HomeMy WebLinkAbout#4- Accessory Structure Review
Memo
To: Planning Commission Members
From: Kari Barker, Associate Planner
Date: November 9, 2009
SubjectAccessory Structure Review
:
REQUEST
The Planning Commission is to review and discuss the Accessory Structure Ordinance.
City of Hastings Accessory Structure Ordinance
In the City of Hastings, homes with an attached garage are allowed one accessory structure up to
1,000 square feet and an accessory storage structure no greater than 120 square feet. Homes
without an attached garage are allowed up to two structures with a combined total of 1,000
square feet. In addition, no more than 35% of the rear yard may be covered by impervious
surfaces.
Review of Permits
Building permits are issued for accessory structures over 120 square feet.
2009
Six building permits were issued. One permit was for construction of a new garage totaling 988
square feet. Two were additions to existing garages, for total square footage of 624 and 840
square feet. The remaining three permits were for accessory structures ranging in size from 276
square feet to 624 square feet.
2008
Ten building permits were issued. Two of the permits were for new accessory structures both
totaling 960 square feet. One permit was issued for a 672 square foot accessory structure. The
remaining seven permits were for structures less than 520 square feet.
Comparison to Other Cities’ Ordinances
Farmington
A maximum of one detached garage and one detached shed is permitted in each residential zoning
district.
Detached private garages may not exceed the maximum square feet allowed or the square footage
of the principal use, whichever is smaller, as specified below.
Lots up to .5 acre Lesser of 1,000 square feet or square feet of principal use
Lots .5 to 1 acre Lesser of 1,250 square feet of square feet of principal use
Lots 1.0 acre+ Lesser of 1,500 square feet or square feet of principal use
Storage sheds shall not exceed twelve feet (12’) in building height and two-hundred forty (240
square feet).
Eagan
No more than two detached accessory building are permitted for each dwelling.
When an attached garage is present on the site, the total floor area of all detached accessory
structures (including garages) shall not exceed 576 square feet
When an attached garage is not present on the site, the total floor area of all detached accessory
structures shall not exceed 800 square feet.
Stillwater
One accessory structure is allowed on each residential lot.
The maximum size of a detached accessory structure is 500 square feet with an attached garage or
720 square feet without a garage attached to primary structure.
Northfield
The number of structures is not restricted, though only 25% of the backyard can be occupied by
accessory structures.
The maximum size of a shed is 140 square feet and the maximum size for a garage is 864 square
feet.
Rosemount
The maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 10% impervious surface.
The maximum total for any accessory building(s), excluding attached garage, is 1,000 square feet.
Red Wing
In the low density district, two accessory buildings are allowed up to 1,200 square feet (footprint). In
the medium density district, one accessory building is allowed up to 1,000 square feet.