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ORDINANCE NO.428
An Ordinance Related to Animal -Assisted Therapy as a Conditional Use in the
Rural Residential zoning district;
Amending Section 826.21; adding Section 825.07, Subdivision 106.1;
adding Section 826.98, Subdivision 2 (o).
The city council of the city of Medina ordains as follows:
SECTION I. Medina Code Section 826.21 is amended by adding the underlined material as
follows:
Section 826.21. (RR) Conditional Uses. Within the Rural Residential District, no structure or
land shall be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit:
Subd. 1. Local government buildings.
Subd. 2. Churches and other places of worship.
Subd. 3. Home occupations in compliance with the conditions of Section 826.98, Subd. 2 (c)
of this ordinance.
Subd.4. Cemeteries.
Subd. 5. Outdoor recreational facilities, including non-commercial parks, golf courses, and
driving ranges.
Subd. 6. Private use of windmills or wind energy conservation systems (WECS).
Subd. 7. Solar equipment.
Subd. 8. Public, private or charter schools having a course of instruction approved by the
Minnesota department of education for students enrolled in preschool through grade 12 or
any portion thereof, provided the school must be served by sanitary sewer or meet the
requirements of Section 826.51, Subd. 3 of this ordinance.
Subd. 9. On parcels of 40 acres or larger, a second principal residential dwelling structure.
Subd. 10. Animal -Assisted Therapy as regulated by Section 826.98, subd 2 (o) of this
ordinance.
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SECTION II. New Medina Code Section 825.07 Subd. 106.1 is added as follows:
Section 825.07. Definitions. The following words and terms shall have the means ascribed to
them:
Subd. 106.1. Therapy, Animal -Assisted (or "AAT") - A use of land and associated structures
for the delivery of therapy intended to improve human physical, social, emotional, and/or
co itive function, in which domestic animals that meet specific criteria are an integral part
of the treatment process. AAT is goal -directed and is delivered by a health/human service
professional with specialized expertise. AAT may be provided in a sroun or individual
setting.
SECTION III. New Medina Code Section 826.98, subdivision 2 (o) is added as follows:
Section 826.98. Conditional Use Permit Standards for Agricultural Preservation and
Residential Districts.
Subd. 2. Specific Standards. In addition to the general standards specified in section 825.39
of this ordinance, no conditional use permit shall be granted unless the city council
determines that all of the specific standards contained in this subdivision will be met:
(o) animal -assisted therapy
(i) minimum lot size is 15 acres
if not located with direct access to a collector or arterial roadway. the city
council may apply conditions it deems to be reasonably necessary to reduce
wear and damage to local streets as well as traffic impacts on neighboring
parcels. These conditions may include, but are not limited to, restricting the
amount of allowed daily trips restricting the weight and/or type of vehicles,
requiring financial guarantees for potential damage and r- • uiring road
improvements;
(iii the city council may apply conditions to limit the total number of persons
allowed on -site at any one time, as well as limitations for hours of
operation;
(iv) the city council may apply conditions to limit the total number of animals
allowed on the property;
(v adequate parking areas must be provided to handlepeak activity, and
parking must be set back at least 50 feet from all property lines;
(vil adequate indoor sanitary facilities must be provided for staff and clients;
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(vii) manure must be handled and disposed of by means approved by the City and
the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency;
(viii) wetlands on the property must be fenced to prevent grazing, or other use;
(ix) exterior lighting must be designed and installed so that the light source is
recessed and enclosed on all sides except the bottom so that no light is cast
directly or indirectly on any other property and so that the light source
cannot be seen from adjacent property;
(x) all requirements of the fire code and fire marshal must be met;
(xi) the AAT facility shall provide proof of insurance in an amount and with
such coverage as the city attorney deems reasonable, and shall thereafter
maintain such insurance;
(xii) the AAT facility shall comply with all relevant health and safety regulations
and provide proof of appropriate professional licensure or certification if
and to the extent such licensure or certification exists;
(xiii) the AAT facility shall not allow overnight stays of clients; and
(xiv) the AAT facility shall provide sufficient security and supervision to ensure
that animals, staff, and clients are contained within the property subject to
the conditional use permit and to avoid adverse impact on neighboring
properties.
Section IV. This ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption by the city council and publication
in the city's official newspaper.
Adopted by the Medina city council on the 8 day of August, 2007.
CITY OF MEDINA
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T.M. Crosby, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
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Chad M. Adams, City Administrator -Clerk
Published in the Crow River News this 13 day of August, 2007.
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