§ 156.035 GENERALLY.
   The regulations of this chapter within each district shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly within each district, except as may be permitted or provided by this chapter.
   (A)   District conformance. No building, structure or land shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no building, structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or structurally altered except in conformity with all of the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located.
   (B)   Alterations. No building or other structure shall hereafter be erected or altered to exceed the height, to accommodate or house a greater number of families, to occupy a greater percentage of lot area, to have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, side yards, or other open spaces than herein required, or allowed to be erected or altered in any other manner contrary to the provisions of this chapter.
   (C)   Requirement computations. No part of a yard or other open space, or off-street parking required for or in connection with any building for the purpose of complying with this chapter, shall be included as part of a yard, open space, or off-street parking or loading space similarly required for any other building except as may be permitted by this chapter. Regulations requiring the use of numerical computations shall utilize the method provided by this chapter. Where no method has been provided by this chapter, it shall be the duty of the Zoning Administrator to determine appropriate uniform means of computation. In the event fractional sums, differences, products or quotients are determined in the application of this chapter, these values shall be “rounded off” to the applicable unit of measurement.
   (D)   Yard or lot reductions.
      (1)   No yard or lot existing at the time of the passage of this chapter shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein except detached dwellings located on lots contained in plats recorded prior to the year 1958 which shall not be less than the following:
         (a)   Front yards: 20 feet;
         (b)   Side yards: 5 feet;
         (c)   Rear yards: 20 feet;
         (d)   Lot width: 50 feet.
      (2)   Yards or lots created after the effective date of this chapter shall not be less than the minimum requirements established by this chapter.
   (E)   Accessory uses. Accessory uses or structures shall not be located in any required front, side, rear or transitional yard except as may be permitted in this section.
      (1)   The following are the minimum residential building setbacks for permitted accessory uses for properties platted prior to 1958:
Accessory use
Side yard setback
Rear yard setback
Front yard setback
Accessory structure or building size restrictions
Accessory use
Side yard setback
Rear yard setback
Front yard setback
Accessory structure or building size restrictions
Decks or elevated platform1
5 feet
15 feet
20 feet
N/A
Patios or paved area2
5 feet
15 feet
20 feet
N/A
Parking areas (must be hard surfaced)
5 feet
15 feet
Limited to permitted driveway3
Minimum 20 feet in length
Utility building/shed
5 feet
5 feet
Not permitted
Floor area not to exceed 168 sq. ft.
Private garage: vehicle entry doors face adjacent alley
5 feet
20 feet
N/A
See 156.035(G)(2)
Private garage: vehicle entry doors face side property line
5 feet
5 feet
N/A
See 156.035(G)(2)
Private garage: vehicle entry doors face adjacent street4
5 feet
5 feet
20 feet
See 156.035(G)(2)
Accessory recreational building
5 feet
5 feet
20 feet
See 156.035(G)(2)
Sports court or athletic court
5 feet
15 feet
Not permitted
Included in calculated ground coverage. See 156.037(I) and 156.038(H)
Private swimming pool: all types; non-ravine lot5
5 feet
10 feet
20 feet
N/A
Private swimming pool: in-ground ravine lot5,6
5 feet
10 feet
20 feet
N/A
Private swimming pool: above-ground ravine lot5,6
5 feet
25 feet
20 feet
N/A
Pool house/cabana
5 feet
5 feet
20 feet
See 156.035(G)(2)
1Either attached to a dwelling or free standing, with no roof or overhead structure of any type.
2Level, flush or at grade with the ground, with no roof or overhead structure of any type, and are not used for parking purposes.
3A hard surfaced parking area is permitted in a front yard setback of a corner lot if it adjoins to the side of a private garage, does not exceed ten feet in width, and does not extend past the rear of the garage it adjoins.
4Corner lots are subject to two front yard setbacks.
5Decks or aprons attached to pools are considered part of the pool and cannot be located in any required setback.
6The ravine breakline shall be established by the Building or Construction Inspector prior to pool construction. City staff can require a setback of up to 25 feet from any identified ravine breakline at their discretion, regardless of proximity to any property line; decks or aprons attached to pools are considered part of the pool and cannot be located in any required setback.
 
      (2)   The following are the minimum residential building setbacks for permitted accessory uses for properties platted after 1958:
Accessory use
Side yard setback
Rear yard setback
Front yard setback
Accessory structure or building size restrictions
Accessory use
Side yard setback
Rear yard setback
Front yard setback
Accessory structure or building size restrictions
Decks or elevated platform1
10 feet
15 feet
30 feet
N/A
Patios or paved area2
10 feet
15 feet
30 feet
N/A
Parking areas (must be hard surfaced)
10 feet
15 feet
Limited to permitted driveway3
Minimum 20 feet in length
Utility building/shed
5 feet
5 feet
Not permitted
Floor area not to exceed 168 sq. ft.
Private garage
10 feet
25 feet
30 feet
See 156.035(G)(2)
Accessory recreational building
10 feet
25 feet
30 feet
See 156.035(G)(2)
Sports court or athletic court
10 feet
15 feet
N/A
Included in calculated ground coverage. See 156.037(I) and 156.038(H)
Private swimming pool: all types; non-ravine lot4
5 feet
10 feet
20 feet
N/A
Private swimming pool: in-ground; ravine lot4,5
5 feet
10 feet
20 feet
N/A
Private swimming pool: above-ground; ravine lot4,5
5 feet
25 feet
20 feet
N/A
Pool house/cabana
10 feet
25 feet
30 feet
See 156.035(G)(2)
1Either attached to a dwelling or free standing, with no roof or overhead structure of any type.
2Level, flush or at grade with the ground, with no roof or overhead structure of any type, and are not used for parking purposes.
3A hard surfaced parking area is permitted in a front yard setback of a corner lot if it adjoins to the side of a private garage, does not exceed ten feet in width, and does not extend past the rear of the garage it adjoins.
4Decks or aprons attached to pools are considered part of the pool and cannot be located in any required setback.
5The ravine breakline shall be established by the Building or Construction Inspector prior to pool construction. City staff can require a setback of up to 25 feet from any identified ravine breakline at their discretion, regardless of proximity to any property line. Decks or aprons attached to pools are considered part of the pool and cannot be located in any required setback.
 
   (F)   Height exceptions. The building height limits established herein for districts shall not apply to belfries, cupolas, domes, spires, monuments, radio towers, flag poles, chimneys, water tanks, towers, solar collectors, wind energy conversion systems and other structures for essential services, nor to similar structures or necessary mechanical appurtenances extending above the roof of any building and not occupying more than 10% of the area of such roof. Building height limit exceptions shall conform to all structural design standards specified by the Minnesota State Building Code, as amended. In no event shall this section be construed to allow the construction or continued maintenance of structures constituting a hazard to the abutting property or the public at large. Where the average slope of lot is greater than 1 foot rise or fall in 7 feet of horizontal distance from the established street elevation at the property line, 1 story in addition to the number permitted in the district in which the lot is situated shall be permitted on the downhill side of any building.
   (G)   Accessory structures or buildings. If an accessory structure or building is attached to the main building, it shall be made a structural part of the main building and shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this chapter applicable to the main building. An accessory structure or building, unless attached to and made a part of the main building, shall not be closer than 5 feet to the main building or another accessory structure or building. In no event shall an accessory structure or building be permitted on a vacant lot or when not subordinate to and serving the principal use structure on the same lot.
      (1)   An accessory structure or building larger than 168 square feet and intended to be used to store private passenger vehicles shall be accessible by a hard-surfaced driveway which meets all applicable setback regulations. Accessory recreational buildings and pool houses/cabanas are permitted to be larger than 168 square feet but cannot be used to store private passenger vehicles.
      (2)   Accessory structures or buildings, including attached and detached private garages, accessory recreational buildings, and pool houses/cabanas for one and two-family residential dwellings shall not exceed a total aggregate usable floor area of 1,400 square feet of floor space per lot for all structures combined. This excludes storage or utility sheds that are 168 square feet or smaller.
      (3)   No pole barn type construction is permitted for any residential private garage.
      (4)   Detached residential garage roofs must have a hipped or gable design. No barn-type roofs are permitted on detached garages.
   (H)   Earth sheltered buildings.
      (1)   Where an earth sheltered building substantially alters the natural watershed of the lot, computations for yard area shall be based on measurements from the surrounding cover of earth. In cases where the earth sheltered building has been made part of the natural terrain, computations for yard area shall be made from the exterior surface of the building.
      (2)   All applications for building permits for earth sheltered buildings shall be accompanied by a drainage plan.
   (I)   Wind energy conversion systems (WECS).
      (1)   The location, design, maintenance and removal of WECS shall be governed as follows. WECS shall be considered a conditional use in all zoning districts. All appropriate regulations within each zoning district must be complied with in addition to regulations outlined below;
      (2)   Applicants requesting a building permit for a WECS shall furnish such scale drawings and information as the city deems necessary. This information may include, but is not limited to the following: a plot plan of the premises involved showing lot lines, the accurate location of all buildings or structures on the premises and on each adjacent plot and the location of proposed tower and all guy wires, poles or anchors, and a sketch elevation of the premises accurately depicting the proposed tower and its relationship to structures on adjacent lots.
      (3)   The permitted maximum height of a WECS shall be determined in one of two ways:
         (a)   A ratio of 1 to 1 between the distance from the closest property line to any part of the WECS to the height of the tower;
         (b)   A maximum of 100 feet in agricultural and industrial districts and 60 feet in residential and commercial districts. The shortest height of the two above-mentioned methods shall be used in determining maximum height. Height shall be measured from the surrounding grade to the rotor hub or top of the tower, whichever is higher.
      (4)   No part of a WECS shall be located within or above any required front, side or rear setback area.
      (5)   All WECS shall be designed to meet the following minimum standards:
         (a)   An automatic braking device capable of halting operation in high winds (40 m.p.h. or greater) shall be incorporated;
         (b)   The WECS shall be designed, constructed and operated so as to not cause radio and television interference;
         (c)   The WECS shall be operated and maintained in a condition which will not cause unreasonable noise emissions;
         (d)   The WECS shall be placed on the property in a position which will not unreasonably obstruct the view from neighboring properties;
         (e)   The WECS shall be guarded against unauthorized climbing. The first 12 feet of the tower shall be unclimbable by design or be enclosed by a 6 foot high, nonclimbable fence with a secured access;
         (f)   The WECS shall be designed and installed to withstand natural lightning strikes;
         (g)   The WECS electrical equipment and connections shall adhere to all state and local government, as well as power company rules and regulations and standards.
      (6)   Any WECS which fails to comply with this chapter shall be brought into compliance within 90 days after notice by the city, or be dismantled. Any WECS not in operation for 12 months shall be dismantled.
      (7)   WECS existing at the date of adoption of this chapter or existing at the time of annexation, shall be brought into compliance within 12 months or be dismantled.
      (8)   The owner of a WECS which is to be dismantled must accomplish such act within 30 days or the city is empowered to dismantle such WECS and assess the costs against the property.
      (9)   WECS that are by nature ornamental, rather than functional, shall be exempt from this chapter if total height is less than 25 feet.
      (10)   The city requires liability insurance to be maintained on the WECS by its owner.
      (11)   In order to insure adequate wind access, the city does encourage the use of private easements and restrictive covenants as a means to protect wind access.
   (J)   Minimum structural requirements. The following shall be minimum structural requirements in all residential districts:
      (1)   All structures used for residential occupancy shall have a minimum width of 24 feet and shall be affixed to a continuous permanent foundation constructed of concrete block, poured concrete or wood.
      (2)   A private attached or unattached garage having a minimum floor area of 280 square feet shall be required to be built concurrent with each dwelling constructed.
      (3)   Roof systems must have a 2-12 minimum pitch. Hip, gable, mansard, gambrel or shed roof designs are allowable. Flat roofs are not recommended and will require engineering drawings and snow load certification.
      (4)   The provisions of this subdivision shall apply to all structures used for residential occupancy except structures controlled by the provisions of Ch. 152.
      (5)   A residential structure shall have a minimum width of 24 feet at its narrowest point and a minimum depth of 32 feet with a minimum floor area of 800 square feet on the main floor.
      (6)   Residential structures shall be placed upon and affixed to a permanent foundation consisting of concrete block, concrete, or treated wood. The foundation shall be solid for the complete circumference of the structure except for necessary doors or windows. The foundation shall align vertically with the outer walls of such structure for its complete circumference and shall, as well, provide such other support for the structure as is required pursuant to the Minnesota State Building Code.
   (K)   Residential driveways.
      (1)   The maximum allowable driveway width measured at the front property line on residential property having a width of less than 80 feet shall not exceed 24 feet. The maximum allowable driveway width measured at the front property line on a residential property having a width of 80 feet or more shall not exceed 30 feet. There shall be a minimum of 20 feet of hard surfaced driveway located perpendicular from the face of any garage stall to the street. All driveways shall conform to the required side yard building setbacks for the district it is within.
      (2)   Circular drives. The maximum allowable driveway width measured at the property line on residential property shall not exceed 14 feet.
      (3)   For garages with access from the alley there shall be a minimum of 20 feet of hard-surfaced driveway, located perpendicular from the face of any garage stall to the alley or side property line, depending on the position of the garage doors. In no event shall a driveway encroach into a side yard building setback.
   (L)   Ravine setbacks. For all uses permitted there shall be a setback of no less than 25 feet, measured from the breakline of an adjacent ravine to any permanent structure, including but not limited to: dwellings, garages, decks, and above-ground patios. Gazebos exceeding 144 square feet in size are subject to a 25-foot ravine breakline setback. The breakline shall be established by the Building or Construction Inspector prior to construction. Permitted uses in the 25-foot setback
area are fences, lawn sheds, inground patios, dog kennels, playground equipment or sandboxes that are located a minimum of five feet from the ravine breakline.
      (M)   Cul de sac lot provisions.
      (1)   Lot width. The minimum lot width measured at the front property line on platted cul de sac lots shall be a minimum of 50 feet.
      (2)   Driveways. The maximum allowable driveway width measured at the property line on cul de sac lots shall not exceed 24 feet. Beginning at the front property line, the driveway width may be enlarged at an angle not greater than 45 degrees to a point not closer than 10 feet to any side property line.
   (N)   Carports. Permitted within any zoning district subject to applicable setback regulations within each zoning regulation.
   (O)   Amateur radio towers. Permitted within any zoning district subject to applicable setback and building height requirements.
   (P)   Storage or utility sheds. Permitted in any residential zoning district subject to the following:
      (1)   Maximum floor area shall not exceed 168 square feet.
      (2)   Minimum setback is 5 feet from any rear or side property line.
      (3)   Located a minimum of 5 feet from any main or accessory building.
      (4)   Shall not be located within any front yard.
      (5)   Maximum height shall not exceed 14 feet.
      (6)   Overhangs shall not exceed 2 feet.
      (7)   Access door shall not exceed 6 feet in width.
      (8)   No more than 1 storage shed or utility shed is permitted on any lot.
      (9)   Minimum setback is 5 feet from any ravine breakline.
   (Q)   Setbacks for accessory buildings. The building setbacks for garages on lots platted prior to 1958 are as follows:
      (1)   Garage when the vehicle entrance doors face an adjacent alley; 20 foot rear, 5 foot side.
      (2)   Garage when the vehicle entrance doors face a side property line; 5 foot rear, 5 foot side.
      (3)   Garage when the vehicle entrance doors face an adjacent street; 5 foot rear, 5 foot side.
      (4)   Corner lots are subject to 2 front yard setbacks.
   (R)   Foundation drainage. All residential and commercial foundation drains shall be connected to a sump pump or directed into an adjacent ravine with the discharge line located at the bottom of the ravine. Beginning at a distance of 3 feet from the foundation wall, a drainage pipe shall be non-perforated.
   (S)   Land preparation. The initial stripping of land for any development requires the removal of all organic material and soil to a depth of at least 12 inches. Professional soil engineer or building inspector findings may require the removal of more than 12 inches of soil.
   (T)   Minimum distance between buildings. The minimum distance between privately owned primary or accessory buildings shall be 5 feet.
   (U)   Foundation elevations. The following standards apply for all new residential construction:
      (1)   Finished grade elevations shall have a minimum of 5% slope up to a maximum of 8% slope, from the back top of curb to the finished grade elevation adjacent to the foundation wall. This applies to the minimum front yard setback requirements for valley and hilltop locations. Any variations are subject to be reviewed for approval by the City Building Official. Criteria for determining setback elevations beyond minimum setbacks are subject to the following:
         (a)   Required setbacks.
         (b)   Surface contours.
         (c)   Elevations of adjacent properties.
         (d)   Distance from top back of curb.
         (e)   Drainage.
      (2)   The City Building Official shall establish the final floor elevation for all new residential, commercial or industrial buildings.
      (3)   Window well casings shall be constructed a minimum of 6 inches above finished grade.
      (4)   Residential property drainage. Drainage resulting from new home construction must conform to the topography of the land and be directed so as to not to adversely affect neighboring property. Drainage plans are subject to Building Inspector approval.
   (V)   Driveway paving. Driveway paving shall occur within 1 year after a building permit is issued for a garage and/or driveway having access to a public street or alley. The driveway shall be hard surfaced.
   (W)   Stormwater drainage plan. On-site stormwater detention is required for any new parking lot. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a stormwater drainage plan shall be submitted and approved by the City's Construction Inspector (refer to standards).
   (X)   Permanent best management practices for sites where the sum of new and reconstructed impervious surface is one or more acres shall be designed to meet the requirements for Post-Construction Stormwater Management as described in the MN Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems General Permit No. MNR040000 in place at the time of submittal. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a Stormwater Drainage Plan shall be submitted and approved by the Building Inspector. Setbacks for storm water ponds, rain gardens or other storm water retention areas shall be a minimum of 10 feet from any property line.
   (Y)   Address identification numbers. Any residential dwelling unit or Commercial/Industrial building shall display address identification numbers on the dwelling or building that shall be visible from the nearest public street and be of a contrasting color from the dwelling or building. The height of the numbers shall be no less than 4 inches.
   (Z)   Property corners. Prior to construction of any new residential dwelling, dwelling addition, garage, garage addition or commercial/industrial building, it is the responsibility of the property owner to establish or display all property corners. For any other type of project that requires a building permit, it may be necessary for the property owner to display property corners at the request of the Building Official or Assistant Building Inspector. Property corners shall be located by the property owner or a registered land surveyor.
   (AA)   Underground systems. Underground invisible pet fencing shall be located a minimum of 3 feet from any sidewalk or street. Any underground sprinkler system installed within any public right-of-way is at risk from damage as a result of street or utility maintenance or any other public improvement project. The city accepts no responsibility for underground sprinkler system or invisible pet fencing damage in any public right-of-way.
   (BB)   Home occupations. Home occupations are permitted uses in residential districts and shall conform to the following standards:
      (1)   Such use shall be operated entirely within the primary living dwelling. The use of an attached or detached accessory building or garage for such use is prohibited.
      (2)   Such use shall not employ any person not residing on the premises.
      (3)   Such use shall not exceed 1/3 of the main floor space of a dwelling.
      (4)   Only 1 home occupation shall be operated within a dwelling.
      (5)   There shall be no outside storage of materials, goods, supplies, or equipment of any kind related to the home occupation.
      (6)   No traffic or parking demand shall be generated by such use in greater volumes than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood.
      (7)   Any occupation shall be clearly secondary to the main use of the premises as a residential dwelling.
      (8)   The owner of the building shall be the operator of the home occupation.
   (CC)   Outside storage of materials in Business or Commercial districts. Where outside storage of materials, equipment and product is permitted in a Business or Commercial district, such outside storage shall conform to the following provisions.
      (1)   Outside storage shall be fenced and screened from any abutting property and public street by privacy fencing or planting of vegetation. Such fencing or vegetation shall be not less than 6 feet in height.
      (2)   Outside storage areas shall be hard surfaced using concrete or asphalt material.
      (3)   Outside storage areas shall not be located within setback areas.
      (4)   All materials stored outside shall be directly associated with the business.
   (DD)   Outside storage in Industrial districts. Where outside storage of materials, equipment and product is permitted in an Industrial district, such outside storage shall conform to the following provisions.
      (1)   Outside storage areas shall be fenced and screened from any abutting property and public street by privacy fencing or planting of vegetation. Such fencing or vegetation shall be not less than 8 feet in height.
      (2)   Outside storage areas shall be hard surfaced using concrete or asphalt material.
      (3)   Outside storage areas shall not be located within setback areas.
      (4)   All materials stored outside shall be directly associated with the industry.
   (EE)   Outside storage of materials in Residential districts. In any Residential zoning district, it is unlawful for any person to discard, place, accumulate, maintain or store out of doors, the following:
      (1)   (a)   Unlicensed, unregistered or inoperable motor vehicles, recreational vehicle, boats, campers, snowmobiles, trailers or similar equipment.
         (b)   In the event a licensed motor vehicle parked or stored out of doors on private property has not been moved within a consecutive 30-day time period, the Zoning Administrator may, by written letter to the property owner, request that the vehicle owner demonstrate the vehicle is operable by starting and driving the vehicle a distance of not less than 500 feet. The operation to be observed by the Zoning Administrator or his or her designee.
      (2)   Motor vehicle bodies, frames, parts, tires, rims or other machinery or equipment.
      (3)   Household furnishings or appliances.
      (4)   Lumber or construction materials.
      (5)   Non-residential vehicles including but not limited to: tractors, buses, skid loaders and commercial trucks.
      (6)   Lawnmowers, snowblowers and other lawn and garden equipment.
      (7)   Garbage, litter and other debris which is considered to be a public nuisance by the Zoning Administrator.
      (8)   The outside storage of materials shall not be located within any building setback area.
   (FF)   Outside storage of vehicles in Residential districts. In any Residential district, the off-street parking of vehicles shall conform to the following provisions.
      (1)   The off-street parking on any automobile, trailer, camper, boat, or recreational vehicle shall be on a lawfully permitted hard-surfaced area constructed of concrete or asphalt.
      (2)   The off-street parking of any automobile, trailer, camper, boat, or recreational vehicle shall not be within any building setback area unless on a lawfully constructed parking area adjacent to an alley.
      (3)   Any automobile, trailer, camper, boat or recreational vehicle stored on private property shall be licensed and registered to the property owner or tenant.
      (4)   Any automobile, trailer, camper, boat, recreational vehicle stored on private property shall not be used to store materials or equipment.
   (GG)   Driveways and curb openings. The following standards shall apply for each use.
Maximum Curb Cut: Properties having a width of less than 80 feet at the property line
Maximum Curb Cut: Properties having a width of 80 feet or more at the property line
Maximum # of Curb Cuts
Minimum Distance Between Curb Cuts
Minimum Side Yard Driveway Setback
Maximum Curb Cut: Properties having a width of less than 80 feet at the property line
Maximum Curb Cut: Properties having a width of 80 feet or more at the property line
Maximum # of Curb Cuts
Minimum Distance Between Curb Cuts
Minimum Side Yard Driveway Setback
Single Family Interior Lot
24 feet
30 feet
1
20 feet
10 feet
Single Family Corner Lot
24 feet
30 feet
1
20 feet
10 feet
Single Family Corner Lot utilizing circular drive
14 feet
14 feet
2
20 feet
10 feet
Single Family Cul-de-Sac Lot
24 feet
24 feet
1
20 feet
10 feet
Multi-Family (2–8 units)
24 feet
30 feet
1
20 feet
10 feet
Multi-Family (Over 8 units)
24 feet
30 feet
2
20 feet
10 feet
Commercial/Business
36 feet
36 feet
2
20 feet
10 feet
Industrial
50 feet
50 feet
4
20 feet
10 feet
 
   (HH)   Residential occupancies. Residential occupancies of single and two family dwellings in the R-1, R-1S and R-2 Districts shall be limited to family-functional and family-traditional as defined by § 156.003. A family-traditional or family-functional may have 1 additional person residing with them for non-rental purposes or for the purposes of providing a housekeeping or personal service for the resident(s) therein.
   (II)   For every new attached or detached residential dwelling unit constructed, an individual water service and shut-off shall be installed for each dwelling unit. Multi-unit rental apartment buildings are not subject to this provision.
   (JJ)   Landscaping. In conjunction with any new residential dwelling, commercial or industrial building, landscaping, including seeded or sodding, shall occur within 1 year after a building permit is issued.
   (KK)   Pergolas and dog kennels.
      (1)    Building setbacks for pergolas and dog kennels are as follows:
 
Valley
Hilltop
Side yard - 5 feet
Side yard - 10 feet
Rear yard - 5 feet
Rear yard - 10 feet
 
      (2)   Pergolas and dog kennels shall not be located within any front yard building setback.
   (LL)   Playhouses. Permitted in any residential zoning district, subject to the following:
      (1)   Maximum floor area shall not exceed 60 square feet.
      (2)   Maximum height shall not exceed 5 feet.
      (3)   Minimum setback is 5 feet from any rear or side property line.
      (4)   Shall not be located within any front yard.
      (5)   No more than 1 playhouse permitted on any lot.
      (6)   Minimum setback is 5 feet from any ravine breakline.
      (7)   Shall be located a minimum of 5 feet from any main, accessory or utility building.
   (MM)   Garage and yard sales. Permitted in all residential districts and the Central Business District subject to the following:
      (1)   Events shall not exceed 3 days in length with no more the 4 events allowed in any 12-month period.
      (2)   No items related to the event shall be stored out-of-doors overnight.
      (3)   No items or materials shall be located in any boulevard or public right-of-way area.
(1975 Code, § 11.06) (Am. Ord. 3, passed 3-2-1981; Am. Ord. 5, passed 3-16-1981; Am. Ord. 21, passed 4-9-1982; Am. Ord. 23, passed 8-16-1982; Am. Ord. 24, passed 10-18-1982; Am. Ord. 36, passed 8-15-1983; Am. Ord. 114, passed 5-7-1990; Am. Ord. 146, passed 3-6-1995; Am. Ord. 193, passed 7-24-2000; Am. Ord. 194, passed 7-24-2000; Am. Ord. 206, passed 4-16-2001; Am. Ord. 214, 3rd Series, passed 4-15-2002; Am. Ord. 233, passed 12-1-2003; Am. Ord. 235, passed 1-20-2004; Am. Ord. 8, 4th Series, passed 1-16-2007; Am. Ord. 17, 4th Series, passed 1-17-2008; Am. Ord. 21, 4th Series, passed 1-20-2009; Am. Ord. 34, 4th Series, passed 1-18-2011; Am. Ord. 48, 4th Series, passed 1-22-2013; Am. Ord. 63, 4th Series, passed 1-5-2015; Am. Ord. 86, 4th Series, passed 4-3-2017; Am. Ord. 102, 4th Series, passed 4-2-2018; Am. Ord. 112, 4th Series, passed 1-22-2019; Am. Ord. 114, 4th Series, passed 5-6-2019; Am. Ord. 125, 4th Series, passed 2-18-2020; Am. Ord. 153, 4th Series, passed 10-3-2022; Am. Ord. 168, 4th Series, passed 3-4-2024)