(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 |
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)