HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 2015-15CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE N0. 2015-15
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE, ENTITLED
THE PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE (2014100)
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:
Essential Service Structures: Structures and buildings necessary for the operation of
essential services, including but not limited to: telephone buildings, gas regulator stations,
substations, electrical stations, water tanks, lift stations. Essential service structures shall not
include transmission/reception antennas.
Floor Area, Gross: The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors of a
building or portion thereof devoted to a particular use, as measured from the inside perimeter walls
of the building or portion thereof devoted to a particular use. The definition includes accessory
storage areas located within selling or working space such as counters, racks or closets, and any
basement floor area devoted to retailing activities, to the production or processing of goods, or to
business or professional offices. However, the floor area shall not include: basement or cellar
floor area other than area devoted to retailing activities, the production or processing of goods, or
to business or professional offices. The floor area of a residence shall not include the cellar area.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08)
(1)
SECTION 2. Amendment. Section 21045.07, Subd. 2 (o) of the Plymouth City Code (SITE
PLAN REVIEW—INFORMATION REQUIREMENT) is amended as follows:
(o) Erosion and sediment controls and waste controls meeting the requirements of the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's General Permit to Discharge Stormwater
Associated with Construction Activity Permit No. NINRI00001.
SECTION 3. Amendment. Section 21105.02, Subd. 1 of the Plymouth City Code (GENERAL
BUILDING AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS—DWELLING UNIT RESTRICTION) is
amended as follows:
Subd. 1. No model home, garage, tent, accessory building, vehicle, or recreational
camping vehicle shall at any time be used as living quarters, temporarily or permanently, except
as may be approved in emergency cases by the Zoning Administrator as an administrative permit.
SECTION 4. Amendment. Section 21105.03, Subd. 6 of the Plymouth City Code (GENERAL
BUILDING AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS—PLATTED AND UNPLATTED
PROPERTY) is amended as follows:
Subd. 6. When a development is proposed which is to be located on two or more
parcels, and such parcels are required to meet the minimum district area or frontage requirement
and/or are required to accommodate the use, the parcels shall be combined prior to the issuing of
a building permit.
SECTION 5. Amendment. Section 21105.03, Subd. 9 of the Plymouth City Code (GENERAL
BUILDING AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS—PLATTED AND UNPLATTED
PROPERTY) is amended as follows:
Subd. 9. Except as otherwise allowed by property subdivision, each lot shall have
frontage (consistent with the minimum lot width specified by the district) and access directly onto
an abutting, improved and City -accepted public street. An existing lot of record (vacant or for
redevelopment) that does not have frontage and access directly onto an abutting, improved and
City accepted public street shall require approval of a conditional use permit prior to issuance of
any building permits. (Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, 01122/02)
SECTION 6. Amendment. Section 21105.06, Subd. 4 of the Plymouth City Code (GENERAL
BUILDING AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS—EXTERIOR LIGHTING) is amended as
follows:
Subd. 4. General Perfonnance Standards:
(2)
(a) Luminaire shielding and installation requirements. Luminaires within 300
feet of a residential property line shall be equipped with side shielding (house side
shielding), except that luminaires mounted at a height of 12 feet or lower shall be
exempt from this requirement provided they meet IESNA UO rating.
(b) Height Limits.
(1) Pole mounted lighting. Lighting mounted onto poles or any structures
intended primarily for mounting of lighting shall not exceed a mounting height of
40 percent of the horizontal distance of the light pole from the property line, nor a
maximum height according to Table 2, whichever is lower. Height includes the
base and the pole heights.
Table 2 — Maximum Lighting Mounting Height in Feet
* By conditional use permit only.
(2) Exceptions for pole heights.
a. Mounting heights greater than 40 percent of the horizontal distance
to the property line but no greater than permitted by Table 2 may be used
provided that the luminaire has a BO rating if ideally oriented or a GO rating
if not ideally oriented.
b. Lights specifically for driveways, and then only at the intersection
of the road providing access to the site, may be mounted at any distance
relative to the property line, but may not exceed the mounting height listed
in Table 2.
C. Landscape lighting may be installed in a tree.
(3) Lights mounted to buildings or structures. Lighting mounted onto buildings
or other structures shall not exceed a mounting height greater than four feet higher
than the tallest part of the building or structure at the place where the lighting is
installed, nor higher than 40 percent of the horizontal distance of the light from the
property line, whichever is less.
(4) Exceptions for building mounted lights.
(3)
LZO
25 feet
12 feet
4.5 feet
LZ1
25 feet
18 feet
8 feet
LZ2
30 feet
18 feet
15 feet
LZ3*
30 feet
18 feet
15 feet
* By conditional use permit only.
(2) Exceptions for pole heights.
a. Mounting heights greater than 40 percent of the horizontal distance
to the property line but no greater than permitted by Table 2 may be used
provided that the luminaire has a BO rating if ideally oriented or a GO rating
if not ideally oriented.
b. Lights specifically for driveways, and then only at the intersection
of the road providing access to the site, may be mounted at any distance
relative to the property line, but may not exceed the mounting height listed
in Table 2.
C. Landscape lighting may be installed in a tree.
(3) Lights mounted to buildings or structures. Lighting mounted onto buildings
or other structures shall not exceed a mounting height greater than four feet higher
than the tallest part of the building or structure at the place where the lighting is
installed, nor higher than 40 percent of the horizontal distance of the light from the
property line, whichever is less.
(4) Exceptions for building mounted lights.
(3)
a. Lighting for facades may be mounted at any height equal to or less
than the total height of the structure being illuminated regardless of
horizontal distance to property line.
b. For buildings less than 40 feet to the property line, including
canopies or overhangs onto a sidewalk or public right of way, luminaires
may be mounted to the vertical fagade or underside of canopies at 16 feet or
less.
C. The top exterior deck of parking garages shall be treated as normal
pole mounted lighting rather than as lights mounted to buildings. The lights
on the outside edges of such a deck must be side shielded to the property
line.
(c) Lighting Quality
(1) All permanently installed lighting for high density residential developments
and all non-residential lighting shall have a minimum CRI of 70.
(2) All permanently installed lighting for high density residential developments
and all non-residential lighting shall have a CCT of no greater than 4100K.
(d) Lighting quantity and luminaire distribution.
(1) Total site lumen limit: The total installed initial luminaire lumens of all
outdoor lighting shall not exceed the total site lumen limit. The total site lumen
limit shall be determined using either the Parking Space Method (Table 3) or the
Hardscape Area Method (Table 4). Only one method shall be used per application,
and for sites with existing lighting, existing lighting shall be included in the
calculation of total initial installed luminaire lumens. The total installed initial
luminaire lumens is calculated as the sum of the initial luminaire lumens for all
luminaires.
Table 3 — Allowed Total Initial Luminaire Lumens per Site per Parking Space
Method (May only be applied to properties with no more than 10 parking
spaces, including handicapped accessible spaces)
Lighting ,n
1
Allowance
350
490
630 840
lumens/space
lumens/s ace
lumens/space lumens/space
* By conditional use permit only.
(4)
Table 4 — Allowed Total Initial Luminaire Lumens per Site per Hardscape Area
Method (May be used for any project)
* By conditional use permit only.
'When lighting intersections of site drives and public streets or roads, a total of 600 square feet for
each intersection may be added to the actual site hardscape area to provide for intersection lighting.
(2) Limits to off-site impacts: All luminaires shall be rated and installed
according to Tables 5, 6 and 7. A luminaire may be used if it is rated for the lighting
zone of the site or lower in number for all B, U and G ratings. Luminaires equipped
(5)
Base allowance of lumens per square foot
0.5
1.25
2.5
5
of hardscape'
Additional allowances for sales and service facilities.
No more than two additional allowances per site. Use it or lose it.
Outdoor Sales Lots. This allowance is
lumens per square foot of uncovered sales
lots used exclusively for the display of
4
8
16
vehicles or other merchandise for sale, and
0
lumens/
lumens/
lumens/
may not include driveways, parking or
sf
sf
sf
other non -sales areas. To use this
allowance, luminaires must be within 2
mounting heights of the sales lot area.
Outdoor Sales Frontage. This allowance
is for lineal feet of sales frontage
immediately adjacent to the principle
viewing location(s) and unobstructed for its
viewing length. A corner sales lot may
1,000
1,500
include two adjacent sides provided that a
0
0
lumens/
lumens/
different principal viewing location exists
LF
LF
for each side. In order to use this
allowance, luminaires must be located
between the principal viewing location and
the frontage outdoor sales area.
2,000
4,000
8,000
Drive Up Windows. In order to use this
lumens
lumens
lumens
allowance, luminaires must be within 20
0
per
per
per
feet horizontal distance of the center of the
drive-
drive-
drive -
window.
up
up
up
window
window
window
4,000
8,000
16,000
Vehicle Service Station. This allowance is
0
lumens
lumens
lumens
lumens per installed fuel pump.
per
per
per
PUMP
PUMP
PUMP
* By conditional use permit only.
'When lighting intersections of site drives and public streets or roads, a total of 600 square feet for
each intersection may be added to the actual site hardscape area to provide for intersection lighting.
(2) Limits to off-site impacts: All luminaires shall be rated and installed
according to Tables 5, 6 and 7. A luminaire may be used if it is rated for the lighting
zone of the site or lower in number for all B, U and G ratings. Luminaires equipped
(5)
with adjustable mounting devices permitting alteration of luminaire aiming in the
field shall not be permitted.
Table 5 — Maximum Allowable Backlight Ratings
* By conditional use permit only.
1For property lines that abut public walkways, bikeways, plazas, and parking lots, the property line
may be considered to be 5 feet beyond the actual property line for purpose of determining
compliance with this table. For property lines that abut public roadways and public transit
corridors, the property line may be considered to be the centerline of the public roadway or public
corridor for the purpose of determining compliance with this table. NOTE: This adjustment is
relative to Tables 5 and 7 only, and shall not be used to increase the Hardscape Area of the site.
Table 6 — Maximum Allowable Uplight Ratings
Area lighting UO UO UO UO
Ornamental lighting and luminaires not UO U1 U2 U3
used for area lighting
* By conditional use permit only.
Table 7 — Maximum Allowable Glare Ratings
Mounting t t q,:
Greater than 2 mounting heights from
Bl
B3
B4
B5
property line or not ideally oriented
1 to less than 2 mounting heights from
B1
B2
B3
B4
property line and ideally oriented
0.5 to less than 1 mounting height from
BO
B 1
B2
B3
property line and ideally oriented
Less than 0.5 mounting height from
BO
BO
BO
B1
property line and ideally oriented
* By conditional use permit only.
1For property lines that abut public walkways, bikeways, plazas, and parking lots, the property line
may be considered to be 5 feet beyond the actual property line for purpose of determining
compliance with this table. For property lines that abut public roadways and public transit
corridors, the property line may be considered to be the centerline of the public roadway or public
corridor for the purpose of determining compliance with this table. NOTE: This adjustment is
relative to Tables 5 and 7 only, and shall not be used to increase the Hardscape Area of the site.
Table 6 — Maximum Allowable Uplight Ratings
Area lighting UO UO UO UO
Ornamental lighting and luminaires not UO U1 U2 U3
used for area lighting
* By conditional use permit only.
Table 7 — Maximum Allowable Glare Ratings
Mounting t t q,:
Greater than 2 mounting heights from
GO
G1
G2
G3
property line or ideally oriented
1 to less than 2 mounting heights from
GO
GO
GI
G 1
property line and not ideally oriented
0.5 to less than 1 mounting height from
GO
GO
GO
G 1
property line and not ideally oriented
Less than 0.5 mounting heights from
GO
GO
GO
GO
property line and not ideally oriented
* By conditional use permit only.
(6)
(3) Shielding for parking lot lighting: All parking lot lighting shall have a
UO rating, except that ornamental parking lot lighting shall meet the requirements
of Tables 5, 6 and 7 without the need for external field -added modifications.
(e) Required lighting controls. Lighting systems for non-residential properties shall be
extinguished or reduced in lighting by at least 50 percent beginning at curfew and
continuing until dawn or start of business, whichever is sooner. The reduction shall be
determined as an overall average for a site. When possible, the lighting system should be
turned off entirely.
(1) Curfew. Curfew shall be as follows:
LZO, the later of 8:00 PM or close of business
LZ1, the later of 8:00 PM or close of business
LZ2, the later of 10:00 PM or close of business
LZ3, the later of midnight or close of business (by conditional use permit
only)
(2) Low voltage landscape lighting shall be completely extinguished at the
Curfew time stated above or one hour after the site is closed, whichever is
sooner.
(3) Exceptions to curfew:
a. When there is only one (conforming) luminaire for the site.
b. Code required lighting for steps, stairs, walkways, and building
entrances.
C. When in the opinion of the City Council, reduced lighting levels at
a given location will cause unacceptable increased risk and design levels
must be maintained.
(f) Prohibited lighting.
(1) Mercury vapor lamps
(2) Luminaires mounted to aim light only toward a property line.
(3) Luminaires mounted in a way so as to cause confusion or hazard to traffic
or to conflict with traffic control signs or lights.
(g) Following installation of any lighting on a site, the engineer or lighting professional
who prepared the lighting plan shall certify in writing that the location, type, mounting
height, initial luminaire lumens, and photometric data including BUG ratings all comply
with the approved lighting plan.
(7)
(h) Any new lighting installed after the effective date of this ordinance shall be in
compliance with the requirements of this Section. Any lighting in existence before the
effective date of this ordinance that does not comply with the requirements shall be
considered legally non -conforming. However, if a property owner proposes to replace 50
percent or more of the existing exterior luminaires or standards in any one year period, the
luminaires or standards must be replaced in conformance with this Chapter.
SECTION 7. Amendment. Section 21115.09, Subd. l of the Plymouth City Code (GENERAL
YARD, LOT AREA AND BUILDING REGULATIONS—SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS) is
amended as follows:
21115.09. SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS: All single family detached homes shall
comply with the following:
Subd.1. Foundation. Dwellings shall be constructed upon a continuous perimeter
foundation, except that the following appurtenant structures may be placed upon pier footings:
(a) Open decks.
(b) Covered porches, provided that the floor height is three feet or less above ground
level.
(c) Covered porches with a floor height exceeding three feet above ground level,
provided that such porch does not exceed 300 square feet in gross floor area.
(d) Room additions to living area, provided that the floor height is three feet or less
above ground level.
(e) Room additions to living area with a floor height exceeding three feet above ground
level, provided that the total area of such living space does not exceed 300 square feet in
gross floor area.
(f) Additionally, the perimeter foundation need not be continuous in the area of an
elevated breezeway or similar architectural feature that connects the home to a garage or
similar structure.
(8)
SECTION 8. Amendment. Section 21120.02, Subd. 4 of the Plymouth City Code
(ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND USES—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS) is
amended as follows:
Subd. 4. No building permit shall be required for detached accessory buildings
containing 200 square feet in gross floor area or less, however, such buildings shall comply with
all applicable regulations set forth in this Chapter.
SECTION 9. Amendment. Section 21120.02, Subd. 8 of the Plymouth City Code
(ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND USES—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS) is
amended as follows:
Subd. S. Trash Receptacles. Except as otherwise provided, all multiple -family
dwellings and non-residential buildings having exterior trash receptacles shall provide an enclosed
area in conformance with the following:
(a) Exterior wall treatment shall be similar and/or complement the principal building.
(b) For residential uses, the minimum setback for an enclosed trash receptacle area
shall be the same as the setback prescribed for accessory structures. For non-residential
uses, the minimum setback for an enclosed trash receptacle area shall be the same as the
setback prescribed for the principal building.
(c) The trash enclosure shall be in an accessible location for servicing vehicles and
shall not conflict with site circulation.
(d) The trash receptacles shall be fully screened from view of adjacent properties and
the public right-of-way.
(e) The design and construction of the trash enclosure shall be subject to the approval
of the Building Official.
(f) Recycling space shall be provided as required by the Minnesota State Building
Code.
(g) Noise emanating from trash collection activities shall be minimized so as not to
constitute a nuisance as defined and regulated by Section 2010 of the City Code.
(9)
SECTION 10. Amendment. Section 21120.04, Subd. 3 of the Plymouth City Code
(ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND USES—NON-RESIDENTIAL USES) is
amended as follows:
Subd. 3. Drive Through Businesses. Where allowed, drive through businesses shall
comply with the following:
(a) The facility shall be located only on a site having direct access to a minor arterial
street, collector or service road.
(b) All portions of drive through facilities established after 7 March 1995, including
but not limited to service windows, ordering stations and stacking spaces, shall be set back
at least 300 feet from residentially zoned or guided property, unless screened by an
intervening building or located across an arterial or major collector street from residentially
zoned or guided property.
(c) The facility's public address system shall not be audible from any adjacent
residentially zoned or guided property and shall comply with Section 21105.10 of this
Chapter.
(d) Required Stacking Space.
(1) Pharmacies. Pharmacies with one drive through lane shall provide stacking
space for at least five vehicles, and pharmacies with two or more drive through
lanes shall provide stacking space for at least three vehicles per lane, as measured
from and including the last pick up station, window, or the like. Stacking spaces
shall not interfere with parking spaces or traffic circulation.
(2) Banks containing less than 6,000 square feet. Banks containing less than
6,000 square feet of gross floor area with one drive through lane shall provide
stacking space for at least six vehicles, and banks containing less than 6,000 square
feet of gross floor area with two or more drive through lanes shall provide stacking
space for at least four vehicles per lane, as measured from and including the last
pick up station, window, or the like. Stacking spaces shall not interfere with
parking spaces or traffic circulation.
(3) All Other Uses. Businesses with one drive through lane shall provide
stacking space for at least 10 vehicles, and businesses with two or more drive
through lanes shall provide stacking space for at least six vehicles per lane, as
measured from and including the last pick up station, window, or the like. Stacking
spaces shall not interfere with parking spaces or traffic circulation.
(e) The applicant shall demonstrate that such use will not significantly lower the
existing level of service on streets and intersections.
(f) Alcoholic beverages shall not be sold or served.
(10)
(g) All elements of the drive through service area, including but not limited to
associated signage, order stations, teller windows, and vehicle lights from the stacking
lanes, shall be screened from adjacent residentially zoned or guided property pursuant to
Section 21130.03 of this Chapter.
(h) Sites with drive-through service shall be designed in a manner that allows drivers
not using the drive-through, or wishing to exit the drive-through area, to bypass the drive-
through lane(s).
SECTION 11. Amendment. Section 21135.11, Subd. 2. of the Plymouth City Code (OFF-
STREET PARKING AND LOADING—NUMBER OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
REQUIRED) is amended as follows:
Subd. 2. Institutional/Educational/Cultural:
Auditoriums, Theaters, Religious
One space for each three permanent seats based on
Institutions, Sports Arenas
the design capacity of the main assembly hall.
Facilities as may be provided in conjunction with
such buildings or uses shall be subject to additional
requirements which are imposed by this Chapter.
Community Center, Libraries, Museums
One space for each 300 square feet of floor area.
Nursing Homes
One space for each three beds.
Private or Private Non -Profit Baseball
One space for each eight seats of design capacity.
Fields
School, Elementary and Junior High
Three spaces for each classroom. This requirement
(Public or Private)
may be reduced at the Zoning Administrator's
discretion to reflect facility use and/or parking
policy. Adequate space shall be allowed for the
dropping off and/or picking up of students as
determined by the Zoning Administrator.
School, High School (Public or Private)
One space for each two students based on the design
capacity. This requirement may be reduced at the
Zoning Administrator's discretion to reflect facility
use and/or parking policy. Adequate space shall be
allowed for the dropping off and/or picking up of
students as determined by the Zoning
Administrator.
SECTION 12. 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 spaces plus one space for each 500 square feet
of floor area over 1,000 square feet.
Automobile Washes:
Shall be determined by the type of automobile wash
as listed below:
Automatic Drive
Five spaces or one per employee on maximum shift,
Through Service
whichever is greater.
Self -Service Car Wash
One space per bay.
Motor Fuel Station
One space in addition to that required for the
Automobile Washes
station.
Beauty Shops
Two spaces for each beauty chair/station.
Bowling Alleys
Five 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 space for each employee, plus one space for
each six individuals of licensed capacity.
Drive -In or Convenience Food
One space for each two and one-half seats plus one
Establishments
space for each 15 square feet of public service and
counter area.
Furniture Sales
One space for each 400 square feet of floor area for
the first 25,000 square feet, plus one space for each
600 square feet thereafter.
Laboratories
One space for each 350 square feet of floor area.
Manufacturing
One space for each employee on the major shift or
one space for each 350 square feet, whichever is
less, plus one space for each company motor
vehicle on the premises.
Medical, Chiropractic, or Dental Offices
One space for every 200 feet of floor area.
or Clinics
Motels, Hotels, Lodging or Boarding
One space per sleeping unit, plus one space per day
Houses
shift employee plus one space for each 40 square
feet devoted to meeting or banquet rooms.
Motor Fuel Stations
Four spaces plus two 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 space for each 250 square feet of floor area for
Commercial) and Banks
the first 100,000 square feet, plus one space for each
350 square feet of floor area thereafter.
Restaurants, Private Clubs, Food
One space for each 40 square feet of floor area of
Dispensing Establishments (Except
dining and bar area and one space for each 80
Drive -In or Convenience Restaurants)
I square feet of kitchen area.
(12)
Retail Commercial Uses, Except as
One space for each 200 square feet of floor area for
Prescribed Herein
the first 100,000 square feet, plus one space for each
350 square feet of floor area thereafter. The number
of parking spaces provided shall not exceed the
minimum requirement by more than 10 percent,
unless authorized under Section 21135.12.
Retail Sales and Service Business with 50
Eight spaces or one space for each 200 square feet
Percent or More of Gross Floor Area
devoted to public sales or service plus one space for
Devoted to Storage, Warehouses, and/or
each 500 square feet of storage area, whichever is
Industry
greater.
Shopping Centers
One space for each 200 square feet of leasable floor
area for the first 100,000 square feet, plus one space
for each 350 square feet of leasable floor area
thereafter. The number of parking spaces provided
shall not exceed the minimum requirement by more
than 10 percent, unless authorized under Section
21135.12.
Sports and Fitness Clubs
One space for each 300 square feet of floor area.
Warehousing
One space for each two employees of the largest
shift or one space for each 2,000 square feet of floor
area, whichever is greater.
Wholesale Showrooms
I One space for each 500 square feet of floor area.
SECTION 13. Amendment. Section 21135.16 of the Plymouth City Code (OFF-STREET
PARKING AND LOADING—DRIVE THROUGH BUSINESSES) is amended as follows:
21135.16. DRIVE THROUGH BUSINESSES: In addition to the provisions of this Section,
drive through businesses are also regulated by Section 21120.04, Subd. 3 of this chapter.
SECTION 14. Amendment. Section 21137.01, Subd. 3. of the Plymouth City Code (PRIVATE
DRIVES—PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) is amended as follows:
Subd. 3. Private drives shall not gain access from an arterial roadway, as identified
by the City's Comprehensive Plan.
(13)
SECTION 15. Amendment. Section 21140.01 of the Plymouth City Code (BUILDING
RELOCATION—REVIEW PROCESS) is amended as follows:
21140.01. REVIEW PROCESS: The relocation of any building or structure onto a lot
within the city shall comply with Section 415 of the City Code, and the person requesting the
relocation shall obtain prior approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to the procedures and
requirements set forth in Section 21015 of this Chapter. This provision does not apply to relocation
of structures within the same lot, provided such relocation complies with Section 415 of the City
Code and all applicable provisions of this Chapter. Additionally, accessory buildings containing
200 square feet in gross floor area or less shall be allowed to be relocated within a lot or onto
another lot without issuance of a conditional use permit, but shall comply with all other provisions
of this Chapter.
SECTION 16. Amendment. Section 21155.06, Subd. 1 (c) (3) of the Plymouth City Code
(SIGN REGULATIONS—DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS) is amended as follows:
(3) Non-commercial signs. Temporary non-commercial
signs of any size and in any number may be posted from 46
days before the state primary in a state general election year vote for Me!
until 10 days following the general election, and from 13
weeks prior to any special election until 10 days following the
special election. Signs shall be removed not more than 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, 05111/10)
SECTION 17. Amendment. Section 21475.17, Subd. 4 (h) of the Plymouth City Code (CC,
CITY CENTER DISTRICT—SPECIAL DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) is
amended as follows:
(h) Shade trees shall be planted in all parking lot islands. A minimum of one tree shall
be planted in each island and one tree shall be planted for each 150 square feet of island.
(14)
SECTION 18. Amendment. Section 21650.13 of the Plymouth City Code (PI,
PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT—AREA REQUIREMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION
LIMITATIONS) is amended as follows:
21650.13. AREA REQUIREMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION LIMITATIONS: The
following requirements shall be observed in the PI District subject to additional requirements,
exceptions, modifications set forth in this Chapter:
District
Minimum
Minimum
Minimum
Maximum
Minimum
Maximum
Area
Lot Area
Lot
Lot
Structural
Setbacks
Building
Minimum
(acres)
width
Depth
Coverage (a)
(feet)
Height
(feet)
(feet)
2 acres
Community
3
100
None
General
50%Princ.
Abutting
45
Centers
Uses
Residential
Bldg
feet
District (b)
Elementary
15
Correctional
8%
Front
75
Acc.
10
Schools
Facilities
yard (b)
Bldg.
feet
120
sq. ft.
or less
Hospitals
10
Side
75
Acc.
20
yard (b)
Bldg.
feet
over
120
sq. ft.
Junior High
30
Rear
75
Schools
yard (b)
Religious
3
Abutting
Institutions
Non -
Residential
District
Senior High
50
Front
50
Schools or
yard
Correctional
Facilities
Other uses
2
Side
50
yard
corner
lot
Side
15
yard
interior
lot
Rear
15
yard
Correctional
Facilities
Front 200
Side 400
Rear 400
(a) Special requirements apply for environmental overlay districts - See appropriate text
(b) Where a P -I District abuts a residential district or is separated from a residential district by a local or minor collector
street.
(15)
SECTION 19. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage.
ADOPTED by the City Council this 26a' day of May, 2015.
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