The following standards and requirements apply to retreat centers:
(A) Adequate off-street parking must be provided on site.
(B) Applicable public health licenses must be obtained prior to operation of the retreat center. A copy of the license shall be provided to the Planning and Zoning Office, if required.
(C) A current septic system certificate of compliance must be provided, maintained and on file at the Planning and Zoning Office.
(D) (1) There may only be one sign on the parcel advertising the business, which sign shall be attached to the exterior of the home or accessory structure, shall not be illuminated and shall not measure greater than six square feet in area.
(2) Property on a state or county highway in a 55 mile per hour zone or higher may have one additional free standing sign, up to 32 square feet in size.
(E) The Planning Commission may impose conditions that will reduce the impact of the proposed use on neighboring properties and nearby waterbodies. Said conditions may include but not be limited to a fence or vegetative screening along a property line or a native buffer along the shoreline.
(F) The owners of retreat centers shall ensure that the noise standards of Minn. Rules, Ch. 7030; or successor rules, are met. The Planning Commission may impose a quiet hours standard in order to assist in achieving this goal and to reduce the potential impacts on neighboring properties.
(Ord. 906, 1st Series, passed 5-9-2017)