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ZONING CODE UPDATE City of HASTINGS MN
Initial Draft Module 1: Zones
September 5, 2024revised November 11, 2024revised January 23, 2025
How to Use the Zoning Ordinance
regulations establish additional regulations to the site in addition to all other regulations.
regulations establish street, block, open space and other supplemental regulations.
Overlay Zone
Large-Scale Planned Unit Development Overlay
If the development site is located within an overlay, the
If the development site is over 3 acres in gross area, the
155.04 Special Zones
155.04 Special Zones
Locate the subject property on the City’sZoning Map to determine the property’s zone and whether the property is located within an overlay area.1
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Online here or at City HallSTEP
ReviewZones & Building Regulationsto determine the applicable zone chapter.2STEP
ReviewLandscape and Site Design4for streetscape, required buffers, bicycle parking, and other landscape and site design regulations.
STEP 155.08 Landscape & Site Design
ReviewBuilding Designfor general design requirements applicable to the Traditional House in the R-T1 zone and the Mixed-Use Building Types, such as roof design and building materials.
155.07 Building Design
ReviewParking5for off-street parking and loading quantity, layout, and dimensional requirements.
STEP 155.09Parking
Review
Review
Signs
Review Procedures
for sign regulations.
for project review and approval procedures and adjustment processes.
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155.10Signs
155.11Procedures
to determine which building types are allowed in the zone and to review the regulations for that building type, including building and garage siting, height, and other standards.
to determine which building types are allowed in the zone and to review the regulations for that building type, including building and garage siting, height, and other standards.
for building siting, height, and other standards.
Residential Zones and Building Types
Mixed-Use Zones and Building Types
Special Zones
If the development site is located within an R- zone,
If the development site is located within an MX-, GX-, or RX- zone,
If the development site is located within an A, OS, PI, or I zone.
155.02 Residential Zones
155.03 Mixed-Use Zones
155.04 Special Zones
ReviewUses3to understand which uses are allowed within the zone and any supplemental use regulations. As applicable, review accessory uses allowed within the zone and any supplemental regulations.
STEP 155.05 Principal Uses155.06Accessory Uses
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155.01 INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS .................................................................1-1
155.02 RESIDENTIAL ZONES ................................................................................2-1
155.03 MIXED-USE ZONES ...................................................................................3-1
155.04 SPECIAL ZONES .........................................................................................4-1
155.05 PRINCIPAL USES ........................................................................................5-1
155.06 ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES ................................................6-1
155.07 BUILDING DESIGN ....................................................................................7-1
155.08 LANDSCAPE & SITE DESIGN ..................................................................8-1
155.09 PARKING .....................................................................................................9-1
155.10 SIGNS ......................................................................................................10-1
155.11 PROCEDURES .............................................................................................11-1
155.12 NONCONFORMITIES .................................................................................12-1
155.13 ADMINISTRATION ......................................................................................13-1
155.14 MEASUREMENTS & DEFINITIONS ..........................................................14-1
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155.01.A Legal Framework ..................................................................................................... 1-2
155.01.B Rules of Code Construction .................................................................................... 1-3
155.01.C Zoning Map .................................................................................................................. 1-4
155.01.D Transitional Provisions .............................................................................................. 1-4
155.01.E Severability ................................................................................................................... 1-5
155.01 INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
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155.01.A Legal Framework
155.01.A.1 TITLE. This chapter (Chapter 155) is officially
known as the "City of Hastings, Minnesota Zoning Code."
For convenience, it is referred to throughout this chapter
as "the zoning code" or "this zoning code."
155.01.A.2 AUTHORITY. This zoning code is enacted
pursuant to the authority granted by the Municipal
Planning Act, Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.351 to
462.363.
155.01.A.3 EFFECTIVE DATE. The provisions of this
zoning code become effective on [effective date to be
inserted], except as otherwise expressly stated herein.
155.01.A.4 APPLICABILITY AND JURISDICTION
a. The provisions of this zoning code apply to the use
and development of all public and private lands,
buildings, and uses within the incorporated area
unless otherwise expressly exempted by a specific
provision of this zoning code or over which the city
has jurisdiction under state and federal law.
b. The provisions of this zoning code do not apply to
those wires, pipes and conduit that are an integral
part of a system for public transportation or for
transmitting power, water, heat, communications, gas
or sewage by any public utility, and located within or
on public easements or rights-of-way.
155.01.A.5 PURPOSES. This zoning code is adopted
for the purposes of promoting the public health, safety,
and general welfare and implementing the vision, goals,
and policies of the city's comprehensive plan. Specific
purposes to be advanced include:
a. Guiding future growth and development of the city in
accordance with the comprehensive guide plan, the
official map and the capital improvement plan of the
city;
b. Dividing the city into zones and regulating the
location, construction, reconstruction, alteration, and
use of structures and land within the zones;
c. Promoting orderly and beneficial development in all
areas of the city;
d. Providing for the compatibility of different land uses
and the most appropriate use of the land through
the city;
e. Providing for the administration of this zoning code;
f. Identifying the powers and duties of city
administrative offices and bodies in the
administration of this zoning code;
g. Regulating development within flood-prone areas so
as to minimize erosion, pollution, flooding, and loss
of life and property;
h. Preventing the pollution of air, streams, ponds;
to assure the adequacy of drainage facilities; to
safeguard the water table; and to encourage the
wise use and management of natural resources;
i. Preserving the natural beauty and topography of
the city and ensuring appropriate development with
regard to these natural features;
j. Provide for open spaces through the most efficient
design layout of the land; and
k. Promoting the availability of housing affordable to all
persons and families of all income levels.
155.01.A.6 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONSISTENCY.
A primary intent of this zoning code is to implement the
vision, goals, and policies of the comprehensive plan.
The provisions of this zoning code must be interpreted
liberally to achieve the vision, goals, and policies of the
comprehensive plan while remaining consistent with all
applicable requirements of federal and state law.
155.01.A.7 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
a. The regulations of this zoning code are deemed the
minimum requirements necessary to carry out their
stated purpose.
b. In addition to the requirements of this zoning code,
all uses, buildings, and structures must comply with
all other applicable ordinances, laws, and regulations
and with decisions made by other governmental or
quasi-governmental bodies with jurisdiction.
c. The issuance of any permit or approval pursuant to
this zoning code does not relieve the recipient from
the responsibility of complying with other city, state,
or federal laws or regulations.
d. All references in this zoning code to other
governmental regulations are for informational
purposes only. Such references do not constitute a
complete list of such regulations. These references
do not imply any responsibility for the city to enforce
regulations imposed by other authorities.
155.02 Introductory Provisions 155.01.A Legal Framework
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155.01.A.8 COMPLIANCE REQUIRED
a. All lots created or modified must comply with all
applicable provisions of this zoning code.
b. Land may not be used for any purpose other than
ones that are allowed by the provisions of this
zoning code.
c. A building or structure may not be erected, located,
moved, reconstructed, extended, or structurally
altered except as allowed by this zoning code.
d. Buildings, structures, and land may be used and
occupied only in compliance with the provisions of
this zoning code.
155.01.A.9 CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
a. Other City Regulations. If the provisions of this
zoning code are inconsistent with one another
or if they conflict with provisions found in the city
code, the more restrictive provision governs unless
otherwise expressly stated. The more restrictive
provision is the one that imposes more stringent
controls.
b. State or Federal Regulations. If the provisions of this
zoning code are inconsistent with any other public
law, ordinance, or regulation, the more restrictive
provision governs unless state or federal law
requires a different outcome.
c. Private Agreements and Restrictions. The
regulations of this zoning code are not intended to
abrogate, annul, modify, or repeal any easements,
covenants, or other agreements between private
parties. However, when this zoning code imposes a
greater restriction or higher standard or requirement
upon the use of land, structures, or premises than
those imposed or required by other easements,
covenants, or other agreements between private
parties, the provisions of this zoning code govern.
The city has no obligation to monitor or enforce
easements, covenants, or other agreements
between private parties.
d. Text and Illustrations. In case of any difference of
meaning or implication between the text of this
zoning code and any heading, drawing, table, figure,
or illustration, the text governs.
155.01.A.10 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY. Whenever
a provision of this zoning code requires the head of a
department or another official or employee to perform
an act or duty, that provision is to be construed as
authorizing the department head or officer to delegate
that responsibility to others over whom they have
authority.
155.01.A.11 SEVERABILITY
a. If any provision of this zoning code is held by a court
of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, invalid,
unenforceable, or preempted by applicable state or
federal law or regulations, such provision is deemed
to be severed from this zoning code. All provisions
of this zoning code not declared unlawful, invalid,
unenforceable, or preempted therefore remain in
full force and effect.
b. If the application of any provision of this zoning code
to specific property is held by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be unlawful, invalid, unenforceable,
or preempted by applicable state or federal law
or regulations, such judgment does not affect the
application of the subject provision to any other
property, building, or structure not specifically
included in such judgment.
c. If any requirement or condition attached to an
approval given under this zoning code is found to
be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it will
be presumed that the approval would not have been
given without the requirement or condition and,
therefore, the subject approval will also be deemed
invalid.
155.01.B Rules of Code Construction
155.01.B.1 LANGUAGE AND DEFINITIONS. Words and
terms expressly defined in this zoning code, including
those defined in XXX, have the specific meanings
assigned unless the context indicates another meaning.
155.01.B.2 COMPUTATION OF TIME
a. References to “days” are to calendar days unless
otherwise expressly stated. References to “business
days” are references to regular city government
working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and
holidays observed by city government.
b. The time in which an act is to be completed is
computed by excluding the first day and including
the last day. If the last day is a Saturday, Sunday, or
holiday observed by city government, that day is
excluded.
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c. A day concludes at the close of business and any
materials received by the city after that time will be
considered to have been received the following day.
155.01.B.3 HEADINGS AND ILLUSTRATIONS. Headings
and illustrations are provided for convenience and
reference only and do not define or limit the scope
of any provision of this zoning code. In case of any
difference of meaning or implication between the text of
this zoning code and any heading, drawing, table, figure,
or illustration, the text controls.
155.01.B.4 VERSIONS AND CITATIONS. Whenever any
provision of this zoning code refers to or cites a section
of state or federal law, and that section is later amended
or superseded, this zoning code is deemed to refer to
the amended section or the section that corresponds to
the superseded section
155.01.B.5 LISTS AND EXAMPLES. Unless otherwise
expressly indicated, lists of items or examples that use
“including,” “such as,” or similar terms are intended to
provide examples only. They are not to be construed as
exhaustive lists of all possibilities.
155.01.B.6 PUBLIC BODES, OFFICIALS, AND
AGENCIES. All employees, public officials, bodies, and
agencies to which references are made in this zoning
code are those of the City of Hastings unless otherwise
expressly stated.
155.01.C Zoning Map
155.01.C.1 ESTABLISHMENT. The location and
boundaries of the zones defined in this zoning code
are shown on the city’s official zoning map, which is
declared to be a part of this zoning code. The zoning
map must be maintained by and available for viewing in
the office the zoning administrator.
155.01.C.2 INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. The
zoning map, including all digital source files, notations,
dimensions, designations, and notes shown on the
map is hereby made a part of this zoning code and
incorporated by reference.
155.01.C.3 INTERPRETATION. If the street or lot layout
actually on the ground, or as recorded, differs from
the street or lot lines as shown on the zoning map, the
zoning administrator is authorized to interpret the map
in a way that will best carry out the purposes and intent
of this zoning code for the subject area or zone. Appeals
of the zoning administrator's interpretation may be taken
to the city council (acting as the board of adjustment and
appeals) in accordance with XXX.
155.01.C.4 VACATION OF STREETS OR ALLEYS.
When any street, alley or public right-of-way is vacated
by official action of the city, the zoning classification
abutting the centerline of the vacated public right-of-way
is not affected by such proceeding.
155.01.C.5 ZONING UPON ANNEXATION. Newly
annexed territory will be classified in the A (Agricultural)
zone.
155.01.C.6 SPLIT-ZONED PARCELS
a. The zoning map may not be amended to classify a
single parcel into 2 or more base zones established
in this zoning code. This provision does not apply to
floodway, flood fringe, general flood plain or other
districts established in other chapters of the city
code.
b. No new parcel may be created, whether by division
or combination of multiple parcels, that would result
in a split-zoned parcel. Approval of a zoning map
amendment (rezoning) classifying any proposed
new parcel or parcels must be approved before the
parcel is created.
155.01.D Transitional Provisions
155.01.D.1 APPLICATIONS IN PROGRESS. The adoption
of this zoning code does not require any change in the
plans, construction or designated use of any building or
structure upon which actual construction was lawfully
begun prior to the adoption of this zoning code and
upon which building or structure actual construction has
been diligently pursued.
155.01.D.2 PREVIOUSLY ISSUED PERMITS. The
zoning administrator is authorized to issue permits
for construction or development approved before the
effective date specified in 155.01.A.3 and for projects
pending approval before that effective date even if
such building, development or structure does not fully
comply with provisions of this zoning code. If building is
not commenced and completed within the time allowed
under the issued permit and any authorized permit
extension, then the building, development, or structure
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may be constructed, completed, and occupied only if it
complies with the regulations of this zoning code.
155.01.D.3 CONDITIONAL USES. When a use classified
as a conditional use under this zoning code exists
as an approved special use or permitted use on the
effective date specified in 155.01.A.3, such use will be
considered a lawfully established conditional use under
this zoning code (rather than a nonconforming use).
When any amendment to this zoning code changes the
classification of a permitted use to a conditional use,
any use lawfully established before such amendment
will be considered a lawfully established conditional use
after the effective date of the amendment (rather than a
nonconforming use).
155.01.D.4 NONCONFORMITIES. If any lawfully
established use, structure, lot, sign, or site feature does
not comply with the regulations of this zoning code,
the use, structure, lot, sign, or site feature is considered
nonconforming and is subject to compliance with the
nonconformity regulations of XXX.
155.01.D.5 PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS. The adoption of
this zoning code does not affect any pending or future
prosecution of, or action to abate, violations of zoning
regulations that occurred before the effective date
specified in 155.01.A.3.
155.01.E Severability
If one or more provisions of this zoning code, or the
application of this code to specific properties is held by
a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, invalid,
unenforceable, or preempted by applicable provisions of
state or federal law or regulations, such provisions are
deemed to be severed from the zoning code. Remaining
provisions remain in full force and effect.
155.02 Introductory Provisions 155.01.E Severability
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155.02.A Zones Established ................................................................................................. 2-2155.02.B Building & Site Regulations ................................................................................. 2-2155.02.C Uses ........................................................................................................................... 2-3155.02.D Other Regulations ................................................................................................... 2-3155.02.E R-1, R-2, and R-3 Zone Regulations ................................................................... 2-4155.02.F R-T Zone Regulations ........................................................................................... 2-6155.02.G R-MH Zone Regulations ...................................................................................... 2-8
155.02 RESIDENTIAL ZONES
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Blue underlined text indicates linked cross-references within this document.
Pink text indicates items flagged for discussion or future work.
XXX indicates future cross-references in sections not yet developed
(modules 2 and 3).
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existing standards are highlighted as follows:
[Green text] indicates requirements from current code, not intended to carry
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only.
Green text (without brackets) indicates requirements from current code
proposed to be maintained.
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155.02.A Zones Established
The city's residential (R) zones are listed in Table 155.02-
1. When this zoning code refers to “residential” zones or
“R” zones, it is referring to these zones.
155.02.A.1 ZONE DESCRIPTIONS
a. R, Residential. The R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones are
primarily intended to accommodate detached
houses outside the center of the city. R-1 [formerly
R-1L], R-2 [R-1], and R-31 accommodate three
categories of lot sizes with R-1 for large lots, R-2 for
medium lots, and R-3 for smaller lots.
b. R-T, Traditional Residential. The R-T zones [formerly
R-2] are primarily intended to accommodate
detached houses in a more traditional neighborhood
context. R-T1 and R-T2 accommodate different levels
of design standards.
c. R-MH, Manufactured Home Park. The R-MH
zone [formerly R-6] is intended to accommodate
manufactured home parks with design standards.
155.02.B Building & Site Regulations
Specific building regulations for each R zone are located
in 155.02.E and 155.02.F. The following regulations apply
to all R zones:
155.02.B.1 PERMANENT BUILDINGS. All principal
buildings must be placed on a permanent foundation,
unless otherwise expressly stated in this zoning code.2
155.02.B.2 ONE BUILDING PER LOT. One principal
building is allowed per lot, unless otherwise defined in
the building type regulations.
155.02.B.3 DRIVEWAY ACCESS LOCATION. See XXX
for allowed driveway dimensions. The driveway location
must be consistent with the following:
a. R-1, R-2, R-3. In R-1, R-2, and R-3, one driveway
access location is allowed per lot per street frontage.
b. R-T1 and R-T2. In any R-T zone, one driveway access
location is allowed per lot off any existing improved
alley and off any abutting side street. If no improved
alley or side street abuts the lot, one driveway may
be located off of a front street.
1 A small lot, suburban context zone does not currently exist. R-2 has been used, but was originally intended for use in the traditional areas of the city.2 This allows homes on wheels or temporary buildings permanent foundations to be accommodated in other parts of the code as needed.
c. Turnaround. A driveway turnaround is required
where the access is located off an arterial or
collector street, per 154.05.B.9.
155.02.B.4 EXISTING BUILDINGS. See 155.12 for
regulations governing buildings and lots that were
lawfully established before the effective date specified in
155.01.A.3.
155.02.B.5 EXEMPTIONS. Utility and service principal
uses per 155.05.F.7 must comply with minimum front,
side, and rear setbacks and height limits of any house
type allowed in the zone.
155.02.B.6 CIVIC AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDINGS.
Buildings with civic and institutional group uses per
155.05.F must comply with the regulations for the zone
or the regulations of the Civic Building Type in 155.03.J
155.02.B.7 TREATMENT OF YARDS. All yards must
consist of landscape areas, patio space, or sidewalk
space, unless otherwise expressly stated. See 155.08 for
landscape regulations.
Table 155.02-1 Residential Zones
NEWSYMBOL NEWZONE NAME CURRENT SYMBOL1 LOCATION2
R-1 Residential, large lot R-1L
R-2 Residential, medium
lot
R-1
R-3 Residential, small lot [R-2
used]
Villas at
Pleasant,
Heritage Ridge
R-T1 Traditional Residential R-2 "Original Hastings" neighborhood
R-T2 Traditional Residential R-2 Outside the OHDS overlay area
R-MH Manufactured Home Park R-6
1 For information only at the drafting stage. Column will not be retained in the final document.2 For information only at the drafting stage. Column will not be retained in the final document.
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155.02.C Uses
Uses are allowed in R zones in accordance with the use
regulations of 155.05. .
155.02.D Other Regulations
Buildings and uses in R zones are subject to all other
applicable regulations of this zoning code, including the
following:
155.02.D.1 ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.
See 155.14.
155.02.D.2 PARKING. See 155.09.
155.02.D.3 MEASURING AND DEFINITIONS. See
155.14.
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155.02.E R-1, R-2, and R-3 Zone Regulations
Buildings located in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones are subject to the regulations set forth in 155.02.E.1 through 155.02.E.4.
See 155.14 for rules governing how compliance with building location and height regulation is determined.
ZONES
Additional/References
R-1
[R-1L]
R-2
[R-1]
R-3
[R-2]
Keyed to Figure 155.02-A 155.02.E.1. BUILDING SITING.
Lot Area, minimum 18,000 s.f.9,000 s.f. 7,000 s.f.The minimum lot area may not include any unbuildable easement areas.
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Required Minimum Setbacks
Arterial or Rail R.O.W. 1 25 ft.25 ft.25 ft.
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collector street 2
Street setback averaging applies. See XXX for allowed encroachments into setbacks. rr Side Street 10 ft.10 ft.10 ft.
tt Side Lot Line 10 ft.10 ft.7 ft.
yy Rear Lot Line 20 ft. 20 ft.20 ft.
155.02.E.2. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES & GARAGES.
Accessory Structure Location Rear or side yard See XXX for definition of yards.See 155.06 for additional regulations governing accessory uses and structures.
uu Side & Rear Setback, minimum 5 ft.
ii Detached or Attached Garage Door Setbacks, minimum 20 feet from sidewalk; if no sidewalk, 20 feet from street
or alley curb/edge
oo Attached Garage Door Setback from Front Facade, minimum 5 ft.5 ft.5 ft.Porches, minimum of at least 35% of the facade width may count as the front facade.3
Keyed to Figure 155.02-B 155.02.E.3. FRONT FACADES.
1)1)Occupied Building Space on Front Facade, minimum of width of full facade
----35% on ground story or 65% on upper story See XXX for definition of occupied building space and measuring.
1!1!Main Entrance Location ----Front Facade
1@1@ Windows on Front Facade ----20%
Keyed to Figure 155.02-C 155.02.E.4. HEIGHT.
1#1#Principal Building Height, maximum 25 ft.; additional height allowed with 1 foot additional side yard setback for every 2 feet in height over 25 ft.
30 ft.See 155.14.A.10 for measuring heights and 155.14.A.12 for height exceptions.
1 Carried over from subdivision regulations: 154.05.E.52 Per subdivision code: 154.05.B.93 Porches will be defined in module 2 and measuring guidance will be provided in 155.14 in module 2.
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DRAFT 155.02 Residential Zones 155.02.F R-T Zone Regulations
155.02.F R-T Zone Regulations
Buildings located in the R-T1 and R-T2 zones are subject to the regulations set forth in 155.02.F.2 through 155.02.F.5.
See 155.14.A for rules governing how compliance with building location and height regulation is determined. The
number of units allowed in each building is governed by 155.05.
155.02.F.1 DEMOLITION IN R-T1 ZONE. The Heritage Preservation Commission shall have 10 days to visually record
a structure after an application is submitted for demolition of any traditional house over 50 years old within the R-T1
zone. If a formal designation study has already been completed for the property, the commission shall have up to 6
weeks to request that the City Council begin a designation process as outlined in 30.10(D) of the city code. If the City
Council initiates the designation process, the demolition application must be handled in accordance with 30.10(D) of
the city code.
ZONES
Additional/ReferencesR-T1 R-T2
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DRAFT 155.02 Residential Zones 155.02.G R-MH Zone Regulations
155.02.G R-MH Zone Regulations
Manufactured home parks within the R-MH zone are
subject to the regulations of this subsection, 155.02.G.
155.02.G.1 USES. Uses within the R-MH zone are
allowed per 155.05.C.
155.02.G.2 APPROVALS. Manufactured home parks
must be in an approved subdivision and are subject to
the site plan review of 155.11.H.
a. Review procedures. Upon making application
for site plan approval of a manufactured home
park plan, all information required by this plat
subdivision shall be submitted to the city for review
in accordance with the same procedure and time
schedule for platting procedures as outlined in
Chapter 154.
b. Fees. The applicant shall reimburse the city for any
expenses associated with reviewing the proposal
such as, but not limited to, fees for consultants,
engineering, legal and environmental studies.
155.02.G.3 REGULATIONS.
a. Each manufactured home shall be equipped with
skirting around the entire perimeter of the home.
The skirting shall be compatible with the principal
structure and shall be functional and non-permanent.
It shall be unlawful to construct, erect, attach, or
cause to be constructed, erected, or attached any
foundation, wall, or embankment under, around, or
near any manufactured home in any manufactured
home park in the city or to otherwise impede the
removal of the manufactured home.
b. It is unlawful for any type vehicle to travel at a rate in
excess of 10 mph within the limits of a manufactured
home park. The park owner shall adequately post
the speed limits within the manufactured home park.
c. No recreational vehicle shall be used for living,
sleeping, or housekeeping purposes while parked in
a manufactured home park.
155.02.G.4 DESIGN AND OPERATION. Design and
operation standards for manufactured home parks must
be consistent with the following:
a. Parking. Each manufactured home lot shall have an
approved hard surfaced off street parking space for
2 automobiles, which shall not be less than 20 feet
in width and 20 feet in depth.
(1) If street widths do not permit on-street parking
as stipulated in Chapter 154, Each manufactured
home park shall provide an approved hard
surfaced off street parking lot for guests of
occupants in the amount of one space for each
5 manufactured home lots.
(2) All off-street parking shall be located within 400
feet of the unit to be served.
(3) All internal vehicular circulation must maintain
clearance for emergency access as determined
by the City.
b. Utilities.
(1) A central underground fuel distribution system
shall be installed to serve all manufactured
home lots. No individual fuel tanks shall be
allowed for the purpose of providing a source of
fuel for cooking, heating or other purposes for a
manufactured home or accessory building.
(2) All utilities shall be underground. There shall be
no overhead wires or supporting poles except
those essential for street or other lighting
purposes.
(3) Water and sewer charges shall be determined
from a water meter(s) with the meter(s) to be
located on public right-of-way at the entrance(s)
to the park.
(4) The park owner shall pay to the city any
inspection and testing fees for utility service to
the park.
c. Lighting. The manufactured home park grounds and
streets shall be lighted as approved by the city from
sunset to sunrise. Entrances to manufactured home
parks shall be clearly defined and well lit.
d. Patio and Sidewalks. Each manufactured home
site shall contain a concrete patio and a concrete
sidewalk leading from the patio to the off-street
parking area for the site. The sidewalk shall be
constructed of concrete with a minimum of 4-inch
thickness.
155.02.G.5 REGISTRATION. It shall be the duty of the
operator of the manufactured home park to keep a
record of all manufactured home owners and occupants
located within the park. The park operator shall keep
the register available for inspection by authorized city,
county, and state and other public officials whose duty
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necessitates acquisition of the information contained
in the register. The register shall contain the following
information:
a. The name and address of each manufactured home
occupant;
b. The name and address of the owner of each
manufactured home; and
c. The date of arrival and departure of each
manufactured home.
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155.03.A Mixed-Use Zones .................................................................................................... 3-2155.03.B Allowed Building Types ......................................................................................... 3-3155.03.C Allowed Uses ........................................................................................................... 3-3155.03.D Other Applicable Articles ..................................................................................... 3-3155.03.E Applicable to All Building Types .......................................................................... 3-4155.03.F Traditional Storefront Building ............................................................................ 3-7155.03.G Commercial Center .............................................................................................. 3-11155.03.H General Building Type ........................................................................................ 3-15155.03.I Row Building Type ................................................................................................. 3-19155.03.J Civic Building Type .............................................................................................. 3-23
155.03 MIXED-USE ZONES
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155.03.A Mixed-Use Zones
155.03.A.1 ZONES ESTABLISHED. The city’s mixed-
use zones are listed in Table 155.03-1. When this zoning
code refers to “mixed-use” zones, it is referring to these
zones.
155.03.A.2 MIXED-USE ZONE DESCRIPTIONS
a. MX-D, Mixed-Use Storefront - Downtown. The MX-D
zone is intended for use specifically in the downtown
core area, where walkable storefronts provide
shopping, dining, and services for residents and
visitors, and upper stories accommodate a mix of
uses, such as residences and offices.
b. MX-C, Mixed-Use Storefront - Corridor. The MX-C
zone is generally intended for use along corridors
and in more intensive nodes, where walkable
storefronts provide shopping, dining, and services
for residents and visitors. This zone is more flexible
than the MX-D zone, allowing single-use, single-story
buildings, but also accommodates vertical mixed-use
where upper stories accommodate uses such as
residences and offices.
c. MX-S, Mixed-Use Storefront - Suburban. The MX-S
zone is intended for mixed-use, regional-scale nodes
along corridors, where residents and visitors may
access a mix of predominantly commercial uses in
storefronts and shopping centers, in a multi-modal
environment.
Table 155.03-1 Mixed-Use Zones
SYMBOL ZONE NAME CURRENT
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MX-D Mixed-Use Storefront - Downtown C-3 (DC)
MX-C Mixed-Use Storefront - Corridor On
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MX-S Mixed-Use Storefront - Suburban C-2, C-3,
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GX-C General Mix - Corridor DC, O-1, RMU, C-1
RESIDENTIAL MIX ZONES
RX-C Residential Mix - Corridor R-4
RX-N Residential Mix - Neighborhood R-3
1 For information only during draft. Not an exact exchange.
Table 155.03-2 Allowed Building Types by Zone
Building Types
MIXED-USE ZONES
ReferenceMX-D MX-C MX-S GX-C RX-C RX-N
Traditional Storefront 44 44 ––––155.03.F
Commercial Center ––44 –––155.03.G
General Building –––44 44 44 155.03.H
Row Building –––44 44 44 155.03.I
Civic Building 00 00 00 00 00 00 155.03.J
KEY: 44 = Allowed 00 = Allowed with Conditional Use Permit – = Prohibited
Refer to Table 155.05-1 for permitted uses in each zone.
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d. GX-C, General Mix - Corridor. The GX-C zone is
generally intended for use in the downtown edge
and along corridors, where residential, office, and
limited commercial uses can mix comfortably in a
walkable environment and support businesses in the
adjacent MX zones.
e. RX-C, Residential Mix - Corridor. The RX-C zone
is intended for use along corridors and in more
intensive nodes, where housing types, including
townhouses, and small and large apartment
buildings, are mixed in a walkable environment.
f. RX-N, Residential Mix - Neighborhood. The RX-N
zone is intended for use within neighborhood nodes
and along neighborhood edges to support new
neighborhoods with a mix of smaller scaled housing
types, including single-unit houses, multi-unit houses,
small apartment buildings, and townhouses.
155.03.B Allowed Building Types
Building types are allowed in zones per Table 155.03-
2. All buildings and sites must comply with the building
regulations that apply to a single building type allowed in
the subject zone, unless otherwise expressly stated.
155.03.B.1 EXISTING BUILDINGS. See 155.12 for
buildings constructed and lots established prior to the
adoption of these regulations that do not conform to
these regulations.
155.03.B.2 SELECTING A BUILDING TYPE. For
expansions and renovations to buildings existing on
the effective date of this zoning code, the zoning
administrator must approve the selection of a building
type allowed in the zone within which the building is
located. Refer to Table 155.03-2.
155.03.B.3 ACCESSORY STRUCTURE REGULATIONS.
Except as defined in the building type regulations,
accessory structures are subject to the regulations of
155.06.
155.03.B.4 EXEMPTIONS. Where the principal use on
the lot is primarily outdoors, the following applies:
a. Applicable Uses. Uses allowed for exemptions from
building type standards include parks and open
space uses per 155.05.F.5 and utility and service
uses per 155.05.F.7.
b. Principal Buildings. Any principal use buildings on
the site must comply with the building regulations
that apply to a building type allowed in the subject
zone, except any minimum front street building
frontage.
c. Rear Yards without a Principal Building. The rear
yard location for parking and accessory structures
to the principal use (e.g. a restroom structure is
accessory to a principal outdoor recreation use) must
be determined by the zoning administrator.
d. Side and Rear Setbacks Apply. Side and rear
setbacks for any applicable building type must be
used for all structures.
e. Utility Structures. Larger utility structures may
require additional regulation per the zoning
administrator, including setbacks.
155.03.C Allowed Uses
Uses are allowed in mixed-use zones in accordance with
the use regulations of 155.05.
155.03.D Other Applicable Articles
Buildings and uses in mixed-use zones are subject to
all other applicable regulations of this zoning code,
including the following:
155.03.D.1 BUILDING DESIGN. See 155.07 for design
regulations applicable to all building types. These
provisions address such features as building materials,
windows, roof types, and balcony design.
155.03.D.2 SITE DESIGN. See 155.08 for landscape and
site design regulations applicable to all building types.
These provisions address such features as landscape,
fencing, sight distance at intersections, and other site
features.
155.03.D.3 MEASUREMENTS AND DEFINITIONS.
See 155.14 for definitions and how to measure certain
building regulations.
155.03.D.4 ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.
See 155.06 for accessory uses and accessory structure
definitions and requirements.
155.03.D.5 PARKING. See 155.06 for motor vehicle and
bicycle off-street parking requirements and design.
155.03.D.6 SIGNS. See 155.10 for sign regulations.
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155.03.E Applicable to All Building Types
The regulations of this section apply to all building types
in the mixed-use zones, unless otherwise stated.
155.03.E.1 PERMANENT BUILDINGS. All buildings must
be placed on a permanent foundation, unless otherwise
expressly stated in this zoning code.
155.03.E.2 MULTIPLE BUILDINGS ALLOWED PER LOT.
a. One Building Per Lot. In the MX-D, one principal
building is allowed per lot.
b. Multiple Buildings Per Lot. In all zones except the
MX-D, multiple buildings are allowed on a single lot
consistent with the following:
(1) Each building must meet the regulations of the
building type.
(2) Each building must front a street or courtyard,
except in MX-S, buildings may front parking lots.
See definition of courtyard in 155.14.B.
(3) Any required front streetwall may be met by
a combination of buildings in the front street
setback.
(4) The space between each building must equal
two times the side yard minimum setbacks be a
minimum of 10 feet.
(5) Street facade regulations per the building type
and design regulations for street facades in
155.07 apply to any courtyard facades.
(6) Any courtyard must be designed with landscape,
seating, and other amenities. A drop-off drive
may be approved by the zoning administrator.
155.03.E.3 BUILD TO THE CORNER. On corner lots
where maximum setbacks are established, a building
must be located within the intersection of the minimum
and maximum street setbacks of the two intersecting
streets.
155.03.E.4 MINIMUM STREETSCAPE AREA. Where
the area from the back of curb/edge of pavement to
the lot line is less than 12 feet, street setbacks shall
be measured from 12 feet off the back of curb/edge
of pavement. The extended streetscape area shall be
treated with streetscape per XXX.
155.03.E.5 TREATMENT OF YARDS. All yards must
consist of landscape areas, patio space, or sidewalk
space, unless otherwise expressly stated. See 155.08 for
landscape regulations.
a. Parking Locations. Paved vehicular areas (parking
lots, loading areas, drives) are located per the
building type regulations.
b. Side Yard Parking Lots. Some zones allow side
yard parking lots. Side yard parking lots must not
encroach into the front yard and minimum side
setback, except as otherwise expressly stated.
c. Driveways Crossing Yards. Paved vehicular areas
are limited to specific locations per the applicable
zone building type regulations. Driveways may cross
through yards as follows:
(1) Where permitted as access to the lot, driveways
may cross perpendicularly through the front or
side street yards, except as otherwise expressly
stated.
(2) Driveways may cross perpendicularly through
the side and rear yards to connect to parking on
adjacent lots.
155.03.E.6 FRONT STREETS. The term "front street"
applies to the streets that generally establish the fronts
of lots and buildings, and determine where to locate
the principal entrance to the building. Per the building
type regulations, front streets require the highest level
of facade treatment and typically restrict the location of
parking, driveways, and garage entrances.
a. Designation. Lots may abut multiple front streets.
Front streets are generally defined as follows:
(1) Map. Front streets for downtown zones and
along commercial corridors are designated on
the zoning map, maintained as a geographic
layer on the city's geographic information system
(GIS), under the direction of the community
development director.
(2) Neighborhood Front Streets. Within
neighborhoods, front streets include those
streets where the majority of buildings have front
facades and principal building entrances facing
the street, typically along the longer faces of
blocks.
(3) Civic or Open Space Frontage. Lots containing
or abutting civic spaces or public open spaces
must treat frontages abutting that space with
front facade windows per the building type and
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building design standards of 155.07 for street
facades.
(4) Waterway Frontage. All frontages along
waterways or trails, must be treated as front or
side street frontages per the building type and
building design standards of 155.07.
(5) Other Frontages. Some building types may
designate frontages other than front streets,
waterways, or civic space as front. See
supplemental regulations for each building type.
b. One Front Required. All lots must treat at least one
frontage as a front street. If no front street abuts
the lot, the zoning administrator will designate the
frontage(s) to be treated as front.
c. Intersecting Front Streets. Where two front streets
intersect at a lot, the street with more existing front
frontage treatments, as determined by the zoning
administrator, may be treated as the front of the lot.
The other street frontage may be treated as side
street.
d. Double-Frontage Lots Between Two Front Streets.
A double-frontage lot exists where a lot extends
between two parallel front streets. Each frontage
must be treated as a front.
(1) Where the frontage faces a lot in the same zone,
the frontage must be treated by the building
type regulations for the subject zone.
(2) Where the double-frontage lot has a front facing
any R or RX zone, all regulations of any one
building type allowed in any GX or RX zone may
be applied to that facade for a maximum depth
of 30 feet into the subject lot. Allowed uses in
the subject frontage must be consistent with
uses allowed in a GX or RX zone.
e. Side Streets. Side streets allow for a lower level
of facade treatment as well as permit locations for
garage and parking lot driveways entrances. Side
streets may always be treated at the higher level of
a front street.
155.03.E.7 RECYCLING & REFUSE LOCATIONS
Unless otherwise defined by the building type, all trash,
recycling, and other refuse areas for buildings must
comply with the following:
a. Interior of Building. Trash, recycling, and other
refuse areas must be located inside the building with
access doors off the rear or interior side facade.
(1) Access doors may be located off a Side-Street
Facade if the zoning administrator determines
no other option exists.
(2) Access doors must be opaque, screening a
minimum of 80% of the opening.
(3) Containers must be located immediately inside
the access doors and containers must be stored
inside until the process of emptying. Containers
may not be pulled out on the street in advance
of the arrival of the hauling truck.
b. Rear Yard. If locating the trash, recycling, and other
refuse inside the building is not practicable, trash,
recycling, and other refuse areas must be located in
the rear yard of the lot.
c. Interior Side Yard. When no rear yard exists or
when the rear yard is less than 5 ft. in depth, trash,
recycling, and other refuse areas may be located in
the rear portion of an interior side yard.
d. Side Street Yard. When no rear or side yard exists,
trash, recycling, and other refuse areas may be
located in a side street yard with a conditional use
permit, provided the containers are fully screened
from the street.
e. Screening. See XXX for required screening of trash,
recycling, and other refuse areas.
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155.03.F Traditional Storefront Building
155.03.F.1 DESCRIPTION AND INTENT. The Traditional
Storefront building type is intended for use in the
downtown, along corridors, and at neighborhood
nodes, accommodating shopping, services, and eating
establishments in a traditional, main-street-style, mixed-
use building.
Oriented to the street with narrow or no side setbacks,
this building type is highly accessible to the pedestrian.
Ground story storefront glass, entrances along the
sidewalk, and windows in upper stories facing the
street make these buildings interesting and inviting to
pedestrians. Parking, where required, is typically located
mainly in the rear yard.
155.03.F.2 ILLUSTRATIVE IMAGES. The images shown
in Figure 155.03-01 are intended to illustrate the general
character of the building type. Buildings in the images
may not meet all building type regulations.
155.03.F.3 BUILDING REGULATIONS. The following
tables and illustrations regulate this specific building
type. See 155.03.E for general regulations for all building
types. See 155.14 for definitions and measuring table
regulations.
Figure 155.03-01. Examples of Traditional Storefront Building Type
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DRAFT 155.03 Mixed-Use Zones 155.03.F Traditional Storefront Building
Figure 155.03-03. Traditional Storefront Street Facade
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Additional/ReferencesMX-D MX-C
Keyed to Figure 155.03-03 155.03.F.6. STREET FACADES
1)1)Entrance Type Storefront Storefront See 155.07.C for entrance types.
1!1!Building Entrance Location One per every 50 feet on front facade One per every 75 feet on street facade
See 155.14.A.14 for measuring.
1@1@ Ground Story Windows on Front Facades, minimum 65%65%See 155.14.A.13 for measuring windows.Must be between 2 ft. and 10 ft. from sidewalk grade.
No bays or 15 ft. wide sections of any story on a front facade may be without windows
Ground story window requirement applies to first 20 ft. of
any street-side facades from front facade.
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12%
15%
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Measured per story, includes any half stories, visible basement, or full floor height towers. See 155.14.A.13 for measuring.No 15 ft. wide sections of any story on a front facade
may be without windows
FRONT STREET
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DRAFT 155.03 Mixed-Use Zones 155.03.F Traditional Storefront Building
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ZONES
Additional/ReferencesMX-D MX-C
Keyed to Figure 155.03-04 155.03.F.7. HEIGHT
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Additional Stepped-Back Story, minimum 15-foot setback from front facade
+1 story +1 stories fronting major
corridors2
1^1^Ground Story Height, minimum to
maximum 12 to 15 ft. 12 to 18 ft. Measured floor-to-floor. See XXX and XXX for measuring heights and XXX for height exceptions.
1&1&Upper Story Height, feet maximum 12 ft.11 ft.
1*1*Ground Story Elevation Within 30 inches of sidewalk elevation
155.03.F.8. ROOFS
1(1(Allowed Roof Types Parapet Parapet, flat, pitched See 155.07.B for roof types and tower regulations.Tower Allowed Allowed
1 For discussion with plan commission.2 For discussion with plan commission. Major corridors include 3rd Ave E, Vermillion St (Hwy 61), Hwy. 55., N Frontage Rd, General Sieben Dr, Red Wing Blvd, W 9th St.
FRONT STREET
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DRAFT 155.03 Mixed-Use Zones 155.03.G Commercial Center
155.03.G Commercial Center
155.03.G.1 DESCRIPTION AND INTENT. The
Commercial Center is intended for use along corridors
and in regional nodes, accommodating shopping,
services, and eating establishments in either a single-
use or a mixed-use building. Commercial Center
buildings are meant to provide comfortable and
safe access to pedestrians from the street as well as
vehicular access and parking. Ground story storefront
glass, entrances along the sidewalk, are oriented to the
street and usually to an internal parking area.
155.03.G.2 ILLUSTRATIVE IMAGES. The images shown
in Figure 155.03-05 are intended to illustrate the general
character of the building type. Many of the buildings and
sites in each image predate these regulations and may
not meet all building type regulations.
155.03.G.3 BUILDING REGULATIONS. The following
tables and illustrations regulate this specific building
type. See 155.03.E for general regulations for all building
types. See 155.14.A for definitions and measuring table
regulations.
Figure 155.03-05. Examples of Commercial Center Building Type
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Commercial Center Building continuedCommercial Center Building continued
Commercial Center Building
(plus gas station
Commercial Center Building
(plus gas station
Allowable Building Area
KEY
Setback Zone
Porch Encroachment Area
Lot Line
Building Setback Line
KEY
Potential Building Footprint
Parking Location
Attached Parking Allowed
Lot Line
Parking Setback Line
Potential Building Footprint
KEY
Setback Zone
Parking Location
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Lot Line
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DRAFT 155.03 Mixed-Use Zones 155.03.G Commercial Center
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Additional/ReferencesMX-S
Keyed to Figure 155.03-06 155.03.G.4. BUILDING SITING
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155.03.G.5. PARKING SITING
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yy Attached Garage Door Location Rear, side, side-street, internal facade
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limited front yard parking
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DRAFT 155.03 Mixed-Use Zones 155.03.G Commercial Center
ZONES
Additional/ReferencesMX-S
Keyed to Figure 155.03-07 155.03.G.6. STREET FACADES
oo Entrance Type Storefront See 155.07.C for entrance types.
1)1)Building Entrance Location One per every 60 feet on front street facade
1!1!Ground Story Windows on Front Street Facades, minimum 55%See 155.14.A.13 for measuring windows.Must be between 2 ft. and 10 ft. from sidewalk grade.
No bays or 15 ft. wide sections of any story on a front facade may be without windows
Ground story window requirement applies to first 20 ft. of any street-side facades from front facade.
1@1@ All Other Story Windows, minimum
Front Facade
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Measured per story, includes any half stories, visible basement, or full floor height towers. See 155.14.A.13 for measuring.No 15 ft. wide sections of any story on a front facade may be without windows
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1$1$1$1$
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DRAFT 155.03 Mixed-Use Zones 155.03.G Commercial Center
Figure 155.03-08. Commercial Center Building Height
ZONES
Additional/ReferencesMX-S
Keyed to Figure 155.03-06 155.03.G.7. HEIGHT
1#1#Overall Height, minimum to maximum 1 to 3 stories Stories measured floor-to-floor. See XXX and XXX for measuring heights and XXX for height exceptions.
1$1$Ground Story Height, minimum to maximum 14 ft. to 18 ft.; additional height allowed for large format spaces with site plan approval
1%1%Upper Story Height, maximum 12 ft.
1^1^Ground Story Elevation Within 30 inches of sidewalk elevation
155.03.G.8. ROOFS
1&1&Allowed Roof Types Parapet, flat, pitched See 155.07.B for roof types and tower regulations.Tower Allowed
FRONT STREET
Allowed Parking in BuildingAllowed Parking in Building
Occupied Building Space
Occupied Building Space
City of HASTINGS Zoning Code UpdateDRAFT January 23, 2025 3-15
DRAFT 155.03 Mixed-Use Zones 155.03.H General Building Type
155.03.H General Building Type
155.03.H.1 DESCRIPTION AND INTENT. The General
Building is a basic urban building, typically housing
multiple residential units, offices, and other similar
spaces. Each building is oriented to the street with
entrances to lobbies off the public sidewalk. Parking is
located in the rear yard. Buildings vary in height and
length depending on the zone.
155.03.H.2 ILLUSTRATIVE IMAGES. The images shown
in Figure 155.03-09 are intended to illustrate the general
character of the building type. The buildings and sites
in each image may not fulfill all of the building type
regulations.
155.03.H.3 BUILDING REGULATIONS. The following
tables and illustrations regulate this specific building
type. See 155.03.E for general regulations for all building
types. See 155.14.A for definitions and measuring table
regulations.
Figure 155.03-09. Examples of General Building Type
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General BuildingGeneral Building General BuildingGeneral Building
Allowable Building Area
KEY
Setback Zone
Porch Encroachment Area
Lot Line
Building Setback Line
KEY
Potential Building Footprint
Parking Location
Attached Parking Allowed
Lot Line
Parking Setback Line
Potential Building Footprint
KEY
Setback Zone
Parking Location
Attached Parking Allowed
Lot Line
Major Accessory Structures & UsesMajor Accessory Structures & Uses
DRAFT 155.03 Mixed-Use Zones 155.03.H General Building Type
Figure 155.03-10. General Building & Parking Siting
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ZONES
Additional/References
GX-C
RX-C RX-N
Keyed to Figure 155.03-10 155.03.H.4. BUILDING SITING
qq Front Streetwall maximum building width maximum building segments
–180 ft..90 60 ft 120 ft.30 ft.
See XXX for building segments.1
Minimum streetscape area required per 155.03.E.4.
Double-frontage lots addressed per 155.03.E.6.d.
Rear and side yard landscape buffer required adjacent to R zones per XXX.
ww Front Street Setback, minimum to
maximum2 0 10 to 30 ft.15 to 30 ft.
ee Side Street Setback, minimum to maximum 5 to 30 ft.10 to 30 ft.
rr Side Setback, minimum 10 ft.; 15 at R zone. 7 ft.
tt Rear Setback, minimum 20 ft.; 0 ft. at alley 20 ft.
yy Building Coverage, maximum 60% 50% See XXX for measuring building coverage.
155.03.H.5. PARKING SITING
uu Occupied Building Space, minimum 20 ft. behind front facade in floors above any basement
ii Attached Garage Door Location Rear, side, side street facade
oo Surface Parking Location Rear, limited side yard Rear yard Limited side yard parking per 155.14.A.9.Parking lot landscape buffer required per XXX.
Street Setback No closer to lot line than principal building
Non-Street Setback, minimum 5 ft. 5 ft.
1)1)Driveway Access Alley
1 To be included in module 2, Building Design.2 To staff: revised in order to allow for more flexibility for courtyards, since removed detailed regulations on courtyards.
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DRAFT 155.03 Mixed-Use Zones 155.03.H General Building Type
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ZONES
Additional/References
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Keyed to Figure 155.03-11 155.03.H.6. STREET FACADES
1!1!Entrance Type Storefront, stoop or porch Stoop or porch See 155.07.C for entrance types.
1@1@ Primary Building Entrance Location One per every 120 feet on front facade One per building on front facade
See 155.14.A.14 for measuring.
1#1#Windows, minimum Front Facade Side Street Facade 20%12%15%12%
Measured per story, includes any half stories, visible basement, or full floor height towers. See 155.14.A.13 for measuring.No bays or 15 ft. wide sections of any story on a front
facade
may be without windows
1$1$Horizontal Divisions with Shadow Lines One division required for buildings over 3 stories.
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upper story
half story in roof
facade segment facade segment
facade segmentfacade segmentfacade segment
facade segment
half story in roof
upper story
upper story
ground story
ground story
half story in visible basement
Figure 155.03-11. General Building Facades
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DRAFT 155.03 Mixed-Use Zones 155.03.H General Building Type
Figure 155.03-12. General Building Height and Roofs
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ZONES
Additional/References
GX-C
RX-C RX-N
Keyed to Figure 155.03-12 155.03.H.7. HEIGHT
1%1%Overall Height, minimum to maximum 1 stories3.5 stories 1 stories2.5 stories
Additional Stepped-Back Story, minimum 15 ft. from front facade +1.5 stories fronting major corridors3 --
1^1^Story Height, maximum 12 ft.11 ft.Measured floor-to-floor. See XXX and XXX for measuring heights and XXX for height exceptions.1&1&Ground Story Elevation Within 42 inches of sidewalk elevation
155.03.H.8. ROOFS
1*1*Allowed Roof Types Parapet, flat, pitched Parapet, flat, pitched See 155.07.B for roof types and tower regulations.Tower Allowed Allowed
3 For planning commission review. Major corridors include 3rd Ave E, Vermillion St (Hwy 61), Hwy. 55., N Frontage Rd, General Sieben Dr, Red Wing Blvd, W 9th St.
Allowed Parking in BuildingOccupied Building Space
1^1^
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DRAFT 155.03 Mixed-Use Zones 155.03.I Row Building Type
155.03.I Row Building Type
155.03.I.1 DESCRIPTION AND INTENT. The Row
Building is comprised of multiple vertical units with
shared side walls. Each unit is typically oriented to the
street with an entrance off the public sidewalk. Parking
is located in the rear yard with attached garages entered
from the rear of the building or detached garages.
Buildings vary in length and height depending on the
zone.
155.03.I.2 ILLUSTRATIVE IMAGES. The images shown
in Figure 155.03-13 are intended to illustrate the general
character of the building type. The buildings and sites
in each image may not fulfill all of the building type
regulations.
155.03.I.3 BUILDING REGULATIONS. The following
tables and illustrations regulate this specific building
type. For the purposes of the Row building, a building
consists of a series of units. See 155.03.E for general
regulations for all building types. See 155.14.A for
definitions and measuring table regulations.
Figure 155.03-13. Examples of Row Building Type
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Row BuildingRow Building
Building Setback Line
KEY
Potential Building Footprint
Drive-Lane Location
Attached Parking Allowed
Lot Line
Parking Setback Line
Principal Entrances
DRAFTOutdoor Private Space Mixed-Use Zones 155.03.I Row Building Type
Figure 155.03-14. Row Building & Parking Siting
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Additional/References
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Keyed to Figure 155.03-14 155.03.I.4. BUILDING SITING
Configuration Multiple vertical, side-by-side units sharing common side walls; Multiple buildings allowed on a lot per 155.03.E.2. Units within the Row building each located on their lot are allowed per 155.03.I.9.
qq Front Streetwall maximum building width 8 units 6 units
Minimum streetscape area required per 155.03.E.4.
Double-frontage lots addressed per 155.03.E.6.d.
ww Front Street Setback, minimum to maximum 10 to 15 ft.15 to 25 ft.
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rr Side Setback, minimum 5 ft.10 ft.
tt Rear Setback, minimum 20 ft.; 0 ft. at alley 20 ft.; 0 ft. at alley
yy Outdoor Private Space, minimum 100 sq. ft. per unit 200 sq. ft. per unit See 155.03.I.9 for explanation of outdoor private space.
uu Building Coverage, maximum 75%60% See XXX for measuring building coverage.
155.03.I.5. PARKING SITING
ii Occupied Building Space, minimum 12 ft. behind front facade in floors above any basement
oo Attached Garage Door Location Rear facade
1)1)Surface Parking Location Rear yard Rear yard Limited side yard parking per 155.14.A.9.Parking lot landscape buffer required per XXX.
Street Setback No closer to lot line than principal building
Non-Street Setback, minimum 3 ft. ; 10 ft. at R zone
1!1!Driveway Access Alley, side street; front street if no alley or side street
Allowable Building Area
KEY
Setback Zone
Porch Encroachment Area
Lot Line
Building Setback Line
KEY
Potential Building Footprint
Parking Location
Attached Parking Allowed
Lot Line
Parking Setback Line
Potential Building Footprint
KEY
Setback Zone
Parking Location
Attached Parking Allowed
Lot Line
Major Accessory Structures & UsesMajor Accessory Structures & Uses
Outdoor Private SpaceOutdoor Private Space
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DRAFT Outdoor Private Space Mixed-Use Zones 155.03.I Row Building Type
ZONES
Additional/References
GX-C
RX-C RX-N
Keyed to Figure 155.03-15 155.03.I.6. STREET FACADES
1@1@ Entrance Type Stoop or porch Stoop or porch See 155.07.C for entrance types.
1#1#Primary Building Entrance Location One per unit on street or courtyard facade; at least 50% of units must front the front street.
See 155.14.A.14 for measuring.
1$1$Windows, minimum
Front Facade
Side Street Facade 20%12%18%12%
Measured per story, includes any half stories, visible basement, or full floor height towers. See 155.14.A.13 for measuring.No bays or 10 ft. wide sections of any story on a front facade may be without windows
1%1%Horizontal Divisions with Shadow
Lines One division required between any visible basement and the 2nd floor.
Horizontal and vertical divisions may be broken, but must be extend a minimum of 80% of the facade. See 155.14.B.2 for measuring.
1^1^Vertical Divisions with Shadow Lines One for every 2 units on the ground story facade
Figure 155.03-15. Row Building Facades and Roofs
half story in roof
upper story
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DRAFTOutdoor Private Space Mixed-Use Zones 155.03.I Row Building Type
Figure 155.03-16. Row Building Height
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Additional/References
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RX-C RX-N
Keyed to Figure 155.03-16 155.03.I.7. HEIGHT
1&1&Overall Height, minimum to maximum 2 to 3.5 stories 1 to 2.5 stories Story heights measured floor-to-floor. See XXX and XXX for measuring and XXX for height exceptions.1*1*Story Height, maximum 12 ft.12 ft.
1(1(Ground Story Elevation Within 42 inches of sidewalk elevation
155.03.I.8. ROOFS
2)2)Allowed Roof Types Pitched, Flat, Parapet Pitched See 155.07.B for roof types and tower regulations.Tower 1 per unit, maximum width 12 ft. or 1 per building
155.03.I.9 ROW BUILDING SUPPLEMENTAL
REGULATIONS.
a. Freehold Lots. The regulations for the Row Building
assume multiple units located on one lot with
common ownership of the lot. Alternatively, each unit
may be located on its own separate lot with the lot
line located along the common wall between units,
often called "fee simple" or "freehold" ownership.
For freehold ownership, the building comprised of
multiple units and spanning multiple lots must meet
the regulations for the Row building.
b. Minimum Private Outdoor Space. Minimum outdoor
private space as required per unit must be open air
and available specifically for the use of the building
occupants. The form of the space must meet one of
the following:
(1) Private space directly accessible from the unit
must meet the following:
(A) The minimum dimension of the space 6 feet
in any direction, meeting the minimum total
size required by the building type, and not
including any access paths to the unit.
(2) One or more common spaces equal to the total
required space for all units that do not provide
private space attached to the unit and accessible
and available to all residents of the contributing
units..
(A) The space must have a minimum dimension
of 10 feet in any direction and the minimum
size of each common space must be 1,000
square feet.
City of HASTINGS Zoning Code UpdateDRAFT January 23, 2025 3-23
DRAFT Outdoor Private Space Mixed-Use Zones 155.03.J Civic Building Type
155.03.J Civic Building Type
155.03.J.1 DESCRIPTION AND INTENT. The Civic
building is the most flexible building type, but is limited
to buildings with civic and institutional uses. This
building type is intended to allow distinctive buildings
within the urban fabric, set back within a landscape
setting or designed as unique, iconic structures.
155.03.J.2 ILLUSTRATIVE IMAGES. The images shown
in Figure 155.03-17 are intended to illustrate the general
character of the building type. The buildings and sites
in each image may not fulfill all of the building type
regulations.
155.03.J.3 BUILDING REGULATIONS
a. Use of the Civic building type is limited to civic and
institutional uses only, as defined in 155.05.F.
b. The following tables and illustrations regulate this
specific building type. See 155.03.E for general
regulations for all building types. See 155.14.A for
definitions and measuring table regulations.
Figure 155.03-17. Examples of Civic Building Type
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Civic BuildingCivic Building
DRAFTOutdoor Private Space Mixed-Use Zones 155.03.J Civic Building Type
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ZONES
Additional/ReferencesALL ZONES ALLOWED
Keyed to Figure 155.03-18 155.03.J.4. BUILDING SITING
qq Front Street Setback, minimum 15 ft. Minimum streetscape area required per 155.03.E.4.
Double-frontage lots addressed per 155.03.E.6.d.
Rear and side yard landscape buffer required adjacent to R zones per XXX.e
ww Side Street Setback, minimum 10 ft.
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rr Rear Setback, minimum 20 ft.
tt Building Coverage, maximum 80% See XXX for measuring building coverage.
155.03.J.5. PARKING SITING
yy Occupied Building Space, minimum 15 ft. behind front facade in floors above any
basement
uu Attached Garage Door Location Rear, side, side street facade
ii Surface Parking Location Rear, side yard Limited side yard parking per 155.14.A.9.Parking lot landscape buffer required per XXX.
Street Setback No closer to lot line than principal building
Non-Street Setback, minimum 3 ft.
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Allowable Building Area
KEY
Setback Zone
Porch Encroachment Area
Lot Line
Building Setback Line
KEY
Potential Building Footprint
Parking Location
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Lot Line
Parking Setback Line
Potential Building Footprint
KEY
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Parking Location
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Allowable Building Area
KEY
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Lot Line
Building Setback Line
KEY
Potential Building Footprint
Parking Location
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Lot Line
Parking Setback Line
Potential Building Footprint
KEY
Setback Zone
Parking Location
Attached Parking Allowed
Lot Line
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ZONES
Additional/ReferencesALL ZONES ALLOWED
Keyed to Figure 155.03-19 155.03.J.6. STREET FACADES
1!1!Windows, minimum Front Facade 10%
Measured per story, includes any half stories, visible basement, or full floor height towers. See 155.14.A.13 for measuring.No bays or 15 ft. wide sections of any story on a front facade may be without windows
Figure 155.03-19. Civic Building Street Facades
1!1!1!1!
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ground story
upper story
upper story
tower
basement
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DRAFTOutdoor Private Space Mixed-Use Zones 155.03.J Civic Building Type
Figure 155.03-20. Civic Building Height
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upper story
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Keyed to Figure 155.03-20 155.03.J.7. HEIGHT
1@1@ Overall Height, maximum 3 stories, 25 ft. max.; over 25 ft. allowed with
an additional 1/2 foot for each additional foot of
builidng height beyond all minimum required
setbacks.
1#1#Ground Story Elevation Within 42 inches of sidewalk elevation
155.03.J.8. ROOFS
1$1$Allowed Roof Types Parapet, flat, pitched; others allowed with approval
See 155.07.B for roof types and tower regulations.
Tower Allowed
1$1$
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155.04.A Agricultural Zone ....................................................................................................................... 4-2155.04.B Open Space, and Public and Institutional Zones .............................................................. 4-2155.04.C Industrial Zones ........................................................................................................................... 4-3155.04.D Planned Unit Development Overlay ...................................................................................... 4-4
155.04 SPECIAL ZONES
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DRAFT 155.04 Special Zones 155.04.A Agricultural Zone
155.04.A Agricultural Zone
155.04.A.1 ZONES ESTABLISHED. The city's agricultural
zone is noted by the symbol "A".
155.04.A.2 ZONE DESCRIPTION
A, Agricultural. The A zone is intended to protect
agricultural areas until such time as it is determined
the areas should be developed differently, and to allow
flexibility for operation of agricultural uses.
155.04.A.3 ANNEXED LAND. Any land that may be
annexed to the city shall be placed in the A Agricultural
zone.
155.04.A.4 ALLOWED USES. Uses are allowed in the A
zone in accordance with the use regulations of 155.05.
155.04.A.5 SITE AND BUILDING REGULATIONS. The
size, location, and design of all buildings, structures,
activity areas and other site features in the A zone must
comply with the regulations in Table 155.04-1.
155.04.A.6 OTHER REGULATIONS. Development in
the A zones is subject to all other applicable regulations
of this zoning code, including parking, landscaping and
other regulations of general applicability.
Table 155.04-1 Agricultural Zone Regulations
SYMBOL A
Lot Size, minimum 10 acres
Lot Width, minimum 150 ft.
Front Setback, minimum 20 ft.
Street-Side Setback,
minimum 10 ft.
Side Setback, minimum 10 ft.
Rear Setback, minimum 20 ft.
Height, maximum 25 ft. max.; buildings over 25 ft.
must be set back an additional
1/2 foot for each additional foot
of builidng height beyond all
minimum required setbacks.
155.04.B Open Space, and Public and Institutional Zones
155.04.B.1 ZONES ESTABLISHED. The city's public and
institutional zones are listed in Table 155.04-2.
Table 155.04-2 Public & Institutional Zones
SYMBOL ZONE NAME
OS Open Space & Parks
PI Public & Institutional Buildings
155.04.B.2 ZONE DESCRIPTIONS
a. OS, Open Space & Parks. The OS zone is intended
for parks and other types of open space or natural
areas.
b. PI, Public & Institutional. The PI zone is intended to
accommodate public, civic, and institutional uses in
buildings, while minimizing the potential for adverse
impacts on surrounding areas. The PI zone may be
applied to public or privately owned lands.
155.04.B.3 MAPPING. The OS and PI zones may be
applied regardless of ownership of the land on which the
use is located. OS and P zoning is intended to identify
the public or institutional use of the subject property, not
necessarily the ownership or control of the property.
155.04.B.4 ALLOWED USES. Uses are allowed in OS
and PI zones in accordance with the use regulations of
155.05.
155.04.B.5 SITE AND BUILDING REGULATIONS. The
size, location, and design of all buildings, structures,
activity areas and other site features in any OS and PI
zone must comply with the regulations in Table 155.04-1.
Table 155.04-3 Public & Institutional Zone Regulations
SYMBOL OS
PI
Front Setback, minimum 15 ft.; Street setback averaging applies per XXX
Street-Side Setback,
minimum 10 ft.; Street setback averaging applies per XXX
Side Setback, minimum 15 ft.; 30 ft. abutting R zone
Rear Setback, minimum 30 ft.
Height, maximum 45 ft. max.
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155.04.B.6 OTHER REGULATIONS. Development in
the OS and P zones is subject to all other applicable
regulations of this zoning code, including parking,
landscaping and other regulations of general
applicability.
155.04.C Industrial Zones
155.04.C.1 ZONE ESTABLISHED. The city's industrial
zones are listed in Table 155.04-4. When this zoning
code refers to “industrial” zones, it is referring to these
zones.
Table 155.04-4 Employment Zones
SYMBOL ZONE NAME CURRENT
ZONE
I1 Industrial Park I-1
I2 Industrial Park Storage/Service I-2
155.04.C.2 DESCRIPTIONS.
a. I1, Industrial Park. The I1 zone is intended to
concentrate, preserve, and protect locations for low-
to medium-intensity production and manufacturing
uses. Other uses such as building material sales,
wholesale businesses, and warehousing and
distribution can also be located in this zone
without significant disruption of retail and shopping
infrastructure.
b. I2, Industrial Park Storage and Service. The I2 zone
is intended to segregate for aesthetic and functional
reasons uses that involve exterior storage of
products, raw materials, equipment or vehicles and
that require a lesser degree of public improvements
than is typically provided in the I-1.
155.04.C.3 ALLOWED USES. Uses are allowed in the
industrial zones in accordance with the use regulations
of 155.05. The intensity and type of industrial uses in the
I-2 zone are allowed based upon a determination by the
city that an adequate level of public services to support
the uses can be provided based upon the level of public
improvements available to the district.
155.04.C.4 EXPANSION OF I2. Further expansion of the
geographic limits of the I2 zone is not anticipated. Future
rezoning of land for industrial storage and services uses
shall be designated I-1.
155.04.C.5 SITE AND BUILDING REGULATIONS. The
regulations of Table 155.04-5 apply in the industrial
zones.
Table 155.04-5 Industrial Zones Regulations
SYMBOL I1 I2
Front Setback, minimum 35 ft. 20 35 ft. 20
Street-Side Setback, minimum 35 ft. 15 35 ft. 15
Side Setback, minimum 20 ft.20 ft.
Rear Setback, minimum 20 ft.20 ft.
Parking and Loading Yard Any Any
Height, maximum 45 ft. max.45 ft. max.
155.04.C.6 OTHER REGULATIONS. Development in
any industrial zone is subject to all other applicable
regulations of this zoning code, including parking,
landscaping and other regulations of general
applicability.
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DRAFT 155.04 Special Zones 155.04.D Planned Unit Development Overlay
155.04.D Planned Unit Development
Overlay
155.04.D.1 PURPOSES. The PUD, Planned Unit
Development Overlay zone is intended to:
a. Promote implementation of and consistency with the
comprehensive plan and other relevant plans and
policies;
b. Accommodate development that may be impossible
to carry out under otherwise applicable development
code regulations and standards;
c. Secure public benefits that are at least
commensurate with the degree of development
flexibility afforded in the approved development
plan; and
d. Promote master-planned development of large
parcels with a system of streets, blocks, and open
spaces, and a mix of zones to create new, walkable
neighborhoods.
155.04.D.2 APPLICABILITY
a. Small-Scale PUDs (Optional). Property owners
may elect to apply for PUD overlay zoning when
development is proposed on a single lot or a
combination of lots with a total area of less than
3 acres and the type of development and the
proposed development would be difficult or
impossible to carry out without the flexibility afforded
through the PUD overlay.
b. Large-Scale PUDs (Mandatory). Property owners
must apply for PUD overlay zoning whenever one or
more of the following is proposed on 3-acre or larger
parcels of land that are not classified in a P or I zone:
(1) The construction of multiple buildings;
(2) The construction of one or more new streets; or
(3) Subdivision.
155.04.D.3 ZONING MAP. Approved PUD overlays must
be identified on the zoning map by appending the map
PUD standards
to be included
in Module 2
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155.05.A Allowed Uses .......................................................................................................... 5-2
155.05.B Use Classifications Generally ............................................................................. 5-2
155.05.C Residential Use Group ......................................................................................... 5-5
155.05.D Commercial Use Group ....................................................................................... 5-5
155.05.E Manufacturing & Industry Use Group ............................................................... 5-8
155.05.F Civic & Institutional Use Group ........................................................................... 5-9
155.05.G Agricultural Use Group ........................................................................................ 5-10
155.05.H Other Uses .............................................................................................................. 5-11
155.05 PRINCIPAL USES
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155.05.A Allowed Uses
155.05.A.1 PRINCIPAL USE TABLE. Principal uses are
allowed in accordance with Table 155.05-1.
155.05.A.2 INTERPRETING THE USE TABLE
a. Use Classification System. Uses are listed in the first
column of Table 155.05-1.
b. Permitted Uses. A “44“ denotes uses permitted
by-right in the subject zone.
c. Permitted in Upper Stories Only. A “88“ denotes uses
permitted by-right in the subject zone when located
above the ground-floor of the building.
d. Permitted in Limited Portion of Building Footprint.
A “66“ denotes uses permitted by-right in the subject
zone provided the floor area of the use does
not exceed 25% of the building's footprint. Uses
may permitted in more than 25% of the building's
footprint with approval of a conditional use permit.
e. Conditional Uses. A “00“ denotes uses that may
be allowed in the subject zone if approved in
accordance with the conditional use procedures of
155.11.F.
f. Prohibited Uses. A “—” denotes uses expressly
prohibited in the subject zone.
g. Use-Specific Regulations. The final column of Table
155.05-1 includes a cross-reference to supplemental
regulations that apply to the subject use.
h. Accessory Uses. Many customary accessory uses
and structures are allowed in conjunction with
principal uses. See 155.06 for regulations.
155.05.B Use Classifications Generally
This section describes the use classification system used
to categorize principal uses in this zoning code.
155.05.B.1 USE GROUPS. This zoning code classifies
principal land uses into 6 major groupings. These are
referred to as “use groups.” The use groups are as
follows:
a. Residential (see 155.05.C);
b. Commercial (see 155.05.D);
c. Manufacturing & Industry (see 155.05.E);
d. Civic & Institutional (see 155.05.F);
e. Agricultural (see 155.05.G); and
f. Other Uses (see 155.05.H).
155.05.B.2 USE CATEGORIES. Each use group is
further divided into more specific categories. Use
categories classify principal land uses and activities
based on common functional, product or physical
characteristics, such as the type and amount of activity,
how goods or services are sold or delivered, and other
relevant building, site, or operational characteristics.
155.05.B.3 USE SUBCATEGORIES. Some use
categories are further broken down to identify specific
subcategories of uses.
155.05.B.4 CLASSIFICATION OF USES
a. The zoning administrator is authorized to classify
individual uses on the basis of the use group,
category, and subcategory descriptions of this article.
When a use cannot be reasonably classified into
a use group, category, or subcategory, or appears
to fit multiple groups, categories, or subcategories,
the zoning administrator is authorized to assign the
use to the most similar and thus most appropriate
group, category, or subcategory based on the
actual or projected characteristics of the principal
use or activity in relationship to the use group,
category, or subcategory descriptions. In making
such determinations, the zoning administrator must
consider:
(1) The types of activities that will occur in
conjunction with the use;
(2) The types of equipment and processes to be
used;
(3) The existence, number and frequency of
residents, customers or employees;
(4) Parking demands associated with the use; and
(5) Other factors deemed relevant to a use
determination.
b. If a use can reasonably be classified in multiple
groups, categories, or subcategories, the zoning
administrator is authorized to categorize each use
in the category, subcategory that provides the most
exact, narrowest and appropriate “fit.”
c. If a use not listed in the use table cannot be
reasonably interpreted to fall within any defined use
category or subcategory it is prohibited.
155.05 Principal Uses 155.05.A Allowed Uses
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Table 155.05-1 Principal Use Table Mixed-Use Zones Residential
Zones Special Zones
Description & Add'l Regulations
MX
-
D
MX
-
C
MX
-
S
GX
-
C
RX
-
C
RX
-
N
R-
1
,
R
-
2
,
R
-
3
R-
T1
,
R
-
T
2
R-
M
H
I1 I2 OS PI A
RESIDENTIAL
Household Living
1 dwelling unit 88 88 88 44 ––44 44 44 ––––––––––44
2 dwelling units 88 88 88 44 44 44 ––44 ––––––––––––
3–4 dwelling units 88 88 88 44 44 44 ––––––––––––––––
5+ dwelling units 88 88 88 44 44 ––––––––––––––––––
Manufactured Home Park ––––––––––––––––44 ––––––––––
Sacred Community 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ––––––––00 00 155.05.C.1
Group Living (except as below)88 88 88 00 00 00 00 00 ––––––––––––
Residential Facility, Small 88 88 88 44 44 44 44 44 ––––––––00 44
Residential Facility, Large 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ––––––––00 00
COMMERCIAL
Adult Establishment ––––00 ––––––––––––––––––––155.05.D.1
Animal Boarding ––––––––––––––––––44 44 ––––44
Consumer Service 44 44 44 44 ––––––––––00 00 ––66 ––
Day Care, Small 88 88 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 ––––––44 ––
Day Care, Large 88 88 44 00 00 00 ––––––––––––––––
Entertainment Venue, Large ––––00 ––––––––––––––––00 00 ––
Funeral & Mortuary Service ––––44 00 ––––––––––––––––––––
Lodging 88 44 44 44 ––––––––––––––––––––
Office 88 88 44 44 ––––––––––00 00 ––00 ––155.05.D.8
Pawn Broker ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––155.05.D.9
Retail & Entertainment 44 44 44 44 ––––––––––––––––66 ––155.05.D.10
Self-Service Storage ––––00 ––––––––––––00 00 ––––––
Vehicle Sales & Service (except as below)––––00 ––––––––––––44 44 ––––––
Major Vehicle Repair & Maintenance ––––––––––––––––––44 44 ––––––
MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY
Manufacturing, Artisan 44 44 44 66 ––––––––––44 44 ––––––
Manufacturing, Limited ––––––––––––––––––44 44 ––––––
High-Impact Industry ––––––––––––––––––00 00 ––––––
Warehousing & Distribution ––––––––––––––––––44 44 ––––––
CIVIC & INSTITUTIONAL
Community Assembly 88 88 88 44 00 00 00 00 00 ––––––00 ––
Cultural Facility 44 44 44 44 ––––––––––––––44 44 44
Detention or Correctional Facility ––––––––––––––––––––––––00 ––
Hospital ––––––00 ––––––––––––––––44 ––
Parks and Open Space ––44 44 44 44 44 00 00 00 44 44 44 44 44
KEY: 44 = Permitted 88 = Permitted in Upper Stories Only 66 = Limited to No More than 25% of Footprint 00 = Requires Conditional Use Approval – = Prohibited
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Table 155.05-1 Principal Use Table Mixed-Use Zones Residential
Zones Special Zones
Description & Add'l Regulations
MX
-
D
MX
-
C
MX
-
S
GX
-
C
RX
-
C
RX
-
N
R-
1
,
R
-
2
,
R
-
3
R-
T1
,
R
-
T
2
R-
M
H
I1 I2 OS PI A
School 88 88 88 44 00 00 00 00 ––00 00 00 00 ––
Utilities & Services, Minor 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 ––44 44 44 44 44
Utilities & Services, Major 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ––44 00 00 00 00
AGRICULTURAL
Animal Husbandry ––––––––––––––––––––––––––44
Community Garden ––44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44
Crop Farm ––––––––––––––––––––––––––44
Nursery ––––––––––––––––––44 44 ––––44
OTHER
Cannabis and Hemp-Related Businesses
Cannabis Cultivator ––––––––––––––––––00 00 ––––00 155.05.H.2
Cannabis Delivery Service ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––155.05.H.2
Cannabis Event Organizer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––155.05.H.2
Cannabis Manufacturer ––––––––––––––––––00 00 ––––––155.05.H.2
Cannabis Mezzobusiness ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––155.05.H.2
Cannabis Microbusiness ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––155.05.H.2
Cannabis Retailer 00 00 ––––––––––––––––––––––––155.05.H.2
Cannabis Testing Facility ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––155.05.H.2
Cannabis Wholesaler ––––––––––––––––––00 00 ––––––155.05.H.2
Cannabis Testing Facility ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––155.05.H.2
Cannabis Transporter ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––155.05.H.2
Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Manufacturer
Part of Brewpub or Microdistillery 00 00 00 ––––––––––––––––––––––155.05.H.2
All other ––––––––––––––––––00 00 ––––––155.05.H.2
Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Retailer
Beverages with on- or off-sale liquor license 44 44 44 44 ––––––––––––––––––––155.05.H.2
All other 00 ––00 ––––––––––––––––––––––155.05.H.2
Medical Cannabis Combination Business ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––155.05.H.2
Wireless Communication Tower See XXXX
KEY: 44 = Permitted 88 = Permitted in Upper Stories Only 66 = Limited to No More than 25% of Footprint 00 = Requires Conditional Use Approval – = Prohibited
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d. Appeals of use classification determinations may be
taken to the board of adjustments and appeals in
accordance with the appeal procedures of 155.11.L.
155.05.C Residential Use Group
The residential use group includes uses that provide
for long-term residential occupancy by individual
households or by groups of people living together in a
non-household setting.
155.05.C.1 HOUSEHOLD LIVING
a. Category Description. The household living use
category is characterized by a single household
occupying a dwelling unit that is self-contained, with
facilities for cooking, eating, sleeping, and hygiene.
Tenancy is typically 30 days or longer.
b. Examples and Subcategories. Examples of
household living uses include living in houses,
residential buildings containing multiple dwelling
units, mixed-use buildings, and other buildings
containing self-contained dwelling units. Housing
that includes shared facilities (e.g., assisted living
facilities, co-housing, and other forms of intentional
communities) is considered household living if
residents occupy self-contained dwelling units.
(1) Manufactured Home Park. A lot or multiple lots
upon which 2 or more manufactured homes or
are available for lease or upon which spaces for
placement of manufactured homes are available
for lease.
(2) Sacred Community. A lot or multiple lots on
which very small dwelling units (micro units)
are sited to provide permanent housing for
chronically homeless persons, extremely low-
income persons, and designated volunteers.
c. Supplemental Use Regulations.
(1) Sacred communities may be located only on lots
occupied by religious institution assembly space
or on lots that are contiguous with lots occupied
by religious institution assembly space.
(2) Sacred communities are subject to all definitions
and requirements established in Minnesota
Statutes Chapter 53, Article 11, Section 57
(Sacred Communities and Micro-Unit Dwellings).
155.05.C.2 GROUP LIVING
a. Category Description. The group living use category
is characterized by residential occupancy of all
or a portion of a building by a group other than a
household. Residents typically occupy rooms or
areas that do not include separate cooking, eating,
or bathroom facilities necessary to provide for self-
contained living. Group living uses typically have
a common eating area for residents. Tenancy is
typically 30 days or longer.
b. Examples and Subcategories. Examples of
group living uses include convents, dormitories,
monasteries, fraternity and sorority houses,
nursing homes, rooming houses, and similar living
arrangements, and residential facilities.
(1) Residential Facility. A state-licensed residential
facility or a housing with services establishment
registered under Minnesota Statutes chapter
144D, except that residential facilities whose
primary purpose is to treat juveniles who have
violated criminal statutes relating to sex offenses
or have been adjudicated delinquent on the
basis of conduct in violation of criminal statutes
relating to sex offenses are classified in the
detention or correctional facility use category
(see 155.05.F.3). "Small" residential facilities
are those with 6 or fewer residents. "Large"
residential facilities are those with 7 to 16
residents.
155.05.D Commercial Use Group
The commercial use group includes uses that provide a
business service or involve the selling, leasing or renting
of merchandise to the general public.
155.05.D.1 ADULT ESTABLISHMENT
a. Category Description. The adult establishment use
category includes all principal and accessory adult
establishment business types defined in Chapter 114
of the city code.
b. Supplemental Use Regulations. Adult
establishments are subject to compliance with all
applicable regulations of Chapter 114 of the city code
and the following supplemental use regulations:
(1) An adult establishment may not be established
on any lot within 500 feet of any R-zoned lot,
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religious institution, school, library, park, or
public recreation area;
(2) An adult establishment may not be established
on any lot within 500 feet of a lot occupied by
another adult establishment; and
(3) An adult establishment must obtain all city
licenses required in Chapter 114 of the city code
before commencing operation.
155.05.D.2 ANIMAL BOARDING
a. Category Description. Establishments that keep
and care for companion animals for remuneration
or profit. Typical uses include boarding kennels, pet
resorts/hotels, pet day care facilities, dog training
centers, and animal rescue shelters.
155.05.D.3 CONSUMER SERVICE
a. Category Description. The consumer service use
category includes establishments that provide
personal or business-oriented services to individuals
or small businesses.
(1) Personal Improvement Service. Establishments
that provide personal grooming, cosmetic or
health and well-being-related services. Typical
uses include barbers, hair and nail salons,
tanning salons, day spas, health clubs, body art
services and fortune telling services.
(2) Studio, Artist or Instructional Service.
Establishments that focus on providing individual
or small group instruction or training in fine arts,
music, dance, drama, fitness, language or similar
activities. Also includes dance studios, ballet
academies, yoga studios, martial arts instruction,
tutoring, artist studios and photography studios.
(3) Business Support Service. Establishments that
provide personnel services, printing, copying,
package (delivery) drop-off, photographic
services or communication services to
businesses or consumers. Examples include
employment agencies, copy and print shops,
delivery/courier service drop-off location for
consumers, and photo developing labs.
(4) Business Training. Establishments and facilities,
including classrooms, providing vocational,
trade, business or professional training services
in a completely enclosed building.
(5) Consumer Maintenance & Repair Service.
Establishments that provide maintenance,
cleaning and repair services for consumer
goods on a site other than that of the customer
(i.e., customers bring goods to the site of the
repair/maintenance business). Examples include
laundry and dry cleaning pick-up shops, tailors,
taxidermists, dressmakers, shoe repair, picture
framing shops, gunsmiths, locksmiths, vacuum
repair shops, electronics repair shops and similar
establishments.
155.05.D.4 DAY CARE
a. Category Description. The day care use category
includes establishments licensed by the state that
provide non-medical care to children or aged, infirm,
or disabled adults for only part of a day, typically
during normal working hours.
b. Examples and Subcategories. Examples of day care
uses include adult day care centers, group family
day care facilities, child care centers, and similar use
types.
(1) Day Care, Small. A state-licensed day care
facility serving 12 or fewer persons or a group
family day care facility licensed under Minnesota
Rules, parts 9502.0315 to 9502.0445 to serve 14
or fewer children.
(2) Day Care, Large. Any day care use that does not
qualify as a small day care.
155.05.D.5 ENTERTAINMENT VENUE, LARGE
a. Category Description. Major entertainment venue
uses are those that draw large numbers of people
to specific events or shows in an indoor or outdoor
venue with a seating or occupant capacity of more
than 250 persons. Activities are generally of a
spectator nature but can also include participant
sports and entertainment.
b. Exceptions. Entertainment-related uses with a
seating or occupant capacity of no more than 250
persons are classified as "general entertainment"
uses (see 155.05.D.10).
155.05.D.6 FUNERAL & MORTUARY SERVICE
a. Category Description. The funeral and mortuary
service use category includes establishments that
provide services related to the death of a human or
domestic, household pet, including funeral homes
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and mortuaries. May include cremation services as
an accessory use.
155.05.D.7 LODGING
a. Category Description. Establishments that provide
temporary lodging for less than 30 days to transient
guests who maintain a permanent place of residence
elsewhere.
155.05.D.8 OFFICE
a. Category Description. The office use category
includes workplaces of private companies,
organizations (for-profit and non-profit), and
public agencies providing professional, executive,
management, medical, administrative, or design
services.
b. Examples and Subcategories. Examples of office
use including the following subcategories:
(1) Business & Professional Office. Workplaces
of firms, organizations, or agencies providing
professional, executive, management,
administrative, financial, accounting, or legal
services, but excluding walk-in offices. Examples
of business and professional offices include
accounting, architecture, computer software
design, engineering, graphic design, interior
design, investment, insurance, and law offices.
(2) Broadcast or Recording Studio. Establishments
that provide for audio or video production,
recording or broadcasting.
(3) Financial Service. Establishments involved in
the exchange, lending, borrowing and safe-
keeping of money. Examples include banks and
credit unions. Automatic teller machines, kiosks
and similar facilities that do not have on-site
employees or amplified sound are not classified
in the financial service subcategory if they meet
the criteria for classification as an accessory
use. This use subcategory does not include
pawnshops or precious metal dealers (see
155.05.D.9).
(4) Complementary and Alternative Health
Care Practice. Any establishment defined in
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 146A.
(5) Medical or Dental Office. Workplaces of medical
doctors, dentists, and similar practitioners of
medical and healing arts licensed for such
practice by the state. This subcategory includes
outpatient clinics, but excludes hospitals
providing inpatient care. Veterinary offices and
animal grooming businesses are classified as
medical or dental offices, provided they have
no outdoor animal boarding areas. Uses with
outdoor animal boarding areas are classified in
the animal boarding use category.
(6) Walk-In Office. Workplaces primarily providing
direct services to patrons or clients, typically
not requiring appointments. This subcategory
classification includes employment agencies,
insurance agencies, real estate agent offices,
travel agencies, utility company offices,
and offices for elected officials. It does not
include medical or dental offices or uses more
specifically classified as financial services.
c. Supplemental Use Regulations. Complementary and
Alternative Health Care Practice uses are subject
to compliance with all applicable regulations of
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 146A.
155.05.D.9 PAWN BROKER
a. Category Description. The pawn broker use
category includes business types defined in Section
110.11 of the city code.
b. Supplemental Use Regulations. Pawn brokers are
subject to all applicable regulations of Section 110.11
of the city code.
155.05.D.10 RETAIL & ENTERTAINMENT
a. Category Description. The retail and entertainment
use category includes establishments involved in
the sale, lease or rental of products or goods to
the ultimate consumer and those that provide food,
beverage, or entertainment services.
b. Examples and Subcategories. Examples of retail
and entertainment uses including the following
subcategories:
(1) Retail Sales. Establishments that sell or
otherwise provide pharmaceuticals, groceries,
off-sale liquor, sundry goods, convenience
goods, consumer shopping goods, household
goods, plants and flowers, or hardware. Also
includes
(2) Eating and Drinking Places. Establishments that
prepare and serve food or beverages, for on- or
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off-premise consumption. Includes prepared
food shops, take-out restaurants, brewpubs (as
defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 340A.101),
brewer taprooms (as defined in Minnesota
Statute Section 340A.301), sit-down (full-service)
restaurants, banquet halls, on-sale liquor
establishments, and off-street mobile food truck
venues.
(3) Entertainment, General. Establishments that
provide gathering places for participant or
spectator entertainment and that have no more
than 25,000 square feet of total gross floor
area. Typical general entertainment uses include
cinemas, theaters, and bowling centers.
(A) Exceptions. Entertainment-related uses
with more than 25,000 square feet of total
gross floor area are classified as "large
entertainment venues" (see 155.05.D.5).
Senior centers, community centers, religious
institutions and similar facilities are classified
as "community assembly" uses (see
155.05.F.1).
155.05.D.11 SELF-SERVICE STORAGE
a. Category Description. The self-service storage
facility use category includes enclosed, climate-
controlled establishments providing separate,
small-scale, self-service storage area leased or
rented to individuals or small businesses. Such
facilities are designed and used to accommodate
only interior access to storage lockers or drive-up
access only from passenger vehicles and two-axle
non-commercial vehicles. Self-storage facilities with
external entrances to storage spaces and outdoor
storage areas for consumers or small businesses are
classified under the warehouse and distribution use
category (see 155.05.E.2.
155.05.D.12 VEHICLE SALES & SERVICE
a. Category Description. The vehicle sales and service
use category includes uses that provide for the sale,
rental, ordinary maintenance, or limited repair of new
or used passenger vehicles.
b. Examples and Subcategories. Examples of vehicle
sales and service uses include the following
subcategories:
(1) Vehicle Repair and Maintenance, Major.
Establishments that provide major repair,
rebuilding or reconditioning of passenger
automobiles, including repairs that require
removal of the engine, transmission, or
differential or involve body work, frame work,
welding, painting or other service that typically
involves overnight storage of vehicles. Note:
servicing and repair of heavy trucks is classified
as a high-impact industry use (see 155.05.E.3).
(2) Vehicle Repair and Maintenance, Minor.
Establishments that repair or maintain passenger
automobiles when such repair or maintenance
does not include services classified in the major
vehicle repair and maintenance subcategory or
require removal of the engine, transmission, or
differential. Typical examples include oil change
establishments, window repair, tire sales and
repair, car stereo or alarm installation, and (self-
service or automatic) car washes.
(3) Personal Vehicle Sales and Rentals.
Establishments that provide for the sale or
rental of new or used autos, small trucks or
vans, trailers, motorcycles, motor homes or
recreational vehicles, including recreational
watercraft. Typical examples include automobile
dealers and car rental agencies. Car-share
vehicles that are parked or stored when not
being used by members of a car-share program
are not regulated as personal vehicle sales
and rental uses, but are instead considered
accessory parking. Note: Personal vehicle
sales and rental establishments that occur in
completely enclosed buildings with no outdoor
storage or display are classified as retail sales
uses in the retail and entertainment use category
(see 155.05.D.10).
(4) Fueling Station. Establishments engaged in
retail sales of vehicle fuels for personal vehicles,
other than fleet fueling facilities and truck stops.
Fueling stations may dispense conventional
vehicle fuels and/or alternative vehicle fuels.
Fleet vehicle fueling facilities and truck stops
are classified in the high-impact industry use
category (see 155.05.E.3).
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155.05.E Manufacturing & Industry Use
Group
The manufacturing and Industry use group includes
established involved in the manufacturing, processing,
fabrication, packaging or assembly of goods. Natural,
human-made, raw, secondary or partially completed
materials may be used. Products may be finished or
semi-finished and are generally made for the wholesale
market, for transfer to other plants, or to order for firms
or consumers. Goods are generally not displayed or
sold on site, but if so, they are a subordinate part of the
principal use. Relatively few customers come to the site.
155.05.E.1 MANUFACTURING, ARTISAN
a. Category Description. The artisan manufacturing use
category includes Indoor work spaces of artists and
craftspeople who use hand tools and small-scale,
light mechanical equipment to create art work or
consumer goods. Artisan manufacturing uses occur
in completely enclosed buildings with no outdoor
storage or regular commercial truck parking/loading.
Typical uses include woodworking; custom furniture
shops; cabinet-making; ceramic studios; jewelry
manufacturing; confections and custom-made food
items; and artwork including painting, printmaking
and sculpture. Indoor accessory retail sales are
permitted in conjunction with artisan manufacturing
uses, provided that any retail sales area does not
exceed 15% of the gross floor area of the principal
building.
155.05.E.2 MANUFACTURING, LIMITED
a. Category Description. Manufacturing and industrial
uses that do not, as part of their normal operations,
generate noticeable off-site impacts in terms of
noise, smoke, particulate matter, odors, or vibration.
Limited manufacturing uses occur in completely
enclosed buildings with no more than 4 truck loading
bays or spaces. Indoor accessory retail sales are
permitted in conjunction with limited manufacturing
uses, provided that any retail sales area does not
exceed 15% of the gross floor area of the principal
building.
155.05.E.3 HIGH-IMPACT INDUSTRY
a. Category Description. The high-impact industry use
category includes manufacturing and industrial uses
that:
(1) Generate noticeable off-site impacts in terms
of noise, smoke, particulate matter, odors, or
vibrations as part of their normal operations;
(2) Regularly use or store hazardous chemicals
or procedures or that produce hazardous
byproducts or explosive hazards;
(3) Occur outside of completely enclosed buildings;
(4) Include more than 4 truck loading bays or
loading spaces; or
(5) Store, repair, or service heavy trucks or
agricultural, industrial or commercial machinery.
155.05.E.4 WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION
a. Category Description. The warehousing and
distribution use category includes uses that
store, sell, lease, provide, or distribute goods
in large quantities, principally to commercial,
manufacturing, or industrial businesses. Examples
include warehouses, logistics centers, trucking and
transportation terminals, package delivery services,
and household and commercial moving companies.
Warehousing and distribution uses may include
wholesale sales showrooms. This category does not
include uses more specifically identified in the self-
service storage use category.
155.05.F Civic & Institutional Use Group
The civic and institutional use group includes public,
quasi-public, and institutional uses that provide services
benefit the public at-large.
155.05.F.1 COMMUNITY ASSEMBLY
a. Category Description. The community assembly
use category includes facilities for hosting public
or private meetings including senior centers,
community centers, city-owned performing arts
centers, and religious institutions. It also includes
fraternal organizations and similar not-for-profit clubs
restricted to use by dues-paying members and their
guests. It does not include uses classified as "large
entertainment venues" or "general entertainment
uses" (see 155.05.D.5 and 155.05.D.10).
155.05.F.2 CULTURAL FACILITY
a. Category Description. Museum-like preservation
and exhibition of objects in one or more of the arts
and sciences, gallery exhibition of works of art or
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library collections of books, manuscripts and similar
materials operated by a public or quasi-public
agency.
155.05.F.3 DETENTION/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
a. Category Description. An institution operated by
the city, the state, the federal government or a
private party under contract with the city, the state
or the federal government for the confinement
and punishment and treatment or rehabilitation of
offenders under the jurisdiction of a court.
155.05.F.4 HOSPITAL
a. Category Description. The hospital use category
includes state-licensed public, private, and non-profit
facilities providing inpatient medical, surgical, mental
health, or emergency medical services. Hospitals
may also provide outpatient treatment.
155.05.F.5 PARKS & OPEN SPACE
a. Category Description. The parks and open space
use category includes recreational, social, or multi-
purpose uses associated with parks and outdoor
open spaces. The parks and open space use
category includes the following subcategories:
(1) Cemetery. Land or structures used for burial or
permanent storage of the dead or their cremated
remains. Typical uses include cemeteries and
mausoleums. Also includes pet cemeteries.
(2) Natural Resource Preservation. Undeveloped
land left in a natural state for specific use as
visual open space or environmental purposes.
Typical uses include wildlife or nature preserves,
arboretums, flood management projects and
reservoirs.
(3) Parks and Recreation. Parks, playgrounds,
recreation facilities, and related open spaces
that are open to the general public. This
subcategory also includes playing fields, courts,
gymnasiums, swimming pools, picnic facilities,
tennis courts, boat docks, and golf courses, as
well as related food concessions or clubhouses
within a principal structure or in an accessory
building on the same site.
155.05.F.6 SCHOOL
a. Category Description. Public and private schools
at the primary, elementary, middle school or high
school level that provide basic, compulsory, state-
mandated education.
155.05.F.7 UTILITIES & SERVICES
a. Category Description. The utilities and services
use category includes utilities and essential public
service uses and facilities. The utilities and services
use category includes the following subcategories:
(1) Utilities & Services, Minor. Facilities that need
to be located in or close to the area where the
service is provided. Minor utilities generally
do not have regular employees at the site and
typically have few if any impacts on surrounding
areas. Typical uses include water and sewer
pump stations; gas regulating stations;
underground electric distribution substations;
electric distribution lines and transformers;
bus turnarounds and on-street transit stops,
water conveyance systems; stormwater storage
and conveyance systems; and emergency
communication warning/broadcast facilities. Also
includes establishments that provide fire, police
or life protection, together with the incidental
storage and maintenance of necessary vehicles.
(2) Utilities & Services, Major. Facilities that
typically have substantial visual or operational
impacts on nearby areas. Typical uses include
water and wastewater treatment facilities,
high-voltage electric substations, regional
electrical transmission lines, regional gas or oil
pipelines, utility-scale power generation facilities
(including wind, solar and other renewable and
nonrenewable energy sources), and sanitary
landfills.
155.05.G Agricultural Use Group
The agricultural use group includes uses such as
gardens, farms and orchards that involve the raising and
harvesting of food and non-food crops and the raising of
farm animals.
155.05.G.1 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
a. Category Description. Uses that involve the feeding,
housing and care of farm animals for private or
commercial purposes.
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155.05.G.2 COMMUNITY GARDEN
a. Category Description. An area less than one
acre in area that is managed and maintained by
an individual, group or business entity to grow
and harvest food crops or non-food crops (e.g.,
flowers). A community garden area may be divided
into separate garden plots or orchard areas for
cultivation by one or more individuals or may be
farmed collectively by members of the group.
Community gardens may be principal or accessory
uses. The community garden use category does not
include gardens that are accessory to residential
uses when access is limited to those who reside on
the subject property. Sales of products produced in
association with a community garden is permitted as
an accessory use only in zones in which retail sales
uses are allowed.
155.05.G.3 CROP FARM
a. Category Description. An area managed and
maintained by an individual, group or business entity
to grow and harvest food crops or non-food crops
(e.g., flowers) for sale or distribution. Farms may be
principal or accessory uses and may be located on a
roof or within a building.
155.05.G.4 NURSERY
a. Category Description. Propagation and growth
of trees or plants in containers or in the ground
for purposes of wholesale or retail sales and
distribution. Does not include on-site retail sales
unless such sales are otherwise allowed in the
subject zoning district.
155.05.H Other Uses
155.05.H.1 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TOWER
a. Category Description. A self-supported lattice,
guyed or monopole structure that provides wireless
communications services, as defined by the federal
Telecommunications Act of 1996, including all
hardware that provides wireless communication
services including antennas, towers and all
associated equipment.
b. Supplemental Use Regulations. Wireless
communication towers are subject to compliance
with all applicable regulations of §XXX.
155.05.H.2 CANNABIS AND HEMP-RELATED
BUSINESSES
a. Category Description. Cannabis and hemp-
related businesses include all of the following use
subcategories:
(1) Cannabis Cultivator. A business licensed
to operate as a “cannabis cultivator” by the
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342.
(2) Cannabis Delivery Service. A business licensed
to operate as a “cannabis delivery service” by
the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342.
(3) Cannabis Event Organizer. A business licensed
to operate as a “cannabis event organizer” by
the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342.
(4) Cannabis Manufacturer. A business licensed
to operate as a “cannabis manufacturer” by the
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342.
(5) Cannabis Mezzobusiness. A business licensed
to operate as “a cannabis mezzobusiness” by
the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342.
(6) Cannabis Microbusiness. A business licensed
to operate as a “cannabis microbusiness” by
th Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342.
(7) Cannabis Retailer. A business licensed
to operate as a “cannabis retailer” by the
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342.
(8) Cannabis Testing Facility. A business licensed
to operate as a “cannabis testing facility” by
the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342.
(9) Cannabis Transporter. A business licensed
to operate as a “cannabis transporter” by the
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342.
(10) Cannabis Wholesaler. A business licensed
to operate as a “cannabis wholesaler” by the
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342.
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(11) Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Manufacturer.
A business licensed to operate as a “lower-
potency hemp edible manufacturer” by the
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342.
(12) Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Retailer. A
business licensed to operate as a “lower-
potency hemp edible retailer” by the Minnesota
Office of Cannabis Management, pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342.
(13) Medical Cannabis Combination Business. A
business licensed to operate as a “medical
cannabis combination business” by the
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342.
b. General Supplemental Use Regulations. The
following supplemental use regulations apply to all
cannabis and hemp-related businesses:
(1) Hours of Operation. Retail sales of cannabis
and lower-potency hemp edible products are
permitted from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven
days a week. Retail sales of lower-potency
beverages associated with an on-sale or off-sale
liquor license are permitted during the hours of
operation of the associated liquor license.
(2) Adult Establishments. Cannabis use is
prohibited as part of any adult establishment
(see 155.05.D.1).
(3) Public Nuisances. Cannabis and hemp-
related businesses are subject to the nuisance
regulations in Chapter 95 of the city code.
(4) General Separation Distance Requirements.
Cannabis and hemp-related businesses are
subject to the following separation distance
requirements, which are measured from the
storefront of a retail use and from the property
line of all other cannabis uses:
(A) Cannabis and hemp-related businesses must
be separated by a minimum distance of
1,000 feet from any other cannabis or hemp-
related business.
(B) Cannabis and hemp-related businesses are
prohibited:
[i] Within 500 feet of a school,
[ii] Within 500 feet of a residential
treatment facility, as measured from the
property line of the facility to the use;
[iii] Within 500 feet of an attraction within
a public park that is regularly used by
minors, such as, but not limited to a
playground, athletic field, athletic court,
picnic area or restrooms, pavilion or park
building, disc golf features, as each is
measured from the location of the public
park attraction to the use. However,
such minimum separation distance
does not extend across Highway 61 or
Highway 55 but rather terminates at the
right-of-way line of such highway.
(C) All buildings used for manufacturing,
production, testing, processing, or
warehousing of cannabis must be separated
by a minimum distance of 500 feet from
a R-zoned lots and lots occupied by a
residential use, as measured from the
property line of the cannabis use to the
property line of the nearest lot zoned or
used for residential purposes.
(5) Exceptions to General Separation Distance
Requirements
(A) Lower-potency hemp edible retail uses
must be separated by a minimum distance
of 500 feet from any other cannabis and
hemp-related business but are exempt
from all other general separation distance
requirements of 155.05.H.2b(4).
(B) On-sale and off-sale liquor establishments
selling lower-potency beverages and that
have a lower-potency hemp edible city
registration and state license are exempt
from the general separation distance
requirements of 155.05.H.2b(4).
(C) Cannabis retail uses located east of
Vermillion Street and north of 4th Street and
west of Bailey Street in the MX-D zone are
exempt from compliance with the public park
attraction separation distance requirement in
155.05.H.2b(4)(B)[iii].
(D) Cannabis cultivation uses are subject to
the separation requirements that between
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cannabis and hemp-related businesses
(155.05.H.2b(4)(A)) but are exempt from
the separation distance requirements of
155.05.H.2b(4)(B).
(6) Signs must comply with the regulations of XXX,
except for the following:
(A) No cannabis or hemp-related business may
display more than 2 signs;
(B) Blinking, moving, and flashing signs visible
from the exterior of the building occupied by
the cannabis or hemp-related business are
prohibited; and
(C) Lower-potency hemp edible uses are
limited to a maximum of one exterior sign
advertising lower-potency hemp edible
products.
(7) A security plan must be submitted to and
approved by the chief of police to address
security issues in order to protect the public
health, safety, and general welfare. The
security plan must include, but is not limited to,
addressing issues surrounding parking, traffic,
securing of monetary transactions, building
security and alarm systems both internal and
external, screening, lighting, window and door
placement, landscaping, and hours of operation.
c. Supplemental Use Regulations for Outdoor
Cultivation. In addition to the general supplemental
use regulations of 155.05.H.2b, all cannabis or
hemp-related businesses that include outdoor
cultivation activities must comply with the following
additional regulations:
(1) A minimum of 20 contiguous acres is required
for the portion of the property that will be
dedicated to outdoor cultivation.
(2) All cannabis plants must be set back at least
300 feet from property lines.
(3) Fences or walls with a minimum height of
6 feet are required around the perimeter of
the outdoor cultivation area and a landscape
screening buffer is required to be placed
outside of the fence but within the setback area.
Required landscape screening must consist of a
berm, evergreen trees, or combination of such
features. Required fences and screening must
ensure that cannabis plants are not visible from
any public right of way.
(4) Retail sales is prohibited on any site occupied by
a business with an cannabis cultivation business
license.
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