Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/05/2011

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more) materials as home or color comnatible metal nanels2 to match home A portion of the sauare footage allowed for accessory buildings shall be utilized or reserved for a primary garage. The primary garage shall be at least 400 sauare feet in size. If the accessory building is closer to the front property line than the principal building_ then the construction must have the same general design and materials as the home or with metal panels as outlined in this Section. If the accessory building is closer to the front property line than the principal building_ then a design with soffit. fascia and eave overhang will be required. 4 If the accessory building is closer to the front property line than the principal building. then the height of the accessory building cannot exceed the height of the principal building or 22 feet. whichever is more restrictive. SECTION 3 SUMMARY The following official summary of Ordinance #11- has been approved by the City Council of the City of Ramsey as clearly informing the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance. It is the intent and effect of Ordinance #11- to amend Ramsey City Code Chapter 117 (Zoning and Subdivision of Land) Section 117-349 (Accessory Structures) to: • Provide separate standards for the R-1 Residential (MUSA) and R-1 Residential (Rural Developing) zoning districts to reflect land use descriptions in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. • Exclude attached garages from square footage calculations • Provide flexibility in use of metal panel structures by providing additional architectural standard clarification • Provide for flexibility for detached accessory structures when located along riparian lots within environmental overlay districts SECTION 4 EFFECTIVE DATE The effective date of this ordinance is thirty (30) days after its passage and publication, subject to City Charter Section 5.07. Adopted by the Ramsey City Council the day of , 2011. Mayor ATTEST: City Administrator