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I I I I ! I I I I I I I I I I i I I CASE PROPOSED REVISIONS TO FORMAT OF CITY'S ZONING MAP By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: As you know, in December of 1990, some major changes were made to the City's zoning districts. Since that time, I and the City Engineer have been working to update the Cityfs Zoning Map accordingly. In reviewing the current map, it became evident that our zoning map could use some format changes. One in particular is to decrease the number of legends used to designate the various zoning districts. For instance, we propose to use one legend for single family residential zones versus the two different legends that are currently used. Determining which regulations that residential zone is subject to, rural or urban, will be qualified by whether or not the property is within or outside the Urban boundary. The same format would be used for I-1 Industrial and Rural Industrial property and Business and Rural Business property. This format is also in accordance with City Code definitions for rural residential, industrial and business property. Each of the respective sections of code state that these districts are intended to accommodate certain uses outside the urban area. Observations: However, we do have several properties in Ramsey that are zoned B-1 or I-1 Industrial that are outside the urban boundary. This situation has existed for several years and was not a result of our recent zoning amendments. These zonings are in conflict with City Code and .will be accentuated with the proposed format changes to the zoning map. To correct the situation would require rezoning those properties from I-1 and B-1 to Rural Industrial and Rural Business. Recommendation: In order that we can proceed to issue an updated zoning map, City Staff is requesting City Council authorization to contact the owners of I-1 and B-1 property outside of the urban area and initiate a rezoning in accordance with City Code. The Planning and Zoning Commission met on October 1, 1991 and approved the proposed zoning map format changes. The Commission also recommended that City Council authorize City Staff to proceed to initiate necessary zoning COlTection s. Council Action: Motion to: Direct City Staff to initiate action to rezone property outside the City's urban area to the proper rural designation. Review Checklist: CC: 10/8/91 City Administrator City Engineer Zoning Administrator 8/