HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 314 Garage Condo Parking CITY OF ORONO
HENNEPIN COUNTY,MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.314
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 78-823„ARTICLE V OF THE CITY CODE
REGARDING GARAGE CONDO USE STANDARDS WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORONO ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Orono City Code Title VI, Chapter 78,Article I, Section 78-823 is hereby
amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the strikethrough language as follows:
(11) Garage condos,provided that:
a. No exterior parking or storage is permitted for a period longer than 24 hours. A
parking plan must be provided to demonstrate accessibility to the site.
b. The premises shall not be used or customized for residential living purposes or
community gatherings or events.
c. The premises shall not be used for the operation of a business or for retail
purposes, including but not limited to automobile repair. This does not prohibit
minor maintenance, care, or upkeep of motor vehicles, boats, trailers, or
recreational vehicles stored in individual units.
d. The management,use, and customization of the garage condos, including
common areas;and individual units, shall be governed by an association, whieh
association whose rules shall place adequate controls to ensure compliance with
applicable city code.
e. The premises shall maintain adequate access to individual units and any common
areas or office space for emergency response and snow removal/storage.
f. The premises shall contain sufficient lighting and/or security measures to deter or
mitigate criminal activity and ensure adequate access for emergency response.
g. Any individual unit that is connected to the city sewer and water system shall
have individual meters.
h. Off-street parking is required, as follows:
i. A minimum of one(1) exterior parking stall shall be provided for each
unit with a footprint less than or equal to 200 square feet.
ii. A minimum of two (2) exterior parking stalls shall be provided for each
unit with a footprint exceeding 200 square feet in size.
i. All principal and accessory buildings shall be separated by a 60-foot minimum
setback from other buildings.
j. An unobstructed, striped drive aisle,minimum 12 feet wide, shall be provided for
vehicle access throughout the site.
k. A parking and maneuverability plan demonstrating vehicle accessibility,
emergency access, and adequate snow storage areas within the site shall be
provided.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
publication.
ADOPTED this 14th day of July 2025,by the City Council of the City of Orono,
Minnesota.
CITY OF ORONO
By: (2—L----•
Bob Tunheim,Mayor
ATTEST:
Chris 'ne sian, ity Clerk