HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 2003-22CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2003-22
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS IV, IX, X, XI AND XX OF THE
PLYMOUTH CITY CODE RELATIVE TO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
REGULATIONS; FIRE PREVENTION CODE; PERMIT PROCEDURES AND FEES;
OPEN BURNING, GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS, ALARM SYSTEMS; AND
MISDEMEANORS, (SPECIAL PROVISIONS).
The City of Plymouth, Minnesota ordains:
SECTION 1. Amendments to Cites The text of Chapter 4 of the City Code
of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota is hereby amended as follows:
Section 400 - Building Code
400.01 Building Code. The Minnesota State Building Code, established pursuant
to Minnesota Statutes 16B.59 to 16B.75 is hereby adopted as the building code for the
City of Plymouth. The code is hereby incorporated as completely as if fully set out
herein.
A. The Minnesota State Building Code includes the following chapters of
Minnesota Rules:
1. 1300, Administration of the Minnesota State Building Code;
2. 1301, Building Official Certification;
3. 1302, State Building Code Construction Approvals;
4. 1303, Minnesota Provisions;
5. 1305, Adoption of the 2000 International Building Code;
6. 1306, Special Fire Protection Systems;
7. 1307, Elevators and Related Devices;
8. 1309, Adoption of the 2000 International Residential Code;
9. 1311, Adopted of the 2000 Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of
Existing Buildings;
10. 1315, Adoption of the 2002 National Electrical Code;
11. 1325, Solar Energy Systems;
12. 1330, Fallout Shelters;
13. 1335, Floodproofing Regulations;
14. 1341, Minnesota Accessibility Code;
15. 1346, Adoption of the Minnesota State Mechanical Code;
16. 1350, Manufactured Homes;
17. 1360, Prefabricated Structures;
18. 1361, Industrialized/Modular Buildings;
19. 1370, Storm Shelters (Manufactured Home Parks);
20. 4715, Minnesota Plumbing Code;
21. 7670, 7672, 7674, 7676 and 7678 Minnesota Energy Code
403.03 Application, Administration and Enforcement. The application,
administration, and enforcement of the code shall be in accordance with Minnesota Rule
Chapter 1300. The code shall be enforced within the extraterritorial limits permitted by
Minnesota Statues, 16B.62, subdivision I, when so established by this ordinance. The
Building Inspection Division is the code enforcement agency for the City of Plymouth.
This code shall be enforced by the Minnesota Certified Building Official designated by
the City of Plymouth to administer the code (Minnesota statute 16B.65) subdivision 1.
400.05 Violations and Penalties. A violation of the code is a misdemeanor
(Minnesota statute 16B.69) and Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1300.
400.07 Permit and Fees. The issuance of permits and the collection of feels
shall be as authorized in Minnesota Statues, 1613.62, subdivision 1. Permit fees shall be
assessed for work governed by this code in accordance with the fee schedule adopted in
Section 1015 of the Plymouth City Code. In addition, a surcharge fee shall be collected
on all permits issued for work governed by this code in accordance with Minnesota
statute 1613.70.
400.09 Building code Optional Chapters. The following optional chapters and
appendices are not a mandatory part of the Minnesota State Building Code but are
adopted by reference for the City of Plymouth and are incorporated into this Code as
completely as if set out in full.
(1) Chapter 1306, Special Fire Protection Systems.
(2) Chapter 1335, Flood Proofing Regulations, Parts 1335.0600 to 1335.
(3) Appendix Chapter J (Grading), of the 2002 Supplements to the
International Building Code.
The following optional provisions identified in Section 400.09 (1) are hereby adopted and
incorporated as part of the building code for the City of Plymouth.
1. 1306.0020, Subpart 3.
2. 1306.0030, E. Option 1.
400.11. Numbering of Houses and Buildings. Subdivision 1. Numbers Required.
Each owner and each and every occupant of a house or commercial building in the City
shall place on the front of each such house or commercial building, house or building
numbers in accordance with the instructions of the Building Official and in conformance
with the following:
(a) Address numerals of one and two family dwellings shall be at least four
(4) inches in height; shall be of durable materials; shall be of contrasting
color to the base to which they are attached.
(b) Address numbers or identification for all other dwelling buildings and
complexes, public buildings, commercial buildings and industrial
buildings shall conform with the above criteria, except that the Building
Official may require numerals exceeding four (4) inches in height.
(c) Address numbers or identification shall be placed so to be directly and
conveniently visible from public access to the facility.
(1) In the case of one and two family units, the addressing shall be
attached to the building at the front entrance or such other location
approved or required by the Building Official.
(2) In the case of multiple dwelling and townhouse complexes,
approved addressing shall be attached to the buildings at the main
entrance nearest and adjoining driveway, public or private street or
at such other location(s) as directed by the Chief Building Official.
In the case of dwelling complexes which may be assigned a
common address, addressing shall be displayed in a manner
approved by the Building Official at the main entrance(s) to the
complex.
(3) In the case of individual detached commercial and industrial
establishments, addressing shall be attached to the building at the
front entrance or at such other location as may be required by the
Building Official.
(4) In the case of attached commercial and industrial establishments,
clustered in a complex or in a multi -tenant building, approved
addressing shall be attached to the building at the main entrance(s)
to the establishment(s), nearest to the adjoining driveway, public or
private street, and at such other location(s) as directed by the
Building Official. In the case of complexes or multi -tenant
buildings which may be assigned a common address, addressing
shall be displayed in a manner approved by the Building Official at
the main entrance(s) to the complex.
(5) Individual dwelling units in multi - family dwellings, and individual
tenant areas in multi -tenant commercial and industrial buildings,
which have entrances not facing on adjoining public or private
street or driveway, shall have permanent, approved addressing
placed at each entrance to said dwelling or tenant area. In the case
of multi -story buildings, said addressing shall be sequential,
corresponding with the respective floor or level.
Subd. 2. Certificate of Occupancy. No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued
for a structure not in compliance with this Subsection.
Subd. 3. Duties of Inspector; Enforcement. It is the duty of the Building Official
to enforce this section. The Official shall give the owner or occupant of any house or
commercial building which does not conform with this section 15 days written notice
within which to comply with the terms thereof.
400.13. Building Permits; Required Information. Each application for a building
permit shall be accompanied by a site plan, drawn to scale and based upon a certified
land survey which shall include the following:
(a) All existing Buildings with dimensions of each and the distance measured
perpendicular from lot lines to the nearest point of each Building.
(b) All proposed Buildings with dimensions of each and distance measured
perpendicular from the lot lines to the nearest point of each Building.
(c) Elevations to sea level datum of the center line of the nearest street at
points where the side line of proposed Buildings extended intersect said
street.
(d) Proposed elevations to sea level datum of the top of foundation, garage
floor and the lowest floor.
(e) The approved lowest floor minimum elevation shall be no less than two
(2) feet above the established 100 -year flood plan elevation as determined
by the City Storm Water Drainage Plan and/or the Federal Flood Insurance
Map, subject to approval by the City Engineer.
(f) Existing and proposed elevations to sea level datum of grade at each
property corner and within five feet of foundation on all sides of proposed
Buildings.
(g) Proposed slope or grade of ground for a distance of not less than 25 feet in
front of and in back of foundation.
(h) Elevation to sea level of sanitary sewer main, if existing, at point of
connection.
(i) All existing utilities, easements, drainageways, waterways and swamp
land on or within the property, including the location and elevation of all
emergency overflows. (Ord. 2002 -10, 0311212002)
0) Indication and notation of all proposed variances.
(k) For one and two family dwellings, the location of an attached or detached
garage, containing at least one parking stall, which could be built in
addition to the dwelling within ordinance setback standards.
(1) Certification that the Building and proposed site grading are in accordance
with the City -wide storm water drainage plans and/or grading plans
approved by the City Engineer for the specific development or
subdivision.
(m) Certification that permanent iron monuments are in place at each lot
corner.
(n) Indication that permanent iron monuments are placed on each side of the
lot a distance from the front lot line equivalent to the proposed front
building setback line. In the event the distance from the side line to the
proposed Building is greater than 30 feet, stakes shall be placed on the
front building line a distance not to exceed 30 feet from the proposed
Building.
(o) Location of existing Buildings on adjacent properties, within 25 feet of the
lot lines, to include top of foundation elevation and distance to front and
side property lines.
(p) Location of all proposed decks, porches, stairways, cantilevers, fireplaces,
bay and bow windows.
(q) Location and elevation of all sanitary and storm sewer manholes, hydrants
and catch basins.
(r) The location of all proposed driveways, curb cuts, and retaining walls,
including proposed driveway slope and height of retaining wall.
(s) Indication, with arrows, the direction of proposed surface drainage in
accordance with the City -wide storm water drainage plans and/or grading
plans approved by the City Engineer for the specific development or
subdivision.
(t) For properties which abut lakes and ponds, indicate by contour line, the
Ordinary High Water Elevation (OHW) and distance to the nearest point
of the proposed Building.
(u) Proof proposed Building is located on parcel of land abutting on a street or
highway which said street or highway has been approved by the City, and
otherwise meets the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 462.358,
as amended. (Ord. 94 -22, 11121194)
(v) Location of erosion control devices. (Ord. 95 -17, 03121195)
(w) Location of permanently installed wetland buffer monument signage,
when required. (Ord. 96 -26, 10102196)
(x) Location of all rain gardens when required. (Ord. 2002 -10, 0311212002)
(y) For properties located within a Shoreland Management Overlay District,
indicate the total percentage of impervious surface area coverage.
400.15. Installation of Devices that Convey Ground Water. All drain tile and sump
systems, sumps, or other system or device designed to collect and convey storm water,
surface water, ground water, roof water runoff, subsurface drainage, cooling water, or
unpolluted industrial process water which are installed with new construction or in
conjunction with remodeling of existing structures shall be constructed in a permanent
manner so as to discharge the water to the Storm Water Drainage System. The
installation shall be done in a manner so that such waters are not conveyed, directed, or
discharged into the municipal sanitary sewer.
400.17. Structures Abutting Water Storage Areas, Requirements. An "as built"
survey, certified by a Minnesota registered Civil Engineer or Surveyor, shall be submitted
to the Building Official indicating the elevation of the lowest floor level and the top of
the installed foundation wall for those sites which abut lakes, ponds, streams, and/or
surface water drainage routes as shown on the City's storm water drainage plan or final
grading plan and therefore are deemed to be subject to flooding and high water damage.
The survey and certification shall be compared to the established minimum elevations
and approved by the Building Official prior to any further construction above the
foundation wall. Should the submitted survey data indicate that the installed floor
elevation would be less than the approved required elevation, the Building Official shall
require appropriate corrective measures before any further construction beyond the
foundation walls is permitted.
400.19. Final Inspections. Subdivision 1. Certification. Final inspections and
authorization of occupancy of all new Buildings shall be performed upon receipt of
written certification by an engineer or land surveyor registered in Minnesota that the
grades and elevations of the site and Building are in accordance with the approved plans.
Subd. 2. Extensions. In those situations where the City Manager, or such city
employee designated by the City Manager, determines that the certification required by
Subdivision 1 is not feasible due to weather conditions or other circumstances preventing
action from being taken, the permittee, prospective owner, or prospective occupant may,
in lieu of the certification, submit an agreement, acceptable to the City Manager, agreeing
to provide the certification no later than six months from the date of the agreement. The
permittee, prospective owner, and/or prospective
occupant shall hold the City harmless from any conditions relating to the grading and
elevation of the site and shall bear all costs associated with correcting the grading and
elevations, if necessary, to conform with the approved plans and all costs, including legal
fees, incurred by the City in collecting costs due hereunder. If permittee, prospective
owner and/or prospective occupant or their successors or assigns fail to pay costs
incurred under this Subdivision, the City may either bring legal action or specially assess
the effected property. The permittee, prospective owner and/or prospective occupant
shall enter into an Agreement setting forth the terms of this Subdivision.
SECTION 2. Amendments to City Code. The text of Chapter 9 of the City Code
of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota is hereby amended as follows::
Section 905 - Fire Prevention Code
905.01. State Fire Code. Subdivision 1. Minnesota State Fire Code Adopted.
The Minnesota State Fire Code (2000 Edition of the International Fire Code) is hereby
adopted as the fire code for the City, for the purpose of prescribing regulations
governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion. Every
provision contained in the Minnesota State Fire Code, except as modified or amended
by this Section, is hereby adopted and made a part of this Section as if fully set forth
herein. (Ord. 94 -18, 10117194) (Ord. 2002 -30, 1111212002)
Subd. 2. Enforcement. The Building Official serving the City, or the
representative authorized by the Building Official, shall enforce the provisions of this
Section.
Subd. 3. Minnesota State Fire Code Definitions Applied to this Section.
(a) Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the Minnesota State Fire
Code, it shall be held to mean the City of Plymouth.
(b) Wherever the word "municipality is used in the Minnesota State Fire
Code, it shall be held to mean the City of Plymouth.
(c) Wherever the words "Fire Chief or Code Official" are used in the
Minnesota State Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the Building Official
for the City of Plymouth or the Building Official's authorized designee.
(Ord. 94 -18, 10117194)
Subd.4. Amendments Made in the Minnesota State Fire Code. The following
sections of the Minnesota State Fire Code are amended as follows:
(a) Section 503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed
and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall
be paved having a 7 ton driving capacity.
(b) Section 508.5.1 Exceptions:
1. For buildings other than those regulated by the International
Residential Code equipped throughout with an approved
automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13
or NFPA 13R, the distance requirement shall be one fire hydrant
within 50 feet of the fire department connection, and 600 feet for
other fire hydrants.
(c) In addition to the appendices to the International Fire Code adopted in
the Minnesota State Fire Code, the following appendix of the International Fire Code is
adopted as part of the fire code for the City:
B. (Ord. 94 -18, 10/17194)
905.03 Inspection Authority. Duly authorized officers of the City may enter
upon private property for the purpose of operating and maintaining fire hydrants. Fire
hydrants shall be inspected annually by the City, and an annual inspection fee
established by the City Council shall be charged for this service. There shall be no
charge for multi - residential property. (Ord. 99 -26, 11102199)
905.05 Fire Apparatus Access Road Signs. When a fire lane or emergency
access has been ordered to be established, it shall be marked by a sign bearing the words
"No Parking - Fire Lane" or a similar message. When a fire lane or emergency access is
on public property or a public right -of -way, the sign or signs shall be erected by the
City, and when on private property, they shall be erected by the owner at his own
expense within 30 days after he has been notified of the order. Thereafter, no person
shall park a vehicle or otherwise occupy or obstruct the fire lane or emergency access
lane.
905.07Fees. The Building Official is hereby authorized to charge a fee for all plan
checks and inspection work relating to fire extinguishing systems in accordance with
Chapter X of this Code.
905.09. Interference with Department. It is unlawful to give or make or cause to
be given or made, an alarm of a fire without probable cause or to neglect or refuse to
obey any reasonable order of the Fire Chief at a fire, or to interfere with the fire
department in the discharge of its duties.
905.11. Tanks Containing Flammable or Combustible Liquid or Gas. The
Building Official is hereby authorized to charge a fee for all plan checks and inspections
of work relating to the installation, modification, removal or abandonment of all tanks
containing flammable or combustible liquids or gas in accordance with Chapter X of
this Code. (Ord. 94 -18, 10/17194)
905.13. Fire Protection Plan Required. A reproducible and legible 8 -1/2 inch x
11 inch "as built" Fire Protection Plan shall be submitted to and approved by the
Building Official or the Building Official's designated representative prior to the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for all developments, other than one and two
family dwellings for which site plan approval is required by the Plymouth Zoning
Ordinance. (Ord. 94 -18, 10/17194) (Ord. 2002 -30, 1111212002)
905.15. Fires or Cooking Devices on Balconies or Patios. Subdivision 1.
Prohibition. No person may kindle, maintain or cause any fire or Open Flame Fire or
store or use any Cooking Device, fuel, torch, or other heating or lighting equipment or
flammable chemicals on any balcony above ground level or on any ground floor patio
immediately adjacent to or within 15 feet of any unit in any structure containing two or
more vertically stacked residential units.
Subd. 2. Exception; Permitted Cooking Devices in Certain Structures.
Subdivision 1 does not apply to the storage or use of Permitted Cooking Devices on
balconies or ground floor patios that are constructed of noncombustible material on five
or six sides. Fuel for a Permitted Cooking Device must be stored in compliance with
Subdivision 1 of this Section.
Subd. 3. Exception; Permanent Natural Gas and Electrical Cooking Devices.
Natural gas fired or electrically heated Cooking Devices that are permanently mounted,
plumbed to the building's natural gas supply or electrically connected to the building's
electrical service, not merely plug -ins, and which maintain a minimum clearance of 16
inches on the sides and back of the device may be installed on balconies and patios.
Subd. 4. Definitions. For the purpose of this Subsection, the following terms
shall have these meanings:
(a) "Cooking device" means any barbecue, rotisserie, roaster, oven or
similar equipment used in food preparation.
(b) "Open flame fire" means any burning of fuel, and includes any torch,
Rare, decorative light, fondue or other heating, burning, or lighting
equipment or device having an open flame.
(c) "Permitted cooking device" means a cooking device fueled by briquettes
or electricity or a permanently mounted natural gas cooking device as
described in subdivision 3 of this subsection.
Section 940 - Open Burning
940.17. Rules Adopted by Reference. Minnesota Statutes 88.01 to 88.22, 88.75,
88.76, as amended, and Minnesota State Fire Code, as amended, are hereby adopted by
reference and made a part of this ordinance as if fully set forth herein. (Ord. 94 -12,
07/11/94)
SECTION 3. Amendments to Cites The text of Chapter 10 of the City
Code of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1015 - Permit Procedures and Fees
1015.01. Permits Required. It is unlawful to conduct any activity in the City for
which a permit is required by any provision of this Code without first obtaining the
permit from the City in the manner provided in this Section.
1015.03. Application for Permit. Application for a permit is made to the City
Manager on forms furnished by the City. The application shall contain information as
to location, nature, extent and costs of the proposed structure, work, installation,
activity, or other purpose, and other information which the Building Official or other
duly authorized persons may require under this Code. The application shall contain a
declaration that the facts and representations therein made are true and correct, which
statement shall be subscribed to by the person or persons, or officers or agents of a
corporation, applying for the permit.
1015.05. Granting of Permits. Upon payment to the City by the applicant of the
required fee for any permit, and upon approval of the appropriate inspector, the permit
shall be issued, except where City Council approval is required, in which case the
appropriate officer may issue the permit only after approval is granted by the City
Council.
1015.07. Payment of Fees. Subdivision 1. Pa lent. The permit fee and other fees
and charges set forth in this Code shall be collected by the City before the issuance of
any permit, and the City Clerk, Building Official, or other persons authorized to issue a
permit for which the payment of a fee is required under the provisions of this Code may
not issue a permit until the fee has been paid.
Subd. 2. Double Fees. If a person begins work of any kind for which a permit
from the City is required without having secured the necessary permit therefore, either
previous to or on the date of commencement of such work, he or she shall, when
subsequently securing such permit, pay double the fee provided for the permit, and is
subject to the penalty provisions of this Code.
Subd. 3. Refunds. Application fees may not be refunded unless the application is
withdrawn prior to its referral to the Planning Commission by the City Clerk or the City
Council. All refunds are subject to a 20% service charge.
1015.09. Permit Fees. The fees and charges for the various permits required by this
Code are set forth in this Subsection.
1015.11. General Rule. Subdivision 1. Building; Permit and Plan Review Fees.
Building permit and plan review are those set forth in Subdivision 2.
Subd.2. Fees.
(a) Plan Review Fees. Plan review fees required by this Section shall be:
65% of the building permit fee
25% of the building permit fee for similar plans built from a master plan in
accordance with the provisions set forth in the Minnesota State Building Code. The
Building Official shall determine whether the plan is substantially similar to the master
plan.
(b) Building Permit Fees. The following schedule of building permit fees shall
remain effective until revoked by action of the City Council.
Total Valuation Fee
$1.00 to $500.00 $23.50
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each
additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and
including $2,000.00.
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and
including $25,000.00.
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $391.75 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and
including $50,000.00.
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and
including $100,000.00.
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and
including $500,000.00.
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and
including $1,000,000.00.
$1,000,001.00 and up $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
Other Inspections and Fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours $47.00 per hour*
(minimum charge - two hours)
2. Reinspection fees assessed $47.00 per hour*
for each
Inspection or reinspection when such portion of work
for which inspection is called is not complete or when
corrections called for are not made. Reinspection fees
may be assessed when the inspection record card is not
posted or otherwise available on the work site, the
approved plans are not readily available to the inspector
for failure to provide access on the date for which
inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans
requiring the approval of the Building Official.
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated
(minimum charge - one -half hour)
4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions
or revisions to plans (minimum charge - one -half hour)
5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and
$47.00 per hour*
$47.00 per hour*
inspections, or both Actual costs **
* Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greatest. This cost shall
include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of
the employees involved.
* * Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
(Ord. 95 -34, 06106195) (Ord. 95 -35, 06106195) (Ord. 98 -39; 11118198)
1015.13. Plumbing. Plumbing permit procedures and fees are as follows. It shall be
unlawful for any person to perform work subject to the Building Code for which a
permit is required without first obtaining a permit therefore from the City; such permits
shall be issued by the City only to persons licensed as plumbers by the State and
registered as such with the City or to persons making application to do any such work
wholly within a residence owned and occupied by the applicant to whom the permit is
to be issued and who shall be charged the following as permit fees:
(a) Base minimum permit fee
(In addition to other fees set
forth in (b) to (d) below
(b) Each fixture
(c) Yard sprinkler
(d) Each permit for alteration or repair of
existing plumbing and for other plumbing
work not included above
thereof
(e) Water softener
(Ord. 98 -7, 03118197; Ord. 98 -39; 11118198)
1015.15. (Repealed, Ord. No. 79 -4, Sec. 1)
$11 Residential
$16 Commercial
$8
$20
$8 for the first $100 or fraction thereof
in estimated cost; $3 for each additional
$100 in estimated cost or fraction
$15 per each
1015.17. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, and Refrigeration Fees.
(a) For the installation of any central heating and/or air conditioning system,
the fee shall be I% of the estimated cost. The minimum fee shall be $80 for
any such central system.
(b) For additional alterations or repairs to any central system, the permit fee
shall be 1% of the estimated cost. The minimum permit fee shall be $25.
(c) For each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by the Code, but not
classed in other appliance categories or for which no other fee is listed in
this Code, the fee shall be 1% of the estimated cost. The minimum permit
fee shall be $25.
(Ord. 94 -20, 11107194; Ord. 98 -39; 11118198)
1015.19. Water and Sanitary Sewer Permit Fees. Water and sanitary sewer permit
fees are as follows:
(a)
Residential Water Connection or
Disconnection
(b)
Commercial Water Connection or
Disconnection
(c)
For larger size connections
(d) Water turn-off /turn -on charge
1) During regular business hours
2) Outside regular business hours
(e) Curb box adjustment:
Residential
$25 plus cost of meter
$35 plus cost of meter
$35 plus cost of meter in
relation to its size
$30
$45
$35
(Ord. 94 -20, 11/07/94) (Ord. 96 -32, 12118196) (Ord. 98 -7, 03118198) (Ord. 99 -27,
11/02/99)
1015.21 Other Permit Fees and Charges. The fees and charges for other activities
requiring a permit under this Code are set by this Subsection under the following
headings:
Type of PermitFee or Charge
Search Requests
Return Check Fee
Dog Impoundment
Moving
Massage Therapist Certification
Massage Therapy Center License
refundable)
Sexually Oriented Business - Primary
$15
$15
$36 plus boarding costs and
extraneous fees
$125 per building
$50 investigation fee,
$25 annual certification fee
$100 investigation fee (non
$50 licensing fee
$50 renewal fee
On premises uses $5,000 annual license fee
Off premises uses $1,000 annual license fee
Investigation fee Actual costs, not to exceed $3,000
Sexually Oriented Business - Accessory No license fee
Commercial
$70
(f)
Industrial, Commercial, Public and
Institutional Property Private Fire Hydrant
Inspection Fee
$35 per year each
(g)
Reinspection Fee
$15
(h)
Temporary Water Service Connection
$20 plus cost of water used
and $100 deposit required
(i)
Water Meter Testing:
5/8" to 2" meters
$25
3" meters
$150
4" meters
$150
6" meters or larger
$150
(j)
Residential Sewer Connection or
$25
Disconnection
(k)
Commercial /Industrial Sewer
$35
Connection or Disconnection
(1)
Commercial/Industrial Water
$20
Pressure and/or Conductivity Test
(m)
Violation of Water Sprinkling Ban
$100 for each day of violation
of Section 720.41
(Ord. 94 -20, 11/07/94) (Ord. 96 -32, 12118196) (Ord. 98 -7, 03118198) (Ord. 99 -27,
11/02/99)
1015.21 Other Permit Fees and Charges. The fees and charges for other activities
requiring a permit under this Code are set by this Subsection under the following
headings:
Type of PermitFee or Charge
Search Requests
Return Check Fee
Dog Impoundment
Moving
Massage Therapist Certification
Massage Therapy Center License
refundable)
Sexually Oriented Business - Primary
$15
$15
$36 plus boarding costs and
extraneous fees
$125 per building
$50 investigation fee,
$25 annual certification fee
$100 investigation fee (non
$50 licensing fee
$50 renewal fee
On premises uses $5,000 annual license fee
Off premises uses $1,000 annual license fee
Investigation fee Actual costs, not to exceed $3,000
Sexually Oriented Business - Accessory No license fee
Emptying contents of Individual
Sewage Disposal Systems into
Municipal Sanitary Sewer System
Signs Requiring Permits
State Electrical Permit Forms
Street Excavation
Duplicate Inspection Record Cards
Grading
Permit and Plan Review Fees
Total Cubic Yards
50 cubic yards or less
51 to 100 cubic yards
101 to 1,000 cubic yards
Current sewer usage volume charge
$10 per truck load minimum
$25 per every 32 square feet and
fraction thereof of surface area, up
to and including 96 sq. ft. or $75
plus $5 per every 100 sq. ft. and
fraction thereof of surface area,
over 96 sq. ft.
$3 per form
$30
$4
GRADING PERMIT FEES'
Fee
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards
100,001 cubic yards or more
$23.50
$37.00
$37.00 for the first 100 cubic yard
plus $17.50 for each additional 100
cubic yards or fraction thereof
$194.50 for the first 1,000 cubic
yards plus $14.50 for each
additional 1,000 cubic yards or
fraction thereof
$325.00 for the first 10,000 cubic
yards plus $66.00 for each
additional 10,000 cubic yards or
fraction thereof
$919.00 for the first 100,000 cubic
yards plus $36.50 for each
additional 10,000 cubic yards or
fraction thereof
Other Inspections and Fees
1. Inspection outside of normal business
$47.00 per hour2
hours
2. Reinspection fees assessed for each
$47.00 per hour2
inspection or reinspection when such
portion of work for which inspection is
called is not complete or when
corrections called for are not made.
Reinspection fees may be assessed
when the inspection record card is not
posted or otherwise available on the
work site, the approved plans are not
readily available to the inspector, for
failure to provide access on the date for
which inspection is requested, or for
deviating from plans requiring the
approval of the Building Official.
3. Inspections for which no fee is
$47.00 per hour2
specifically indicated (minimum charge
— one -half hour)
'The fee for a grading permit authorizing additional work to that under a valid permit
shall be the difference between the fee paid for the original permit and the fee shown for
the entire project.
2 O the total hourly cost to the City, whichever is the greatest. The cost shall include
supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees
involved.
GRADING PLAN REVIEW FEES
Total Cubic Yards Fee
50 cubic yards or less
51 to 100 cubic yards
101 to 1,000 cubic yards
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards
100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards
200,001 cubic yards or more
No fee
$23.50
$37.00
$49.25
$49.25 for the first 10,000 cubic
yards plus $24.50 for each additional
10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof
$269.75 for the first 100,000 cubic
yards plus $13.25 for each additional
10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof
$402.25 for the first 200,000 cubic
yards plus $7.25 for each additional
10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof
Other Fees
1. Additional plan review required by $47.00*
changes, additions or revisions to
approved plans (minimum charge —
one -half hour)
*Or the total hourly cost to the City,
whichever is greatest. This cost shall
include supervisors, overhead,
equipment, hourly wages, and fringe
benefits of the employees involved.
Bow and Arrow Deer Hunting Permit $10
(Ord. 94 -20, 11107194) (Ord. 95 -21, 04104195) (Ord. 96 -31, 12111196) (Ord. 96 -32,
12118196) (Ord. 98 -7, 03118197) (Ord. 98 -39, 11118198)
1015.23. Zoning and Subdivision Fees: Special Provisions. Subdivision 1.
Scone and Application. This Subsection applies to applications for the platting or
replatting of land and variances from platting regulations made pursuant to Section 500
of this Code, and to applications for zoning district changes, zoning code text
amendments, conditional use permits, and variances, made pursuant to the Zoning Code
(Appendix I of this Code).
Subd. 2. Fees.
(a) Conditional or Interim
Use Permit Fee
(b) Preliminary Plat Fee
(c)
Final Plat Fee
(d)
Rezoning Fee (Amending
District Boundaries)
(e)
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Fee (Amending Ordinance Text)
(f)
Site Plan Review Fee:
Sketch Plan
Site Plan
Site Plan Amendment
(g)
Zoning Variance Fee
(h)
Subdivision Variance Fee
$100 for new home occupation
applications
$200 for all other new applications
$35 for all renewals
$21 per acre of land area to be
platted, plus $10 per lot and outlot
Minimum Fee: $285 plus legal fees
for title review
$150
From FRD District $450
From all other Districts: $450
$135
$100
$300
$150
All variances: $100 per application
$100 per application
(i)
Lot Division Fee
0)
Lot Consolidation fee
(k)
Comprehensive Plan
Amendment Fee
(1)
Administrative Permit
(m)
Planned Unit Development
Sketch
(n)
Planned Unit Development
General
(o)
Planned Unit Development
Final Plan
(p)
Planned Unit Development
Amendment
(Ord. 96 -32, 12118196) (Ord. 98 -39; 11118198)
$150 for each new parcel
$70
$500
$50
$35 for renewals
$100
$400
$150
$200
Subd. 3. Reduced Site Plan Review Fees. The fee for Site Plan review shall be
50% of the Site Plan review fee provided in Subdivision 2 under the following
circumstances:
(a) When plans are submitted after the City Council approval has either
expired or has been extended but where no substantive changes have
been made to the plans other than required by this Code or Ordinance, in
accordance with the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance.
(b) When plans have been submitted proposing minor structural and/or
minor site expansions or modifications as provided by the Plymouth
Zoning Ordinance.
Subd. 4. Proposed Development and Land Use Action
Announcement Sijzn Fees. A base fee of $165 will be charged for the installation and
removal by the City of signs announcing proposed developments and land use actions as
required by Section 21022.01 of the Zoning Ordinance. This fee shall be in addition to
the established planning application fee set forth in Subd. 2. The base fee will cover the
cost of the installation of one development sign. For each additional sign required, an
additional $50 fee shall be paid.
(Ord. 98 -39; 11118198)
1015.25. Fire Extinguishing shing System: Fees.
(a) For automatic fire extinguishing systems .005 x contract price.
The minimum fee shall be
$25.
(Ord. 98 -7, 03/18/97)
1015.27. Tanks Containing Flammable or Combustible Liquid or Gas: Fees.
(a) For the installation, modification, removal, or abandonment or any under
or above - ground tank, the permit fee shall be $50 per tank.
(Ord. 98 -7, 03118198)
SECTION 4. Amendments to City Code. The text of Chapter 11 of the City
Code of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1115 - Gasoline Service Stations
1115.01. License Required. Subdivision 1. General Rule. No person shall engage
in the business of operating a Gasoline Service Station within the corporate limits of the
City without a license therefore.
Subd. 2. Application. The application for a license shall state the name of the
applicant and the name of the person or corporation who will regularly supply the
gasoline or oil to be sold upon the premises for which the license is requested and
whether the applicant is a lessee or owner of the premises.
Subd. 3. License Fees. The annual license fee for each Gasoline Service Station
is set by Chapter X.
1115.03. Traffic Hazards from Use Prohibited. The Gasoline Service Station may
not create undue traffic hazards or traffic congestion by reason of the turning movements
which vehicles would make in entering or leaving the site.
1115.05. Compliance with Other Regulations. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary contained in this Section, the construction and use of Gasoline Service Stations
shall comply with all provisions of the Zoning Ordinance; the Minnesota State Building
Code and the Minnesota State Fire Code.
1115.07. Junk and Used Car Operations Prohibited. The Gasoline Service Station
property shall not be used as a place of storage for or depository of wrecked, abandoned
or junked vehicles, or for the sale or display for sale of used vehicles.
1115.09. Hours of Operation for Certain Locations. The City Council may establish
specific hours of operation with the license approval and the hours of operation shall be
in accordance with the hours specified, unless amended by the City Council.
1115.11. Standards Deemed Conditions of License; Violation of
Conditions Prohibited. The standards set forth in this Section are conditions of the
granting of any license by the Council for a Gasoline Service Station, along with any
other conditions which may be imposed, and any violation of such conditions is unlawful.
Section 1155 - Alarm S,, std
1155.19. Penalties. Subdivision 1. Any Alarm User who fails to register an alarm
system after being given notice and ample opportunity is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
Subd. 2. Any person who fails to pay any fees levied after given opportunity to
appeal, is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
1155.21. Maintenance of Fire Alarm and Automatic Fire -Extin iu�iz Systems. All
new and existing Fire Alarm and Automatic Fire - Extinguishing Systems, shall be
maintained in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Minnesota State Fire
Code.. (Ord. 2001 -08, 0212712001)
1155.23. Unpaid Fees. Any fee required under this Section which is not paid within
the time required herein shall be certified as "past due" by the City Clerk who in turn
shall include it as an assessment for a current service under Section 810, if allowed.
(Ord. 2000 -19, 0512312000)
SECTION 5. Amendments to City Code. The text of Chapter 20 of the City
Code of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota is hereby amended as follows:
Section 2005 - Misdemeanors, Special Provisions
2005.26. Trespass. It is the intent of this ordinance to allow the City of Plymouth to
prohibit individuals from trespassing and provide a method of notification to individuals
who continue to trespass after being asked to leave or not return to the premises of
another.
(a) No person shall trespass in or upon any covered premises of another and,
without claim of right, refuse to depart therefrom on demand of the
property manager or a tenant authorized to exercise control over the
covered premises or portion involved.
(b) No person served with a trespass notice in conformity with this Chapter
shall enter in or upon the premises described therein during its effective
period without the written permission of the notice issuer, agent, or assign.
(c) No person shall enter any public facility, utility, or grounds
thereto, or any covered premises or portion thereof in violation of
conspicuously posted signs prohibiting or restricting access thereto,
including, but not limited to, the following: "No Trespassing ",
"Authorized Personnel Only ", "Employees Only ", or "Emergency Exit
Only„
(Ord. 98 -8, 03118198)
2005.27. Provisions of Criminal Code Adopted By Reference. Subdivision 1. The
provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 609, as set forth in this subsection, are hereby
adopted by reference and are as much a part of this Code as if fully set forth herein, and a
violation of the Statutes adopted by reference herein is a violation of this Code.
Subd. 2. Section 609.17, "Attempts ".
Subd. 3. Section 609.175, "Conspiracy ".
Subd. 4. Section 609.22, "Assault ".
Subd. 5. Section 609.27, "Coercion ".
Subd. 6. Section 609.32, 'Prostitution ".
Subd. 7. Section 609.33, "Disorderly House or Place of Public Resort".
Subd. 8. Section 609.375, "Non- Support of Wife or Child ".
Subd. 9. Section 609.505, "Falsely Reporting a Crime ".
Subd. 10. Section 609.52, "Theft ".
Subd. 11. Section 609.535, "Issuance of Worthless Checks ".
Subd. 12. Section 609.544, "Misuse of Credit Card ".
Subd. 13. Section 609.576, "Negligent Fires ".
Subd. 14. Section 609.60, "Dangerous Trespasses and Other Acts ".
Subd. 15. Section 609.605, "Trespasses and Other Acts ".
Subd. 16. Section 609.66, "Dangerous Weapons ".
Subd. 17. Section 609.68, "Unlawful Deposit of Garbage, Litter and Like ".
Subd. 18. Section 609.705, "Unlawful Assembly ".
Subd. 19. Section 609.715, 'Presence at Unlawful Assembly ".
Subd. 20. Section 609.72, "Disorderly Conduct ".
Subd. 21. Section 609.725, "Vagrancy ".
Subd. 22. Section 609.75, "Gambling ".
Subd. 23. Section 609.755, "Acts Relating to Gambling"
Subd. 24. Section 609.805, "Ticket Scalping ".
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its
passage.
ADOPTED by the City Council this 22nd day of July, 2003.
Judy A. Johnson, Mayor
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