Agenda - Council - 10/26/2004 - 10/26/04

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CASE# tl INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO AMEND R-1 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS; CASE OF CITY OF RAMSEY By: Community Development Director Sylvia Frolik Background: Since the adoption of the 2001 Comprehensive Plan, the City has taken the steps necessary to implement the Plan by amending the Subdivision and Zoning Chapter of City Code. As is generally the case when working with new ordinances, corrections and housekeeping items begin to show up. Staff has been compiling a 'parking lot list' of housekeeping items that need to be corrected or clarified. Enclosed for your information is an edited copy of the R-1 Residential section that identifies proposed additions and deletions that Staff has determined are necessary. Thc proposed ordinance to accomplish these amendments is also enclosed. Observations: The following is a summary of the proposed amendments: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Define "Ornamental Fence". 9.20.11, Subd. 2 - clarify that if there is a PUD with townhomes in the R-1 District, the R-2 Medium Density performance standards will apply. 9.20.11, Subd. 3 - Expand 'conditional uses' to include cell towers in tower overlay district and commercial nurseries or greenhouses with buildings. 9.20.11 - Subd. 4 - Increase permitted driveway opening at street from 20 to 30 feet (24 feet on cul-de-sacs). 9.20.11 - Subd. 4 - Increase number of driveways allowed in the MUSA area to 1 per street frontage. 9.20.11 - Subd. 4 - Clarify that the front yard setback for accessory structures in rural districts is also subject to the setback of the principal structure. 9.20.11 - Subd. 6 - Eliminated "Parking" and "Streets" as this text is intended for ~nulti-family districts. 9.20.11 - Subd. 6 - "Fences" is modified to allow ornamental fences greater than 4 feet in height in the front yard. Allowable fence height in side yards is increasing from 6 to 8 feet. Text added to clarify that building permit is required for fences exceeding 6 feet in height. Acceptable fencing materials expanded to include vinyl, wrought iron, aluminum or steel; any other material must receive prior approval from Zoning Administrator. Establishes a maximum width on boards used for fencing. Eliminated the use of barbed wire for agricultural or livestock purposes. Electric fences will continue to be allowed for agricultural or livestock purposes provided they are set back 3 feet off the property lines and are posted as being electric. Clarifies that it is the responsibility of the fence owner to accurately locate property lines. Prohibits fences from being located in the vision triangle on comer lots. City has authority to require a property survey when deemed necessary. 9.20.11 - Subd. 6 - Eliminated "Screening" as it pertains to multi-family districts.