ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAPS

§ 156.020 DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following districts shall be created:

   (A)   R-1, Single Family Residential (Low Density) District;

   (B)   R-2, One and Two Family Residential (Medium Density) District;

   (C)   R-3, Multiple Family Residential (High Density) District;

   (D)   B-1, Central Business District;

   (E)   B-2, General Business District;

   (F)   B-4, Business District (manufactured homes on rental lots);

   (G)   HG-1, Health and Government Buildings District;

   (H)   I-1, Light Industrial District;

   (I)   C-1, C-2, and C-3, regulated separately by Chapters 153 and 154; and

   (J)   PUD, Planned Unit Development District. PUDs permit greater flexibility in the use and design of structures and land than in the other districts.

(Ord. 134/94, passed 3-24-94)

§ 156.021 ZONING MAP; ADOPTED BY REFERENCE.

   Boundaries of the above districts are hereby established as shown on that certain map entitled “the City Zoning Map,” which is properly approved and filed in the office of the City Manager-Clerk and hereinafter referred to as the “Zoning Map.” This map and all of the notations, references, and other information shown therein shall have the same force and effect as if fully set down herein and are hereby made a part of this chapter by reference.

(Ord. 134/94, passed 3-24-94)

§ 156.022 ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.

   (A)   District boundaries on the Zoning Map are intended to follow street right-of-way lines, street center lines, or lot lines, unless the boundary line is otherwise indicated on the map. In the case of unsubdivided property or in any case where street or lot lines are not used as boundaries, the district boundary lines shall be determined by use of dimensions or the scale appearing on the map.

   (B)   All land that may be annexed to the city shall be, hereafter, appropriately zoned at the same time as the annexation proceedings.

(Ord. 134/94, passed 3-24-94)

DISTRICT REGULATIONS; USE REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS

§ 156.035 R-1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY DISTRICT.

   (A)   Purpose. The purpose of the Single Family District is to provide for low density, single family detached residential dwelling units and directly related, complimentary uses.

   (B)   Minimum requirements.

Requirement	Conditions	Type of Dwelling	Dimension
Building, area			See table in § 156.060
Building height, maximum			2.5 stories or 35 ft.
Lot, minimum area	Public sewer	Single family residence	10,000 sq. ft.
	Public sewer	Two family residence	10,000 sq. ft.
	On-site sewer		21,789 sq. ft. (one-half acre)
Lot, minimum width	Public sewer		80 ft.
	On-site sewer		150 ft.
Front yard, minimum			30 ft.
Rear yard, minimum			10 ft.
Side yard, minimum	Interior lot		10 ft.
	Public and semi-public buildings adjacent to residential zoned lots		15 ft.
	Corner lot		30 ft.

 

   (C)   Permitted principal uses.

      (1)   Single family residence;

      (2)   Park, golf course, and other non-commercial uses;

      (3)   Public buildings;

      (4)   Churches;

      (5)   Essential services;

      (6)   Manufactured homes; and

      (7)   Farming operations on property of ten acres or more.

   (D)   Permitted accessory uses.

      (1)   Off-street parking spaces and garages as required in this chapter;

      (2)   Recreational facilities which are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of the residents of the principal use residence and their guests;

      (3)   Tool houses, sheds, and similar buildings for storage of domestic supplies and non- commercial recreational equipment; and

      (4)   Fencing, screening, and landscaping as permitted and regulated in this chapter.

   (E)   Uses requiring a conditional use permit.

      (1)   Two family residences;

      (2)   Retail sales conducted on the premises of a greenhouse, nursery, or truck garden;

      (3)   Clubs and lodges;

      (4)   Off-street parking lots;

      (5)   Home occupations;

      (6)   Planned unit developments as regulated by this chapter; and

      (7)   Accessory structures larger and/or taller than the principal building.

(Ord. 134/94, passed 3-24-94; Am. Ord. 332, passed 1-16-03; Am. Ord. 483, passed 6-16-21)

§ 156.036 R-2, ONE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY DISTRICT.

   (A)   Purpose. The purpose of the One and Two Family Residential District is to provide for medium density housing in one and two family structures and directly related, complimentary uses where public sewer and water can be provided.

   (B)   Minimum requirements.

Requirement	Conditions	Type of Dwelling	Dimension
Building, area			See table in § 156.060
Building height, maximum			2.5 stories or 35 ft.
Lot, minimum area	Public sewer	Single family residence	10,000 sq. ft.
	Public sewer	Two family residence	10,000 sq. ft.
	Public sewer	Townhomes	5,500 sq. ft. per unit
Lot, minimum width		Single family residence	80 ft.
		Two family residence	80 ft.
Front yard, minimum			30 ft.
Rear yard, minimum			10 ft.
Side yard, minimum	Interior lot		10 ft.
	Public and semi-public buildings adjacent to residential zoned lot		15 ft.
	Corner lot		30 ft.

 

   (C)   Permitted principal uses.

      (1)   Single family residence;

      (2)   Two family residence;

      (3)   Park, golf course, other non-commercial recreation uses;

      (4)   Public and parochial schools;

      (5)   Public utilities buildings;

      (6)   Essential services;

      (7)   Manufactured homes; and

      (8)   Farming operations on property of ten acres or more.

   (D)   Permitted accessory uses.

      (1)   Off-street parking spaces and garages as required in this chapter;

      (2)   Recreational facilities which are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of the residents of the principal use residence and their guests;

      (3)   Tool houses, sheds, and similar buildings for storage of domestic supplies and non- commercial recreational equipment; and

      (4)   Fencing, screening, and landscaping as permitted and regulated in this chapter.

   (E)   Uses requiring a conditional use permit.

      (1)   Cemeteries;

      (2)   Non-profit recreational uses;

      (3)   Off-street parking lots;

      (4)   Nursing homes, rest homes;

      (5)   Clubs and lodges;

      (6)   Multiple family dwellings;

      (7)   Planned unit developments as regulated by this chapter;

      (8)   Home occupations; and

      (9)   Conversions of single family units into multi-family dwellings provided that:

         (a)   No existing single family dwelling shall be converted into more than four dwelling units;

         (b)   All units shall comply with city rental ordinances;

         (c)   Adequate off-street parking is provided in accordance with this chapter;

         (d)   Each unit shall meet the minimum health and safety requirements as provided for in the Minnesota State Building Code and Minnesota State Fire Code and shall be inspected by local building inspector and fire inspector and inspection report submitted to City Hall;

         (e)   Lot size. Buildings cannot exceed 60% of property; and

         (f)   Lots must be serviced with city water and sewer.

      (10)   Manufactured home parks licensed by the State Department of Health;

      (11)   Accessory structures larger and/or taller than the principal building.

(Ord. 134/94, passed 3-24-94; Am. Ord. 99-2, passed 7-15-99; Am. Ord. 332, passed 1-16-03; Am. Ord. 453, passed 7-18-19; Am. Ord. 483, passed 6-16-21; Am. Ord. 519, passed 12-21-23)

§ 156.037 R-3, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT.

   (A)   Purpose. The purpose of the R-3 Multiple Family Residential District is to provide for high density housing where public sewer and water service can be provided.

   (B)   Minimum requirements.

Requirement	Condition	Type of Dwelling	Dimension
Building, area			See table in § 156.060
Building height, maximum			3 stories or 40 ft.
Lot, minimum area		Two family residence	10,000 sq. ft.
		Townhouse	4,000 sq. ft. per unit
	Multiple family structure	Efficiency	2,000 sq. ft.
	Multiple family structure	One bedroom	2,000 sq. ft.
	Multiple family structure	Two or more bedrooms	3,000 sq. ft.
Lot, minimum width	From structures with more than one dwelling		100 ft.
Front yard, minimum			30 ft.
Rear yard, minimum			25 ft. or 25% of lot depth, whichever is the lesser
Side yard, minimum	Interior lot		15 ft.
	Corner lot		30 ft.

 

   (C)   Permitted principal uses.

      (1)   One family residences;

      (2)   Two family residences;

      (3)   Rooming houses, boarding houses;

      (4)   Townhouses;

      (5)   Apartment buildings;

      (6)   Public and parochial schools;

      (7)   Churches; and

      (8)   Manufactured homes.

   (D)   Permitted accessory uses.

      (1)   Off-street parking spaces and garages as required in this chapter;

      (2)   Recreational facilities which are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of the residents of the principal use residence and their guests;

      (3)   Tool houses, sheds and similar buildings for storage of domestic supplies and non- commercial recreational equipment; and

      (4)   Fencing, screening, and landscaping as permitted and regulated in this chapter.

   (E)   Uses requiring a conditional use permit.

      (1)   Cemeteries;

      (2)   Municipal buildings;

      (3)   Off-street parking lots;

      (4)   Nursery schools;

      (5)   Nursing homes, rest homes;

      (6)   Public utilities buildings;

      (7)   Funeral homes;

      (8)   Clubs and lodges;

      (9)   Home occupations;

      (10)   Clinics and hospitals;

      (11)   Planned unit developments as required by this chapter.

      (12)   Conversions of single family units into multi-family dwellings, provided that:

         (a)   No existing family dwellings shall be converted into more than two dwelling units;

         (b)   Lot size shall be at least 10,000 square feet with public sewer;

         (c)   Adequate off-street parking is provided in accordance with this chapter;

         (d)   Constructed to the Minnesota State Building Code;

      (13)   Manufactured home parks licensed by the State Department of Health;

      (14)   Accessory structures larger and/or taller than the principal building.

(Ord. 134/94, passed 3-24-94; Am. Ord. 332, passed 1-16-03; Am. Ord. 453, passed 7-18-19; Am. Ord. 516, passed 9-21-23)