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Chatfield moves new ordinances forward
Wed, Nov 2nd, 2011
Posted in Chatfield Features
Posted in Chatfield Features
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The Chatfield City Council concluded their business during a short meeting on October 24. The first consideration was unanimously approved for each of four ordinances. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent.
An ordinance that changed the standard for granting variances was approved a month or two ago. However, city clerk Joel Young explained there was a language error, which created a double negative. Ordinance 396A removes the word “not” to correct the error.
Ordinance 397 will allow urban chickens. One hen per 1800 square feet of property will be allowed in the R-1 zone, with a maximum of six hens. A permit will be required, along with several other conditions including having the run or coop in the rear yard in a screened off area from a street or adjacent property.
The sign ordinance, Section 109 of the city code, is to be amended to include language for B-3 properties. Ordinance 398 will make the sign rules for B-3 (light commercial) the same as those that are in effect for B-1 (general commercial district).
Ordinance 399, non-conforming uses, will change the city code to allow residential expansion to improve safety and livability in homes that are located in non-conforming use areas. This update of the code will bring the code closer to Minnesota State Statute. There will be six terms now with the addition of “expansion” along with repair, replacement, restoration, maintenance, or improvement.
Other Business In Brief
•The council authorized the Personnel Committee to go forward with the process of selecting a candidate for patrol officer.
•Young explained there is a budgeted item to provide for a stipend to someone for taking the lead in emergency management training. A person is to be appointed to the position. The council authorized further discussions on the subject.
•Councilor Dave Frank reported on the Public Services Committee. The committee is in the process of reviewing an emergency operation plan. The fire department showed them a rescue trailer that is to be used on four wheeler and snow mobile trails. Frank noted the trailer has been paid for mostly with donations.
An ordinance that changed the standard for granting variances was approved a month or two ago. However, city clerk Joel Young explained there was a language error, which created a double negative. Ordinance 396A removes the word “not” to correct the error.
Ordinance 397 will allow urban chickens. One hen per 1800 square feet of property will be allowed in the R-1 zone, with a maximum of six hens. A permit will be required, along with several other conditions including having the run or coop in the rear yard in a screened off area from a street or adjacent property.
The sign ordinance, Section 109 of the city code, is to be amended to include language for B-3 properties. Ordinance 398 will make the sign rules for B-3 (light commercial) the same as those that are in effect for B-1 (general commercial district).
Ordinance 399, non-conforming uses, will change the city code to allow residential expansion to improve safety and livability in homes that are located in non-conforming use areas. This update of the code will bring the code closer to Minnesota State Statute. There will be six terms now with the addition of “expansion” along with repair, replacement, restoration, maintenance, or improvement.
Other Business In Brief
•The council authorized the Personnel Committee to go forward with the process of selecting a candidate for patrol officer.
•Young explained there is a budgeted item to provide for a stipend to someone for taking the lead in emergency management training. A person is to be appointed to the position. The council authorized further discussions on the subject.
•Councilor Dave Frank reported on the Public Services Committee. The committee is in the process of reviewing an emergency operation plan. The fire department showed them a rescue trailer that is to be used on four wheeler and snow mobile trails. Frank noted the trailer has been paid for mostly with donations.
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