HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 2000-09CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2000-09
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 21 OF THE PLYMOUTH
CITY CODE, THE PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE (20026)
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
Section 1. Amendments. The text of Chapter 21 of the City Code, the Plymouth
Zoning Ordinance, is hereby amended as follows:
Section 2. SECTION 21005 (DEFINITIONS) IS HEREBY AMENDED AS
FOLLOWS:
Automobile Repair, Major: Any building or premises or portion thereof where
the primary use involves eingine rebuilding or major reconditioning of worn or damaged
motor vehicles or trailers; collision service including body, frame, or fender straightening
or repair; and overall painting of vehicles.
Automobile Repair, Minor: Any building or premises or portion thereof where
the primary use involves ilncidental repairs, replacement of parts, including tires, brakes,
transmissions, mufflers and exhaust systems, batteries, etc., lubrication and motor service
to automobiles. Services offered may include engine rebuilding and reconditioning
accessory to the primary use, but shall not includeing any other operation specified under
"automobile repair, major".
Section 2. SECTION 21155.03 (SIGN REGULATIONS) IS HEREBY AMENDED AS
FOLLOWS:
Subd. 4. Other Commercial Districts. Signs are accessory to permitted,
interim, and conditional uses in the C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, CC, C—WC-5 and B -C Districts.
Only the following signs are permitted in these districts, unless otherwise specifically
provided in this section:
Section 2. SECTION 21465 (C-3, HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) IS
HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 21465 — C-3. HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
21465.01. PURPOSE: The purpose of the C-3, Highway Commercial District is to
provide for the establishment of service and limited retail businesses primarily oriented
toward motorists and requiring high volumes of traffic and visibility from major roads.
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21465.03. PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in a C-3
District:
Subd. 1. All permitted uses as allowed in the C-1 District.
Subd. 2. Amusement centers.
Subd. 3. Auto accessory stores (not including service).
Subd. 4. Banks, savings and loan, credit unions, and other financial
institutions with or without including drive up tellers.
Subd. 5. Commercial recreation indoor, e.g., sport and health clubs,
bowling alley, roller rinks, etc.
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Subd. -76. Essential services not including structures except those requiring
administrative permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of
this Chapter.
Subd. 87. Liquor, on and off sale.
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Subd. 448. Motels, motor hotels and hotels.
Subd. 449. Private clubs or lodges serving food and beverages.
Subd. 4210. Reception halls.
Subd. 4311. Restaurant, delivery or take out.
Subd. 4412. Restaurants not of the drive-in, convenience or drive-through type.
Subd. 4513. Sexually oriented businesses — principal and accessory.
Subd. 14. Sporting goods and recreational equipment sales,
not including motorized vehicles or boats.
21465.05. ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses
within a C-3 District.
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Subd. 1. All permitted accessory uses as allowed in a C-2 District.
Subd. 2. Off-street parking as regulated by Section 21135 of this Chapter,
including semi -trailer trucks.
21465.07. CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in a C-3
District and require a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and
regulated by Section 21015 of this Chapter. Additionally, besides the specific standards
and criteria which may be cited below for respective conditional uses, each request for a
conditional use permit shall be evaluated based upon the standards and criteria set forth in
Sections 21015.02, Subd. 5 and 21015.04 of this Chapter.
Subd. 1. All conditional uses, subject to the same conditions as allowed in
the C-12 District.
Subd. 2. Accessory, enclosed retail, rental or service activity other than that
allowed as a permitted use or conditional use within this Section, provided that:
Section 2. Such use is allowed as a permitted use in a commercial district.
Section 2. Such use does not constitute more than thirty (30) percent of the lot
area and not more than fifty (50) percent of the gross floor area of the
principal use.
Subd. 3. Buildings in excess of height limitations specified in Section
21465.13, provided that:
Section 2. For each additional five (5) feet in roof height, as calculated according
to the Minnesota State Building Code, which is above the maximum
building height allowed by Section 21465.13 of this Chapter, front and
side yard setback requirements shall be increased by one (1) foot.
Section 2. The construction does not limit solar access to abutting and/or
neighboring properties.
Subd. 4. Commercial car washes (drive-through, mechanical and self-
service as a principal or accessory use), provided that:
Section 2. Magazining or stacking space is constructed to accommodate an
appropriate number of vehicles and shall subject to the approval of the
City Council.
Section 2. The entire area shall have a drainage system which is subject to the
approval of the City and gives special consideration to the prevention
of ice build up during winter months.
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Subd. 5. Drive-in and/or convenience food establishments, provided that:
Section 2. The storage, preparation and service of food items are subject to the
approval of the Zoning Administrator who shall provide specific
written sanitary requirements based upon applicable State and County
requirements.
Section 2. Litter Control. The operation shall be responsible for litter control
within three hundred (300) feet of the premises and litter control is to
occur on a daily basis. Trash receptacles must be provided at a
convenient location on site to facilitate litter control.
Section 2. These facilities shall be located only on sites having direct access to a
minor arterial street, collector or service road.
Section 2. The applicant shall demonstrate that such use will not significantly
lower the existing level of service on streets and intersections.
Section 2. Alcoholic beverages shall not be sold or served.
Section 2. Drive-through service windows may be allowed subject to the
performance standards stipulated in Section 21135 of this Chapter.
Subd. 6. Entertainment, live; in association with a restaurant.
Subd. 7. Liquor on -sale when accessory to a restaurant.
Subd.4 8. Motor vehicle fuel sales (excluding convenience grocery market
with such facilities), truck stop, and auto repair -minor,
provided that:
Section 2. Regardless of whether the dispensing, sale or offering for sale of motor
fuels and/or oil is incidental to the conduct of the use or business, the
standards and requirements imposed by this Section for motor fuel
stations shall apply. These standards and requirements are, however,
in addition to other requirements which are imposed for other uses of
the property.
Section 2. Motor fuel facilities shall be installed in accordance with State and
County standards. Additionally, adequate space shall be provided to
access gas pumps and to allow maneuverability around the pumps.
Underground fuel storage tanks are to be positioned to allow adequate
access by motor fuel transports and unloading operations which do not
conflict with circulation, access and other activities on the site. Fuel
pumps shall be installed on pump islands.
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Section 2. Whenever fuel pumps are to be installed, pump islands shall be
installed. Pump islands and their related parking and maneuvering
aisle shall be located no closer to the street or adjacent property lines
than this Chapter allows for parking spaces, provided that such
location does not encroach upon street right-of-way, pedestrian areas,
or adjacent property.
Section 2. A protective canopy located over pump islands may be an accessory
structure on the property and may be located twenty (20) feet or more
from the front lot line, provided adequate visibility both on and off site
is maintained.
Section 2. There shall be no outdoor service operation of lubrication equipment,
hydraulic lifts of service pits, tire changing, drive systems repair and
tuning, or similar operations.
Section 2. No outside storage, sales, or rental shall be allowed except as
specifically allowed by separate administrative use permit.
Section 2. Sale of products other than those specifically mentioned in this sub-
section shall be limited to those allowed in this district and shall be
subject to approval as part of the conditional use permit.
Section 2. No outside storage of parts, equipment, or inoperable vehicles shall be
allowed.
Section 2. SECTION 21550 (C -W, COMMERCIAL/WAREHOUSING DISTRICT) IS
HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 21550 — C-5,
COMMERCIALANDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
21550.01. PURPOSE: The purpose of the C47,r^mmnrn� \Ilorul,^, ^C-5
Commercial/Industrial District is to provide areas for businesses that have both
commercial and industrial characteristic
and for the establishment of wholesale and retail trade of large volume
or bulk commercial item T --o C -Al r,iQW.Gt is ,,tamed to
21550.03. PERMITTED USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter,
the following are permitted uses within the C_WC-5 District:
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Subd. 1. Appliance repair and service.
Subd. 42. Bus/transit stations with vehicle storage.
Subd. 23. Cellular telephone towers and antennas located on a public
structure, as regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 34. Commercial/professional offices.
Subd. 45. Commercial recreation, indoor.
Subd. 56. Conference centers.
Subd. 7. Contractors operations, provided there is no outside storage of
equipment or materials.
Subd. 68. Essential services not including structures except those requiring
administrative permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of this
Chapter.
Subd. .79. Governmental and public regulated utility (essential service)
buildings and structures (excluding public works type facilities).
Subd. 910. Laboratories.
Subd. 311. Landscape nurseries.
Subd. 4412. Lumber yards, building material sales, and similar bulk type retail
sales establishments.
Subd. 4413. Mini -storage facilities.
Subd. 4314. Printing establishments, commercial.
Subd. 4415. Sexually oriented businesses, principal and accessory.
Subd. 16 Studios — artist, music, photo, decorating, dance, etc.
Subd. 4517. Wwohousiugan �Wholesale showrooms ,^dindoo; stege
21550.05. ACCESSORY USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter,
the following are permitted accessory uses within the C_WC=S District:
Subd. 1. Accessory uses as allowed in a C-4 District.
21550.07. CONDITIONAL USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this
Chapter, the following are conditional uses in a C—WC-5 District and require a
conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by Section 21015
of this Chapter. Additionally, besides the specific standards and criteria which may be
cited below for respective conditional uses, each request for a conditional use permit shall
be evaluated based upon the standards and criteria set forth in Sections 21015.02, Subd. 5
and 21015.04 of this Chapter.
Subd. 1. Antennas not located on a public structure, as regulated by Section
21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 2. Essential services requiring a conditional use permit pursuant to
Section 21160 of this Chapter.
Subd. 3. Essential service structures as defined by Section 21005 of this
Chapter necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the City, excluding public
works type facilities, provided that:
Section 2. Equipment is completely enclosed in a permanent structure with no
outside storage.
Subd. 4. Living quarters which are provided as an accessory use to a
principal use in Section 21550.03 or to a conditional use in this Section provided that:
Section 2. The use shall not be used as rental property.
Section 2. A maximum of one (1) such dwelling unit shall be allowed.
Section 2. There shall be a demonstrated and documented need for such a facility
(e.g., caretaker, security, etc.)
Subd. 5. Major automobile repair, provided that:
Section 2. Not less than thirty (30) percent of the lot, parcel or tract of land shall
remain as landscaped green area according to the approved landscape
plan.
Section 2. All painting must be conducted in an approved paint booth. All paint
booths and all other activities of the operation shall thoroughly control
the emission of fumes, dust or other particulated matter so that the use
shall be in compliance with the State of Minnesota Pollution Control
Standards, Minnesota Regulation APC 1-15, the Minnesota Uniform
Fire Code, and other applicable state and county regulations.
Section 2. The emission of odor by a use shall be in compliance with and
regulated by the State of Minnesota Pollution Control Standards,
Minnesota Regulations APC.
Section 2. Storage, use and disposal of all flammable materials, including liquids
and rags, shall conform with the applicable provisions of the
Minnesota Uniform Fire Code.
Section 2. All outside storage is prohibited. The storage of damaged vehicles,
vehicles being repaired and vehicle parts and accessory equipment
must be completely inside a principal or accessory building.
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Subd. 6. Manufacturing, compounding, assembly, packaging, and treatment
of merchandise or commodities as an accessory use provided that:
(a) The use is accessory to a permitted use within this district.
(b) No outside storage is associated with the use.
(c) The area devoted to the accessory use shall not exceed forty (40) percent
of the gross building floor area.
Subd. 7. Motor vehicle and recreation equipment (RV, snowmobile, be
ATV, etc.) sales, leasing, rental, auto repair -minor, and structures accessory thereto.
(a) Vehicles for sale, leasing or rental shall be parked on a paved surface that
conforms to Section 21135 of this Chapter.
(b) Parking, driveway, and circulation standards and requirements shall
comply with Section 21135 of this Chapter.
(c) There shall be no outside repair or maintenance of vehicles.
(d) No outside storage shall be allowed except as specifically allowed by
separate administrative permit.
(e) Sale of products other than those specifically mentioned shall be limited to
those that accessory to the principle use and shall be subject to a separate
conditional use permit.
(f) No outside storage of damaged vehicles, parts, and equipment shall be
allowed.
Subd. 8. Warehousing and indoor storage, excluding explosives and
hazardous waste, as an accessory use provided that:
(d) The use is accessory to a permitted use within this district.
(e) No outside storage is associated with the use.
(f) The area devoted to the accessory use shall not exceed forty (40) percent I
of the gross building floor area.
21550.09. INTERIM USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter, the
following are interim uses in the C—WC-5 District and are governed by Section 21020 of
this Chapter.
Subd. 1. All interim uses as allowed in a C-4 District.
21550.11. 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 C—WC-5
District by administrative permit as may be issued by the Zoning Administrator:
Subd. 1. All uses as allowed in a C4 District.
21550.13. LOT REQUIREMENTS AND SETBACKS: The following minimum
requirements shall be observed in a C—WC-5 District subject to additional requirements,
exceptions, and modifications set forth in this Chapter.
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Section 2. SECTION 21555 (B -C, BUSINESS CAMPUS DISTRICT) IS HEREBY
AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
21555.05. ACCESSORY USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter,
the following are permitted accessory uses within the B -C District:
Subd. 1. All accessory uses as allowed in a C—WC=5 District.
Subd. 2. Public garages/parking ramps.
Section 2. SECTION 21560 (I-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT) IS HEREBY
AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
21560.09. INTERIM USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter, the
following are interim uses in the I-1 District and are governed by Section 21020 of this
Chapter.
Subd. 1. All interim uses as allowed in a C—WC-5 District.
21560.11. 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 I-1
District by administrative permit as may be issued by the Zoning Administrator:
Subd. 1. All uses as allowed in a C-WC=5 District, except:
(a) Outside storage as a principle use or accessory use when abutting a residential
district.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its
passage.
Adopted by the City Council this 21St day of March 2000.
Jo c yn V Tierney, Mayor
ATTEST
andra R. Paulson, City Clerk
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