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The design and performance standards are established to encourage a high standard of development by providing assurance that land uses will be compatible. The performance standards are designed to prevent and eliminate those conditions which depreciate property values that cause blight or are detrimental to the environment. Before any building permit is approved, the Zoning Administrator shall determine whether the proposed use will conform to the design and performance standards. The applicant or owner shall supply data necessary to demonstrate such conformance.
(A) Noise. It is unlawful to make, continue or cause to be made or continued, any noise in excess of the noise levels set forth in Minnesota Rules 7030.0040, which includes standards for activities by the noise area classification (NAC) system, established in part by Minnesota Rules 7030.0050, unless noise such noise be reasonably necessary to the preservation of life, health, safety or property. Sounds in excess of these limitations are violations of this section whether the sound originates in a residential district or any other district.
(B) Trash storage prohibited in front yard. There shall be no front yard storage of trash or trash containers except in the 24-hour period prior to a scheduled pickup.
(C) Boulevards, sidewalks, and street trees. In projects involving new construction, the plans and improvements must include construction of a sidewalk where one is included in the city's sidewalk plan and boulevard sod and street trees shall be provided consistent with city requirements.
(D) Communication structures. Satellite dishes, antennae, and similar devices shall not be allowed in the required front yard nor within 12 feet of the side lot line or rear lot line.
(E) Business inside. All business, service, storage, merchandise, display and repairs and processing, where permitted, shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed structure except for off-street vehicular parking, off-street loading, and for storage or displays of goods complying with § 154.134(D).
(F) Sale of goods. Goods produced on the premises shall be sold only on the premises, at retail, and the processes and equipment employed in production shall not produce any offensive odor, dust, smoke, ash, gas, noise, vibration or refuse. Any use shall be so operated in compliance with the Clean Air Act, as amended, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) regulations. All activities that emit radioactivity shall comply with the minimum requirements of the federal regulatory body. Any use shall be operated so as to control the emission of smoke or particulate matter to the degree that it is not detrimental to, or shall not endanger the public health, safety, comfort or general welfare of the public. For the purpose of this section, the regulations and standards adopted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency shall be employed.
(G) Site layout for commercial uses. The site layout of a commercial use must be compatible with and not detrimental to other surrounding property in the general area and make adequate provision for:
(1) The needs of pedestrians, automobiles, and bicycles, including proper circulation and parking;
(2) Use of the existing topography and site vegetation in the location and orientation of structures and other facilities;
(3) Traffic conditions;
(4) Transitional features and decorative walls or live hedges for purposes of separation and screening from residential zoning and uses;
(5) View to and from the site;
(6) Storage of trash in the principal building or in an accessory building of architecture and materials identical to the principal building;
(7) Planted parking islands to control parking and traffic circulation where appropriate and landscape breaks in areas intended for the parking of approximately 20 cars in a row;
(8) Proper drainage of a site;
(9) Location of curb cuts so that no cuts exist closer to an intersection than 30 feet from the point of intersection of the setback lines adjacent to intersecting streets; and
(10) Relating the use of the site to existing and proposed uses of other-abutting properties.
(H) Outdoor lighting. All outdoor lighting which is not globe lighting shall be directed perpendicular to the ground or directly on a building so that no direct rays are visible from off the property.
(I) Utilities. Shall be placed underground and meters shall be screened from view from the street.
(J) Traffic visibility. No wall, fence, structure, tree, shrub, vegetation or other obstruction shall be permitted in any yard or setback which poses a danger to traffic by obscuring the view from any street or roadway. Visibility from any street or roadway shall be unobstructed above the height of 2 feet to a height of 5 feet within the triangle described as beginning at the intersection of the projected curb lines of two intersecting streets, thence 30 feet along one curb, thence diagonally to a point 30 feet from the point of beginning of the other curb line, thence to the point of beginning.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013; Am. Ord. 2021-07, passed 5-17-2021)
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (C-2)
The purpose of this district is to encourage continuation of a viable downtown by allowing prime retail sales and service uses, office, entertainment facilities, public and semi-public uses, and in special circumstances, residential use; and to preserve and build on the historic character of the downtown using the historic and natural resources available to create a tourist draw as well as to provide a unique blend of retail and service businesses for the convenience of local residents.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013)
No structure or land shall be used except for the following uses as such are defined and in accordance with the required lot provisions and design and performance standards. The following are generalized categories. If a use is not specifically listed, the Zoning Administrator shall determine if the use is substantially similar in nature. The Zoning Administrator or applicant may seek input from the Planning Commission.
(A) General retail sales and services, including:
(1) Antiques and collectibles.
(2) Appliance sales and service.
(3) Auto parts sales and indoor service.
(4) Bakery.
(5) Bicycle sales and indoor repair.
(6) Books, magazine and newspapers.
(7) Clothing and shoe stores and seamstress/repair services.
(8) Electronics sales and services.
(9) Florists.
(10) Gifts and novelties.
(11) Grocery stores.
(12) Hair salons, barbers, and spas.
(13) Hardware.
(14) Household furnishings.
(15) Interior decorating sales; sale of floor covering, paint, wallpaper, materials and objects of interior decorating.
(16) Laundromat; self-service.
(17) Licensed tattoo establishment.
(18) Meat markets.
(19) Pet shops provided the operation does not include boarding, maintenance of a pen(s) outside of the structure, or operates so as to cause an offensive odor or noise.
(20) Photography and photo framing.
(21) Printing and publishing.
(22) Sporting goods.
(23) Travel agency.
(24) Variety store.
(25) Video store.
(B) Professional services including:
(1) Accounting.
(2) Banks and financial institutions.
(3) Legal.
(4) Insurance agencies.
(5) Real estate.
(C) Drinking and eating establishments, including:
(1) Brewery, micro-distillery, micro-brewery, micro-winery or tap room.
(2) Cafes.
(3) Class I and II restaurants.
(4) Delicatessens.
(5) Private clubs and lodges.
(6) On and off-sale liquor; bars.
(D) Health and medical, including:
(1) Clinic, medical.
(2) Chiropractic.
(3) Dental.
(4) Optometrists.
(5) Pharmacies.
(6) Therapeutic massage.
(E) Physical recreation and educational facilities, including:
(1) Bowling alleys provided they are not within 20 feet of a residential district.
(2) Dance studios.
(3) Fitness centers and gyms.
(4) Martial arts.
(F) Public and private human services, schools or academies, including:
(1) Daycare facilities.
(2) Government offices and structures.
(3) Government utility buildings and structures.
(4) Library.
(5) Music or performing arts.
(6) Public parks.
(7) Performing arts center.
(8) Postal service.
(9) Religious institutions.
(10) Schools or academies.
(G) Repair services and sales, including:
(1) Bicycle sales and indoor services.
(2) Electrical appliance repair, conducted indoors.
(3) Auto sales - provided that all vehicles for sale are housed within a structure that has an overhead door installed prior to November 29, 2011, and provides notification to pedestrians when vehicles are exiting the structure.
(4) Storage of vehicles, trailers, and recreation vehicles are housed within a structure that has an overhead door installed prior to November 29, 2011, and provides notification to pedestrians when vehicles are exiting the structure.
(H) Residential use, including:
(1) Bed and breakfasts and residential short term rental units.
(2) Single-family residential dwellings provided the structure intended to be used is the structure originally constructed on the lot, the original historic use of the structure was residential, off-street parking is provided in conformance with the off-street parking and loading spaces, and the impervious surface of the site is not increased.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013; Am. Ord. 2013-11, passed 12-2-2013; Am. Ord. 2016-09, passed 12-5-2016; Am. Ord. 2022-04, passed 7-11-2022)
No structure or land shall be used except by conditional use permit for any of the following uses as such are defined and in accordance with the required lot provisions, design and performance standards, and conditions set by the Council. The requirements of § 154.047 Conditional Use Permits shall be met in addition to the following conditions:
(A) Apartments; located above the first floor provided off-street parking requirements are met.
(B) Carwash; provided the site plan illustrates appropriate vehicular and pedestrian circulation and stacking of vehicles.
(C) Event center, subject to the following:
(1) A parking plan shall be submitted to the city for approval. The parking plan will be evaluated in accordance with the 2024 Downtown Jordan Parking Study.
(2) Any signed parking agreements for the proposed use must be submitted to the city before a certificate of occupancy is issued for the event center.
(3) Parking agreements shall be reviewed annually to ensure adequate parking is provided.
(4) Hours of operation for the hosting of events shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. unless otherwise approved specifically by the conditional use permit. This shall not limit work conducted by contractors and employees of the business.
(D) Funeral home. Subject to the following:
(1) A plan shall be submitted identifying the access points and traffic circulation on the property. Said plan must provide for a minimal interference to the circulation pattern on abutting streets and to adjoining uses of property.
(2) Where the use abuts land in the RR, R-l, R-2, or R-3 districts, a landscape buffer strip having a minimum width of 10 feet and consisting of coniferous and deciduous trees and shrubs shall be provided along said lot lines.
(E) Hotels and motels, provided there is sufficient off-street parking.
(F) Dance hall, provided off-street parking requirements are met and the site is at least 60 feet from a residential district.
(G) Multiple-family dwellings; provided off-street parking requirements are met.
(H) Outdoor seating area for food, on sale liquor establishments, and restaurants.
(I) Pawn shop.
(J) Residential units on the ground floor of a commercial building. Subject to the following:
(1) Only 1 single-family residential unit shall be permitted per structure;
(2) The square footage of the residential unit is no more than 50% of the gross floor area of the first floor of the building, with the remaining 50%+ retained for commercial use;
(3) The residential unit is located in the back of the commercial space;
(4) A yard with usable open space exists in the rear of the building;
(5) A separate rear entrance is provided for the residential structure that is not used for commercial purposes;
(7) The residential unit must meet Building Code, ADA and other applicable access requirements;
(8) The requirements of § 154.047 Conditional Use Permits are met.
(K) Theater, not a drive-in; provided the site plan illustrates appropriate vehicular and pedestrian circulation and parking.
(L) Four story buildings, or buildings 50 feet in height, whichever is less, may be approved through the conditional use permit process, as outlined in § 154.047 Conditional Use Permits, provided:
(1) The height of the principal structure does not deviate from the height of adjacent building(s) by more than 1 story;
(2) The Fire Department has approved the plans; and
(3) The proposed building height does not exceed more than 60% of the width of the adjacent roadway.
(M) Parks, private. Subject to the following:
(1) Up to 50% of the total lot area may be used for parking with approval by the City Council. Parking areas must be constructed with curbs and gutters.
(2) Any areas used for parking and drive aisles must be paved. All other areas must be landscaped.
(3) Screening with landscaping must be provided for adjacent residential properties that share a lot line. Screening will be provided with landscaping at a minimum height of 3 feet to prevent spillover lighting from vehicle headlights.
(4) Any structure, including accessory structures and fences, must be designed to meet the design and performance standards in § 154.147 and the standards of the Downtown Jordan Master Vision.
(5) Any sculpture, statue, or other three-dimensional piece of art that is installed a private park must meet the structure setbacks established in § 154.247.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013; Am. Ord. 2016-10, passed 12-5-2016; Am. Ord. 2022-04, passed 7-11-2022; Am. Ord. 2024-05, passed 9-23-2024)
(A) Manufacturing and wholesaling. Subject to the following:
(1) The use must not be disruptive to the viability of downtown and must be found to be complimentary to the downtown area.
(2) The site plan must contain adequate provisions for loading, unloading, and inside storage of materials, including waste materials, and it shall include design elements consistent and compatible with the downtown image and objectives of this section.
(3) The use is proposed in a building with a history of manufacturing/wholesaling activity.
(4) The use shall include a sunset date established by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council.
(5) Procedures outlined in § 154.051 Interim Use Permit.
(6) Refuse. All waste material, debris, refuse, or garbage shall be kept in an enclosed building or properly contained in a closed container designed for such purposes.
(7) Toxic or noxious matter. Any use shall be so operated so as not to discharge across the boundaries of the lot or through percolation into the atmosphere or the subsoil beyond the boundaries of the lot wherein such use is located, toxic or noxious matter in such concentration as to be detrimental to, or endanger the public health, safety, comfort or welfare, or cause injury or damage to property, business, or the environment.
(8) Air pollution. Any use shall be operated so as to control the emission of smoke or particulate matter conform to the regulations and standards adopted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
(1) Expiration. The interim use permit shall be terminated following 5 years from the date of issuance or upon issuance of a building permit for construction of a principal building on the site, whichever occurs first.
(2) There shall be no storage, display, sales, rental, or repair of motor vehicles or any other goods, or the storage of inoperable vehicles on the property.
(C) Gravel parking lots, provided the following conditions are met:
(1) Expiration. The interim use permit shall be terminated following 2 years from the date of issuance or upon issuance of a building permit for construction of a principal building on the site, whichever occurs first.
(2) There shall be no storage, display, sales, rental, or repair of motor vehicles or any other goods, or the storage of inoperable vehicles on the property.
(3) A grading and drainage plan shall be approved by the City Engineer.
(4) A physical barrier shall be installed along the perimeter of the parking area to prevent vehicle encroachment into the public right-of-way.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013; Am. Ord. 2018-14, passed 9-17-2018)
The following uses are permitted accessory uses as such uses are defined and in accordance with the required lot provisions and design standards. However, any incidental repair or processing necessary to conduct a permitted principal use shall not occupy more than 30% of the floor area.
(A) Electronic amusement devices (machines), where the principal use is a Class I or Class II restaurant or a dry goods, drug, variety, hobby, or toy store. Up to 4 such devices are permitted. However, if the area of the principal use is at least 15,000 square feet, up to 30 such devices are permitted.
(B) Off-street parking and loading.
(C) Retail sales of edible cannabinoid products, where the principal use is a business that holds one or more of the following licenses: 3.2% malt liquor on-sale license, 3,2 % malt liquor off-sale license, off-sale intoxicating liquor license, on-sale intoxicating liquor license, combination on-sale/off-sale intoxicating liquor license, on-sale wine license, brewer taproom on-sale license, or small brewer off-sale license, as defined under § 111.22. Edible cannabinoid products shall not occupy more than 10% of the publicly accessible floor area.
(D) Signs.
(E) Solar collectors.
(F) Temporary outdoor storage or display of goods used in conjunction with and on the same site as the permitted use, provided that the goods are not outdoors overnight; the storage or display area does not exceed 100 square feet; and the storage or display is not within the required front yard, or when a side yard abuts a street in the side yard, setback area.
(G) Tobacco sales, where the principal use is a bar, grocery store, and off-sale liquor. Tobacco sales shall not occupy more than 10% of the floor area.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013; Am .Ord. 2017-04, passed 12-18-2017; Am. Ord. 2023-01, passed 2-13-2023; Am. Ord. 2023-03, passed 8-28-2023)
(See Table C, Commercial Lot Requirements Table).
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013; Am. Ord. 2016-10, passed 12-5-2016; Am. Ord. 2018-01, passed --2018; Am. Ord. 2018-05, passed 3-5-2018)
The design and performance standards are established to encourage a high standard of development by providing assurance that land uses will be compatible. The performance standards are designed to prevent and eliminate those conditions which depreciate property values that cause blight or are detrimental to the environment. Before any building permit is approved, the Zoning Administrator shall determine whether the proposed use will conform to the design and performance standards. The applicant or owner shall supply data necessary to demonstrate such conformance.
(A) Business inside. All business, service, storage, merchandise, display and repair and processing, where permitted, shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed structure except where provided by conditional use permit.
(B) Storage. Open storage in conjunction with a permitted business shall be prohibited.
(C) Sale of goods. Goods produced on the premises shall be sold only on the premises, at retail, and the processes and equipment employed in production shall not produce any offensive odor, dust, smoke, ash, gas, noise, vibration, or refuse.
(D) Site layout. The site layout must be compatible with and not detrimental to other surrounding property in the general area and make adequate provision for:
(1) The needs of pedestrians, automobiles, and bicycles, including proper circulation and parking;
(2) Use of the existing topography and site vegetation in the location and orientation of structures and other facilities;
(3) Traffic conditions;
(4) Transitional features and decorative walls or live hedges for separation and screening purposes;
(5) Views to and from the site;
(6) Storage of trash in the principal building or in an accessory building of architecture and materials identical to the principal building;
(7) Planted parking islands to control parking and traffic circulation where appropriate and landscape breaks in areas intended for the parking of approximately 20 cars in a row;
(8) Proper drainage of a site;
(9) Location of curb cuts so that no cuts exist closer to an intersection than 30 feet from the point of intersection of the setback lines adjacent to intersecting streets; and
(10) Relating the use of the site to existing and proposed uses of other abutting properties.
(E) Design permit. A design review permit is required for any/all site alterations in the Central Business District. Plans shall be consistent with the Central Business District Design Standards.
(F) Utilities. Shall be placed underground and meters shall be screened from view from the street.
(J) Principal building. There shall be no more than 1 principal building on 1 lot except as provided under conditional use provisions.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013; Am. Ord. 2018-01, passed --2018; Am. Ord. 2018-05, passed 3-5-2018)
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