HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. 571 - Amendment 12-14-8 CITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 571
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANDOVER HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE TITLE 12-14-8: OFF STREET PARKING
REQUIREMENTS AS FOLLOWS:
H. Emergency Access and Driveways: All driveways shall be constructed and
maintained in accordance with this Section and all other applicable requirements
of the City Code and Minnesota State Fire Code.
1. Standard Requirements for all Driveways: Driveways shall be of a design that
will provide reasonable access for emergency service vehicles and meet all
fire and public safety standards including:
a. At a minimum,the driveway shall have at least a twelve foot(12')
wide driving surface with a driveway base and surfacing material that
meets the Engineering Design Standards on file with the City
Engineer.
b. Obstructions adjacent to and directly over the driveway,including but
not limited to tree branches, shrubs, landscaping materials, etc. shall be
removed to provide a fourteen foot(14') clear width and fifteen foot
(15') clear height.
2. Wetland Impacts: A portion of driveways requiring mitigation of a delineated
wetland may deviate from the requirements of this Section subject to the
following:
a. A minimum of ten foot (10') wide driving surface with a driveway
base and surfacing material that meets the Engineering Design
Standards on file with the City Engineer shall be provided.
b. Obstructions adjacent to and directly over the driveway, including but
not limited to tree branches, shrubs, landscaping materials, etc. shall be
removed to provide a twelve foot(12') clear width and fifteen foot
(15') clear height.
c. The reduced driving surface width shall only apply to the area
requiring mitigation of an approved wetland. Areas outside of
mitigation areas shall meet all requirements of this Section.
d. An approved wetland delineation and mitigation plan shall be
provided.
3. Responsibility of Property Owner and Occupants: It shall be the responsibility of
the property owner and all occupants of the property to maintain driveways, and
clear zones required by this Section.
All other Titles, Chapters, and Sections of the City Code shall remain as written and
adopted by the Andover City Council.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this 17`h day of December 2024.
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CITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 571 SUMMARY
AN ORDINANCE ORDAINING AMENDMENTS TO CITY 12-14-8: OFF STREET
PARKING
STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION AND POLICY
Statutory Authorization
This ordinance amendment is adopted pursuant to the authorization and policies
contained in Minnesota Statute 412.
Policy
The purpose of the Ordinance is to protect the public health, safety,morals and welfare of
residents of the City of Andover. The amendments address driveway requirements related
to width, and clear zones.
GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Jurisdiction
The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to the City of Andover.
Enforcement
The City Administrator or his/her designee shall have the authority to enforce the
provisions of this ordinance.
Interpretation
Interpretation of the provisions of this ordinance shall be held to be the minimum
requirements and shall be liberally construed in the favor of the governing body.
A printed copy of this ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular
hours of the City Clerk.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this 17t'day of December 2024.
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