HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 19-2022 - Amending City Code Chapter 11 Relating to Temporary Sales Events - 10/13/2022CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 19-2022
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA AMENDING CITY
CODE CHAPTER 11, SECTIONS 11.02, 11.03, AND 11.70 RELATING TO OUTSIDE
STORAGE, DISPLAYS, AND SALES; AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY CODE
CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 11.99 WHICH AMONG OTHER THINGS CONTAIN
PENAL TY PROVISIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA ORDAINS:
Section 1. City Code Chapter 11, Section 11.03, Subdivision 3, Subsection J, is amended to revise
the title of Subsection J to read "Outside Storage, Displays, and Sales".
Section 2. City Code Chapter 11, Section 11.02, is amended by inserting the following new
definitions:
Temporary Outdoor Sales Event means a sales event held out of doors,
characterized by the short-term or seasonal nature of the event.
Outdoor Display Area Limits means the actual square footage under a tent or
enclosed in any manner, plus any area obstructed from its intended use due to
access by an outdoor display area or outdoor sales event.
Section 3. City Code Chapter 11, Section 11.03, Subdivision 3, Subsection J, Item 2(a) is amended
in the first sentence by inserting after the word "year" the phrase "only with the prior approval of
the City Manager or their designee and".
Section 4. City Code Chapter 11, Section 11. 03, Subdivision 3, Subsection J, Item 2( a)(3) is
amended by deleting "a private sidewalk at least five (5) feet wide" and replacing it with "any
designated pedestrian pathway".
Section 5. City Code Chapter 11, Section 11.03, Subdivision 3, Subsection J, Item 2(a)(5) is
amended by deleting the item in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
(5) Is not located in the required parking area unless in accordance with
the following:
a. Not more than one-half of one percent (0.005) of the
required parking stalls may be utilized for the temporary
outdoor display area.
b. Any impact to drive aisles is subject to approval by the Fire
Chief.
Section 6. City Code Chapter 11, Section 11. 03, Subdivision 3, Subsection J, Item 2(b) is amended
in the first sentence by inserting after the word "year" the phrase "only with the prior approval of
the City Manager or their designee and".
Section 7. City Code Chapter 11, Section 11.03, Subdivision 3, Subsection J, Item 2(c) is amended
by deleting the item in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
( c) Outdoor Display Area Limits. Outdoor display area limits may encompass
an area no greater than seven percent (7%) of the base area of the completely
enclosed building.
Section 8. City Code Chapter 11, Section 11.03, Subdivision 3, Subsection J, Item 4 is amended
by inserting after the word "type" the phrase", including a temporary outdoor sales event,".
Section 9. City Code Chapter 11, Section 11.03, Subdivision 3, Subsection J is further amended
by adding the following new Item 5:
5. Temporary Outdoor Sales Events. Temporary outdoor sales events are permitted
in any zoning district that permits retail use and only upon compliance with the
following:
(a) Permit Required. No temporary outdoor sales event may be held without
first obtaining a permit from the City. Any person who operates a retail
business in the principal building on a parcel or the owner of the parcel on
which a retail business is located may apply for a temporary outdoor sales
permit for the parcel. The applicant must complete an application form
provided by the City and submit with the application a complete
description of the temporary outdoor sales event and a sketch showing the
size and location of the event on the parcel and any other information
deemed necessary by the City to consider the application. If the applicant
is not the owner of the parcel on which the event will be held, the applicant
must provide evidence satisfactory to the City of the owner's consent for
the temporary outdoor sales event. The applicant must also submit at the
time of the application the then-current permit fee set by Council
ordinance or resolution. The City Manager or their designee will approve
or deny the permit no more than thirty (30) days from the receipt of the
complete application and payment of the applicable fee. Permits are
subject to all requirements of this subsection J.5. Any event held within a
tent must obtain a tent permit from the City.
(b) Location. The temporary outdoor sales event may only be held in the
location specified in the approved permit. Any impact to drive aisles is
subject to approval by the Fire Chief. The temporary outdoor sales event
may not obstruct designated pedestrian pathways.
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( c) Products Sold. Only products regularly sold within the principal building
may be sold at the temporary outdoor sales event.
( d) Size. The temporary outdoor sales event may not encompass an area
greater than four percent (4%) of the base area of an enclosed building
located on the parcel on which the outdoor sales area is situated. In
Industrial Districts and for parcels that include multi-tenant buildings, the
outdoor sales area may not exceed four percent ( 4%) of the gross retail
space of the industrial user or tenant for which the permit was issued.
( d) Duration. No temporary outdoor sales event may last longer than four ( 4)
days, including set-up and take-down.
(e) Frequency. No parcel may be issued more than four (4) temporary outdoor
sales event permits per calendar year.
Section 10. City Code Chapter 11, Section 11.70, Subdivision 4, Subsection H is amended by
adding the following new Item 4:
4. Where temporary outdoor sales events are permitted by Section 11.03, one
(1) temporary on-premises sign not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet
in area and six ( 6) feet in height may be located on the same parcel as the
temporary outdoor sales event area for the duration of the event. The sign
may not appear before the set-up of the temporary outdoor sales event and
must be removed concurrently with the take down of the temporary
outdoor sales event.
Section 11. City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions Applicable to the
Entire City Code Including Penalty for Violation" and Section 11.99 entitled "Violation a
Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in their entirety, by reference, as though repeated verbatim
herein.
Section 12. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication.
FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie on the 20th day
of September, 2022, and finally read, adopted, and ordered published at a regular meeting of the
City Council of said City on the 4th day of October, 2022.
Kathy Nelson, J\cting Mayor
Published in the Sun Sailor on the 13th day of October, 2022.
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CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
SUMMARY OF
ORDINANCE 19-2022
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA AMENDING
CITY CODE CHAPTER 11, SECTIONS 11.02, 11.03, AND 11.70 RELATING TO
OUTSIDE STORAGE, DISPLAYS, AND SALES; AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 11.99 WHICH AMONG OTHER THINGS
CONTAIN PENALTY PROVISIONS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Summary: This ordinance amends Chapter 11, Sections 11.02, 11.03, and 11.70 related to
temporary sales events. The amendment provides for retail businesses to hold out of door sales
events, and establishes regulations for these events, including duration, frequency, size, and an
approval process. The ordinance also establishes definitions related to the event, and provides
for additional temporary signage allowed during an event.
Effective Date: This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
ATTEST:
Kathy Nelson, A6ting Mayor
PUBLISHED in the Sun Sailor on October 13, 2022.
(A full copy of the text of this Ordinance is available from City Clerk.)
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ss
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
Debbie Schwalba being duly sworn on an
oath, states or affirms that he/she is the
Publisher's Designated Agent of the newspa-
per(s) known as:
SS Mtka_Excelsior_Eden Prairie
with the known office of issue being located
in the county of: '
HENNEPIN .
·with additional circulation in the counties of:
HENNEPIN
and has full knowledge of the facts stated
below :
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of
the requirements constituting qualifica-
tion as a qualified newspaper as provided
by Minn. Stat. §33 lA.02.
(B) This Public Notice was printed and pub-
lished in said newspaper(s) once each
week, for 1 successive week(s); the first
insertion being on 10/13/2022 and the last
insertion being on 10/13/2022 .
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICES
Pursuant to Minnesota Stat. §580 .033
relating to the publication of mortgage
foreclosure notices: The newspaper complies
with the conditfons described in §580.033,
subd. 1, clause (1) or (2). If the newspaper's
known office of issue is located in a county
adjoining the county where the mortgaged
premises or some part of the mortgaged
premises described in the notice are located,
a substantial portion of the newspaper's
circulation is in the latter county.
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Designated Agent
Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before
me on 10/13/2022 by Debbie Schwalba.
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Ad ID 1263972
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY,
MINNESOTA
SUMMARY OF
ORDINANCE 19-2022
AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE,
MINNESOTA
AMENDING
CITY CODE CHAPTER
11, SECTIONS 11.02,
11.03, AND 11.70
RELATING TO OUTSIDE
STORAGE, DISPLAYS, AND
SALES; AND ADOPTING
BY REFERENCE
CITY CODE CHAPTER 1
AND SECTION 11.99
WHICH AMONG OTHER
THINGS CONTAIN
PENALTY PROVISIONS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNE-
SOTA, ORDAINS:
Summary: This ordinance
amends Chapter 11 , Sections
11.02, 11.03, and 11. 70 related
to . temporary sales events. The
amendment provides for retail
businesses to hold out of door
sales ·events. and establishes reg-
ulations for these events, including
duration , frequency, size. and an
approval process. The ordinance
also establishes definitions related
to the event, and provides for ad-
ditional temporary signage allowed
during an event.
Effective Date : This Ordinance
shall take effect upon publication.
A full copy of the text of this Or-
dinance is available from City Clerk
Kathy Nelson , Acting Mayor
ATIEST: Nicole Tingley, City Clerk
Published in the
Sun Sailor
October 13, 2022
1263972