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ORDINANCE NO.450
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 826, REGARDING RURAL RESIDENTIAL
ZONING DISTRICTS
The city council of the city of Medina ordains as follows:
SECTION I: Medina Code Section 826 is amended by deleting the st-Fieken material and adding
the underlined material as follows:
RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT (RR)
Section 826.17. Rural Residential (RR) - Purposes. The filajef purpose of this District is to allow
for a "rural life-style" by permitting
senziees—and—mix-eEl—faffeifig low -intensity uses, such as single family detached residences,
farming, hobby farms, horticulture, conservation of ecologically significant natural resources and
passive and private recreational uses.
Section 826.19. (RR) Permitted Uses. Within the Rural Residential District, no structure or land
shall be used except for one or more of the following uses:
Subd. 1. Single family detached residences.
Subd. 2. Agricultural land uses, including hobby farms.
Subd. 3. Essential Services.
Subd. 4. Public Recreation.
Subd. 5. Landspreading of yard waste in compliance with the conditions of section 828.73 of
Subd. 65. Home occupations in compliance with the conditions of Section 825.07, Subd. 49 of
this ordinance.
Subd. 6. Stands for the sale of agricultural products provided a majority of said products are
raised or grown on the premises.
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 in compliance with the conditions of section 826.98,
subd. 2 (a) of this ordinance.
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Subd. 2. Churches and other places of worship in compliance with the conditions of section
826.98, subd. 2 (b) of this ordinance.
Subd. 3. Home occupations in compliance with the conditions of Section 826.98, Subd. 2 (c)
of this ordinance.
Subd. 4. Cemeteries in compliance with the conditions of section 826.98, subd. 2 (d) of this
ordinance.
Subd. 5. Outdoor recreational facilities, including non-commercial parks, golf courses, and
driving ranges in compliance with the conditions of section 826.98, subd. 2 (g) of this
ordinance.
Subd. 6. Private u e ofw „ami 1 or Wind Energy eensetwatien Conversion Systems (WECS)
in compliance with the conditions of section 826.98, subd. 2 (e) of this ordinance.
Subd 7 Sola- o me„t
Subd. 8 2. 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, and be in compliance with the
conditions of section 826.98, subd. 2 (f) of this ordinance.
Subd. 9 8. On parcels of 40 acres or larger, a second principal residential dwelling structure.
Section 826.23. (RR) Permitted Accessory Uses. Within any Rural Residential District the
following uses shall be permitted accessory uses:
Subd. 1. Garages.
Subd. 2. Fences.
Subd. 3. Gardening and other horticultural uses.
Subd. 4. One lodging room per single family dwelling.
Subd. 5. Recreation equipment.
Subd. 7 6. Farm building, used principally for agriculture activities.
Subd. 8 2. Home Occupations in compliance with the conditions of section 825.07, subd. 49
of this ordinance.
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Subd. 9 $. Private riding stable.
Subd. 9. Landspreading of yard waste in compliance with the conditions of section 828.73 of
this ordinance.
Subd. 10. Solar equipment, in compliance with performance standards of section 828.09 of
this ordinance.
Subd. 11. Beekeeping or apiaries for the private production of honey.
Subd. 12. Maple tree tapping and sap collection for the private production of maple syrup.
Outdoor evaporators, flue pans and collection houses under 120 sq. ft. in size shall be
considered ancillary to this activity.
Section 826.25. (RR) Lot Area, Height, Lot Width, mid Setback Requirements and Animal
Unit Density Standards,
Subd. 1. No building hereafter erected shall exceed two and one half (2 1/2) stories or thirty
+30) feet in height, as defined in section 825.07, subd. 12, except farm buildings and except
as regulated by subd. 7 of this section.
Subd. 2. The following minimum lot sizes, width, depth and setback requirements shall be
observed, subject to additional requirements, exceptions, and modifications set forth in other
sections of this ordinance. For purposes of calculating the amount of contiguous suitable
soils available on a lot, only acceptable soils from the Medina Soils List in section 820.29
subd. 5 shall be considered suitable. The amount of contiguous suitable soils shall not
include the areas outlined in section 820.29, subd. 4(a).
(a) Lot Size. The lot must contain at least five (5) acres of contiguous soils suitable for a
standard sewage disposal system as defined in section 720 Individual Sewage
Treatment Systems and in section 826.25 subd. 2. The lot must contain a primary
and secondary site for an on -site sewage disposal system and both sites must be
protected during construction.
(b) Lot Width - 300 feet.
(c) Lot Depth - 200 feet.
(d) Front Yard Setbacks - 50 feet.
(e) Side Yard Setbacks —
(1) 50 feet for lots five (5) acres or larger
(2) 20 feet for lots of less than five (5) acres
(f) Rear Yard Setbacks —
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(1) 50 feet for lots five (4) acres or larger
(2) 40 feet for lots of less than five (5) acres
Subd. 3.
(a) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, a lot shall meet minimum lot size if all
the following conditions are met:
(1) Lot of record on July 1, 1999;
(2) Lot contains at least two (2) acres of contiguous soils of one or more of the types
listed in section 820.29, subd. 5 of this ordinances; and
(3) Lot contains a primary and a secondary site for an on -site sewage disposal
system.
The provisions of this subdivision are in addition to those in section 825.13.
(b) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, a lot shall meet minimum lot width
requirements if it was conforming with regard to minimum lot width on March 1,
2006.
Subd. 4. Hard surfaces coverage may not ewer exceed 50 40 percent of ally the lot
area, excluding road right-of-way. In calculating the percentage of coverage by hard
septic sites and slopes in excess of 6 percent may be included. For purposes of this section,
hard surfaces include ,
+ li,....itcd buildings deck addockn and p c o of n,,rf ce riven lkn and
parking -areas, structures, decks, patios, paved areas, septic and drainfield areas, driveways,
parking areas, feed lots, and paddocks. For the purpose of this subdivision, outdoor riding
rings shall be given an equivalent factor of 0.6 in determinin • their hard surface . ercenta . es.
A site may exceed the allowable 40 percent of hard surface coverage indicated above, but
shall not exceed a maximum amount of 50 percent of the lot area, if the development
incorporates various Low Impact Design (LID) features and/or Best Management
Practices (BMPs) such that no net increase in runoff occurs from the site, as determined
by the City Engineer.
Subd. 5. Animal Structures or buildings used to house, exercise or accommodate animals,
including paddocks, shall not be erected within 150 feet of any lot line.
Subd. 6. Feed lots, runs, pens, and similar intensively used facilities for animal raising and
care shall not be located within 300 feet of any property line, 100 feet of wetlands or 300
feet of any shoreland or stream, and shall be subject to the following additional standards:
(a) The subject site shall incorporate various Low Impact Design (LID) features and/or
Best Management Practices (BMPs) that provide for the most effective means of
manure management, such that no net increase in runoff occurs from the site as
determined by the City Engineer.
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(b) The subiect site shall construct a concrete manure containment or composting area,
the design of which shall be consistent with the recommendations of the
University of Minnesota Extension Service. Owners shall provide a schedule for
removal of manure or compost from affected sites, subject to the approval by the
City.
(c) A gradin • . lan shall be submitted and a • .roved b the Cit in accordance with the
recommendations of the University of Minnesota Extension Service and approved
by the City Engineer. Said plan shall clearly demonstrate that storm water runoff
from the hard surfaces on the property is directed away from the feed lot areas
and manure containment facilities, and any surrounding wetlands, streams or
lakes, and the site must maintain these drainage patterns to the satisfaction of the
City:
(d) The site shall include runoff retention and vegetative infiltration systems, consistent
with the recommendations of the University of Minnesota Extension Service and
as approved by the City, down slope from the feed lot and manure containment
area. The vegetation ad'acent to an wetlands shall be subject to the cit 's
wetland protection ordinance; and
(e) diligent effort shall be made to prevent the cribbing of trees in or near pastures, and
efforts to maintain grass in the pastures by limiting use thereof as appropriate and
by providing supplemental feed to prevent over grazing by instituting a pasture
mana • ement . ro • am in ac ordance with the recomm - n . ation of the Universit
of Minnesota Extension Service and as approved by the City.
Subd. 7. The height of single family detached residences may exceed 30 feet, but may not
exceed 40 feet , if the following standards are met:
(a) Accurate building plans and elevation drawings shall be submitted to the City;
(b Those portions of the residence greater than 30 feet in height shall be uninhabited and
not planned for storage;
(c) Those portions of the residence greater than 30 feet in height shall be no larger than 500
sq, square ft feet or shall be divided into spaces no greater than 500 sit square
feet and separated by an approved draft stop:;
(d) The height from the lowest ground level (and $ feet out) to the eave shall be no
greater than 30 feet; and
(e) There shall be a two (2) story height limitation at the driveway or point of access to the
residence.
Subd. 8. Animal Unit Density Standards. Livestock or traditional farm animals are
permitted on properties two acres or larger at a maximum density of one animal unit for
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the first two grazable acres of land and one additional animal unit for each grazable acre
of land thereafter. For properties less than two acres, the maximum number of animal
units shall be 0.1 Property owners shall be responsible for management and proper
disposal of all animal waste. The number of permitted animals shall be determined by
the following table:
TYPE OF ANIMAL
ANIMAL UNITS
One mature cow, over 1,000lbs.
1.4
One mature cow, under 1,000 lbs.
1_0
One cow and calf pair
1.2
One calf
0.2
One slaughter steer
1_0
One head of feeder cattle or heifer
0.7
One hog/swine over 300 lbs.
0.5
One hog/swine under 300 but greater than 55 lbs.
0.3
One hog/swine under 55 lbs.
0.05
One mature horse/mule/donkey
1.0
One mature horse with foal pair
1.5
One foal
0.5
One sheep/lamb/goat
0.1
One llama or alpacas
0.5
One domestic chicken/duck or similar fowl
.01
The number of animal units for animals that are not
listed above shall be determined by taking the average
weight of the animal in pounds and dividing it by 1000
pounds.
Subd. 9. Animal units in excess of those permitted above may be allowed by conditional use
permit, subject to the conditions of Section 826.98 Subd. 2 (o) of this ordinance.
RURAL RESIDENTIAL URBAN RESERVE ZONING DISTRICT (RR-UR)
Section 826.25.1. Urban Reserve (RR-UR) Purpose. The purpose of this district is to provide
a zoning district which is consistent with the area guided for residential urban reserve in the
city's comprehensive plan. The urban reserve includes areas of the community lying outside of
the municipal urban services area which will not be developed at even rural residential densities
until at least 2020 2030, except under specified conditions included in this section of the
ordinance.
Section 826.25.2 (RR-UR) Permitted Uses. Within the Urban Reserve district, no structure or
land shall be used except for one or more of the following uses:
Subd. 1. Single family detached residences.
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Subd. 2. Agricultural land uses, including hobby farms.
Subd. 3. Essential Services.
Subd. 4. Public Recreation.
Subd. 5. Home occupations in compliance with the conditions of Section 825.07, subdivision
49 of this ordinance.
Subd. 6. Stands for the sale of agricultural products provided a majority of said products are
raised or grown on the premises.
Section 826.25.3. (RR-UR) Conditional Uses. Within the Urban Reserve district, no structure
or land shall be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit:
Subd. 1. Home occupations in compliance with the conditions of section 826.98, subd. 2
(c) of this ordinance.
Subd. 2. Cemeteries in compliance with the conditions of section 826.98, subd. 2 (d) of this
ordinance.
Subd. 3. Outdoor recreational facilities, golf courses, and driving ranges in compliance
with the conditions of section 826.98, subd. 2 (g) of this ordinance.
Subd. 4. PrWate-ese-ef-WiliElfliillS-er Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS)
in compliance with the conditions of section 826.98, subd. 2 (e) of this ordinance.
of this ordinance.
Section 826.25.4. (RR-UR) Permitted Accessory Uses. Within the Urban Reserve district, the
following uses shall be permitted accessory uses when used in conjunction with a principal
structure:
Subd. 1. Garages.
Subd. 2. One lodging room per single family dwelling.
Subd. 3. Recreation equipment.
Subd. 5 4. Farm building used principally for agriculture activities.
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Subd. 6 5. Home occupations meeting the definition of section 825.07, subd. 49 of this
ordinance.
Subd. 7 i. Private riding stable.
Subd. 7. Landspreading of yard waste in compliance with the conditions of section 828.73
of this ordinance.
Subd. 8. Solar equipment, in compliance with the conditions of section 828.09 of this
ordinance.
Section 826.25.5. (RR-UR) Lot Area, Height, Lot Width and Setback Requirements and
Animal Unit Density Standards.
Within the Urban Reserve district, the following development standards shall apply:
Subd. 1. No building hereafter erected shall exceed two and one half (2 '/2) stories or thifty
(30) feet in height, as defined in section 825.07, subd. 12, except for farm buildings and
except as regulated by subdivision 7 of this section.
Subd. 2. The following minimum lot sizes, width, depth and setback requirements shall be
observed, subject to additional requirements, exceptions, and modifications set forth in
other sections of this ordinance. For purposes of calculating the amount of contiguous
suitable soils available on a lot, only acceptable soils from the Medina Soils List in
section 820.29 subd. 5 shall be considered suitable. The amount of contiguous suitable
soils shall not include the areas outlined in section 820.29 subd. 4(a).
(a) Lot Size - 40 20 acres with at least five acres of contiguous soils suitable for a
standard individual sewage disposal system as regulated by section 720 Individual
Sewage Treatment Systems et seq. of the code of this ordinances. The lot must
contain a primary and secondary site for an on -site sewage disposal system and
both sites must be protected during construction.
(b) Lot Width — 300 feet.
(c) Lot Depth — 200 feet.
(d) Front Yard Setbacks — 50 feet.
(e) Side Yard Setbacks —
(1) 50 feet for lots five (5) acres or larger
(2) 20 feet for lots of less than five (5) acres
(f) Rear Yard Setbacks —
(1) 50 feet for lots five (3) acres or larger
(2) 40 feet for lots of less than five (3) acres
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(g) Setbacks from Commercial Zoning Districts — 75 feet.
(h) Wetland Setback 25 feet for a wetland less than 1 acre and 50 feet for a wetland
greater than 1 acre, which setback shall be kept in natural vegetation and shall not
be , ed and/o,, f rEilize 1awm
Subd. 3. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, lots of less than 40 20 acres may
be established in compliance with one of the following:
(a)
(1) all lots must meet all requirements of section 826.25, subd. 2 and section
820.29 subd. 4(a) and subd. 5 of this ordinance and an overlay or ghost
plat must be submitted at the time of application for subdivision approval
which demonstrates the feasibility of subdividing the lot in the future at a
density of no less than three dwelling units per buildable acre. For
purposes of this subdivision, buildable acres includes the gross area of the
lot minus open water, wetlands, rights -of -way and drainage and utility
easements; or
(2) smaller lots may be created through a planned unit development consistent
with the provisions of section 827.24 et seq. of this ordinance and with the
intent of this section.
(b) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, a lot shall meet minimum lot width
requirements if it was conforming with regard to minimum lot width on March 1,
2006.
Subd. 4. Hard surfaces coverage may not cover exceed 20 percent of any the lot
area excluding road right-of-way. For purposes of this section, a hard surfaces includes
structures, decks, patios, paved areas, septic and drainfield areas, driveways, parking areas,
feed lots and paddocks. For the purpose of this subdivision, outdoor riding rings shall be
given an equivalent factor of 0.6 in determining their hard surface percentages.
A site may exceed the allowable 20 percent of hard surface coverage indicated above, but
shall not exceed a maximum amount of 30 percent of the lot area, if the development
incorporates various Low Impact Design (LID) features and/or Best Management
Practices (BMPs) such that no net increase in runoff occurs from the site, as determined
by the City Engineer.
Subd. 5. Animal Structures or buildings used to house, exercise or accommodate animals,
including paddocks, shall not be erected within 150 feet of any lot line.
Subd. 6. Feed lots, runs, pens, and similar intensively used facilities for animal raising and
care shall not be located within 300 feet of any property line, 100 feet of wetlands and
300 feet of any shoreland or stream, and subject to the following additional standards:
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(a) The subject site shall incorporate various Low Impact Design (LID) features and/or
Best Management Practices (BMPs) that provide for the most effective means of
manure management, such that no net increase in runoff occurs from the site as
determined by the City Engineer.
(b) The subject site shall construct a concrete manure containment or composting area,
the design of which shall be consistent with the recommendations of the
University of Minnesota Extension Service. Owners shall provide a schedule for
removal of manure or compost from affected sites, subject to the approval by the
City.
(c) A grading plan shall be submitted and approved by the City in accordance with the
recommendations of the University of Minnesota Extension Service and approved
by the City En!'neer. Said .lan shall clearl demonstrate that storm water runoff
from the hard surfaces on the property is directed away from the feed lot areas
and manure containment facilities, and any surrounding wetlands, streams or
lakes, and the site must maintain these drainage patterns to the satisfaction of the
City:
(d) The site shall include runoff retention and vegetative infiltration systems, consistent
with the recommendations of the University of Minnesota Extension Service and
as approved by the City, down slope from the feed lot and manure containment
area. The vegetation adjacent to any wetlands shall be subject to the city's
wetland protection ordinance; and
(e) diligent effort shall be made to prevent the cribbing of trees in or near pastures, and
efforts to maintain grass in the pastures by limiting use thereof as appropriate and
by providing supplemental feed to prevent over grazing by instituting a pasture
management program in accordance with the recommendation of the University
of Minnesota Extension Service and as approved by the City.
Subd. 7. The height of single family detached residences may exceed 30 feet, but may not
exceed 40 feet or two an one half''' 4) sto~~es, if the following standards are met:
(a) Accurate building plans and elevation drawings shall be submitted to the city;
(b) Those portions of the residence greater than 30 feet in height shall be uninhabited and
not planned for storage;
(c) Those portions of the residence greater than 30 feet in height shall be no larger than
500 sq, square ft, feet or shall be divided into spaces no greater than 500 sq:
square ft, feet and separated by an approved draft stop;
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(d) The height from the lowest ground level (and 8 eight feet out) to the eave shall be no
greater than 30 feet; and
(e) There shall be a two (-3 story height limitation at the driveway or point of access to
the residence.
Subd. 8. Animal Unit Density Standards. Livestock or traditional farm animals are
permitted on properties two acres or larger at a maximum density of one animal unit for
the first two grazable acres of land and one additional animal unit for each a azable acre
of land thereafter. For properties less than two acres, the maximum number of animal
units shall be 0.1 Property owners shall be responsible for management and proper
disposal of all animal waste. The number of permitted animals shall be determined by
the following table:
TYPE OF ANIMAL
ANIMAL UNITS
One mature cow, over 1,000lbs.
1.4
One mature cow, under 1,000 lbs.
1.0
One cow and calf pair
1.2
One calf
0.2
One slaughter steer
1.0
One head of feeder cattle or heifer
0.7
One hog/swine over 300 lbs.
0.5
One hog/swine under 300 but greater than 55 lbs.
0.3
One hog/swine under 55 lbs.
0.05
One mature horse/mule/donkey
1.0
One mature horse with foal pair
1.5
One foal
0.5
One sheep/lamb/goat
0.1
One llama or alpacas
0.5
One domestic chicken/duck or similar fowl
.01
The number of animal units for animals that are not
listed above shall be determined by taking the average
weight of the animal in pounds and dividing it by 1000
pounds.
Subd. 9. Animal units in excess of those permitted above may be allowed by conditional use
permit, subject to the conditions of Section 826.98 Subd. 2 (o) of this ordinance.
RURAL RESIDENTIAL 1 ZONING DISTRICT (RR 1)
Section 826.26. Rural Residential 1 (RR 1).
Subd. 1. The purpose of the RR 1 district is to provide a district which is similar to the RR -
Rural Residential district but which allows differences in development standards in
recognition of the proximity of the district to areas which are densely developed or zoned
for dense development and to major transportation corridors.
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Subd. 2. All development standards applicable to the RR district contained in sections 826.17
through Section 826.25, inclusive, shall apply to the RR 1 district, except for the provisions
contained in section 826.25, subd. 3.
Subd. 3. Animal barns Structures or buildings used to house, exercise or accommodate
animals in the RR 1 district shall be subject to the following:
(a) All structures shall be set back at least 75 feet from all property lines and at least 150
feet from any street or right-of-way;
(b) No structure shall exceed 1,000 square feet of gross floor area;
(c) All structures shall be of a design which is compatible with the principal structure;
(d) No structure shall be erected prior to construction of a principal building;
(e) No structure shall be used to house any type of livestock except horses;
(f) No structure shall be used to house more than two horses, except that a third horse
which is the foal of one of said two horses may be kept on the premises for a period
not to exceed six months during any 12 month period; and
(g) The owners of structures or buildings used to house, exercise or
accommodate animals approved pursuant to this section shall comply with the
requirements of section 330 of the city code regarding removal of manure.
Subd. 4. No RR 1 district shall be created unless it shall be in compliance with all of the
following:
(a) minimum of 100 contiguous acres;
(b) minimum of 30 lots;
(c) located wholly or partially within 2,640 feet of an area containing at least 50 lots which
do not meet current city standards for lot size or dimensions;
(d) located wholly or partially within 2,640 feet of an area zoned UR Urban Residential or
MR Multi Family Residential; and
(e) located wholly or partially within 2,640 feet of a principal or intermediate arterial
roadway, as designated in the city's comprehensive plan.
Subd. 5. Animal barns Structures or buildings used to house, exercise or accommodate
animals which exceed 1,000 square feet of gross floor area or are used to house more than
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two horses may be constructed on any lot so long as they are located at least 150 feet from
any property line.
S ba 6 n 11 a l baFns rot ; plia iee wi*L, the ents f ♦his secti.,, shall be
removed no later than July 1, 1986.
RURAL RESIDENTIAL 2 ZONING DISTRICT (RR 2)
Section 826.26.1. Rural Residential - 2 (RR-2).
Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of the RR-2 district is to provide a zoning district which is the
same as the Rural Residential (RR) district but which also permits commercial riding
stables, subject to the conditions in subdivision 2.
Subd. 2. In addition to the requirements of Section 825.39 or Sections 827.24 et seq., no
commercial riding stable may be established in the RR-2 district except in compliance with
the following:
(a) minimum lot size is 15 acres including roads and 12 acres excluding roads;
(b) minimum lot area is .5 acres per horse kept on the property excluding roads;
(c) hard surface coverage may not exceed 40 percent of the lot area excluding roads. For
the purposes of this section, hard surface includes structures, paved areas, septic and
drainfield areas, driveways and parking areas, outdoor arenas, and paddocks. Hard
surface coverage of structures, paved areas, driveways and parking areas may not
exceed 10 percent of the lot area excluding roads;
(d) there fliiiSt shall be a primary residential structure located on the property;
(e) there ist shall be identified and acceptable primary and alternate septic sites on the
property which are sized for the maximum anticipated usage of a commercial stable
based on the stable capacity of horses and which follows section 720 Individual
Sewage Treatment Systems;
(f) all animal feed and bedding must shall be stored within an enclosed building;
(g) the subject site shall incorporate various Low Impact Design (LID) features and/or
Best Management Practices (BMPs) that provide for the most effective means of
manure management, such that no net increase in runoff occurs from the site, as
determined by the City Engineer.
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(h) the subject site shall construct a concrete manure containment or composting area, the
design of which shall be consistent with the recommendations of the University of
Minnesota Extension Service. Owners shall provide a schedule for removal of
manure or compost from affected sites, subject to the approval by the City.
(i) a grading plan shall be submitted and approved by the City in accordance with the
recommendations of the University of Minnesota Extension Service and approved
by the City Engineer. Said plan shall clearly demonstrate that storm water runoff
from the hard surfaces on the property is directed away from the stable areas and
manure containment facilities, and surrounding wetlands, streams or lakes (if any)
and the site must maintain these drainage patterns to the satisfaction of the City;
(j) the site shall install runoff retention and vegetative infiltration systems, consistent
with the recommendations of the University of Minnesota Extension Service and
as approved by the City, down slope from the stables and manure containment
area. The vegetation adjacent to any wetlands shall be subject to the city's
wetland protection ordinance; and
(k) diligent effort must shall be made to prevent the cribbing of trees in or near pastures,
and efforts to maintain grass in the paddocks pastures by limiting use thereof as
appropriate and by providing supplemental feed to prevent over grazing, by
instituting a pasture management program in accordance with the
recommendation of the University of Minnesota Extension Service and as
approved by the City.
(1) paddocks must shall be separated by a minimum distance of 4-2 10 feet and planted with
grass;
(m)all parking flittSt shall occur on -site but may not occur on the primary or alternate septic
sites or on any green area;
(n) the number of shows or other events permitted at the stable will be wed by the
t least ' ^ days „ r- to ermit+ed o ent subject to the requirements of the city's
special event ordinance;
(o) no outdoor speakers may be used except as permitted by the city council in connection
with a petted special event;
(p) all stables must shall have indoor sanitary facilities for persons residing or working on
the property and must provide supplemental temporary facilities during events and
other appropriate times;
(q) exterior lighting must shall 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
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indirectly on any other property and so that the light source cannot be seen from
adjacent property;
(r) all requirements of the fire code and fire marshal must shall be met;
(s) trash containers shall be located inside or screened in an acceptable manner;
(t) hours of operation and the number of permitted employees will be determined by the
city council after consideration of the impact on adjacent properties;
(u) food consumed on site at permitted events or shows fliiiSt shall be prepared in
accordance with all applicable state and county health codes and regulations;
(v) there may not be living quarters in a barn unless there is an approved and operational
septic system; mid
(w) stable operators are responsible for preventing trespassing on adjacent properties by
patrons and horses3
(x) the maximum number of horses allowed for the commercial riding stable shall be
determined by the city council; and
(y) the commercial riding stable site shall have primary access or frontage off a major
collector road system or higher classification roadway, as determined by the adopted
Functional Classification of Roadways map in the city's comprehensive plan.
Subd. 3. Permitted Uses. The uses permitted in the RR-2 district are the same as those set
forth in Section 826.19 for the RR district.
Subd. 4. Conditional Uses. The uses permitted by conditional use permit in the RR-2 district
are the same as those set forth in Section 826.21 for the RR district and commercial riding
stables.
Subd. 5. Permitted Accessory Uses. The accessory uses permitted within the RR-2 district
are the same as those set forth in Section 826.23 for the RR district.
Subd. 6. Lot Area and Dimensions; Setbacks and Building Heights. The lot area and
dimension, setback and building height standards for the RR-2 district are the same as those
set forth in Section 826.25 for the RR district, except as Section 826.26.1, subd. 2, may
specify otherwise. In addition, paddocks must be set back a minimum of 10 feet from all
property lines except those adjacent to public roads.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication.
Adopted by the city council of the city of Medina this 7th day of October, 2008.
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October 7, 2008
ATTEST:
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Chad M. Adams, City Administrator -Clerk
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Published in the South Crow River News this 10`h day of October, 2008.
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October 7, 2008