2006 Ord No. 419 - 432
2006 ORDINANCES
Approved Published
419Amending Provisions of the Shorewood Zoning Code Regarding Signs 1/23/06 yes
420 Amending the Shorewood Zoning Code to Allow Impervious Surface in 2/13/06 yes
Excess of Twenty-Five Percent for Nonresidential Properties in the
āSā, Shoreland District.
421 Amending Section 1201.23 Subd. 4 (C-3 Conditional Uses) of the 2/27/06 yes
Shorewood Zoning Code
422 Amending Section 1201.19 (R-C District) of the Shorewood Zoning 7/24/06 yes
Code to Include Self-Storage Facilities as a Conditional Use
423 Amending Section 1201.09 Subd. 2. of the Shorewood Zoning Code 7/24/06 Yes
The Shorewood Zoning Map (Shurgard Property)
424 Amending Section 1201.99 Subd. 2. of the Shorewood Zoning Code 7/24/06 Yes
The Shorewood Zoning Map (City Property ā Christmas Lake Road /
Highway 7)
425 Amending the Shorewood Zoning Code to Eliminate the C-1, 7/24/06 Yes
Neighborhood Convenience Commercial District
426 Amending the Shorewood Zoning Code to Update the C-3, General 7/24/06 Yes
Commercial Zoning District, Revise Its Designation to C-1, General Summary
Commercial, and Revise the Designation of the C-4, Service Commercial Res 06-051
District to C-2, Service Commercial
427 Amending the Shorewood Zoning Code Changing References to C-3 7/24/06 Yes
And C-4 Zoning Districts to C-1 and C-2, Respectively
428 Enacting and Adopting the 2006 S-1 Supplement to the Code of Ordinances 8/14/06 Yes
For the City of Shorewood Minnesota
429 Outdoor Word Burning Furnaces 10/9/06 Yes
430 Amending Chapters 603 and 703 of the Shorewood City Code 11/13/06 Yes
431 Amending the Shorewood Zoning Code as It Pertains to the Regulation 11/27/06 Yes
of Docks in Residential Zoning Districts
432 Amending Section 1301.02 of the City Code: Stomwater Management 12/11/06 Yes
Charges
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 419
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PROVISIONS OF
THE SHOREWOOD ZONING CODE REGARDING SIGNS
Section 1. The definition of "Sign Area" found in Section 1201.02 ofthe Shorewood
City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"SIGN AREA. The total area of a sign measured at the perimeter of the surface
on which the sign is inscribed. For signs consisting of letters, figures, or symbols
applied directly onto a building or structure, the sign area shall be that area
enclosed within the smallest rectangle that can be made to circumscribe the sign."
Section 2. Section 1201.02 of the Shorewood City Code is hereby amended to include:
"SIGN - MEN,U BOARD. Any sign that has a message related to the site's food
service and the copy is manually or electronically changed and the lettering of
which is less than three inches in height so as to not be readable from the
adjoining street right-of-way or adjoining property."
Section 3. Section 1201.03 Subd. l1.b.(2)(g) is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"(g) No sign shall be illuminated with any flashing or intermittent lights, nor
shall it be animated, except for time and temperature information. All
displays shall be shielded to prevent any light to be directed at on-coming
traffic in the brilliance as to impair the vision of any driver. No device
shall be illuminated in a manner as to interfere with or obscure an official
traffic sign or signal. No light shall be directed onto a lake so as to
interfere with navigation thereon;"
Section 4. Section 1201.03 Subd. l1.b.(2) is hereby amended to include:
"(i) Window signs where the total area of such signs exceeds 10 percent of the
total glass area of the window space as viewed from the street, to a
maximum of 20 square feet."
Section 5. Section 1201.03 Subd. l1.c.(3) is hereby amended to read as follows:
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No portion of any sign shall be located within five feet of any property
line. No signs other than governmental signs and political campaign signs
as provided in b(l)(d) of this subdivision shall be erected or temporarily
placed within any street right-of-way or upon public lands or easements or
rights-of-way.
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Any unauthorized signs located in public right-of-way or on public
property shall be considered abandoned and are subject to immediate
removal and disposal without notice."
Section 6. Section 1201.03 Subd. 11.c.(4) is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"(4) The temporary use of signs, searchlights, banners, pennants and similar
devices shall require a permit. The permit shall be valid for 10 consecutive
days. The permit shall be prominently displayed during the period of
validity. Only two temporary permits may be granted for any property
within any 12 month period. Temporary signs shall not exceed 32 square
feet in area.
Section 7. Section 1201.03 Subd. 11.c.(10) is hereby amended to read as follows:
"(10) The regulations contained herein shall not apply to traffic signs or the flag,
separate emblem, or insignia of a nation, political unit, school or religious
group, or integral signs. There shall be no more than one United States
flag and no more than three other non-commercial flags. Nor shall these
regulations pertain to a sign inside a building, provided the sign is at least
three feet in back of the inside of the exterior wall and is readable from
inside the building.
Section 8. Section 1201.03 Subd. 11.c.(11) is hereby amended to read as follows:
"(11) All signs requiring a permit from the city shall be subject to review and
approval by the Zoning Administrator."
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Section 9. Section 1201.03 Subd. 11.d.(2)(b) is hereby amended to read as follows:
"(b) All other nonconforming signs: upon approval of a building permit, sign
permit, or other zoning action."
Section 10. Section 1201.03 Subd. l1.e.(l)(a) is hereby amended to read as follows:
"(a) Area identification signs (monument type only). One sign facing each
bordering street shall be allowed for each development of 20 or more
units. The sign shall not exceed 32 square feet of area, nor shall the sign
structure exceed one -half of the allowable copy area. The signs shall be
erected only at the dedicated street entrance - but not in the public right-
of-way, may be indirectly illuminated and shall not exceed a height of
eight feet above grade."
Section 11. Section 1201.03 Subd. 11.e.(3) is hereby amended to read as follows:
"(3) C-3 and C-4 Commercial Districts. Subject to other conditions of this
chapter, the following signs shall be allowed in the C-3 and C-4 Districts."
Section 12. Section 1201.03 Subd. 11.e.(3)(d) is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"(d) Freestanding signs shall not exceed 20 feet in height or 80 square feet in
area. The total area of the sign structure shall not exceed one-half of the
allowable copy area."
Section 13. Section 1201.03 Subd. 11.e.(3) is hereby amended to include:
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"(e) Window signs. The total area of window signs shall not exceed 10 percent
of the total area of windows as viewed from the street. Window signs
with lettering exceeding 3.5 inches in height shall be debited against the
total number and area of signs allowed for the property.
(f) Menu boards. One menu board sign per restaurant use with a drive-up
facility may be allowed in conjunction with a conditional use permit. The
menu board shall not exceed 32 square feet in area, nor more than eight
feet in height, and may be in addition to the freestanding sign on the
property. Lettering size on the menu board shall not exceed two inches in
height."
Section 14. Section 1201.03 Subd. 11.e.(4)(b) is hereby amended to read as follows:
"(b) For PUDs containing 20 acres or more of land, the city may allow larger
construction signs than those allowed in b(l)(f) of this subdivision. In
determining the size and allowable area of signs in a PUD, the city shall
take into consideration the functional classification and designated speed
limit of adjacent roads and potential impact on adjoining residential areas.
In no case shall the total allowable area of construction signs exceed three
square feet for each acre of land within the PUD. The total area of the
signs shall not exceed 100 square feet and no individual sign shall exceed
80 square feet."
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Section 15. Section 1201.03 Subd. l1.f.(l) is hereby amended to read as follows:
"(1) No sign shall be erected in the City of Shorewood until a permit to do so
has been approved by the Zoning Administrator and issued by the office of
the Building Official (signs stipulated in b(l) above shall be exempt from
this requirement). No permit shall be granted until the necessary fee has
been paid and until the Building Official, or staff representative, has made
a preliminary inspection of the sign before installation and has ascertained
that the sign and method of installation comply with all requirements of
this chapter. The Building Official may require that detailed plans and
specifications be submitted with the application if necessary in his or her
judgment. Following permit issuance and sign erection, the Building
Official shall make a final inspection of the sign, and if it complies in
every respect with the minimum standards set forth in this chapter, shall
endorse on the permit his or her certificate of approval.
Section 16. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon publishing in the
Official Newspaper of the City of Shorewood.
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AQOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 23rd day of
January 2006.
ATTEST:
WOODY LOVE, MAYOR
A WSON, CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 420
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SHOREWOOD ZONING CODE TO ALLOW
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE IN EXCESS OF TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT FOR
NONRESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN THE "S", SHORELAND DISTRICT
Section 1. City Code Section 1201.03 Subd. 2. (Zoning Performance Standards) is
hereby amended to read:
"u. Impervious Surface: Except as provided in (4), below, the maximum ratio of impervious
surface to lot area for all lots in the "S", Shoreland zoning district shall be twenty five percent
(25%). The maximum ratio of impervious surface to lot area for all lots that are not subject to
"s" district requirements shall be as follows:"
Section 2. City Code Section 1201.03 Subd. 2.u.(2)(b) is hereby amended to read:
"(b) Measures for the treatment of storm water runoff and or prevention of
storm water from directly entering a public water include such
appurtenances as sediment basins (debris basins, desilting basins, or silt
traps), installation of debris guards and micro silt basins on storm water
inlets, oil skimming devices, and the like;"
Section 3. City Code Section 1201.03 Subd. 2.u.(3) is hereby amended to read:
"(3) Commercial Districts (R-C through C-3), not located in the "S", Shoreland
District: 66%, provided that:"
Section 4. City Code Section 1201.03 Subd. 2.u.(3)(c) is hereby amended to read:
"(c) Measures for the treatment of storm water runoff and or prevention of
storm water from directly entering a public water include such
appurtenances as sediment basins (debris basins, de silting basins, or silt
traps), installation of debris guards and micro silt basins on storm water
inlets, oil skimming devices, and the like;"
Section 5. City Code Section 1201.03 Subd. 2.u. is hereby amended to include:
"(4) Commercial districts (R-C through C-4) and Lakeshore Recreational (L-R):
located in the "S", Shoreland District: 25%. A conditional use permit may be
granted to exceed 25%, provided that:
(a) The proposed development complies with the requirements set forth in
(3)(a-d), above;
(b) The treatment measures referenced in (3)( c), above, shall be consistent
with the National Urban Runoff Program (NURP) guidelines, including,
but not limited to, the removal of 90% of total suspended solids and the
removal of 60% total phosphorous."
Section 5. City Code Section 1201.03 Subd. 2.u.(4) is hereby amended to read:
"(5) Planned Unit Development (PUD) districts shall be regulated based upon the
various uses within the PUD. Residential portions of the PUD shall be subject to
the provisions of (1) above. Commercial portions of the PUD shall be subj ect to
the provisions of (2) above.
Section 6. City Code Section 1201.26 Subd. 8.b.(1) is hereby amended to read:
"(1) Impervious surface coverage oflots must not exceed 25% of the lot area, except
as provided in Section 1201.03 Subd. 2.u. of this Code."
Section 7. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon publishing in the
Official Newspaper of the City of Shore wood.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 13th day of
February, 2006.
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WOOriYiOVE, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
SON, CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 421
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1201.23 SUBD. 4. (C-3 CONDITIONAL
USES) OF THE SHOREWOOD ZONING CODE
Section 1. Section 1201.23 Subd. 4.h. of the Shorewood City Code is hereby
changed to Subd. 4.i..
Section 2. Section 1201.23 Subd. 4. of the Shorewood City Code is hereby
amended to include a new paragraph h. to read as follows:
"h. Daycare facilities, as defined in Section 1201.02 Subd. 4. of this Code,
serving ten (10) or more persons, as a principal or accessory use, provided
that:
(1) The facility shall be licensed by the State of Minnesota. No
certificate of occupancy shall be issued for a daycare facility until
proof of approved applicable State licenses has been provided to
the Zoning Administrator.
(2) All child daycare facilities shall have an outdoor activity area
complying with the following:
(a) The activity area shall comply with the size required for
State licensing.
(b) The activity area shall be located at least 25 feet from any
adjacent residential lot boundary.
(c) The activity area shall be screened and landscaped to buffer
neighboring residential uses.
(d) The activity area shall be enclosed to prevent children from
leaving the premises unattended.
(3) Off-street parking must be provided in compliance with Section
1201.03 Subd. 5. of this Code. The number of parking spaces
required for a daycare facility shall be one (1) space for each four
(4) persons of licensed capacity.
(4) Adequate short-term parking or drop-off area shall be provided
within close proximity to the main entrance of the building and
shall be located so as not to necessitate pedestrian crossing of a
drive aisle. The short-term parking or drop-off area shall
accommodate at least three (3) car spaces and shall be designated
as temporary in nature. The short-term parking or drop-off area
shall not conflict with off-street parking access or pedestrian
movement. .
(5) The structure in which the daycare facility is located shall comply
with all applicable building and fire codes.
(6) The provisions of Section 1201.04 Subdivision 1.(d)(l) of the this
Code must be considered and satisfactorily met."
Section 3. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon publishing in
the Official Newspaper of the City of Shorewood.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 27th
day of February 2006.
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WOODY LOVE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
. DAWSON, CITY ADMINI TRATOR/CLERK
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. ~
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1201.19 (R-C DISTRICT)
OF THE SHOREWOOD ZONING CODE TO INCLUDE SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES
AS A CONDITIONAL USE
Section 1. Section 1201.19 Subd. 4. of the Shorewood City Code is hereby amended to
add:
"h. Self-storage facility, as defined in this chapter, provided that:
(1) Adequate screening and landscaping from neighboring residential districts
is provided in accordance with S 1201.03, Subd. 2.g.;
(2) The entire facility is located within a complete enclosure. The enclosure
shall conform to applicable city codes and ordinances;
(3) The access to the facility shall be by a security gate;
(4) The hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday
through Thursday, and 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, Friday and Saturday;
(5) The lighting shall be hooded and so directed so that it is not visible from
the public right-of-way or from any abutting residential district;
(6) The structures shall conform to height restrictions of the C-l District. In
addition, all structures within 50 feet of any property line shall be limited
to one story or 15 feet, whichever is less;
(7) The storage is confined to enclosed permanent structures;
(8) The use of all structures shall be limited to storage only. No retail service
businesses or workshops shall be allowed. Each facility shall have one
residential dwelling unit to be used only by a resident caretaker or
manager. The requirement of a caretaker residence may be waived by the
City Council, provided that:
(a) A caretaker residence for an approved self-storage facility under
the same ownership is located within 600 feet of the subject
property;
(b) The applicant shall submit a plan showing where a caretaker
residence can be located on the property in the future;
(c) The applicant shall submit restrictive covenants, to be recorded
against the property, restricting its sale unless a caretaker residence
is constructed on the property, or a caretaker residence for an
approved self-storage facility under the same ownership, located
within 600 feet of the subject property is provided;
(9) The entire area, other than occupied by the buildings or plantings, shall be
surfaced with material which will control dust and drainage and is subject
to the approval of the City Engineer;
(10) The number of off-street parking spaces shall not be less than six. No on-
street parking shall be allowed;
(11) Loading areas shall be located entirely within the site which will be
designed so as not to require backing in from a public street;
(12) The applicants shall provide a performance bond or letter of credit to
assure completion of the facility in accordance with the plans and
specifications approved by the City Council. The amount of the bond shall
be established by the City Council at the recommendation of the city staff;
(13) The provisions of S 1201.04, Subd. 1.d.(1) are considered and
satisfactorily met.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon publishing in the Official
Newspaper of the City of Shorewood.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 24th day of
May 2004.
ATTEST:
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WOODY LOVE, MAYOR
A WSON, CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 423
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1201.09 SUBD. 2.
OF THE SHOREWOOD ZONING CODE - THE SHOREWOOD ZONING MAP
(SHURGARD PROPERTY)
Section 1. Section 1201.09 Subd. 2. of the Shorewood City Code is hereby
amended to include the property described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part
hereof, in the R-C, Residential/Commercial zoning district.
Section 2. That the Zoning Administrator is hereby authorized to revise the
Zoning Map of the City of Shorewood to include the property in the R-C,
Residential/Commercial zoning district.
Section 3. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon publishing in
the Official Newspapers of the City of Shorewood.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 24th
day of July 2006.
WOODY LOVE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
. A WSON, CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 424
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1201.09 SUBD. 2.
OF THE SHOREWOOD ZONING CODE - THE SHOREWOOD ZONING MAP
(CITY PROPERTY - CHRISTMAS LAKE ROAD/HIGHWAY 7)
Section 1. Section 1201.09 Subd. 2. of the Shorewood City Code is hereby
amended to include the following legally described property in the R-IA1S, Single-
Family Residential/Shoreland zoning district:
"Lot 145, Auditor's Subdivision 120, City of Shorewood, Hennepin County,
Minnesota."
Section 2. That the Zoning Administrator is hereby authorized to revise the
Zoning Map of the City of Shorewood to include the property in the RIAlS, Single-
Family Residential zoning district.
Section 3. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon publishing in
the Official Newspapers of the City of Shore wood.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 24th
day of July 2006.
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WOODY LOVE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
A WSON, CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 425
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SHOREWOOD ZONING CODE TO
ELIMINATE THE C-1, NEIGHBORHOOD CONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT
Section 1. Section 1201.09 Subd. 1.b.(I) of the Shorewood City Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"(1) Reserved for Future Use."
Section 2. Section 1201.20 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with:
"1201.20 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE."
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon publishing in the
Official Newspaper of the City of Shore wood.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this
24th day of July 2006.
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WOODY LOVE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
5/15/06
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 426
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SHOREWOOD ZONING CODE TO
UPDATE THE C-3, GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, REVISE
ITS DESIGNATION TO C-1, GENERAL COMMERCIAL, AND REVISE THE
DESIGNATION OF THE C-4, SERVICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO
C-2, SERVICE COMMERCIAL
Section 1. Section 1201.09 Subd. Lb. of the Shorewood City Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"(1) C-l, General Commercial.
(2) C-2, Service Commercial."
Section 2. Section 1201.22 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with:
"1201.22 C-1, GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
Subd. 1.
Purpose. The purpose of the C-l, General Commercial District is to provide for
low to moderately intense retail or service outlets that deal directly with the
customer to whom the goods or services are furnished. The uses allowed in this
district are to provide goods and services on a limited community market scale
and located in areas that are well served by collector or arterial street facilities.
Subd. 2.
Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses in a C-l District:
a. Trade and services. Retail stores, personal service or business service
establishments, including the following and other similar uses:
(1) Amusement places (such as dance halls or roller rinks) and
commercial recreation;
(2) Antique, resale or gift shop;
(3) Apparel sales;
(4) Art and school supplies and picture framing;
(5) Art gallery and sales;
(6) Auto accessory store;
(7) Bakery goods and baking of goods for retail sales on the premises;
(8) Bank, savings and loan, savings credit unions and other financial
institutions;
(8) Bank, savings and loan, savings credit unions and other financial
institutions;
(9) Barber shops;
(10) Beauty parlors;
(11) Bicycle sales and repair;
(12) Books, office supplies or stationery stores;
(13) Bowling alleys;
(14) Camera and photographic supplies;
(15) Candy, ice cream, popcorn, nuts, frozen desserts and soft drinks;
(16) Catering establishments;
(17) Coffee houses;
(18) Coin and philatelic stores;
(19) Commercial tutoring and learning centers;
(20) Computer and business machine sales or service stores;
(21) Convenience grocery stores (not supermarket type and without
motor fuel);
(22) Copy service, printing service and newspaper offices;
(23) Day spas;
(24) Delicatessen;
(25) Department and discount stores;
(26) Drugstore;
(27) Dry cleaning, including plant accessory thereto, pressing and
repamng;
(28) Electrical home appliance stores, including incidental repair and
assembly but not fabricating or manufacturing;
(29) Employment agencies;
(30) Enclosed boat and marine sales;
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(31) Essential services;
(32) Floor covering stores;
(33) Florist shop;
(34) Furniture stores;
(35) Garden supply stores;
(36) Gift or novelty stores;
(37) Government and public utility buildings;
(38) Grocery store, supermarket (but not including sales from
moveable, motorized vehicles);
(39) Hardware;
(40) Hobby and craft store;
(41) Home entertainment and electronics sales;
(42) Insurance sales;
(43) Interior decorating studios;
(44) Jewelry stores;
(45) Laundromat, self-service washing and drying;
(46) Leather goods and luggage stores;
(47) Liquor, on and off sale;
(48) Locksmiths;
(49) Massage therapy services, licensed pursuant to Chapter 311 of this
code;
(50) Meat market, but not including processing for a locker plant;
(51) Motels, motor hotels and hotels, provided that the lot contains not
less than 500 square feet of lot area per unit;
(52) Motor vehicle and recreational equipment sales and structures;
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(53) Offices - commercial and professional, including chiropractic,
medical, dental and laboratories accessory thereto;
(54) Optical stores and laboratories accessory thereto;
(55) Paint and wallpaper sales;
(56) Pest control services;
(57) Pet sales, supplies and grooming;
(58) Photography studios;
(59) Plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, electrical
sales, and the repair thereof as an accessory use to the retail
establishment permitted within this District, but not including
fabricating or manufacturing;
(60) Private clubs or lodges serving food and beverages;
(61) Public utility collection offices;
(62) Real estate sales;
(63) Record - music shops;
(64) Recreation - personal fitness;
(65) Restaurants and cafes, not including drive-in facilities;
(66) Shoe stores and shoe repair;
(67) Sporting goods sales;
(68) Tailor shops;
(69) Tanning salons;
(70) Theatres, not of the outdoor drive-in type;
(71) Tobacco Shops;
(72) Toy stores;
(73) Travel bureaus, transportation ticket offices;
(74) Veterinary clinic with indoor overnight care and indoor kennels;
(75) Electronic media rental and sales;
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Subd. 3.
Subd.4.
b. Commercial parking garages, ramps and lots for passenger vehicles only,
provided stacking space is provided within the structure or lot for holding
cars awaiting entrance, which stacking space shall have a capacity of no
less than two vehicles;
c. Adult establishments, subject to the requirements of Chapter 309 and
Chapter 509 of the City Code, as may be amended;
d. Uses similar to those enumerated in a. above, but not included in the
listing, shall be subject to review and recommendation by the Planning
Commission and approval by the City Council. It is the responsibility of
the applicant to demonstrate that a particular use is consistent with the
uses listed above, including, but not limited to, traffic, hours of operation,
noise, signage and the market intended to be served.
Permitted accessory uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in a C-l
District:
a. Arcade games;
b. Commercial or business buildings and structures for a use accessory to the
principal use, but the accessory use shall not exceed 30% of the gross floor
space of the principal use;
c. Off-street parking as regulated by Section 1201.03 Subd. 5. ofthis Code;
d. Off-street loading as regulated by Section 1201.03 Subd. 6. of this Code;
e. Semi truck parking;
f. Signs as regulated by Section 1201.03 Subd. 11. of this Code.
Conditional uses. The following are conditional uses allowed in a C-l District:
(Requires a conditional use permit based on procedures set forth in and regulated
by S 1201.04.):
a. Convenience store or grocery store with motor fuel sales (no vehicle
service or repair), provided that:
(1) Retail sales shall be limited to those allowed in this district (C-l);
(2) Take out food: Convenience/deli food is of the take-out type only
and no provision for seating or consumption on the premises is
provided. Furthermore, the enclosed area devoted to such activity,
use and merchandise shall not exceed 20 percent of the gross floor
area;
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(3) Litter control: The operation shall be responsible for litter control
within 500 feet of the property line on a daily basis.
(4) Any outdoor sales, display or storage shall be subject to a separate
conditional use permit, as provided for in this Section;
(5) Hours of operation: The hours of operation shall be limited to
between 6:00 A.M. and midnight unless extended by the City
Council;
(6) Motor fuel facilities shall be subject to a separate conditional use
permit as provided for in this Section;
(7) For facilities constructed after 21 July 2006, the architecture of the
proposed buildings shall have a residential character. Specifically,
roofs, including accessory canopies, shall have a minimum pitch of
4: 12 (four feet vertical per twelve feet horizontal);
(8) For facilities constructed prior to 21 July 2006, if the principal
structure has a flat roof, an accessory canopy may also have a flat
roof.
b. Drive-in facility or convenience food establishment, provided that:
(1) The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building
and site shall not be out of character with the existing buildings or
area so as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a
blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot;
(2) At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than
five feet shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with S
1201.03, Subd. 2g;
(3) Each light standard island and all islands in the parking lot are
landscaped or covered;
(4) Parking areas shall be screened from view of abutting residential
districts in compliance with S 1201.03, Subd. 2g;
(5) Parking areas and driveways shall be curbed with continuous curbs
not less than six inches high above the parking lot or driveway
grade;
(6) Vehicular access points shall be limited, shall create a minimum of
conflict with through traffic movements, shall comply with S
1201.03, Subd. 5 and shall be subject to the approval of the City
Engineer;
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(7) All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source is
not visible from the public right-of-way or from an abutting
residence and shall be in compliance with S 1201.03, Subd. 2i;
(8) The entire area shall have a drainage system which is subject to the
approval of the City Engineer;
(9) The entire area other than occupied by buildings or structures or
planting shall be surfaced with a material which will control dust
and drainage and which is subject to the approval of the City
Engineer;
(10) All signing and information or visual communication devices shall
be in compliance with S 1201.03, Subd. 11;
(11) The provisions of S 1201.04, Subd. Id(l) are considered and
satisfactorily met;
c. Commercial car washes (drive through, mechanical and self-service),
provided that:
(1) The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building
and site shall not be out of character with the existing buildings or
area so as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a
blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot;
(2) Stacking space is constructed to accommodate that number of
vehicles which can be washed during a maximum 30 minute period
and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer;
(3) At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than
five feet shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with S
1201.03, Subd. 2g;
(4) Each light standard island and all islands in the parking lot are
landscaped or covered;
(5) Parking or car stacking space shall be screened from view of
abutting residential districts in compliance with S 1201.03, Subd.
2g;
(6) The entire area other than occupied by the building or plantings
shall be surfaced with material which will control dust and
drainage which is subject to the approval of the City Engineer;
(7) The entire area shall have a drainage system which is subject to the
approval of the City Engineer;
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(8) All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source is
not visible from the public right-of-way or from an abutting
residence and shall be in compliance with S 1201.03, Subd. 2i;
(9) Vehicular access points shall be limited, shall create a minimum of
conflict with through traffic movement and shall be subject to the
approval of the City Engineer;
(10) All signing and informational or visual communication devices
shall be in compliance with S 1201.03, Subd. 11;
(11) Provisions are made to control and reduce noise;
(12) The provisions of S 1201.04, Subd. Id(1) are considered and
satisfactorily met;
d. Motor fuel sales, auto repair - minor and tire and battery stores and
service, provided that:
(1) Regardless of whether the dispensing, sale or offering for sale of
motor fuels and/or oil is incidental to the conduct of the use or
business, the standards and requirements imposed by this chapter
for motor fuel stations shall apply. These standards and
requirements are, however, in addition to other requirements which
are imposed for other uses of the property;
(2) The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building
and site shall not be out of character with the existing buildings or
area so as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a
blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot;
(3) The entire site other than that taken up by a building, structure or
plantings shall be surfaced with a material to control dust and
drainage which is subject to the approval of the City Engineer;
(4) A drainage system shall be installed, subject to the approval ofthe
City Engineer;
(5) Parking areas and driveways shall be curbed with continuous curbs
not less than six inches high above the parking lot or driveway
grade;
(6) The lighting shall be accomplished in a way as to have no direct
source of light visible from adjacent land in residential use or from
the public right- of-way and shall be in compliance with S 1201.03,
Subd. 2i;
(7) Wherever fuel pumps are to be installed, pump islands shall be
installed;
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(8) At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than
five feet shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with S
1201.03, Subd. 2g;
(9) Parking or car stacking space shall be screened from view of
abutting residential districts in compliance with S 1201.03, Subd.
2g;
(10) Vehicular access points shall create a minimum conflict with
through traffic movement, shall comply with S 1201.03, Subd. 5g
and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer;
(11) All signing and informational or visual communication devices
shall be minimized and shall be in compliance with S 1201.03,
Subd. 11;
(12) Provisions are made to control and reduce noise;
(13) Any outside storage shall be in compliance with Subd. 4f, below;
(14) All conditions pertaining to a specific site are subject to change
when the Council, upon investigation in relation to a formal
request, finds that the general welfare and public betterment can be
served as well or better by modifying the conditions;
(15) The provisions of S 1201.04, Subd. Id(1) are considered and
satisfactorily met;
e. Governmental and public regulated utility buildings and structures
necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the community,
provided that:
(1) Compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood is maintained
and required setbacks and side yard requirements are met;
(2) Equipment is completely enclosed in a permanent structure with no
outside storage;
(3) Adequate screening and landscaping from neighboring residential
districts is provided in accordance with S 1201.03, Subd. 2g;
(4) The provisions of S 1201.04, Subd. 1 d( 1) are considered and
satisfactorily met;
f. Open and outdoor storage as an accessory use, provided that:
(1) The use does not constitute more than 30% of the lot area and no
more than the floor area of the first story of the principal structure;
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(2) The area is fenced and screened from view of neighboring
residential uses or if abutting an R District;
(3) Storage is screened from view from the public right-of-way;
(4) Storage area is grassed or surfaced to control dust;
(5) Landscaping is provided in compliance with S 1201.03, Subd. 2g;
(6) All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source
shall not be visible from the public right-of-way or from
neighboring residences;
(7) Storage area does not take up parking space as required for
confonnity to this chapter;
(8) The provisions of S 1201.04, Subd. Id(l) are considered and
satisfactorily met;
g. Open or outdoor service, sale and rental as a principal or accessory use,
provided that:
(1) Outside services, sales and equipment rental connected with the
principal use is limited to an area no larger than the gross floor
area of the principal use;
(2) Outside sales areas are fenced or screened from view of
neighboring residential uses or abutting R District in compliance
with S 1201.03, Subd. 2g;
(3) All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source
shall not be visible from the public right-of-way or from
neighboring residences and shall be in compliance with S 1201.03,
Subd. 2i;
(4) Sales area is grassed or surfaced to control dust;
(5) The use does not take up parking space as required for conformity
to this chapter;
(6) The provisions of S 1201.04, Subd. Id(1) are considered and
satisfactorily met;
h. Accessory, enclosed retail, rental or service activity other than that
allowed as a permitted use or conditional use within this section, provided
that:
(1) The use is allowed as a permitted use in a C-l District;
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(2) The use does not constitute more than 30% of the lot area and no
more than 50% of the gross floor area of the principal use;
(3) Adequate off-street parking and off-street loading in compliance
with the requirements of S 1201.03, Subds. 5 and 6 is provided;
(4) All signing and informational or visual communication devices
shall be in compliance with S 1201.03, Subd. 11;
(5) The provisions of S 1201.04, Subd. Id(1) are considered and
satisfactorily met;
1. Daycare facilities, as defined in Section 1201.02 Subd. 4 of this Code,
serving ten (10) or more persons, as a principal or accessory use, provided
that:
(1) The facility shall be licensed by the State of Minnesota. No
certificate of occupancy shall be issued for a daycare facility until
proof of approved applicable State licenses has been provided to
the Zoning Administrator;
(2) All child daycare facilities shall have an outdoor activity area
complying with the following:
(a) The activity area shall comply with the size required for
State licensing;
(b) The activity area shall be located at least 25 feet from any
adjacent residential lot boundary;
(c) The activity area shall be screened and landscaped to buffer
neighboring residential uses;
(d) The activity area shall be enclosed to prevent children from
leaving the premises unattended;
(3) Off-street parking must be provided in compliance with Section
1201.03 Subd. 5 of this Code. The number of parking spaces
required for a daycare facility shall be one (1) space for each four
(4) persons of licensed capacity;
(4) Adequate short-term parking or drop-off area shall be provided
within close proximity to the main entrance of the building and
shall be located so as not to necessitate pedestrian crossing of a
drive aisle. The short-term parking or drop-off area shall
accommodate at least three (3) car spaces and shall be designated
as temporary in nature. The short-term parking or drop-off area
shall not conflict with off-street parking access or pedestrian
movement;
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(5) The structure in which the daycare facility is located shall comply
with all applicable building and fire codes;
(6) The provisions of Section 1201.04 Subdivision 1.(d)(I) of the this
Code must be considered and satisfactorily met;
J. Self-storage facility, as defined in this chapter, provided that:
(1) Adequate screening and landscaping from neighboring residential
districts is provided in accordance with S 1201.03, Subd. 2g;
(2) The entire facility is located within a complete enclosure. The
enclosure shall conform to applicable city codes and ordinances;
(3) The access to the facility shall be by a security gate;
(4) The hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.,
Sunday through Thursday, and 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, Friday
and Saturday;
(5) The lighting shall be hooded and so directed so that it is not visible
from the public right-of-way or from any abutting residential
district;
(6) The structures shall conform to height restrictions of the C-l
District. In addition, all structures within 50 feet of any property
line shall be limited to one story or 15 feet, whichever is less;
(7) The storage is confined to enclosed permanent structures;
(8) The use of all structures shall be limited to storage only. No retail
service businesses or workshops shall be allowed. Each facility
shall have one residential dwelling unit to be used only by a
resident caretaker or manager. The requirement of a caretaker
residence may be waived by the City Council, provided that:
(a) A caretaker residence for an approved self-storage facility
under the same ownership is located within 600 feet of the
subj ect property;
(b) The applicant shall submit a plan showing where a
caretaker residence can be located on the property in the
future;
(c) The applicant shall submit restrictive covenants, to be
recorded against the property, restricting its sale unless a
caretaker residence is constructed on the property, or a
caretaker residence for an approved self-storage facility
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under the same ownership, located within 600 feet of the
subject property is provided;
(9) The entire area, other than occupied by the buildings or plantings,
shall be surfaced with material which will control dust and
drainage and is subject to the approval of the City Engineer;
(10) The number of off-street parking spaces shall not be less than six.
No on-street parking shall be allowed;
(11) Loading areas shall be located entirely within the site which will
be designed so as not to require backing in from a public street;
(12) The applicants shall provide a performance bond or letter of credit
to assure completion of the facility in accordance with the plans
and specifications approved by the City Council. The amount of
the bond shall be established by the City Council at the
recommendation of the city staff;
(13) The provisions of S 1201.04, Subd. Id(1) are considered and
satisfactorily met;
k. Commercial planned unit development as regulated by S 1201.06 of this
chapter, provided that:
(1) Land uses allowed in a planned unit development are limited to
those land uses listed as permitted uses, permitted accessory uses
or conditional uses in this section;
(2) The proposed development complies with the development
agreement as required for planned unit developments, pursuant to S
1201.25 of this chapter."
Section 3. Section 1201.23 is hereby amended to read:
"1201.23, C-2, COMMERCIAL SERVICE DISTRICT:"
Section 4. Section 1201.23 Subd. 1. is hereby amended to read:
"Subd. 1. Purpose. The C-2 District is intended to recognize areas containing
preexisting businesses that provide services primarily for the community and surrounding
area. It is further intended that the location of the C-2 District may take advantage of
transportation routes with existing high traffic volumes; however, activities allowed in
the District will not create additional traffic."
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Section 5. Section 1201.23 Subd. 5. is hereby amended to read:
"Subd. 5. Lot requirements and setbacks. The following minimum requirements
shall be observed in the C-2 District subject to additional requirements, exceptions and
modifications set forth in this Chapter."
Section 6. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon publishing in the
Official Newspaper of the City of Shorewood.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHORE WOOD this 24th
day of July 2006.
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WOODY LOVE, MAYOR
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CITY OF SHORE WOOD
ORDINANCE NO. --.!i:2L
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SHOREWOOD ZONING CODE
CHANGING REFERENCES TO C-3 AND C-4 ZONING DISTRICTS TO C-1
AND C-2, RESPECTIVELY
Section 1. Section 1201.03 Subd. 2.u.(3) of the Shorewood City Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"(3) Commercial districts (R-C through C-l), not located in the "S", Shoreland
District: 66%, provided that:"
Section 2. Section 1201.03 Subd. 2.u.(4) of the Shorewood City Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"(4) Commercial districts (R-C through C-l) and Lakeshore Recreational (L-R),
located in the "S", Shoreland District: 25%. A conditional use permit may be
granted to exceed 25%, provided that:"
Section 3. Section 1201.03 Subd. l1.e.(2) is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced with:
"(2) R-C Residential/Commercial District. Subject to other conditions of this chapter,
the following signs shall be allowed in the R-C District:
(a) Signs as regulated in e.(1) above;
(b) Business signs in the R-C Districts shall be subject to the requirements of
S 1201.19 Subd. 8.d. of this code."
Section 4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon publishing in the
Official Newspaper of the City of Shorewood.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 24th
day of July 2006.
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WOODY LOVE, MAYOR
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 428
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING AND ADOPTING THE 2006 S-1 SUPPLEMENT TO THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD MINNESOTA
WHEREAS American Legal Publishing Corporation of Cincinnati, Ohio, has completed the first
Supplement to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shorewood, which contains all
ordinances enacted since the 2004 Code Book recodification, through Ordinance No. 421
dated February 27,2006; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Shorewood City Council to accept these updated sections, as
outlined in the attached Exhibit A, in accordance with the changes of the laws of the State
of Minnesota;
NOW THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Shore wood, Minnesota, ordains:
Section 1. That the first supplement to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shorewood as
submitted by American Legal Publishing Corporation of Cincinnati, Ohio, is hereby
adopted.
Section 2. This ordinance adopting the 2006 S-l Supplement to the Code of Ordinances shall
take effect upon publication in the City's official newspaper.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Shore wood, Minnesota, this 14th day of
August, 2006. i /'
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Woody Love, Mayor
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 429
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1000
OF THE SHOREWOOD CITY CODE TO REGULATE
OUTDOOR WOOD-BURNING FURNACES
Section 1. Title 1000 of the Shorewood City Code is hereby amended to add:
"CHAPTER 1005
OUTDOOR WOOD-BURNING FURNACES
Section
1005.01 Purpose
1005.02 Definitions
1005.03 Permit required
1005.04 Minimum standards
1005.05 Existing furnaces
1005.06 Penalties
1005.01 PURPOSE.
It is generally recognized the types of fuel used, and the scale and duration of burning by
outdoor wood-burning furnaces, creates noxious and hazardous smoke, soot, fumes, odors and
air pollution, can be detrimental to citizens' health, and can deprive neighboring residents of the
enjoyment of their property or premises.
Therefore, with the adoption of this ordinance, it is the intention of the City of Shorewood to
establish and impose restrictions upon the construction, installation and operation of outdoor
wood-burning furnaces within the city limits of Shorewood for the purpose of securing and
promoting the public health, safety and general welfare of the city and its inhabitants.
1005.02 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context
clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
OUTDOOR WOOD-BURNING FURNACE. Any contrivance, apparatus, or any part
thereof, that is installed, affixed or situated out-of-doors for the primary purpose of the
combustion of wood, from which heat or energy is derived and intended to be directed there
from by conduit or other mechanism into any interior space for the supply of heat or energy.
1005.03 PERMIT REQUIRED.
No person shall construct, install, use or operate an outdoor wood-burning furnace in
Shorewood without first having obtained a building permit from the Shorewood Building
Official.
Subd. 1.
1005.04 MINIMUM STANDARDS.
Subd.2.
Subd. 3.
Subd. 4.
Subd. 5.
Subd. 6.
Installation. All outdoor wood-burning furnaces shall have an approved listing by
Underwriter's Laboratories (UL), shall be installed according to the manufacturer's
installation instructions, and shall comply with emission standards promulgated by
the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
Minimum lot size. No outdoor wood-burning furnace shall be located on property
smaller than three acres in land area.
Minimum setback. Outdoor wood-burning furnaces shall be located at least 200
feet from any property line.
Chimney height. The outdoor wood-burning furnace shall have a chimney that
extends at least 20 feet above the surface of the ground and two feet above the
ridgeline of any dwelling within 500 feet of the furnace. In no case shall the
chimney be higher than 40 feet. The chimney shall be constructed and supported
so as to withstand high wind speeds.
Months of operation. No outdoor wood-burning furnace shall be operated during
the time period 16 May through 14 October.
Survey requirement. To obtain a building permit for an outdoor wood-burning
furnace, the owner must provide a survey, prepared by a registered land surveyor,
showing the location and ridgeline heights of all buildings within 500 feet of the
proposed location of the furnace.
1005.05 EXISTING FURNACES.
Outdoor wood-burning furnaces that were legally installed prior to the adoption of this
Ordinance shall comply at minimum with the installation requirements set forth in Section
1005.04, Subd. 1 of this Chapter and the months of operation standard set forth in Section
1005.04, Subd. 5 of this Chapter. No existing outdoor wood-burning furnace may be enlarged or
extended.
1005.06 PENALTIES.
Failure to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor. Each
day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate punishable offense."
Section 2. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon publishing in the
Official Newspaper of the City of Shorewood.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 9th day of
October 2006.
WOODY LOVE, MAYOR
. DAWSON, CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 430
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 603 AND 703
OF THE SHOREWOOD CITY CODE
Section 1: Section 603.06, Offenses Involving Weapons, Subdivision 2, is hereby amended to
read:
Subd.2.
Discharge affirearms. No person shall fire off, discharge or explode any gun, pistol
or firearm within the limits of the City. This provision shall not apply to any duly
constituted law enforcement officer in the discharge of his or her official duties, or to
persons authorized by the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department for purposes of
wildlife management.
Section 2: Section 703.04, Exemptions from Provisions, is hereby amended by adding
Subdivision 3:
Subd.3
Trapping and hunting performed by, or with authorization of the City under a permit
issued by the State of Minnesota for the purpose of managing wildlife populations.
Section 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its publication in the Official
Newspaper of the City of Shorewood.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 13th day of
November, 2006.
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Woody Love, Mayor
ATTEST:
awson, City Administrator/Clerk
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 431
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SHOREWOOD ZONING CODE AS IT PERTAINS
TO THE REGULATION OF DOCKS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
Section 1. City Code Section 1201.02, definition of "Dock" is hereby amended to read:
"DOCK. Any wharf, pier or other structure or combination of wharves, piers, or other structures
constructed or maintained in or over a lake, whether floating or not, including all "Ls", "Ts" or
posts which may be a part thereof, whether affixed or adjacent to the principal structure, and
which connects to the shoreline at only one location, no wider than four feet."
Section 2. City Code Section 1201.03 Subd. 14.c. is hereby amended to read:
"c. The number of docks per lot or parcel of land in the R Districts shall be limited to one,
and the same shall be operated, used and maintained solely for the use of the members of
the family or families occupying the property upon which the dock is located. The dock
shall connect to the shoreline at only one location, no wider than four feet, and shall
extend into the lake at least eight feet beyond the ordinary high-water mark before
branching out to form slips. The width of the dock shall not exceed four feet at any point,
except that at one location the dock may be no wider than eight feet for a length of eight
feet.
The number of restricted watercraft, as defined by the Lake Minnetonka Conservation
District (LMCD) that may be docked or moored on a single property is limited to four.
The dock owner may exceed four restricted watercraft only by obtaining an annual
multiple dock/mooring license from the LMCD and a conditional use permit from the
City of Shorewood, which permit shall be subject to the following conditions:
(1) As part of the annual LMCD license review, the owner of the dock must
demonstrate to the City that all boats stored at the dock are owned, registered and
operated by the residents of the property on which the dock is located.
(2) As part of the annual LMCD license review, the owner of the dock must
demonstrate to the City that the dock is the minimum size necessary to store the
boats owned, registered and operated by the residents of the subject property.
(3) Boat canopies shall be limited to the size and number that is required to cover no
more than four of the restricted watercraft."
(4) The provisions of Section 1201.04, subdivision 1.d.(1) of this Chapter are
considered and satisfactorily met.
Section 3. City Code Section 1201.03 Subd. 14.g. is hereby amended to read:
"g. Unless specified otherwise in the City of Shorewood Zoning Code, all docks on all lakes
shall comply with the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District Code of Ordinances."
Section 4. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon publishing in the
Official Newspaper of the City of Shorewood.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 2ih day of
November, 2006.
WOODY LOVE, MAYOR
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ON, CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 432
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1301.02 OF THE CITY CODE:
STORMW A TER MANAGEMENT CHARGES
Section 1. Section 1301.02 of the Shorewood City Code is amended as follows:
Description
Reference
Fee
Stormwater Mgmt Utility
905.03
$10.59/qtr: lots less than 10,000 sq. ft.
$15.12/qtr: lots 10,000-50,000 sq. ft.
$19.68/qtr: lots 50,000 plus sq. ft.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on January 1,2007 upon its
passage and publication.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Shore wood, Minnesota, this 11th
day of December, 2006.
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WOODY LOVE, MAYOR
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