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Home My WebLink About97-15 Building Permits CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ORDINANCE NO. 97-15 AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 4-1-7 TO THE PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain: Chapter 4 of the Prior Lake City Code is hereby amended to add Section 4-1-7 reading as follows: 4-1-7 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATES OF SURVEYS AS PART OF THE BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS (A) A certified lot survey with all improvements shown thereon, and prepared by a registered land surveyor, is required as part of the building permit application for all new construction unless exempted by the provisions listed in this section. (B) In the case of a replacement deck only, the property owner may, in lieu of the certificate of survey, provide clear field identification of the lot pins, and a to-scale drawing of the lot accurately portraying all current construction on the property and showing all dimensions from the structures to the side, rear and front lot lines, provided that: 1. The replacement deck must be the exact width, depth and height of the existing structure. 2. The location and size of the existing deck must be verified by City staff. 3. The site plan must be accurate and specific to the satisfaction of City staff. 4. The new deck must comply with all current Building Code requirements. 5. The City may request a new certificate of survey be provided if, in the City's discretion, it is considered desirable under the following circumstances: a) The existing survey shows proposed structures rather than existing structures. b) The existing survey does not show all the structures on the property. c) The topography or other physical characteristics of the site are such that the City cannot reasonably verify the location of the existing and/or proposed structures, even though the property pins have been located. r:\council\ordinanc\ord9715.doc ~g~ 1 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (6L~) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER d) The existing survey does not identify the existing easements on the site. e) A new certificate of survey is necessary to determine elevations on the site for the purpose of identifying drainage patterns, wetlands, bluffs, flood elevations, and/or ordinary high water elevations f) The City has reason to believe the conditions on the property may have changed since the date of the original survey. g) The City believes the proposed proj ect may create aesthetic issues which require additional information. h) The City believes the proposed project may impact adjacent property values in such a manner that additional information is required. 6. Any subsequent addition to the replacement deck in width, depth, steps, roof or amenities may require that a certificate of survey be completed and submitted with that permit, unless exempted by the provisions listed in this section. (C) A new certificate of survey will not be required for additions to existing structures or new accessory structures on lots outside of the Shoreland and/or Flood Plain district, subject to the following provisions: 1. The existing survey must be signed by a registered land surveyor, and must depict the actual location of the existing structures on the lot. 2. The City will require that property pins be located on the site so staff can verify the structure setbacks. 3. The addition and/or new structures must be drawn on the survey to scale. 4. The proposed addition or structure does not exceed 480 square feet. 5. The applicant must sign an agreement holding the City harmless from any damages incurred if the building is placed inaccurately on the site. 6. The City may request a new certificate of survey be provided if, in the City's discretion, it is considered desirable under the following circumstances: a) The existing survey shows proposed structures rather than existing structures. b) The existing survey does not show all the structures on the property. c) The topography or other physical characteristics of the site are such that the City cannot reasonably verify the location of the existing and/or proposed structures, even though the property pins have been located. d) The existing survey does not identify the existing easements on the site. r: \council\ordinanc\ord9715 .doc Page 2 _.~~---~.......~-_._"...""'-...+."""'--_. ~~..............--~-,""-""""",,,,.",.......,._..~..,.~_...._-,..,.,-~........._..............,,...--.,...",---~~"""'--"--"_"'''.~~'_".4^~.>'"""~,"'",,,^,~,_,,~-<-..........__~.......___'".,~...._,'....._,~~______.~"'..u<._..~'''''~.,'_.,...,__~~~,_,__"""","",""",,,,""~__',...........".,_...,~~ e) A new certificate of survey is necessary to determine elevations on the site for the purpose of identifying drainage patterns, wetlands, bluffs, flood elevations, and/or ordinary high water elevations f) The City has reason to believe the conditions on the property may have changed since the date of the original survey. g) The City believes the proposed project may create aesthetic issues which require additional information. h) The City believes the proposed project may impact adjacent property values in such a manner that additional information is required. (D) A new certificate of survey will not be required for new decks within the Shoreland and/or Flood Plain Districts, subject to the following provisions: 1. The existing survey must be signed by a registered land surveyor, and must depict the actual location of the existing structures on the lot. 2. The City will require that property pins be located on the site so staff can verify the structure setbacks. 3. The addition and/or new structures must be drawn on the survey to scale. 4. The applicant must sign an agreement holding the City harmless from any damages incurred if the building is placed inaccurately on the site. 5. The City may request a new certificate of survey be provided if, in the City's discretion, it is considered desirable under the following circumstances: a) The existing survey shows proposed structures rather than existing structures. b) The existing survey does not show all the structures on the property. c) The topography or other physical characteristics of the site are such that the City cannot reasonably verify the location of the existing and/or proposed structures, even though the property pins have been located. d) The existing survey does not identify the existing easements on the site. e) A new certificate of survey is necessary to determine elevations on the site for the purpose of identifying drainage patterns, wetlands, bluffs, flood elevations, and/or ordinary high water elevations f) The City has reason to believe the conditions on the property may have changed since the date of the original survey. g) The City believes the proposed project may create aesthetic issues which require additional information. r:\council\ordinanc\ord9715.doc Page 3 ,~..~~---"~......~........._,~~..,,,,-~.,..~..,,_....-. ~~,_....."....,~.~",_'~~"k.m,'_~",_~_",_~"_,_;,_~,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,'m.~~......., . ,._ ,,____C>-_ '~""H"""'_'" h) The City believes the proposed project may impact adjacent property values in such a manner that additional information is required. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication. Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 4th day of August, 1997. (' I ' ! I ATTEST: ~<,,-4~~ · ~A..~ City Mana f ) Ma or Publishe(J in_~Prior Lake American on the 9th day of August, 1997. 'V Drafted By: City of Prior Lake Planning Department 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue Prior Lake, MN 55372 r:\council\ordinanc\ord9715.doc Page 4