(A) Zoning districts. The city is hereby divided into zoning districts as shown on the official zoning district map dated December 16, 1969 and any amendments thereto, and filed in the office of the City Administrator-Treasurer. The map and all explanatory matter thereon are hereby made a part of this chapter. Any area added to the city through annexation shall be divided into zoning districts at the time of annexation.
(1) A Multi-Family Residential (R-2) Zoning District shall be defined as two or more family units per structure.
(2) A Multi-Family Residential (R-2) Zoning District is hereby incorporated within the zoning definitions in the official Zoning District map dated December 16, 1969 and filed in the office of the City Administrator-Treasurer of the city, a Multi-Family Residential (R-2) classification together with basic provisions, minimum requirements and maximum limitations shall also be added to and become a part of Title XV-- Zoning District Schedule, on file in the Office of the City Administrator-Treasurer and is available for public copying and inspection during normal business hours.
(3) Lot size requirements in the Multi-Family Residential (R-2) District are established as follows:
(a) Minimum lot area: multi-family: 3,000 square feet per family but less than 6,000 square feet.
(b) Minimum lot width: multi-family dwelling uses: 75 feet.
(c) Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.
(d) Maximum structure height: 75 feet.
(e) Yard requirements:
1. Front yard: 30 feet.
2. Minimum side yard: 20 feet.
3. There shall be an additional side yard setback of one foot for each two feet of height over 40 feet.
4. Minimum rear yard: 25 feet.
(f) Maximum lot coverage: 40%.
(B) Compliance. No building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, move, conformity with all of the regulations herein specified in Title XV--the Zoning District Schedule, a copy of which is available for copying and inspection during normal business hours, for the district in which it is located.
(C) General provisions. In each zone district each structure hereafter erected or altered shall be provided with the yards and setbacks specified, shall be on a lot of the area and width specified and shall not exceed the percent of maximum total building coverage of its lot as specified in Title XV--the Zoning District Schedule. No open space, lot off-street parking or loading space required for a building or structure shall be included as part of a lot, open space, off-street parking or loading space for another building structure unless the joint space meets all requirements of all buildings or structures for which it serves.
(D) Satellite dish antenna. No satellite dish antenna or portion thereof shall be constructed:
(1) In any front yard or within that portion of any side yard which is forward on the front line extended of any existing building upon the lot or parcel involved;
(2) Within the side yard or real yard setback requirements for accessory structures:
(3) Upon the roof of any residential dwelling for four or fewer families, private garage or other structure accessory to such residential dwelling; or
(4) To exceed the height of 35 feet or the top of the principal structure on the lot upon which it is located, whichever is less. Wiring between the satellite dish antenna and a receiver shall be placed at least eight inches beneath the surface of the ground. Satellite dish antennas shall be bonded to a grounding rod and shall be designed to withstand a wind force as required by the Building Code, being Minnesota Rules, part 1300, as it may be amended from time to time. Satellite dish antennas which are mounted on the roof of a building or structure must be approved by registered engineer or architect.
(E) No residential dwelling shall be constructed that is less than 20 feet wide, or less than 20 or a total square footage of less than 800 square feet. Any building less than dimensions specified shall require a variance.
(2009 Code, § 905.02)