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-376- eight (8) feet in height. A building permit is required for any fence that is greater than six (6) feet in height. A zoning permit is required for all fences that are six (6) feet or less in height. 2. Materials and Construction. Fences shall be constructed in a workmanlike manner and of substantial material reasonably suited for its intended purpose. Fencing material shall consist only of wood, chain link, wrought iron, maintenance free vinyl, aluminum, or steel. Any other material must be approved by the Zoning Administrator prior to installation. SECTION 4 SUMMARY The following official summary of Ordinance #05'__ has been approved by the City Council of the City of Ramsey as clearly informing the public of the intent and effect of tl~e Ordinance. It is the intent and effect of. Ordinance #05-__ to amend Ramsey City Code Chapter 9 (Zoning and Subdivision of Land) Section 9.11.02 (Accessory Structures) to: · Utilize two (2) acres as the threshold for the maximum allowable height of accessory buildings to increase from sixteen (16) feet to twenty-two (22) · Allow additional square footage for accessory buildings for properties between 10-19.99 acres, 20-39.99 acres, and 40 plus acres. · Limit the. number of accessory buildings allowed based on the size ora property. · Restrict the height of accessory building sidewalls to ten (10) feet on properties'less than two (2) acres in size. · Require a zoning permit for accessory buildings that are 120 square feet or less, agricultural buildings as defined in MN Statute 16B.60 Subd. 5, swimming pools and spas not exceeding 5,000 gallons, fences that are six (6) feet or less in height, and for driveways that are not associated with work requiring a building permit. · Permit two-story accessory buildings on properties two (2) acres or greater in size by conditional use permit. · Establish regulations for swimming pools and spas including setbacks, fencing, noise, lighting, walkway decks, deck drains, and drainage · Clarify that only accessory buildings that are greater than 120 square feet are used to calculate existing accessory building square footage and toward the maximum number of accessory buildings permitted on a lot~. · Prohibit detached accessory buildings from containing complete independent living facilities (accessory apartments), which would include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. · Include maintenance-free vinyl as an acceptable fencing material. Include language that clarifies that the front yard setback for accessory structures in the Rural Reserve and Rural Preserve Districts is 40 feet or same as principal structure, whichever is greater. SECTION 5 EFFECTIVE DATE The effective.date of this ordinance is thirty (30) days after its passage and publication, subject to City Charter Section 5.07. ' ' 12