HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 2023-12CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-12
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER XXI OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE, ENTITLED THE
PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE (2023030)
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:
Dwelling Unit, Accessory:A self contained dwelling having its own kitchen and bathroom facilities, and
principal use of a lot as a single family detached residence. A self-contained unit that is subordinate and
clearly incidental to a primary structure, intended for occupancy by one or more persons, that includes
facilities for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating.
Section 2.Amendment. Section 21190.04 of the Plymouth City Code (ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNITS) is amended as follows:
Subd. 1. Accessory dwelling units may be allowed residential subdivisions that have received
preliminary plat approval on or after June 1, 2001 and that include ten (10) or more single family lots,
e.- e •- ... _ . _ .. . •on residential lots with a detached, single-family
home within the FRD, RSF-1, RSF-2, RSF-3, or residential PUD district. Accessory dwelling units are not
allowed on properties with apartment buildings or attached townhomes.
Subd. 2. An accessory dwelling unit may be allowed provided all of the following conditions are met:
a) An accessory dwelling unit sha-l4 may be located above a an attached or detached garage that is
accessory to a single-family detached homei internal to a single-family home; attached to a single-tamely
home; above a detached garage; or detached as a standalone structure. located in the RSF R, RSF 1, RSF
2, or PUD zoning district.
b) An administrative permit for the accessory dwelling unit may only shall be applied for
concurrently with the application for a building permit_ for construction of the principal structure on
the lot
c) Not more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed oer en-a single-family detached
lot.
d) An attached or detached Any accessory dwelling unit shall comply with the same minimum
building setback requirements as required for the living portion of the principal dwelling unit.
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e) Except as noted in (c) above or as otherwise specified in this subdivision, a detached accessory
dwelling unit shall be subject to the same regulations as provided for under Section 21120 of this
Chapter.
f) An accessory dwelling unit shall be a clearly incidental and subordinate use, the gross floor arca
of which shall not exceed the gross floor area of the principal dwelling unit or one thousand (1,000)
square feet, whichever is less.The allowed area for a detached dwelling unit shall be 30 percent of the
area of the rear yard, to a maximum size of 700 square feet. If attached, the allowed size of an accessory
dwelling unit shall be 30 percent the gross floor area of the home, to a maximum size of 1000 square
feet. Any accessory dwelling unit shall be a minimum of 200 square feet.
g) The exterior design of an accessory dwelling unit shall incorporate a similar architectural style,
roof pitch, colors, and materials as the principal building on the lot, and shall be compatible with the
character of the surrounding residential buildings, subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator.
h) The owner of the property shall reside in the principal dwelling unit or in the accessory dwelling
unit.
i)Rental of the accessory dwelling unit, or rental of the principal dwelling unit if the property
owner resides in the accessory dwelling unit, shall require a City license pursuant to Chapter IV(Housing
and Redevelopment)of the City Code. Detached accessory dwelling units shall not be rented.
j) There shall be no separate ownership of the accessory dwelling unit.
k) In addition to the parking spaces required for the principal dwelling unit on the lot, two (2)One
off-street parking spaces shall be provided for an accessory dwelling unit.Such accessory dwelling unit
parking spaces shall not conflict with the principal dwelling unit parking spaces, Adequate parking shall
be shown on the permit application and shall comply with the requirements of this Chapter.
I) The accessory dwelling unit shall be addressed as a separate unit with the same numerical
address as the principal structure An accessory dwelling unit shall have a separate address from the
principal dwelling unit on the lot, and shall be identified with address numbers pursuant to Chapter IV
Building Code)of the City Code.
m) The principal dwelling unit and accessory dwelling unit shall be created and maintained in
compliance with Chapter IV(Building Code, Housing Maintenance, and Housing and Redevelopment)of
the City Code.
n) The principal dwelling unit and accessory dwelling unit shall be connected to municipal sewer
and water and shall not have separate utilities from the principal structure.
o) The accessory dwelling unit shall have a foundation and shall be a permanent structure.
p) Any exterior entrance for the accessory dwelling unit shall be on the side or rear of the home.
q) The applicant must demonstrate that the proposed new construction or modifications to
existing construction comply with the building code.
r) Accessory dwelling units must meet any applicable shoreland or structural coverage regulations.
s) The maximum height for accessory dwelling units shall be as prescribed in the applicable district,
provided that in no case shall the height of a detached accessory dwelling unit exceed the height of the
principal building. In the case of an accessory dwelling unit above a detached garage, the maximum
height shall be 21 feet, or the height of the principal building, whichever is less.
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Type of Accessory Dwelling Unit Maximum Height
Internal to a single-family home 35 feet, or the height of the principal building,
Attached to a single-family home whichever is less
Detached as a standalone structure 15 feet
Above a detached garage
21 feet, or the height of the principal building,
whichever is less
Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
Amended by Ord. No. 2002-24, 06/25/02)
Section 3.Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage.
ADOPTED by the City Council on this 12th day of September, 2023.
Jeffry Wosje, Mayor
ATTEST:
Amy Gottschalk, Deputy City Clerk
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