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02-09-10 - Council/Manager Agenda Packet AGENDA Council/Manager Meeting Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Conference Room February 9, 2010 6:30 pm 1. Community Foundation 2. Fleet Operation, Maintenance, and Replacement Policy and EquipmenWehicle Replacement Guidelines 3. Emerald Ash Borer Interim Management Plan 4. Proposed Ordinance Amendment - Section 4.20 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District Signage 5. Green Team Update: a. Garden Structures b. Wind Turbine c. Rain Barrels Council/Manager meetings have an informal, discussion-style format and are designed for the Council to obtain background information, consider policy alternatives, and provide general directions to staff. No formal actions are taken at these meetings. The public is invited to attend Council/Manager meetings and listen to the discussion; public participation is allowed by invitation of the City Council. This document is available in alternate formats upon a 72-hour request. Please call 763-593-8006 (TTY: 763-593-3968) to make a request. Examples of alternate formats may include large print, electronic, Braille, audiocassette, etc. alley m City Administration/Council 763-593-8014/763-593-8109 (fax) Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting February 9, 2010 Agenda Item 1. Community Foundation Prepared By Jeanne Andre, Assistant City Manager Summary The Envision Connection Project Board of Directors has been working with the Golden Valley Community Events Fund and the Golden Valley Human Services Foundation to consider the creation of a new Golden Valley Community Foundation. The plans are still in the concept stage, but all three groups see ways such a foundation could benefit their specific mission. Each of the groups would continue its own activities, but use the new foundation for fundraising. They are working on the premise that having a single, focused appeal for funds to support a variety of community-building activities would benefit both the donors and the groups soliciting funds. Other community groups and funders have been approached informally for comments on this proposal and have responded positively. Since two of the three groups are sponsored by the City, representatives would like to make a formal presentation to the Council and seek affirmation that this project is on the right track. The members would like to form a working group to develop a plan to go forward with the proposed foundation. Attachments Golden Valley Community Foundation Overview, draft dated January 15, 2010 (1 page) Golden Valley Community Foundation FAQ, draft dated December 28, 2009 (3 pages) DRAFT FOR COMMUNITY DISCUSSION Golden Valley Community Foundation OVERVIEW Several citizens and organizations in Golden Valley have explored the creation of a community foundation to serve as a conduit for philanthropic activity for Golden Valley civic initiatives. We invite discussion, ideas, and involvement in the creation of this community resource. * * * * * The Golden Valley Community Foundation (GVCF) mission is to inspire and support individuals and organizations to conceive and implement activities that promote the city's quality of life, consistent with Envision Golden Valley core ideas. This Foundation provides strong and effective leadership to raise money and promote philanthropy to support this mission. GVCF supports events and activities that reflect the core values identified through Envision Golden Valley, a community visioning process: creatively connecting people and places and inspiring care for community. Some initiatives include Run the Valley, Highway 55 lilac planting, support for a bandshell at Brookview Park, Taste of Golden Valley, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Golden Valley Days Art and Music Festival, Golden Valley Golf Classic and neighborhood celebrations and projects. Funds raised through events sponsored by the Golden Valley Human Services Foundation are disbursed to meet community human service needs. Individuals, businesses, and organizations can give to GVCF in a variety of ways. Funds are raised through donations or solicitations for specific projects or for any GVCF activities. Individuals can give cash, stock, or securities, or make bequests through planned giving. The GVCF Board of Directors disburses funds based upon established criteria and decision-making processes. The GVCF is guided by input from citizens and organizations. * * * * * For more information about this effort, please contact: Phil Lund (612-321-0153 or philiolund@msn.comJ, Dean Penk (763-377-8606 or vochio@vahoo.comJ, or Luke Weisberg (612-377-3043 or lukeweisberg@gmail.com) Draft 1-15-10 DRAFT FOR COMMUNITY DISCUSSION Golden Valley Community Foundation Golden Valley, Minnesota Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) The Golden Valley Community Foundation (GVCF) is a nonprofit public charity created by and for the people of Golden Valley. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Golden Valley by encouraging philanthropy, providing services to the donors and those who serve to meet the needs of the community. 1) What is the Golden Valley Community Foundation? The foundation is a community resource intended to receive and disburse funds in support of ideas and activities deemed to be a benefit to the Golden Valley community. The foundation is a registered SOl(c)3 non- profit community foundation incorporated under the laws of the State of Minnesota. 2) What does the foundation do? The GVCF is the community conduit for philanthropic giving that receives, manages, and distributes funds to benefit the Golden Valley community. 3) Who manages the GVCF? The GVCF Board of Directors, which is composed of individuals who live or work in Golden Valley. The Board is elected at an annual meeting of the organization. 4) What is meant by community? Community means the people who live in Golden Valley, organizations and businesses located in and serving Golden Valley, and neighborhood or other community groups that support activities, developments and ideas that benefit our geographic area. S) Why do we need a community foundation? The City of Golden Valley is vibrant and thriving, with a business community and residents that exhibit a deep-rooted care for the city and its neighborhoods. Many individuals and organizations actively work on initiatives to improve the quality of life and support the greater good of the community. These initiatives would benefit from funding. Draft 12-28-09 DRAFT FOR COMMUNITY DISCUSSION The GVCF offers an organized fundraising approach to collect, manage and distribute funds. By providing funds the Golden Valley Community Foundation will deepen the influence of viable initiatives and provide community focus, yielding the maximum benefit. 6) Is the GVCF organized by or connected to city government? GVCF is an independent, self-governed community foundation. GVCF grew out of the Envision Connection Project (ECP), which was formed as a result of a citizen-led community initiative called Envision Golden Valley. GVCF is now supported by Golden Valley's elected leaders and many Golden Valley organizations. 7) How are funds used? GVCF supports events and activities that reflect the core values identified through Envision Golden Valley, a community visioning process: creatively connecting people and places and inspiring care for community. (Vision Guide available at: http://www.ci.goldenvalley.mn.us/envision/index.html. ) Some initiatives include: Run the Valley, Highway 55 lilac planting, support for a bandshell at Brookview Park, Taste of Golden Valley, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Golden Valley Days Art and Music Festival, Golden Valley Golf Classic and neighborhood celebrations and projects. Fundraising activities by the Golden Valley Human Services Foundation are disbursed to meet community human service needs. 8) Who decides when and how money will be spent? The GVCF Board of Directors disburses funds based upon established criteria and decision-making processes. The GVCF is guided by input from citizens and organizations. 9) How do I give? Individuals, businesses, and organizations can give to GVCF in a variety of ways. Typically, funds are raised by GVCF volunteers and organizers asking for general support of GVCF activities or to support a specific project. Individuals can give cash, stock, securities, or make bequests through planned giving. 10) May I give for a specific purpose? Individuals, businesses and groups may set up or designate a specific use for their gift as long as it falls within the guidelines of the GVCF and the foundation's legal responsibilities. Draft 12-28-09 DRAFT FOR COMMUNITY DISCUSSION 11) Why should I give to the GVCF? You may want to create or support a particular activity, honor an individual or organization, or support the community in which you live, work or raise your family. Giving to the GVCF is an excellent way to acknowledge people or organizations or leave a lasting legacy for the community that is an important part of your life. 12) Is my gift to GVCF tax deductible? Yes! GVCF is recognized by the federal government as a SOl(c) (3) non- profit organization. As such, all gifts to GVCF are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. You will receive a written receipt to document your gift for tax purposes. Draft 12-28-09 alley M 0 du Public Works 763-593-8030 I 763-593-3988 (fax) Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting February 9, 2010 Agenda Item 2. Fleet Operation, Maintenance, and Replacement Policy and EquipmenWehicle Replacement Guidelines Prepared By Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works Bert Tracy, Public Works Maintenance Manager Summary The City of Golden Valley's draft Fleet Operation, Maintenance, and Replacement Policy and EquipmenWehicle Replacement Guidelines are attached for the Council's review. The policy and guidelines are intended to ensure the availability of funds for the operation, maintenance, acquisition, and replacement of City vehicles in all departments with the exception of those owned by the Golf Course. The goal of the Public Works Department Vehicle Maintenance Division is to provide vehicles that are dependable, flexible, efficient, and responsive so that City departments and divisions can operate in a cost-effective manner, minimizing the City's vehicle equipment budget. The draft policy establishes a sound business approach associated with the cost benefits of equipment and its capabilities, purchase funding, and making decisions on acquisition and replacement considering the level of usage and demonstrated needs. Departments/divisions are asked to review fleet and equipment needs and continually seek to increase fuel efficiency, consider alternative or flexible fuel fleet and equipment, reduce the number of vehicles, convert diesel fleet and equipment to bio-diesel, and promote the anti-idling policy. Attachments Draft Fleet Operation, Maintenance, and Replacement Policy and EquipmenWehicle Replacement Guidelines (11 pages) 2010 Replacement Vehicle Comparison Sheet (1 page) Golden Valley 2010 CIP Replacement Vehicle Condition Index (2 pages) alley Fleet 0 Mainte Re h . rctrilon, and ~nt Policy Message from the Manager Motor vehicles and equipment are vital to day-to-day operations and service delivery activities of the City of Golden Valley. The Public Works Department Vehicle Maintenance Division is responsible for the stewardship of the City's fleet and equipment assets and for meeting the fleet and equipment servi e requirements of City departments. The division also develops fleet and equipment tion and replacement policies and schedules. The Vehicle Maintena Ivision is an internal service division of the Public Works Department of which ts are allocated to the other City departments for services provided. ivision is to that City the City's aintaining t ity's fleet performing City operations taft works with all departments e importance of vehicle and ell as preserving the City of t. The main goal of the Public Works Department V provide vehicles that are dependable, flexible, departments and divisions can operate in a vehicle equipment budget. The division is al and equipment so that the equipment is readil and keeping downtime to a minimu "The Public to embrace a philosophy which e s the val equipment availability, safety, reliab iciency Golden Valley's major capital invest eq The City has establish equipment. The veh" 5-year Capital 1m major capital inve New equipment or funded an ut replace aging vehicle and ment schedule, in conjunction with the operating budgets, is used to plan any ose investments that exceed $10,000). of a replacement schedule, are ing department's operating budget. Tom Burt City Manager February 2010 Purpose The purpose of this policy is to assign responsibility to the City of Golden Valley's Public Works Department Vehicle Maintenance Division for the operation, maintenance, acquisition, and replacement of the vehicle and equipment owned and operated by the City, with the exception of Golf Maintenance. This policy also establishes operational guidelines for the Vehicle Maintenance Division. All equipment used for maintenance of the Brookview Golf Co Golf Maintenance. The equipment and vehicles for Golf Ma' user fees, with replacements planned in the Capital Imp Therefore, the Golf Maintenance program is not inclu will be managed by nce are funded from Program (CIP). licy. Policy 1. .Iacement schedule is maintained by the Public Works ce Division and Finance Department. Replacement of ill lIy follow the attached Equipment and Vehicle and are summarized as follows and listed as Attachment A: a. Descr b. Unit nu c. Classificat d. Year purchas e. Purchase price f. Expected service life g. Projected replacement cost h. Annual fuel, maintenance, and overhead costs by vehicle classification 2. Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Vehicle and equipment preventative maintenance schedules are maintained by the Public Works Department Vehicle Maintenance Division with the goal of keeping vehicles and equipment available 95% of the demand time. a. Generally, maintenance standards and procedures are as recommended by the vehicle/equipment manufacturer or other recognized authority, or utilizing the Public Works Department Vehicle Maintenance Division ventative Maintenance Schedules. 3. I. Daily maintenance inspections are pertor maintenance personnel using the Pre-o ii. Scheduled maintenance is pertor considering the above-referenc i i i. Demand maintenance is genera outside services. The Service Req maintenance. Ivities and ma equire is used to request demand iv. All maintenance done Vehicle Maintenance Di b. The Public W equipment Alliance ( aintenance Division may remove d on the Commercial Vehicle Safety (OSC) or other recognized criteria. uipment is approved only for matters related to City job ess. Operation of City vehicles and equipment shall e E ee Handbook, Section 5.0, Subd. 5.25, Vehicle re an cleaning of vehicle and equipment is the The Public rtment Vehicle Maintenance Division will manage and maintain the c uel system. This includes fuel system access assignments and records manage ent. a. Dedicated department vehicles shall be assigned to departments whose job duties require the immediate availability of a vehicle. I. Dedicated vehicle use shall be subject to the same limitations and conditions as identified in the Vehicle Use Policy. b. Shared vehicles should be considered for employees with similar job duties and should be considered in lieu of a dedicated vehicle. Funding Vehicle and equipment replacement will be funded through the CIP. The Public Works Department Vehicle Maintenance Division will maintain a current and complete inventory of all vehicles and equipment in coordination with all users and the Finance Department. These inventories will establish all divisions/dep nt vehicle and equipment replacement schedule. All vehicles and equipm intained by the Vehicle Maintenance Division will be reviewed on an annual basi lacement. If a department/division has requested replacement or an he fleet, Vehicle Maintenance will make a recommendation on the p IP to the City Manager. The CIP will be presented to the City C n and approval during the budget process. b. itional vehicles and on acquisition, all fleet and d equipment inventory ill be addressed through 1. Funding New and Replacement Vehic Fleet and equipment projected f equipment, will be funded thro equipment purchased shall be i database. Requests for fleet and the normal budget pro s. a. ess of $10,000 purchased for the first $10,000 purchased for the first time , but must be included in the operating 2. a. Fuel is billed mo total cost of Department. d on usage by each piece of equipment or vehicle and responsible department. Pricing for fuel is based on average tory and an overhead charge, as set by the Finance 3. Reassigned Equipment a. Reassigned equipment may be used in lieu of new vehicles/equipment with written approval by the City Manager. Reassignment duration will be as determined annually by the Public Works Department Vehicle Maintenance Division. Reassignments moved within or across departments/divisions will be charged for conversion costs to the receiving departmenUdivision by internal service charges. Reassignments with no conversion costs will not be charged. The Finance Department will be notified of all reassignments for fixed assets and insurance reports. 4. Equivalent Replacement/Upgrades a. The CIP fund is structured to replace each vehicle or piece of equipment with an equivalent unit, unless specified/justified, during the bud process. b. Submitting requ Department budget pro r equipment, addition eduled for an element of the tions. b. Cost increases due to upgrades, changes in type 0 of options, or other upgrades associated with ve . replacement, shall be highlighted and clearly s z CIP by the department requesting the upgr or addition Responsibilities 1. Department Directors shall be responsib a. Ensuring that all vehicles an appropriate type and have on' required. ment requests are of the at are operationally o t tes to the Finance nance Manager prior to the CIP and 2. tenance Division shall be I Improvement Program to the Finance Department udget process. b. t schedule annually with departments during the budget ehicles and equipment are replaced as appropriate. c. hicle and Equipment Replacement Schedule. d. Tracking fuel, labor and repair parts annually, and provide this information to Finance and responsible departments. e. Identifying the actual historical cost and variations in cost performance based on lifetime-accumulated age and usage of the various vehicle and equipment types (classifications) . 3. The Finance Department shall be responsible for: a. Completing an analysis and reconciliation of the vehicle replacement CIP on an annual basis. Purchasing and Disposal 1. Purchasing Procedures a. New vehicles and equipment will be purchased by th Manager, as assigned by the Director of Public W Minnesota Statute 471.345. Acquisitions requir of many departments. lic Works Maintenance in accordance with ation and assistance b. Purchases from the State of Minnesota Purchasing Agreement contracts, as purchases will also follow the City's p c. Details for budgeting will be overall budget guidelines. 2. Equipment Disposal a. Disposal of equ' of disposing methods. nce e City's business standard y auction, trade-in, or other approved b. d, there may be reassignment of t there no fleet or equipment hold over on the is purchased. Adding fleet or equipment to the inventory rization is not permitted. e sea nal or short-term needs, fleet or equipment may be r a period not to exceed nine months from the date the uipment is placed into service. icles, Equipment, and Service 1. Requesting Vehicles or Equipment a. New vehicles or equipment in excess of $10,000 must be made and approved through the CIP budget process, and have a life of more than three (3) years. The request shall be discussed with the Public Works Maintenance Manager and Vehicle Maintenance Division to avoid duplication oJ equipment and to discuss the appropriate type and size of vehicle or equipment requested. b. Request for new vehicle or equipment less than $10,000 must be made and approved through the normal budget process. 2. Repair and Maintenance of Vehicle or Equipment Requests a. All repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment will be made by completing the Vehicle Maintenance Repair Slip, as provided by the Vehicle Maintenance Division. e budget process. ent may be Acquisition Request(s) The 5-year CIP will be reviewed and evaluated ann In any given year, vehicle or equipment originally adjusted as necessary to account for current alley ATTACHMENT A VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT'IUIDELlNES Public Works Department Vehicle Maintenance Divi$i~n Management Methodology To manage the City's fleet in a manner that theoretically all of the City's motorized equipment and vehicles are maintained and di~Jl:>()sed of by the Public Works Department Vehicle Maintenance Division. ThlaVehicle Ma.intenance Div'islqn has full responsibility for vehicle and equipment maint~nance anqithe equipment users are charged an hourly repair rate for all service andr~pc;iirs. 1. Expected Life When new vehicles or equipmeritare purchased, it is given an expected life (years in service) based on a variety of faetqrs. Bel(;)~c;ire thee$timated life expectancies for some of the significant pieces of~quipmlarit: I. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. 3 J. st k. Trac I. Vactor m. Mowers n. Sport Utility de o. Passenger CarsNans p. Squad Cars q. Trailers r. Sidewalk Machines ears (refurbish half way through life cycle) rs 12- ears-some longer 716~ears 12 years 10 years 9-10 years 10 years-some longer 6-10 years 6 years Varies (15 years average) 10 years Varies (6-10 years) 10 years 10 years 100,000 miles/4 years 15 years 10-12 years 2. Replacement Factors When a particular piece of vehicle or equipment achieves its expected life and reaches its anticipated replacement year, it is analyzed to determine if it should be replaced based on the following factors: a. Critical nature of the equipment or vehicle and the availability of a backup or alternative equipment or vehicle. For example, the Sewer Jet is a critical piece of equipment for which there is no backup except to contract for those services. It is important to have this equipment operational with minimql\downtime. b. Use of the equipment or vehicle (hours and/or mile of use are also important factors. For example, s expected life of 100,000 miles and are retired i other vehicles (cars and light trucks) may last for many years. duration and intensity typically achieve their Iy 4 years while '000 miles and can c. Appropriateness of the equipment or for the assigned tasks.l?ublic Works and the user examines whether the equipment OF vehicle is still capable of doing its intended work, whether it is the right e~Ll!pQ1~nt, and determine if the work changed causing the equipmerlt or vehicle to~~obsolete. d. Repair history, costs, and downtime. anics provide critical input and assessments of the overall condition 0 quipment. Near the end of the expected life of the equ' ment or vehicle, repair costs can exceed the value of the equipment or vehic d replacement is appropriate. e. r other tasks. Other departments provide i ment and vehicles to other less ublic Works have re-assigned used cks to other departments. 3. ycle Costi counting met)\is u/) s much as possible in managing the City's fleet man ent. Life cydecosting includes the purchase cost of the equipment or vehicle,.f~time maintem(ince and operation costs, and the residual value at the time of disposal. This is th~/~~t1e cost of equipment or vehicle ownership. The goal is to replace the e~uipm~@'t/during its economic life. This is the period when the maintenance costs are the lowest. 4. Fire Department Vehicle Replacement Practice Fire apparatus is historically refurbished half way through its life cycle (approximately 10-12 years) and replaced after 20 to 24 years of service, or a couple of years longer depending on condition. This general rule applies to "major" apparatus, engine, and ladder trucks. The replacement of a particular piece of apparatus is based upon several factors including the general mechanical and structural condition, required vehicle and safety upgrades, technological changes, 2 current and anticipated use, anticipation of future mission changes, and the current mechanical history (including mileage). The apparatus replacement schedule is revised to reflect a philosophy of validating the replacement of a vehicle, as opposed to replacement based solely upon the age of the vehicle. To this end, vehicles have been moved back in the replacement schedule and not replaced at the time mark historically associated with replacement schedules. Refurbishing pumpers and ladders to extend the "life" of fire apparatus is a common practice. Refurbishing pumper and ladder fire vehiGles extends vehicle life. 3 2010 Replacement Vehicle Comparison Sheet Vehicle, Year Body Style Original * Current Est. Cost To *VCI Miles/Hours Average Risk Vehicle and Make/Model Purchase "N.A.D.A. Replace As Is As Of 12 - 09 Annual Factor Equipment Price Book" Value Miles/Hours Replacement (Last 3 Years) Number Marked Squad $21,194 N/A $30,000 30 74,000 37,000 High V & E -001 443, 1995 Ford HalfTon Pickup $15,000 31 61,000 4,000 Med V & E -075 F150 Truck 444, 1999 Ford One Ton Dump $36,012 $6,112 $118,000 28 50,500 5,000 Med V & E - 026 F350 Truck 454, 2001 Ford Half Ton Pickup $19,809 $4,950 $33,000 25 40,000 4,400 Med V & E - 055 F150 Truck 757,2001 Ford One Ton Dump $36,140 $5,700 $72,000 28 40,000 4,400 Med V & E - 032 F550 Truck 747, 1999 MT Sidewalk $73,328 N/A $55,000 35 1400/Hours 130/Hours High V & E -051 Trackless Machine 764, 2002 Ford HalfTon Pickup $16,555 $4,600 $28,000 28 114,800 16,400 High V & E - 063 F150 Truck 740, 1998 Crafco Walk Behind $7,668 N/A $15,000 27 N/A N/A High V & E - 105 Crack Router Router 335,1994 4X4 Crew Ca b $51,450 $5,150 $100,000 28 21,800 1,450 Med V & E - 045 Chevrolet 3500 with Utility Box truck (Grass Rig) 651,1991 Walk Behind $4,000 N/A $15,000 35 1,000 53 Low W & SS-034 Gravely Sweeper Sidewalk Sweeper 666, 1999 Ford One Ton Dump $27,695 $5,250 $72,000 26 51,000 4,600 Med W & SS -017 F450 Truck 669,2000 Ford HalfTon X-Cab $21,333 $4,500 $34,000 26 61,000 6,100 Low W & SS -019 F150 Pickup Notes: Risk Factor (Independent) (Not Calculated in VCI) 1. A high "risk factor" is a determination that the vehicle is projected to operate at a cost higher than (>) the vehicle class. 2. A medium "risk factor" is a determination that the vehicle is projected to operate at a cost equal to (=) the vehicle class. 3. A low "risk factor" is a determination that the vehicle is projected to operate at a cost lower than (<) the vehicle class. * National Automobile Dealers Association (N.A.D.A.) * VCI - Vehicle Condition Index (See Attached Form) Golden Valley 2010 CIP Replacement Vehicle Condition Index Vehicle Numbers Factor Points 801 443 444 454 764 Age One point for each year of chronological age, based on in service date. 2 15 11 9 8 Miles/Hours lOne point for each 10,000 miles of use. One point for each 200 hours of use. 7 6 5 4 I 4 I 7 I 11 Type of 11, 3, or 5 points are assigned based on the type of service that vehicle receives. For instance, a police patrol car Service would be given a 5 because it is in severe duty service. In contrast, an administrative sedan would be given a 1. 5 3 3 I 3 I 5 I 5 I 1 Reliability I Points are assigned as 1, 2, 3,4 or 5 depending on the frequency or repair/downtime. A 5 would be assigned to a vehicle that has 4.0 to 5.0% downtime or more; 4 for 3.0 to 4.0% downtime; 3 for 2.0 to 3.0% downtime; 2 for 1.0 to 2.0% downtime; and 1 point would be assigned for vehicles with less than 1% downtime. I 5 5 1 I 3 I 2 I 3 I 2 I 1 Maintenance and Repair costs (M&R) Condition 1 to 5 points are assigned based on total life M&R costs equal to or greater than the vehicle's original purchase price, while a 1 is given to a vehicle with life M&R costs equal to 20% or less of its original purchase cost. This category takes into cosideration body condition, rust, interior condition, accident history, anticipated repairs, etc. A scale of 1 to 5 points is used with 5 being poor condition Cost per Mile Points are asssigned as 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 depending on the cost per mile relative to class. A 5 would be assigned to a vehicle with costs per mile in excess of 20% for the class, 4 - 15%> than class; 3 - 10%> than class; 1- equla to class. Total NOTATIONS FOR CHART vci POINTS: Points Ranges: o to 18 points 18 to 22 points 23 to 27 points 28 points and above Condition I Condition II Condition III Contditon IV Excellent Good Qualifies for replacement Needs immediate consideration RISK FACTOR (INDEPENDENT)(NOT CALCULATED IN VCI) A high "risk factor" is a determination that the vehicle is projected to operate at a cost higher than(>) the vehicle class A medium "risk factor" is a determination that the vehicle is projected to operate at a cost equil to (=) the vehicle class A low "risk factor" is a determination that the vehicle is porjected to operate at a cost lower than (>)the vehicle class 2 5 1 3 2 2 1 2 4 2 3 3 5 4 4 1 2 2 3 2 1 30 31 28 28 - $72,000 V&E-032 35 28 25 $55,000 V&E-051 $28,000 V&E-063 $40,000 V&E-055 Golden Valley 2010 C1P Replacement Vehicle Condition Index Vehicle Numbers Factor Points 740 335 651 666 669 Age One point for each year of chronological age, based on in service date. 12 16 19 11 10 Miles/Hours One point for each 10,000 miles of use. One point for each 200 hours of use. 1 1 5 4 6 Type of Service 1, 3, or 5 points are assigned based on the type of service that vehicle receives. For instance, a police patrol car would be given a 5 because it is in severe duty service. In contrast, an administrative sedan would be given a 1. 3 2 3 3 3 Reliability Points are assigned as 1, 2, 3,4 or 5 depending on the frequency or repair/downtime. A 5 would be assigned to a vehicle that has 4.0 to 5.0% downtime or more; 4 for 3.0 to 4.0% downtime; 3 for 2.0 to 3.0% downtime; 2 for 1.0 to 2.0% downtime; and 1 point would be assigned for vehicles with less than 1% downtime. 4 3 2 2 2 Maintenance 1 to 5 points are assigned based on total life M&R costs equal to or greater than the vehicle's original purchase and Repair price, while a 1 is given to a vehicle with life M&R costs equal to 20% or less of its orignal purchase cost. 2 2 2 2 2 costs (M&R) Condition This category takes into cosideration body condition, rust, interior condition, accident history, anticipated repairs, etc. A scale of 1 to 5 points is used with 5 being poor condition 3 2 3 3 2 Cost per Mile Points are asssigned as 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 depending on the cost per mile relative to class. A 5 would be assigned to a vehicle with costs per mile in excess of 20% for the class, 4 - 15%> than class; 3 - 10%> than class; 1- equla to 2 2 1 1 1 class. Total 27 28 35 26 26 NOTATIONS FOR CHART vci POINTS: $15,000 $10,000 $15,000 $72,000 $34,000 Points Ranges: V&E-105 V&E-045 W&SS-035 W&5S-017 W&SS-019 o to 18 points Condition I Excellent 18 to 22 points Condition II Good 23 to 27 points Condition III Qualifies for replacement 28 points and above Contditon IV Needs immediate consideration RISK FACTOR (INDEPENDENT)(NOT CALCULATED IN VCI) A high "risk factor" is a determination that the vehicle is projected to operate at a cost higher than(>) the vehicle class A medium "risk factor" is a determination that the vehicle is projected to operate at a cost equil to (=) the vehicle class A low "risk factor" is a determination that the vehicle is porjected to operate at a cost lower than (>)the vehicle class alley M n m Public Works 763-593-8030 I 763-593-3988 (fax) Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting February 9, 2010 Agenda Item 3. Interim Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan Prepared By Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works AI Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator Summary On May 14, 2009, Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was confirmed as present in the South St. Anthony Park neighborhood in St. Paul. EAB is a serious invasive tree pest, and consequently a quarantine has been placed on Ramsey, Hennepin, and Houston counties to help slow the spread of EAB to other areas. All ash trees are susceptible to EAB and millions of ash trees have already been killed in infested areas of the eastern United States. Minnesota has one of the highest volumes of ash on forestland in the U.S. with an estimated 867 million forestland ash trees. Ash is a prominent component of our urban forests as well. The potential economic and environmental impacts of losing these trees are substantial. Since the ash borer was confirmed to be in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, cities and other government agencies have been scrambling to inventory their total ash tree liability. The City of Golden Valley is in the process of developing a comprehensive Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan. In order to properly complete the plan, a public tree inventory will need to be accomplished to make effective recommendations regarding the management of public ash trees within the city limits. The City is currently completing this task with City staff and is anticipating that the inventory and identification of the City's total ash tree liability will be completed by May of this year. Staff would like to update Council on its efforts and its interim plan at this time. Attachments Interim Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan (1 page) Interim Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Management Plan February 16, 2010 Interim Plan The City of Golden Valley is in the process of developing a comprehensive Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan for public trees. In order to properly complete the plan, a public tree inventory will need to be accomplished to make effective recommendations regarding the management of public ash trees within the city limits. City staff is currently completing this task and is anticipating that the inventory and identification of the City's total ash tree liability will be completed by May 2010. In the interim, staff has developed the following procedures for managing ash trees: I. Public Ash Tree Maintenance Procedure A. Tree Trimming 1. Ash trees will not be trimmed within the scope of the City's current public tree trimming program unless the trees meet the following criteria: a. When ash tree has significant broken limbs or hangers posing a possible threat to public safety; and/or b. ash with low hanging branches that pose an obstruction to pedestrians, vehicles, or routine maintenance procedures. B. Tree Removals 1. A public ash tree will be removed if a tree is identified with one or more of the following characteristics: a. Ash tree has been observed during the City's current public tree inventory to be a hazard to public safety (such as significant structural defects in the main stem); or b. ash tree is dead/dying or declining significantly. II. Milestone Schedule Once the public tree inventory is completed, staff will assess the total ash tree liability, complete the Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan, and provide more detailed recommendations regarding the management of the anticipated Emerald Ash Borer infestation. A. February - May 2010 - Complete Public Tree Inventory with a GPS system that will be integrated into the City's existing geographical information system (GIS). B. May 2010 - Draft Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Management Plan 1. Plan will include the following points: a. Possible ordinance revisions. b. Tree removal, treatment, and planting guidelines. c. Procedures for management of ash trees on private property. C. June/July 2010 - Forward plan and ordinance amendments to City Council for consideration. Hey Mod Planning 763-593-8095/763-593-8109 (fax) Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting February 9, 2010 Agenda Item 4. Proposed Ordinance Amendment - Section 4.20 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District Signage Prepared By Joe Hogeboom, City Planner Summary The recently established 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District requires that the City's Sign Code (Chapter 4.20 of City Code) be modified in order to regulate signage for land uses expected now permitted in the corridor. In 2009, Thibault Associates developed a proposed ordinance which clearly asserts the City's expectations and requirements for all signage in the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District. Staff brought this language before Council for a preliminary review in the summer of 2009. Council discussed the language and requested that staff revisit the proposed ordinance at a later time. Staff will be present at the Council/Manager meeting to discuss the implications of the proposed ordinance as well as answer questions from Council Members. Attachment Proposed Ordinance - Amendments to Section 4.20 - Addition of 1-394 Mixed Use District Signage (8 pages) Underlined/Overscored Version of Section 4.20: Sign Permits and Regulations (21 pages) ORDINANCE NO. ,2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Amendment to Section 4.20 - Adding 1-394 Mixed Use District The City Council for the City of Golden Valley hereby ordains as follows: Section 1. Section 4.20 Subdivision 2(K) Monument Sign is amended to read as follows: K. Monument Sign: A freestanding sign not to exceed twelve (12) feet in height not supported by poles or posts which is architecturally designed and located directly on grade with the base being seventy percent (70%) or more of the greatest width of the sign and with the base integrated in the sign, except as allowed in the 1- 394 Mixed Use Zoning District. Section 2. Section 4.20 Subdivision 2(R) Pylon Sign is amended to read as follows: R. Pylon Sign: A free standing sign which is not a monument sign. structure 'vVhich is in excess of twelve (12) feet in height with iJ sign mounted thereon. Section 3. Section 4.20 Subdivision 2(W) Sign Surface Area is amended to read as follows: w. Surface Area of Sign (Maximum Total Sign Area, Total Sign Area): The entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of actual sign surface. It does not include any structural elements outside the limits of such sign and not forming an integral part of the display. Only one (1) side of a double-faced or V-type (one hundred thirty-five (135) degree maximum) structure or pylon sign shall be used in computing total surface area. Only two (2) sides of a triple- faced or quadruple-faced monument sign shall be used in computing total sign area. If individual letters are mounted directly on a wall or canopy without a frame, the sign area shall be the area in square feet of the smallest rectangle enclosing the sign. Section 4. Section 4.20 Subdivision 3(G) is deleted in its entirety. Section 5. Section 4.20 Subdivision SeE) Sign Quality is amended to read as follows: E. Sign Quality. All signs, including but not limited to wall signs, monument signs, and pylon signs, shall incorporate materials and colors which are compatible with the building upon 'v'v'hich the on the site where the sign is to be located. Compatible shall include, but is not limited to, materials that are consistent with the principal architectural features and colors of the building(s) being identified. All signs shall be of good quality, and shall be designed to include attractive and tasteful colors and design elements. The layout of the sign shall give the sign a neat and orderly appearance. At the discretion of the Building Official or his or her designee, the sign permit may be reviewed by the Building Board of Review. Revised to show changes since May 12, 2009 Page 1 of 8 Section 6. Section 4.20 Subdivision 8(F) Sign Setbacks is amended to read as follows: F. Sign Setbacks. Signs other than residential nameplates and neighborhood identification signs must be entirely located at least ten (10) feet from all property lines and ten (10) feet from any driveway on the premises on which the sign is erected and maintained. The following additional setbacks are required, except as allowed in the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District. 1. Signs must be outside the corner visibility zone, as per the corner visibility requirements in Chapter 7 of the City Code. 2. Shopping center pylon signs shall have a minimum setback of thirty-five (35) feet from a street property line. Section 7. Section 4.20 Subdivision 8(G) Streets and Easements is amended to read as follows: G. Streets and Easements. No sign other than public signs shall be erected or placed upon any public street, right-of-way, public easement, public land or project over public property or public easements, except as allowed in the 1- 394 Mixed Use Zoning District. Section 8. Section 4.20 Subdivision 8(H)(2) Wall Sign Projection is amended to read as follows: 2. Sign Projection. No sign may project out more than eighteen (18) inches from the face of the building to which it is attached. except as allowed in the 1-394 Mixed-Use Zoning District. Section 9. Section 4.20 Subdivision 8(1) Window Signs is amended by adding the following condition: 3. In the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District, window signs on a building substantially remodeled after December 31, 2009, shall be calculated as sign area. Section 10. Section 4.20 Subdivision 9(H)(3)(a) is deleted in its entirety. Section 11. Section 4.20 is amended by adding the following in Subdivision 9: ]. 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District. This district has unique requirements requiring special consideration. 1. Exponded Purpose. The City of Golden Valley has completed a study of the 1-394 corridor, established a separate zoning district for this corridor and hereby establishes sign regulations for this special district. The sign purposes for this district ore the follo'vving. include k-=Fthe sign purposes as contained in Subdivision 1 Purposes of this section. These sign purposes are designed to Revised to show changes since May 12, 2009 Page 2 of 8 &-1 Improve, or at least not detract from, visual coherence and attractiveness of the 1-394 corridor-;-, to complement {;-;-~ colors and materials sh;J11 complement those of the subject building-;- while being 9-;- Signs sh;J1I be visually appealing-;-.t. E.-Signs ;Jre to be pedestrian oriented and f-;-Achieve, or ;Jt IC;Jst not detr;Jct from, contributing to comp;Jtibility ;Jmong compatible with buildings, streetscape, public views, and spaces. &; Ensure the city's purposes ;Jnd objectives of the I 394 Corridor Study ;Jnd the I 394 ~1ixed Use Zoning District ;Jre met. ~ Ensure sign ;Jre;JS ;Jre c;Jlcul;Jted ;Jnd ch;Jrged ;JS sign ;Jre;J. 2. Signage Plan Required. A. A signage plan which shows buildings, access, parking, setbacks, open space, property lines, and the location, size, materials, height, illumination, if any, of existing and proposed signs and buildings and other relevant site features must be submitted to the city at the time of site plan review or consideration for a conditional use permit. If a site plan review or conditional use permit is not required and a sign application is submitted, a signage plan must also be submitted unless a signage plan approved by the city is on file. B. To be approved, the Signage Plan must be found to meet the Purpose clause, the Exp;Jnded Purpose c!;Juse and all other requirements of the sign ordinance applicable to the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District. C. To be approved, the area of all signs must be calculated ;Jnd ch;Jrged as sign area unless excepted by 4.20 Subdivision 5. D. Upon approval of the signage plan by the city, s;Jid sign;Jge pl;Jn lLshall govern the location, type and size of signs until ;Jnd unless the site plan is amended with a new and approved signage plan which is in conformance with the sign ordinance in effect at the time of submission of the amended plan. E. Prior to constructing ;J sign, ;J sign permit must be obt;Jined ;Jnd ;J sign;Jge pl;Jn ;Jpproved unless excepted by 4.20 Subdivision 5. 3. The following signs are permitted within the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District: A. Temporary signs. 1. Real estate signs. The following limits apply: 1 Single-use 132 sq. ft. Mixed-use . 64 s9. ft. Revised to show changes since May 12, 2009 Page 3 of 8 2. Construction signs. The following limits apply: 1 Single-use Mixed-use 1120 s~. ft. 120 s . ft 3. Garage Sale signs for single-use Multiple Dwellings. 4. Other temporary signs, banners and inflatables as regulated in Subdivision 10. B. Permanent signs~-,- 1. ~1;Jximum Tot;J1 Sign Arc;J. --The maximum total sign area ;Jllovv'cd includes thc ;JrC;J of ;JII signs ;JS dcfincd by Subdivision W, providcd hO'Ncvcr, window signs are includcd ;JS sign ;Jrc;J, ;JS dcscribcd in Subdivision 9J3B9. . Thc m;Jximum tot;J1 sign ;JrC;J ;Jllo'/Vcd and is based on use and other factors. Three ru use categories are established: Single Use Residential, Single Use Non-Residential, and Mixed Uses. The following limits apply. Maximum Total Si n Area 1 s . ft. er dwellin 50 s . ft. Single Use Non- Residential Maximum Total Si n Area 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District Subdistrict Subdistrict Subdistrict ABC (Includes single use commercial, office, hotel, institutional, and Industrial/light industrial uses) Low Rise - up Mid Rise - up to High Rise - up Parcel Size or Floor Area to 3 stories 6 stories to 10 stories o to 1 acre or floor area of 0 to 15,000 ross s . ft. 100 s .ft 120 s . ft 150 s . ft. > 1 to 3 acres or floor area of > 15 t045,000 ross s . ft. 120 s . ft. 150 s . ft. 200 s . ft. >3 to 5 acres or floor area of >45 to 75,000 ross s . ft. 200 sq. ft. 250 s . ft 300 s . ft. >5 acres or floor area of> 75,000 ross s . ft. 300 s . ft. 350 s . ft 400 s .ft Revised to show changes since May 12, 2009 Page 4 of 8 Mixed Uses Maximum Total Si n Area 1-394 Mixed Use Zonin District Subdistrict Subdistrict Subdistrict ABC Parcel Size or Floor Area Low Rise - up Mid Rise - up to High Rise - up to 3 stories 6 stories to 10 stories 150 s . ft 180 s . ft 200 s . ft. 200 s . ft. 250 s . ft. 300 s . ft. 250 s . ft. 300 s . ft 400 s . ft. 350 sq. ft. 400 sq. ft 500 s . ft 2. Building Name Signs. If a building is to be named with a sign, the building may only have one (1) name. The city encour<:lges the n<:lme of the building or n<:lme of the building ten<:lnt or princip<:ll ten<:lnt (if selected <:lS the building n<:lme) be loc<:lted in <:l monument sign. If placed on a building wall, the wall sign must be placed at one of the following locations. a. On the ground level. b. A wall space contiguous to the ground level and architecturally designed for the sign to be pl<:lccd or te--be an acceptable area for the sign. c. A suitable wall space at the~ upper level of the building. d. An intermediate level between the ground level and the top level provided the wall space is architecturally designed for the sign or found to be an accepted area for the sign. 3. Wall Signs. Prohibited location guide. Ne-b.6.uilding name sign~, tenant sign~, sign~ advertising a product or service sA-aH- are not to be placed: a. ever In front of any portion of a window b. On or above a roof top c. On or above a penthouse, a roof top equipment enclosure or similar structure d. Between the ground level and the uppermost level unless the sign meets the following guide: The sign is located and integrated into a framed wall mass where the ratio of the framed wall space/mass is at least three and one half (3.5) times larger than the sign area to be located in the framed wall space. The framed wall space must be Revised to show changes since May 12, 2009 Page 5 of 8 continuous, that is uninterrupted or unbroken by another wall or similar feature and void of any windows, doors or similar features. 4. Monument Signs as defined in Subdivision 2(K) except in the 1- 394 Mixed Use Zoning District the monument sign mu'y' be up to t'v'v'enty (20) feet high if thc site is over two (2) ucres und must meets the following requirements: a. There is no pylon sign on the site. b. The base is at least eighty five percent (85%) or more of the greatest width of the sign. c. Materials on the sign replicate the highest quality of materials used on the building. d. The monument sign is placed in a complementary landscaped setting. 5. Pylon Sign. One (1) pylon sign per lot not to exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height provided the pylon sign is located within 400 feet of the outside edge of the I 394 right of ..vuy Subdistrict C of the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District. 6. Multi-tenant Building Signs. Unless the name of the building, a sign for a ground level tenant must be located at the ground level. No upper level tenant shall have a sign on an upper level unless such sign is the name of the building and meets the building name and wall sign requirements. 7. Projecting Signs. Signs projecting from a wall canopy or awning may be allowed by the City subject to the following: a. The sign must be located at least eight (8) feet above the walking surface or ground level unless located flat against the building and the projection is less than six (6) inches if the sign is attached to a wall. b. No part of the projection shall be closer than one (1) foot from the curb line projected vertically. c. The property owner may be required to obtain a license from the City or to execute an agreement with the City governing use, maintenance and other factors. 8. Awning - Canopy sign limits-,- a;- No awning or canopy sign is ullowed to shall extend to a height greater than necessary to cover the door, window or opening it is covering on the first or ground level. No awning or canopy above the first or ground level shall include a sign. Revised to show changes since May 12, 2009 Page 6 of 8 fu No sign on <:I c<:lnop'r' or <:I'lYning sh<:lll extend into <:I b<:lnd <:Ilong the outside edges of the c<:lnop'f or <:I'v'ming 'Nith the b<:lnd 'Nidth equ<:ll to <:It le<:lst ten percent (10%) of width <:Ilong the width dimension <:Ind ten percent (10%) <:Ilong the length dimension. 9. Window Signs. Window signs on <:I site redeveloped or a building substantially remodeled after December 31, 2009, shall be ch<:lrged calculated as sign area. (Consult<:lnt's note: Other options include ch<:lrging for <:III windovv' signs or ch<:lrging for <:III 'v'v'indO'vv signs <:Ifter <:I specific d<:lte, e.g. December 31, 2010.) 10. Sign Setbacks. a. Pylon Signs and Monument Signs. No portion of an <:Illowed pylon sign or monument sign shall be located within an easement and shall meet the following: Yard Minimum Setback Front Yard 10 feet Side Yard 5 feet Rear Yard 5 feet b. Canopies, Awnings and Similar Structures. Signs on canopies, awnings or similar structures which overhang or extend into the right of way may be allowed through approval of the plan by the City Council. The property owner may be required to obtain a license from the City or re execute an agreement with the City governing its use, maintenance and other factors. 11. Other Design Requirements in the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District. Signs are also required to conform to the following: a. Sign Quality (see 4.20 Subdivision 8E) b. Illumination (see 4.20 Subdivision 8C) c. Outdoor Lighting (see Section 11.73) d. Wall Sign Spacing (See 4.20 Subdivision 8H1) e. Temporary Signs, Banners and Inflatables (See 4.20 Subdivision 10) f. Other application requirements of 4.20 not speCifically listed above Section 12. Section 4.20 Subdivision 12 Non-Conforming Signs is amended by adding the following: Revised to show changes since May 12, 2009 Page 7 of 8 Subdivision 12. Non-Conforming Signs C. Pylon signs with a height greater than twenty-five (25) feet allowed by policy during construction of 1-394 must be removed or made to conform to the current ordinance if either one (1) or both of the following is proposed: 1) a new sign is required requested on the pylon, or 2) a new sign of one hundred twenty (120) or more square feet is proposed on the property. Section 13. City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions Applicable to the Entire City Code Including Penalty for Violation" and Section 4.99 entitled "Violation a Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in their entirety, by reference, as though repeated verbatim herein. Section 14. This Ordinance shall take effect after its publication as required by law. Adopted by the City Council this _ day of , 2010. Is/Linda R. Loomis Linda R. Loomis, Mayor ATTEST: Is/Susan M. Virnig Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk Revised to show changes since May 12, 2009 Page 8 of 8 94.20 Section 4.20: Sign Permits and Regulations Subdivision 1. Purpose The purpose of this section is to establish minimum sign requirements to protect and promote the general welfare, health, safety, order and aesthetics within the City; to permit adequate signs for effective communication; to limit signs to identify uses and businesses where they are located and to do so in an efficient, effective and aesthetic manner while maintaining an attractive and appealing appearance along streets, highways, private and public property, and the air space above and between developments; and to recognize the need to maintain an attractive and appealing appearance of property and prevent visual clutter, while at the same time assuring that the public is not endangered, annoyed or distracted. Subdivision 2. Definitions For the purposes of this Section, certain words and terms are defined as follows: A. Address Sign: A sign consisting of identification numbers only, either in written or numerical form. B. Bench Sign: A sign located on the front surface of the back rest of a bench located on the street or the immediate adjacent property and designed for seating while waiting at a bus stop or in a public plaza space. C. Business or Identification Sign: A sign which directs attention to a business, profession, commodity, service, activity or entertainment which is conducted, sold or offered upon the premises where such sign is located. D. Construction Sign: A project sign placed at a construction site identifying the project or the name of the architect, engineer, contractor, financier or other involved parties. E. Electronic Sign: An illuminated sign on which such illumination is not kept stationary or constant in intensity and color at all times when such sign is in use and which displays a message that changes more than once per 24-hour period. F. Flashing Sign: Any illuminated sign or non-illuminated sign, emitting an intermittent or flashing light or creating the illusion of intermittent or flashing light by means of animation or other methods. G. Free Standing Sign: A sign placed in the ground and not affixed to any part of any building. Free standing signs may not exceed twenty five (25) feet in height and may include pylon or monument signs. Golden Valley City Code Page 1 of 21 S 4.20 H. Garage Sale Sign: A sign identifying a temporary sale of household items sold by one private party to another private party. Such items shall be sold solely for personal use and not for resale. 1. Illuminated Sign: A sign which has characters, letters, figures, designs or outlines illuminated by electric lights or luminous tubes as a part of the sign. J. Menu Sign: An exterior freestanding sign advertising products or services of a business with a drive-through facility. K. Monument Sign: A freestanding sign not to exceed twelve (12) feet in height not supported by poles or posts which is architecturally designed and located directly on grade with the base being seventy percent (70%) or more of the greatest width of the sign and with the base integrated with the signl. except as allowed in the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District. L. Name Plate Sign: A sign which states the name or address or both of the business or occupant of the lot where the sign is placed. M. Neighborhood Identification Sign: A monument sign identifying a neighborhood or area. N. Non-conforming Sign: A sign lawfully existing at the adoption of this Ordinance but does not conform to its requirements. O. Portable Sign: A sign not attached permanently to the ground and designed so as to be movable from one location to another. P. Private Directional Sign: A non-advertising sign erected on private property by the owner of the property for purposes of guiding vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Q. Public Sign: Any sign defined as a traffic control sign in the Highway Traffic Regulation Act, any identification sign installed in a public park by a public authority or any identification, regulatory, warning or other sign approved by the City for installation on public land. R. Pylon Sign: A free standing sign which is not a monument sign. structure 'vVhich is in excess of t'vVelve (12) feet in height with ~ sign mounted thereon. S. Real Estate Sign: A sign which advertises the development, sale, lease or rental of land or buildings. T. Search Light Sign: A temporary sign drawing attention to an event, activity, or site by concentrating or focusing light rays or beacons to create a brightly focused light that may rotate, flash, remain steady or some combination of these. Golden Valley City Code Page 2 of 21 94.20 U. Shopping Centers: Any contiguous group of six (6) or more retail stores or service establishments within the Commercial Zoning district comprising ten thousand (10,000) or more square feet of floor area which provides off-street parking utilized in common by patrons, where each tenant is provided direct access to the parking area by means of an exterior door or exit at ground or balcony level. V. Sign: A name, identification, description, display, or illustration, which is affixed to or represented directly on a building structure, or a tract of land and which directs attention to an object, product, place, activity, person, institution, organization, or business located on the same premises. It does not include any official court or other public notices or directional signs placed by an authorized government agency, nor does it include the flag, emblem, or insignia of a nation, political unit, school or religious or service or fraternal group. W. Surface Area of Sign (Maximum Total Sign Area, Total Sign Area): The entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of actual sign surface. It does not include any structural elements outside the limits of such sign and not forming an integral part of the display. Only one (1) side of a double-faced or V-type (one hundred thirty five (135) degree maximum) structure or pylon sign shall be used in computing total surface area. Only two (2) sides of a triple-faced or quadruple-faced monument sign shall be used in computing total sign area. If individual letters are mounted directly on a wall or canopy without a frame, the sign area shall be the area in square feet of the smallest rectangle enclosing the sign. X. Temporary Sign: A sign designed to be displayed for a limited period of time that is not permanently fixed to the land or a structure. Y. Wall Sign: A sign attached to or erected against an exterior wall surface of a building or structure. Z. Window Sign: A sign placed, mounted or hanging on the outside or inside surface of a window or any sign placed within a building for the purpose of being visible from the public right-of-way. AA. Office/Warehouse Park: Any contiguous group of six (6) or more business establishments within the Industrial or Light Industrial Zoning District comprising ten thousand (10,000) or more square feet of floor area which provides off-street parking utilized in common by patrons, where each tenant is provided direct access to the parking area by means of an exterior exit door at ground level. Subdivision 3. Exempt Signs The following signs are exempt from certain provisions of this section as provided below. Go/den Valley City Code Page 3 of 21 94.20 A. Bench signs. If located on a bench permitted by the City and as defined and allowed by City Code Section 7.40 B. Menu signs C. Private Directional signs D. Public signs E. Signs on licensed vehicles moved daily F. Garage Sale signs C. Tempor<lry signs <It <lthletic events only through December 31, 2006. Sporting <lssoci<ltions who h<lve been permitted to use <l city <lthletic field m<lY permit (for <l fee) only through December 31, 2006, other persons or entities to pl<lce signs to <ldvertise their services or products during <lthletic events subject to the following requirements: 1. Signs sh<lll be no more th<ln thirty (30) squ<lre feet in size <lnd sh<lll be m<lde of vinyl or simil<lr soft m<lteri<ll; 2. Signs sh<lll be <ltt<lched to <l fence or structure vvithin ten (10) feet of the pl<lying field, sh<lll be no higher th<ln the fence or structure <lnd sh<lll be pl<lced so <lS to be visible to spect<ltors <It the event; 3. Signs m<lY be pl<lced on the d<lY of the sporting event <lnd removed th<lt d<l'y' <lfter the event is concluded; 4. The sporting <lssoci<ltion sh<lll be responsible for conform<lnce '/v'ith this code provision <lnd for <lny d<lm<lge or injuries resulting from the displ<lY of such signs; S. Such signs sh<lll not be of <l politic<ll n<lture nor <ldvertise <llcohol, tob<lcco, <ldult entert<linment or their use. Subdivision 4. Prohibited Uses The following uses are prohibited. A. Flashing signs and Portable signs B. Electronic signs having a message that changes more than once per 24-hour period, except those portions of an electronic sign displaying only the time and/or temperature. No electronic sign displaying the time and/or temperature shall blink, flash, or change in any manner whatsoever, except to display the changing time or temperature. No electronic sign displaying the time and temperature shall rotate or flash back and forth between the same. Golden Valley City Code Page 4 of 21 94.20 C. Signs placed on rooftops D. Signs or parts of signs that rotate, move, flutter or which give the appearance of such action E. Signs or advertising murals painted directly on a building F. Signs pa inted or mounted on trees, utility poles, bollards, or other portions of a property or structure not specifically designed for the display of signs, except for those window signs where allowed by the Section G. Signs installed in a way that obstructs clear vision of persons using the streets or at any location that, because of its position, shape, or color, interferes with, obstructs the view of, or may be confused with, any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device. No sign other than Public or Construction signs, shall be visible from a public street which makes use of the words "STOP", "LOOK", "DANGER", or any other word, phrase, symbol or character which may interfere with, mislead, or confuse persons using the public streets H. Any sign upon which is stated or depicted any pornographic or obscene words, conduct, or other matter I. Any sign relating to adult establishments and accessory uses as defined in Section 11.50 of this Code unless at the location of such adult establishment or accessory use and otherwise in conformance with this Section. J. Signs mounted upon buildings that extend above the roof or parapet wall level, whichever is higher Subdivision 5. Permit Exceptions It is unlawful for any person to erect, construct, repair, resurface, alter or maintain a sign without first obtaining the applicable permit, except for the following signs: A. A nameplate not exceeding one (1) square foot in area, and containing only the name of the resident, or title of person practicing a profession, in the Residential, Residential R-2 and Multiple Dwelling Zoning District. B. Real Estate signs pertaining to the lease or sale of real estate containing six (6) or less square feet. C. Construction signs advertising the development or improvement of a property by builder, owner, contractor or other persons furnishing service, materials or labor, provided such sign is removed when the work is completed or upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy or completion, whichever occurs first. Golden Valley City Code Page 5 of 21 94.20 D. Garage sale signs. Subdivision 6. Administration The Building Official or his or her designee shall administer this Section of the City Code. Subdivision 7. Fees Sign permit fees shall be set by the City Council, adopted by resolution, and amended from time-to-time. Subdivision 8. General Regulations A. Calculation of Sign Area. All signs are included in the calculation of sign area, except for the following: Address Signs, Construction Signs, Menu Signs not visible from a right-of-way, Neighborhood Identification Signs, Private Directional Signs, Real Estate Signs, and Temporary Signs. B. Free Standing Signs. If there is pedestrian or vehicular traffic that passes under a free standing sign, eight (8) feet of clearance from basic grade to the lowest element of the sign shall be required. At the discretion of the Building Official or his or her designee, a property survey and an engineered plan for foundations and/or soil tests may be required for freestanding signs. C. Illumination. Direct rays or glare of light from an illuminated sign shall not be visible from public rights-of-way or property other than that on which the illuminated sign is located. Any external source of illumination must be provided with shields or lenses that concentrate the light onto the sign. D. Menu Signs. If the name of the business or business logo is included in a menu sign, the sign area of such name or logo shall be counted as sign area for determining maximum sign area allowed. E. Sign Quality. All signs, including but not limited to wall signs, monument signs, and pylon signs, shall incorporate materials and colors which are compatible with the building on the site where the sign is to be located. tIfffifl 'vVhich the sign is located. Compatible shall include, but is not limited to, materials that are consistent with the principal architectural features and colors of the building(s) being identified. All signs shall be of good quality, and shall be designed to include attractive and tasteful colors and design elements. The layout of the sign shall give the sign a neat and orderly appearance. At the discretion of the Building Official or his or her designee, the sign permit may be reviewed by the Building Board of Review. F. Sign Setbacks. Signs other than residential nameplates and neighborhood identification signs must be entirely located at least ten (10) feet from all property lines and ten (10) feet from any driveway on the premises on which the sign is erected and maintained, except as allowed in the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District. The following additional setbacks are required: Golden Valley City Code Page 6 of 21 S 4.20 1. Signs must be outside the corner visibility zone, as per the corner visibility requirements in Chapter 7 of the City Code. 2. Shopping center pylon signs shall have a minimum setback of thirty-five (35) feet from a street property line. G. Streets and Easements. No sign other than public signs shall be erected or placed upon any public street, right-of-way, public easement, public land or project over public property or public easements, except as allowed in the I -394 Mixed Use Zoning District. H. Wall Signs. The following requirements are applicable for all wall signs: 1. Spacing. Signs applied to a building shall be placed as to allow a space between the end of the sign and the edge of the building or individual occupancy equal to ten percent (10%) of the linear frontage of the building or individual occupancy. 2. Sign Projection. No sign may project out more than eighteen (18) inches from the face of the building to which it is attached, except as allowed in the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District. 1. Window Signs. Window sign(s) mounted or hanging on a window surface must meet the following requirements: 1. No window sign(s) shall occupy more than fifty percent (50%) of the surface area of a window. 2. If the name of the business or business logo where the sign is located is included in a window sign, the sign area of such name or logo shall be counted as sign area for determining maximum sign area allowed. 3. In the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District, window signs on a building substantially remodeled after December 31, 2009, shall be calculated as sign area. J. Garage and Real Estate Sale Signs. Garage and Real Estate sale signs shall be subject to the following requirements: 1. No resident shall display garage sale signs for more than eight (8) days per year. Such signs shall not be displayed on more than two (2) non- continuous occasions per year. 2. All garage sale signs shall clearly identify the address, month, dates or days of the week of the sale. Golden Valley City Code Page 7 of 21 S 4.20 3. All signs shall be set back a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the back of the curb or behind any existing sidewalk, whichever is greater. 4. All signs shall be removed by 9 pm on the final day of the sale. 5. No sign shall be: a. Greater than six (6) square feet in area or three (3) feet in height. The height of the sign shall be measured from the top of the sign to the ground. b. Located on any governmental property, including the street right-of- way. c. Placed on vehicles or trailers located on the public street or any other public or governmental property. d. Placed on private property other than the sale premises without prior permission of the property owner. e. Posted more than one (1) day prior to the sale. K. Business Closure. If at any time a business or person goes out of business or permanently ceases to operate as a business, said business or person shall meet the following requirements: 1. All business signs, except real estate signs, must be removed within thirty (30) days. 2. All signs remaining after thirty (30) days shall result in a written warning to the property owner from the Building Official or his/her designee. The Building Official or designee shall mail such warning to the property owner using regular U.S. Mail. 3. All signs not removed within thirty-five (35) days after the date of the Building Official or designee's letter shall be removed by the Building Official or his/her designee, and any costs associated with said removal shall be assessed against the property whereupon the sign was located. Subdivision 9. Regulation by Zoning District A. General. Signs not specifically permitted in the zoning districts are prohibited. B. Residential Zoning District. No freestanding sign in the Residential district shall exceed six (6) feet in height. The following signs are permitted within the Residential Zoning district: Golden Valley City Code Page 8 of 21 94.20 1. Temporary signs: a. Real estate sign. Not to exceed six (6) square feet per street frontage, nor fifty (50) square feet if more than six (6) lots or more than two (2) acres. b. Construction sign. Not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. c. Garage sale signs. 2. Permanent signs: a. Nameplate sign. Not to exceed one (1) square foot. b. Neighborhood Identification sign. A sign with a sign area of thirty-two (32) square feet at each street opening provided the development contains at least six (6) lots/dwellings. C. Two Family (R-2) Residential Zoning District. No freestanding sign in the Two Family Residential district shall exceed six (6) feet in height. The following signs are permitted within the Two Family (R-2) Residential Zoning District: 1. Temporary signs: a. Real estate sign. Not to exceed six (6) square feet, nor fifty (50) square feet if more than six (6) lots or two (2) acres. b. Construction sign. Not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. c. Garage sale signs. 2. Permanent signs: a. Nameplate sign. Not to exceed one (1) square foot. b. Neighborhood Identification sign. Not to exceed a height of six (6) feet and a sign area of thirty-two (32) square feet provided the development contains at least six (6) lots/dwellings. D. Multiple Dwelling Zoning District. No freestanding sign in the Multiple Dwelling District shall exceed eight (8) feet in height. The following signs are permitted within the Multiple Dwelling Zoning District. 1. Temporary signs: a. Real estate sign. Notto exceed thirty-two (32) square feet, nor fifty (50) square feet if more than six (6) lots or two (2) acres. Golden Valley City Code Page 9 of 21 94.20 b. Construction sign. Not to exceed sixty-four (64) square feet. c. Garage sale signs. 2. Permanent signs: a. Nameplate sign. Not to exceed one (1) square foot. b. Neighborhood Identification sign or Wall sign. Is allowed at a maximum of fifty (50) square feet of total signs if there are at least six (6) lots/dwellings. E. Institutional Zoning District. The following signs are permitted within the Institutional Zoning District: 1. Temporary signs. The size shall not exceed one hundred percent (100%) of the permanent sign area allowed. Additional size requirements are as follows: a. Real estate sign. Not to exceed fifty (50) square feet. b. Construction sign. Not to exceed sixty-four (64) square feet in area. 2. Permanent signs. The total sign area shall not exceed sixty (64) square feet. The height requirements for permanent signs are as follows: a. Monument sign. Shall not be higher than twelve (12) feet. b. Pylon sign. Shall not be higher than twenty-five (25) feet. F. Business and Professi onal Offices Zoning District. The following signs are permitted within the Business and Professional Offices Zoning District. 1. Temporary signs: The size shall not exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of the permanent sign area allowed. a. Real estate sign. Not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. b. Construction sign. Not to exceed sixty-four (64) square feet. 2. Permanent signs: a. Monument sign. Shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height. b. Pylon sign. Shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height. 3. Maximum Total Sign Area. The following limits apply: Golden Valley City Code Page 10 of 21 94.20 50 s . ft. 90 s . ft. 150 s . ft. G. Commercial Zoning District. The following signs are permitted within the Commercial Zoning District. 1. Temporary signs. The size shall not exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of the permanent sign area allowed. a. Real estate sign: No such sign shall exceed sixty-four (64) square feet. b. Construction sign: The following limits apply: 64 s . ft. 90 s . ft. 100 s . ft. 120 s . ft. 2. Permanent signs: a. Maximum Total Sign Area. The following limits apply: 1 acre o - 15,000 ross s . ft. 150 s . ft. 1 - 3 acres 15 - 45,000 . ft. 200 s . ft. 3 - 5 acres 45 - 75,000 . ft. 300 s . ft. Over 5 acres over 75,000 . ft. 400 s . ft. b. Monument sign. Shall not be greater than twelve (12) feet in height. c. Pylon sign. Shall not be greater than twenty-five (25) feet in height. d. Shopping Center signage. A shopping center may be allowed one (1) common pylon sign with a maximum area of two hundred sixty (260) square feet in addition to the sign area otherwise allowed. Each tenant Golden Valley City Code Page 11 of 21 94.20 shall be allowed two (2) square feet of sign area per foot of lineal frontage. H. Light Industrial and Industrial Zoning Districts. The following signs are permitted within the Light Industrial and Industrial Zoning Districts. 1. Temporary signs. The size shall not exceed seventy-five (75) percent of the permanent sign area allowed. a. Real estate sign. Not to exceed sixty-four (64) square feet. b. Construction sign. The following limits apply: 64 s . ft. 90 s . ft. 100 s . ft. 2. Permanent signs: a. Monument sign. Shall not be greater than twelve (12) feet in height. b. Pylon sign. Shall not be greater than twenty-five (25) feet in height. c. Maximum Total Sign Area. The following limits apply: 150 s . ft. 180 s . ft. 200 s . ft. d. Office Warehouse Park signage. An Office Warehouse Park may be allowed one (1) common sign with a a maximum area of one hundred eighty (180) square feet in addition to the sign area otherwise allowed. If the Office Warehouse Park features multiple tenants, each tenant shall be allowed two (2) square feet of sign area per foot of lineal frontage. 3. Exceptions: ~. I 394 Zone. Industri~1 p~rccls within six hundred (600) feet of Interst~te 394 ~nd its Front~gc ro~ds sh~11 be ~llowed ~ddition~1 sign~ge up to the m~ximum ~llo'Ned in the Commerci~1 Zoning District. Go/den Valley City Code Page 12 of 21 94.20 1. Planned Unit Development (PUD). Signs for a PUD shall be governed by the underlying zoning on the property. J. 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District. This district has unique requirements requiring special consideration. 1. Exp;mded Purpose. The City of Golden Valley has completed a study of the 1-394 corridor, established a separate zoning district for this corridor and hereby establishes sign regulations for this special district. The sign purposes for this district <:Ire the following: include fu-=F the sign purposes as contained in Subdivision 1 Purposes of this section. These sign purposes are designed to -I:r.-f-Improve, or at least not detract from, visual coherence and attractiveness of the 1-394 corridor-;-, to complement €-;----5i-g-Ft colors and materials sh<:lll complement those of the subject building-;- while being th Signs sh<:lll be visually appealing-;- ./- e-;-Signs <:Ire to be pedestrian oriented and-;- h Achieve, or- <:It le<:lst not detr<:lct from, contributing to comp<:ltibility <:Imong compatible with buildings, streetscape, public views, and spaces. g-;- Ensure the city's purposes <:Ind objectives of the I 394 Corridor Study <:Ind the I 394 ~1ixed Use Zoning District <:Ire met. -IT.- Ensure sign <:Ire<:lS <:Ire c<:llcul<:lted <:Ind ch<:lrged <:IS sign <:Ire<:l. 2. Signage Plan Required. a. A signage plan which shows buildings, access, parking, setbacks-open space, property lines, and the location, size, materials, height, illumination, if any, of existing and proposed signs and buildings and other relevant site features must be submitted to the city at the time of site plan review or consideration for a conditional use permit. If a site plan review or conditional use permit is not required and a sign application is submitted, a sign age plan must also be submitted unless a signage plan approved by the city is on file. b. To be approved, the Signage Plan must be found to meet the Purpose clause, the Exp<:lnded Purpose c1<:1use and all other requirements of the sign ordinance applicable to the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District. Golden Valley City Code Page 13 of 21 !3 4.20 c. To be approved, the area of all signs must be calculated <:Ind ch<:lrged as sign area unless excepted by 4.20 Subdivision 5. d. Upon approval of the signage plan by the City, s<:Iid sign<:lge pl<:ln 11 shall govern the location, type and size of signs until <:Ind unless the site plan is amended with a new and approved signage plan which is in conformance with the sign ordinance in effect at the time of submission of the amended plan. e. Prior to constructing <:I sign, <:I sign permit must be obt<:lined <:Ind <:I sign<:lge pl<:ln <:Ippro'v'ed unless excepted by 4.20 Subdivision 5. 3. The following signs are permitted within the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District: a. Temporary signs. 1.) Real estate signs. The following limits apply: I Single-use Mixed-use 132 s:. ft. 64 s . ft. 2.) Construction signs. The following limits apply: I Single-use . 120 s~. ft. Mixed-use . 120 s_. ft 3.) Garage Sale signs for single-use Multiple Dwellings. 4.) Other temporary signs, banners and inflatables as regulated in Subdivision 10. b. Permanent signs-;--,- H-~1<:1ximum Tot<:ll Sign Are<:l. at The maximum total sign area <:Illowed includes the <:Ire<:l of <:III signs <:IS defined by Subdivision IN, provided hO'vVever, window signs <:Ire included <:IS sign <:Ire<:l, <:IS described in Subdivision 9(J)(3)(B)(9). b) The m<:lximum tot<:ll sign <:Ire<:l <:IlImved and is based on use and other factors. Three (3) use categories are established: Single Use Residential, Single Use Non-Residential, and Mixed Uses. The following limits apply: Golden Valley City Code Page 14 of 21 ~ 4.20 Maximum Total Sign Area 1 s . ft. er dwellin 50 s . ft. Single Use Non- Residential (Includes single use commercial, office, hotel, institutional, and industrial/light industrial uses) Parcel Size or Floor Area o to 1 acre or floor area of o to 15 000 ross s . ft. > 1 to 3 acres or floor area of > 15 to 45 000 ross s . ft. >3 to 5 acres or floor area of >45 to 75,000 ross s . ft. >5 acres or floor area of > 75,000 ross s . ft. Mixed Uses Parcel Size or Floor Area Maximum Total Si n Area 1-394 Mixed Use Zonin District Subdistrict Subdistrict Subdistrict ABC Low Rise - up Mid Rise - up High Rise - up to 3 stories to 6 stories to 10 stories 100 s .ft 120 s . ft 150 s . ft. 120 s . ft. 150 s . ft. 200 s . ft. 200 s . ft. 250 s . ft 300 s . ft. 300 s . ft. 350 s . ft 400 s .ft Maximum Total Si n Area 1-394 Mixed Use Zonin District Subdistrict Subdistrict Subdistrict ABC Low Rise - up Mid Rise - up to 3 stories to 6 stories High Rise - up to 10 stories 150 s . ft 180 s .ft 200 s . ft. > 1 to 3 acres or floor area of >15 to 45 000 ross s . ft. 200 s . ft. 250 s . ft. 300 s . ft. >3 to 5 acres or floor area of >45 to 75 000 ross s . ft. 250 s . ft. 300 s . ft. 400 s . ft. >5 acres or floor area of > 75 000 ross s . ft. 350 s . ft. 400 s . ft. 500 s . ft. 1.) Building Name Signs. If a building is to be named with a sign, the building may only have one (1) name. If placed on a building wall, the wall sign must be placed at one (1) of the following locations: a.) On the ground level. Golden Valley City Code Page 15 of 21 94.20 b.) A wall space contiguous to the ground level and architecturally designed for the sign to be pl<Jced or re-ee an acceptable area for the sign. c.) A suitable wall space at the te-f} upper level of the building. d.) An intermediate level between the ground level and the top level provided the wall space is architecturally designed for the sign or found to be an acceptable area for the sign. 2.) Wall Signs. Prohibited location guide. -Ne---e .6.uilding name sign.s., tenant sign.s., sign.s. advertising a product or service sfla-H are not to be placed: a.) 9vef In front of any portion of a window b.) On or above a roof top c.) On or above a penthouse, a roof top equipment enclosure or similar structure d.) Between the ground level and the uppermost level unless the sign meets the follO'vving guide: The sign is located and integrated into a framed wall mass where the ratio of the framed wall space/mass is at least three and one-half (3.5) times larger than the sign area to be located in the framed wall space. The framed wall space must be continuous, that is uninterrupted or unbroken by another wall or similar feature and void of any windows, doors or similar features. 3.) Monument Signs as defined in Subdivision 2(K) except in the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District the monument sign m<J'y' be up to t.....enty (20) feet high if the site is over two (2) <Jcres <Jnd must meets the following requirements: a.) There is no pylon sign on the site. b.) The base is at least eighty-five percent (85%) or more of the greatest width of the sign. c.) Materials on the sign replicate the highest quality of materials used on the building. d.) The monument sign is placed in a complementary landscaped setting. 4.) Free St<Jnding Sign Pylon Sign. One (1) free st<Jnding .QY)Qn sign (pylon or monument sign) per lot not to exceed twenty-five (25) Golden Valley City Code Page 16 of 21 94.20 feet in height provided the sign is located within Subdistrict C of the I -394 Mixed Use Zoning District. four hundred (400) feet of the outside edge of the I 394 right of w~y. 5.) Multi-tenant Building Signs. Unless the name of the building, a sign for a ground level tenant must be located at the ground level. No upper level tenant shall have a sign on an upper level unless such sign is the name of the building and meets the building name and wall sign requirements. 6.) Projecting Signs. Signs projecting from a wall canopy or awning may be allowed by the City subject to the following: a.) The sign must be located at least eight (8) feet above the walking surface or ground level unless located flat against the building and the projection is less than six (6) inches if the sign is attached to a wall. b.) No part of the projection shall be closer than one (1) foot from the curb line projected vertically. c.) The property owner may be required to obtain a license from the City or to execute an agreement with the City governing use, maintenance and other factors. 7.) Awning - Canopy sign limits.... tt;-J No awning or canopy sign is ~11O'v..ed to shall extend to a height greater than necessary to cover the door, window or opening it is covering on the first or ground level. No awning or canopy above the first or ground level shall include a sign. b-;-J-No sign on ~ c~nopy or ~'Nning sh~11 extend into ~ b~nd ~Iong the outside edges of the c~nopy or ~'..ming with the b~nd 'vVidth equ~1 to ~t le~st ten percent (10%) of ,....idth ~Iong the width dimension ~nd ten percent (10%) ~Iong the length dimension. 8.) Window Signs. Window signs on a site redeveloped or a building substantially remodeled after December 31, 2009, shall be ch~rged calculated as sign area. c. Sign Setbacks. 1.) Free St~nding Signs Pylon Signs and Monument Signs. No portion of an ~lIowed pylon sign or monument sign shall be located within an easement and shall meet the following: Golden Valley City Code Page 17 of 21 94.20 Yard Minimum Setback Front Yard 10 feet Side Yard 5 feet Rear Yard 5 feet 2.) Canopies, Awnings and Similar Structures. Signs on canopies, awnings or similar structures which overhang or extend into the right-of-way may be allowed through approval of the plan by the City Council. The property owner may be required to obtain a license from the City or te execute an agreement with the City governing its use, maintenance and other factors. d. Other Design Requirements in the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District. Signs are also required to conform to the following: 1.) Sign Quality - see 4.20 Subdivision 8(E) 2.) Illumination - see 4.20 Subdivision 8(C) 3.) Outdoor Lighting - see Section 11.73 4.) Wall Sign Spacing - see 4.20 Subdivision 8(H)(1) 5.) Temporary Signs, Banners and Inflatables - see 4.20 Subdivision 10 6.) Other application requirements of 4.20 not specifically listed above Subdivision 10. Temporary Signs, Banners and Inflatables The use of temporary signs such as banners, pennants, inflatables (including balloons over eighteen (18) inches in diameter) for advertising temporary sales, business openings, special events, similar activities or used for other purposes are limited to the following: A. Real estate signs are subject to the following requirements: leasing signs must be removed after initial leasing or within three hundred sixty (360) days after a certificate of occupancy is issued if involving a new building or a substantial remodeling. Leasing information integrated into an approved permanent neighborhood identification sign or monument sign and given the same architectural treatment using the same materials and design given to the neighborhood identification or monument sign are not subject to the removal provisions of this section. No real estate or for sale sign shall remain on a property longer than one (1) year unless approved by the Building Official or his or her designee. B. The maximum duration shall not exceed a total of thirty (30) days in anyone (1) calendar year. Each property is limited to three (3) occurrences in one (1) calendar year. Golden Valley City Code Page 18 of 21 94.20 C. An approved permit shall be obtained prior to display of a temporary sign. A temporary sign displayed without a permit shall be removed and no new temporary sign shall be allowed nor shall a permit be approved within the next twelve (12) months. Subdivision 11. Design and Construction All signs shall be in compliance with the most currently adopted versions of the Minnesota State Building Code and the National Electric Safety Code. Subdivision 12. Non-Conforming Signs A. General. A non-conforming sign shall not be rebuilt, relocated, altered or modified in size or height, unless it is made fully conforming with this article. B. Removal. Except for changing signs, if a face or message on a nonconforming sign is resurfaced or removed, the entire sign and sign structure must be removed or made to conform with this article. C. Pylon signs with a height greater than twenty-five (25) feet allowed by policy during construction of 1-394 must be removed or made to conform to the current ordinance if either one (1) or both of the following is proposed: 1) a new sign is required on the pylon, or 2) a new sign of one hundred- twenty (120) or more square feet is proposed on the property. Subdivision 13. Maintenance All signs shall be kept in good repair and free from rust, corrosion loose or flaking paint, worn or damaged materials or rotted framework or other members, broken or missing members or missing letters. The premises surrounding all ground signs shall be maintained in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition free and clear of all rubbish and weeds. Subdivision 14. Permit Penalties Any sign constructed or erected without the required permit shall be subject to removal, if necessary, or subject to a double fee if in compliance with all other applicable requirements of this Section. Subdivision 15. Administrative Citations A. Fines for administrative citations. 1. A fine for a violation of any provision of this Section may be assessed through an administrative citation, issued by the City Manager or his/her designee and payable directly to the City. 2. The Council shall establish by resolution the amount of the fine to be assessed for all administrative citations. These fines shall not exceed the maximum penalty for a misdemeanor violation under State law. Golden Valley City Code Page 19 of 21 94.20 3. Payment of any such fi.ne shall not excuse the failure to correct the violation nor shall it bar further enforcement activity by the City. 4. Any fine paid pursuant to this Section shall be refunded if it is determined, after an appeal hearing, that there was no violation as charged in the administrative citation. 5. Payment for any administrative citation shall be due twenty (20) days after its issuance. B. Content. All administrative citations shall contain the following: 1. The date of the violation; 2. The address or a definite description of the location where the violation occu rred; 3. The name, address, and other identifying information for the person being cited; 4. The provisions of this Section violated and a description of the violation; 5. The fine schedule for the violation; 6. A description of how, when, and where the fine must be paid; 7. A brief description of the appeal process; 8. The name and signature of the citing official. C. Recovery of fine resulting from administrative citation. Property owners shall be notified yearly by U.S. Mail of any outstanding administrative citations and that such citations will be assessed against the property. Thirty (30) days after mailing such letter, the Clerk shall file any outstanding administrative citations as special assessments against each such property which shall become liens on such lots or lands. This shall be an additional remedy and not in lieu of any other penalty provided for in City Code or state law. D. Failure to pay administrative citation. 1. Failure to pay any administrative citation shall constitute grounds for suspending or revoking any license or permit held by the offenders. 2. Failure to pay an administrative citation shall constitute a separate, additional violation of City Code. Golden Valley City Code Page 20 of 21 94.20 E. Appeals. 1. Right of appeal. Any person aggrieved by an administrative citation may appeal the administrative citation to the Council. Such appeals must be in writing, must specify the grounds for the appeal, must be accompanied by a filing fee, and must be filed with the Clerk within 10 (ten) business days after service of the administrative citation. The filing fee shall be set by the Council. Failure to file an appeal shall constitute a waiver of rights to contest the administrative citation and the imposition of the fine. 2. Decision. Upon at least five (5) business days notice to the appellant of the time and place for the hearing the appeal, and within thirty (30) days after said appeal is filed, the Council shall hold a hearing thereon, at which the applicant may appear and present evidence as to why the administrative citation, or any portion thereof, should not be issued. The Council may reverse, modify, or affirm, in whole or in part, the administrative citation and shall order return of all or part of the filing fee if the appeal is upheld. The Council may postpone a meeting and hold a hearing at a later date, not to exceed sixty (60) days after the appeal is filed, when it is necessary to do so. Go/den Valley City Code Page 21 of 21 alley m n m Planning 763-593-8095 I 763-593-8109 (fax) Executive Summary For Action Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting February 9, 2010 Agenda Item 5. Green Team Update Prepared By Joe Hogeboom, City Planner Kevin Knase, Planning Intern Summary The Planning Department has been working on several proposed changes to the Zoning Code. Currently there are three issues that are proposed to be addressed in the Zoning Code. The issues are as follows: . Wind Energy Conversion Systems 'The Green Team' an interdepartmental workgroup created to address environmental concerns in the City, is reviewing proposed language that addresses Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS.) WECS, commonly referred to as wind turbines or windmills, are a technology that has been growing in use in the past ten years. While most WECS are located in rural areas, there are products currently on the market that are designed for use within an urban area. Staff has generated language (attached) to address such products. . Rain Barrels and Photovoltaic Systems Rain barrels and photovoltaic energy systems (solar panels) are growing in popularity as environmental awareness stewardship continues to increase. Staff has generated language that regulates the location of such items in the Residential (R-1) Zoning District. Staff proposes location requirements for photovoltaic systems and rain barrels that are similar to location requirements for accessory structures. The proposed language is attached. . Garden Structures Garden structures, such as pergolas and arbors, are currently not addressed in the Zoning Code. Staff has drafted language that addresses the location and size of garden structures. This language is proposed to be incorporated into the section of the Zoning Code that regulates accessory structures in the Residential (R 1) Zoning District. This proposed ordinance has received a positive recommendation from the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission suggested several minor modifications to the language which will be discussed with the Council. Staff requests that the City Council review the proposed changes to the Zoning Code and offer feedback. Attachments Proposed Language for Section 11.74 Wind Energy Conversion Systems (4 pages) Proposed Language for Section of 11.21 Single Family Zoning District (R-1), Subdivision 12. Accessory Structures Regarding Rain Barrels and Photovoltaic Modules (1 page) Proposed Language for Section 11.03 Definitions, Section of 11.21 Single Family Zoning District (R-1) and Section 11.22 Moderate Density Residential Zoning District (R-2), Regarding Garden Structures (5 pages) Section 11.74: Wind Energy Conversion Systems Subdivision 1. Purpose The purpose of this ordinance is to allow for and regulate the location, placement, design, and maintenance of wind energy conversion systems to ensure such facilities are appropriately located and are used in a safe and effective manner. Subdivision 2. Definitions A. Height: The height of a freestanding wind energy conversion system shall be measured as the distance from ground level to the highest point on the tower, including the vertical length of any extensions such as the rotor blade at its highest point in rotation. The height of a building mounted wind energy conversion system shall be measured as the distance from the point where the base of the system is attached to the building or to the lowest point on the wind energy conversion system, whichever is closer to the ground, to the highest point on the wind energy conversion system, including the vertical length of any extensions such as the rotor blade at its highest point in rotation. B. Monopole: A freestanding, self supporting tower which uses a single pole, does not use a lattice design, and has no guyed wires. C. Wind Energy Conversion System: Any device, such as a windmill or wind turbine, and associated facilities including the support structure of the system that converts wind energy to electrical energy. Subdivision 3. Conditional Permitted Use Where Allowed 1. Mounted wind energy conversion systems shall be allowed conditionally in all zoning districts except in the Single Family Zoning District (R-1), Moderate Density Residential Zoning District (R-2), Medium Density Residential Zoning District (R-3), and High Density Residential Zoning District (R-4), subject to administrative review and approval by the zoning administrator, so long as they meet the following requirements: A. Mounted wind energy conversion systems shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height in all zoning districts. B. A maximum of one (1) freestanding wind energy conversion system per acre of lot area shall be allowed. C. On buildings less than three (3) stories and thirty two (32) feet in height, mounted wind energy conversion systems shall be setback at least ten (10) feet from the front, side, and rear walls of the structure upon which it would be mounted. 1 D. Mounted wind energy conversion systems shall be placed no lower than the primary roof line. E. The structure upon which the wind energy conversion system is mounted shall have the structural integrity to carry the weight and wind loads of the wind energy conversion system and have minimal vibration impacts on the structure. F. A building permit must be obtained before a mounted wind energy conversion system shall be placed on a structure. 2. Freestanding wind energy conversion systems shall be allowed conditionally based upon the following requirements: A. No freestanding wind energy conversion system shall be built in the Single Family Zoning District (R-1), Moderate Density Residential Zoning District (R- 2), Medium Density Residential Zoning District (R-3), or High Density Residential Zoning District (R-4). B. No freestanding wind energy conversion system shall be established on a zoning lot less than one (1) acre in area. A maximum of one (1) freestanding wind energy conversion system per acre of lot area shall be allowed. C. The height of freestanding wind energy conversion systems shall be no more than sixty (60) feet on zoning lots between one (1) and five (5) acres and shall be no more than one hundred twenty (120) feet on zoning lots of more than five (5) acres in area. D. The minimum distance between the ground and the vertical length of any extensions such as the rotor blades shall be fifteen (15) feet. E. The base of the tower shall maintain a minimum distance from any overhead utility lines equal to twice the height of the tower. F. The base of the tower shall maintain a minimum distance from the nearest residential structure equal to three (3) times the height of the wind energy conversion system. G. All electrical wires associated with a freestanding wind energy conversion system shall be located within the tower and underground. H. All sites shall be reasonably secured. The bottom of the tower, measured from ground level to twelve (12) feet above ground level, shall be designed in a manner to discourage unauthorized climbing. If fencing is used, it must be decorative and landscaping shall be used to soften its impact. 2 Subdivision 4. Design and Performance Standards Design and performance standards are hereby established to meet the objectives of the City and the purposes and other provisions of this chapter. They apply to both mounted and freestanding wind energy conversion systems. ' A. Compatibility with nearby properties. Wind energy conversion systems shall utilize building materials, colors, and textures that are neutral and compatible with the existing principal structure. Rotor blades shall be non- metallic to prevent communication signal interference. Metal towers shall be constructed of, or treated with, corrosive resistant material. Unpainted, galvanized metal, or similar towers shall be prohibited. B. Compliance. All systems shall be designed, constructed, and operated in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, standards, and ordinances, as well as adhere to the requirements of local utilities if connected to utility lines. C. Controls and brakes. All systems shall contain an internal governor or braking device which engages at excessive wind speeds, determined by the manufacturer, to minimize the potential for wind damage to the equipment. D. Encroachments and setbacks. 1. Wind energy conversion systems shall comply with the minimum yard requirements of the district in which they are located. 2. Wind energy conversion systems shall comply with applicable regulations as established by the Federal Aviation Administration and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. 3. No part of any wind energy conversion system shall extend across or over any part of a public right-of-way. Distance from any part of a public right- of-way must be so great that the vertical height of the system plus ten (10) feet is less than or equal to the horizontal distance from the base of the system to any part of a public right-of-way. E. Interference. The wind energy conversion system shall be designed to not cause electrical, radio frequency, television, and other communication signal interference. F. Lighting. Wind energy conversion systems shall not be illuminated by artificial means, except where the illumination is specifically required by the Federal Aviation Administration or other federal, state, or local regulations. G. Maximum capacity. Wind energy conversion systems shall have a rated capacity of not more than one hundred (100) kilowatts. 3 H. Maintenance required. All wind energy conversion systems shall be kept in good repair and free from rust, damaged supports, framework, or other components. 1. Nature Areas and Preserves and Shoreland Overlay Districts. Wind energy conversion systems shall be prohibited in Nature Areas, Nature Preserves, and Shoreland Overlay Districts. J. Noise. Wind energy conversion systems shall comply with the standards governing noise of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. K. Signage. Advertising or identification of any kind on wind energy conversion systems shall be prohibited, except for applicable warning and equipment information signage required by the manufacturer or by federal, state or local regulations. L. Tower type. Towers shall be of a monopole design. Subdivision 5. Abandoned or unused towers All abandoned or unused wind energy conversion systems shall be removed within six (6) months of the cessation of operations unless an extension is approved by the zoning administrator or planning director. If an extension is not approved, such wind energy conversion system shall be deemed a nuisance, and the city may act to abate such nuisance and require its removal at the property owner's expense. After the wind energy conversion system is removed, the owner or operator of the site shall restore the site to its original, or to an improved, condition. 4 In Section 11.21: Single Family Zoning District (R-l) Subdivision 12. Accessory Structures E. Each property is limited to a total of one thousand (1,000) square feet of the following accessory structures: detached and attached garages, detached sheds, greenhouses, and gazebos. Swimming pools are not included in this requirement. No one (1) detached accessory structure may be larger than eight hundred (800) square feet in area and any accessory structure over one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area requires a building permit. Source: Ordinance No. 382, 2nd Series Effective Date: 3-28-08 F. Size of Accessory Structures. No accessory structure shall be larger in size than the principal structure. (See Subdivision 4.A(1)). G. Swimming pools. Swimming pools shall meet the same setback and location requirements for accessory structures. Setbacks shall be measured from the property line to the pool's edge. Decks surrounding above ground pools shall meet setback requirements. H. Decks. Free standing decks or decks attached to accessory buildings shall meet the same setback requirements for accessory buildings. (See Subdivision 14.) I. Central Air Conditioning Units. Central air conditioning units shall not be allowed in the front yard of a single family home. Source: Ordinance No. 292, 2nd Series Effective Date: 3-12-04 J. Rain Barrels. Rain barrels shall not be allowed in the front yard of a single family home. Rain barrels in the side yard of a single family home must be screened with either a fence or with vegetative cover. K. Photovoltaic Modules. Photovoltaic modules, including solar panels and other photovoltaic energy receivers, shall meet the same setback and location requirements for accessory structures. };- h Roof. Gambrel and Mansard roofs are not permitted on any accessory building with a footprint of more than one hundred twenty (120) square feet. 1 In Section 11.03 Definitions: 43.5 Garden Structure: A pergola, arbor, or any other structure that is defined as an open-roof of cross rafters that features a wooden or lattice-work frame with a primarily aesthetic purpose. In Section 11.21: Single Family Zoning District (R-l): *Subdivision 12. Accessory Structures Subject to the modifications in Subdivision 12, below, accessory structures, shall be governed by the following requirements: A. Location and Setback Requirements. The following location regulations and setbacks shall be required for accessory structures in the R-1 zoning district: 1. Location. A Det;:lched ;:lccessory structure sh;:lll be loc;:lted completely to the re;:lr of the princip;:ll structure, unless it is built with frost footings. In th;:lt c;:lse, ;:In ;:lccessory structure m;:l'{ be built no closer to the front setb;:lck ;:lS the princip;:ll structure. If ;:In ;:lddition is built on to ;:In existing princip;:ll structure th;:lt would cre;:lte ;:l situ;:ltion .....here ;:In existing g;:lr;:lge or ;:lccessory structure would not be completcly to the rC;:lr of the ;:lddition to the princip;:ll structure, the ;:lddition to the princip;:ll structure m;:lY be built ;:lnd the existing g;:lr;:lge or ;:lccessory structure m;:lY rem;:lin ;:lnd be considered conforming ;:lS long ;:lS there is ;:It le;:lst ten (10) feet of sep;:lr;:ltion bet\Neen the existing princip;:ll structure .....ith the ;:lddition ;:lnd the existing g;:lr;:lge or ;:lccessory structure. Additions m;:l'y' be m;:lde to the existing g;:lr;:lge or ;:lccessory structure ;:lS long ;:lS the ten (10) feet of sep;:lr;:ltion C;:ln be met. Except for detached accessory structures built with frost footings, and detached garden structures, any accessory structures shall be located completely to the rear of the principal structure. If an addition is built on to an existing principal structure that would create a situation where an existing garage or accessory structure would not be completely to the rear of the addition to the principal structure, the addition to the principal structure may be built and the existing garage or accessory structure may remain and be considered conforming as long as there is at least ten (10) feet of separation between the existing principal structure with the addition and the existing garage or accessory structure. Additions may be made to the existing garage or accessory structure as long as the ten (10) feet of separation can be met. 2. Front Setback. Accessory structures shall be located no less than thirty- five (35) feet from the front property line along a street right-of-way line. Garden structures are excluded from this and shall be located no less than five (5) feet from the front property line along a street right-of-way line. 1 3. Side and Rear Setbacks. Accessory structures shall be located no less than five (5) feet from a side or rear yard property line. 4. Separation between structures. Accessory structures sh<:lll be loc<:lted no less th<:ln ten (10) feet from <:In,! princip<:ll structure <:Ind from <:Iny other <:Iccessory structure. Except for garden structures attached to the principal structure or another accessory structure, accessory structures including without limitation detached or stand alone garden structures shall be located no less than ten (10) feet from any principal structure and from any other accessory structure. A garden structure attached to a principal structure must be completely to the rear of the principal structure, and must be located no less than ten (10) feet from any other accessory structure. A garden structure attached to another accessory structure must be located no less than ten (10) feet from the principle structure or any other accessory structure to which it is not attached. 5. Alleys. Accessory structures shall be located no less than five (5) feet from an alley. B. Height Limitations. No accessory structure shall be erected in the R-1 Zoning District to exceed a height of one (1) story, which is ten (10) feet from the floor to the top horizontal member of a frame building to which the rafters are fastened, known as the top plate. C. Provision for garage. No building permit shall be issued for a single family dwelling not having a two (2) stall garage unless the registered survey submitted at the time of the application for the building permit reflects the necessary area and setback requirements for a future two (2) stall (minimum) garage. D. Cornices and Eaves. Cornices and eaves may not project more than thirty (30) inches into a required setback. Source: Ordinance No. 292, 2nd Series Effective Date: 3-12-04 E. Each property is limited to a total of one thousand (1,000) square feet of the following accessory structures: detached and attached garages, detached sheds, -a-Fl6 greenhouses-;-, gazebos, and garden structures. Swimming pools are not included in this requirement. No one (1) detached accessory structure may be larger than eight hundred (800) square feet in area and any accessory structure over one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area requires a building permit. For purposes of calculating the square footage of any garden structure attached to another accessory structure, for the limitations in this section, the footprint of the attached garden structure shall be included with the accessory structure to which it is attached as if the attached accessory structures were one. For purposes of calculating the square footage of any garden structure attached to a principal structure the 2 footprint of the attached garden structure shall be calculated by determining the footprint of the attached garden structure alone. Source: Ordinance No. 382, 2nd Series Effective Date: 3-28-08 F. Size of Accessory Structures. No accessory structure shall be larger in size than the principal structure. (See Subdivision 4(A)(1)). Garden structures shall not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area in the front yard. G. Swimming pools. Swimming pools shall meet the same setback and location requirements for accessory structures. Setbacks shall be measured from the property line to the pool's edge. Decks surrounding above ground pools shall meet setback requirements. H. Decks. Free standing decks or decks attached to accessory buildings shall meet the same setback requirements for accessory buildings. (See Subdivision 14.) I. Central Air Conditioning Units. Central air conditioning units shall not be allowed in the front yard of a single family home. Source: Ordinance No. 292, 2nd Series Effective Date: 3-12-04 J. Roof. Gambrel and Mansard roofs are not permitted on any accessory building with a footprint of more than one hundred twenty (120) square feet. Source: Ordinance No. 382, 2nd Series Effective Date: 3-28-08 In Section 11.22: Moderate Density Residential Zoning District (R-2) Subdivision 11. Accessory Structures Accessory structures shall be governed by the following requirements: A. Location and Setback Requirements. The following location regulations and setbacks shall be required for accessory structures in the R-2 Zoning District: 1. Location. A det<:lched <:lccessory structure sh<:lll be loc<:lted completely to the re<:lr of the princip<:ll structure, unless it is built with frost footings. In th<:lt c<:lse, <:In accessory structure m<:lY be built no closer to the front setb<:lck <:lnd side setb<:lck <:lS the princip<:ll structure. If <:In <:lddition is built on to <:In existing princip<:ll structure th<:lt '"...ould cre<:lte <:l situ<:ltion where 3 ;:m existing g<:lr<:lge or <:lccessory structure .....ould not be completely to the re<:lr of the <:lddition to the princip<:ll structure, the <:lddition to the princip<:ll structure m<:lY be built <:lnd the existing g<:lr<:lge or <:lccessory structure m<:lY rem<:lin <:lnd be considered conforming <:lS long <:lS there is <:It le<:lst ten (10) feet of sep<:lr<:ltion bet....een the existing princip<:ll structure with the <:lddition <:lnd the existing g<:lr<:lge or <:lccessory structure. Additions m<:lY be ffi<:lde to the existing g<:lr<:lge or <:lccessory structure <:lS long <:lS the ten (10) feet of sep<:lr<:ltion C<:ln be met. Except for detached accessory structures built with frost footings, and detached garden structures, any accessory structures shall be located completely to the rear of the principal structure. If an addition is built on to an existing principal structure that would create a situation where an existing garage or accessory structure would not be completely to the rear of the addition to the principal structure, the addition to the principal structure may be built and the existing garage or accessory structure may remain and be considered conforming as long as there is at least ten (10) feet of separation between the existing principal structure with the addition and the existing garage or accessory structure. Additions may be made to the existing garage or accessory structure as long as the ten (10) feet of separation can be met. 2. Front Setback. Accessory structures sh<:lll be loc<:lted no less th<:ln thirty five (35) feet from the front property line <:llong <:l street right of W<:lY line. Except for detached accessory structures built with frost footings and detached garden structures, any other accessory structures shall be located no less than thirty-five (35) feet from the front property line along a street right-of-way line. Detached accessory structures built with frost footings may be built no closer to the front setback and side set back than the principal structure. Detached garden structures may be located no less than five (5) feet from the front property line along a street right-of- way line. 3. Side and Rear Setbacks. Detached accessory structures shall be located no less than five (5) feet from a side or rear yard property line. 4. Separation between Structures. Accessory structures shall be loc<:lted no less th<:ln ten (10) feet from <:lny princip<:ll structure <:lnd from <:lny other <:lccessory structure. Except for garden structures attached to the principal structure or another accessory structure, accessory structures including without limitation detached or stand along garden structures shall be located no less than ten (10) feet from any principal structure and from any other accessory structure. A garden structure attached to a principal structure must be completely to the rear of the principal structure, and must be located no less than ten (10) feet from any other accessory structure. A garden structure attached to another accessory structure must be located no less than ten (10) feet from the principle structure or any other accessory structure to which it is not attached. 4 B. Height limitations. No accessory structure shall be erected in the R-2 Zoning District to exceed a height of one (1) story. One (1) story may not exceed ten (10) feet from the floor to the top plate. Attic space in accessory structures shall be used only for storage and/or utility space. C. Garage Construction Required. No building permit shall be issued for the construction of a new principal structure in the R-2 Zoning District not including at least a one (1) stall garage per dwelling unit. Single family dwelling units shall require a two (2) stall garage. D. Accessory structures including detached and attached garages, detached sheds, greenhouses~ aR€I-gazebos-;-, and garden structures shall be limited in size to a total of six hundred fifty (650) square feet per dwelling unit. Swimming pools are not included in this requirement. Garden structures shall not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area in the front yard. For purposes of calculating the square footage of any garden structure attached to another accessory structure, for the limitations in this section, the footprint of the attached garden structure shall be included with the accessory structure to which it is attached as if the attached accessory structures were one. For purposes of calculating the square footage of any garden structure attached to a principal structure the footprint of the attached garden structure shall be calculated by determining the footprint of the attached garden structure alone. E. Decks. Free standing decks or decks attached to accessory structures shall meet the same setback requirements as accessory structures. F. Swimming pools. Swimming pools shall meet the same setback and location requirements as accessory structures. G. Central Air Conditioning Units. Central air conditioning units shall not be allowed in the front yard of any single or two-family dwelling. Source: Ordinance No. 371, 2nd Series Effective Date: 07-13-07 5