(A) State-licensed residential facility. State-licensed residential facilities are allowed in all residential districts pursuant to Minnesota State Statutes, as amended from time to time. The regulation of residential occupancies in this section shall not apply to a state-licensed residential facility.
(B) Residential occupancies. Residential occupancies of single- and 2-family dwellings in the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts shall be limited to Family (Functional) and Family (Traditional) as defined by this chapter. Family (Functional) and Family (Traditional) may have 1 additional person residing with them for non-rental purposes or for the purpose of providing a housekeeping or personal service for the resident(s) therein.
(1) R-1 Single Family: 1 family per unit with 1 immediate family member.
(2) R-2 2-Family: 1 family per unit with 1 immediate family member.
(3) Three-Family: 1 family per unit with 1 immediate family member or 5 (maximum) unrelated adults per building/living unit.
(C) Nonconforming uses. Residential rental properties not in compliance with this chapter as of the effective date of the chapter may continue in the nonconforming use, provided that if the property ceases to continue in the nonconforming use for a period of 12 consecutive months, the right of continuing nonconformity will end.
(Ord. 236, passed 7-2-2007)