HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 2011-05CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE N0. 2011-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE,
ENTITLED THE PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE (2010070)
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:
Animals, Wild: Any animal that is wild, ferocious, or vicious by nature, habit,
disposition or character. Animals in this category include, but are not limited to, any ape
(including chimpanzee, gibbon, gorilla, orangutan, or siamang), baboon, bear, bison, bobcat,
cheetah, crocodile, coyote, deer (including members of the deer family such as elk–,antelope, elk,
and moose), elephant, ferret, fox, hippopotamus, hyena, jaguar, leopard, lion, lynx, monkey,
puma; falso known as cougar, mountain lion, or panther), raptor, rhinoceros, any snake whi
that is poisonous, or any constrictor snake, snow leopard, tiger, wolf, or hybrid mix of any of the
wild animals such as wolf/dog mixes. (Amended by Ord. No. 98-44, 12116198) (Amended by
Ord. No 2002-32, 11 /26102)
Density: The number of dwelling units divided by the net -acreage of thea site.,
erieledes excluding the area of wetlands, wetland buffers, and -areas below the 100 -year ordinary
high water level, and riis-of-way for arterial roadway
its. , net aer-eage is based en the pr -e development eendifiens of th
site: For planned unit developments, the acreage of a site shall also exclude conservation
easement areas. (Amended by Ord. No. 2001-06, 02113/01) (Amended by Ord. No 2002-32,
11/26102)
Lot Area: The total land area of a horizontal plane within the lot lines (excludes areas
below the ordinarhigh water level of public waters).
Play and Recreational Facilities: Accessory structures and/or uses that are customary
and incidental to the principal use of the site, including but not limited to swing sets, play
structures, sand boxes, fire pits, skate board ramps, tennis courts, sport courts, swimming pools
and their related aprons, and the like, intended for the enjoyment and convenience of the
residents of the principal use and their eeeasienal guests. (Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02,
01122/02)
(1)
Residential Facility, State Licensed: Any facility licensed by the Minnesota
Department of Human Services, public or private, which for gain or otherwise regularly provides
one or more persons with twenty-four (24) hour per day substitute care, food, lodging, training,
education, supervision, habilitation, rehabilitation, and treatment they need, but which for any
reason cannot be furnished in the person's own home. Residential facilities include, but are not
limited to: state institutions under the control of the Commissioner of Public Welfare, foster
homes, halfway houses, residential treatment centers, matemity shelters, group homes, residential
programs or schools for handicapped children.
Storage, Outside-(Eer-): Exterior depository, stockpiling, or safekeeping of
materials, products, vehicles, trailers and the like.
stmewfe that ineludes a mefi, but fie side wAs, in wbieh ease the stmefffe shall be deemed
Parking lots do not qualify foras outside
storage. Outside storage does -shall not involve any product representation or signage except for
those emergency or safety related signs specifically approved by the City. Vending machines
accessory to allowable uses do not constitute outside storage. The parking or storage of vehicles,
equipment, and merchandise for a period of less than ninety-six (96) hours does not constitute
outside storage.
Wetland Replacement Plan: A plan that shows how wetland areas will be re-created or
mitigated pursuant to Minnesota Rules, Chapter 8420, in cases where wetlands are drained,
filled, or otherwise impacted.
SECTION 2. Amendment. Section 21020 of the Plymouth City Code (ADMINISTRATION
- INTERIM USES) is amended as follows:
SECTION 21020 - ADMINISTRATION - INTERIM USES
21020.01. PURPOSE AND INTENT: The purpose and intent of allowing interim uses is:
Subd. 1. To allow a use for a brief period of time until a permanent location is
obtained or while the permanent location is under construction.
Subd. 2. To allow a use that is presently judged acceptable by the City Council, but
that with anticipated development or redevelopment, will not be acceptable in the future or will
be replaced in the future by a permitted or conditional use allowed within the respective district.
Subd. 3. To allow a use which is reflective of anticipated long range change to an
area and which is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan provided that said use maintains
harmony and compatibility with surrounding uses and is in keeping with the architectural
character and design standards of existing uses and development.
(2)
21020.02. PROCEDURES:
Subd. 1. Uses defined s iInterim uses
shall be processed according to the s anda s an procedures and
standards for a conditional use permit as established by Section 21015 of this Chapter.
Subd. 2. Effect of Permit. An "interim use permit" for seasonal farmer's market
and produce sales may be issued for a period of up to eight months per calendar year_ aAfter
Awh—ieah dhe pemait the City Council has issued such an interim use permit for the first term, the
Zoning Administrator may be -reissued such permit for up to eight months a -per calendar
year1 provided the
seasonal farmer's market or produce sale is consistent with the original interim use permit
approval, and is in compliance with Section 21460.09, Subd. 2 of this Chapter.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2005-01, 01/11/05)
21020.03. GENERAL STANDARDS: An interim use shall comply with the following:
Subd. 1. Meet the standards of a conditional use permit set forth in Section
21015.02, Subd. 5 of this Chapter.
Subd. 2. Conform to the applicable general performance standards of Section
21015.04 of this Chapter.
Subd. 3. The use is allowed as an interim use in the respective zoning district.
Subd. 4. The date or event that will terminate the use can be identified with
certainty.
Subd. 5. The use will not impose additional unreasonable costs on the public.
Subd. 6. The user agrees to any conditions that the City Council deems appropriate
for permission of the use.
21020.04. TERMINATION: An interim use shall terminate on the happening of any of the
following events, whichever occurs first:
Subd. 1. The date stated in the permit.
Subd. 2. Upon violation of conditions under which the permit was issued.
Subd. 3. Upon change in the City's zoning regulations which renders the use non-
conforming.
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Subd. 4. The redevelopment of the use and property upon which it is located., to a
permitted or conditional use as allowed within the respective zoning district.
21020.05. CERTIFICATION OF TAXES PAID: Prior to approving an application for an
interim use permit, the applicant shall provide certification to the City that there are no
delinquent property taxes, special assessments, interest, or City utility fees due upon the parcel of
land to which the interim use permit application relates.
SECTION 3. Amendment. Section 21045.03, Subd. 2 of the Plymouth City Code (SITE
PLAN REVIEW—PRE-APPLICATION SKETCH REVIEW) is amended as follows:
Subd. 2. The Zoning Administrator shall review the sketch and provide informal
comments. ,
eases -, The Zoning Administrator shall have the prerogative and authority to
refer the sketch to the Planning Commission and/or City Council for discussion, review, and
informal comment. Any opinions or comments provided on the sketch by the Zoning
Administrator, Planning Commission, and/or City Council shall be considered advisory only and
shall not constitute a binding decision.
SECTION 4. Amendment. Section 21105.06, Subd. 2 (b) of the Plymouth City Code
(GENERAL BUILDING AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS—EXTERIOR LIGHTING) is
amended as follows:
(b) Lighting on single- and two-family homes, manor homes, and townhouses is
subject only to the regulations as outlined in Subd. 6 and in Subd. 7 (c) of this subsection.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08)
SECTION 5. Amendment. Section 21135.07, Subd. 5 (e) of the Plymouth City Code (OFF-
STREET PARKING AND LOADING—PARKING AREA DESIGN) is amended as follows:
(e) Dimensional Requirements. Unless otherwise specified in this Chapter, stall, aisle
and driveway design for required off-street parking shall comply with the following
standards:
(4)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2001-06, 02113101)
(5)
Dimension
Diagram
450 600 750 90°
Stall width parallel to aisle*
A
12.7 10.4 9.3 9.0
Stall length of line
B
25.0 22.0 20.0 18.5
Stall depth
C
17.5 19.0 19.5 18.5
Aisle width between stall lines
D
12.0 16.0 23.0 26.0
Stall depth, interlock
E
15.3 17.5 18.8 18.5
Module, edge of pavement to interlock
F
44.8 52.5 61.3 63.0
Module, interlocking
G
42.6 51.0 61.0 63.0
Module, interlock to curb face
H
42.8 50.2 58.8 60.5
Bumper overhang (typical)
I
2.0 2.3 2.5 2.5
Offset
J
6.3 2.7 0.5 0.0
Front yard setback of parking to lot line
K2PA
R Districts-- Resideneetial Uses (e*sept 30
excludes 1 & 2 Family -Uses)
R Districts - Non Residential Uses 20
Commercial and P/I Districts 20
Industrial Districts 50
Adult Correctional Facilities 200
Side and rear yard setback of parking to lot
line
K"
R Districts= 1 & 2 403**
Famil ) Uses
R Districts-- 1 & 2 yOther 311A10
Residential Uses
R Districts - Non Residential Uses 30
Commercial and P/I Districts 20***
Industrial Districts 20***
Adult Correctional Facilities 400
Cross aisle, one-way
L
14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0
Cross aisle, two-way
--
24.0 24.0 24.0 24.0
Front lot line to drive-(laiidseape-area)
M
R Districts - All Residential Uses 10A
R Districts - Non Residential Uses 3"
Commercial and P/I Districts 10:8
Industrial Districts 25-.0
Side and rear lot line to drive
N
R Districts - 1-&-2 Family Dwellings -Uses 3-.G****
R Districts - Other Residential Uses 10
R Districts - Non Residential Uses 30.0
Non -Residential L'sesDistricts 15-.G***
Parallel parking, stall width
--
9.0
Parallel parking. stall length
--
23.0
Parking or drive aisle setback to principal
structure
O
All Districts
10:8*****
Minimum inside turning radius for fire lanes
--
All Districts - As required to comply with minimum
turnip radii for fire a aratus ui ment
a
* Required handicap stalls and ramps shall be per State Code.
** Exceat that varkine shall not occur within anv established drainage or utilitv easement - refer to Section
21135.08, Subd. 5.
*** Joint or combined parking facilities on separate lots as authorized and when constructed adjacent to a
common lot line separating two (2) or more parking lot areas are not required to observe the parking/d ve aisle area
setback from such common lot line.
21 13 c 08 Subd.
(6)
**** Except that the setback for lots with frontage on cul-de-sac turnarounds may be less than 3 feet for that
portion of the lot located within 15 feet of such cul-de-sac turnaround.
***** Except that entry vestibules containing less than 120 square feet may encroach up to seven (7) feet into this
setback, provided there are no exit doors on the vestibule wall that directly faces toward the parking area.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2001-06, 02/13/01) (Amended by Ord. No. 2006-04, 02107/06) (Amended
by Ord. No 2008-09, 03125108)
SECTION 6. Amendment. Section 21135.07, Subd. 5 (n) of the Plymouth City Code (OFF-
STREET PARKING AND LOADING—PARKING AREA DESIGN) is amended as follows:
(n) Driveway Access. Each apartment or non-residential property shall be
allowed one (1) driveway access for each one hundred twenty-five (125) feet of street
frontage. All such properties shall be entitled to at least one (1) driveway access. Two-
family homes, townhouses, and manor homes shall be allowed one (1) driveway access
per dwelling unit. Single-family uses shall be allowed one (1) driveway access per lot,
except when the property exceeds the required street frontage per zoning district
requirements, a second driveway access may be allowed by approval of the Zoning
Administrator. Except as otherwise approved by the Zoning Administrator, single–
family, two-family, townhouse, and manor home uses shall not access arterial and major
collector streets. In such cases, if a lot does not have frontage upon a local street and
where driveway access to arterial and major collector streets is determined necessary by
the Zoning Administrator, joint access through the use of shared curb cuts and access
easements shall be utilized to the extent possible. (Amended by Ord. No. 2000-06,
02/29/00) (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
SECTION 7. [RESERVED]
SECTION 8. Amendment. Section 21135.11, Subd. 3 of the Plymouth City Code (OFF-
STREET PARKING AND LOADING—NUMBER OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
REQUIRED) is amended as follows:
Subd.3. Non -Residential:
Animal Hospitals or Kennels
Five (5) spaces plus one (1) space for each five
hundred (500) square feet of floor area over one
thousand (1,000) square feet.
Automobile Washes:
Shall be determined by the type of automobile
wash as listed below:
Automatic Drive
Five (5) spaces or one (1) per employee on
Through Service
maximum shift, whichever is greater.
Self -Service Car Wash
One 1) space per bay.
Motor Fuel Station
One (1) space in addition to that required for the
Automobile Washes
station.
Beauty Shops
Two (2) spaces for each beauty chair/station.
Bowling Alleys
Five (5) spaces for each lane or alley, plus
additional spaces as may be required herein for
related uses contained within the principal
structure.
Day Care Facilities
One (1) space for each employee, plus one (1)
space for each six (6) ehildr-en individuals of
licensed capacity.
Drive -In or Convenience Food
One (1) space for each two and one-half (2.5) seats
Establishments
plus one (1) space for each fifteen (15) square feet
of public service and counter area.
Furniture Sales
One (1) space for each four hundred (400) square
feet of floor area for the first twenty-five thousand
(25,000) square feet, plus one (1) space for each
six hundred (600) square feet thereafter.
Laboratories
One (1) space for each three hundred fifty (350)
square feet of floor area.
Manufacturing
One (1) space for each employee on the major shift
or one (1) space for each three hundred fifty (350)
square feet, whichever is less, plus one (1) space
for each company motor vehicle on the premises.
Medical, Chiropractic, or Dental Offices
One (1) space for every two hundred (200) feet of
or Clinics
floor area.
Motels, Hotels, Lodging or Boarding
One (1) space per sleeping unit, plus one (1) space
Houses
per day shift employee plus one (1) space for each
forty (40) square feet devoted to meeting or
banquet rooms.
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Motor Fuel Stations
Four (4) spaces plus two (2) spaces for each
service stall. Those facilities designed for sale of
other items than strictly automobile products, parts
or service shall be required to provide additional
parking in compliance with other applicable
sections of this Chapter.
Office Buildings (Administrative/
One (1) space for each two hundred fifty (250)
Commercial) and Banks
square feet of floor area for the first 100,000
square feet, plus one (1) space for each three
hundred fifty (350) square feet of floor area
thereafter. The number of parking spaces provided
shall not exceed the minimum requirement by
more than ten (10) percent, unless authorized
under Section 21135.12.
Restaurants, Private Clubs, Food
One (1) space for each forty (40) square feet of
Dispensing Establishments (Except
floor area of dining and bar area and one (1) space
Drive -In or Convenience Restaurants)
for each eighty 80 square feet of kitchen area.
Retail Commercial Uses, Except as
One (1) space for each two hundred (200) square
Prescribed Herein
feet of floor area for the first 100,000 square feet,
plus one (1) space for each three hundred fifty
(350) square feet of floor area thereafter. The
number of parking spaces provided shall not
exceed the minimum requirement by more than ten
(10) percent, unless authorized under Section
21135.12.
Retail Sales and Service Business with
Eight (8) spaces or one (1) space for each two
50 Percent or More of Gross Floor Area
hundred (200) square feet devoted to public sales
Devoted to Storage, Warehouses, and/or
or service plus one (1) space for each five hundred
Industry
(500) square feet of storage area, whichever is
eater.
Shopping Centers
One (1) space for each two hundred (200) square
feet of leasable floor area for the first 100,000
square feet, plus one (1) space for each three
hundred fifty (350) square feet of leasable floor
area thereafter. The number of parking spaces
provided shall not exceed the minimum
requirement by more than ten (10) percent, unless
authorized under Section 21135.12.
Sports and Fitness Clubs
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square
feet of floor area.
Warehousing
One (1) space for each two (2) employees of the
largest shift or one (1) space for each two thousand
(2,000) square feet of floor area, whichever is
eater.
(9)
Wholesale Showrooms One (1) space for each five hundred (500) square
feet of floor area.
SECTION 9. Amendment. Section 21150.04 of the Plymouth City Code (DAY CARE
FACILITIES—GENERAL PROVISIONS) is amended as follows:
21150.04. GENERAL PROVISIONS: Day care facilities that are allowable by
conditional use permit shall meet the following applicable general provisions: (Amended by Ord.
No. 2007-21, 08/14/07)
Subd. 21. Sewer and Water. All day care facilities shall have access to municipal
sewer and water or have adequate private sewer and water to protect the health and safety of all
persons who occupy the facility.
Subd. 32. Buffering. Unless exempted by the Zoning Administrator, where an
outdoor play area of a day care facility abuts any commercial or industrial use or zone, or public
right-of-way, the day care facility shall provide screening along the shared boundary of such uses,
zones, or public rights-of-way. All of the required fencing and screening shall comply with the
fencing and screening requirements of Section 21130.03 of this Chapter.
Subd. 43. Parking.
(a) There shall be adequate off-street parking which shall be located separately from
any outdoor play area and shall be in compliance with Section 21135 of this Chapter.
Parking areas shall be screened from view of surrounding and adjoining residential uses
in compliance with Section 21130 of this Chapter.
(b) When a day care facility is an accessory use within a structure containing another
principal use, parking for each use shall be calculated separately for determining the total
off-street parking spaces required. An exception to this requirement may be granted by
the Zoning Administrator in instances where no increase in off-street parking demand
will result.
Subd. -54. Off -Street Loading. Off-street loading space in compliance with Section
21135 of this Chapter shall be provided.
Subd. 65. Signage. All signing and informational or visual communication devices
shall be in compliance with Section 21155 of this Chapter.
(10)
Subd. 76. Compliance with State Requirements. The structure and operation shall
be in compliance with State of Minnesota Department of Human Services regulations and shall
be licensed accordingly.
SECTION 10. Amendment. Section 21155 of the Plymouth City Code (SIGN
REGULATIONS) is amended as follows:
SECTION 21155 - SIGN REGULATIONS
21155.01. FINDINGS: The City finds:
Subd. 1. Exterior signs have a substantial impact on the character and quality of the
environment.
Subd. 2. Signs provide an important medium through which individuals may
convey a variety of messages.
Subd. 3. Signs can create traffic hazards, aesthetic concerns and detriments to
property values, thereby threatening the public health, safety and welfare.
Subd. 4. The City's zoning regulations have, since early as 1971, included the
regulation of signs in an effort to provide adequate means of expression and to promote the
economic viability of the business community, while protecting the City and its citizens from a
proliferation of signs of a type, size, location and character that would adversely impact upon the
aesthetics of the community and threaten the health, safety and welfare of the community. The
regulation of the physical characteristics of signs within the City has had a positive impact on
traffic safety and the appearance of the community.
(Amended by Ord. No 2007-04, 01/23/07)
21155.02 PURPOSE AND INTENT: The purpose and intent of this Section is to:
Subd. 1. Regulate the number, location, size, type, illumination and other physical
characteristics of signs in order to promote the public health, safety and welfare.
Subd. 2. Maintain, enhance and improve the aesthetic environment by preventing
visual clutter that is detrimental to the appearance and vitality of the community.
Subd. 3. Improve the visual appearance of the City while providing for effective
means of communication consistent with constitutional guarantees and the City's goals of public
safety and aesthetics.
Subd. 4. Provide for fair and consistent enforcement of the sign regulations set
forth herein under the zoning authority of the City.
Subd. 5. It is not the purpose or intent of this Section to regulate any building
design or any display not defined as a sign, or any sign which cannot be viewed from outside a
building.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2007-04, 01123107)
21155.03 EFFECT: A sign may be erected, mounted, displayed, or maintained if it
conforms to the provisions of this Section. No person shall place, erect, modify, or maintain a
sign, nor shall a lessee or owner permit property under their control to be used for such sign, that
does not conform to the requirements of this Section, and all other regulations. The effect of this
Section, as more specifically set forth herein, is to:
Subd. 1. Allow a wide variety of sign types in commercial zones, and a more
limited variety of signs in other zones, subject to the standards set forth in this Section.
Subd. 2. Allow certain small, unobtrusive signs incidental to the principal use of a
site in all zones when in compliance with the requirements of this Section.
Subd. 3. Prohibit signs whose location, size, type, illumination or other physical
characteristics negatively affect the environment and where the communication can be
accomplished by means having a lesser impact on the environment and the public health, safety
and welfare.
Subd. 4. Provide for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this
Section.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2007-04, 01/23/07)
21155.04. SEVERABILITY: If any subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Section
is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity or enforceability
of the remaining portions of this Section. The City Council hereby declares that it would have
adopted the regulations in each subsection, sentence, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact
that any one or more subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2007-04, 01123107)
21155.05. GENERAL REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: The following
standards shall apply to all signs in all districts as permitted by this subdivision unless
specifically set forth otherwise by this Section. Determination as to the applicability of the
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standards to any given sign shall rest with the Zoning Administrator subject to the administrative
appeal procedures set forth in this Section.
Subd. 1. All signs hereafter erected or maintained, except for official or traffic
signs, shall conform to the provisions of this Section; with other applicable ordinances and
regulations of the City; and, relative to all federal and state highways, with the Minnesota
Outdoor Advertising Control Act, Minnesota Statutes, Section 173.01, as amended.
Subd. 2. Unless specifically prohibited, all signs may be illuminated internally or by
reflected light subject to the following:
(a) The light source shall not be directly visible and shall be arranged to reflect away
from adjoining premises.
(b) The illumination source shall not be placed so to cause confusion or hazard to
traffic, or to conflict with official or traffic signs, signals, or lights.
(c) Maximum illumination levels:
(1) Signs using an LED (Light Emitting Diode) light source shall not exceed a
luminance level of six hundred (600) candela per square meter (nits) between
sunset and sunrise, and shall not exceed a luminance level of five thousand
(5,000) candela per square meter between sunrise and sunset.
(2) Signs using florescent, neon, or incandescent light sources shall not exceed
twelve (12) watts per square foot of sign surface area.
(3) All signs with illumination shall be equipped with a mechanism that
automatically adjusts the brightness to ambient lighting conditions (e.g., dusk).
(d) No illumination involving movement, by reason of the lighting arrangement,
lighting source, changes in either color or intensity of lighting, or other devices shall be
permitted. This includes video display signs (except as allowed in Section 21155.05,
Subd. 2 (e) of this Chapter), or any signs that have blinking, flashing, scrolling,
shimmering, and rotating, except that time and temperature signs may be allowed.
Furthermore, the transition from one static electronic display to another must be
instantaneous without any special effects.
(e) An electronic changeable copy sign, electronic graphic display sign, video display
sign or a changeable copy sign, in addition to other permitted signage, may be permitted
provided the following conditions are met:
(1) The message shall not be visible from any public street.
(2) The portion of the sign allocated to changeable copy shall be no greater
than six (6) square feet.
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(3) The sign shall comply with all other signage regulations.
(f) Electronic changeable copy and electronic graphic display signs shall be designed
and equipped to freeze the device in one position if a malfunction occurs or immediately
discontinue the display. Additionally, the sign owner shall immediately stop the display
if notified by the City that the sign is not complying with the standards of this Chapter.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08)
Subd. 3. The message or display on electronic changeable copy signs or electronic
graphic display signs shall not change more than one time every fifteen (15) minutes, except for
those signs permitted by Section 21155.05 Subd. 2 (e) and time and temperature signs. A display
of time or temperature must remain for at least fifteen (15) minutes before changing to a different
display, but the time and temperature information itself may change. (Amended by Ord. No.
2008-09, 03/24/08)
Subd. 4. Signs painted directly on building exteriors are not permitted.
Subd. 5. No freestanding signs shall project higher than
thirty-six (36) feet above grade.
Subd. 6. Except as otherwise limited by this Section, no
freestanding sign shall exceed one hundred sixty (160) square feet in
surface area. (Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03124/08)
Subd. 7. No wall sign or other sign attached to a
building shall project above the roof line or parapet of the
building to which it is attached or shall constitute a roof sign as
defined by this Section. The exception is that wall signage may
be placed partially over the roof area of buildings with flat roofs,
provided such signage is located upon a perpendicular building
column projecting from an exterior wall, and the signage is
counted toward the allowable wall signage for the wall to which
the column is attached. (Amended by Ord. No. 99-5, 01119/99)
02/23/10)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01,
Subd. 8. No sign shall be erected or placed that resembles any official marker
directed by a government agency, nor shall signs display such words as "stop" or "danger" except
that in shopping centers these or other traffic signs may be used where deemed appropriate by the
City Engineer.
Subd. 9. No sign shall obstruct any window, door, fire escape, stairway, or other
authorized or required building opening.
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Subd. 10. No sign shall be erected or placed that, by reason of position, shape, size,
or color, would interfere with proper functioning of a traffic sign or with reasonable visibility at a
street intersection.
Subd. 11. Signs shall not be permitted within the public right-of-way, or within
dedicated public easements except the following:
(a) Temporary public announcement signs for city-wide and free or civic community
events. (Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01, 02123110)
(b) Temporary directional real estate signs for community -wide annual events such as
the "Parade of Homes".
(c) Official or traffic signs erected by a governmental agency.
Subd. 12. The owner, lessee, or manager of any sign, and the owner of the land upon
which the sign is located, are responsible for keeping the grass and other vegetation cut and for
keeping debris and rubbish cleaned up and removed from the property where the sign is located.
Further, the same parties shall be responsible for assuring that every sign, including those which
may be specifically exempt from these regulations relative to permits and permit fees, shall be
maintained in good structural condition at all times. All signs shall be kept neatly painted,
including all metal parts and supports thereof that are not galvanized or of rust resistant material.
Subd. 13. Signs which, by reason of deterioration, may become unsafe or unsightly,
shall be repaired or removed by the licensee, sign owner, or owner of the property upon which
the sign stands, upon written notice of the City Zoning Administrator.
Subd. 14. No signs shall be permitted which include content classified as "obscene"
as defined by Minnesota Statutes Section 617.241.
Subd. 15. All signs shall direct primary attention to the business, commodity,
service, activity, or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered on the premises where the sign is
located, except as otherwise specified and allowed.
Subd. 16. The construction of all signs permitted by this Section shall be in
accordance with the Minnesota State Building Code, which is hereby adopted by reference as
part of this Section, a copy of which shall be maintained by the Zoning Administrator.
Subd. 17. No temporary or permanent sign shall be tacked, or otherwise attached to
trees, fences, utility poles, or other such structures or supports, unless expressly permitted by this
Section or other law. This prohibition includes signs or sign panels attached to outdoor athletic
field fences.
Subd. 18. No multi -vision sign or any other sign which revolves, rotates, or has any
visible moving parts shall be permitted, except that signs alternately displaying time and
temperature and barber poles may be allowed.
(15)
Subd. 19. No temporary or permanent sign shall be permitted in conjunction with
any home occupation or licensed home occupation.
Subd. 20. No new outdoor advertising signs are permitted in any zoning district.
Outdoor advertising signs which existed on April 1, 1998 shall be considered conforming uses.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/24/08)
Subd. 21. Outdoor advertising signs are a principal use of property. All such signs
must be removed as a condition of subdivision, platting, site plan, or PUD approval for new uses
or structures on the parcel where the outdoor advertising sign is located. No such sign that is
non -conforming by reason of height, area, or location shall be altered or expanded to allow an
electronic graphic display, changeable copy sign, or electronic changeable copy sign. (Amended
by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/24/08)
Subd. 22. Signs are not permitted on bus benches.
Subd. 23. The owner of any sign which is otherwise allowed by this Section may
substitute non-commercial speech in lieu of any other commercial speech or non-commercial
speech. The purpose of this provision is to prevent any inadvertent favoring of commercial
speech over non-commercial speech or favoring of any particular non-commercial speech over
any other non-commercial speech. This provision prevails over any more specific provision to
the contrary. This substitution of copy may be made without any additional approval or
permitting so long as the substitution changes the message of the sign only. The exemption to
separate approvals or permits shall not be construed as relieving the sign owner from
responsibility for its erection and maintenance or its compliance with the provisions of this
Section or any other law or ordinance regulating the same.
Subd. 24. No mobile sign shall be permitted, except those specifically allowed in
Section 21155.06 Subd. 1 (c) (4).
Subd. 25. Banners shall be permitted only as
temporary signs in conjunction with temporary events or
sales, and shall require a separate sign permit unless
approved as part of an administrative permit. The sign
area calculation shall be determined based on the outer
dimensions of the banner.
Area = Length x Width
Length
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(Amended by Ord. No. 2007-04, 01/23/07) (Amended by Ord. No. 2007-04, 01/23/07) (Amended
by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08) (Amended by Ord. No. 2008-13, 05/27/08) (Amended by Ord.
No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
(16)
21155.06. DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS:
Subd. 1. All Districts. The following signs are permitted in all zoning districts
subject to applicable administrative procedures of Section 21155.07.
(a) On -Site Directional Signs. On-site directional signs shall be permitted in any
approved off-street parking area, when deemed necessary for the orderly movement of
traffic, provided all the following conditions are met:
(1) Directional signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet
of surface area, and shall not project higher than eight (8) feet
above grade, except that directional signs for buildings over
400,000 square feet in area shall not exceed fourteen (14)
square feet of surface area.
(2) Directional signs directed at persons off the site shall be limited to one (1)
such sign per street access to the site.
(3) Directional signs shall not be illuminated unless illumination is deemed by
the City as essential to the orderly flow of traffic.
(4) Directional signs shall be located and designed so as to not obstruct traffic
or vision of drivers and pedestrians.
(5) At least seventy-five (75) percent of the surface area shall be used to
indicate the direction of traffic or to direct traffic to a specific location.
(b) Off -Site Directional Signs.
(1) In addition to other freestanding signs permitted in the applicable zoning
district, off-site directional signs are permitted for businesses, apartment
complexes, or institutions that are not located on a minor arterial or a major
collector street. Such uses may display one (1) off-site directional sign on private
property that abuts a minor arterial or major collector street, subject to the
following requirements:
a. Off-site directional signs may be located in any zoning district.
b. There shall be no more than one (1) off-site directional sign for
each business, apartment complex or institution.
C. Off-site directional signs shall be visible from a minor arterial or
major collector street.
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d. Off-site directional signs shall be located at the major intersection
nearest to the business, apartment complex or institution displaying the
sign.
e. There shall be no more than one (1) off-site directional sign per
intersection corner.
f. Off-site directional signs shall not exceed four (4)
square feet in surface area or eight (8) feet in height.
g. Off-site directional signs shall not be illuminated.
Max. 4 sq. ft.
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h. At least seventy-five (75) percent of the surface area shall be used
to direct traffic to a specific location.
i. Off-site directional signs cannot be transferred to any other entity
without review and permitting by the Zoning Administrator.
j. Off-site directional signs shall be located outside of the sight
visibility triangle.
k. No off-site directional sign shall be located on any property
without the written consent of the current property owner. The applicant
for the sign permit shall be responsible to obtain written consent from
subsequent property owners.
1. Off-site directional signs required by the City of Plymouth for
public safety purposes are subject to the above requirements. Such signs
may exceed four (4) square feet in area to accommodate an affected
location address.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2001-26, 08/14/01
(2) One (1) off-site directional sign for properties located in commercial or
industrial districts may be located on an abutting premises if deemed necessary by
the Zoning Administrator in order to avoid confusion to the traveling public and
assist emergency vehicles in locating the premises, provided all the following
conditions are met:
a. The signage rights are designated in a recorded easement or similar
instrument.
b. The premises served by the off-site directional sign shall not have
direct access to a public street.
(18)
C. The off-site directional sign shall be located on a premises that 1)
provides access to the premises served by the off-site directional sign, and
2) has access on an arterial or collector roadway.
d. At least seventy-five (75) percent of the surface area shall be used
LO direct traffic to a specific location.
e. The sign shall comply with all other
ordinance requirements, except that the
maximum height of such sign shall not exceed
five (5) feet.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2001-06, 02113/01)
Max. 4 sq. ft.
T Site
Max.
1
(c) Temporary Signs. All temporary signs that require a permit shall be designed and
manufactured by a licensed sign contractor, or shall receive prior design approval by the
Zoning Administrator. The following temporary signs are allowed in all districts:
(1) Construction Signs. One (1) temporary sign not
exceeding a total surface area of ninety-six (96) square
feet, not exceeding sixteen (16) feet in height, and not
less than two (2) feet above grade. Such signs shall be
set back at least ten (10) feet from lot lines. Such signs
shall be allowed for three (3) years from the date of
original building permit issuance, or until construction in
the development is completed, whichever occurs first.
(2) Real Estate Signs, Off -Premise. One (1)
temporary real estate sign located off the site being
developed shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in
surface area, or six (6) feet in height, or eight (8) feet in
width. Such signs shall be set back at least ten (10)
feet from lot lines. Off-site temporary real estate signs
shall be located at I t tw h d d ( 200 f--+ fr
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any other such sign, unless grouped with other temporary real estate signs,
provided that the total surface area of all such grouped signs shall not exceed
thirty-two (32) square feet. The signs shall be located on private property with the
express consent of the property owner who, with the owner or manager of the
sign, shall be equally responsible for the proper location, maintenance, and
ultimate removal of the sign. Such signs shall be allowed for three (3) years from
the date of original building permit issuance, or until construction in the
development is completed, whichever occurs first. More than one off-site
temporary real estate sign may be allowed per development in cases where, due to
the large size of the project or due to an incomplete roadway system, such signage
is deemed necessary by the Zoning Administrator to avoid confusion to the
traveling public. (Amended by Ord. No. 2001-06, 02/13/01)
(19)
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Construction
Sign
16'
Max.
Max. 96 sq. ft .
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any other such sign, unless grouped with other temporary real estate signs,
provided that the total surface area of all such grouped signs shall not exceed
thirty-two (32) square feet. The signs shall be located on private property with the
express consent of the property owner who, with the owner or manager of the
sign, shall be equally responsible for the proper location, maintenance, and
ultimate removal of the sign. Such signs shall be allowed for three (3) years from
the date of original building permit issuance, or until construction in the
development is completed, whichever occurs first. More than one off-site
temporary real estate sign may be allowed per development in cases where, due to
the large size of the project or due to an incomplete roadway system, such signage
is deemed necessary by the Zoning Administrator to avoid confusion to the
traveling public. (Amended by Ord. No. 2001-06, 02/13/01)
(19)
(3) Non-commercial Signs. Temporary non-commercial
signs of any size and in any number may be posted from 46 Vote for Me!
days before the state primary 1 in a state general election year
until ten (10) days following the general election, and from
thirteen (13) weeks prior to any special election until ten (10)
days following the special election. Signs shall be removed
not more than ten (10) days after an election. The owner or manager of the sign,
the owner of the land, or the political candidate shall be equally responsible for
the proper location, maintenance, and ultimate removal of the signs. Setback
requirements may be waived for such signs, provided that they are located on
private property with the express consent of the property owner, and provided that
they do not impede safety by obstructing vision of pedestrians or motor vehicle
operations. Such non-commercial signs do not require a sign permit, pursuant to
Section 21155.07, Subd. 2 (h) of this Section. (Amended by Ord. No. 2010-05,
O5111110)
(4) FUNIC Announcement signs. 1 emporary
signs for non-commercial announcements shall not
come to
exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in surface area.
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to three (3) such signs per event may be permitted
with a maximum combined surface area not to C
exceed three hundred (300) square feet. Such signs
shall be located at least ten (10) feet from lot lines,
and shall be removed when the intended purpose has been fulfilled or for a
maximum time of fourteen (14) days. The owner or manager of the sign and the
owner of the land, shall be equally responsible for the proper location,
maintenance, and ultimate removal of the sign. (Amended by Ord. No. 2000-06,
02129100) (Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01, 02/23110)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, 01/22/02) (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05112109)
Subd. 2. Residential Districts. Signs are accessory to permitted, interim and
conditional uses in residential districts. Only the following signs are permitted in the FRD, RSF
and RMF Districts, unless otherwise specifically provided in this Section:
(a) All signs permitted in Section 21155.06, Subd. 1.
(b) Nameplate Signs. One (1) nameplate sign provided that the
surface area does not exceed four (4) square feet. If the nameplate
sign is freestanding, it shall be located at least ten (10) feet from lot
lines, and shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.
(20)
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(c) Signs for Non -Residential Uses.
(1) One (1) freestanding sign not to exceed thirty-
two (32) square feet in surface area. The sign shall be
located at least ten (10) feet from lot lines, and shall
not exceed six (6) feet in height. The sign may
include a changeable copy sign or an electronic
changeable copy sign subject to the following:
a. The portion of the sign containing changeable copy or electronic
changeable copy shall be an integral part of the sign or shall be directly connected
to the non -changeable copy portion of the sign.
b. The color of electronic text shall be white or amber with a contrasting dark
background.
C. The sign shall be set back at least fifty (50) feet from side and rear lot
lines, except that in no case shall such signage be set back less than one hundred
(100) feet from any directly abutting residentially guided or used property.
d. For properties with more than one (1) abutting roadway, a sign with
electronic elements shall be located on the highest classification roadway.
e. Only one (1) sign with electronic elements shall be permitted per lot. For
developments with two (2) or more structures and/or lots, only one (1) sign with
electronic elements shall be permitted per development. (Amended by Ord. No.
2009-07, 05/12109)
f. The portion of the sign dedicated to changeable copy or electronic
changeable copy shall not be illuminated between the hours of 10:30 PM and 6:00
AM.
(2) Wall signage shall be
permitted on one wall of allowed M". so sqwre feet or a pave.I .f Well emu
non-residential uses; however, lots wee sip
with frontage on two or more D D D 0 0 0 1 a Q
streets may have signage on one 0 010 0 0 D 0 U
wall per street frontage. Such
signage shall not exceed fifty (50)
square feet in surface area, or five (5) percent of the area of the wall to which the
sign is attached, whichever is greater. (Amended by Ord. No. 2000-06, 02/29/00)
(21)
Max. 32 sq. ft.
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Max
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a. The portion of the sign containing changeable copy or electronic
changeable copy shall be an integral part of the sign or shall be directly connected
to the non -changeable copy portion of the sign.
b. The color of electronic text shall be white or amber with a contrasting dark
background.
C. The sign shall be set back at least fifty (50) feet from side and rear lot
lines, except that in no case shall such signage be set back less than one hundred
(100) feet from any directly abutting residentially guided or used property.
d. For properties with more than one (1) abutting roadway, a sign with
electronic elements shall be located on the highest classification roadway.
e. Only one (1) sign with electronic elements shall be permitted per lot. For
developments with two (2) or more structures and/or lots, only one (1) sign with
electronic elements shall be permitted per development. (Amended by Ord. No.
2009-07, 05/12109)
f. The portion of the sign dedicated to changeable copy or electronic
changeable copy shall not be illuminated between the hours of 10:30 PM and 6:00
AM.
(2) Wall signage shall be
permitted on one wall of allowed M". so sqwre feet or a pave.I .f Well emu
non-residential uses; however, lots wee sip
with frontage on two or more D D D 0 0 0 1 a Q
streets may have signage on one 0 010 0 0 D 0 U
wall per street frontage. Such
signage shall not exceed fifty (50)
square feet in surface area, or five (5) percent of the area of the wall to which the
sign is attached, whichever is greater. (Amended by Ord. No. 2000-06, 02/29/00)
(21)
(d)
(3) Window signage (includes graphics)
shall be permitted on the same building
walls that have, or are allowed to have, wall
signage pursuant to item (2) above.
Window signage shall be deducted from the
allowable wall signage area, however, in no
case shall window signage cover more than
fifty (50) percent of the area of the windows
on the respective building wall.
Area Identification Signs.
(1) Area identification signage shall be permitted for each multi -residential
project or residential subdivision. For purposes of this Section, residential
subdivisions shall include all phases of approved staged developments.
(2) The area identification signage shall be located near entrances to the
project or subdivision, except that one (1) area identification sign does not need to
be located near an entrance to the project or subdivision provided it is located
along an abutting arterial or major collector roadway. (Amended by Ord. No.
2002-02, 01/22102)
(3) Two (2) area identification signs, not exceeding
thirty-two (32) square feet in surface area per sign, or ten
(10) feet in height, may be permitted per project or
subdivision. An area identification sign shall be located
at least ten (10) feet from lot lines.
(4) When such signs are proposed and constructed by an individual or firm
other than the individual or association who will be responsible for the
maintenance, there shall be a covenant prepared by the proponent establishing
responsibility for the maintenance of the sign or signs over the entire project or
subdivision, to be approved by the City Attorney, and to be recorded on the
property title(s) prior to issuance of the sign permit. Further, appropriate
easements shall be provided for the approved signs on the lot or lots where the
signs are to be located; the easements shall be recorded prior to the issuance of the
sign permit. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 0512109)
(5) No area identification sign shall contain a changeable copy sign, an
electronic changeable copy sign, or a time and temperature sign.
(22)
Max. 32 sq. ft.
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Id enF if icaF ion
10.rign
Max
(4) When such signs are proposed and constructed by an individual or firm
other than the individual or association who will be responsible for the
maintenance, there shall be a covenant prepared by the proponent establishing
responsibility for the maintenance of the sign or signs over the entire project or
subdivision, to be approved by the City Attorney, and to be recorded on the
property title(s) prior to issuance of the sign permit. Further, appropriate
easements shall be provided for the approved signs on the lot or lots where the
signs are to be located; the easements shall be recorded prior to the issuance of the
sign permit. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 0512109)
(5) No area identification sign shall contain a changeable copy sign, an
electronic changeable copy sign, or a time and temperature sign.
(22)
(e) Temporary Signs.
(1) Special Event Signs.
One (1) temporary sign may be ""°"• 32 sq" fe" for FwwFvAy hrtmWe Sips
mounted on a portable stand, P�
with a maximum surface area - Q
not exceeding thirty-two (32) --__
square feet, or may be a wall
sign subject to the same size -
standards as the permanent wall
signage allowed for the use.
Such signs must be located on Max. so "wre f"t .r s poneet .f wdl area
the subject property and shall be
set back at least fifty (50) feet fl p
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from any side or rear lot line
that directly abuts residentially-�-�
used property. The signs may
be used not more than four (4) times per calendar year, and for a period of not
more than fourteen (14) days per time. The use of the temporary sign by tenants
on the lot shall be the responsibility of the property owner or designated manager
who shall endorse in writing, all applications for sign permits. The owner or
manager of the sign and the property owner shall be equally responsibility for the
proper location, maintenance, and removal of the sign. The sign, sign supports,
and portable stand shall be removed from public view at the end of the period. No
such temporary signage shall be allowed on any lot that has a changeable copy
sign or an electronic changeable copy sign. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07,
05/12/09)
(2) Temporary Transient Merchant Signs. One (1) temporary sign for
transient merchants and transient produce merchants in the FRD District only.
The sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in surface area, and shall not
exceed six (6) feet in height. The sign shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from
the lot lines, and shall be erected only during the period of transient sales as
defined by the administrative permit.
(23)
(3) Temporary Real Estate Signs, On -Premise. One (1)
temporary sign related to the sale, rent, or lease of land,
parcels and lots, of primary buildings, and of areas within
primary buildings shall be eight (8) square feet or less in
surface area. Apartment complexes may have one (1) wall
sign with a surface area not to exceed five (5) percent of the
area of the wall to which it is attached. Such apartment
complex wall signage may be used not more than
four (4) times per calendar year, and for a period
of not more than fourteen (14) days per time. The
owner or manager of the sign and the owner of the
land shall be equally responsible for the proper
location, maintenance, and ultimate removal of the
Max. 8 square feet
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(f) Private Drive Signs. One (1) private drive sign not exceeding eight (8) square
feet in area or five (5) feet in height shall be located near each entrance to a private drive,
pursuant to Section 21137 of this Chapter. (Amended by Ord. No. 2002-32, 11126/02)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03124/08) (Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01, 02123110)
Subd.3. O, Office District. Signs are accessory to permitted, conditional, and
interim uses in the O District. Only the following signs are permitted in this district, unless
otherwise specifically provided in this Section:
(a) All signs permitted in Section 21155.06, Subd. 1.
(b) Freestanding Signs. One (1) freestanding sign not
exceeding sixty-four (64) square feet in surface area, and
maximum height of sixteen (16) feet. The sign shall be set back
at least ten (10) feet from lot lines. The sign may include a
changeable copy sign or an electronic changeable copy sign
subject to the following:
Freestanding Sign
Max. 64 sq. ft.
16'
Max
1
(1) The portion of the sign containing changeable copy or electronic
changeable copy shall be an integral part of the sign or shall be directly connected
to the non -changeable copy portion of the sign.
(2) The color of electronic text shall be white or amber with a contrasting dark
background.
(3) For properties with more than one (1) abutting roadway, a sign with
electronic elements shall be located on the highest classification roadway.
(24)
(c)
(d)
(4) Only one (1) sign with electronic elements shall be permitted per lot. For
developments with two (2) or more structures and/or lots, only one (1) sign with
electronic elements shall be permitted per development. (Amended by Ord. No.
2009-07, 05/12/09)
Wall Signage.
(1) Wall signage shall be
permitted on one wall; however, lots
with frontage on two or more streets
may have signage on one wall per
street frontage. Such signage shall
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surface area, or five (5) percent of the area of the wall to which the sign is
attached, whichever is greater; and, shall not extend more than eighteen (18)
inches from the face of the building except that such signage may extend from the
face of the roof over a covered walk, or from a marquee, providing the signage
does not extend above the roof line or parapet of said building. (Amended by Ord.
No. 99-5, 01 /19/99)
(2) Canopies shall be considered to be an
integral part of the structure to which they are
accessory. Signs may be attached to a canopy, but
such structures shall not be considered as part of the
wall area, and thus shall not warrant additional sign
area. Canopy signage shall be deducted from the
permitted wall signage area.
(3) Window signage (includes graphics) shall
be permitted on the same building walls that
have, or are allowed to have, wall signage
pursuant to item (1) above. Window signage
shall be deducted from the allowable wall
signage area, however, in no case shall window
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signage cover more than fifty (50) percent of the
area of the windows on the respective building wall.
Area Identification Signs.
(1) Area identification signage shall be permitted for commercial
developments with two or more structures.
(2) The area identification signage shall be located near entrances to the
development, except that one (1) area identification sign does not need to be
located near an entrance to the project or subdivision provided it is located along
an abutting arterial or major collector roadway.
(25)
(3) Two (2) area identification signs, not exceeding
thirty-two (32) square feet in surface area per sign, or ten
(10) feet in height, may be permitted per development.
An area identification sign shall be located at least ten
(10) feet from lot lines.
(4) When such signs are proposed and constructed by an individual or firm
other than the individual or association who will be responsible for the
maintenance, there shall be a covenant prepared by the proponent establishing
responsibility for the maintenance of the sign or signs over the entire project or
subdivision, to be approved by the City Attorney, and to be recorded on the
property title(s) prior to issuance of the sign permit. Further, appropriate
easements shall be provided for the approved signs on the lot or lots where the
signs are to be located; the easements shall be recorded prior to the issuance of the
sign permit. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
(5) No area identification sign shall contain a changeable copy sign, an
electronic changeable copy sign, or a time and temperature sign.
(e) Signs for Residential Uses. For residential uses in the O District, signs shall be
permitted as allowed in Section 21155.06, Subd. 2.
(f) Temporary Signs.
(1) Special Event Signs. For
single -tenant buildings and multi -
tenant buildings with two (2) to
four (4) lease -spaces. Gone
temporary sign may be mounted on
a portable stand, with a maximum
surface area not exceeding thirty -
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two (32) square feet, or may be a
wall sign subject to the same size "�°"' 50 �tlO1e h.t .F s �"°' .f ""di °�°
standards as the permanent wall
signage allowed for the use. Such ?RD 0 0 [1
signs must be located on the subject
property and may be used not more---��^°�^� than four (4) times per calendar
year, and for a period of not more than fourteen (14) days per time. For Mmulti-
tenant buildings with five (5) or more lease -spaces, each tenant shall be permitted
one such sign pepper calendar year, except that tenants may be permitted
more than one such sign per calendar year upon written authorization of the
property owner or designated manager — provided that such temporary signage
shall not exceed the total number allowed for the building within the calendar
year. Multi —tenant buildings with l29r+ ) lease -spaees shall be
(26)
Max. 32 sq. ft.
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10'
S ion
Max
(4) When such signs are proposed and constructed by an individual or firm
other than the individual or association who will be responsible for the
maintenance, there shall be a covenant prepared by the proponent establishing
responsibility for the maintenance of the sign or signs over the entire project or
subdivision, to be approved by the City Attorney, and to be recorded on the
property title(s) prior to issuance of the sign permit. Further, appropriate
easements shall be provided for the approved signs on the lot or lots where the
signs are to be located; the easements shall be recorded prior to the issuance of the
sign permit. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
(5) No area identification sign shall contain a changeable copy sign, an
electronic changeable copy sign, or a time and temperature sign.
(e) Signs for Residential Uses. For residential uses in the O District, signs shall be
permitted as allowed in Section 21155.06, Subd. 2.
(f) Temporary Signs.
(1) Special Event Signs. For
single -tenant buildings and multi -
tenant buildings with two (2) to
four (4) lease -spaces. Gone
temporary sign may be mounted on
a portable stand, with a maximum
surface area not exceeding thirty -
t, i
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two (32) square feet, or may be a
wall sign subject to the same size "�°"' 50 �tlO1e h.t .F s �"°' .f ""di °�°
standards as the permanent wall
signage allowed for the use. Such ?RD 0 0 [1
signs must be located on the subject
property and may be used not more---��^°�^� than four (4) times per calendar
year, and for a period of not more than fourteen (14) days per time. For Mmulti-
tenant buildings with five (5) or more lease -spaces, each tenant shall be permitted
one such sign pepper calendar year, except that tenants may be permitted
more than one such sign per calendar year upon written authorization of the
property owner or designated manager — provided that such temporary signage
shall not exceed the total number allowed for the building within the calendar
year. Multi —tenant buildings with l29r+ ) lease -spaees shall be
(26)
eensider-ed-as-a side let for-puTeses-ef this paragraph. The use of the single
Any such temporary signage by tenants on the lot shall be the responsibility of the
property owner or designated manager who shall endorse in writing, all
applications for sign permits. The owner or manager of the sign and the property
owner shall be equally responsible for the proper location, maintenance, and
removal of the sign. The sign, sign supports, and portable stand shall be removed
from public view at the end of the period. No such temporary signage shall be
allowed on any lot that has a changeable copy sign or an electronic changeable
copy sign, excluding such signs that exclusively display fuel prices. (Amended by
Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12109) (Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01, 02/23/10)
(2) Transient Merchant Signs. One (1) temporary sign for transient
merchants and transient produce merchants. The sign shall not exceed sixteen
(16) square feet in surface area, and shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. The
sign shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from lot lines and shall be erected only
during the period of transient sales as defined by the administrative permit.
(3) Real Estate Signs, On -Premise. One (1) temporary
sign announcing the development, the availability of lots
and/or buildings, the sale, rent, or lease of land, of primary
buildings, and of areas within primary buildings shall have
a surface area not exceeding ninety-six (96) square feet,
shall be located on the subject property, and shall be
removed when the intended purpose has been fulfilled. If
the sign is freestanding, it shall be set back at least ten
(10) feet from lot lines, and shall not be located in any
required side or rear yard. The owner or manager of the
sign and the owner of the land, shall be equally
responsible for the proper location, maintenance, and
ultimate removal of the sign.
For Sale
Or
Lease
Max. 96 sq. ft.
36'
Max
(Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, 01122102) (Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03124/08) (Amended
by Ord. No. 2010-02, 02123/10)
Subd. 4. Other Commercial Districts. Signs are accessory to permitted, interim,
and conditional uses in the C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, and B -C Districts. Only the following signs
are permitted in these districts, unless otherwise specifically provided in this Section: (Amended
by Ord. No. 2000-09, 03/21 /00)
(a) All signs permitted in Section 21155.06, Subd. 1.
(27)
(b) Wall Signage.
(1) Allowable uses and
business establishments, including m` io P+.f" A'
individual business and tenants in
multi -tenant commercial buildings, r"
may have wall signage provided
such signage not extend more than
eighteen (18) inches from the building, except that such signage may extend from
the face of the roof over a covered walk, or from a marquee, provided the signage
does not extend above the roof or parapet of said building. Wall signage shall be
permitted on one wall; however, lots with frontage on two or more streets may
have signage on one wall per street frontage. Such signage shall not exceed ten
(10) percent of the area of the wall to which the signage is attached. All such
signs shall be reviewed by the building ownership or management who shall
provide a written endorsement at the time application is made for the sign permit.
(2) Canopies shall be considered to be an
integral part of the structure to which they are ( ,
accessory. Signs may be attached to a canopy, but
such structures shall not be considered as part of the t
wall area, and thus shall not warrant additional sign _ r
area. Canopy signage shall be deducted from the
permitted wall signage area. Canopies for motor
vehicle fuel sales that do not include a convenience market on the lot shall be
permitted separate signage. Such signage may occur on all faces of the canopy
and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in surface area or twenty (20)
percent of the face of the canopy to which the signs are attached, whichever is
greater. (Amended by Ord. No. 2001-25, 08/14101)
(3) Window signage (includes graphics) shall
be permitted on the same building walls that have,
or are allowed to have, wall signage pursuant to
item (1) above. Window signage shall be
deducted from the allowable wall signage area,
however, in no case shall window signage cover
more than fifty (50) percent of the area of the
windows on the respective building wall.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01, 02/23/10)
(28)
(c) Freestanding Signs.
(1) One (1) freestanding sign not to exceed one
hundred (100) square feet in surface area or thirty-six
(3 6) feet in height, and set back at least ten (10) feet from
lot lines.
(2) The freestanding sign may contain a time and
temperature sign, a changeable copy sign, an electronic
changeable copy sign, or an electronic graphic display
sign, subject to the following restrictions:
a. The portion of the sign containing
changeable copy (electronic or not) or electronic
PermmanT Copy
9-t—ic Chmg¢ab k
Massage
Max. 64 squaro 4eer
36
.tea....._
Finatmding Sign
Max 100 square fat
graphic display shall be an integral part of the sign or shall be directly
connected to the non -changeable copy portion of the sign.
b. The electronic portion of the sign shall not exceed sixty-four (64)
square feet.
C. For properties with more than one (1) abutting roadway, a sign
with electronic elements shall be located on the highest classification
roadway.
d. Only one (1) sign with electronic elements shall be permitted per
lot. For developments with two (2) or more structures and/or lots, only
one (1) sign with electronic elements shall be permitted per development.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2000-06, 02129100) (Amended by Ord. No. 2005-30,
11129/05)
(d) In addition to the freestanding sign above, restaurant uses in the C-3 and C-4
districts with a drive-through facility may have up to two (2) additional signs, subject to
the following conditions:
(1) The combined surface area of
the two signs shall not exceed forty
(40) square feet.
(2) Neither sign shall exceed eight
(8) feet in height from grade to the top
of the sign.
(29)
T
Meru sign e
1 5�a g
�1
Max. of Both Signs
Com biied - 40 sq. ft.
(3) The sign(s) shall be single -sided, located adjacent to the drive-
through aisle, and oriented so that the signs provide information to the
patrons using the drive-through facility only.
(4) If two signs are used, they shall be similarly designed with the
same style, materials and color.
(5) Extenders shall not be attached to any sign if the maximum size
allowed in (1) or (2) above would be exceeded.
(Amended by Ord. No. 99-5, 01119199) (Amended by Ord. No. 2003-06, 03/25/03)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
(e) Area Identification Signs.
(1) Area identification signage shall be permitted for commercial
developments with two or more structures.
(2) The area identification signage shall be located
near entrances to the development, except that one (1)
area identification sign does not need to be located near
an entrance to the project or subdivision provided it is
located along an abutting arterial or major collector
roadway. (Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, 01/22/02)
(3) Two (2) area identification signs, not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet
in surface area per sign, or ten (10) feet in height, may be permitted per
development. An area identification sign shall be located at least ten (10) feet
from lot lines.
(4) When such signs are proposed and constructed by an individual or firm
other than the individual or association who will be responsible for the
maintenance, there shall be a covenant prepared by the proponent establishing
responsibility for the maintenance of the sign or signs over the entire project or
subdivision, to be approved by the City Attorney, and to be recorded on the
property title(s) prior to issuance of the sign permit. Further, appropriate
easements shall be provided for the approved signs on the lot or lots where the
signs are to be located; the easements shall be recorded prior to the issuance of the
sign permit. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05112109)
(5) No area identification sign shall contain a changeable copy sign, an
electronic changeable copy sign, a time and temperature sign, or an electronic
graphic display sign.
(30)
Max. 32 sq. ft.
TArea
Id errt if kaF ion
10'Si
n
Max
(3) Two (2) area identification signs, not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet
in surface area per sign, or ten (10) feet in height, may be permitted per
development. An area identification sign shall be located at least ten (10) feet
from lot lines.
(4) When such signs are proposed and constructed by an individual or firm
other than the individual or association who will be responsible for the
maintenance, there shall be a covenant prepared by the proponent establishing
responsibility for the maintenance of the sign or signs over the entire project or
subdivision, to be approved by the City Attorney, and to be recorded on the
property title(s) prior to issuance of the sign permit. Further, appropriate
easements shall be provided for the approved signs on the lot or lots where the
signs are to be located; the easements shall be recorded prior to the issuance of the
sign permit. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05112109)
(5) No area identification sign shall contain a changeable copy sign, an
electronic changeable copy sign, a time and temperature sign, or an electronic
graphic display sign.
(30)
(f) Temporary Signs.
(1) Special Event Signs. For single -
tenant buildings and multi -tenant
buildings with two (2) to four (4) lease-
spaces,
ease-
s a� ces, Gone temporary sign may be
mounted on a portable stand, with a
maximum surface area not exceeding
thirty-two (32) square feet, or may be a
wall sign subject to the same size standards
as the permanent wall signage allowed for
the use. Such signs must be located on the
subject property and may be used not more
than four (4) times per calendar year, and
for a period of not more than fourteen (14)
days per time. For Mmulti-tenant
buildings with five (5) or more lease -
spaces, each tenant shall be permitted one such sign pamper calendar year,
except that tenants may be permitted more than one such sign per calendar year
upon written authorization of the property owner or designated manager —
provided that such temporary signage shall not exceed the total number allowed
for the building_ within the calendar year. Mu4i tenant buildings with less
five (5) lease spaees sha4l be eensider-ed as a single let for- puTeses ef diis
paFagr-aph. The use of the Any such temporary signage by tenants o the le
shall be the responsibility of the property owner or designated manager who shall
endorse in writing, all applications for sign permits. The owner or manager of the
sign and the property owner shall be equally responsible for the proper location,
maintenance, and removal of the sign. The sign, sign supports, and portable stand
shall be removed from public view at the end of the period. No such temporary
signage shall be allowed on any lot that has a changeable copy sign, an electronic
changeable copy sign, or an electronic graphic display sign, excluding such signs
that exclusively display fuel prices. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05112109)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01, 02/23/10)
K'� PoeraS��
(2) Transient Merchant Signs. One (1) temporary sign for transient merchants
and transient produce merchants. The sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) square
feet in surface area, and shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. The sign shall be
set back at least ten (10) feet from lot lines and shall be erected only during the
period of transient sales as defined by the administrative permit.
(31)
(3) Real Estate Signs, On -Premise. One (1) temporary
sign announcing the development, the availability of lots
and/or buildings, the sale, rent, or lease of land, of primary
buildings, and of areas within primary buildings shall have
a surface area not exceeding ninety-six (96) square feet,
shall be located on the subject property, and shall be
removed when the intended purpose has been fulfilled. If
the sign is freestanding, it shall be set back at least ten (10)
feet from lot lines. The owner or manager of the sign and
the owner of the land, shall be equally responsible for the
proper location, maintenance, and ultimate removal of the
sign. (Amended by Ord. No. 2000-06, 02/29/00)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/254/08)
For Sala
Or
Lease
Max. 96 sq. ft.
36r
MdX
Subd. 5. CC (City Center) Districts. Signs are accessory to permitted, interim, and
conditional uses in the CC -P, CC -R & E, and CC -OT & R Districts. Only the following signs
are permitted in these districts unless otherwise specifically provided in this Section:
(a) All signs permitted in Section 21155.06, Subd. 1.
(b) Wall signage:
k i d Anowame uses ana
business establishments, including 1. to powma of WA Area
individual business and tenants in �., , 7'awsawt
multi -tenant commercial buildings,
may have wall signage provided Q
such signage not extend more than
eighteen (18) inches from the building, except that such signage may extend from
the face of the roof over a covered walk, or from a marquee, provided the signage
does not extend above the roof or parapet of said building. Wall signage shall be
permitted on one wall; however, lots with frontage on two or more streets may
have signage on one wall per street frontage. Such signage shall not exceed ten
(10) percent of the area of the wall to which the signage is attached. All such
signs shall be reviewed by the building ownership or management who shall
provide a written endorsement at the time application is made for the sign permit.
(2) Canopies shall be considered to be an
integral part of the structure to which they are
accessory. Signs may be attached to a canopy, but
such structures shall not be considered as part of the
wall area, and thus shall not warrant additional sign
area. Canopy signage shall be deducted from the
permitted wall signage area. Canopies for motor
(32)
, T�—
� x
�r
(c)
vehicle fuel sales that do not include a convenience market on the lot shall be
permitted separate signage. Such signage may occur on all faces of the canopy
and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in surface area or twenty (20)
percent of the face of the canopy to which the signs are attached, whichever is
greater.
(3) Window signage (includes graphics) shall
be permitted on the same building walls that
have, or are allowed to have, wall signage
pursuant to item (1) above. Window signage
shall be deducted from the allowable wall
signage area, however, in no case shall window
signage cover more than fifty (50) percent of the
area of the windows on the respective building wall.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01, 02/23/10)
Freestanding Signs:
t�
Up to 50% of Wind" — —
5upjeotto wall AMMax
(1) CC -R & E and CC -OT & R. One (1) monument
sign shall be permitted per lot, provided the height shall
not exceed ten (10) feet, and the surface area of the sign
shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. Such
signage shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from all lot
lines. The monument sign may include a changeable
copy sign or an electronic changeable copy sign,
provided the color of electronic text on electronic
changeable copy signs shall be white or amber with a contrasting dark
background. For properties that abut more than one (1) roadway, a sign with
electronic elements shall be located on the highest classification roadway.
(2) CC -P• One fl monument si shall be
gn
permitted per lot, provided the height shall not exceed
ten (10) feet, and the surface area of the sign shall not
exceed sixty-four (64) square feet. Such signage shall
be set back at least ten (10) feet from all lot lines. The
monument sign may include a changeable copy sign,
an electronic changeable copy sign, or an electronic
graphic display sign, provided it is set back at least
fifteen (15) feet from all lot lines and the color of
electronic text on electronic changeable copy signs shall be white or amber with a
contrasting dark background.
(33)
(d)
(3) For properties directly abutting Highway 55, one
freestanding sign not exceeding thirty-six (36) feet in
height shall be permitted per lot in lieu of the monument
sign identified in (1) above, provided the surface area of
the sign shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet.
Any such freestanding sign shall be located between
Highway 55 and the building, and shall be setback at
least ten (10) feet from all lot lines. The sign may
include a changeable copy sign or an electronic
changeable copy sign, subject to the following
restrictions:
remanent Copy
8.&—io Chmgaah k
M-9.
Max. 64 aquae fast
36
Freestanding Sign
Max foo square f«t
a. The color of electronic text on electronic changeable copy signs
shall be white or amber with a contrasting dark background.
b. The electronic portion of the sign shall not exceed sixty-four (64)
square feet.
C. Only one (1) sign with electronic elements shall be permitted per
lot. For developments with two (2) or more structures and/or lots, only
one (1) sign with electronic elements shall be permitted per development.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
Area Identification Signs:
(1) Area identification signage shall be permitted for commercial
developments with two or more structures.
(2) The area identification signage shall be located near entrances to the
development, except that one (1) area identification sign does not need to be
located near an entrance to the project or subdivision provided it is located along
an abutting arterial or major collector roadway.
(3) Two (2) area identification signs, not exceeding
thirty-two (32) square feet in surface area per sign, or ten
(10) feet in height, may be permitted per development.
An area identification sign shall be located at least ten
(10) feet from lot lines.
(4) When such signs are proposed and constructed by an individual or firm
other than the individual or association who will be responsible for the
maintenance, there shall be a covenant prepared by the proponent establishing
responsibility for the maintenance of the sign or signs over the entire project or
subdivision, to be approved by the City Attorney, and to be recorded on the
property title(s) prior to issuance of the sign permit. Further, appropriate
(34)
Max. 32 sq. ft.
TArea
Id ent if icaF ion
14'
S i n
Max
(4) When such signs are proposed and constructed by an individual or firm
other than the individual or association who will be responsible for the
maintenance, there shall be a covenant prepared by the proponent establishing
responsibility for the maintenance of the sign or signs over the entire project or
subdivision, to be approved by the City Attorney, and to be recorded on the
property title(s) prior to issuance of the sign permit. Further, appropriate
(34)
easements shall be provided for the approved signs on the lot or lots where the
signs are to be located; the easements shall be recorded prior to the issuance of the
sign permit. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05112109)
(5) No area identification sign shall contain a changeable copy sign, an
electronic changeable copy sign, or a time and temperature sign.
(e) Temporary Signs:
(1) Special Event Signs. For single- AUx.
S2 sQre fee* fsw Fsees+miq hsNYe 31ps
tenant buildings and multi -tenant
buildings with two (2) to four (4) lease-_ -�.M
spaces, Gone temporary sign may be _ — --
mounted on a portable stand, with a - ~
maximum surface area not exceeding
thirty-two (32) square feet, or may be a
wall sign subject to the same size standards
as the permanent wall signage allowed for io percent of wall oda
the use. Such signs must be located on the s�
subject property and may be used not more D 0 0 0 0 � A
than four (4) times per calendar year, and for D E 0 0 0 Il
a period of not more than fourteen (14) days
per time. For Mmulti-tenant buildings with
five (5) or more lease -spaces, each tenant shall be permitted one such sign pef
aper calendar year, except that tenants may be permitted more than one such
sign per calendar year upon written authorization of the property owner or
designated manager – provided that such temporary signage shall not exceed the
total number allowed for the building within the calendar year. tenant
buildings , it less ltha five (5) lease � shall be a si ere a single lot f
urruri o
pufpeses of this pafWaph. The use ethe single -Any such temporary signage by
tenants on the lot shall be the responsibility of the property owner or designated
manager who shall endorse in writing, all applications for sign permits. The
owner or manager of the sign and the property owner shall be equally responsible
for the proper location, maintenance, and removal of the sign. The sign, sign
supports, and portable stand shall be removed from public view at the end of the
period. No such temporary signage shall be allowed on any lot that has a
changeable copy sign, an electronic changeable copy sign, or an electronic graphic
display sign, excluding such signs that exclusively display fuel prices. (Amended
by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05112/09) (Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01, 02/23110)
(2) Transient Merchant Signs. One (1) temporary sign for transient merchants
and transient produce merchants. The sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) square
feet in surface area, and shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. The sign shall be
set back at least ten (10) feet from lot lines and shall be erected only during the
period of transient sales as defined by the administrative permit.
(35)
(3) Real Estate Signs, On -Premise. One (1) temporary
sign announcing the development, the availability of lots
and/or buildings, the sale, rent, or lease of land, of primary
buildings, and of areas within primary buildings shall have
a surface area not exceeding ninety-six (96) square feet,
shall be located on the subject property, and shall be
removed when the intended purpose has been fulfilled. If
the sign is freestanding, it shall be set back at least ten (10)
feet from lot lines. The owner or manager of the sign and
the owner of the land, shall be equally responsible for the
proper location, maintenance, and ultimate removal of the
sign.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08)
For Sale
Or
Lease
Max 96 sq. ft.
3G
max
Subd. 6 Industrial Districts. Signs are accessory to permitted and conditional uses in the
I-1, I-2 and I-3 Districts. Only the following signs are permitted in this district unless otherwise
specifically provided in this Section:
(a) All signs permitted in Section 21155.06, Subd. 1.
(b) Wall Signage.
(1) Allowable uses and
business establishments, including Alm' iG pamml of WA Aree
individual business and tenants in
multi -tenant commercial buildings, r may have wall signage provided
such signage not extend more than
eighteen (18) inches from the building, except that such signage may extend from
the face of the roof over a covered walk, or from a marquee, provided the signage
does not extend above the roof or parapet of said building. Such wall signage
shall be permitted on one wall; however, lots with frontage on two or more streets
may have signage on one wall per street frontage. Such signage shall not exceed
ten (10) percent of the area of the wall to which the signage is attached. All such
signs shall be reviewed by the building ownership or management who shall
provide a written endorsement at the time application is made for the sign permit.
(2) Canopies shall be considered to be an
integral part of the structure to which they are
accessory. Signs may be attached to a canopy, but
such structures shall not be considered as part of the
wall area, and thus shall not warrant additional sign
area. Canopy signage shall be deducted from the
permitted wall signage area.
(36)
(3) Window signage (includes graphics) shall
be permitted on the same building walls that
have, or are allowed to have, wall signage
pursuant to item (1) above. Window signage
shall be deducted from the allowable wall
signage area, however, in no case shall window
signage cover more than fifty (50) percent of the
area of the windows on the respective building wall.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01, 02/23110)
(c) Freestanding Signs. One (1) freestanding sign not
exceeding one hundred (100) square feet in surface area or
thirty-six (36) feet in height, and is set back at least ten (10)
feet from lot lines. The surface area of the sign may be
increased to a maximum of one hundred sixty (160) square
feet for industrial developments of over twenty (20) acres.
The sign may include a changeable copy sign or an electronic
changeable copy sign subject to the following:
(1) The portion of the sign containing changeable
copy or electronic changeable copy shall be an integral
part of the sign or shall be directly connected to the
non -changeable copy portion of the sign.
r.�m.�t copy
6atronic Changeab k
Mesxgs
Max. 64 spas fest
36
MX
FR..,anaing sign
(2) The color of electronic text shall be white or amber with a contrasting dark
background.
(3) The electronic portion of the sign shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square
feet.
(4) For properties with more than one (1) abutting roadway, a sign with
electronic elements shall be located on the highest classification roadway.
(5) Only one (1) sign with electronic elements shall be permitted per lot. For
developments with two (2) or more structures and/or lots, only one (1) sign with
electronic elements shall be permitted per development. (Amended by Ord. No.
2009-07, 05112109)
(d) Area Identification Signs.
(1) Area identification signage shall be permitted for industrial developments
with two or more structures.
(2) The area identification signage shall be located at the entrance to the
development.
(37)
(e)
(3) Two (2) area identification signs, not exceeding
thirty-two (32) square feet in surface area per sign, or ten
(10) feet in height, may be permitted per development.
An area identification sign shall be located at least ten
(10) feet from lot lines.
(4) When such signs are proposed and constructed by an individual or firm
other than the individual or association who will be responsible for the
maintenance, there shall be a covenant prepared by the proponent establishing
responsibility for the maintenance of the sign or signs over the entire project or
subdivision, to be approved by the City Attorney, and to be recorded on the
property title(s) prior to issuance of the sign permit. Further, appropriate
easements shall be provided for the approved signs on the lot or lots where the
signs are to be located; the easements shall be recorded prior to the issuance of the
sign permit. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
(5) No area identification sign shall contain a changeable copy sign, an
electronic changeable copy sign, or a time and temperature sign.
Temporary Signs.
(1) Special Event Signs. For single -
tenant buildings and multi -tenant
buildings with two (2) to four (4) lease -
spaces, Pone temporary sign may be
mounted on a portable stand, with a
maximum surface area not to exceed
thirty -two (32) square feet, or may be a
wall sign subject to the same size standards as
the permanent wall signage allowed for the
use. Such signs must be located on the
subject property and may be used not more
than four (4) times per calendar year, and for
a period of not more than fourteen (14) days
er time For #lmulti-t t b 'id' 'th
p_ enan uI mgs wl
five (5) or more lease -spaces, each tenant shall be permitted one such sign pef
tenant -per calendar year, except that tenants may be permitted more than one such
sign per calendar year upon written authorization of the property owner or
designated manager — provided that such temporar�ignage shall not exceed the
total number allowed for the building within the calendar year. "�•�'�t
buildings with less than five (5) lease spaees shall be eensider-ed as a sing4e lot fe
peTeses of thisage Any such temporary signby
tenants o the let shall be the responsibility of the property owner or designated
manager who shall endorse in writing, all applications for sign permits. The
owner or manager of the sign and the property owner shall be equally responsible
(38)
Max. 32 ea. ft.
TArse
Id snF if i�aF ion
10'
Si n
Max
I�
(4) When such signs are proposed and constructed by an individual or firm
other than the individual or association who will be responsible for the
maintenance, there shall be a covenant prepared by the proponent establishing
responsibility for the maintenance of the sign or signs over the entire project or
subdivision, to be approved by the City Attorney, and to be recorded on the
property title(s) prior to issuance of the sign permit. Further, appropriate
easements shall be provided for the approved signs on the lot or lots where the
signs are to be located; the easements shall be recorded prior to the issuance of the
sign permit. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
(5) No area identification sign shall contain a changeable copy sign, an
electronic changeable copy sign, or a time and temperature sign.
Temporary Signs.
(1) Special Event Signs. For single -
tenant buildings and multi -tenant
buildings with two (2) to four (4) lease -
spaces, Pone temporary sign may be
mounted on a portable stand, with a
maximum surface area not to exceed
thirty -two (32) square feet, or may be a
wall sign subject to the same size standards as
the permanent wall signage allowed for the
use. Such signs must be located on the
subject property and may be used not more
than four (4) times per calendar year, and for
a period of not more than fourteen (14) days
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five (5) or more lease -spaces, each tenant shall be permitted one such sign pef
tenant -per calendar year, except that tenants may be permitted more than one such
sign per calendar year upon written authorization of the property owner or
designated manager — provided that such temporar�ignage shall not exceed the
total number allowed for the building within the calendar year. "�•�'�t
buildings with less than five (5) lease spaees shall be eensider-ed as a sing4e lot fe
peTeses of thisage Any such temporary signby
tenants o the let shall be the responsibility of the property owner or designated
manager who shall endorse in writing, all applications for sign permits. The
owner or manager of the sign and the property owner shall be equally responsible
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for the proper location, maintenance, and removal of the sign. The sign, sign
supports, and portable stand shall be removed from public view at the end of the
period. No such temporary signage shall be allowed on any lot that has a
changeable copy sign or an electronic changeable copy sign. (Amended by Ord.
No. 2009-07, 05112109)
(2) Transient Merchant Signs. One (1) temporary sign for transient merchants
and transient produce merchants. The sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) square
feet in surface area, and shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. The sign shall be
set back at least ten (10) feet from lot lines and shall be erected only during the
period of transient sales as defined by the administrative permit.
(3) Real Estate Signs, On -Premise. One (1) temporary
sign announcing the development, the availability of lots
and/or buildings, the sale, rent, or lease of land, of primary
buildings, and of areas within primary buildings shall have
a surface area not exceeding ninety-six (96) square feet,
shall be located on the subject property, and shall be
removed when the intended purpose has been fulfilled. If
the sign is freestanding, it shall be set back at least ten (10)
feet from lot lines. The owner or manager of the sign and
the owner of the land, shall be equally responsible for the
proper location, maintenance, and ultimate removal of the
sign.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08)
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Subd. 7. Public Institutional Districts. Signs are accessory to permitted, conditional
and interim uses in the P -I District. Only the following signs are allowed in these districts, unless
otherwise specifically provided in this Section.
(a) All signs permitted in Section 21155.06, Subd. 1.
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(b) One monument sign per street frontage, provided that:
(1) The sign does not exceed sixty-four (64) square
feet in surface area or ten (10) feet in height. The sign
shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from lot lines.
(Amended by Ord. No. 99-5, 01/19/99)
(2) The sign may include a changeable copy sign,
an electronic changeable copy sign or an electronic
graphic display sign, provided that:
a. The sign shall be set back at least fifty (50) feet from side and rear
lot lines, except that in no case shall such signage be set back less than one
hundred (100) feet from any directly abutting residentially guided or used
property. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05112109)
b. The sign shall not be illuminated between the hours of 10:30 PM
and 6:00 AM.
C. The color of electronic text on electronic changeable copy signs
shall be white or amber with a contrasting dark background.
d. For properties with more than one abutting roadway, a sign with
electronic elements shall be located on the highest classification roadway.
e. Only one (1) sign with electronic elements shall be permitted per
lot. For development with two (2) or more structures and/or lots, only one
(1) sign with electronic elements shall be permitted per development.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
(3) The sign may be single or double faced.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2000-06, 02129100)
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one wall only, and shall not exceed fifty (50)
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(includes graphics) shall be permitted on the
same building wall that has, or is allowed to have, wall signage. Window signage shall
be deducted from the allowable wall signage area, however, in no case shall window
signage cover more than fifty (50) percent of the area of the windows on said building
wall. (Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01, 02/23/10)
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a. The sign shall be set back at least fifty (50) feet from side and rear
lot lines, except that in no case shall such signage be set back less than one
hundred (100) feet from any directly abutting residentially guided or used
property. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05112109)
b. The sign shall not be illuminated between the hours of 10:30 PM
and 6:00 AM.
C. The color of electronic text on electronic changeable copy signs
shall be white or amber with a contrasting dark background.
d. For properties with more than one abutting roadway, a sign with
electronic elements shall be located on the highest classification roadway.
e. Only one (1) sign with electronic elements shall be permitted per
lot. For development with two (2) or more structures and/or lots, only one
(1) sign with electronic elements shall be permitted per development.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
(3) The sign may be single or double faced.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2000-06, 02129100)
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one wall only, and shall not exceed fifty (50)
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square feet or five (5) percent of the area of D 0
the wall to which the sign is attached, IJ II 0 n 0 n MM C�flIlIlwhichever is greater. Window signage
(includes graphics) shall be permitted on the
same building wall that has, or is allowed to have, wall signage. Window signage shall
be deducted from the allowable wall signage area, however, in no case shall window
signage cover more than fifty (50) percent of the area of the windows on said building
wall. (Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01, 02/23/10)
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(d) Temporary signs. 1~ or single -tenant
buildings and multi -tenant buildings with
two (2) to four (4) lease -spaces, Hone
temporary sign may be mounted on a
portable stand, with a maximum surface
area not to exceed thirty-two (32) square
feet or may be a wall sign subject to the
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signage allowed for the use. Such signs
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time. For Mmulti-tenant buildings with five (5) or more lease -spaces, each tenant shall
be permitted one such sign per -test -per calendar year, except that tenants may be
permitted more than one such sign per calendar year upon written authorization of the
property owner or designated manager=provided that such temporary signage shall not
exceed the total number allowed for the building within the calendar ,ye. Multi tena
buildings v�� less than five (5) lease spaees shall be eensider-ed as a single let
pur-peses ef this paragraph. The use of the Any such temporary signage by tenants
on the be the responsibility of the property owner or designated manager who
shall endorse in writing, all applications for sign permits. The owner or manager of the
sign and the property owner shall be equally responsible for the proper location,
maintenance, and removal of the sign. The sign, sign supports, and portable stand shall
be removed from public view at the end of the period. No such temporary signage shall
be allowed on any lot that has a changeable copy sign, an electronic copy sign, or an
electronic graphic display sign. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12109)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03125108)
Subd. 8. Planned Unit Development Districts. A comprehensive sign plan is
required for all non-residential PUDs (Planned Unit Development). Sign requirements within
PUD Districts which are the same as those imposed in the corresponding zoning district in which
the use is customarily permitted may be approved as part of the PUD final plan. Comprehensive
sign plans which require variances from those standards shall require a PUD amendment.
(Amended by Ord. No 2000-06, 02129/00) (Amended by Ord. No 2007-04, 01/23/07)
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21155.07. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT: The sign regulations set forth
in this Section shall be administered and enforced by the Zoning Administrator. The procedures,
standards and requirements for the administration and enforcement of the provisions shall be in
accordance with this Section, the City Code, and other applicable laws and regulations.
Subd.1. Permits Required. No sign shall be erected, altered, improved,
reconstructed, maintained or moved in the City without first securing a permit from the City,
except for those signs which are specifically exempted by these regulations.
(a) An application for a permit shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator in
accordance with the permit procedures of the City Code and the requirements of this
Section. The application shall include the information required by the form provided by
the City and shall be accompanied by appropriate documents and plan or plans drawn to
scale which legibly and accurately reflect the following:
(1) The location of proposed and existing signs in relation to lot lines and
existing and proposed building based upon a certified survey or site plan approved
by the City which accurately reflects current conditions on the property.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12109)
(2) The design, full dimensions, and specifications including the method of
construction, and attachment to a building or placement in the ground.
(3) Stress calculations, where applicable, indicating that the structure's design
for dead load and wind pressure in any direction in the amount required by City
Code and regulations.
(4) The addition, deletion, alteration, replacement or improvement of any
electrical component.
(5) Such other information as the Zoning Administrator or Building Official
shall require to show full compliance with this Section and other applicable laws
or codes of the City. The Zoning Administrator may waive requirements for
technical information specified above where such information is not necessary to
the determination of compliance.
(b) The appropriate permit fee as set forth in the City Code shall be required prior to
issuance of the permit.
(c) The Zoning Administrator shall notify the applicant, in writing, of an incomplete
application within fifteen (15) days of the date of submission.
(d) The Zoning Administrator shall review the application and related materials and
shall determine whether the proposal is in compliance with all applicable evaluation
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criteria, codes, ordinances, and applicable performance standards set forth in this Section
within sixty (60) days of submission of a complete application.
(e) The Zoning Administrator shall, upon approval, issue a written permit authorizing
the proposed sign and related work; the permit shall, where applicable, specify the
duration of the sign; and the permit shall indicate any special conditions or requirements
related to the construction of the sign
(f) Expiration and renewal of permits shall be in accordance with the provisions of
the Minnesota State Building Code for building permits.
Subd.2. Signs Not Requiring Permits. The following signs and work do not
require a permit. The exemptions shall not be construed as relieving the owner or contractor of
the sign from responsibility for its erection and maintenance, and its compliance with the
provisions of this Section or any other law or ordinance regulating the same.
(a) Official signs located in the public right-of-way or traffic signs erected by a
governmental agency.
(b) Changing the copy or message of an allowed changeable copy sign or changing
the display surface of any existing sign, unless a structural change or a change to any
electrical components is involved. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
(c) Changing the copy or sign face of an outdoor advertising sign, unless a structural
change or a change to the electrical components is involved. (Amended by Ord. No.
2009-07, 05/12109)
(d) Address letters and numerals required by and in conformance with City Codes.
Included are related signs, not to exceed two (2) square feet, displayed strictly for the
convenience of the public such as identification signs for rest rooms, waste receptacles,
door bells, mailboxes, reserved parking spaces, loading zones, or primary building
entrances.
(e) Temporary real estate signs, on premise, that do not exceed eight (8) square feet
in surface area., as authorized by Section 21155.06.
(f) Directional signs for city-wide and free or civic community events and
community -wide annual events such as the "Parade of Homes" as authorized by Section
21155.05. (Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01, 02/23/10)
(g) Temporary construction signs that do not exceed eight (8) square feet in sign area,
as authorized by Section 21155.06.
(h) Non-commercial signs not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in sign area, and
all non-commercial signs authorized by Section 21155.06, Subd. 1 (c) (3).
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(i) Temporary signs in conjunction with an approved administrative permit.
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Subd.3. Enforcement. All signs shall be subject to inspection by the Zoning
Administrator or authorized designees who are hereby authorized to enter upon any property or
premises to ascertain whether these regulations are being met. Such entrance shall be made
during normal business hours, unless a clear and present emergency exists. The Zoning
Administrator may order, in writing, the removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance
with the standards or maintenance requirements of this Section. Continued violations of this
Section shall be administered and prosecuted in accordance with the City Code.
Subd. 4. Removal of Abandoned Signs, Signs in Disrepair and Signs Located in the
Public Right -of -Way.
(a) Abandoned Signs and Signs in Disrepair: An abandoned sign or sign in disrepair
is prohibited and shall be removed by the owner of the premises within thirty (30) days
after notification. If compliance with the provisions of this Section is not achieved within
thirty (30) days, the sign shall be deemed a public nuisance by following the procedure as
specified in Section 2010 of the Plymouth City Code.
(b) Signs on Public Property or Within Public Right -of -Way: The City may at any
time and without notice impound signs which have been installed on public property or
within public right-of-way or easement. Impounded signs will be held for a maximum of
five (5) days, during which the owner may reclaim the sign(s). The City may discard any
sign(s) not reclaimed by the end of this period.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03125108)
Subd.5. Variances and Appeals. Variances from the dimensional and location
standards of this Section shall be subject to the procedures and requirements set forth in Section
21030 of this Chapter. No variances shall be considered which would allow signs in districts or
places where such signs are prohibited or not allowed. Appeals to administrative rulings of the
Zoning Administrator shall be made in accordance with the procedures and requirements of
Section 21035 of this Chapter.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2007-04, 01/23/07)
21155.08. LICENSING REQUIREMENT: No person or company shall be engaged in
the business of installing, erecting, constructing, placing, maintaining, renting, leasing, or
removing signs within the City of Plymouth without first obtaining a sign contractor's license.
The procedures and fees for such license shall be as set forth in Chapter 10 of the City Code.
(Amended by Ord. No 2007-04, 01/23/07)
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21155.09. TEMPORARY OUTDOOR SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL EVENTS: The
Zoning Administrator shall—M4y_approve signs or other devices that do net eemply w4th
standards Of are not addressed or are otherwise prohibited by_this Section when provided such
signs or devices are directly related to, and a part of, a tempefary eutdeep-Wgcial promotional
event as defined and allowed by this Chapter and regulated by Section 21025. Examples of the
such signage and other devices that may be requested in this matter- aro include spotlights,
skytrackers, inflatables, balloons, portable signage, and similar devices. All requests for such
signage shall be made with the initial application for an allowed temper-ar-y eutdeeFspecial
promotional event as regulated in this Chapter. The request for such signs/devices shall conform
to the following requirements:
Subd. 1. The sign/device shall only be located on the site during the duration of the
event as defined in the administrative permit.
Subd. 2. No sign/device shall be located on the roof of any building, in the public
right-of-way, within any required yard, or in any location that impairs the parking capacity,
pedestrian and vehicular traffic circulation, or emergency access.
Subd. 3. Only one sign/device shall be allowed per event and no more than one
sign/device shall be allowed on a lot at any one time. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
(Amended by Ord. No. 98-11, 04/01/98) (Amended by Ord. No. 2005-01, 01/11/05) (Amended
by Ord. No 2007-04, 01/23/07) (Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08)
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SECTION 11. Amendment. Section 21175.07, Subd. 1 (a) of the Plymouth City Code
(ANTENNAS—PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE ANTENNAS) is amended as follows:
(a) Antennas Located Upon An Existing Structure Or Existing Tower: Personal
wireless service antennas located upon an existing structure or existing tower shall
require the processing of an administrative permit and shall comply with the following
standards:
(1) The applicant shall demonstrate by providing a coverage or capacity
analysis prepared by a professional engineer that location of the antennas as
proposed is necessary to meet the frequency reuse and spacing needs of the
personal wireless service system and to provide adequate wireless coverage and
capacity to areas which cannot be adequately served by locating the antennas in a
less restrictive zoning district.
(2) Transmitting, receiving and switching equipment shall be housed within
an existing structure whenever possible. If a new equipment building is necessary
for transmitting, receiving and switching equipment, it shall be situated in the rear
or side yard of the principal use and shall be screened from view by landscaping
where appropriate.
(3) An administrative permit is issued in compliance with the provisions of
Section 21025 of this Chapter.
(4) The maximum height for antennas to be placed upon an existing structure
(includes buildings and light standards) shall be regulated by Section 21115.02,
Subd. 1 of this Chapter.
(5) Antennas mounted upon an existing high voltage transmission tower shall
not extend more than 20 feet above such high voltage transmission tower.
(56) There is no maximum height limitation for antennas to be co -located upon
an existing wireless communication tower, provided the height of such existing
tower is not increased.
SECTION 12. Amendment. Section 21175.07, Subd. 2 (a) (2) of the Plymouth City Code
(ANTENNAS—PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE ANTENNAS) is amended as follows:
(2) An administrative permit is issued in compliance with the provisions of
Section 21025 of this Chapter and the following standards.
a. Antennas mounted on public structures shall not extend more than
fifteen (15) feet above the a= -height of the structure to which they
are attached.
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b. Building -mounted antennas shall not extend more than ten (10)
feet above the roof, and shall be set back at least five (5) feet from the roof
edge.
C. Wall or facade mounted antennas may not extend more than five
(5) feet above the cornice line and must be constructed of a material or
color which matches the exterior of the building.
d. Antennas mounted upon an existing high voltage transmission
tower shall not extend more than 20 feet above such high voltage
transmission tower.
de. There is no maximum height limitation for antennas to be co -
located upon an existing wireless communication tower, provided the
height of such existing tower is not increased.
SECTION 13. Amendment. Section 21175.07, Subd. 3 (a) of the Plymouth City Code
(ANTENNAS—PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE ANTENNAS) is amended as follows:
(a) Antennas Located Upon An Existing Structure Or Existing Tower: Personal
wireless service antennas located upon an existing structure or co -located on an existing
tower shall require the processing of an administrative permit and shall comply with the
following standards:
1. An administrative permit is issued in compliance with the provisions of
Section 21025 of this Chapter.
2. Building -mounted antennas shall not extend more than ten (10) feet above the
roof, and shall be set back at least five (5) feet from the roof edge.
3. Wall or facade mounted antennas may not extend more than five (5) feet
above the cornice line and must be constructed of a material or color which
matches the exterior of the building.
4. Antennas mounted upon an existing high voltage transmission tower
shall not extend more than 20 feet above such high voltage transmission
tower.
5. There is no maximum height limitation for antennas to be co -located
upon an existing wireless communication tower, provided the height of
such existing tower is not increased.
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SECTION 14. Amendment. Section 21185.01, Subd. 1 of the Plymouth City Code (LAND
FILLING AND LAND EXCAVATION/GRADING OPERATIONS—PERMIT REQUIRED) is
amended as follows:
Subd. 1. Except for City landfilling and City land excavation/grading operations,
paFt et: a subdivision or- other- develepraeat plan appr-eved by the or as may be otherwise
stipulated by this Chapter, any person who proposes to add landfill or extract sand, gravel, black
dirt, or other natural material from the land or grade land shall be subject to the permit
requirements specified below:
CUBIC YARDS OF
PERMIT(S) REQUIRED
LANDFILL OR LAND
TO BE EXCAVATED/
GRADED
50 or less
No permit required*
51-1,000
Grading permit as administered by the
En'neerin Division
Greater than 1,000
Interim use permit as provided in
Section 21020 of this Chapter, and
grading permit as administered by the
Buildkig7Eg'neerin Division
*Except as required within the Shoreland ManagementOverlay District, btp-pursuant
to Section 21665.09, Subd. 2 (e).
SECTION 15. Amendment. Section 21185.01, Subd. 2 of the Plymouth City Code (LAND
FILLING AND LAND EXCAVATION/GRADING OPERATIONS—PERMIT REQUIRED) is
amended as follows:
Subd. 2. Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, no grading permit or
interim use permit will be required for depositing landfill or excavation/grading on a lot for
which a building permit has been issued for construction thereon or for a development where the
development contract has been executed and related financial sureties have been submitted.
provided the landfill or excavation/grading complies with Section 425 of
the City Code and ^'' ^*�i" is in aeeerdanee an approved grading plan. Additionally, no
interim use permit shall be required for depositing landfill or excavation/grading on a lot for
which a preliminary plat or site plan has been approved, provided the landfill or
excavation/grading complies with Section 425 of the City Code and an approved grading_plan.
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SECTION 16. Amendment. Section 21185.03 of the Plymouth City Code (LAND FILLING
AND LAND EXCAVATION/GRADING OPERATIONS—TECHNICAL REPORTS) is
amended as follows:
21185.03. TECHNICAL REPORTS: Upon receipt of a completed interim use permit
application, as determined by preliminary staff review, the Zoning Administrator shall forward a
copy thereof to the City Engineer and the City Building Official. Where protected watersheds,
floodplains, and/or protected wetlands are in question, the appropriate watershed agency,
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and Army Corps of Engineers shall also be
contacted. These technical advisors shall be requested to prepare reports, as applicable, for the
City Council and/or Zoning Administrator. (Amended by Ord. No. 2001-06, 02113101)
SECTION 17. Amendment. Section 21185.08 of the Plymouth City Code (LAND FILLING
AND LAND EXCAVATION/GRADING OPERATIONS—COMPLETION OF OPERATION)
is amended as follows:
21185.08. COMPLETION OF OPERATION:
Subd. 1. All landfill and excavation/grading operations shall be completed within
one hundred eighty (180) days of the issuance of the interim use permit. Upon eemplefien, the
pefmit helder shall notify the Zening Administmter- in writing of the date of eemplefien. If
additional time beyond the one hundred eighty (180) days is needed for completion, the permit
holder may apply to the Zoning Administrator and upon a satisfactory showing of need, the
Zoning Administrator may grant an extension of time. If such extension is granted, it shall be for
a definite period. Extensions shall not be granted in cases where the permit holder fails to show
that good faith efforts were made to complete the landfill or excavation/grading operation within
one hundred eighty (180)— days and that failure to complete the operation was due to
circumstances beyond the permit holder's control, such as shortage of fill or excavated material,
teamster's strike, unusually inclement weather, illness or other such valid and reasonable excuse
for non -completion. In the event a request for an extension is denied, the permit holder shall be
allowed a reasonable time to comply with other provisions of this section relating to grading,
leveling and seeding or sodding. What constitutes such "reasonable time" shall be determined by
the Zoning Administrator . (Amended by Ord. No. 2001-06,
02113/01)
Subd. 2. At the completion of a landfill or excavation/grading operation, the
premises shall be graded, leveled, and seeded or sodded with grass. The grade shall be such
elevation with reference to any abutting street or public way as the City shall prescribe in the
permit. The site shall also conform to such prerequisites as the City may determine with
reference to storm water drainage runoff and storm water passage or flowage so that the landfill
or excavation cannot become a source of, or an aggravation to, storm water drainage conditions
in the area. The City Engineer eer shall inspect the project following
completion to determine if the applicant has complied with the conditions required thereof.
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Failure of such compliance shall result in the withholding of any building permits for the site and
notice of such withholding shall be filed in the office of the Hennepin County Recorder for the
purposes of putting subsequent purchasers on notice.
SECTION 18. Amendment. Section 21450.03, Subd. 10 of the Plymouth City Code (O,
OFFICE DISTRICT—PERMITTED USES) is amended as follows:
Subd. 10. Residential care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities
and similar facilities (excludes hospitals, sanitaritffns or similar institutions).
SECTION 19. Amendment. Section 21455.11, Subd. 8 of the Plymouth City Code (C-1,
CONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT—USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT) is
amended as follows:
Subd. 8. Temporary eutdeef-events and outdoor sales subject to the following
criteria:
(a) Special Promotional Events (except Carnivals).
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes grand
openings, business events, craft shows, flea markets, mechanical and animal rides.,
and outdoor displays of materials .
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed three (3) consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than two (2) special events per calendar year per
property. However, each tenant in a multi -tenant building shall be permitted one
(1) special event per year. Multi -tenant buildings with less than five (5) lease -
spaces shall be considered as a single property for purposes of this provision.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2007-05, 01/23/07)
(b) Carnivals.
(1) The applicant must submit an sawamusement license application as
required by Section 1100 of the City Code.
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed seven (7) consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than one (1) carnival per calendar year per
property.
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(c) Outdoor Sales, including but not limited to transient merchants and transient
produce merchants (excluding Christmas Tree Sales):
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes
warehouse sales, sidewalk sales, inventory reduction or liquidation sales,
distressed merchandise sales, sales of fireworks, seasonal merchandise sales
(except Christmas trees), and transient merchant and transient produce merchant
sales.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed temporary
outdoor sales activities allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for temporary outdoor sales activities
shall be the period specified in the administrative permit and, in no case,
shall exceed ninety (90) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more sales activities than those specified in the
administrative permit and, in no case, shall there be more than ten (10)
sales activities per year per property.
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Temporary sales on unpaved
landscaped areas is prohibited.
d. Sales of fireworks shall also be regulated by Section 1110 of the
City Code. (Amended by Ord. No. 2005-01, 01/11/05) (Amended by Ord.
No. 2008-09, 03/25/08)
(Amended by Ord. No. 2006-04, 02/07/06)
(d) Outdoor Christmas Tree Sales.
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and consists of the
outdoor sales of cut evergreen trees, boughs, wreaths and other natural holiday
decorations and related products.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed outdoor
Christmas tree sales allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
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a. The maximum total time for sales activities shall be the period
specified in the administrative permit and, in no case, shall exceed forty-
five (45) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more than one (1) sales activity per year per
property, which shall be in addition to any special events or other outdoor
sales permitted on the property.
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Sales on unpaved landscaped
areas is prohibited.
(e) General Standards applying to all temporary events and outdoor sales.
(1) The event or sale shall be elee lyLaccessory to or promoting the permitted
or conditional use approved for the site. (Amended by Ord. No. 2005-01,
01/11/05)
(2) Tents, stands, and other similar temporary structures may be used,
provided they are clearly identified on the submitted plan and provided that it is
determined by the Zoning Administrator that they will not impair the parking
capacity, emergency access, or the safe and efficient movement of pedestrian and
vehicular traffic on or off the site.
(3) The submitted plan shall clearly demonstrate that adequate off-street
parking for the proposed event can and will be provided for the duration of the
event. Determination of compliance with this requirement shall be made by the
Zoning Administrator who shall consider the nature of the event and the
applicable parking requirements of Section 21155. Consideration shall be given
to the parking needs and requirements of other occupants in the case of multi -
tenant buildings. Parking on public right-of-way and streets is prohibited; except
that parking on local streets may be allowed on Saturday and Sunday only,
provided that the petitioner arranges for traffic control by authorized enforcement
officers, as approved in writing by the Police Chief, at the petitioner's expense.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2007-05, 01/23/07)
(4) Signage related to the event or sale shall be in compliance with the
temporary sign standards of Section 21155 and shall be allowed for the duration
of the event. The Zoning Administrator may authorize special signage for
purposes of traffic direction and control; the erection and removal of such signage
shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
(5) The approved permit shall be displayed on the premises for the duration of
the event.
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(6) All activity related to the temper-ar-y eutdeerevent or sale must take place
within the time permitted in the administrative permit. No buildings, equipment
or materials may be erected or displayed prior to the start date identified in the
permit application and all structures, equipment and displays must be removed by
the end date identified in the administrative permit.
(7) Not more than one (1) temper-afy-eutdeer-such event or sale shall be
allowed per property at any given time.
(Amended by Ord. No. 99-20, 07120199) (Amended by Ord. No. 2006-04, 02107/06)
SECTION 20. Amendment. Section 21460.03, Subd. 8 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 five
thousand (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.
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 five thousand (5,000) square feet of
gross floor area.
Subd. 18. Gift or novelty stores.
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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. Pharmacies without drive through service (note that businesses with drive
through service are regulated by Section 21460.07, Subd. 4 of this Chapter).
Subd. 29. Phone and electronic stores containing less than"five thousand (5,000)
square feet of gross floor area.
Subd. 30. Plumbing, television, radio, electrical sales, and related accessory repair.
Subd. 31. Prepared food: delivery and/or take out only, no interior seating.
Subd. 32. Recreation, personal fitness (defined as containing less than 3,000 square
feet of floor area).
Subd. 33. Retail operations, excluding_ pawnshops, that are not otherwise addressed
in this section – provided they contain less than three thousand (3,000) square feet of
gross floor area.
Subd. 334. Sexually oriented businesses – accessory (as regulated by Section 21195 of
this Chapter).
Subd. 345. Shoe repair.
Subd. 3-56. Sporting goods and recreational equipment sales, not including motorized
vehicles or boats.
Subd. 367. Studios - artist, dance, decorating, karate, music, portrait photography, and
similar uses.
Subd. 378. Tailoring services.
Subd. 389. Tanning salons.
Subd. 3940. Therapeutic massage.
Subd. 401. Tobacco shops.
Subd. 442. Variety stores and stores of similar nature.
Subd. 433. Veterinary clinics and related indoor kennel; and pet sales, supplies and
grooming.
Subd. 434. Video rental and sales.
SECTION 21. Amendment. Section 21460.11, Subd. 8 of the Plymouth City Code (C-2,
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT—USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT) is
amended as follows:
Subd. 8. Temporary outdoor- events and outdoor sales subject to the following
criteria:
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(a) Special Promotional Events (except Carnivals).
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes grand
openings, business events, craft shows, flea markets, mechanical and animal rides=
and outdoor displays of materials .
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed three (3) consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than two (2) special events per calendar year per
property. However, each tenant in a multi -tenant building shall be permitted one
(1) special event per year. Multi -tenant buildings with less than five (5) lease -
spaces shall be considered as a single property for purposes of this provision.
(b) Carnivals.
(1) The applicant must submit an Eaa:tival amusement license application as
required by Section 1100 of the City Code.
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed seven (7) consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than one (1) carnival per calendar year per
property.
(c) Outdoor Sales, including but not limited to transient merchants and transient
produce merchants (excluding Christmas Tree Sales):
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes
warehouse sales, sidewalk sales, inventory reduction or liquidation sales,
distressed merchandise sales, sales of fireworks, seasonal merchandise sales
(except Christmas trees), and transient merchant and transient produce merchant
sales.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed temporary
outdoor sales activities allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for temporary outdoor sales activities
shall be the period specified in the administrative permit and, in no case,
shall exceed ninety (90) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more sales activities than those specified in the
administrative permit and, in no case, shall there be more than ten (10)
sales activities per year per property.
(55)
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Temporary sales on unpaved
landscaped areas is prohibited.
d. Sales of fireworks shall also be regulated by Section 1110 of the
City Code.
(d) Outdoor Christmas Tree Sales.
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and consists of the
outdoor sales of cut evergreen trees, boughs, wreaths and other natural holiday
decorations and related products.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed outdoor
Christmas tree sales allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for sales activities shall be the period
specified in the administrative permit and, in no case, shall exceed forty-
five (45) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more than one (1) sales activity per year per
property, which shall be in addition to any special events or other outdoor
sales permitted on the property.
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Sales on unpaved landscaped
areas is prohibited.
(e) General Standards applying to all temporary events and outdoor sales.
(1) The event or sale shall be elearyaccessory to or promoting the permitted
or conditional use approved for the site.
(2) Tents, stands, and other similar temporary structures may be used,
provided they are clearly identified on the submitted plan and provided that it is
determined by the Zoning Administrator that they will not impair the parking
capacity, emergency access, or the safe and efficient movement of pedestrian and
vehicular traffic on or off the site.
(3) The submitted plan shall clearly demonstrate that adequate off-street
parking for the proposed event can and will be provided for the duration of the
(56)
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 21155. Consideration shall be given
to the parking needs and requirements of other occupants in the case of multi -
tenant buildings. Parking on public right-of-way and streets is prohibited; except
that parking on local streets may be allowed on Saturday and Sunday only,
provided that the petitioner arranges for traffic control by authorized enforcement
officers, as approved in writing by the Police Chief, at the petitioner's expense.
(4) Signage related to the event or sale shall be in compliance with the
temporary sign standards of Section 21155 and shall be allowed for the duration
of the event. The Zoning Administrator may authorize special signage for
purposes of traffic direction and control; the erection and removal of such signage
shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
(5) The approved permit shall be displayed on the premises for the duration of
the event.
(6) All activity related to the mer-aFy eetdeerevent or sale must take place
within the time permitted in the administrative permit. No buildings, equipment
or materials may be erected or displayed prior to the start date identified in the
permit application and all structures, equipment and displays must be removed by
the end date identified in the administrative permit.
(7) Not more than one (1) tempefafy outdoor -such event or sale shall be
allowed per property at any given time.
SECTION 22. 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. Bus/transit stations or terminals without vehicle storage.
Subd. 6. Candy, ice cream, popcorn, nuts, frozen desserts, and soft drink sales.
Subd. 7. Commercial recreation, indoor (e.g., bowling alleys, roller rinks).
Subd. 8. Convenience grocery markets (without motor fuel facilities or delicatessen
food service).
Subd. 9. Copy/printing services (excludes printing presses and publishing
facilities).
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Subd. 10.
Delicatessens/coffee houses without drive-through service.
Subd. 11.
Dry cleaning pick up and laundry pick up stations including incidental
repair but not including processing.
Subd. 12.
Essential services not including structures, except those requiring
administrative
permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of this
Chapter.
Subd. 13.
Furniture stores containing less than five thousand (5,000) square feet of
gross floor area.
Subd. 14.
Governmental and public utility (essential service) buildings and
structures, including public works type facilities, excluding outdoor storage.
Subd. 15.
Hotels and motels.
Subd. 16.
Liquor, off sale, pursuant to the required liquor license.
Subd. 17.
Locksmiths.
Subd. 18.
Offices, administrative/commercial.
Subd. 19.
Offices/clinics for medical, dental, or chiropractic services.
Subd. 20.
Prepared food: delivery and/or take out only, no interior seating.
Subd. 21.
Private clubs (may serve food and beverages).
Subd. 22.
Reception halls/event centers, with or without catering services.
Subd. 23.
Religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples, synagogues,
mosques limited to worship and directly related social events.
Subd. 24.
Restaurants not of the drive-in, convenience or drive-through type.
Subd. 25.
Retail operations, excluding pawnshops, that are not otherwise addressed
in this section – provided they contain less than three thousand (3,000) square feet of gross floor
area.
Subd. 256.
Sexually oriented businesses – accessory or principal (as regulated by
Section 21195
of this Chapter).
Subd. 267.
Shoe repair.
Subd. 278.
Sporting goods and recreational equipment sales, not including motorized
vehicles or boats.
Subd. 289.
Sports and fitness clubs.
Subd. 2930.
Tailoring services.
Subd. 301.
Tanning salons.
Subd. 342.
Therapeutic massage.
Subd. 3-23.
Veterinary clinics and related indoor kennel; and pet sales, supplies and
grooming.
SECTION 23. Amendment. Section 21465.11, Subd. 9 of the Plymouth City Code (C-3,
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT—USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT) is
amended as follows:
Subd. 9. Temporary eutdoerevents and outdoor sales subject to the following
criteria:
(a) Special Promotional Events (except Carnivals).
(58)
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes grand
openings, business events, craft shows, flea markets, mechanical and animal rides=
and outdoor displays of materials that e t .pi ally not sola o ^ea on the sit
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed three (3) consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than two (2) special events per calendar year per
property. However, each tenant in a multi -tenant building shall be permitted one
(1) special event per year. Multi -tenant buildings with less than five (5) lease -
spaces shall be considered as a single property for purposes of this provision.
(b) Carnivals.
(1) The applicant must submit an Baal- amusement license application as
required by Section 1100 of the City Code.
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed seven (7) consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than one (1) carnival per calendar year per
property.
(c) Outdoor Sales, including but not limited to transient merchants and transient
produce merchants (excluding Christmas Tree Sales):
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes
warehouse sales, sidewalk sales, inventory reduction or liquidation sales,
distressed merchandise sales, sales of fireworks, seasonal merchandise sales
(except Christmas trees), and transient merchant and transient produce merchant
sales.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed temporary
outdoor sales activities allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for temporary outdoor sales activities
shall be the period specified in the administrative permit and, in no case,
shall exceed ninety (90) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more sales activities than those specified in the
administrative permit and, in no case, shall there be more than ten (10)
sales activities per year per property.
(59)
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Temporary sales on unpaved
landscaped areas is prohibited.
d. Sales of fireworks shall also be regulated by Section 1110 of the
City Code.
(d) Outdoor Christmas Tree Sales.
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and consists of the
outdoor sales of cut evergreen trees, boughs, wreaths and other natural holiday
decorations and related products.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed outdoor
Christmas tree sales allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety, code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for sales activities shall be the period
specified in the administrative permit and, in no case, shall exceed forty-
five (45) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more than one (1) sales activity per year per
property, which shall be in addition to any special events or other outdoor
sales permitted on the property.
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Sales on unpaved landscaped
areas is prohibited.
(e) General Standards applying to all temporary events and outdoor sales.
(1) The event or sale shall be elear4y accessory to or promoting the permitted
or conditional use approved for the site.
(2) Tents, stands, and other similar temporary structures may be used,
provided they are clearly identified on the submitted plan and provided that it is
determined by the Zoning Administrator that they will not impair the parking
capacity, emergency access, or the safe and efficient movement of pedestrian and
vehicular traffic on or off the site.
(3) The submitted plan shall clearly demonstrate that adequate off-street
parking for the proposed event can and will be provided for the duration of the
event. Determination of compliance with this requirement shall be made by the
(60)
Zoning Administrator who shall consider the nature of the event and the
applicable parking requirements of Section 21155. Consideration shall be given
to the parking needs and requirements of other occupants in the case of multi -
tenant buildings. Parking on public right-of-way and streets is prohibited; except
that parking on local streets may be allowed on Saturday and Sunday only,
provided that the petitioner arranges for traffic control by authorized enforcement
officers, as approved in writing by the Police Chief, at the petitioner's expense.
(4) Signage related to the event or sale shall be in compliance with the
temporary sign standards of Section 21155 and shall be allowed for the duration
of the event. The Zoning Administrator may authorize special signage for
purposes of traffic direction and control; the erection and removal of such signage
shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
(5) The approved permit shall be displayed on the premises for the duration of
the event.
(6) All activity related to the temper-ai=y outdoor- event or sale must take place
within the time permitted in the administrative permit. No buildings, equipment
or materials may be erected or displayed prior to the start date identified in the
permit application and all structures, equipment and displays must be removed by
the end date identified in the administrative permit.
(7) Not more than one (1) tempefar-y-eutdeefsuch event or sale shall be
allowed per property at any given time.
SECTION 24. 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. Body art establishments.
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Subd. 11. Book, office supply and equipment, school supply and art, or stationary
stores.
Subd. 12. Building supply sales within the principal structure.
Subd. 13. Bus/transit stations or terminals without vehicle storage.
Subd. 14. Camera and photographic supplies, sales, and film processing.
Subd. 15. Candy, ice cream, popcorn, nuts, frozen desserts, and soft drink sales.
Subd. 16. Carpet, rugs and tile retail sales.
Subd. 17. Clothes, sales and/or rental.
Subd. 18. Commercial recreation, indoor (e.g., bowling alleys, roller rinks).
Subd. 19. Copy/printing services (excludes printing presses and publishing
facilities).
Subd. 20. Delicatessens/coffee houses without drive-through service.
Subd. 21. Department, discount, and warehouse stores.
Subd. 22. Dry cleaning pick up and laundry pick up stations including incidental
repair but not including processing.
Subd. 23. Essential services not including structures, except those requiring
administrative permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of this
Chapter.
Subd. 24. Fabric and notions sales and store.
Subd. 25. Florist shops.
Subd. 26. Furniture stores.
Subd. 27. Garden supply stores.
Subd. 28. Gift or novelty stores.
Subd. 29. Governmental and public utility (essential service) buildings and
structures, including public works type facilities, excluding outdoor storage.
Subd. 30. Grocery, convenience markets (without motor fuel sales).
Subd. 31. Grocery, supermarkets.
Subd. 32. Grocery, superstores.
Subd. 33. Hardware stores.
Subd. 34. Hobby and craft stores.
Subd. 35. Hotels and motels.
Subd. 36. Jewelry stores.
Subd. 37. Leather goods and luggage stores.
Subd. 38. Liquor, off sale, pursuant to the required liquor license.
Subd. 39. Locksmiths.
Subd. 40. Meat markets, but not including processing for a locker plant.
Subd. 41. Music (e.g., instruments, equipment, compact discs) shops and sales.
Subd. 42. Offices, administrative/commercial.
Subd. 43. Offices/clinics for medical, dental, or chiropractic services.
Subd. 44. Paint and wallpaper sales.
Subd. 45. Pharmacies with or without drive through service. (Drive through service
is regulated by Section 21120.09 of this Chapter.)
Subd. 46. Plumbing, television, radio, electrical sales and related accessory repair.
Subd. 47. Prepared food: delivery and/or take out only, no interior seating.
Subd. 498. Private clubs (may serve food and beverages).
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Subd. 49.
Reception halls/event centers, with or without catering services.
Subd. 50.
Recreation, personal fitness (defined as containing less than 3,000 square
feet of floor area).
Subd. 51.
Religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples, synagogues,
mosques limited
to worship and directly related social events.
Subd. 52.
Restaurants not of the drive-in, convenience or drive-through type.
Subd. 53.
Retail operations not otherwise addressed in this section – provided they
contain less than three thousand (3,000) square feet of gross floor area.
Subd. 534.
Sewing machine sales and service.
Subd. 545.
Sexually oriented businesses – accessory or principle (as regulated by
Section 21195 of this Chapter).
Subd. 556.
Shoe repair.
Subd. 567.
Sporting goods and recreational equipment sales, not including motorized
vehicles or boats.
Subd. 578.
Sports and fitness clubs.
Subd. 589.
Studios – artist, dance, decorating, karate, music, portrait photography, and
similar uses.
Subd. 5960.
Tailoring services.
Subd. 601.
Tanning salons.
Subd. 642.
Theaters (indoor only).
Subd. 633.
Therapeutic massage.
Subd. 634.
Tobacco shops.
Subd. 645.
Toy Stores.
Subd. 656.
Tutoring/learning centers.
Subd. 667.
Variety stores and stores of similar nature.
Subd. 678.
Veterinary clinics and related indoor kennel; and pet sales, supplies and
grooming.
Subd. 689.
Video rental and sales.
SECTION 25. Amendment. Section 21470.11, Subd. 9 of the Plymouth City Code (C-4,
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT—USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT) is
amended as follows:
Subd. 9. Temporary eiAdeer- events and outdoor sales subject to the following
criteria:
(a) Special Promotional Events (except Carnivals).
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes grand
openings, business events, craft shows, flea markets, mechanical and animal rides.,
and outdoor displays of materials that are t-ypie ly net seld er- serAeed an the sit
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed three (3) consecutive calendar days per event.
(63)
(3) There shall be no more than two (2) special events per calendar year per
property. However, each tenant in a multi -tenant building shall be permitted one
(1) special event per year. Multi -tenant buildings with less than five (5) lease -
spaces shall be considered as a single property for purposes of this provision.
(b) Carnivals.
(1) The applicant must submit an eaFnival amusement license application as
required by Section 1100 of the City Code.
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed seven (7) consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than one (1) carnival per calendar year per
property.
(c) Outdoor Sales, including but not limited to transient merchants and transient
produce merchants (excluding Christmas Tree Sales):
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes
warehouse sales, sidewalk sales, inventory reduction or liquidation sales,
distressed merchandise sales, sales of fireworks, seasonal merchandise sales
(except Christmas trees), and transient merchant and transient produce merchant
sales.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed temporary
outdoor sales activities allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for temporary outdoor sales activities
shall be the period specified in the administrative permit and, in no case,
shall exceed ninety (90) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more sales activities than those specified in the
administrative permit and, in no case, shall there be more than ten (10)
sales activities per year per property.
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Temporary sales on unpaved
landscaped areas is prohibited.
d. Sales of fireworks shall also be regulated by Section 1110 of the
City Code.
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(d) Outdoor Christmas Tree Sales.
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and consists of the
outdoor sales of cut evergreen trees, boughs, wreaths and other natural holiday
decorations and related products.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed outdoor
Christmas tree sales allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for sales activities shall be the period
specified in the administrative permit and, in no case, shall exceed forty-
five (45) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more than one (1) sales activity per year per
property, which shall be in addition to any special events or other outdoor
sales permitted on the property.
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Sales on unpaved landscaped
areas is prohibited.
(e) General Standards applying to all temporary events and outdoor sales.
(1) The event or sale shall be elear4 accessory to or promoting the permitted
or conditional use approved for the site.
(2) Tents, stands, and other similar temporary structures may be used,
provided they are clearly identified on the submitted plan and provided that it is
determined by the Zoning Administrator that they will not impair the parking
capacity, emergency access, or the safe and efficient movement of pedestrian and
vehicular traffic on or off the site.
(3) The submitted plan shall clearly demonstrate that adequate off-street
parking for the proposed event can and will be provided for the duration of the
event. Determination of compliance with this requirement shall be made by the
Zoning Administrator who shall consider the nature of the event and the
applicable parking requirements of Section 21155. Consideration shall be given
to the parking needs and requirements of other occupants in the case of multi -
tenant buildings. Parking on public right-of-way and streets is prohibited; except
that parking on local streets may be allowed on Saturday and Sunday only,
provided that the petitioner arranges for traffic control by authorized enforcement
officers, as approved in writing by the Police Chief, at the petitioner's expense.
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(4) Signage related to the event or sale shall be in compliance with the
temporary sign standards of Section 21155 and shall be allowed for the duration
of the event. The Zoning Administrator may authorize special signage for
purposes of traffic direction and control; the erection and removal of such signage
shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
(5) The approved permit shall be displayed on the premises for the duration of
the event.
(6) All activity related to the tempefar-y outdoor- event or sale must take place
within the time permitted in the administrative permit. No buildings, equipment
or materials may be erected or displayed prior to the start date identified in the
permit application and all structures, equipment and displays must be removed by
the end date identified in the administrative permit.
(7) Not more than one (1) tempefaFy-eitdeeFsuch event or sale shall be
allowed per property at any given time.
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.
M 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) Bus/transit stations or terminals without vehicle storage.
(k) Camera and photographic supplies, sales, and film processing.
(1) Candy, ice cream, popcorn, nuts, frozen desserts, and soft drink sales.
(m) Clothes, sales and/or rental.
(n) Copy/printing services (excludes printing presses and publishing facilities).
(o) Delicatessens/coffee houses without drive-through service.
(p) Dry cleaning pick up and laundry pick up stations including incidental repair but
not including processing.
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(q) Essential services not including structures, except those requiring administrative
permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of this Chapter.
(r) Fabric and notions sales and store.
(s) Florist shops.
(t) Furniture stores containing less than five thousand (5,000) square feet of gross
floor area.
(u) Gift or novelty stores.
(v) Governmental and public utility (essential service) buildings and structures,
including public works type facilities, excluding outdoor storage.
(w) Grocery, supermarkets.
(x) Grocery, superstores.
(y) Hardware stores.
(z) Hobby and craft stores.
(aa) Jewelry stores.
(bb) Leather goods and luggage stores.
(cc) Liquor, off sale, pursuant to the required liquor license.
(dd) Locksmiths.
(ee) Music (e.g., instruments, equipment, compact discs) shops and sales.
(ff) Offices, administrative/commercial.
(gg) Offices/clinics for medical, dental, or chiropractic services.
(hh) Paint and wallpaper sales.
(ii) Pharmacies without drive-through service.
6j) Plumbing, television, radio, electrical sales and related accessory repair.
(kk) Restaurants and cafes (not of the drive-in or drive-through type).
(11) Retail operations, excluding pawnshops, that are not otherwise addressed in this
section — provided they contain less than three thousand (3,000) square feet of gross floor
area.
(11mm) Sewing machine sales and service.
(inn) Sexually oriented businesses — accessory (as regulated by Section 21195 of this
Chapter).
(moo) Shoe repair.
(eepR) Sporting goods and recreational equipment sales, excluding motorized vehicles.
(ppgg) Studios - artist, dance, decorating, karate, music, portrait photography, and
similar uses.
(ggrr) Tailoring services.
(mss) Tanning salons.
(sett) Theaters (indoor only).
(tuu) Toy stores.
(mow) Veterinary clinics and related indoor kennel; and pet sales, supplies and
grooming.
(www) Video rental and sales.
(67)
SECTION 27. Amendment. Section 21475.13, Subd. 8 of the Plymouth City Code (CC,
CITY CENTER DISTRICT—USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT) is amended as follows:
Subd.8. Temporary eu4deer-events and outdoor sales subject to the following
criteria:
(a) Special Promotional Events (except Carnivals).
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes grand
openings, business events, craft shows, flea markets, mechanical and animal rides=
and outdoor displays of material .
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed three (3) consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than two (2) special events per calendar year per
property. However, each tenant in a multi -tenant building shall be permitted one
(1) special event per year. Multi -tenant buildings with less than five (5) lease -
spaces shall be considered as a single property for purposes of this provision.
(b) Carnivals.
(1) The applicant must submit an ee.-nival-amusement license application as
required by Section 1100 of the City Code.
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed seven (7) consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than one (1) carnival per calendar year per
property.
(c) Outdoor Sales, including but not limited to transient merchants and transient
produce merchants (excluding Christmas Tree Sales):
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes
warehouse sales, sidewalk sales, inventory reduction or liquidation sales,
distressed merchandise sales, sales of fireworks, seasonal merchandise sales
(except Christmas trees), and transient merchant and transient produce merchant
sales.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed temporary
outdoor sales activities allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
(68)
a. The maximum total time for temporary outdoor sales activities
shall be the period specified in the administrative permit and, in no case,
shall exceed ninety (90) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more sales activities than those specified in the
administrative permit and, in no case, shall there be more than ten (10)
sales activities per year per property.
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Temporary sales on unpaved
landscaped areas is prohibited.
d. Sales of fireworks shall also be regulated by Section 1110 of the
City Code.
(d) Outdoor Christmas Tree Sales.
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and consists of the
outdoor sales of cut evergreen trees, boughs, wreaths and other natural holiday
decorations and related products.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed outdoor
Christmas tree sales allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for sales activities shall be the period
specified in the administrative permit and, in no case, shall exceed forty-
five (45) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more than one (1) sales activity per year per
property, which shall be in addition to any special events or other outdoor
sales permitted on the property.
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Sales on unpaved landscaped
areas is prohibited.
(e) General Standards appl ijng to all temporary events and outdoor sales.
(1) The event or sale shall be elear4y accessory to or promoting the permitted
or conditional use approved for the site.
(69)
(2) Tents, stands, and other similar temporary structures may be used,
provided they are clearly identified on the submitted plan and provided that it is
determined by the Zoning Administrator that they will not impair the parking
capacity, emergency access, or the safe and efficient movement of pedestrian and
vehicular traffic on or off the site.
(3) The submitted plan shall clearly demonstrate that adequate off-street
parking for the proposed event can and will be provided for the duration of the
event. Determination of compliance with this requirement shall be made by the
Zoning Administrator who shall consider the nature of the event and the
applicable parking requirements of Section 21155. Consideration shall be given
to the parking needs and requirements of other occupants in the case of multi -
tenant buildings. Parking on public right-of-way and streets is prohibited; except
that parking on local streets may be allowed on Saturday and Sunday only,
provided that the petitioner arranges for traffic control by authorized enforcement
officers, as approved in writing by the Police Chief, at the petitioner's expense.
(4) Signage related to the event or sale shall be in compliance with the
temporary sign standards of Section 21155 and shall be allowed for the duration
of the event. The Zoning Administrator may authorize special signage for
purposes of traffic direction and control; the erection and removal of such signage
shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
(5) The approved permit shall be displayed on the premises for the duration of
the event.
(6) All activity related to the temp outdoor event or sale must take place
within the time permitted in the administrative permit. No buildings, equipment
or materials may be erected or displayed prior to the start date identified in the
permit application and all structures, equipment and displays must be removed by
the end date identified in the administrative permit.
(7) Not more than one (1) tempefaFy eutdoer- such event or sale shall be
allowed per property at any given time.
SECTION 28. Amendment. Section 21550.11, Subd. 9 of the Plymouth City Code (C-5,
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT—USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT) is
amended as follows:
Subd.9. Temporary outdoor -events and outdoor sales subject to the following
criteria:
(a) Special Promotional Events (except Carnivals).
(70)
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes grand
openings, business events, craft shows, flea markets, mechanical and animal rides'
and outdoor displays of materials that afe Ojpi ally net sel o eed „ the Sitle..
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed three (3) consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than two (2) special events per calendar year per
property. However, each tenant in a multi -tenant building shall be permitted one
(1) special event per year. Multi -tenant buildings with less than five (5) lease -
spaces shall be considered as a single property for purposes of this provision.
(b) Carnivals.
(1) The applicant must submit an ewnivW amusement license application as
required by Section 1100 of the City Code.
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed seven (7) consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than one (1) carnival per calendar year per
property.
(c) Outdoor Sales, including but not limited to transient merchants and transient
produce merchants (excluding Christmas Tree Sales):
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes
warehouse sales, sidewalk sales, inventory reduction or liquidation sales,
distressed merchandise sales, sales of fireworks, seasonal merchandise sales
(except Christmas trees), and transient merchant and transient produce merchant
sales.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed temporary
outdoor sales activities allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for temporary outdoor sales activities
shall be the period specified in the administrative permit and, in no case,
shall exceed ninety (90) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more sales activities than those specified in the
administrative permit and, in no case, shall there be more than ten (10)
sales activities per year per property.
(71)
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Temporary sales on unpaved
landscaped areas is prohibited.
d. Sales of fireworks shall also be regulated by Section 1110 of the
City Code.
(d) Outdoor Christmas Tree Sales.
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and consists of the
outdoor sales of cut evergreen trees, boughs, wreaths and other natural holiday
decorations and related products.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed outdoor
Christmas tree sales allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for sales activities shall be the period
specified in the administrative permit and, in no case, shall exceed forty-
five (45) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more than one (1) sales activity per year per
property, which shall be in addition to any special events or other outdoor
sales permitted on the property.
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Sales on unpaved landscaped
areas is prohibited.
(e) General Standards applying to all temporary events and outdoor sales.
(1) The event or sale shall be elearyaccessory to or promoting the permitted
or conditional use approved for the site.
(2) Tents, stands, and other similar temporary structures may be used,
provided they are clearly identified on the submitted plan and provided that it is
determined by the Zoning Administrator that they will not impair the parking
capacity, emergency access, or the safe and efficient movement of pedestrian and
vehicular traffic on or off the site.
(3) The submitted plan shall clearly demonstrate that adequate off-street
parking for the proposed event can and will be provided for the duration of the
event. Determination of compliance with this requirement shall be made by the
(72)
Zoning Administrator who shall consider the nature of the event and the
applicable parking requirements of Section 21155. Consideration shall be given
to the parking needs and requirements of other occupants in the case of multi -
tenant buildings. Parking on public right-of-way and streets is prohibited; except
that parking on local streets may be allowed on Saturday and Sunday only,
provided that the petitioner arranges for traffic control by authorized enforcement
officers, as approved in writing by the Police Chief, at the petitioner's expense.
(4) Signage related to the event or sale shall be in compliance with the
temporary sign standards of Section 21155 and shall be allowed for the duration
of the event. The Zoning Administrator may authorize special signage for
purposes of traffic direction and control; the erection and removal of such signage
shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
(5) The approved permit shall be displayed on the premises for the duration of
the event.
(6) All activity related to the tempefary outdoor- event or sale must take place
within the time permitted in the administrative permit. No buildings, equipment
or materials may be erected or displayed prior to the start date identified in the
permit application and all structures, equipment and displays must be removed by
the end date identified in the administrative permit.
(7) Not more than one (1) temper-ai=y eu4deersuch event or sale shall be
allowed per property at any given time.
SECTION 29. Amendment. Section 21555.03, Subd. 10 of the Plymouth City Code (B -C,
BUSINESS CAMPUS DISTRICT—PERMITTED USES) is amended as follows:
Subd. 10. Reception halls/event centers, with or without catering services.
SECTION 30. Amendment. Section 21555.11, Subd. 7 of the Plymouth City Code (B -C,
BUSINESS CAMPUS DISTRICT—USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT) is amended as
follows:
Subd. 7. Temporary eetdeefevents and outdoor sales subject to the following
criteria:
(a) Special Promotional Events (except Carnivals).
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes grand
openings, business events, craft shows, flea markets, mechanical and animal rides3
and outdoor displays of materials .
(73)
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed three (3) consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than two (2) special events per calendar year per
property. However, each tenant in a multi -tenant building shall be permitted one
(1) special event per year. Multi -tenant buildings with less than five (5) lease -
spaces shall be considered as a single property for purposes of this provision.
(b) Carnivals.
(1) The applicant must submit an eamiva4-amusement license application as
required by Section 1100 of the City Code.
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed seven (7) consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than one (1) carnival per calendar year per
property.
(c) Outdoor Sales, including but not limited to transient merchants and transient
produce merchants (excluding Christmas Tree Sales):
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes
warehouse sales, sidewalk sales, inventory reduction or liquidation sales,
distressed merchandise sales, sales of fireworks, seasonal merchandise sales
(except Christmas trees), and transient merchant and transient produce merchant
sales.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed temporary
outdoor sales activities allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for temporary outdoor sales activities
shall be the period specified in the administrative permit and, in no case,
shall exceed ninety (90) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more sales activities than those specified in the
administrative permit and, in no case, shall there be more than ten (10)
sales activities per year per property.
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Temporary sales on unpaved
landscaped areas is prohibited.
(74)
d. Sales of fireworks shall also be regulated by Section 1110 of the
City Code.
(d) Outdoor Christmas Tree Sales.
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and consists of the
outdoor sales of cut evergreen trees, boughs, wreaths and other natural holiday
decorations and related products.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed outdoor
Christmas tree sales allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for sales activities shall be the period
specified in the administrative permit and, in no case, shall exceed forty-
five (45) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more than one (1) sales activity per year per
property, which shall be in addition to any special events or other outdoor
sales permitted on the property.
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Sales on unpaved landscaped
areas is prohibited.
(e) General Standards applying to all temporary events and outdoor sales.
(1) The event or sale shall be eleaf4y accessory to or promoting the permitted
or conditional use approved for the site.
(2) Tents, stands, and other similar temporary structures may be used,
provided they are clearly identified on the submitted plan and provided that it is
determined by the Zoning Administrator that they will not impair the parking
capacity, emergency access, or the safe and efficient movement of pedestrian and
vehicular traffic on or off the site.
(3) The submitted plan shall clearly demonstrate that adequate off-street
parking for the proposed event can and will be provided for the duration of the
event. Determination of compliance with this requirement shall be made by the
Zoning Administrator who shall consider the nature of the event and the
applicable parking requirements of Section 21155. Consideration shall be given
to the parking needs and requirements of other occupants in the case of multi -
tenant buildings. Parking on public right-of-way and streets is prohibited; except
that parking on local streets may be allowed on Saturday and Sunday only,
provided that the petitioner arranges for traffic control by authorized enforcement
officers, as approved in writing by the Police Chief, at the petitioner's expense.
(4) Signage related to the event or sale shall be in compliance with the
temporary sign standards of Section 21155 and shall be allowed for the duration
of the event. The Zoning Administrator may authorize special signage for
purposes of traffic direction and control; the erection and removal of such signage
shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
(5) The approved permit shall be displayed on the premises for the duration of
the event.
(6) All activity related to the tempefa-r-y eu4deerevent or sale must take place
within the time permitted in the administrative permit. No buildings, equipment
or materials may be erected or displayed prior to the start date identified in the
permit application and all structures, equipment and displays must be removed by
the end date identified in the administrative permit.
(7) Not more than one (1) tam..efar-y outdoor- such event or sale shall be
allowed per property at any given time.
SECTION 31. 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. 33. Automobile detailing shops.
Subd. 34. Automobile repair—major.
Subd. 45. Automobile repair—minor.
Subd. 86. Contractor operations.
Subd. 67. Dry cleaning processing plant and accessory pressing and repairing.
Subd. -78. Essential services and structures, except those requiring administrative
permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of this Chapter.
Subd. 89. Governmental and public utility (essential service) buildings and
structures, including public works type facilities.
Subd. 910. Laboratories.
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Subd. 101. Machine shops.
Subd. 142. Mini -storage facilities.
Subd. 133. Offices related to other allowed uses., (limited to fifty (50) percent of the
principal structure).
Subd. 134. Parks, trails, playgrounds and directly related buildings and structures,
City of Plymouth only.
Subd. 145. Printing presses and publishing facilities.
Subd. 1-56. Radio and television stations.
Subd. 167. Sexually oriented businesses - accessory or principal (as regulated by
Section 21195 of this Chapter).
Subd. 178. Stone and tile showrooms.
Subd. 189. Studios - artist and commercial/portrait photography.
Subd. 4.920. Therapeutic massage, if there are medical, dental or chiropractic offices or
clinics as legal non -conforming uses on the premises.
Subd. 281. Trade schools.
Subd. 242. Vending companies.
Subd. 2-23. Warehousing and indoor storage excluding explosives and hazardous
waste.
Subd. 234. Wholesale showrooms.
SECTION 32. Amendment. Section 21560.07, Subd. 1 of the Plymouth City Code (I-1,
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended as follows:
Subd. 1. Accessory retail, accessory rental, or accessory service aeti-My-activities in
excess of 10 percent of the gross floor area of its associated principal use (other than tia -those
uses otherwise allowed as a permitted use or conditional use within this Section), provided that:
(a) Such accessory use is allowed as a permitted use in a business district.
(b) Such accessory use does not occupy more than twenty-five (25) percent of the
gross floor area of its associated principal use, or more than five thousand (5,000) square
feet, whichever is less.
(c) Such accessory use is completely enclosed within a principal structure.
SECTION 33. Amendment. Section 21560.07 of the Plymouth City Code (I-1, LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT --CONDITIONAL USES) is amended by adding Subdivision 16 as
follows:
Subd. 16. Other uses similar to those allowed in this section, as determined by the
ObL
(77)
SECTION 34. Amendment. Section 21560.11, Subd. 8 of the Plymouth City Code (I-1,
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT—USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT) is amended as
follows:
Subd.8. Temporary eutdoerevents and outdoor sales subject to the following
criteria:
(a) Special Promotional Events (except Carnivals).
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes grand
openings, business events, craft shows, flea markets, mechanical and animal rides,
and outdoor displays of materials that are t"ie lly net sola or- sefvieed en the sit
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed three (3) consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than two (2) special events per calendar year per
property. However, each tenant in a multi -tenant building shall be permitted one
(1) special event per year. Multi -tenant buildings with less than five (5) lease -
spaces shall be considered as a single property for purposes of this provision.
(b) Carnivals.
(1) The applicant must submit an eamival amusement license application as
required by Section 1100 of the City Code.
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed seven (7) consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than one (1) carnival per calendar year per
property.
(c) Outdoor Sales, including but not limited to transient merchants and transient
produce merchants (excluding Christmas Tree Sales):
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes
warehouse sales, sidewalk sales, inventory reduction or liquidation sales,
distressed merchandise sales, sales of fireworks, seasonal merchandise sales
(except Christmas trees), and transient merchant and transient produce merchant
sales.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed temporary
outdoor sales activities allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
(78)
a. The maximum total time for temporary outdoor sales activities
shall be the period specified in the administrative permit and, in no case,
shall exceed ninety (90) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more sales activities than those specified in the
administrative permit and, in no case, shall there be more than ten (10)
sales activities per year per property.
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Temporary sales on unpaved
landscaped areas is prohibited.
d. Sales of fireworks shall also be regulated by Section 1110 of the
City Code.
(d) Outdoor Christmas Tree Sales.
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and consists of the
outdoor sales of cut evergreen trees, boughs, wreaths and other natural holiday
decorations and related products.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed outdoor
Christmas tree sales allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for sales activities shall be the period
specified in the administrative permit and, in no case, shall exceed forty-
five (45) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more than one (1) sales activity per year per
property, which shall be in addition to any special events or other outdoor
sales permitted on the property.
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Sales on unpaved landscaped
areas is prohibited.
(e) General Standards appl �iinng to all temporary events and outdoor sales.
(1) The event or sale shall be eleariy accessory to or promoting the permitted
or conditional use approved for the site.
(79)
(2) Tents, stands, and other similar temporary structures may be used,
provided they are clearly identified on the submitted plan and provided that it is
determined by the Zoning Administrator that they will not impair the parking
capacity, emergency access, or the safe and efficient movement of pedestrian and
vehicular traffic on or off the site.
(3) The submitted plan shall clearly demonstrate that adequate off-street
parking for the proposed event can and will be provided for the duration of the
event. Determination of compliance with this requirement shall be made by the
Zoning Administrator who shall consider the nature of the event and the
applicable parking requirements of Section 21155. Consideration shall be given
to the parking needs and requirements of other occupants in the case of multi -
tenant buildings. Parking on public right-of-way and streets is prohibited; except
that parking on local streets may be allowed on Saturday and Sunday only,
provided that the petitioner arranges for traffic control by authorized enforcement
officers, as approved in writing by the Police Chief, at the petitioner's expense.
(4) Signage related to the event or sale shall be in compliance with the
temporary sign standards of Section 21155 and shall be allowed for the duration
of the event. The Zoning Administrator may authorize special signage for
purposes of traffic direction and control; the erection and removal of such signage
shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
(5) The approved permit shall be displayed on the premises for the duration of
the event.
(6) All activity related to the Serevent or sale must take place
within the time permitted in the administrative permit. No buildings, equipment
or materials may be erected or displayed prior to the start date identified in the
permit application and all structures, equipment and displays must be removed by
the end date identified in the administrative permit.
(7) Not more than one (1) tempefar-y-eutdeersuch event or sale shall be
allowed per property at any given time.
SECTION 35. 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.
(80)
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. 33. Automobile detailing shops.
Subd. 34. Automobile repair—major.
Subd. 45. Automobile repair—minor.
Subd. -56. Bakeries, wholesale.
Subd. 67. Contractor operations.
Subd. -78. Distribution centers.
Subd. 89. Dry cleaning processing plant and accessory pressing and repairing.
Subd. 910. Essential services and structures, except those requiring administrative
permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of this Chapter.
Subd. 101. Food processing.
Subd. 1-12. Governmental and public utility (essential service) buildings and
structures, including public works type facilities.
Subd. 133. Laboratories.
Subd. 134. Machine shops.
Subd. 145. Mini -storage facilities.
Subd. 166. Offices related to other allowed uses., (limited to fifty (50) percent of the
principal structure).
Subd. 167. Parks, trails, playgrounds and directly related buildings and structures,
City of Plymouth only.
Subd. 178. Printing presses and publishing facilities.
Subd. 189. Radio and television stations.
Subd. 4920. Sexually oriented businesses – accessory or principal (as regulated by
Section 21195 of this Chapter).
Subd. 291. Stone and tile showrooms.
Subd. 2-12. Studios – artist and commercial/portrait photography.
Subd. 233. Therapeutic massage, if there are medical, dental or chiropractic offices or
clinics as legal non -conforming uses on the premises.
Subd. 234. Trade schools.
Subd. 245. Truck terminals.
Subd. 2-56. Vending companies.
Subd. 267. Warehousing and indoor storage excluding explosives and hazardous
waste.
Subd. 278. Wholesale showrooms.
SECTION 36. Amendment. Section 21565.07, Subd. 1 of the Plymouth City Code (I-2,
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended as follows:
Subd. 1. Accessory retail, accessory rental, or accessory service aetiNi�y-activities in
excess of 10 percent of the gross floor area of its associated principal use (other than drat -those
uses otherwise allowed as a permitted use or conditional use within this Section), provided that:
(81)
(a) Such accessory use is allowed as a permitted use in a business district.
(b) Such accessory use does not occupy more than twenty-five (25) percent of the
gross floor area of its associated principal use, or more than five thousand (5,000) square
feet, whichever is less.
(c) Such accessory use is completely enclosed within a principal structure.
SECTION 37. Amendment. Section 21565.07 of the Plymouth City Code (I-2, GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended by adding Subdivision 18 as
follows:
Subd.18. Other uses similar to those allowed in this section, as determined by the
City.
SECTION 38. Amendment. Section 21565.11, Subd. 8 of the Plymouth City Code (I-2,
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT—USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT) is amended
as follows:
Subd.8. Temporary outdoor- events and outdoor sales subject to the following
criteria:
(a) Special Promotional Events (except Carnivals).
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes grand
openings, business events, craft shows, flea markets, mechanical and animal rides.,
and outdoor displays of materials that are typie lly not sel er- senieed en the site.
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed three (3) consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than two (2) special events per calendar year per
property. However, each tenant in a multi -tenant building shall be permitted one
(1) special event per year. Multi -tenant buildings with less than five (5) lease -
spaces shall be considered as a single property for purposes of this provision.
(b) Carnivals.
(1) The applicant must submit an eafaival amusement license application as
required by Section 1100 of the City Code.
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed seven (7) consecutive calendar days per event.
(82)
(3) There shall be no more than one (1) carnival per calendar year per
property.
(c) Outdoor Sales, including but not limited to transient merchants and transient
produce merchants (excluding Christmas Tree Sales):
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes
warehouse sales, sidewalk sales, inventory reduction or liquidation sales,
distressed merchandise sales, sales of fireworks, seasonal merchandise sales
(except Christmas trees), and transient merchant and transient produce merchant
sales.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed temporary
outdoor sales activities allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for temporary outdoor sales activities
shall be the period specified in the administrative permit and, in no case,
shall exceed ninety (90) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more sales activities than those specified in the
administrative permit and, in no case, shall there be more than ten (10)
sales activities per year per property.
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Temporary sales on unpaved
landscaped areas is prohibited.
d. Sales of fireworks shall also be regulated by Section 1110 of the
City Code.
(d) Outdoor Christmas Tree Sales.
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and consists of the
outdoor sales of cut evergreen trees, boughs, wreaths and other natural holiday
decorations and related products.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed outdoor
Christmas tree sales allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
(83)
a. The maximum total time for sales activities shall be the period
specified in the administrative permit and, in no case, shall exceed forty-
five (45) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more than one (1) sales activity per year per
property, which shall be in addition to any special events or other outdoor
sales permitted on the property.
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Sales on unpaved landscaped
areas is prohibited.
(e) General Standards applying to all temporary events and outdoor sales.
(1) The event or sale shall be elear4yaccessory to or promoting the permitted
or conditional use approved for the site.
(2) Tents, stands, and other similar temporary structures may be used,
provided they are clearly identified on the submitted plan and provided that it is
determined by the Zoning Administrator that they will not impair the parking
capacity, emergency access, or the safe and efficient movement of pedestrian and
vehicular traffic on or off the site.
(3) The submitted plan shall clearly demonstrate that adequate off-street
parking for the proposed event can and will be provided for the duration of the
event. Determination of compliance with this requirement shall be made by the
Zoning Administrator who shall consider the nature of the event and the
applicable parking requirements of Section 21155. Consideration shall be given
to the parking needs and requirements of other occupants in the case of multi -
tenant buildings. Parking on public right-of-way and streets is prohibited; except
that parking on local streets may be allowed on Saturday and Sunday only,
provided that the petitioner arranges for traffic control by authorized enforcement
officers, as approved in writing by the Police Chief, at the petitioner's expense.
(4) Signage related to the event or sale shall be in compliance with the
temporary sign standards of Section 21155 and shall be allowed for the duration
of the event. The Zoning Administrator may authorize special signage for
purposes of traffic direction and control; the erection and removal of such signage
shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
(5) The approved permit shall be displayed on the premises for the duration of
the event.
(6) All activity related to the tempemf eetdserevent or sale must take place
within the time permitted in the administrative permit. No buildings, equipment
(84)
or materials may be erected or displayed prior to the start date identified in the
permit application and all structures, equipment and displays must be removed by
the end date identified in the administrative permit.
(7) Not more than one (1) tempefar-y eutdeer such event or sale shall be
allowed per property at any given time.
SECTION 39. Amendment. Section 21570.05 of the Plymouth City Code (I-3, HEAVY
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT—PERMITEED 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. 33. Automobile detailing shops.
Subd. 34.
Automobile repair—major.
Subd. 45.
Automobile repair—minor.
Subd. 66.
Bakeries, wholesale.
Subd. 67.
Contractor operations.
Subd. -78.
Distribution centers.
Subd. 89.
Dry cleaning processing plant and accessory pressing and repairing.
Subd. 910.
Essential services and structures, except those requiring administrative
permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of this Chapter.
Subd. 101.
Food processing.
Subd. 142.
Governmental and public utility (essential service) buildings and
structures, including
public works type facilities.
Subd. 133.
Heavy industry.
Subd. 134.
Laboratories.
Subd. 145.
Machine shops.
Subd. 1-56.
Mini -storage facilities.
Subd. 167.
Offices related to other allowed uses= (limited to fifty (50) percent of the
principal structure).
Subd. 1-78.
Parks, trails, playgrounds and directly related buildings and structures,
City of Plymouth only.
Subd. 189.
Printing presses and publishing facilities.
Subd. 4920.
Radio and television stations.
(85)
Subd. 201. Sexually oriented businesses – accessory or principal (as regulated by
Section 21195 of this Chapter).
Subd. 2-12. Studios – artist and commercial/portrait photography.
Subd. 233. Therapeutic massage, if there are medical, dental or chiropractic offices or
clinics as legal non -conforming uses on the premises.
Subd. 234. Trade schools.
Subd. 245. Truck terminals.
Subd. 2-56. Vending companies.
Subd. 267. Warehousing and indoor storage excluding explosives and hazardous
waste.
Subd. 278. Wholesale showrooms.
SECTION 40. Amendment. Section 21570.09, Subd. 1 of the Plymouth City Code (I-3,
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended as follows:
Subd. 1. Accessory retail, accessory rental, or accessory service may -activities in
excess of 10 percent of the gross floor area of its associated principal use (other than that --those
uses otherwise allowed as a permitted use or conditional use within this Section), provided that:
(a) Such accessory use is allowed as a permitted use in a business district.
(b) Such accessory use does not occupy more than twenty-five (25) percent of the
gross floor area of its associated principal use, or more than five thousand (5,000) square
feet, whichever is less.
(c) Such accessory use is completely enclosed within a principal structure.
SECTION 41. Amendment. Section 21570.09 of the Plymouth City Code (I-3, HEAVY
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended by adding Subdivision 18 as
follows:
Subd. 18. Other uses similar to those allowed in this section, as determined by the
City
SECTION 42. Amendment. Section 21570.13, Subd. 8 of the Plymouth City Code (I-3,
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT—USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT) is amended as
follows:
Subd. 8. Temporary eutleerevents and outdoor sales subject to the following
criteria:
(a) Special Promotional Events (except Carnivals).
(86)
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes grand
openings, business events, craft shows, flea markets, mechanical and animal rides,
and outdoor displays of materials thM are typie lly not seld or- servieed on the sit
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed three (3) consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than two (2) special events per calendar year per
property. However, each tenant in a multi -tenant building shall be permitted one
(1) special event per year. Multi -tenant buildings with less than five (5) lease -
spaces shall be considered as a single property for purposes of this provision.
(b) Carnivals.
(1) The applicant must submit an eafaival amusement license application as
required by Section 1100 of the City Code.
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed seven (7) consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than one (1) carnival per calendar year per
property.
(c) Outdoor Sales, including but not limited to transient merchants and transient
produce merchants (excluding Christmas Tree Sales):
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes
warehouse sales, sidewalk sales, inventory reduction or liquidation sales,
distressed merchandise sales, sales of fireworks, seasonal merchandise sales
(except Christmas trees), and transient merchant and transient produce merchant
sales.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed temporary
outdoor sales activities allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for temporary outdoor sales activities
shall be the period specified in the administrative permit and, in no case,
shall exceed ninety (90) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more sales activities than those specified in the
administrative permit and, in no case, shall there be more than ten (10)
sales activities per year per property.
(87)
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Temporary sales on unpaved
landscaped areas is prohibited.
d. Sales of fireworks shall also be regulated by Section 1110 of the
City Code.
(d) Outdoor Christmas Tree Sales.
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and consists of the
outdoor sales of cut evergreen trees, boughs, wreaths and other natural holiday
decorations and related products.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed outdoor
Christmas tree sales allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for sales activities shall be the period
specified in the administrative permit and, in no case, shall exceed forty-
five (45) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more than one (1) sales activity per year per
property, which shall be in addition to any special events or other outdoor
sales permitted on the property.
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Sales on unpaved landscaped
areas is prohibited.
(e) General Standards applying to all temporary events and outdoor sales.
(1) The event or sale shall be elear4y-accessory to or promoting the permitted
or conditional use approved for the site.
(2) Tents, stands, and other similar temporary structures may be used,
provided they are clearly identified on the submitted plan and provided that it is
determined by the Zoning Administrator that they will not impair the parking
capacity, emergency access, or the safe and efficient movement of pedestrian and
vehicular traffic on or off the site.
(3) The submitted plan shall clearly demonstrate that adequate off-street
parking for the proposed event can and will be provided for the duration of the
event. Determination of compliance with this requirement shall be made by the
Zoning Administrator who shall consider the nature of the event and the
applicable parking requirements of Section 21155. Consideration shall be given
to the parking needs and requirements of other occupants in the case of multi -
tenant buildings. Parking on public right-of-way and streets is prohibited; except
that parking on local streets may be allowed on Saturday and Sunday only,
provided that the petitioner arranges for traffic control by authorized enforcement
officers, as approved in writing by the Police Chief, at the petitioner's expense.
(4) Signage related to the event or sale shall be in compliance with the
temporary sign standards of Section 21155 and shall be allowed for the duration
of the event. The Zoning Administrator may authorize special signage for
purposes of traffic direction and control; the erection and removal of such signage
shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
(5) The approved permit shall be displayed on the premises for the duration of
the event.
(6) All activity related to the teffipefar-y-outdeerevent or sale must take place
within the time permitted in the administrative permit. No buildings, equipment
or materials may be erected or displayed prior to the start date identified in the
permit application and all structures, equipment and displays must be removed by
the end date identified in the administrative permit.
(7) Not more than. one (1) temper-afy`-eutdeer such event or sale shall be
allowed per property at any given time.
SECTION 43. Amendment. Section 21650.03, Subd. 10 of the Plymouth City Code (PI,
PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT—PERMITTED USES) is amended as follows:
Subd. 10. Residential care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities
and similar facilities (excludes hospitals or similar institutions).
SECTION 44. Amendment. Section 21650.07, Subd. 13 of the Plymouth City Code (PI,
PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USES) is amended as follows:
Subd. 13. Hospitals, or similar institutions, provided that:
(b) All all state laws and statutes governing such use are strictly adhered to and all
required operating permits are secured.
(89)
SECTION 45. Amendment. Section 21650.11, Subd. 9 of the Plymouth City Code (PI,
PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT—USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT) is amended
as follows:
Subd.9. Temporary outdoor- events and outdoor sales subject to the following
criteria:
(a) Special Promotional Events (except Carnivals).
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes grand
openings, business events, craft shows, flea markets, mechanical and animal rides1
and outdoor displays of materials .
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed three (3) consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than two (2) special events per calendar year per
property. However, each tenant in a multi -tenant building shall be permitted one
(1) special event per year. Multi -tenant buildings with less than five (5) lease -
spaces shall be considered as a single property for purposes of this provision.
(b) Carnivals.
(1) The applicant must submit an eamival amusement license application as
required by Section 1100 of the City Code.
(2) The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative
permit and in no case shall exceed seven (7) consecutive calendar days per event.
(3) There shall be no more than one (1) carnival per calendar year per
property.
(c) Outdoor Sales, including but not limited to transient merchants and transient
produce merchants (excluding Christmas Tree Sales):
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes
warehouse sales, sidewalk sales, inventory reduction or liquidation sales,
distressed merchandise sales, sales of fireworks, seasonal merchandise sales
(except Christmas trees), and transient merchant and transient produce merchant
sales.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed temporary
outdoor sales activities allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
(90)
a. The maximum total time for temporary outdoor sales activities
shall be the period specified in the administrative permit and, in no case,
shall exceed ninety (90) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more sales activities than those specified in the
administrative permit and, in no case, shall there be more than ten (10)
sales activities per year per property.
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Temporary sales on unpaved
landscaped areas is prohibited.
d. Sales of fireworks shall also be regulated by Section 1110 of the
City Code.
(d) Outdoor Christmas Tree Sales.
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and consists of the
outdoor sales of cut evergreen trees, boughs, wreaths and other natural holiday
decorations and related products.
(2) The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed outdoor
Christmas tree sales allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business
licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code
requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
a. The maximum total time for sales activities shall be the period
specified in the administrative permit and, in no case, shall exceed forty-
five (45) days per calendar year per property.
b. There shall be no more than one (1) sales activity per year per
property, which shall be in addition to any special events or other outdoor
sales permitted on the property.
C. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided
the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic
circulation or emergency vehicle access. Sales on unpaved landscaped
areas is prohibited.
(e) General Standards apnlying to all temporary events and outdoor sales.
(1) The event or sale shall be E1ear4yLaccessory to or promoting the permitted
or conditional use approved for the site.
(91)
(2) Tents, stands, and other similar temporary structures may be used,
provided they are clearly identified on the submitted plan and provided that it is
determined by the Zoning Administrator that they will not impair the parking
capacity, emergency access, or the safe and efficient movement of pedestrian and
vehicular traffic on or off the site.
(3) The submitted plan shall clearly demonstrate that adequate off-street
parking for the proposed event can and will be provided for the duration of the
event. Determination of compliance with this requirement shall be made by the
Zoning Administrator who shall consider the nature of the event and the
applicable parking requirements of Section 21155. Consideration shall be given
to the parking needs and requirements of other occupants in the case of multi -
tenant buildings. Parking on public right-of-way and streets is prohibited; except
that parking on local streets may be allowed on Saturday and Sunday only,
provided that the petitioner arranges for traffic control by authorized enforcement
officers, as approved in writing by the Police Chief, at the petitioner's expense.
(4) Signage related to the event or sale shall be in compliance with the
temporary sign standards of Section 21155 and shall be allowed for the duration
of the event. The Zoning Administrator may authorize special signage for
purposes of traffic direction and control; the erection and removal of such signage
shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
(5) The approved permit shall be displayed on the premises for the duration of
the event.
(6) All activity related to the temperary eetdeerevent or sale must take place
within the time permitted in the administrative permit. No buildings, equipment
or materials may be erected or displayed prior to the start date identified in the
permit application and all structures, equipment and displays must be removed by
the end date identified in the administrative permit.
(7) Not more than one (1) toff,..,....,,... ,,utdoe f such event or sale shall be
allowed per property at any given time.
SECTION 46. Amendment. Section 21665.04, Subd. 2 (e) (10) of the Plymouth City Code
(SHORELAND MANAGEMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT—GENERAL DENSITY AND
DESIGN STANDARDS) is amended as follows:
(10) Commercial, industrial, public, and semi-public uses that have water -
oriented needs, as determined and approved by the City, are ,.,.. difi ,na „ses i
theSher-eland Management OveFlay Distfiet, and ar-e–may be authorized by
conditional use permit subject to the conditional use requirements and procedures
outlined in Section 21665.05 of this Chapter and to the following:
(92)
a. Short-term water craft mooring shall be centralized, designed to
avoid obstructions of navigation, and no larger than necessary to meet the
demonstrated need;
b. Only signs conveying non-commercial or safety-related
information and placed by City or other public authorities shall be located
in or upon public waters.
C. Only signs conveying non-commercial or safety-related
information shall be located within the shore impact zone, and signs shall
be subject to the requirements of this Chapter, provided the maximum
height shall be ten feet and the maximum area shall be thirty-two (32)
square feet.
d. All artificial lighting shall be shielded or directed to avoid
illumination of public waters, except safety hazards; provided that
navigation lights may be installed for safety purposes.
SECTION 47. Amendment. Section 21665.04, Subd. 4 (a) of the Plymouth City Code
(SHORELAND MANAGEMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT—GENERAL DENSITY AND
DESIGN STANDARDS) is amended as follows:
(a) Maximum Impervious Surface Area. The total area of all impervious surfaces
on at --a lot shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the total lot area lying above
the ordinary high water level:, except as may be authorized by conditional use permit
for "unit lots" within townhome developments constructed prior to January 1, 2000,
subject to the following conditions:
(1) Compliance with procedures and requirements outlined in Section 21015 of
this Chapter.
(2) A copy of all notices of any public hearing scheduled to consider such request
shall be sent to the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources and
post marked at least ten (10) dasprior to the hearing,
(3) A copy of the final decision on such request shall be sent to the Commissioner
of the Department of Natural Resources and post marked within ten (10) days of the
final action.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2004-02, 01/13/04)
(93)
SECTION 48. Amendment. Section 21665.05 of the Plymouth City Code (SHORELAND
MANAGEMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT—CONDITIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS AND
PROCUDURES) is amended as follows:
21665.05. CONDITIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES: The
following are requirements and procedures to be administered and enforced with the for
Econditional Buses pie i . allowable pursuant to Section 21665.04, Subd. 2 (e) (10) of this
Chapter,;;- se -------ed by "s Chapter- for pr-epeFty in the Sher-eletfid Management Over4
Wit. These requirements may supersede certain provisions. Where specific requirements and
procedures are not given in this paragraph, the Cconditional Huse provisions set forth in Section
21015 of this Chapter shall apply.
Subd. 1. Application for a conditional use permit shall include appropriate narrative
and technical data to enable the City to thoroughly evaluate the waterbody, topographic,
vegetation, and soil conditions of the site of the proposed use to ensure:
(a) The prevention of soil erosion and other pollution of public waters during and
after development;
(b) The view of structures and other facilities from public waters is limited;
(c) Both potable water and appropriate sanitary sewage disposal are available for the
site;
(d) The types, uses, and numbers of water craft that the use will involve, if any, can
be safely accommodated on the public water.
Subd. 2. The Planning Commission may recommend and the City Council may
adopt conditions such as, but not limited to, the following to ensure the purposes of this section
are met:
(a) Increased setbacks from the Ordinary High Water Level;
(b) Limitations on the natural vegetation that may be removed and/or requirements
for additional vegetation;
(c) Special requirements for the location, design, and use of structures, sewage
treatment, water craft launching and docking, and vehicle parking.
Subd. 3. A copy of all notices of any public hearing scheduled to consider requests
for conditional use permits for uses governed by this section shall be sent to the Commissioner of
the Department of Natural Resources and postmarked at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled
hearing.
(94)
Subd. 4. A copy of the final decision granting a conditional use permit for a use
governed by this section shall be sent to the Commissioner of the Department of Natural
Resources and postmarked within ten (10) days of the final action.
SECTION 49. Amendment. Section 21670.01, Subd. 7 of the Plymouth City Code
(WETLANDS DISTRICT—FINDINGS, INTENT AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE)
is amended as follows:
Subd. 7. It is the intent of this Chapter to avoid the alteration and destruction of
wetlands. When wetlands are altered or destroyed, mitigation must be provided to recreate the
functions and values of the lost wetland, in accordance with the wetland replacement plan
requirements outlined in subsection 21670.11 of this Chapter.
SECTION 50. Amendment. Section 21670.03, Subd. 1 (b) of the Plymouth City Code
(WETLANDS DISTRICT—IDENTIFICATION AND DELINEATION OF WETLANDS) is
amended as follows:
(b) A wetland is land that meets the definition of "wetlands" as set forth in Section
21005 of this Chapter. Wetlands shall be determined according to the United States
Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual (January 1987) and regional
supplements if available. Wetlands have been or will be identified and the wetland
classification as established by the officially adopted City maps shall be prima facie
evidence of the location and classification of a wetland. The official maps shall be
developed and maintained by the Community Development Department and are open to
inspection by the public. The presence or absence of a wetland on the official maps does
not represent a definitive determination as to whether a wetland covered by this section is
or is not present. Wetlands that are identified during site specific delineation activities
but do not appear on the official wetland maps are still subject to the provisions of the
this section. It will be the responsibility of an applicant to delineate the exact wetland
boundary or to determine that no wetland exists on a subject property. All delineations
must be reviewed and approved by the City. Submission of a wetland delineation report
shall be accompanied by a fee as set forth in the City Code. If an applicant questions
whether a wetland exists or disputes its classification, the applicant shall have the burden
to supply detailed information for review supporting the applicant's assertion, including
but not limited to, topographic, hydrologic, floristic and soil data deemed necessary by
the City to determine the jurisdictional status of the wetland, its exact boundary and its
classification. Submission of a request for a reclassification of the wetland quality shall
be accompanied by a fee as set forth in the City Code. Wetland delineations supplied by
applicants shall be certified by a qualified wetland delineator. Wetland delineators must
satisfy any certification requirements that may be established by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers or the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources. (Amended by Ord. No.
2010-01, 02123/10)
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SECTION 51. Amendment. Section 21670.05, Subd. 1 of the Plymouth City Code
(WETLANDS DISTRICT—WETLAND BUFFER STRIPS AND SETBACKS) is amended as
follows:
Subd. 1. For lots of record created after January 3, 1995, a buffer strip shall be
provided and maintained abutting all wetlands. The sethaek— buffer provisions of this
Chapsubsectionshall not apply to lots of record on -created on or before January 3, 1995.
Nevertheless, Tthe City does h,.•,.o..o., strongly encourages the use of a -wetland buffers and
sethaek on all lots, that contain or abut wetlands.
SECTION 52. Amendment. Section 21670.05, Subd. 4 of the Plymouth City Code
(WETLANDS DISTRICT—WETLAND BUFFER STRIPS AND SETBACKS) is amended as
follows:
Subd. 4. For roadways that must be aligned either adjacent to or across wetlands
and are subject to WCA replacement requirements, additional wetland filling to create a buffer
strip shall not be required. Trails that are intended to serve an interpretive function may also be
exempted from the buffer requirement. All other roadways and trails shall meet the buffer
standards establishede -by this Section 21670.05 of 21670.06 below. (Amended by Ord.
No. 2001-06, 02/13/01)
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SECTION 53. Amendment. Section 21670.05, Subd. 8 of the Plymouth City Code
(WETLANDS DISTRICT—WETLAND BUFFER STRIPS AND SETBACKS) is amended as
follows:
Subd.8. Pursuant to the regulations of this section, the following
dimensional requirements shall apply for wetland buffers and setbacks, based on the quality of
the wetland at the time of preliminM plat approval:
Wetland Buffer and Setback for Existing Wetlands,
Impacted Wetlands, and Mitigated Wetlands
* Buffer widths in excess of the listed maximums shall not be used in calculating
the average buffer width.
** These setbacks shall take precedence over other setbacks required in this Chapter.
Example of Buffer and Setback
Applied to a High Quality Wetland
Lot Line 15' Rear
Setback
■
High Quality
Wetland
■A
on
Building Area 50' Buffer
(Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01, 02/23110)
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Exceptional
High
Medium
Low
Wetland Buffer Width (Min.):
50'
40'
10'
10'
Wetland Buffer Width (Max.):*
100'
60'
50'
50'
Wetland Buffer Average Width:
75'
50'
30'
25'
Structure Setback (from Buffer):**
15'
15'
15'
15'
Total (Average):
90'
65'
45'
40'
* Buffer widths in excess of the listed maximums shall not be used in calculating
the average buffer width.
** These setbacks shall take precedence over other setbacks required in this Chapter.
Example of Buffer and Setback
Applied to a High Quality Wetland
Lot Line 15' Rear
Setback
■
High Quality
Wetland
■A
on
Building Area 50' Buffer
(Amended by Ord. No. 2010-01, 02/23110)
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SECTION 54. Amendment. Section 21670.11 of the Plymouth City Code (WETLANDS
DISTRICT—WETLAND REPLACEMENT PLANS) is added as follows:
21670.11. WETLAND REPLACEMENT PLANS:
Subd.1. Wetland replacement plan applications shall be submitted, reviewed, and
considered in accordance with Minnesota Rules, Chapter 8420.
Subd. 2. Requests for approval of a wetland replacement plan application shall be
submitted to the City Engineering Division. Such requests shall be accompanied by a fee and a
cash escrow as set forth in the City Code. Cost of city time and materials expended in reviewing
and processing the wetland replacement plan shall be charged against the cash escrow and
credited to the city. If, at any time, the balance in the cash escrow is depleted to less than 10% of
the originally required cash escrow amount, the applicant shall deposit additional funds in the
cash escrow account as determined by the city. Any balance remaining in the cash escrow
account upon completion of the review process shall be returned to the applicant after all claims
and charges thereto have been deducted. City public works projects are exempt from the
fee/escrow requirement.
SECTION 55. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its
passage.
ADOPTED on February 22, 2011.
ATTEST:
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Sandra R. Engd City Clerk
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Kelli Slavik, Mayor
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-065
APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF
ORDINANCE NO'S. 2011-05 AND 2011-06
CHAPTERS 1, 4, 5, 13, AND 21
OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE
Ordinance No's 2011-05 and 2011-06 amend Chapters 1, 4, 5, and 13 of The Plymouth
City Code, and also amend Chapter 21 of The Plymouth City Code entitled The Plymouth
Zoning Ordinance. This resolution pertains to the annual update to the zoning ordinance and city
code adopted by the city council on February 22, 2011, and consists of both technical and
substantive amendments. The ordinance contains amendments to the following articles:
SECTION 105 —
DEFINITION OF TERMS; INTERPRETATION• CONFLICTS
SECTION 420 —
FENCES
SECTION 510 —
PRELIMINARY PLAT
SECTION 512 —
FINAL PLAT PROCEDURE
SECTION 516 —
ADMINISTRATION —VARIANCES
SECTION 522 —
DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
SECTION 530 —
TREE PRESERVATION
SECTION 1305 —
STREETS; TRAFFIC
SECTION 21005 — RULES AND DEFINITIONS
SECTION 21020
— ADMINISTRATION — INTERIM USES
SECTION 21045
— SITE PLAN REVIEW
SECTION 21105
— GENERAL BUILDING AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
SECTION 21135
— OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
SECTION 21150
— DAY CARE FACILITIES
SECTION 21155
— SIGN REGULATIONS
SECTION 21175
— ANTENNAS
SECTION 21185
— LAND FILLING AND LAND EXCAVATION/GRADING OPERATIONS
SECTION 21450
— O, OFFICE DISTRICT
SECTION 21455
— C-1 CONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
SECTION 21460
— C-2, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
SECTION 21465
— C-3 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
SECTION 21470
— C-4, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
SECTION 21475
— CC CITY CENTER DISTRICT
SECTION 21550
— C-5, COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
SECTION 21555
— B -C, BUSINESS CAMPUS DISTRICT
SECTION 21560
— I-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
SECTION 21565
—1-2, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Summary Resolution No. 2011-065
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to SECTION 21570 —1-3. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
SECTION 21650 — PI, PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
SECTION 21665 — SHORELAND MANAGEMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
SECTION 21670 — WETLANDS DISTRICT
ADOPTED on February 22, 2011.