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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 97-16
AN INTERIM ORDINANCE PLACING TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS ON
THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS IN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT NO.1
The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain:
SECTION 1. Back2round.
1.01 In March, 1985, the Prior Lake City Council adopted Resolution 85-11, thereby
forming Municipal Development District No.1 as shown on attached Exhibit A.
The purpose of this development district is to implement the community planning
process by assisting economic development and redevelopment in the downtown,
thus retaining jobs, providing additional housing opportunities and enhancing the
tax base.
1.02 The Prior Lake Economic Development Authority recently created a Downtown
Redevelopment Steering Committee consisting of representatives of the
Economic Development Authority, the Parks advisory Committee, the Planning
Commission and other representatives of the community. The charge of the
Steering Committee is to study the downtown area and to make recommendations
for design criteria, plan amendments, and any other necessary actions to ensure a
desirable downtown development.
1.03 The Prior Lake City Council is concerned that the City Zoning Code and other
ordinances are inadequate to carry out the purpose of Municipal Development
District No.1.
1.04 There is a need for a study to be conducted so that the City can determine and
adopt land use zoning regulations pertaining to development within Municipal
Development District No.1.
1.05 There is a need for an interim ordinance to be adopted for the purpose of
protecting the integrity of the planning process, protecting the health, safety and
welfare of the citizens of the City and to ensure that the City and its citizens retain
the benefits of the City's comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance until such a
study has been completed.
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1.06 The City Council has directed that such a study be undertaken.
1.07 Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.355, Subdivision 4, permits the adoption of
interim ordinances during the study and planning process.
SECTION 2. Need for a Moratorium and Study.
2.01 The redevelopment of the Downtown Redevelopment District will involve
developing design criteria. In this case, where design criteria will be created, it is
prudent to impose a moratorium to building modifications to prevent a property
owner from making major aesthetic changes to the building that might not fit into
the criteria. Upon completion of a study to be prepared by the Downtown
Redevelopment Steering Committee, the matter is to be considered by the
Planning Commission for its review and recommendation to the City Council.
SECTION 3. Scope of the Moratorium.
3.01 A moratorium on the issuance of building permits in the area identified as
Municipal Development District No. 1 is adopted pending completion of the
Downtown Redevelopment Steering Committee study and the adoption of
appropriate amendments to the City's zoning ordinance. During the term of this
moratorium, no building permits will be issued for construction within the area
identified as Municipal Development District No.1, except for the following
activities:
. Normal repair and maintenance, such as repairs to plumbing, electrical
systems, insulation, reroofing, and installation of replacement heating and air
conditioning units.
. Repairs and alterations necessary to keep a structure in a safe and habitable
condition, such as rewiring/updating to comply with electrical codes,
installation of heating and air conditioning units, and structural alterations
necessary for the safety of the building.
. Interior alterations that do not involve a change in use of the building, or a
change in the exterior appearance of the building.
SECTION 4. Enforcement.
The City may enforce any provision of this ordinance by mandamus, injunction, or any
other appropriate civil remedy in any court of competent jurisdiction.
SECTION 5. Separability.
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Every section, provision, or part of this ordinance is declared separable from every
section, provision, or part of this ordinance. If any section, provision, or part of this
ordinance is adjudged to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment
shall not invalidate any other section, provision or part of this ordinance.
SECTION 6. Duration.
This ordinance shall remain in effect for six months from the date of its effective date, or
until such earlier time as said ordinance shall be revoked or otherwise amended.
SECTION 7. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall take effect the day after the date of publication.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 15th day of September, 1997.
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Mayor
e Prior Lake American on the 20th day of September, 1997.
Drafted By:
City of Prior Lake Planning Department
16200 Eagle Creek Avenue
Prior Lake, MN 55372
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