10-03-2012 Planning Commission Work Session

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r ORDINANCE NO. 94 , THIRD SERIES CITY OF ORONO HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE REGULATION OF HARDCOVER AND ESTABLISHING THE STORMWATER QUALITY OVERLAY DISTRICT Section 1. The City Council of the City of Orono hereby amends City Code Chapter 78,Article I. In General, Section 78-1 as follows: All existing definitions in Section 78-1 are restated and incorporated herein unchanged with the following definitions to be added in alphabetical order with the existing definitions: Building Footprint means the outline of the total area covered by a building's perimeter at the ground level (to the block/foundation). (1) Carports, covered porches and other similar building features which have no exterior walls shall be included as part of a building footprint by drawing a straight line between the outer edges of all support structures(and the main building if applicable). (2) The outer edge of building protrusions,bay windows or other similar features that extend outward from a building and are less than four feet from the ground shall be considered as part of the building footprint. Hardcover means a hard surface that prevents or retards entry of water into the soil and causes water to run off the surface in greater quantities and at an increased rate of flow than prior to development. Hardcover shall include but not be limited to the following: all building footprints, driveways, sidewalks, stepping stones, retaining walls, patios, courts (sport, tennis, etc), decks,pools, areas used for the extended outdoor storage of vehicles or equipment, and all other similar features or surfaces as determined by the City Engineer or City Planner. Lot Coverage means the total square footage of all building footprints and structures on a parcel. Permeable Lining (landscaping fabric) means a porous material used for weed prevention that allows storm water to permeate into the ground. Page 1 of 17