93-8019R67
RESOLUTION N0. 8019
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE STANDARDS
FOR NEW PARKING AREAS IN FRONT YARDS
FOR SINGLE FAMILY AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS
AND PLACING A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SUCH USES
WHEREAS, the City's zoning ordinance currently does not
prohibit the use of front, rear or side yards for offstreet
parking for single family or two family dwellings; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has authorized a study to be
conducted for .the purpose of considering an amendment to the
City's zoning ordinance regulating parking in such areas; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.355, subd. 4,
allows the City to adopt a moratorium restricting the use of
property during the time that such a study is ongoing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that in order to protect the
planning process it is necessary to adopt such a moratorium.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Richfield as follows:
1. The City staff is directed to conduct a study to
determine how offstreet parking should be regulated in
front yards of properties occupied by a single family or
two family dwelling.
2. During the time period that the study in ongoing, the
administrative standards attached to this resolution are
hereby adopted.
3. No new offstreet parking shall be allowed in the front
yards of property located in the single family
residential zone or on property occupied by a single
family or two family dwelling unless such area meets the
standards attached to this resolution or unless such
area has been previously used for such parking and has
been previously surfaced as required by Section 800.13,
subd. 6 of the City Code.
4. Variances from the administrative standards may be
submitted to the City Council, which shall follow the
standards set forth in Section 545.05, subd. 2 of the
City's zoning ordinance in determining whether to
approve such a request.
This resolution is effective immediately upon its adoption
and shall remain in effect for a period of six months, unless
otherwise extended by the City Council.
Resolution No. 8019
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Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota this 24th day ofMay, 1993.
ATTEST:
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Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk
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Martin J. Ki sch, Mayor