§ 153.320 MIXED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (MXR-1).

   (A)   Purpose. The Mixed Single-Family Residential District (MXR-1) is intended to allow for both single-family detached dwellings and single-family attached dwellings, permitting up to 8 units per building with each unit having a separate entrance, while maintaining a low-medium density. In any given subdivision with city sewer or water services, the mix of detached and attached housing units shall reflect a minimum of 60% detached single-family dwellings and a maximum of 40% single-family attached dwellings. No single-family attached dwellings will be permitted in areas without city sewer and water. A conventional subdivision of traditional single-family housing units is also allowed.

   (B)   Permitted uses. Subject to applicable provisions of this chapter, the following are permitted uses in the MXR-1 District:

      (1)   Dwelling, single-family detached.

      (2)   Dwelling, single-family attached - 8 units per building maximum with each unit having a separate entrance.

      (3)   Public parks.

      (4)   A state licensed residential facility serving 6 or fewer persons, a licensed day care facility serving 12 or fewer persons, and a group family day care facility licensed under Minn. Rules, parts 9502.3015 to 9502.0445 to serve 14 or fewer children, except a residential facility whose primary purpose is to treat juveniles who have violated criminal statutes relating to sex offenses or have been adjudicated delinquent on the basis of conduct in violation of criminal statutes relating to sex offenses shall not be permitted pursuant to M.S. § 462.357, subd. 7 as amended.

   (C)   Accessory uses. Subject to applicable provisions of this chapter, the following accessory uses in the MXR-1 District are allowed only when it is an accessory to an existing principal permitted use on the same lot; all accessory uses must meet the procedures set forth in and regulated by §§ 153.110, et seq.

      (1)   Accessory apartment (single-family detached lots only);

      (2)   Amateur radio antenna (subject to the amateur radio antenna standards in § 153.096(II)(9));

      (3)   Detached accessory structures (detached single-family lots only);

      (4)   Home occupations;

      (5)   Kennel, private – 3 or fewer pets;

      (6)   Solar energy systems, either roof or ground-mounted (meeting accessory structure requirements) according to § 153.307.

   (D)   Conditional uses. Subject to applicable provisions of this chapter, the following are conditional uses in the MXR-1 District and require a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by § 153.034.

      (1)   Day care facility, licensed - serving more than 14 persons;

      (2)   Essential services, governmental buildings and storage;

      (3)   Essential services, utility substation;

      (4)   Kennel, private - 3 pets or more;

      (5)   Place of worship;

      (6)   Recreation, commercial;

      (7)   School.

      (8)   New wireless support structures and small wireless facilities located within the public right-of-way and meeting the requirements of Ch. 98, and subject to the conditions found in § 153.096(PP).

   (E)   Interim uses. Subject to applicable provisions of this chapter, the following are interim uses in the MXR-1 District and require an interim use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by § 153.035.

      (1)   Towers (see § 153.096).

      (2)   Topsoil removal.

      (3)   Agricultural uses.

   (F)   Minimum lot requirements.

	With Sewer and Water	Without Sewer or City Water
Lot size
Dwelling, Single Family Detached	7,500 square feet	10 acres
Dwelling, Single Family Attached	5,000 square feet	N/A
Lot width*
Dwelling, Single Family Detached	65 feet	300 feet
Dwelling, Single Family Attached	N/A	N/A
*As measured at front yard setback line

 

   (G)   Minimum setback requirements.

	Principal Structure, Dwelling	Accessory Structure, Attached	Accessory Structure, Detached
Front yard
Arterials	75 feet from right-of-way or 150 feet from centerline, whichever is greater	75 feet from right-of-way or 150 feet from centerline, whichever is greater	75 feet from right-of-way or 150 feet from centerline, whichever is greater
Local/collector	25 feet from right-of- way	30 feet from right-of- way	30 feet*
Private	25 feet from edge of road	30 feet from edge of road	28 feet*
Side yard
Interior	7.5 feet**	7.5 feet**	10 feet
Exterior	25 feet	25 feet	N/A
Rear yard	30 feet	30 feet	10 feet
*Unless as permitted in an overlay district, detached accessory structure may not be located between the principal structure and the street.
**A minimum of 15 feet must be maintain between two principal structures separated by common area.

 

   (H)   Maximum building height.

      (1)   Principal structures shall be limited to a maximum height of 35 feet or 3 stories, whichever is less.

      (2)   Detached accessory structures shall be limited to one story with a maximum sidewall height of 10 feet, measured from the floor surface to the underside of the ceiling member.

(Ord. 720, passed --)