Ord 457 Amend Sec 12-1 Outdoor StorageCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 457
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 -1G OF THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, DAKOTA COUNTY,
BY AMENDING THE PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES IN THE
I, INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT, PROVIDING FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE AND
DISPLAY AS AN ACCESSORY USE TO LANDSCAPE AND BUILDING DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION BUSINESSES
The City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, does hereby ordain:
Section 1.
Section 12 -1G -1 is hereby amended to add the following:
Permitted Uses: 12 -1G -1 B. (Non- manufacturing uses)
Landscaping and Building Design and Construction.
Section 2.
Section 12 -1G -2 is hereby amended to add the following:
Conditional Uses: 12 -1G -2
Outdoor Storage and Display of Materials and Equipment Accessory to Landscaping and
Building Design and Construction, provided that:
A. The site shall be occupied by a principal building of no less than 15,000 square feet.
B. All storage and display is located in the rear or side yard of the property and behind the
front building line of the principal building, and shall not be located in a yard that abuts
any local public street.
C. No storage and display shall be located on any parcel that is within one thousand five
hundred (1,500) feet from any residentially -zoned property, measured from the closest
point of the lot lines.
D. The storage and display area shall not be open to retail sales, and shall be utilized only for
stock and supply for clients of the landscape or building design and construction
business.
E. All storage and display is located on paved surfaces, which shall be properly maintained
to prevent deterioration.
F. The storage and display area shall occupy no more than sixty percent (60 %) of the total
lot area.
G. The storage and display area shall be setback from all lot lines no less than ten (10) feet.
H. The storage and display area shall be screened from surrounding property by fencing,
walls, and/or landscaping.
I. All storage and display shall be located under three-sided, covered structures, with the
exception of landscape plant materials and trucks or equipment as shown on a specific
and detailed site plan.
J Trucks and equipment kept within the storage and display area shall be located within
designated striped parking spaces and shall not be used for storage.
K. Fencing utilized for screening purposes shall be constructed of wood or other materials as
approved by the City Council.
L. Circulation and water service on the property shall meet the requirements of the City's
Fire Chief for access and fire protection.
M. Covered structures used to protect stored materials or equipment shall meet the following
requirements:
a. Structures greater than eight feet in height shall be designed and constructed of
materials consistent with the requirements of Section 12-1D-13-2 of this Code.
b. Structures of eight feet in height or less may be constructed of alternative
materials as approved by the City Council, provided such structures are not
visible from surrounding property or public streets.
c. All structures shall comply with applicable Building and Fire Codes.
Section 3.
This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after the date of its passage and publication.
Adopted and ordained into an Ordinance this 19th day of November, 2013.
ATTEST
Ord #457
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Sand a Krebsbach, Ma
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