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In the event that the attached or detached garage located on the same parcel of land does not exceed 864 square feet, the accessory structure may also include the difference between the square footage of the attached or detached garage and 864 square feet. In no event shall the total square footage of the attached or detached garage and the accessory structure exceed 5,664 square feet on any parcel of land two and one-half (2- 1/2) acres and greater in size. On parcels of land two and one-half (2-1/2) acres and greater in size, all accessory structures shall have a design and exterior facing finish which is compatible, as determined by the Building Inspector, with the principal structure. Galvanized finishes shall not be permitted. SECTION 3. SUMMARY The following official summary of ordinance #98-__ 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 #98-._. to amend Ramsey City Code Chapter 9 (Zoning and Subdivision of Land), Section 9.11 (Accessory Uses), Subdivision 12 (Size Restrictions of Accessory Structures) to ammend the regulations for accessory structures to: Lower the minimum property size threshold from 2.5 acres to 2.0 acres to allow construction of metal accessory structures (pole buildings). Impose design standards for accessory structures constructed on properties from two acres to five acres in size. The design standards shall include soffit, facia and eave overhang of the same dimension as the principal structure. The exterior facing finish shall be at a minimum color compatible with the principal structure, as determined by the Building Inspector. Galvinized finishes shall not be permitted. Remove, in the event that the private garage is less than 864 square feet, the option of applying to the maximum accessory structure size the difference of the private garage square footage from 864 square feet. Thereby setting an' absolute maximum size unless the Ramsey City Council allows a variance. Clarify that computation of the parcel size, or minimum area of lot, shall not include the right-of-way of any public street or thoroughfare. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE I I I I I I I ! I I I I I' I I I I I