1030.090: - ESSENTIAL SERVICES

Subd. 1. It is illegal, for any person to construct, operate or maintain an essential public service in the City, except in conformance with this Ordinance.

Subd. 2. Essential services, as defined herein, shall be permitted in any zoning district of the City by administrative permit issued by the City of Corcoran. The permit shall be processed according to the following:

• A. Prior to the installation of any essential public services, the owner of such service shall file with the City all maps and other information as deemed necessary by the City of Corcoran to review the proposed project.

• B. The City shall consider the effect of the proposed project upon the health, safety and general welfare of the City, as existing and anticipated, and the effect of the proposed project upon the Comprehensive Plan.

• C. For essential public services that will include permanent structures, a site plan must also be submitted for review and approval by the Zoning Administrator. The site plan shall be reviewed for compliance with the standards outlined in this Section. The site plan may be approved administratively.

• D. Upon approval by City staff, a permit shall be issued for installation and operation of the essential services.

Subd. 3. Essential services must comply with all federal, State and local rules and regulations pertaining to their construction, maintenance and operation.

Subd. 4. Performance Standards.

• A. Except for electrical lines, phone lines, cable television lines, gas lines and similar linear facilities, all essential public services in the Agricultural and Residential zoning districts shall be located on land at least one acre in size. In all other zoning districts, parcels of land for essential services must be at least 1 ½ times the minimum lot area required in the zoning district.

• B. Utility substations and communications antennas permitted by the Corcoran City Code and this Ordinance shall be encouraged to be located on the same parcel; however, the parcel shall be large enough so that all structures and facilities comply with the required setbacks for the zoning district.

• C. The site shall be landscaped and maintained in accordance with Section 1060.070 (Landscaping) of this Ordinance. All above grade lift stations, pump stations, substations and similar structures not located in a building shall be screened.

• D. Buildings and structures shall be constructed to be compatible with the size, color, appearance and character of other structures in the zoning district.

• E. Facilities and equipment shall be removed within 6 months of becoming unnecessary or obsolete.

Subd. 5. Special Districts. Essential public services located in a special overlay district shall comply with the requirements and development guidelines in that district.

Subd. 6. All electrical, cable television, phone lines and similar facilities serving new development within the urban service area shall be located underground.