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