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ORDINANCES PENDING REVIEW FOR CODIFICATION
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TITLE 1 ADMINISTRATIVE
TITLE 2 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
TITLE 3 BUSINESS REGULATIONS
TITLE 4 BUILDING REGULATIONS
TITLE 5 FIRE REGULATIONS
TITLE 6 POLICE REGULATIONS
TITLE 7 HEALTH AND SANITATION
TITLE 8 PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY
TITLE 9 TRAFFIC
TITLE 10 ZONING
TITLE 11 SUBDIVISIONS
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10-5-9: R-4 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT:
   (A)   Purpose: The R-4 High Density Residential District provides for high density residential development with attached and multiple-unit housing types in areas with convenient access to jobs, services, public facilities and transit.
   (B)   Bulk And Density Standards:
      1.   Standards:
Lot area:
 
   Townhouse and three- to four-unit dwellings
2,400 square feet per unit
   Apartment dwellings
1,100 square feet per unit
   Other
40,000 square feet
Lot width:
 
   Townhouse and three- to four-unit dwellings
24 feet per unit
   Apartment dwellings
100 feet
   Other
100 feet
Front yard setback
25 feet
Side yard setback
10 feet
Rear yard setback
10 feet
Height (maximum)
45 feet
Maximum lot coverage of all structures
30 percent
 
All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. (Ord. 009-610, 10-19-2009)
      2.   Accessory Structure Standards: Accessory structures must be located behind principal structure in the side or rear yard according to the following requirements:
Maximum size:
 
Detached garages
Lesser of 1,000 square feet or square feet of principal structure
Storage shed
240 square feet
Apartment
1,800 square feet
Building permit
Any accessory structure over 200 square feet requires a building permit
Building material
The detached garage shall be constructed of similar materials as the principal structure
Maximum number
1 of each type of structure provided it is not over approved lot coverage
Side yard setback
6 feet
Rear yard setback
6 feet
Height (maximum) storage shed
12 feet
Height (maximum) detached garage
20 feet
 
All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. (Ord. 015-693a, 4-20-2015)
      3.   Minor Arterial Setbacks: The minimum front yard setback for all land adjacent to minor arterial streets shall be fifty feet (50') from the planned right of way line.
   (C)   Uses:
      1.   Permitted:
      Townhouse dwellings.
      Apartment dwellings.
      Group daycare, twelve (12) or less persons.
      Group home, six (6) or less persons.
      Public parks and playgrounds. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002)
      2.   Conditional:
      Child daycare center, commercial.
      Clinics.
      Clubs.
      Funeral homes.
      Group daycare, thirteen (13) to sixteen (16) persons.
      Group home, seven (7) to sixteen (16) persons.
      Group homes, commercial.
      Hospitals.
      Limited commercial venture.
      Places of worship.
      Public and parochial schools.
      Public buildings.
      Public utility buildings.
      Senior care facility. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002; amd. Ord. 003-484, 1-21-2003; Ord. 014-669, 9-2-2014)
      3.   Accessory:
      Accessory apartment.
      Accessory structures.
      Daycare facilities, in home.
      Home occupations.
      Solar energy systems. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002; amd. Ord. 021- 761, 8-16-2021)
10-5-10: R-D DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT:
   (A)   Purpose: The R-D Downtown Residential District recognizes the development patterns of the original residential areas of Farmington adjacent to the downtown. The R-D district is intended to accommodate existing single-unit, two-unit and multi-unit residential development and promote infill development and redevelopment with a mix of housing types in order to strengthen the downtown, create pedestrian friendly neighborhoods, and decrease the need for automobile use through mixed uses.
   (B)   Bulk And Density Standards:
      1.   Standards:
Lot area:
 
Single-unit detached dwelling
6,000 square feet
Twin home, two-unit, and three- to four-unit dwellings
5,500 square feet per unit
Townhouse dwellings
2,400 square feet per unit
Apartment dwellings
1,100 square feet per unit
Other
11,000 square feet</ce>
Lot width:
 
Single-unit detached dwelling
60 feet
Twin home, two-unit, and three- to four-unit dwellings
37.5 feet per unit
Townhouse dwellings
24 feet per unit
Apartment dwellings
60 feet
Other
75 feet
Front yard setback
20 feet
Side yard setback
6 feet
Rear yard setback:
 
With alley
10 feet
Without alley
6 feet
Height (maximum)
35 feet
Maximum lot coverage of all structures
35 percent
 
All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. (Ord. 009-610, 10-19-2009)
      2.   Accessory Structure Standards: Accessory structures must be located behind principal structure in the side or rear yard according to the following requirements:
Maximum size:
 
Detached garages
Lesser of 1,000 square feet or square feet of principal structure
Storage shed
240 square feet
Apartment
1,800 square feet
Building permit
Any accessory structure over 200 square feet requires a building permit
Building material
The detached garage shall be constructed of similar materials as the principal structure
Maximum number
1 of each type of structure provided it is not over approved lot coverage
Side yard setback
3 feet
Rear yard setback:
 
With alley
10 feet
Without alley
3 feet
Height (maximum) storage shed
12 feet
Height (maximum) detached garage
20 feet
 
All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. (Ord. 015-693a, 4-20-2015)
   (C)   Uses:
      1.   Permitted:
      Single-unit detached dwellings.
      Twin home dwellings.
      Two-unit dwellings.
      Group daycare, twelve (12) or less persons.
      Group home, six (6) or less persons.
      Manufactured home.
      Public parks and playgrounds. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002)
      2.   Conditional:
      Bed and breakfast.
      Clinics.
      Clubs.
      Townhouse dwellings.
      Apartment dwellings.
      Funeral homes.
      Group daycare, thirteen (13) to sixteen (16) persons.
      Limited commercial venture.
      Offices.
      Places of worship.
      Public buildings.
      Public utility buildings. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002; amd. Ord. 002-483, 12-2-2002; Ord. 014-669, 9-2-2014)
      3.   Accessory:
      Accessory structures.
      Daycare facilities, in home.
      Home occupations.
      Solar energy systems. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002; amd. Ord. 021- 761, 8-16-2021)
10-5-11: B-1 HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT:
   (A)   Purpose: The B-1 Highway Business District is intended to provide nodes of commercial uses along major roadways that are both pedestrian accessible from adjoining neighborhoods and automobile accessible for short trips and through traffic.
   (B)   Bulk And Density Standards:
      1.   Minimum Standards:
Lot area
10,000 square feet
Lot width
75 feet
Front yard setback
30 feet
Side yard setback
10 feet
Rear yard setback
10 feet
Minimum side and rear yard abutting any residential district:
 
Off street parking and access drives
10 feet
Public and semipublic buildings
35 feet
Recreational, entertainment, commercial and industrial uses
50 feet
Height (maximum)
35 feet
Maximum lot coverage of all structures
25 percent
 
All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. (Ord. 015-706, 10-19-2015)
   (C)   Uses:
      1.   Permitted:
      Animal clinics.
      Clinics.
      Clubs.
      Coffee shops.
      Commercial services.
      Commercial recreational uses.
      Convenience store, without gas.
      Data centers.
      Health clubs.
      Hotels.
      Motels.
      Offices.
      Personal and professional services.
      Personal health and beauty services.
      Recreation equipment sales/service/repair.
      Restaurants, Class I, traditional.
      Retail facilities.
      2.   Conditional:
      Auction houses.
      Brewpubs.
      Car washes.
      Child daycare center, commercial.
      Convenience store, with gas.
      Dental laboratories.
      Grocery stores.
      Group daycare centers, commercial.
      Hospitals.
      Kennels, commercial.
      Outdoor sales.
      Public buildings.
      Public utility buildings.
      Restaurants, Class II, fast food, convenience.
      Restaurants, Class III, with liquor service.
      Restaurants, Class IV, nonintoxicating.
      Senior care facility.
      Solar energy systems.
      Supply yards.
      Theaters.
      Wholesale businesses.
      3.   Accessory:
      Parking lots.
      Sexual oriented businesses - accessory. (Ord. 018-737, 3-19-2018; amd. Ord. 021-761, 8-16-2021)
10-5-12: B-2 DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT:
   (A)   Purpose: The B-2 Downtown Business District identifies a variety of general commercial and higher density residential uses for the downtown area in order to expand and strengthen the downtown as the primary commercial district for the city, create a pedestrian friendly downtown, and promote the city as a cultural center. Objectives of this district are to preserve historical buildings, require high design standards, and provide a diverse mix of community oriented commercial and cultural activities that are pedestrian oriented and accessible to area residents.
   (B)   Bulk And Density Standards:
      1.   Minimum Standards:
 
Lot area
None
Lot width
None
Front yard setback
0 feet
Side yard setback
0 feet
Rear yard setback
0 feet
Height (maximum)
45 feet
Maximum lot coverage of all structures
100 percent
 
All standards are minimum requirements unless noted.
   (C)   Uses:
      1.   Permitted:
      Animal clinics.
      Breweries.
      Clinics.
      Clubs.
      Coffee shops.
      Commercial recreational uses.
      Commercial services.
      Distilleries.
      Microdistilleries.
      Neighborhood services.
      Nonprofit recreational, cultural and entertainment uses.
      Offices.
      Personal and professional services.
      Personal health and beauty services.
      Public buildings.
      Recreation equipment sales/service/repair.
      Restaurants, class I, traditional.
      Retail facilities.
      Small breweries.
      2.   Conditional:
      Auto repair, major.
      Auto repair, minor.
      Bed and breakfast.
      Brewpubs.
      Child daycare center, commercial.
      Convenience store, with gas.
      Dental laboratories.
      Apartment dwellings.
      Apartment/commercial dwellings.
      Funeral homes.
      Grocery stores.
      Hotels.
      Mixed use building.
      Motels.
      Outdoor sales.
      Places of worship.
      Public and parochial schools.
      Public utility buildings.
      Restaurants, Class II, fast food, convenience.
      Restaurants, Class III, with liquor service.
      Restaurants, Class IV, nonintoxicating.
      Solar energy systems.
      Theaters.
      3.   Accessory:
      Parking lots.
      Cocktail rooms as accessory to a microdistillery.
      Sexually oriented businesses - accessory.
      Taprooms as accessory to a brewery or small brewery. (Ord. 017-724, 4-17-2017; amd. Ord. 021-761, 8-16-2021)
10-5-13: B-3 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT:
   (A)   Purpose: The B-3 General Business District accommodates existing areas with commercial and industrial businesses that incorporate site design measures to ensure their compatibility with adjacent properties.
   (B)   Bulk And Density Standards:
      1.   Minimum Standards:
Lot area
5,000 square feet
Lot width
50 feet
Front yard setback
20 feet
Side yard setback
6 feet
Rear yard setback
6 feet
Minimum side and rear yard abutting any residential district:
Off street parking and access drives
10 feet
Public and semipublic buildings
35 feet
Recreational, entertainment, commercial and industrial uses
50 feet
Height (maximum)
45 feet
Maximum lot coverage of all structures
35 percent
 
All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. (Ord. 017-725, 4-17-2017)
   (C)   Uses:
      1.   Permitted:
      Animal clinics.
      Auto repair, minor.
      Auto sales.
      Breweries.
      Commercial services.
      Convenience store without gas.
      Data centers.
      Distilleries.
      Light manufacturing facilities.
      Mechanical sales, service and repair.
      Microdistilleries.
      Offices.
      Public buildings.
      Restaurants, Class I, traditional.
      Retail facilities, greater than three thousand (3,000) square feet.
      Sexually oriented businesses - accessory.
      Small breweries.
      Supply yards.
      Truck terminals.
      Wholesale businesses.
      2.   Conditional:
      Auto repair, major.
      Car washes.
      Cocktail rooms as accessory to a microdistillery.
      Convenience store with gas.
      Greenhouses and nurseries, commercial.
      Group daycare center, commercial.
      Home and trailer sales/display.
      Impound lot.
      Kennels, commercial.
      Manufacturing facilities.
      Mini-storage units.
      Outdoor sales.
      Petroleum bulk storage.
      Public utility buildings.
      Recreational vehicle storage facilities.
      Solar energy systems.
      Taprooms as accessory to a brewery or small brewery.
      Warehousing facilities.
      3.   Accessory:
      Parking lots. (Ord. 018-737, 3-19-2018; amd. Ord. 021-761, 8-16-2021)
10-5-14: SSMU SPRUCE STREET MIXED USE DISTRICT:
   (A)   Purpose: The SSMU Spruce Street mixed use district is primarily designated for commercial retail sales and services. This district is not intended to compete with the businesses in the central business district; rather, it is intended to provide a location for those businesses that have space needs that cannot be accommodated in the downtown or would be a disruption to existing development patterns. Development in this district will provide design elements and building and site relationships that emulate traditional main street form to create a walkable pedestrian friendly environment with connections to surrounding areas. The relationship of the Spruce Street mixed use district to CSAH 50, future residential development, and the central business district will require a greater sensitivity to design with higher quality standards in order to develop a pleasant, attractive and aesthetically pleasing environment.
   (B)   Bulk And Density Standards:
 
Lot area
1 acre
Lot width
100 feet
Front yard setback
At least 50 percent of the building front shall be within 20 feet of the public right of way or private street edge
Side yard setback
No requirement
Rear yard setback
20 feet
Height (maximum)
40 feet
 
All standards are minimum requirements unless noted.
   (C)   Uses:
      1.   Permitted:
      Child daycare center, commercial.
      Clinic.
      Commercial recreation, indoor.
      Commercial services.
      Data centers.
      Health clubs.
      Personal and professional services.
      Personal health and beauty.
      Restaurants, class I, traditional.
      Retail sales and services.
      2.   Conditional:
      Brewpubs.
      Commercial recreation, outdoor.
      Convenience stores, with gas.
      Dwellings, multiple-family.
      Grocery stores.
      Hotels and motels.
      Major auto repair (confined to the interior of principal building).
      Minor auto repair.
      Mixed use buildings (shall include office, retail, or commercial uses on at least 1 floor and residential apartments or condominiums on upper floors).
      Public buildings.
      Public utility buildings.
      Restaurants, class II, fast food, convenience.
      Restaurants, class III, with liquor service.
      Theaters.
      3.   Accessory:
      Parking lots.
      4.   Interim:
      Mineral extraction. (Ord. 015-712, 12-21-2015; amd. Ord. 021- 761, 8-16-2021)
10-5-15: MUCI - MIXED USE COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT:
   (A)   Purpose: The MUCI Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial District provides for the development of larger mixed business areas along major roadways, including services, offices, research laboratories, and light manufacturing uses without any exterior activities, as well as compatible commercial uses. This district is intended to be flexible to accommodate a mix of non-residential uses and development formats.
   (B)   Bulk And Density Standards:
 
Lot area
1 acre
Lot width
100 feet
Front yard setback
No requirement
Side yard setback
No requirement
Rear yard setback
20 feet
Height (maximum)
40 feet
 
All standards are minimum requirements unless noted.
   (C)   Uses:
      1.   Permitted:
      Child daycare facility, commercial.
      Commercial recreation, indoor.
      Data centers.
      Health clubs.
      Hotels.
      Offices.
      Research laboratories.
      Restaurants, class I, traditional.
      Retail sales and services.
      Warehousing facilities.
      2.   Conditional:
      Brewpubs.
      Convenience store, with gas.
      Dental laboratories.
      Grocery stores.
      Hotels and motels.
      Public utility buildings.
      Restaurants, class II, fast food, convenience.
      Restaurants, class III, with liquor service.
      Theaters.
      3.   Accessory:
      Parking lots.
      4.   Interim:
      Mineral extraction. (Ord. 015-712, 12-21-2015; amd. Ord. 021- 761, 8-16-2021)
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