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Prior Lake, MN 55372
CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 116-08
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTIONS 1101.503 AND 1102.700 OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE
RELATED TO YARD ENCROACHMENTS AND RESIDENTIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND ADOPTING
BY REFERENCE CITY CODE PART 1 WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAINS PENALTY PROVISIONS
The City Council of the City of Prior Lake, Minnesota, does hereby ordain that:
1. Subsection 1101.503, Yard Encroachments, of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance is hereby deleted and
replaced in its entirety with the following:
Yard Encroachments. The following shall not be deemed encroachments on yard requirements unless
located less than 5 feet from a lot line, within a drainage and utility easement, or in violation of regulations
below or elsewhere in the City Code.
(1) All yards:
a. Appurtenances associated with a principal structure such as eaves, gutters, basement egress
windows, balconies, bay windows (at least 18” above the corresponding floor level), fireplace bump-
outs, and platforms meeting the definition in Subsection 1101.400.
b. Yard lights and nameplate signs for one and two family dwellings in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts.
c. Floodlights or other sources of light illuminating authorized illuminated signs, parking areas, loading
areas, or yards for safety and security purposes all of which must meet the regulations of Subsection
1107.1800.
d. Flag poles, bird baths and other ornamental features detached from the principal building.
e. Canopies no more than 12 feet wide are permitted in the "R-3", "C-1", "C-2", "C-3" and "I-1" Districts
if they are open at the sides, comply with provisions of Subsection 1101.506 and provide 14 feet of
clearance if located over any access roadway or fire lane.
(2) Front yards:
a. Awnings and door hoods which extend 5 feet or less into the required front yard.
b. A vestibule which extends 5 feet or less into the required front yard under the following conditions:
The vestibule shall be designed, constructed and attached to the principal structure in
compliance with the building code.
The vestibule shall be constructed of materials compatible with those of the principal structure
which meet the requirements of Subsection 1107.2200.
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The vestibule area, measured from the outside of the outside walls shall not exceed 30 square
feet.
c. Heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment which extends less than 6 feet from the principal
structure, is not more than 36 inches in height, and is screened from view.
(3) Side yards, including side yards abutting streets:
a. Eaves which extend no more than 6 inches into the required yard, and gutters which extend no
more than 12 inches into the required yard,
b. Heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment.
c. Recreational equipment meeting the requirements of Subsection 1102.700 of the City Code.
(4) Rear yards:
a. Heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, compost bins, firewood storage, play structures,
outdoor fire places and fire pits.
b. Recreational equipment meeting the requirements of Subsection 1102.700 of the City Code.
(5) New decks may not encroach into required yards. Decks not meeting the required setbacks may be
replaced if the following criteria are met:
The deck existed on the date the structure setbacks were established;
The replacement deck is in the same size, configuration, location and elevation as the deck in
existence at the time the structure setbacks were established;
The deck is constructed primarily of wood and is not roofed or screened; and
The existing deck is not located within an easement, right-of-way, or over a property line.
(6) Items not listed in Subsection 1101.503 (1)-(8) that may be similar are subject to approval by the
Zoning Administrator according to Subsection 1101.304 of this Ordinance. The provisions of
Subsection 1101.503 (1)-(4) shall not apply to the lakeshore or bluff setbacks required in Section
1104 of the Zoning Ordinance.
(7) Accessory structures are further regulated in Subsection 1102.700(8) of this Ordinance.
2. Subsection 1102.700, Residential Performance Standards, of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance is hereby
amended by replacing number 3 of the following:
(8) Accessory Structures.
b. Design criteria. In all residential districts, the design and construction of any garage, carport, or
storage building shall be similar to or compatible with the design and construction of the main
building. The exterior building materials, roof style, and colors shall be similar to the main
building or shall be commonly associated with residential construction. In addition, the following
shall apply:
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Detached structures. A detached accessory structure must be structurally independent
from the principal structure. Detached accessory structures shall be permitted in residential
districts in accordance with the following:
3. No accessory building shall be located within five (5) feet of any lot line or within the limits
set forth in Subsections 5, 6 and 7 below if more restrictive.
3. Penalty. City Code Section 103 entitled “Definitions” and Section 104 entitled “General Penalty” are hereby
adopted in their entirety, by reference, as though repeated verbatim herein.
This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 25th day of April, 2016.
ATTEST:
City Manager Mayor
A summary is to be published in the Prior Lake American on the 30th day of April, 2016.
Affidavit of Publication
Southwest Newspapers
State of Minnesota)
SUMMARY ORDINANCE
NO.116-08 )SS.
CITY OF PRIOR LAKE Count Scott
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Y of )
SUBSECTIONS 1101.503,
1102.505 AND 1102.700 OF
THE PRIOR LAKECITY
CODE RELATED TO YARD Laurie A.Hartmann,being duly sworn,on oath says that she is the publisher or the authorized
ENCROACHMENTS,R-2 agent of the publisher of the newspapers known as the Shakopee Valley News,Jordan Indepen-
DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS dent,Prior Lake American and Savage Pacer,and has full knowledge of the facts herein stated as
AND RESIDENTIAL
PERFORMANCE follows:
STANDARDS AND
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE (A)These newspapers have complied with the requirements constituting qualification as a legal
CITY CODE PART 1 WHICH, newspaper,as provided by Minnesota Statute 331A.02,331A.07,and other applicable laws,as
AMONG OTHER THINGS, amended.
CONTAINS PENALTY
PROVISIONSS
The following only ' (B)The printed public notice that is attached to this Affidavit and identified as No.
a
summary of Ordinance No. 11 a was published on the date or dates and in the newspaper stated in the attached Notice and said
08. The full text will available for Notice is hereby incorporated as part of this Affidavit.Said notice was cut from the columns of
public inspection after April 25,; the newspaper specified.Printed below is a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to Z,both
2016 by any person during regular, inclusive,and is hereby acknowledged as being the kind and size of type used in the composition
office hours at City Hall or in the and publication of the Notice:
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SUMMARY: The Ordinance
deletes Subsection 1101.503 ins;
its entirety and replaces with }
Subsection 1101.503 relating y; ;"
to Yard Encroachments. The,
Ordinance amends Subsection', Laurie A.Hartmann
1102.700(8)b relating to Accessory,
Structure setbacks in Residential
Performance Standards. The Subscribed and sworn before me on
revisions include deletion
and addition of various uses,
revisions of conditions, and 2,0 10
clarification of regulations.
This ordinance shall become this day of ��L 2016
effective i from and after its
passage and publication.
Passed by the City Council of
the City of Prior Lake this 25th 'j�_ t I i�A t�' BARK P�
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Day of April 2016. _ "`: i f N MUTY NBUC M NINESOTA
ATTEST: 'f
Frank Boyles,City Manager N ry blic r Fri; VY WIMMON MKS 01131/18
Kenneth L.Hedberg,Mayor ..
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(Published in the Prior Lake,
American on Saturday„April;30,
2016;No.7689)
RATE INFORMATION
Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users for comparable space....$31.20 per column inch
Maximum rate allowed by law for the above matter.................................$31.20 per column inch
Rate actually charged for the above matter.............................................. $12.59 per column inch