2010-10BILL NO.2010-10
AMENDMENT TO RICHFIELD CITY CODE
SUBSECTION 529.25 RELATED TO
NONCONFORMITIES
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1 Subsection 509.25 of the Richfield City Code is amended by adding a new
Subdivision 2 to read as follows, and by now renumbering all subsequent
subdivisions:
Subd. 2. Definitions. The following terms and accompanying definitions are
used in the context of nonconformities:
a) Expansion -For the purposes of nonconformities, expansion
includes but is not limited to, intensification of the use, expansion
of the use to a portion of the property not previously used, or
increased structure dimension(s).
b) Improvement - Where a nonconformity is made more
compatible with the use of adjacent properties, efficient, and/or
more aesthetically pleasing. For the purposes of nonconformities,
an improvement does not include an expansion.
c) Maintenance -Normal repair, restoration, and improvement
including cosmetic changes. For the purposes of nonconformities,
maintenance does not include new construction or expansion of a
use or structure.
d) Repair -For the purposes of nonconformities, repair means to
restore to good condition by replacing or reassembling broken,
worn out or malfunctioning components. Repair does not include
expansion.
e) Replacement -Construction that provides a substitute
substantially equivalent to the pre-existing conditions that preceded
damage or destruction.
f) Restoration -For the purposes of nonconformities, restoration
means to restore or repair to good condition by replacing or
reassembling broken, worn out or malfunctioning components.
Restoration does not include expansion.
Sec. 2 Subsection 509.25, Subdivision 2b of the Richfield City Code is amended to
read as follows:
b) Any ,,,,,,nn„fnrmi„ir ~,~ononconformity is destroyed by fire or
other peril to the extent of greater than 50 percent of its market
value, and no building permit has been applied for within 180 days
of when the property is damaged. In this case, the city may impose
reasonable conditions upon a building permit in order to mitigate
any newly created impact on adjacent property.
Any subsequent use or occupancy of the land or premises shall be a
conforming use or occupancy. The nonconforming use status of the premises
and any rights which arise under the provisions of this subsection shall
terminate.
Sec. 3 Subsection 509.25, Subdivision 3 of the Richfield City Code is amended to
read as follows:
Subd. 3. Nonconforming use. Except as otherwise noted in this code, there
shall be no enlargement, expansion, intensification, or relocation of any
building or premises devoted to a nonconforming use except to make it a
conforming use.
a) Exception.
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i. The construction will not result in an increase in the number
of dwelling units;
ii. The building or parcel is not located in an area which the
Gouncll has deslgnatea as a nlgn prlorlty ror reaevelopment
accordina to an adopted redevelopment strategv or plan. ror
the purpose of tnis section, a reaevelopment sirategy or plan
specifically outlines the area to be redeveloped and may
include timelines and/or action steps to be taken, or which
are being taken, to achieve the redevelopment. These action
steps may include, but are not limited to, solicitation of
~lPVehners_ the purchase of orooertv. environmental testina
activities; and
iii. The construction would not extend any farther into the
structu
Sec. 4 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 9th day of
August 2010. '~~.~ ~
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Debbie Goette ,Mayor
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Nancy Gibbs, City Cle
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City of Richfield
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BILL NO.2010-10
AMENDIIAENT,TO RICHFIELD CITY CODE
SUBSECTION 529.25 RELATEDTO
NONCONFORMITIES
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1 Subsection 509.25 of the Richfield City Code
is amended by adding a new Subdivision 2 to read as fol-
lows, and by now renumbering all subsequent subdivi-
sions:
Subd. 2. Definitions. The following terms and ac-
companying definitions are used in the context of non-
conformities:
a) Expansion -For the purposes of nonconformities, ex-
pansion includes, but is not limited to, intensification ofthe
use, expansion of the use to a portion of the property not
previously used, or increased structure dimension(s).
b) Improvement - Where a nonconformity is made more
compatible with the use of adjacent properties, efficient,
and/or more aesthetically pleasing. For the purposes of
nonconformities, an improvement does not include an ex-
pansion.
c) Maintenance -Normal repair, restoration, and im-
provement including cosmetic changes. For the purpos-
es of nonconformities, maintenance does not include new
construction or expansion of a use or structure.
d) Repair -For the purposes of nonconformities, repair
means to restore to good condition by replacing or re-
assembling broken, worn out or malfunctioning compo-
nents. Repair does not include expansion.
e) Replacement- Construction that provides a substitute
substantially equivalent to the pre-existing conditions that
preceded damage or destruction.
f) Restoration -For the purposes of nonconformities,
restoration means to restore or repair to good condition by
replacing or reassembling broken, worn out or malfunc-
tioning components. Restoration does not include expan-
sion.
Sec.2 Subsection 509.25, Subdivision 2b of the Rich-
field City Code is amended to read as follows:
b) Any nonconforming usenonconformity is destroyed
by fire or other peril to the extent of greater than 50 per-
cent of its market value, and no building permit has been
applied for within 180 days of when the property is dam-
aged. In this case, the city may impose reasonable con-
ditions upon a building permit in order to mitigate any
newly created impact on adjacent property.
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Any subsequent use or occupancy of the land or premis-
es shall be a conforming use or occupancy. The noncon-
forming use status of the premises and any rights which
- arise under the provisions of this subsection shall termi-
nate.
BY; Subsection 509.25, Subdivision 3 of the Richfield
CFO City Code is amended to read as follows:
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subscribed and sworn to or affirmed
before me on this 19 day of
August , 2010.
Notary Public
'~ '' DIANE L ELIASON
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u . 3. oncon ormmg use. xcep as o erwlse no e
in this code, there shall be no enlargement, expansion, in-
tensification, or relocation of any building or premises de-
voted to a nonconforming use except to make it a con-
forming use.
a) Exception. Expansion which would constitute addi-
tion and alteration to buildirigs containing nonconforming
dwelling units complying with the following conditions
shall be permitted:
i. The construction will not result in an increase in the
number of dwelling units;
ii. The building or parcel is not located in an area which
the Council has designated as a high priority for redevel-
opment according to an adopted redevelopment strategy
or plan. For the purpose of this section, a redevelopment
strategy or plan shall be defined as a document and/or
process which specifically outlines the area to be rede-
veloped and may include timelines and/or action steps to
be taken, or which are being taken, to achieve the rede-
velopment. These action steps may include, but are not
limited to, solicitation of developers, the purchase of prop-
erty, environmental testing or remediation, demolition of
structure and other similar activities; and
iii. The construction would not extend any farther into the
required setback than the existing structure.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
(August 19, 2010) D2 Bill# 2010-10
Sec.4 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, Min-
nesota this 9th day of August 2010.