SECTION 7A-801.   DISTRICT LOT, AREA, YARDS, AND OTHER DIMENSIONAL CRITERIA.
The following lot and usage standards apply within the respective zoning districts:
Table A
 Zoning District
Lot Area
Density
Lot Width
Front Yard Setback
Side Yard Setback
Rear Yard Setback
Structure Height
Floor Area Ratio
Lot Coverage
 Zoning District
Lot Area
Density
Lot Width
Front Yard Setback
Side Yard Setback
Rear Yard Setback
Structure Height
Floor Area Ratio
Lot Coverage
Notes:
W/O Public Sewer
W/ Public Sewer
Dwelling unit/ Acres
Must abut public or private road (where permitted)
Ratio gross structural floor area to gross lot area
Maximum ration of impervious surfaces to gross lot area shall not exceed:
RR
5 ac.
NA
1:5
220 ft1
75 ft3
20 ft5
20 ft7
35 ft10
NA
1:4
CLO
75 ft from Coon Lake
10 ft
30 ft from ROW for accessory ldg..
35 ft
NA
1:4
CC
2.5 ac.
0.5 ac.
1:5
120 ft
30 ft4
10 ft6
10 ft8
50 ft
1:1
1:212
GC
2.5 ac.
0.5 ac.
1:5
120 ft
30 ft4
10 ft6
10 ft8
50 ft
1:1
1:212
HC
2.5 ac.
0.5 ac.
1:5
120 ft
30 ft4
10 ft6
10 ft8
50 ft
1:1
1:212
GB
2.5 ac.
0.5 ac.
1:5
120 ft
30 ft4
10 ft6
10 ft8
50 ft
1:1
1:212
LI
2.5 ac.
0.5 ac.
1:5 (Existing Dwelling only)
120 ft
30 ft
Transitional or Interim use: 75 ft 4
10 ft6
10 ft8
50 ft
1:1
1:212
C/I
2.5 ac.2
NA
1:5
120 ft
75 ft
10 ft6
35 ft8
50 ft: Business11
35 ft: Residential
1:1
1:212
HR
20 ac.
20 ac.
NA
120 ft
30 ft
10 ft
10 ft
50 ft
1:1
1:212
1: Lot width at a Cul-de-Sac is a minimum 60 ft and the lot width must be 220 ft at the front yard setback distance.
2: Residences require 5 acres.
3: No above-ground structures, except fences and signposts, shall be erected, placed, or moved within 75 ft of any front lot line. Measured from the edge of public ROW. No fences may obstruct vehicular visibility or movement at any intersection.
4: Parking may not occupy more than 1/3 of required front yard area in all commercial, industrial and Mixed-Use districts
5: Accessory Buildings in RR are regulated in Section 7A-805.
6: No structure, except fences and signposts, shall come within 35 ft of any RR District boundary line.
7: Accessory Buildings in RR are regulated in Section 7A-805.
8: Setbacks abutting residential RR Districts shall be a minimum of 35 ft.
9: Permitted Ag structures, such as silos, grain bins, and grain elevators shall not exceed 75’ in height.
10: Accessory Buildings in RR are regulated in Section 7A-805.
11: Raw material tanks, silos, bins, conveyors, corresponding building enclosures, and accessory equipment there to shall not exceed 100’ in height.
12: Lot coverage may exceed 1:2 ratio or maximum 50% coverage upon a case-by-case-determination by the City Engineer that the existing or proposed stormwater management system can accommodate a higher lot coverage ratio.
13: In instances where the front yard abuts a county road, a setback of not less than 75 feet shall be maintained.
Table B
Zoning District
Lot Area
Residential Density
Front Yard Setback
Side Yard Setback
Rear Yard Setback
Structure Height
Zoning District
Lot Area
Residential Density
Front Yard Setback
Side Yard Setback
Rear Yard Setback
Structure Height
MU-M Residential Association Managed Detached Dwelling
NA
Minimum = 8 units per acre
Maximum = 16 units per acre
Private Street = 30 ft minimum from curb to garage & 20 ft minimum from curb for living space.
Public Street = 30 ft minimum from right of way line to structure
5 ft minimum setback
30 ft minimum setback from public road
25 ft minimum setback
30 ft minimum setback from public road
2- story
MU-M
Residential Attached Dwellings
Duplex: 5,000 s.f. per unit
Other: NA
Density: NA
Maximum Units per Building = 8
Private Street = 30 ft minimum from curb to garage & 20 ft minimum from curb for living space.
Public Street = 30 ft minimum from right of way line to structure
Duplex = zero lot line on common wall; 10 ft on opposite side yard, or 30 ft if side yard is adjacent to public road
Row/Townhome = zero lot line on common walls; 25 ft garage setback to access drive; 20 ft living spaces setback, or 30 ft if side yard is adjacent to public road
25 ft minimum setback
30 ft minimum setback from public road
2- story
MU-M
Residential Multiple Family Dwellings
1 acre
Maximum =
16 units per
acre
30 ft minimum
setback
20 ft minimum
setback
30 ft minimum from public road
30 ft minimum
setback
3-story
MU-M
Commercial
Follow Minimum Standards as outlined in the GC District, unless the building is mixed use residential.
MU-H
Residential
Association Managed Senior
Detached Dwelling
5,000 s.f.
NA
Private Street = 30 ft minimum from curb to garage & 20 ft minimum from curb for living space.
Public Street = 30 ft minimum from right of way line to structure
5 ft minimum setback
30 ft minimum setback from public road
25 ft minimum setback
30 ft minimum setback from public road
2- story
MU-H
Residential
Attached Dwellings
None
Minimum = 17 units per acre
Maximum = 30 units per acre
Private Street = 30 ft minimum from curb to garage & 20 ft minimum from curb for living space.
Public Street = 30 ft minimum from right of way line to structure
Zero lot line on common walls; 25 ft garage setback to private road curb; 20 ft living space setback from private road curb, or 30 ft if side yard is adjacent to public road
25 ft from private road curb, or 30 ft if rear yard is adjacent to public road or private property
3-story
MU-H
Residential
Apartment, Condominiums, and Cooperatives
None
Maximum = 30 units per acre
30 ft minimum setback
20 ft minimum setback
30 ft minimum setback from public road
30 ft minimum setback
5 stories
MU-H
Assisted Living
None
Maximum = 30 units per acre
30 ft minimum setback
20 ft minimum setback
30 ft minimum setback from public road
30 ft minimum setback
5 stories
MU-H
Commercial
Follow Minimum Standards as outlined in the CC District, unless the building is mixed use residential.
MU-L
Minimum Standards as outlined in the C/I District
1 unit per acre as outlined in the MU-L District
Minimum Standards as outlined in the C/I District
[§ 7A-801, added by Ord. No. 02-01, effective May 17, 2002, and amended by Ord. No. 03-03, effective June 19, 2003, and amended by Ord. No. 04-04A,, effective June 3, 2004, amended by Ord. No. 05-01, effective December 1, 2005, amended by Ord. No. 04-07, effective January 27, 2005, amended by Ord. No. 07-02, effective March 1, 2007, amended by Ord. No. 08-03, effective April 17, 2008; as amended by Ord. No. 11-03, effective May 19, 2011, amended by Ord. No. 13-01, effective January 31, 2013, amended by Ord. No. 14-02, effective May 1, 2014, amended by Ord. No. 17-03, effective December 21, 2017; amended by Ord. No. 21-09, effective December 8, 2021; amended by Ord. No. 22-11, effective January 12, 2023.]