(A) When dwelling units of a two-family or multiple dwelling structures are to be under separate ownership, zero (0) lot lines will be permitted between the units. State Building Code requirements for zero (0) lot lines shall be complied with.
(B) Side yard-corner lot. A side yard abutting a street shall not be less than thirty (30) feet in width.
(C) Area, frontage, and yard requirements. The following requirements shall be the minimum permitted in this district:
Area (ft.) | Frontage (ft.) | Height (ft.) | Front Yard Setback (ft.) | Side Yard Setback (ft.) | Rear Yard Setback (ft.) |
Area (ft.) | Frontage (ft.) | Height (ft.) | Front Yard Setback (ft.) | Side Yard Setback (ft.) | Rear Yard Setback (ft.) |
Single family dwelling lots with public sewer: | |||||
5,000 | 50 | 30 or 2½ stories, whichever is lesser | 30 | 8 | 30 |
Two-family dwelling lots with public sewer: | |||||
12,500 | 100 | 30 or 2½ stories, whichever is lesser | 30 | 8 | 30 |
Single family dwelling lots without public sewer and water if allowed: | |||||
1 acre | 150 | 30 or 2½ stories, whichever is lesser | 30 | 8 | 30 |
Dwellings with zero lot lines with public sewer: | |||||
5,000 | 70 | 30 or 2½ stories, whichever is lesser | 30 | 8 | 30 |
Utility/storage structures: see § 150.011 | |||||
15 or 2 stories, whichever is lesser | 5 | 10 | |||
Detached garages: see § 150.011 | |||||
5 | 10 | ||||
See subdivision § 153.057 for corner lot widths. | |||||
(D) Lots without public sewer - minimum lot area requirement. The minimum lot area for single family dwellings shall be one (1) acre or larger as required to accommodate an on-site sewage disposal system. Soil and percolation tests conducted in accordance with recommended procedures of the Minnesota Department of Health shall be made to determine whether or not the lot size as proposed, will meet the minimum standards of health and sanitation required by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the city.
(E) Miscellaneous.
(1) Frontage for lots without public sewer shall be a minimum one hundred fifty (150) feet on a public right-of-way.
(2) Structures should be placed in such a manner to be able to subdivide for smaller lot development in the event that public sewer becomes available.
(3) No septic tank, drain field, or drywell shall be less than twenty (20) feet from a property line. See MHD - most restrictive shall apply.
(Ord. 395, passed 7-6-2010; Am. Ord. 486, passed 6-21-2022) Penalty, see § 150.999