(A) Residential Zone parcels.
(1) No accessory building prior to principal building. No accessory building or structure other than a fence or a temporary construction office shall be permitted on any lot prior to the time of construction of the principal building to which it is accessory except a private garage, which prior to construction of the residence can be used only for storage purposes continuing to and until the completion of the principal structure.
(2) Garage on side street. Whenever a garage is so designed that it is to be entered directly from a side street or alley, the distance between the doors and the lot line shall be 18 feet or more.
(3) Setback. The accessory building shall comply with the zoning district in which it is located. An accessory building not requiring a building permit shall be setback 10 feet from property lines. No accessory building shall be located in the front yard regardless of size.
(4) Location. No accessory building shall be located in a front yard or within a utility easement.
(5) Height. No accessory building shall exceed 20 feet in height.
(6) Size. No size limitation shall exist on accessory buildings except that all accessory buildings shall meet the set back restrictions in the underlying zoning district, shall meet the requirements of § 153.026(F), and shall otherwise comply with the requirements of Chapter 153.
(7) Building permit required. A building permit shall be required for any accessory building over 120 square feet in size.
(8) Design. The architectural design and appearance of all accessory buildings and structures shall be consistent with the primary structure and with surrounding buildings and structures, including similar material, material design, color and texture.
(9) Tool sheds, garden sheds and similar buildings used for storage of domestic supplies and noncommercial recreational equipment which are less than 120 square feet in size are not subject to the design requirements under division (A)(8) of this section and shall be prefabricated, fully enclosed structures, or structures constructed with fully enclosed wood or metal frames with sheathing or siding, and shingled roofs.
(B) Agricultural Zoned parcels.
(1) No accessory building prior to principal building. No accessory building or structure other than a fence or a temporary construction office shall be permitted on any lot prior to the time of construction of the principal building to which it is accessory except:
(a) A private garage, which prior to construction of the residence can be used only for storage purposes continuing to until the completion of the principle structure; and
(b) Structures to be used strictly for the purposes of farming operations located on parcels actively farmed.
(2) Setback. Except as hereinafter modified, minimum setbacks for accessory buildings shall be 40 feet from side lot lines and 50 feet from rear property lines. The minimum setback for any accessory building used for animal purposes shall be 60 feet from the side and rear property lines. No accessory building shall be located within the front yard or within a utility easement.
(3) Height. No accessory building shall exceed 35 feet in height.
(4) Size. The total square footage of an accessory building or combination of accessory buildings cannot exceed 6,000 square feet.
(5) Design. The architectural design and appearance of all buildings and structures shall be consistent with surrounding buildings and structures. The use of alternative materials including steel shall be permitted provided that all buildings and structures are of a similar or complimentary color.
(6) Completion. The exterior finish and roofing materials of detached accessory buildings must be completed within 1 year of the date that the building permit was issued, provided it is consistently worked on.
(C) Commercially zoned parcels.
(1) No accessory building prior to principal building. No accessory building or structure other than a fence or a temporary construction office shall be permitted on any lot prior to the time of construction of the principal building and can be used only for storage purposes continuing to and until the completion of the principal structure.
(2) Accessory building on side street. Whenever an accessory building is so designed that it is to be entered directly from a side street or alley, the distance between the doors and the lot line shall be 18 feet or more.
(3) Setback. The accessory building shall comply with the zoning district in which it is located. An accessory building not requiring a building permit shall be setback 10 feet from side and rear property lines. No accessory building shall be located in the front yard regardless of size.
(4) Location. No accessory building shall be located in a front yard or within a utility easement.
(5) Height. No accessory building shall exceed 20 feet in height.
(6) Size. No size limitation shall exist on accessory buildings except that all accessory buildings shall meet the setback restrictions in the underlying zoning district, shall meet the requirements of § 153.026(F), and shall otherwise comply with the requirements of Chapter 153.
(7) Building permit required. A building permit shall be required for any accessory building over 120 square feet in size.
(8) Design. The architectural design and appearance of all accessory buildings and structures shall be consistent with the primary structure and with surrounding buildings and structures, including similar material, material design, color and texture.
(9) Tool sheds, garden sheds and similar buildings used for storage which are less than 120 square feet in size are not subject to the design requirements under division (C)(8) of this section and shall be prefabricated, fully enclosed structures, or structures constructed with fully enclosed wood or metal frames with sheathing or siding, and shingled roofs.
(D) Pursuant to authority granted by M.S. § 462.3593, Subd. 9, the city opts-out of the requirements of M.S. § 462.3593, which defines and regulates temporary family health care dwellings.
(Ord. 2009-5-1, passed 5-12-2009; Am. Ord. 2014-8-2, passed 8-13-2014; Am. Ord. 2016-2-1, passed 2-9-2016; Am. Ord. 2016-8-2, passed 8-23-2016; Am. Ord. 2016-11-1, passed 11-9-2016; Am. Ord. 2020-12-8, passed 12-8-2020)