(A) Intent. The intent of this section in establishing a Medium Density Residence District is to protect those residential areas within the city that were developed in most part prior to World War II, from encroachment from potential conflicting uses, and to provide for future residential and related development consistent with proper existing development and with minimum standards for the provision of health, light, air and visual appeal.
(B) Uses permitted. Same as permitted in the R-1 Low Density Residence District.
(C) Uses by special permit.
(1) Multiple-family dwellings;
(2) Mobile home courts, subject to any specific reference herein;
(3) Fire station, library, hospital, nursing home, old age home, rest home, cemetery and similar uses of a public service nature;
(4) Nurseries and greenhouses;
(5) Neighborhood grocery stores;
(6) Townhouses/condominiums;
(7) Non-owner occupied daycare facilities, subject to any and all other state statute, rule, regulation or applicable city code rule or regulation; and
(8) Fitness center, provided that the maximum occupancy of the same at any one time shall not exceed 49, nor shall the same occupy more than 25% of the gross floor area of the residence. For purposes of this division (C)(8), fitness centers shall be defined as a business that provides strength machine and cardiovascular exercise stations within a circuit training program, usually for the benefit of its membership, excluding any and all group classes, hot tubs, saunas and competitive sports facilities.
(D) Interim use permits.
(1) Pursuant to the provisions of M.S. § 462.3597, as the same may be amended and supplemented from time to time, interim or special use permits may be issued as determined by the Council consistent with the provisions of the statute(s) and other applicable provisions of the city code as provided herein and elsewhere.
(2) Criteria for consideration in granting or denying requests for conditional use permit and interim use permits: the City Council shall by separate resolution, as the same be amended from time to time, establish criteria to be considered in the issuance or denial of issuance of conditional use permits and interim use permits. A copy of the resolution shall be kept on file with the City Clerk and shall be available for inspection during normal business hours of the city.
(2003 Code, § 9.13) (Ord. passed 2-16-1953; Ord. 68, passed 9-20-1996; Ord. 89, passed 2-11-2000; Ord. 141, passed 8-22-2007)