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Subd. 1. Enforcement. This chapter shall be administered and enforced by the Zoning Administrator who is appointed by the City Council. The Zoning Administrator may institute in the name of the city any appropriate actions or proceedings against a violator as provided by statute, charter or ordinance.
Subd. 2. Penalty. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than the maximum penalty for a misdemeanor prescribed under state law. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
Subd. 3. Effective date. This chapter shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to law.
(1987 Code, § 1201.08)
Subd. 1. Establishment of Districts. The following districts are established within the city.
a. Residential Districts.
(1) R-1A, Single-Family Residential.
(2) R-1B, Single-Family Residential.
(3) R-1C, Single-Family Residential.
(4) R-1D, Single-Family Residential.
(5) R-2A, Single and Two-Family Residential.
(6) R-2B, Single and Two-Family Residential.
(7) R-2C, Single and Two-Family Residential.
(8) R-3A, Multiple-Family Residential.
(9) R-3B, Multiple-Family Residential.
(10) R-C, Residential/Commercial.
b. Commercial Districts.
(1) C-1 General Commercial.
(2) C-2, Service Commercial.
c. Special Districts.
(1) L-R, Lakeshore Recreational.
(2) PUD, Planned Unit Development.
(3) S, Shoreland.
Subd. 2. Map. The location and boundaries of the districts established by this chapter are set forth on the Zoning Map entitled “Zoning Map of Shorewood.” The map shall remain on file with the Zoning Administrator and shall be hereinafter referred to as the “Zoning Map,” which map and all of the notations, references and other information shown thereon shall have the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein and thereby made a part of this chapter by reference.
Subd. 3. Zoning district boundaries. Zoning district boundary lines of this chapter follow lot lines, railroad right-of-way lines, the center of water courses or the corporate limit lines, all as they exist upon the effective date of this chapter.
a. If district boundary lines do not follow any of the above described lines, the district boundary lines are established as drawn on the Zoning Map. Where a district boundary line divides a lot of record which was in single ownership at the time of enactment of this chapter and places portions of the lot in two or more use districts, any portion of the lot within 50 feet on either side of a dividing district boundary line may be used for any use of either use district; provided, however, if any portion of the lot shall extend beyond the 50 feet limitation, the district line as shown shall prevail.
b. Appeals concerning the exact location of a zoning district boundary line shall be heard by the City Council serving as the Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
c. When any street, alley or other public right-of-way is vacated by official action of the city, the zoning district abutting the center line of the alley or other public right-of-way shall not be affected by the proceedings.
(1987 Code, § 1201.09) (Ord. 367, passed 9-11-2000; Ord. 368, passed 11-27-2000; Ord. 388, passed 7-8-2002; Ord. 415, passed 4-25-2005; Ord. 423, passed 7-24-2006; Ord. 424, passed 7-24-2006; Ord. 425, passed 7-24-2006; Ord. 426, passed 7-24-2006)
Subd. 1. Purpose. The R-1A District is intended to provide a district which will allow suitable areas of the city to be retained and utilized for low density residential, open space and/or agricultural uses.
Subd. 2. Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses in an R-1A District:
a. Public parks, public playgrounds public recreational areas, and public wildlife areas;
b. Single-family detached dwellings;
c. Essential services not exceeding 40 feet in height;
d. Single-family detached dwellings used as residential facilities, as defined by § 1201.02, licensed by the state and serving six or fewer persons;
e. Single-family detached dwellings used as day care facilities, as defined by § 1201.02, licensed by the state and serving ten or fewer persons.
Subd. 3. Permitted accessory uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in an R-1A District:
a. Operation and storage of such vehicles, equipment and machinery which are incidental to permitted or conditional uses allowed in this District;
b. The boarding or renting of rooms to not more than two persons;
c. Living quarters of persons employed on the premises, only when the quarters are part of the principal dwelling;
d. Home occupations as regulated by § 1201.03, subdivision 12 of this chapter;
e. Storage or parking of recreational vehicles and equipment within the buildable area of the lot;
f. Noncommercial greenhouses and conservatories;
g. Swimming pools, tennis courts and other recreational facilities which are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of the residents of the principal use and their guests;
h. Tool houses, sheds and similar buildings for storage of domestic supplies and recreational equipment;
i. Private garages, parking spaces and carports for licensed and operable passenger cars and trucks not to exceed a gross weight of 12,000 pounds, as regulated by § 1201.03, Subd. 5 (off-street parking) of this chapter. Private garages are intended for use to store the private passenger vehicles of the family or families resident upon the premises and in which no business service or industry is carried on. The space can be rented to nonresidents of the property for private passenger vehicles and/or noncommercial vehicles, trailers or equipment if sufficient off- street parking in full compliance with this chapter is provided elsewhere on the property. The garage shall not be used for the storage of more than one commercial vehicle owned or operated by a resident per dwelling unit;
j. Signs, as regulated by § 1201.03, Subd. 11. of this chapter;
k. Individual boat dock and customary beach accessories subject to § 1201.03, Subd. 14. of this chapter.
Subd. 4. Conditional uses. The following are conditional uses allowed in an R-1A District (requires a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by § 1201.04
.)
a. Governmental and public regulated utility buildings and structures necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the community, provided that:
(1) When abutting a residential use in any residential use district, the property is screened and landscaped in compliance with § 1201.03, Subd. 2.g. of this chapter;
(2) The provisions of § 1201.04, Subd. 1.d.(1) are considered and satisfactorily met;
b. Public or semi-public recreational buildings and neighborhood or community centers; public and private educational institutions limited to elementary, middle and senior high schools; and religious institutions, provided that:
(1) Side yards shall be double that required for the district, but no greater than 30 feet;
(2) Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is provided in compliance with § 1201.03, Subd. 2.g.;
(3) Adequate off-street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots directly abutting or directly across a public street or alley to the principal use in compliance with § 1201.03, Subd. 5. and that the parking is adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abutting residential uses in compliance with § 1201.03, Subd. 2.g.;
(4) Adequate off-street loading and service entrances are provided and regulated where applicable by § 1201.03, Subd. 6.;
(5) The provisions of § 1201.04, Subd. 1.d.(1) are considered and satisfactorily met.
c. Commercial outdoor recreational areas, including golf courses and country clubs, swimming pools and similar facilities, provided that:
(1) The principal use, function or activity is open, outdoor in character;
(2) Not more than 5% of the land area of the site shall be covered by buildings or structures;
(3) When abutting a residential use and a residential use district, the property is screened and landscaped in compliance with § 1201.03, Subd. 2.g.;
(4) The land area of the property containing the use or activity meets the minimum established for the district;
(5) The provisions of § 1201.04, Subd. 1.d.(1) of this chapter are considered and satisfactorily met.
d. Farm or truck gardens, provided that:
(1) Any sale of agricultural products is limited to the products as are raised on the premises only;
(2) The provisions of § 1201.04, Subd. 1.d.(1) are considered and satisfactorily met.
e. Farming and agricultural related buildings are structures subject to Minnesota Pollution Control Standards, but not including commercial feed lots or other commercial operations.
f. Cemeteries, provided that:
(1) The site accesses on at least a minor arterial;
(2) The site is totally screened from view in accordance with § 1201.03, Subd. 2.g.;
(3) The provisions of § 1201.04, subdivision 1d(1) are considered and satisfactorily met.
g. Residential planned unit development as regulated by § 1201.06 of this chapter, provided that:
(1) Land uses allowed in a planned unit development are limited to those land uses listed as permitted uses, permitted accessory uses and conditional uses in this section;
(2) The proposed development complies with the development agreement as required for planned unit developments, pursuant to § 1201.25.
Subd. 5. Lot requirements and setbacks. The following minimum requirements shall be observed in an R-1A District subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter.
a. Lot area: Not less than 40,000 square feet;
b. Lot width: Not less than 120 feet;
c. Lot depth: Not less than 150 feet;
d. Setbacks:
(1) Front yard: Not less than 50 feet;
(2) Rear yard: Not less than 50 feet;
(3) Side yard: Not less than 10 feet on each side nor less than 50 feet on a side yard abutting a street.
Subd. 6. Building requirements. No structure shall exceed two and one-half stories, or 35 feet, whichever is least.
(1987 Code, § 1201.10) (Ord. 180, passed 5-19-1986; Ord. 208, passed 4-11-1988; Ord. 242, passed 8-26-1991; Am. Ord. 575, passed 12-14-2020)
Subd. 1. Purpose. The R-1B District is intended to provide a district which will retain a low density residential character yet enable greater flexibility in design and provide economy in public expenditures for public utilities and service.
Subd. 2. Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses in an R-1B District:
a. Single-family detached dwellings;
b. Public parks and playgrounds;
c. Essential services;
d. Single-family detached dwellings used as residential facilities, as defined by § 1201.02 of this chapter, licensed by the state and serving six or fewer persons;
e. Single-family detached dwellings used as day care facilities, as defined by § 1201.02 of this chapter, licensed by the state and serving ten or fewer persons.
Subd. 3. Permitted accessory uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in an R-1B District:
a. Operation and storage of the vehicles, equipment and machinery which are incidental to permitted or conditional uses allowed in this District;
b. The boarding or renting of rooms to not more than one person. Living of persons employed on the premises, only when the quarters are part of the principal dwelling;
c. Home occupations as regulated by § 1201.03, subdivision 12 of this chapter;
d. Storage or parking of recreational vehicles and equipment within the buildable area of the lot;
e. Noncommercial greenhouses and conservatories;
f. Swimming pools, tennis courts and other recreational facilities which are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of the residents of the principal use and their guests;
g. Tool houses, sheds and similar buildings for storage of domestic supplies and recreational equipment;
h. Private garages, parking spaces and carports for licensed and operable passenger cars and trucks not to exceed a gross weight of 12,000 pounds, as regulated by § 1201.03, subdivision 5 (off-street parking) of this chapter. Private garages are intended for use to store the private passenger vehicles of the family or families resident upon the premises and in which no business service or industry is carried on. The space can be rented to nonresidents of the property for private passenger vehicles and/or noncommercial vehicles, trailers or equipment if sufficient off- street parking in full compliance with this chapter is provided elsewhere on the property. The garage shall not be used for the storage of more than one commercial vehicle owned or operated by a resident per dwelling unit;
i. Signs, as regulated by § 201.03, subdivision 11;
j. Individual boat dock and customary beach accessories subject to § 1201.03, subdivision 14.
Subd. 4. Conditional uses. The following are conditional uses allowed in an R-1B District (requires a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by § 1201.04.)
a. Governmental and public regulated utility buildings and structures necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the community, provided that:
(1) When abutting a residential use in a residential use district, the property is screened and landscaped in compliance with § 1201.03, Subd. 2.g.;
(2) The provisions of § 1201.04, Subd. 1.d.(1) are considered and satisfactorily met;
b. Public or semi-public recreational buildings and neighborhood or community centers; public and private educational institutions limited to elementary, middle and senior high schools; and religious institutions, provided that:
(1) Required side yards shall be double that required for the district, but no greater than 30 feet;
(2) Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is provided in compliance with § 1201.03, Subd. 2.g.;
(3) Adequate off-street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots directly abutting or directly across a public street or alley to the principal use in compliance with § 1201.03, Subd. 5. and that the parking is adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abutting residential uses in compliance with § 1201.03, Subd. 2.g.;
(4) Adequate off-street loading and service entrances are provided and regulated where applicable by § 1201.03, Subd. 6.;
(5) The provisions of § 1201.04, Subd. 1.d.(1) are considered and satisfactorily met.
c. Residential planned unit development as regulated by § 1201.06, provided that:
(1) Land uses allowed in a planned unit development are limited to those land uses listed as permitted uses, permitted accessory uses and conditional uses in this section;
(2) The proposed development complies with the development agreement as required for planned unit developments, pursuant to § 1201.25.
Subd. 5. Lot requirements and setbacks. The following minimum requirements shall be observed in an R-1B District subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter:
a. Lot area: Not less than 30,000 square feet;
b. Lot width: Not less than 110 feet;
c. Lot depth: Not less than 135 feet;
d. Setbacks:
(1) Front yard: Not less than 40 feet;
(2) Rear yard: Not less than 40 feet;
(3) Side yard: Not less than 10 feet on each side nor less than 40 feet on a side yard abutting a street.
Subd. 6. Building requirements. No structure shall exceed two and one-half stories, or 35 feet, whichever is least.
(1987 Code, § 1201.11) (Ord. 180, passed 5-19-1986; Ord. 208, passed 4-11-1988; Ord. 242, passed 8-26-1991; Am. Ord. 575, passed 12-14-2020)
Subd. 1. Purpose. The R-1C District is intended to allow a greater concentration of single-family dwellings in areas served by municipal utilities and where appropriate reservations for open space have been established by means other than individual lot areas.
Subd. 2. Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses in an R-1C District: all permitted uses allowed in the R-1B District.
Subd. 3. Permitted accessory uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in an R-1C District: all permitted accessory uses allowed in the R-1B District.
Subd. 4. Conditional uses. The following are conditional uses allowed in an R-1C District: all conditional uses, subject to the same conditions, as allowed in the R-1B District. (Requires a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by § 1201.04.)
Subd. 5. Lot requirements and setbacks. The following minimum requirements shall be observed in an R-1C District subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter:
a. Lot area: Not less than 20,000 square feet;
b. Lot width: Not less than 100 feet;
c. Lot depth: Not less than 120 feet;
d. Setbacks:
(1) Front yard: Not less than 35 feet;
(2) Rear yard: Not less than 40 feet;
(3) Side yard: Not less than 10 feet on each side nor less than 35 feet on a side yard abutting a street.
Subd. 6. Building requirements. Height: no structure shall exceed two and one-half stories, or 35 feet, whichever is least.
(1987 Code, § 1201.12) (Ord. 180, passed 5-19-1986; Am. Ord. 242, passed 8-26-1991)
Subd. 1. Purpose. The R-1D District is intended to allow a greater concentration of single-family dwellings in areas served by municipal utilities and where appropriate reservations for open space have been established by means other than individual lot areas. The District also recognizes the existence of older areas of the community in which smaller lots exist.
Subd. 2. Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses in an R-1D District: all permitted uses allowed in the R-1B District.
Subd. 3. Permitted accessory uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in an R-1D District: all permitted accessory uses allowed in the R-1B District.
Subd. 4. Conditional uses. The following are conditional uses allowed in an R-1D District: all conditional uses, subject to the same conditions, as allowed in the R-1B District. (Requires a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by § 1201.04.)
Subd. 5. Lot requirements and setbacks. The following minimum requirements shall be observed in an R-1D District subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter:
a. Lot area: Not less than 10,000 square feet;
b. Lot width: Not less than 75 feet;
c. Lot depth: Not less than 120 feet;
d. Setbacks:
(1) Front yard: Not less than 30 feet;
(2) Rear yard: Not less than 35 feet;
(3) Side yard: Not less than 10 feet on each side nor less than 30 feet on a side yard abutting a street.
Subd. 6. Building requirements. Height: no structure shall exceed two and one-half stories, or 35 feet, whichever is least.
(1987 Code, § 1201.13) (Ord. 180, passed 5-19-1986; Am. Ord. 242, passed 8-26-1991)
Subd. 1. Purpose. The R-2A District is intended to provide suitable areas of the community which will allow construction of single-family and two-family homes, yet maintain the character and amenities of low density single-family residential areas.
Subd. 2. Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses in an R-2A District:
a. Single-family detached dwellings;
b. Two-family dwellings;
c. Single-family detached dwellings used as residential facilities, as defined by § 1201.02 of this chapter, licensed by the state and serving six or fewer persons;
d. Single-family detached dwellings used as daycare facilities, as defined by § 1201.02 of this chapter, licensed by the state and serving ten or fewer persons;
e. Public parks and public playgrounds;
f. Essential services.
Subd. 3. Permitted accessory uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in an R-2A District: all accessory uses allowed in an R-1B District.
Subd. 4. Conditional uses. The following are conditional uses allowed in an R-2A District: all conditional uses, subject to the same conditions, as allowed in an R-1B District. (Requires a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by § 1201.04.)
Subd. 5. Lot requirements and setbacks. The following minimum requirements shall be observed in an R-2A District, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter:
a. Lot area:
(1) Single-family dwelling: Not less than 20,000 square feet;
(2) Two-family dwelling: Not less than 30,000 square feet;
b. Lot width: Not less than 100 feet;
c. Lot depth: Not less than 120 feet;
d. Setbacks:
(1) Front yard: not less than 35 feet;
(2) Rear yard: not less than 40 feet;
(3) Side yard: not less than 10 feet on each side nor less than 35 feet on a side yard abutting a street.
Subd. 6. Building requirements. Height: no structure shall exceed two and one-half stories, or 35 feet, whichever is least.
Subd. 7. Lot area per unit requirement. The following minimum lot area per unit requirements shall be calculated on the basis of the total net area in the project and as controlled by an individual or joint ownership:
a. Two-family dwellings: not less than 15,000 square feet;
b. All other dwellings: not less than 20,000 square feet.
(1987 Code, § 1201.14) (Ord. 180, passed 5-19-1980; Am. Ord. 242, passed 8-26-1991; Am. Ord. 575, passed 12-14-2020)
Subd. 1. Purpose. The R-2B District is intended to provide suitable areas of the community which will allow construction of single-family and two-family homes of a more compact nature, while maintaining the character and amenities of low density single-family residential areas.
Subd. 2. Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses in an R-2B District: all permitted uses allowed in the R-2A District.
Subd. 3. Permitted accessory uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in an R-2B District: all permitted accessory uses allowed in an R-1B District.
Subd. 4. Conditional uses. The following are conditional uses allowed in an R-2B District: all conditional uses, subject to the same conditions, as allowed in an R-1B District. (Requires a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by § 1201.04.)
Subd. 5. Lot requirements and setbacks. The following minimum requirements shall be observed in an R-2B District, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter:
a. Lot area:
(1) Single-family dwelling: not less than 15,000 square feet;
(2) Two-family dwelling: not less than 20,000 square feet;
b. Lot width: not less than 90 feet;
c. Lot depth: not less than 120 feet;
d. Setbacks:
(1) Front yard: not less than 30 feet;
(2) Rear yard: not less than 30 feet;
(3) Side yard: not less than 10 feet on each side nor less than 30 feet on a side yard abutting a street.
Subd. 6. Building requirements. Height: no structure shall exceed two and one-half stories, or 35 feet, whichever is least.
Subd. 7. Lot area per unit requirement. The following minimum lot area per unit requirements shall be calculated on the basis of the total net area in the project and as controlled by an individual or joint ownership:
a. Two-family dwellings: not less than 10,000 square feet;
b. All other dwellings: not less than 15,000 square feet.
(1987 Code, § 1201.15) (Ord. 180, passed 5-19-1986; Am. Ord. 242, passed 8-26-1991)
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