HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 1999-20CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 99-20
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 21 OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY
CODE, THE PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE (99039)
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 21005.02 of the Plymouth City Code (Rules and Definitions) is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Carnival: A traveling enterprise offering amusements such as games of skill or chance,
sideshow or rides such as merry-go-rounds, ferris wheels or similar attractions.
Section 2. Section 21455.11 of the Plymouth City Code (C-1, Convenience
Commercial District) is hereby amended to read as follows:
21455.11. 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-1 District by administrative permit as may
be issued by the Zoning Administrator:
Subd. 1. Antennas located upon an existing structure or tower as regulated by
Section 21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 2. Essential Services requiring a permit from the City Engineer as provided
by Section 21160 of this Chapter.
Subd. 3. Landfilling and land excavation/grading operations, except mining, as
regulated by Section 21185 of this Chapter.
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Subd. 4. Open or outdoor sales, rental or display as an accessory use in association
with an allowed principal use provided that:
(a) The area so occupied shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the principal building.
(b) No storage or display of merchandise shall be permitted in required rear, side or
front yards and shall be limited to the area of the customer entrances.
(c) The outdoor sales, rental or display area shall be included in the calculations for
parking spaces required for the use and shall not occupy space required for parking as
stipulated by Section 21135 of this Chapter, except as may be exempted for cause by the
Zoning Administrator.
Subd. 5. Outside, above ground storage facilities for fuels used for heating
purposes, or for motor fuel dispensing purposes related to the approved principal use, but not for
sale. Such facilities shall be limited to liquefied petroleum and propane gas used for standby
heating and to equipment used for dispensing such gaseous fuels to vehicles and containers
which are used in conjunction with the allowed principal use. The location and design of such
facilities for new developments shall be included with the site plan submitted for review and
approval as required by this Chapter. The location and design of such facilities for existing
developments in all cases shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator and the
following criteria:
(a) The design, construction, and location of the equipment must comply with State
and City codes including appropriate National Fire Protection Association specifications,
Minnesota Uniform Fire Code requirements, and manufacturer's specifications.
(b) An accurate site plan for the development based upon a certified survey, shall be
submitted showing to scale the location of the storage equipment, including any fencing
and landscaping relating to the safety and screening of the equipment.
(c) Solid wall enclosures should not be used to assure that fire hose streams can be
directed onto the storage equipment with minimal obstruction.
(d) Equipment must be located so as not to obstruct approved parking spaces, driving
aisles, fire lanes, utility easements, or required building ingress or egress points.
(e) No signage shall be permitted, other than required safety information, product
identification, product hazards, and operation instructions. For the purpose of this
section, "signage" includes words, graphics, logos, and symbols.
Subd. 6. Other uses of the same general character as those listed as a permitted use
in this District.
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Subd.7. Temporary mobile towers for personal wireless service antennas as
regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 8. Temporary, outdoor promotional --events and sales subject to the following
criteria .
(a) Specials Events (except Carnivals).
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes grand
openings, c"'craft shows, flea markets, mechanical and animal rides --and
displays of materials that are typically not sold or serviced on 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 event3
(3) There shall be no more than two (2) p;e;netieiialspecial events per
calendar year per property. However, each tenant in a multi -tenant building shall
be permitted one (1) special event per year.
(b) Carnivals.
(1) The applicant must submit a carnival 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. (Except Christmas Trees)
(1) Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes
warehouse sales, sidewalk sales, inventory reduction or liquidation sales,
distressed merchandise sales, seasonal merchandise sales (except Christmas trees),
and licensed 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.
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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 sixty (60) 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. Businesses with a conditional use permit allowing business activity
outside the building on December 10, 1990 may obtain an administrative
permit for up to 30 additional days for temporary outside sales, provided
that the total number of days does not exceed 90 days per calendar year
per property.
(sdd) 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 especial 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.
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(dee) General Standards.
(1) The event shall be clearly accessory to or promoting the permitted or
conditional use approved for the site. Only merchandise which is normally
manufactured, sold, or stocked by the occupant on the subject premises shall be
sold and/or promoted.
(2) Tents, stands, and other similar temporary structures may be utilized,
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 Director of
Public Safety, at the petitioner's expense.
(4) Signage related to the event shall be in compliance with the temporary
sign standards of Section 21155 and shall be allowed for the duration of the
event. Special siguage for. pwposos of UaffiG d4oGtio,, .,,,a ,.,,,,+..,,l may bo
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 temporary 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.
Subd. 9. Temporary structures as regulated by Section 21167 of this Chapter.
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Subd 10. Transient merchants, including but not limited to produce.
Section 3. Section 21475.13 of the Plymouth City Code (CC, City Center District) is
hereby amended to read as follows:
21475.13. USES BY ADNIINISTRATIVE 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 CC District by administrative
permit as may be issued by the Zoning Administrator:
Subd. 1. Antennas located upon an existing structure or tower.
Subd. 2. Essential services requiring a permit from the City Engineer as provided
by Section 21160 of this Chapter.
Subd. 3. Landfilling and land excavation/grading operations, except mining, as
regulated by Section 21185 of this Chapter.
Subd. 4. Open or outdoor sales, rental or display as an accessory use in association
with an allowed principal use subject to the requirements and stipulations of Section 21455.11,
Subd. 1.
Subd. 5. Other uses of the same general character as those listed as a permitted use
in this district and the respective sub -district.
Subd. 6. Outside, above ground storage facilities or fuels used for heating purposes,
or for motor fuel dispensing purposes related to the approved principal use, but not for sale,
subject to the requirements and stipulations of Section 21455.11, Subd. 2.
Subd. 7. Temporary mobile towers for personal wireless service antennas.
Subd. 8. Temporary outdoor vents and sales subject to the
requirements and stipulations of Section 21455.11, Subd. 84.
Subd. 9. Temporary structures as regulated by Section 21167 of this Chapter.
Section 4. Section 21555.11 of the Plymouth City Code (B -C, Business Campus
District) is hereby amended to read as follows:
21555.11. USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT: Subject to applicable provisions of
this Section, performance standards established by this Chapter, and processing requirements of
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Section 21025, the following are uses allowed in a B -C District by administrative permit as may
be issued by the Zoning Administrator:
Subd. 1. Antennas located upon an existing structure or tower as regulated by
Section 21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 2. Essential services requiring a permit from the City Engineer as provided
by Section 21160 of this Chapter.
Subd. 3. Landfilling and land excavation/grading operations, except mining, as
regulated by Section 21185 of this Chapter.
Subd. 4. Outside, above ground storage facilities for fuels used for heating
purposes, or for motor fuel dispensing purposes related to an approved principle use, but not for
sale, subject to the same conditions as allowed in a C-1 District.
Subd. S. Temporary mobile towers for personal wireless service antennas as
regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 6. Temporary outdoor vents and sales subject to the same
provisions as required in Section 21455.11 Subd. 84 of this Chapter.
Subd. 7. Temporary structures as regulated by Section 21167 of this Chapter.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage.
ADOPTED by the City Council this 20`h day of July 1999.
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,",�yq6lyn H.Ilierney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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urie Ahrens, City Clerk