(A) Purpose and intent. The Transition Zone District is established primarily for those annexed unplatted areas within the city that have not been zoned for development and are undergoing a transition from, in most cases, agricultural to urban uses. The urban transition is contingent upon development plans, proper timing, availability of public utilities and services and compatibility with the City of Dilworth Comprehensive Land Use Plan. As these conditions for development are met, a more conventional urban zoning district will replace the Transition Zone District.
(B) Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses in the Transition Zone (TZ) District:
(1) Residential uses.
(a) Single-family and two-family dwellings;
(b) Day care facilities; and
(c) Home occupation.
(2) Non-residential uses.
(a) Farming (includes crop, trees, hobby farms, etc) and agricultural related uses subject to MPCA standards, but not including livestock operations;
(b) Home occupation;
(c) Essential services; and
(d) Nurseries, greenhouses, landscape material operations including retail and wholesale operations.
(3) Public, institutional and civic uses. Open space, athletic fields, parks and playgrounds.
(C) Conditional uses. The following are conditional uses in the Transition Zone (TZ) District:
(1) Residential uses.
(a) Residential Planned Unit Development, as regulated by § 153.062; and
(b) Residential programs/facilities serving six or fewer persons.
(2) Non-residential uses.
(a) Recreational areas which includes, but not limited to the following: golf courses, country clubs, swimming pools, ice arena/ice rink, driving range, and similar facilities provided that:
1. The principle use, function or activity is recreational in character;
2. Not more than 40% of the land area shall be covered by buildings, structures or impervious surfaces; and
3. When abutting a residential use and/or a residential use district, the property shall be screened and landscaped in compliance with § 153.065;
(b) Riding stables, dog kennels, animal hospitals (with overnight care) and similar uses/facilities provided that:
1. Any building in which animals are kept, whether roofed, enclosed or otherwise sheltered, shall be located, at minimum, a distance of 300 feet from any lot line;
2. Animals shall, at minimum, be kept in a physically enclosed pen or corral of sufficient height and strength to retain such animals;
3. Compliance with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Regulations SW 53.(2) as may be amended is obtained; and
4. All other applicable state and local regulations pertaining to nuisance, heath and safety conditions are met;
(c) Cemeteries, provided that:
1. The site has direct vehicular access to a minor arterial street; and
2. The site is landscaped in accordance with § 153.068;
(d) Farm buildings within 300 feet of an existing residence or residential platted lot;
(e) Non-farm related open and outdoor storage as a principal or accessory use provided that:
1. The area is fenced and screened from view of neighboring residential uses or districts per § 153.065;
3. Storage area(s) are sodded, seeded or otherwise altered with an appropriate surface treatment to control dust; and
4. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible from the public right-of-way or neighboring residences and shall be in compliance with § 153.068;
(f) Non-farm related open or outdoor service, sale and rental as a principal or accessory use provided that;
1. Outside sale(s) areas are fenced are screened from view of neighboring residential uses, abutting residential district and the public right-of-way in compliance with this chapter;
2. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible from the public right-of-way or from neighboring residences and shall be in compliance with § 153.068;
3. Sales area(s) are sodded, seeded or otherwise altered with an appropriate surface treatment to control dust.
(D) Minimum dimensional requirements and standards. The following minimum requirements shall be observed in a TZ District subject to the additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter.
(1) Lot dimensional standards.
Lot area | Two and one-half acres |
Width | 150 ft. |
Depth | 300 ft. |
(2) Setbacks.
(a) Front yard: not less than 25 feet.
(b) Side yard:
1. Single and two-family:
a. Interior lots: eight feet;
b. Corner lots: 12 feet.
2. All other permitted and conditional uses: ten feet.
(c) Rear yard:
1. Principal building: 25 feet;
2. Accessory building or use: three feet, except on corner lots, which shall not be less that 12 feet on the side abutting the street.
(E) Maximum building height. For additional information on calculating building heights see the definition BUILDING HEIGHT in § 153.010.
(1) Dwelling units or principal buildings: 35 feet;
(2) Accessory buildings: as governed by § 153.069; and
(3) Farm buildings: none
(F) Maximum lot coverage. No structure or combination of structures shall occupy more than 10% of the lot area unless otherwise permitted within this section.
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