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(A) Policy. It is the stated policy of the city to maintain a harmonious and high standard of development and to protect all areas from deleterious affects by insuring that both new and relocated structures from other areas, both from within the city and from outside, shall meet specified requirements. All relocated structures as stated above must conform to the State Building Code and shall be permitted in the zoning district where all necessary specifications as to lot size, set backs, type of use, height regulations and all other conditions as laid down in the Zoning Code are met.
(B) Relocation permit. All relocations of structures, either primary or accessory that are over one hundred forty-four (144) square feet, requiring the use of the public right-of-way, shall require a relocation permit and a building permit as required by the State Building Code.
(1) Application shall be made on forms provided by the city.
(2) An application fee and damage deposit as established in the city fee schedule shall be paid at the time of application. Exception: the application fee is waived for structures being moved out of town. However, a permit, damage deposit, and proper insurance are still required. Any building permit fees shall also be paid as required by the State Building Code.
(3) The applicant shall also agree to pay any city/utility expenses incurred, including, but not limited to: line drops, utility removals, sign removals, street repair and any other related expenses. A damage deposit as outlined in the city fee schedule shall be deposited with the city and shall be kept until fifteen (15) days after the complete relocation of the structure, or until such time that all expenses incurred by the city are reimbursed. In the case of high expenses, (as determined by the City Administrator) the city reserves the right to withhold a relocation permit until an “estimated cost” of city/utility expenses are paid up front.
(4) For primary structures, proof of liability insurance in the amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) and proof of property damage insurance in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) shall be provided to the city. For accessory structures, proof of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) liability insurance and ten thousand dollars ($10,000) property damage insurance must be submitted.
(5) All applicable zoning, building, health, and fire codes must be complied with.
(6) The applicant shall submit and have a “route of travel” approved by the city before relocation can begin. Information giving the actual “loaded height” of the structure shall be submitted to the city.
(7) All relocated structures shall have new roof covering (i.e. shingles, etc.) and new siding installed within three (3) months of the relocation. The City Council may grant an exemption to the requirement if the roof covering and/or siding is in “like-new” condition.
(Ord. 395, passed 7-6-2010) Penalty, see § 150.999
(A) General.
(1) Private electric vehicle charging stations are permitted as accessory uses in all zoning districts.
(2) Public electric vehicle charging stations are permitted as accessory uses to allowed non-residential uses in all zoning districts.
(B) Parking.
(1) Electric vehicle charging stations may be counted toward satisfying minimum off-street parking space requirements.
(2) Public electric vehicle charging stations must be reserved for parking and charging electric vehicles only. Electric vehicles may be parked in any space designated for public parking, subject to the restrictions that apply to any other vehicle.
(C) Equipment. Vehicle charging equipment must be designed and located so as to not impede pedestrian, bicycle, or wheelchair movement or create safety hazards on sidewalks.
(D) Usage fees. Property owners are not restricted from collecting a service fee for the use of an electric vehicle charging station.
(E) Signage.
(1) Information must be posted identifying voltage and amperage levels and any type of use, fees, or safety information related to the electric vehicle charging station.
(2) Public electric vehicle charging stations must be posted with signage indicating that the space is reserved for electric vehicle charging purposes only. For purposes of this provision, "charging" means that an electric vehicle is parked at an electric vehicle charging station and is connected to the battery charging station equipment.
(F) Maintenance. Electric vehicle charging stations must be maintained in all respects, including the functioning of the equipment. A phone number or other contact information must be provided on the equipment for reporting when it is not functioning or other problems are encountered.
(Ord. 474, passed 9-15-2020)
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
The Zoning Administrator shall enforce the Zoning Code and also shall:
(A) Conduct inspections of the buildings and use of land to determine compliance with the terms of the Zoning Code.
(B) Maintain permanent and current records of the Zoning Code, including but not limited to all maps, amendments, conditional uses, variances, appeals, and applications thereto.
(C) Receive, file, and forward all applications for amendments, variances, conditional use, or other matters to the Planning Commission and the City Council.
(D) Institute in the name of the city any appropriate actions or proceedings against a violator as provided by law.
(Ord. 395, passed 7-6-2010)
No structure shall be erected or structurally altered until a building permit shall have been issued indicating that the existing or proposed structure and the use of the land comply with the Zoning Code and State Building Code. No building permits shall be issued until a complete drainage system has been reviewed by the city. If deemed appropriate, the City Building Official may require approval of the drainage system by the City Engineer. All applications for building permits pertaining to the erection or major alteration which will affect the outside dimensions of a structure shall be accompanied by two (2) copies of a plat drawn to scale showing the actual dimensions of the lot, lots or parcels to be built upon, the dimensions of the ground and the extensions beyond the outside wall of the proposed structures to be erected or structurally altered, their location on the site in relation to the outside boundary and such other information as may be necessary to provide for the enforcement of these regulations. One (1) copy of the approved building permit is to be made available on the site until the issuance of an occupancy permit. On building projects, when the Building Official and/or the Street Superintendent determine that dirt and debris will enter the city storm sewer system, an erosion control plan shall be prepared and followed.
(Ord. 395, passed 7-6-2010) Penalty, see § 150.999
(A) Board of Appeals. The Planning Commission is constituted as the Board of Appeals and shall have the duty of hearing all appeals from any order, requirement, or decision made by the Zoning Official, Planning Official, or Building Official, and from any interpretation of the text of the Zoning Code or any determination by the Zoning Administrator as to the location of the boundary of a zoning district as shown on the official zoning map. The Board of Appeals shall have the final authority to deny such appeal after due study and deliberation. Should the Board of Appeals act favorably on the appeal it shall forward its recommendations to the Council for final action.
(B) Notice. Notice of hearings shall be mailed to all appellants. In all cases rendering determination of district boundary lines or interpretation of the text of the Zoning Code, a notice shall be published in the official newspaper once at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. Copies of all notices of any public hearings to consider variances, amendments, or conditional uses under local shoreland management controls must be sent to the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Waters and postmarked at least ten (10) days before the hearings. Notices of hearings to consider proposed subdivision/plats must include copies of the subdivision/plat. A copy of approved amendments and subdivision/plats, and final decisions granting variances or conditional uses under local shoreland management controls must be sent to the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Waters and postmarked within ten (10) days of final action.
(C) The City Council, Planning Commission and city staff shall have the authority to request additional information from the applicant concerning the appeal or to retain expert testimony with the consent and at the expense of the applicant concerning the appeal, said information to be declared necessary to establish performance conditions in relation to all pertinent sections of this Zoning Code and all other city codes and ordinances.
(Ord. 395, passed 7-6-2010)
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