2011-13BILL NO. 2011-13
AMENDMENT TO RICHFIELD CITY CODE RELATED TO ZONING
AMENDING 509.11; 509.15, SUBDIVISIONS 3 AND 10; 509.21, SUBDIVISION 11;
51.2.07; 512.09; 514.05, SUBDIVISION 5; 514.13, SUBDIVISION 2; 518.13,
SUBDIVISION 2; 522.13, SUBDIVISION 2; 532.03, SUBDIVISIONS 4, 5 AND 6;
532.11; 534.07, SUBDIVISION 9; 534.11; 537.03, SUBDIVISION 1; 537.13,
SUBDIVISION 2; 544.13, SUBDIVISIONS 5 AND 6; 544.25, SUBDIVISION 3; 549.21,
SUBDIVISIONS 4 AND 5; AND 549.23, SUBDIVISION 2; ADDING NEW 549.19; AND
REPEALING 507.07, SUBDIVISION 122; AND 549.23, SUBDIVISION 3
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1 Subsection 509.11, Clause c) of the Richfield City Code is amended to
read as follows:
c) Principal building window wells and bay windows, 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;
Section 2 Subsection 509.15, Subdivision 3, Clause c) of the Richfield City Code
are amended to read as follows:
c) Whenever a fence e~and wall +sare used in combination, or placed
upon a berm, the combined height shall not exceed the permitted heights
outlined in paragraphs a) and b) above. For the purposes of this clause,
fences placed within 3 feet of a berm or wall shall be considered to be
used "in combination" with said berm or wall.
Section 3 Subsection 509.15, Subdivision 10 of the Richfield City Code is amended
to read as follows:
Subd. 10. Required screening. Any fence or wall required as a screening
device shall be constructed of decay resistant materials that provide
screening to the extent required by
this
Code.
Section 4 Subsection 509.21, Subdivision 11, Clause c of the Richfield City Code is
amended to read as follows:
c) The practice of medical, dental, chiropractic, psychiatric, or other
similar treatment or therapy, including acupuncture, where the person(s)
providing such treatment or therapy is not licensed by the State of
Minnesota to administer such treatment or therapy; or in the case of
massage therapy, where the person(s) providing such treatment is not
certified by the "National Certification Board for Therapy_Massage and
Bodywork" or by the "Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination."
Section 5 Subsection 512.07 of the Richfield 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.
P: Permitted
A: Accessory
C: Conditional
N: Null or not Permitted
Land Use S-O C-1 C-2
:Adult businesses N N P
Animal kennels N N P
Apartments within a A A/C C
commercial buildin
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:Assembly, light N N A
manufacturin warehouse
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Auction houses N N P
Auto mechanical /body N N C
_repair ............................................................................................................................... ~.............
Auto detailin N N C
Auto or boat sales N N C
Auto stereo installation N N P
service
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Auto washes ...
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Barber or beaut sho s ......
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P/C P/C P/C
Bicycle stores N P/C P/C
Bic cle re air sho s
:............... Y........................_p.................................._p ................. P/C
.......................................... P/C
a.................................... P/C
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Bowlin alle s
s... _y N N
: P
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....Carp_et._or....paint...stores .......................................... N
.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/C
: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : P/C
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ;
Cemeteries N N C
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Convenience store N P P
Dance or physical culture P P P
studios
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Da care facilities C P P
Drug stores without drive-up
N
P/C
P/C
facilit
Dru stores with drive-u
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Land Use S-O C-1 C-2
window
Emer enc shelter
...........................9.................._Y............................................................................................... N
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Enclosed storage
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Fences~
es
walls
and
hed A A A
Financial institutions without N N P
drive-up service
Financial institutions with N N C
;drive-up service
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Firearms related uses N N C
Fortune telling
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. . N
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Funeral homes, mortuaries
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. N
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Furniture or appliance stores
N
P/C
P/C
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:Governmental buildin s
........................................................................................ 9................................_~ P
........... , P
.............. P
,..................
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Grocery stores N P/C P/C
Hospital or ~ 24- P/C P/C P/C
hour urgent care
Hotel or motel (6 or more N N C
;units
..._J_u n_k _yard .................................................. _~ .............._N
Libraries ublic
_~...._P ..................~ P
...................................... P
,...................................... P
,.........................................:
Li uor store munici al
_q ................................................ .~....................................._P. .....................................~ N
....................................... N
:................................. P
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Nursin home
_9 .................................................................................................................. e P
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e......... ................... N
,.................................:
Office, single-tenant - P/C P/C P/C
professional, executive or
business
Office, multi-tenant - P/C P/C P/C
professional, executive, or
business
Outdoor merchandising or N N N
storage (except as allowed
by Section 1135 of the City
Code)
...._Parkin.~ ..................................................................... A
Pawn shops & second hand N N C
goods dealers licensed
under Section 1186 or 1187
of the Cit Code
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Public utilit minor
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Public utilit ma~or
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Reli sous institutions
_9.. ~ ......................................................................................................................:. N
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Restaurant, take-out only N C P
(Class IV)
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Restaurant, fast food / N N C
Land Use S-O C-1 C-2
convenience food (Class III)
or any restaurant with drive-
: up service
Restaurant, traditional or N C C
,cafeteria (Class II)
Restaurant, full service N N C
_(Class..._I.) ......................................................................................
Retail, general (single or N P/C P/C
_multi-tenant)
Schools ublic or rivate
..._p ..............._~........................_p ....................................................... N
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Service station N N C
Service station /convenience N N C
store
Service or non-auto repair P/C P/C P/C
shop
Tattoo shops N N C
_;
Taxi or limousine service N N P
Theater, movie or live N N C
entertainment
Vetenna clinic
_rY .............~.. _~............................................................................ N
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Section 6 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
Multi-family dwellings min. 3 P P P
:units
see
537.07
Subd.
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. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :
Land Use MU- MU- MU-R
N C
Live-work units
_ P
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... N
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Assisted living facilities,
P P N
nursm rest homes
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Other
Adult businesses N P P
Assembly & manufacturing N A A
:accessory and subordinante
to retail use
Auto mechanical /body N C C
:repair
Auto detailin
..................................................................9.................................................................................. _ N
...................................._ C
,................................. _ C
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Auto rental facilities as an N A A
accessory to primary office
or hotel use
Auto sales N N C
Clinics A P P
Convenience store P P P
...
Da care facilities
....................Y...................................................................... . P P P
Drive-up window or teller N C C
service
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Firearms related uses N N C
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Funeral homes, mortuaries
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N
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P
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Governmental buildings A P A
Health or athletic clubs, N
P
P
s as o a studios
.........._p .............. ~..._Y........9........................................................................................................
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Hotel or motel 6 or more N P P
units
Hospitals N N P
...._Libraries~ publi_c ................................................................... ...........P................. P N
:Offices A P P
_Parkin_g ...................................................................................................... ...............................
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Police sub-station P P P
Public utilities A A A
Recreational facilities, non- P P P
.commercial rmci a use
I?
Reli sous institutions
........................_9.~......................................................................................................................... P
...................... ........... P
.......................................... A
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Restaurant, take-out only P P P
(Class IVY
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Restaurant, fast food / N C C
convenience food (Class III)
:
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Restaurant, traditional or P P P
cafeteria (Class II)
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Land Use MU- MU- MU-R
N C_
:Restaurant, full service N C P
Class I
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Retail, neighborhood P P P
;services
Retail, general services C P P
Retail re tonal services
:.............................. ~.............._9................................................._~...............................................:.. N
.......................................: C
........................................, P
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Schools ublic or rivate
:..............................................~..._p..................~......................._p.................................... .. P
.......................................: P
...................................... C
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Service station N P
~ P
..... ;
Service station /convenience N P P
store
Theaters, movie or live N N P
entertainment
Transit facilities A A A
Section 7 Subsection 514.05, Subdivision 5 of the Richfield City Code is amended
to read as follows:
Subd. 5. Private swimming pools as defined in Section 420 of the city
code, provided that such swimming pools and related equipment be
located:
a) At least 10 feet from any rear lot line;
b) At least 10 feet from any interior side lot line; and
c) At least 15 feet from any street side lot line; and
d) Not forward of the front building line.
Section 8 Subsection 514.13, Subdivision 2 of the Richfield City Code is amended
to read as follows:
Subd. 2. Building setback and maximum heig ht (measurements in feet):
Maximum
Use Front Rear Interior Street Height
Side /Corner Side (as defined
in 507.07,
Subd. 53)
Single-family building 30 25 5 12 25
(but see Subd. 3 and 5)
Two-family building (but 30 25 10 12 25
:see Subd. 3 and 5)
_.....
Cluster home
10 ,......
development in R-SFH 25 5 12 25 (but see
guided area (but see Subd. 8)
Subd. 3 and 5)'
Cluster home 30 25 5 12 25 (but see
:development in non-R- Subd. 8)
SFH guided area (but
see Subd. 3 and 5)'
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Accessory -garage (but ......................................
30 .......;................................................................~..........
3 .............................................................
5 ....................................................................
12 .............~..........................................2.......................
14
see Subd. 3-6) (5 if utility
easement)
Accessory -non-garage 30 3 5 12 123
(but see Subd. 4 and 5) (5 if utility
easement)
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Non-residential building
40
30
30
30
42
(but see Subd. 5 and 7)
Accessory building to 40 10 10 30 15
non-residential use (but
see Subd. 5)
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . .
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :
~ Setbacks for cluster home developments shall apply to the perimeter of the development. Setbacks between
attached and detached units within a cluster home development must comply with applicable building and fire codes.
(Added, Bill No. 1996-22)
z For garages, height is measured on the side of the building with the vehicle door. The storage height above the
parking area in a detached garage cannot exceed six (6) feet in height.
3 For non-garage accessory structures, height is measured from the ground level to the highest point of the roof.
(Amended Bill No. 1996-22; Bill No. 1999-3; Bill No. 2002-11)
Section 9 Subsection 518.13, Subdivision 2 of the Richfield City Code is amended
to read as follows:
Subd. 2. Building setback and maximum heig ht (measurements in feet):
Maximum
Use Front Rear Interior Street / Height
Side Corner Side (as defined
in 507.07,
i
Subd. 53
Single-family building 30 25 10 15 35
(but see Subd. 3 and 5)
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Accessory -garage (but 30 ................................................ ~...
3 ...........................................................a...
10 ........................................................................
12 .;.........................
14'
see Subd. 3-6) (5 if utility
;easement)
Accessory -non-garage 30 3 5 12 122
(but see Subd. 4 and 5) (5 if utility
easement)
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For garages, height is measured on the side of the building with the vehicle door. The storage height above the
parking area in a detached garage cannot exceed six (6) feet in height.
2 For non-garage accessory structures, height is measured from the ground level to the highest point of the roof.
Section 10 Subsection 522.13, Subdivision 2 of the Richfield City Code is amended to
read as follows:
Subd. 2. Building setback and maximum heig ht (all measurements in
feet):
Maximum
Interior Height
Use Front Rear Side Street Side (as defined
in 507.07,
Subd. 53
Single-family buildin 30 25 10 15 25
(but see Subd. 3 and 5)
................................. y
Two-famil building
30
25
10
15
25
(but see Subd. 3 and 5)
Cluster home 50 ft.
developments in R- from 25 10 15 25 (but see
SFH guided area (but center- Subd. 7)
see Subd. 3 and 5)' line of
originally
platted
street
Cluster home 30 25 10 15 25 (but see
:developments in non- Subd. 7)
R-SFH guided area
(but see Subd. 3 and
5)'
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Accessory -garage ............................................................
30 ...................................................................:...
3 ......................................................
10 ..........................................................................................
15 ...........................................__2..............................
25
(but see Subd. 3 - 6) (5 if utility
easement)
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Accessory -non- ~...............................................
30 ;. ...............................................e...
0 ................................................
10 ....
.
.
15 3
12
garage less than 120 (5 if utility
square feet (but see :easement)
Subd. 5)
Accessory non-garage 30 3 10 15 14
structure (but see (5 if utility
Subd. 4 and 5)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :easement)
Setbacks for cluster home developments shall apply to the perimeter of the development. Setbacks between
attached and detached units within a cluster home development must comply with applicable building and fire
codes. (Added, Bill No. 1996-22)
z For garages, height is measured on the side of the building with the vehicle door. The storage height above the
parking area in a detached garage cannot exceed six (6) feet in height.
s For non-garage accessory structures, height is measured from the ground level to the highest point of the roof.
Section 11 Subsection 532.03, Subdivisions 4, 5 and 6 of the Richfield City Code are
amended to read as follows and all subsequent Subdivision renumbered
accordingly:
Subd. 4. Neighborhood service and/or office businesses (excluding
those listed in Section 532.07 and 532.09) and 2;5A9 4,000 square feet or
less of gross floor area.
~'onfinn r+`.2') (17 nr! C,Q'~ (10\ ~eii+h '~ ~C(1(1 cir~ir+ro food nr loco of nmcc flnnr
i ~ i
a~
Subd. 65. Licensed day care businesses not exceeding 3;A894,000
square feet of rg oss floor area.
Section 12 Subsection 532.11 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read as
follows:
532.11. Dimensional requirements. Subdivision 1. The following
dimensional requirements apply to the C-1 district. All dimensions are in
feet unless otherwise indicated.
Minimum lot width Interior lot: 60 Corner lot: 75
:...........................................................................................................................................:.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Minimum lot area 8,000 square feet
Maximum impervious 80 percent
surface coverage
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Setbacks -building :Principal building Accessory
building
.Front (see_also Subd. 2) 30 30 ....................................
:.Rear (see also Subd. 4)
Adjacent to R, R-1 or 15 8
MR-1 District
Adjacent to non-R, R-1 5 5
or MR-1 District
Street /corner side (but 20 20
see Subd. 3 & 4)
:
.
Interior side (see also Subd. 4)
Adjacent to R, R-1 or 15 10
MR-1 District
Adjacent to non-R, R-1 5 5
or MR-1 District
Maximum building height 30 15
Story limitations
:............................................................................................................................................:........................ 2 stories
..................................................................................::........ 1 story
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Setbacks -parking (measured from the property line)
Section 13 Subsection 534.07, Subdivision 9 of the Richfield City Code is amended to
read as follows:
Subd. 9. Hospitals and x,24-hour urgent care clinics, provided the
following conditions are met:
a) The use site shall abut an arterial or collector street; and
b) A buffer yard of not less than 25 feet in width shall be provided to
separate all aspects of such use from any abutting parcel.
Section 14 Subsection 534.11 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read as
follows:
534.11. Dimensional requirements. 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..................,
lot
area
Minimum
........................... ...._~...................................................._9,000_square .feet
_
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...
Maximum impervious 85 percent
surface coverage
Setbacks -building :Principal building Accessory
building
_Front..(see .also Subd. 2) 35 _35 ..........................................
.Rear (see also Subd. 4)
Adjacent to R, R-1 or 20 8
MR-1 District
Adjacent to non-R, R-1 5 5
or MR-1 District
Street /corner side (but 25 25
;see Subd. 3)
Interior side (see also
S u b d ~
.. _4 ) .......... ....... .
.... _
.
Adjacent to R, R-1 or 20 20
MR-1 District
Adjacent to non-R, R-1 0 0
or MR-1 District
Maximum building height 40 15
(but see Subd. 5)
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Section 15 Subsection 537.03, Subdivision 1 of the Richfield City Code is amended
to read as follows:
537.03. Permitted Uses. 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
The following abbreviations are used within the use table:
P= permitted use A= accessory use
C= conditionally permitted N= not permitted
Use MU-N MU-C MU-R
COMMERCIAL
Regional retail services N C P
General retail services C P P
Nei hborhood retail services P P P
Restaurant Class I (servin alcohol N C P
Restaurant Class II (traditional/cafeteria) P P P
Restaurant Class III (fast food/convenience) N C C
Restaurant Class IV (take out onl) P P P
Use MU-N MU-C MU-R
Service Station /convenience store N P P
Convenience store P P P
Offices and clinics A P P
Hotel/motel (defined as 6 or more rooms) N P P
Mortuaries and funeral chapels N P N
Health or athletic clubs, spas, yo a studios N P P
Theaters, movie or live entertainment N N P
Auto sales or lease -new vehicles N N C
Auto mechanical or body repair shops N C C
Auto detailin N C C
Auto rental facilities accessory to a primary
office or hotel use N A A
Assembly and manufacturing accessory and
subordinate to a retail use N A A
Drive-up window or teller service N C C
Adult business establishments as defined
and regulated under Subsection 1196 of the
Cit Code N P P
Firearms related uses N N C
Licensed da care facilities P P P
RESIDENTIAL
Dwelling, townhouse P N N
Dwelling, multi-family (min. 3 units) P P P
but see
537.07
Subd.
2a
Live -work units P P N
Assisted livin facilities, nursin ,rest homes P P N
I NSTI TUT/ONAL/PUBL/C
Places of worship P P A
Government offices A P A
Police sub-station P P P
Schools P P C
Libra P P N
Parks P P P
Hospitals N N P
Transit facilities A A A
Public utility A A A
Section 16 Subsection 537.13, Subdivision 2 of the Richfield City Code is amended
to read as follows:
Subd. 2. Expansion of Dimensional or Bulk Non-Conformities. Legally
nonconforming ~sesbuildings existing prior to February 19, 2006 that do
not meet dimensional or bulk standards of the Mixed Use Zoning District
may be expanded through review and approval of a site plan -
Subsection 547.13. Expansion or modification of a legal-se~g
~selegally nonconforming building shall:
a) Not increase the degree of non-conforming;
b) Result in the building and property being in greater conformance
with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan; and
c) Not significantly impede implementation of goals and policies of
the Comprehensive Plan.
Section 17 Subsection 544.13, Subdivision 5 of the Richfield City Code is amended
to read as follows:
Subd. 5. Parking Lot Setbacks.
a) Parking lots must be set back eight (8) feet from the right-of-
way.
b) Parking lots must be set back five (5) feet from adjacent
commercial and mixed use property.
c) Parking lots must be set back 15 feet from adjacent residential
property with appropriate screening as required by Subsection
544.03 Subd. 5 for residential sites or Subd. 6 for commercial.
Section 18 Subsection 544.13, Subdivision 6 of the Richfield City Code is amended to
read as follows:
Subd. 6. Number of Off-Street Spaces Required. Off-street parking
spaces shall be provided according to the following minimum standards.
Parking for land uses not listed below shall be regulated according to the
most similar use and/or authoritative sources as determined by the'~;g
Orlrr~inic4ro~nrCity Planner.
Land Use :Minimum Number of Off-Street
Parking Spaces Required*
COMMERCIAL USES
Animal hospital 1 for every 200 square feet of gross
floor area.
Auto mechanical Lbody repair 4 plus 2 per service stall and 1 per
shop or gas station 150 square feet of retail area
Bakery 1 per 25 square feet of customer floor
area.
Bank or similar financial service 1 space per 250 square feet of gross
floor area.
Land Use :Minimum Number of Off-Street
Parking Spaces Required*
Bed and breakfast inn 2 plus 1 per room for rent. No
:required parking may be located in
the front yard nor shall the parking
area exceed fifty percent of the rear
yard.
Bowling alley 5 per bowling lane plus 1 per 4.5
seats of other related facilities (e.g.,
restaurant)
Coffee shop 4.5 per 1,000 square feet of gross
floor area.
.....
Dance or physical culture studio
3 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor
area.
Day care center (adult or child) 1 per 5 enrolled persons based on
licensed....capacity.~ ........................................................................................ ........
Health club or fitness center 1 per 225 square feet of gross floor
area
Hotel 1 per room plus 1 per 4.5 seats of
other related facilities (e.g.,
.restaurant)
Medical or dental office
Floor area of 2,500 square feet or 1 for every 250 square feet of floor
less :area.
Floor area greater than 2,500 1 for every 200 square feet of floor
square feet :area.
Office
:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :
Floor area of less than 50,000 1 per 275 square feet of floor area
square feet
Floor area of 50,000 to 200,000 1 per 300 square feet of floor area
square feet
Floor area of 200,000 to 400,000 1 per 325 square feet of floor area
square feet
Floor area of more than 400,000 1 per 350 square feet of floor area
square feet
Other businesses or industries, 1 per 2 employees plus 1 per vehicle
including wholesale :used in conduct of the enterprise OR
1 per 800 square feet of gross floor
area, whichever is greater.
_Shoppin.g.._center ......................................................................................................
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
Community (under 50,000 sf) 3.5 per 1,000 square feet of gross
floor area
Regional (50,000 sf or more) 4 per 1,000 square feet of dross floor
Land Use
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restaurants or food service in
shopping centers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retail (other than shopping center)
where more than 25 percent of the
gross floor area is customer area
.................................................................... .......................
Retail (other than shopping center)
where more than 25 percent of the
gross floor area is customer area
and where the merchandise is large
such as furniture, carpeting, large
appliances or automobiles
Retail (other than shopping center)
where less than 25 percent of the
gross floor area is customer area
and where the product is picked up
or delivered..._b.Y.._patron.~ ....................................................................
Restaurants
....................................................................................................................................................................................
Class I and II
Class III (Fast food /convenience)
Class IV (Take-out only)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theater
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minimum Number of Off-Street
Parking Spaces Required*
area
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calculated separately unless the
restaurant meets all of these
requirements:
. The shopping center floor area is
over 20,000 square feet
. The restaurant does not have wait
staff serving food directly to the
customer while seated
. The restaurant does not have an
intoxicating liquor license
. The restaurant does not have in-
vehicle sales or service
. The combined total or all
restaurants and food services total
less than 25 percent of the gross
floor area of the building and
shopping center.
~-,-~ 5 per 1,000 square feet of
gross floor area
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
~-per-589 2 per 1,000 square feet of
floor area (including outdoor display
areas .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
~~-x-99 10 per 1,000 square feet of
gross floor area
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 per 1,000 square feet of gross
floor area.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 per 1,000 square feet of gross
floor area.
1 per 25 square feet of customer floor
area plus 1 per delivery vehicle on
the maximum shift.
1 per 3 seats if part of a shopping
center; 1 per 2.5 seats if free
standing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 19 Subsection 544.25, Subdivision 3 of the Richfield City Code is amended
to read as follows:
Subd. 3. Exemptions. Permits are not required for:
Adjustment ^r r°^'°^°.,,°^+ of the elements of an antenna array
affixed to a tower or antenna, provided that replacement does not
reduce the safety factor.
Antennae and/or towers erected temporarily for test purposes, for
emergency communication, or for broadcast remote pick-up
operations. Temporary antenna shall be removed within 72 hours
following installation.
Section 20 Anew Subsection 549.19 of the Richfield City Code to read as follows is
added, and by now renumbering all following subsections accordingly:
549 19 Expiration. Sign permits are valid for one year from the permit
issuance date.
Section 21 Subsection 549.21, Subdivision 4 of the Richfield City Code is amended to
read as follows:
Subd. 4. Banners. Banners, where permitted, are subject to the following
standards:
a) Banners shall be attached to a structure, shall be strongly constructed,
and shall be securely attached to their supports;
b) Banners shall be removed (including all framework and supports) as
soon as damaged or torn;
c) There shall be no more than one banner per tenant on any building
frontage (see Subsection 549.23 for size allowances);
d) Due to the construction methods of banners and their tendency toward
damage, no banner 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 22 Subsection 549.21, Subdivision 5 of the Richfield City Code is amended to
read as follows:
Subd. 5. Setbacks. Unless specifically noted otherwise, all signs shall
maintain a 5-foot setback from all lot lines. The City may require a greater
or lesser setback because of public safety reasons that may include the
following conditions: vehicle sight distance (see Subsection 925.01, Subd.
~, distance from intersection, designation of adjacent right-of-way.
Section 23 Subsection 549.23, Subdivision 2, Clause b of the Richfield City Code is
amended to read as follows:
b) Within commercial, mixed-use neighborhood, mixed-use community,
mixed-use regional and industrial zoning districts, wall signs may not
exceed 15 percent of the total wall area of the wall to which the sign is
attached. In the case of multiple occupancy, the total area of wall signs
which each occupant may display shall not exceed 15 percent of the
exterior wall of the portion of the building occupied by that tenant.
Section 24 The Richfield City Code is amended by repealing Subsection 507.07,
Subdivision 122 and Subsection 549.23, Subdivision 3.
Section 25 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 26th day of
April, 2011.
~, ,
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Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibb ity Clerk
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City of Richfield
(Official Publication)
RESOLUTION NO.10508
RESOLUTION APPROVING
SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING
SUBSECTION 509.11; 509.15,
SUBDIVISIONS 3 AND 10; 509.21,
SUBDIVISION 11; 512.07; 512.09;
514.05, SUBDIVISION 5; 514.14,
SUBDIVISION 2; 518.13,
SUBDIVIDION 2; 522.13,
SUBDIVISION 2; 532.03,
SUBDIVISIONS 4, 5 AND 6; 532.11;
534.07, SUBDIVISION 9; 534.11;
537.03, SUBDIVISION 1; 537.13,
SUBDIVISION 2; 544.13,
SUBDIVISIONS 5 AND 6; 544.25,
SUBDIVISION 3; 549.21,
SUBDIVISIONS 4 AND 5; AND 549.23,
SUBDIVISION 2; ADDING NEW
549.19; AND REPEALING 507.07,
SUBDIVISION 122; AND 549.23,
SUBDIVISION 3 OFTHE CITY CODE
RELATED TO VARIOUS ZONING
REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the City has adopted the
above referenced amendment of the
Richfield City Code; and
WHEREAS, the verbatim text of the
amendment is cumbersome, and the ex-
pense ofpublication of the complete text
is not justified.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by the City Council of the City of Rich-
field that the following summary is here-
by approved for official publication:
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
BILL N0.2011-13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUB-
SECTION 509.11; 509.15, SUBDIVI-
SIONS 3 AND 10; 509.21, SUBDIVI-
SION 11; 512.07; 512.09; 514.05, SUB-
DIVISION 5; 514.14, SUBDIVISION 2;
518.13, SUBDIVIDION 2; 522.13, SUB-
DIVISION 2; 532.03, SUBDIVISIONS 4,
5 AND 6; 532.11; 534.07, SUBDIVI-
SION 9; 534.11; 537.03, SUBDIVISION
1; 537.13, SUBDIVISION 2; 544.13,
SUBDIVISIONS 5 AND 6; 544.25, SUB-
DIVISION 3; 549.21, SUBDIVISIONS 4
AND 5; AND 549.23, SUBDIVISION 2;
ADDING NEW 549.19; AND REPEAL-
ING 507.07, SUBDIVISION 122; AND
549.23, SUBDIVISION 3 OF THE CITY
CODE RELATED TO VARIOUS ZON-
ING REGULATIONS
This summary of the ordinance is pub-
lished pursuant to Section 3.12 of the
Richfield City Charter.
This ordinance makes the following
changes to the City Code: bay windows
shall be allowed to encroach into set-
backs, fences place within three feet of
a wall or berm shall be measured to-
gether in height calculations, massage
therapy may be practiced as a home
business by those licensed in accor-
dance with ordinance provisions, busi-
nesses in the Neighborhood Business
(C-1) District are permitted to be up to
4,000 square feet, commercial setbacks
when adjacent to Two-Family Residen-
tial (MR-1) properties have been in-
creased, medical clinics shall be permit-
ted in the General Commercial (C-2)
District without a conditional use permit,
sign permits shall expire one year after
issuance, one temporary signs per ten-
ant allowed in multi-tenant buildings,
and a maximum of four temporary sign
permits per business per year. Addi-
tional language corrections, redundan-
cies and reference additions have been
made.
Copies of the ordinance are available for
public inspection in the City Clerk's of-
fice during normal business hours or
upon request by calling the Department
of Community Development at (612)
861-9760.
Adopted by the City Council of the City
of Richfield, Minnesota this 26th day of
April, 2011.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
(May 5, 2011) D2 Bill No. 2011-13