Ordinance No. 1225 02-13-2006ORDINANCE NO. 1225
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE PERTAINING
TO CURBING AND DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS
AND SUMMARY
I. Title
An ordinance of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, amending Chapter 205 of the Fridley City Code for the
purpose of exempting curbing where a project includes approved storm water feature and provide
reference to Chapter 208, Stormwater Management and Erosion Control.
IL Summarv
The City Council of the City of Fridley does hereby ordain as follows:
That Chapter 205, Sections 205.09.S.D, 205.13.S.D, 205.14.S.D, 205.15.S.D, 205.16.S.D, 205.17.S.D,
205.18.S.D, 205.19.6.D, 205.20.S.D, and 205.25.8.D, is hereby amended to alter curbing and drainage
requirements on residential, commercial, and industrial properties for the purpose of encouraging rain
gardens and swales as storm water treatment options; allow staff to exempt curbing in situations where a
project includes approved storm water features; and add reference to, Chapter 208, Stormwater
Management and Erosion Control in the Performance Standards section in all applicable sections of the
Zoning Code.
III. Notice
This title and summary has been published to clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the City
of Fridley's Zoning Code. A copy of the ordinance, in its entirety, is available for inspection by any
person during regular business hours at the offices of the City Clerk of the City of Fridley, 6431
University Ave N.E., Fridley, MN.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 13TH DAY
OF FEBRUARY 2006.
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SCOTT . L D, AYOR
ATTEST:
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DEBRA A. SKOGEN, TY CLERK
Public Hearing: December 12, 2005
First Reading: January 9, 2006
Second Reading: February 13, 2006
Published: February 23, 2006
ORDINANCE NO. 1225
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE PERTAINING
TO CURBING AND DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS
The City Council of the City of Fridley hereby finds, after review, examination and recommendation of
staff, that the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
Section 1: That Section 205.09.S.D of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
205.09. R-3 GENERAL MULTIPLE DWELLING DISTRICT REGULATIONS (Re£ Ord. 1155,
1194)
5. PARKING REQUIREMENTS
D. Design Requirements
(3) Curbing.
The entire perimeter of all parking areas in excess of four (4) stalls, access driveways, truck
loading spaces or other hard surface areas that handle motor vehicle traffic shall be curbed with a
poured six (6) inch high concrete curb and gutter.
(a) Curbing shall be required around safety islands.
(b) Curb cuts and ramps for the handicapped shall be installed as required by State law.
(c) Construction shall be in accordance with curbing specifications on file at the City.
(d) The City may exempt curbing:
((1)) Where the parking lot directly abuts a sidewalk which is sufficiently higher than the
grade of the parking lot and satisfies the curbing requirements.
((2)) Where the City has approved future expansion.
((3)) Where the Cit.��proved storm water features like natural swales or rain �ardens.
Section 2: That Section 205.09.7.F of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
205.09. R-3 GENERAL MULTIPLE DWELLING DISTRICT REGULATIONS (Re£ Ord. 1155,
1194)
7. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
F. Drainage and Grade Requirements
(3) Gradin� shall meet all other requirements of Chapter 208, Stormwater Mana�ement and
Erosion Control.
Section 3: That Section 205.13.S.D of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
205.13. Gl LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REGULATIONS (Ref 1182)
5. PARKING REQUIREMENTS
D. Design Requirements.
(3) Curbing:
The entire perimeter of all parking areas in excess of four (4) stalls, access driveways, truck
loading spaces or other hard surface areas that handle motor vehicle traffic shall be curbed with a
poured six (6) inch high concrete curb and gutter.
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(a) Curbing shall be required around safety islands.
(b) Curb cuts and ramps for the handicapped shall be installed as required by State law.
(c) Construction shall be in accordance with curbing specifications on file at the City.
(d) The City may exempt curbing:
((1)) Where the parking lot directly abuts a sidewalk which is sufficiently higher than the
grade of the parking lot and satisfies the curbing requirements.
((2)) Where the City has approved future expansion.
((3)) Where the Cit.��proved storm water features like natural swales or rain �ardens.
Section 4: That Section 205.13.7.E of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
205.13. Gl LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REGULATIONS (Ref 1182, 1209)
7. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
E. Drainage and Grade Requirements
(3) Gradin� shall meet all other requirements of Chapter 208, Stormwater Mana�ement and
Erosion Control.
Section 5: That Section 205.14.S.D.(3) of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
205.14. C-2 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REGULATIONS (Ref 1182)
5. PARKING REQUIREMENTS
D. Design Requirements.
(3) Curbing:
The entire perimeter of all parking areas in excess of four (4) stalls, access driveways, truck
loading spaces or other hard surface areas that handle motor vehicle traffic shall be curbed with a
poured six (6) inch high concrete curb and gutter.
(a) Curbing shall be required around safety islands.
(b) Curb cuts and ramps for the handicapped shall be installed as required by State law.
(c) Construction shall be in accordance with curbing specifications on file at the City.
(d) The City may exempt curbing:
((1)) Where the parking lot directly abuts a sidewalk which is sufficiently higher than the
grade of the parking lot and satisfies the curbing requirements.
((2)) Where the City has approved future expansion.
((3)) Where the Cit.��proved storm water features like natural swales or rain �ardens.
Section 6: That Section 205.14.7.E of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
205.14 C-2 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REGULATIONS
7. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
E. Drainage and Grade Requirements
(3) Gradin� shall meet all other requirements of Chapter 208, Stormwater Mana�ement and
Erosion Control.
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Section 7: That Section 205.15.S.D.(3) of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
205.15 C-3 GENERAL SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT REGULATIONS
5. PARKING REQUIREMENTS
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D. Design Requirements
(3) Curbing.
The entire perimeter of all parking areas in excess of four (4) stalls, access driveways, truck
loading spaces or other hard surface areas that handle motor vehicle traffic shall be curbed with a
poured six (6) inch high concrete curb and gutter.
(a) Curbing shall be required around safety islands.
(b) Curb cuts and ramps for the handicapped shall be installed as required by State law.
(c) Construction shall be in accordance with curbing specifications on file at the City.
(d) The City may exempt curbing:
((1)) Where the parking lot directly abuts a sidewalk which is sufficiently higher than the
grade of the parking lot and satisfies the curbing requirements.
((2)) Where the City has approved future expansion.
((3)) Where the Cit.��proved storm water features like natural swales or rain �ardens.
Section 8: That Section 205.15.7.E.(3) of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
205.15 C-3 GENERAL SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT REGULATIONS
7. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
E. Drainage and Grade Requirements
(3) Gradin� shall meet all other requirements of Chapter 208, Stormwater Mana�ement and
Erosion Control.
Section 9: That Section 205.16.S.D.(3) of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
205.16 CR-1 GENERAL OFFICE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
5. PARKING REQUIREMENTS
D. Design Requirements
(3) Curbing.
The entire perimeter of all parking areas in excess of four (4) stalls, access driveways, truck
loading spaces or other hard surface areas that handle motor vehicle traffic shall be curbed with a
poured six (6) inch high concrete curb and gutter.
(a) Curbing shall be required around safety islands.
(b) Curb cuts and ramps for the handicapped shall be installed as required by State law.
(c) Construction shall be in accordance with curbing specifications on file at the City.
(d) The City may exempt curbing:
((1)) Where the parking lot directly abuts a sidewalk which is sufficiently higher than the
grade of the parking lot and satisfies the curbing requirements.
((2)) Where the City has approved future expansion.
((3)) Where the Cit.��proved storm water features like natural swales or rain �ardens.
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Section 10: That Section 205.16.7.E.(3) of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
205.16 CR-1 GENERAL OFFICE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
7. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
E. Drainage and Grade Requirements
(3) Gradin� shall meet all other requirements of Chapter 208, Stormwater Mana�ement and
Erosion Control.
Section 11: That Section 205.17.S.D.(3) of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
205.17. M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
5. PARKING REQUIREMENTS
D. Design Requirements
(3) Curbing.
The entire perimeter of all parking areas in excess of four (4) stalls, access driveways, truck
loading spaces or other hard surface areas that handle motor vehicle traffic shall be curbed with a
poured six (6) inch high concrete curb and gutter.
(a) Curbing shall be required around safety islands.
(b) Curb cuts and ramps for the handicapped shall be installed as required by State law.
(c) Construction shall be in accordance with curbing specifications on file at the City.
(d) The City may exempt curbing:
((1)) Where the parking lot directly abuts a sidewalk which is sufficiently higher than the
grade of the parking lot and satisfies the curbing requirements.
((2)) Where the City has approved future expansion.
((3)) Where the Cit.��proved storm water features like natural swales or rain �ardens.
Section 12: That Section 205.17.7.E.(3) of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
205.17. M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
7. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
E. Drainage and Grade Requirements
(3) Gradin� shall meet all other requirements of Chapter 208, Stormwater Mana�ement and
Erosion Control.
Section 13: That Section 205.18.S.D.(3) of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
205.18. M-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
5. PARKING REQUIREMENTS
D. Design Requirements
(3) Curbing.
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The entire perimeter of all parking areas in excess of four (4) stalls, access driveways, truck
loading spaces or other hard surface areas that handle motor vehicle traffic shall be curbed with a
poured six (6) inch high concrete curb and gutter.
(a) Curbing shall be required around safety islands.
(b) Curb cuts and ramps for the handicapped shall be installed as required by State law.
(c) Construction shall be in accordance with curbing specifications on file at the City.
(d) The City may exempt curbing:
((1)) Where the parking lot directly abuts a sidewalk which is sufficiently higher than the
grade of the parking lot and satisfies the curbing requirements.
((2)) Where the City has approved future expansion.
((3)) Where the Cit.��proved storm water features like natural swales or rain �ardens.
Section 14: That Section 205.18.7.E.(3) of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
205.18 M-2 HEAVY INDUSTRiAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS (Ref Ord. 1170,1182)
7. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
E. Drainage and Grade Requirements
(3) Gradin� shall meet all other requirements of Chapter 208, Stormwater Mana�ement and
Erosion Control.
Section 15: That Section 205.19.6.D.(3) of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
205.19 M-3 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL, OUTDOOR INTENSIVE DISTRICT
REGULATIONS (Ref. Ord. 995,1170,1182)
6. PARKING REQUIREMENTS
D. Design Requirements
(3) Curbing.
The entire perimeter of all parking areas in excess of four (4) stalls, access driveways, truck
loading spaces or other hard surface areas that handle motor vehicle traffic shall be curbed with a
poured six (6) inch high concrete curb and gutter.
(a) Curbing shall be required around safety islands.
(b) Curb cuts and ramps for the handicapped shall be installed as required by State law.
(c) Construction shall be in accordance with curbing specifications on file at the City.
(d) The City may exempt curbing:
((1)) Where the parking lot directly abuts a sidewalk which is sufficiently higher than the
grade of the parking lot and satisfies the curbing requirements.
((2)) Where the City has approved future expansion.
((3)) Where the Cit.��proved storm water features like natural swales or rain �ardens.
Section 16: That Section 205.19.8.E.(3) of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
205.19 M-3 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL, OUTDOOR INTENSIVE DISTRICT
REGULATIONS (Ref. Ord. 995,1170,1182)
8. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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E. Drainage and Grade Requirements
(3) Gradin� shall meet all other requirements of Chapter 208, Stormwater Mana�ement and
Erosion Control.
Section 17: That Section 205.20.S.D.(3) of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
205.20. M-4 MANUFACTURING ONLY DISTRICT REGULATIONS (Re£ Ord. No. 1097, 1170,
1182)
5. PARKING REQUIREMENTS
D. Design Requirements
(3) Curbing.
The entire perimeter of all parking areas in excess of four (4) stalls, access driveways, truck
loading spaces or other hard surface areas that handle motor vehicle traffic shall be curbed with a
poured six (6) inch high concrete curb and gutter.
(a) Curbing shall be required around safety islands.
(b) Curb cuts and ramps for the handicapped shall be installed as required by State law.
(c) Construction shall be in accordance with curbing specifications on file at the City.
(d) The City may exempt curbing:
((1)) Where the parking lot directly abuts a sidewalk which is sufficiently higher than the
grade of the parking lot and satisfies the curbing requirements.
((2)) Where the City has approved future expansion.
((3)) Where the Cit.��proved storm water features like natural swales or rain �ardens.
Section 18: That Section 205.20.7.E.(3) of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
205.20. M-4 MANUFACTURING ONLY DISTRICT REGULATIONS (Re£ Ord. No. 1097, 1170,
1182)
7. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
E. Drainage and Grade Requirements
(3) Gradin� shall meet all other requirements of Chapter 208, Stormwater Mana�ement and
Erosion Control.
Section 19: That Section 205.25.8.D.(3) of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
205.25. S-3, HEAVY INDUSTRIAL, ONAWAY ADDITION DISTRICT (Ref Ord 1170, 1185)
8. PARKING REQUIREMENTS
D. Design Requirements
(3) Curbing.
The entire perimeter of all parking areas in excess of four (4) stalls, access driveways, truck
loading spaces or other hard surface areas that handle motor vehicle traffic shall be curbed with a
poured six (6) inch high concrete curb and gutter.
(a) Curbing shall be required around safety islands.
(b) Curb cuts and ramps for the handicapped shall be installed as required by State law.
(c) Construction shall be in accordance with curbing specifications on file at the City.
(d) The City may exempt curbing:
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((1)) Where the parking lot directly abuts a sidewalk which is sufficiently higher than the
grade of the parking lot and satisfies the curbing requirements.
((2)) Where the City has approved future expansion.
((3)) Where the Cit.��proved storm water features like natural swales or rain �ardens.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CTTY OF FRIDLEY THIS 13t'' DAY
OF FEBRUARY 2006.
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SCOTT . L D, M YOR
ATTEST:
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Public Hearing: December 12, 2005
First Reading: January 9, 2006
Second Reading: February 13, 2006
Published: February 23, 2006