2014-04 BILL NO. 2014-4
AMENDMENT TO RICHFIELD CITY CODE RELATED TO ZONING
AMENDING SUBSECTION 507.07, SUBDIVISIONS 57 AND 62; SUBSECTION
509.15, SUBDIVISON 2; SUBSECTION 509.21, SUBDIVISIONS 5 AND 15;
SUBSECTION 509.25, SUBDIVISION 7; SUBSECTIONS 512.05, 512.07, AND 512.09;
SUBSECTION 514.07, SUBDIVISION 2; SUBSECTION 529.11, SUBDIVISION 1;
SUBSECTION 534.11, SUBDIVISION 1; SUBSECTION 537.03, SUBDIVISION 1;
SUBSECTION 537.05, SUBDIVISION 5; SUBSECTION 542.03, SUBDIVISION 2;
SUBSECTION 544.05; SUBSECTION 549.21, SUBDIVISION 4; SUBSECTION
549.23, SUBDIVISION 1; AND APPENDIX I, SECTION 3, CLAUSE 91; ADDING NEW
SUBSECTION 507.07, SUBDIVISION 53; AND SUBSECTION 514.15, SUBDIVISION
4; AND REPEALING SUBSECTION 507.07, SUBDIVISIONS 26 AND 101.
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1 A new Subsection 507.07, Subdivision 53 of the Richfield City Code to
read as follows is added, and by now renumbering all following
subdivisions accordingly:
Subd. 53. "Health club or studio, spa." A facility, for profit or nonprofit,
where members or nonmembers use equipment or space for the purpose
of passive or active exercises related to physical fitness.
Section 2 Subsection 507.07, Subdivision 57 of the Richfield City Code is amended
to read as follows:
Subd. 57. "Impervious surface." A surface that has been compacted or
covered with a layer of materials so that it is highly resistant to infiltration
by water. It includes surfaces such as compacted sand, limerock, or clay,
as well as most conventionally surfaced streets, roofs, sidewalks, parking
lots, and other similar structuressurfaces. Open uncovered decks or
porches are not included. Due to maintenance requirements, pervious
pavers and similar materials shall not be calculated as a deduction from
impervious surface for single- or two-family lots unless special approval
from the Director is granted. (Figure 5)
Section 3 Subsection 507.07, Subdivision 62 of the Richfield Code is amended to
read as follows:
Subd. 62. "Lot area." The total horizontal area bounded by the front,
side, and rear lot lines. With respect to planned unit developments only,
lot area - - - - - - - - - - - - - -and alleys may include, at the discretion of the Director, areas of the right-
of-way that are improved and integral to the design of the project.
Section 4 Subsection 509.15, Subdivision 2 of the Richfield Code to read as follows:
Subd. 2. Definitions.
a) "Hedge." A row of shrubbery which forms or is intended to form a
barrier.
b) "Wall." This term includes retaining walls, freestanding walls, and
decorative or privacy walls.
c) "Height of fence." Fence height is measured to include the body of the
fence, plus allowing a maximum of six inches (on average between posts)
above the natural grade (i.e. for drainage purposes). Fence posts are
permitted to extend a maximum of six inches above the body of the fence.
Section 5 Subsection 509.21, Subdivision 5 of the Richfield Code is amended to
read as follows:
Subd. 5. Activities. A home occupation must be conducted in such a
manner that activities connected with it are not noticeable from adjacent
streets or residential lots, and except as permitted in Subd. 6 below, do
not draw attention to the home occupation. All activities related to a home
occupation must be conducted within a fully enclosed dweltiegbuilding.
Section 6 Subsection 509.21, Subdivision 15 of the Richfield Code is amended to
read as follows:
Subd. 15. Use of equipment. No mechanical or electrical equipment
requiring in excess of 229240 volts single phase shall be permitted in the
conduct of a home occupation, and no electric motor shall exceed 3
horsepower.
Section 7 Subsection 509.25, Subdivision 7 of the Richfield Code is amended to
read as follows:
Subd. 7. Nonconforming site improvements. This subsection is primarily
aimed at upgrading nonconforming site improvements that affect the
appearance and impacts of a site. It is not intended to require extensive
changes that would be extremely impractical such as moving or lowering
buildings.
a) Nonconforming Parking. Alteration, addition or expansion which results
in an increased need for off-street parking shall provide additional parking
according to the following guidelines:
i. Where modifications result in an increase in the applicable unit of
measurement (dwelling unit, floor area, capacity, number or seats, etc.)
which is 50 percent or less of the original total, additional parking shall be
required only for this new or modified part of the development;
ii. Where modifications result in an increase in the applicable unit of
measurement which is over 50 percent of the original total, sufficient off-
street parking shall be provided to bring the entire development into
conformance with the requirements of this ordinance.
b) Nonconforming Landscaping and Screening. Alternative landscaping
or screening may be approved by the Director, where, due to existing
structure placement, lot dimensions, parking requirements, or other
improvements, it is not possible to provide the landscaping or screening
required by this ordinance, according to the following rules:
i. The alternative landscaping or screening will not be detrimental to
adjacent properties; and
ii. The alternative landscaping or screening complies with the purpose
and intent of standards dictated by this ordinance.
c) Additional nonconforming site improvements. In addition to the
requirements of a) and b) above, the following nonconforming site
improvements must be made conforming if a structure or use associated
with the nonconforming site improvement is enlarged or expanded.
i. Impervious surface coverage as required by applicable zoning
district standards;
ii. Irrigation as required by Subsection 5428 544.03, Subd. 4(h);
iii. Screening of refuse collection and utilitarian items in accordance with
Subsection 5,12.05 544.05;
iv. Pedestrian circulation as required by Subsection 5/12.15 544.15;
v. Bicycle parking in accordance with Subsection 542.17544.17; and
vi. Underground utilities when renovation costs exceed 50 percent of the
value of the structure, in accordance with Subsection 542.19544.19.
d) The Director may modify or waive any of the provisions above based
on a written finding that the proposal:
i. Would not be detrimental to adjacent properties; and
ii. The proposal complies with the purpose and intent of standards
dictated by this ordinance. (Amended: 9-17-2010)
Section 8 Subsection 512.05 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read as
follows:
512.05. Permitted, Conditional, Accessory and Prohibited Uses in Residential
Districts.
The following table summarizes which land uses are classified as permitted,
accessory, conditional or prohibited in the Residential Districts. Refer to Sections 514
through 527 for complete regulations.
P: Permitted
A: Accessory
C: Conditional
N: Null or Prohibited
Land Use R R-1 MR- MR- MR-
1 2 3
Residential
Single-family detached dwellings P P P N N
Two-family dwellings C N P P P
Twin homes N N C N N
Multifamily dwellings (›minimum 3 units) N N N P/C P/C
Cluster home developments C N C C N
7 1 1 1
Other
Bed and breakfast inns C C N N N
Cemeteries C N N N N
Day care facilities P/C P P/C P/C P/C
Emergency shelters C N C C C
Fences, walls and hedges A A A A A
Foster family homes NC A/C A/C NC NC
Garages/carports for a residential structure A A A A A
Gazebos/greenhouses A A A N N
Governmental buildings P N C C C
Home occupations A A A A A
Libraries (public) P N C C C
Parking A A A A A
Private driveways A A A A A
Public utilities, major C C C C C
Public utilities, minor A A A A A
Recreational facilities, noncommercial, principal use C C C N N
Religious institutions C N C C C
Residential care facilities P P P/C P/C P/C
Roomer A A N N N
Satellite dish antennas A A A A A
Schools, public or private C N C C C.
Storage buildings A A A A A
Swimming pools, private A A A A A
Telecommunication towers C C C C C
Utility buildings accessory to telecommun. towers and A N A A A
antennas
Section 9 Subsection 512.07 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read as follows:
512.07. Permitted, Conditional, Accessory and Prohibited Uses in Commercial
Districts.
The following table summarizes which land uses are classified as permitted,
accessory, conditional or prohibited in the Commercial Districts. Refer to Sections 529
through 534 for complete regulations. (Amended, Bill No. 2011-19)
P: Permitted
A: Accessory
C: Conditional
N: Null or not Permitted
Land Use S- C-1 C-2
0
Adult businesses N N P
Animal kennels N N P/C
Apartments within a commercial building A A/C C
Assembly, light manufacturing, warehouse N N A
Auction houses N N P
Auto mechanical/body repair N N C
Auto detailing N N C
Auto or boat sales N N C
Auto stereo installation service N N P
Auto washes N N C
Barber or beauty shops P/C P/C P/C
Bicycle stores N P/C P/C
Bicycle repair shops P/C P/C P/C
Bowling alleys N N P
Carpet or paint stores N P/C P/C
Cemeteries N N C
Convenience store N P P
Day care facilities C P P
Drug stores without drive-up facility N P/C P/C
Drug stores with drive-up window N N C
Emergency shelter N N C
Enclosed storage A A A
Fences, walls and hedges A A A
Financial institutions without drive-up service N N P
Financial institutions with drive-up service N N C
Firearms related uses N N C
Fortune telling N N P
Funeral homes, mortuaries N N C
Furniture or appliance stores N P/C P/C
Governmental buildings P P P
Grocery stores N P/C P/C
Health club or studio,spa N P P
Hospital or 24-hour urgent care P/C P/C P/C
Hotel or motel (6 or more units) N N C
Junk yard N N N
Libraries, public P P P
Liquor store, municipal N N P
Nursing home P P N
Office, single-tenant, professional, executive or business P/C P/C P/C
Office, multi-tenant, professional, executive, or business P/C P/C P/C
Outdoor merchandising or storage (except as allowed by N N N
Section 1135 of the City Code)
Parking A A A
Pawn shops and second hand goods dealers licensed under Section N N C
1186 or 1187 of the City Code
Public utility, minor A A A
Public utility, major C C C
Religious institutions N N P
Restaurant, take-out only (Class IV) N C P
Restaurant, fast food/convenience food (Class III) or any N N C
restaurant with drive-up service
Restaurant, traditional or cafeteria (Class II) N C C
Restaurant, full service (Class I) N N C
Retail, general (single or multi-tenant) N P/C P/C
Schools, public or private N N P
Service station N N C
Service station/convenience store N N C
Service or non-auto repair shop P/C P/C P/C
Tattoo shops N N C
Taxi or limousine service N N P
Theater, movie or live entertainment N N C
Veterinary clinic N N P
(Amended, Bill No. 2011-13; 2011-19)
Section 10 Subsection 512.09 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read as
follows:
512.09. Permitted, Conditional, Accessory and Prohibited Uses in Mixed-Use
Districts.
The following table summarizes which land uses are classified as permitted,
accessory, conditional or prohibited in the Mixed-Use Districts. Refer to Section 537 for
complete regulations.
P: Permitted
A: Accessory
C: Conditional
N: Null or not Permitted
Land Use MU- MU- MU-R
N C
Residential
Townhome development P N N
Multifamily dwellings (min. 3 units) P P P
(but see
537.07 Subd.
2a)
Live-work units P P N
Assisted living facilities, nursing, rest homes P P N
Other
Adult businesses N P P
Animal kennels C C C
Assembly and manufacturing accessory and subordinate N A A
to retail use
Auto mechanical/body repair N C C
Auto detailing N C C
Auto rental facilities as an accessory to primary office or N A A
hotel use
Auto sales N N C
Clinics A* P P
Convenience store P* P P
Day care facilities P P P
Drive-up window or teller service N C C
Firearms related uses N N C
Funeral homes, mortuaries N P N
Governmental buildings A P A
Health or athletic clubs, spas, yoga studios N P P
Hotel or motel (6 or more units) N P P
Hospitals N N P
Libraries, public P P N
Offices A P P
Parking A A A
Police sub-station P P P
Public utilities A A A
Recreational facilities, noncommercial, principal use P P P
Religious institutions P P A
Restaurant, take-out only (Class IV) P P P
Restaurant, fast food/convenience food (Class Ill) N C C
Restaurant, traditional or cafeteria (Class II) P P P
Restaurant, full service (Class I) N C P
Retail, neighborhood services P P P
Retail, general services C P P
Retail, regional services N C P
Schools, public or private P P C
Service station N P P
Service station/convenience store N P P
Tattoo shops N P P
Theaters, movie or live entertainment N N P
Transit facilities A A A
*Conditions apply, see section 537 for complete regulations.
(Amended, Bill No. 2011-13; 2011-19)
Section 11 Subsection 514.07, Subd. 2 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read
as follows:
Subd. 2. Two-family dwellings, provided the following conditions are met:
a) The lot shall abut an arterial or collector street;
b) The lot area and width shall comply with Section 514.11, Subd. 2 of
this code;
c) Two (2) off-street parking spaces, one (1) of which must be enclosed in
a garage, shall be provided for each dwelling unit;
d) Private driveways, parking areas, turnaround areas and sidewalks
shall comply with Section 514.05 Subd. 8 of this code;
e) For new construction each dwelling unit shall contain at least 7-50960
square feet of interior floor space, and for conversion of a single-family
dwelling to a two-family dwelling each unit shall contain at least 500
square feet of interior floor space. For the purpose of this subsection,
interior floor space shall include the total horizontal area of the dwelling
unit as measured from the interior walls of the unit; and
f) The structure shall meet all setback requirements for two-family
dwellings as indicated under Section 514.13, except that a single-family
dwelling which does not meet the required two-family interior side setback
may be converted into a two-family dwelling if the dwelling is not
expanded or if the expansion meets all applicable two-family dwelling
requirements.
Section 12 A new Subsection 514.15, Subdivision 4 of the Richfield City Code to read
as follows is added, and by now renumbering all following subdivisions
accordingly:
Subd. 4. Parking requirement. For two-family, twin home dwellings and
cluster home developments, there shall be provided on the site at least
two (2) parking spaces per dwelling unit, of which at least one space per
dwelling shall be enclosed in a garage.
Section 13 Subsection 529.11, Subd.1 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read
as follows:
Subdivision 1. [Generally.]The following dimensional requirements apply to the S-
O district. All dimensions are in feet unless otherwise noted.
Minimum lot width Interior lot: 60 Corner lot: 75
Minimum lot area 8,000 square feet
Maximum impervious surface coverage 75 percent
Setbacks - building Principal Accessory
building building
Front (see also Subd. 2) 30 30
Rear
Adjacent to R, R-1 or MR-1 District 15 8
Adjacent to non-R, R-1 or MR-1 District 5 5
Interior side
Adjacent to R, R-1 District 15 15
Adjacent to non-R, R-1 District 5 5
Street/corner side (see also Subd. 3) 12 12
Setbacks - parking Imeasured from property line)
Front (but see Subd. 5) 8
Street/corner side (but see Subd 5) 8
Interior lot line
Adjacent to R, R-1 or MR-1 District 10
Adjacent to non-R, R-1 or MR-1 District 5
Height limitations Principal Accessory
building building
Maximum building height 30 15
Story limitations 2 stories 1 story
Section 14 Subsection 534.11, Subd.1 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read
as follows:
Subdivision 1. The following dimensional requirements apply to the C-2 District. All
dimensions are in feet unless otherwise indicated:
Minimum lot width Interior lot: 75 Corner lot: 90
Minimum lot area 9,000 square feet
Maximum impervious surface coverage 85 percent
Setbacks: building Principal building Accessory building
Front (see also Subd. 2) 35 35
Adjacent to arterial roads See Subdivision 2
Rear (see also Subd. 4)
Adjacent to R, R-1 or MR-1 District 15 8
Adjacent to non-R, R-1 or MR-1 District 5 5
Street/corner side (but see Subd. 3) 25 25
Interior side (see also Subd. 4)
Adjacent to R, R-1 or MR-1 District 15 8
Adjacent to non-R, R-1 or MR-1 District 0 0
Maximum building height (but see Subd. 5) 40 15
Story limitations 3 stories 1 story
Setbacks: parking
Front (but see Subd. 6) 8
Street/corner side (but see Subd. 6) 8
Interior lot line
Adjacent to R, R-1 or MR-1 District 15
Adjacent to non-R, R-1 or MR-1 District 5
(Amended, Bill No. 2011-13; 2011-19)
Section 15 Subsection 537.03, Subd.1 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read
as follows:
Subdivision 1. The following table establishes permitted, conditionally permitted
and accessory uses for the Mixed Use Districts:
Table 1. Uses of the Mixed-Use District
Note—The following abbreviations are used within the use table:
P= permitted use
A= accessory use
C= conditionally permitted
N= not permitted
Use MU- MU- MU-N
R C
COMMERCIAL
Regional retail services P C N
General retail services P P C
Neighborhood retail services P P P
Restaurant Class I (serving alcohol) P C N
Restaurant Class II (traditional/cafeteria) P P P
Restaurant Class III (fast food/convenience) C C N
Restaurant Class IV (take out only) P P P
Service Station/convenience store P P N
Convenience store P P P
Offices and clinics P P A
Hotel/motel (defined as 6 or more rooms) P P N
Mortuaries and funeral chapels N P N
Health or athletic clubs, spas, yoga studios P P N
Theaters, movie or live entertainment P N N
Auto sales or lease -new vehicles C N N
Auto mechanical or body repair shops C C N
Auto detailing C C N
Auto rental facilities accessory to a primary office or hotel A A N
use
Assembly and manufacturing accessory and subordinate A A N
to a retail use
Drive-up window or teller service C C N
Adult business establishments as defined and regulated P P N
under Subsection 1196 of the City Code
Tattoo Shops P P N
Firearms related uses C N N
Licensed day care facilities P P P
Animal kennels C C C
RESIDENTIAL
Dwelling, townhouse N N P
Dwelling, multifamily (min. 3 units) P P P
(but see 537.07,
Subd. 2a)
Live - work units N P P
Assisted living facilities, nursing, rest homes N P P
INSTITUTIONAL/PUBLIC
Places of worship A P P
Government offices A P A
Police sub-station P P P
Schools C P P
Library N P P
Parks P P P
Hospitals P N N
Transit facilities A. A A
Public utility A A A
(Amended, Bill No. 2011-13; 2011-19)
Section 16 Subsection 542.03, Subd. 2 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read
as follows:
Subd. 2. Minimum area. A PUD district shall contain not less than one
(1) acre (43,560 square feet) in lot area. With respect to planned unit
developments only, lot area may include (at the discretion of the Director),
areas of the right-of-way that are improved and integral to the design of
the project.
Section 17 Subsection 544.05 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read as
follows:
544.05. Screening of refuse collection and utilitarian items,
Refuse collection, recycling and utilitarian elements shall be designed into
the interior space of buildings. All delivery and loading operations, HVAC
equipment, and other utility and service function shall be grouped and
arranged away from the public right-of-way and fully screened from other
public areas ground level observation at any point on the property,
adjacent property, or from adjacent right-of-way{exception see (c)). Plans
for screening enclosures must be shown on construction plans.
a) Materials. Required screening may be achieved with fences, walls, earth
berms, hedges, two (2) staggered rows of coniferous trees, a dense
deciduous hedge, or other landscape materials. All walls and fences shall
_- _ _ -- . - _ _ • _ _ • • •- _ _ _- _ _ _ . Earth berms shall
not exceed a slope of 3:1 unless specially treated and approved. All walls
and fences shall be architecturally harmonious with the principal building.
The use of wood, in whole or in part, as a screening material for roof-top
equipment shall not be considered as being architecturally compatible
unless the building is constructed with a wood exterior. In cases where
roof-top equipment may be visible from above, the Director will determine
if the equipment must be painted to match the roof
b) Locations. All required screening or buffering shall be located on the lot
occupied by the use, building, facility, or structure to be screened. No
screening shall be located on any public right-of-way or within eight (8)
feet of the traveled portion of any street or highway.
c) Site improvements or redevelopment consisting of less than a 100 percent
increase in gross floor area where the above requirements are impossible
to meet based on site constraints as judged by the Director shall conform
to the following requirements:
All residential structures with more than three (3) units and all
commercial, industrial, and institutional uses shall provide a
screening enclosure for required dumpsters. Such enclosures shall
be high enough to completely screen the dumpster from all property
lines;
ii. Dumpster enclosures shall be constructed of durable, weather
resistant materials which are properly anchored. Enclosure
materials shall be similar to the principal building;
iii. Dumpster enclosures shall provide sufficient space for required
dumpsters and additional space for storage of recyclable materials.
In no case shall they exceed 600 square feet in area;
iv. Dumpster enclosures shall be located behind the front building line
of the principal building (as extended to the side lot lines).
Enclosures shall be set back not less than five (5) feet from any lot
line or any other building on the premises, unless integrated into
such building or approved by the Building Official; and
v. All dumpster enclosures shall have a concrete floor.
Section 18 Subsection 549.21, Subd. 4 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read
as follows:
Subd. 4. Banners and other temporary signs. Banners and other
temporary signs, where permitted, are subject to the following standards:
(Amended, Bill No. 2011-13)
a) Banners shall be attached to a structure, shall be strongly
constructed, and shall be securely attached to their supports;
b) Banners and other temporary signs shall be removed (including all
framework and supports) as soon as damaged or torn;
c) There shall be no more than one (1) banner per tenant on any
building frontage (see Subsection 549.23 for size allowances);
d) Due to the construction methods of banners and other temporary
signs and their tendency toward damage, der none may be
displayed for more than 28 days; and
e) No more than four (4) temporary sign permits shall be issued to any
business organization or institution within any calendar year.
Section 19 Subsection 549.23, Subd. 1 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read
as follows:
Subd. 1. Residential Districts.
a) Within residential zoning districts, freestanding signs are permitted as follows:
District Maximum sign area Maximum Total area of all
of single sign height freestanding signs
R, R-1, MR-1 6 square feet 6 feet 12 square feet
MR-2, MR-3 24 square feet 8 feet 36 square feet
Permitted 50 square feet 25 feet 100 square feet
Nonresidential Uses
b) Within residential zoning districts, wall signs are permitted as follows:
District Maximum sign area of single sign
R, R-1, MR-1 Not permitted except as required by Section 549.21, Subd.
3.
MR-2, MR-3 10 percent of total wall area of the wall to which sign is
attached
Permitted Nonresidential 15 percent of the total wall area of the wall to which sign is
Uses attached
Section 20 Appendix I, Section 3, Clause (91) of the Richfield City Code is amended
to read as follows:
(91) M-5 (SW corner, 64th and Ly a-leNicollet). Lot 1, Block 8,
Rearrangement of Nicollet Homes 2nd Addition.
Section 21 The Richfield City Code is amended by repealing Subsection 507.07,
Subdivisions 26 and 101
Section 22 This Ordinance is effective in accordance with Section 3.09 of the
Richfield City Charter.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 27th day of
May, 2014.
, 1
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATT ST:
Nancy Gibbs 4 y Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION City of Richfield
STATE OF MINNESOTA (Official Publication)PUBLICATION
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) BILL NO.2014-4
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO
Charlene Vold being duly sworn on an oath, ZONING;AMENDING SUBSEC-
TIONS 507.07,SUBDIVISIONS 57
states or affirms that they are the Authorized AND 62;SUBSECTION 509.15,
Agent of the newspaper(s)known as: SUBDIVISION 2;SUBSEC-
TION 509.21,SUBDIVISIONS 5
SC Richfield AND 15;SUBSECTION 509.25,
SUBDIVISION 7;SUBSECTIONS
512.05,512.07,AND 512.09;
and has full knowledge of the facts stated SUBSECTION 514.07,SUBDIVI-
SION SION 2; SUBSECTION 529.11,
SUBDIVISION 1;SUBSEC-
(A)The newspaper has complied with all of TION 534.11,SUBDIVISION 1;
the requirements constituting qualifica- SUBSECTION 537.03,SUBDIVI-
tion as a qualified newspaper as provided OBND;It I OB 542,03,
by Minn. Stat. §331A.02, §331A.07, and S44.05;SION2;TION54TION
Y § 544.05;SUBSECTION 549.21,
other applicable laws as amended. SUBDIVISION 4;SUBSECTION
(B)This Public Notice was printed and pub- 549.23,SUBDIVISION 1;AND AP-
lished in said newspaper(s) for 1 succes- PENDIX I,SECTION 3,CLAUSE
sive issues; the first insertion being ADDING NEW SUBSECTION
g on 91;507.07,SUBDIVISION 53;AND
06/05/2014 and the last insertion being on SUBSECTION 514.15,SUBDI-
06/05/2014. VISION 4;AND REPEALING
SUBSECTION 507.07,SUBDIVI-
SIONS 26 AND 101.CHANGES
ARE RELATED TO OUTDATED
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DEFINITIONS AND LANGUAGE
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Authorized Agent TIONS,SETBACKS,SCREENING
AND TEMPORARY BANNERS
Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before This summary of the ordinance is
me on 06/05/2014. published pursuant to Section 3.12
of the Richfield City Charter.
The ordinance makes the fol-
lowing changes to the City Code:
Allows the operation of home busi-
nesses from garages and acces-
sory structures provided all other
Notary requirements are met; Enhances
and clarifies screening requirements
for mechanical equipment and utili-
ties (these revisions do not apply
v-' `vv.,,s,yvvvv-vv.JVL� to single- or two-family homes);
�` \,DARLENE MARIE MACPHCRSON Removes obsolete"dance or physi-
cal nfnUff�i iiLita7VViiii culture studios"terminology fa-
Notary Public-M(nneso spa";
�� � vor of"health club or studio,
Clarifies existing policy related to
• My Commission Expires Jan 31,20 g use of pervious pavers on single
and two-family lots; Revises area
calculation for Planned Unit Devel-
opments to allow,under specific cir-
cumstances, inclusion of adjacent
right-of-way; Corrects terminology
related to voltage limits for home
occupations; More precisely de-
fines the way in which fence height
is measured; Adds languages to
clarify that banner regulations ap-
ply to all temporary signs;Corrects
subsection references, symbology
and inconsistencies left over from
previous Code amendments;Adds
footnotes where needed; Corrects
an error related to the description of
a particular property in Appendix I;
and Removes unused and unneces-
sary definitions.
Copies of the ordinance are
available for public inspection in
the City Clerk's office during normal
Rate Information: business hours or upon request by
(1)Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users calling the Department of Commu-
nity comparable space: nity Development at(612)861-9760.
/s/Nancy Gibbs,City Clerk
$34.45 per column inch
6/5/14,3SC2,Summary
Ord 2014-4,229795
Ad ID 229795