HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-510 Amending the Text of Title IX and X of City CodeCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-5'10
Motion By: Vehrenkamp
Seconded By: Nichols
October 25, 2023
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF TITLE IX AN TITLE X OF THE
CORCORAN CITY CODE RELATED TO MINOR CODE UPDATES (CITY FILE 23-022)
THE CITY OF CORCORAN ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Amendment of the Cit Code. The text of Section 915.020 of the Corcoran City
Code is hereby amended by removing the stRak. material and adding the underlined material
as follows:
915.02 0 -DEFINITIONS
Upland: land not classified as a wetland, a fl
level, or a water body and is generally dry,
lain, below the 100-vear ordin
i�h-water
SECTION 2. Amendment of the Cit Code. The text of Section 925.010 of the Corcoran City
Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the underlined material
as follows:
92 5.010 -PREMATURE SUBDIVISION PROHIBITED.
Any proposed subdivision deemed premature for development shall not be approved by the City
Council. A subdivision 1 maybe deemed premature if the Council determines that any of the
following conditions exist.
SECTION 3. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 930.010 of the Corcoran City
Code is hereby amended by removing the �i�e� material and adding the underlined material
as follows:
Subd. 1. Filing. A preliminary plat application shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator on
an official application form. The application shall be accompanied by the fee as set
forth in the City Code. The application shall also be accompanied by detailed written
and graphic materials, the number and size as prescribed by the Zoning Administrator,
fully describing the proposed plat, together with a set of mailing labels of all property
owners located within � 500 feet of the site in a format prescribed by the Zoning
Administrator. The application shall be considered as being officially submitted and
complete when the subdivider has complied with all the specified submittal
requirements, as described in this Section. If the subdivision requires any variances
from the provisions of this Chapter, an application pursuant to Section 970 of this
Chapter shall also be submitted before the preliminary plat application shall be
deemed complete.
Subd. 2. Staff Analysis. Upon receiving a complete application, as determined by staff
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
October 26, 2023
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-510
review, the Zoning Administrator shall refer copies of the preliminary plat to the
City staff and other applicable public agencies as needed in order to receive written
comments. Preliminary plats including land abutting an existing or proposed trunk
highway and/or highway under county jurisdiction shall also be submitted to the
Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation and/or the Hennepin County
Transportation Planning Division as required by state law, at least thirty days prior
to City action on the preliminary plat. The Zoning Administrator shall instruct the
appropriate staff person to 1) coordinate an analysis of the application, 2) prepare
technical reports, and 3) assist in preparing a recommendation to the Planning
Commission and City Council.
Subd. 3. Public Hearing Notice. Upon completion of staffs analysis of the application, the
Zoning Administrator, when required, shall set a public hearing date for an upcoming
Planning Commission meeting. Notice of the hearing, including a description of the
request and the legal description of the property, shall be published in the City's
Official Newspaper at least 10 days prior to the hearing. Written notification of the
hearing shall also be mailed to all property owners located within 350 500 feet of the
site at least 10 days prior to the hearing. Failure of a property owner to receive mailed
notice or defects in the notice shall not invalidate the proceedings.
SECTION 4. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 930.020, Subd. 6 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by and adding the underlined material as follows:
F. A topogra
prenmina
chic survey and certified wetland delineate
•v plat applications. A waiver from the ton(
elineation rE
)Dose impr
land u
adopted fee
and Ci
surve
eport are required for
is surve
uirements can be granted to the property or prof
cements or further subdivision. The request reau
ication form, narrative, concept plan, and required
chedule. The request will be reviewed by the Zonin
v Engineer to determine if the
proposal requires either
or wetland delineation. The Zoning Administrator can
the waiver is deni
and wetland
erties that do not
res submittal of a
er the
Administr
rant 1
icant can request an appeal with the
1
�phic
waiv
SECTION 5. Amendment of the Cit Code. The text of Section 940.030, Subd. 4 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows.
If
il.
Subd 4. A Planned Unit Development (PUD) will be required for any application type that
proposes a deviation from minimum lot standards a-�e� the use of off -site septic
or well or the use of community septic or well.
SECTION 6. Amendment of the Citv Code. The text of Section 940.050, Subd. 1(D)(4) of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby am
underlined material as follows:
ended by removing the material and adding the
4. Variations from the minimum lot standards, t�-� �imonc;
��t�,-�,-Ir� nr � �. C>>rr-,moo, the use of off -site septic or well, or the use of
community septic or well maybe approved with a PUD if the City Council finds that
the request is consistent with the PUD standards.
SECTION 7. Amendment of the Cit
Code. The text of Section 945.020, Subd. 19(C) of the
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
Corcoran City Code is hereby
underlined material as follows.
October 26, 2023
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-51®
amended by removing the see material and adding the
Subd. 19. Dead -End Streets, Stub Streets and Cul-de-Sac Streets (permanent and
temporary).
A. Dead -End Streets. Dead-end streets shall be prohibited, except as stub streets.
B. Stub Streets. Stub streets shall be installed to permit future street extensions into
adjoining tracts, where appropriate. Barricades shall be installed at the end of
stub streets and signage shall be provided indicating a future street connection
C. Cul-de-Sac Streets (permanent). Cul-de-sac streets may be installed where
necessary due to topography, configuration of land, existing road layouts or other
special circumstances. Maximum length of a cul-de-sac street shall not exceed the
Corcoran Enfyineeriny Design Standards.
SECTION 8. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 945.020, Subd. 20 0
Corcoran City
Code
is hereby amended by adding the underlined material as follow
�=' Private Drives in Urban Resi
:ial Districts. In conjunction with the review of
within Urban Residential Districts wit
City Council ma,�
are met:
rove
rivate driv
1. The council finds that a
street network.
2. Design Standards.
a. A private drive shalt
continuous connect
drive with a termini
be requires
En�ineerin
in the Metropolitan Urban Service Area, the
rovided that all of the followin
conditions
ublic street connection is not required for the
t exceed 2,640 feet in length unless it f
ion or loops back to a
:o rovic
Standar
ublic street. An
.,320 feet or more from the nearest inters
a cul-de-sac at the closed end according ti
The subdivider shall provide acce
are subi ect to the access standard
Subd. 12. F.
ublic
ivate
:ion will
ss to lots via public streets. Private drives
20. Sub
2, D and 945.020
c. Roadway standards must comply with Section 945.010, Subd. 5
jEngineering Design Standards. Private drives shall conform,
Corcoran Standard Detail Plates for shared driveways, as may
The City Engineer may require additional site information an
additional desiLyn standards that enhance safety.
d. Individual unit drivewa
that gain access from an
shall be a minimum of 22 f
in length.
be amended
to the Cit�of
may reaulr
such private driv
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
October 26, 2023
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-510
e. A decorative sign stating "Private Drive" shall be located near each
entrance to a private dri
addresses served by the
Such sign shall also
rivate drive.
rovide the range of
SECTION 9. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 970.040, Subd. 1(B) of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the e� material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
B. Upon receipt of a complete application, as determined by staff review, and
following preliminary staff analysis of the application and request, the Zoning
Administrator, when appropriate, shall establish a schedule for consideration by
the Planning Commission. At least 10 days before the date of the Planning
Commission meeting, a written notice of the request shall be mailed to all owners
of property located within59 500 feet of the boundaries of the property which is
the sub ect of the application.
SECTION 10. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1020.020 of the Corcoran City
Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the underlined material
as follows:
1020.OZ0 -DEFINITIONS
BUILDING LINE:
� NV � , � J � � 1 �.✓, a.� L t. IV Vl � l t.l • 1 1 � 111 i V ✓ l l lil 11 IJ t..1.1 1 V 1 t. � 1.1 1 1 l,. 4l 1 1 V l l l
t�� ���}�r����. A line within a lot parallel to a pub]
line, or a high-water mark or line. behind which buildin
i c ri �ht- o f-way
a side or rear 1
uctures are placed.
lip
DAY CARE FACILITY: Any public or private facility licensed by the State of Minnesota, that regularly
provides one or more persons with care, training, supervision, habilitation, rehabilitation or
development guidance on a regular basis for a period less than 24 hours per day. Day Care facilities
include, but are not limited to: family day care homes, group family day care homes, day care
nurseries, day nurseries, nursery schools, Preschools, Montessori schools, as defined by Minnesota
State Statutes, Chapter 245A. Da care facilities are not residential facilities as defined b this Section.
DAY CARE FACILITY, H�
of the day care operator.
DAY CARE FACILITY, C(
property rather than the
E: A
re facility that is operated
/IMERCIAL: A
rivate residen
day care facility that is o
he day care operator.
f the private residence
of commercial
DWELLING, MULTIPLE FAMILY �APARTMENTI: A building designed with 3 or more dwelling units
exclusively for occupancy by 3 or more families living independently of each others-* ch�r���
DWELLING, TOWNHOME: A single-family dwelling unit constructed within a group of more than
two attached units in which each unit extends from the foundation to the roof; has direct exterior
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-510
October 26, 2u23
access, and has open space on at least one side. A townhome is not considered an apartment or
multiple -family dwelling
SETBACK: The minimum horizontal distance between a structure and the nearest lot line, except that
if an outlot for a public trail separates such lot line from a street right -of --way, setback shall mean the
minimum horizontal distance between a structure and the street right -of --way line. Additionally,
within the shoreland districts setback shall mean the minimum horizontal distance between a
structure or a sewage treatment system and the ordinary high water level. For purposes of earth
shelter buildings only, above grade portions shall be used in determining setback requirements. In all
cases, distances are to be measured from the most outwardly extended portion of the structure at
ground level, except as provided hereinafter. In the case of street easements, the setback shall be the
required front setback plus 1/2 the easement width measured from the centerline.
STRUCTURE: Anything which is built, constructed or erected on the ground or attached to the
ground or on -site utilities, an edifice or building of any kind; or any piece of work artificially built
up and/or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner whether temporary or
permanent in character. Among other things, structures include but are not limited to buildings,
factories, sheds, detached garages, cabins, manufactured homes, gazebos, decks, retaining walls,
walls, fences, and swimming pools, but excluding patios and similar at -grade improvements,
fences less than seven 7 feet in height which do not have the potential to obstruct flood
flows, and recreational vehicles that meet the exemption criteria of Section 1050.030 Subd. 9.1). of
this ordinance.
SECTION 11. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1030.020, Subd. 3 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by adding the underlined material as follows:
E. At -grade improvemen
required setbaks exce
c
as decks and
t that the im
drainage and utility easemen
atios, can encroach u
to six
feet into
'main outside of an
SECTION 12. Amendment of the Citv Code. The text of Section 1030.020, Subd. 5(C)(3) of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the �r+sl�e� material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
3. Accessory buildings with accessory dwelling units may exceed these height
limits when approved as part of the applicable review process for the
accessory dwelling unit ' provided all other performance
standards for accessory buildings are met.
SECTION 13. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1030.100, Subd. 6 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows.
Subd. 6. Special Home Occupation - Administrative Permit.
A. This permit maybe issued by the City Administrator or assigned staff based upon
proof of compliance with the provisions of this Section. Application for the permit
shall be submitted to the City with an associated fee as established by the City
Council. Prior to issuance of the permit, a notice of intent shall be sent to all
property owners within 350 500 feet of the perimeter of the applicant's property.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-510
Ocfober 26, 2023
SECTION 14. Amendment of the UILY Code. The text of Section 1040.020 OLIDUS 1
Corcoran City Code is here
by amended by removing the material and add
underlined material as follows:
1040.020 -URBAN RESERVE DISTRICT (UR)
of the
ing the
Subd.1. Purpose. The intent of the Urban Reserve district is to preserve areas where urban
services are planned, as shown on the 20-340 Comprehensive Plan, but not yet
available. The large minimum lot area will retain these lands in their natural state or
as agricultural uses until sanitary sewer, water, streets and other public infrastructure
is available and new development occurs. This will allow orderly development to
occur. The purpose of this district is to provide a holding zone until a
landowner/developer makes application for development, at which time the City may
rezone the affected property consistent with its designation in the Comprehensive
Plan, provided that the development does not result in the premature extension of
public utilities, facilities, and services as specified above. The district does allow
limited use of development rights prior to sewer and water services through
clustering of lots as outlined in Subd. 7. of this Section.
SECTION 15. Amendment of the Cit Code. The text of Section 1040.020, Subd. 2 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
Subd. 2. Permitted Uses.
A. Agriculture and Tree Farms.
B. Day Care Facilities, Home
SECTION 16. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1040.020, Subd. 4 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
Subd. 4. Conditional Uses. The following are conditional uses, subj ect to the conditions
outlined in Section 1070.020 of this Ordinance and the specific standards and criteria
that may be cited below for a specific use:
A. Commercial Feedlots, subject to MPCA (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency)
requirements.
Commercial Riding Stables, subject to Chapter 81 of the City Code.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-5'10
October 26, 2023
�C. Golf Courses and other outdoor recreational facilities of a commercial nature.
-�D. Greenhouses and Nurseries, subject to the following:
1. When abutting a residential use or district, the property shall be screened and
landscaped in accordance with this Chapter. All structures shall be set back at
least 100 feet from any residential property line.
2. On -site storage and use of pesticides and fertilizers shall meet the standards of
the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
3. Adequate off-street parking is provided on an improved surface as required by
this Ordinance.
4. Adequate parking, loading and maneuvering areas shall be provided.
5. Loading areas are screened from adjacent residential uses.
6. Well and Septic Systems can be accommodated on site to serve the proposed
facility.
7. Not more than 30 percent of the site area shall be covered with buildings or
other structures.
8. Hours for retail sale of product to customers shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to
9:00 p.m.
9. Lighting shall comply with all ordinance requirements. If more loot 25
percent of the greenhouse spaces are to be lit at night, they shall be screened
from residential properties by use of a retractable curtain, landscaping,
buildings or other methods to prevent light pollution, including sky glow.
10. The site complies with the minimum lot area standards for the district.
11. Sale of accessory items shall be permitted, provided they do not generate more
than 20 percent of the sales (measured by retail value or sales volume) for the
business nor cover more than 10 percent of the site area.
12. At least 50 percent of the nursery stock to be sold on site must be grown on
site.
13. The provisions of Section 1070.020 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-510
October 26, 2023
FE. Living quarters, which are provided accessory to a principal agricultural use,
subject to the following:
1. The living quarters are not used as rental property.
2. A maximum of one such accessory dwelling shall be allowed.
3. There is a demonstrated need for such a facility for the permitted agricultural
4. The farm includes a minimum of 30 acres.
5. The structure complies with all other Zoning Ordinance requirements.
6F. Towers and Antennas (freestanding) as regulated by Section 1060.100
(Telecommunications Services) of the Zoning Ordinance,
SECTION 17. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1040.020, Subd. 9 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows.
Subd. 9. Area Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be met in the UR
district. Properties maybe subject to special requirements for overlay districts as
noted in Section 1050 (Overlay Districts):
Minimum
lot area
20
acres
Minimum
lot width
300
feet
Minimum
lot depth
300
feet
Minimum
Principal Structure Setbacks:
Front,
from Major Roadways*
100
feet
Front,
from all other streets
50
feet
Front
Porch (<_ 120 square feet)
40
feet
Side
25
feet
Rear
30
feet
Maximum
Principal Building Height
35
feet
*MajorRoadways are state hiOra
hways and coon
i
SECTION 18. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1040.020, Subd. 5 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the �t�i�l4e-� material and adding the
underlined material as follows.
Subd. S. Interim Uses. The following are interim uses, subject to the conditions outlined in
Section 1070.030 of this Ordinance and the specific standards and criteria that maybe
cited below for a specific use.
A. Conditional Home Occupation License (CHOL) as allowed by Section 1030.100
(Home Occupations) of the Zoning Ordinance.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
October 20, 2023
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-510
B. Development in the 20340 Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) (as depicted
on the official Zoning Map) prior to availability of municipal sewer and water,
subject to the following:
SECTION 19. Amendment of the Cit Code. The texfi of Section 1040.020, Subd. 7 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the Strunkmaterial and adding the
underlined material as follows.
Subd. 7. Clustering Option. This Section provides for optional clustering of lots on those
properties with development rights as recorded on the official City of Corcoran
"Development Rights Map" on file at City Hall at the time of adoption of this Ordinance.
Lots may be considered for clustering based on the following minimum standards.
A. Clustering shall only be considered on those properties guided for residential land
use on the 20340 Comprehensive Plan.
B. An approval for a rezoning of the property, consistent with the residential land use
category of the 20-340 Comprehensive Plan shall be made at the same time as the
subdivision of the property.
C. All procedures for a standard subdivision as provided in Section 930 and 935 of
the Subdivision Ordinance shall be followed with the addition of the following:
1. Buildable lots cannot exceed the number of development rights issued to the
property. The number of rights is based on Subd. 8 of this Section.
2. The maximum lot area of each created clustered lot shall not exceed two times
the minimum lot area fora single family dwelling in the zoning district that is
compatible with the land use category in which the property is located.
3. The proposed development will not preclude full utilization of the site
development potential when municipal infrastructure services are available. A
ghost plat shall be designed for all outlot areas at the same time as the
Preliminary and Final Plat is reviewed and approved. The ghost plat shall
indicate future access, internal road network, future lot divisions and new lot
layout based on zoning district requirements along with density as guided by
the 20-340 future land use plan and connection to municipal infrastructure.
SECTION 20. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1040.030, Subd. 2 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the �i��material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
Subd. 2. Permitted Uses.
A. Agriculture and Tree Farms.
B. Day Care Facilities, Home
SECTION 21. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1040.030, Subd. 4(F) of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the �r�k� material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2UZ.Jw0 U
F. Places of Worship AA^ Uw�&J444 t,
SECTION 22. Amendment of the Cit Code.
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by r
underlined material as follows.
October 26, 2023
The text of Section 1040.030, Subd. 5(C) of the
emoving the szt,nsk.e� material and adding the
C. Event Centers, subject to the following:
1. The hours of operation shall be no later than 10:00 p.mdaily.
SECTION 23. Amendment of the Cit Code. The text of Section 1040.030, Subd. 8 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows.
Subd. 8. Area Requirements: The following minimum requirements shall be met in the RR
district. Properties may be subject to special requirements for overlay districts as
noted in Section 1050 (Overlay Districts):
Minimum
PW
lot area
2
acres
Minimum
lot width
200
feet
Minimum
lot depth
300
feet
Minimum
Principal Structure Setbacks:
Front,
From
Major Roadways*
100
feet
Front,
From
all other streets
50
feet
Front
Porch
<_ 120 square feet
40 feet
Side
25
feet
Rear
25
feet
Maximum
Principal Building Height
35 feet
*Major Roadways are state hi
hwaysan
ads.
SECTION 24. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1040.040, Subd. 1-2 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows.
1040.040 - RSF4 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT
Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of the RSF-1 district is to provide large, urban lots for single
family homes and directly related complementary uses. The district includes existing
neighborhoods that are currently served by private wells and septic systems. New
development within this district will be allowed only when a full range of municipal
services and facilities are available to serve the area. New development is intended to
create low -density residential areas and to preserve and enhance transitional
residential areas between lower and higher densities in areas served by public
utilities. Areas zoned RSF4 are guided Low Density Residential on the City s 20340
Comprehensive Plan.
Permitted Uses.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-510
A. Day Care Facilities, Home! tz2t-e-1��e�, 2c do�;n
October 26, 2023
SECTION 25. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1040.040, Subd. 7 Of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the sfinrUk. material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
Subd. 7. Area Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be met in the RSF-1
district. Properties maybe subject to special requirements for overlay districts as
noted in Section 1050 (Overlay Districts):
Minimum
Lot Area
20,000
square feet
Minimum
lot width
100
feet
Minimum
Principal Structure Setbacks:
Front,
From Major Roadways*
100
feet
Front,
From all other streets
40
feet
Front
Porch <_ 120 square feet
30
feet
Side (living)
10
feet
Side (garage)"
5 feet
Rear
30
feet
Maximum
Principal Building Height
3 5
feet
*Major Roadways are state hlbahwa
1 t
Is and county roads.
SECTION 26. Amendment of the City
Corcoran CILY Code is hereby amend
underlined material as follows.
• i i i • .. I
Code. The text of Section 1040.045, Subd. 1-2 of the
ed by removing the material and adding the
1040.045 - RSF-2 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT
Subd.1. Purpose. The purpose of the RSF-2 district is to provide urban sized lots for single
family homes and directly related complementary uses. New development within this
district will be allowed only when a full range of municipal services and facilities are
available to serve the area. New development is intended to create low -density
residential areas in moderate lot sizes to meet overall density requirements and
provide greater variety in the housing choices. Areas zoned RSF-2 are guided Low
Density of the City's 20-340 Comprehensive Plan.
Permitted Uses.
A. Day Care Facilities, Home
r,
SECTION 27. Amendment of the Cit Code. The text of Section 1040.045, Subd. 7 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
Subd. 7. Area Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be met in the RSF-2
district. Properties maybe subject to special requirements for overlay districts as
noted in Section 1050 (Overlay Districts):
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2UZJ=O U
October 26, 2023
Minimum
Lot Area
11,000
s . ft.
Minimum
lot width
80
feet
Minimum
Principal Structure Setbacks:
Front, From Major Roadways*
100
feet
Front, From all other streets
20
feet
Front Porch <_ 120 square feet
15
feet
Side (living)
10
feet
Side (garage)"
5
feet
Rear
30
feet
Maximum
Principal Building Height
35
feet
*Major Roadways are state hi
hways and counj
i n"i i no�
SECTION 28. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1040.050, Subd. 1-2 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the i, material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
1040.050 - RSF-3 (SINGLE AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT
Subd.1. Purpose. The RSF-3 district is intended to provide for new single-family
neighborhoods with a lot area that is smaller than the City's traditional single-family
lot as well as directly related, complementary uses. This zoning district is intended to
be the primary single-family zoning district for future residential developments. The
smaller lot area will make efficient use of the City's land supply and investment in
public utilities and allow the City to efficiently protect and preserve its natural
resources such as wetlands and woodlands. In addition, the smaller lot area will help
the City meet its density goal for new single-family homes. Single family homes, as
well as two-family dwellings are allowed in this district. New development within this
district will be allowed only when a full range of municipal services and facilities are
available to serve the area. Areas zoned RSF-3 are guided Low Density on the City's
20Q40 Comprehensive plan. Development within this district is required at a
minimum density of 3.0 units per net acre up to a maximum of 5.0 units per acre.
Permitted Uses.
A. Day Care Facilities, Home
SECTION 29. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1040.050, Subd. 7 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the - material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
Subd. 7. Area Requirements: The following minimum requirements shall be met in the RSF-3
district. Properties may be subject to special requirements for overlay districts as
noted in Section 1050 (Overlay Districts):
Single Family
Two -Family dwellings and
other uses
Minimum Lot Area
7,500 square feet
15,000 square feet
Minimum lot width
65 feet
100 feet
Minimum Princi al Structure
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-5'10
October 25, 2023
Setbacks:
Front,
From Major Roadways*
100 feet
100
feet
Front,
From all other streets
20
feet
25
feet
Front
Porch (_< 120 square feet)
15
feet
N/A
Side (living)10
feet
10
feet
Side(garage)**
5 feet
5
feet
Rear
30
feet
25
feet
Maximum
Principal Building Height
35
feet
35
feet
*Major Roadways are sta
hiahwaysan
SECTION 30. Amendment of the Ci
Code. The text of Section 1040.060, Subd. 1-2 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows.
1040.060 - RMF-1 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT
Subd. 1 Purpose. The purpose of the RMF-1, Medium Density Residential District is to allow a
variety of housing types including single-family homes, two-family dwellings,
townhomes, att��, ro� and iota and multi -family to expand life cycle
housing options with a minimum net density of 6 units per acre and maximum net
density of 8 units per acre. All lot areas in this district are intended to reflect the
City's objective of promoting efficient use of land and public utilities. Areas zoned
RMF4 are guided Medium Density Residential on the 20�40 Comprehensive Plan.
Subd. 2. Permitted Uses.
I�
Day Care Facilities, Home
Dwelling, Single Family
Dwelling, Two Family.
n *-�-, ��, o� Townhome with no more than six (6) dwelling
units per structure in a row (and no back to back townhome units)
i'�,
Dwelling
,
SECTION 31. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1040.060, Subd. 7 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows.
Subd. 7. Area Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be met in the RMF-1
district. Properties maybe subject to special requirements for overlay districts as
noted in Section 1050 (Overlay Districts):
Single Family
Townhome
Apartment/
Detached/Two Family
Condominium
Minimum Lot area
7,000 square feet/7,500
square feet
5,400 square feet
per unit
1 acre
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-5' U
October 26, 2023
Minimum lot width
70
feet
150 feet
n a
100
feet
Minimum Principal
Structure Setbacks:
Front, From Major
Roadways*
100
feet
100
feet
100
feet
Front, From all other
streets
25
feet
2 5
feet
25
feet
Side (living)**
10
feet
10
feet
30
feet
Rear
25
feet
25
feet
25
feet
Maximum Principal
Building Height
35
feet
35
feet
35 feet or three
stories
*MajorRoadways are
.. ,.
.... •.•. •
fir:::
1RI11I/I/t�II�lI AI�LIs�l�II17
tote hiahwaysand coon
SECTION 32. Amendment of the Cit
t"�T�i 1/l i n n r I? n I i n i»
Code. The text of Section 1040.065, Subd. 1-2 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the %ztHak material and adding the
underlined material as follows.
1040.065 - RMF-2 (MIXED RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT.
Subd.1 Purpose. The purpose of the RMF-2, Mixed Residential District is intended to provide
areas offering a variety of housing types, including single-family small lot detached
and attached dwellings and multi -family structures to retain the environment and
character of less intensive styles of higher density multiple -family residence areas by
establishing building and lot area requirements; to broaden the choice of residential
living styles and create opportunity for more affordable homes and homes that
address the needs of an aging population in a more compact development pattern that
makes the most efficient use of the City's land supply and investment in public utilities.
Areas zoned RMF-2 are guided Mixed Residential Density on the City's 20-340
Comprehensive Plan. Development within this district is required at a minimum
density of 8.0 units per net acre up to a maximum of 10 units per acre.
Subd. 2 Permitted uses.
A. Day Care Facilities,
B. Dwelling, Single Family not���o�
C. Dwelling, Two Family;
D. Dwelling,! n+-+--�,-ho� Townhome - 8 units per building maximum with
each unit having a separate entrance;
SECTION 33. Amendment of the Cit
Code. The text of Section 1040.065, Subd. 7 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
Subd. 7. Area Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be met in the RMF-2
district. Properties maybe subject to special requirements for overlay districts as
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-510
noted in Section 1050 (Overlay Districts):
October 26, 2023
Single Family
Townhome
Apartment/
Detached Two Famil
Condominium
Minimum Lot area
6,000 square feet/7,000
5,000
square feet
1 acre
square feet
per
unit
Minimum lot width
60 feet 120 feet
n
a
100
feet
Minimum Principal
Structure Setbacks:
Front, From Major
100 feet
100
feet
100
feet
Roadways*
Front, From all other
25 feet
25
feet
25
feet
streets
Front Porch (<_ 120
square feet
Side**
10 feet
10
feet
30
feet
Rear
25 feet
25
feet
25
feet
Maximum Principal
35 feet
35 feet
3 5
feet or three
Building Height
stories
*Major Roadways are state hibahwa
� ram_.----- r'-------���-__ n_---�-------- -- -�-
Is and county r�
SECTION 34. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1040 070 Subd 1-2 of the
Corcoran City Code is
underlined material as
hereby amended by removing the �t�i�e-� material and adding the
follows:
1040.070 - RMF-3 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT
Subd.1. Purpose. The RMF-3 district allows for the development of high density multiple-
familyuses such as townhomes and apartments where municipal sewer and water is
available. This district addresses the need for life cycle housing by offering an
alternative to single family detached housing with a required minimum density of 10
units per net acre or greater. Areas zoned RMF-3 are guided High Density Residential
on the 20-340 Comprehensive Plan.
Permitted Uses.
Day Care Facilities, Home
Dwelling, Senior (age -restricted)
n
C. Dwelling,��1.1-'--�h� n'Townhome - 8 units per building maximum with
each unit having a separate entrance;
SECTION 35. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1040.070, Subd. 7 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
Subd. 7. Area Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be met in the RMF-3
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-510
October 26, 2023
districL. Properties may be subject to special requirements for overlay districts as
noted in Section 1050 (Overlay Districts):
Minimum
Base
Lot Area
1 acre
Minimum
Base
Lot Width
150
feet
Minimum
Principal
Structure Setbacks:
Front,
From
Major Roadways
100
feet
Front,
From
all other streets
50
feet
Side
25
feet
Rear
25
feet
Maximum
Principal Building Height
35
feet or three stories
*Major Roadways are
SQ
ntv roads.
SECTION 36. Amendment of the Cit Code. The text of Section 1040.080, Subd. 3 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the stA1C3k material and adding the
underlined material as follows.
Subd. 3. Accessory Uses.
A. Accessory structures as regulated by Section 1030.020 of this Chapter.
B. Accessory uses incidental and customary to uses allowed in this Section.
Day Care Facilities, Home
SECTION 37. Amendment of the Cit
Code. The text of Section 1040.090, Subd. 2 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows°
Subd. 2. Permitted Uses.
A. Automobile Retail (tires, batteries, etc. Nobody work or repair work).
B. Civic Buildings, such as City Hall, libraries, fire stations, etc.
C. Day Care Facilities, Home-! t-�to A�r�AI ''" %%tef'Y'e`J by ctb'}.
D. Day Care Facilities, Commercial.
SECTION 38. Amendment of the City Code
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by
underlined material as follows.
M. Places of Worship
. The text
of Section 1040.090, Subd. 4(M) of the
removing the �+s�e� material and adding the
SECTION 39. Amendment of the Cit Code. The text of Section 1040.090, Subd. 7 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
October 26, 2023
ORDINANCE NO, 2023-510
Subd, 7. Area Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be met in the CR
district. Properties may be subject to special requirements for overlay districts as
noted in Section 1050 (Overlay Districts):
Minimum
or Roadways
lot area
2.5
acres
Minimum
lot width
100
feet
Minimum
lot depth
200
feet
Minimum
Principal Structure Setbacks:
Front,
From Major Roadways*
100
feet
Front,
From all other streets
50
feet
Side
20
feet
Rear
20
feet
Adjacent to Residential
50
feet
Maximum
Principal Building Height
35
feet
Maximum
Impervious Surface Coverage
50%
are state high
tRa�aaaait<Aaa�anat,t�t•a�aan
i��nt_�/iinnr �n�inil���r
7 ,-.1 . f'* . .
SECTION 40. Amendment of the Cit Code. The text of Section 1040.095, Subd. 2 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows.
Permitted Uses.
Day Care Facilities,
Dwelling, Single
SECTION 41. Amendment of the Cit Code. The text of Section 1040.095, Subd. 3 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing them material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
Subd. 3. Accessory Uses.
A. Accessory structures as regulated by Section 1030.020 of this Chapter.
B. Accessory uses incidental and customary to uses allowed in this Section.
�C. Fences as regulated by Section 1060 (Performance Standards) of this Chapter.
Allowed Home Occupations as regulated by Section 1030.100 (Home Occupations)
of this Chapter.
�E. Keeping of Animals, subject to Chapter 81 (Animals) of the City Code.
F.
Play and recreational facilities, including swimming pools and tennis courts, for
use of the property owner and guests.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-510
SECTION 42. Amendment Of the Cit
October 26, 2023
Code. The text Of Section 1040.095, Subd. 7 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows.
Subd. 7. Area Requirements: The following minimum requirements shall be met in the TCR
district. Properties maybe subject to special requirements for overlay districts as
noted in Section 1050 (Overlay Districts):
Minimum
24
lot area
2.5 acres
Minimum
lot width
200
feet
Minimum
lot depth
300
feet
Minimum
Principal Structure Setbacks:
Front,
From Major Roadways
100
feet
Front,
From all other streets
50
feet
Side
2 5
feet
Rear
25
feet
Maximum
Principal Building Height
35
feet
*Majo r Roadways are state h i�Ggh wa,
and coon
SECTION 43. Amendment of the Ci
Code. The text of Section 1040.100, Subd. 1 and 2 of
the Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows.
1040.100 — C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL)
Subd.1. Purpose. The purpose of the Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) District is to allow
single and multi -use commercial buildings containing convenience retail and service
commercial uses at major intersections on small neighborhood scale sites where
public sewer is available and sites are designated in the 20�40 Comprehensive Plan.
The district is intended to accommodate the basic needs of neighborhoods that would
not otherwise have convenient access to retail areas in the City. Due to the proximity
to residential neighborhoods new buildings shall appear to have similar scale and
design elements as the neighboring buildings. Businesses requiring exterior storage
for processing retail sales or wholesale activities are not permitted in this district.
New development within this district will be allowed only when a full range of
municipal services and facilities are available to serve the area.
Subd. 2. Permitted Uses.
A. Bakery, retail
B. Banks, savings and loan, credit unions and other financial institutions, with or
without drive -through.
C. Barbers, Beauty Shops and similar personal service uses.
D. Civic Buildings, such as City Hall, libraries, fire stations, etc..
E. Copy/print shop
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2 Z%5-0 U
F. Day Care Facilities, Commercial
SECTION 44. Amendment of the Cit
October 26, 2023
Code. The text of Section 1040.100, Subd. 3 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows.
Subd. 3. Accessory Uses.
�- Accessory structures as regulated by Section 1030.020 of this Chapter.
��- Accessory uses incidental and customary to uses allowed in this Section. �s
-BC. Keeping of Animals, subject to Chapter 81 (animals) of the City Code.
SECTION 45. Amendment of the Ci
Code. The text of Section 1040.100, Subd. 7 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
Subd. 7. Area Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be met in the C-1
district. Properties maybe subject to special requirements for overlay districts as
noted in Section 1050 (Overlay Districts):
Minimum
lot area:
Single -tenant building
25,000
square feet
Multi -tenant building
1
acre
Minimum
lot width
100
feet
Minimum
lot depth
200
feet
Minimum
Principal Structure Setbacks:
Front,
From Major Roadways
100
feet
Front,
From all other streets
25
feet
Side
20
feet
Rear
20
feet
Ad acent to Residential
50
feet
Maximum
Principal Building Height
35
feet
Maximum
Building Size
50,000
square feet
Maximum
Impervious Surface Coverage
80%
*Major Roadways are
un
ti�riu�ri�'r
SECTION 46. Amendment of the Cit Code. The text of Section 1040.110, Subd. 2 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the -�tTi� material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
Permitted Uses.
A. Bakery, retail.
Page 19 of 32
SECTION 46. Amendment of the Cit Code. The text of Section 1040.110, Subd. 2 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the -�tTi� material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
Permitted Uses.
A. Bakery, retail.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-510
October 26, 2023
B. Banks, savings and loan, credit unions and other financial institutions, with or
without drive -through.
C. Barbers, Beauty Shops and similar personal service uses.
D. Civic Buildings, such as City Hall, libraries, fire stations, etc..
E. Day Care Facilities, Commercial eta -1i e, �nrinn% h�
F. Department Stores.
G. Drug Stores, Variety Stores, etc.
H. Dry cleaning and laundry pickup, incidental pressing and repair without dry
cleaning processing.
I. Funeral Homes and Mortuaries.
J. Grocery Stores (not to exceed 50,000 square feet).
K. Hardware Stores.
L. Hobby and Craft Stores.
M. Home Furniture and Home Furnishing Stores.
N. Household Appliance Stores.
0. Laundromats.
P. Liquor—Off-sale/On-sale.
Q. Offices, medical and professional.
R. Public and Private Clubs and Lodges.
�S. Restaurants and cafes (without drive -through).
�T. Retail goods and service uses of a similar nature
VU. Sporting Goods and similar retail sales.
WV. Tailoring services, shoe repair and similar services.
W.
Taverns
SECTION 47. Amendment of the Cit
Code. The text of Section 1040.110, Subd. 3 of the
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City of Corcoran October 26, 2023
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2UI=Jw010
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
Subd. 3. Accessory Uses.
A. Accessory structures as regulated by Section 1030.020 of this Chapter.
B. Accessory uses incidental and customary to uses allowed in this Section.
1: Fe Hac711f-1aSJ 1 UA eX11Llf1 11icense 1 1 i nr f0lA1Pr 1Tl 1i71�l17rl1C`.
Il AAA 11o1;A1ar1 iTome O.Gc.11pations 2c roa711 itod hV \P!`tion 1 02n 1 nj
�C. Keeping of Animals, subject to Chapter 81 (animals) of the City Code.
SECTION 48. Amendment of the Cit
Corcoran City Code is hereby
amend
Code. The text of Section 1040.110, Subd. 4(L) of the
ed by removing the e+� material and adding the
L. Places of Worship � n ��.ol.,-,h1t1
SECTION 49. Amendment of the Cit Code. The text of Section 1040.110, Subd.
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and ad
underlined material as follows.
7 of the
ding the
Subd. 7. Area Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be met in the C-2
district. Properties may be subject to special requirements for overlay districts as
noted in Section 1050 (Overlay Districts):
Minimum
lot area
1 acre
Minimum
lot width
100
feet
Minimum
lot depth
200
feet
Minimum
Principal Structure Setbacks:
Front,
From Major Roadways*
100
feet
Front,
From all other streets
25
feet
Side
20
feet
Rear
20
feet
Adjacent to Residential
50
feet
Maximum
Principal Building Height
35
feet
Maximum
Impervious Surface Coverage
80%
*Major Roadways are state hil
hwaYs and
i
/1 n
A i
or
i
SECTION 50. Amendment of the Cit Code. The text of Section 1040.120, Subd. 4 of the
Corcoran Cifiy Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
Subd. 4. Conditional Uses. The following are conditional uses, subject to the conditions
outlined in Section 1070.020 of this Ordinance and the specific standards and criteria
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-510
that may be cited for a specific use:
A. Day Care Facilities, Commercial.
October 26, 2023
SECTION 5'I. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1040.120, Subd. 7 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows.
Subd. 7. Area Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be met in the BP
district. Properties maybe subject to special requirements for overlay districts as
noted in Section 1050 (Overlay Districts):
Minimum
lot area
1
acre
Minimum
lot width
100
feet
Minimum
lot depth
200
feet
Minimum
Principal Structure Setbacks:
Front,
From
Major Roadways*
100
feet
Front,
From
all other streets
50
feet
Side
20
feet
Rear
20
feet
Adjacent to
Residential
50
feet
Maximum
Principal Building Height
45
feet
Maximum
Impervious
Surface Coverage
70%
*Major Roadways are state hi�Gghwa,
� •• • I • I I
� I
•
a a��RaaAa����sefa.aan
sand county roads.
SECTION 52. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1040.125, Subd. 4 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows.
Subd. 4. Conditional Uses. The following are conditional uses, subject to the conditions
outlined in Section 1070.020 of this Ordinance and the specific standards and criteria
that may be cited for a specific use:
A. Day Care Facilities, Commercial.
SECTION 53. Amendment of the Cit Code. The text of Section 1040.125, Subd. 5 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows.
Subd. S. Interim Uses. The following are interim uses, sub ect to the conditions outlined in
Section 1070.030 of this Ordinance and the specific standards and criteria that may be
cited for a specific use.
A. Land reclamation, mining and soil processing
B.-,;;-Outside Storage as a principal use, subject to the following:
SECTION 54. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1040.125, Subd. 7 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the � material and adding the
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. ZUZJm010
underlined material as follows:
October 26, 2023
Subd. 7. Area Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be met in the I-1
district. Properties maybe subject to special requirements for overlay districts as
noted in Section 1050 (Overlay Districts):
Minimum
lot area
1
acre
Minimum
lot width
100
feet
Minimum
lot depth
200
feet
Minimum
Principal Structure Setbacks:
Front,
From
Major Roadways*
100
feet
Front,
From
all other streets
50
feet
Side
20
feet
Rear
20
feet
Adjacent to
Residential
50
feet
Maximum
Principal Building Height
45
feet
Maximum
Impervious
Surface Coverage
70%
*Major Roadways are state highways and county roads. PW
►a1� ait<.�aaaanaet �.�e•a.,
aan
SECTION 55. Amendment of the Cit
i
Code. The text of Section 1040.130, Subd. 1 of the
STrUZIC
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
1040.130 -DOWNTOWN MIXED USE (DMU) DISTRICT
Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of the Downtown Mixed Use District is to provide for the
orderly and integrated development of a high quality downtown. The Downtown
Mixed Use District applies to those properties classified as Mixed Use on the 2030
Future Land Use Plan and located on the east side of County Road 116 on both sides of
County Road 10. The Downtown Mixed Use District will provide for the establishment
of a community focal point which is a blend of cultural, civic, entertainment,
commercial, retail, residential and office uses as defined and guided by the 203,E_0
Comprehensive Plan. Residential multi -family uses shall be developed at a minimum
of ten units per acre or greater. New development within this district will be allowed
only when a full range of municipal services and facilities are available to serve the
area.
SECTION 56. Amendment of the Cit Code. The text of Section 1040.130, Subd. 4 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows.
Permitted Uses.
A. Bakery, retail.
B. Banks, savings and loans, credit unions and other financial institutions without
drive -through.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-510
C. Barbers, Beauty Shops and similar personal service uses.
D. Civic Buildings, such as City Hall, libraries, fire stations, etc.
E. Copy/print shop.
F. Day Care Facilities,
r Con
cial
r,
October 26, 2023
SECTION 57. Amendment of the Cit Code. The text of Section 1040.135, Subd. 1 and 2 of
the Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
1040.135 —GENERAL MIXED USE (GMU) DISTRICT
Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of the General Mixed Use District (GMU) is to provide an area
for compact, inter -connected, walkable, mixed -use development along key community
corridors and to support high quality development and site flexibility due to the
unique site conditions in these areas. The mixture of land uses within the district is
essential to establishing the level of vitality and intensity needed to support retail and
service uses. A combination of retail, office, service and residential uses are
encouraged although not required. Buildings may also be entirely one use. The
placement of the building and the relationship of the building, parking, landscaping,
and pedestrian spaces is essential to creating the pedestrian -friendly environment
envisioned for the GMU District. The standards in this Section are reinforced within
the Design Guidelines contained in Appendix A. New development within this district
wIII be allowed only when a full range of municipal services and facilities are available
to serve the area.
The General Mixed Use District applies to those properties classified as Mixed Use on
the 2040 Future Land Use Plan and adjacent to County Road 30. The character of the
General Mixed Use District shall reflect high quality design due to the high visibility of
these areas at the gateway to the City at County 3 0. Although development in this
mixed -use district will be more auto -oriented in design than the Downtown Mixed Use
District, pedestrian connections and amenities will still be required to provide
connections to existing and future planned areas, sidewalks and trails and to provide
for safe pedestrian circulation within the site. Landscaping, and architectural details
shall be used to unify sites within the General Mixed Use District,
Subd. 2. Permitted Uses.
A. Bakery, retail.
B. Banks, savings and loans, credit unions and other financial institutions without
drive -through.
C. Barbers, Beauty Shops and similar personal service uses.
D. Civic Buildings, such as City Hall, libraries, fire stations, etc.
E. Copy/print shop.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-510
Day Care Facilities, Home or Commercial
SECTION 58. Amendment of the Cit
October 26, 2023
Code. The text of Section 1040.135, Subd. 3 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows.
Subd. 3. Accessory Uses.
A. Accessory structures as regulated by Section 1030.020 of this Chapter.
B. Accessory uses incidental and customary to uses allowed in this Section.
�C. Keeping of Animals, subject to Chapter 81 (animals) of the City Code.
�D. Outdoor seating accessory to a restaurant.
-FE. Public open space plaza, square or other related uses.
�F. Structured parking.
SECTION 59. Amendment of the Cit
Code. The text of Section 1040.135, Subd. 4(H) of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
H. Places of Worship � n ��.or,-,hl�T.
SECTION 60. Amendment of the Cit
Code. The text of Section 1040.135, Subd. 13 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
Subd. 13. Area Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be met in the GMU
district. Properties may be subject to special requirements for overlay districts as
noted in Section 1050 (Overlay Districts):
Minimum
lot area
25,000 square
feet
Minimum
lot width
150 feet
Minimum
lot depth
NA
Minimum
Principal Structure Setbacks:
Front,
From Major Roadways
100 feet
Front,
From all other streets
25 feet
Side
None
Rear
None
Adjacent to Residential
35 feet
Maximum
Principal Building Height
35 feet at the minimum setbacks but maybe
increased up to a maximum of 50 feet with
increased setbacks at a rate of 1 foot
additional height for every 5 feet in
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 202JmOI U
October 26, 2023
additional setback.
Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage
80%
*Major Roadways are
warm
SECTION 61. Amendment of the Citv Code. The text of Section 1040.140, Subd. 8(C) of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the 6ti-+r.*,e� material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
C. Prior to filing an application or submittal of a preliminary PUD plan, the
applicant shall arrange and conduct a neighborhood meeting with notice
provided to property owners within at least 350 500 feet of the desired site's
perimeter. The primary purpose of this meting shall be to provide information
on a proposed development to surrounding neighborhoods and allow feedback
to be provided and incorporated early in the process. An application for a
preliminary PUD development plan will not be considered complete until after a
neighborhood meeting is held and a summary is provided detailing the
attendees and feedback received.
SECTION 62. Amendment of the Cit Code. The text of Section 1040.145, Subd. 2 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the Cmaterial and adding the
underlined material as follows.
Subd. 2. Permitted Uses.
A. Civic Buildings, such as City Hall, libraries, fire stations, etc.
B. Day Care Facilities, Commercial
C. Educational facilities,
D. Parks, playgrounds, trails, other recreational facilities of anon -commercial nature
and directly related buildings and structures.
E. Places of Worship
SECTION 63. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1040.145, Subd. 4 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
Subd. 4. Conditional Uses. The following are conditional uses, subject to the conditions
outlined in Section 1070.020 of this Ordinance and the specific standards and criteria
that may be cited for a specific use:
A. Cemeteries and Memorial Gardens.
B. Community Centers.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-510
�C. Funeral Homes and Mortuaries.
October 2(D, 2023
D. Golf Courses and other outdoor recreational facilities of a commercial nature.
E. Hospitals, nursing home and similar care facilities.
�F. Offices, medical and professional.
�G. Towers and Antennas as regulated by Section 1060.100 (Telecommunications
Services) of the Zoning Ordinance.
�� i_',�. Trade Schools, Seminaries and other Higher Education Facilities
SECTION 64. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1040.145, Subd.
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and add
underlined material as follows.
adding
7 of the
the
Subd. 7. Area Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be met in the PI
district. Properties may be subject to special requirements for overlay districts as
noted in Section 1050 (Overlay Districts):
Minimum
lot area:
10
acres
Minimum
lot width
200
feet
Minimum
lot depth
200
feet
Minimum
Principal
Structure Setbacks:
Front,
From Major
Roadways*
100
feet
Front,
From all other streets
50
feet
Side
50
feet
Rear
50
feet
Maximum
Principal
Building Hei ht
45
feet
Maximum
Impervious
Surface Coverage
70%
*Major Roadways are state highwa
Is and county roa
� A4�e-r�Re'e�l
SECTION 65. Amendment of the Cit Code. The text of Section 1050.010, Subd. 9 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the �i��e-� material and adding the
underlined material as follows.
Subd. 9. Encroachment in Required Setback and Buffer Areas.
A. Patios and decks may encroach up to a maximum of 6 feet into required structure
setback areas except improvements must remain outside of drainage and utility
easements. Porches may not encroach into required setback areas. Buffer and
wetland areas must be kept fee of all structures, including fences and play
equipment.
SECTION 66. Amendment of the City Code
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by
underlined material as follows:
. The text of Section 1050.020, Subd. 5(D)(2) of the
removing the �+s�e� material and adding the
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
October 26, 2023
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-510
2. All structures in residential districts, except Places of Worship ^ ccemhA1� and
nonresidential agricultural structures, are limited to a maximum height of 25
feet in height.
SECTION 67. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1060.050, Subd. 1(C) of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the ke►� material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
A. Non -Residential District Standards
1. Finishes. Exterior building finishes in all districts �v�or,t �n ru ���-+-r��t shall
consist of materials comparable in grade and quality to the following:
a. Face Brick.
b. Natural stone or cultured stone.
c. Decorative concrete block or integral colored block.
d. Cast in place concrete or pre -cast concrete panels.
e. Wood, provided the surfaces are finished for exterior use and wood of
proven exterior durability is used, such as cedar, redwood, cypress.
f. Curtain wall panels of steel, fiberglass and aluminum (non-structural, non -
load bearing), provided such panels are factory fabricated and finished
with a durable non -fade surface and their fasteners are of a corrosion
resistant design. Up to 20% of any wall surface may consist of the
materials outlined herein (excludes overhead doors, windows, and doors).
i. In the CR zoning district, 50% of any wall surface (excludes overhead
doors, windows, and doors) may consist of curtain wall panels of steel,
fiberglass and aluminum (non-structural, non -load bearing), provided
such panels are factory fabricated and finished with a durable non -fade
surface and their fasteners are of a corrosion resistant design.
SECTION 68. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1060.070, Subd. 2(J)(1)(b)(v)
of the Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the �is�e� material and adding
the underlined material as follows:
2.
Required
landscapin
lantinqs within the buffer yard are in addition to other
requirements.
SECTION 69. Amendment of
the City Code. The text of Section 1060.080, Subd.
Corcoran City Code is hereby am
underlined material as follows:
ended by removing the material and ad
F. A building permit is required for the following:
1(F) of the
ding the
1. Fences over 7 feet in height, measured from grade to the top offence,-
T��;ro -, �,,;�,-a�n� norY�,�+-. For the purposes of this Section, decorative
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-510
elements, such as_a space cal), that extend be
measured as
and th
art of the nip 4 t of the fence. Other
October 26, 2023
ost of a fence are not
tructural elements, such as
a topper, are counted towards the height of the fence.
Example o�Nei,�ht Exempt Decorative Element
Example ofNon-Height Exempt To
r
2. Retaining walls over 4 feet in height, measured from the bottom of the footing
to the top of the wall.
3. Retaining walls supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II, or III -A
liquids.
SECTION 70. Amendment of the Cit
Code. The text of Section 1060.110 of the Corcoran City
Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the underlined material
as follows:
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
®RDINANCE NO. 2UZ%5mO U
Subd.1. Findings.
October 26, 2023
The intent of this Section is to allow reasonable capture and use, by households,
businesses, and property owners of their solar energy resource, and encourage the
development of renewable energy businesses, consistent with community
development standards. This is consistent with Chapter 4, Section 8 of the
Corcoran 20-340 Comprehensive Plan, which states that the "City of Corcoran will
protect [solar] access by requiring minimum standards for lot sizes, amounts of
open space, yard setbacks, and maximum height of buildings for urban residents
that create the opportunity for all building owners to develop solar energy
facilities if desired."
SECTION 71. Amendment of the Citv Code. The text of Section 1070.010, Subd. 1(C) of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the �+c�e� material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
C. Notice of said hearing shall be mailed to all owners of land within �59 500 feet of
the boundary of the property in question. This provision shall not apply in the
case of a rezoning if the amendment affects an area greater than five (5) acres
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §462.3 5 73
SECTION 72. Amendment of the Cit Code. The text of Section 1
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the
underlined material as follows.
070.020, Subd. 1(D) of the
material and adding the
D. Notice of said hearing shall also be mailed at least 10 days prior to all owners of
land within 500 feet of the boundary of the property in question, informing
them of the receipt of the application and the anticipated schedule for
consideration.
SECTION 73. Amendment of the Citv Code. The text of Section 1070.020, Subd. 7(B) of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the �+s�e� material and addina the
underlined material as follows:
B. The request for extension shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator not less
than 30 days before the expiration of said approval and ���» �n���d�t�e-r�n�^��
o of &Q rth I n tL P C. r^ d o n d state facts showing a go o d faith attempt to
complete or utilize the use permitted in the conditional use permit. A request for
an extension not exceeding one year shall be subject to the review and approval of
the Zoning Administrator. Should a second extension of time or any extension of
time longer than one year be requested by the applicant, it shall be presented to
tLw ho UJL IJLaHH nbg ('nT4"1M1Sc-inn ifnr Fe common(J-a'SE inn -ink � the City Council for a
decision.
SECTION 74. Amendment of
Corcoran City Code is hereby
the City Code. The text of Section 1070.030, Subd. 3(C
amended by removing the �isl�e� material and adding
of the
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-510
C. Approval Process.
October 26, 2023
1. Upon receipt of a complete application, as determined by staff review, and
following preliminary staff analysis of the application and request, the Zoning
Administrator, when appropriate, shall establish a time and place for
consideration by the Planning Commission. At least 10 days before the date of
the meeting, a written notice of the meeting shall be mailed to the applicant
and to all other owners of property located within 350 500 feet of the
boundaries of the subject property.
SECTION 75. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1070.050, Subd. 5 of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
Subd. 5. Expiration. Unless otherwise specified by the Zoning Administrator or City Council at
the time of approval, approved variances shall expire, within one year after the date of
approval unless the applicant has commenced the authorized use or improvement.
Prior to the expiration, the applicant may apply for a time extension of up to one year.
The request for extension shall �
�d be submitted to the Zoning Administrator not less than 30 days before the
expiration and S�,-,>> inAL G Ii,r�o t�,o r��e�ei-,l fee as tnr+r,o r;+�, C. and state facts
showing a good faith attempt to complete or utilize the approval permitted in the
variance. A request for an extension not exceeding one year shall be sub ect to the
review and approval of the Zoning Administrator. Should a second extension of time
or any extension of time longer than one year be requested by the applicant, it shall be
presented for approval to the Board.
SECTION 76. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1070.050, Subd. 8(B) of the
Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by removing the erg material and adding the
underlined material as follows:
B. The request for extension shall submitted to the Zoning Administrator not less
than 3 0 days before the expiration of said approval �� �� �» � n �� ���
ronoAVx -�l boo -i�- c•of- fnrtfi nAA +-�,o r;+-�, rn�o and state facts showing a good faith
attempt to complete or utilize the use permitted in the conditional use permit.
A request for an extension not exceeding one year shall be subject to the
review and approval of the Zoning Administrator. Should a second extension
of time or any extension of time longer than one year be requested by the
applicant, it shall be presented to the PLinninrr inRgMISSinn fn�
rnQ44W��t-Ann -ink to City Council for a decision.
SECTION 77. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Section 1070.060 of the Corcoran City
Code is hereby amended by adding the underlined material as follows:
Subd. 9. Expiration.
A. Unless otherwise s
administrative
ified by the Zonin
ermit annr
Administrator at time of
1 shall expire within one year of the dat
unless the property owner or applicant has substantially started the c
of any buildin
structure, addn
royal, an
f approval
nstruction
r alteration, or use requested as part of the
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
aVProved
extension
l�
f
ORDINANCE NO. 2U!.J 5O U
. Prior to the expiration, the applicant m
to one vear.
October 26, 2023
apply for a time
The recluest for extension shall submitted to the Zoning Administrator not less
than 30 days before the expiration of said aDDroval and state facts shnwing A
faith ahem
ermit. The Z
more than on
TION 78. Effecti
o complete or utilize the use
)nin2Administrator m
additional vear Der ex
el-mitted in the conditional use
rove up to 2 such
tension.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption.
ADOPTED by the City Council on the 26th day of October 2023.
VOTING AYE
® McKee, Tom
❑ Bottema, Jon
® Nichols, Jeremy
❑ Schultz, Alan
® Vehrenkamp, Dean
ATTEST:
Micfie
Friedrich —City Clerk
om
i
ensons of not
VOTING NAY
❑ McKee, Tom
❑ Bottema, Jon
❑ Nichols, Jeremy
❑ Schultz, Alan
❑ Vehrenkamp, Dean
cKee -Mayor
City Seal
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