ORD 91-16ORDINANCE NO. 91-16
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
INTERIM ORDINANCE PLACING A TWELVE MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE
CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN ACCESSORY BUILDINGS WITHIN ALL
RESIDENTIALLY ZONED AREAS OF THE CITY'S IMMEDIATE URBAN SERVICE
AREA AS DEFINED BY THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
The City Council of the City of Otsego ordains:
WHEREAS, The City of Otsego, formerly the Town of Otsego
incorporated pursuant to Order of the Minnesota Municipal Board
effective November 15, 19901 has authorized a study to be
conducted relative to the adoption of official controls as
defined in Minn. Stat. 462.3520 Subdivision 15; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that control of
certain accessory buildings within residentially zoned areas of
the immediate urban service area would tend to protect both the
planning process and the health, safety and welfare of its
citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is empowered by Minn. Stat. 462.355,
Subdivision 4 to pass an Interim Ordinance applicable to part of
its jurisdiction, such Interim Ordinance to be effective for one
(1) year.
Sec. 1 Moratorium. With the exception of application to farms
and farming operations, as defined by the City,s Zoning
Ordinance, that there is from the effective date of this
ordinance for one year thereby established a moratorium on the
construction of accessory buildings in those areas zoned
residential within the Immediate Urban Service area of the City
Of Otsego, as defined by the Comprehensive Plan. Said accessory
buildings to be limited as follows:
A. Total accessory space on any lot shall not exceed
1,500 square feet.
B. Freestanding accessory buildings shall not exceed 12
feet in sidewall height and shall be of the same
exterior finish as the principal structure on the
residential lot.
Sec. 2 Misdemeanor. Any person, persona, firm or corporation
violating any prow sons U this ordinance shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished
pursuant to Minn. Stat. 609.021 Subdivision 3, or as subsequently
amended.
Sec. 3 Inluncti,ve Rel,liof. In the event of a violation of this
ordinance, the City may institute appropriate actions or
proceedings, including requesting injunctive relief to prevent,
restrain, correct or abate such violations.
Sec. 4 leparability. It is hereby declared to be the
intention that the several provisions of this ordinance are
separable in accordance with the following: If any court of
competent jurisdiction shall ad udgge an rovision of this
ordinance to be 'invalid, such jjudgement s?all not affect any
other provisions of this ordinance not specifically included in
said judgement.
Sec. S Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force
and effect rom and after its passage and publication.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Otsego, this 26th day
Of August, 1991.
CITY OF OTSEGO
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F - , MAYOR
ATTEST:
N OME-1TARM-T, CLERK