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ORDINANCE NO.458
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE COMMERCIAL -HIGHWAY,
COMMERCIAL -HIGHWAY 2, COMMERCIAL -GENERAL, AND
COMMERCIAL -NEIGHBORHOOD ZONING DISTRICTS;
AMENDING SECTION 825.07 AND ADDING NEW SECTION 838.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, MINNESOTA ORDAINS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 825.07 of the Medina code of ordinances is amended to add the underlined
language and delete the 4fetek thr- ,ugl language as follows:
Section 825.07. Definitions. The following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed
to them:
Subd. 41.1 Floor Area — The sum of the horizontal areas of the several floors of a building, as
measured to the outer surface of exterior walls.
Subd. 52.1. Loading Dock — An area measuring at least 12 feet wide which provides a portal for
a truck through the outside wall of a building. The portal may allow the truck to enter into
the building or allow the truck to the edge of the building with a portal into the building.
,Subd. 52.2. C•�3TLodging Room — A room rented as sleeping and living quarters, but
without cooking facilities. In a suite of rooms, without cooking facilities, each room which
provides sleeping accommodations shall be counted as one lodging room.
Ordinance No. 458
March 17, 2009
SECTION II. The Medina code of ordinances is amended to add new section 838.1 et seq. as
follows:
SECTION 838.1
COMMERCIAL -HIGHWAY (CH) DISTRICT
Section 838.1.01 Commercial -Highway (CH) - Purpose. The purpose of the Commercial -
Highway (CH) district is to provide a zoning district for a mix of retail and service businesses
with visibility from and proximity to arterial roadways which provide services for residents of
the city as well as the broader region. Development shall include high quality and attractive
building materials and architectural design as well as extensive landscaping in order to limit
impacts on surrounding land uses, and shall be integrated and coordinated in a way to most
efficiently utilize site improvements and to protect the natural environment.
Section 838.1.02. (CH) Permitted Uses. The following shall be permitted uses within the CH
district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Essential Services
(2) Office Uses
(3) Parks and Open Space
(4) Public Services
(5) Retail Uses, except the following are not permitted uses: pet stores, pawn shops, and
adult establishments.
(6) Service Uses, except the following are not permitted uses: hospitals; veterinarian
clinics; adult establishments; services related to automobiles; and services delivered
off -site, including but not limited to building/lawn contractors, electrical and other
skills trades and pest control.
Section 838.1.03. (CH) Conditional Uses. The following shall be permitted within the CH
district, subject to conditional use permit approval, the specific requirements established in
Section 838.5.08, and other applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Structures which exceed 50,000 square feet in floor area
(2) Automobile, Marine, or Trailer Sales or Rental
(3) Automobile Repair, Oil Lubrication Service Shops, Auto Body Shops
(4) Automobile Towing
(5) Car Washes or Auto Detailing
(6) Drive -through services
(7) Hospitals
(8) Indoor Recreational Uses, including but not limited to bowling alleys, dance halls,
movie theaters, and live entertainment.
(9) Motor Fuel Stations
(10) Pet Stores
(11) Veterinarian Clinics
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Section 838.1.04. (CH) Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted
within the CH district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code and provided such use is
subordinate to and associated with a permitted or conditional use:
(1) Off-street parking and loading
(2) Outdoor dining and/or drinking areas, subject to the requirements established in
Section 838.5.08.
(3) Outdoor display of goods used in conjunction with and on the same site as the
permitted use or conditional use, subject to the requirements established in Section
838.5.08.
(4) Outdoor recreational sports courts, subject to a conditional use permit and the
requirements established in Section 838.5.08.
(5) Outdoor Storage, subject to a conditional use permit and the requirements established
in Section 838.5.08.
(6) Seasonal Flea Market or Farmers Market, subject to an administrative review of
compliance with the requirements established in Section 838.5.08.
(7) Signs, subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance
(8) Temporary Outdoor Sales Events, subject to an administrative review of compliance
with the requirements established in Section 838.5.08.
Section 838.1.05. (CH) Lot Standards. The following standards shall be observed, subject to
additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city code:
Subd. 1. Minimum Lot Size: One acre. The minimum lot size may be reduced to 0.5 acre if
the lot is part of an integrated development utilizing shared improvements such as
parking and stormwater management, as approved by the City.
Subd. 2. Minimum Lot Width: 100 feet
Subd. 3. Minimum Lot Depth: 120 feet
Subd. 4. A lot of record, which existed on or before December 31, 1999, and has one or
more of the following characteristics shall be considered buildable, without requiring a
variance, provided all other relevant provisions of the ordinance are met:
(a) Less than the required lot size
(b) Less than the required lot width
(c) Less than the required lot depth
Subd. 5. Minimum Front Yard Setback: 25 feet
Subd. 6. Minimum Rear Yard Setback: 25 feet
Subd. 7. Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback: 15 feet
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March 17, 2009
Subd. 8. Street Setbacks: A required yard setback adjacent to a public or private street shall
be increased based on the classification of the street in the Comprehensive Plan as
follows:
(a) Local Roadway: 25 feet
(b) Minor Collector Roadway: 35 feet
(c) Major Collector or Arterial Roadway: 50 feet
Subd. 9. Residential Setback: A required yard setback adjacent to or across a street from a
residential zoning district shall be increased to 50 feet.
Subd. 10. Minimum Railroad Setback: A required yard setback adjacent to a railroad right-
of-way may be reduced to zero, except as necessary for safety, fire access, or utility
purposes.
Subd. 11. Minimum Parking Setbacks: Parking stalls, parking aisles, and fire lanes may
encroach within the required yard setbacks but shall be located the following distances
from property lines:
(a) Front Yard: 25 feet
(b) Rear and Interior Side Yard: 10 feet, except to accommodate shared/joint parking
across a common lot line.
(c) Side Yard, if adjacent to street: 25 feet
(d) Residential Zoning District: 40 feet
Subd. 12. Maximum Impervious Surface: Impervious surface coverage shall not exceed
75 percent of the entire lot. The maximum impervious surface coverage may be
increased to 80 percent if the lot is part of an integrated development utilizing shared
improvements such as parking and stormwater management, as approved by the City.
However, in no case shall impervious surface coverage exceed 85 percent of the
remaining lot area after wetlands and stormwater ponds have been excluded.
Section 838.1.06. (CH) Design and Development Standards. The following standards shall
be observed, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city
code:
Subd. 1. The commercial district standards, as required in Section 838.5, shall be observed.
Subd. 2. Building Size: Structures in excess of 50,000 square feet of floor area shall only be
permitted subject to conditional use permit approval, the specific requirements
established in Section 838.5.08, and other applicable provisions of the city code.
Subd. 3. Maximum Building Height: Building height shall not exceed 45 feet or three
stories, whichever is greater. In the case that a structure is not equipped with a compliant
fire sprinkler system, the maximum building height shall be 30 feet.
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Subd. 4. Outdoor Lighting: Unless otherwise specified herein, outdoor lighting shall abide
by the requirements specified in the outdoor lighting ordinance.
(a) Lighting levels at property lines shall be limited to 0.5 foot-candle, except if
adjacent to a residential zoning district, where lighting shall be limited to 0.0 foot-
candle.
(b) Parking and walkway lighting fixtures shall utilize full cut-off luminaries with no
more than 10 percent of light output above the horizontal plane through the light
source.
(c) Landscape and architectural lighting shall be aimed directly at the area of focus.
Spill light shall be minimized through the use of narrow distribution luminaries and
control devices such as louvers, refractors, barn doors, and glare shields.
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March 17, 2009
SECTION III. The Medina code of ordinances is amended to add new section 838.2 et seq. as
follows:
SECTION 838.2
COMMERCIAL-HIGHWAY/RAILROAD (CH -RR) DISTRICT
Section 838.2.01 Commercial-Highway/Railroad (CH -RR) - Purpose. The purpose of the
Commercial-Highway/Railroad (CH -RR) district is to provide a zoning district for a mix of retail
and service businesses with visibility from and proximity to arterial roadways which provide
services for residents of the city as well as the broader region. Development shall include high
quality and attractive building materials and architectural design as well as extensive landscaping
in order to limit impacts on surrounding land uses, and shall be integrated and coordinated in a
way to most efficiently utilize site improvements and to protect the natural environment. The
district is similar to Commercial -Highway except that property in the district is fronted by both
state highway and railroad right-of-way, which separates the property from surrounding uses.
Section 838.2.02. (CH -RR) Permitted Uses. The following shall be permitted uses within the
CH -RR district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Essential Services
(2) Office Uses
(3) Parks and Open Space
(4) Public Services
(5) Retail Uses, except the following are not permitted uses: pawn shops, pet stores, and
adult establishments.
(6) Service Uses, except the following are not permitted uses: hospitals; veterinarian
clinics; adult establishments; services related to automobiles; and services delivered
off -site, including but not limited to building/lawn contractors, electrical and other
skills trades and pest control.
Section 838.2.03. (CH -RR) Conditional Uses. The following shall be permitted uses within the
CH -RR district, subject to conditional use permit approval, the specific requirements established
in Section 838.5.08, and other applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Structures which exceed 50,000 square feet in floor area
(2) Automobile, Marine, or Trailer Sales or Rental
(3) Automobile Repair, Oil Lubrication Service Shops, Auto Body Shops
(4) Automobile Towing
(5) Motor Fuel Stations
(6) Car Washes or Auto Detailing
(7) Drive -through services
(8) Hospitals
(9) Indoor Recreational Uses, including but not limited to bowling alleys, dance halls,
movie theaters, and live entertainment.
(10)Pet Stores
(11) Veterinarian Clinics
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March 17, 2009
Section 838.2.04. (CH -RR) Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted
within the CH -RR district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code and provided such
use is subordinate to and associated with a permitted or conditional use:
(1) Off-street parking and loading
(2) Outdoor dining and/or drinking areas, subject to the requirements established in
Section 838.5.08.
(3) Outdoor display of goods used in conjunction with and on the same site as the
permitted use or conditional use, subject to the requirements established in Section
838.5.08.
(4) Seasonal Flea Market or Farmers Market, subject to an administrative review of
compliance with the requirements established in Section 838.5.08.
(5) Outdoor recreational sports courts, subject to a conditional use permit and the
requirements established in Section 838.5.08.
(6) Outdoor Storage, subject to a conditional use permit and the requirements established
in Section 838.5.08.
(7) Signs, subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance
(8) Temporary Outdoor Sales Events, subject to an administrative review of compliance
with the requirements established in Section 838.5.08.
Section 838.2.05. (CH -RR) Lot Standards. The following standards shall be observed, subject
to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city code:
Subd. 1. Minimum Lot Size: One acre. The minimum lot size may be reduced to 17,500
square feet if the lot is part of an integrated development utilizing shared improvements
such as parking and stormwater management, as approved by the City.
Subd. 2. Minimum Lot Width: 100 feet
Subd. 3. Minimum Lot Depth: 120 feet
Subd. 4. A lot of record, which existed on or before December 31, 1999, and has one or
more of the following characteristics shall be considered buildable, without requiring a
variance, provided all other relevant provisions of the ordinance are met:
(a) Less than the required lot size
(b) Less than the required lot width
(c) Less than the required lot depth
Subd. 5. Minimum Front Yard Setback: 25 feet
Subd. 6. Minimum Rear Yard Setback: 25 feet
Subd. 7. Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback: 15 feet
Subd. 8. Street Setbacks: A required yard setback adjacent to a public or private street shall
be increased based on the classification of the street in the Comprehensive Plan as
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follows. A required yard setback adjacent to a frontage road which abuts railroad or state
highway right-of-way shall be reduced subject to Subd. 9. below.
(a) Local Roadway: 25 feet
(b) Minor Collector Roadway: 35 feet
(c) Major Collector or Arterial Roadway: 50 feet
Subd. 9. Frontage Road Setback: A required yard setback adjacent to a frontage road
directly abutting railroad or state highway right-of-way may be reduced to zero, except as
necessary for safety, fire access, or utility purposes.
Subd. 10. Residential Setback: A required yard setback adjacent to or across a street from a
residential zoning district shall be increased to 50 feet.
Subd. 11. Minimum Railroad Setback: A required yard setback adjacent to a railroad right-
of-way may be reduced to zero, except as necessary for safety, fire access, or utility
purposes.
Subd. 12. Minimum Parking Setbacks: Parking stalls, parking aisles, and fire lanes may
encroach within the required yard setbacks but shall be located the following distances
from property lines:
(a) Front Yard: 25 feet
(b) Rear and Interior Side Yard: 10 feet, except to accommodate shared/joint parking
across a common lot line.
(c) Side Yard, if adjacent to street: 25 feet
(d) Residential Zoning District: 40 feet
Subd. 13. Maximum Impervious Surface: Impervious surface coverage shall not exceed
75 percent of the entire lot. The maximum impervious surface coverage may be
increased to 80 percent if the lot is part of an integrated development utilizing shared
improvements such as parking and stormwater management, as approved by the City.
However, in no case shall impervious surface coverage exceed 85 percent of the
remaining lot area after wetlands and stormwater ponds have been excluded.
Section 838.2.06. (CH -RR) Desion and Development Standards. The following standards
shall be observed, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in
the city code:
Subd. 1. The commercial district standards, as required in Section 838.5, shall be observed.
Subd. 2. Building Size: Structures in excess of 50,000 square feet of floor area shall only be
permitted subject to conditional use permit approval, the specific requirements
established in Section 838.5.08, and other applicable provisions of the city code.
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Subd. 3. Maximum Building Height: Building height shall not exceed 45 feet or three
stories, whichever is greater. In the case that a structure is not equipped with a compliant
fire sprinkler system, the maximum building height shall be 30 feet.
Subd. 4. Outdoor Lighting: Unless otherwise specified herein, outdoor lighting shall abide
by the requirements specified in the outdoor lighting ordinance.
(a) Lighting levels at property lines shall be limited to 0.5 foot-candle, except if adjacent
to a residential zoning district, where lighting shall be limited to 0.0 foot-candle.
(b) Parking lot and walkway lighting fixtures shall utilize full cutoff luminaries with no
more than 10 percent of light output above the horizontal plane through the light
source.
(c) Landscape and architectural lighting shall be aimed directly at the area of focus. Spill
light shall be minimized through the use of narrow distribution luminaries and
control devices such as louvers, refractors, barn doors, and glare shields.
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March 17, 2009
SECTION IV. The Medina code of ordinances is amended to add new section 838.3 et seq. as
follows:
SECTION 838.3
COMMERCIAL -GENERAL (CG) DISTRICT
Section 838.3.01 Commercial -General (CG) - Purpose. The purpose of the Commercial -
General (CG) district is to provide a zoning district for a mix of service, office, warehouse, and
light manufacturing businesses. Property in this district will be proximate to arterial roadways,
but generally have less visibility to these roadways than Commercial -Highway property. New
development shall include high quality and attractive building materials and architectural design
as well as extensive landscaping in order to limit impacts on surrounding land uses and shall
enhance the existing structures and uses in the district.
Section 838.3.02. (CG) Permitted Uses. The following shall be permitted uses within the CG
district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Contractor services typically delivered off -site such as, building contractors, lawn care,
electrical, plumbing, locksmiths, and extermination or pest control.
(2) Essential services
(3) Office Uses
(4) Parks and open space
(5) Public Services
(6) Retail Uses, except the following are not permitted uses: pawn shops, pet stores, and
adult establishments.
(7) Service Uses, except the following are not permitted uses: hospitals, veterinarian clinics,
adult establishments, services related to automobiles
(8) Warehousing, Wholesaling, and Distributors not exceeding 10,000 square feet
Section 838.3.03. (CG) Conditional Uses. The following shall be permitted uses within the CG
district, subject to conditional use permit approval, the specific requirements established in
Section 838.5.08, and other applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Structures which exceed 50,000 square feet of floor area
(2) Assembly or Manufacturing of light industrial products, except not the following uses
and processes: leather tanning; paper manufacturing; meat slaughtering or rendering;
metal plating; Teflon coating or similar coatings requiring high temperatures; the use
of heavy or other drop forges; the use of heavy or other hydraulic surges; or the use of
any devices capable of detection at the property line.
(3) Automobile, Marine, or Trailer Sales or Rental
(4) Automobile Repair, Oil Lubrication Service Shops, Auto Body Shops
(5) Automobile Towing
(6) Car Washes or Auto Detailing
(7) Indoor Recreational Uses, including but not limited to bowling alleys, dance halls,
movie theaters, and live entertainment.
(8) Pet Stores
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(9) Warehousing, Wholesaling, or Distributors more than 10,000 but less than 20,000 square
feet.
(10) Veterinarian Clinics
Section 838.3.04. (CG) Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted
within the CG district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code and provided such use is
subordinate to and associated with a permitted or conditional use:
(1) Off-street parking and loading
(2) Outdoor dining and/or drinking areas, subject to the requirements established in
Section 838.5.08.
(3) Outdoor display of goods used in conjunction with and on the same site as the
permitted use or conditional use, subject to the requirements established in Section
838.5.08.
(4) Outdoor recreational sports courts, subject to a conditional use permit and the
requirements established in Section 838.5.08.
(5) Outdoor Storage, subject to a conditional use permit and the requirements established
in Section 838.5.08.
(6) Signs, subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance
(7) Temporary Outdoor Sales Events, subject to an administrative review of compliance
with the requirements established in Section 838.5.08.
Section 838.3.05. (CG) Lot Standards. The following standards shall be observed, subject to
additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city code:
Subd. 1. Minimum Lot Size: One acre. The minimum lot size may be reduced to 0.5 acre if
the lot is part of an integrated development utilizing shared improvements such as
parking and stormwater management, as approved by the City.
Subd. 2. Minimum Lot Width: 100 feet
Subd. 3. Minimum Lot Depth: 120 feet
Subd. 4. A lot of record, which existed on or before December 31, 1999, and has one or
more of the following characteristics shall be considered buildable, without requiring a
variance, provided all other relevant provisions of the ordinance are met:
(a) Less than the required lot size
(b) Less than the required lot width
(c) Less than the required lot depth
Subd. 5. Minimum Front Yard Setback: 25 feet
Subd. 6. Minimum Rear Yard Setback: 20 feet
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Subd. 7. Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback: 10 feet
Subd. 8. Street Setbacks: A required yard setback adjacent to a public or private street shall
be increased based on the classification of the street in the Comprehensive Plan as follows:
(a) Local Roadway: 25 feet
(b) Minor Collector Roadway: 35 feet
(c) Major Collector or Arterial Roadway: 50 feet
Subd. 9. Minimum Residential Setback: The required yard setback shall be increased to
50 feet if adjacent to a residential zoning district.
Subd. 10. Minimum Railroad Setback: A required yard setback adjacent to a railroad right-
of-way may be reduced to zero, except as necessary for safety, fire access, or utility
purposes.
Subd. 11. Minimum Parking. Setbacks: Parking stalls, parking aisles, and fire lanes may
encroach within the required yard setbacks but shall be located the following distances
from property lines:
(a) Front Yard: 25 feet
(b) Rear and Interior Side Yard: 5 feet, except to accommodate shared/joint parking
across a common lot line.
(c) Side Yard, if adjacent to street: 25 feet
(d) Residential Zoning District: 25 feet
Subd. 12. Maximum Impervious Surface: Impervious surface coverage shall not exceed
75 percent of the entire lot. Additionally, excluding wetlands and stormwater ponds, no
more than 80 percent of the remaining lot shall be covered with impervious surfaces.
Section 838.3.06. (CG) Design and Development Standards. The following standards shall
be observed, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city
code:
Subd. 1. The commercial district standards, as required in Section 838.5, shall be observed.
Subd. 2. Building Size: Structures in excess of 50,000 square feet of floor area shall only be
permitted subject to conditional use permit approval, the specific requirements
established in Section 838.5.08, and other applicable provisions of the city code.
Subd. 3. Maximum Building Height: Building height shall not exceed 35 feet. In the case
that a structure is not equipped with a compliant fire sprinkler system, the maximum
building height shall be 30 feet.
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Subd. 4. Outdoor Lighting: Unless otherwise specified herein, outdoor lighting shall abide
by the requirements specified in the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance.
(a) Lighting levels at property lines shall be limited to 0.5 foot-candle, except if adjacent
to a residential zoning district, where lighting shall be limited to 0.0 foot-candle.
(b) Parking lot and Walkway lighting fixtures shall utilize full cut-off luminaries with no
more than 10 percent of light output above the horizontal plane through the light
source.
(c) Landscape . and architectural lighting shall be aimed directly at the area of focus.
Spill light shall be minimized through the use of narrow distribution luminaries
and control devices such as louvers, refractors, barn doors, and glare shields.
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March 17, 2009
SECTION V. The Medina code of ordinances is amended to add new section 838.4 et seq. as
follows:
SECTION 838.4
COMMERCIAL -NEIGHBORHOOD (CN) DISTRICT
Section 838.4.01 Commercial -Neighborhood (CN) - Purpose. The purpose of the
Commercial -Neighborhood (CN) district is to provide a zoning district for a mix of lower
intensity retail and service businesses within proximity of residential zoning districts which
provide services primarily for local residents. Development shall include high quality and
attractive building materials and architectural design as well as extensive landscaping in order to
relate with the residential surroundings and limit impacts on surrounding land uses.
Development shall be integrated and coordinated in a way to most efficiently utilize site
improvements and to protect the natural environment.
Section 838.4.02. (CN) Permitted Uses. The following shall be permitted uses within the CN
district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Essential services
(2) Office Uses
(3) Parks and open space
(4) Public Services
(5) Retail Uses, except the following are not permitted uses: pawn shops, pet stores, and
adult establishments.
(6) Service Uses, except for the following: hospitals; veterinarian clinics; adult
establishments; services related to automobiles; and services delivered off -site,
including but not limited to building/lawn contractors, electrical and other skills trades
and pest control.
Section 838.4.03. (CN) Conditional Uses. The following shall be permitted within the CN
district, subject to conditional use permit approval, the specific requirements established in
Section 838.5.08, and other applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Automobile Repair, Oil Lubrication Service Shops, Auto Body Shops
(2) Indoor Recreational Uses, including but not limited to bowling alleys, dance halls,
movie theaters, and live entertainment.
(3) Pet Stores
(4) Veterinarian Clinics
Section 838.4.04. (CN) Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted
within the CN district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code and provided such use is
subordinate to and associated with a permitted or conditional use:
(1) Off-street parking and loading
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(2) Outdoor dining and/or drinking areas, subject to the requirements established in
Section 838.5.08.
(3) Outdoor display of goods used in conjunction with and on the same site as the
permitted use or conditional use, subject to the requirements established in Section
838.5.08.
(4) Outdoor recreational sports courts, subject to a conditional use permit and the
requirements established in Section 838.5.08.
(5) Seasonal Flea Market or Farmers Market, subject to an administrative review of
compliance with the requirements established in Section 838.5.08.
(6) Signs, subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance
(7) Temporary Outdoor Sales Events, subject to an administrative review of compliance
with the requirements established in Section 838.5.08.
Section 838.4.05. (CN) Lot Standards. The following standards shall be observed, subject to
additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city code:
Subd. 1. Minimum Lot Size: One acre. The minimum lot size may be reduced to 0.5 acre if
the lot is part of an integrated development utilizing shared improvements such as
parking and stormwater management, as approved by the City.
Subd. 2. Minimum Lot Width: 100 feet
Subd. 3. Minimum Lot Depth: 120 feet
Subd. 4. A lot of record, which existed on or before December 31, 1999, and has one or
more of the following characteristics shall be considered buildable, without requiring a
variance, provided all other relevant provisions of the ordinance are met:
(a) Less than the required lot size
(b) Less than the required lot width
(c) Less than the required lot depth
Subd. 5. Minimum Front Yard Setback: 30 feet
Subd. 6. Minimum Rear Yard Setback: 25 feet
Subd. 7. Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback: 15 feet
Subd. 8. Street Setbacks: A required yard setback adjacent to a public or private street shall
be increased based on the classification of the street in the Comprehensive Plan as
follows:
(a) Local Roadway: 30 feet
(b) Minor Collector Roadway: 35 feet
(c) Major Collector or Arterial Roadway: 50 feet
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Subd. 9. Minimum Residential Setback: Any setback adjacent to a residential zoning
district shall be increased to 40 feet.
Subd. 10. Minimum Railroad Setback: A required yard setback adjacent to a railroad right-
of-way may be reduced to zero, except as necessary for safety, fire access, or utility
purposes.
Subd. 11. Minimum Parking Setbacks: Parking stalls, parking aisles and fire lanes may
encroach within the yard setbacks required by this section, but shall be located the
following distances from property lines:
(a) Front Yard: 25 feet
(b) Rear and Interior Side Yard: 5 feet, except to accommodate shared/joint parking
across a common lot line.
(c) Side Yard, if adjacent to street: 25 feet
(d) Residential Zoning District: 40 feet
Subd. 12. Maximum Impervious Surface: Impervious surface coverage shall not exceed
70 percent of the entire lot. Additionally, excluding wetlands and stormwater ponds, no
more than 80 percent of the remaining lot shall be covered with impervious surfaces.
Section 838.4.06. (CN) Design and Development Standards. The following standards shall
be observed, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city
code:
Subd. 1. Maximum Building Size: No structure shall exceed 20,000 square feet of floor
area.
Subd. 2. Maximum Building Height: Building height shall not exceed 35 feet. In the case
that a structure is not equipped with a compliant fire sprinkler system, the maximum
building height shall be 30 feet.
Subd. 3. Outdoor Lighting: Unless otherwise specified herein, outdoor lighting shall abide
by the requirements specified in the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance.
(a) Lighting levels at property lines shall be limited to 0.0 foot-candle.
(b) Parking and Walkway lighting fixtures shall utilize full cut-off luminaries with no
more than 10 percent of light output above the horizontal plane through the light
source.
(c) Landscape and architectural lighting shall be aimed directly at the area of focus. Spill
light shall be minimized through the use of narrow distribution luminaries and
control devices such as louvers, refractors, barn doors, and glare shields.
Subd. 3. Outdoor Storage Prohibited. Outdoor Storage shall be prohibited within the
Commercial -Neighborhood zoning district. .
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SECTION VI. The Medina code of ordinances is amended to add new section 838.5 et seq. as
follows:
SECTION 838.5
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
FOR ALL COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
Section 838.5.01. Generally. The standards of this Section shall apply to all commercial
zoning districts, subject to requirements set forth in other sections of this ordinance. These
standards are established to reduce the impact of commercial uses on surrounding land uses and
to achieve a high standard of development.
Section 838.5.02. Building Materials and Design.
Subd. 1. Building Materials. All exterior building materials shall be durable and meet the
following standards:
(a) A minimum of 30 percent of the building exterior shall be brick, natural stone, stucco
(not Exterior Insulation and Finish System or similar product), copper, or glass.
(b) A maximum of 70 percent may be decorative concrete, split face (rock face)
decorative block, and/or decorative pre -cast concrete panels. Decorative concrete
shall be color impregnated in earth tones (rather than painted) and shall be
patterned to create a high quality terrazzo, brick, stucco, or travertine appearance.
(c) A maximum of 20 percent may be wood, metal (excluding copper), or fiber cement
lap siding, if used as accent materials which are integrated into the overall
building design.
Subd. 2. Building Modulation. Buildings shall be modulated a minimum of once per
40 feet of building perimeter to avoid long, monotonous building walls. This modulation
may include varying building height, building setback, or building materials/design. The
portions of building which exceed two stories or 35 feet shall be set back a minimum of
six feet from the lower portion of the building.
Subd. 3. Building Fenestration and Transparency. Building elevations which face a
public street shall include generous window coverage. Alternative architectural elements
may be approved by the city when windows are not practical.
Subd. 4. Multi -sided Architecture. Any rear or side building elevation which faces a
public street, an interior access drive for the development, or a residential zoning district
shall include design and architectural elements of a quality generally associated with a
front fa9ade. The elevation(s) shall be compatible with the front building elevation.
Additional signage shall be permitted for an elevation facing a public street or interior
access drive, as regulated within the sign ordinance. Multi -sided architecture shall not be
required in situations where the rear or side building elevation is fully screened from
view from the adjacent street or residential property.
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Section 838.5.03. Landscaping Requirements.
Subd. 1. Generally. The entire lot shall be landscaped, except for areas occupied by
buildings, walks, trails, parking lots, drives, loading docks, plaza space, wetlands,
wetland buffers, and woodlands. Landscaping shall include trees, shrubs, plantings, and
sod. Areas may be seeded if determined to be practically necessary by the city. Properly
maintained natural vegetation may also be utilized. Integrated stormwater management
practices, such as vegetative swales, vegetated filter strips, bioretention, and raingardens,
shall be considered landscaping and shall not be excluded from the gross acreage of the
parcel when calculating impervious surface coverage.
Subd. 2. Building Setting. At least 10 feet of landscaped area shall be provided adjacent to
all buildings except for walks, outdoor sales areas, plaza space and approved loading
docks. Walks within this landscaped area shall be limited to where practically necessary
to serve access points of buildings.
Subd. 3. Overstory Deciduous Shade Trees and Coniferous Trees. A minimum of one
tree per 50 feet, or fraction thereof, of lot perimeter shall be required.
(a) Size. Deciduous trees shall not be less than 2.5 caliper inches measured four feet
off ground, and coniferous trees shall not be less than six feet in height.
(b) Location. Tree location shall be approved by the city prior to planting.
(c) Type. Trees shall be suitable for the soil and site conditions and compliment others
in the area. Native species, as listed within the tree preservation ordinance are
required unless otherwise necessary. No more than 25 percent of trees may be of
a single species.
(d) Credit for Preserved Trees. The city may reduce the required number of overstory
trees if an applicant preserves more existing trees than required by Subd. 9 of
Section 838.5.03. The trees shall satisfy the requirements of Subd. 3 of Section
838.5.03. The city shall determine the amount of credit granted for such existing
trees.
Subd. 4. Ornamental Trees. A minimum of one tree per 100 feet, or fraction thereof, of lot
perimeter shall be required.
(a) Size. Trees shall not be less than two caliper inches measured four feet off ground.
(b) Location. Tree location shall be approved by the city prior to planting.
(c) Type. Trees shall be suitable for the soil and site conditions and compliment others
in the area. Native species are required unless otherwise necessary. No more
than 25 percent of trees may be of a single species.
Subd. 5. Understory Shrubs. In addition to trees, a full compliment of understory shrubs
shall be provided to complete a quality landscape treatment of the lot. Shrubs shall be
potted and a minimum of 24 inches. In no instances shall the number of shrubs be less
than one per 30 feet, or fraction thereof, of lot perimeter.
Subd. 6. Parking Lot Landscaping. A minimum of eight percent of the total land area
within parking, driveway, and loading dock areas shall be landscaped.
(a) Landscaping at least 12 feet in width shall separate parking lots into cells of no
more than 120 stalls.
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(b) Landscaping shall break up rows of parking approximately every 20 spaces.
(c) Shade trees shall be included within the landscaping. Species selection shall be
guided by soils conditions and trees shall be planted in a way which increases the
likelihood of long-term survival.
(d) Where practical, the landscaping areas shall be designed to receive stormwater
runoff from the adjacent parking area.
Subd. 7. Maintenance. Provisions shall be made to irrigate landscaping areas as necessary,
consistent with the water usage regulations. The property owner shall be responsible to
see that the approved landscaping plan is maintained in an attractive and well -kept
condition and to replace any landscaping that does not survive.
Subd. 8. Landscaping Guarantee. The owner shall guarantee the growth and maintenance
of all plants for a minimum of two growing seasons following an inspection of all
completed plantings. The owner shall submit a financial guarantee, in a form acceptable
to the City, prior to issuance of a building permit to ensure the planting and survival of
the plantings. Any plant which does not survive or has severely declined (for example,
25% of the crown has died in the case of trees) shall be replaced, and the replacement
should be guaranteed for an additional two growing seasons. The City shall retain
financial guarantee in an amount necessary for any replacements.
Subd. 9. Tree Preservation. Removal of significant trees and any construction activity
within commercial districts shall be subject to the requirements set forth by the City's
Tree Preservation Ordinance Section 828.41.
Section 838.5.04. Utilities, Mechanical Equipment, and Trash and Recycling Facilities.
Subd. 1. Utilities. All utilities shall be placed underground. To the extent possible, all
utility equipment, meters and transformers shall be placed either inside of the building or
within an outside mechanical court formed by walls. If not located within the building,
these items shall be fully screened from view from adjacent property and streets through
the use of opaque landscaping or walls constructed of materials which are compatible
with the building.
Subd. 2. Mechanical Equipment. All HVAC and other mechanical equipment shall be
designed, located, and/or screened so they are not visible from adjacent property or
public streets.
(a) Rooftop Equipment. Equipment shall be screened through the use of architectural
elements and materials which are compatible with the overall design of the
building. Wood fencing or chain link fencing with slats shall not be permitted.
(b) Ground Equipment. Equipment shall be screened with walls which are constructed of
materials which are compatible with the building or with landscaping which is
opaque during the entire year.
Subd. 3. Trash and Recycling Facilities. All trash and material to be recycled shall be
stored within the principal building, within an accessory structure, or within an enclosed
outdoor area adjacent to the principal structure. The accessory structure or enclosed area
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shall be constructed of similar materials and have compatible architecture as the principal
structure and shall abide by yard setback requirements.
Section 838.5.05. Screening. All structures, parking areas, and loading areas shall be screened
from adjacent residential property. In situations where screening is required by the zoning
ordinance or as a term of a conditional use permit, the following standards shall be satisfied
through the use of fences, walls, or vegetative screens.
Subd. 1. Standards for vegetative screens. Vegetative screens shall consist of fully hardy
plant materials, planted in a way to be at least 80 percent opaque year-round. The height
of the screen shall be determined by the city, taking into account the characteristics of the
object(s) or area being screened, but shall be of adequate size immediately upon planting.
The plants within a vegetative screen shall be in addition to the general landscaping
requirements of this section.
Subd. 2. Standards for screening fences or walls. A screening fence or wall shall be
constructed of attractive, finished materials such as masonry, brick or wood. Materials
and design shall be compatible with the principal structure. The height of the fence or
wall shall be determined by the city taking into account the characteristics of the object(s)
or area being screened.
Subd. 3. Maintenance. The property owner shall be responsible for ensuring that fences
and walls are not in disrepair and that planting screens are maintained in a neat and
healthful condition. Failure to do so shall be a violation of this ordinance and may be
deemed a nuisance, subject to necessary enforcement procedures.
Subd. 4. Berming. If an earth berm is proposed to supplement the screening, the berm
shall be undulating in order to give a natural appearance.
Section 838.5.06. Outside Storage of Service Vehicles. A limited number of vehicles utilized
for the use permitted on a property may be stored within the required off-street parking area.
One vehicle for every 10,000 square feet of building footprint, or portion thereof, shall be
allowed. Vehicles shall be currently licensed, operable, less than 24 feet in length, and not more
than 12,000 lbs. of gross vehicle weight. Additional vehicles and larger vehicles than allowed
above shall be parked inside of buildings, within a loading dock, or within an outside storage
area as regulated herein.
Section 838.5.07. Loading Docks.
Subd. 1. Screened from Residential. No loading dock shall be visible, to the fullest extent
possible, from any residential zoning district. Screening may be accomplished through
one or more of the following: using buildings to screen, opaque landscaping, decorative
walls, or decorative fencing.
Subd. 2. Location. No loading dock shall encroach into the required setbacks for the front
yard or a side yard adjacent to a street. Loading docks shall be located, and landscaping
shall be utilized so as to minimize visibility from streets.
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Section 838.5.08. Supplemental Requirements for Specific Uses within Commercial Zoning
Districts. In addition to the general standards specified for conditional uses in section 825.39 of
the City Code and other requirements of this ordinance, the following uses shall not be permitted
unless the city council determines that all of the specific standards contained in this subdivision
will be met:
Subd. 1. Structures which exceed 50,000 square feet of floor area.
(a) The structure may only be utilized for a use which is permitted in the zoning district
in which it is located.
(b) Required Front, Rear, and Side Yard Setbacks shall be increased to 50 feet.
(c) Structures and loading areas shall be no less than 100 feet from residential zoning
districts. Parking shall be no less than 80 feet from residential zoning districts.
(d) The city may require increased landscaping and screening to minimize the impact of
intensive traffic within parking and loading areas.
(e) The city may require additional landscaping, screening and architectural elements to
minimize the impact of longer building facades.
(f) A detailed traffic analysis may be required by the city to determine traffic control
needs.
Subd. 2. Assembly and Manufacturing of light industrial products
(a) The structure containing the use shall be no less than 200 feet from residential
districts.
(b) Equipment specifications shall be submitted. Vibration and noise reduction
measures, and conditions related to building layout may be required by the city.
Measures may be required regarding ventilation systems in order to prevent
adverse effects of exhaust or emissions on adjoining property or tenant spaces.
(c) Specific provisions shall be identified for property storage and disposal of fuels,
chemicals, and any other hazardous materials.
Subd. 3. Automobile, Marine, and Trailer Sales or Rental
(a) Inventory shall be stored and displayed inside of a building or within an approved
outdoor storage area, which shall meet the standards required herein.
(b) No inoperative vehicles shall be stored on the premises, unless in the process of
being repaired and are stored within a building.
(c) On -site repair or maintenance of vehicles shall be subject to the conditions
established for Automobile Repair, Oil Lubrication Service Shops, Auto Body
Shops above.
(d) No test driving of vehicles shall be permitted on local residential streets.
(e) All vehicle dealers shall be licensed by the state.
Subd. 4. Automobile Repair, Oil Lubrication Service Shops, Auto Body Shops
(a) The structure containing the use shall be no less than 125 feet from residential
districts.
(b) Vehicles parked outside awaiting service or pick-up shall be located in an area which
is fully screened from neighboring properties and from the right-of-way.
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(c) No inoperative vehicles shall be stored on the premises, unless in the process of being
repaired and are stored within a building.
(d) All repair functions shall occur within an enclosed building.
(e) No sales, storage, or display of automobiles shall be permitted unless a conditional
use permit is granted for such a use.
(f) Equipment specifications shall be submitted. Vibration and noise reduction measures
may be required by the city.
(g) Additional screening may be required to limit sight and noise impacts of service bays.
(h) Adequate provision shall be made for proper inside storage of all new and used
petroleum, chemical, liquid, and other products.
(i) Towing operations shall be permitted as an accessory use, but only if allowed as part
of the conditional use permit and if clearly subordinate to the principal use. The
city may apply necessary conditions and limitation on this use.
Subd. 5. Automobile Towing
(a) Towed vehicles shall be stored inside of a building or within an approved outdoor
storage area, as regulated herein.
(b) No inoperative vehicles shall be stored on the premises, unless stored within a
building.
(c) No salvaging, crushing or recycling of vehicles shall be permitted.
(d) Additional screening may be required adjacent to the area where vehicles are loaded
into the building and/or approved outdoor storage area.
Subd. 6. Car Washes or Auto Detailing
(a) The structure containing the use shall be no less than 200 feet from residential
districts.
(b) Additional screening may be required to limit sight and noise impacts of service bays.
(c) Equipment specifications shall be submitted. Noise reduction measures may be
required by the city.
(d) Adequate provisions shall be made for circulation and stacking. Stacking
requirements shall be based on the specifications of the car wash and the amount
of time required to wash a car.
Subd. 7. Drive -through services
(a) All parts of the drive -through lane(s) shall be no less than 200 feet from residential
zoning districts.
(b) Drive -through lanes shall not be permitted within required yard setback areas.
(c) The site plan shall allow adequate pedestrian circulation, vehicle circulation, and
vehicle stacking which does not interfere with on -site parking and loading.
(d) The drive -through shall allow adequate stacking and circulation so as to avoid
impacts on adjacent property or public right-of-way.
(e) The City may require additional necessary conditions to limit the impact of
drive -through lanes on surrounding property, including but not limited to:
limiting hours of operation, restricting drive -through lane orientation, limiting the
volume of loudspeakers and ordering devises, and/or requiring additional
landscaping, berming, or other means of screening.
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Subd.8. Hospitals
(a) Hospital structure(s) shall not be located within 1,500 feet of a residential zoning
district. Additionally, the primary vehicular access point to the hospital shall not
be located within 1,500 feet of a residential zoning district.
(b) Primary access shall be located on a road designated as a collector or arterial.
(c) No heliport shall be located within 1,500 feet of a residential zoning district.
(d) A traffic analysis shall be submitted which specifically takes emergency vehicle
access into consideration.
(e) A detailed plan shall be submitted for parking (long- and short-term), access, and
pedestrian circulation based on the operation of the hospital facility.
Subd. 9. Indoor Recreational Uses.
(a) Entrances for public access, as well as other outdoor areas where patrons may
congregate, shall be no less than 200 feet from residential districts.
(b) Provisions for noise reduction shall be identified based on the type of use proposed.
Subd. 10. Motor Fuel Stations
(a) Fuel pumps and structures shall be no less than 200 feet from residential zoning
districts.
(b) No ingress or egress to the site shall be provided within 60 feet of the projected curb
lines of intersecting streets.
(c) Fuel pumps shall be installed at least 12 feet from required yard setbacks.
(d) Stacking shall be provided at each fuel pump island which does not interfere with
vehicle or pedestrian circulation.
(e) Site drainage and stormwater facilities shall be designed to limit the potential impact
of fuel spills and other hazardous materials.
(f) Any protective canopy shall meet the required yard setbacks of the district, but in no
case shall be located closer than 20 feet from a property line. The canopy
structure shall be constructed using materials and architectural design which are
compatible with the principal structure. Canopy lighting shall be recessed or fully
shielded and shall meet the outdoor lighting requirements of this ordinance.
(g) No sales, rental, repair, or maintenance of motor vehicles or trailers shall be permitted
unless these uses are part of the conditional use permit approval and meet the
requirements set forth herein for the specific use.
(h) Additional screening may be required to limit the impact of headlights on adjacent
property.
(i) Modification of the requirements of this section may be made for fuel stations in
existence prior to February 1, 2001 if the city council finds that, because of the
shape of the lot, size of the lot, location of the principal structure, or similar
circumstances that it would be impossible to satisfy the strict terms of this section
or that they could be satisfied only by imposing exceptional undue hardship upon
the owner of the lot.
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Subd. 11. Outdoor dining and/or drinking areas
(a) The outdoor space shall be at least 200 feet from any residential zoning district.
(b) The area shall be directly adjacent to the principal structure, and be clearly delineated
by fencing or decorative landscaping.
(c) The area shall not interfere with fire safety access to the building.
(d) Outdoor speakers and lighting shall be designed to limit impacts on adjacent property
or right-of-way.
(e) Pervious surfacing is encouraged, and if utilized, these areas shall not be considered
as an impervious surface.
Subd. 12. Outdoor display of goods used in conjunction with and on the same site as
the permitted use or conditional use
(a) The display area shall be directly adjacent to a structure or under a permanent canopy.
(b) The display area shall not exceed two percent of the area of the footprint of the
principal building or 400 square feet, whichever is less.
(c) Goods in the display area shall be organized and neatly stored.
(d) The display area shall not occupy parking/loading or landscaping areas, and shall not
interfere with fire safety access to the building.
Subd. 13. Outdoor recreational sports courts
(a) Conditions shall be required to minimize the impact of noise and lighting, and also to
minimize the likelihood of the recreational activity spilling over onto adjacent
property or right-of-ways. These conditions may include, but are not limited to:
limiting hours of use, restricting the location of the court, and requiring fencing or
screening.
(b) The sport court shall not be located in the front yard or a side yard adjacent to a
right-of-way, and shall abide by structure setback requirements.
Subd. 14. Pet Stores or Veterinarian Clinics
(a) Shall not be located within 200 feet of a residential zoning district.
(b) Animals may not be kenneled outside. However, an outdoor area not to exceed
2,000 square feet may be utilized by the animals. The outdoor area must be well
maintained and animal waste must be picked up. The City may apply necessary
conditions to limit the impact of the outdoor area on neighboring properties,
including but not limited to: fencing and screening, hours of use, number of
animals permitted outdoors at one time, and other factors.
(c) The site and building plans shall be designed in a way to reduce noise. This shall
include floor plan layout, ventilation plans, and window and door locations.
(d) The site plan shall identify provisions for proper storage and disposal of hazardous
materials, medical waste, and animal waste.
Subd. 15. Seasonal Farmers Market.
(a) A farmers market may operate no more than two days per calendar week and no
more than 60 days per calendar year.
(b) No outside storage shall be permitted when the market is not operating.
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(c) Sales may take place within required yard setback areas, provided adequate traffic,
parking and emergency vehicle access are maintained. Sales shall not occur
within landscaped areas.
(d) A farmers market shall only be permitted if the adequate on -site parking exists for
both the accessory use and the permitted or conditional use occurring
simultaneously.
(e) A temporary sign no larger than 32 square feet per side shall be permitted. This sign
shall be displayed only during operating hours, and shall be permitted in addition
to other signage on the property.
(f) Tents, stands, or other temporary structures shall only be permitted during operating
hours.
(g) Provisions shall be made for the proper disposal of garbage and recycling, and all
litter shall be disposed of properly.
(h) Prior to operating a farmers market, the applicant shall submit to the zoning
administrator a site plan showing sales area, parking area, and emergency access.
Additionally, the applicant shall submit a schedule of operation and any additional
information required by the zoning administrator in order to review compliance
with the requirements of this ordinance. The zoning administrator may require
any necessary conditions to the use to ensure compliance with this ordinance and
to promote public safety, or may deny an application which does not abide by the
conditions or otherwise violates this ordinance. The applicant may appeal a
decision of the zoning administrator to the city council. The applicant shall be
responsible for costs accrued with review of the application and any appeal, as
described by city fee schedule.
Subd. 16. Seasonal Flea Market
(a) A flea market may operate no more than one day per calendar week and no more
than 30 days per calendar year.
(b) No outside storage shall be permitted when the market is not operating.
(c) Sales may take place within required yard setback areas, provided adequate traffic,
parking and emergency vehicle access are maintained. Sales shall not occur
within landscaped areas.
(d) A flea market shall only be permitted if the adequate on -site parking exists for both
the accessory use and the permitted or conditional use occurring simultaneously.
(e) A temporary sign no larger than 32 square feet per side shall be permitted. This sign
shall be displayed only during operating hours, and shall be permitted in addition
to other signage on the property.
(0 Tents, stands, or other temporary structures shall only be permitted during operating
hours.
(g) Provisions shall be made for the proper disposal of garbage and recycling, and all
litter shall be disposed of properly.
(h) Prior to operating a flea market, the applicant shall submit to the zoning
administrator a site plan showing sales area, parking area, and emergency access.
Additionally, the applicant shall submit a schedule of operation and any additional
information required by the zoning administrator in order to review compliance
with the requirements of this ordinance. The zoning administrator may require
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any necessary conditions to the use to ensure compliance with this ordinance and
to promote public safety, or may deny an application which does not abide by the
conditions or otherwise violates this ordinance. The applicant may appeal a
decision of the zoning administrator to the city council. The applicant shall be
responsible for costs accrued with review of the application and any appeal, as
described by city fee schedule.
Subd. 17. Outdoor Storage of Materials and Inventory.
(a) Outside storage shall not be permitted on parcels less than 3 acres in size.
(b) The area of storage shall not exceed an area equal to 10 percent of the gross area of
the lot or 20 percent of the footprint area of the principal structure, whichever is
less.
(c) The area of storage shall not be located within the front yard or a side yard adjacent to
a right-of-way.
(d) The area of outside storage shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from all property
lines, and a minimum of 100 feet from a residential zoning district
(e) The area of storage shall be surfaced with a material approved by the city, and may
not be gravel.
(f) The area of storage shall be fully screened from neighboring properties and from the
right-of-way. If a fence is used for screening, additional landscaping shall be
required adjacent to the area of storage, which shall not be counted towards the
landscaping requirements of the site. Similarly, if natural screening is utilized,
these plantings shall not be counted towards landscaping requirements.
Subd. 18. Temporary Outdoor Sales Events.
(a) Sales events shall not be conducted on a property for more than 50 days in a given
calendar year, and shall not be permitted on a vacant lot.
(b) Sales events shall not be permitted on public sidewalks or streets, or within public
right-of-way, except if allowed subject to the City special event ordinance.
(c) The sales area shall not exceed ten percent of the area of the footprint of the
principal building or 3,000 square feet, whichever is less.
(d) The sales area shall abide by the front, rear, and side yard setback requirements of
the relevant zoning district and shall be located at least 200 feet from a
residential zoning district.
(e) The sales area shall not be permitted on an unpaved surface.
(f) The sales area may be located within a parking lot provided:
(1) The City determines that adequate parking will be provided for the needs of both
the principal use and sales events. However, in no case shall more than ten
percent of the parking spaces on the property be occupied by the sales events.
(2) The City determines that adequate vehicular circulation, pedestrian circulation,
and emergency vehicle access are maintained.
(g) Sales shall only be conducted by the owner or a leaseholder of a property, unless a
transient merchant license is obtained from the City.
(h) No outdoor speakers or music shall be allowed.
(i) Temporary signage for the event shall be regulated by the City sign ordinance.
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(j) Prior to operating a sales event, the applicant shall submit to the zoning administrator
a site plan showing sales area, parking area, and emergency access. Additionally,
the applicant shall submit a schedule of operation and any additional information
required by the zoning administrator in order to review compliance with the
requirements of this ordinance. The zoning administrator may require any
necessary conditions to the use to ensure compliance with this ordinance and to
promote public safety, or may deny an application which does not abide by the
conditions or otherwise violates this ordinance. The applicant may appeal a
decision of the zoning administrator to the city council. The applicant shall be
responsible for costs accrued with review of the application and any appeal, as
described by city fee schedule.
Subd. 19. Warehousing, Wholesaling, and Distributors more than 10,000 but less than
20,000 square feet
(a) The structure containing the use shall be no less than 200 feet from residential
districts.
(b) Additional screening may be required to minimize impact of noise because of
intensive truck circulation on the site.
SECTION VII. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication.
Adopted by the city council of the city of Medina this 17`h day of March, 2009.
ATTEST:
Chad M. Adams, City Administrator -Clerk
Published in the South Crow River News this 20t day of March, 2009.
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