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Home My WebLink About2003-03 Supplement Old Pages r emon um a Date: 12/23/03 To: Elina Code of Ordinance Users From: Deb Mangen, City Clerk RE: Code Supplement 2003-03 1 am sending you the newest update for your Edina City Code book. This supplement contains all ordinances adopted by the City Council through December 2003. Please replace the a - following pages as noted: ,` Section 185—Replace your entire Schedule A of Section 185,new fees and charges for 2004. Section 475—Replace Section 475,amended by Ord.No.2003-12 changing thel license term. Section 635—Replace Section 635,amended by Ord.No. 2003-12 redefining False Fire Alarm and beginning to charge for the 2nd and subsequent alarm each calendar year. Section 850—Replace pages 850-91 a- nd 850-92 amended by Ord.No.2003-11 providing for conditional uses in the PID District.Replace pages 850-99 and 850-1110 by Ord 2003-13 authoring staff to issue"certificate of appropriateness"for designated historic landmark properties.Replace pages 850-119-120 amended by having the section's history updated. Section 1020-Replace page 1020-1 amended by Ord.No.2003-11 redefining False'; Police Alarms and beginning to charge for the 2nd and subsequent alarm each calendar year. Section 1200—Replace entire section amended by Ord.No.2003-11 providing fo clearance above sidewalks. Reformatting section as well. Section 1225—Replace Section 1225 amended by Ord.No.2003.14 increasing the membership of the Commission to eight members Feel free to contact me with any questions regarding this supplement or Edina's Code. I would also like to note that the City's Code can also be found on our web site at www.ci.edina.mn.us.And please be sure to let me know if you spot an error so it can be corrected with the next supplement Thanksl City of Edina General Code Provisions and Administration 185.01 - Schedule A SECTION SUBSECTION PURPOSE OF FEE OR CHARGE AMOUNT 200 200.04 Public Dance Permit $50.00 Bingo Occasion, Gambling Device, 215 215.04 Raffle Permit $15.00 Per permit ` 220 220.04 Machine or Amusement Device License $15.00 Annually per establishment, plus $15.00 Per machine 300 300.02 Subd 2 Redemption of Impounded Animals $19.00 Per day for feeding&care, any veterinarian services and impounding Fee of: $35.00 a) If animal has not been impounded within one year prior to the date Of impounding $60.00 b) If animal has been impounded once within the year prior to the date Of impounding $110.00 c) If animal has been impounded twice or more within one year prior to the date of impounding 300 300.02 Subd 3 Disposal of Animal $27.00 Per animal 300 300.03 Subd. 3 Dog License $26.00 Per dog $13.00 Per neutered dog 300 300.03 Subd. 3 Dog License Renewal- 1 year $12.00 Per dog (Late Charge after March 1) $9.00 Per neutered dog 300 300.03 Subd 3 Dog License Renewal-2 year $26.00 Per dog (Late Charge after March 1) 13.00 Per neutered dog 300 300.03 Subd. 4 Duplicate Dog License Tag $6.00 Per duplicate tag 300 300.04 Subd. 2 Commercial Kennel License $55.00 Per year 300 300.15 Permit for Extra Dogs or Cats $100.00 Landscaping, Screening, or Erosion 405 405.01 Control Site Plan Permit $100.00 410 410.02 Subd. 1 Building Permit If total valuation of work is: Then permit amount is: $1 to $500 $23.50 $501 to $2,000 $23.50 * For first$500 plus $3.05 For each additional$100 or fraction thereof to and including$2,000 185-2 (Effective 1/1/03) Supplement 2002-02 City of Edina General Code Provisions and Administration 185.01 - Schedule A SECTION SUBSECTION PURPOSE OF FEE OR CHARGE AMOUNT 2,001 to$25,000 $69.25 * For first$2,000 plus $14.00 For each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof to and including$25,000 $25,001 to $50,000 $391.25 * For first$25,000 plus $10.10 For each additional$1,000 or fraction thereof to and including$50,000 $50,001 to $100,000 $643.75 * For first$50,000 plus $7.00 For each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof to and including $100,000 $100,001 to $500,000 $993.75 * For first$100,000 plus $5.60 For each additional$1,000 or fraction thereof to and including $500,000 500,001 to $1,000,000 $3,233.75 *For the first$500,000 plus $4.75 For each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof to and including $1,000,000 $1,000,001 and up $5,608.75 * For the first$1,000,000 plus $3.65 For each additional$1,000 or fraction thereof * Plus surcharge pursuant to M.S. 16B.70 Plan Review $65% Of Permit Fee 410 410.02 Subd. 1 Re-Inspection Fee Assessed under $47.00 Per hour or the total hourly cost to City, whichever is greatest(includes Provisions of UBC, Section 108.8 supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of employees involved 410 410.02 Subd. 1 Building Code Compliance Inspection $150.00 Residential $320.00 Commercial 410 410.02 Subd. 3 Residential Building Contractor, $5.00 Surcharge pursuant to M.S. 326.86 Remodeler or Specialty Contractor License Verification 415 415.02 Permit for Moving of Building $212.00 415 415.02 Subd. 3 Indemnity Deposit for Damages $530.00 Unless licensed by Commissioner of Transportation Sustained by Moving of Building r 421 421.03 R-O-W Work Annual Registration $200.00 421 421.04 R-O-W Excavation Permit Administrative $70.00 Fee Per Additional Excavation-Paved Area $30.00 Per Additional Excavation-Unpaved Area $15.00 185- (Effective 111/03) Supplem 002-02 City of Edina General Code Provisions and Administration 185.01 - Schedule A SECTION SUBSECTION PURPOSE OF FEE OR CHARGE AMOUNT Underground Utility/Telecom Installation $40.00 Per 100 L. Ft. - Directional Boring or Tunneling(Plus Minimum Permit Fee) Underground Utility/Telecom Installation $55.00 Per 100 L. Ft. - Open Trenching (Plus Minimum Permit Fee) Overhead Utility/Telecom Installation $5.00 Per 100 L. Ft. (Plus Minimum Permit Fee) 421 421.07 Subd. 3 Street Surface Repair $30.00 Per square foot under 10 square feet $25.00 Per square foot from 10-25 square feet $20.00 Per square foot over 25 square feet 430 430.03 Subd. 8 Installer's Licenses: Oil Burner; Stoker; $55.00 Steam or Hot Water Heating; Mechanical Warm Air Heating; Air Conditioning; Refrigeration, and Gas Piping Installers 435 435.07 Gas Piping Permit; Oil Burner, Stoker, Minimum Fee: Steam or Hot Water Heating, Mechanical $22.00 Residential-plus surcharge pursuant to M.S. 16B.70 Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning; $27.00 Commercial-plus surcharge pursuant to M.S. 16B.70 or Refrigeration Permit Fee Calculations: $0 to$1,000 $16.00 * Plus 3.10% >$ 500 $1,001 to $5,000 $31.50 * Plus 2.60% > $ 1,000 $5,001 to$10,000 $135.50 * Plus 2.15% > $5,000 $10,001 to $25,000 $243.00 * Plus 1.85% > $10,000 $25,001 to$50,000 $520.50 * Plus 1.65% > $25,000 $50,001 and over $933.00 * Plus 1.30% > $50,000 * Plus surcharge pursuant to M.S. 16B.70 440 440.04 Plumbing or Water Conditioning Permit Minimum Fee: 185-4 (Effective 1/1/03) Supplement 2002-02 City of Edina General Code Provisions and Administration 185.01 - Schedule A SECTION SUBSECTION PURPOSE OF FEE OR CHARGE AMOUNT Residential-per fee calculation $27.00 Commercial-plus surcharge pursuant to M.S. 16B.70 440 440.04 Plumbing or Water Conditioning Permit Fee Calculations: $0 to $300 $15.00 $300 to$500 $15.00 * Plus 5.00% >$ 300 $501 to$1,000 $25.00 * Plus 3.10% >$500 $1,001 to$5,000 $31.50 * Plus 2.60% > $ 1,000 $5,001 to$10,000 $135.50 * Plus 2.15% > $5,000 $10,001 to$25,000 $243.00 * Plus 1.85% > $10,000 $25,001 to$50,000 $520.50 * Plus 1.65% > $25,000 $50,001 and over $933.00 * Plus 1.30% > $50,000 * Plus surcharge pursuant to M.S. 16B.70 440 440.04 Installation or Testing of RPZ Backflow $27.00 Preventers 445 445.08 Surcharge for Prohibited Connection to $100.00 Per month Sanitary Sewer 450 450.05 Swimming Pool Construction Same as the fees for a building permit(See 410.02 Subd.1, fees) 450 450.27 Subd. 4 Public or Semi-Public Swimming Pool $425.00 Per year for each enclosed pool(partial or all of the year) License $230.00 Per year for each outdoor pool 450 450.27 Subd. 4 Public or Semi-Public Whirlpool Bath or $130.00 Per year for each bath or pool Therapeutic Swimming Pool License 460 460.06 Subd. 1 Sign Permit $75.00 460 460.06 Subd. 1 Courtesy Bench Sign Permit $15.00 Per year 460 460.06 Subd 6 Sign Variance Fee $125.00 Residential Property $250.00 Commercial Property 475 475.03 Subd. 1 Parking Ramp License $125.00 Per year 605 605.07 Permits Required by UFC $75.00 Minimum Fee 185- (Effective 1/1/03) Supplei A02-02 City of Edina General Code Provisions and Administration 185.01 - Schedule A SECTION SUBSECTION PURPOSE OF FEE OR CHARGE AMOUNT Special Hazard Permit: $100.00 Class I: General hazard and fire safety inspections requiring a special hazard permit $200.00 Class II: Special hazard inspection involving various hazardous materials and/or processes in occupancies of buildings less than 3,000 sq. ft. in area. $300.00 Class III: Special hazard inspection primarily directed at, but not limited to, buildings or occupancies 3,000 sq. ft. or larger where any of the following are present: Multiple hazards, Storage handling, and/or processes involving dangerous or toxic materials, substances and/or processes; or Occupancies in which valuation or high valuation presents unique circumstances. 605 605.07 General Fire Safety Inspection Fee $47.00 assessed under Provisions of UFC, Section 105.8 615 615.03 License to Service Fire Extinguishers $40.00 Per year per person licensed 620 620.04 Permit Fee for Cleaning Commercial $80.00 Cooking Ventilation System 625 625.03 Sprinkler Permit Fees: Per Number of Heads: 1 - 5 $50.00 * (Minimum fee) 6-25 $100.00 26- 50 $190.00 51 - 75 $250.00 76-100 $295.00 101 -125 $330.00 126-150 $350.00 151 -175 $380.00 176-200 $400.00 201 plus $460.00 * For first 200 + $2.00 for each additional head *Plus surcharge pursuant to M.S. 16B.70 185-6 (Effective 1/1/03) Supplement 2002-02 City of Edina General Code Provisions and Administration 185.01 - Schedule A SECTION SUBSECTION PURPOSE OF FEE OR CHARGE AMOUNT 625 625.03 Fire Pump Installation and Associated $200.00 Hardware Standpipe Installation $125.00 Each Additional Pipe $15.00 625 625.03 Fire Alarm System Permit Same as the fees for a building permit(See 410.02 Subd.1, fees) 635 635.02 False Fire Alarm $300.00 Residential $500.00 Commercial 640 640.02 License Allowing Sale of Fireworks $100.00 Per Year 716 716.02 Recycling Service: $5.49 Per Quarter- Single Family $5.49 Per Quarter- Double Bungalow $5.01 Per Quarter-Apartments/Condos(2-8 units) 721 721.03 Subd. 1 Food Establishment $500.00 High risk food $320.00 Medium risk food $90.00 Low risk food $105.00 Base fee $50.00 Beer or wine table service $100.00 Alcohol bar service $125.00 Food vehicle $105.00 Additional facility $185.00 Pushcart $105.00 Itinerant food $15.00 Food vending machine 721 721.03 Subd 1 Restaurant Plan Review Fee 100% of Risk Category Fee Restaurant Plan Review Fee for Remodel 50% of Risk Category Fee Minimum Restaurant Plan Review Fee $75.00 735 735.03 Lodging Establishment $1.00 Per room Supervised Group Home $35.00 Boarding and Lodging House License $85.00 740 740.04 Multiple Dwelling Parking Garage $40.00 Per single tract of land(may contain more than one building under same ownership) 185- (Effective 7/10/03) Suppler 003-02 City of Edina General Code Provisions and Administration 185.01 - Schedule A SECTION SUBSECTION PURPOSE OF FEE OR CHARGE AMOUNT 740 740.04 Multiple Dwelling Parking Garage $65.00 Per garage Inspection Fee 745 745.04 Subd. 2 Body Art Establishment License $250.00 810 810.09 Subd. 3C Neighborhood Property Owner List $1.00 Per property owner name 810 810.09 Plat and Subdivision Filing Fee $100.00 Per lot for division of one or more lots where no new buildable lots are created $500.00 Plus $50/lot- all plats and subdivision other than above 810 810.09 Subd. 2 Developer's Agreement Fee for City 6.5% of the total construction cost of such public improvements Services Rendered in Connection with Required Street, Water and Sewer Improvements 815 815.03 Antennas, Dish Antennas &Tower Same as for a building permit(See Subsection 410.02 Subd 1 fees). Permits 820 820.01 Filing of Application for Vacation of $350.00 Street, Alley or Easement 830 830.05 Subd. 1 Permit Fee for Tree Removal or Grading Same as for a building permit(See Subsection 410.02 Subd 1 fees) 830 830.05 Permit Fee for Open Pit or Excavation Same as for a building permit(See Subsection 410.02 Subd 1 fees) of 100 Cubic Feet or More 845 845.04 Restricted Access Parking Lot License $500.00 Renewals: $100.00 0- 50 spaces $150.00 51 - 100 spaces $250.00 100-200 spaces $400.00 Over 200 spaces 850 850.04 Subd. 1C Variance Fee $175.00 Residential $300.00 Commercial 850 850.04 Subd. 2A.2 Fee for Transfer of Land to Another $400.00 (One)R-2 Lot Zoning District $500.00 (Two)R-2 Lots $900.00 All other Transfers 185-8 (Effective 6/12/03) Supplement 2003-02 City of Edina General Code Provisions and Administration 185.01 - Schedule A SECTION SUBSECTION PURPOSE OF FEE OR CHARGE AMOUNT 850 850.173 Subd. Temporary Retail Sales in PID Permit $300.00 First Permit �� Ly 4C.la \ $200.00 SubseXea .ts 9� e 850 850.04 Subd. 4 Conditional Use Permit Fee shto Ci time expe ed d City's direct cost A.2 incurrsing app tions. $600 osit with application subnutional os s of$600 1 continue to be made as prior deposded. eposits not a ende shall be refunded to applic 850 850.04 Subd. 5 Temporary Conditional Use Permit $75.00 f CA /\/4,LJ �(N, 850 850.10 Subd 1D Landscaping Inspection $100.00 ♦ t6.o, a 6 -11v� 850 850.04 Subd..6 Final Development Plan Application Fee $600.00. Y0 900 900.07 Subd. 1 Liquor License Fees(per year) $650.00 On-Sale Club License O $8,490.00 On-Sale Intoxicating License -Restaurants only $530.00 Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor(New) $530.00 Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor(Renewal) $530.00 On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor(New) $530.00 On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor(Renewal) $2,000.00 Wine On-Sale-Restaurants only $200.00 Per event-Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating- Max 3 days $65.00 Per event-Temporary On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor $200.00 Sunday On-Sale License-Restaurants only 1020 1020 False Automatic Alarm $110.00 For the third and each subsequent response within one calendar year 1040 1040.08 Loudspeaker Permit $17.00 1045 1045.05 Variance Fee RV's, Boats, etc. Storage $50.00 1100 1100.03 Subd. 2 Sewer Service Charge: Based upon water usage during winter quarter. (November 1 to March 1) r Single Family Dwellings, Townhouses, Two-Family Dwellings, Apartment Buildings Containing Four or Less $31.45_ Per quarter up to and including 1600 cubic feet Dwelling Units: $1.97 Per 100 cubic feet for Additional cubic feet from 1601 cubic feet and over 185- (Effective 1/22/03) Suppler 003-01 City of Edina General Code Provisions and Administration 185.01 - Schedule A SECTION SUBSECTION PURPOSE OF FEE OR CHARGE AMOUNT 1100 1100.03 Subd. 2 Sewer Service Charge(continued) Apartment Buildings with More Than $27.00 Per quarter for each unit over four or ti Four Dwelling Units: $1.97 Per 100 cubic feet of water used during the quarter, whichever is greater Commercial and Industrial Buildings, $35.50 Per water meter or approved sewage metering devise on premises, or Including Schools and Churches: $1.97 Per 100 cubic feet of water used during the quarter, whichever is greater 1100 1100.03 Subd. 3 Industrial User Extra Strength Charges As allocated to City by Metropolitan Waste Control Commission 1100 1100.03 Subd. 4.A Shutting Off or Turning On Curb Water $25.00 For each turn-on and each shut-off Stops at Customer's Request or Due to Non-payment of Bill 1100 1100.04 Subd. 1.0 Issuance of Water Meter Cost of water meter, plus handling charges 1100 1100.03 Subd. 2 Water Service $0.73 1. Per 100 cubic feet for areas of City, except as described in#2 below $2.36 2. Per 100 cubic feet- Morningside area and for east side of Beard Ave. from West 54th to Fuller St. and both sides of Abbott Pl. from West 54th St. to Beard Ave. $0.24 3. Per 100 cubic feet for Excessive Use Charge Meter Charge: $8.91 Per quarter for up to 3/4 inch meter $12.12 Per quarter for 1 inch meter $13.83 Per quarter for 1 1/4 inch meter $15.56 Per quarter for 1 1/2 inch meter $25.06 Per quarter for 2 inch meter $95.14 Per quarter for 3 inch meter $121.10. Per quarter for 4 inch meter Flat Annual Charges as Follows: $2,500.00 Park Department for water used for sprinkling and skating rinks $1,050.00 Street Department for water used for flushing street 1105 1105.01 Subd. 1 Service Availability Charge (SAC) $1,275.00 Per SAC unit X number of SAC units computed pursuant to Subsection 1105.01, Subd, 1 of this code 1105 1105.02 Charge for Connection to City Water or $1,000.00 Minimum or assessment cost of like abutting properties Sewer System 1110 1110.03 Storm Water Drainage Charge $6.00 Per quarter pursuant to formula in Subsection 1110.03 1205 1205.01 Curb Cut Permit $40.00 185-10 (Effective 1/22/03) Supplement 2003-01 e provisions and Administration 185.01 - Schedule A General Cod AMT of Edina 'ION SSE Ti— P OSE OF FEE OR CHARGE N $600.00 Sidewalk Cafe Permit $300.00 Event 1230 1230.07 ecial 1230.08 Temporary Liquor License Sp Per month pro-rated Permit $4,00 1235 1235.03 Subd. Per month prorated 2 parking permit $4.00 Refund Parking Permit- Sticker Must Be Returned $275.00 Per year for 1st vehicle 1300 1300.02 Subd. 1 Refuse or Recycling Hauler's License $85-00 per year for each additional vehicle $310.00 Per location 1325.03 Tobacco Sale License $250.00 Business License 1325 physical Culture &Health Service or 1341 1341.05 Club,Reducing Club or Salon, Sauna parlor, Massage Parlor or Escort Service License $1,500.00 Investigation Fee-Business License $5000 00 per year 1341 L141.05 At time of original application Sexually-oriented Business License $1,500.00 1345 1345. 5 Subd• 1 Manager Permit-Still Photography 1343 OS Sum• 2 Business License $26.00 1345 1 Commercial Photography $105.00 Manager Permit-Motion Photography 1350 1350.06 SW $310.00 Council Permit $15.00 Department 1400-12 'Truck Restrictive Road Permit Fee as posted in Police Dep 1400 Redemption of Impounded Vehicle 1410 1410.01 03-01 (Effective 1122103) Supplem' _—_ -- r City of Edina Buildings, Construction and Signs 475.04 Section 475 - Parking Ramps 475.01 Definitions. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and phrases have the meanings given in this Subsection: Parking Ramp. A building, garage, or structure or part thereof in which a structural level other than a slab on grade is used for parking, storage or maintenance of motor vehicles. Qualified Engineer. A person (i) who is registered by the State as a professional engineer in the field of civil or structural engineering, (ii) who has demonstrated experience and expertise in parking ramp inspection, and (iii) who maintains professional liability insurance with a company authorized to do business in the State in the sum of not less than $1,000,000.00. 475.02 License Required; Exemption. No person shall own or operate a parking ramp within the City without first obtaining a license pursuant to this Section. Provided, however, no license shall be required until July 1 immediately following the fifth annual anniversary of the certificate of occupancy for the parking ramp issued by the Building Official. 475.03 Application; Fee; Term. Subd. 1 License Application. The application for a license under this Section shall be submitted on forms provided by the Building Official. The application shall be accompanied by the fee in the amount set forth in Section 185 of this Code. Subd. 2 License Procedure and Control. The provisions of Section 160 of this Code shall apply to all licenses required by this Section and the holders of such licenses. Subd. 3 Term. Licenses issued pursuant to this Section shall expire on July 1 of each calendar year. 475.04 Inspection and Report. No license shall be issued or renewed pursuant to this Section unless the parking ramp has been inspected by a qualified engineer and a report issued therefor which states that the structure is capable of supporting the loads for which it was designed and meets the other requirements of this Section. The inspection shall be performed annually not more than 60 days prior to the application for a new license or the renewal of a license. Subd. 1 Manner of Inspection. All annual inspections shall be conducted on-site by the qualified engineer who shall perform such tests as deemed warranted by the 475 - 1 City of Edina Buildings, Construction and Signs 475.04 qualified engineer including destructive or equivalent tests and non-destructive tests to determine the structural condition of the parking ramp. Subd. 2 Report. The application for a license and each renewal pursuant to this Section shall be accompanied by a copy of the report prepared by the qualified engineer. The report shall contain the qualified engineer's findings as determined by the inspection pursuant to Subd. 1 of this Subsection. The report shall state (i) whether any structural repairs are required, and shall indicate whether the structure is capable of supporting the loads for which it was designed, (ii) the date or dates of the on-site inspection and describe any test performed in connection with the inspection, (iii) any recommendations issued to the owner of the parking ramp. The report shall be signed by the qualified engineer and shall include a statement of professional qualifications, shall be addressed to the City, and shall be certified by the signing engineer as being true, accurate and complete. The report also shall include evidence of the existence of the professional liability insurance required by this Section. History: None Cross Reference: Sections 160, 185 475 - 2 City of Edina Fires and Explosives 635.02 Section 635 - False Fire Alarm Responses 635.01 Definition of False Alarm A false alarm shall mean the receipt by the Fire Department of an audio or visual alarm or signal from an automatic fire alarm device set off by causes other than the occurence of a fire. 635.02 Fee for False Alarm. A fee in the amount set forth in Section 185 of this Code shall be payable to the City for the third and each subsequent false alarm within one calendar year. The fee for a false alarm shall be payable by the owner of the building or premises from which the false alarm was received and shall be payable within ten days after a statement therefor is mailed or delivered by the City. History: Ord 661 adopted 1-20-83 Cross Reference. Section 185 635 - 1 City of Edina Land Use,Platting and Zoning 850.17 850.17 Planned Industrial District (PID) Subd. 1 Principal Uses. A. All principal uses allowed in the Planned Office District. B. Manufacturing, compounding, processing, packaging, treatment and assembly of products and materials. C. Scientific research, investigation, testing or experimentation. D. Warehousing of non-perishable products, if the products are owned by or consigned to the owner of the principal use or its lessee, and further, if the owner or lessee does not establish the principal use in the capacity of a carrier for the purpose of a freight operation. E. Businesses that provide a service to the consumer on the consumer's property and not on the lot occupied by the principal use, including, but not limited to, building contractors, plumbing contractors, swimming pool construction and service companies and exterminating offices. F. Blueprinting, Photostatting and printing shops. G. Office equipment showrooms and repair services. H. Mini-storage warehouses for storage of domestic supplies, recreational vehicles �C and equipment and other private property, if the owner of the private property is responsible for transporting the property to and from the principal use, and further, if the owner of the principal use does not establish the use as a carrier for the purpose of a freight operation. I. Animal hospitals, but excluding establishments with outside runs. J. Currency exchanges as defined in M.S. 53A. Subd-3 Accessory Uses. A. Warehousing of products manufactured by the principal use. B. Offices and administrative facilities. C. Shipping and receiving spaces, mailing rooms and order pick-up facilities. D. Cafeterias, educational facilities, vending services and recreational establishments for persons employed by the business comprising the principal use. E. Within buildings having office space comprising not less than 40,000 square feet of gross floor area, ten percent of the gross floor area may be occupied by retail uses allowed in the PCD-1 and PCD-2 Districts, if the accessory uses are accessible only from the interior of the principal building and have no signs or displays relative to it visible from the outside of the principal building. F. Temporary retail sales pursuant to a permit issued in accordance with this Subsection 850.17. 850-91 Supplement 2002-2 City of Edina Land Use,Platting and Zoning 850.17 G. Off-street parking facilities. H. Commercial kennels as defined in Subsection 300.01 of this Code, which are accessory to animal hospitals, but excluding kennels with outside runs. Subd. 3 Requirements for Building Coverage, Setback and Height. A. Minimum Tract Area. No tract of land shall be transferred to the Planned Industrial District unless the tract measures at least ten acres in area or is contiguous to other land in the Planned Industrial District. B. Minimum Lot Area. Two acres. C. Minimum Building Area. Each building shall have a gross floor area of not less than 10,000 square feet. D. Maximum Building Coverage. 1. Lots of less than three acres: 30 percent. 2. Lots of three acres or more: 45 percent. a. may be increased to 60 percent if the total gross floor area on the lot is contained within a single building and all portions of any loading docks and berths are completely enclosed within the same single building. E. Maximum FAR: 0.5 1. May be increased to 0.6 for buildings which qualify for 60 percent building coverage as provided in paragraph D of Subd. 3 of this Subsection 850.17. F. Setbacks. Interior Front Side Side Rear Street Street Yard Yard 50'* 50'* 20'* 20'* * or the building height if greater. G. Maximum Building Height. Four stories or 50 feet whichever is less. Subd. 4 Special Requirements. In addition to the general requirements described in Subsection 850.07, the following special requirements shall apply: A. Increased Front Street and Side Street Setbacks. The minimum setback from a street shall be increased to 75 feet if the tract is located across the street from property in a residential district used for residential purposes. B. Increased Side Yard and Rear Yard Setbacks. The minimum setback from an interior lot line shall be increased to 100 feet if the lot line adjoins property in a residential district used for residential purposes. 850-92 Supplement 2002-2 City of Edina Land Use,Platting and Zoning 850.20 4. Important archeological data or the potential to yield important archeological data. B. The retention of specific aspects of historical integrity, including location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association, that convey significance as a heritage resource worthy of preservation. Subd. 3 Determination Of Eligibility. The Heritage Preservation Board shall review the inventory of heritage resources and evaluate the significance of all properties identified by survey. If it determines that a surveyed heritage resource appears to meet at least one of the heritage landmark eligibility criteria, the Heritage Preservation Board may by majority vote issue a determination of eligibility for planning purposes. Subd 4. Nomination Of A Heritage Landmark. Nomination of a property to be considered for designation as an Edina Heritage Landmark shall be submitted to the Council by the Heritage Preservation Board. Each nomination shall be accompanied by a heritage landmark nomination study prepared by the City Planner. This study shall: A. Identify and describe in detail the heritage resource being nominated; B. Explain how the property meets one or more of the heritage landmark eligibility criteria; C. Make the case for historical significance and integrity; and D. Recommend a plan of treatment for the heritage resource, with guidelines for design review and specific recommendations for preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction as appropriate. The study shall be accompanied by a map that clearly locates the property, a detailed plan of the nominated heritage resource, and archival quality photographs that document significant features of the building, site, structure, object, or district. Subd. 5. State Historic Preservation Office Review. The City Planner shall submit all heritage landmark nominations to the state historic preservation officer for review and comment within sixty (60) days. Subd. 6. Planning Commission Review. The City Planner shall submit all heritage landmark nominations to the city planning commission for review and recommendations prior to any Council action. Subd. 7 Public Hearing. On receipt of the heritage landmark nomination documents and the comments of the state historic preservation office and the city planning commission, the Council shall hold a public hearing to consider the proposed landmark designation. Subd. 8 City Council Designation. The Council may designate a property as an Edina Heritage Landmark by resolution. 850-99 Supplement 2003-01 City of Edina Land Use, Platting and Zoning 850.20 Subd. 9 Designation Of Heritage Landmarks On Zoning Map. The Planning Commission shall place all designated heritage landmarks on the official city-zoning map. Subd. 10 Review Of Permits. A. To protect significant heritage resources, the Heritage Preservation Board shall review all applications for city permits for the following types of work in relation to a designated heritage landmark: 1. Demolition of any building or structure, in whole or in part; 2. Moving a building or structure to another location; 3. Excavation of archeological features, grading or earth moving in areas believed to contain significant buried heritage resources; and 4. New construction. B. No city permit for the types of work described in the subsection above will be issued without a certificate of appropriateness signed by the City Planner and approved by the Heritage Preservation Board, evidencing compliance with the comprehensive heritage preservation plan. Certificates of appropriateness may be granted subject to conditions. C. Permit review decisions shall be based on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, the Comprehensive Heritage Preservation Plan, and the heritage landmark preservation study for Q each designated property. D. The City Planner and the Heritage Preservation Board shall complete f� their review of applications for city permits requiring certificates of V— appropriateness within forty-five (45) days of the date of application. E. The City Planner and the Heritage Preservation Board may issue �• certificates of appropriateness for work projects submitted voluntarily by owners of heritage resources. F. To assure compliance with the goals and policies of the comprehensive heritage preservation plan, the Heritage Preservation Board shall review every application for a preliminary plat, conditional use permit, variance, or rezoning in relation to a designated heritage landmark; and the City planning commission shall give the Heritage Preservation Board a reasonable opportunity to comment on such projects before making its recommendation to the Council. 850-100 Supplement 2003-01 t , City of Edina Land Use,Platting and Zoning 850.21 obstruction into a conforming obstruction and use. The City shall determine the then current cost of the cumulative cost of all such expansions, alterations and additions using such methods as the City shall determine. C. If such use of such obstruction or such premises is discontinued for one year or longer, any subsequent use of the obstruction or premises shall comply, in all respects, with this Subsection 850.21, including, but not limited to, the obtaining of all required conditional use permits and variances. D. If any non-conforming obstruction is destroyed or damaged by any means, including floods, to the extent that the cost of repairing or restoring such destruction or damage is 50 percent or more, as determined by the Engineer or some other person designated by the Manager, of the cost of re-erecting a new obstruction of like kind and quality and of the same physical dimensions and location, then it shall not be reconstructed except in full compliance, in all respects, with the provisions of this Section, including, but not limited to, the obtaining of all required conditional use permits and variances. Subd. 13 Right of Passage. It shall be unlawful for any person, without a conditional use permit obtained pursuant to this Subsection 850.21, to place any obstruction in Nine Mile Creek or Minnehaha Creek or to obstruct, in any way, the passage of watercraft, or to interfere, in any way, with the use by the public of the beds, banks, waters or channels of said creeks, except obstructions placed by the appropriate watershed district and used for floodplain management, in which event adequate provision shall be made for portaging and passage of watercraft. Subd. 14 Removal of Obstructions. A. Natural Obstructions. The City shall have the right of reasonable entry upon lands in the floodplain, including those adjoining Nine Mile Creek and Minnehaha Creek, for the purpose of ingress to and egress from the floodplain and the beds, banks, channels and waters of the creeks and water bodies therein to remove any natural obstructions such as, but not limited to, trees, debris, litter and silt. B. Artificial Obstructions. Any artificial obstruction of the beds, banks, channels or waters of Nine Mile Creek or Minnehaha Creek or in the flood plain made subsequent to February 8, 1973 and not made pursuant to a permit or variance granted by the City shall be removed by the owner of the adjoining land within ten days after mailing to such owner of a demand to do so by the Planner. If the owner shall fail or refuse to remove the obstruction within said time, or if the owner cannot be found or determined, the City may remove such obstruction and the costs thereof shall be paid by the owner on demand, and if not paid, such costs may be assessed against the land and collected in the same manner as prescribed by law for levying and collecting special assessments for municipal improvements. Subd. 15 Violation, Penalties, Remedies. The provisions, penalties and remedies set out in Subsection 850.04 shall also apply to any violation of the provisions of this Subsection 850.21. Every obstruction or use placed or maintained in the floodplain in violation of this Subsection 850.21 is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, and may be enjoined and the maintenance thereof abated by appropriate City and judicial action. As soon as reasonably possible after the Planner knows of a violation of this Subsection, the Planner shall investigate the nature and extent of the violation and give notice of such 850-119 Supplement 2003-02 City of Edina Land Use, Platting and Zoning 850.21 violation and the results of such investigation to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Federal Emergency Management Agency Regional Office, together with the City's proposed plan to correct or remove the violation to the degree possible. Subd. 16 Amendments. A. The boundaries of the Floodplain Overlay District, as shown on the Map, may be changed by amendment to this Subsection 850.21, but only if it can be shown that the boundaries are in error or that an area has been filled to or above the elevation of the regional flood and is contiguous to lands outside the floodplain. Special exceptions of this rule may be permitted by the Commissioner if the Commissioner determines that, through other measures, the subject lands are adequately protected from flooding. B. All amendments shall be submitted to the Board of Managers of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, the Commissioner, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and shall be approved by the Commissioner and the Federal Emergency Management Agency prior to adoption. C. The Commissioner also shall be given at least ten days prior written notice of all hearings to consider amendments to this Subsection 850.21, including a draft of the proposed amendment and any pertinent technical study. History: Ord. 825 adopted 3-07-84 and repealed Ord. 811 and 816, 825-A1 not published; amended by 825-A2 1-02-85, 825-A3 7-03-85, 825-A4 7-03-85, 825-A5 12-24-86, 825-A6 12-24-86, 825-A7 5- 28-86, 825-A8 2-19-86, 825-A9 5-28-86, 825 A10 not granted; 825 All 9-2-87, 825-Al2 12-24-86, 825-A13 referred to staff--Council minutes 1-16-87; amended by 825-A14 12-24-86, 825-A15 2-11-87, 825-A16 2-11-87; 825-A17 not developed, 825-A18 9-2-87, 825-A19 5-27-87, 825-A20 4-29-89, 825- A21 not developed, 825-A22 3-23-88; 825-23 referred to Planning Commission 6-06-88; 825-A24 withdrawn; 825-A25 5-03-89, 825-A26 8-24-88; 825-A2 7 10-30-91; amended by 825-A28 5-03-89, 825- A29 5-03-89, 825-A30 12-13-89, 825-A31 10-25-89, 825-A32 12-20-89, 825-A33 1-31-90, 825-A34 8- 29-90, 825-A35 8-29-90, 825-A36 8-29-90; 825-A37 reconsidered, 825-A38 11-28-90. Amended by Ord. 850-Al 3-3-93; Ord 850-A2 6-30-93;Ord 850-A3 8-2-93; Ord. 1993-10 8-16-93; Ord 850-A4 8- 15-94; Ord 850-A5 9-19-94; Ord. 1995-6 8-7-95; Ord. 1995-10 12-04-95; Ord 1995-9 2-5-96; Ord 850-A7 5-20-96; Ord 1996-2 9-16-96;Ord 850-A8, 12-16-9; Ord 1997-2 2-18-97, Ord 850-A9, 4-21- 97, Ord 850-A.10, 4-21-97; Ord 850-All, 7-7-97; Ord 850-Al2, 9-15-97, Ord 1997-11 11-5-97, Ord 850 A13, 2-17-98; Ord 850-A14, 5-18-98; Ord 850-A15, 9-22-98; Ord 1999-11, 11-16-99; Ord 850- A16, 2-15-00; Ord 2000-4, 2-15-00, Ord 850-A17 4-18-00, Ord 850-A18 7-5-00; Ord 2000-7 7-5- 00;Ord 850 A19 16-00; Ord 850-A20 6-19-01; Ord 850-A21 6-19-01; Ord 2001-03, 6-19-01; Ord 2001-710-3-01; Ord No. 850-A22 3-19-02; Ord No. 2002-03, 6-18-02, Ord 2002-06 9-27-02; 2003-03 2-4-03; Ord 2003-06, 6-3-03 Reference: M.S. 103F, 429, 462, 469.001 to 469.047 Cross-Reference: Sections 185, 705, 801, 805, 810, 815, 1045, 1310, 1345, 1405 Note: The Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA") has established criteria for removing the special flood hazard area designation for certain structures properly elevated on fill above the 100 year flood elevation. FEMA's requirements incorporate specific fill compaction and side slope protection standards for multi-structure or multi-lot developments. These standards should be investigated prior to initiation of site preparation if a change of special flood hazard area designation will be requested. 850-120 Supplement 2003-02 City of Edina Misdemeanors and Nuisances 1020.02 Section 1020 - False Automatic Alarms 1020.01 Definition of False Alarm. The receipt by the Police Department of an audio or visual alarm or signal from an automatic alarm device set off by causes other than criminal activity. 1020.02 Fee for False Alarm. A fee in the amount set forth in Section 185 of this Code shall be payable to the City for the third and each subsequent false alarm within one calendar year. The fee for a false alarm shall be payable by the owner of the building or premises from which the false alarm was received and shall be payable within ten days after a statement therefor is mailed or delivered by the City. History. Ord 1361 adopted 6-17-81 Cross Reference. Section 185 1020 - 1 City of Edina Streets and Parks 1200.02 CHAPTER 12. STREETS AND PARKS Section 1200 - Use and Maintenance of Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks, Easements, Parks, and Other City Owned Property 1200.01 Definitions.Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and phrases have the meanings given in this Subsection: Alley.A public right-of-way owned by the City or over which the City owns an easement which is less than 30 feet in width and which is used or is usable as a public thoroughfare. Boulevard. That portion of a street not occupied by the traveled portion of the street or a sidewalk. Easement. An easement owned by the City for any public purpose. Park Property owned by the City which is used or is usable for park, recreation or open space purposes. Public Grounds. Any land owned by the City, or over which the City owns an easement, including streets and alleys. Sidewalk. An improved thoroughfare located on a public right-of-way or public easement limited to usage by pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles. Street. A right-of-way owned by the City or over which the City owns an easement which is 30 feet or more in width and which is used or is usable as a public thoroughfare. 1200.02 Encumbrances or Obstructions. Subd. 1 Prohibited Encumbrances or Obstructions. Except as provided in Subd. 2 of this Subsection, no person shall obstruct, encroach upon, encumber, or interfere wholly or partially, with any street, boulevard, alley, sidewalk, easement, park or public ground by placing or installing any of the following: A. Curbing or pavement. B. Fences or landscaping. C. Buildings or structures. 1200- 1 City of Edina Streets and Parks 1200.02 D. Refuse, as defined in Section 705. E. Combustible materials. F. Implements, tools, boxes, merchandise, goods, or cans. G. Corn poppers, peanut roasters,ice cream containers, vending or food carts or islands. H. Construction material, including sand, gravel, sod or other earthen material. I. Snow or ice. J. Posts, pillars, or other supports for awnings, canopies or other structures. K. Signs. L. Wires or cables above a street, alley or sidewalk. Subd. 2 Exceptions. The following are exceptions to Subd. 1 of this Subsection: A. Any activities undertaken by the City. B. The deposition of snow and ice by snow and ice removal operations of the City, County or State. C. The deposition of snow and ice from privately owned property provided that such snow and ice is deposited only upon boulevards which are adjacent to and not separated by the traveled portion of the street from the private property from which the snow or ice is removed. D. Vehicles parked on streets in.accordance with Section 1400 this Code. E. Driveways installed and paved on a boulevard in accordance with the requirements of Section 1205 of this Code. F. Shade trees planted on boulevards, provided that the following species are prohibited unless permission is granted in writing by the Park Director: 1. Willows. 2. Elms. 3. Box Elder. 1200 - 2 I City of Edina Streets and Parks 1200.02 4. Cottonwood, aspen, poplar or other members of the genus Po ulus. 5. Pine, spruce, fir, yew or other conifers. 6. Silver maple. G. Trees, shrubs,landscape materials,fences, driveways and parking lots installed on easements held by the City for underground utility purposes. H. Trees and other plantings which overhang the travelled portion of streets provided that no portion of such tree or planting is less than 16 feet above the travelled portion of the street. I. Grass clippings and leaves placed in containers on boulevards subject to Subsection 705.04 of this Code. I Privately owned bus stop benches and street furnishings and publicly owned bus stop shelters placed on streets, sidewalks and boulevards subject to the written approval of the Engineer as to location so as to avoid danger to vehicles and pedestrians. K. Newspaper vending machines and U.S. Postal Service drop boxes placed on sidewalks and boulevards subject to the written approval of the Engineer as to location so as to avoid danger to vehicles and pedestrians. L. Awnings not supported by posts or pillars which extend over sidewalks provided that not less than eight feet of clearance is provided between the sidewalk elevation and the lowest point of the awning. M. Mail boxes subject to U.S. Postal Service standards, provided that mail boxes which are integral to a structure must be approved in writing by the Engineer. N. Installed sprinkler systems provided that the system shall be maintained by the owner of the adjacent property. O. Wires or cables installed by a public utility. P. Pushcarts as defined in Section 720 of this Code placed on sidewalks and public walkways within the area included in the plan prepared by the HRA entitled "50th and France Commercial Area Plan" dated December 3, 1974, subject to a permit issued pursuant to Subsection 1230.02 of this Code. 1200-3 -. -- ... .- .. . City of Edina Streets and Parks 1200.05 Q. Sidewalk cafes as defined by Section 1230.01 of this Code subject to a permit issued pursuant to Subsection 1230.07 of this Code. 1200.03 Sidewalks. Subd. 1 Snow and Ice Removal. All snow and ice shall be removed from a sidewalk by the owner of the property adjoining the sidewalk within 48 hours of the cessation of the precipitation. Subd. 2 Maintenance of Sidewalks. No owner of any property adjoining a sidewalk shall permit any plank, brick, stone or segment of the sidewalk to be raised above the established level of the sidewalk by more than one half inch or permit any holes or depressions to occur in which a pedestrian may trip. Subd. 3 Maintenance of Boulevards. Every owner of property adjoining any public street or alley shall cause the grass or weeds to be cut or mowed from the lot line adjoining such street or alley to the center of such street or alley. The standards contained in Section 1050 of this Code shall apply to grass and weeds located on the boulevard. i Subd. 4 Exemption.Subd. 1 and Subd. 2 of this Subsection shall not apply to owners of property adjoining sidewalks that were constructed in whole or in part with Municipal State Aid Funds or sidewalks located upon rights-of-way controlled by the County or State. I 1200.04 Miscellaneous. j I Subd. 1 Removal of Barricades. No person shall remove, run over, relocate, or interfere with any barricade placed by the City, County, State, or any private utility company. Subd. 2 Uncompleted Construction. No person shall walk upon or drive a motorized or non-motorized vehicle across any street, alley or sidewalk which has not been opened for travel by the public. 1200.05 Abatement of Nuisance. Any obstruction or encumbrance as described in Subd. 1 of Subsection 1200.02 or any snow or ice not removed from a sidewalk as provided in Subd. 1 of Subsection 1200.03 or any defect in a sidewalk as described in Subd. 2 of Subsection 1200.03 or grass or weeds not cut as provided in Subd. 3 of Subsection 1200.03 is hereby declared a nuisance. After at least seven days written notice to the person responsible for the nuisance, the City may cause said nuisance to be removed or abated and the cost of removal or abatement may be charged and assessed against the property owned by the person responsible for the nuisance. Such charge and assessment shall be doneP ursuant to Subd. 4 of Subsection 1200.06. When so assessed, the cost shall be certified to the County Auditor for collection as other taxes are i I 1200- 4 City of Edina Streets and Parks 1200.06 collected. The name and address of the person responsible for such nuisance shall be obtained from records maintained by the Assessor. 1200.06 Work Undertaken by the City. Subd. 1 Items of Work. Pursuant to Chap. 59, State Laws of 1988, the City may undertake the following items of work: A Removal of snow, ice and rubbish,including litter, from sidewalks, streets and alleys and public parking facilities. B. Elimination of weeds,including aquatic weeds, from sidewalks, streets, alleys, waterbodies and other public or private property. C. Sweeping, oiling, sprinkling or other dust treatment of public streets or alleys, including incidental maintenance work. D. Trimming and care of trees and the removal of unsound or diseased trees on streets or alleys. E. Repair of sidewalks and alleys. F. Operation, including maintenance and repair, of lighting systems for streets, sidewalks and parking facilities. G. Operation,including maintenance and repair, of public parking facilities, parks and related facilities. H. Removal or elimination of health or safety hazards from private property, excluding any structure included under the provisions of M.S. 463.15 to 463.26. Subd. 2 Record of Cost. The Engineer shall keep records of and report to the Clerk the actual cost of such work, or in the case of costs to be charged before the incurrence pursuant to Sub& 3 of this Subsection, the estimated cost of such work. Such records and reports shall include the cost of all the work done or to be done on any streets situated beyond the City boundaries pursuant to a cooperative or joint powers agreement with a neighboring municipality. Subd. 3 Collection Before Levy as a Special Assessment. All costs incurred or to be incurred for such work shall be charged with such frequency as the Council by resolution shall determine,to each owner of each separate lot or parcel of land benefitted by such work,in proportion to the benefits conferred upon the lot or parcel. If any charge is made for a cost to be incurred and, based upon subsequent actual costs, is found to be excessive, subsequent charges shall be reduced by such excess, and if deficient, subsequent charges shall be increased by such deficiency. Any charge not paid in full by 1200- 5 1 City of Edina Streets and Parks 1200.08 September 10 of each year shall be levied as a special assessment against the lot or parcel of land benefitted. Such charges shall not be made or levied against detached, single family housing for the operation, maintenance or repair of public parks and related facilities. Subd. 4 Levy of Assessment. On or before September 15 of each year, the Clerk shall prepare an assessment roll assessing all costs of such work reported to the Clerk against each separate lot or parcel of land benefitted by the work, in proportion to the benefits conferred upon such lot or parcel, subject to the provision in Subd. 3 of this Subsection. Where such work is done pursuant to a cooperative or joint powers agreement between the City and a neighboring city, the cost of the work done by the City shall be spread against all lots or parcels of land abutting on the City side of the streets covered by the cooperative agreement. The Council shall examine such assessment roll submitted by the Clerk, and if satisfactory, shall call a public hearing and levy special assessments for the work in accordance with M.S. 429.061. All such special assessments shall be payable in a single installment or additional annual installments not to exceed the maximum number allowed by law with interest thereon as may be fixed by the resolution approving the special assessments, but not to exceed the highest rate allowed by law. 1200.07 Methods and Remedies. The methods and remedies authorized by this Section are in addition to any other methods or remedies available to the City by State Law or other provisions of this Code. 1200.08 Petty Misdemeanor. Any violation of paragraph C. of Subd. 2 of Subsection 1200.02 shall be a petty misdemeanor. History. Ord 1201 codified 1970; amended by Ord 1201-A 12-6-73, Ord 1993-5 4-28-93, Ord 1994-612-27-94; Ord 1995-6 8-17-95 Reference: M.S. Chapter 59, State Laws of 1988; 429.101, Subd 2 &3, 463.15 to 463.26 Cross Reference: Sections 705, 720, 1050, 1205, 1400; Subsections 705.04, 1230.01, 1230.07 i i i i 1200 - 6 City of Edina Streets and Parks 1225.04 Section 1225 -Transportation Commission 1225.01 Policy and Establishment. The Council finds that the creation and operation of a street and transportation system is an integral part of the long-term vision for the City. The Council also finds that congestion on the regional roadway system and the failure of that system to accommodate the continued growth in traffic volumes has created and exacerbated traffic volumes, speed and congestion on local streets; that such volumes, speed and congestion are adversely affecting the quality of life of the City's residents; that businesses located in the City are adversely affected by the inadequacy of the regional system to move people and goods; and that improving the local transportation system is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and strategic plans of the City. Therefore, the Council hereby establishes the Transportation Commission (the "Commission"). 1225.02 Purpose and Duties. The Commission shall: A. Advise the Council on matters relating to the operation of the local street system with respect to traffic volumes, congestion, and functional classification, but not maintenance activities, of the City. B. Review and comment on plans to enhance mass transit opportunities in the City. C. Review the findings of the Local Traffic Task Force and offer recommendations for implementation. D. Evaluate methods for traffic calming and other speed and volume mitigation measures and recommend their implementation where appropriate. 1225.03 Membership. The Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the majority of the Council. The Mayor shall endeavor to appoint members such that the Commission is reflective of the different geographic areas of the City. One member of the Commission shall also be a member of the Planning Commission. One member of the Commission may be a high school student. Members shall serve until a successor has been appointed. All members of the Commission shall be residents of the City and shall be appointed for a term of three years except the student member shall be appointed for a one year term. The Council may stagger the terms of the first Commission appointed. Upon termination of a member's term, that member's successor shall be appointed for the remainder of such term. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation and may resign voluntarily or be removed by a majority vote of the Council pursuant to Section 180 of this Code. Commission members who discontinue legal residency in the City may be removed from office by the Mayor with the consent of a majority of the Council. 1225.04 Meetings. All meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public, be governed by Robert's Rules of Order, and otherwise be held pursuant to its bylaws. The Commission shall hold its regular meetings on such fixed date and in such fixed place as it from time to time shall determine. The minutes of all meetings shall be recorded and a copy thereof transmitted to each member of the Council. History: Ord 2003-09; 7-15-03 Cross Reference: Section 180 1225 - 1 Supplement 2003-02