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Section 151.04 of the Minnesota Basic Code, regarding zoning definitions, shall be amended as follows:
DWELLING, TWIN HOME. Residential properties with two separate living units that share a common wall but are built on two separate lots.
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Section 151.21(D)(6) of the Minnesota Basic Code, regarding R-1 Single Family Residential District conditional uses, shall be amended as follows:
Side yards. Five feet.
(A) Exception in the case of a twin home. It is an authorized use in residential districts to allow for the construction of twin homes with “zero lot line” on a single side lot.
ZERO LOT LINE means a condition where regulations for a side yard can be modified or waived to allow structures or dwellings to share a common wall that is placed on the side lot line that separates the individual lots, from each other, and the lots are in a subdivided plat.
(B) A zero setback is allowable in approved zoning areas.
(C) Utilization of the zero lot line regulation under this subchapter requires the approval from the planning commission, if a planning commission is not available City Council can act on the planning commission’s behalf.
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FENCES
Fences in all yards are subject to the following.
(A) That side of the fence considered to be the face (finished side as opposed to structural supports) shall face abutting property.
(B) Fences over six feet in height from the finished grade shall require a building permit in addition to any other required permits.
(C) No fence shall be permitted on public rights-of-way.
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Fences located along property lines are subject to the following.
(A) Fences may be placed along property lines provided no physical damage of any kind results to the abutting property.
(B) Fences in business and industrial districts may be erected on the lot line to a height of eight feet from finished grade.
(C) Fences along side and rear interior lot lines beginning at the rear building line of the principal structure shall be a maximum of four feet.
(D) Where the property line is not clearly defined, a certificate of survey may be required by the Zoning Administrator to establish the property line.
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Fences located within required yards are subject to the following.
(A) Fences located within the side and rear yard non-buildable setback areas beginning at the rear building line and not less than five feet from property lines shall not exceed six feet in height from finished grade.
(B) In residential districts, fences along or within the front non-buildable setback area shall not exceed 36 inches in height.
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Fences located within the buildable area of the lot are subject to the following.
(A) Fences located within the buildable area for the principal structure of a lot and eight feet or more from the rear lot line may be up to eight feet in height.
(B) Fences in business and industrial districts located within the buildable area for the principal structure and eight feet or more from the rear lot line may be exempt from any height restrictions.
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