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RESOLUTION NO. 9524
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED PERTAINING TO
FRONT-YARD PARKING REGULATIONS AND PLACING A MORATORIUM ON THE
INSTAllATION OF PAVEMENT IN FRONT-YARD AREAS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Richfield has held several discussions
related to front-yard parking regulations; and
WHEREAS, front-yard parking regulations have been a concern of the City
Council and citizens due to an excessive amount of paving and vehicles in front yards
within the City; and
WHEREAS, the issue of pavement in front yards is particularly common along
major streets in the City where on-street parking is prohibited; and
WHEREAS, the City has studied and reviewed its zoning and parking regulations
to determine the most appropriate amendments to its regulations relating to front-yard
parking; and
WHEREAS, the City staff is in the process of developing amendments to the City's
zoning and parking regulations to implement the results of that study and review; and
WHEREAS, the City is concerned that continued paving in front yard areas will
frustrate the City's efforts to address front-yard parking issues and will be detrimental to
the best interests of the public; and
WHEREAS, the City concludes it is desirable to place a moratorium on the
installation of pavement in front yards.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Richfield as follows:
1. The City staff is directed to implement the results of the City's study
concerning front-yard parking and paving by developing appropriate amendments to the
City's regulations. In particular, the amendments shall address the issues of parking
surfaces, and numbers and locations of vehicles in front-yard areas.
2. Upon completion of the City staff's work, the matter is to be considered by
the City Council for formal adoption of amendments to the relevant parking and zoning
regulations.
3. A moratorium on the installation of pavement in front-yard areas, as defined
by the City's Zoning Ordinance except for such area lying directly in front of garage doors
or carports openings and leading directly to the street, is adopted pending the adoption of
any amendments to the City parking and zoning regulations. The moratorium shall apply
to all permit applications received, but not yet approved.
4. The moratorium period created under this resolution will expire six months
from the date of adoption of this resolution or at such earlier date as may be determined
by the City Council. The moratorium may be extended for a reasonable time, as allowed
in Minnesota Statutes Section 462.355, subd. 4, as necessary to implement the results of
the City's study and adopt the necessary amendments' to the City's zoning and parking
regulations.
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This resolution is effective immediately upon its adoption (September 28,
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Martin J. Ki(s.cIl, Mayor
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