HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.o. Building Address Numbers Zoning Text Amendment 05-13-TAAGENDA ITEM: 05 -13 -TA Building Address Numbers
Zoning Text Amendment
AGENDA SECTION:
Consent
PREPARED BY: Charlie O'Brien
Code Enforcement Official
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ATTACHMENTS: Draft Ordinance, Draft 04/26/05 PC
Minutes
APPROVED BY:
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the draft ordinance amending the zoning ordinance
relating to address numbers.
ACTION:
City Council Meeting Date: May 17, 2005
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
ISSUE
The purpose of this ordinance is to bring the Zoning Ordinance, Building Code and Fire Code
into accord relating to requirements for building address number display, therefore facilitating
emergency response.
BACKGROUND
Code enforcement staff was asked to assist the Police Department with increased
enforcement of the requirements for display of building address numbers. There had been a
noticeable increase in properties that officers were having difficulty locating due to a missing
or improperly displayed building address numbers.
SUMMARY
In preparing written material for this effort staff discovered that the zoning ordinance, building
code, and fire code requirements for the display of building address numbers were not in
accord. The ordinance affects the zoning ordinance, bringing it into compliance with building
and fire code requirements. A public hearing was held at the Planning Commission for the
text amendment and there was no public testimony given. The Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the change.
Because zoning ordinance amendments require a public hearing at the planning commission
and the amendment is published and affected property owners noticed, staff does not
typically propose holding a first reading with adoption at a later date For this reason, staff is
recommending approval of the ordinance as written.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the draft ordinance
10.2: PERMITTED SIGNS:
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. B-
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE DISPLAY OF BUILDING ADDRESS
NUMBERS ON STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CITY
The display of building address numbers as required by the Rosemount Zoning Ordinance is a
matter of critical importance to Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services responders who
may be called upon to provide service in times of emergency. The location and visibility of the
building address numbers in a way that enhances the speed of this response is paramount. The
building address numbers displayed as required also provide identification of the premise for the
Postal Service, delivery services, and fancily or guests attempting to locate a residence. The
Rosemount Zoning Ordinance and the currently adopted International Fire Code (2002 version)
conflict in the requirements for display of building address numbers. This amendment will bring
the two codes into accord.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 10.1:C, 11 and 10.2:A, 9 of the Rosemount Zoning Ordinance are
amended as follows.
10: SIGNS:
10.1: PURPOSE, DEFINITIONS, GENERAL PROVISIONS:
C. General Provisions:
Address numbers. New and existing buildings shall have building address numbers
placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the
property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall
be Arabic numerals. Numbers shall be a minimum of four (4) inches high with a
minimum stroke width of one half (1/2) inch. These numbers shall be affixed to the
principal structure, except in non sewered areas where address numbers shall be affixed
to mailboxes or a separate structure plainly legible and visible from the street or road
fronting the access to the property.
A. All Districts: The following signs are allowed without a permit in all zoning districts,
but shall comply with all other applicable provisions of the ordinance.
9. Address Signs: Signs displaying letters or numbers (meeting the requirements of
10.1.C, 11) naming only the owners and /or address of the property not exceeding one
four square foo feet located at the street frontage property line, except on corner lots
where such signs shall be set back at least fifteen feet (15') from either property line
on the principal structure. Address signs allowed under this subsection will be allowed
in addition to the required address numbers displayed on principal structures in sewered
areas but shall not be substituted for the address numbers required by 10.1:C, 11.
Adopted this day of 2005.
ATTEST:
Linda Jentink, City Clerk
William Droste, Mayor
ORDINANCE NO. B-
Published this day of 2005 in the Rosemount Town Pages.
Excerpt from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of April 26, 2005
Public Hearing:
5C. Case 05 -13 -TA Requirement of Building Address Numbers Zoning Text
Amendment.
Code Enforcement Official O'Brien reviewed the staff report. Code Enforcement staff
was asked to assist the Police and Fire Departments with increased enforcement of the
requirements for the display of building address numbers. There had been a noticeable
increase in properties that officers were having difficulty locating due to a missing or
improperly displayed building address numbers.
Chairperson Messner asked the Commission for any questions for Mr. O'Brien.
Commissioner Zurn questioned if this ordinance requires existing residents to change
their address numbers Mr. O'Brien stated this ordinance will only affect those properties
he receives complaints on or homes that have no numbers at all.
Commissioner Powell asked if there is an increase of problems in the older or new
properties Mr. O'Brien stated that comments he received from the Police and Fire
Departments include the older homes where numbers are faded or trees shade the
numbers.
Chairperson Messner questioned how long new construction homes have to display the
numbers. Mr. O'Brien stated the plan is to address the issue upon passage of a building
permit.
Chairperson Messner opened the Public Hearing. There were no public comments.
MOTION by Humphrey to close the Public Hearing. Second by Zum. Ayes:
Schultz, Zum, Messner, Humphrey and Powell. Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Chairperson Messner asked for any follow -up questions or discussion.
MOTION by Humphrey to recommend that the City Council approve the zoning
ordinance text amendment relating to address numbers on structures. Second by
Zum. Ayes: Schultz, Zurn, Messner, Humphrey and Powell. Nayes: None.
Motion approved.