TOWNSHIP OF STURGEON LAKE - PINE COUNTY - STATE OF MINNESOTA - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING STURGEON LAKE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE

TOWNSHIP OF STURGEON LAKE
PINE COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
 
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-09
 
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING STURGEON LAKE
TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE

The Township Board for the Township of Sturgeon Lake hereby ordains:
 
Section 1.      Amendment to Section 15.01.A.  Section 15.01.A of the Sturgeon Lake Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: 
 
Section 15.01.   USES PERMITTED.
 

1. Single family dwelling.  A single family dwelling shall be a permitted use.  A second single family dwelling on the same lot is a permitted use provided the lot upon which both dwellings are to be constructed is a minimum of 5 acres in area and the second dwelling is located in a location on the lot approved in writing by the Zoning Administrator such that the lot can be split into two lots in the future with one dwelling on each lot and each lot will meet all requirements of the Township’s Zoning Ordinance, including setback, front yard width and area requirements.  The second residence may be connected to the septic system of the primary residence if the septic system is sized for both dwellings in accordance with Minnesota Rules Chapter 7080.

 
 
Section 2. Amendment to Section 15.03.  Section 15.03 of the Sturgeon Lake Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: 
 
            Section 15.03  ACCESSORY USES.   The following uses are allowed as accessory uses:
 

1. Accessory Solar Energy Systems:

 

1. Provided that such systems installed on residences shall be limited to roof top systems. Roof top solar electric systems shall be mounted parallel to the plane of the roof, shall not extend more than one foot above the plane of the roof, shall not be located any closer than three feet from any side, top or bottom edge of the roof, and shall not occupy more than 75 per cent of the area of the roof plane it is affixed to.
   
   
2. Provided that such systems installed on agricultural buildings shall be roof top systems and shall not project more than four feet above the plane of the roof nor be located closer than six feet from the outer edge of the rooftop.

 

1. Provided that such ground-mounted systems shall not exceed twenty-five feet in height, shall not be located in any required setback area, and shall not exceed 10% lot coverage or 10,000 square feet, whichever is less. Square footage is calculated by the area encumbered by the outermost measurements of the solar equipment layout.

 
 
Section 3. Amendment to Section 15.04.  Section 15.04 of the Sturgeon Lake Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: 
 
Section 15.04.        DWELLING DESIGN STANDARDS.

1. Foundation Requirement. All dwellings shall be constructed on or placed upon a permanent foundation.

 
Section 4. Amendment to Section 15.05.  Section 15.05 of the Sturgeon Lake Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: 
 
Section 15.05.   LOT AREA, FRONTAGE AND YARD REQUIREMENTS.   The following minimum requirements shall apply.

                   Front                               Building
Lot Area     Yard Width   Side Yards  Setback Line   Rear Yards
2.5 acres        300’            30’ each          50’                   50’

Section 5. Section 35.01.1  Section 35.01.1 of the Sturgeon Lake Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby added as follows: 
 
Section 35.01.1  ACCESSORY SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM.   A solar electric system established for the primary purpose of generating all or part of the electric energy needs of the host building, whether agricultural or residential in use.
 
Section 6. Section 3.07  Section 3.07 of the Sturgeon Lake Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby added as follows: 
 
            Section 3.07  Any person or entity that desires to appeal the decision of the Town Board to deny or approve a Conditional Use Permit or an Interim Use Permit must file a Notice of such appeal in the Pine County District Court within 30 days of such denial or approval,  and must serve such Notice of Appeal on the Township Clerk within 10 days of the filing of the same in Pine County District Court.  No appeal of such decision may be taken after the expiration of such 30-day and 10-day periods.
 
 
Section 7. Section 35.59  Section 35.59 of the Sturgeon Lake Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: 
 
Section 35.59.   STRUCTURE.   Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on the ground or attachment to something having location on the ground.  For purposes of front, side and rear yard setbacks, a fence shall not be considered a structure that is subject to such setback requirements.
 
Section 8.      Effective Date.
 
This ordinance shall be effective upon passage and publication in the official Township newspaper.
 
Passed by the Township Board of the Township of Sturgeon Lake this __________ day of _______________, 2024.
                                                                                                                                               
                                                                        _______________________________
                                                                        _________________ Town Board Chair
 
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Nedene Kuhlman, Town Clerk