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. ;,=� ° �''�, , i � �a O`\ ;� ��..t��=s '��, CIT`� Of ORO�T� 1'`�� ' ,�� 1 \,� � ` `\�� ~`:i RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL kE8H�4 i NO, ` ;, �,i G � �a;: t 9 E; �.^,+ VVHEREAS, property o��,�ners conunonl}� request hardcover variances for �uhich their proposal includes a reduction in the overall hardcover, but typically by an increase in the amount of'structural hardcover' witll concurrent removals of'noii-structural hardcover'; and WHEREAS, the City has not previously fomlally defined by ordinance or resolution the distinction betZ�een 'structural' and 'non-structural' hardcover, but lzas conlmonly considered such a distinction«-hen revie�ving hardcover variance requests; and VVHEREAS, the City Council finds that it ��lould be beneficial to fonnally define the distinction bet��reen structural and non-structural hardcover; and «IEREAS, the City Council fu�ds that it is inappropriate to coiLsider the removal of non- co�Zfonl�inQ plastic or fabric as a �ood-faith hardcover reduction ��hen considerinj hardcover variance requests; and ��VHEREAS,the City Council finds that to the extent practicable,all non-confornluzg plastic or fabric should be removed from properties for wluch a hardcover variance is requested, to reduce the potential for 'tradinc' non-confornlin� non-structural lzardcover to gain structural hardcover. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Orono, Mizuzesota: 1. Structural Hardcover shall be defined as tllose items of hardcover��luch require a building permit,which extend above the ground surface or into the ground, or urhich are constructed rather t11an placed. 2. Non-structural Hardcover shall be defined as those items of hardcover wluch do not require a building pennit, which exist on the grotuzd surface but do not extend substantially above or below b ade, or��hich are placed on the ground surface rather than constructed. Page 2 of 3