HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 2020-11CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE N0. 2020-1 1
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2'I OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE,
ENTITLED THE PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE �ZO2OO22�
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 �e�strai�ht-line distance between �e-side lot lines, as measured
„� ,.;,��,� ,,,,n7o� +,-. +�,o �„� aa�+�.� at the minimum building setback line. If the iront lot line is curved
or includes a bend, the strai�ht-line distance between side 1ot lines is ineasured at the minimum
buildin� setback line in a manner that is an e�ua1 distance alon� both side lot lines.—�€�e-s��
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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 alon� the main-traveled lanes of a trunk higl�ay
countv road, or major roadwav with the purpose of eliminatin� unreasonable circuitv of local
travel, providing access to properties off of tlle major roadway, and accominodating needs of 1oca1
traffic, pedestrians, and bicvclists. Service roads are e� nerally_parallel to and within a reasonable
proximit ty o the primary road, and often lie within the ri�ht-of-way of the major roadwa. , or are
platted for purposes of being a service road or fronta e� 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 ^��'"����'��a +,t,o.,+.. �, �m 200
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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 b-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)
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SECTION 2. Amendment. Section 21030.04, Subd. 2(b) (15) of the Plyrnouth City Code
(ADMINISTRATION – VARIANCES—PROCEDURES) is amended as follows:
(15) The Zoning Administrator shall ����a- rop vide a written copy of the final
order of the Board �e�-to the petitioner��.
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 set-�e- rop vide a written copy of the final
order of the Board ��-to the petitioner��.
SECTION 4. Amendment. Section 21040 of the Plymouth City Code (ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW) is amended as follows:
SECTION 21040 - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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21040.01. GENERAL PROVISIONS:
Subd. 1. When an enviromnental assessment worksheet (EAW) altenlative urban
areawide review (AUAR), or enviroiimental iinpact stateinent (EIS) is required or otherwise
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ordered or submitted, the ap�licable review procedures shall be as set forth in the Mirniesota
Environmental OualitY Board re�ulations for the Enviromnental Review Pro�ram as authorized
by Minnesota Statutes and specified in Minnesota Rules 4410.
Subd. 2. An EAW, AUAR, or EIS a�plication, together with the completed data
portions of the environmental document, shall be accoinpanied by a fee and cash escrow as set
forth in the City Code. Costs of citv time and materials expended in reviewing and processing the
application shall be char�ed 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 ori�inall,�quired
cash escrow ainount, the project proposer shall deposit additional funds in the caslz escrow account
as detei-�nined by the Zoning Administrator. Any balance reinainin� in the cash escrow account
upon completion of the process shall be retur�ied to the pro'ect proposer after all claims and char�es
thereto have been deducted.
Subd. 3. Upon cornpletion of the enviromnental docuinent for distribution, the
Zoning Administrator shall provide mailed notice of the availabilitv of the environmental
document, and date of the ineetin� at which the Planning Coinmission will consider the matter to
all propertv owners within 750 feet of the baundaries of the pro,�erty that is the sub ect of the
enviroiimental docurnent. Said notice shall be mailed at least ten days before the Planning
Commission ineetin�;. Failure of a property owner to receive notice shall not invalidate an.�
proceedings as set forth in this Chapter. The Plannin� Cominission shall provide its
recoinmendations to the Citv 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 applicanYs 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. A�plications shall be accompanied bv a fee as set forth in the City
Code. Such applications that include: 11 a new buildin�; or 2) a buildin� addition that
expands the �ross flaor area of an existin� buildin�bv more than 50 percent or 25 000
square feet, whichever is greater; or 3) other chan�es tl�at require a site plan amendment
(e.�parkin lg ot expansion, additional li�htirlg), shall be accompanied bv a fee and cash
escrow as set forth in the City Code for a major site plan amendlnent. Costs of cit, t,y iine
and materials expended in reviewing and processin� the application shall be char�ed
a�;ainst the cash escrow account and credited to the city. If, at anv time, the balance in the
cash escrow account is de�ple�ed to less than 10 percellt of the a�ri ug �a1l�quired casli
escraw arnount, the applicant shall deposit additional funds in the cash escrow account as
detennined by the Zonin� Administrator. Any balance remainin� in the cash escrow
account upon coinpletion of tlie site plan review process sliall be returned to the a� licant
after all claims and char�es thereto have been deducted, &�-�The application shall also
be accompanied by: '��-��e�- �as�e��#-�-t-����-�ed�;—t �a�z� detailed written and
graphic materials, the number, size, and format as prescribed by the Zoning Administrator,
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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. Amendrnent. Section 21045.08, Subd. 2 of the Plymouth City Code (SITE
PLAN REVIEW—PLAN MODIFICATIONS) is amended as follows:
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�s�t-s-re uest 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 Miiuiesota Statutes 15.99
the application shall be a�proved or denied withi.n 60 davs from the date of its official and complete
subinission, unless extended pursuaiit to Statute or a time waiver is �ranted bv the a�plicant. The
Zonin� Administrator sha11 provide the applicant with a written decision on the request. The
decision may include conditians 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 retainin walls may be issued on outlots, and
e_xcept that citv and re iog nal public park structures may be placed on outlots pursuant ta any
applicable buildin�permits.
SECTION 8. Amendment. Section 21105.05 of the Plytnouth 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-�e���. Visibility from any street ����-shall be
unobstructed above a height of three feet, measured from where �e�-street �ev�-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-e�-d����s, 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 Excludin� 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 ���r ��* "� ^"�r
*"^r *'�� *�'ra�* ri��* ��'the hei h� t of the building or structure at the place where the
lighting is-��� 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:
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Subd. �1. 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. �2. 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/OS/99) (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, OS/12/09)
Subd. 43. Building Pertnit. 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. �4. 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. g5. 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; ��
�--e��--er �i��'^� �^^� �^;+�'�, 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 (�4) 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 accessorv buildings and structures shall be�arohibited in
the RSF and RMF districts.
(�4) 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 perniit
therefor.
Subd. 2. Permit Fee. There is no charge for permits for fences that are �-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 s�seven feet in height and for walls that
exceed four feet in height. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, OS/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.
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{�y�Chain link fences shall include a top rail and the barbed ends shall be toward
the ground.
(-��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.
( fl 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 ftom the
property line, unless corner property stakes are in place and marked and a survey is filed
with the City.
,��) n�'�';*;^��"�r, �Retaining walls shall not be placed within any drainage or ponding
easement unless also reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
�h) Fencin� shall not be placed within anv utility easement that includes ina�or utili�
service such as publicly-maintained water main or sewer �ipes unless also reviewed a11d
approved by the Citv En ineer.
{-��i�,A fence with a minimum height of ''-��-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 pertnit. 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, Ol/11/OS) (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� Fencin� that is 2 feet hi�11 or lower and t11at directly surrounds a garden shall be
exempt from the provisions af this section, provided it is set back a ininiinuin of 6 feet
frorn lot lines.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2000-06, 02/29/00)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2004-02, Ol /13/04)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2019-01, 02/12/19�
(Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, 01/22/02)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, OS/12/09)
Subd. 5. Specific Fence Standards. Except as otherwise provided herein,
fences may be allowed subject to the following specific standards:
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(a) Fences constructed of materials with an opacity of up to 100 percent and not
exceeding �6.5 feet in height (includes �round clearance at the bottom and support
pasts/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 fance 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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(b) Except as provided in (a) above, fences constructed of materials with an opacity of
50 percent or more and not exceeding 2-.�-z�^�-3.5 feet in height �includes ground
clearance at the bottom and sup�ort posts/post caps at the to� , provided that the actual
fence panels/boards do not axceed 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 ^��4.5 feet in height (includes ground
clearance at the bottom and support posts/post caps at the to�), provided that the actual
fence panels/boards do not exceed 4 feet, may be located within a required front yard area.
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(Amended by Ord. No 2019-01, 02/12/19)
(c) Fences not exceeding �6�5 feet in height (includes �round clearance at the bottom
and support posts/post caps at the top), provided that the actual fence �anels/baards do nat
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 �-6_5 feet in height�includes �round clearance at the bottom.
and support posts/post caps at the to�), 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.
(� 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. S.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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(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 �seven feet in height shall require a building permit.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, Ol/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� provide required screening of outside storage yards or loading areas
in the industrial districts; or 2Zprovide screenin� of electrical substation enclosures in the
P-I district, provided that:
(1) All other requirements of this Chapter are met.
(2) Such fences over s�-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 s�6_5 feet in height (includes graund clearance at the
bottom and support �osts/post caps at the top), provided that:
a. The fence is in a location where fences up to �i�-6.5 feet are
permitted.
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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 ftom 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 provision�s:
(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:
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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 a�-al_ On� the side of, and parallel to, �-tl?e driveway or
attached garage, away from the principal use. This provision does not prohibit installation
and use of an on-site maneuverin a� rea (non-parkin� area) for drivewavs that �ain tlZeir
access from an arterial or collector roadway, in order to allow vehicles to tuni around prior
to enterin� the street svstem. (Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, Ol/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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USE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
Subd.l. Residential:
Single Family Dwellings Two spaces.
Two Family Dwellings Two spaces per dwelling unit.
Townhouses, Manor Homes Two and one-half fee ftee 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. InstitutionaUEducationaUCultural:
Auditoriums, Theaters, Religious One space for each three permanent seats based on
Institutions, Sports Arenas 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 einployee on the �major shift.
Private or Private Non-Profit Baseball One space for each eight seats of design capacity.
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Schools, Elementary and Junior High Three spaces for each classroom. This requirement
(Public or Private) 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 �skeel—(Public or One space for each two students based on the design
Private) 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 s uare feet.
Automobile Washes: Shall be determined by the type of automobile wash
as listed below:
Automatic Drive Five spaces or one per employee on maximum shift,
Through Service whichever is greater.
Self-Service Car Wash One space per bay.
Motor Fuel Station One space in addition to that required for the
Automobile Washes 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 One space for every 200 feet of floor area.
or Clinics
Motels, Hotels, Lodging or Boarding One space per sleeping unit, plus one space per day
Houses shift employee plus one space for each 40 square
feet devoted to meeting or banquet roorns.
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 (Adrninistrative/ One space for each 250 square feet of floor area for
Commercial) and Banks the first 100,000 square feet, plus one space for each
350 square feet of floor area thereafter.
Restaurants, Private Clubs, Food One space for each 40 square feet of floor area of
Dispensing Establishments (Except dining and bar area and one space for each 80
Drive-In or Drive-Through Restaurants) s uare feet of kitchen area.
Retail Commercial Uses, Except as One space for each 200 square feet of floor area for
Prescribed Herein 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 Eight spaces or one space for each 200 square feet
Percent or More of Gross Floor Area devoted to public sales or service plus one space for
Devoted to Storage, Warehouses, and/or each 500 square feet of storage area, whichever is
Industry greater.
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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-S ecified 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.
(�e) Pet care facilities, except for pet grooming.
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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:
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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 rnore 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,
OS/12/09)
f. T'he portion of the sign dedicated to changeable copy or electronic
changeable copy shall not be illuminated between 10:30
PM and 6:00 AM.
�. Coinpliance shall be met with the eneral regulations and
restrictions specified for such si�ns, as outlined in Section 21155.05 af this
Cha ter.
SECTION 18. Amendment. Section 21155.06, Subd. 3(b) of the Plymouth City Code (SIGN
REGULATIONS—DTSTRICT 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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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, OS/12/09)
�5) Compliance shall be mat with the �eileral re�ulations and restrictions
specified for such si�ns, as outlined in Section 21155.05 af this Cha;�ter.
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, OS/12/09)
e. Compliance shall be inet with the general re�ulations and
restrictions speciEied for such si�1s, as outlined in Section 21155.05 of t11is
Chaater.
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SECTION 20. Amendrnent. 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 49-50 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
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(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
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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 inet
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with the eneral re�ulations and restrictions s�ecified for such si�ns as outlilled in
Section 21155.05 ofthis Cha ter.
(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 ��• �� �q� �t •
feet. Such signage shall be set back at least 10 feet from T Monumer�
all lot lines. The monument sign may include a la' Sign
changeable copy sign, an electronic changeable copy "^°"
sign, or an electronic graphic display sign, provided it 1 �� �, :�
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, coinpliance shall
be met with the general .regulations and restrictions specified for such si ns, 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 ideritified
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
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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, OS/12/09)
d. Compliance sl�all be met with the �eneral re�ulations and
restrictions specified for such si�ns, as outlined in Section 21155.05 of this
Cha ter.
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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.
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(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
pertnitted per lot. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, OS/12/09)
�6 Combliance shall be inet with the e�neral reQulations and restrictions
specified for suc11 si�is, as outlixied in Section 21155.05 of this Chapter.
SECTION 23. Amendment. Section 21155.06, Subd. 7 of the Plyrnouth 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.
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All signs permitted in Section 21155.06, Subd. 1.
One monument sign per street frontage, provided that:
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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:
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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, OS/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, OS/12/09)
e. Compliance shall be met with the �eneral re ulations and
restrictions specified for such si�1s, as outlined in Section 21155.05 of this
Chapter•
(Amended by Ord. No. 2000-06, 02/29/00) (Amended by Ord. No. 2012-OS, 02/28/12)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2013-11, 04/23/13)
(c) w a11 signage snatl be permitteci on up ���� M��,f �,�ai �
to two walls, provided such signage does not _
exceed 50 square feet in surface area or five W'� �"
percent of the area of the wall to which the Q � Q� Q a 0��
sign is attached, whichever is greater.
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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-OS,
02/28/12) (Amended by Ord. No. 2019-01, 02/12/19)
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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
rnay 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
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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, OS/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 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 dav care facilities
not within a residential dwelling that existed as a principal use on or before October 13 2020
provided that the use camplies with Section 21150 of this Chapter.
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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.S. Educational facilities including, and limited to, public and private
accredited-�s��; 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--�r�se��; elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools.
SECTION 28. Amendment. Section 21365.07, Subd. 3 of the Plytnouth 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�� ; elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools.
SECTION 29. Amendment. Section 21370.07, Subd. 3 of the Plyrnouth 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-t��y; 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-r�s�3 ; elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools.
SECTION 31. Amendment. Section 21375.13 of the Plytnouth City Code (RMF-1,
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT 1—AREA REQUIREMENTS AND
CONSTRUCTION LIMITATIONS) is amended as follows:
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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 Lot Minimum Minimum Maximurn Minimum Maximum
Area Area Lot Width Lot Area Struclural Setbacks Building
Minimum Minimum (a) (feet) Per Unit Covera e(a) (feet)(a) (d) Hei ht
1 acre SF 6,000 SF (b) 55 SF (b) — Residential 40% Front (c) — 50 Princ. 35
(b) sq. ft. 6,000 sq. uses — Res. uses - Bldg. feet
ft. base lot arterial street
�;` '..` Dwel 10,000 TF (b) - 90 Dwellings Other uses 50% Front (c) — 25 Acc. 10
k �' lings sq, ft. base lot >SF — Res. uses - Bldg. feet
%,: >SF_ 5,000 sq. non-arterial 200 sq.
'�` � base ft. street ft. or
�� �`; �:t:' lot less
�� ,�.� Other 1 acre Dwel- 100 E�'� '�� ' §;`: Front (c) — 50 Acc. 15
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(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
(� As measured between structures within the same development site; BuildinQ Code m
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railroad right-
of-way
Side — living 8
area of SF/TF
e
Side — 6
attached
garage area
of SF/TF
Side — 16
between
SF/TF
structures
Side — 25
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>TF and
Other uses
Side — 25
between res.
structures
>TF ( fl
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Detached
accesso
Rear— 25
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Rear — 40
between res.
structures fl
Rear — 4a
Other uses
Rear — 6
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a
in some cases,
SECTION 32. Amendment. Section 21380.07, Subd. 3 of the Plyinouth 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�y; 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��; 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-�r-s��; 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 arnended 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. Bicvcle sales and repair.
Subd. �6. Breweries with a taproom.
Subd. �7. Brewpub restaurants (no drive-in or drive-through service).
Subd. �S. Bus/transit stations or terminals without vehicle storage.
Subd. �9. Candy, ice cream, popcorn, nuts, frozen desserts, and soft drink sales.
Subd. �10. Commercial recreation, indoor (e.g., bowling alleys, roller rinks).
Subd. �All. Convenience grocery markets (without motor fuel facilities or delicatessen
food service).
Subd. �12. Copy/printing services (excludes printing presses and publishing facilities).
Subd. �13. Delicatessens/coffee houses without drive-through service.
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Subd. �314. Dining restaurants (no drive-in or drive-through service).
Subd. �15. Dry cleaning pick up and laundry pick up stations including incidental
repair but not including processing.
Subd. �16. Essential services not including structures, except those requiring
administrative permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of this
Chapter.
Subd. �17. Furniture stores containing less than 5,000 square feet of gross floor area.
Subd. �18. Governmental and public utility (essential service) buildings and structures,
including public works type facilities, excluding outdoor storage.
Subd. �-81�9. Hotels.
Subd. �-920. Liquor, off sale, pursuant to the required liquor license.
Subd. �21. Locksmiths.
Subd. �22. Offices, administrative/commercial.
Subd. �23. Offices/clinics for medical, dental, or chiropractic services.
Subd. �24. Pet sales, supplies and grooming.
Subd. 3425. Prepared food xestaurants: delivery and/or take out only, with no interior
seating.
Subd. �526. Private clubs (may serve food and beverages).
Subd. 3H27. Reception halls/event centers, with or without catering services.
Subd.3�28. Religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples, synagogues,
mosques limited to worship and directly related social events.
Subd. 3529. 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.313q. Sexually oriented businesses – accessory or principal (as regulated by
Section 21195 of this Chapter).
Subd. �931. Shoe repair.
Subd. �32. Sporting goods and recreational equipment sales, not including motorized
vehicles or boats.
Subd. �333. Sports and fitness clubs.
Subd. �334. Tailoring services.
Subd. �35. Tanning salons.
Subd. �36. Therapeutic massage.
Subd. �37. Tutoring/learning centers
Subd. �38. 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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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, co,�nitive or behavioral therapy limited to
7,000 square feet or less of the principal structure, provided parking, re�ulations of this Cha�ter
are met.
Subd. �6. Other uses of the same general character as those listed as a permitted use
in this District.
Subd. b7. 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.
( fl 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.
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(Amended by Ord. No. 2012-OS, 02/28/12)
Subd. �S. 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. 91_0. 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) T'he 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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(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 rnore 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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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. �911. Temporary structures, as regulated by Section 21167 of this Chapter.
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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 plivsical, co�Lnitive ar behavioral therapy liinited to
7,000 square feet or less of the principal structure, provided parkin� regulations of this Chapter
are met.
Subd. �6. Other uses of the same general character as those listed as a permitted use
in this District.
Subd. b7. 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 manufaciurer's specifications.
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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.
(� Outdoor generators located less than 200 feet frorn 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-OS, 02/28/12)
Subd. �8. 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. S9. Temporary mobile towers for personal wireless service antennas, as
regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 310. 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 pertnit
and in no case shall exceed three consecutive calendar days per event.
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(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 pertnit 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 rnay 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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(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-I1, 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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the event. The Zoning Adrninistrator 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-OS, 02/22/11)
Subd. -�811. Temporary structures, as regulated by Section 21167 of this Chapter.
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SECTION 38. Amendment. Section 21650 of the Plytnouth 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. l. Day care facilities as a principal or accessory use.
Subd.2. Educational facilities including, and limited to, public and private
accredited-��Esc�; elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools.
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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.S. 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 directiv 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/OS) (Amended
by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/2S/08) (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, OS/12/09) (Amended by Ord.
No. 2011-OS, 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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Subd.S. 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-I1, 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-OS, Ol /23/07) (Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08) (Amended
by Ord. No. 2009-07, OS/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.
(� 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 iive feet high, except that the fencing requirernent
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-OS, Ol /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. ll.
Subd.12.
Funeral homes and mortuaries.
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.
Subd.15.
Subd.16.
Subd.17.
Offices, administrative/commercial.
Offices/clinics for medical, dental, or chiropractic services.
Parking lots/ramps, as a principal use.
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 struciures (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
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.
( fl 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)
(Arrtended by Ord. No. 2003-35, 11/25/03) (Amended by Ord. No. 2004-02, Ol/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, OS/12/09) (Amended by Ord. No. 2011-
O5, 02/22/11) (Amended by Ord. No. 2011-19, 06/28/I1) (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 pertnit 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.
( fl 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-OS, 02/28/12)
Subd. 6. Outside storage as an accessory use provided that:
(a) T'he 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 pertnit 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 pertnit 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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(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-OS, 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, Ol/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, OS/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:
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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 13th day of October, 2020.
ATTEST:
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Jeffry Wosje, Mayor