The City of Arlington’s Ordinances are listed Alphabetically by main topic addressed in the Ordinance.  Click on the corresponding number below to view the specific ordinance. 

R-1 & R-2 Conditional Use		193
R-1 Residential District (Funeral Home Permitted Use)		228
R-1 Residential District (Rear Yard Setbacks)		209
R1-Ag/ R2-Ag District		211
Salaries, Mayor & Council		208
Septic Systems, Private Regulated		201
Sibley County Fairgrounds/ Racetrack (Use and Limitations)		187
Sibley East (Rezoning School Property)		264
Signs		241
Signs (Amended)		260
Signs (Amended II)		302
Snow Removal (Vehicle Parking/Parking Lots)		216
Snow/ Ice Removal on Sidewalks		178
Solar Energy Systems		307
Solar Energy Systems (Amended)		312
Solicitors and Peddlers		198
Solicitors and Peddlers (Amended)		243
Solid Waste Collection		223
Stormwater Drainage Utility		304
Stormwater Management		258
Stormwater Management (Amended)		271
Subdivision Ordinance		168
Subdivision Development (Lot Split/ Lots Combined)		210
Subdivision Development (Premature Development)		221
Subdivision Ordinance (Amended 12/4/2014)		168A
Swimming Pools		247
Temporary Health Care Dwellings (Opt out)		308
Temporary Structures		274
Temporary Structures (Amended)		296
Tree Ordinance		238
Tree Ordinance ( Amended )		291

 

The City of Arlington’s Ordinances are listed Alphabetically by main topic addressed in the Ordinance.  Click on the corresponding number below to view the specific ordinance. 

Natural Gas Franchise	163
Non-Conforming Uses	220
Noxious Weeds	195
Nuisances within Arlington	259
Off-Highway Vehicle Operation	179
Outdoor Storage	311
P/I Public and Institutional District	234
Parking and Snow Removal	216
Parking of ATV, OHV, Snowmobiles in City	180
Parking of ATV, OHV, Snowmobiles in City(Amended)	184
Parks Committee Establishment	203
Parks Committee Establishment (Amended)	236
Parks, Usage	246
Pedestrainways	289
Pets and Animals (Amended)	206
Pets and Animals (Amended)	256
Pets and Animals, Keeping of Animals	283
Planned Unit Developments (PUD’s)	227
Planning Commission/Agency, Establishment of	231
Planning Commission/Agency, Establishment of (Amended)	286
Police Committee, Elimination	269
Police Committee Rules	199
Police Committee Rules (Amended)	202
Police Committee Rules (Amended)	233
Public Dances	235
Public Data	239
Public Land Dedication	278
Public Nuisance-Pets, Noise, Music, Alcoholic Beverages, Gatherings	161
Public Nuisance-Pets, Noise, Music, Alcoholic Beverages, Gatherings	165
Public Right-of-Way and Easements (Amended)	253
Public Right-of-Way and Easements (Repealed to Ord. 253)	192

 

The City of Arlington’s Ordinances are listed alphabetically by main topic addressed in the ordinance.  Click on the corresponding number below to view the specific ordinance: 

Fee Schedule	219
Fences (Commercial/Industrial)	176
Fences (Commercial/ Industrial) (Amended)	183
Fences (Residential)	173
Fences (Residential) (Amended)	182
Fences (Residential) (Amended I)	190
Fire Department Call Billing Procedures	189
Fire Department Call Billing Procedures(Amended)	191
Fire Department Call Billing Procedures (Amended)	257
Fire Department Call Billing Procedures (Amended)	285
Flood Plains	240
Foundations	188
Gambling Licenses	298
General Building and Yard Standards	250
Handicap Access Ramps	275
Highway 5 Parking	268
Home Occupations	281
Hospital Board	248
12 General Industrial District (Performance Standards)	249
Interim Use Permits	245
Library Committee Rules	204
Library Committee Rules (Amended)	237
Limited Manufacturing- Central Business District	301
Liquor Codification (Amended)	267
Liquor Licenses, Temporary	164
Liquor Ordinance Superceded	280
Liquor Ordinance (Amended )	287
Liquor Ordinance (Amended I)	295
Liquor Ordinance (Sunday Off- Sale Liquor)	315

 

The City of Arlington’s Ordinances are listed alphabetically by main topic addressed in the ordinance.  Click on the corresponding number below to view the specific ordinance:

Accessory Buildings,private swimming pools, pet limitations, vehicle park	165A
Accessory Structures-Architectural Detail	276
Accessory Structures (Amended)	262
Accessory Structures (Zoning Ord Amendment)	222
Accessory Structures (Moratorium)	213
Accessory Structures Size	265
Accessory Use	266
Administrative Permits	277
Adult Establishments	170
Adult Establishments (Interim)	171
Assessment Policy	214
Assessment Policy (Amended)	226
Assessment Policy (Amended II)	242
Assessment Policy (Amended III- Methods of Assessment)	252
Background Checks	244
B-1 Service Business District Setbacks	251
B-2 Central Business District (Residential Uses Within)	270
Boundary Line Adjustments	282
Building Code, Minnesota	166
Building Code, Minnesota	174
Building Code, Minnesota (Updated)	218
Building Permit/ Delinquent Accounts	225
Cable Franchise	162
Catering and Alcoholic Beverage Sales	272
Cell Towers/ Telecommunications Towers (Amended)	215
Cell Towers/ Telecommunications Towers	196
Cemetery Committee, Establishment and Rules of	205
Cemetery Committee, Establishment and Rules of (Amended)	232
Cemetery Rules of Operation	197
Central Business District	297
Charter Amendment, City of Arlington	230
City Code	313
Committee Member Pay	294
Community Center Committee, Establishment and Rules of	290
Complete Streets Policy	305
Conditional Use Permits- Revocation, Expiration	284
Council Meetings Amended (Postings/Compensation/Special Meetings)	217
Council Meetings, Special	167
Council Meetings, Special (Amended)	207
Curfew	41
Demolition and Disposal of Buildings	175
Drone Aerial Vehicles	303
Drug Clean-up	194
Dumpsters	224
Emergency Operations Plan

 

City Code- Ordinance 313

The City Code is a Code of Ordinances for the City of Arlington, Minnesota, amending, revising, updating, codifying, and compiling certain ordinances of the City dealing with subjects embraced in the Code of Ordinances, and providing penalties for the violation of the Code of Ordinances. 

General Provisions	Chapter 1
City Charter	Chapter 2
City Council	Chapter 3
Committees	Chapter 4
Crimes	Chapter 5
Nuisances	Chapter 6
Traffic and Parking	Chapter 7
Liquor Control	Chapter 8
Fire Department	Chapter 9
Police Department	Chapter 10
Animal Control	Chapter 11
Building Code	Chapter 12
Cemetery	Chapter 13
Demolition of Structures	Chapter 14
Drones	Chapter 15
Drug Lab Sites	Chapter 16
Fences	Chapter 17
Flood Plain Management	Chapter 18
Franchises	Chapter 19
Gambling	Chapter 20
Garbage Disposal	Chapter 21
Parks	Chapter 22
Public Dances	Chapter 23
Solicitors	Chapter 24
Special Improvement Assessments	Chapter 25
Streets, Alleys and Sidewalks	Chapter 26
Subdivisions	Chapter 27
Towers	Chapter 28
Trees	Chapter 29
Utilities	Chapter 30
Zoning	Chapter 31
Permitting Process	Chapter 32

 

 

City of Arlington’s charter document

Water and Sewer Service Line Policy

 

Complaint Process

Complaint Form

Nuisance Complaint Form

 

City Code- Ordinance 313

The City Code is an ordinance enacting a Code of Ordinances for the City of Arlington, Minnesota, amending, revising, updating, codifying, and compiling certain ordinances of the City dealing with subjects embraced in the Code of Ordinances, and providing penalties for the violation of the Code of Ordinances. 

General Provisions	Chapter 1
City Charter	Chapter 2
City Council	Chapter 3
Committees	Chapter 4
Crimes	Chapter 5
Nuisances	Chapter 6
Traffic and Parking	Chapter 7
Liquor Control	Chapter 8
Fire Department	Chapter 9
Police Department	Chapter 10
Animal Control	Chapter 11
Building Code	Chapter 12
Cemetery	Chapter 13
Demolition of Structures	Chapter 14
Drones	Chapter 15
Drug Lab Sites	Chapter 16
Fences	Chapter 17
Flood Plain Management	Chapter 18
Franchises	Chapter 19
Gambling	Chapter 20
Garbage Disposal	Chapter 21
Parks	Chapter 22
Public Dances	Chapter 23
Solicitors	Chapter 24
Special Improvement Assessments	Chapter 25
Streets, Alleys and Sidewalks	Chapter 26
Subdivisions	Chapter 27
Towers	Chapter 28
Trees	Chapter 29
Utilities	Chapter 30
Zoning	Chapter 31

 

Public Policies & Notices

NOTICE TO ARLINGTON RESIDENTS

VEHICLES, TRAILERS – The City of Arlington will be hauling and plowing snow anytime there is a snowfall of two (2) inches or more.  We ask that all residents park all vehicle(s) and trailer(s) off the streets and avenues until they are plowed curb to curb, or they will be ticketed and towed.  In accordance with the terms of Chapter 7 (Section .03) of the City Code of Ordinances, vehicles that interfere with City maintenance activity, such as snow removal, may be towed to a designated area at the expense of the owner.  The vehicle may be impounded until all parking fines, towing and storage charges have been paid.  Unclaimed vehicles shall be sold and the proceeds applied first against such fines and charges.  Repeat violators will be towed without additional notice.

SIDEWALKS – In accordance with Chapter 26 (Section 26.04) of the City Code of Ordinances:  Accumulation of snow or ice on public sidewalks constitutes a public nuisance.  It is unlawful for any person to remove snow or ice from private property and place on public property.  The property owner or occupant of the abutting property is required to remove snow and ice from all public sidewalks within 12 hours after such snow or ice has eased to be deposited upon such sidewalk.  Failure to remove the snow or ice within 24 hours may be a cause for the City to do so itself.  If the City, or an agent assigned by the City, has to remove the snow, the City will bill the property owner accordingly.  Unpaid bills for snow removal will be a cause for a special assessment against the property.

BUSINESS DISTRICT PARKING – In the event of snow accumulation, vehicles are to PARK PARALLEL TO THE STREET in the business district (Main Street and side streets) until such time that the entire street (curb to curb) has been cleared of snow.

DUMPSTERS – No dumpster shall be placed in the public right-of-way during the winter snow season, which is defined as the period from November 1 to the next following April 1.

SNOWMOBILES & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATVs) – City Code requires that snowmobiles and ATVs must use public roadways, streets, or alleys by the most direct route when entering or leaving town.  Snowmobiles and ATVs are not to be operated on sidewalks or boulevards, nor are they to be operated on private property without prior consent of the property owner.  No snowmobile or ATV shall be operated on any cemetery land or city park or recreation area.  Speed is not to exceed 15 miles per hour within city limits.  Also, please be aware that the TC&W Railroad, Minnesota Prairie Line, and Minnesota Valley Rail Authority prohibit snowmobiles and ATVs to operate on or traverse their property.

If the snowmobile/ATV ordinance is violated, a fine will be imposed or the City Council will consider eliminating all snowmobile and ATV travel within the City limits.  Thank you for your cooperation.

ENFORCEMENT IS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE.

 

BY ORDER OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON:

CITY OF ARLINGTON SNOW-ICE REMOVAL POLICY & SNOW ROUTES MAP

Newly adopted Snow-Ice Removal Policy may be viewed here.

Snow Routes map may be viewed here.

NOTICE TO OPERATORS OF SNOWMOBILES AND ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES

City ordinance requires that snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles must use public roadways, streets, or alleys by the most direct route when entering or leaving town.  Snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles are not to be operated on sidewalks or boulevards, nor are they to be operated on private property without prior consent of the property owner.  No snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle shall be operated on any cemetery land or city park or recreation area.  Speed is not to exceed 15 miles per hour.

If this snowmobile/all-terrain vehicle ordinance is violated, a fine will be imposed or the City Council will consider eliminating all snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle travel within the City limits.  Your cooperation is appreciated.

 

COMPOST SITE HOURS:

Open 7 days a week during daylight hours.  For residents in city limits ONLY!

ALLOWABLE COMPOST:

• Lawn Clippings
• Garden Compost
• Leaves (no plastic bags)

ABSOLUTELY NO GARBAGE.  Any abuse of this rule will cause site to be closed on week nights and weekends.

SMALL BRUSH PILE AREA:  NO stumps or logs.

Compost is available for residents at no cost.

Chipping on location for large loads at a cost – Call City Office at:

507-964-2378

Thank you for your cooperation.  Arlington City Council

 

GRASS CLIPPING NOTICE:

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON

PLEASE DO NOT DISCHARGE LAWN CLIPPINGS/DEBRIS ONTO CITY STREETS.

Lawn clippings/debris that are discharged onto city streets eventually wash into the storm sewers and cause them to clog.  Besides being an inconvenience to residents, it is also COSTLY and time consuming for the City to clean and unclog storm sewers.  The City is asking all residents to take their grass clippings/debris to the compost site.  The hours for the compost site have changed from previous years to better accommodate the residents of Arlington.

Compost Hours:  Open 7 days a week during daylight hours.

Thank you for your cooperation, Arlington City Council

 

CITY WEEKLY RECYCLING PROGRAM

The City offers recycling containers the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the  month from 8 am-11 am, at the Main Street Parking lot. There you can recycle: plastic, aluminum cans, glass, paper products, and cardboard.  Any questions please contact the City Office at 507-964-2378.

 

BRUSH CHIPPING NOTICE

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON

If you have trimmed a tree, please contact the City Office at 507-964-2378 to have it chipped.  Chipping is done on location at a cost.  Boulevard trees are chipped for free.

If you have completely cut down a tree, it is your responsibility to have it removed/cleaned up.

Street Superintendent, Kirby Weckworth

 

FIRE PIT NOTICE

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON

Recreational (outdoor) fires are permitted within city limits so long as they are contained in an outdoor fireplace, barbecue equipment or concrete-lined fire pit, sufficient to provide physical limitation to the spread of the fire.  Recreational purposes shall include only the cooking of food or the providing of heat and light for outdoor social gatherings.  Only propane, charcoal bricks or wood products may be used to fuel outdoor fires (ABSOLUTELY NO GARBAGE).  Outdoor fires must be supervised at all times by at least one (1) adult person or extinguished if unsupervised.  Outdoor fires shall be created or maintained at a distance of at least 15 feet from all structures and property lines.  Thank you for your cooperation.

If Sibley County implements a burning ban, this does include recreational fires within city limits.

Arlington City Council

 

CEMETERY NOTICE

Notice to Residents of the City of Arlington

All items decorating gravestones in the Arlington Public Cemetery are permitted 1 week prior to Memorial Day and need to be removed from the grass area within 2 weeks after the holiday to allow for the orderly mowing and maintenance of the cemetery.

Thank you for your cooperation.  Arlington City Council.

The Comprehensive Plan guides the overall growth and development of the City of Arlington. The Comprehensive Plan is the umbrella document guiding future land use management decisions from redevelopment projects through development of new subdivisions. Local controls such as the City’s zoning and subdivision ordinances, the capital improvement plan, special protection overlay districts and the like assist in implementing the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the type, amount, and pattern of growth that has taken place within the City and utilizes this information for the planning of future growth. This Comprehensive Plan begins with a vision statement which describes how current day planning process participants described what the City will look like in the year 2030. Implementation actions for fulfilling the City’s vision are described through goal statements and objectives and policies employed throughout the document.

2014 Arlington Comprehensive Plan

2014 Maps
2-1 Soils	6-1 Transportation Counts
2-2 NWI	6-2 Future Trans. Concept
2-3 Floodplains	7-1 Sanitary Sewer System
2-4 Develop Constraints	7-3 Electrical System
4-2 Existing Subdivisions	7-4 Storm Sewer System
4-3 Potential Reinvestment Areas	8-1 City Facilities
4-4 Potential Non Conforming Uses	9-1 Parks
4-5 Stability and Change	9-2 Park Plan

 

2018 Housing Assessment

2006 Arlington Hotel Feasibility Study 

ARLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
JULY 7, 2014 AT 6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS

The City Council is provided background information for agenda items in advance by city staff, committees and boards. Many decisions regarding agenda items are based upon this information, as well as: City policy and practices, input from constituents, questions or information that has not yet been presented or discussed regarding an agenda item. If you have a concern or question, please ask to be recognized by the Mayor during the “Citizens addressing the Council” portion of the agenda– state your name and address for the record. Please keep comments under 5 minutes. Individuals wishing to speak for more than five minutes should ask to be included on the agenda in advance. All comments are appreciated, but please refrain from personal or derogatory attacks on individuals.

1. Call meeting to order and Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Approve the agenda and any agenda additions

CONSENT AGENDA
The items listed for consideration will be enacted by one motion unless the Mayor, a member of the City Council, City Staff or a person in attendance requests an item to be removed from the Agenda.

4. Approval of Consent Agenda
A) Approval of the June 16th Regular Meeting Minutes.
B) Approval of Bills.
C) Approval of Emergency Operations Plan for 2014/2015.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & COMMUNICATIONS

5. Addressing the Council
A) Citizens Addressing the Council.

6. Announcements
A) Special Meeting-Budget Workshop, July 21st at 5:30 p.m.
B) MMPA Annual Summer Meeting, North St. Paul, July 22, 2014 at 5:30 p.m.
C) Filing for Mayor and Two City Council Positions from July 29 – August 12, 2014.

7. Communications
A) May Water/Wastewater
B) June Building Permit
C) MPCA Letter RE: WWTP Operations
D) MN Department of Health RE: Nitrate Source Water Survey – Sample Analysis Results

REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS & COMMITTEES

ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS

8. Ordinances
A) Second Reading: Ordinance 287 “An Ordinance Superseding Ordinance 280 Regulating the Possession, Sale and Consumption of Intoxicating and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor within the City of Arlington, Minnesota”, by Amending Section 21. Hours and Days of Sale.”
9. Resolutions
A) 41-2014 – Appointing Election Judges for the 2014 Elections.
B) 42-2014 – A Resolution Providing for Summary Publication of Ordinance 287 Entitled “An Ordinance Superseding Ordinance 280, Regulating the Possession, Sale and Consumption of Intoxicating and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor within the City of Arlington, Minnesota”, by Amending Section 21. Hours and Days of Sale.
C) 43-2014 – Authorizing Governmental Unit To Be a Party to Minnesota Water Agency Response Network (MnWARN).

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

10. Approve/Deny Request from Arlington Dugout for an On-Sale/Town Cook Out Event. (Matt Carney, Arlington Dugout)
A) Resolution 45-2014 – Approving the Request from Arlington Dugout for an On-Sale/Town Cook Out Event on July 17, August 21 and September 18, 2014.

NEW BUSINESS

11. Jason Femrite, Bolton & Menk.
A) Summary of June Flooding Debriefing Meeting.
B) Update on Inflow and Reduction (I/I) Reduction Study – Flow Monitoring in City of Green Isle.
12. PeopleService, Greg Stang, Regional Manager.
A) Resolution 44-2014 – A Resolution Authorizing the City of Arlington to Enter into an Operation and Maintenance Agreement with PeopleService, Inc.
13. Authorize/Not Authorize the City of Arlington to be a Host Agency for ExperienceWorks.
A) Resolution 46-2014 – Authorizing the City of Arlington to Enter into Host Agency Agreement with Experience Works.
14. Authorize/Not Authorize the Hiring of Kirby Weckworth, Maintenance Worker.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

15. Council Committee Updates.
16. Open Discussion.

ADJOURNMENT

 
Reminders:
Planning & Zoning – July 10th @ 7 pm
EDA – July 22nd @ 6 pm
Parks – July 28th @ 7 pm