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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 308
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1001 OF THE
SHOREWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO
BUILDING CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
SECTION 1: Chapter 1001 of the Shorewood City Code is hereby repealed and the following is
adopted in its place:
SECTION:
1001.01:
1001.02:
1001.03:
1001.04:
State Building Code Adopted
Organization and Enforcement
Permits, Inspections and Fees
Violations
1001.01: STATE BUILDING CODE ADOPTED: The Minnesota State Building Code,
established pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 16B.59 through 16B.73, one
copy of which is on file in the City offices, is hereby adopted as the Building Code for the City. Such
Code is hereby incorporated in this Chapter as completely as if set out in full.
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1 . Chapter 1300 - Minnesota Building Code
2 . Chapter 1301 - Building Official Certification
3. Chapter 1302 - State Building Construction Approvals
4. Chapter 1305 - Adoption of the 1994 Uniform Building Code including Appendix
Chapters:
a. 3, Division I, Detention and Correctional Facilities
b. 12, Division II, Sound Transmission Control
c. 29, Minimum Plumbing Fixtures
5 . Chapter 1307 - Elevators and Related Devices
6. Chapter 1315 - Adoption of the 1993 National Electrical Code
7. Chapter 1325 - Solar Energy Systems
8. Chapter 1330 - Fallout Shelters
9. Chapter 1335 - Floodproofing Regulations
10. Chapter 1340 - Facilities for the Handicapped
11. Chapter 1346 - Adoption of the 1991 Uniform Mechanical Code
12. Chapter 1350 - Manufactured Homes
13. Chapter 1360 - Prefabricated Buildings
14. Chapter 1365 - Snow Loads
15. Chapter 1370 - Storm Shelters
16. Chapter 4715 - Minnesota Plumbing Code
17. Chapter 7670 - Minnesota Energy Code
18. Chapter 1305.0020, Subpart 2 - 3, Division III, 1992 One and Two Family Dwelling
Code; 15, Reroofing; 33, Excavation and Grading
19. Chapter 1306 - Special Fire Protection Systems with option 8a (Group M, S, or F
occupancies with 5,000 or more gross square feet)
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1001.02. ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT: The organization of the Building
Department and enforcement of the Code shall be as established by Chapter 1 of the
1994 Uniform Building Code. The Code shall be enforced within the incorporated limits of the City.
The Building Department shall be the Building Code Department of the City of Shorewood. The
Administrative Authority shall be a State certified "Building Official".
The Appointing Authority shall designate the Building Official for the jurisdiction of Shorewood.
1001.03: PERMITS, INSPECTIONS, AND SURCHARGE:
Subd. 1. Permits, Inspections, and Fees. Permits, inspections, and collection of fees shall be as
provided in Chapter 1 of the 1994 Uniform Building Code. The amounts of the permit
fees for activities encompassed by the Code shall be as established by the City Council
from time to time' .
Subd. 2. Surcharge. In addition to the permit fee required by Subd. 1 above, the applicant shall pay
a surcharge to be remitted to the Minnesota Department of Administration as prescribed by
Minnesota Statutes section 16B.70.
1001.04:
VIOLATIONS: Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this
Chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. COrd. 229, 8-13-90)
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
Section 2:
publication.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota, this 12th day
of February, 1996.
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
OFFICIAL SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 308
The following is the official summary of Ordinance No. 308 , approved by the
City Council of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota, on 12 February 1996:
Ordinance No. 308
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD, MINNESOT A,
AMENDING CHAPTER 1001 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO THE
STATE BUILDING CODE AND ITS ADOPTION; ORGANIZATION AND
ENFORCEMENT; PERMITS, INSPECTIONS AND FEES; AND
VIOLA TIONS
A printed copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection by any person at the
Office of the City Clerk and at the Excelsior Public Library.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota
this 12th day of February, 1996.
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
OFFICIAL SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 309
The following is the official summary of Ordinance No. ..1D..9...-, approved by the City
Council of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota, on February 12, 1996:
Ordinance No. 309
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD, MINNESOT A,
ESTABLISHING SECTION 1301.02 OF THE CITY CODE OF
ORDINANCES RELATING TO LICENSE, PERMIT, SERVICE CHARGES
AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES.
The Ordinance is intended to provide a fair, equitable, and consistent means of
establishing fees and charges by the City for licenses, permits, service charges and
miscellaneous fees.
A printed copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection by any person at the
Office of the City Clerk and at the Excelsior Library.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota
this 12th day of February, 1996.
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 309
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1301 OF THE
SHOREWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO
LICENSE, PERMIT, SERVICE CHARGES
AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA,
ORDAINS:
Section 1: Section 1301 of the Shorewood City Code is hereby repealed and the
following is adopted in its place:
1301.02: ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES AND CHARGES: Fees and
charges by the City are hereby established as set forth in Schedule A Each
section of the City Code which contains any such fee or charge is hereby amended to reflect
the amount set forth in Schedule A If this Title 1300 does not establish a fee or charge, it
shall remain as stated in other sections of the City Code.
I. TYPE OF
CHARGE/FEE
Police Alarm Pennits
Fire Alann Pennits
Recreational Fire Pennit
Open Burning Pennit
Boat Docks & Boat Storage
Facility License
Intoxicating Liquor License
Wine License - On-Sale
Intoxicating Malt Liquor/
Wine License - On-Sale
Liquor Special Club License
Special Sunday License
Nonintoxicating Malt
Liquor License - On-sale
Nonintoxicating Malt Liquor
Liquor License - Off-Sale
Nonintoxicating Malt Liquor
Temporary License
SCHEDULE A
CITY CODE
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601.06.1
601.06.1
501.03
501.03
304.05
CHARGE/FEE
$ 100.00 3rd false alarm & thereafter
150.00 2nd false alarm & thereafter
No Charge
100.00 per site
35.00
403.06.1 7,500.00
403.06.1 1,000.00
403.06.1 2,000.00
403.06.1 250.00
403.06.1 200.00
402.06.2 300.00
402.06.2 50.00
402.06.2 25.00
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903.08.6
903.08.4
903.09.1a
$1.45/1,000 gallons in excess
Water Service - Low Income 903.09.1a(1)
Water Turn-on & Shut-off Fee 903.04
Base Water Special Assessment (R) 903.18.03
Water Trunk: Charge (T) 903.18.06
Such charge may be assessed
for a term of 15 years, with
payment beginning the
following levy year
Water Connection Fee
Special Assessment Search
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I. TYPE OF
CHARGE/FEE
Do~ Licenses
Kennel License
Horse Permit
Animal Impound Fees
Street Excavation Permit
Gambling License
Individual Sewage Disposal
System Contractor License
Residential Recycling Fee
Sewer Connection Permit
Sewer Service
Sanitary Sewer Surcharge
Local Sewer A vail. Charge
Refuse Hauler License
Tree Trimmers License
Water Connection Permit
Water Meter - 3/4"
3/4" Horn
1" Meter
1" Horn
Pressure Reducing Valve
Late Meter Reading Fee
Meter Test
Water Service
CITY CODE
REFERENCE
701.03.2
CHARGE/FEE
5.00
1.00 late fee
25.00/initiallicense
1O.00/renewallicense
25.00
50.00 1st offense of year
100.00 2nd offense of year
150.00 thereafter
50.00
100.00 Biennial
25.00 Temporary
35.00
1,000.00 Bond
1.00/molhousehold
100.00
65.00/qtr/residential
43.33/qtr/residentiallow income
32.50/qtr/residential seasonal
77.90/qtr, + $2.75/ea 1,000 gallons
in excess of 28,500 gallons per
qtr/commercial
100.00/mo
1,000.00
50.00 + 25.00/truck
30.00
25.00
80.00
20.00
160.00
40.00
75.00
5.00
50.00
22.50/qtr minimum, +
of 10,000 gallons/qtr
15.00/qtr minimum
25.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
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701.04.2
702.04
701.08.4
901.01.2b
301.06.2
301.06.1
506.05.5
904.07.1
904.15.1a
904.09.5
904.18.3
507.05.4
305.01
903.03.1a
903.03.1 b(2)
903.03.3
5,000.00
15.00
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I. TYPE OF
CHARGE/FEE
Mailed Minutes (nonresident)
CITY CODE
REFERENCE
Mailed Agendas
Copies
Recycling Containers
City Code Book
Updates
City Zoning Code
Election Filing Fee
Spring Clean-up Fees
507.09.1
507.09.2
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Or as detennined based upon actual cost of disposal
Transient Business, Peddling
or Soliciting
Storm Water Drainage Utility
Residential Equivalent Factor
Basic System Rate
Tri-Annual Rental Housing
License Fee, per Unit 1004.03(3)
(includes up to 3 inspection/unit)
Additional Inspections
as Necessary
Park & Recreation Use Fees
Skatin~ Rinks (per rink)
Unlighted
Lighted
Tournaments
SoccerlFootballlBasebalVSoftball Fields (per field)
308.08
905.03
1004.03(3)
902.06.3
Resident Base Fee
Unlighted $ 20.oo/day
Lighted 30.OOIday
Tournament 50.oo/day
Multi-Use Buildings 100.00
Damage Deposit 50.00
ManorlBadger/CathcartlSilverwood 25.00
Freeman 50.00
Picnic Pavilions
ManorlBadger/Cathcart 25.00
Freeman 50.00
CHARGE/FEE
75.00 annual
.25/pagelindividual
35.00 annual
.25/pagelindividual
.25/page/single side 8.5x 11"
.50/page/single side anything larger
8.00 after 1st container
75.00
25.00/yr
20.00
2.00
Up to 10.00
6.00 appliances*
17.00 large furniture*
3.00 tires w/o rims*
6.00 tires w/ rims*
12.00 truck tires w/o rims*
15.00 air conditioners*
50.00
3.75/qtr
35.00
20.oo/inspection
10.oolhour
15.oolhour
30.oo/day + attendant salary
Nonresident Base Fee
60.oo/day
90.oo/day
150.oo/day
100.00
150.00
75.00
150.00
75.00
150.00
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II. TYPE OF
CHARGE/FEE
Zoning/Amendments
Conditional Use Permit
Variances & Appeals
Variances & Appeals
Planned Unit Development
Concept Plan
Development Stage Plan
Final Plan
Site Plan Review/Certificate
Subdivision (Metes & Bounds-
3 lots or less)
Subdivision (Preliminary Plat)
Subdivision (Final Plat)
Park Dedication
(cash in lieu ofland)
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
CITY CODE
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CHARGE/FEE
1201.04.1a
1201.04.1a
1201.05.3a
$ 450.00
200.00 (residential)
300.00 + 100.00 escrow
(nonresidential)
150.00 + 150.00 escrow
(residential)
200.00 + 150.00 escrow
(nonresidential)
1201.05.3a
1201.05.3a
1201.25.6b(2)(b)
300.00 + 100.00 escrow
300.00 + 100.00 escrow
300.00 + 100.00 escrow
1201.07.2
1202.03.1a(2)
1202.03.1a(2)
1202.03.1a(2)
150.00
250.00 + 100.00 escrow
250.00 + 100.00 escrow
+25110t
500.00 + 200.00 escrow
+25110t
1,000.00/unit
1202.07
200.00 Preapplication
800.00 Formal application
NOTE: Base fees are nonrefundable. Escrow deposits are to cover consulting engineer and attorney
expenses. Applicants are informed that any City expenses not covered by these fees will be billed to them.
Unused escrow fees will be returned to applicant upon written request.
III. TYPE OF
CHARGE/FEE
Building Permit
House Moving Permit
Mechanical Permit
Plumbing Permit
Automatic Sprinkling System
Permit
Demolition Permit
Sign Permit Application Fee
Approved Sign Permit Fee
Fence Permit
GradinglFilling Permit
Home Occupation Permit
Irrigation System Permit
R.O.W. Encroachment Permit
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CITY CODE
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1001.03
CHARGE/FEE
Per 1994 State Building Code
(S.B.C.)
Per S.B.C. + 200.00 escrow
2% value of work,
20.00 minimum
7.00/fixture, 20.00 minimum
1002.02.4a
S.B.C.
S.B.C.
S.B.C.
S.B.C.
1201.03.1lf
20.00
50.00*
20.00
Per S.B.C.
20.00
Per S.B.C.
20.00 (limited)
200.00 (special)
20.00
20.00
1201.03.2f
S.B.C.
1201.03.12c
901.02.2d
901.02.2b
Fee is waived when done in conjunction with a building permit or when burned by Fire Department.
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Section 2: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and publication.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD,
MINNESOTA, this 12th day of February, 1996.
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 310
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 902 OF THE
SHOREWOOD CITY CODE REGARDING
USE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD,
MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 902.06 Subd. 3 is hereby amended to read:
Subd. 3. Fees: The City Council is authorized to determine an
appropriate fee to be charged for exclusive use, which fees shall
be used solely for maintenance of the parks and recreational
facilities of the City. All nonprofit and sports organizations
within the Minnetonka School District #276 are exempt from
these fees but may be asked by the Park Commission to donate
an appropriate amount to compensate for their exclusive use of
these recreational facilities.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota
this 12th day of February, 1996.
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. ~
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 501 OF THE
SHOREWOOD CITY CODE REGARDING
STORAGE OF MOTOR VEHICLES FUELS AND
CHAPTER 1300 - FEES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD,
MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 501.02 is hereby amended to read "Storage of Flarnmable and
Combustible Liquids".
Section 2. Section 501.02, Subd. 4 is hereby amended to read:
Subd. 4. Removal and Abandonment, Underground Tanks: All
underground fuel storage tanks including, but not limited to,
home heating fuel tanks which are abandoned or no longer in use
shall be disposed of in accordance with the Minnesota Fire Code
and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regulations within
ninety (90) days of such abandonment or disuse. Any person
wishing to obtain a permit for removal or abandonment of an
underground tank shall pay the required fee, as established herein
and amended from time to time by the City Council.
Section 3. ~on 1300, is hereby amended by adding the following:
$35.00..... ...... ...... ...... First Tank
$20.00....................... Each Additional Tank on that Same Site
Section 4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota
this 24th day of June, 1996.
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 312
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PARKING OF MOTOR VEIDCLES IN
PARKS OR ON PUBLIC GROUND
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA,
ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 801.06 of the Shorewood Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 801.06. Operation and Parking of Vehicles in Parks or on Public Grounds:
Subd. 1. Operation of Vehicles in Parks or Public Grounds. Except police officers
or duly authorized and uniformed snow patrol personnel in the
performances of their duties, no person should stop, stand, or park a
vehicle or operate any vehicle, or ride any bicycle or horse, except in
compliance with the directions of a police officer on any park property or
other public grounds within the limits of the City, except when such
areas are designated for any of such uses and signs prohibiting any of
such uses on any park property or public grounds shall be complied
with.! (Ord.246, 10-28-91)
Subd. 2. Parking of Vehicles in Parks or on Public Grounds: No person shall
park a motor vehicle in parks or on public grounds except in designated
parking areas and where parking areas provide for striped parking stalls
no person shall park more than one (1) motor vehicle per designated
parking stall. For purposes of this section, parking shall not include
those attended vehicles stopped in the process of accessing public
waters.
Subd. 3. Violations. Violations of the provisions of this section may be subject to
a fine not to exceed $35.00 and/or towing.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA this 24 day of June, 1996.
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 2l.3
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PRIVATE WELLS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD,
MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 903.05 of the Shorewood Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to
add:
903.05. PRIVATE WELLS: 2 Private wells may be constructed or maintained
and continued in use whether or not connection is made to the water
system. In no event shall there be a means of cross-connection between the private
well and the Municipal water system at any time. Hose bibbs that will enable the
cross-connection of the two (2) systems are prohibited on internal piping of the well
supply system. The threads of the boiler drain of the well volume tank shall be
removed of the boiler drain hose bibb replaced with a sink faucet.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA this 23rd day of September, 1996.
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
OFFICIAL SUMMARY OF
ORDINANCE NO. 314
The following is the Official Summary of Ordinance No. 314, approved by the City
Council of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota, on October 14, 1996.
ORDINANCE NO. 314
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 802 OF THE CITY CODE, RELATING TO
REGULATIONS OF THE USE AND OPERATION OF SNOWMOBILES
WITHIN THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD
1.) Section 802.01 was amended to add definitions including the "LRT Right-of-Way," the
"LRT Trail", "Right-of-Way", and the deletion of certain previous definitions.
2.) Section 802.02 was amended to specify the operation of snowmobiles within Shorewood
generally and more particularly provided for the location of the operation of snowmobiles
within the corporate limits of the City of Shorewood limited to the LRT Trail, certain
public waters within the City, but not closer than 150 feet to the shoreline, on private
property with the express permission of the property owner, and on right-of-way subject
to limitation of this Ordinance.
3.)
Section 802.01 establishes speed limits within the City at 20 miles per hour on the LRT
Trail, 10 miles per hour on all other public right-of-ways and 10 miles per hour on public
waters closer than 150 feet to the shoreline.
4.) Section 802.03 provides for a limitation on the hours of operation between the hours of
11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and between the hours of 10:00 p.m.
and 7 :00 a.m. all other days.
5.) The Ordinance provides for penal provisions for violations.
A printed copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection by any person in the office of the City
Clerk or the Excelsior Library.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of October, 1996.
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City of Shorewood
Ordinance No. 314
CHAPTER 802
SNOWMOBILES
SECTION:
802.01:
802.02:
802.03:
802.04:
802.05:
802.06
802.07
802.08
802.09
802.10
DefInitions
Operation Generally
Manner of Operation
Equipment
Application of Other Laws
Persons Under Certain Age
Leaving Snowmobile Unattended
Chasing Animals Forbidden
Littering and Obstructions
Violations
802.01: DEFINITIONS
Subd. 1. BOULEVARD: That portion of a street right-of-way not occupied by pavement.
Subd.2. LRT RIGHT-OF-WAY: That portion of the Hennepin County Regional Rail
Authority right-of-way within the City of Shorewood commencing on the east at the
City of Excelsior corporate boundary and extending west to the City of Victoria
corporate boundary.
Subd.3. LRT TRAIL: That portion of the LRT Right-of-Way maintained for the use of the
public for non-vehicular purposes.
Subd. 4. OPERATE: To ride in or on and control the operation of a snowmobile.
Subd. 5. OPERATOR: Every person who operates or is in actual physical control of a
snowmobile.
Subd.6. ORGANIZED EVENT: An event sponsored and conducted by the Park
Commission, the Chamber of Commerce, Jaycees, American Legion or similar
Council-recognized civic groups or associations.
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Subd.7. OWNER: A person, other than a lienholder, having the property in or title to a
snowmobile and entitled to the use or possession thereof.
Subd. 8. PERSON: Includes an individual, partnership, corporation, and any body of persons,
whether incorporated or not, the State of Minnesota and its agencies and political
subdivisions, except this definition does not include police officers or duly authorized
and uninformed snow patrol personnel in the performance of their duties.
Subd.9. PLOW RIDGE: The bank of snow remaining at the side of the road after the plow
has passed.
Subd.l0. RIGHT-OF-WA Y: Any property established for the use of the public for street or
highway purposes by any Federal, state, county or local government, by dedication,
gift, or statutory use, whether developed or undeveloped, paved or unpaved.
Subd. 11. SAFETY or DEADMAN THROTTLE: A device which, when pressure is removed
from the engine accelerator or throttle, causes the motor to be disengaged from the
driving track.
Subd. 12. SNOWMOBILE: A self-propelled vehicle designed for travel on snow or ice or
natural terrain steered by skis or runners.
Subd. 13. STREET or HIGHWAY: The entire width between boundary lines of any right-of-
way or place when any part thereof is open to ,the use of the public, as a matter of
right, for the movement of vehicular traffic.
802.02: OPERATION GENERALLY:
Subd. 1. WHERE OPERATION PERMITTED: A person may operate a snowmobile within
the corporate limits of the City of Shor~wood in only the following locations:
a. The LRT Trail.
b. Public waters as permitted by resolution of the LMCD or Shorewood City
Council, but not closer than one hundred fifty feet (150') to the shoreline except when
entering or exiting the public waters traveling in a line perpendicular to the shoreline.
c. On private property with the express permission of the property owner.
d. On Right-of-Way subject to the limitations set forth in this section.
e. Such other locations and times as designated by resolution of the City Council for
supervised training.
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f. A person operating a snowmobile in any part of the City of Shorewood except as
. provided herein shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Subd. 2. No person shall operate a snowmobile upon the roadway of any street or highway
except for the purpose of direct travel from the person's home to the closest
destination where snowmobiling is permitted by the shortest possible route and then
only if travel on the adjacent street or highway right-of-way is restricted because of
developed yards or physical barriers.
Subd.3. Persons may operate a snowmobile on the street side of the plow ridge and avoid
obstacles by going into the street, not onto the boulevard. While traveling on streets,
snowmobiles shall drive in the direction of traffic.
Subd.4. A snowmobile may make a direct crossing ofa street or highway provided:
a The crossing is made at an angle of approximately ninety degrees (900) to the
direction of the street or highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a
quick and safe crossing.
b. The snowmobile is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or
main traveled way of the highway.
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c. The operator of the snowmobile must yield the right-of-way to all oncoming
traffic.
d. In crossing a divided street or highway, the crossing is made at an intersection of
such street or highway with another public street or highway.
e. The crossing is made with both front and rear lights are illuminated.
Subd.5. Speed Restrictions: Where no special hazard exists, the following speeds shall be
lawful, and any speeds in excess shall be deemed unlawful.
a Ten (10) miles per hour on public property within the City;
b. Ten (10) miles per hour when operated on any public waters within the City
closer than one hundred fifty feet (150') to the shoreline;
c. Twenty (20) miles per hour when operated on the LRT Trail unless the
snowmobile is within thirty feet (30') of a pedestrian at which time the operator shall
be required to slow the snowmobile to ten (10) miles per hour.
Subd. 6. No snowmobile shall enter any uncontrolled intersection without making a complete
stop. The operator shall then yield the right-of-way to any vehicles or pedestrians.
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Subd.7. When entering the LRT Trail the driver must come to a complete stop before
proceeding.
Subd.8. Notwithstanding any prohibition in this Chapter, a snowmobile may be operated on a
public thoroughfare in an emergency during the period of time when snow upon such
thoroughfare renders travel by automobile impractical.
Subd.9. No person shall operate a snowmobile on the shoulder of the LRT Trail or in the ditch
or embankment, except for the purpose of entering or exiting the trail.
Subd. 10. An operator shall bring the snowmobile to a stop and switch off the engine when
flagged by a police officer or duly authorized uniformed snow patrol member.
Subd. 11. When users meet on the LRT Trail each shall proceed as far to the right of the LR T
Trail as possible to provide safe passage.
802.03 :
MANNER OF OPERATION: Except as otherwise specifically permitted and
authorized, it is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile within the
limits of the City in the following manner:
Subd. 1. At any place while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotics or habit
. forming drugs.
Subd. 2. At a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper under all the surrounding
circumstances. Racing is prohibited except as may be specifically authorized as part
of an organized event, which authorization shall be by permit issued by the City
Council. Maximum speed limits shall be set from time to time by Council resolution.
Subd.3. At any place in a careless, reckless, or negligent manner so as to endanger the person
or property of another or to cause injury or damage thereto.
Subd. 4. So as to tow any person or thing except through use of a rigid tow bar attached to the
rear of the snowmobile.
Subd.5. When the noise level of the snowmobile exceeds seventy-eight (78) decibels on the A
Scale at a distance offifty feet (50') from the snowmobile.
Subd.6. At anytime within the City between the hours of eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. and
seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. on Friday and Saturday, and between the hours often
o'clock (10:00) P.M. and seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. on Sunday through Thursday.
Subd.7. At any time between the first of April and the thirtieth of November.
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Subd.8. Abreast of another snowmobile except when overtaking and passing another
snowmobile. No passing shall be allowed if a pedestrian is within thirty feet (30') of
the snowmobile.
Subd.9. At any location outside of the LRT Trail within the LRT Right-of-Way, unless the
Operator's property abuts to the LRT Right-of-Way and travels across the LRT
Right-of-Way in a perpendicular line from the property owner's property line to the
LRT Trail.
802.04: EQUIPMENT: It is unlawful for any person to operate or for the owner to cause
or knowingly permit the operation of a snowmobile any place within the limits of
the City unless it is equipped with the following:
Subd. 1. Standard mufflers which are properly attached and in constant operation and which
reduce the noise of operation of the motor to the minimum necessary for operation.
Mufflers shall comply with Minnesota Rules part 6100.5700, subp. 5 which certifies
that a new snowmobile complies with the noise limitation requirements of this rule.
A manufacturer shall make such a certification based on measurements made in
accordance with the SAE Recommended Practice Jl92(a) as set forth in the Report of
the Vehide Sound Level Committee, as approved by the Society of Automotive
Engineers, September 1970 and revised November 1973.
Subd. 2. Brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold the snowmobile
under any conditions of operation.
Subd.3. A "safety or deadman" throttle in operating condition.
Subd. 4. At least one clear lamp attached to the front, with sufficient intensity to reveal
persons and vehicles at a distance of at least one hundred feet (100') ahead during the
hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions. Such head lamp shall be so
aimed that glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of an oncoming vehicle
operator. It shall also be equipped with at least one red tail lamp having a minimum
candle power of sufficient intensity to exhibit a red light plainly visible from a
distance offive hundred feet (500') to the rear during the hours of darkness under
normal atmospheric conditions. The lighting equipment shall be illuminated at all
times the vehicle is operated.
Subd.5. Reflective material at least sixteen (16) square inches on each side, forward of the
handlebars, so as to reflect or beam light at a ninety degree (900) angle.
802.05:
APPLICATION OF OTHER LAWS: City traffic ordinances shall apply to the
operation of snowmobiles upon streets and highways, and Minnesota Statutes,
sections 84.81 to 84.88 and Minnesota Statutes, chapter 169, as amended, and
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except for those provisions relating to required equipment, are hereby adopted by
reference.
802.06: PERSONS UNDER CERTAIN AGE:
Subd. 1. It is unlawful for any person under fourteen (14) years of age to operate on streets,
highways, public lands or frozen water or make a direct crossing of a street or
highway as the operator of a snowmobile unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
A person fourteen (14) years of age or older, but less than eighteen (18) years of age,
may operate a snowmobile on streets, highway, public lands or frozen waters as
permitted under this Section and make a direct crossing of a street or highway only if
he/she has in his/her immediate possession a valid snowmobile safety certificate
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Subd. 2. It is unlawful for the owner of a snowmobile to permit the snowmobile to be operated
contrary to the provisions of this Section.
802.07: LEAVING SNOWMOBILE UNAITENDED: Every person leaving a
snowmobile in a public place shall lock the ignition and remove the key from the
snowmobile.
802.08: CHASING ANIMALS FORBIDDEN: It is unlawful to intentionally drive,
chase, run over, or kill any animal, wild or domestic, with a snowmobile.
802.09: LITTERING AND OBSTRUCTIONS:
Subd. 1. No person shall deposit paper, litter, rubbish, or debris on public or private property,
or throw paper, litter, rubbish, or debris from snowmobiles.
Subd.2. No person shall place obstructions, including ice blocks, on publicly-owned lands or
frozen waters so as to interfere with the lawful use thereofby the public.
Subd. 3. All traffic control devices used for routing snowmobile traffic away from private and
public property shall be located on the same private or public property and shall be in
place no earlier than November 1 and shall be removed on or before April 15.
802.10: VIOLATIONS: Any person violating the provisions of this Chapter is guilty of
a misdemeanor. (Ord. 245, 10-28-91)
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This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Shore wood this 14th day of October,
1996.
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 315
. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 201 - PLANNING COMMISSION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS
AS FOLLOWS:
201.01:
Section 1. Chapter 201 is hereby repealed and the following language added in its place:
ESTABLISHMENT: The Shorewood Planning Commission has been established
pursuant to the powers and duties given such agencies generally by Minnesota Statutes
Sections 462.351 through 462.364.
COMPOSITION: The Planning Commission shall consist of seven members
appointed by the City Council. It shall be the policy of the City to endeavor to appoint
one of the Commission members who is a resident of either Enchanted or Shady
Island.
201.02:
201.03:
MEMBERS OF COMMISSION:
Subd. 1.
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Subd. 3.
Term of Appointment: The City Council shall by resolution appoint the
Planning Commissioners to serve three (3) year terms. The terms shall be
staggered as provided for in the City Council Resolution 96-.lill. Terms of
appointments commence on January 1 and terminate on December 31, or until
vacancy is filled.
Removals: The City Council shall have the power to remove any member of
the Planning Commission for cause as defined in the Shorewood Personnel
Policy, and after a public hearing with two weeks published notice, by a two-
thirds vote of the entire City Council.
Vacancies: Vacancies in the Planning Commission shall be filled for the
unexpired term of the member whose place has become vacant in the manner
herein provided for the appointment of members.
201.04:
ORGANIZA TION:
Subd. 1.
Subd. 2.
Subd. 3.
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Officers: the City Council shall appoint a chairperson and vice-chairperson
from among the members of the Planning Commission. (Ord. 77, 9-24-73;
and. 1987 Code)
Term: The term of the chairperson and vice-chairperson shall be for one year.
The chairperson shall either be reappointed or replaced by the City Council at
the first regular City Council meeting of each calendar year.
Meetings and Hearings: All meetings of the Planning Commission shall
be held at a regularly scheduled date or at the call of the chair or at the request
of a majority of the members of the Commission, in accordance with
Minnesota Open Meeting Laws.
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Subd. 4.
Minutes and Records: The Planning Commission shall keep minutes of its
proceedings showing the vote of each member upon every question, or if
absent or tailing to vote indicating such fact, and shall also keep records of its
hearings and other official actions. Every requirement, decision or
determination of the Planning Commission shall be filed with the City Council
and shall be a public record.
Subd. 5.
Rules and Procedure: The Planning Commission shall conduct its meetings
consistent with Robert's Rules of Order and other procedures consistent with
the statutes of the State of Minnesota or with this Chapter.
Quorum: No business hall be conducted by the Planning Commission without
a quorum, consisting of the majority of all members. The concurring vote of
the majority of all members present shall be necessary to any action by the
Planning Commission.
Subd. 6.
201.05:
JURISDICTION AND DUTIES: The Planning Commission shall have the
following jurisdiction and duties:
Subd. 1.
To prepare and recommend to the City Council a Comprehensive Plan for
development of the City. The Plan shall include reasonable requirements for
streets, public grounds, and other public facilities and for the use of land
within the corporate limits.
To recommend to the City Council changes to the Comprehensive Plan.
Subd. 2.
Subd. 3.
To act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters wherein powers
are assigned to the City Council by state law or City Charter concerning
comprehensive planning, zoning, platting, environmental regulations, and
other matters of general planning nature.
To initiate, direct and review the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and the
subdivision regulations and to report to the City Council its recommendation.
Subd. 4.
Subd. 5.
To hear, review and offer recommendations to the City Council on applications
for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, variance, conditional uses and
planned developments.
201.05:
AMENDMENTS: This Chapter shall be amended only upon approval of a two-
thirds vote of the entire City Council.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA this 25th day of November, 1996.
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 316
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TRANSIENT MERCHANTS, SOLICITORS,
PEDDLERS, CANVASSERS AND GARAGE SALES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 308.04 of the Shorewood Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to delete
Subdivisions 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7.
Section 2. Section 308.04 is hereby amended to read as follows:
308.04: EXCLUSIONS: Certain businesses may be exempt from the requirements of this Chapter.
Specific exclusions include:
Subd. 1. Business by Appointment: A solicitor or canvasser doing business by
appointment. A bona fide appointment is one made in advance, not one that is not merely
obtained by going door-to-door in conjunction with the taking of orders, offering for sale
or selling.
Subd. 2. Sales to Stores and/or Professionals: Salespersons selling goods to retain or
wholesale stores or to professional or industrial establishments.
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Subd. 3. Garage. Rummage and Craft Sales: Garage sales, rummage sales and craft
sales, provided that:
a. None of the items offered for sale shall have been obtained for resale or received on
consignment for sale.
b. Any sale shall be conducted solely within the boundaries of the property owned or occupied
by the occupant who is conducting the sale.
c. There shall be no more than four (4) garage sales conducted at anyone residence during any
period of twelve (12) calendar months.
d. No garage or rummage sale shall be conducted during any part of more than three (3)
consecutive days.
e. No garage sale may be conducted before eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. or after ten o'clock
(10:00) P.M.
f. Signage is limited to one nonilluminated temporary sign, not exceeding six (6) square feet in area,
advertising the garage sale, for which a sign permit is not required. The sign may be displayed for th
duration of the sale only.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD
MINNESOTA this 25th day of November, 1996.
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. .2lL
. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 202 . PARK COMMISSION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 2. Section 202.02 of the Shorewood Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows:
Subd. 1.
Membersh~ in the Commission: Membership shall consist of up to seven (7)
residents 0 the City appointed by the City Council. Terms of all members shall be
for three (3) years. The City Council shall designate one of its members as its
liaison to meet with the Park Commission, and It shall direct the Park Commission
to designate one member of its body as a liaison person to meet with the Planning
Comrrnssion, and the Planning Commission shall designate one member of its
body as a liaison to meet with the Park Commission.
Removals: The City Council shall have the power to remove any member of the
Park Commission for cause as defined in the Shorewood Personnel Policy, and
after a public hearing with two weeks published notice, by a two-thirds vote of the
entire City Council.
Subd. 2.
Section 2. Section 202.03, Subd. 3 of the Shorewood Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as
follows:
Subd. 3. Rules of Order and Business: The Park Commission shall adopt rules and
regulations governing the conduct of its meetings. A majority of its membership
shall be required to conduct official business.
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Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA this 4th day of December, 1996.
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