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Melanie Curtis —�
From: Melanie Curtis
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 1:19 PM
To: 'ross@structuresunlimitedonline.com'
Cc: Lyle Oman
Subject: Buildings on 600 Big Island
Ross
After reviewing the codes governing Big Island it appears that you absent other requirements (setbacks, hardcover,
septic, etc)you are permitted an accessory guest cabin up to 600 s.f. See 78-573(2) for the minimum requirements.
I attached the code sections below and highlighted specific areas. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Melanie
For questions on the construction of the building please contact Lyle Oman at loman@ci.orono.mn.us and
plumbing/septic issues contact Willie Gibbs at w�ibbs@ci.orono.mn.us
See Code Sections:
Sec. 78-564. Permitted uses.
Within any RS seasonal recreational district, no land or structures shall be used except for any one of the
following uses:
(1) One-family detached dwellings used for seasonal recreational use not to exceed 180 days in any
one year, and not to be the owner's principal residence for homestead tax credit purposes.
Sec. 78-565. Conditional uses.
Within any RS seasonal recreational district, no land or structures shall be used for the following uses
except by conditional use permit:
(2) Guest cabins. Accessory separate dwellings or sleeping quarters containing indoor toilet and/or kitchen
facilities located on the same lot, parcel or property as a permitted seasonal dwelling or as a conditionally
permitted principal dwelling. A conditional use permit may be issued for one or more private guest cabins,
provided the applicant demonstrates and the council finds that the additional living or sleeping facilities will not
contribute to overcrowding or overuse of a small property or will not adversely affect neighboring properties,
and that extra private precautions are taken for fire protection and security of persons and property, as follows:
f. Not more than one private guest cabin constructed without indoor plumbing, toilets or
kitchen facilities, and used only for additional sleeping quarters, shall be permitted on any property as an
accessory use without requiring a conditional use permit, provided the accessory cabin does not exceed
600 square feet in floor area and provided all accessory building performance standards are met. Use of
more than one accessory building for additional sleeping quarters, or use of an accessary building in
excess of 600 square feet in floor area, shall require issuance of a conditional use permit and compliance
with the provisions of subsection (2) of this section.
Sec. 78-566. Accessory uses.
Within any RS seasonal recreational district, no accessory structure or use of land shall be permitted unless a
permitted or conditional use is first established on such land, except as allowed in section 78-564(2). Once a
permitted or conditional use exists on any lot or parcel, no accessory structure or use of land shall be permitted
except for one or more of the following uses:
(2) Not more than two accessory buildings used for storage, service or other nonhabitable purpose.
No such individual building shall exceed 1,000 square feet in floor area, and the sum of any two
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• buildings on any record lot shall not exceed 1,500 square feet in floor area without a conditional
use permit. Accessory buildings used as barns or stables shall be subject to this area restriction
and to a conditional use permit pursuant to section 78-565(6), including a 150-foot setback from
all property lines.
(3) Not more than one accessory private guest cabin not to exceed 600 square feet in floor area
pursuant to section 78-565(2)f.
Sec. 78-570. Yard and setback requirements.
Within any RS seasonal recreational district, the following yard and setback requirements shall be observed for
all new structures and for any addition or alteration to any existing structure, whether temporary, seasonal or
permanent:
(1) Minimum setback from lakeshore, all structures, including decks, fences, retaining walls, wells,
on-site sewage treatment systems and land alteration of any kind, 75 feet.
(2) Minimum setback from wetlands shall be:
a. Wells and sewage treatment systems, 75 feet.
b. All structures, land alteration or hard cover of any kind, shall meet the setback
requirements established within article XI of chapter 78 of this Code (the wetlands
protection element of the Zoning Code).
(3) Minimum setback from platted street rights-of-way, all structures, 30 feet.
(4) Minimum setback from internal side or rear property line shall be:
a. All structures on lots 200 feet ar more in width, 50 feet.
b. All structures on eXisting record lots 100 feet or more in width but less than 200 feet in
width, 30 feet.
c. All structures on existing record lots less than 100 feet in width,ten feet.
(5) Minimum setback any building to any other, ten feet.
Sec. 78-573. Building construction standards.
Within any RS seasonal recreational district, all new buildings or structures and all additions, repairs, alterations
or improvements to existing buildings or structures shall be built in strict conformance with the current edition
of the state building code as adopted and amended by the city, and with the following regulations:
(1) Foundations required. All new or remodeled seasonal dwellings or guest cabins and all principal
dwellings shall be placed on a permanent frost-depth, solid masonry or treated wood foundation
that completely encloses the entire perimeter of the building.
(2) Minimum dwelling area required. All new or remodeled dwellings or habitable buildings shall
meet or exceed the following minimum square footage of enclosed floor area on the main floor:
a. Tents, screenhouses or other permitted accessory structures, no minimum area required.
b. Seasonal dwellings or guest cabins, 400 square feet.
c. Principal dwellings, 800 square feet.
(3) Minimum dwelling width required. All new or remodeled dwellings or habitable buildings shall
be at least 20 feet in width at the narrowest dimension.
(4) Minimum roof requirements. All new or remodeled dwellings,buildings or structures of any
kind shall be provided with a fire-retardant roof covering having class A or B rating, including
treated but not untreated wood shakes or shingles, or class C mineral surfaced asphalt shingles
laid as required in the state building code. All new dwellings shall have a sloped roof of at least
3:12 pitch.
(5) Minimum plumbing requirements. All new or remodeled seasonal dwellings over 800 square feet
in floor area, all guest cabins-600 square feet in floor area, and all principal dwellings shall
be provided with indoor plumbing consisting of at least one water closet, one lavatary, and one
kitchen sink, all connected to an approved on-site sewage treatment system conforming to the
requirements of section 78-574.
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• (6) Additional fire protection system requirements. Because of the lack of available public fire
protection services, each property owner shall be required to provide additional private fire
protection and life safety systems as follows:
a. Fire-resistive roof coverings as required by subsection (4) of this section.
b. All temporary, seasonal or principal dwellings and guest cabins, except tents, having
bedrooms or used as sleeping quarters shall be provided with approved smoke detection
devices conforming to state building code specifications and location requirements.
c. Every habitable building or structure shall be provided with at least one approved fire
extinguisher labeled for class A, B and C hazards; and the minimum extinguisher size
shall be IAlOBC.
d. Every principal dwelling shall be provided with additional fire extinguishing equipment,
such as a well, pump and domestic hoseline; a residential-design automatic fire sprinkler
system; or other means of fire suppression equipment as may be approved by the council.
e. Every nonresidential building having an occupant load of 50 persons or more shall be
provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system conforming to NFPA Standard No. 13,
current edition, or with other fire extinguishing equipment as may be approved by the
council.
£ The owner of any building or structure existing and in use, including seasonal use, as of
the effective date of the ordinance from which this division is derived, shall have a period
of two years, not to extend later than January 1, 1985, to comply with the provisions of
subsections (6)b and (6)c of this section, and a period of five years, not to extend later
than January l, 1988, to comply with the provisions of subsections (6)d and (6)e of this
section; except that if any addition, alteration or repair is undertaken on such building or
structure prior to these compliance dates, compliance shall be required as a condition of
permit issuance for such work.
(7) Additional building securiry requirements. Because of the remote location of the islands, each
property owner shall be responsible for providing additional private security measures for
persons and property as follows:
a. Telephone service shall be provided at each principal dwelling, at day-use recreation
areas, and at overnight camps.
b. All buildings or structures shall be provided with substantial locking devices on all doors
and windows.
c. Owners of seasonal dwellings or other buildings are encouraged, but not required, to
place solid lockable shutters over all ground floor windows and doors when the building
is to be unused for any length of time, and especially over the winter months.
d. Any abandoned or hazardous building shall be securely boarded up within 60 days and
shall be razed and completely removed within one year of any notice issued by the city.
e. Any intrusion alarm system having an audible alarm shall be self-resetting.
Melanie Curtis
Planning &Zoning Coordinator
City of Orono
2750 Kelley Parkway
Orono, MN 55356
Direct Dial: 952.249.4627
Fax: 952.249.4616
Planning &Zoning Office 952.249.4620
Email: mcurtisCcDci.orono.mn.us
Website: www.ci.orono.mn.us
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