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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-21 Ordinance 2018-19 Solar Energy AmendmentAFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS Darlene MacPherson being duly sworn on an oath, states or affirms that he/she is the Publisher's Designated Agent of the newspa- per(s) known as: SC Edina with the known office of issue being located in the county of: HENNEPIN with additional circulation in the counties of: HENNEPIN and has full knowledge of the facts stated below: (A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualifica- tion as a qualified newspaper as provided by Minn. Stat. §331A.02. (B) This Public Notice was printed and pub- lished in said newspaper(s) once each week, for 1 successive week(s); the first insertion being on 02/21/2019 and the last insertion being on 02/21/2019. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICES Pursuant to Minnesota Stat. §580.033 relating to the publication of mortgage foreclosure notices: The newspaper complies with the conditions described in §580.033, subd. 1, clause (1) or (2). If the newspaper's known office of issue is located in a county adjoining the county where the mortgaged premises or some part of the mortgaged premises described in the notice are located, a substantial portion of the newspaper's circulation is in the latter county. By: t \ ( 9- Designated Agent Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before me on 02/21/2019 by Darlene MacPherson. ,."..,n . « - n,"lob Jessica :.. Notary Public w, Minnesota My Commission Ezp�+es January 31, 2023 ; tr—yi"N Rate Information: (1) Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users for comparable space: $34.45 per column inch Ad ID 906228 CITY OF EDINA ORDINANCE NO. 2018-18 AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING SOLAR ENERGY REGULATIONS THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDINA ORDAINS: Section 1. Chapter 36, Article I., Section 36-10 is amended to add the following: Sec. 36-10 — Definitions. Solar Energy System: An ener- gy system that consists of one or more solar collection devices, solar energy related "balance of system" equipment, and other associated infrastructure with the primary in- tention of generating electricity, storing electricity, or otherwise converting solar energy to a dif- ferent form of energy. Solar ener- gy systems may generate energy in excess of the energy require- ments of a property. Solar Energy Systems cannot exceed building height requirements. Residential roof -mounted solar energy systems cannot exceed two feet above the rooftop to which it is attached. Commercial, flat -roof -mounted so- lar energy systems cannot exceed four feet from the roof to which it is attached to. Section 2. Chapter 36, Article XII., Section 36-1269 (General Re- quirements Applicable to all Dis- tricts) is amended as follows: Sec. 36-1269. - Energy collec- tion systems setbacks and as a permitted accessory use. Facilities and equipment de- signed for the collection of solar energy or wind energy shall main- tain the same setbacks as are re- quired for principal buildings or structures and shall not be located within the front yard. Solar Energy Systems are permitted accessory uses in all zoning districts. Section 3. Chapter 36, Article XII., Section 36-1457, Subdivision III (Screening) is amended as fol- lows: Sec. 36-1457. - Required. The following uses shall be screened in accordance with the requirements of this subdivision with the exception of Solar Energy Systems. Solar Energy Systems are exempt from screening require- ments. (1) Nonresidential principal buildings or structures, and any building or structure accessory thereto, shall be screened from lots in the R-1 district which are used for single dwelling unit buildings and which are located within 200 feet of the nonresidential use. The distance shall be the shortest dis- tance between the nonresidential building or structure to be screened and the nearest lot line of the R-1 district lot, but shall not extend across a street; (2) Principal buildings or struc- tures, or any building or struc- ture accessory thereto, located in the Planned Industrial District or Planned Commercial District shall be screened from lots used for any residential purpose which are lo- cated within 200 feet. The distance shall be the shortest distance be- tween the PID or PCD building or structure to be screened and the nearest lot line of the residential lot, but shall not extend across a street; (3) Off-street parking facilities containing six or more spaces and all loading facilities shall be screened from streets located with- in 50 feet, and from lots which are used for any residential purpose which are located within 50 feet. Said distance shall be the shortest distance between the parking facili- ty or loading facility and the nearest part of the street or the nearest lot line of the residential lot; (4) Trash storage facilities, in- cluding recycling storage facilities, shall be screened from all lot lines and public road rights -of -way; and (5) All mechanical equipment ac- cessory to any building, except sin- gle dwelling unit and double dwell- ing unit buildings, shall be screened from all lot lines and streets. Section 4. This ordinance is ef- fective immediately upon passage and publication. First Reading: December 4, 2018 Second Reading: December 18, 2018 ATTEST: Sharon Allison, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor Published in the Sun Current February 21, 2019 906228