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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on the 9th day of February, 2015, at 7:00
p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek
Parkway, to consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Code of Ordinances
Regarding the Regulation of Outdoor Storage and Outdoor Sales Display Areas in the Industrial
Districts.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2015-02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 —ZONING OF THE CITY CODE
OF ORDINANCES REGARDING THE REGULATION OF OUTDOOR
STORAGE AND OUTDOOR SALES DISPLAY AREAS IN THE INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICTS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 35-330, paragraph 3 of the Brooklyn Center City Code is hereby
amended by adding new subparagraph i as follows:
Section 35-330. I-1 INDUSTRIAL PARK.
3. Special Uses
i. Outdoor storage and display of materials, equipment, and products
accessory and necessary to a principal or permitted use subiect to the
following standards:
L The items in the area designated on the site plan for outdoor
storage or sales display area shall be effectively screened-from
view from adjacent public rights-of-way or adjacent properties by
a solid wall or fence constructed of wood masonry or other
durable materials or a combination of fence berm and landscaping
approved by the City Council.
2. Allowableareas used for outdoor storage or display areas on an
individual site shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the gross
floor area of the principal building
3. OutdQor storage or sales display area shall not be located within
any front yard or corner side vaW abutting a public right-of--way
or within the buffer setback areas as defined under Section 35-413.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-02
Subsection 1. a. b. c. and d.
4. Height of stacked or stored materials or equipment in the storage
area shall not exceed the height of the screen fence or height
levels approved by the Citv Council.
5. Outdoor areas shall not be used for the storage of junk or
inoperable vehicles, trash, debris, or any nuisance items as defined
in the City Code.
6. The storage of hazardous liquids solids, gases or wastes is strictly
prohibited unless authorized by the city's Building Official and
Fire Chief, and approved by the City Council
7. The outdoor storage area shall not be within or interfere with
designated narking or drive aisles areas required by City_ Code
Section 35-700 Off-Street Parking Requirements
8. Any new or additional lighting installed to illuminate the storage
area must be down-cast cut-off style light fixtures, with- a
photometric plan approved by the Citv Council.
9. The storage area shall consist of a concrete or bituminous surface.
The property owner or responsible tenant shall keep the outdoor
storage areas free of refuse trash debris weeds and waste fill
10. Any storage or placement of materials outside of the designated
area shall be a violation of the City Code.
11. A detailed site plan specifically delineating the storage area
including the landscaping and lighting plans for said areas must be
approved by the City Council,
Section 2. Section 35-413,paragraph 9, of the Brooklyn Center City Code is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 35-413. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS IN I-1 AND 1-2 DISTRICTS.
9. Outdoor Storage and ^et utdoor Sales Display Areas
In the I-1 Industrial Park District all production,
storage, servicing, or merchandising, except off-street parking and off-street
loading shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings, except outdoor
storage areas or outdoor sales display areas allowed by special use permit'in the I-
1 District must comply with the provisions of Section 35-330 Subsection 3a.
RESOLUTION NO, 2015-02
In the I-2 General Industry District outdoor storage is subject to the provisions of
Section 35-331, Subsection l.f.
Semi-trailers commercial shinning containers or commercial moving and storage
containers. may not be used for the outdoor storage of materials, equipment,
merchandise, inventory, etc., except within an approved outdoor storage area.
Fuel storage or storage of materials associated with a noncommercial use required
for the public welfare which is not located within a completely enclosed building
or buried,below grade shall be completely screened from view utilizing earth or
opaque structural materials. Said screening device shall be 'appropriately
landscaped and shall be esthetically compatible with other structures and
landscaping on the site. Detailed plans for said screening shall be submitted to
and approved by the City Council.
Section 3. This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon thirty days
following its legal publication.
Adopted this 9th day of February 2015.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Date of Publication: February 19, 2015
Effective Date: March 21, 2015
(Strikeeindicates matter to be deleted, double underline indicates new matter.)