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ORDINANCE #04-08 CITY OF RAMSEY ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 9 WHICH IS KNOWN AS THE ZONING AND SUBDIVISION CHAPTER OF THE CITY CODE OF RAMSEY, MINNESOTA. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF RAMSEY, MINNESOTA. The City of Ramsey ordains: SECTION 1. AUTHORITY This ordinance is adopted pursuant to and under the authority of the charter of the City of Ramsey. SECTION 2. AMENDMENT Section 9.20.12 (R-2 Residential District), Subd. 5.i (General R-2 Residential Performance Standards, Exterior Building Materials) is hereby amended to read as follows: Architectural Standards. The purpose of this Section is to encourage the development of high-quality, diverse multiple-dwelling structures in the City of Ramsey while permitting flexibility in the development process. 1. General standards. The requirements in this Section apply to the fi'ont fagade of all multiple-dwelling structures, as defined under Permitted Uses in this Section (Subd. 2a). a. The type of building materials used on exterior walls of all structures in the R- 2 Residential District shall be face brick; natural stone; stucco; aluminum, steel, or vinyl siding; wood; masonite products; or other compatible residential materials that may be approved by the City. Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) material is prohibited. 1. The front exterior building finish of multiple-family buildings shall consist of a minimum of 35% face brick, natural stone, or stucco (excluding window and door area in the calculation). This requirement shall also apply to the side of a building when it faces a public street. b. Multiple-dwelling developments that face County highways, State highways, or MSA roads shall vary structure orientation. c. A minimum of three (3) colors shall be used for each multiple-dwelling building. Elements that may count towards this requirement include siding, trim,