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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd #152 3rd Ser/Amending Survey RequirementsPage 1 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. 152, THIRD SERIES CITY OF ORONO HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORONO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 86-68 REGARDING SURVEY REQUIREMENTS THE CITY COUNCIL OF ORONO ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 86-68 of the City of Orono Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding and deleting text within Sections 86-68 (b) as follows: (b) Surveys required: (1) Initial survey or site plan. Any building, zoning or general permit application for construction of a new structure, or expansion of an existing structure or land alteration shall be accompanied by a certificate of survey or site plan drawn to scale prepared by a person registered by the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design. A certificate of survey or site plan shall conform to the City of Orono Survey and Site Plan Requirements. a. The certification of the plan by a licensed professional may be exempted by the city engineer if the project meets all of the following: 1) An existing survey accurately describes existing property conditions; 2) Proposed project exceeds the setback requirements by 150%; 3) Proposed project footprint does not exceed 200 square feet; 4) Evidence that the Average Lake Shore setback is met is provided, and 5) Information necessary to ensure the project conforms to City codes and ordinances, including hardcover, grading, and landscaping requirements is provided. (2) Foundation survey. A foundation survey shall be submitted to the city for review and approval, unless exempted by the building official, upon completion of the foundation work for all buildings and all additions to buildings. The foundation survey, prepared by a Minnesota Registered Land Surveyor, shall certify the lot dimensions; front, side, rear, lakeshore, and wetland setbacks; and foundation elevation. A foundation survey must be submitted before proceeding with framing or further construction. In lieu of a survey a letter prepared by a Minnesota Registered Land Surveyor containing the same information as a foundation survey may be submitted. (3) As-built survey. An as-built survey, prepared by a Minnesota Registered Land Surveyor, shall be submitted to the city for review and approval upon the completion of all buildings and all additions to buildings, unless exempted by the building official. The Page 2 of 2 as-built survey shall certify the final topography of the site; verify drainage patterns; and provide hardcover calculations for lots in the Shoreland Overlay District. An as- built survey must be approved before the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. In the event that weather or other conditions prevent the completion of an as-built survey at the time the Certificate of Occupancy is requested, applicant shall provide a sufficient financial guarantee and establish an escrow agreement to ensure completion of the as- built survey. SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and publication. ADOPTED this 27th day of July, 2015 on a vote of 5 ayes and0 nays by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota. ATTEST: Diane Tiegs, City Clerk Ordinance published in The Laker and The Pioneer newspapers the week of August 2, 2015.