11-102-15: NONCONFORMITIES:
   A.   Nonconforming Lots Of Record: Any lot of record filed in the office of the Dakota County recorder prior to June 19, 1978, which does not meet the requirements of subsection 11-102-13A of this chapter may be allowed as a building site provided the lot meets the requirements of section 11-16-5 of this title, and subject to approval of a shoreland impact plan and the following conditions:
      1.   All structure and septic system setback distance requirements can be met; and
      2.   A type 1 sewage treatment system consistent with Minnesota rules, chapter 7080, can be installed or the lot is connected to a public sewer; and
      3.   The impervious surface coverage does not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the lot.
   B.   Additions/Expansions To Non-Conforming Structures: All additions or expansions to the outside dimensions of an existing non-conforming single-family structure shall be allowed provided the addition or expansion complies with the setback, height, and other requirements of Section 11-102-13 and 11-102-17 of this chapter and the impervious surface coverage for the parcel complies with the requirements of Section 11-102-13.F of this chapter. Any deviation from these requirements shall be authorized by a variance pursuant to section 11-102-23 of this chapter and chapter 6 of this title.
   C.   Nonconforming Sewage Treatment Systems: All sanitary facilities on lots outside of the municipal urban service area inconsistent with requirements of this chapter shall be brought into conformity within two (2) years after the effective date hereof, or discontinued immediately when there is evidence of septic tank effluent percolating from the ground, flowing directly into a lake or stream, or other indications of system failure. (Ord. 867, sec. 118, 5-17-2010; amd. Ord. 1065, 4-4-2022)