HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-102 (Temporary Waiver of City Code Permit & Zoning Requirements to Promote Physical and Social Distancing for Business Activities during COVID-19) RESOLUTION 2020-102
CITY OF STILLWATER
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2020-051 REGARDING THE
TEMPORARY WAIVER OF CITY CODE PERMIT&ZONING REQUIREMENTS
TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL DISTANCING FOR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
DURING THE COVID-19 HEALTH PANDEMIC
WHEREAS,on March 13, 2020 Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued Executive Order
20-01 declaring a Peace Time Emergency and Coordinating Minnesota's Strategy to Protect
Minnesotans from COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, in response, on March 16, 2020 Mayor Kozlowski declared a Local
Emergency in recognition of the community risk posed by COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the City of Stillwater City Council adopted the Local
Emergency declaration and invoked the city emergency plan and authorized appropriate
response strategies to the pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on May 27, 2020 the City of Stillwater City Council adopted Resolution
2020-051 to assist businesses with the ability to reopen in a way that provides appropriate
distancing between its patrons and its employees while operating profitably and to provide
multiple, additional, or alternative customer service areas on commercial sites within the
City without the strict adherence to zoning and permit regulations; and
WHEREAS, with the inclement weather of the winter months approaching,
businesses need to continue to provide these alternative customer service areas in a safe
manner that complies with Building Code and Fire Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Stillwater,
Washington County, Minnesota that:
1. Except as modified herein, Resolution 2020-051 is still in effect.
2. Section 1.b. of Resolution 2020-051 is modified as follows:
Other than an amendment to a liquor license, no zoning or conditional use
permit shall be required for any temporary structure or operation related to
customer service, waiting or dining seating areas; or on-site signage and
storage; or other temporary outdoor use is proposed to occur outside of the
business establishment provided the Community Development Department's
rules and procedures are met.
3. Section 1.c. of Resolution 2020-051 is modified as follows:
Any temporary structure or operation related to customer service, waiting or
dining seating areas on-site signage or storage; or other temporary outdoor
use proposed to occur outside of the business establishment that is otherwise
prohibited Zoning Code may be permitted subject to approval of the
Community Development Department or Council as set forth herein.
4. Resolution 2020-051 is modified by adding Section 1. g. as follows:
Any temporary structures located in the temporary outdoor use service area
shall require a building permit and the property owner/applicant shall comply
with all documentation and inspections required by the City to ensure
compliance with the MN State Building Code and Fire Code.
This Resolution is effective immediately subject to federal and state laws or orders
relative to the permissibility of business operations and shall continue until repealed by
subsequent City Council action or termination of the Local Peace Time Emergency.
Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 17th day of November, 2020.
CITY OF STILL
Ted owski, Mayor
ATTEST:
Beth Wolf, Cit Clerk
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