HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 2002-24CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 21 OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY
CODE, ENTITLED THE PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE (2002006)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Amendments. The text of Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code is hereby
amended as follows:
A. SECTION 21005.02 (RULES AND DEFINITIONS—DEFINIITONS) IS HEREBY
AMENDED BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING DEFINITION:
Dwelling Unit, Accessory: A self-contained dwelling unit having its own kitchen and
bathroom facilities, and which is designed as a second separate dwelling unit that is clearly
incidental and subordinate to the principal use of a lot as a single-family detached residence.
B. SECTION 21190 (SPECIALIZED HOUSING) IS HEREBY AMENDED BY ADDING
SECTION 21190.04 AS FOLLOWS:
21190.04. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS:
Subd. 1. Accessory dwelling units may be allowed within residential subdivisions
that have received preliminary plat approval on or after June 1, 2001 and that include ten (1 OL
more single-family lots, subject to the approval of an administrative permit.
Subd. 2. An accessory dwelling unit may be allowed provided all of the following
conditions are met:
(a) An accessory dwelling unit shall be located above an attached or detached garage
that is accessory to a single-family detached home located in the RSF-1, RSF-2, or PUD
zoning district.
(b) An administrative permit for the accessory dwelling unit may only be applied for
concurrently with the application for a building_ permit for construction of the principal
structure on the lot.
(,c) Not more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed on a single-family
detached lot.
(d) An attached or detached accessory dwelling unit shall comply with the same
minimum building setback requirements as required for the living portion of the principal
dwelling unit.
(e) Except as noted in (c) above or as otherwise specified in this subdivision, a
detached accessory dwelling unit shall be subject to the same regulations as provided for
under Section 21120 of this Chapter.
(fl An accessory dwelling unit shall be a clearly incidental and subordinate use, the
gross floor area of which shall not exceed the gross floor area of the principal dwelling
unit or one thousand (1,000) square feet, whichever is less.
(g) The exterior design of an accessory dwelling unit shall incorporate a similar
architectural style, roof pitch, colors, and materials as the principal building on the lot,
and shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding residential buildings.
(h) The owner of the property shall reside in the principal dwelling unit or in the
accessory dwelling unit.
(i) Rental of the accessory dwelling unit, or rental of the principal dwelling unit if the
property owner resides in the accessory dwelling unit, shall require a City license
pursuant to Chapter 4 Housing and Redevelopment) of the City Code.
(i) There shall be no separate ownership of the accessory dwelling unit.
(k) In addition to the parking spaces required for the principal dwelling unit on the
lot, two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided for an accessory dwelling
Such accessory dwelling unit parking spaces shall not conflict with the principal dwelling
unit parking spaces, and shall comply with the requirements of this Chapter.
(1) An accessory dwelling unit shall have a separate address from the principal
dwelling unit on the lot, and shall be identified with address numbers pursuant to Chapter
4(Building Code) of the City Code.
(m) The principal dwelling unit and accessory dwelling unit shall be created and
maintained in compliance with Chapter 4 (Building Code, Housing Maintenance, and
Housing and Redevelopment) of the Cily Code.
(n) The principal dwelling unit and accessory dwelling unit shall be connected to
municipal sewer and water.
C. SECTION 21355.11 (RSF-1, SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING
DISTRICT 1—USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT) IS HEREBY AMENDED AS
FOLLOWS:
21355.11. USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT: Subject to applicable provisions of
this section, performance standards established by this Chapter, and processing requirements of
Section 21025, the following are uses allowed in a RSF-1 District by administrative permit as
may be issued by the Zoning Administrator:
Subd. 1. Accessory dwelling units in accordance with Section 21190.04 of this
Chapter.
Subd. 12. Antennas located upon a public structure or existing tower, as regulated by
Section 21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 33. Landfilling and land excavation/grading operations, except mining, as
regulated by Section 21185 of this Chapter.
Subd. 34. Outside, above ground storage facilities for fuels used for heating
purposes, or for motor fuel dispensing purposes related to an approved principal use, but not for
sale, subject to the same conditions as allowed in a C-1 District.
Subd. 45. Essential services requiring a permit from the City Engineer as provided
by Section 21160 of this Chapter.
Subd. -56. Model homes, temporary as regulated by Section 21165 of this Chapter.
Subd. 67. Real estate offices, temporary as regulated by Section 21165 of this
Chapter.
Subd. -78. Temporary structures as regulated by Section 21167 of this Chapter
D. SECTION 21365.11 (RSF-3, SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING
DISTRICT 3 -USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT) IS HEREBY AMENDED AS
FOLLOWS:
21365.11. USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT: Subject to applicable provisions of
this section, performance standards established by this Chapter, and processing requirements of
Section 21025, the following are uses allowed in an RSF-3 District by administrative permit as
may be issued by the Zoning Administrator:
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Subd.1. All administrative permit uses as allowed in an RSF-2 District except:
cept:
(a) Accessory dwelling units.
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage.
ADOPTED by the City Council on June 25, 2002.
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