HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 2014-12CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE No. 2014-12
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE, ENTITLED
THE PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE (2013085, 2013066 Ft 2013103)
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:
Accessory Building, Structure, or Use: A subordinate building, structure, or use which
is located on the same lot on which the principal building or use is situated and which is
reasonably necessary, appropriate and incidental to the conduct of the primary use of such
building or main use. Accessory buildings or structures may be attached to or detached from the
principal building, and typically include (but are not limited to) garages, sheds, storage or
workshop areas, docks, gazebos, and the like. (Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08)
Building Height, Principal Building: The vertical distance from the average of the
highest and lowest point of grade for that portion of the lot covered by the building to the highest
point of the roof for flat roofs, to the roof deck line of mansard roofs= and to the mean height
between eaves and ridge for gable, hip, and gambrel roofs.
Building Height, Detached Accessory Building: The vertical distance from the lowest
point of grade for that portion of the lot covered by the building to the highest point of the roof
for flat roofs to the roof deck line of mansard roofs, and to the mean height between eaves and
ridge for gable, hip, and gambrel roofs.
Restaurant, Brewpub: A dining restaurant establishment, as defined in this Section,
that is also licensed to brew malt liquor on the site for sale and consumption on the premises, or
for sale in sealed containers for consumption off the premises.
Topsoil: Surface soils containing higher concentrations of organic matter where
particles do not exceed one inch in diameter.
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SECTION 2. Amendment. Section 21115.06 of the Plymouth City Code (GENERAL
YARD, LOT AREA AND BUILDING REGULATIONS—MINIMUM LOT AREA PER UNIT)
is amended as follows:
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twe family, townhouses, Manor- and multiple family deovelopffients shall be in aeeer-daflee with
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SECTION 21120 — ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND USES
21120.01 PURPOSE: This section identifies requirements for accessory buildings,
structures, and uses.
21120.02 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Subd. 1. No detached accessory building, structure, or use shall be allowed on any
lot prior to the time of construction of the principal building to which it is accessory.
Subd. 2. Unless otherwise allowed by this Chapter, no detached accessory building,
structure, or use shall be allowed within a front yard, except that a detached accessory building,
structure, or use may be allowed within a front yard that qualifies as an equivalent rear or side
vard as defined by this Chanter. arovided it meets the minimum front vard setback specified for
the principal building on the lot.
Subd. 3. Accessory buildings having direct vehicular access onto an alley shall be
set back at least 20 feet from the alley lot line. In cases where reasonable difficulty is
encountered in meetingthis his requirement, the Zoning; Administrator may approve deviations to
the setback standard.
Subd. 4. No building permit shall be required for detached accessory buildings
containing 120 square feet in gross floor area or less, however, such buildings shall comply with
all applicable regulations set forth in this Chapter.
Subd. 5. Except in the case of single- and two-family dwellings, the total amount of
detached accessory building space shall not exceed 30 percent of the gross floor area of the
principal building(s), except by conditional use permit.
Subd. 6. Height. The maximum height for detached accessory buildings and
structures shall be as prescribed in the applicable district, provided that in no case shall the
height of an accessory building or structure exceed the height of the principal building, except as
may otherwise be provided in this Chapter.
Subd. 7. Design and Building Materials.
a) Desian. Except in the FRD Zonina District, all accessory buildinas in excess of
120 square feet shall be designed to be architecturally consistent with the principal
building, and shall incorporate similar or complementary design elements and colors, and
the same or similar roof pitch, except that solariums and greenhouses (attached or
detached) shall be exempt from this provision.
(b) Building Materials.
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(1) Except in the FRD Zoning District and except as may be allowed by
paragraph (3) below, all accessory buildings in excess of 120 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 constructed primarily of canvas, plastic fabric, or other
similar nonpermanent building materials shall be prohibited, except that strictures
used exclusively as greenhouses shall be exempt from this provision.
(3) Non-residential uses allowed in the residential districts may be allowed to
have an all metal or fiberglass accessory building in excess of 120 square feet by
conditional use permit, provided the building is located in the rear yard and is
screened and landscaped from adjacent residentially zoned or used property and
public rights-of-way in accordance with Section 21130 of this Chapter.
Subd. 8. Trash Receptacles. Except as otherwise provided, all buildings having
exterior trash receptacles shall provide an enclosed area in confonnance with the following:
(a) Exterior wall treatment shall be similar and/or complement the principal building.
(b) For residential uses the minimum setback for an enclosed trash receptacle area
shall be the same as the setback prescribed for accessory structures. For non-residential
uses the minimum setback for an enclosed trash receptacle area shall be the same as the
setback prescribed for the principal building.
(c) The trash enclosure shall be in an accessible location for servicing vehicles and
shall not conflict with site circulation.
(d) The trash receptacles shall be fiilly screened from view of adjacent properties and
the public right-of-way.
(e) The design and constriction of the trash enclosure shall be subject to the approval
of the Building Official.
(f) Recycling space shall beprovidedas required by the Minnesota State Building
Code.
(g) Noise emanating from trash collection activities shall be minimized so as not to
constitute a nuisance as defined and regulated by Section 2010 of the City Code.
Subd.9. Carports.
(a) Carports shall comply with all regulations for accessory structures as set forth in
this Chapter, and with the regulations set forth in this subsection.
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(b) Carports shall be used for the parking of vehicles (includes recreational vehicles),
and shall not be used for the storage of household or personal items, lawn equipment,
furniture, parts, and the like. The exception is that refuse containers and stacked
firewood may also be kept under a carport (attached or detached) that is located in a side,
rear, or equivalent yard.
(c) Carports shall not exceed 300 square feet in area.
(d) The eave line (or lowest sloped roof section if there is no eave) for a carport shall
be at least seven feet in height, but shall not exceed 10 feet in height. Carports with flat
roofs shall be at least seven feet in height, but shall not exceed 10 feet in height.
21120.03. RESIDENTIAL USES: In addition to other applicable regulations of this
Section, the following regulations shall apply to residential uses:
Subd. 1. In the FRD and RSF Zoning Districts and for single-family detached
dwellings in the RMF Zoning Districts, no detached accessory building shall equal more than 30
percent of the area of the rear yard or contain over 700 square feet in gross floor area, whichever
is less. The exception is that in the FRD district, a detached accessory building may exceed 700
square feet in gross floor area upon issuance of a conditional use permit.
Subd. 2. In the case of single- and two-family dwellings, the gross floor area of an
accessory building shall not exceed the gross floor area of the principal building.
Subd. 3. Attached accessory building space (e.g.,garage, storage or workshop area,
etc.) not exceeding 1,000 square feet in floor area shall be permitted per dwelling unit. Multiple
attached accessory buildings are permitted as long as the combined square footage of all such
spaces does not exceed 1,000 square feet in floor area or the gross floor area of the principal
building. Except, if an attached accessory building is constructed with a main level and with a
lower level (i.e., below grade or walk out) using materials such as pre -cast concrete plank, such
attached accessory building shall not exceed 1,000 square feet of floor area per level. Attached
accessory buildings that exceed the amount specified in this subdivision are not allowable,
except by conditional use permit.
Subd. 4. A maximum of two detached accessory buildings shall be allowed per
single- or two-family lot, of which not more than one may contain over 120 square feet in gross
floor area.
Subd. 5. Accessory structures for residential uses shall be set back from adjoining
lots as prescribed in the applicable district.
21120.04. NON-RESIDENTIAL USES: In addition to other applicable regulations of this
Section, the following regulations shall apply to non-residential uses:
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Subd. 1. Commercial and industrial uses shall be limited to not more than two
accessory buildings (excludes dumpster enclosure structures).
Subd. 2. Accessory buildinC7s for non-residential uses shall be set back from
adioining lots as prescribed for the principal structure on the lot.
Subd. 3. Drive Through Businesses. Where allowed, drive through businesses shall
comply with the following_
(a) The facility shall be located only on a site having direct access to a minor arterial
street collector or service road.
(b) All portions of drive through facilities established after 7 March 1995, including
but not limited to service windows, ordering stations and stacking spaces, shall be set
back at least 300 feet from residentially zoned or guided property, unless screened by an
intervening building or located across an arterial or major collector street from
residentially zoned orug ided property.
(C) The facility's public address system shall not be audible from any adjacent
residentially zoned or guided property and shall comply with Section 21105.10 of this
Chapter.
(d) Required Stacking Space.
(1) Pharmacies. Phannacies with one drive through lane shall provide
stacking space for at least five vehicles, and pharmacies with two or more drive
through lanes shall provide stacking space for at least three vehicles per lane, as
measured from and including the last pick up station, window, or the like.
Stacking spaces shall not interfere with parking spaces or traffic circulation.
(2) Banks containing less than 6,000 square feet. Banks containing less than
6,000 square feet of gross floor area with one drive through lane shall provide
stacking space for at least six vehicles, and banks containing less than 6,000
square feet of gross floor area with two or more drive through lanes shall provide
stacking space for at least four vehicles per lane, as measured from and including
the last pick up station, window, or the like. Stacking spaces shall not interfere
with parking spaces or traffic circulation.
(3) All Other Uses. Businesses with one drive through lane shall provide
stacking space for at least 10 vehicles, and businesses with two or more drive
through lanes shall provide stacking space for at least six vehicles per lane, as
measured from and including the last pick up station, window, or the like.
Stacking spaces shall not interfere with parking spaces or traffic circulation.
(e) The applicant shall demonstrate that such use will not significantly lower the
existing level of service on streets and intersections.
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(f) Alcoholic beverages shall not be sold or served.
(g) All elements of the drive through service area, including but not limited to
associated signage, order stations, teller windows, and vehicle lights from the stacking
lanes, shall be screened from adjacent residentially zoned or guided propertypursuant to
Section 21130.03 of this Chapter.
21120.05. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS: Application for a conditional use permit
under this section shall be regulated by Section 21015 of this Chapter. Such conditional use
permit for an accessory structure may begranted provided that:
Subd. 1. There is a demonstrated need and potential for continued use for the
structure for the purpose stated.
Subd. 2. In the case of residential uses, no commercial or home occupation
activities shall be conducted in the accessory building.
Subd. 3. The building has an evident reuse or function related to the principal use.
Subd. 4. The accessory building shall be maintained in a manner that is compatible
with the adjacent residential uses and does not present a hazard to public health, safety, or
general welfare.
SECTION 4. Amendment. Section 21130.01, Subd. 5 of the Plymouth City Code
(FENCING/SCREENING/LANDSCAPING—FENCE/WALL REGULATIONS) is amended as
follows:
Subd. 5. Specific Fence Standards. Except as otherwise provided herein, fences
may be allowed subject to the following specific standards:
(a) Fences constructed of materials with an opacity of up to 100 percent and not
exceeding six feet in height may be located at or behind the minimum front setback line,
as required for the principal structure on the lot. Said fence may 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)
(b) Fences constructed of materials with an opacity of 50 percent or more and not
exceeding 36 inches height in may be located within a required front yard area. Fences
constructed of materials with an opacity of under 50 percent (e.g., wrought iron, chain
link, split rail) and not exceeding 48 inches in height may be located within a required
front yard area. (Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, 01/22/02) (Amended by Ord. No. 2004-
02, 01/13/04)
(c) Fences not exceeding six feet in height may be pennitted in front yard areas of
homeowner -association owned and maintained amenity lots in order to enclose and
secure a swimming pool area, provided that:
Such fencina 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).
(ed) Fences not exceeding six feet in height, 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.
(de) 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.
(fl There are no height restrictions on natural hedges or plantings utilized as fences in
any residential zoning district, except that no such hedges or plantings shall be located
within a sight visibility triangle as set forth in Section 21105.05 of this Chapter.
(€g) Should the rear lot line of a lot in a residential district be common with the side
lot line of an abutting lot, that portion of the rear lot line equal to the required front yard
setback of the abutting lot shall be fenced in accordance with the provisions of Section
21130.01, Subd. 5.b.
(gh) Fences not exceeding 10 feet in height may be permitted without a conditional use
permit in order to enclose tennis or other recreational courts
permit, provided that:
(1) All other requirements of this Chapter are met.
(2) Such fences shall be constructed of materials with an opacity of under 50
percent (e.g., wrought iron, chain link).
(3) Such fences may be located within: i) a rear or side yard provided they
are set back at least six feet from any lot line; or ii) a front yard which qualifies as
an equivalent rear or side yard (as defined by this Chapter) provided they are set
back from such front lot line a distance equal to, or greater than, the minimum
front setback specified for the principal building on the lot, and are set back at
least six feet from other lot lines.
(4) Such fences over six feet in height shall require a building permit.
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(Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, 01/22/02) (Amended by Ord. 2010-01, 02/23/10)
(i) Fences not exceeding 10 feet in height may be pennitted without a conditional use
permit in order to provide required screening of outside storage yards or loading areas in
the industrial districts, provided that:
(1) All other requirements of this Chapter are met.
.(2) Such fences over six feet in height shall require a building permit.
(hi) 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.
(ikk) 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)
SECTION 5. Amendment. Section 21130.02 of the Plymouth City Code
(FENCING/SCREENING/LANDSCAPING—GENERAL LANDSCAPING AND
MAINTENANCE) is amended as follows:
21130.02. GENERAL LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE: All exposed ground
areas within the lot that are not devoted to off-street parking, drives, sidewalks, patios or other
such improvements shall have or shall be covered with topsoil with an average depth of at least
four inches and landscaped with grass, shrubs, trees, or other ornamental landscape materials
within 90 days following the date of building occupancy or one year after the building permit is
issued, whichever occurs first. All exposed ground areas within the street boulevard abutting the
lot that are not devoted to driveways, sidewalks, or trails shall have or shall be covered with
topsoil with an average depth of at least four inches and landscaped with grass within 90 days
following the date of building occupancy or one year after the building permit is issued,
whichever occurs first. The Zoning Administrator may alter the schedules in the case of
demonstrated hardship due to sources beyond the control of the property owner (including
weather conditions, reasonably unforeseen material, equipment or labor shortages; continuing
presence of large construction equipment actively involved in the project) upon request of the
property owner. In the event the time period defined above lapses between October 1 and April
30, the property owner shall have until the following June 1 to complete the landscaping. All
landscaped areas shall be kept neat, clean and uncluttered, and where landscaping is required as
part of City approvals, any plant material which is diseased or dies shall be replaced with like
kind of the original size. No landscaped area shall be used for the parking of vehicles or for the
storage or display of materials, supplies or merchandise, unless otherwise authorized by this
Chapter. Fences and/or plantings placed upon utility easements are subject to removal by the
City or utility company if required for maintenance or improvement of the utility. In such case,
costs for removal and replacement shall be the responsibility of the property owner. Trees on
utility easements containing overhead wires shall not exceed 15 feet in height, and such trees
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shall be the property owner's responsibility to maintain. (Amended by Ord. No. 2004-02,
01/13/04) (Amended by Ord. No. 2008-24, 10/14108) (Amended by Ord. No. 2013-11, 04/23/13)
SECTION 6. Amendment. Section 21350.03, Subd. 5 of the Plymouth City Code (FRD,
FUTURE RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT—PERMITTED USES) is amended as
follows:
Subd. S. Parks, trails, docks, playgrounds, and directly related buildings and
structures; City of Plymouth only.
SECTION 7. Amendment. Section 21352.03, Subd. 5 of the Plymouth City Code (RSF-R,
SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED RURAL TO URBAN TRANSITION DISTRICT—
PERMITTED USES) is amended as follows:
Subd. 5. Parks, trails, docks, playgrounds, and directly related buildings and
structures; City of Plymouth only.
SECTION 8. Amendment. Section 21355.03, Subd. 5 of the Plymouth City Code (RSF-1,
SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING DISTRICT 1—PERMITTED USES) is amended
as follows:
Subd. 5. Parks, trails, docks, playgrounds, and directly related buildings and
structures; City of Plymouth only.
SECTION 9. Amendment. Section 21355.07 of the Plymouth City Code (RSF-1, SINGLE
FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING DISTRICT 1—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended as
follows:
21355.07. CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses allowed in the
RSF-1 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 Section 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. Bed and breakfast in accordance with Section 21190.01.
Subd. 3. Cemeteries or memorial gardens provided that:
(a) The site is landscaped in accordance with Section 21130.
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(b) The use is public or semi-public.
(c) All portions of the use meet the minimum setback requirements for principal
structures.
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. (Amended by Ord. No. 2007-
21, 08/14/07) (Amended by Ord. No. 2001-06, 02/13/01)
Subd. 5. Educational facilities including, and limited to, public and private
accredited nursery, elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools. (Amended by Ord.
No. 2008-09, 03/25/08)
Subd. 6. Essential services requiring a conditional use permit pursuant to Section
21160 of this Chapter.
Subd. 7. 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 and uses, provided that
equipment is completely enclosed in a permanent structure with no outside storage. (Amended
by Ord. No. 2004-02, 01/13/04)
Subd. S. Parks and recreational areas owned or operated by public bodies; other
than the City of Plymouth.
Subd. 9. Recreational facilities (outdoor) including golf courses and similar
facilities, and directly related buildings and structures.
Subd. 10. Religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples, synagogues,
mosques limited to worship and directly related social events.
Subd. 11. Residential shelters, in accordance with Section 21190.02 of this Chapter.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08)
Subd. 12. Retail commercial activities and personal services in allowed non-
residential facilities, provided that: (Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08)
(a) Merchandise is sold at retail.
(b) Personal services are limited to those uses and activities which are allowed as a
permitted or permitted accessory use within the C-1 Zoning District.
(c) The retail activity and personal services are located within a structure whose
principal use is not commercial sales.
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(d) The retail activity and personal services shall not occupy more than fifteen (15)
percent of the gross floor area of the building.
(e) The retail activity and personal services are not located within a structure whose
principal use is residential.
(f) No directly or indirectly illuminated sign, or sign in excess of 10 square feet
identifying the name of the business shall be visible from the outside of the building.
(g) No signs or posters of any type advertising products for sale or services shall be
visible from the outside of the building.
Subd. 13. 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:
O Any such scoreboard shall not exceed 50 feet in height or 950 square feet in
surfnce wren_
(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.
Subd. 4-314. Single satellite dish TVROs greater than one meter in diameter, as
regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 4415. Social services or other activities which are not directly worship related as
an accessory use within religious institutional buildings.
SECTION 10. Amendment. Section 21360.03, Subd. 5 of the Plymouth City Code (RSF-2,
SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING DISTRICT 2—PERMITTED USES) is amended
as follows:
Subd. 5. Parks, trails, docks, playgrounds, and directly related buildings and
structures; City of Plymouth only.
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SECTION 11. Amendment. Section 21360.07 of the Plymouth City Code (RSF-2, SINGLE
FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING DISTRICT 2—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended as
follows:
21360.07. CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses allowed in the
RSF-2 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 Section 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. Day care facilities not within a residential dwelling, as an accessory use
provided that the use complies with Section 21150 of this Chapter.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2001-06, 02/13/01)
Subd. 3. Educational facilities including, and limited to, public and private
accredited nursery, elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools. (Amended by Ord.
No. 2008-09, 03/25/08)
Subd. 4. Essential services requiring a conditional use permit pursuant to Section
21160 of this Chapter.
Subd. 5. 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 and uses, provided that
equipment is completely enclosed in a permanent structure with no outside storage. (Amended
by Ord. No. 2004-02, 01/13/04)
Subd. 6. Parks and recreational areas owned or operated by public bodies; other
than the City of Plymouth.
Subd. 7. Recreational facilities (outdoor) including golf courses and similar
facilities, and directly related buildings and structures.
Subd. 8. Religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples, synagogues,
mosques limited to worship and directly related social events.
Subd. 9. Residential shelters, in accordance with Section 21190.02 of this Chapter.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08)
Subd. 10. Retail commercial activities and personal services in allowed non-
residential facilities, provided that: (Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08)
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(a) Merchandise is sold at retail.
(b) Personal services are limited to those uses and activities which are allowed as a
permitted or permitted accessory use within the C-1 Zoning District.
(c) The retail activity and personal services are located within a structure whose
principal use is not commercial sales.
(d) The retail activity and personal services shall not occupy more than 15 percent of
the gross floor area of the building.
(e) The retail activity and personal services are not located within a structure whose
principal use is residential.
(f) No directly or indirectly illuminated sign, or sign in excess of 10 square feet
identifying the name of the business shall be visible from the outside of the building.
(g) No signs or posters of any type advertising products for sale or services shall be
visible from the outside of the building.
Subd. 11. 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 s 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
infonnation 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.
Subd. 4412. Single satellite dish TVROs greater than one meter in diameter, as
regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 4313. Social services or other activities which are not directly worship related as
an accessory use within religious institutional buildings.
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SECTION 12. Amendment. Section 21365.03, Subd. 5 of the Plymouth City Code (RSF-3,
SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING DISTRICT 3—PERMITTED USES) is amended
as follows:
Subd. 5. Parks, trails, docks, playgrounds, and directly related buildings and
structures; City of Plymouth only.
SECTION 13. Amendment. Section 21370.03, Subd. 5 of the Plymouth City Code (RSF-4,
SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT—PERMITTED USES) is amended as
follows:
Subd. 5. Parks, trails, docks, playgrounds, and directly related buildings and
structures; City of Plymouth only.
SECTION 14. Amendment. Section 21375.03, Subd. 5 of the Plymouth City Code (RMF -1,
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT 1—PERMITTED USES) is amended as
follows:
Subd. S. Parks, trails, docks, playgrounds, and directly related buildings and
structures; City of Plymouth only.
SECTION 15. Amendment. Section 21380.03, Subd. 5 of the Plymouth City Code (RMF -2,
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT 2—PERMITTED USES) is amended as
follows:
Subd. 5. Parks, trails, docks, playgrounds, and directly related buildings and
structures; City of Plymouth only.
SECTION 16. Amendment. Section 21385.03, Subd. 6 of the Plymouth City Code (RMF -3,
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT 3—PERMITTED USES) is amended as
follows:
Subd. 6. Parks, trails, docks, playgrounds, and directly related buildings and
structures; City of Plymouth only.
SECTION 17. Amendment. Section 21390.03, Subd. 6 of the Plymouth City Code (RMF -4,
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT 4—PERMITTED USES) is amended as
follows:
Subd. 6. Parks, trails, docks, playgrounds, and directly related buildings and
structures; City of Plymouth only.
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SECTION 18. Amendment. Section 21395.03, Subd. 6 of the Plymouth City Code (RMF -5,
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT 5—PERMITTED USES) is amended as
follows:
Subd. 6. Parks, trails, docks, playgrounds, and directly related buildings and
structures; City of Plymouth only.
SECTION 19. Amendment. Section 21450.03 of the Plymouth City Code (O, OFFICE
DISTRICT—PERMITTED USES) is amended as follows:
21450.03. PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in the O District:
Subd. 1. Banks, credit unions and other financial institutions (excluding currency
exchanges) without drive -up tellers.
Subd. 2. Beauty salons and dayspas.
Subd. 3. Candy, ice cream, popcorn, nuts, frozen desserts, and soft drink sales.
Subd. 4. Conveniencerg ocery markets (without prepared food or motor fuel sales).
Subd. 5. Copy/printing services (excludes printing presses and publishing
facilities).
Subd. 6. Dry cleaning 'pick up and laundry pick up stations including incidental
repair but not including processing.
Subd. 37. Dwelling, elderly (senior citizen).
Subd. 38. Essential services not including structures, except those requiring
administrative permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of this Chapter.
Subd. 49. Funeral homes and mortuaries.
Subd. -510. Governmental and public utility (essential service) buildings and
structures, including public works type facilities, excluding outdoor storage.
Subd. 611. Offices, administrative/commercial.
Subd. -712. Offices/clinics for medical, dental, or chiropractic services.
Subd. 813. Pet grooming.
Subd. 914. Private clubs (may serve food and beverages). (Amended by Ord. No.
2009-07, 05/12/09)
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Subd. 4-815. Religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples, synagogues,
mosques limited to worship and directly related social events.
Subd. 4416. Residential care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities
and similar facilities (excludes hospitals or similar institutions). (Amended by Ord. No. 2011-05,
02/22/11)
Subd. 4-317. Retail or service operations that are not otherwise addressed in this
Chapter, provided they contain less than 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.
Subd. 18. Sexually oriented businesses – accessory (as regulated by Section 21195
of this Chapter).
Subd. 19. Shoe repair.
Subd. 20. Tailoring services.
Subd. 21. Tanning salons.
Subd. 4422. Therapeutic massage.
Subd. 23. Tutoring/learning centers.
Subd. 4-524. Veterinary clinics and related indoor kennel.
SECTION 20. Amendment. Section 21450.07 of the Plymouth City Code (O, OFFICE
DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended as follows:
21450.07. CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses allowed in the O
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. (Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, 01/22/02)
Subd. 1. Antennas not located upon an existing structure or existing tower, as
regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 2. Banks, credit unions and other financial institutions (excluding currency
exchanges) with drive -up tellers, provided the drive -up teller area complies with the performance
standards stipulated in Section 21120.09 of this Chapter. (Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01,
02123110)
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Subd. 3. Buildings in excess of height limitations as specified in Section 21450.13
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.
(b) The construction does not limit solar access to abutting and/or neighboring
properties.
Subd. 4. Convenience grocery markets with prepared food and/or motor fuel sales
(no vehicle service or repair), provided that:
(a) Convenience/deli food is of the take-out type only and that no provision for
seating or consumption on the premises is provided. Furthermore, that the enclosed area
devoted to such activity, use and merchandise shall not exceed 15 percent of the gross
floor area.
(b) The storage, preparation and serving of food items are subject to the approval of
the Zoning Administrator who shall provide specific written sanitary requirements based
upon the applicable State and County regulations.
(c) That the proximate area and location of space devoted to non -automotive
merchandise sales shall be specified in the application and in the conditional use permit.
Outdoor display of merchandise shall be allowed by administrative permit, pursuant to
Section 21450.11, Subd. 5 of this Chapter.
(d) The off-street loading space(s) and building access for delivery of goods shall be
separate from customer parking and entrances and shall not cause conflicts with customer
vehicles and pedestrian movements.
(e) Hours of operation: The hours of operation for a convenience grocery market
shall be limited to 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, unless extended by the Council as part of the
conditional use permit. Unless otherwise limited or prohibited by the Council as part of
the conditional use permit, the hours of operation for pay -at -the -pump motor fuel sales
may be 24 hours per day. (Amended by Ord. No. 2013-11, 04/23/13)
(f) Motor fuel facilities shall be installed in accordance with State and City standards.
Additionally, adequate space shall be provided to access gas pumps and to allow
maneuverability around the pumps. Underground fuel storage tanks are to be positioned
to allow adequate access by motor fuel transports and unloading operations which do not
conflict with circulation, access and other activities on the site. Fuel pumps shall be
installed on pump islands.
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(g) A protective canopy located over pump islands may be an accessory structure on
the property and may be located 20 feet or more from the front lot line, provided
adequate visibility both on and off site is maintained.
(h) All canopy lighting for motor fuel station pump islands shall be recessed or fully
shielded. Luminaires for pump islands shall comply with Section 21105.06 of this
Chapter. (Amended by Ord. No. 2013-27, 10/22/13)
(i) Litter Control. The operation shall be responsible for litter control within 300 feet
of the premises and litter control is to occur on a daily basis. Trash receptacles must be
provided at a convenient location on site to facilitate litter control.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2001-06, 02/13/01) (Amended by Ord. No. 2006-04, 02/07/06)
Subd. 5. Day care facilities as a principal or accessory use, provided the use
complies with Section 21150 of this Chapter.
Subd. 6. Educational facilities including, and limited to, public and private
accredited nursery, elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools. (Amended by Ord.
No. 99-15, 05/18/99) (Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08)
Subd. 7. Essential services requiring a conditional use permit pursuant to Section
21160 of this Chapter.
Subd. 8. 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. (Amended by Ord. No.
2004-02, 01/13/04)
Subd. 9. Extended stay hotels without restaurants provided that:
(a) More than 50 percent of the rooms shall have cooking facilities.
(b) Accessory restaurants, reception halls, cocktail lounges, and conference centers
shall be prohibited.
(c) All signage shall be compatible with surrounding residential and business uses.
Subd. 10. 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.
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(b) No other scoreboard at the park or school shall exceed 150 square feet in surface
area.
(c) No commercial speech shall be pennitted 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.
Subd. 4011. Special event and catering restaurants, provided that:
(a) No drive-through window service shall be provided.
(b) The storage, preparation, and serving of food items are subject to the approval of
the Zoning Administrator who shall provide specific written sanitary requirements
based upon applicable State and County regulations.
(c) The use will not conflict with existing or potential neighboring uses.
(d) The use will not adversely impact the existing level of service on streets and
intersections.
SECTION 21. Amendment. Section 21450.11 of the Plymouth City Code (O, OFFICE
DISTRICT—USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT) is amended as follows:
21450.11. 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 O District by administrative permit as may
be issued by the Zoning Administrator: (Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, 01/22/02)
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.
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(b) Landscaping is provided to screen any such structure.
Subd. 4. Other uses of the same general character as those listed as a permitted use
in this district.
Subd.5. Outdoor display (permanent) of seasonal or convenience items (e.g.,
windshield washer fluid, softener salt) as an accessory use in association with a convenience
grocery market with prepared food and/or motor fuel sales, provided that:
(a) The area so occupied shall not exceed 10 percent of the gross floor area of the
principal building or 50 square feet, whichever is less.
(b) No display of merchandise shall occur within the required front, rear, or side
yards.
(c) Such outdoor display of merchandise shall be limited to the area of customer
entrances or within pump islands.
(d) Such outdoor display of merchandise shall not exceed five feet in height.
(e) Such outdoor display area shall be included in the calculations for parking spaces
required for the use and shall not occupy spaces required for parking as regulated by
Section 21135 of this Chapter, except as may be exempted for cause by the Zoning
Administrator.
Subd.6. 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
development 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: (Amended by Ord. No. 2001-06, 02/13/01)
(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.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08)
(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.
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(d) Such features must be located so as not to obstruct approved parking spaces,
driving aisles, fire lanes, utility easements, or required building ingress or egress points.
(e) No signage shall be permitted, other than required safety information, product
identification, product hazards, and operation instructions. For the purpose of this
section, "signage" includes words, graphics, logos, and symbols.
(f) Outdoor generators located less than 200 feet from residentially guided or zoned
property shall require the approval of a site plan (or site plan amendment) for a major
project, pursuant to Section 21045.05 of this Chapter.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2007-05, 01/23/07) (Amended by Ord. No. 2012-05, 02/28/12)
Subd. 7. Special Promotional Events (excludes Carnivals) subject to the following
criteria:
(a) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes grand nd openings,
business events craft shows flea markets mechanical and animal rides and outdoor
display of materials.
(b) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative permit and in
no case shall exceed three consecutive calendar days Der event.
(c) 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
(d) The event shall be accessory to or promoting the permitted or conditional use
approved for the site.
(e) 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.
(f) 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 Saturdays and
Sundays 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.
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(g) Signage related to the event 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 installation and removal of such signage shall be the responsibility of the
applicant.
(h) The approved permit shall be displayed on the premises for the duration of the
event.
(i) All activity related to the event must take place within the time permitted in the
administrativeep rmit.
�) Not more than one such event shall be allowed per propertyaygiven time.
Subd. -78. Temporary mobile towers for personal wireless service antennas, as
regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 89. Temporary structures, as regulated by Section 21167 of this Chapter.
SECTION 22. Amendment. Section 21460.03 of the Plymouth City Code (C-2,
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT—PERMITTED USES) is amended as follows:
21460.03. PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in the C-2 District:
Subd. 1. Amusement centers.
Subd. 2. Art gallery and sales.
Subd. 3. Bakery goods and baking of goods for retail sales on the premises.
Subd. 4. Banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions, (excluding currency
exchanges) with or without drive up tellers. (Drive up teller service is regulated by
Section 21120.09 of this Chapter.)
Subd. 5. Beauty salons and day spas.
Subd. 6. Bicycle sales and repair.
Subd. 7. Book, school supply and art, or stationary stores containing less than 5,000
square feet of gross floor area.
Subd. 8. Bus/transit stations or terminals without vehicle storage.
Subd. 9. Camera and photographic supplies, sales and film processing.
Subd. 10. Candy, ice cream, popcorn, nuts, frozen desserts, and soft drink sales.
Subd. 11. 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.
Subd. 14. Dry cleaning pick up and laundry pick up stations including incidental
repair but not including processing.
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Subd. 15. Essential services not including structures, except those requiring
administrative permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of this
Chapter.
Subd. 16. Florist shops.
Subd. 17. Furniture stores containing less than 5,000 square feet of gross floor area.
Subd. 18. Gift or novelty stores.
Subd. 19. Governmental and public utility (essential service) buildings and
structures, including public works type facilities, excluding outdoor storage.
Subd. 20. Hardware stores.
Subd. 21. Hobby and craft stores.
Subd. 22. Liquor, off sale, pursuant to the required liquor license.
Subd. 23. Locksmiths.
Subd. 24. Meat markets, but not including processing for a locker plant.
Subd. 25. Offices, administrative/commercial.
Subd. 26. Offices/clinics for medical, dental, or chiropractic services.
Subd. 27. Paint and wallpaper sales.
Subd. 28. Pet sales, supplies and grooming.
Subd. 29. Pharmacies without drive through service (note that businesses with drive
through service are regulated by Section 21460.07, Subd. 4 of this Chapter).
Subd. 30. Phone and electronic stores containing less than 5,000 square feet of gross
floor area.
Subd. 31. Plumbing, television, radio, electrical sales, and related accessory repair.
Subd. 32. Prepared food restaurants: delivery and/or take out only, with no interior
seating.
Subd. 33. Recreation, personal fitness (defined as containing less than 3,000 square
feet of floor area).
Subd. 34. Retail or service operations that are not otherwise addressed in this
Chapter provided they contain less than 3,000 square feet of gross floor area.
Subd. 35. Sexually oriented businesses - accessory (as regulated by Section 21195
of this Chapter).
Subd. 36. Shoe repair.
Subd. 37. Sporting goods and recreational equipment sales, not including motorized
vehicles or boats.
Subd. 38. Studios - artist, dance, decorating, karate, music, portrait photography, and
similar uses.
Subd. 39. Tailoring services.
Subd. 40. Tanning salons.
Subd. 41. Therapeutic massage.
Subd. 42. Tobacco or e cigarette shops.
Subd. 43. Tutoring/leaning centers.
Subd. 4344. Variety stores.
Subd. 4445. Veterinary clinics and related indoor kennel.
Subd. 4546. Video rental and sales.
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SECTION 23. Amendment. Section 21460.07 of the Plymouth City Code (C-2,
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended as
follows:
21460.07. CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in the C-2 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. Brewpub restaurants internal to a multi -tenant shopping center, provided
that:
(a) No drive-through service windows are allowed.
(b) The business shall be located not less than 150 feet from any residential dwelling.
Subd. 33. Convenience grocery markets with prepared food and/or motor fuel sales
with accessory car wash (no vehicle service or repair), provided that:
(a) Convenience/deli food is of the take-out type only and that no provision for
seating or consumption on the premises is provided. Furthermore, that the enclosed area
devoted to such activity, use and merchandise shall not exceed 15 percent of the gross
floor area.
(b) The storage, preparation and serving of food items are subject to the approval of
the Zoning Administrator who shall provide specific written sanitary requirements based
upon the applicable State and County regulations.
(c) That the proximate area and location of space devoted to non -automotive
merchandise sales shall be specified in the application and in the conditional use permit.
Outdoor display of merchandise shall be allowed by administrative permit, pursuant to
Section 21460.11, Subd. 5 of this Chapter.
(d) The off-street loading space(s) and building access for delivery of goods shall be
separate from customer parking and entrances and shall not cause conflicts with customer
vehicles and pedestrian movements.
(e) (e) Hours of operation: The hours of operation for a convenience grocery
market shall be limited to 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, unless extended by the Council as part
of the conditional use permit. Unless otherwise limited or prohibited by the Council as
part of the conditional use permit, the hours of operation for pay -at -the -pump motor fuel
sales may be 24 hours per day. (Amended by Ord. No. 2013-11, 04/23/13)
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(f) Motor fuel facilities shall be installed in accordance with State and City standards.
Additionally, adequate space shall be provided to access gas pumps and to allow
maneuverability around the pumps. Underground fuel storage tanks are to be positioned
to allow adequate access by motor fuel transports and unloading operations which do not
conflict with circulation, access and other activities on the site. Fuel pumps shall be
installed on pump islands.
(g) A protective canopy located over pump islands may be an accessory structure on
the property and may be located 20 feet or more from the front lot line, provided
adequate visibility both on and off site is maintained.
(h) All canopy lighting for motor fuel station pump islands shall be recessed or fully
shielded. Luminaires for pump islands shall comply with Section 21105.06 of this
Chapter. (Amended by Ord. No. 2013-27, 10/22/13)
(i) Litter Control. The operation shall be responsible for litter control within 300 feet
of the premises and litter control is to occur on a daily basis. Trash receptacles must be
provided at a convenient location on site to facilitate litter control.
0) All pumps and any related canopy shall be set back at least 300 feet from
residentially zoned or guided property, unless screened by an intervening building or
located across an arterial or major collector roadway from residentially zoned or guided
property.
(k) Accessory Car WashNacuums.
(1) No more than one car wash bay shall be allowed.
(2) The car wash shall be designed to be an integral part of the principal
building, and may not be a separate freestanding structure.
(3) The site shall provide stacking space for the car wash. The amount of
stacking space shall take into account the type of car wash and the amount of time
it takes to wash a vehicle. Stacking spaces shall not interfere with parking spaces
or traffic circulation.
(4) The exit from the car wash shall have a drainage system which is subject
to the approval of the City and gives special consideration to the prevention of ice
build-up during winter months.
(5) Neither the car wash nor an accessory vacuum shall be located within 300
feet of any residentially zoned or guided property, unless completely screened by
an intervening building or located across an arterial or major collector roadway
from residentially zoned or guided property.
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(6) Both the car wash and accessory vacuum shall conform to noise
regulations as defined in Section 21105.10 of this Chapter.
Subd. 34. Day care facilities as a principal or accessory use, provided that the use
complies with Section 21150 of this Chapter.
that:
Subd. 45. Dining restaurants internal to a multi -tenant shopping center, provided
(Ea) No drive-through service windows are allowed.
(db) Liquor service/sales shall be prohibited if the business is located within 150 feet
from a residential dwelling.
Subd. -56. Drive through service windows accessory to permitted uses, provided that:
(a) The drive through service window is in compliance with the performance
standards stipulated in Section 21120.09 of this Chapter, unless further restricted by this
Section.
(b) Residential properties shall be screened from vehicle lights in the stacking area.
(c) The hours of operation are limited to 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, unless extended by
the City Council as part of the conditional use permit.
Subd. 67. Dry cleaners with accessory processing facilities provided that:
(a) The business does not exceed 3,000 square feet.
(b) The retail portion of the tenant space (including the counter area and clothing
storage) occupies a minimum of 25 percent of the total gross floor area of the building or
lease area.
(c) The use generates no or minimal hazardous waste, as determined by Hennepin
County.
Subd. -7S. Essential services requiring a conditional use permit pursuant to Section
21160 of this Chapter.
Subd. 89. 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
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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. -910. Grocery, supermarkets, provided that:
(a) The loading area is in compliance with Section 21135.14.
(b) The hours of operation are 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, unless extended by the City
Council as part of the conditional use permit.
(c) The applicant shall demonstrate that such use will not significantly lower the
existing level of service on streets and intersections.
(d) All elements of the use, including mechanical equipment, shall comply with the
noise regulations established by Section 21105.10 of this Chapter.
Subd. 4.011. Laundromats, self-service washing and drying, provided that the hours of
operation are limited to 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Subd. 4412. Parking ramps as an accessory use.
Subd. 4-213. Religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples, synagogues, and
mosques provided that:
(a) The space for such activities is shared with another use allowed within this district
or occupies no more than 20 percent of a multi -tenant shopping center.
(b) Activities shall be limited to worship services and directly related social events.
Subd. 4-314. Trade schools.
SECTION 24. Amendment. Section 21465.03 of the Plymouth City Code (C-3, HIGHWAY
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT—PERMITTED USES) is amended as follows:
21465.03. PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in the C-3 District:
Subd. 1. Amusement centers.
Subd. 2. Auto accessory stores (not including service).
Subd. 3. Banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions (excluding currency
exchanges) with or without drive up tellers. (Drive up teller service is regulated by
Section 21120.09 of this Chapter.)
Subd. 4. Beauty salons and day spas.
Subd. 5. Brewpub restaurants (no drive-in or drive-through service).
Subd. 56. Bus/transit stations or terminals without vehicle storage.
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Subd. 67. Candy, ice cream, popcorn, nuts, frozen desserts, and soft drink sales.
Subd. -78. Commercial recreation, indoor (e.g., bowling alleys, roller rinks).
Subd. 89. Convenience grocery markets (without motor fuel facilities or delicatessen
food service).
Subd. 010. Copy/printing services (excludes printing presses and publishing
facilities).
Subd. 4-011. Delicatessens/coffee houses without drive-through service.
Subd. 4412. Dining restaurants (no drive-in or drive-through service).
Subd. 1213. Dry cleaning pick up and laundry pick up stations including incidental
repair but not including processing.
Subd. 4314. Essential services not including structures, except those requiring
administrative permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of this
Chapter.
Subd. 4415. Furniture stores containing less than 5,000 square feet of gross floor area.
Subd. 4-516. Governmental and public utility (essential service) buildings and
structures, including public works type facilities, excluding outdoor storage.
Subd. 4-617. Hotels and motels.
Subd. 4-718. Liquor, off sale, pursuant to the required liquor license.
Subd. 4-819. Locksmiths.
Subd. 4-920. Offices, administrative/commercial.
Subd. 2021. Offices/clinics for medical, dental, or chiropractic services.
Subd. 24-22. Pet sales, supplies and grooming.
Subd. 2223. Prepared food restaurants: delivery and/or take out only, with no interior
seating.
Subd. 2224. Private clubs (may serve food and beverages).
Subd. 2425. Reception halls/event centers, with or without catering services.
Subd. 2526. Religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples, synagogues,
mosques limited to worship and directly related social events.
Subd. 2627. Retail or service operations that are not otherwise addressed in this
Chapter provided they contain less than 3,000 square feet of gross floor area.
Subd. 2728. Sexually oriented businesses — accessory or principal (as regulated by
Section 21195 of this Chapter).
Subd. 2829. Shoe repair.
Subd. 2930. Sporting goods and recreational equipment sales, not including motorized
vehicles or boats.
Subd. 2031. Sports and fitness clubs.
Subd. 3432. Tailoring services.
Subd. 3433. Tanning salons.
Subd. 2334. Therapeutic massage.
Subd. 3435. Tutoring/learning centers
Subd. 3536. Veterinary clinics and related indoor kennel.
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SECTION 25. Amendment. Section 21470.03 of the Plymouth City Code (C-4,
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT -PERMITTED USES) is amended as follows:
21470.03. PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in the C-4 District:
Subd. 1. Amusement centers.
Subd. 2. Antique shops, including incidental restoration.
Subd. 3. Appliance and electronic stores including incidental repair and assembly
but not fabricating or manufacturing.
Subd. 4. Art gallery and sales.
Subd. 5. Auto accessory stores (not including service).
Subd. 6. Bakery goods and baking of goods for retail sales on the premises.
Subd. 7. Banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions (excluding currency
exchanges) with or without drive up tellers. (Drive up teller service is regulated by
Section 21120.09 of this Chapter.)
Subd. 8. Beauty salons and day spas.
Subd. 9. Bicycle sales and repair.
Subd. 10. Big box stores - provided they are located along an arterial roadway.
Subd. 11. Body art establishments.
Subd. 12. Book, office supply and equipment, school supply and art, or stationary
stores.
Subd. 13. Brewpub restaurants (no drive-in or drive-through service).
Subd. 4-314. Building supply sales within the principal structure.
Subd. 4415. Bus/transit stations or terminals without vehicle storage.
Subd. 4516. Camera and photographic supplies, sales, and film processing.
Subd. 4617. Candy, ice cream, popcorn, nuts, frozen desserts, and soft drink sales.
Subd. 4418. Carpet, rugs and tile retail sales.
Subd. 4519. Clothes, sales and/or rental.
Subd. 4320. Commercial recreation, indoor (e.g., bowling alleys, roller rinks).
Subd. 2021. Copy/printing services (excludes printing presses and publishing
facilities).
Subd. 2422. Delicatessens/coffee houses without drive-through service.
Subd. 2223. Department stores.
Subd. 2324. Dining restaurants (no drive-in or drive-through service).
Subd. 2425. Dry cleaning pick up and laundry pick up stations including incidental
repair but not including processing.
Subd.2526. Essential services not including structures, except those requiring
administrative permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of this
Chapter.
Subd. 2627. Fabric and notions sales and store.
Subd. 228. Florist shops.
Subd. 2829. Furniture stores.
Subd. 2130. Garden centers.
Subd. 3031. Gift or novelty stores.
Subd. 3432. Governmental and public utility (essential service) buildings and
structures, including public works type facilities, excluding outdoor storage.
Subd. 3233. Grocery, convenience markets (without motor fuel sales).
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Subd. 3334. Grocery, supermarkets.
Subd. 3435. Grocery, superstores.
Subd. 3536. Hardware stores.
Subd. 3637. Hobby and craft stores.
Subd. 3738. Hotels and motels.
Subd. 3839. Jewelry stores.
Subd. 3940. Leather goods and luggage stores.
Subd. 4841. Liquor, off sale, pursuant to the required liquor license.
Subd. 4142. Locksmiths.
Subd. 4343. Meat markets, but not including processing for a locker plant.
Subd. 4344. Music (e.g., instruments, equipment, compact discs) shops and sales.
Subd. 4445. Offices, administrative/commercial.
Subd. 4846. Offices/clinics for medical, dental, or chiropractic services.
Subd. 4647. Paint and wallpaper sales.
Subd. 4-748. Pet sales, supplies and grooming.
Subd. 4849. Pharmacies with or without drive through service. (Drive through service
is regulated by Section 21120.09 of this Chapter.)
Subd. 4950. Plumbing, television, radio, electrical sales and related accessory repair.
Subd. 5851. Prepared food restaurants: delivery and/or take out only, with no interior
seating.
Subd. 55452. Private clubs (may serve food and beverages).
Subd. 5253. Reception halls/event centers, with or without catering services.
Subd. 5354. Recreation, personal fitness (defined as containing less than 3,000 square
feet of floor area).
Subd. 55455. Religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples, synagogues,
mosques limited to worship and directly related social events.
Subd. -5556. Retail or service operations that are not otherwise addressed in this
Chapter, provided they contain less than 3,000 square feet of gross floor area.
Subd. 55657. Sewing machine sales and service.
Subd. X58. Sexually oriented businesses - accessory or principle (as regulated by
Section 21195 of this Chapter).
Subd. 55859. Shoe repair.
Subd. -5960. Sporting goods and recreational equipment sales, not including motorized
vehicles or boats.
Subd. 6861. Sports and fitness clubs.
Subd. 4162. Studios - artist, dance, decorating, karate, music, portrait photography,
and similar uses.
Subd. 6363. Tailoring services.
Subd. 6364. Tanning salons.
Subd. 6465. Theaters (indoor only).
Subd. 6666. Therapeutic massage.
Subd. 6667. Tobacco or e -cigarette shops.
Subd. 6768. Toy Stores.
Subd. 6869. Tutoring/learning centers.
Subd. 6370. Variety stores.
Subd. 7071. Veterinary clinics and related indoor kennel.
Subd. 772. Video rental and sales.
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SECTION 26. Amendment. Section 21475.05, Subd. 2 of the Plymouth City Code (CC,
CITY CENTER DISTRICT—PERMITTED USES) is amended as follows:
Subd. 2. CC -R & E.
(a) Amusement centers.
(b) Antique shops, including incidental restoration.
(c) Appliance and electronic stores including incidental repair and assembly but not
fabricating or manufacturing.
(d) Art gallery and sales.
(e) Bakery goods and baking of goods for retail sales on the premises.
(f) Banks, credit unions and other financial institutions (excluding currency
exchanges) with or without drive up tellers. (Drive up teller service is regulated by
Section 21120.09 of this Chapter.)
(g) Beauty salons and day spas.
(h) Bicycle sales and repair.
(i) Book, office supply and equipment, school supply and art, or stationary stores.
0) Brewpub restaurants (no drive-in or drive-through service).
(jk) Bus/transit stations or terminals without vehicle storage.
(lel) Camera and photographic supplies, sales, and film processing.
(gym) Candy, ice cream, popcorn, nuts, frozen desserts, and soft drink sales.
(mn) Clothes, sales and/or rental.
(no) Copy/printing services (excludes printing presses and publishing facilities).
(op) Delicatessens/coffee houses without drive-through service.
(p_q) Dining restaurants (no drive-in or drive-through service).
(,}r) Dry cleaning pick up and laundry pick up stations including incidental repair
but not including processing.
(rs) Essential services not including structures, except those requiring administrative
permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of this Chapter.
(st) Fabric and notions sales and store.
(tu) Florist shops.
(uv) Furniture stores containing less than 5,000 square feet of gross floor area.
(mow) Gift or novelty stores.
(max) Governmental and public utility (essential service) buildings and structures,
including public works type facilities, excluding outdoor storage.
(*y) Grocery, supermarkets.
(yz) Grocery, superstores.
(-zaa) Hardware stores.
(ao�bb) Hobby and craft stores.
(hbcc) Jewelry stores.
(eedd) Leather goods and luggage stores.
(d4ee) Liquor, off sale, pursuant to the required liquor license.
(eeff) Locksmiths.
(€fgg) Music (e.g., instruments, equipment, compact discs) shops and sales.
(gyhh) Offices, administrative/commercial.
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(hhii) Offices/clinics for medical, dental, or chiropractic services.
(iijj.) Paint and wallpaper sales.
(j jkk) Pharmacies without drive-through service.
(kl1 ll) Plumbing, television, radio, electrical sales and related accessory repair.
(11mm) Religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples, synagogues, mosques
limited to worship and directly related social events.
(inn) Retail or service operations that are not otherwise addressed in this Chapter,
provided they contain less than 3,000 square feet of gross floor area.
(*Roo) Sewing machine sales and service.
(eepp) Sexually oriented businesses – accessory (as regulated by Section 21195 of this
Chapter).
(ppgq) Shoe repair.
(qqg) Sporting goods and recreational equipment sales, excluding motorized vehicles.
(ffss) Studios - artist, dance, decorating, karate, music, portrait photography, and
similar uses.
(sstt) Tailoring services.
(ttuu) Tanning salons.
(*uvv) Theaters (indoor only).
(www) Therapeutic massage.
(xx) Toy stores.
(yy) Tutoring/learning centers.
(**zz) Veterinary clinics and related indoor kennel; and pet sales, supplies and
grooming.
(yyaaa) Video rental and sales.
SECTION 27. Amendment. Section 21475.09, Subd. 3 of the Plymouth City Code (CC,
CITY CENTER DISTRICTCONDITIONAL USES) is amended by deleting item (f) as
follows:
SECTION 28. Amendment. Section 21555.07 of the Plymouth City Code (B -C, BUSINESS
CAMPUS DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended as follows:
21555.07. CONDITIONAL USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter, the
following are conditional uses in the B -C 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.
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Subd. 2. Brewpub restaurants not exceeding, 15 percent of the total gross floor area
of the building in which it is located, provided that no drive-through window service shall be
provided.
Subd. 33. Buildings in excess of height limitations as specified in Section 21555.13
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.
(b) The construction does not limit solar access to abutting and/or neighboring
properties.
Subd. -34. Day care facilities as a principal or accessory use, provided that the use
complies with Section 21150 of this Chapter.
Subd. 45. Dining restaurants not exceeding 15 percent of the total gross floor area of
the building in which it is located, provided that=
to— No no drive-through window service shall be provided.
Subd. -56. Entertainment, live; in association with a restaurant.
Subd. 67. Essential services requiring a conditional use permit pursuant to Section
21160 of this Chapter.
Subd. -78. 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. (Amended by Ord. No.
2004-02, 01/13/04) (Amended by Ord. No. 2001-06, 02/13/01)
Subd. 89. Extended stay hotels provided that more than 50 percent of the rooms shall
have cooking facilities.
Subd. -910. Helistops, as regulated by Section 21193 of this Chapter.
Subd. 4011. Hotels and motels provided that the facility provides restaurant and food
service with optional on -sale liquor.
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Subd. 44712. Manufacturing, compounding, assembly, packaging, warehousing
(excluding explosives and hazardous waste), or treatment of merchandise or commodities as an
accessory use provided that:
(a) The use is accessory to an allowable use within this district.
(b) No outside storage is associated with the use.
(c) The area devoted to the accessory use shall not exceed 40 percent of the gross
building floor area.
Subd. 4313. Retail commercial activities, personal services and food service (cafeteria,
delicatessen, coffee house) as an accessory use provided that:
(a) Personal services are limited to those uses and activities which are allowed as a
permitted or permitted accessory use within the C-1 Zoning District.
(b) The activity is located within a structure whose principal use is not commercial
sales.
(c) All such activities are conducted in a clearly defined area of the principal building
reserved exclusively for such use. Said area must be physically segregated from other
principal activities in the building.
(d) The area devoted to such activity shall not occupy more than 15 percent of the
gross floor area of the building.
(e) Hours of operation are limited to 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM unless specifically
modified by the City Council.
(f) No directly or indirectly illuminated sign or sign in excess of 10 square feet
identifying the name of the business shall be visible from the outside of the building.
(g) No signs or posters of any type advertising products for sale or services shall be
visible from the outside of the building.
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SECTION 29. Amendment. Section 21560.03 of the Plymouth City Code (I-1, LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT—PERMITTED USES) is amended as follows:
21560.03. PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses within the I-1 District:
Subd. 1. Manufacturing or assembly of a wide variety of products that produces no
exterior noise, glare, fumes, obnoxious byproducts or wastes, or creates no other
objectionable impact on the environment. Examples of such uses include fabrication or
assembly of small products such as optical, electronic, pharmaceutical, medical supplies
and equipment.
Subd. 2. Accessory retail, accessory rental, or accessory service activities that are
completely enclosed within a principal structure, limited to 10 percent of the gross floor
area of its associated principal use, to a maximum of 5,000 square feet.
Subd. 3. Automobile detailing shops.
Subd. 4. Automobile repair—major.
Subd. 5. Automobile repair—minor.
Subd. 6. Breweries with or without an accessory taproom.
Subd. 67. Contractor operations.
Subd. 78. Dry cleaning processing plant and accessory pressing and repairing.
Subd. $9. Essential services and structures, except those requiring administrative
permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of this Chapter.
Subd. -910. Governmental and public utility (essential service) buildings and
structures, including public works type facilities.
Subd. 4011. Laboratories.
Subd. 4412. Machine shops.
Subd. 4313. Mini -storage facilities.
Subd. 4314. Offices related to other allowed uses, limited to 50 percent of the principal
structure.
Subd. 4415. Parks, trails, playgrounds and directly related buildings and structures,
City of Plymouth only.
Subd. 4-516. Printing presses and publishing facilities.
Subd. 417. Radio and television stations.
Subd. 4771_8. Sexually oriented businesses — accessory or principal (as regulated by
Section 21195 of this Chapter).
Subd. 4-819. Stone and tile showrooms.
Subd. 1972-0. Studios — artist and commercial/portrait photography.
Subd. 3021. Therapeutic massage, if there are medical, dental or chiropractic offices or
clinics as legal non -conforming uses on the premises.
Subd. 2422. Trade schools.
Subd. 3323. Vending companies.
Subd. 3324. Warehousing and indoor storage excluding explosives and hazardous
waste.
Subd. 3425. Wholesale showrooms.
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SECTION 30. Amendment. Section 21565.03 of the Plymouth City Code (I-2, GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT -PERMITTED USES) is amended as follows:
21565.03. PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses within the I-2 District:
Subd. 1. Manufacturing or assembly of a wide variety of products that produces no
exterior noise, glare, fumes, obnoxious byproducts or wastes, or creates no other
objectionable impact on the environment. Examples of such uses include fabrication or
assembly of small products such as optical, electronic, pharmaceutical, medical supplies
and equipment.
Subd. 2. Accessory retail, accessory rental, or accessory service activities that are
completely enclosed within a principal structure, limited to 10 percent of the gross floor
area of its associated principal use, to a maximum of 5,000 square feet.
Subd. 3. Automobile detailing shops.
Subd. 4. Automobile repair -major.
Subd. 5. Automobile repair -minor.
Subd. 6. Bakeries, wholesale.
Subd. 7. Breweries with or without an accessory taproom.
Subd. -78. Contractor operations.
Subd. 89. Distribution centers.
Subd. 910. Dry cleaning processing plant and accessory pressing and repairing.
Subd. 4T11. Essential services and structures, except those requiring administrative
permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of this Chapter.
Subd. 4412. Food processing.
Subd. 44173. Governmental and public utility (essential service) buildings and
structures, including public works type facilities.
Subd. 4314. Laboratories.
Subd. 4415. Machine shops.
Subd. 4616. Mini -storage facilities.
Subd. 4617. Offices related to other allowed uses, limited to 50 percent of the principal
structure.
Subd. 4-718. Parks, trails, playgrounds and directly related buildings and structures,
City of Plymouth only.
Subd. 4819. Printing presses and publishing facilities.
Subd. 4020. Radio and television stations.
Subd. 1021. Sexually oriented businesses - accessory or principal (as regulated by
Section 21195 of this Chapter).
Subd.1422. Stone and tile showrooms.
Subd. 22273. Studios - artist and commercial/portrait photography.
Subd. 2424. Therapeutic massage, if there are medical, dental or chiropractic offices or
clinics as legal non -conforming uses on the premises.
Subd. -2-425. Trade schools.
Subd. 25276. Truck terminals.
Subd. 2627. Vending companies.
Subd. 2 28. Warehousing and indoor storage excluding explosives and hazardous
waste.
Subd. 2829. Wholesale showrooms.
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SECTION 31. Amendment. Section 21570.05 of the Plymouth City Code (I-3, HEAVY
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT—PERMITTED USES) is amended as follows:
21570.05. PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in the I-3 District:
Subd. 1. Manufacturing or assembly of a wide variety of products that produces no
exterior noise, glare, fumes, obnoxious byproducts or wastes, or creates no other
objectionable impact on the environment. Examples of such uses include fabrication or
assembly of small products such as optical, electronic, pharmaceutical, medical supplies
and equipment.
Subd. 2. Accessory retail, accessory rental, or accessory service activities that are
completely enclosed within a principal structure, limited to 10 percent of the gross floor
area of its associated principal use, to a maximum of 5,000 square feet.
Subd. 3. Automobile detailing shops.
Subd. 4. Automobile repair—major.
Subd. 5. Automobile repair—minor.
Subd. 6. Bakeries, wholesale.
Subd. 7. Breweries with or without an accessory taproom.
Subd. -78. Contractor operations.
Subd. 89. Distribution centers.
Subd. 910. Dry cleaning processing plant and accessory pressing and repairing.
Subd.4i811. Essential services and structures, except those requiring administrative
permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of this Chapter.
Subd. 4112. Food processing.
Subd. 4213. Governmental and public utility (essential service) buildings and
structures, including public works type facilities.
Subd. 4314. Heavy industry.
Subd. 4415. Laboratories.
Subd. 416. Machine shops.
Subd. 4617. Mini -storage facilities.
Subd. 318. Offices related to other allowed uses, limited to 50 percent of the principal
structure.
Subd. 4-819. Parks, trails, playgrounds and directly related buildings and structures,
City of Plymouth only.
Subd. 4920. Printing presses and publishing facilities.
Subd. 3021. Radio and television stations.
Subd. 3-122. Sexually oriented businesses – accessory or principal (as regulated by
Section 21195 of this Chapter).
Subd. 3323. Studios – artist and commercial/portrait photography.
Subd. 3324. Therapeutic massage, if there are medical, dental or chiropractic offices or
clinics as legal non -conforming uses on the premises.
Subd. 3425. Trade schools.
Subd. 3526. Truck terminals.
Subd. 3627. Vending companies.
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Subd. 2-728. Warehousing and indoor storage excluding explosives and hazardous
waste.
Subd. 2829. Wholesale showrooms.
SECTION 32. Amendment. Section 21650.03, Subd. 5 of the Plymouth City Code (PI,
PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT—PERMITTED USES) is amended as follows:
Subd. 5. Parks, trails, docks, playgrounds, and outdoor athletic fields and their
related structures, excluding the recreational facilities requiring a conditional use permit under
Section 21650.07, Subd. 18 of this Chapter.
SECTION 33. Amendment. Section 21650.07, Subd. 21 of the Plymouth City Code (PI,
PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended as follows:
Subd. 21. One-sScoreboard (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)_ene
seerebea-Fd that contains a video display panel, provided that:
(a) T4i,-Any such scoreboard gees- 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
abutting 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 is -shall not be visible
from adjacent public streets.
SECTION 34. Amendment. Section 21655.03 of the Plymouth City Code (PUD, PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT—SETBACKS AND BUILDING HEIGHT) is amended as
follows:
21655.03. SETBACKS, LOT AREA, AND BUILDING HEIGHT: The various setback.,
lot area, and height regulations of the most closely related conventional zoning district shall be
considered presumptively appropriate, but may be departed from to accomplish the purposes
described in Section 21655.01.
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SECTION 35. Amendment. Section 21655.07 of the Plymouth City Code (PUD, PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT—FINAL PLAN) is amended by adding subdivision 6 as
follows:
Subd.6. Single-family developments and PUD districts approved for only one
building shall be exempt from the requirement for a PUD final plan.
SECTION 36. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its
passage.
ADOPTED by the Plymouth City Council on February 25, 2014.
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Kelli Slavik, Mayor