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Home My WebLink About6.C. Easement Management Plan ATTACHMENT A e s4.03 V. This municipality may adopt by reference any or all of the following optional chapters of Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1306, Special Fire Protection System; and Chapter 1335, Floodproofing Regulations, Parts 1335.0600 to 1335.1200; W. This municipality may adopt by reference appendix Chapter K (Grading), of the 2002 Supplement to the 2000 International Building Code. SEC.4.02. Repealed. (Ord. 123, July 19,1983) SEC. 4.03. BUILDING PERMITS. It is unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish any building or structure, or any part or portion thereof, including, but not limited to, the plumbing, electrical, ventilating, heating or air conditioning systems, water wells and on-site disposal systems therein, or remove or displace any soil, ground or earth preparatory to any action, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a separate building permit for each such building or structure from the Building Official. It is also unlawful for any firm, person or corporation to erect, enlarge, improve, construct or move a fence in all zoning districts of the City except agricultural within the corporate limits of the City without first obtaining a permit. Notwithstanding any provision of this Section and in addition thereto, it is unlawful for any person to remove or displace any soil, ground, gravel or earth without first obtaining a permit from the proper . City officials. Subd.1. Fence Construction ReQuirements. e A. Fences less than six (6) feet in height shall not require a building permit. Fences six (6) feet in height or greater shall require both a conditional use permit (CUP) and building permit. All proposed fence designs for fences six (6) feet in height or greater shall be approved by the Building Official prior to the issuance of a building permit. (Added, Ord. 591, March 1, 2001) B. All fencing erected in the City may be constructed adjacent to the property lines. If a fence on the rear property line abuts a public alley there must be a three (3) foot setback. C. Type of construction shall be of any materials not deemed hazardous by the Building Official and in appearance not deemed detrimental to the property values of the area by the City Planner. D. Additional Requirements: 1. Fences six (6) feet and under shall be permitted anywhere on the lot except in the front yard setback. In the case of a double frontage lot, fences six (6) feet high and under shall be permitted within the front yard setback on a street frontage from which access is not obtained. (Ord. 550, June 10, 1999) Fences up to three (3) feet in height shall be allowed in the front yard setback. (Amended, Ord. 571, July 27,2000) 2. Fences in excess of the above heights shall require a conditional use permit. e page revised in 2005 305 e 94.03 Subd. 2. Prohibitions and Limitations. A. No building permit shall be issued for the construction, alteration, extension or enlargement of any permanent building, structure or fixture on, over, under or across any easement of the City or Shakopee Public Utility Commission without first obtaining written approval from the City or the Shakopee Public Utility Commission. EXCEPTION: Building permits may be issued for buildings constructed prior to enactment of this Subdivision for repairs or alterations; however, if a building is damaged by more than 50% of its fair market value, no building permit for repairs or alterations shall be issued. (Ord. 492, July 24, 1997) B. Movable buildings, structures or fixtures of less than 120 square feet and weighing less than 400 pounds may be placed on an easement only if they can be moved without damage during an emergency. C. No improvement for ingress, egress, or parking lots shall be permitted within a public easement without a permit therefor pursuant to Section 7.07 of the Shakopee City Code. D. No landscaping including but not limited to trees, shrubs, fences, rocks and berms shall be placed on, over or across any easement of the City or S.P.U.C. that will interfere with the ingress or egress by the City or S.P.U.C. for utility maintenance. E. The City or S.P.U.C., whomever enters upon the easement will only replace movable buildings as defined in Sub-paragraph B above, fences,. driveways or walkways in easements for which the proper permits were obtained prior to e construction and shalf either seed or sod to replace turf. The City or S.P.U.C. shall not be responsible for replacement of any building, structure or fixture installed without having obtained the proper permit or replacement of any landscaping except turf. EXCEPTION: Work performed prior to enactment of this Subdivision may not have been required to have had a permit. In this case replacements will be made. (Ord. 67, June 18,1981; Ord. 75, November 12,1981; Ord. 115, March 24,1983; Ord. 129, August 11, 1983; Ord. 221, July 30,1987; Ord. 361, August 19,1993; Ord. 403, March 2,1995) SEC. 4.04, FOREIGN MATTER IN STREETS. Subd. 1. General Prohibition. No person shall drive or move a vehicle which carries into or deposits in any public street, alley, or other public place, foreign matter of any kind, including but not limited to mud, dirt, sticky substances, or litter. A person who violates this provision shall immediately remove the foreign matter, and upon failure to do so may be prosecuted. Subd. 2. Construction Sites. Any person, firm, or corporation to whom a grading permit, building permit, street cut permit, or utility permit has been issued shall remove at least once each working day any foreign matter carried into or deposited in any public place by any vehicle entering or leaving the construction site. (Ord. 362, September 30, 1993) . page revised in 2005 306 . P.ublic Property Enforcement Ordinance Amendments and Page 1 of3 CITY OF WOODBURY, MINNESOTA Office of City Administrator Council Letter No. 06- ATTACHMENT B June 28, 2006 TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Clinton P. Gridley, City Administrator SUBJECT: Public Property Enforcement Ordinance Amendments and Adoption of Policies SUMMARY Obstacles placed in easements that limit the City's ability to use the easement for the intended purpose and encroachments on City-owned property were discussed at the November 2005 and March 2006 Council workshops. After discussion of the issues and the importance of the situation after the October 4th and 5th storm, Council supported the following staff recommendations: 1. A policy to remove obstacles from drainage and utility easements that hinder access for storm water system construction, operation, maintenance, repair and inspection; and to return the easement to a condition that does not create interference in the future. 2. A policy to actively inspect, regulate and enforce City property boundaries and remove privately- owned objects or plantings on City property that hinder City activity. 3. Hire a regular, part-time Public Property Enforcement Officer. 4. Require future pond and storm sewer access be dedicated through outlots versus easements when feasible. 5. Work with the City's legal counsel on revised easement and/or ordinance language that will further clarify the City's position on obstacles in easements. Staff has completed policies and ordinance amendments to address recommendations one, two and five above for Council approval. RECOMMENDATION At the June 5, 2006 meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed the amendments to Chapter 24 Zoning, Article VI Supplemental Performance Standards, Division 2 Accessory Buildings, Garages and Miscellaneous Structures. It was suggested that staff review the definition of "structure" in the zoning ordinance to ensure the use of the word in the amendment clearly meets the intent of the changes. "Structure" is defined in the zoning ordinance as "anything manufactured, constructed, or erected which is normally attached to or positioned on land, including portable structures." With this definition and the additional amendments made to other chapters of the ordinance, staff is comfortable that the intent of the amendments meets the purpose of clarifying the City's position on objects in easements that prevent access and use of the easement. Staff recommends CounCil approve Ordinance I 774 that includes amendments to: Chapter 6 Buildings and Building Regulations, Article IV Fences; http://www.ci.woodbury.mn.us/GOVT/june282006/ccll7a.htm 1/17/2007 Q Public Property Enforcement Ordinance Amendments and Page 2 of3 Chapter 21 Subdivisons, Article III Minimum Design Standards; Chapter 23 Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Article V Stormwater Drainage Utility; and Chapter 24 Zoning, Article VI Supplemental Performance Standards, Division 2 Accessory Buildings, Garages and Miscellaneous Structures. Staff further recommends Council approve two policies, Procedures for Enforcement of Easement and Emergency Overflow Violations and Procedures for Enforcement of City-Owned Property Encroachment Violations. - BUDGET IMP ACT There is no budget impact associated with the ordinance amendments and adoption of policies. PUBLIC PROCESS May 31 and June 7, 2006 - Notice of Public Hearing published in the Woodbury Bulletin June 5, 2006 - Planning Commission Meeting (on amendment to Chapter 24) BACKGROUND Obstacles placed in easements that limit the City's ability to use the easement for the intended purpose and encroachments on City-owned property were discussed at the November 2005 and March 2006 Council workshops. After discussion of the issues and the importance of the situation after the October 4th and 5th storm, Council supported five staff recommendations as outlined in the summary above. The three recommendations presented to the Council, at their workshop, are addressed in this letter and are listed below along with work completed for each. 1. A policy to remove obstacles from drainage and utility easements that hinder access for storm water system construction, operation, maintenance, repair and inspection; and to return the easement to a condition that does not create interference in the future. Attachment B, Procedures for Enforcement of Easement and Emergency Overflow Violations, is the proposed policy that the public property enforcement officer would follow to remove obstacles. 2. A policy to actively inspect, regulate and enforce City property boundaries and remove privately-owned objects or plantings on City property that hinder City activity. Attachment C, Procedures for Enforcement of City-Owned Property Encroachment Violations, is the proposed policy that the public Property Enforcement Officer would follow to address encroachments on City-owned property. 3. Working with the City's legal counsel on revised easement and/or ordinance language that will further clarify the City's position on easement encumbrances. Legal counsel has stated that current case law provides the City the right to use an easement for its intended purpose. Residents may not legally place items in the easement that prevent its intended use. If an object prevents the use of the easement, the City has the right to remove the item, and has no legal responsibility to replace the item removed. While proposed changes to the City ordinance were not necessary for enforcement of the City's easement rights, these changes will strengthen the City's position regarding obstructions in easement areas. The ordinance amendments add language that clearly http://www.ci.woodbury.mn.us/GOVT/june282006/ccl/7a.htm 1/17/2007 , Public Property Enforcement Ordinance Amendments and Page 3 of3 states objects placed within an easement may be removed if that object impedes the ability to access the easement or use the easement as intended. These amendments are included in Ordinance 1774 that includes amendments to language in Chapter 6 Buildings and Building Regulations, Article IV Fences; Chapter 21 Subdivisons, Article III Minimum Design Standards; and Chapter 24 Zoning, Article VI Supplemental Performance Standards, Division 2 Accessory Buildings, Garages and Miscellaneous Structures (Attachment D). Ordinance 1774 also includes amendments to Chapter 23 Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Article V Stormwater Drainage Utility as an amendment recommended by legal counsel to allow the City to charge property owners for removal of easement encumbrances through the storm water utility fee. Written By: Sharon Doucette, Environmental Resources Coordinator Approved Through: Dwight W. Picha, Community Development Director Attachments: A. Planning Commission Staff Report June 5,2006 B. Procedures for Enforcement of Easement and Emergency Overflow Violations C. Procedures for Enforcement of City Owned Property Encroachment Violations D. Ordinance 1774 http://www.ci.woodbury.mn.us/GOVT/june282006/ccl/7a.htm 1/17/2007 . ORDINANCE NO. 1774 -- Public Property Enforcement Page 1 of3 ~, .. ATTACHMENT C ORDINANCE NO. 1774 -- Public Property Enforcement ORDINANCE NO. 1774 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA PROVIDING THAT THE CITY CODE BE AMENDED BY AMENDING CHAPTER 6, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS. ARTICLE IV - FENCES, SECTIONS 6-143 AND 6-146; CHAPTER 21, SUBDIVISIONS, ARTICLE III - MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS, SECTION 21-92, SUBD. 3, CHAPTER 23. WATER, SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL. ARTICLE V - STORMWATER DRAINAGE UTILITY, SECTION 23-112; CHAPTER 24, ZONING, ARTICLE VI - SUPPLEMENTAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, DIVISION 2 - ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, GARAGES AND MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES, SECTION 24-280 THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOllOWS: 1774.01 That language be added to Chapter 6, Buildings and Building Regulations, Article IV, Fences, Section 6-143 Placement along property lines of the City Code is hereby amended as follows: Fences may be placed along along property lines provided no damage of any kind results to abutting property. Fences placed on property lines are subiect to Sec. 6-146. Easements. 1774.02 That language be added to Chapter 6, Buildings and Building Regulations, Article IV, Fences, of the City Code as follows: Section 6-146. Easements Any fence placed within an easement that impedes the access or intended use of that easement may be removed by the City or the City's representative at the owner's expense. 1774.03 That language be deleted from Chapter 21, Subdivisions, Article III, Minimum Design Standards, Section 21-92 - lot Trees, Subd. 3 of the City Code as follows: (3) Specific tree locations are subject to the location of utilities in utility easements and http://library4.municode.comlrncc/DocView/11731/1/180/220 9/22/2006 ORDINANCE NO. 1774 -- Public Property Enforcement Page 2 of3 .. ' , the approval of the community development director or designee. http://library4.municode.com/mcc/DocView/11731/1/180/220 9/22/2006 ORDINANCE NO. 1774 -- Public Property Enforcement Page 3 of3 .. o .. 1774.04 That language be added to Chapter 23, Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Article V- Stormwater Drainage Utility, Section 23-112, Storm sewer utility fee of the City Code be amended as follows: (c ) There shall be charged fees to property owners for the maintenance and clearing of drainage and utility easements where obstructions. have been placed in the easement areas. Affected property owners shall be provided with reasonable notice and opportunity to remove the obstructions. vegetation, gardens, fences and related items before City personnel or contractors are directed to remove such items. All actual expenses incurred by the City for the removal of such items shall be billed to the affected property owner(s). Non- payment of such charaes will result in collection in the same manner as for all other unpaid utility charges. 1774.05 That language be added to Chapter 24, Zoning, Article VI, Supplemental Performance Standards, Division 2, Accessory Buildings, Garages and Miscellaneous Structures, Section 24-280, Generally, of the City Code be amended as follows: (d) Any structure placed within an easement that impedes the access or intended use of that easement may be removed by the City or the City's representative at the owner's expense. 1774.06 Effective Date This Ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and publication according to law. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota, this 28 th day of June, 2006. William J. Hargis Mayor ATTEST: Clinton P. Gridley, City Administrator (SEAL) http://library4.municode.com/mcc/DocView/11731/1/180/220 9/22/2006 Woodbury Minnesota Planning, Zoning & Inspections Page 1 of2 ,ATTACHMENT D f w~~1" City of Woodbury 8301 Valley Creek Road Search Our Site: Woodbury, MN 55125 I I. (651) 714-3500 . ......... ......................1 .,!'!t.; Wednesday, January 17, 2007 Online S~frit;;$ .. ClJy (lowmmenl+ Patks & RJaCfeat10n .. Landscaping & Drainage Questions and Answers Pfarming, Zoning .& .. I've just purchased a new home in Woodbury and I am planning the inspectiofls landscaping. I've heard a little about boulevards and I know there are Homeowner Info easements on my property. What is their purpose? Building Permits The boulevard is part of the street right of way. It is used for installation and Development Process New Development maintenance of sewer and water lines and storage of snow in the winter. Comprehensive Plan Planting trees or bushes in the boulevard (street right of way) is not Permit Fee Schedule permitted. Lawn sprinkler systems are allowed in the boulevard; however the Escrow Account city will not repair sprinkler systems damaged by snowplows or other work. Property Maintenance. & Boulevard widths varyfrom 6 feet to 18 feet in residential areas. Typical width Complaints is 13 feet. To verify the boulevard width on your lot, call the Building Planning Commission Department at (651) 714-3543, the Engineering Department at (651) 714- Planning Application 3593, or the Planning Department at (651) 714-3533. Zoning Demographic Information Now I understand the boulevard is part of the street right of way, but Dl!!ffi~l()'pmeflt + what are the easements for? ErrArf,mmont .. Easements allow certain rights on a property. Drainage easements give the P<dl<:o .& Fire .. city rights to regulate drainage within the easement area. Utility easements give utility companies (electric, gas, phone, etc) rights to install utilities in streets & Uflll1l$ .. these easements. Typical city lotswill have 5-foot easements on the side Transit .. yards and 10-foot easements on the front and rear yard. It should be noted JQPS & lIotlJflteerlsm + that the front yard easement is in addition to the boulevard. Individual lot CQmmlJnitr Events .. surveys will show these easements. DirocfQry .. May I plant trees or bushes in the easements? Plantings such as trees and bushes may be placed in drainage and utility easements at the risk of the property owner, provided they do not change or interfere with the drainage. The city does not encourage extensive plantings or landscaping in the easement area because of potential drainage problems and the possibility of utility work in the easements. The city or utility companies will not replace plantings or landscaping removed or damaged during work within the easement area. Do I need city approval to work in the easement area? Any work that would change or interfere with the drainage on the easements or any part of the property should be approved by the Woodbury Engineering Department before starting the work. Is there anything else I should know? The City of Woodbury passed an ordinance to reduce erosion in 1994. It requires turf be established within 60 days (eXCluding the time between October 1st and May 1st) of the city issuing a Certificate of Occupancy. We would also like to remind you to maintain, until turf is established, any silt fence or hay bale erosion control systems that may be on your lot. Many cities have lawn sprinkling restrictions. Do we have any in Woodbury? http://www.ci.woodbury.mn.us/planninglhmlandquest.html 1/17/2007 Woodbury Minnesota Planning, Zoning & Inspections Page 2 of2 To ensure adequate water pressure and minimize the chance of shortfalls during times of peak water use, the City of Woodbury has adopted an odd- even watering policy. Residents who have even-numbered houses may water lawns on even-numbered calendar days; residents with odd-numbered homes may water on odd-numbered days. In addition lawn sprinkling is prohibited between noon and 5 p.m. every day of the week. If you are considering purchasing a lawn sprinkler system, it is a good idea to look for one that may be easily set for odd or even days. Special watering permits can be obtained for newly placed sod, trees and bushes by calling Public Works at (651) 714-3720. http://www.ci.woodbury.mn.us/planning/hmlandquest.html 1/17/2007 .-. ATTACHMENT E EASEMENT FENCING AND LANDSCAPING POLICY Adopted by the Hastings City Council April 4, 2005 For the purpose of this policy, easements shall be classified into the following categories: 1) Standard lot line drainage and utility easements that do not contain underground storm sewer, sanitary sewer, or watermain utilities. 2) Drainage and utility easements that contain underground storm sewer, sanitary sewer, or watermain utilities. 3) Drainage and utility easements that serve as drainage ways draining more than one lot. 4) Drainage and utility easements that serve as ponding basins. 5) Trail or pedestrian easements. Any fence, plantings, or other landscape improvements installed within a drainage and utility easement are subject to removal as necessary for the installation, repair, maintenance, access or removal ofpublic utilities and/or drainage improvements. The property owner shall be responsible at their expense for both the removal costs and reinstalling any improvements within the drainage and utility easement that were removed in order to utilize the drainage and utility easement. 1. Standard lot line drainage and utility easements that do not contain underground storm sewer, sanitary sewer, or watermain utilities. Fences, trees, bushes, gardens, lawn irrigation Standard Lot Li ne Easement systems and other types of landscaping are permitted as long as the improvements meet City ordinance requirements and applicable permits are granted. However, these I improvements cannot impede 11" _.." - drainage flow. I I I J , I \ Fence and Landscape Improvements Permitted as long as they do not impede drainage flow c-- --- -1-------, 2. Drainage and utility easements that contain underground storm sewer, sanitary sewer, or watermain utilities. No fences, trees, landscape timbers or block, I play structures, utility sheds or hedges and other large bushes shall be installed I within drainage and utility easements that contain I underground storm sewer, sanitary sewer, or watermain utilities. Small I gardens, small bushes and other low level landscaping I is permitted within these easements as long as such improvements do not block inspection and maintenance access to the underground No Fences, Trees, or Structures Within Easement utilities. Gardens and Low Level Landscaping Permitted. 3. Drainage and utility easements that serve as drainage ways draining more than one lot. Any fences crossing Drainageway Easement ~ or installed within drainage and utility easements that serve as drainage ways for more than one lot cannot impede water flow. Installation of split rail fences or chain link fences that do not contain slats - ~ will be permitted. Privacy '< fences that would impede - water flow may be . permitted if the Public II ~ , .. .". ~ Works Department :;:: ~. -,- ~ ;. <:". determines that the ' , No Landscape Improvements that would impede flow drainage way carries minor or mulch, bare soils or coniferous trees. flows and if the bottom of Depending on size of drainageway, crossing split rail or the privacy fence is chain link fences may be permitted. constructed a minimum of 12 inches above the ground through the drainage Coniferous trees are not permitted within the drainage way. Deciduous trees may be planted not closer than 5 feet from the centerline of the flow channel. All of the -- --~ - ground surface within the drainage and utility easement must be vegetated with grass or other suitable ground cover approved by the City Forester. No mulch, gardens, bushes or bare soil shall be permitted within the drainage and utility easement. No landscaping timbers, block, play structures or utility sheds shall be permitted within the drainage and I utility easement. I 4. Drainage and utility easements that serve as ponding basins. Non-slat chain link - - I fences or split rail type 4. Ponding Basin Drainage & Utility Easements fences, trees, bushes, landscape walls, and other landscape materials may he permitted within drainage and utility easements that serve as ponding basins provided they are: approved by the Public Works Department; are installed above the 100 year high water level for the pond; and do not impede water flow or maintenance access to the pond. The Public Works Department may ., .". " require the installation of ,~:r,:'~:-5f~~:'~~ ,,,,';~;~:::'~~~~~~~~. gates for fence installations that may restrict access to the ponding basin. I All of the ground surface within the ponding basin area at or below the 100 year high water level for the pond must be vegetated with grass or other suitable ground cover approved by the City Forester. No mulch, gardens, bushes or bare soil shall be permitted within the ponding basin area at or below the 100 year high water level for the pond. 5. Trail or pedestrian easements. T rai I Easements No private fence or landscaping improvements are permitted within trail or pedestrian easements. [ I I I - ~. --.. -~- -~-'---'~ ,,-_. -~.._---- ----- --... -- -- ---'~ e) Location and details of irrigation systems. f) Location, width and height of all proposed earth berms and retaining walls. g) Planting details illustrating proposed locations of all new plant material. h) Planting schedule containing: 1) Plant key 2) Common and botanical plant names 3) Quantity of plants for each species 4) Size of plant material at time of planting and at maturity 5) Root condition (balled and burlapped, bare root, container, etc...) 6) Special planting instructions 3. Any other existing or proposed features that relate to or affect site finish and landscaping. SUBD. 4. RESIDENTIAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS (1-a UNITS PER BUILDING) The Developer or Builder of any new residence (or substantial modification to an existing residence) between 1-8 housing units that is exclusively residential must adhere to the following requirements. A. Boulevard Tree Requirements. Boulevard Trees shall be planted every 50 feet along public right-of-ways. The tree must be planted within 10 feet of the curb and shall not encroach within the site visibility triangle. B. Front Yard Tree Requirements. One Front Yard Tree shall be planted for every unit in addition to Boulevard Tree requirements. The tree shall be planted outside of the city right-of-way. C. Vegetative Cover Requirement. Vegetative Cover including sod, shrubs, trees, and related landscaping materials must be established in all front yard areas, and within the first 20 feet from the primary structure of all side yard and rear yard areas. The vegetative cover requirement shall not preclude the construction of the following provided minimum zoning setback requirements are met: decks, patios, and placement of rock and related landscape materials associated with foundation planting adjacent to a structure. D. Landscaping in Drainage and Utility Easements. Shallow root plantings including sod, turf, grass and shrubs shall be established in drainage and utility easement areas. The placement of landscaping or structures that significantly changes or impedes the designed drainage pattern shall be prohibited. The City reserves the right to review all landscaping plans City of Hastings Code Book Page 96 of 104 Chapter 10 Updated to Ord. 553, Second Series - May 18, 2006 subject to the provision of the City's Landscape Fence and Easement Policy, April 2005, as amended. SUBD. 5. COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, INSTITUTIONAL, AND MULTIPLE FAMilY (GREATER THAN 8 UNITS PER BUILDING) REQUIREMENTS Landscaping for all commercial, industrial, institutional, or multiple family building greater than 8 units shall consist of a combination of deciduous, coniferous, and ornamental trees, shrubs, hedges, flowers, sod, ground cover and other natural materials. Landscaping shall cover all areas not used for structures, drives, sidewalks, or parking. A. Interior Parking Lot 1. In any aisle in excess of 30 parking stalls, an interior landscaped island shall be provided 2. Landscaped islands shall be provided at each end of all rows of parking in parking lots in excess of 40 parking stalls. 3. One tree per 4,000 square feet of paved surface is required of which 75 percent must be deciduous, overstory trees. Trees shall be planted in medians or directly adjacent to the parking lot perimeter. 4. The following requirements apply to all parking lot islands: a. Each island shall contain at least one (1) deciduous shade tree. b. Each island shall not contain any shrub over 18 inches in height c. Islands shall have a minimum inside width of ten (10) feet. B. Streetscape and Open Space 1. One tree per 50 feet of lot perimeter is required. Trees shall be planted every 50 feet along public and private street frontages between the frontlot line and back of curb. Remaining trees can be placed elsewhere on the site. 2. At least one shrub per 40 feet of lot perimeter must be planted. 3. An opaque landscaping feature a minimum of 30 inches in height is required between any parking lot or driveway and the adjacent street. Said feature shall be one or a combination of the following: City of Hastings Code Book Page 97 of 104 Chapter 10 Updated to Ord. 553, Second Series - May 18, 2006 a. A ten foot wide landscaped strip which must screen at least 70 percent of the length of the lot frontage with an opaque barrier 30 inches high at initial planting. 1. b. Landscaped berms at least three (3) feet in height measured from the top of street curb adjacent to the berm at a slope no greater than 3: 1. C. Properties Adjacent to Residential Uses 1. All off-street parking, loading facilities, exterior storage areas, mechanical areas, and driveways shall be effectively screened from areas zoned or guided residential by one or a combination of the following: a. A six (6) foot high opaque fence or wall. Chain link fences with slats are not acceptable. b. Berming or landscaping measuring at least six (6) feet in height measured from the top of the parking lot or drive aisle curb. Landscaping must provide year-round screening opacity of 75 percent at initial planting. D. Landscaping in Drainage and Utility Easements. Shallow root plantings including sod, turf, grass and shrubs shall be established in drainage and utility easement areas. The placement of landscaping or structures that significantly changes or impedes the designed drainage pattern shall be prohibited. The City reseNes the right to reviewal/landscaping plans subject to the provision of the City's Landscape Fence and Easement Policy, April 2005, as amended. SUBD. 6. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS A. Rainwater Gardens - Rainwater gardens shall be encouraged to accommodate stormwater drainage and to meet landscape vegetation requirements. Rainwater gardens may be eligible for a reduction in the Open Space tree planting requirements upon approval of the Planning Director as follows: 1. One square foot of raingarden shall be equal to one square foot of tree coverage (based on mature growth). 2. Tree planting requirements shall not be reduced greater than 50 percent. 3. Raingardens cannot be substituted for landscape screening. B. Site Triangle\Visual Clearance - No fence, wall, dense landscaping, or other visual obstruction above a height of 30 inches from the established City of Hastings Code Book Page 98 of 104 Chapter 1 0 Updated to Ord. 553, Second Series - May 18, 2006 ATTACHMENT F CITY OF CHASKA · FENCE PERMIT APPLICATION Permit No.: Date: Name of Property Owner: Phone: Address: City: Zip: Signed: (Property Owner) REQUIRED SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS: o Site plan showing fence location o Description of fence ZONING: All 'R' (Residential) Classifications: Sec. 9.20.3 Rear Boundary Fence: Shall not exceed six (6) feet in height within the limits of the rear yard, except where [Sec. 9.20.3.2] rear yard access from the principal building is achieved from an entrance/exit to a side yard. In such instances, a six (6) foot boundary fence is permitted in the side yard to a distance not greater than three (3) feet beyond the entrance/exit in the direction of the e front yard. [Sec. 9.20.3.2 (b)] Decorative Fence: Shall not exceed four (4) feet in height within the limits ofthe front and side yards. [Sec. 9.20.3.3] Shall have an opacity of no greater than 50 percent. (Thisisthe only type of fence allowed within the limits ofthe front and side yards.) A decorative fence erected on a corner lot shall be subject to additional traffic visibility requirements in Sec. 9.20.3.3. Privacy Fence: Shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height. Located only within the buildable area [Sec. 9.20.3.4] of the rear yard. (Shall meet rear and side yard setbacks.) Commercial, Industrial, and Public: See City Planner and Sec. 9.20.4. General Information: . The side of the fence considered to be the face shall face abutting property. The face shall be defined as the finished side ofthe fence rather than the side with structural supports. [Sec. 9.20.2 (a)] It is the homeowner's responsibility to locate property corners to show that the fence is located on their property. For City ofChaska Use Only Fee: $9.50 Permit Approval: State Surcharge: +$0.50 Total: $10.00 Final Inspection: . Dated: By: CITY OF CHASKA ONE CITY HALL PLAZA CHASKA, MN 55318 P : ax: REVISED 5/2003 - CITY OF ANDOVER 9\: ~ 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. · ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. NDb'VE (763) 755.5100 FAX (763) 755.8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US FENCE PERMIT APPLICATION Permit No.: Date: Property Owner: Phone: Address: Contractor: Signature: Provide lot surveyor plat showing the proposed fence location. If a surveyor plat is not available, provide a sketch drawing in the space provided below. The accuracy of the survey and/ or sketch will be the responsibility of the applicant. The City is not held liable for inaccuracies. Fences for pools do not require a Fence Permit. That type of fence is reviewed and permitted through the Swimming Pool Permit. ~.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................-..................................................1 It Fences placed in drainage & utility easements or in locations other than approved by the permit are subject to removal at the homeowner's expense. No site inspection is required. Staff comments: Setback from front property line Located outside of drainage & (adjacent to public street): utility easement: Maximum height: Outside ofwetIand: Located outside of sight lines: Note: Include Fence Handout, Boulevard Restriction & Easement Restriction Handout with the permit application. Fee: $25.00 Approved By: e Date: TOTAL: $25.00 (Double fee if failure to obtain a permit.) C:\Docwnents and 8ettings\ScottA.CITY _HALL \Local Settings\Ternporary Internet FiJes\OLK78\Fence Permit.doc City of Anoka e 2015 First Avenue North 0 Anoka, MN 55303 Phone 763-576-27200 Fax 763-576-2727 FENCE PERMIT APPLICATION SITE ADDRESS: OWNER: PHONE: ADDRESS: CONTRACTOR:: ADDRESS: CITY ZIP: PHONE: LICENSE #: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND SIGNATURE: The undersigned hereby agrees that in case such permit is granted; that a/l work which shall be done and all materials which shall comply with the plans and specification therefore herewith submitted and with all the ordinance of said City of Anoka and State Building Codes applicable therein. SIGNATURE: DATE: FENCING MATERIAL: HEIGHT: PROJECT VALUE $ r-----------------------------.--------------------~-------~ Fence Location Sketch (be sure to show the location of house, garage, streets etc) I I I I I e I I I I I I ----------------------------~------------------~-------~ Planning Department Approval By: Date: e Building Department Approval By: Date: SEE CODE COMPLIANCE INFORMATION - ATTACHED