Ordinance No. 1368 06-24-2019
SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 1368
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, CHAPTER 205.07 R-1
ONE-FAMILY DWELLINGS, CHAPTER 205.08 R-2 TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS,
AND CHAPTER 205.23 HYDE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ZONING DISTRICT
REGULATIONS TO CODIFY CURRENT POLICY AND ADD REQUIREMENTS FOR
TREE PLANTING IN NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION
I. Title
An ordinance to clarify use, paving, parking, and exterior maintenance requirements in
residential zoning districts as well as require tree planting with construction of new single-family
homes.
II. Summary
The City Council of the City of Fridley does hereby ordain as follows:
That Chapter 205.07, 205.08, and 205.23 are hereby amended to require the planting of two trees
per buildable lot in new home construction. Special Use requirements for parking at Places of
Assembly in Chapters 205.07 and 205.08 are modified. Maximum driveway width is set at 26’ in
Chapters 205.07 and 205.23 and limited to 32’ in Chapter 205.08. Certain exterior building
maintenance minimum standards are further defined and parking requirements are reorganized in
Chapters 205.07, 205.08, and 205.23. The ability for property owners to grant permission in
writing to an adjacent owner to construct a driveway closer than 3’ to the property line is
removed from all three of these residential sections of the City 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 Ordinance. 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, 7071 University Avenue N.E., Fridley, MN 55432.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
TH
24 DAY OF JUNE, 2019.
________________________________
SCOTT J. LUND, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
DEBRA A. SKOGEN, CITY CLERK
Public Hearing: May 15 & May 28, 2019
First Reading: June 10, 2019
Second Reading: June 24, 2019
Published: July 5, 2019
ORDINANCE NO. 1368
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 205.07 R-1 ONE-FAMILY
DWELLINGS, CHAPTER 205.08 R-2 TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, AND 205.23 HYDE
PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS TO CODIFY
CURRENT POLICY AND ADD REQUIREMENTS FOR TREE PLANTING IN NEW
HOME CONSTRUCTION
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 205.07 of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
FRIDLEY CITY CODE
SECTION 205.07. R-1 ONE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
1. USES PERMITTED
A. Principal Uses.
The following are principal uses in R-1 Districts:
(1) One-family dwellings. Only one (1) principal building shall be located on a buildable
R-1 lot.
(2) Single family attached development as per conditions under Section 205.11 of this
Code.
B. Accessory Uses. (Ref 1194)
(1) A private garage is the first accessory building. It shall not exceed 100% of the first floor area
of the dwelling unit or a maximum of 1,000 square feet, whichever is smaller.
(2) A second garage or accessory building over 120 200 square feet provided the following criteria
are met:
(a) The combined total floor area of all accessory buildings shall not exceed 1,400 square feet.
(b) The maximum height for all accessory buildings shall not exceed fourteen (14) feet above
grade at the midspan of roof. Midspan for purposes of this ordinance shall be described as
the midpoint between the eave line and the highest point on the building’s roof, as measured
at the front elevation of the structure.
(c) Accessory building shall not be used for a home occupation or as a dwelling living area.
(d) Accessory structure shall be architecturally compatible with existing home by matching
siding, color schemes, roofing materials, roof type and roof pitch.
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(e) All drive and parking areas to be hard surfaced.
(3) Privately owned recreational facilities, including but not limited to, playground equipment and
swimming pools, which are for the enjoyment and convenience of the residents of the principal
use and their guests.
(4) Home occupations (Ref 1301)
Home occupations shall be allowed in the R-1 one-family dwelling district, subject to
the following criteria.
(a) Home occupations must be carried on entirely within the dwelling unit.
(b) Home occupations are not permitted within a detached or attached accessory
building or garage.
(c) The entrance to the space devoted to such occupation shall be within the dwelling.
There shall be no separate entrance into the business area.
(d) Employees are restricted to occupants of the dwelling and a maximum of one (1)
non-occupant employee.
(e) There shall be no internal or external alterations, which involve construction
features not customarily found in dwellings.
(f) Mechanical equipment that is not customarily found in a home may not be installed
within the dwelling.
(g) Exterior storage of equipment or materials used in the home occupation is
prohibited.
(h) Parking of commercial vehicles must follow regulations set forth in Section Chapter
506.13 of Fridley City Code.
(i) There shall be no additional exterior indication of the home occupation, including
advertising and/or displays of any kind other than the permitted signage set forth in
Chapter 214.
(j) Parking needs for the home occupation shall not exceed more than two (2) off-street
parking spaces at any given time in addition to the spaces required by the occupants.
(k) A home occupation involving teaching is limited to four (4) or less students at any
given time and lessons or classes shall be given within the principal structure only.
(l) Licensed day care as defined and regulated by state law is considered a permitted
accessory use subject to the regulations set forth herein.
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(m) Over the counter retail sales are prohibited except for articles incidental to a
permitted commercial service such as shampoo sold by a beautician or barber and
sales conducted by mail or the internet.
(n) No more than three (3) garage sales of no more than three (3) consecutive days per
sales event may be conducted on a property in a 12-month period.
(o) The following activities or those of a similar nature are prohibited:
i. Motor vehicle service or repair of any vehicles other than those registered
to residents of the property;
ii. A commercial food service requiring a State license or inspection by a
government entity other than the City;
iii. Activities that generate significant amounts of customer traffic to the
premises, in excess of ten (10) vehicles per day;
iv. Activities that generate significant amounts of truck traffic to the premises
in excess of three (3) deliveries or pick-ups per week. Deliveries and pick-
ups by semi-truck/trailer shall be prohibited.
(5) The rental of guest rooms to not more than two (2) persons per dwelling unit.
(6) Solar energy devices as an integral part of the principal structure.
(7) Farmers Market, if located on a parcel of land that has an institution on it.
A Farmers Market shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Shall be a member of the Minnesota Farmers Market Association or other
similar recognized association of farmers markets and meet all of their
respective requirements;
(b) Shall identify a market manager that facilitates the requirements of the City;
(c) Shall have General Liability insurance including Products and Completed
Operations coverage with a minimum Limit of Liability of $1,500,000 per
occurrence;
(d) Shall have applied for and received all required county and state licenses
and have complied with all applicable City of Fridley regulations and city
codes;
(e) A majority of the products sold shall be grown or produced in Minnesota;
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(f) The sale of live animals and alcoholic beverages is prohibited;
(g) Any advertising or directional signs displayed either off premise or on
premises shall only be displayed on the day of the event, with the exception
of one 4 ft. by 8 ft. sign that can be displayed on the premises for the
duration of the farmers market season;
(h) The location of the event shall have written authorization from the property
owner;
(i) An established schedule shall be submitted as to the dates and times of the
market;
(j) Any temporary structure used for the farmers market shall be erected and
removed on the day of the event;
(k) A site plan shall be submitted showing tent and vendor locations, vehicle
circulation and parking prior to commencement of event. Site plan to be
approved by the Community Development Director;
(l) A Farmers Market Event Permit Application shall be completed, approved
and on file with the Community Development Director prior to
commencement of event; providing proof that all above requirements are
being met;
(m) The City reserves their right to revoke any Farmers Market Event Permit
issued for failure of compliance with the above requirements. The City will
process any such permit revocation according to the procedures listed in
City Code Section 11.08.
(n) All State Building and Fire Code requirements, including but not limited to,
the requirements for assembly use are met for indoor markets.
C. Uses Permitted With a Special Use Permit (Ref 1194)
The following are uses permitted with a Special Use Permit in R-1 Districts:
(1) Places of Assembly/Private Schools/Day Care Centers Churches.
(a) Building and site requirements and performance standards shall be equal to or
greater than those outlined in the following, CR-1 sections of the Code; 205.16.3,
205.16.4, 205.l6.6 and 205.16.7.
(b) A parking requirement of at least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided
for every 100 square feet of building floor area of assembly space three (3) fixed
seats or for every five (5) feet of pew length in the main assembly hall. Additional
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parking may be required for additional uses within the building church activities,
such as day care, classroom, office, auditorium or and recreational activities to
ensure that adequate off-street parking spaces are provided on site for all vehicles
related to any of the uses of the parcel. (Ref. 888)
(2) Private Schools.
(3) Day Care Centers provided they are to be located in places of worship, schools or in
other buildings located on an arterial or collector street. (Ref. 1121)
(a) At least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each 100 square feet
of useable day care floor area.
(cb)Reduction of parking spaces may be allowed when provision of space required by
Code for parking stalls appears excessive, due to the particular nature of the
proposed use or other considerations would be an unnecessary hardship. Adequate
open space shall be preserved on the site plan provided to satisfy the total number
of required parking spaces in the event they prove to be needed to park vehicles
related to the use in the future.
(dc) Accessible parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Minnesota Rules
Chapter 1341. When the provisions for required parking space is inadequate, the
City may require additional off-street parking be provided. (Ref. 864)
(d) The minimum lot size is 12,000 square feet. (Ref. 1121)
(4) Private nonprofit golf courses, country clubs, yacht clubs, tennis courts, swimming
pools and additional recreational uses, not an accessory use to the principal uses.
(5) Utility companies having transformers, pumping stations and sub-stations subject to
the following minimum requirements:
(a) There must be conformity with the surrounding neighborhood with respect to
setbacks, open spaces and architectural design.
(b) It must be screened.
(c) It must not have any regular employees.
(d) The equipment must be completely enclosed in a structure.
(2)(6) Automobile parking lots for off-street parking spaces for any use on adjacent land,
when the following minimum requirements have been met:
(a) The minimum front yard setback is twenty thirty-five (2035) feet, except where
adjacent property has existing front yard setbacks exceeding thirty-five (35) feet;
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additional front yard depth may be required. A side yard and rear yard minimum
setback of ten (10) feet is required.
(b) Proper screening, which includes including but not limited to, a planting strip, fence
or wall, shall be provided on the property. This must be substantial enough to create
a physical separation between the parking lot and the adjoining properties involved
and considered acceptable to the City
(3)(7) Hospitals, clinics, nursing homes as defined in Section 205.03.55, convalescent
homes, and homes for the elderly as defined:
(a) Independent Living Facilities: Residential living facilities for the elderly which
provide limited services; i.e., beauty salons, limited dining, and medical assistance,
etc.
(b) Assisted Living Facilities: A residential living facility for the elderly with more
intensive assistance to residents. (Ref. Ord. 1086)
(5)(8) Private radio or television antennas exceeding a height of twenty (20) feet above
the dwelling roof.
(6)(9) Wind generators and other tower mounted energy devices exceeding a height of
twenty (20) feet above the dwelling roof.
(7)(10) Solar energy devices NOT an integral part of the principal structure.
(11) Exterior storage of materials.
D. Additional Restrictions.
For uses other than principal uses, requirements as to lot size, setbacks, building, parking,
landscaping, screening, etc., shall be at least comparable to similar uses in other districts,
but also subject to additional provisions as provided by the City.
2. USES EXCLUDED
Any use allowed or excluded in any other district unless specifically allowed under Uses Permitted
of this district are excluded in R-1 Districts.
3. LOT REQUIREMENTS AND SETBACKS
A. Lot Area
A minimum lot area of 9,000 square feet is required for a one-family dwelling unit, except:
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(1) Where a lot is without City sanitary sewer, the minimum required lot area is 18,000
square feet.
(2) Where a lot is one on a subdivision or plat recorded before December 29, 1955, the
minimum required lot area is 7,500 square feet.
(3) As allowed under Special District Regulations or Planned Unit Development District
Regulations.
B. Lot Width.
The width of a lot shall not be less than seventy-five (75) feet at the required setback,
except:
(1) On a subdivision or plat recorded before December 29, 1955, the minimum width of a
lot is fifty (50) feet.
(2) If lot splits are permitted with the lot width less than the required seventy-five (75) feet,
the lot must still meet the most restrictive lot requirements and setbacks; except for the
lot area and lot width.
(3) As allowed under Special District Regulations or Planned Development District
Regulations.
C. Lot Coverage.
Not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of a lot shall be covered by the main
building and all accessory buildings.
D. Setbacks.
(1) Front Yard:
A front yard with a depth of not less than twenty-five (25) feet is required, except as
noted in Section 205.04.4G. In no case may a garage extend more than five (5) feet in
front of the home.
(2) Side Yard:
(a) A side yard of ten (10) feet is required between any, living area of a dwelling and
side property lines.
(b) A side yard of five (5) feet is required between an attached accessory building or
use and a side property line except as stated in Section 205.04.5.B (2) and (3). (Ref.
888)
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(c) Corner Lots:
((1)) The side yard width on a street side of a corner lot shall not be less than
seventeen and one-half (17.5) feet.
((2)) When the lot to the rear of a
corner lot has frontage along a
side street, no accessory building
on the corner lot within
twenty-five (25) feet of the
common property line shall be
closer to said side street than
thirty (30) feet; provided
however, that this regulation shall
not be interpreted as to reduce the
buildable width of a corner lot to
less than twenty-five (25) feet.
((3)) Any attached or unattached
accessory building which opens
on the side street, shall be at least
twenty-five (25) feet from the
property line of a side street.
(3) Rear Yard:
(a) A rear yard with a depth of not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the lot depth
is required with not less than twenty-five (25) feet permitted or more than forty (40)
feet required for the main building.
(b) Detached accessory buildings and structures in the rear yard shall not be any closer
than three (3) feet to any lot line. may be built not less than three (3) feet from any
lot line in the rear yard not adjacent to a street.
(4) Double Frontage:
(a) The building lines will prevail in lieu of rear yard requirements.
(b) The setback for garages and accessory buildings in the rear yard will be the same
as for a front yard.
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4. BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
A. Height.
No building shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, enlarged, or
moved so as to exceed the building height limit of thirty (30) feet from finished grade level.
B. Minimum Floor Area.
(1) For lots having a 9,000 square foot lot area and a seventy-five (75) foot lot width, and
for lots resulting from lot splits having less than 9,000 square feet and/or less than the
seventy-five (75) foot lot width, the minimum gross floor area of a single family
dwelling shall not be less than 1,020 square feet of finished floor area per dwelling unit,
provided that:
(a) A one (1) level one-family dwelling unit of three (3) bedrooms or less shall have a
minimum of 1,020 square feet of living area.
(b) A one-family dwelling unit consisting of two (2) full levels above grade shall have
a minimum of 1,020 square feet of first floor area, at least 768 square feet of which
shall be living area and the dwelling shall hasve a garage attached thereto having a
floor area not less than 396 square feet.
(c) A one-family dwelling unit of a split level design of three (3) bedrooms or less shall
have a minimum of 1,020 square feet of living area in the upper two levels.
(d) A two (2) level dwelling unit of the split entry design of three (3) bedrooms or less
shall have a minimum of 768 square feet of gross floor area in each level provided:
((I)) The dwelling shall have a garage attached thereto having a floor area not
less than 396 square feet.
((2)) The finished floor level of the upper level is not more than six (6) feet above
grade.
(e) A two (2) level dwelling unit having the upper level situated wholly or partly in the
roof space provided:
((1)) The gross floor area of the first level above grade shall be not less than 864
square feet.
((2)) Each bedroom located in the upper level shall have a minimum of 120
square feet of floor area.
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((3)) The dwelling shall have a garage attached thereto having a floor area not
less than 396 square feet.
(2) For lots less than 9,000 square feet, the dwelling shall have a first floor area of not less
than 768 square feet of accessory buildings or an attached garage.
C. Basement.
All one-family dwellings constructed on vacant lots, as of January 1, 1983 shall have a
basement except if located in a flood plain area.
5. PARKING REQUIREMENTS
A. General Provisions.
(1) A minimum of two (2) off-street parking stalls shall be provided for each dwelling unit.
(2) The required parking stalls shall not be located in any portion of the required front yard
except on a driveway or hardsurfaced parking space approved by the City.
(3) All driveways and parking stalls shall be surfaced with blacktop, concrete or other hard
surface material approved by the City. All driveways and parking stalls But for where
street access is obtained, driveways shall be set back at minimum three (3) feet from
any property line except as agreed to in writing by adjacent property owners and filed
with the City.
(4) For nursing homes and homes for the elderly, parking shall be provided at the following
rates:
(a) Nursing Homes: One space for every four (4) beds and three (3) spaces for every
four (4) employees on the largest shift.
(b) Independent Living Facilities: One space per dwelling unit, with 50% of the stalls
enclosed. If the building is convertible to market rate, the number of stalls provided
shall be as in Section 205.09.05.C.(1).
(c) Assisted Living Facilities: One-half (1/2) space per unit. (Ref. Ord. 1086)
(d) Accessible parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Minnesota Rules
Chapter 1341 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
B. Garage Requirements.
(1) All lots having a minimum lot area of 9,000 square feet or resulting from a lot split
shall have a double garage.
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(2) All lots having a lot area less than 9,000 square feet and greater than 7,500 square feet
may shall have a single garage.
(3) The above requirements shall satisfy the off-street parking stall requirement.
C. Driveways
(1) Driveways shall be setback 35 feet at minimum from the intersection of streets on a
corner lot.
(2) The maximum width of a driveway at the property line is 26 feet.
(3) Only corner lots may have two driveways, provided each driveway can meet the
minimum 35 foot corner intersection setback.
6. PERFORMANCETANDARDS
A. Parking Requirements.
(1) Existing Facilities:
(a) At least one (1) off-street parking stall shall be provided for each dwelling unit.
(b) The required parking stall shall not be located in any portion of the required front
yard, except on a driveway or hardsurfaced parking space approved by the City,
and set back a minimum of
three (3) feet from the side
property line, except as
agreed to by adjacent
property owners.
(c) A garage shall satisfy the
off-street parking stall
requirement.
(2) All driveways and parking stalls shall be surfaced with blacktop, concrete or other hard
surface material approved by the City.
B. Prohibited Parking.
No outside parking or storage of motor vehicles shall occur except on approved hardsurface
driveways and parking stalls. (Ref. 1017)
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BC. Exterior Storage.
(1) All exterior storage of materials, equipment and vehicles in the R-1 Zoning District is
prohibited except as permitted as follows:
(a) Split and neatly stacked firewood in the side or rear yard.
(b) Private outdoor recreational equipment currently being used or intended for use
within the premises.
(c) Landscaping materials and machinery currently being used or intended for use on
a current project within the premises.
(d) Boats, non-motorized camping trailers, and empty utility trailers in the side or rear
yard. Boats, non-motorized camping trailers, and empty utility trailers stored in the
front yard are required to be located on a hard surface drive and must be setback at
least 15 feet from the back of the street curb. (Ord 1164)
CD. Refuse.
All waste materials, refuse or garbage shall be contained in closed containers as required
under the chapter entitled “Waste Disposal” of the Fridley City Code.
DE. Drainage and Grade Requirements.
A finished ground grade shall be established such that natural drainage away from all
buildings is provided. The following minimum criteria shall apply:
(1) The minimum elevation of finished grade shall comply with the State Building Code
requirements.
(2) The City may specify a minimum finished ground grade for any structure in order to
allow proper drainage and a minimum top of footing elevation to allow for connection
to City utilities. The maximum slope (grade) on a driveway shall not exceed 1:10 (10%)
above established curb grade.
EF. Landscaping.
The following shall be minimum criteria for landscaping:
(1) Sodding and landscaping shall extend across the entire front yard and side yards,
including the boulevard.
(2) All open areas of any site, except for areas used for parking, driveways or storage, shall
be sodded, seeded or have vegetative cover.
(3) All uses shall provide water facilities to yard areas for maintenance of landscaping.
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(4) All vacant lots, tracts or parcels shall be properly maintained in an orderly manner free
of litter and junk.
(5) Two trees shall be required per buildable lot when a new home is constructed. The new
trees shall be two different species of trees, planted within six months of issuance of a
certificate of occupancy. Deciduous trees must be of minimum 2.5 caliper inch size and
conifers at minimum six feet tall. Two ornamental trees of minimum 1.5 caliper inch
size may be substituted for one of the two trees required.
FG. Maintenance.
It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that:
(1) Every exterior wall, foundation and roof of any building or structure shall be reasonably
watertight, weather tight and rodent proof and shall be kept in a good state of
maintenance and repair.
(2) The protective surface on exterior walls of a building shall be maintained in good repair
and provide a sufficient covering and protection of the structural surface against its
deterioration. Without limiting the generality of this Section, a protective surface of a
building shall be deemed to be out of repair if:
(a) More than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of any plane or wall on which the
protective surface is paint is blistered, cracked, flaked, rusted, scaled or chalked
away, or
(b) More than twenty-five percent (25%) of the pointing of any brick or stone wall is
loose or has fallen out.
(c) A hole on a surface that is one-inch in diameter or larger.
(3) Doors, windows, and screens shall be maintained free from extensive dilapidation due
to cracks, tears or breaks. All openings intended for windows and doors, shall have
windows and doors placed in said openings. A door or window shall be deemed to be
out of repair if:
(a) More than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of any plane or surface has paint
or stain that is blistered, cracked, flaked, scaled or chalked away, or
(b) More than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of any door or window has evident
delaminating of wood, discoloration of permanent finish or warping, or
(c) Any garage door which fails to close entirely or is missing a panel.
(4) Roof surfaces of a building shall be maintained in good repair and provide sufficient
covering and protection of the structural surface against its deterioration. Without
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limiting the generality of this Section, a protective roof surface of a building shall be
deemed to be out of repair if the roof surface has more than ten percent (10%) of any
plane or surface with broken, torn or missing shingles.
(5) Eaves and Soffits shall be maintained in good repair and provide a sufficient covering
and protection of the structural surface against its deterioration. Without limiting the
generality of this Section, eaves or soffits of a building shall be deemed to be out of
repair if:
(a) More than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of any plane or surface has paint
or stain that is blistered, cracked, flaked, scaled or chalked away, or
(b) Pieces of the wood, metal, or other approved protective cover is missing.
(6) Gutters and downspouts shall be installed properly and shall be maintained so to
avoid unsightly appearance by virtue of sagging, collapsed sections, or missing
pieces.
(7) Every yard and all structures, walls, fences, walks, steps, driveways, landscaping and
other exterior development shall be maintained in an attractive, well kept condition.
(8) The boulevard area of a property premises shall be properly maintained, groomed and
cared for by the abutting property owner.
(9) Every exterior stairway of a building and every porch, deck or balcony shall be kept in
a safe condition and sound repair. Every exterior stairway, step, stoop, porch, and
balcony shall be free of deterioration and/or rotting supports.
GH. Essential Services.
(1) Connection is required on each lot served by City sanitary sewer.
(2) Connection is required on each lot served by a City water line.
Section 2: That Section 205.08 of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
FRIDLEY CITY CODE
SECTION 205.08. R-2 TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
1. USES PERMITTED
A. Principal Uses.
The following are principal uses in R-2 Districts:
(1) Two-family dwellings.
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(2) One-family dwellings.
(3) Single family attached development as per conditions under Section 205.11 of this
Code.
B. Accessory Uses.
(1) Only two (2) accessory buildings allowed per dwelling unit. Accessory buildings shall
not be used for a home occupation or as a dwelling.
(2) The total floor area of all accessory buildings shall not exceed 1400 square feet.
(3) Any second accessory building in excess of 240 square feet shall require a Special
Use Permit. Properties containing one-family dwellings are exempt from the Special
Use Permit and shall be subject to the R-1 District Regulations pertaining to second
accessory buildings. (Ref 1194)
(34) A private garage is the first accessory building. It shall not exceed 100% of the first
floor area of the dwelling unit or a maximum of 1,000 square feet, whichever is
smaller.
(45) Privately owned recreational facilities, including but not limited to, playground
equipment and swimming pools, which are for the enjoyment and convenience of the
residents of the principal use and their guests.
(56) Home occupations.
Home occupations shall be allowed in the two-family dwelling district, subject to the
following criteria.
(a) Home occupations must be carried on entirely within the dwelling unit.
(b) Home occupations are not permitted within a detached or attached accessory building
or garage.
(c) The entrance to the space devoted to such occupation shall be within the dwelling.
There shall be no separate entrance into the business area.
(d) Employees are restricted to occupants of the dwelling and a maximum of one (1) non-
occupant employee.
(e) There shall be no internal or external alterations, which involve construction features
not customarily found in dwellings.
(f) Mechanical equipment that is not customarily found in a home may not be installed
within the dwelling.
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(g) Exterior storage of equipment or materials used in the home occupation is prohibited.
(h) Parking of commercial vehicles must follow regulations set forth in Section Chapter
506.13 of Fridley City Code.
(i) There shall be no additional exterior indication of the home occupation, including
advertising and/or displays of any kind other than the permitted signage set forth in
Chapter 214.
(j) Parking needs for the home occupation shall not exceed more than two (2) parking
spaces at any given time in addition to the spaces required by the occupants.
(k) A home occupation involving teaching is limited to four (4) or less students at any
given time and lessons or classes shall be given within the principal structure only.
(l) Licensed day care as defined and regulated by state law is considered a permitted
accessory use subject to the regulations set forth herein.
(m) Over the counter retail sales are prohibited except for articles incidental to a permitted
commercial service such as shampoo sold by a beautician or barber and sales
conducted by mail or the internet.
(n) No more than three (3) garage sales of no more than three (3) consecutive days per
sales event may be conducted on a property in a 12-month period.
(o) The following activities or those of a similar nature are prohibited:
i. Motor vehicle service or repair of any vehicles other than those registered
to residents of the property;
ii. A commercial food service requiring a State license or inspection by a
government entity other than the City;
iii. Activities that generate significant amounts of customer traffic to the
premises, in excess of ten (10) vehicles per day;
iv. Activities that generate significant amounts of truck traffic to the premises
in excess of three (3) deliveries or pick-ups per week. Deliveries and pick-
ups by semi-truck/trailer shall be prohibited.
(67) The rental of guest rooms to not more than two (2) persons per dwelling unit.
(78) Solar energy devices as an integral part of the principal structure.
(89) Farmers Market, if located on a parcel of land that has an institution on it.
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A Farmers Market shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Shall be a member of the Minnesota Farmers Market Association or other similar
recognized association of farmers markets and meet all of their respective
requirements;
(b) Shall identify a market manager that facilitates the requirements of the City;
(c) Shall have General Liability insurance including Products and Completed
Operations coverage with a minimum Limit of Liability of $1,500,000 per
occurrence;
(d) Shall have applied for and received all required county and state licenses and have
complied with all applicable City of Fridley regulations and city codes;
(e) A majority of the products sold shall be grown or produced in Minnesota;
(f) The sale of live animals and alcoholic beverages is prohibited;
(g) Any advertising or directional signs displayed either off premise or on premises
shall only be displayed on the day of the event, with the exception of one 4 ft. by 8
ft. sign that can be displayed on the premises for the duration of the farmers market
season;
(h) The location of the event shall have written authorization from the property owner;
(i) An established schedule shall be submitted as to the dates and times of the market;
(j) Any temporary structure used for the farmers market shall be erected and removed
on the day of the event;
(k) A site plan shall be submitted showing tent and vendor locations, vehicle circulation
and parking prior to commencement of event. Site plan to be approved by the
Community Development Director;
(l) A Farmers Market Event Permit Application shall be completed, approved and on
file with the Community Development Director prior to commencement of event;
providing proof that all above requirements are being met;
(m) The City reserves their right to revoke any Farmers Market Event Permit issued for
failure of compliance with the above requirements. The City will process any such
permit revocation according to the procedures listed in City Code Section 11.08.
(n) All State Building and Fire Code requirements, including but not limited to, the
requirements for assembly use are met for indoor markets.
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C. Uses Permitted With A Special Use Permit.
The following are uses permitted with a Special Use Permit in R-2 Districts:
(1) Accessory buildings, other than the first accessory building over 240 square feet.
Properties containing one-family dwellings are exempt from the Special Use Permit
and shall be subject to the R-1 District Regulations pertaining to second accessory
buildings. (Ref 1194)
(12) Places of Assembly/Private Schools/Day Care Centers Churches.
Building and site requirements for these special uses shall follow the same standards
as stated in the R-1 Chapter 205.07.
(a) Building and site requirements and performance standards shall be equal to or
greater than those outlined in the following CR-1 sections of the Code; 205.16.3,
205.16.4, 205.16.6 and 205.16.7.
(b) A parking requirement of at least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided
for every three (3) fixed seats or for every five (5) feet of pew length in the main
assembly hall. Additional parking may be required for additional church activities,
such as day care, classroom and recreational activities. (Ref. 888)
(3) Private Schools.
(4) Day Care Centers provided they are to be located in places of worship, schools or in
other buildings located on an arterial or collector street. (Ref. 1121)
(a) At least one (1) off-street parking for space shall be provided each 100 square feet
of useable day care floor area.
(b) Reduction of parking spaces may be allowed when provision of space required for
parking stalls, due to the particular nature of the proposed use or other
considerations, would be an unnecessary hardship. Adequate open space shall be
provided to satisfy the total number of required parking spaces.
(c) When the provisions for required parking space is inadequate, the City may require
additional off-street parking be provided. (Ref. 864)
(d) Minimum lot size is 12,000 square feet. (Ref. 1121)
(5) Private nonprofit golf courses, country clubs, yacht clubs, tennis courts, swimming
pools and additional recreational uses, not an accessory use to the principal uses.
(6) Utility companies having transformers, pumping stations and substations subject to the
following minimum requirements:
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(a) There must be conformity with the surrounding neighborhood with respect to
setbacks, open spaces and architectural design.
(b) It must be screened.
(c) It must not have any regular employees.
(d) The equipment must be completely enclosed in a structure.
(2)(7) Automobile parking lots for off-street parking spaces for any use on adjacent land,
when the following minimum requirements have been met:
(a) The minimum front yard setback is twenty thirty-five (3520) feet, except where
adjacent property has existing front yard setbacks exceeding thirty-five (35) feet;
additional front yard depth may be required. A side yard and rear yard minimum
setback of ten (10) feet is required.
(b) Proper screening, which includes including but not limited to, a planting strip, fence
or wall, shall be provided on the property. This must be substantial enough to create
a physical separation between the parking lot and the adjoining properties involved
and considered acceptable to the City.
(3)(8) Hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, convalescent homes and homes for the elderly
as defined:
(a) Independent Living Facilities: Residential living facilities for the elderly which
provide limited services; i.e., beauty salons, limited dining, and medical assistance,
etc.
(b) Assisted Living facilities: A residential living facility for the elderly with more
intensive assistance to residents. (Ref. Ord. 1086)
(4)(9) Private radio or television antennas exceeding a height of twenty (20) feet above
the dwelling roof.
(5)(10) Wind generators and other tower mounted energy devices exceeding a
height of twenty (20) feet above the dwelling roof.
(6)(11) Solar energy devices NOT an integral part of the principal structure.
(12) Exterior storage of materials.
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D. Additional Restrictions.
For uses, other than principal uses, requirements as to lot size, setbacks, building, parking,
landscaping, screening, etc. shall be at least comparable to similar uses in other districts,
but also subject to additional provisions as provided by the City.
2. USES EXCLUDED
Any use allowed or excluded in any other district unless specifically allowed under Uses Permitted
of this district are excluded in R-2 Districts.
3. LOT REQUIREMENTS AND SETBACKS
All requirements of this Section are for two-family dwellings. One-family dwellings in this district
shall be subject to the R-1 District regulations.
A. Lot Area.
A minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet is required for a two-family dwelling unit.
B. Lot Width.
The width of a lot shall not be less than seventy-five (75) feet at the required setback.
C. Lot Coverage.
Not more than thirty percent (30%) of the area of a lot shall be covered by the main building
and all accessory buildings.
D. Setbacks.
(1) Front Yard:
A front yard with a depth of not less than thirty-five (35) feet is required, except as
noted in Section 205.04.4G.
(2) Side Yard:
(a) A side yard of ten (10) feet is required between any living area and side property
lines.
(b) A side yard of five (5) feet is required between an attached accessory building or
use and side property line.
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(c) Corner Lots:
((1)) The side yard width on a street side of a corner lot shall be not less than
seventeen and one-half (17.5) feet.
((2)) When the lot to the rear has frontage along a side street, no accessory
building on a corner lot, within twenty-five (25) feet of the common
property line, shall be closer to said side street than thirty (30) feet;
provided, however, that this regulation shall not be so interpreted as to
reduce the buildable width of a corner lot to less than twenty-five (25) feet.
((3)) Any attached or unattached accessory building which opens on the side
street, shall be at least twenty-five (25) feet from the property line of a side
street.
(3) Rear Yard:
(a) A rear yard with a depth of not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the lot depth
is required with not less than twenty-five (25) feet permitted or more than forty (40)
feet required for the main building.
(b) Detached accessory buildings may be built not less than three (3) feet from any lot
line in the rear yard not adjacent to a street.
(4) Double Frontage:
(a) The building lines will prevail in lieu of rear yard requirements.
(b) The setback for garages and accessory buildings in the rear yard will be the same
as for a front yard.
4. BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
A. Height
No building shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, enlarged or
moved, so as to exceed the building height limit of thirty (30) feet.
B. Minimum Floor Area.
In a two-family dwelling, the minimum total floor area shall be 1400 square feet, the
minimum living area of any dwelling unit shall be 650 square feet, and in no case shall the
first floor area be less than 768 square feet.
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5. PARKING REQUIREMENTS
A. General Provisions.
(1) At least two (2) off-street parking stalls shall be provided for each dwelling unit.
(2) The required parking stalls shall not be located in any portion of the required front yard,
except on a driveway or hard-surfaced parking space approved by the City. All
driveways and parking stalls shall be surfaced with blacktop, concrete or other hard
surface material approved by the City.
(3) All driveways and parking stalls shall be surfaced with blacktop, concrete or other hard
surface material approved by the City and. All driveways and parking stalls shall be set
back three (3) feet from any property line except as agreed to by adjacent property
owners.
(4) For nursing homes and homes for the elderly, parking shall be provided at the following
rates:
(a) Nursing Homes: One space for every four (4) beds and three (3) spaces for every four
(4) employees on the largest shift.
(b) Independent Living Facilities: One space per dwelling unit, with 50% of the stalls
enclosed. If the building is convertible to market rate, the number of stalls provided
shall be as in Section 205.09.05.C.(1).
(c) Assisted Living Facilities: One-half (1/2) space per unit.
(d) Accessible parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Minnesota Rules
Chapter 1341 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
B. Garage Requirements.
(1) A two (2) stall garage is required for each dwelling unit.
(2) This garage shall satisfy the off-street parking stall requirement.
C. Driveways
(1) Driveways shall be setback 35 feet at minimum from the intersection of streets on a
corner lot.
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(2) The maximum width of a
driveway at the property line is 32
feet for all driveways on the site
combined.
6. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
A. Parking Requirements.
(1) An existing one and one-half (1-1/2) stall garage for each dwelling unit shall satisfy the
off-street parking stall requirement.
(2) All driveways and parking stalls shall be surfaced with blacktop, concrete or other hard
surface material approved by the City.
AB. Prohibited Parking.
No outside parking or storage of motor vehicles shall occur except on approved hard-
surface driveways and parking stalls. (Ref. 1017)
BC. Exterior Storage.
(1) All exterior storage of materials, equipment and vehicles in the R-2 Zoning District is
prohibited except as permitted as follows:
(a) Split and neatly stacked firewood in the side or rear yard.
(b) Private outdoor recreational equipment currently being used or intended for use
within the premises.
(c) Landscaping materials and machinery currently being used or intended for use on
a current project within the premises.
(d) Boats, non-motorized camping trailers, and empty utility trailers in the side or rear
yard. Boats, non-motorized camping trailers, and empty utility trailers stored in
the front yard are required to be located on a hard surface drive and must be
setback at least 15 feet from the back of the street curb.
CD. Refuse.
All waste materials, refuse or garbage shall be contained in closed containers as required
under the Chapter entitled "Waste Disposal" of the Fridley City Code.
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DE. Drainage Aand Grade Requirements.
A finished ground grade shall be established such that natural drainage away from all
buildings is provided. The following minimum criteria shall apply:
(1) The minimum elevation of finished grade shall comply with the State Building Code
requirements.
(2) The City may specify a minimum finished ground grade for any structure in order to
allow proper drainage and a minimum top of footing elevation to allow for connection to
City utilities.
EF. Landscaping.
The following shall be minimum criteria for landscaping:
(1) Sodding and landscaping shall extend across the entire front yard and side yards,
including the boulevard.
(2) All open areas of any site, except for areas used for parking, driveways or storage, shall
be sodded, seeded or have vegetative cover.
(3) All uses shall provide water facilities to yard areas for maintenance of landscaping.
(23) All vacant lots, tracts or parcels shall be properly maintained in an orderly manner
free of litter or junk.
(5) Two trees shall be required per buildable lot when a new home is constructed. The new
trees shall be two different species of trees, planted within six months of issuance of
a certificate of occupancy. Deciduous trees must be of minimum 2.5 caliper inch size
and conifers at minimum six feet tall. Two ornamental trees of minimum 1.5 caliper
inch size may be substituted for one of the two trees required.
G. Maintenance.
It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that:
(1) Every exterior wall, foundation and roof of any building or structure shall be reasonably
watertight, weather tight and rodent proof and shall be kept in a good state of
maintenance and repair.
(2) The protective surface on exterior walls of a building shall be maintained in good repair
and provide a sufficient covering and protection of the structural surface against its
deterioration. Without limiting the generality of this Section, a protective surface of a
building shall be deemed to be out of repair if:
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(a) More than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of any plane or wall on which the
protective surface is paint is blistered, cracked, flaked, rusted, scaled or chalked
away, or
(b) More than twenty-five percent (25%) of the pointing of any brick or stone wall is
loose or has fallen out.
(c) A hole on a surface that is one-inch in diameter or larger.
(3) Doors, windows, and screens shall be maintained free from extensive dilapidation due
to cracks, tears or breaks. All openings intended for windows and doors, shall have
windows and doors placed in said openings. A door or window shall be deemed to be
out of repair if:
(d) More than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of any plane or surface has paint
or stain that is blistered, cracked, flaked, scaled or chalked away, or
(e) More than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of any door or window has evident
delaminating of wood, discoloration of permanent finish or warping, or
(f) Any garage door which fails to close entirely or is missing a panel.
(4) Roof surfaces of a building shall be maintained in good repair and provide sufficient
covering and protection of the structural surface against its deterioration. Without
limiting the generality of this Section, a protective roof surface of a building shall be
deemed to be out of repair if the roof surface has more than ten percent (10%) of any
plane or surface with broken, torn or missing shingles.
(5) Eaves and Soffits shall be maintained in good repair and provide a sufficient covering
and protection of the structural surface against its deterioration. Without limiting the
generality of this Section, eaves or soffits of a building shall be deemed to be out of
repair if:
(d) More than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of any plane or surface has paint
or stain that is blistered, cracked, flaked, scaled or chalked away, or
(e) Pieces of the wood, metal, or other approved protective cover is missing.
(10) Gutters and downspouts shall be installed properly and shall be maintained so to
avoid unsightly appearance by virtue of sagging, collapsed sections, or missing
pieces.
(7) Every yard and all structures, walls, fences, walks, steps, driveways, landscaping and
other exterior developments shall be maintained in an attractive, well kept condition.
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(8) The boulevard area of a property premises shall be properly maintained, groomed and
cared for by the abutting property owner.
(9) Every exterior stairway of a building and every porch, deck or balcony shall be kept in
a safe condition and sound repair. Every exterior stairway, step, stoop, porch, and
balcony shall be free of deterioration and/or rotting supports.
H. Essential Services.
(1) Connection is required on each lot served by City sanitary sewer.
(2) Connection is required on each lot served by a City water line.
Section 3: That Section 205.23 of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
FRIDLEY CITY CODE
205.23. S-1 HYDE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT REGULATIONS
1. TITLE
This Section shall be referred to as the "Hyde Park Neighborhood District" in short form.
2. PURPOSE
The purpose of this special zoning district is to:
A. Establish a zoning mechanism for the neighborhood that will allow a variety of housing types
on lots with reduced lot sizes and setbacks.
B. Support the residential character of the neighborhood.
C. Protect the property rights of all landowners, while promoting reinvestment and development
in the neighborhood.
3. DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
The Hyde Park Neighborhood shall be comprised of all parcels bordered between Main Street on
the west, University Avenue (Highway 47) to the east, 61st Avenue to the north and 57th
Place to the south.
4. USES PERMITTED
A. Principal Uses.
The following are principal uses in the S-1 District:
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One family dwellings, except for those uses as allowed as part of Section 205.23.4.C.(1). Only
one (1) principal building shall be located on a buildable S-1 lot.
B. Accessory Uses.
(1) A private garage is the first accessory building. It shall not exceed 100% of the first floor
area of the dwelling unit or a maximum of 1,000 square feet, whichever is smaller.
(2) A second garage or accessory building over 120 200 square feet provided the following
criteria are met:
(a) The combined total floor area of all accessory buildings shall not exceed 1,400 square
feet.
(b) The maximum height for all accessory buildings shall not exceed fourteen (14) feet above
grade at the midspan of roof. Midspan for purposes of this ordinance shall be described as
the midpoint between the eave line and the highest point on the building’s roof, as measured
at the front elevation of the structure.
(c) Accessory building shall not be used for a home occupation or as a dwelling living area.
(d) Accessory structure shall be architecturally compatible with existing home by matching
siding, color schemes, roofing materials, roof type and roof pitch.
(e) All drive and parking areas to be hard surfaced.
(3) Privately owned recreational facilities, including but not limited to, playground equipment
and swimming pools which are for the enjoyment and convenience of the residents of the
principal use and their guests.
(4) Home occupations.
Home occupations shall be allowed in the Hyde Park Neighborhood District, subject to the
following criteria.
(a) Home occupations must be carried on entirely within the dwelling unit.
(b) Home occupations are not permitted within a detached or attached accessory building or
garage.
(c) The entrance to the space devoted to such occupation shall be within the dwelling. There
shall be no separate entrance into the business area.
(d) Employees are restricted to occupants of the dwelling and a maximum of one (1) non-
occupant employee.
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(e) There shall be no internal or external alterations, which involve construction features not
customarily found in dwellings.
(f) Mechanical equipment that is not customarily found in a home may not be installed
within the dwelling.
(g) Exterior storage of equipment or materials used in the home occupation is prohibited.
(h) Parking of commercial vehicles must follow regulations set forth in Section Chapter
506.13 of Fridley City Code.
(i) There shall be no additional exterior indication of the home occupation, including
advertising and/or displays of any kind other than the permitted signage set forth in Chapter
214.
(j) Parking needs for the home occupation shall not exceed more than two (2) parking spaces
at any given time in addition to the spaces required by the occupants.
(k) A home occupation involving teaching is limited to four (4) or less students at any given
time and lessons or classes shall be given within the principal structure only.
(l) Licensed day care as defined and regulated by state law is considered a permitted
accessory use subject to the regulations set forth herein.
(m) Over the counter retail sales are prohibited except for articles incidental to a permitted
commercial service such as shampoo sold by a beautician or barber and sales conducted by
mail or the internet.
(n) No more than three (3) garage sales of no more than three (3) consecutive days per sales
event may be conducted on a property in a 12-month period.
(o) The following activities or those of a similar nature are prohibited:
i. Motor vehicle service or repair of any vehicles other than those registered to
residents of the property;
ii. A commercial food service requiring a State license or inspection by a
government entity other than the City;
iii. Activities that generate significant amounts of customer traffic to the premises, in
excess of ten (10) vehicles per day;
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iv. Activities that generate significant amounts of truck traffic to the premises in
excess of three (3) deliveries or pick-ups per week. Deliveries and pick-ups by semi-
truck/trailer shall be prohibited.
(5) The rental of guest rooms to not more than two (2) persons per dwelling unit.
(6) Solar energy devices as an integral part of the principal structure.
(7) Farmers Market, if located on a parcel of land that has an institution on it.
A Farmers Market, provided it meets the following requirements:
(a) Shall be a member of the Minnesota Farmers Market Association or other similar
recognized association of farmers markets and meet all of their respective requirements;
(b) Shall identify a market manager that facilitates the requirements of the City;
(c) Shall have General Liability insurance including Products and Completed Operations
coverage with a minimum Limit of Liability of $1,500,000 per occurrence;
(d) Shall have applied for and received all required county and state licenses and have
complied with all applicable City of Fridley regulations and city codes;
(e) A majority of the products sold shall be grown or produced in Minnesota;
(f) The sale of live animals and alcoholic beverages is prohibited;
(g) Any advertising or directional signs displayed either off premise or on premises shall
only be displayed on the day of the event, with the exception of one 4 ft. by 8 ft. sign that can
be displayed on the premises for the duration of the farmers market season;
(h) The location of the event shall have written authorization from the property owner;
(i) An established schedule shall be submitted as to the dates and times of the market;
(j) Any temporary structure used for the farmers market shall be erected and removed on the
day of the event;
(k) A site plan shall be submitted showing tent and vendor locations, vehicle circulation and
parking prior to commencement of event. Site plan to be approved by the Community
Development Director;
(l) A Farmers Market Event Permit Application shall be completed, approved and on file
with the Community Development Director prior to commencement of event; providing
proof that all above requirements are being met;
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(m) The City reserves their right to revoke any Farmers Market Event Permit issued for
failure of compliance with the above requirements. The City will process any such permit
revocation according to the procedures listed in City Code Section 11.08.
(n) All State Building and Fire Code requirements, including but not limited to, the
requirements for assembly use are met for indoor markets.
C. Existing Uses.
(1) All existing uses will be classified as permitted uses within the zoning district on the
present property which they occupy.
D. Uses Excluded.
The following are excluded uses in the S 1 District:
(1) Radio or television antennas exceeding a height of twenty (20) feet above the dwelling
roof.
(2) Uses which may be dangerous, create annoying odors, noise disturbances or be otherwise
detrimental to the general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity thereof or
may impair the use, enjoyment, or value of any property.
5. LOT REQUIREMENTS AND SETBACKS
A. Lot Area
A lot area of not less than 7,500 square feet is required.
B. Lot Width.
(1) The width of a lot shall not be less than sixty (60) feet at the required setback. Corner lots
shal1 not be less than sixty five (65) feet at the required setback.
C. Lot Coverage:
Not more than thirty five percent (35%) of the area of a lot shall be covered by the main
building and all accessory buildings. Lot coverage requirements for nonconforming
properties will be limited according to statutory provisions.
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D. Setbacks:
(1) Front Yard:
A front yard with a depth of not less than twenty-five (25) feet is required. (Ref 1217) In no
case may a garage extend more than five (5) feet in front of the home.
(2) Side Yard:
Two (2) side yards are required, each with a width of not less than seven and one half (7.5) feet,
except as follows:
(a) Where a house is built without an attached garage, a minimum side yard requirement
shall be ten (10) feet on one side, and thirteen (13) feet on the other side, so that there is
access to the rear yard for a detached and off-street parking area.
(b) Where a house is built with an attached garage, the side yard adjoining the attached
garage or accessory building may be reduced to not less than five (5) feet, provided the
height of the garage or accessory building on that side is not more than fourteen (14) feet.
(3) Corner Lots:
(a) The side yard width on a street side of a corner
lot shall be not less than seventeen and one half
(17.5) feet. When the lot to the rear has frontage
along a side street, no accessory building on the
corner lot within twenty five (25) feet of the
common property line shall be closer to said side
street than thirty (30) 25 feet; provided however, that
this regulation shall not be interpreted as to reduce
the buildable width of a corner lot to less than
twenty five (25) feet.
(b) Any attached or unattached accessory building
which opens on the side street shall be at least
twenty five (25) feet from the property line on a side
street.
(4) Rear Yard:
A rear yard with a depth of not less than twenty five percent (25%) of the lot depth is
required, with not less than twenty five (25) feet permitted or more than forty (40) feet
required from the main building.
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6. BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
A. Height.
No building shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, enlarged or
moved, so as to exceed the building height limit of thirty (30) feet.
B. Minimum Floor Area.
A one family dwelling unit shall have a minimum first floor area of 768 square feet of living
space.
7. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
A. Parking Requirements.
(1) At least one (1) off street parking stall shall be provided for each dwelling unit.
(2) No parking stall shall be located in any portion of the front yard, except on a driveway or
hardsurfaced parking space, approved by the City, and set back a minimum of three (3) feet
from the side property line, except as agreed to in writing by adjacent property owners and
filed with the City.
(3) A garage shall satisfy the off street parking stall requirement.
(4) All driveways and parking stalls shall be surfaced with blacktop, concrete or other hard
surface material approved by the City.
B. Driveways
(1) Driveways shall be setback 35 feet at minimum from the intersection of streets on a
corner lot.
(2) The maximum width of a
driveway at curb apron is 26
feet.
(3) Only corner lots may have two
driveways, provided each
driveway can meet the
minimum 35 foot corner
intersection setback.
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CB. Exterior Storage.
(1) All exterior storage of materials, equipment and vehicles in the S-1 Zoning District is
prohibited except as permitted as follows:
(a) Split and neatly stacked firewood in the side or rear yard.
(b) Private outdoor recreational equipment currently being used or intended for use
within the premises.
(c) Landscaping materials, and machinery currently being used or intended for use on a
current project within the premises.
(d) Boats, non-motorized camping trailers, and empty utility trailers in the side or rear
yard. Boats, non-motorized camping trailers, and empty utility trailers stored in the
front yard are required to be located on a hard surface drive and must be setback at
least 15 feet from the back of the street curb.
DC. Refuse.
All waste materials, refuse or garbage shall be contained in closed containers as required
under the Chapter entitled "Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Collection" of the Fridley
City Code.
ED. Drainage and Grade Requirements.
A finished ground grade shall be established such that natural drainage away from all
buildings is provided. The following minimum criteria shall apply:
(1) The minimum elevation of finished grade shall comply with the State Building Code
requirements.
(2) The City may specify a minimum finished ground grade for any structures in order to
allow proper drainage and connection to City utilities.
FE. Landscaping.
The following shall be minimum criteria for landscaping:
(1) Sodding and landscaping shall extend across the entire front yard and side yards
including the boulevard.
(2) All other open areas of any site, except for areas used for parking, driveways or storage,
shall be sodded, seeded or have vegetative cover.
(3) All uses shall provide water facilities to yard areas for maintenance of landscaping.
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(4) It shall be the owner's responsibility to see that all required landscaping is maintained in
an attractive, well kept condition.
(5) All vacant lots, tracts or parcels shall be properly maintained in an orderly manner free of
litter and junk.
(6) Two trees shall be required per buildable lot when a new home is constructed. The new
trees shall be two different species of trees, planted within six months of issuance of a
certificate of occupancy. Deciduous trees must be of minimum 2.5 caliper inch size and
conifers at minimum six feet tall. Two ornamental trees of minimum 1.5 caliper inch size
may be substituted for one of the two trees required.
GF. Maintenance.
It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that:
(1) Every exterior wall, foundation and roof of any building or structure shall be reasonably
watertight, weather tight and rodent proof and shall be kept in a good state of maintenance
and repair.
(2) The protective surface on exterior walls of a building shall be maintained in good repair
and provide a sufficient covering and protection of the structural surface against its
deterioration. Without limiting the generality of this Section, a protective surface of a
building shall be deemed to be out of repair if:
(a) More than twenty five percent (25%) of the area of any plane or wall on which the
protective surface is paint, is blistered, cracked, flaked, rusted, scaled or chalked away, or
(b) More than twenty five percent (25%) of the pointing of any brick or stone wall is
loose or has fallen out.
(c) A hole on a surface that is one-inch in diameter or larger.
(3) Doors, windows, and screens shall be maintained free from extensive dilapidation due to
cracks, tears or breaks. All openings intended for windows and doors, shall have windows
and doors placed in said openings. A door or window shall be deemed to be out of repair if:
(a) More than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of any plane or surface has paint
or stain that is blistered, cracked, flaked, scaled or chalked away, or
(b) More than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of any door or window has
evident delaminating of wood, discoloration of permanent finish or warping, or
(c) Any garage door which fails to close entirely or is missing a panel.
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(4) Roof surfaces of a building shall be maintained in good repair and provide sufficient
covering and protection of the structural surface against its deterioration. Without limiting
the generality of this Section, a protective roof surface of a building shall be deemed to be
out of repair if the roof surface has more than ten percent (10%) of any plane or surface with
broken, torn or missing shingles.
(5) Eaves and Soffits shall be maintained in good repair and provide a sufficient covering
and protection of the structural surface against its deterioration. Without limiting the
generality of this Section, eaves or soffits of a building shall be deemed to be out of repair if:
(a) More than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of any plane or surface has paint
or stain that is blistered, cracked, flaked, scaled or chalked away, or
(b) Pieces of the wood, metal, or other approved protective cover is missing.
(6) Gutters and downspouts shall be installed properly and shall be maintained so to avoid
unsightly appearance by virtue of sagging, collapsed sections, or missing pieces.
(7) Every yard and all structures, walls, fences, walks, steps, driveways, landscaping and
other exterior developments shall be maintained in an attractive, well kept condition.
(8) The boulevard area of a property premises shall be properly maintained, groomed and
cared for by the abutting property owner.
(9) Every exterior stairway of a building and every porch, deck or balcony shall be kept in a
safe condition and sound repair. Every exterior stairway, step, stoop, porch, and balcony shall
be free of deterioration and /or rotting supports.
HG. Essential Services.
(1) Connection is required on each lot served by City sanitary sewer.
(2) Connection is required on each lot served by a City water line.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 24
DAY OF JUNE 2019.
________________________________
SCOTT J. LUND, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________
DEBRA A. SKOGEN, CITY CLERK
Public Hearing: May 15 & May 28, 2019
First Reading: June 10, 2019
Second Reading: June 24, 2019
Published: July 5, 2019
A 4
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION CITY OF FRIDLEY
ORDINANCE NO.1368
STATE OF MINNESOTA )ss AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE,
CHAPTER 20507 R-1
ONE-FAMILY DWELLINGS,
Elise Strecker being duly sworn on an oath, CHAPTER 205.08 R-2
states or affirms that he/she is the Publisher's TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS,
Designated Agent of the newspaper(s)known AND CHAPTER 205.23 HYDE
PARK NEIGHBORHOOD
as: ZONING DISTRICT
REGULATIONS TO CODIFY
SF Col Hgts Frid MoundsView NB CURRENT POLICY AND
ADD REQUIREMENTS FOR
TREE PLANNG IN NEW
with the known office of issue being located HOME CONSTRUCT ON
in the county of: I.Title
HENNEPIN An ordinance to clarity use,pav-
with additional circulation in the counties of: ing, parking, and exterior mainte-
RAMSEY nance requirements in residential
zoning districts as well as require
and has full knowledge of the facts stated tree planting with construction of
below: new single-family homes.
(A)The newspaper has complied with all of II.Summary
The City Council of the City of
the requirements constituting quahfica.- Fridley does hereby ordain as fol-
tion as a qualified newspaper as provided lows:
by Minn.Stat.§331A.02. That Chapter 205.07, 205.08,
(B)This Public Notice was printed and pub- and 205.23 are hereby amended
to require the planting of two trees
lished in said newspaper(s) once each per buildable lot in new home con-
week, for 1 successive week(s); the first sbWion.Special Use requirements
insertion being on 07/05/2019 and the last for parking at Places of Assembly
insertion being on 07/05/2019. in Chapters 205.07 and 205.08 are
modified.Maximum driveway width
is set at 26' in Chapters 205.07
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICES and 205.23 and limited to 32' in
Pursuant to Minnesota Stat. §580.033 Chapter 205.08. Certain exterior
relating to the publication of wort gage building maintenance minimum
g g standards are further defined and
foreclosure notices: The newspaper complies parking requirements are morga-
with the conditions described in §580.033, nized in Chapters 205.07, 205.08,
subd. 1, clause (1) or(2). If the newspaper's
and 205.23.The ability for property
known office of issue is located in a countY owners to grant permission in writ-
ing to an adjacent owner to con-
adjoining the county where the mortgaged struct a driveway closer than 3'to
premises or some part of the mortgaged the property kine is removed from all
premises described in the notice are located, three of these residential sections
a substantial rtion of the newspapers of the City zoning Code.
III.Notice
circulation' the latter county. This Title and Summary has
been published to clearly inform the
public of the intent and effect of the
City of Fridley's Zoning Ordinance.
By: A copy of the ordinance,in its an-
Designated Agent tirety,is available for inspection by
any person during regular business
hours at the offices of the City Clerk
Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before of the City of Fridley,7071 Universi-
me on 07/05/2019 by Elise Strecker. ty Avenue N.E.,Fridley,MN 55432.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FRIDLEY THIS 24TH DAY OF
JUNE,2019.
SCOTT J.LUND,MAYOR
ATTEST:
DEBRA A.SKOGEN,
CITY CLERK
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