(A) Purpose. The residential zoning districts are established to preserve and enhance the quality of living in residential neighborhoods; provide a range of housing types and densities consistent with the comprehensive plan; regulate structures and uses which may affect the character or desirability of these residential areas; and provide directly related complementary uses that support the residential areas while safeguarding the residential character of these areas.
(B) General provisions.
(1) Compliance with applicable regulations. Any use established in a residential district after the effective date of this article shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal standards for such uses.
(2) Administration. The administration and enforcement of this section shall be in accordance with the provisions of § 9.104, Administration and Enforcement.
(3) Nonconformities. Nonconforming uses, structures, lots and signs within a residential district shall be subject to the provisions of § 9.105, Nonconformities.
(4) Compliance with general development standards. Any use established, expanded or modified in a residential district after the effective date of this article shall comply with the applicable provisions of § 9.106, General Provisions.
(5) Compliance with specific development standards. Any use established, expanded or modified in a residential district after the effective date of this article that is identified in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards, shall comply with the applicable provisions of that section.
(6) State licensed residential facility. State licensed residential facilities are allowed in all residential districts pursuant to M.S. § 462.357, as it may be amended from time to time.
(7) Prohibited uses. Any use not listed as either permitted, conditional or accessory in a particular district or any use not determined by the Zoning Administrator to be substantially similar to a use listed as permitted, conditional or accessory shall be prohibited in that district.
(C) Lot dimension, height, and bulk requirements. Lot area, setback, height and lot coverage requirements for uses in the residential districts shall be as specified in the following table:
R-1 | R-2A | R-2B | R-3 | R-4 |
R-1 | R-2A | R-2B | R-3 | R-4 | |
Minimum Lot Area | |||||
Single-family dwelling | 8,400 sq. ft. | 6,500 sq. ft. | 6,500 sq. ft. | 6,500 sq. ft. | 6,500 sq. ft. |
Two-family and twinhome dwellings | 12,000 sq. ft. | Existing on January 1, 2005 - 5,100 sq. ft. Established after January 1, 2005 - 12,000 sq. ft. | 8,400 sq. ft. | 8,400 sq. ft. | |
Multiple-family dwelling | 10,000 sq. ft. | 10,000 sq. ft. | |||
Non-residential structure | 8,400 sq. ft. | 6,500 sq. ft. | 6,500 sq. ft. | 10,000 sq. ft. | 10,000 sq. ft. |
Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit | |||||
Multiple-family dwelling | |||||
Efficiency | 1,200 sq. ft. | 800 sq. ft. | |||
One bedroom | 1,800 sq. ft. | 1,000 sq. ft. | |||
Two bedroom | 2,000 sq. ft. | 1,200 sq. ft. | |||
Three bedroom | 2,500 sq. ft. | 1,500 sq. ft. | |||
Additional bedroom | 400 sq. ft. | 200 sq. ft. | |||
Congregate living units | 400 sq. ft. | 400 sq. ft. | |||
Minimum Lot Width | 70 ft. | 60 ft. | 60 ft. | 70 ft. | 70 ft. |
R-1 | R-2A | R-2B | R-3 | R-4 |
R-1 | R-2A | R-2B | R-3 | R-4 | |
Minimum Lot Depth | |||||
Residential Building Setbacks | |||||
Front yard | 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 1 & 2 Family - 25 ft. Multi- Family - 30 ft. | 15 ft. |
Side yard | 7 ft.* | 5 ft.* | 5 ft.* | 1 & 2 Family - 5 ft. Multi- Family - 20 ft. | 10 ft. |
Corner side yard | 12 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 1 & 2 Family - 10 ft. Multi- Family - 30 ft. | 15 ft. |
Rear yard | 20% of lot depth | 20% of lot depth | 20% of lot depth | 1 & 2 Family - 25 ft. Multi- Family - 30 ft. | 15 ft. |
Non-Residential Building Setbacks | |||||
Front yard | 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 30 ft. | 15 ft. |
Side yard | 40 ft. | 30 ft. | 30 ft. | 25 ft. | 10 ft. |
Corner side yard | 12 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 30 ft. | 15 ft. |
Rear yard | 40 ft. | 30 ft. | 30 ft. | 25 ft. | 10 ft. |
Single- and Two-Family Parking Setbacks | |||||
Front yard (excluding drives/pads) | 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 30 ft. | 30 ft. |
Side yard | 3 ft. | 3 ft. | 3 ft. | 3 ft. | 3 ft. |
Corner side yard | 3 ft. | 3 ft. | 3 ft. | 3 ft. | 3 ft. |
Rear yard | 3 ft. | 3 ft. | 3 ft. | 3 ft. | 3 ft. |
Multiple-Family Parking Setbacks | |||||
Front yard | 30 ft. | 30 ft. | |||
Side yard | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | |||
Corner side yard | 30 ft. | 30 ft. | |||
Rear yard | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | |||
R-1 | R-2A | R-2B | R-3 | R-4 |
R-1 | R-2A | R-2B | R-3 | R-4 | |
Non-Residential Parking Setbacks | |||||
Front yard | 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 30 ft. | 30 ft. |
Side yard | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. |
Corner side yard | 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 30 ft. | 30 ft. |
Rear yard | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. |
Maximum Height | |||||
Residential buildings | 30 ft. | 30 ft. | 30 ft. | 35 ft. | 35 ft. |
Non-residential buildings | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 35 ft. |
Residential structures | 30 ft. unless specified elsewhere | 30 ft. unless specified elsewhere | 30 ft. unless specified elsewhere | 35 ft. unless specified elsewhere | 35 ft. unless specified elsewhere |
Non-residential structures | 35 ft. unless specified elsewhere | 35 ft. unless specified elsewhere | 35 ft. unless specified elsewhere | 35 ft. unless specified elsewhere | 35 ft. unless specified elsewhere |
Non-Residential Floor Area Ratio | 2.2 | ||||
* The side yard setback for structures in excess of two stories shall be increased to 10 feet. | |||||
(D) Zero lot line setback provisions. In the R-2, R-3 and R-4 districts, the yard for a single-family attached dwelling may be reduced to zero feet, provided that the following conditions are satisfactorily met:
(1) The wall of the dwelling unit shall be placed upon said property line in a manner that does not encroach upon another property.
(2) The applicant records all required agreements, easements and deed restrictions against all properties that abut the zero lot line.
(3) The minimum front, side and rear building setbacks shall be applied to the structure as a whole, rather than to individual units.
(4) The minimum lot area requirement shall be applied by dividing the sum of the area of all parcels occupied by the structure by the total number of dwelling units.
(E) R-1, Single-Family Residential District.
(1) Purpose. The purpose of the R-1, Single-Family Residential District is to provide appropriately located areas for detached single-family dwellings and directly related complementary uses.
(2) Permitted uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses are permitted within the R-1, Single-Family Residential District:
(a) Single-family dwelling, detached.
(b) State licensed residential care facility serving six or fewer persons.
(c) Licensed day care facility serving 12 or fewer persons.
(d) Licensed group family day care facility serving 14 or fewer children.
(e) Public parks and playgrounds.
(3) Conditional uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the R-1, Single-Family Residential District, subject to the regulations set forth for conditional uses in § 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards:
(a) Religious facility/place of worship.
(b) Convent or monastery, when accessory to a religious facility.
(c) School, public or private, K-12.
(d) Government office.
(e) Government protective service facility.
(f) Golf course.
(g) Joint driveway use between adjoining property owners.
(h) Fences greater than six feet in height.
(4) Interim uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the R-1, Single-Family Residential District, subject to the regulations set forth for interim uses in § 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards: Greenhouse.
(5) Permitted accessory uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following accessory uses shall be in the R-1, Single-Family Residential District:
(a) Private garages, carports and parking spaces.
(b) Accessory buildings.
(c) Home occupations.
(d) Boarding or renting of rooms to not more than two persons.
(e) Private swimming pools, tennis courts and other recreational facilities operated for the sole use and convenience of the residents of the principal use and their guests.
(f) Decorative landscaping, gardening and other horticultural uses.
(g) Temporary construction buildings.
(h) Signs as regulated by § 9.106.
(F) R-2A and R-2B, Two-Family Residential District.
(1) Purpose. The purpose of the R-2A and R-2B Two-Family Residence District is to provide appropriately located areas for single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings (duplexes) and directly related complementary uses.
(2) Permitted uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses are permitted within the R-2A and R-2B, Two-Family Residential District:
(a) Single-family dwelling, detached.
(b) State-licensed residential care facility serving six or fewer persons.
(c) Licensed day care facility serving 12 or fewer persons.
(d) Licensed group family day care facility serving 14 or fewer children.
(e) Public parks and playgrounds.
(3) Conditional uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the R-2A and R-2B, Two-Family Residential District, subject to the regulations set forth for conditional uses in § 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards:
(a) Two-family dwelling.
(b) Twinhome dwelling.
(c) Religious facility/place of worship.
(d) Convent or monastery, when accessory to a religious facility.
(e) School, public or private, K-12.
(f) Government office.
(g) Government protective service facility.
(h) Golf course.
(i) Off-street parking for an adjacent conforming commercial or industrial use, provided the lots are under common ownership, is not separated by a public right-of-way and front on the same public right-of-way.
(j) Joint driveway use between adjoining property owners.
(k) Fences greater than six feet in height.
(4) Interim uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the R-2-A and R-2B, Two-Family Residential District, subject to the regulations set forth for interim uses in § 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards: Greenhouse.
(5) Permitted accessory uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following accessory uses shall be in the R-2A and R-2B, Two-Family Residential District:
(a) Private garages, carports and parking spaces.
(b) Accessory buildings.
(c) Home occupations.
(d) Boarding or renting of rooms to not more than two persons.
(e) Private swimming pools, tennis courts and other recreational facilities operated for the sole use and convenience of the residents of the principal use and their guests.
(f) Decorative landscaping, gardening and other horticultural uses.
(g) Temporary construction buildings.
(h) Signs as regulated by § 9.106.
(G) R-3, Limited Multiple-Family Residential District.
(1) Purpose. The purpose of the R-3, Limited Multiple-Family Residential District is to provide appropriately located areas for small lot single-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings with up to eight units per structure (town homes, condominiums and apartments), congregate living arrangements and directly related complementary uses.
(2) Permitted uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses are permitted within the R-3, Limited Multiple-Family Residential District:
(a) Single-family dwelling, detached.
(b) Two-family dwelling.
(c) Twinhome dwelling.
(d) Town home dwelling with up to eight units per structure.
(e) Multiple-family dwelling with up to eight units per structure.
(f) State licensed residential care facility serving six or fewer persons.
(g) Licensed day care facility serving 12 or fewer persons.
(h) Licensed group family day care facility serving 14 or fewer children.
(i) Public park and/or playground.
(3) Conditional uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the R-3, Limited Multiple-Family Residential District, subject to the regulations set forth for conditional uses in § 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards:
(a) Religious facility/place of worship.
(b) Convent or monastery, when accessory to a religious facility.
(c) School, public or private, K-12.
(d) Government office.
(e) Government protective service facility.
(f) Off-street parking for an adjacent conforming commercial or industrial use, provided the lots are under common ownership, is not separated by a public right-of-way and front on the same public right-of-way.
(g) State licensed residential care facility serving 7 to 16 persons.
(h) Licensed day care facility serving more than 12 persons.
(i) Congregate living facilities, including rooming houses, group living quarters, nursing homes, senior housing, assisted living facilities, transitional housing and emergency housing.
(j) Bed and breakfast home, when accessory to a single-family dwelling.
(k) Community center.
(l) Recreational facility, indoor.
(m) Recreational facility, outdoor.
(n) Day care center, adult or child.
(o) Joint driveway use between adjoining property owners.
(p) Fences greater than six feet in height.
(4) Interim uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the R-3, Limited Multiple-Family Residential District, subject to the regulations set forth for interim uses in § 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards: Greenhouse.
(5) Permitted accessory uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following accessory uses shall be in the R-3, Limited Multiple-Family Residential District:
(a) Private garages, carports and parking spaces.
(b) Accessory buildings.
(c) Home occupations.
(d) Boarding or renting of rooms to not more than two persons.
(e) Private swimming pools, tennis courts and other recreational facilities operated for the sole use and convenience of the residents of the principal use and their guests.
(f) Decorative landscaping, gardening and other horticultural uses.
(g) Temporary construction buildings.
(h) Signs as regulated by § 9.106.
(H) R-4, Multiple-Family Residential District.
(1) Purpose. The purpose of the R-4, Multiple-Family Residential District is to provide for appropriately located areas for high density multiple-family dwellings, congregate living arrangements and directly related complementary uses.
(2) Permitted uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses are permitted within the R-4, Multiple-Family Residential District:
(a) Single-family dwelling, detached.
(b) Two-family dwelling.
(c) Twinhome dwelling.
(d) Town home dwelling with up to eight units per structure.
(e) Multiple-family dwelling.
(f) State licensed residential care facility serving six or fewer persons.
(g) Licensed day care facility serving 12 or fewer persons.
(h) Licensed group family day care facility serving 14 or fewer children.
(i) Public park and/or playground.
(3) Conditional uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the R-4, Multiple-Family Residential District, subject to the regulations set forth for conditional uses in § 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards:
(a) Religious facility/place of worship.
(b) Convent or monastery, when accessory to a religious facility.
(c) School, public or private, K-12.
(d) School, vocational or business.
(e) Licensed day care facility serving more than 12 persons.
(f) Government office.
(g) Government protective service facility.
(h) Off-street parking for an adjacent conforming commercial or industrial use, provided the lots are under common ownership, is not separated by a public right-of-way and front on the same public right-of-way.
(i) State licensed residential care facility serving more than six persons.
(j) Congregate living facilities, including rooming houses, group living quarters, nursing homes, senior housing, assisted living facilities, transitional housing and emergency housing.
(k) Bed and breakfast home, when accessory to a single-family dwelling.
(l) Community center.
(m) Recreational facility, indoor.
(n) Recreational facility, outdoor.
(o) Day care center, adult or child.
(p) Manufactured home park.
(q) Joint driveway use between adjoining property owners.
(r) Fences greater than six feet in height.
(4) Interim uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the R-4, Multiple-Family Residential District, subject to the regulations set forth for interim uses in § 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards: Greenhouse.
(5) Permitted accessory uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following accessory uses shall be in the R-4, Multiple-Family Residential District:
(a) Private garages, carports and parking spaces.
(b) Accessory buildings.
(c) Home occupations.
(d) Boarding or renting of rooms to not more than two persons.
(e) Private swimming pools, tennis courts and other recreational facilities operated for the sole use and convenience of the residents of the principal use and their guests.
(f) Decorative landscaping, gardening and other horticultural uses.
(g) Temporary construction buildings.
(h) Signs as regulated by § 9.106.
(Ord. 1428, passed 5-29-01; Am. Ord. 1502, passed 1-9-06; Am. Ord. 1530, passed 9-24-07; Am. Ord. 1576, passed 3-22-10; Am. Ord. 1588, passed 2-14-11; Am. Ord. 1594, passed 4-25-11; Am. Ord. 1661, passed 3-23-20)