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Brief Explanations of Commonly Referenced Ordinance Issues
All accessory buildings or structures 120 square feet in area or less, except
those related to a farming operation shall be located in the side or rear yard
and no closer than five feet to any property line or 20 feet to a side lot line,
if adjacent to any public street right-of-way. The accessory building shall not encroach into a drainage and utility easement or any other public land or right-of-way. Please review the certificate of survey for the subject residence prior to constructing any accessory building. Accessory buildings smaller than 120 square feet do not require a building permit. All of Dakota County is under the same curfew. It is as follows: If you are under 15:
A fence
is any partition, hedge, structure, wall, or gate erected as a dividing marker,
barrier, or enclosure and located along the boundary or within the required yard.
Fences must be located on an individual’s property unless the owner of the property
adjoining agrees, in writing, that such fence may be erected on the property line.
Fences located in the front yard may be no taller than 3˝ feet. Fences
taller that 6 feet (with a maximum height of 8 feet) above grade require a building
permit.
A home occupation is any occupation that is secondary to the principal residential use, does not affect the residential character of the principal use, and meets the following requirements:
Home occupations include such things as:
A home occupation shall not be interpreted to include tourist homes, restaurants, or similar uses.
On-street parking is prohibited any time City snowplowing or snow removal operations are in progress. No parking is permitted within 10 feet of a fire hydrant or mailbox. On-street parking is prohibited from 3:00 to 6:00 a.m., throughout the year, except for persons rendering emergency medical assistance; construction areas where off-street parking is not available; or the driveway is filled to capacity with no space for additional vehicles without extending into the sidewalk area. Motor vehicles should then be parked at the curb in front of that residence. Vehicles are considered abandoned motor vehicles if:
No parking is permitted on grass, gravel, rocks, etc. All areas used for parking must be surfaced with concrete, asphalt or pavers. No more than four (4) vehicles per dwelling unit may be routinely parked or stored anywhere outside on residentially zoned property. An on-site parking permit may be obtained for two (2) additional vehicles. One commercial vehicle, not over one ton capacity, may be parked at the owner's or operator's residence. No commercial vehicle in excess of one ton or commercial trailer may be parked or stored in a residential district except to load, unload or render a service. A setback is the required distance a structure must be from a property line. Please note that setbacks vary by structure type and zoning district, however, listed below are setbacks for some typical structures. Please call the Planning department at (952) 953-2575 prior to building any structure, e.g. shed, fence, compost bins, addition, etc., to discuss the appropriate setbacks. Please note that no buildings, structures, or uses may be located in or on any public lands, easements, or rights-of-way without approval by the City Council.
The following chart lists the setbacks for the various
residential districts. Please call the Planning Department if you need further
information. Setbacks
Signs, Business and Special Promotions The Planning department processes sign permit applications, and applications for temporary signage for special promotions. The City's sign ordinance prohibits any person from erecting and/or altering any permanent or temporary sign without first submitting a sign application and receiving a sign permit from City staff, unless the sign is exempt under City code. Please contact the Apple Valley Planning office at 952-953-2575 if you have any questions about sign permits. Permanent Signs The City of Apple Valley has a sign code that requires all businesses to obtain a sign permit before erecting any building, pylon, or ground sign. The sign permit fee is based upon the floor area of the business and on the zoning district in which the business is located. All signs must be of a permanent nature and must be affixed to the building on a sign band. The City code prohibits paper signs, flashing signs, moveable signs, and painting directly on the building and/or pylon. In addition to businesses, any single-family or multiple-family residential development must obtain a sign permit before erecting a permanent monument/development sign. These signs must be maintained either by the residents' association or by the City. If the residents' association chooses to have the City maintain the monument sign, the association must pay the City a fee. Temporary
Signs and Special Promotions A
business may erect a temporary banner, balloon, or flags (NO moveable signs and/or
changeable copy) to advertise a special promotion or a specific business event,
such as a grand opening or special sale. event. The signs must be professional
in construction and may not be constructed of paper. Moveable signs and flashing
or revolving signs are strictly prohibited. The temporary sign must be located
on the property of the business and must be approved by the property owner, not
just the leasing tenant or the company erecting the sign. A
permit is required for any temporary signs. Please contact the Apple Valley Planning office at 952-953-2575 if you have any questions about special outdoor promotion or temporary sign permits. Real estate signs account for 80 percent of the 500-plus signs collected annually by Code Enforcement staff. Whether you plan to sell your home yourself or go through a real estate agency, please remember the following guidelines when placing signage to advertise your home:
If you have questions regarding City Code 154.03(D) Signs Allowed without a Permit, please contact Code Enforcement at (952) 953-2570. With the advent of spring and warmer weather, residents like to get outside with their families and pets, perhaps taking the campers, cars, and boats out of storage in readiness for an active Minnesota summer. The following are a few Code Enforcement tips to remember while you are preparing to enjoy the outdoors.
These are a few of the issues Code Enforcement addresses each year. Call Code Enforcement at (952) 953-2570 for more information Content updated on: 15-Jun-2009
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Fences
6 feet or less do not require a building permit. 
