIREMENTS AND
CONSTRUCTION LIMITATIONS) is amended as follows:
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
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Exhibit A
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21375.13. AREA REQUIREMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION LIMITATIONS: The
following requirements shall be observed in the RMF-1 District subject to additional requirements,
exceptions and modifications set forth in this Chapter:
District
Area
Minimum
Lot
Area
Minimum (a)
Minimum
Lot Width
(feet)
Minimum
Lot Area
Per Unit
Maximum
Structural
Coverage (a)
Minimum
Setbacks
(feet)(a) (d)
Maximum
Building
Height
1 acre SF
(b)
6,000
sq. ft.
SF (b) 55 SF (b) –
6,000 sq.
ft.
Residential
uses –
base lot
40% Front (c) –
Res. uses -
arterial street
50 Princ.
Bldg.
35
feet
Dwel
lings
>SF -
base
lot
10,000
sq. ft.
TF (b) -
base lot
90 Dwellings
>SF –
5,000 sq.
ft.
Other uses 50% Front (c) –
Res. uses -
non-arterial
street
25 Acc.
Bldg.
200 sq.
ft. or
less
10
feet
Other
uses
1 acre Dwel-
lings
>TF-
base lot
100 Front (c) –
Other uses
50 Acc.
Bldg.
over
200 sq.
ft.
15
feet
Other
uses
200 Principal
structure to
railroad right-
of-way
50
Side – living
area of SF/TF
(e)
8
Side –
attached
garage area
of SF/TF
6
Side –
between
SF/TF
structures (f)
16
Side –
Dwellings
>TF and
Other uses
25
Side –
between res.
structures
>TF (f)
25
Side –
Detached
accessory
6
Rear –
Res. uses
25
Rear –
between res.
structures (f)
40
Rear –
Other uses
40
Rear –
Detached
accessory
6
(a) Special requirements apply for environmental overlay districts - See appropriate text
(b) SF = Single family detached dwelling / TF = Two family dwelling
(c) Applies to each street frontage
(d) Setbacks apply to base lot or public rights-of-way
(e) Also applies to living space above or behind an attached garage
(f) As measured between structures within the same development site; Building Code may require a greater separation in some cases.
48.
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Exhibit A
(30)
SECTION 32. Amendment. Section 21380.07, Subd. 3 of the Plymouth City Code (RMF-2,
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT 2—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended as
follows:
Subd. 3. Educational facilities including, and limited to, public and private
accredited nursery, elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools.
SECTION 33. Amendment. Section 21385.07, Subd. 3 of the Plymouth City Code (RMF-3,
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT 3—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended as
follows:
Subd. 3. Educational facilities including, and limited to, public and private
accredited nursery, elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools.
SECTION 34. Amendment. Section 21390.07, Subd. 4 of the Plymouth City Code (RMF-4,
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT 4—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended as
follows:
Subd. 4. Educational facilities including, and limited to, public and private
accredited nursery, elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools.
SECTION 35. Amendment. Section 21465.03 of the Plymouth City Code (C-3, HIGHWAY
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT—PERMITTED USES) is amended as follows:
21465.03. PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in the C-3 District:
Subd. 1. Amusement centers.
Subd. 2. Auto accessory stores (not including service).
Subd. 3. Banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions (excluding currency
exchanges) with or without drive up tellers. (Drive up teller service is regulated by Section
21120.04, Subd. 3 of this Chapter.)
Subd. 4. Beauty salons and day spas.
Subd. 5. Bicycle sales and repair.
Subd. 56. Breweries with a taproom.
Subd. 67. Brewpub restaurants (no drive-in or drive-through service).
Subd. 78. Bus/transit stations or terminals without vehicle storage.
Subd. 89. Candy, ice cream, popcorn, nuts, frozen desserts, and soft drink sales.
Subd. 910. Commercial recreation, indoor (e.g., bowling alleys, roller rinks).
Subd. 1011. Convenience grocery markets (without motor fuel facilities or delicatessen
food service).
Subd. 1112. Copy/printing services (excludes printing presses and publishing facilities).
Subd. 1213. Delicatessens/coffee houses without drive-through service.
49.
50.
51.
52.
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Exhibit A
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Subd. 1314. Dining restaurants (no drive-in or drive-through service).
Subd. 1415. Dry cleaning pick up and laundry pick up stations including incidental
repair but not including processing.
Subd. 1516. Essential services not including structures, except those requiring
administrative permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of this
Chapter.
Subd. 1617. Furniture stores containing less than 5,000 square feet of gross floor area.
Subd. 1718. Governmental and public utility (essential service) buildings and structures,
including public works type facilities, excluding outdoor storage.
Subd. 1819. Hotels.
Subd. 1920. Liquor, off sale, pursuant to the required liquor license.
Subd. 2021. Locksmiths.
Subd. 2122. Offices, administrative/commercial.
Subd. 2223. Offices/clinics for medical, dental, or chiropractic services.
Subd. 2324. Pet sales, supplies and grooming.
Subd. 2425. Prepared food restaurants: delivery and/or take out only, with no interior
seating.
Subd. 2526. Private clubs (may serve food and beverages).
Subd. 2627. Reception halls/event centers, with or without catering services.
Subd. 2728. Religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples, synagogues,
mosques limited to worship and directly related social events.
Subd. 2829. Retail or service operations that are not otherwise addressed in this Chapter
provided they are limited to 3,000 square feet of gross floor area per tenant.
Subd. 2930. Sexually oriented businesses – accessory or principal (as regulated by
Section 21195 of this Chapter).
Subd. 3031. Shoe repair.
Subd. 3132. Sporting goods and recreational equipment sales, not including motorized
vehicles or boats.
Subd. 3233. Sports and fitness clubs.
Subd. 3334. Tailoring services.
Subd. 3435. Tanning salons.
Subd. 3536. Therapeutic massage.
Subd. 3637. Tutoring/learning centers
Subd. 3738. Veterinary clinics and related indoor kennel.
SECTION 36. Amendment. Section 21560.11 of the Plymouth City Code (I-1, LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT—USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT) is amended as follows:
21560.11. USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT: Subject to applicable provisions of
this Section, performance standards established by this Chapter, and processing requirements of
Section 21025, the following are uses allowed in the I-1 District by administrative permit as may
be issued by the Zoning Administrator:
Subd. 1. Antennas located upon an existing structure or existing tower, as regulated
by Section 21175 of this Chapter.
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Exhibit A
(32)
Subd. 2. Antennas not located upon an existing structure or existing tower, as
regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 3. Essential services requiring a permit as provided by Section 21160 of this
Chapter.
Subd. 4. Offices, administrative/commercial (excludes offices/clinics for medical,
dental, or chiropractic services) using over 50 percent of the principal structure or as a freestanding
principal use, provided the parking regulations of this Chapter are met.
Subd. 5. Offices or clinics for physical, cognitive and behavioral therapy limited to
7,000 square feet or less of the principal structure, provided parking regulations of this Chapter
are met.
Subd. 56. Other uses of the same general character as those listed as a permitted use
in this District.
Subd. 67. Outside, above ground storage facilities for fuels used for heating purposes;
outdoor generators located 200 feet or more away from residentially guided or zoned property;
and outdoor equipment used for dispensing fuels to vehicles or containers used in conjunction with
the approved principal use, but not for sale. Such features for new developments shall be included
with the site plan submitted for review and approval as required by this Chapter, and such features
for existing developments shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator and the
following criteria:
(a) The design, construction, and location of any such features must comply with State
and City codes including appropriate National Fire Protection Association standards,
Minnesota State Fire Code requirements, and manufacturer’s specifications.
(b) An accurate site plan for the development based upon a certified survey, shall be
submitted showing to scale the location of such features, including any fencing and
landscaping related to safety or screening.
(c) To assure that fire hose streams can be directed onto such features with minimal
obstruction, solid wall enclosures shall not be used.
(d) Such features must be located so as not to obstruct approved parking spaces, driving
aisles, fire lanes, utility easements, or required building ingress or egress points.
(e) No signage shall be permitted, other than required safety information, product
identification, product hazards, and operation instructions. For the purpose of this Section,
“signage” includes words, graphics, logos, and symbols.
(f) Outdoor generators located less than 200 feet from residentially guided or zoned
property shall require the approval of a site plan (or site plan amendment) for a major
project, pursuant to Section 21045.05 of this Chapter.
53.
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Exhibit A
(33)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2012-05, 02/28/12)
Subd. 78. Outside storage as an accessory use when not abutting any residentially
zoned or used property other than vacant FRD property classified for non-residential use by the
Land Use Guide Plan, provided that:
(a) The storage area is surfaced with blacktop, concrete, or other approved material to
control dust.
(b) The storage area does not take up parking space or loading space as required for
conformity to this Chapter.
(c) All requirements of Section 21105.11 of this Chapter are met.
Subd. 89. Temporary mobile towers for personal wireless service antennas, as
regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 910. Temporary events and outdoor sales subject to the following criteria:
(a) Special Promotional Events (except Carnivals).
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes grand
openings, business events, craft shows, flea markets, mechanical and animal rides,
and outdoor display of materials.
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative permit
and in no case shall exceed three consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than two special events per calendar year per
property. However, each tenant in a multi-tenant building shall be permitted one
special event per year. Multi-tenant buildings with less than five lease spaces shall
be considered as a single property for purposes of this provision.
(b) Carnivals.
(1) The applicant must submit an amusement license application as required by
Section 1100 of the City Code.
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative permit
and in no case shall exceed seven consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than one carnival per calendar year per property.
(c) Outdoor Sales, including but not limited to transient merchants and transient
produce merchants (excluding Christmas Tree Sales):
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Exhibit A
(34)
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes warehouse
sales, sidewalk sales, inventory reduction or liquidation sales, distressed
merchandise sales, sales of fireworks, seasonal merchandise sales (except
Christmas trees), and transient merchant and transient produce merchant sales.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed temporary
outdoor sales activities allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for temporary outdoor sales activities shall
be the period specified in the administrative permit and, in no case, shall
exceed 90 days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more sales activities than those specified in the
administrative permit and, in no case, shall there be more than 10 sales
activities per year per property.
c. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Temporary sales on unpaved
landscaped areas is prohibited.
d. Sales of fireworks shall also be regulated by Section 1110 of the
City Code.
(d) Outdoor Christmas Tree Sales.
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and consists of the
outdoor sales of cut evergreen trees, boughs, wreaths and other natural holiday
decorations and related products.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed outdoor
Christmas tree sales allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business licensing
provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code requirements as
determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for sales activities shall be the period
specified in the administrative permit and, in no case, shall exceed 45 days
per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more than one sales activity per year per property,
which shall be in addition to any special events or other outdoor sales
permitted on the property.
c. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
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Exhibit A
(35)
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Sales on unpaved landscaped
areas is prohibited.
(e) General Standards applying to all temporary events and outdoor sales.
(1) The event or sale shall be accessory to or promoting the permitted or
conditional use approved for the site.
(2) Tents, stands, and other similar temporary structures may be used, provided
they are clearly identified on the submitted plan and provided that it is determined
by the Zoning Administrator that they will not impair the parking capacity,
emergency access, or the safe and efficient movement of pedestrian and vehicular
traffic on or off the site.
(3) The submitted plan shall clearly demonstrate that adequate off-street
parking for the proposed event can and will be provided for the duration of the
event. Determination of compliance with this requirement shall be made by the
Zoning Administrator who shall consider the nature of the event and the applicable
parking requirements of Section 21135. Consideration shall be given to the parking
needs and requirements of other occupants in the case of multi-tenant buildings.
Parking on public right-of-way and streets is prohibited; except that parking on
local streets may be allowed on Saturday and Sunday only, provided that the
petitioner arranges for traffic control by authorized enforcement officers, as
approved in writing by the Police Chief, at the petitioner’s expense. (Amended by
Ord. No. 2016-11, 04/26/16)
(4) Signage related to the event or sale shall be in compliance with the
temporary sign standards of Section 21155 and shall be allowed for the duration of
the event. The Zoning Administrator may authorize special signage for purposes
of traffic direction and control; the erection and removal of such signage shall be
the responsibility of the applicant.
(5) The approved permit shall be displayed on the premises for the duration of
the event.
(6) All activity related to the event or sale must take place within the time
permitted in the administrative permit. No buildings, equipment or materials may
be erected or displayed prior to the start date identified in the permit application
and all structures, equipment and displays must be removed by the end date
identified in the administrative permit.
(7) Not more than one such event or sale shall be allowed per property at any
given time.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2011-05, 02/22/11)
Subd. 1011. Temporary structures, as regulated by Section 21167 of this Chapter.
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Exhibit A
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Subd. 11. Offices or clinics for physical, cognitive and behavioral therapy limited to
7,000 square feet or less of the principal structure, provided parking regulations of this Chapter
are met.
SECTION 37. Amendment. Section 21565.11 of the Plymouth City Code (I-2, GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT—USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT) is amended as follows:
21565.11. USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT: Subject to applicable provisions of
this Section, performance standards established by this Chapter, and processing requirements of
Section 21025, the following are uses allowed in the I-2 District by administrative permit as may
be issued by the Zoning Administrator:
Subd. 1. Antennas located upon an existing structure or existing tower, as regulated
by Section 21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 2. Antennas not located upon an existing structure or existing tower, as
regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 3. Essential services requiring a permit as provided by Section 21160 of this
Chapter.
Subd. 4. Offices, administrative/commercial (excludes offices/clinics for medical,
dental, or chiropractic services) using over 50 percent of the principal structure or as a freestanding
principal use, provided the parking regulations of this Chapter are met.
Subd. 5. Offices or clinics for physical, cognitive and behavioral therapy limited to
7,000 square feet or less of the principal structure, provided parking regulations of this Chapter
are met.
Subd. 56. Other uses of the same general character as those listed as a permitted use
in this District.
Subd. 67. Outside, above ground storage facilities for fuels used for heating purposes;
outdoor generators located 200 feet or more away from residentially guided or zoned property;
and outdoor equipment used for dispensing fuels to vehicles or containers used in conjunction with
the approved principal use, but not for sale. Such features for new developments shall be included
with the site plan submitted for review and approval as required by this Chapter, and such features
for existing developments shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator and the
following criteria:
(a) The design, construction, and location of any such features must comply with State
and City codes including appropriate National Fire Protection Association standards,
Minnesota State Fire Code requirements, and manufacturer’s specifications.
53.
54.
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Exhibit A
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(b) An accurate site plan for the development based upon a certified survey, shall be
submitted showing to scale the location of such features, including any fencing and
landscaping related to safety or screening.
(c) To assure that fire hose streams can be directed onto such features with minimal
obstruction, solid wall enclosures shall not be used.
(d) Such features must be located so as not to obstruct approved parking spaces, driving
aisles, fire lanes, utility easements, or required building ingress or egress points.
(e) No signage shall be permitted, other than required safety information, product
identification, product hazards, and operation instructions. For the purpose of this Section,
“signage” includes words, graphics, logos, and symbols.
(f) Outdoor generators located less than 200 feet from residentially guided or zoned
property shall require the approval of a site plan (or site plan amendment) for a major
project, pursuant to Section 21045.05 of this Chapter.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2012-05, 02/28/12)
Subd. 78. Outside storage as an accessory use when not abutting any residentially
zoned or used property other than vacant FRD property classified for non-residential use by the
Land Use Guide Plan, provided that:
(a) The storage area is surfaced with blacktop, concrete, or other approved material to
control dust.
(b) The storage area does not take up parking space or loading space as required for
conformity to this Chapter.
(c) All requirements of Section 21105.11 of this Chapter are met.
Subd. 89. Temporary mobile towers for personal wireless service antennas, as
regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 910. Temporary events and outdoor sales subject to the following criteria:
(a) Special Promotional Events (except Carnivals).
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes grand
openings, business events, craft shows, flea markets, mechanical and animal rides,
and outdoor display of materials.
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative permit
and in no case shall exceed three consecutive calendar days per event.
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Exhibit A
(38)
(3) There shall be no more than two special events per calendar year per
property. However, each tenant in a multi-tenant building shall be permitted one
special event per year. Multi-tenant buildings with less than five lease-spaces shall
be considered as a single property for purposes of this provision.
(b) Carnivals.
(1) The applicant must submit an amusement license application as required by
Section 1100 of the City Code.
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative permit
and in no case shall exceed seven consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than one carnival per calendar year per property.
(c) Outdoor Sales, including but not limited to transient merchants and transient
produce merchants (excluding Christmas Tree Sales):
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes warehouse
sales, sidewalk sales, inventory reduction or liquidation sales, distressed
merchandise sales, sales of fireworks, seasonal merchandise sales (except
Christmas trees), and transient merchant and transient produce merchant sales.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed temporary
outdoor sales activities allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for temporary outdoor sales activities shall
be the period specified in the administrative permit and, in no case, shall
exceed 90 days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more sales activities than those specified in the
administrative permit and, in no case, shall there be more than 10 sales
activities per year per property.
c. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Temporary sales on unpaved
landscaped areas is prohibited.
d. Sales of fireworks shall also be regulated by Section 1110 of the
City Code.
(d) Outdoor Christmas Tree Sales.
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Exhibit A
(39)
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and consists of the
outdoor sales of cut evergreen trees, boughs, wreaths and other natural holiday
decorations and related products.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed outdoor
Christmas tree sales allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business licensing
provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code requirements as
determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for sales activities shall be the period
specified in the administrative permit and, in no case, shall exceed 45 days
per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more than one sales activity per year per property,
which shall be in addition to any special events or other outdoor sales
permitted on the property.
c. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Sales on unpaved landscaped
areas is prohibited.
(e) General Standards applying to all temporary events and outdoor sales.
(1) The event or sale shall be accessory to or promoting the permitted or
conditional use approved for the site.
(2) Tents, stands, and other similar temporary structures may be used, provided
they are clearly identified on the submitted plan and provided that it is determined
by the Zoning Administrator that they will not impair the parking capacity,
emergency access, or the safe and efficient movement of pedestrian and vehicular
traffic on or off the site.
(3) The submitted plan shall clearly demonstrate that adequate off-street
parking for the proposed event can and will be provided for the duration of the
event. Determination of compliance with this requirement shall be made by the
Zoning Administrator who shall consider the nature of the event and the applicable
parking requirements of Section 21135. Consideration shall be given to the parking
needs and requirements of other occupants in the case of multi-tenant buildings.
Parking on public right-of-way and streets is prohibited; except that parking on
local streets may be allowed on Saturday and Sunday only, provided that the
petitioner arranges for traffic control by authorized enforcement officers, as
approved in writing by the Police Chief, at the petitioner’s expense. (Amended by
Ord. No. 2016-11, 04/26/16)
(4) Signage related to the event or sale shall be in compliance with the
temporary sign standards of Section 21155 and shall be allowed for the duration of
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Exhibit A
(40)
the event. The Zoning Administrator may authorize special signage for purposes
of traffic direction and control; the erection and removal of such signage shall be
the responsibility of the applicant.
(5) The approved permit shall be displayed on the premises for the duration of
the event.
(6) All activity related to the event or sale must take place within the time
permitted in the administrative permit. No buildings, equipment or materials may
be erected or displayed prior to the start date identified in the permit application
and all structures, equipment and displays must be removed by the end date
identified in the administrative permit.
(7) Not more than one such event or sale shall be allowed per property at any
given time.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2011-05, 02/22/11)
Subd. 1011. Temporary structures, as regulated by Section 21167 of this Chapter.
Subd. 11. Offices or clinics for physical, cognitive and behavioral therapy limited to
7,000 square feet or less of the principal structure, provided parking regulations of this Chapter
are met.
SECTION 38. Amendment. Section 21650 of the Plymouth City Code (PI,
PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT) is amended as follows:
SECTION 21650 - P-I, PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
21650.01. PURPOSE: The P-I District is intended to provide a specific zoning district for
facilities devoted to serving the public and specialized government activities, and semi-public uses.
It is unique in that the primary objective of uses within this district is the provision of services,
frequently on a non-profit basis, rather than the sale of goods or services. It is intended that uses
within such a district will be compatible with adjoining development, and they normally will be
located on or in proximity to an arterial street.
21650.03. PERMITTED USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter, the
following are permitted uses in the P-I District:
Subd. 1. Day care facilities as a principal or accessory use.
Subd. 2. Educational facilities including, and limited to, public and private
accredited nursery, elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools.
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Exhibit A
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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. Governmental and public utility (essential service) buildings and structures,
including public works type facilities, excluding outdoor storage.
Subd. 5. Parks, trails, docks, playgrounds, and outdoor athletic fields and their
related structures, excluding the recreational facilities requiring a conditional use permit under
Section 21650.07, Subd. 18 of this Chapter. (Amended by Ord. No. 2014-12, 02/25/14)
Subd. 6. Private clubs (may serve food and beverages).
Subd. 7. Publicly owned civic or cultural buildings, such as libraries, city offices,
fire stations, auditoriums, public administration buildings and historical developments.
Subd. 8. 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, 07/26/11)
Subd. 9. Religious institutions, such as chapels, temples, synagogues, and mosques
limited to worship and directly related social events.
Subd. 10. Residential care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities
and similar facilities (excludes hospitals or similar institutions).
Subd. 11. Trade schools.
Subd. 12. Tutoring/learning centers.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2004-02, 01/13/04) (Amended by Ord. No. 2005-01, 01/11/05) (Amended
by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08) (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09) (Amended by Ord.
No. 2011-05, 02/22/11)
21650.05. ACCESSORY USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter, the
following are permitted accessory uses in the P-I District:
Subd. 1. Accessory buildings and structures for a use accessory to the principal use
but such structure shall not exceed 30 percent of the gross floor space of the principal use.
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. Farmer’s markets, publically sponsored.
Subd. 4. Fences, as regulated by Section 21130 of this Chapter.
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Exhibit A
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Subd. 5. Liquor, on-sale, when accessory and customary to the uses listed as
permitted, conditional, interim, and uses by administrative permit in this Section, pursuant to the
required liquor license. (Amended by Ord. No. 98-41, 12/16/98)
Subd. 6. Off-street parking and off-street loading as regulated by Sections 21105.11
and 21135 of this Chapter, including parking and loading of semi-trailer trucks.
Subd. 7. Parking ramps as an accessory use.
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 is not visible from any
adjacent public rights-of-way and provided that the scoreboards does not contain a video
display panel. (Amended by Ord. No. 2013-11, 04/23/13)
(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.
Subd. 9. Signs, as regulated by Section 21155 of this Chapter.
(Amended by Ord. No 2007-05, 01/23/07) (Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08) (Amended
by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09) (Amended by Ord. No 2011-19, 06/28/11)
21650.07. CONDITIONAL USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter, the
following are conditional uses in the P-I District and require a conditional use permit based upon
procedures set forth in and regulated by Section 21015 of this Chapter. Additionally, besides the
specific standards and criteria which may be cited below for respective conditional uses, each
request for a conditional use permit shall be evaluated based upon the standards and criteria set
forth in Sections 21015.02, Subd. 5 and 21015.04 of this Chapter.
Subd. 1. Antennas not located upon an existing structure or existing tower, as
regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 2. Buildings in excess of height limitations as specified in Section 21650.13
of this Chapter, provided that:
(a) For each additional five feet in height above the maximum building height specified
in this district, the front and side yard setback requirements shall be increased by one foot.
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(b) The construction does not limit solar access to abutting and/or neighboring
properties.
Subd. 3. Cemeteries or memorial gardens provided that:
(a) The site is landscaped in accordance with Section 21130.
(b) The use is available to the “public”.
(c) All portions of the use meet the minimum setback requirements for principal
structures.
Subd. 4. Colleges, seminaries, and other similar institutions of higher education.
Subd. 5. Commercial and public radio and television transmitting antennas, and
public utility microwave antennas, as regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 6. Community centers.
Subd. 7. Correctional facilities provided that:
(a) Facilities shall comply with all applicable codes and regulations and shall have,
current and in effect, the appropriate state licenses.
(b) On-site services and treatment shall be for residents and inmates of the facility only,
and shall not be for non-residents or persons outside the facility.
(c) All new buildings or additions to existing buildings shall be consistent with the
scale and character of the buildings in the neighborhood. Exterior building materials shall
also be harmonious with other buildings in the neighborhood.
(d) No correctional facility shall be closer than 1,320 feet from another licensed
correctional facility or from any property designated on the Land Use Guide Plan as
residential and/or designated on the official zoning map as residential.
(e) The conditional use permit is only valid as long as a valid state license is held by
the operator of the facility where such license is required.
(f) Appropriate transition to neighboring property shall be provided by landscaping
and site design consistent with the City ordinances and policies.
Subd. 8. Dog park facilities, provided that:
(a) Any such facility established after January 23, 2007 shall be set back at least 75
feet from residentially zoned or guided property.
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(b) Any such facility established after January 23, 2007 shall be completely enclosed
with a fence and gates that are at least five feet high, except that the fencing requirement
may be waived in areas where natural barriers (e.g., wetlands) provide enclosure for the
facility.
(c) Adequate off-street parking shall be provided for the facility, as determined by the
Zoning Administrator based on the size of and anticipated parking needs for the dog park.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2007-05, 01/23/07)
Subd. 9. Essential services requiring a conditional use permit pursuant to Section
21160 of this Chapter.
Subd. 10. Essential service structures (as defined by Section 21005 of this Chapter)
that exceed five feet in height or 20 square feet in area, necessary for the health, safety and general
welfare of the City, excluding public works type facilities, provided that equipment is completely
enclosed in a permanent structure with no outside storage.
Subd. 11. Funeral homes and mortuaries.
Subd. 12. Helistops, as regulated by Section 21193 of this Chapter.
Subd. 13. Hospitals or similar institutions, provided that all state laws and statutes
governing such use are strictly adhered to and all required operating permits are secured.
Subd. 14. Offices, administrative/commercial.
Subd. 15. Offices/clinics for medical, dental, or chiropractic services.
Subd. 16. Parking lots/ramps, as a principal use.
Subd. 17. Public safety communication towers and antennas, provided that:
(a) Public safety communication towers in excess of 150 feet in height shall be located
on property not less than 10 acres in size.
(b) Public safety communication towers shall comply with the standards and
requirements of Section 21175.
Subd. 18. Recreational facilities and related structures (e.g., golf courses, arenas,
stadiums, gymnasiums, and similar uses).
Subd. 19. Residential shelters, in accordance with Section 21190.02 of this Chapter.
Subd. 20. Retail commercial activities and personal services, provided that:
(a) Merchandise is sold at retail.
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(b) Personal services are limited to those uses and activities which are allowed as a
permitted or permitted accessory use within the C-1 Zoning District.
(c) The retail activity and personal services are located within a structure whose
principal use is not commercial sales.
(d) The retail activity and personal services shall not occupy more than 15 percent of
the gross floor area of the building.
(e) The retail activity and personal services are not located within a structure whose
principal use is residential.
(f) No directly or indirectly illuminated sign or sign in excess of 10 square feet
identifying the name of the business shall be visible from the outside of the building.
(g) No signs or posters of any type advertising products for sale or services shall be
visible from the outside of the building.
Subd. 21. Scoreboard (limit of one) for a public park or a public or private school that
either: 1) exceeds 32 feet in height or 550 square feet in surface area, or 2) contains a video display
panel, provided that:
(a) Any such scoreboard shall not exceed 50 feet in height or 950 square feet in surface
area.
(b) No other scoreboard at the park or school shall exceed 150 square feet in surface
area.
(c) No commercial speech shall be permitted on the scoreboard, except that
commercial messages may be displayed during city- or school-sponsored events on the
athletic field served by the scoreboard. These events shall not include practices or classes
held on the field. Organizations 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.
(d) The information and commercial speech on the scoreboard shall not be visible from
adjacent public streets.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2012-12, 03/27/12) (Amended by Ord. No. 2014-12, 02/25/14)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2003-35, 11/25/03) (Amended by Ord. No. 2004-02, 01/13/04) (Amended
by Ord. No. 2006-04, 02/07/06) (Amended by Ord. No. 2006-13, 06/13/06) (Amended by Ord.
No. 2008-09, 03/25/08) (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09) (Amended by Ord. No. 2011-
05, 02/22/11) (Amended by Ord. No. 2011-19, 06/28/11) (Amended by Ord. No. 2013-11,
04/23/13)
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21650.09. INTERIM USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter, the following
are interim uses in the P-I District and are governed by Section 21020 of this Chapter:
Subd. 1. Temporary classroom structures for use by public or private schools.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2019-01, 02/12/19)
21650.11. USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT: Subject to applicable provisions of
this Section, performance standards established by this Chapter, and processing requirements of
Section 21025, the following are uses allowed in the P-I District by administrative permit as may
be issued by the Zoning Administrator.
Subd. 1. Antennas located upon an existing structure or existing tower, as regulated
by Section 21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 2. Essential services requiring a permit as provided by Section 21160 of this
Chapter.
Subd. 3. Essential service structures (as defined by Section 21005 of this Chapter)
that do not exceed five feet in height or 20 square feet in area, necessary for the health, safety and
general welfare of the City, excluding public works type facilities and uses, provided that:
(a) Equipment is completely enclosed in a permanent structure with no outside storage.
(b) Landscaping is provided to screen any such storage.
Subd. 4. Other uses of the same general character as those listed as a permitted use
in this District.
Subd. 5. Outside, above ground storage facilities for fuels used for heating purposes;
outdoor generators located 200 feet or more away from residentially guided or zoned property;
and outdoor equipment used for dispensing fuels to vehicles or containers used in conjunction with
the approved principal use, but not for sale. Such features for new developments shall be included
with the site plan submitted for review and approval as required by this Chapter, and such features
for existing developments shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator and the
following criteria:
(a) The design, construction, and location of any such features must comply with State
and City codes including appropriate National Fire Protection Association standards,
Minnesota State Fire Code requirements, and manufacturer’s specifications.
(b) An accurate site plan for the development based upon a certified survey shall be
submitted showing to scale the location of such features, including any fencing and
landscaping related to safety or screening.
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(c) To assure that fire hose streams can be directed onto such features with minimal
obstruction, solid wall enclosures shall not be used.
(d) Such features must be located so as not to obstruct approved parking spaces, driving
aisles, fire lanes, utility easements, or required building ingress or egress points.
(e) No signage shall be permitted, other than required safety information, product
identification, product hazards, and operation instructions. For the purpose of this Section,
“signage” includes words, graphics, logos, and symbols.
(f) Outdoor generators located less than 200 feet from residentially guided or zoned
property shall require the approval of a site plan (or site plan amendment) for a major
project, pursuant to Section 21045.05 of this Chapter.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2012-05, 02/28/12)
Subd. 6. Outside storage as an accessory use provided that:
(a) The storage area does not take up parking space or loading space as required for
conformity to this Chapter.
(b) All requirements of Section 21105.11 of this Chapter are met.
Subd. 7. Temporary meteorological equipment and associated tower, as regulated by
Section 21173 of this Chapter.
Subd. 8. Temporary mobile towers for personal wireless service antennas, as
regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 9. Temporary events and outdoor sales subject to the following criteria:
(a) Special Promotional Events (except Carnivals).
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes grand
openings, business events, craft shows, flea markets, mechanical and animal rides,
and outdoor display of materials.
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative permit
and in no case shall exceed three consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than two special events per calendar year per
property. However, each tenant in a multi-tenant building shall be permitted one
special event per year. Multi-tenant buildings with less than five lease spaces shall
be considered as a single property for purposes of this provision.
(b) Carnivals.
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(1) The applicant must submit an amusement license application as required by
Section 1100 of the City Code.
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative permit
and in no case shall exceed seven consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than one carnival per calendar year per property.
(c) Outdoor Sales, including but not limited to transient merchants and transient
produce merchants (excluding Christmas Tree Sales):
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes warehouse
sales, sidewalk sales, inventory reduction or liquidation sales, distressed
merchandise sales, sales of fireworks, seasonal merchandise sales (except
Christmas trees), and transient merchant and transient produce merchant sales.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed temporary
outdoor sales activities allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for temporary outdoor sales activities shall
be the period specified in the administrative permit and, in no case, shall
exceed 90 days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more sales activities than those specified in the
administrative permit and, in no case, shall there be more than 10 sales
activities per year per property.
c. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Temporary sales on unpaved
landscaped areas is prohibited.
d. Sales of fireworks shall also be regulated by Section 1110 of the
City Code.
(d) Outdoor Christmas Tree Sales.
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and consists of the
outdoor sales of cut evergreen trees, boughs, wreaths and other natural holiday
decorations and related products.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed outdoor
Christmas tree sales allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business licensing
provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code requirements as
determined by the Zoning Administrator.
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a. The maximum total time for sales activities shall be the period
specified in the administrative permit and, in no case, shall exceed 45 days
per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more than one sales activity per year per property,
which shall be in addition to any special events or other outdoor sales
permitted on the property.
c. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Sales on unpaved landscaped
areas is prohibited.
(e) General Standards applying to all temporary events and outdoor sales.
(1) The event or sale shall be accessory to or promoting the permitted or
conditional use approved for the site.
(2) Tents, stands, and other similar temporary structures may be used, provided
they are clearly identified on the submitted plan and provided that it is determined
by the Zoning Administrator that they will not impair the parking capacity,
emergency access, or the safe and efficient movement of pedestrian and vehicular
traffic on or off the site.
(3) The submitted plan shall clearly demonstrate that adequate off-street
parking for the proposed event can and will be provided for the duration of the
event. Determination of compliance with this requirement shall be made by the
Zoning Administrator who shall consider the nature of the event and the applicable
parking requirements of Section 21135. Consideration shall be given to the parking
needs and requirements of other occupants in the case of multi-tenant buildings.
Parking on public right-of-way and streets is prohibited; except that parking on
local streets may be allowed on Saturday and Sunday only, provided that the
petitioner arranges for traffic control by authorized enforcement officers, as
approved in writing by the Police Chief, at the petitioner’s expense. (Amended by
Ord. No. 2016-11, 04/26/16)
(4) Signage related to the event or sale shall be in compliance with the
temporary sign standards of Section 21155 and shall be allowed for the duration of
the event. The Zoning Administrator may authorize special signage for purposes
of traffic direction and control; the erection and removal of such signage shall be
the responsibility of the applicant.
(5) The approved permit shall be displayed on the premises for the duration of
the event.
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(6) All activity related to the event or sale must take place within the time
permitted in the administrative permit. No buildings, equipment or materials may
be erected or displayed prior to the start date identified in the permit application
and all structures, equipment and displays must be removed by the end date
identified in the administrative permit.
(7) Not more than one such event or sale shall be allowed per property at any
given time.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2011-05, 02/22/11)
Subd. 10. Temporary structures, as regulated by Section 21167 of this Chapter.
Subd. 11. Wind energy conversion systems (WECS), as regulated by Section 21173
of this Chapter.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2004-02, 01/13/04) (Amended by Ord. No. 2006-04, 02/07/06) (Amended
by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08) (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09) (Amended by Ord.
No. 2013-11, 04/23/13)
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21650.13. AREA REQUIREMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION LIMITATIONS: The
following requirements shall be observed in the P-I District subject to additional requirements,
exceptions, modifications set forth in this Chapter:
District
Area
Minimum
Minimum
Lot Area
(acres)
Minimum
Lot
Width
(feet)
Minimum
Lot
Depth
(feet)
Maximum
Structural
Coverage (a)
Minimum
Setbacks
(feet)
Maximum
Building
Height
2 acres Community
Centers
3 100 None General
Uses
50% Abutting
Residential
District (b)
Princ.
Bldg
45
feet
Elementary
Schools
15 Correctional
Facilities
8% Front
yard (b)
75 Acc.
Bldg.
120
sq. ft.
or less
10
feet
Hospitals 10 Side
yard (b)
75 Acc.
Bldg.
over
120
sq. ft.
20
feet
Junior High
Schools
30 Rear
yard (b)
75
Religious
Institutions
3 Abutting
Non-
Residential
District
Senior High
Schools or
Correctional
Facilities
50 Front
yard
50
Other uses 2 Side
yard
corner
lot
50
Side
yard
interior
lot
15
Rear
yard
15
Correctional
Facilities
Front 200
Side 400
Rear 400
(a) Special requirements apply for environmental overlay districts - See appropriate text
(b) Where a P-I District abuts a residential district or is separated from a residential district by a local or minor collector
street.
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SECTION 39. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage.
APPROVED by the City Council on this ** day of ****, 2020.
__________________________________
Jeffry Wosje, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Sandra R. Engdahl, City Clerk
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City of Plymouth
(2020-022)
Summary List:
Proposed City Code Amendments
--Relates to Exhibit B--
Type of Amendment:
T = Technical Change/ Correction
S = Substantive Amendment / New Regulation
Item Sec. # Type Chapter Description
Building Code-
A.1 T 400.09 Item 2 (Grading..) is unnecessary and, therefore, would be deleted because
the city has adopted its own grading-related processes.
Subdivision Regulations, Definitions-
B.2 T 502.03 Park Dedication Related Terms: Updates the acreage, employment and
population data, et al, with the most recent information.
Subdivision Regulations, Street Design-
C.3 S 524.05 Subd. 2 F 1: Increases the minimum diameter of cul-de-sac turn-arounds
from 100 feet to 110 feet of right-of-way, and from 82 feet to 90 feet of
pavement.
Subdivision Regulations, Erosion Control-
D.4 T 526.03 Subd.1 C: Adds verbiage for consistency with watershed rules.
Air Circulation Devices-
E.5 T 2025.09 Updates verbiage so the exception applies to all air conditioning units (not
only window units).
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Exhibit B
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 4, 5, AND 20
OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE (2020 022)
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Amendment. Section 400.09 of the Plymouth City Code (BUILDING CODE—
BUILDING CODE OPTIONAL CHAPTERS) is amended as follows:
400.09. - Building Code Optional Chapters.
Minnesota State Building Code, Chapter 1300, allows the City to adopt by reference and enforce
certain optional chapters of the most current edition of the Minnesota State Building Code. The
following optional provisions identified in the most current edition of the State Building Code are hereby
adopted and incorporated as part of the building code for the City.
1. Chapter 1306, Special Fire Protection Systems, Rule No. 1306.0020, Subpart 3.
2. Grading, IBC Appendix Chapter J.
SECTION 2. 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 as
follows:
Property Type Employees/ 1,000 sq. ft.
Office: 3
Retail: 2
Industrial: 1.65
Office-Warehouse: 1.65
Warehouse: 1
A.
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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.
B. Existing Park Land and Trail Acreage: The total acres acreage of community playfields,
city parks, neighborhood parks, mini-parks, and school parks, and trail outlots existing
in 2009 2020, as documented by Chapter 7 of the Comprehensive Plan (1,314 acres),
plus the land area of trail outlots and the Northwest Greenway as of 2012 as measured
by the City's geographic information system (118 acres), or 1,432 (1,855 acres).
C. Jobs. The number of jobs located within the City as of 2011 2019 as estimated by the
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Security Development (45,488
60,306 jobs).
D. Per Capita Commercial/Industrial Share: Ten percent of the existing park land and trail
acreage, divided by the number of jobs within the City. [(10% × 1,432 1,855) / 45,488
60,306 = 0.0031 acres/capita].
E. Per Capita Residential Share: Ninety percent of the existing park land and trail acreage,
divided by the City population, as determined by the 2010 Decennial Census 2019
Metropolitan Council Population Estimate (70,576 79,475). [(90% × 1,432 1,855) /
70,576 79,475 = 0.0183 0.021 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
B.
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Single-family home: 3.1
Duplex or Townhome: 2.0
Multi-family (Apartments): 1.9
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 County Assessor, as of the date of
final plat or plan approval, whichever is higher.
SECTION 3. Amendment. Section 524.05, Subd. 2 F 1 of the Plymouth City Code (DESIGN
STANDARDS—STREETS) is amended as follows:
1. Turnarounds. Cul-de-sacs shall provide a turn-around with a minimum right-of-way
diameter of 100 110 feet and a minimum pavement diameter of 82 90 feet (back of curb to
back of curb). Lot lines that directly abut the turnaround shall be radial to the center of the
cul-de-sac. Lot lines and curb lines at the intersection of the straight portion of the street
and the turnaround shall be rounded with a radius of not less than 20 feet. Residential cul-
de-sacs may include a center island within the turn-around for snow storage. Maintenance
of such center islands shall become the responsibility of a Homeowners Association for the
subdivision. The pavement width between the outside curb of the turn-around and such
island shall be a minimum of 28 feet wide.
SECTION 4. Amendment. Section 526.03, Subd. 1 C of the Plymouth City Code (EROSION
CONTROL—EROSION CONTROL MEASURES) is amended as follows:
C. Temporary vegetation and/or mulching shall be used to protect the areas exposed during the
development. No area shall be left denuded for a period longer than 14 days after initial site
grading and other land disturbing operations. An A natural-netting erosion control blanket is
required on slopes that are 3:1 or steeper.
SECTION 5. Amendment. Section 2025.09 of the Plymouth City Code (NOISE—AIR
CIRCULATION DEVICES) is amended as follows:
2025.09. - Air Circulation Devices.
No person shall permanently install or place any air circulation device, except a window air
conditioning units, in any outdoor location unless the device in that location will comply with the
noise level standards prescribed in Section 2025.07.
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SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage.
APPROVED by the City Council on this ** day of ****, 2020.
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Jeffry Wosje, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sandra R. Engdahl, City Clerk
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