HomeMy Public PortalAbout501 Ordinance Amending Section 832 and Section 838 of the Code of Ordinances Regarding Retail and Service Uses Related to AnimalsCITY OF MEDINA
ORDINANCE NO.501
An Ordinance Amending Section 832 and Section 838 of the Code of Ordinances
Regarding Retail and Service Uses Related to Animals
The city council of the city of Medina ordains as follows:
SECTION I: Medina Code Section 832.2.03 is amended by adding the underlined material as
follows:
SECTION 832.2 — BUSINESS DISTRICT
Section 832.2.03. (B) Conditional Uses. The following shall be permitted uses within the B
district, subject to conditional use permit approval, the specific requirements established in
Section 832.3.09, and other applicable provisions of the city code:
(16) Retail or service uses which include the keeping of animals on -site such as pet stores,
veterinarian clinics, animal day cares, animal boarding, commercial kennels and similar uses
SECTION II: Medina Code Section 832.3.09, Subd. 21 is amended by deleting the kern
material and adding the underlined material as follows:
Section 832.3.09. Supplemental Requirements for Specific Uses within the Business Park
and Business Districts.
Subd. 21. Retail and Service uses related to animals
(a) Shall not be located on a property within 200 feet of a residential zoning district.
(b) Sufficient space shall be required within the principal structure to accommodate all
boarding and exercise activities, if applicable. The size and design of this space shall be
appropriate for the planned use according to responsible animal care standards. The
space shall be well maintained and animal waste shall be promptly collected, discarded,
and the location disinfected.
(c) Impervious, washable materials shall be required for floor finishes and wall finishes
below a height of 24 inches in all areas where animals will commonly be located.
Materials may include sealed concrete or masonry, ceramic tile, or others approved by
the City.
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as pet stores, veterinarian clinics, animal day cares, animal boarding, commercial kennels
and similar uses.
(11) Veterinarian Clinics
SECTION IV: Medina Code Section 838.2.03 is amended by deleting the stricken material and
adding the underlined material as follows:
SECTION 838.2 — COMMERCIAL-HIGHWAY/RAILROAD (CH -RR) DISTRICT
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:
(10) Pet Stores Retail and service uses which include the keeping of animals on -site such
as pet stores, veterinarian clinics, animal day cares, animal boarding, commercial kennels
and similar uses.
(11) Veterinarian Clinics
SECTION V: Medina Code Section 838.3.03 is amended by deleting the stricken material and
adding the underlined material as follows:
SECTION 838.3 — COMMERCIAL -GENERAL (CG) DISTRICT
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:
(8) Pet Stores Retail and service uses which include the keeping of animals on -site such as pet
stores, veterinarian clinics, animal day cares, animal boarding, commercial kennels and
similar uses.
(9) Warehousing, Wholesaling, or Distributors more than 10,000 but less than 20,000 square
feet.
(10) Veterinarian Clinics
SECTION VI: Medina Code Section 838.4.03 is amended by deleting the stricken material and
adding the underlined material as follows:
SECTION 838.4 — COMMERCIAL -NEIGHBORHOOD (CN) DISTRICT
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
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(2) Indoor Recreational Uses, including but not limited to bowling alleys, dance halls, movie
theaters, and live entertainment.
(3) Pet Stores Retail and service uses which include the keeping of animals on -site such as pet
stores, veterinarian clinics, animal day cares, animal boarding, commercial kennels and similar
uses.
(1) Veterinarian Clinics
SECTION VII: Medina Code Section 838.5.08 is amended by deleting the stricken material and
adding the underlined material as follows:
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. 14. Pct Storrs Vctcrina.ian Clinics Retail and Service Uses Related to
Animals
(a) Shall not be located on a property within 200 feet of a residential zoning district.
(b) Sufficient space shall be required within the principal structure to accommodate all
boarding and exercise activities, if applicable. The size and design of this space
shall be appropriate for the planned use according to responsible animal care
standards. The space shall be well maintained and animal waste shall be
promptly collected, discarded, and the location disinfected.
(c) Impervious, washable materials shall be required for floor finishes and wall finishes
below a height of 24 inches in all areas where animals will commonly be located.
Materials may include sealed concrete or masonry, ceramic tile, or others
approved by the City.
(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.
(d) The City may permit an outdoor area to be utilized by the animals for exercise and
play subject to the following limitations:
(i) The outdoor area shall be located a minimum of 500 feet from any residential
zoning district.
(ii) Sufficient space shall exist within the principal structure to fully
accommodate the animals, including exercise activities, regardless of the
potential for an outdoor area to be utilized by the animals.
(iii) The outdoor area shall be enclosed within an opaque, sturdy fence of a
height and design sufficient to keep the animals confined. The fence shall
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be designed to complement the principal structure and the City may require
additional landscaping or other elements in order to avoid the appearance of
a long, monotonous wall. The fenced area shall abide by the minimum
yard setbacks required for structures.
(iv) The City shall adopt limitations on the hours of use of the outdoor area
based on the following, as well as other relevant, factors: potential impacts
to neighboring properties; proposed use of the space; location and
characteristics of the outdoor area.
(v) The outdoor area shall be well maintained and animal waste shall be
promptly collected and discarded.
(vi) A noise mitigation plan shall be required and approved by the City which
describes the specific measures which will be implemented to minimize the
impact of the outdoor area on neighboring properties. The City may apply
necessary conditions including but not limited to: size and location of
outdoor area, number of animals permitted outdoors at one time, limitations
on hours of use, and other factors.
(vii) No outdoor area shall be allowed within the Commercial -Neighborhood
(CN) zoning district.
(0(e) 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. The
City may require improvements to be installed to reduce the impact on
neighboring properties or tenant spaces.
(d)(f) The site plan shall identify provisions for proper storage and disposal of hazardous
materials, medical waste, and animal waste.
SECTION VIII: Medina Code Section 842.3.02 is amended by deleting the stricken material and
adding the underlined material as follows:
SECTION 842.3 — MIXED USE (MU) DISTRICT — COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Section 842.3.02 (MU) Commercial Conditional Uses. The following shall be permitted
commercial uses, subject to conditional use permit approval, the specific requirements
established in Section 832.3.06, and other applicable provisions of the city code
(10) Pet Store:, Retail and service uses which include the keeping of animals on -site such as pet
stores, veterinarian clinics, animal day cares, animal boarding, commercial kennels and
similar uses.
(11) Warehousing, Wholesaling or Distributors more than 10,000 but less than 60,000 square
feet in floor area.
(12) Veterinarian Clinics Reserved
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SECTION IX: Medina Code Section 842.3.02 is amended by deleting the stpisken material and
adding the underlined material as follows:
Section 842.3.06 (MU) Supplemental Requirements for Specific Commercial Uses.
Subd. 14. et Storrs Vctcrinarian Clinics Retail and Service Uses Related to Animals
(a) Shall not be located within 200 feet of a residential land use.
(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 daily. The City may apply necessary conditions to
to: fencing and screening, hours of use, number of animals permitted outdoors at one
time, and other factors.
(b) Sufficient space shall be required within the principal structure to accommodate all
boarding and exercise activities, if applicable. The size and design of this space shall be
appropriate for the planned use according to responsible animal care standards. The
space shall be well maintained and animal waste shall be promptly collected, discarded,
and the location disinfected. No fenced outdoor area shall be permitted for exercise
activities within the MU zoning district.
(c) Impervious, washable materials shall be required for floor finishes and wall finishes
below a height of 24 inches in all areas where animals will commonly be located.
Materials may include sealed concrete or masonry, ceramic tile, or others approved by
the City.
(d)(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. The City
may require improvements to be installed to reduce the impact on neighboring properties
or tenant spaces.
ka--The site plan shall identify provisions for proper storage and disposal of hazardous
materials, medical waste, and animal waste.
SECTION X: The ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption and publication.
Adopted by the city council of the city of Medina this 15th day of March, 2011.
eth Weir, Acting Mayor
ATTEST:
Chad M. Adams, City Administrator -Clerk
Published in the South Crow River News this 18`h day of March, 2011.
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