Ordinance - 26-01: Amending Chapter 42: Zoning & Shoreland S
CITY OF SPRING PARK
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 26-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42: ZONING AND SHORELAND
ORDINANCE,ARTICLE 11: GENERAL PROVISIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA ORDAINS
AS FOLLOWS:
Chapter 42 of the Spring Park City Code is hereby amended by removing the sfil-:ieken and inserting
the underlined language as follows:
ARTICLE 1
DIVISION 2—DEFINITIONS
Section 42-37. -C
Caregiver. A person who provides assistance and support to individuals who are unable to fully care
for themselves due to illness, disability or age-related issues. Such person should have reliable
accreditation from their professional place of employment to qualify as a caregiver.
Carport. A canopy constructed of metal or other materials supported by posts either ornamental or
solid and completely open on three sides.
ARTICLE VIII
DIVISION 2—R-1 SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Section 42-277. Permitted accessory uses.
The following are permitted accessory uses in an R-1 district:
(1) Accessory Dwelling Units with an administrative permit and subject to standards in Sec.
42-78.
{ Private garages,parking spaces and carports for licensed and operable passenger cars and
trucks not to exceed a gross weight of 12,000 pounds, as regulated by section 42-67 (Off-
street parking). Private garages may be used to store the private passenger vehicles of the
family or families resident upon the premises only, and no business, service or industry
may be carried on therein. Such garage may also be used for the storage of one
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commercial vehicle per dwelling unit, provided that such vehicle is owned or operated by
a resident of the dwelling unit to which the garage is accessory;
{2altecreational vehicles and equipment.
Noncommercial greenhouses and conservatories.
{ 5 Swimming pool, tennis courts and other recreational facilities which are operated for the
enjoyment and convenience of the residents of the principal use and their guests.
{5)40Tool houses, sheds,and similar buildings for storage of domestic supplies and
noncommercial recreational equipment.
{6}�IAnimal shelters for no more than two domestic animals belonging to the property owner
or the property tenant.
e 88)Residential docks. Private docks and boat lifts are permitted accessory uses or permitted
accessory equipment in the R-1 district subject to the following rules,regulations and
conditions:
a. Docks and lifts must comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Lake
Minnetonka Conservation District ("LMCD"),including, but not limited to, rules and
regulations regarding the number of restricted watercraft permitted at a dock;
b. Docks may be used for the mooring or storing of boats for the personal recreational
use of the boat owners and their guests only; the mooring or storing of a boat or boats
used in a commercial or business enterprise of any kind (including,but not limited to,
guide services, fishing charters or other charter services,boat clubs,water taxis,
docking services for boats stored off-site, or boat repair services) is not permitted at
any dock accessory to a property located in a residential district;and
c. If a dock is used to moor or store a boat owned by persons other than the owner(s) or
occupant(s) of the property, there must be sufficient off-street parking located on the
property available for parking the cars of the owners and users of each such boat.
d. Violation of the rules,regulations and conditions contained in subsections a. through
c. above may result in the imposition of administrative fines as set forth in chapter 11
of the Spring Park City Code.
{8}9 Ground source heat pump systems as regulated by section 42-76 of this article.
�9} 10 Wind energy systems as regulated by section 42-76 of this article.
k" 11 Solar energy systems as regulated by section 42-76 of this article.
AND
ARTICLE II
Section 42-64 Accessory buildings, uses and equipment.
(a) [Construction time frame.]No accessory building or use shall be constructed or developed on a lot
prior to the time of construction of the principal building to which it is accessory.
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(b) Within the R-1 and R-2 Zoning districts, accessory buildingsfex�et�t for those allo2ved in Sec. 42.78)shall meet
the following standards.
(1) Accessory building side.
a. Detached accessory buildings. The total area as measured by foundation size of all detached
accessory buildings shall not exceed 1,200 square feet.
b. Attachedgarage. The foundation size of an attached garage shall not be larger than 80
percent of the foundation size of the principal building or 1,200 square feet,whichever is
larger. The floor area of the attached garage is not counted against the 1,200 square feet
of eligible detached accessory building allowance.
(2) Building heights. Within the R-1, R-2, R-3,and C-3 districts, detached accessory buildings
and garages shall not exceed 16 feet in height, except for those buildings allowed in Sec.
42-78.
(3) Number of accessory buildings. The number of accessory buildings in the R-1 and R-2 districts
shall be limited to one of the following:
a. One attached garage, one detached accessory building, plus one detached accessory
building not to exceed 100 square feet or eight feet in height;or
b. Two detached accessory buildings plus one detached accessory building not to exceed
100 square feet or eight feet in height.
(4) Exterior materials. Residential accessory buildings shall utilize complimentary exterior
materials and colors to that of the principal structure on the lot. Non-decorative concrete
block, corrugated or flat metal panels, or unfinished metal may comprise no more than
thirty percent of each wall area. Buildings allowed in Sec. 42-78 are exempt from this
criteria.
(5) Plumbing. Shower and bath facilities are prohibited in accessory buildings, except for those
allowed in Sec. 42.78. A toilet,wash sink, or water connection are allowed in an accessory
building provided:
a. Water connection must meet all city standards and be metered.
b. Connection can be made to the municipal sanitary sewer.
c. Payment of any applicable utility fees and sewer availability charge.
(6) Prohibited uses. Accessory buildings may not be used for the following:
a. Home occupation.
b. Dwelk
Eb. Commercial business.
AND
ARTICLE II
Section 42-78
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Sees. 42 75- 12 99 Reserved.
Secs. 42-78. Accessory Dwelling Units
(a) Accessory dwelling units may be allowed on residential lots with a detached, single-
family home within the R-1 zoning district. Accessory dwelling units are not allowed on
properties with apartment buildings or attached townhomes.
(b) An accessory dwelling unit may be allowed provided if all of the following conditions are
met:
(1) An accessory dwelling unit may be located above a detached garage that is accessory
to a sing ily le-fam detached home;internal to a single-family home• or detached as a
standalone structure.
(2) An administrative permit for the accessory dwelling unit shall be applied for
concurrently with the application for a building permit The aj2Vlicant will be
required to submit information that 12roves the tenant is a family member of the
owner of the principal residence or a caregiver of the owner of the principal
residence. A form will be provided by the city to prove this relationship An
administrative permit must be renewed yearly along with a new form as 12reviously
mentioned. If there is a change of tenancy at any time a new administrative 12ermit
will be required.
(3) Not more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed per single-family
detached lot.
(4) Any accessory dwelling unit shall comI21y with the same minimum building setback
requirements as required for the living portion of the principal dwelling unit.
(5) A detached accessory dwelling unit shall be subject to the same regulations as
provided for in the R-1 Zoning District Chapter unless otherwise noted in this
section.
(6) An accessory dwelling unit shall be a clearly incidental and subordinate use Any
accessory dwelling unit shall be a minimum of 400 square feet with a maximum of
no more than 50% of the principal structure on the lot.
(7) The owner of the property shall reside in the principal dwelling unit or in the
accessory dwelling unit. The property shall maintain homestead status with
Hennepin County or the owner must designate a local responsible 12arty who is
authorized to receive notices and address maintenance or code-enforcement issues
during the owner's absence.
(8) There shall be no separate ownership of the accessory dwelling unit
(9) One off-street parking space shall be provided for an accessory dwelling unit
Adequate parking shall be shown on the permit application and shall comply with
the requirements of this Chapter.
(10) The accessory dwelling unit shall be addressed as a separate unit with the same
numerical address as the principal structure pursuant to Chapter 10 (Buildings and
Building Regulations and Signs) of the City Code
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(11) The principal dwelling unit and accessory dwelling unit shall be connected to
municipal sewer and water.
(12) The accessory dwelling unit shall have a foundation and shall be a permanent
structure.
(13) Any exterior entrance for the accessory dwelling unit shall be on the side or rear of
the home.
(14) The applicant must demonstrate that the proposed new construction or
modifications to existing construction comply with the building code.
(15) Accessory_dwelling_units must meet any applicable shoreland or structural coverage
regWations.
�16) The maximum height for accessory dwelling units shall be 35 feet.
(17) The accessory dwelling unit shall not be used by anyone that is not considered
family to the owners of the principal structure.
Secs. 42-79-42-99. Reserved.
Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective immediately upon its passage and
publication.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the city of Spring Park this 6`h of July 2026.
CITY OF SPRING K
By:
Mark Chase, Mayor
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Jamie Hoffman, City erk
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