§ 151.060 (R-1) SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

   (A)   Statement of intent.  The purpose of the R-1 Single-Family Residential District is to provide low-density single-family detached residential dwelling units and directly related complementary uses.

   (B)   Permitted uses.

      (1)   Single-family detached dwellings;

      (2)   State licensed residential facility or a housing with services establishment registered under M.S. Chapter 144D serving 6 or fewer persons;

      (3)   Licensed daycare facilities serving 12 or fewer persons;

      (4)   Group family daycare facility licensed under Minn. Rules, Parts 9502.0315 to 9502.0445, as it may be amended from time to time, to serve 14 or fewer children;

      (5)   Public parks and playgrounds; and

      (6)   Accessory uses to permitted principal uses.  See § 151.115.

   (C)   Conditional uses.  The following are conditional uses in the R-1 District:  (A conditional use permit is required based upon the procedures, factors, findings and conditions set forth in and regulated by § 151.243 of this chapter.)

      (1)   Bed and breakfast facilities;

      (2)   Public or semi-public recreational buildings and educational institutions limited to elementary, middle and senior high schools; and religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples and synagogues;

      (3)   Governmental and public utility buildings and structures necessary for the health, safety, and general welfare of the community;

      (4)   Boarding or renting rooms to not more than 1 person;

      (5)   Communication transmission and reception systems including but not limited to free-standing satellite dishes, towers and/or antennae, provided that any ground cased device is located in the rear yard; if located on corner lots, no closer than 5 feet from all adjoining lot lines, and its location is reviewed by local utility companies.  The City Council may require appropriate conditions as necessary to maintain the character of the surrounding area;

      (6)   Home occupations consistent with § 151.146.

      (7)   Hospitals and clinics:  exclusive of public or private institutions for confinement of civil and criminal commitments;

      (8)   Fire stations;

      (9)   Essential service utility structures and facilities;

      (10)   Public golf courses;

      (11)   Residential Planned Unit Developments in the Shoreland Overlay District; and

      (12)   Accessory uses to the above principal uses.

Yard Requirements for R-1 District - Sewered Parcels
	1-Family	Accessory Buildings	Other Buildings
Lot area minimum square feet	10,500		10,500
Lot width minimum feet	100 feet		100 feet
Maximum lot coverage	30%	30%	35%
Front yard minimum	35 feet	35 feet	35 feet
Side yard minimum	10 feet	10 feet	10 feet
Street side yard minimum	17.5 feet	17.5 feet	17.5 feet
Rear yard min./alley	30/20 feet	10/20 feet	30/20 feet
Maximum height	30 feet	17 feet	30 feet

 

Yard Requirements for R-1 District - Unsewered Parcels
	1-Family	Accessory Buildings	Other Buildings
Lot area minimum square feet	10 acres		5 acres
Lot width minimum feet	600 feet		600 feet
Maximum lot coverage	5%	5%	5%
Front yard minimum	35 feet	35 feet	35 feet
Side yard minimum	10 feet	10 feet	10 feet
Street side yard minimum	17.5 feet	17.5 feet	17.5 feet
Rear yard min./alley	30/20 feet	10/20	30/20 feet
Maximum height	30 feet	17 feet	30 feet

 

      (13)   Renewable energy systems (roof mounted active solar system or wind energy facilities) provided they will not cast shadows and obstruct solar access or cause wind deflection to a contiguous property. These apparatuses must also meet all other required zoning and Universal Building Code regulations including setback and height requirements, be in compliance with all state and federal regulations, and meet the requirements of the Park Rapids Municipal Airport Zoning Ordinance.

(Prior Code, § 66-55)  (Am. Ord. 376, passed 1-14-2003; Am. Ord. 491, passed 5-22-2007; Am. Ord. 522, passed 2-23-2010; Am. Ord. 537, passed 4-24-2012)  Penalty, see § 151.999