Ordinance - #98-04 - 03/10/1998 - Laserfiche WebLink

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SECTION 3. SUMMARY The following official summary of ordinance #98-04 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 #98-04 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 amend 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. Galvanized 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 The effective date of this ordinance is thirty (30) days after its passage and publication, subject to City Charter Section 5.07. Adopted by the Ramsey City Council the 10th day of March, 1998. ATTEST: /~/ Introduction Date: Posting Dates: Adoption Date: Publication Date: Effective Date: February 24, 1998 February 24 - March 10, 1998 March 10, 1998 March 13, 1998 April 13, 1998 Mayor