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NOVEMBER 12, 1996
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ITEM #1 Tattoo Ordinance
ITEM #2 Residential Setbacks and Lot Coverage
ITEM #3 Commercial Building and Impervious Surface
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Item: #1 Date: November 12, 1996
GENERAL INFORMATION
Subject: Tattoo Ordinance
Type of Request: Review zoning issues related to tattoo establishments; make a recommendation
to the Advisory Board of Health
References: • Council letter and ordinance placing a one -year moratorium on the
development of tattoo businesses
Memo from Betsy Christensen, Support Services Manager, requesting
Planning Commission recommendation
City of Bloomington Licensing Requirements
Table of Restrictions for Tattoo Parlors in Surrounding Communities
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
Background: On May 13, 1996 the City Council placed a moratorium on the development of
tattoo businesses and authorized a study of the issues by the Advisory Board of
Health. The Council asked the Board of Health to consider licensing these types
of businesses and also to review potential location restrictions.
The Board of Health has developed an ordinance for licensing these businesses.
The Board has asked that the Planning Commission review the issues and make
a recommendation regarding the treatment of tattoo businesses in the Zoning
Ordinance.
Issues: The Zoning Ordinance does not specifically list tattoo businesses as permitted,
prohibited, or conditional in any zoning district. Although not every
conceivable business is (or should be) listed in the Ordinance, tattoo businesses
may warrant a distinctive designation. They are specifically prohibited as home
occupations. .
The Board of Health is recommending that the Commission consider some
location restrictions but not to the extent that these types of businesses could not
locate in Richfield. Some possible Zoning Ordinance regulations for tattoo
businesses are as follows:
Conditional use in the C -2 district (which would mean Industrial too);
prohibited in the C -1 district
Required distance from churches, schools and hospitals (similar to gun
shops and auto - related uses); additional uses may want a separation from
include day cares, libraries, liquor establishments, government institutions,
parks, and /or other tattoo businesses.
Distances currently used for other uses include 250 feet, 300 feet and 1,000
feet
Require a buffer yard from residential districts
The other metro communities surveyed do not place zoning restrictions on tattoo
businesses. The primary concern appears to be in the area of licensing. It
would be appropriate, however, to consider placing some distance between this
use and others mentioned above.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Review and discuss the issues. Provide direction to staff to prepare ordinance
Action: language for consideration at the regular meeting on November 26, 1996.
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA °2
Council Letter No. 153
Agenda May 13, 1996
Issue Statement:
Public hearing and second reading of an interim ordinance authorizing a study to be
conducted pertaining to regulating and licensing of tattoo businesses and placing a
moratorium on development of such uses within the City.
Background:
The City licensing ordinances do not contemplate or address the classification of tattoo
businesses. Furthermore, the zoning ordinance does not classify where tattoo parlors
should be properly located. The City currently has no such uses, however, questions
have been raised as to whether the City should license these facilities and also whether
the specific zoning designation should be determined.
First reading of this interim ordinance was conducted on April 8, 1996 and the public
hearing and second reading were scheduled for May 13, 1996.
Recommended Motion:
Conduct the public hearing and second reading of an interim ordinance authorizing a
study to be conducted pertaining to the need for licensing of tattoo businesses and
placing a moratorium on development of such uses within the City.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. The Advisory Board of Health will conduct the study to include analysis of the
appropriateness of licensing.
2. If the Advisory Board of Health determines that licensing should be required, then
the Advisory Board of Health will provide a recommendation regarding appropriate
licensing provisions.
3. The Advisory Board of Health will also recommend whether the uses should be
restricted in terms of location.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The Council may decide not to authorize a study.
2. The Council may decide not to authorize a moratorium
Descussion /Decision Mode: _
This matter is presented for action at the City Council meeting of May 13, 1996.
Respec Ily submitted,
Jam D. Prosser
City Manager
ORDINANCE NO.
AN INTERIM ORDINANCE REGULATING
CERTAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AND
DIRECTING A STUDY BE CONDUCTED
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. Background.
1.01. The City of Richfield ( "City ") currently regulates a wide variety of retail and
service businesses through official controls or licensing or both.
1.02. The City does not currently have in place any official controls which would be
directly applicable to businesses engaged in tattooing, body piercing, body
painting, body branding or similar activities.
1.03. To the extent that these activities are subject to official controls, it is by relating
them to similar businesses which are the specified subjects of the official
controls.
1.04. The City Council is concerned that application of its official controls by inference
may not be an adequate way to address land use issues presented by the
businesses activities described in 1.02.
1.05. There exist a number of significant planning and land use issues pertaining to
the protection of health, safety and general welfare of the City, including the
following:
a) Should these activities be restricted to certain zoning districts of the city,
and if so, which ones?
b) Should these activities be separated from other activities such as liquor
establishments, schools and churches?
C) Should the activities be conditional uses in the districts where they are
allowed, and if so, what conditions would be appropriate?
1.06. Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.355 Subd. 4, allows the City to adopt an interim
ordinance for the purpose of protecting the planning process and the health,
safety and welfare of its citizens.
Section 2. Findinas.
2.01 The City Council finds that it is necessary to conduct studies to determine if there
is a need to amend the City's official controls or its comprehensive plan relating
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to the uses described in Section 1.02 above, and if so, to adopt the appropriate
amendments.
2.02. The City Council finds that there is a need to adopt an interim ordinance for the
purpose of protecting the planning process and the health, safety and welfare of
its citizens regarding such matters.
3.01. A study is authorized to be conducted by City staff to determine whether the
City's official controls need to be modified as they relate to the uses described in
Section 1.02 above.
3.02. Pending completion of the study and adoption of any amendments to the City's
official controls, it shall be unlawful for any person to establish, expand, or
rebuild any of businesses which is engaged in the uses described in Section.
1.02 above.
3.03. Upon application to the City Council, and the showing of an undue hardship, the
City Council may grant such waivers to the provisions of this ordinance, and
upon such waivers to the provisions of this ordinance, and upon such conditions
as the City Council shall, in its sole judgment deem appropriate.
Section 5. Enforcement. The City may enforce any provisions of this ordinance by
mandamus, injunction or other appropriate civil remedy in any court of competent
jurisdiction.
Section 6. Term. Unless earlier terminated by action of the City Council, this
ordinance shall be effective for one year from its effective date, and may be further
extended for such additional periods as the City Council may deem appropriate, not
exceeding a total additional period of 18 months.
Passed by the City Council this day of , 1996.
Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk
CITY OF RICHFIELD
Memorandum
DATE: October 8, 1996
TO: Bruce Palmborg, Community Development Director
FROM: Betsy Christensen" Support Services Manager
SUBJECT: Tattoo Ordinance
In April of 1996, the City Council directed the Richfield Advisory Board of Health to
undertake a study of tattoo parlors. The Council approved a one year moratorium
prohibiting the establishment of tattoo parlors pending this study.
After much discussion, at their September board meeting, members instructed me to
submit to the City Attorney a draft ordinance for review. This ordinance is identical to
one currently in place in the City of Bloomington although the board asked me to have
definitions and language added pertaining to body piercing, body painting and body
branding. The City Attorney's office will look into those areas. Bloomington's ordinance
does not contain any references to piercing, painting or branding. I have attached a copy
of that draft for your review.
Members also think that tattoo parlors should be limited regarding their location. The
board has instructed me to refer this issue to the Planning Commission for their review
and recommendation. The Board of Health has made a recommendation that zoning
locations be tight although not so restrictive as to .make it impossible for them to conduct
business. They would also recommend that language requiring tattoo parlors to be a
certain distance from churches, schools, liquor establishments, etc. be included.
The Board of Health had originally hoped to have a final recommendation ready for the
City Council by the first of the year, however, I am unaware of the process involved for
the Planning Commission and the time needed to review and finalize it. Please let me
know if this is a realistic timeframe or not.
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cc: John D. Erskine, Director of Public Safety
city ofOilBloomington
Division AA. Tattoo Establishments
Added by Ord. No. 94-55, 1.0 -17 -94
SEC. 14.295.200. PURPOSE.
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The purpose of this Division is to regulate the business of tattooing in order to protect the health and
welfare of the general public. The City Council finds that the experience of other titles indicates that there
is a connection between tattooing and hepatitis and other health problems. The City Council finds that
stringent regulations governing tattooing can minimize the hepatitis and disease risk and therefore protect
the general health and welfare of the community.
Added by Ord. No, 9455, 10- 17 -94)
SEC. 14.295.201. DEFINITIONS.
The following words and terms when used in this Article shall have the following meanings unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
Clean - the absence of dirt, grease, rubbish, garbage, and other offensive, unsightly, or extraneous
matter.
Good Repair - free of corrosion, breaks, cracks, chips, pitting, excessive wear and tear, leaks,
obstructions, and similar defects so as to constitute a good and sound condition.
Health Officer - the Director of the City Environmental Services Division or the Directors designee or
any Inspector of such Division.
Issuing Authority - the City of Bloomington Licensing Section.
Tattooing - the marking of the skin of a person by insertion of permanent colors by introducing them
through puncture of the skin.
Added by Ord. No. 94-55.10-17-94)
SEC. 14.295.202. LICENSE REQUIRED, EXCEPTION.
No person shall operate any establishment where tattooing is practiced, nor engage in the' practice of
tattooing without being licensed pursuant to this Division. A state- licensed physician who engages in the
practice of tattooing shall be exempt from the license requirements.
Added by Ord. No, 94-55,10-17-94)
SEC. 14.295.203. LICENSE APPLICATION.
Every application for a license under this Division shall be made on a form supplied by the Issuing
Authority and shall request the following information:
a) If the applicant is a natural person:
1) The name, place and date of birth, street residence address, and phone number of the
applicant.
2) Whether the applicant is a citizen of the United States, a resident alien, or is able to legally be
employed in the United States.
3) Whether the applicant has ever used or has been known by a name other than the applicant's
name, and if so, the name or names used and information concerning dates and places where used.
4) The name of the business if it is to be conducted under a designation, name, or style other
than the name of the applicant and a certified copy of the certificate as required by Minnesota Statutes,
Section 333.01.
5) The street addresses at which the applicant has lived during the preceding five (5) years.
6) The type, name and location of every business or occupation in which the applicant has been
engaged during the preceding five (5) years, and the name(s) and address(es) of the applicant's employer(s)
and partner(s), if any, for the preceding five (5) years.
7) Whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony, crime, or violation of any
ordinance other than a petty misdemeanor. If so, the applicant shall furnish information as to the time,
plate and offense for which convictions were had.
b) If the applicant is a partnership:
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1) The name(s) and address(es) of all general and limited partners and all information
concerning each general partner required in subpart (a) of the Section.
2) The name(s) of the managing partner(s) and the interest of each partner in the tattooing
establishment.
3) A true copy of the partnership agreement shall be submitted with the application. If the
partnership is required to file a certificate as to a trade name pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section
333.01, a certified copy of such certificate shall be attached to the application.
c) If the applicant is a corporation of other business:
1) The name of the corporation or business formed, and if incorporated, the state of
incorporation.
2) A true copy of the certificate of incorporation. If the applicant is a foreign corporation, a
certificate of authority as required by Minnesota Statutes, SeCion 303,06 shall be attached to the
application.
3) The name of the manager(s), proprietor(s), or.other agent(s) in charge of the business and all
information concerning each manager, proprietor, or agent required in subpart (a) of this Section.
d) For all applicants:
1) Whether the applicant holds a current tattooing license from any other governmental unit.
2) Whether the applicant has previously been denied a tattooing license from any other
governmental unit.
3) The location of the business premises and the legal description thereof.
4) Whether all real estate and personal property taxes that are due and payable for the premises
to be licensed have been paid, and if not paid, the years and amounts that are unpaid.
5) Whenever the application is for premises either planned or under construction or undergoing
substantial alterations, the application shall be accompanied by a set of preliminary plans showing the
design of the proposed premises to be licensed. If the plans of design are on file with the City of
Bloomington Building and Inspection Division, no plans need be submitted to the Issuing Authority..
6) Such other information the City Councilor the Issuing Authority may require.
Added by Ord. No. 9455, 10- 17-94)
SEC. 14,295.204. APPLICATION EXECUTION.
All applications for a license under this Division shall be signed and swom to. If the application is that of
a natural person, it shall be signed and swom to by such person; if that of a corporation, by an officer
thereof; if that of a partnership, by one of the general partners; and if that of an unincorporated association,
by the manager or managing officer thereof.
Any falsification on a license application shall result in the denial of a license,
Added by Ord. No. S4.55,10-17-94)
SEC, 14. 295.205. APPLICATION VERIFICATION.
All applications shall be referred to the Issuing Authority for verification and investigation of the facts set
forth in the application, including any necessary criminal background checks to assure compliance with this
Division. The application shall be issued or denied by the Issuing Authority in accordance with Sections
14.295.207 and 14.295.208 of this Division.
Added by Ord. No. 94-55.10-17-94)
SEC. 14.295.206. LICENSE FEE.
The fee for a license under this Division shall be as set forth in Section 14.03 of this Code. The fee
shall be submitted at the time the application is filed and any refund shall be in accordance with Section
14.11.04 of this Code.
Added by Ord. No. 94-55.10-17-94)
SEC. 14,295.207. PERSONS INELIGIBLE FOR LICENSE_
a) No license under this Division shall be issued to an applicant who is a natural person if such
applicant:
1) Is a minor at the time the application is filed;
2) Has been convicted of any crime directly related to the occupation licensed as prescribed by
Minnesota Statutes, Section 264.03, subd. 2, and has not shown competent evidence of sufficient
rehabilitation and present fitness to perform the duties of the licensed occupation as prescribed by
Minnesota Statutes, Section 364.03, subd. 3;
3) Is not a citizen of the United States, a resident alien, or does not have the legal authority to be
employed in the United States; or
4) Is not of good moral character or repute.
b) No license under this Division shall be issued to a partnership if such partnership has any general
Partner or managing partner.
1) Who is a minor at the time the application is filed;
2) Who has been convicted of any crime directly related to the occupation licensed as
prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, Section 364.03, subd. 2, and who has not shown competent evidence of
sufficient rehabilitation and present fitness to perform the duties of the licensed occupation as prescribed by
Minnesota Statutes, Section 364.03, subd. 3:
3) Who is not a citizen of the United States, a resident alien, or does not have the legal authority
to be employed in the United States; or
4) Is not of good moral character or repute.
c) No license under this Division shall be issued to a corporation or other organization if such
applicant has any manager, proprietor, or agent in charge of the business to be licensed:
1) Who is a minor at the time the application is filed;
2) Who has been convicted of any crime directly related to the occupation licensed as
prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, Section 364.03, subd. 2, and who has not shown competent evidence of
sufficient rehabilitation and present fitness to perform the duties of the licensed occupation as prescribed by
Minnesota Statutes, Section 364.03, subd. 3;
3) Who is not a citizen of the United States, a resident alien, or does not have the legal authority
to be employed in the United States; or
4) Is not of good moral character or repute.
Added by Ord. No. 9455, 10- 17 -94)
SEC. 14.295.208. LOCATIONS INELIGIBLE FOR A LICENSE.
The following locations shall be ineligible for a license under this Division.
a) Taxes Due on Property. No license shall be granted or renewed for operation on any property on
which taxes, assessments, or other financial claims of the state, county, school district, or city are due,
delinquent, or unpaid. In the event a suit has been commenced under Minnesota Statutes, Section 278.01 -
278.03, questioning the amount of validity of taxes, the City Council may on application waive strict
compliance with this provision; no waiver may be granted, however, for taxes or any portion thereof which
remain unpaid for a period exceeding one (1) year after becoming due.
b) ImDrOper Zoning. No license shall be granted or renewed if the property is not properly zoned for
tattooing establishments under Chapter 19 of this Code.
c) Premises Licensed for Alcoholic Beverages. No license shall be granted or renewed if the
premises is licensed for the furnishing of alcoholic beverages pursuant to Chapter 13 of this Code or is
licensed as a sexually - oriented business pursuant to Chapter 14, Article IV, Division V.
Added by Ord. No. 94-55,10-17-94)
SEC. 14.295.209. GENERAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS.
a) Tattoos on Minors. No person shall tattoo any person under the age of eighteen (18) except in the
presence of, and with the written permission of, the parent or legal guardian of such minor.
b) Prohibition on License Transfer. The license granted under this Division is for the person and the
premises named on the approved license application. No transfer of a license shall be permitted from
place -to -place of from person -to- person without first complying with the requirements of an original
application, except in the case in which an existing noncorporate licensee is incorporated and incorporation
does not affect the ownership, control, and interest of the existing licensed establishment.
c) Hours of Qoeration, A licensee under this Division shall not be open for business for tattooing
before 7:00 a.m. nor after 11:00 p.m.
d) Licensed Premises. The tattoo establishment license is only effective for the compact and
contiguous space specified in the approved license application. If the licensed premises is enlarged,
altered, or extended, the licensee shall inform the Issuing Authority.
e) Effect of License Suspension or Revocation. No person shall solicit business or offer to perform
tattooing services while under license suspension or revocation by the City.
f) Maintenance of Order. The licensee shall be responsible for the conduct of the business being
operated and shall at all times maintain conditions of order.
g) Employee Lists. The licensee shall provide to the Issuing Authority a list of employees who
perform tattooing at the licensed establishment and shall verify that each employee has received a copy of
Sections 14.295.209 and 14.295.210.
h) Liability Insurance. All licensees shall have at all times a valid certificate of insurance issued by an
insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Minnesota indicating that the licensee is currently
covered in the tattoo business by a liability insurance policy. The minimum limits of coverage for such
insurance shall be:
1) each claim, at least $200,000:
2) each group of claims, at least 5500,000.
Such insurance shall be kept in force during the term of the license and shall provide for
notification to the City prior to termination or cancellation. A certificate of, insurance shall be filed with the
City.
Added by Ord. No. 94-55,10-17-94)
SEC. 14.295.210. HEALTH AND SANITATION REQUIREMENTS.
No person shall engage in the practice of tattooing at any place in the City without complying with the
following regulations:
a) Lavatory Reguirement. Every place where tattooing is practiced shall be equipped with an
adequate and conveniently located toilet room and hand lavatory for the accommodation of employees and
patrons. The hand lavatory shall be supplied with hot and cold running water under pressure; shall be
maintained in good repair at all times: and shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Toilet fixtures and
seats shall be of a sanitary open front design and readily cleanable. Easily cleanable, covered receptacles
shall be provided for waste materials. Every lavatory facility shall be provided with an adequate supply of
hand cleansing compound and single- service sanitary towels or hand -drying devices.
b) Skin Infection. No person having any skin infection or other diseases of the skin shall.be tattooed.
c) Sterilization and Disposal of Bio- Hazardous Materials. All needles and razor blades shall be
individually pre - packaged, pre - sterilized and disposable. No such equipment shall be used on more than
one customer. All bio- hazardous waste shall be disposed of in accordance with law, and disposal
procedures shall be approved by the Health Officer. Sterilizing solutions and methods may be used for the
purpose of sterilizing instruments other than needles and razor blades when such sterilizing solutions and
methods are approved by the Health Officer.
d) Skin Preparation Procedures. The following procedures shall be used for skin preparation:
1) Each operator shall wash his or her hands thoroughly with soap and water and then dry them
with a clean towel before and after each tattooing. Operators with skin infections of the hand shall not
perform any tattooing services.
2) Whenever it is necessary to shave the skin, pre - packaged, pre - sterilized, disposable, razor
blades shall be used.
3) The skin area to be tattooed shall be thoroughly cleaned with germicidal soap, rinsed
thoroughly with water, and sterilized with an antiseptic solution approved by the Health Officer. Only single -
service towels and wipes shall be used in the skin cleaning process.
e) Operating Furniture. All tables, chairs, furniture, or area on which a patron receives a tattoo shall
be covered by single - service disposable paper or clean linens, or in the alternative, the table, chair, or
furniture on which the patron receives a tattoo shall be impervious to moisture and shall be properly
sanitized after each tattoo.
f) Towels. Every operator shall provide single- service towels or wipes for each customer or person
and such towels or wipes shall be stored and disposed of in a manner acceptable to the Health Officer.
g) Garments of Ooerator. Every operator shall wear clean, washable garments when engaged in.the
practice of tattooing. If garments are contaminated with blood or body fluids, such garment shall be
removed and changed.
h) Pigments. Pigments used in tattooing shall be sterile and free from bacteria and noxious agents
and substances including mercury. The pigments used from stock solutions for each customer shall be
placed in a single - service receptacle, and such receptacle and remaining solution shall be discarded after
use on each customer in accordance with procedures approved by the Health Officer.
i) Minimum Floor Space. There shall not be less than 159 square feet of floor space at the place
where the practice of tattooing is conducted, and said place shall be so lighted and ventilated as to comply
with the standards approved by the Health Officer.
Q) Influence of Alcohol and Drugs. No person shall practice tattooing while under the influence of
alcoholic beverages or illicit drugs. No customer shall be tattooed while under the influence of alcoholic
beverages or illicit drugs.
k) Written Instructions. The operator shall provide the person tattooed with printed instructions on the
approved care of the tattoo during the healing process.
1) Living Quarters. No place licensed as a tattoo establishment shall be used or occupied as living or
sleeping quarters.
Added by Ord. No. 94-55.10-17-94)
SEC. 14.295.211. SANCTIONS FOR LICENSE VIOLATIONS.
a) The City Council may revoke the license or suspend the license for a violation of:
1) Any provision of this Division or any other local law governing the same activity during the
license period.
2) Any criminal law during the license period which adversely affects on the ability to honestly,
safety, or lawfully conduct a tattooing business.
b) The City Council may revoke the license or suspend the license if the licensee submitted false
information or omitted material information in the license process required by this Division.
c) A revocation or suspension shall be preceded by written notice to the licensee and a hearing
before the City Council. The notice shall give at least eight (8) days notice of the time and place of the
hearing and shall state the nature of the charges against the licensee. The notice shall be mailed to the
licensee at the most recent address listed on the application.
Added by Ord. No. 94—%,10-17-94)
SEC. 14.295.212. ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY TATTOOING EVENT LICENSE.
a) The Issuing •Authority may issue a temporary tattooing event license, provided that the ,following
license requirements are met:
1) Duration of Event. The event is no longer than four (4) continuous days.
2) Number of Events_ The same person or organization has had no more than four (4) tattooing
events in the same calendar year.
3) Security Measures. The Chief of Police has approved the security measures for the event.
4) Health Inspection. The Health Officer has reviewed the health and sanitation measures for
the event and has inspected each vendor space for the event.
5) Liability Insurance. Liability insurance has been obtained to cover the event or in the
alternative each vendor has procured insurance to cover the vendor's operations at the event. The
minimum limits of coverage for such insurance shall be:
A) each claim, at least $200,000;
B) each group of claims, at least $500,000.
A certificate of insurance shall be filed with the City.
6) Hours of Operation. No tattooing can take place before 7:00 a.m. nor after 11:00 p.m.
7) Maintenance of Order. The licensee shall be responsible for the conduct of persons during
the event and shall at all times maintain conditions of order.
8) Toilet Rooms. The event shall take place at a location equipped with adequate and
conveniently located toilet rooms and hand lavatories for the accommodation of employees and patrons.
The hand lavatory shall be supplied with hot and cold running water under pressure; shall be maintained in
good repair at alt times; and shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Toilet fixtures and seats shall
be of a sanitary open front design and readily cleanable. Easily cleanable, covered receptacles shall be
provided for waste materials. Every lavatory facility shall be provided with an adequate supply of hand
cleansing compound and single- service sanitary towels or hand -drying devices.
9) Skin infections. No person having any skin infection or other disease of the skin shall be
tattooed during the event.
10) Sterilization and Disposal of Sio- Hazardous Materials. All needles and razor blades shall be
individually pre - packaged, pre - sterilized and disposable. No such equipment shall be used on more than
one customer. All bio- hazardous waste shall be disposed of in accordance with law, and disposal
procedures shall be approved by the Health Officer. Sterilizing solutions may be used for the purpose of
sterilizing instruments other than needles and razor blades when such sterilizing solutions are approved by
the Health Officer.
11) Skin Preparation procedures. The following procedures shall be used for skin preparation:
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A) Each operator shall wash his or her hands thoroughly with soap and water and then dry
them with a clean towel before and after each tattooing. Operators with skin infections of the hand shall not
perform any tattooing services.
8) Whenever it is necessary to shave the skin, pre - packaged, pre - sterilized, disposable,
razor blades shall be used.
C) The skin area to be tattooed shall be thoroughly cleaned with germicidal soap, rinsed
thoroughly with water, and sterilized with an antiseptic solution approved by the Health Officer. Only single -
service towels and wipes shall be used in the skin cleaning process.
12) Garments of Operator. Each operator at the event shall wear clean, washable garments
when engaged in the practice of tattooing. If garments are contaminated with blood or body fluids, such
garment shall be removed and changed.
13) Pigments. Pigments used in tattooing during the event shall be sterile and free from bacteria
and noxious agents and substances including mercury. The pigments used from stock solutions for each
customer shall be placed in a single - service receptacle, and such receptacle and remaining solution shall be
discarded after use on each customer in accordance with procedures approved by the Health Officer.
14) Influence of Alcohol and Drugs. No person shall practice tattooing while under the influence
of alcoholic beverages or illicit drugs. No customer shall be tattooed during the event while under the
influence of alcoholic beverages or illicit drugs.
15) Written Instructions. Each operator at the event shall provide the person tattooed with printed
instructions on the approved care of the tattoo during the healing process.
16) Tattoos on Minors. No person shall tattoo any person under the age of eighteen (18) except
in the presence of, and with the written permission of, the parent or legal guardian of such minor.
b) Aoalication. The temporary license application shall request the following information:
1) The applicant's name and current address.
2) The applicant's current employer.
3) The applicant's addresses for the previous five (5) years.
4) The applicant's social security number, date of birth, home telephone number, weight, height,
color of eyes, and color of hair.
5) Whether the applicant has ever been convicted of any felony, crime, or violation of any
ordinance other than a petty misdemeanor, and, if so, the time, place, and offense for which convictions
were had.
6) Whether the applicant has ever used or been known by a name other than the applicant's
name, and if so, the name or names and information concerning dates and places where used.
7) The location where the event will be conducted.
8) The number of tattoo booths that will be operational at the event.
9) The names and addresses of persons in charge of the event.
c) License Verification and Issuance. The Issuing Authority shall verify the information supplied on
the temporary license application and shall investigate the background, including the current background of
the applicant. Within seven m days of receipt of a complete application, the Issuing Authority shall grant or
deny the application. An applicant who is denied a license by the Issuing Authority shall be granted a right
to appeal to the City Council.
Added by Ord. No. 94-55,10-17-94)
SEC. 14.295.213. PENALTY.
A violation of this Division shall be a misdemeanor under Minnesota law.
Added by Ortt. No, 94-55,10-17-94)
SEC. 14.295.214. SEVERAEILITY.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Division is for any reason held to be
invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Division. The City Council
hereby declares that it would have adopted the Division in each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or
phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or
phrases be declared invalid.
Added by Ord. No. 94 -55, 10- 17 -94)
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TATTOO
CHAPTER 19
ZONING
ARTICLE 111. DISTRICT USES
SEC. 19.31.01. REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (CR -1) DISTRICTS.
c) Provisional Uses - The uses described below are permitted uses, provided that:
1) The following uses are located in a structure containing a permitted principle use, or
are located in a structure meeting the minimum floor area requirement of the CR -1 District:
G) Licensed Tattoo Establishments.
SEC. 19.40.06. MIXED -USE DISTRICT CX -2.
d) Conditional Uses. If the following uses are developed with direct pedestrian access to a
mixed -use center and if they meet any other conditions which may be attached, they may be
permitted in the CX -2 district.
19) Licensed tattoo establishments.
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oilcity of
Bloomington
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
LICENSE SECTION
2215 WEST OLD SHAKOPEE ROAD
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431-3096
612- 948 -8728
TATTOO BUSINESS
PART 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Type of Applicant: Individual Partnership Corporation Other Organization
2. Name of Individual, Partnership,
Corporation or Other Organization:
3. Business Name:
Address: Phone:
If business is to be conducted under a designation, name or style other than the name of the Applicant, ATTACH a
certified copy of the Certificate of Assumed Name as required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 333.01.
4. Is the premises to be licensed currently licensed by the City as a sexually oriented business or an establishment
licensed to sell alcoholic beverages? Yes No
5. Has applicant or any person having an ownership or management position in the tattoo business had a City of
Bloomington tattoo business license revoked within a two (2) year period immediately preceding the date this
application will be submitted?
Yes No If yes, explain:
6. Does applicant hold a current tattoo license from any other governmental unit? Yes - No
If yes, name the location:
7. Has applicant previously been denied a tattoo license from any other governmental unit? Yes No
If yes, name the locations:
8. Have all real estate taxes, personal property taxes, assessments. or other financial claims of the state, county, school
district or city been paid in full? Yes No
SECTION 1: TYPE OF APPLICANT
Complete only one number in this section. Refer to question 1 for type of applicant.
9. INDIVIDUAL: If applicable, complete this question, complete a Part II Personal History form and proceed to Section 2.
Full Name:
Residence Address: Phone: ()
Business Address: Phone: ( 1
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10. PARTNERSHIP: If applicable, complete this question for all general partners, limited partners, and managing partne
then proceed to Section 2. NOTE: Each general partner must also complete a Part II Personal Hist--
to be submitted with this application.
Full Name: Interest:
Residence Address:
Business Address:
Phone: (_)
Phone: (—
Full Name: Interest:
Residence Address: Phone:
Business Address: Phone:
Full Name: Interest:
Residence Address: Phone: (_,j
Business Address: Phone: ( 1
ATTACH a copy of the partnership agreement
11a. CORPORATIONIOTHER ORGANIZATION: If applicable, complete questions 11a and 11b, then proceed to Section 2.
Name:
Bloomington Address:
State of Incorporation or Association:
Phone: (
w 1
Home Office Address: Phone:
11b. MANAGER(S), PROPRIETOR(S), OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL OR AGENT in charge of the licensed premise
NOTE: Each of the individuals named must also complete a Part II Personal History to be submitted with this applicator
Full Name: Position:
Residence Address: Phone:
Full Name: Position:
Residence Address: Phone: (_?
Full Name: Position:
Residence Address: Phone: ( )
Full Name: Position:
Residence Address: Phone: ( 1
ATTACH: 1. A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation;
2. Foreign corporations attach a copy of Certificate of Authority, as required by Minnesota Statutes,
Section 303.06.
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SEGTIDN Z: NII5GELLANEQU5
All applicants complete this section.
If the premises is planned, under construction or undergoing substantial alteration, the application shall be
accompanied by a set of preliminary plans showing the proposed design. If the plans are on file with the Building
and Inspection Division of the Department of Community Development, no additional plans need be filed.
12. LEGAL DESCRIPTION of the premises to be licensed. Submit a drawing showing dimensions, location of buildings
street access and parking facilities. The floor plan shall detail all internal operations and activities, including :
statement of the total floor space occupied by the business. The floor plan need not be professionally prepared bt_
must be drawn to a designated scale or drawn with marked dimensions of the interior of the premises to an accuracy c
plus or minus six inches.
13. Have all real estate and personal property taxes that are due and payable for the premises to be licensed been paid?
Yes No If No, list the years and amounts that are unpaid:
14. How is the premises zoned under the Bloomington Zoning Ordinance?
15. Please attach a valid certificate of insurance in amounts stated in Bloomington City Code, Section 14.295.209(h).
16. Please attach a list of employees who will perform tattooing at the licensed establishment. Each employee listed shoulc
receive a copy of Bloomington City Code, Sections 14.295.209 and 14.295.210.
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DATA PRIVACY NOTICE: The data you supply on this form will be used to assess your qualifications for the license. You are not legally required to
provide this data. but we will not be able to grant the license without it If a license is granted, the data you supply will constitute a public record, and
copies may be issued to anyone. The data requested is needed to distinguish you from other applicants; to identify you in our license files: to verity that
you are the person who applied for the license: to contact you if additional information is required; to determine if you meet any minimum age
requirements; and to determine if any conviction you may have is a job - related consideration affecting your suitability for the license. Residence address
and telephone number will be considered public data. and be made available to anyone unless you request this information to be private data, and that
you provide an alternative address and telephone number.
I request that my residence address and telephone number be considered private data. Following are my alternative address and telephone number.
Alternative Address:
Alternative Telephone number.
Signature Date
I have read the Data Privacy Notice and understand the data is necessary to process the application. I have received from
the City of Eloomington a copy of the Tattoo Business Ordinance, Chapter 14 of the City code, and the City Zoning
requirements for said businesses, as provided in Chapter 19 of the City Code, and will familiarize myself with their
provisions. I understand that a criminal conviction will not bar me from obtaining a License unless the conviction is directly
related to the occupation for which the License is sought and there is no showing of sufficient rehabilitation and present
fitness to perform the duties of the occupation (Minnesota Statute 364.03). 1 understand that failure to reveal a crimina;
conviction is falsification of the application and constitutes grounds for denial of the License.
The informaticn I have provided on this application is truthful. I authorize the City of Bloomington to verity any and all of the
information requested on this application, including the ordering of criminal background checks, and to conduct any
necessary investigation to assure this application complies with the Licensing and Zoning ordinances.
X
Signature of Applicant
Subscribed and sworn to before me a Notary Public
on day of , 19
Notary Signature
Commission expires on
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city ofwillBloomington
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
LICENSE SECTION
2215 WEST OLD SHAKOPEE ROAD
BLOOMINGTON, MN SWI -3096
612- 948 -8728
IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION FOR
TATTOO BUSINESS
PART II - PERSONAL HISTORY
Typewritten or printed in ink by the sole owner, each general partner, and, in the case of a corporation, by each manager,
proprietor, or any other individual or agent in charge of this licensed premises.
1. Tattoo establishment where employed:
2. Full Name: Maiden Name:
3. Residence Address: Phone: ()
4. Business Address: Phone: (_)
5. Place of Birth: Date of Birth:
6a. Are you a U.S. citizen? Yes No
or
6b. Are you a Resident Alien? Yes No
6c. If you answered "No" to 6a or 6b above, please provide documentation establishing your ability to be legally employec
in the U.S.
7. If you have ever used or been known by a name or names other than the name given above, list such name(s) anc
information concerning dates and places used.
8. Address(es) at which you have lived during the preceding five (5) years.
9. Name, address and type of every business or occupation you have been engaged in during the preceding five (5) years
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10. Name and address of every employer and partner, if any, for the preceding five (5) years.
11. Have you ever been convicted of any felony, crime or violation of any ordinance, other than a petty misdemeanor?
Yes No If yes, give time. place and offense:
12. Have you had a city tattoo business license revoked within a two (2) year period immediately preceding the date the
application was submitted?
Yes No If yes, explain:
DATA PRIVACY NOTICE: The data you supply on this form will be used to assess your qualifications for the license. You are not legally required to
provide this data. but we will not be able to grant the.ficense without it. If a license is granted. the data you supply will constitute a public record, and
copies may be issued to anyone. The data requested is needed to distinguish you from other applicants; to identify you in our license files. to verify that
you are the person who applied for the license: to contact you if additional information is required: to determine if you meet any minimum age
requirements: and to determine if any conviction you may have Is a job - related consideration affecting your suitability for the license. Residence address
and telephone number will be considered public data, and be made available to anyone unless you request this information to to private data, and that
you provide an alternative address and telephone number.
I request that my residence sddress and telephone number be considered private data. Following are my altemative address and telephone number.
Alternative Address:
Alternative Telephone number.
Signature Date
I have read the Data Privacy Notice and understand the data is necessary to process the application. I have received from
the City of Bloomington a copy of the Tattoo Business Ordinance, Chapter 14 of the City code, and the City Zoning
requirements for said businesses, as provided in Chapter 19 of the City Code, and will familiarize myself with their
provisions. I understand that a criminal conviction will not bar me from obtaining a License unless the conviction is directly
related to the occupation for which the License is sought and there is no showing of sufficient rehabilitation and present
fitness to perform the duties of the occupation (Minnesota Statute 364.03). 1 understand that failure to reveal a criminal
conviction is falsification of the application and constitutes grounds for denial of the License.
The information I have provided on this application is truthful. I authorize the City of Bloomington to verify any and all of the
information requested on this application, including the ordering of criminal background checks, and to conduct any
necessary investigation to assure this application complies with the Licensing and Zoning ordinances.
Subscribed and sworn to before me a Notary Public
on--- --- day of , 19
Notary Signature
Commission expires on
X
Signature of Applicant
TOTAL p.13
ZONING RESTRICTIONS FOR TATTOO PARLORS IN
SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
Community Restrictions District
Anoka Not allowed as home Restricted to commercial
occupation districts
Bloomington Require a license - $412.00 or Restricted to commercial
18.55/booth (see attached districts; classified as "personal
ordinance) services"
Brooklyn Park Health code /sanitation
requirements
Columbia Heights Require state license ? ?? Restricted to general business
district
Edina Not allowed within the city
Hopkins None Restricted to business districts
Roseville None Restricted to commercial
districts
St. Louis Park None Permitted in every commercial
district; treated as "service
facility"
Item: #2 Date: November 12, 1996
GENERAL INFORMATION
Subject: Residential Setbacks and Lot Coverage
Type of Request: Review and discuss residential setbacks and lot coverage requirements
References: Zoning Ordinance: Section 521. 11, Subd. 6. Setback reductions for principal
buildings; Section 511.11. Not Encroachments; Section 521.07, Subd. 4.
Maximum lot coverage
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
Background: The City's housing programs, designed to diversify the housing stock by
building new homes and encouraging homeowners to remodel, have led to a
significant increase in building and remodeling activity over the past 5 years.
Remodeling plans sometimes come into conflict with the regulations of the
Zoning Ordinance and make it difficult for people to make improvements to
their homes. Some changes have been made to the Ordinance to allow reuse of
small lots and to make it easier to construct two -car garages. The Planning
Commission may want to consider additional adjustments to the Ordinance.
Issues: Some examples of the requests staff sometimes receive include the following:
A resident wants to expand her kitchen; it is located in the front of the
house. Her house is currently set back 30 feet from the property line so she
can only expand to the rear.
A comer house is built so that the front of the house faces the long portion
of the lot. The "front" setback (30') is applied to the "side" of this house.
This front /side yard is often the only logical and /or available location for an
addition.
A resident wants to expand his/her attached garage; it would be located in
front of the principal portion of the dwelling.
The lot coverage requirements may also be a barrier. The allowable coverage is
less for lots larger than 7,000 square feet (25 %) than it is for lots 7,000 square
feet or less (35 %). The distinction was made a few years ago to make it easier
to redevelop small lots, but some larger lot owners have suggested it is unfair to
penalize them for having more land.
It is important to maintain standards for the community. If adjustments are
made to the setbacks and /or lot coverage, it will be important to incorporate
conditions requiring good design. A side setback reduction is currently allowed
for building an attached garage, if certain conditions are met (Section 521.11,
Subd. 6 c).
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended
Action: Review and discuss the issues relating to residential setbacks and lot coverage.
Provide direction to staff.
POTENTIAL CHANGES:
FRONT SETBACK .......:
Existing Requirement Possible Exceptions Conditions
30 feet or the average Reduce to 20 or 25 feet
setback of the adjacent
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Encroachment allowed for Allow encroachment of 5 to 10 feet Roof lines /pitch, windows and
vestibules, uncovered for one -story additions exterior materials must match
porches, steps and landings Allow encroachment of 6 to 10 feet existing
that extend 6 feet or less for covered porches and /or
landings/ decks ............. ..-
30 feet for attached or Don't allow garages to be built forward
detached aara a of the principal dwelling
REAR SETBACK
Existing Requirement Potential Exceptions Conditions
25 feet
Encroachment allowed for Allow an encroachment larger than Require neighbors' permission if
uncovered porches, 6 feet (would allow decks to higher than a certain height
landings and steps that infringe on the setback) Require tree(s) to be planted to
extend 6 feet or lesss ensure privacy
LOT <COVERAGE
Existing Requirement Potential Exceptions Conditions
25 % or 2500 sq. ft. for Increase allowable coverage to 30 %
lots over 7,000 sq. ft.
whichever is greater) .... -----• ..............:...........
35 % for lots 7,000 sq. ft. Don't allow any higher coverage
or less
Richfield City Code (Zoning)
General Provisions 511.11
511.11. Not encroachments. The following shall not be considered as encroachments on
setback requirements in all zoning districts:
a) principal building cornices, canopies, eaves, gutters, and other similar
features, provided they project not more than 30 inches into a required
yard. In no event shall such features be closer than 24 inches from any lot
line;
b) principal building chimneys, flues, vents, and other similar features,
provided they project not more than 24 inches into a required yard and are
no more than five feet in width. In no event shall such features be closer
than 30 inches from any lot line;
c) principal building window wells, provided they project not more than 36
inches into a required yard. In no event shall they be closer than 24 inches
from any lot line;
d) in required front yards, principal building entry vestibules that extend a
distance of six feet or less, provided such vestibule is not more than eight
feet in width or more than one story in height;
e) in required front yards, principal building balconies that extend a distance
of four feet or less, provided they are seven feet or more above grade at the
front building line;
f) in front yards and streetside side yards, fire escapes attached to the principal
building that extend a distance of four feet, six inches or less;
g) in required front and rear yards, landings, steps, uncovered porches, and
other similar features attached to the principal building that extend a
distance of six feet or less, provided such landing or uncovered porch does
not extend in elevation above the height of the ground floor level, and in no
case shall they be located more than 30 inches off the ground; a railing
enclosure no more than three feet in height may be placed around such
landing or uncovered porch, unless prior approval for a greater height is
granted by the Director;
h) in required side yards, uncovered porches attached to the principal building
that extend a distance of three feet or less, provided they are not more than
30 inches off the ground. In no event shall they be closer than four feet
from any side lot line; and
i) in required side yards, principal building steps, stoops, handicap access
ramps, and other similar features that extend a distance of three feet or less.
In no event shall they be closer than two feet from a side lot line.
Richfield City Code (Zoning)
R District 521.11, Subd. 5
Subd. 5. Additional height for non - residential buildings. The following height
exceptions apply to non - residential buildings in the R District:
a) the maximum building height may be increased to no more than 75 feet,
provided that the required setbacks shall be increased by one foot for each
foot of building height in excess of 42 feet; and
b) notwithstanding paragraph a) above, the maximum height for towers,
spires, or water tanks may be increased to no more than 150 feet provided
that such structure does not exceed 15 percent lot coverage or 1,600 square
feet in gross floor area at the base, whichever is less.
Subd. 6. Setback reductions for principal buildings. The following setback reductions
apply in the R District:
a) on a corner lot, the streetside side setback requirement shall be the lesser of
12 feet, or the established streetside side setback of the existing principal
building on the same lot for single family and two family structures. In any
case the provisions of paragraphs d) and e) of this subdivision shall be
applicable;
b) the front setback requirement for a new single family dwelling on a lot may
be reduced to not less than the average existing front setback of the single
family dwelling(s) which front on the same street and abut such lot, to a
minimum setback of 20 feet;
c) with respect to single family homes existing on or before June 1, 1995, the
interior side setback requirement may be reduced to not less than three feet
for the purpose of constructing an attached garage, provided the following
conditions are met:
i) a letter of consent signed by the owner of the property which
abuts the interior lot line shall be submitted to the City;
ii) the garage shall be located a distance of not less than eight feet
from any building on an abutting lot;
iii) the width of the garage shall not exceed 20 feet, and the length
shall not exceed 26 feet;
iv) the garage wall most parallel and adjacent to the interior lot line
shall have no, more than a one foot roof overhang (eave
projection);
v) the garage wall most parallel and adjacent to the interior lot line
shall be constructed with no openings, and with materials which
provide a one hour fire rating; and
Richfield City Code (Zoning)
R District 52 1.11, Subd. 6 (c)(vi)
vi) a drainage plan shall be approved by the City Engineer's office
prior to issuance of building permits.
d) windows or window units may project a maximum of 24 inches into a
required front yard, streetside side yard, or rear yard of a dwelling,
provided that the floor area is not increased by more than ten square feet,
however, in no case shall they be closer than six feet from any lot line; and
e) those items classified as "not encroachments" in Section 511.11.
Subd. 7. Setback reductions for residential accessory buildings.
setback reductions apply in the R District:
a) the interior side setback requirement
for accessory buildings located
entirely five or more feet beyond the
rear building line of the principal
building may be reduced to three feet.
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b) on lots which provide alley access to
the rear, a detached garage may be
located no less than two feet from the
rear lot line, provided that the setback
requirement of Section 521.11, Subd.
3 of this code and all building codes
are met.
The following
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521.13. Additional rules for accessorlbuildings and uses. Subdivision 1. The additional
rules set out in this subsection apply to accessory buildings and uses in the R District.
Subd. 2. Accessory buildings shall be located not less than five feet from any other
building (dwelling included) on the lot. The Building Code requires fire protected
walls for buildings located less than six feet apart. The eave overhang from adjacent
structures on the same lot shall be no less than four feet apart.
Subd. 3. The roof overhang (eave projection) for accessory buildings shall not be
located closer than two feet from any lot line.
Subd. 4. No accessory building on any lot, except through lots, shall be situated
forward of the front line of the principal building.
Subd. 5. In the case of a through lot, no accessory building shall be located within 30
feet of the lot lines abutting either street.
Richfield City Code (Zoning)
R District 521.07, Subd. 11
Subd. 11. Religious institutions and related convents or parsonages, provided the
following conditions are met:
a) outdoor facilities designed for group activities shall be set back at least 40
feet from any lot line; and
b) buffering shall be provided to mitigate noise and adverse visual impacts on
adjacent properties.
Subd. 12. Emergency shelters within non - residential buildings (e.g., schools or
churches) provided the following conditions are met:
a) the shelter shall serve no more than 16 persons at one time; and
b) meals for those served by the shelter shall be prepared in a kitchen
approved for commercial use.
Subd. 13. Major public utilities.
Subd. 14. Other uses similar to those conditionally permitted by this section, as
determined by the City pursuant to Section 511.05 of this code.
521.09. Lot area, width, depth, and coverage. Subdivision 1. Standards. The standards
set out in this subsection apply in the R District.
Subd. 2. Minimum lot area, width, and depth:
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6,700 S . Ft. 50 Ft. 100 Ft.
TFCS FAMILY..(C>LP) 9 000 S . Ft. 60 Ft. 100 Ft.
iQhi >iSEiT#lG :' 40,000 S . Ft. 150 Ft. 100 Ft.
Subd. 3. Special grandfather clause for certain R lots. A lot that was a lot of record
on or before June 1, 1995 located in the R District which does not meet the minimum
requirements set forth in this code as to area and dimensions, may be used for single
family (detached) development provided that the width of such lot is not less than 40
feet and such lot contains at least 5,000 square feet in area. When computing lot width
and area, the area which is unencumbered with street, alley, or highway easements
shall be used.
Subd. 4. Maximum lot coverage:
Lots of 7,000 S . Ft. or less: 35%
Lots of over 7,000 S . Ft.: The greater of 25% or 2,500 S . Ft.
Non - residential uses: 50%
CITY OF R10HRELD
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Letter
Item: # 3 Date: November 12, 1996
GENERAL INFORMATION
Subject: Commercial Building and Impervious Surface Coverage
Type of Request: Review and discuss commercial building coverage
References: * Coverage requirements from select communities
Actual coverage conditions of select Richfield sites
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
Background: Staff has recently been discussing the issue of building coverage and impervious
surface coverage in the City's commercial areas. This discussion was based on
observations of existing conditions as well as the review of new proposals such as
Galyan's. The Zoning Ordinance includes the following impervious coverage
allowances:
C -1 Neighborhood Commercial: 80%
C -2 General Commercial 85%
1 Industrial 90%
Most of the City's commercial activity occurs in the I or the C -2 districts where
only 10% - 15% of a site is required to be pervious (green) area. Many of the
commercial areas and businesses pre -date these requirements. Many of them
have literally no landscaped area at all. However, even some newer
developments are also noticeably short of any significant green area. This has
caused staff to question whether we are providing for a sufficient amount of green
area in our commercial developments.
At this point staff is not proposing any changes to current requirements but is
presenting the issue to the Planning Commission for discussion and feed back.
Attached is an analysis of the building, paved area, and total impervious area of
twelve Richfield commercial sites. With the exception of Galyan's, all of them
are existing. Impervious area among this group ranges from a low 72% to a high
of 100 %. You are encouraged to visit some of these sites to compare and evaluate
them for yourselves prior to the Study Session.
Also included is an inventory of the various coverage requirements of some other
metro area communities. The coverage issue is addressed in three primary ways.
Some cities, like Richfield, have maximum impervious area requirements. Other
cities have maxintunt building coverage, or floor area requirements, while others
have a ntinimum green space requirement. All are intended to ensure that sites
are not over- built, by controlling the amount of hard surface and providing a
minimum amount of landscaped area.
Recommended Review and discuss the issues related to commercial building and impervious
Action: area coverage requirements.
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