90-08 12 month moratorium on construction of accessory buildingsORDINANCE NO 8
TOWN OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
INTERIM ORDINANCE PLACING A TWELVE MONTH MORATORIUM ON
THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN ACCESSORY BUILDINGS WITHIN THE
1-1 RESIDENTIAL AREAS OF THE TOWN OF OTSEGO
The Town Board of Supervisors of the Town of Otsego ordains.
WHEREAS, the Town of Otsego has authorized a study to be
conducted relative to the adoption of official controls as
defined in Minn. Stat. 462.352, subdivision 15; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that control of
certain accessory buildings within R-1 Residential areas
would tend to protect both the planning process and the
health, safety and welfare of its citizens, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board 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.
THEREFORE, the Town Board of Supervisors ordains as follows:
Sec. 1 Moratorium. That there is from the effective date of
this ordinance for one year hereby established a moritorium
on the construction of accessory buildings in those areas
zoned R-1 Residential within the Town of Otsego. Said
accessory buildings to be limited as follows:
A. Total accessory space on any lot shall not exceed
1,500 square feet.
C B. Freestanding accessory buildings shall not exceed 12
in sidewall height and shall be of the same exteri
feet or
finish as the principal structure on the residential lot.
Sec. 2 Misdemeanor. Any
violating any provisions
a misdemeanor, and upon
pursuant to Minn. Stat.
subsequently amended.
person, persons, firm or corporation
of this ordinance shall be guilty of
conviction thereof, shall be punished
609.02, Subdivision 3, or as
Sec. 3 Injunctive Relief. In the event of a violation of
this ordinance, the Town may institute appropriate actions or
proceedings, including requesting injunctive relief to
prevent, restrain, correct or abate such violations.
Sec. 4 Separability. 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 adjudge any provision of this
ordinance to be invalid, such judgement shall not affect any
other provisions of this ordinance not specifically included
in said judgement.
Sec. 5 Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force
and effect from and after it's passage and publication.
Passed by the Town Board of Supervisors, this 16th day
of July, 1990.
ATREST
T, CLERK
OWN OF OTSEGO
TOWN OF OTSEGO��'-'-��
NRMAN F. FRESKE, CHAIR
OTSEGO TOWN BOARD