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September 14, 2023 – 5:30 pm
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2. Underlying Zoning Districts*
3. Unscheduled Items
4. Adjournment
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MEMO
Meeting Date: September 14, 2023
To: City Council
From: Natalie Davis McKeown, Planner
Re: Commercial and Industrial District Standards
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In January, the City outlined goals and measurables for 2023. This included a goal to
adopt a work plan related to underlying zoning for commercial and industrial land uses.
Prior to moving forward with the work plan, staff identified key topics that need more
discussion to understand the code update to assist staff in defining the scope of the
goal and effectively drafting ordinance language.
The following districts allow commercial and/or industrial uses:
- CR (Rural Commercial)
- C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial)
- C-2 (Community Commercial)
-BP (Business Park)
- I-1 (Light Industrial)
-DMU (Downtown Mixed Use)
-GMU (General Mixed Use)
For reference, the district specific standards are enclosed to this report in addition to the
Zoning Map and 2040 Land Use Map for reference.
Staff asks the Council to discuss and define the problems they are hoping to address
with the code update. More specific questions include:
1.There was discussion about adding standards for buffering from commercial
and industrial uses. Did the buffer ordinance (adopted after the goal setting
session) address the Council’s concerns related to transitions between less
intense districts and uses?
2.Does the Council want to re-evaluate all above-referenced districts? Or are
there specific districts of concern?
Agenda Item: 2
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3. There was discussion about defining and differentiating between heavy and
light industrial uses. While the City only has one industrial-oriented district,
that district only allows light industrial uses. Heavy industrial uses are typically
large plants that require a sprawling complex (e.g., a petroleum refinery).
Heavy industry is understood to be the sector that provides the means of
production and primarily caters to corporations. Light industry is smaller in
scale and typically includes manufacturing and warehousing that have a
relatively low impact as compared to heavy industrial uses. Light industry is
understood to be the sector that provides the means of consumption for
consumers.
a. The Purpose statement of the I-1 district provides the definition of light
industrial. What changes does the Council want to see to the Purpose
section?
b. Is there a desire to allow heavy industrial uses? Since a heavy
industrial district is not currently contemplated in code, the value of
adding heavy industrial as a term of art within the Zoning Ordinance is
unclear. Additionally, heavy industry relies on direct access to rail and
interstates, so staff believe it is unlikely the City will attract such users.
We have 563.34 acres (481.22 net acres) of industrial in the City, so
carving out part of the existing acreage for heavy industrial could
significantly limit available industrial land for the most common light
industrial uses the City is more likely to attract.
4. There was discussion about re-evaluating the uses in these districts. What
uses are of concern either to add or remove from commercial and/or industrial
districts?
5. There was discussion about re-evaluating the existing location of commercial
and industrial districts.
a. Is there specific land that the Council would like to re-guide and re-
zone from commercial and/or industrial?
i. What districts would be desired in these areas?
b. Is there a desire to establish new commercial and/or industrial
districts?
i. The areas currently zoned for commercial and/or industrial were
established based on the proximity to major roadways. A market
study completed several years ago confirmed these areas had
the best chance within the City to support such uses with
transportation being a significant factor.
1. Does the Council want to complete a new market study?
This would likely require an RFP.
ii. Does the Council have specific areas of town currently zoned
for residential they would like to be considered?
6. Are there specific changes to the dimensional requirements the Council wants
to consider?
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7. There are additional development requirements that are handled as
performance standards (Section 1060 of the Zoning Ordinance). These are
located outside of the specific district standards and are written to be applied
in a broader sense. This includes standards for lighting, landscaping, parking,
fences and walls, screening, etc.
a. Does the Council want to evaluate these standards as well?
b. If so, staff highly recommends a comprehensive update that evaluates
all districts and performance standards to properly evaluate and
consider how changes in one section of code will affect other sections
of code. The concern is that removing or adding performance
standards in the context of specific districts can lead to conflicts and
confusion when applying performance standards to districts not
contemplated as part of the update. A comprehensive update will help
to minimize future conflict within the Zoning Ordinance. Additionally, to
maximize staff efficiency, it is recommended such a project includes
residential districts and standards.
8. The Northeast District has additional performance standards and prohibits
certain uses even if allowed in the underlying district. The Southeast District
also has additional standards that could impact commercial uses, particularly
in the Town Center. Finally, the Southwest District includes additional
requirements and includes areas zoned and/or guided for commercial and
industrial use.
a. Are changes to these district plans desired?
b. If the Council chooses to undertake a comprehensive update, Staff
would (at the very least) recommend evaluating how these districts will
interplay with changes to the underlying standards even if no changes
to the special districts are desired.
9. Is there a desire to make the zoning requirements more business friendly?
Typically, businesses prefer codes that are clear and consistent without being
onerous. It is typically true that more cost is added to a project with the
creation of more development regulations, and approval processes will also
add cost to a project. For example, a business that is considered a permitted
use still needs to submit a Site Plan application for review and approval by
Council. A business that is only allowed as a conditional use requires a
Conditional Use Permit and a Site Plan, which more than doubles the cost
due at the time of the application submittal. Further, businesses may see the
CUP process as risky if it is unclear what is needed in order for the CUP to be
approved.
10. As a part of this process, is there a desire to reach out to existing business
owners and landowners within commercial/industrial districts to discuss their
needs and desires?
a. Does the Council want to hold an open house or roundtable with
relevant parties invited?
b. Other options include:
i. An invitational survey requesting feedback.
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ii. Creation of a temporary task force or committee made up of
relevant parties.
c. It should be noted that we do not have a comprehensive list of
business or commercial/industrial landowner emails, so anything
requiring a mailed notice (such as a open house or survey) could cost
a few hundred dollars in postage depending on the number of parcels.
11. Are there examples of commercial/industrial developments in other cities that
the Council would like staff to consider when evaluating our own district and
performance standards? These can be examples that include features that
are desired, undesired, or a mix between the two.
a. Council can also direct staff to provide examples for a discussion with
the Council as part of the work plan.
Staff will use the feedback and discussion from the work session to prepare a work
plan. A draft work plan will be brought back to Council for approval later this year.
Attachments:
1. CR (Rural Commercial) District Standards
2. C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District Standards
3. C-2 (Community Commercial) District Standards
4. BP (Business Park) District Standards
5. I-1 (Light Industrial) District Standards
6. DMU (Downtown Mixed Use) District Standards
7. GMU (General Mixed Use) District Standards
8. Zoning Map
9. 2040 Land Use Map
Section 1040 (District Regulations) Page 132
February 24, 2022
1040.090 – CR (RURAL COMMERCIAL)
Subd. 1. Purpose. This district is the existing Burschville area located at the
intersection of County Road 19 and County Road 10. The intent of this
district to provide a mix of neighborhood commercial uses and rural
industrial, such as contractor’s yards and similar uses that do not require
municipal water or sanitary sewer services. Municipal sewer and water will
not be provided in this area.
Subd. 2. Permitted Uses.
A. Automobile Retail (tires, batteries, etc. No body work or repair work).
B. Civic Buildings, such as City Hall, libraries, fire stations, etc.
C. Day Care Facilities, State licensed, as defined by statute.
D. Day Care, Commercial.
E. Offices, medical and professional.
F. Retail goods and service uses of a similar nature.
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.
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. Adult Entertainment Business, subject to Chapter 113 of the City Code.
B. Commercial Kennels, subject to Chapter 81 of the City Code.
C. Commercial recreation and entertainment (not to exceed 5,000 square
feet).
D. Contractors Operations, including accessory outside storage.
E. Greenhouses and Nurseries, subject to the following:
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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 than
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.
F. Laboratories/research facilities.
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G. Lumber Yards/building material sales.
H. Mini Storage/Self Storage Facilities.
1. Units are to be used for dead storage only. Units are not to be used for
retailing, auto repair, human habitation, or any commercial activity,
except as allowed by this Section.
2. Combining office and /or retail space with a self-service storage
facility may be allowed by Conditional Use Permit.
3. Storage of hazardous or flammable materials is prohibited.
4. No exterior storage is allowed.
5. The facility shall be secured by either the walls of the structure
and/or fencing. All doors on the units shall face inward and away
from the street and property lines.
6. An on-site manager is allowed only where adequate sanitary facilities
are provided, either through use of a septic system or through
connection to the public sanitary sewer system. Use of portable
sanitary facilities does not fulfill this requirement.
I. Motor Fuel Stations.
1. That the proximate area and location of space devoted to non-
automotive merchandise sales shall be specified in the application and
in the conditional use permit. Exterior sales or storage shall be only
as allowed by the conditional use permit.
2. The off-street loading space(s) and building access for delivery of
goods shall be separate from customer parking and entrances and
shall not cause conflicts with customer vehicles and pedestrian
movements.
3. Motor fuel facilities shall be installed in accordance with State and
City standards. Additionally, adequate space shall be provided to
access gas pumps and to allow maneuverability around the pumps.
Underground fuel storage tanks are to be positioned to allow
adequate access by motor fuel transports and unloading operations
which do not conflict with circulation, access and other activities on
the site. Fuel pumps shall be installed on pump islands.
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4. All buildings, canopies, and pump islands shall be located to comply
with the minimum setback requirements of the zoning district in
which they are located.
5. All canopy lighting for motor fuel station pump islands shall be
recessed or shielded to provide a 90-degree cutoff. Illumination levels
for pump islands shall not exceed 30-foot candles.
6. Litter Control. The operation shall be responsible for litter control
within 300 feet of the premises and litter control is to occur on a daily
basis. Trash receptacles must be provided at a convenient location on
site to facilitate litter control.
J. Motor Vehicle, Boat or Equipment Repair.
1. All servicing of vehicles and equipment shall occur entirely within the
principal structure.
2. To the extent required by State law and regulations, painting shall be
conducted in an approved paint booth, which thoroughly controls the
emission of fumes, dust, or other particulated matter.
3. Storage and use of all flammable materials, including liquid and rags,
shall conform with applicable provisions of the Minnesota Uniform
Fire Code.
4. Parking, driveway, and circulation standards and requirements shall
be subject to the review and approval of the City and shall be based
upon the specific needs of the operation and shall accommodate large
vehicle equipment and semi-trailer/tractor trucks.
5. The storage of damaged vehicles and vehicle parts and accessory
equipment must be completely inside a principal or accessory
building.
6. The sale of products other than those specifically mentioned in this
Section shall be subject to a separate conditional use permit
K. Motor Vehicle, Boats and Equipment Sales.
1. All sales shall occur on one lot.
2. Parking areas for the outside storage and sale of vehicles, boats and
trailers, shall be on impervious surface, either bituminous, concrete,
or approved equivalent.
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3. Interior concrete or asphalt curbs shall be constructed within the
property to separate driving and parking areas from landscaped
areas. Interior curbs shall be a nominal 6- inches in height or greater.
4. All areas of the property not devoted to buildings or parking areas
shall be landscaped in accordance with this Ordinance.
5. Off-street parking shall be provided for customers and employees in
accordance with this Ordinance.
6. Parking for sales display shall not be less than 9 feet wide by 18.5 feet
in length.
7. Display of motor vehicles, boats, and trailers for sale off the property
of their owner is prohibited unless authorized by Conditional Use
Permit.
L. Open or outdoor services, sales and equipment rental.
M. Places of Worship/Assembly.
N. Towers and Antennas (freestanding) as regulated by Section 1060.100
(Telecommunications Services) of the Zoning Ordinance.
O. Veterinary clinic, Animal Hospital and related indoor kennel; and pet
grooming.
Subd. 5. 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 may be cited for a specific use:
A. Temporary structures, subject to the standards in Section 1030.040
(Temporary Structures) of the Zoning Ordinance.
Subd. 6. Uses by Administrative Permit.
A. Accessory buildings and structures for a use accessory to the principal
commercial or business use provided such structure does not exceed 30
percent of the gross floor space of the principal use.
B. Accessory Dwelling Unit, subject to the following standards:
1. Not more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed on a single-
family detached lot.
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2. An attached or detached unit shall comply with the same minimum
building setback requirements as required for the living portion of the
principal dwelling unit.
3. An accessory dwelling unit shall be a clearly incidental and subordinate
use, the gross floor area of which shall not exceed the gross floor area
of the principal dwelling unit or 960 square feet, whichever is less.
4. Unless otherwise specified in this Subdivision, a detached accessory
dwelling unit shall be subject to the same regulations as provided for
under Section 1030 of this Chapter. In evaluating how a detached
accessory dwelling unit fits within the size limitations outlined in
Section 1030, only the footprint of the accessory dwelling unit is
subject to the accessory structure size limit provided for all zoning
districts.
5. The exterior design of an accessory dwelling unit shall incorporate a
similar architectural style, colors, and materials as the principal
building on the lot.
6. The owner of the property shall reside in the principal dwelling unit or
in the accessory dwelling unit.
7. There shall be no separate ownership of the accessory dwelling unit.
8. In addition to the parking spaces required for the principal dwelling
unit on the lot, 2 off-street parking spaces shall be provided for an
accessory dwelling unit. Such accessory dwelling unit parking spaces
shall not conflict with the principal dwelling unit parking spaces and
shall comply with the requirements of this Chapter.
9. An accessory dwelling unit shall use the same street number as the
principal dwelling unit but must include a unique identifier that is
consistent with the City’s Street Naming and Addressing Policy to
ensure compatibility with Hennepin County, the U.S. Postal Service, and
emergency service providers. The entryway to an accessory dwelling
unit shall include identifying signage and be connected to the driveway
with an improved walkway.
10. Accessory dwelling units are subject to the same height restriction for
principal structures as determined by the zoning district but must not
exceed the existing height of the principal structure.
C. Essential Services, as allowed by Section 1030.090.
D. Seasonal Outdoor Retail Sales.
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February 24, 2022
1. Seasonal outdoor retail sales shall not exceed a combined total of 120
days in any 12-month period. Outdoor retail sales shall not occupy an
area exceeding 10 percent of a lot's area, and shall meet all yard
setback requirements.
2. Where seasonal outdoor retail sales are conducted in a parking lot,
they shall be confined to a defined area, and not be allowed to
obstruct access of emergency vehicles or pose a traffic safety problem.
Temporary fencing or other suitable mechanisms shall be used to
delineate the sales area and provide for pedestrian safety.
3. Where tents, temporary green houses, or similar structures are used
to store, and/or display merchandise, they shall be anchored to
provide a wind-load resistance of 40 miles per hour.
E. Temporary structures, subject to the standards in Section 1030.040
(Temporary Structures) of the Zoning Ordinance.
F. Towers and Antennas as regulated by Section 1060.100
(Telecommunications Services) of the Zoning Ordinance, only when co-
located on an existing structure.
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 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%
*Major Roadways are Principal Arterial, A Minor Reliever, A Minor Expander and A Minor Connector Roadways
as shown on the 2040 Roadway Functional Classification map in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord 348, passed 05-25-17, Ord. 472, passed 12-22-22)
Section 1040 (District Regulations) Page 144
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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 2030 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
F. Day Care Facilities, State licensed, as defined by statute.
G. Dry cleaning and laundry pick up, incidental pressing and repair without
dry cleaning processing.
H. Offices, medical and professional.
I. Public and Private Clubs and Lodges.
J. Restaurants and cafes (without drive-through).
K. Retail goods and service uses of a similar nature within a fully enclosed
building (without drive-through and not to exceed 50,000 square feet).
L. Taverns
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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. Day Care Facilities, County licensed, 12 or fewer individuals.
D. Keeping of Animals, subject to Chapter 81 (animals) of the City Code.
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. Automobile Retail (tires, batteries, etc. No body work or repair work).
B. Car Washes.
1. The site shall provide stacking space for the car wash. The amount of
stacking space shall take into account the type of car wash and the
amount of time it takes to wash a vehicle. Stacking spaces shall not
interfere with parking spaces or traffic circulation.
2. The exit from the car wash shall have a drainage system which is
subject to the approval of the City and gives special consideration to
the prevention of ice build-up during winter months.
3. Hours of operation shall be limited to between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00
p.m. daily.
C. Commercial Kennel, subject to Chapter 81 of the City Code.
D. Commercial recreation and entertainment.
E. Drive-through businesses, subject to the standards outlined in Section
1060.060, Subd. 12.
F. 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.
Section 1040 (District Regulations) Page 146
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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 fully screened from adjacent residential uses.
6. Not more than 30 percent of the site area shall contain outdoor
storage of plants, accessory items and landscaping materials. All
other sales and product storage areas must be within an approved
building or structure. .
7. Hours for retail sale of product to customers shall be limited to 7:00
a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
8. Lighting shall comply with all ordinance requirements. If more than
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.
9. The site complies with the minimum lot area standards for the
district.
10. Sale of accessory items shall be permitted for the business as long as
they cover no more than 10 percent of the outside site area.
11. The provisions of Section 1070.020 of this Ordinance are considered
and satisfactorily met.
G. Health clubs and fitness centers less than 5,000 square feet in size.
H. Hospitals, nursing home and similar care facilities.
I. Hotel, inns and bed and breakfast establishments
J. Motor Fuel Stations.
1. That the proximate area and location of space devoted to non-
automotive merchandise sales shall be specified in the application and
in the conditional use permit. Exterior sales or storage shall be only
as allowed by the conditional use permit.
2. The off-street loading space(s) and building access for delivery of
goods shall be separate from customer parking and entrances and
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shall not cause conflicts with customer vehicles and pedestrian
movements.
3. Motor fuel facilities shall be installed in accordance with State and
City standards. Additionally, adequate space shall be provided to
access gas pumps and to allow maneuverability around the pumps.
Underground fuel storage tanks are to be positioned to allow
adequate access by motor fuel transports and unloading operations
which do not conflict with circulation, access and other activities on
the site. Fuel pumps shall be installed on pump islands.
4. All buildings, canopies, and pump islands shall be located to comply
with the minimum setback requirements of the zoning district in
which they are located.
5. All canopy lighting for motor fuel station pump islands shall be
recessed or shielded to provide a 90-degree cutoff. Illumination levels
for pump islands shall not exceed 30-foot candles.
6. Litter Control. The operation shall be responsible for litter control
within 300 feet of the premises and litter control is to occur on a daily
basis. Trash receptacles must be provided at a convenient location on
site to facilitate litter control.
K. Towers and Antennas (freestanding) as regulated by Section 1060.100
(Telecommunications Services) of the Zoning Ordinance.
L. Veterinary clinic, Animal Hospital and related indoor kennel; and pet
grooming.
Subd. 5. 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 may be cited for a specific use:
A. Temporary structures, subject to the standards in Section 1030.040
(Temporary Structures) of the Zoning Ordinance.
Subd. 6. Uses by Administrative Permit.
A. Essential Services, as allowed by Section 1030.090.
B. Seasonal Outdoor Retail Sales.
1. Seasonal outdoor retail sales shall not exceed a combined total of 120
days in any 12-month period. Outdoor retail sales shall not occupy an
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area exceeding 10 percent of a lot's area, and shall meet all yard
setback requirements.
2. Where seasonal outdoor retail sales are conducted in a parking lot,
they shall be confined to a defined area, and not be allowed to
obstruct access of emergency vehicles or pose a traffic safety problem.
Temporary fencing or other suitable mechanisms shall be used to
delineate the sales area and provide for pedestrian safety.
3. Where tents, temporary green houses, or similar structures are used
to store, and/or display merchandise, they shall be anchored to
provide a wind-load resistance of 40 miles per hour.
C. Towers and Antennas as regulated by Section 1060.100
(Telecommunications Services) of the Zoning Ordinance, only when co-
located on an existing structure.
Subd. 7. Area Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be met in
the C-1 district. Properties may be 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
Adjacent 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 Principal Arterial, A Minor Reliever, A Minor Expander and A Minor Connector Roadways
as shown on the 2040 Roadway Functional Classification map in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord 348, passed 05-25-17, Ord. 365, passed 06-28-18, Ord. 389, passed 02-28-19)
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1040.110 – C-2 (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL)
Subd. 1. Purpose. This district is intended to provide for a variety of retail and service
businesses serving the region, which are oriented towards motorists and
require high volumes of traffic and visibility from major roads. The service
area for this area will extend beyond the boundaries of Corcoran. 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. Day Care Facilities, State licensed, as defined by statute.
F. Department Stores.
G. Drug Stores, Variety Stores, etc.
H. Dry cleaning and laundry pick up, 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.
O. Laundromats.
P. Liquor—Off-sale/On-sale.
Q. Offices, medical and professional.
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R. Public and Private Clubs and Lodges.
S. Retail goods and service uses of a similar nature.
T. Restaurants and cafes (without drive-through).
U. Retail goods and service uses of a similar nature
V. Sporting Goods and similar retail sales.
W. Tailoring services, shoe repair and similar services.
X. Taverns
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. Day Care Facilities, County licensed, 12 or fewer individuals.
D. 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.
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. Assisted Living Facility.
B. Automobile Retail (tires, batteries, etc. No body work or repair work).
C. Car Washes.
1. The site shall provide stacking space for the car wash. The amount of
stacking space shall take into account the type of car wash and the
amount of time it takes to wash a vehicle. Stacking spaces shall not
interfere with parking spaces or traffic circulation.
2. The exit from the car wash shall have a drainage system which is
subject to the approval of the City and gives special consideration to
the prevention of ice build-up during winter months.
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D. Commercial Kennel, subject to Chapter 81 of the City Code.
E. Commercial recreation and entertainment.
F. Drive-through businesses, subject to the standards outlined in Section
1060.060, Subd. 12.
G. Dwelling, Multiple Family
H. 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. Not more than 30 percent of the site area shall be covered with
buildings or other structures.
7. Hours for retail sale of product to customers shall be limited to 7:00
a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
8. Lighting shall comply with all ordinance requirements. If more than
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.
9. The site complies with the minimum lot area standards for the
district.
10. Sale of accessory items shall be permitted for the business as long as
they cover no more than 10 percent of the outside site area.
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11. The provisions of Section 1070.020 of this Ordinance are considered
and satisfactorily met.
I. Hospitals, nursing home and similar care facilities.
J. Hotel, inns and bed and breakfast establishments.
K. Motor Fuel Stations.
1. That the proximate area and location of space devoted to non-
automotive merchandise sales shall be specified in the application and
in the conditional use permit. Exterior sales or storage shall be only
as allowed by the conditional use permit.
2. The off-street loading space(s) and building access for delivery of
goods shall be separate from customer parking and entrances and
shall not cause conflicts with customer vehicles and pedestrian
movements.
3. Motor fuel facilities shall be installed in accordance with State and
City standards. Additionally, adequate space shall be provided to
access gas pumps and to allow maneuverability around the pumps.
Underground fuel storage tanks are to be positioned to allow
adequate access by motor fuel transports and unloading operations
which do not conflict with circulation, access and other activities on
the site. Fuel pumps shall be installed on pump islands.
4. All buildings, canopies, and pump islands shall be located to comply
with the minimum setback requirements of the zoning district in
which they are located.
5. All canopy lighting for motor fuel station pump islands shall be
recessed or shielded to provide a 90-degree cutoff. Illumination levels
for pump islands shall not exceed 30-foot candles.
6. Litter Control. The operation shall be responsible for litter control
within 300 feet of the premises and litter control is to occur on a daily
basis. Trash receptacles must be provided at a convenient location on
site to facilitate litter control.
L. Places of Worship/Assembly.
M. Towers and Antennas (freestanding) as regulated by Section 1060.100
(Telecommunications Services) of the Zoning Ordinance.
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N. Veterinary clinic, Animal Hospital and related indoor kennel; and pet
grooming.
Subd. 5. 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 may be cited for a specific use:
A. Temporary structures, subject to the standards in Section 1030.040
(Temporary Structures) of the Zoning Ordinance.
Subd. 6. Uses by Administrative Permit.
A. Essential Services, as allowed by Section 1030.090.
B. Seasonal Outdoor Retail Sales.
1. Seasonal outdoor retail sales shall not exceed a combined total of 120
days in any 12-month period. Outdoor retail sales shall not occupy an
area exceeding 10 percent of a lot's area, and shall meet all yard setback
requirements.
2. Where seasonal outdoor retail sales are conducted in a parking lot, they
shall be confined to a defined area, and not be allowed to obstruct
access of emergency vehicles or pose a traffic safety problem.
Temporary fencing or other suitable mechanisms shall be used to
delineate the sales area and provide for pedestrian safety.
3. Where tents, temporary green houses, or similar structures are used to
store, and/or display merchandise, they shall be anchored to provide a
wind-load resistance of 40 miles per hour.
C. Towers and Antennas as regulated by Section 1060.100
(Telecommunications Services) of the Zoning Ordinance, only when co-
located on an existing structure.
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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 Principal Arterial, A Minor Reliever, A Minor Expander and A Minor Connector Roadways
as shown on the 2040 Roadway Functional Classification map in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord 348, passed 05-25-17, Ord 365 passed 06-28-18, Ord. 389, passed 02-28-19)
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1040.120 – BP (BUSINESS PARK)
Subd. 1. Purpose. The intent of this district is to provide for the establishment of
campus developments with a variety of office, low-impact manufacturing or
assembly of a variety of products that create no exterior noise, glare or
fumes. Uses allowed in this district are limited to those that are compatible
with lower intensity residential and business uses and which have limited
amounts of outside storage. Developments in this district will provide a
number of amenities, including architectural controls, landscaping,
preservation of natural features, etc. 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. Banks, savings and loan, credit unions and other financial institutions,
with or without drive-through.
B. Civic Buildings, such as City Hall, libraries, fire stations, etc.
C. Commercial printing establishments.
D. Conference centers and reception halls.
E. Essential services and structures.
F. Laboratories/research facilities..
G. Manufacturing or assembly of products that produce no exterior noise,
glare, fumes, obnoxious products, byproducts or wastes or creates other
objectionable impact on the environment.
H. Offices, medical and professional.
I. Office/Warehouse.
J. Radio and television stations or studios.
K. Technical, vocational, business and college/university satellite
facilities/schools.
L. Warehousing and indoor storage used in conjunction with offices or
manufacturing facilities.
M. Wholesale Showrooms.
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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. Temporary structures, subject to the standards in Section 1030.040
(Temporary Structures) of the Zoning Ordinance.
D. Tenant restaurants, cafeterias, and retail service limited to tenants of the
building, provided that they be essentially limited to providing service to
the users of the permitted use, and that no signs or other evidence of
these uses are visible from the exterior of the building.
E. Keeping of Animals, subject to Chapter 81 (animals) of the City Code.
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, Commercial.
B. Hotel, inns and bed and breakfast establishments.
C. Retail Uses accessory to permitted development limited to 10 percent of
the gross floor area of the building.
D. Towers and Antennas (freestanding) as regulated by Section 1060.100
(Telecommunications Services) of the Zoning Ordinance.
Subd. 5. 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 may be cited for a specific use:
A. School facility, leasing space.
B. Temporary structures, subject to the standards in Section 1030.040
(Temporary Structures) of the Zoning Ordinance.
Subd. 6. Uses by Administrative Permit.
A. Accessory buildings and structures for a use accessory to the principal
commercial or business use provided such structure does not exceed 30
percent of the gross floor space of the principal use.
B. Essential Services, as allowed by Section 1030.090.
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C. Towers and Antennas as regulated by Section 1060.100
(Telecommunications Services) of the Zoning Ordinance, only when co-
located on an existing structure.
Subd. 7. Area Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be met in
the BP 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 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 Principal Arterial, A Minor Reliever, A Minor Expander and A Minor Connector Roadways
as shown on the 2040 Roadway Functional Classification map in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord 348, passed 05-25-17, Ord. 389, passed 02-28-19)
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1040.125 – I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL)
Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of the I-1, Light Industrial District is providing for the
establishment of warehousing and light industrial development. The overall
character of the I-1 District is intended to have a low impact
manufacturing/warehouse character. Industrial uses allowed in this district
shall be limited to those which can compatibly exist adjacent to both lower
intensity business uses and high intensity manufacturing uses and which
have limited amounts of truck traffic. Because I-1 may abut residential uses
the I-1 uses are regulated in height, lot coverage, setbacks, landscaping,
loading and use type so as to facilitate compatibility between these uses and
residential development. 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. Automotive detailing shops.
B. Civic Buildings, such as City Hall, libraries, fire stations, etc..
C. Commercial printing establishments.
D. Contractors operations
E. Equipment rental
F. Indoor sports and recreation (commercial) provided the structure and
use is located at least one hundred feet (100’) from any residential zoning
district.
G. Laboratories/research facilities.
H. Manufacturing or assembly of products that produce no exterior noise,
glare, fumes, obnoxious products, byproducts or wastes or creates other
objectionable impact on the environment.
I. Lumber yards/building material sales.
J. Offices, medical and professional.
K. Office/Warehouse
L. Printing and publishing.
M. Radio and television stations or studios
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N. Recycling facility-indoor
O. Warehousing/distribution and indoor storage.
P. Wholesale Showrooms.
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. Retail sales related to the processing of product on site so long as it does
not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the floor space of the principal
building.
E. Tenant restaurants, cafeterias, and retail service limited to tenants of the
building, provided that they be essentially limited to providing service to
the users of the permitted use, and that no signs or other evidence of
these uses are visible from the exterior of the building.
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, Commercial.
B. Mini Storage/Self Storage Facilities.
1. Units are to be used for dead storage only. Units are not to be used for
retailing, auto repair, human habitation, or any commercial activity,
except as allowed by this Section.
2. Combining office and /or retail space with a self-service storage
facility may be allowed by Conditional Use Permit.
3. Storage of hazardous or flammable materials is prohibited.
4. No exterior storage is allowed.
5. The facility shall be secured by either the walls of the structure
and/or fencing. All doors on the units shall face inward and away
from the street and property lines.
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6. An on-site manager is allowed only where adequate sanitary facilities
are provided, either through use of a septic system or through
connection to the public sanitary sewer system. Use of portable
sanitary facilities does not fulfill this requirement.
C. Motor Vehicle, Boat or Equipment Repair.
1. All servicing of vehicles and equipment shall occur entirely within the
principal structure.
2. To the extent required by State law and regulations, painting shall be
conducted in an approved paint booth, which thoroughly controls the
emission of fumes, dust, or other particulated matter.
3. Storage and use of all flammable materials, including liquid and rags,
shall conform with applicable provisions of the Minnesota Uniform
Fire Code.
4. Parking, driveway, and circulation standards and requirements shall
be subject to the review and approval of the City and shall be based
upon the specific needs of the operation and shall accommodate large
vehicle equipment and semi-trailer/tractor trucks.
5. The storage of damaged vehicles and vehicle parts and accessory
equipment must be completely inside a principal or accessory
building.
6. The sale of products other than those specifically mentioned in this
Section shall be subject to a separate conditional use permit
D. Motor Vehicle, Boats and Equipment Sales.
1. All sales shall occur on one lot.
2. Parking areas for the outside storage and sale of vehicles, boats and
trailers, shall be on impervious surface, either bituminous, concrete,
or approved equivalent.
3. Interior concrete or asphalt curbs shall be constructed within the
property to separate driving and parking areas from landscaped
areas.
4. All areas of the property not devoted to buildings or parking areas
shall be landscaped in accordance with this Ordinance.
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5. Off-street parking shall be provided for customers and employees in
accordance with this Ordinance.
6. Parking for a motor vehicle, boat, or trailer sales shall not be less than
9 feet wide by 18.5 feet in length.
E. Outside Storage, accessory to an allowed use provided that:
1. Storage area is blacktop or concrete surfaced unless specifically
approved by the City Council.
2. The storage area does not take up parking space or loading space as
required for conformity to this Chapter.
3. The storage area is screened from public streets and surrounding
properties.
F. Towers and Antennas (freestanding) as regulated by Section 1060.100
(Telecommunications Services) of the Zoning Ordinance.
G. Trade Schools, Seminaries and other Higher Education Facilities.
H. Veterinary clinic, Animal Hospital and related indoor kennel; and pet
grooming.
Subd. 5. 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 may be cited for a specific use:
A. Land reclamation, mining and soil processing
B. B. Outside Storage as a principal use, subject to the following:
1. The use is to provide supplemental outside storage to another
property in the immediate vicinity, under common ownership, which
is separated from that use by a public street, prohibiting the
properties from being combined as a single parcel. For the purposes
of this paragraph, properties in the “immediate vicinity” of one
another shall be those which would be contiguous but for the
existence of a single public street between them.
2. No motor vehicle repair work of any kind shall be permitted in the
outside storage area.
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3. All exterior storage shall be screened so as not to be visible from
adjoining properties and public streets. Screening must be in
compliance with Section 1060.070, Subd. 2.J. of the ordinance.
4. The height of stored materials shall be no higher than the screening.
5. Outside storage areas and any required screening fence shall meet all
parking setback requirements for the district.
6. Storage area is blacktop or concrete surface unless another surface is
specifically approved by the City Council.
7. With the exception of parking signage permitted or required by
section C, below, no signage shall be permitted for the site.
8. Outside storage shall be exclusively for items directly related to the
principal business to which the use provides supplemental storage, as
required by B.1., above. The principal business must qualify as an
allowed use within the district. The provision of supplemental storage
for businesses or properties other than the principal business is
prohibited.
C. Parking as a principal use, subject to the following:
1. The use is to provide supplemental parking to another property in the
immediate vicinity, under common ownership, which is separated
from that use by a public street, prohibiting the properties from being
combined as a single parcel. For the purposes of this paragraph,
properties in the “immediate vicinity” of one another shall be those
which would be contiguous but for the existence of a single public
street between them.
2. Parking and drive aisles must be paved with curb and gutter and
comply with the standards in Section 1060.060 of the ordinance.
3. Parking, drive aisles and loading areas shall meet the setback
requirements in Section 1060.060 of the ordinance.
4. Parking and loading areas shall be screened from properties guided or
zoned residential and from public streets. Screening to a height of at
least 3 feet shall be provided to screen vehicle headlights.
5. Any proposed access onto a public street must comply with Section
945.010, Subd. 5 (Engineering Design Standards).
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6. Parking shall be exclusively for employees and customers of the
principal business to which the use provides supplemental parking, as
required by C.1., above. The City Council may require the placement of
signage on the property providing notice of this restriction. The
principal business must qualify as an allowed use within the district.
The provision of supplemental parking to businesses or properties
other than the principal business is prohibited.
7. Vehicles parked for more than 72 hours shall be considered a storage
nuisance and must be moved to an approved, screened storage area.
8. Gravel off-loading areas for heavy equipment may be permitted by the
City Council if documented demand is provided, the applicant can
ensure that no damage will be done to City streets and the off-loading
area meets all parking setback requirements for the district.
9. Directional signs as allowed by Chapter 84 of the code would be
allowed with City approval. No other signage shall be permitted for
the site, except parking restriction signs required by the City Council
pursuant to C.6, above.
D. Temporary structures, subject to the standards in Section 1030.040
(Temporary Structures) of the Zoning Ordinance.
Subd. 6. Uses by Administrative Permit.
A. Essential Services, as allowed by Section 1030.090.
B. Towers and Antennas as regulated by Section 1060.100
(Telecommunications Services) of the Zoning Ordinance, only when co-
located on an existing structure.
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Subd. 7. Area Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be met in
the I-1 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 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 Principal Arterial, A Minor Reliever, A Minor Expander and A Minor Connector Roadways
as shown on the 2040 Roadway Functional Classification map in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord 348, passed 05-25-17, Ord. 389, passed 02-28-19, Ord. 417, passed 06-24-21)
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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 2030 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.
(Ord. 319, passed 05-26-17)
Subd. 2. Intent. The intent of this district is to:
A. Establish a strong identity for the City of Corcoran downtown.
B. Create an orderly and integrated mix of high-quality uses for downtown
Corcoran that includes a mix of shops, restaurants, offices, housing,
recreation, community facilities, parks and open space, all within a
walkable area designed to be both pedestrian-friendly and auto-
accessible.
C. Promote high-quality architectural and site design.
Subd. 3. Application and Reference Materials.
The Downtown Mixed Use District is where development will be most
concentrated, and where controls are needed to produce the traditional
“Main Street” qualities that Corcoran is seeking. In addition to the
requirements of this Section, development in this area should comply with
the spirit and intent of the City’s Design Guidelines, (Appendix A and B).
(Ord. 319, passed 05-26-16)
Subd. 4. Permitted Uses.
A. Bakery, retail.
B. Banks, savings and loans, credit unions and other financial institutions
without drive-through.
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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, State licensed, as defined by statute.
G. Dry cleaning and laundry pick up, incidental pressing and repair without
dry cleaning processing.
H. Dwelling, Attached.
I. Dwelling, Detached.
J. Dwelling, Multiple Family with a minimum density of 10 units per net
acre, which may include units combining living and working space within
the unit, if all units on the same floor of a building are the same.
K. Dwelling, Senior.
L. Hotel, inns and bed and breakfast establishments.
M. Offices, medical and professional.
N. Public parking ramp.
O. Restaurants and cafes (without drive-through).
P. Retail goods and service uses of a similar nature within a fully enclosed
building (without drive-through).
Q. Taverns.
(Ord. 319, passed 05-26-16)
Subd. 5. 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 within the public right of way or public open space for a
permitted or conditional use, provided that:
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1. A sidewalk area at least six feet (6') wide is maintained free of seating
in the area.
2. An outdoor seating plan is prepared and approved by the City Council
on the recommendation of the planning commission, on finding that
the plan will not compromise public health, safety, or welfare. The
plan may also include seasonal temporary landscaping and features
such as planter boxes, hanging baskets, low partitions, roped off areas,
and other approved elements.
E. Public open space plaza, square or other related uses.
Subd. 6. Conditional Uses.
A. Assisted living facility
B. Drive-through lanes serving permitted or conditional uses, except for
restaurants, for which drive-through lanes are not allowed in the
Downtown Mixed Use District, provided lanes comply with Section
1060.60, Subd. 12 of this Ordinance and meet the following criteria:
1. Drive-Through Lanes: Drive-through or drive-in lanes are not allowed
within the build-to line or in front of any building; they must be
located to the side or rear of a building. This does not pertain to
driveways.
2. Adequate stacking distance shall be provided, as determined by the
City Engineer, which does not interfere with other driving areas,
parking spaces, or sidewalks.
3. Electronic speaker devices, if used, shall not be audible beyond the
property being served and shall not be operated between the hours of
ten (10:00) P.M. and seven (7:00) A.M.
4. Screening shall be provided of automobile headlights in the drive-
through lane to adjacent properties. Such screening shall be at least
three feet (3') in height and fully opaque, consisting of a wall, fence,
dense vegetation, berm, or grade change.
5. A bypass lane shall be provided for each drive-through use, allowing
cars to leave the drive-through lane from the stacking area.
C. Funeral Homes and Mortuaries
D. Health clubs and fitness centers less than 5,000 square feet in size.
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E. Museum
F. Nursing Home
G. Theatre
Subd. 7. Interim Uses
A. Farmers Market
B. Street Vendors
C. Other uses as approved by the City Council
Subd. 8. Uses by Administrative Permit.
A. Essential Services, as allowed by Section 1030.090.
Subd. 9. Area Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be met in
the DMU district. Properties may be subject to special requirements for
overlay districts as noted in Section 1050 (Overlay Districts) and the Design
Guidelines (Appendix A and B):
Minimum lot area 20,000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width NA
Minimum lot depth NA
Principal Structure build-to lines:
From County Road 116 100 feet (minimum)
Front, From all other streets 15 feet (maximum)
Side None
Rear None
Adjacent to Residential 10 feet (minimum)
(Ord. 319, passed 05-26-16, Ord. 389, passed 02-28-19)
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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 will 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 2030 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
30. 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.
F. Day Care Facilities, State licensed, as defined by statute.
G. Dry cleaning and laundry pick up, incidental pressing and repair without
dry cleaning processing.
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H. Dwelling, Multiple Family with a minimum density of 10 units per net
acre, which may include units combining living and working space within
the unit, if all units on the same floor of a building are the same.
I. Hotel, inns and bed and breakfast establishments.
J. Offices, medical and professional.
K. Retail goods and service uses of a similar nature within a fully enclosed
building (without drive-through).
L. Restaurants and cafes (without drive-through).
M. Taverns.
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. Day Care Facilities, County licensed, 12 or fewer individuals.
D. Keeping of Animals, subject to Chapter 81 (animals) of the City Code.
E. Outdoor seating accessory to a restaurant.
F. Public open space plaza, square or other related uses.
G. Structured parking.
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. Assisted living facility
B. Drive-through businesses, subject to the standards outlined in Section
1060.060, Subd. 12.
C. Funeral Homes and Mortuaries.
D. Health clubs and fitness centers
E. Motor Fuel Stations.
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F. Museum.
G. Nursing Home.
H. Places of Worship/Assembly.
I. Schools, Private.
J. Theatre.
Subd. 5. 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 may be cited for a specific use:
A. Farmers Market
B. Temporary structures, subject to the standards in Section 1030.040
(Temporary Structures) of the Zoning Ordinance.
Subd. 6. Uses by Administrative Permit.
A. Essential Services, as allowed by Section 1030.090.
B. Seasonal Outdoor Retail Sales.
1. Seasonal outdoor retail sales shall not exceed a combined total of 120
days in any 12-month period. Outdoor retail sales shall not occupy an
area exceeding 10 percent of a lot's area, and shall meet all yard
setback requirements.
2. Where seasonal outdoor retail sales are conducted in a parking lot,
they shall be confined to a defined area, and not be allowed to
obstruct access of emergency vehicles or pose a traffic safety problem.
Temporary fencing or other suitable mechanisms shall be used to
delineate the sales area and provide for pedestrian safety.
3. Where tents, temporary green houses, or similar structures are used
to store, and/or display merchandise, they shall be anchored to
provide a wind-load resistance of 40 miles per hour.
C. Towers and Antennas as regulated by Section 1060.100
(Telecommunications Services) of the Zoning Ordinance, only when co-
located on an existing structure.
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Subd. 7. Site Design.
A. Structures shall be oriented and consolidated to complement existing,
adjacent development to create a coordinated and visually attractive
mixed use setting throughout the district.
B. Site planning shall respect the relationship of the site to the existing and
proposed buildings and streets and major roadways.
C. Commercial parking lot design shall include provisions for cross
easements and stubbed access drives to the property line for the use of
adjacent properties so that residents and customers do not need to return
to the public street system to access adjacent developments.
D. Buildings shall have a clearly defined primary pedestrian entrance at
street level.
E. Wherever a surface parking area faces a street frontage, such frontage
shall be screened with a decorative wall, railing, hedge, or a combination
of these elements to a minimum height of 2 ½ feet and a maximum height
of 3 ½ feet above the level of the parking lot at the build to line.
F. Drive-through or drive-in lanes are not allowed within the front of any
buildings. They must be located to the side or rear of a building.
G. Maximum impervious coverage. The total lot coverage shall not exceed
80% impervious.
Subd. 8. Parking Requirements
A. At least 50% of the required parking for residential units in the GMU
district shall be provided in structured parking or in enclosed garages.
The residential parking spaces shall be specifically reserved for the use of
residents and visitors only, separate from any commercial , office or other
uses on-site or nearby and shall not be counted as part of any shared
parking or joint parking arrangement.
B. Parking for non-residential uses shall meet with requirements in Section
1060.060 but may include reductions for shared parking arrangements, if
appropriate, as determined by the City Council. Any shared parking
arrangements must be fully connected and in reasonable proximity to
each use.
Subd. 9. Building Design Requirements. To maintain the character of the GMU
District, any construction is subject to the following standards to reflect the
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character of the District. The design standards are explained in further detail
and illustrated in the City Design Guidelines in Appendix A.
A. All new building fronts (single story or multi-story) shall include a
minimum of four (4) of the following elements:
1. Architectural detailing, such as cornice, awning, parapet, or columns;
2. A visually pleasing primary front entrance that, in addition to doors,
shall be accented a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet
around the door entrance for single occupancy buildings and a
minimum of three hundred (300) square feet total for the front of
multi-tenant buildings (this area shall be counted as one element).
Entrances shall be clearly articulated and obvious from the street;
3. A minimum of thirty (30) percent window coverage on each front that
faces a street;
4. Contrasting, yet complementary material colors;
5. A combination of horizontal and vertical design features;
6. Irregular building shapes;
7. Other architectural features in the overall architectural concept.
B. Multi-story buildings shall have the ground floor distinguished from the
upper floors by having one or more the following:
1. Awning
2. Trellis
3. Arcade
4. Window lintels
5. Intermediate cornice line
6. Brick detailing such as quoins or corbels
C. Residential Uses on First Floors: Whenever residential uses are included
on the first floor of a building the first floor elevation shall be raised
above the sidewalk elevations immediately adjacent to the front of the
residential unit to ensure the residential unit is separated from the public
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space. In addition, each first floor unit must have an individual private
entrance at the street level with private courtyard enclosure.
D. Façade Articulation. Any exterior building wall adjacent to or visible
from a public street, public open space, or abutting property may not
exceed forty feet (40') in length without significant visual relief consisting
of one or more of the following:
1. The facade shall be divided architecturally by means of significantly
different materials or textures, or
2. Horizontal offsets of at least four feet (4') in depth, or
3. Vertical offsets in the roofline of at least four feet (4'),
4. Fenestration at the first floor level which is recessed horizontally at
least one foot (1') into the facade.
E. Accent Materials: Accent materials shall be wrapped around walls.
Accent material shall consist of materials comparable in grade and quality
to the primary exterior material. Such materials may include glass,
prefinished decorative metal and fiber cement trim within soffit and
fascia areas.
F. Major exterior materials of all walls including face brick, stone (natural or
cultured), glass, stucco, synthetic stucco (EIFS), fiber cement vertical
panel siding, architectural concrete and precast panels shall be acceptable
as the major exterior wall surface when they are incorporated into an
overall design of the building. Major materials must cover at least 60% of
the exterior.
G. Restricted Exterior Materials: Unadorned pre-stressed concrete panels,
whether smooth or raked, non-decorative concrete block, sheet metal,
unfinished metal and/or galvanized and unfinished aluminum surfaces
(walls or roofs) shall not be used as exterior materials. This restriction
shall apply to all principal structures and to all accessory buildings except
those accessory buildings not visible from any property line. No more
than twenty five percent (25%) of any exterior wall on a building shall be
fiber cement siding, wood or metal accent material.
H. Building Roofs. Mansard or mansard style roofs are not permitted except
for mansard style cornices. Acceptable designs include flat, pitched or
curved. Building roof styling shall incorporate a minimum of one (1) of
the following elements:
1. Parapets or cornices;
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2. Varying building height and variety of roof lines.
Subd. 10. Screening
A. Rooftop mechanical equipment. The view of all rooftop equipment and
related piping, ducting, electrical and mechanical utilities abutting a
street on buildings shall be screened from the ground level view.
Screening may include parapet walls, penthouses, or other architecturally
integrated elements. Wood fencing or chain link with slats shall not be
used for screening. A cross-sectional drawing shall be provided that
illustrates the sight lines from the ground level view.
B. Screening adjoining residential use. Wherever a GMU District abuts, or is
across the street from an Residential District, a berm, fence or screening
consisting of compact evergreen trees or hedge or a combination thereof,
not less than eighty percent (80%) opaque at time of installation, nor less
than six feet (6') in height, except adjacent to a street where it shall be not
less than three feet (3') nor more than four feet (4') in height shall be
erected or installed and maintained. All screening shall comply with this
Chapter.
C. Ground Mechanical Equipment. Ground mechanical equipment shall be
one hundred percent (100%) screened from contiguous properties and
adjacent streets by opaque landscaping, or screen wall compatible with
the architectural treatment of the principal structure.
D. Trash enclosure service structure: All exterior trash enclosures or other
accessory structures shall be constructed of the same materials and
colors as the principal building.
Subd. 11. Exterior storage.
A. All exterior storage of material and equipment related to, located on, and
used by any business or other nonresidential use shall be stored within a
building or fully screened so as not to be visible from streets, highways,
or neighboring property.
Subd. 12. Landscape Design.
A. In addition to the landscape requirements in Section 1030.16 of this
Chapter, plant materials shall be used to create a unified and attractive
mixed use environment.
B. Planting areas should be located and designed to avoid visual
interference with public signage and private commercial communication.
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C. Plant materials shall be arranged to provide focal points on the site, and
concentrated to signify key site locations such as the primary building
entrance, site entrance, around signage, along pedestrian walkways, and
along the perimeter of the building.
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
may be increased up to a maximum of 50
feet with increased setbacks at a rate of
1 foot additional height for every 5 feet
in additional setback.
Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage 80%
*Major Roadways are Principal Arterial, A Minor Reliever, A Minor Expander and A Minor Connector Roadways
as shown on the 2040 Roadway Functional Classification map in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
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Permitted uses
A. Automobile Retail (tires, batteries, etc. No
body work or repair work).A. Bakery, retail A. Bakery, retail
A. Banks, savings and loan, credit
unions and other financial institutions,
with or without drive-through.
A. Automotive detailing
shops.A. Bakery, retail.A. Bakery, retail.
Civic Buildings, such as City Hall, libraries, fire
stations, etc.
B. Banks, savings and loan, credit
unions and other financial
institutions, with or without
drive-through.
B. Banks, savings and loan,
credit unions and other
financial institutions, with or
without drive-through.
B. Civic Buildings, such as City Hall,
libraries, fire stations, etc..
B. Civic Buildings, such as
City Hall, libraries, fire
stations, etc..
B. Banks, savings and loan,
credit unions and other
financial institutions, with
or without drive-through.
B. Banks, savings and loan,
credit unions and other
financial institutions, with
or without drive-through.
C. Day Care Facilities, State licensed, as
defined by statute.
C. Barbers, Beauty Shops and
similar personal service uses.
C. Barbers, Beauty Shops and
similar personal service uses.C. Commercial printing establishments.
C. Commercial printing
establishments.
C. Barbers, Beauty Shops
and similar personal
service uses.
C. Barbers, Beauty Shops
and similar personal
service uses.
D. Day Care, Commercial.
D. Civic Buildings, such as City
Hall, libraries, fire stations, etc..
D. Civic Buildings, such as City
Hall, libraries, fire stations,
etc..
D. Conference centers and reception
halls.D. Contractors operations
D. Civic Buildings, such as
City Hall, libraries, fire
stations, etc..
D. Civic Buildings, such as
City Hall, libraries, fire
stations, etc..
E. Offices, medical and professional.E. Copy/print shop
E. Day Care Facilities, State
licensed, as defined by
statute.E. Essential services and structures.E. Equipment rental E. Copy/print shop E. Copy/print shop
F. Retail goods and service uses of a similar
nature.
F. Day Care Facilities, State
licensed, as defined by statute.F. Department Stores.F. Laboratories/research facilities..
F. Indoor sports and
recreation (commercial)
provided the structure and
use is located at least one
hundred feet (100’) from
any residential zoning
district.
F. Day Care Facilities, State
licensed, as defined by
statute.
F. Day Care Facilities, State
licensed, as defined by
statute.
G. Dry cleaning and laundry pick
up, incidental pressing and repair
without dry cleaning processing.
G. Drug Stores, Variety Stores,
etc.
G. Manufacturing or assembly of
products that produce no exterior
noise, glare, fumes, obnoxious
products, byproducts or wastes or
creates other objectionable impact on
the environment.
G. Laboratories/research
facilities.
G. Dry cleaning and laundry
pick up, incidental pressing
and repair without dry
cleaning processing.
G. Dry cleaning and
laundry pick up, incidental
pressing and repair
without dry cleaning
processing.
H. Offices, medical and
professional.
H. Dry cleaning and laundry
pick up, incidental pressing
and repair without dry
cleaning processing.H. Offices, medical and professional.
H. Manufacturing or
assembly of products that
produce no exterior noise,
glare, fumes, obnoxious
products, byproducts or
wastes or creates other
objectionable impact on
the environment.H. Dwelling, Attached.
H. Dwelling, Multiple
Family with a minimum
density of 10 units per net
acre, which may include
units combining living and
working space within the
unit, if all units on the
same floor of a building
are the same.
I. Public and Private Clubs and
Lodges.
I. Funeral Homes and
Mortuaries.I. Office/Warehouse.
I. Lumber yards/building
material sales.I. Dwelling, Detached.
I. Hotel, inns and bed and
breakfast establishments.
J. Restaurants and cafes (without
drive-through).
J. Grocery Stores (not to
exceed 50,000 square feet).
J. Radio and television stations or
studios.
J. Offices, medical and
professional.
J. Dwelling, Multiple Family
with a minimum density of
10 units per net acre,
which may include units
combining living and
working space within the
unit, if all units on the
same floor of a building are
the same.
J. Offices, medical and
professional.
K. Retail goods and service uses
of a similar nature within a fully
enclosed building (without drive-
through and not to exceed
50,000 square feet).K. Hardware Stores.
K. Technical, vocational, business and
college/university satellite
facilities/schools.K. Office/Warehouse K. Dwelling, Senior
K. Retail goods and service
uses of a similar nature
within a fully enclosed
building (without drive-
through).
L. Taverns L. Hobby and Craft Stores.
L. Warehousing and indoor storage
used in conjunction with offices or
manufacturing facilities L. Printing and publishing.
L. Hotel, inns and bed and
breakfast establishments.
L. Restaurants and cafes
(without drive-through).
M. Home Furniture and Home
Furnishing Stores.M. Wholesale Showrooms.
M. Radio and television
stations or studios
M. Offices, medical and
professional.M. Taverns.
N. Household Appliance
Stores.N. Recycling facility-indoor N. Public parking ramp.
O. Laundromats.
O.
Warehousing/distribution
and indoor storage
O. Restaurants and cafes
(without drive-through).
P. Liquor—Off-sale/On-sale P. Wholesale Showrooms.
P. Retail goods and service
uses of a similar nature
within a fully enclosed
building (without drive-
through).
*Add pharmacy/drug?
Gymnasiums?
Q. Offices, medical and
professional Q. Taverns.
R. Public and Private Clubs
and Lodges.
S. Retail goods and service
uses of a similar nature.
T. Restaurants and cafes
(without drive-through).
U. Retail goods and service
uses of a similar nature
V. Sporting Goods and similar
retail sales.
W. Tailoring services, shoe
repair and similar services.
X. Taverns
Accessory Uses
A. Accessory structures as regulated by
Section 1030.020 of this Chapter.
A. Accessory structures as
regulated by Section 1030.020 of
this Chapter.
A. Accessory structures as
regulated by Section
1030.020 of this Chapter.
A. Accessory structures as regulated by
Section 1030.020 of this Chapter.
A. Accessory structures as
regulated by Section
1030.020 of this Chapter.
A. Accessory structures as
regulated by Section
1030.020 of this Chapter.
A. Accessory structures as
regulated by Section
1030.020 of this Chapter.
B. Accessory uses incidental and customary to
uses allowed in this Section.
B. Accessory uses incidental and
customary to uses allowed in this
Section.
B. Accessory uses incidental
and customary to uses
allowed in this Section.
B. Accessory uses incidental and
customary to uses allowed in this
Section.
B. Accessory uses incidental
and customary to uses
allowed in this Section.
B. Accessory uses
incidental and customary
to uses allowed in this
Section.
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.
C. Day Care Facilities, County
licensed, 12 or fewer individuals.
C. Day Care Facilities, County
licensed, 12 or fewer
individuals.
C. Temporary structures, subject to the
standards in Section 1030.040
(Temporary Structures) of the Zoning
Ordinance.
C. Keeping of Animals,
subject to Chapter 81
(animals) of the City Code.
C. Keeping of Animals,
subject to Chapter 81
(animals) of the City Code.
C. Day Care Facilities,
County licensed, 12 or
fewer individuals
D. Keeping of Animals, subject to
Chapter 81 (animals) of the City
Code.
D. Allowed Home
Occupations as regulated by
Section 1030.100 (Home
Occupations) of this Chapter.
D. Tenant restaurants, cafeterias, and
retail service limited to tenants of the
building, provided that they be
essentially limited to providing service
to the users of the permitted use, and
that no signs or other evidence of these
uses are visible from the exterior of the
building.
D. Retail sales related to
the processing of product
on site so long as it does
not exceed thirty percent
(30%) of the floor space of
the principal building
D. Outdoor seating within
the public right of way or
public open space for a
permitted or conditional
use, provided that:
D. Keeping of Animals,
subject to Chapter 81
(animals) of the City Code.
E. Keeping of Animals, subject
to Chapter 81 (animals) of the
City Code.
E. Keeping of Animals, subject to
Chapter 81 (animals) of the City Code.
E. Tenant restaurants,
cafeterias, and retail service
limited to tenants of the
building, provided that they
be essentially limited to
providing service to the
users of the permitted use,
and that no signs or other
evidence of these uses are
visible from the exterior of
the building.
E. Public open space plaza,
square or other related
uses.
E. Outdoor seating
accessory to a restaurant
F. Public open space plaza,
square or other related
uses.
G. Structured parking.
Conditional Uses
A. Adult Entertainment Business, subject to
Chapter 113 of the City Code.
A. Automobile Retail (tires,
batteries, etc. No body work or
repair work).A. Assisted Living Facility.A. Day Care, Commercial.A. Day Care, Commercial.A. Assisted Living Facility.A. Assisted Living Facility.
B. Commercial Kennels, subject to Chapter 81
of the City Code.B. Car Washes.
B. Automobile Retail (tires,
batteries, etc. No body work
or repair work).
B. Hotel, inns and bed and breakfast
establishments
B. Mini Storage/Self
Storage Facilities.
B. Drive-through lanes
serving permitted or
conditional uses, except for
restaurants, for which
drive-through lanes are not
allowed in the Downtown
Mixed Use District,
provided lanes comply with
Section 1060.60, Subd. 12
of this Ordinance and meet
the following criteria:
B. Drive-through lanes
serving permitted or
conditional uses, except
for restaurants, for which
drive-through lanes are
not allowed in the
Downtown Mixed Use
District, provided lanes
comply with Section
1060.60, Subd. 12 of this
Ordinance and meet the
following criteria:
C. Commercial recreation and entertainment
(not to exceed 5,000 square feet).
C. Commercial Kennel, subject to
Chapter 81 of the City Code.C. Car Washes.
C. Retail Uses accessory to permitted
development limited to 10 percent of
the gross floor area of the building.
C. Motor Vehicle, Boat or
Equipment Repair.
C. Funeral Homes and
Mortuaries
C. Funeral Homes and
Mortuaries
D. Contractors Operations, including
accessory outside storage.
D. Commercial recreation and
entertainment.
D. Commercial recreation and
entertainment.
D. Towers and Antennas (freestanding)
as regulated by Section 1060.100
(Telecommunications Services) of the
Zoning Ordinance.
D. Motor Vehicle, Boats and
Equipment Sales.
D. Health clubs and fitness
centers less than 5,000
square feet in size.
D. Health clubs and fitness
centers less than 5,000
square feet in size.
E. Greenhouses and Nurseries, subject to the
following:
E. Drive-through businesses,
subject to the standards outlined
in Section 1060.060, Subd. 12.
E. Commercial recreation and
entertainment.
E. Outside Storage,
accessory to an allowed use
provided that:E. Museum . Motor Fuel Stations.
F. Laboratories/research facilities.
F. Greenhouses and Nurseries,
subject to the following:
F. Drive-through businesses,
subject to the standards
outlined in Section 1060.060,
Subd. 12.
F. Towers and Antennas
(freestanding) as regulated
by Section 1060.100
(Telecommunications
Services) of the Zoning
Ordinance F. Nursing Home F. Museum.
G. Lumber Yards/building material sales.
G. Health clubs and fitness
centers less than 5,000 square
feet in size.G. Dwelling, Multiple Family
G. Trade Schools,
Seminaries and other
Higher Education Facilities G. Theatre G. Nursing Home.
H. Mini Storage/Self Storage Facilities.
H. Hospitals, nursing home and
similar care facilities.
H. Greenhouses and
Nurseries, subject to the
following:
H. Veterinary clinic, Animal
Hospital and related indoor
kennel; and pet grooming.
H. Places of
Worship/Assembly.
I. Motor Fuel Stations.
I. Hotel, inns and bed and
breakfast establishments
I. Hospitals, nursing home and
similar care facilities.I. Schools, Private.
J. Motor Vehicle, Boat or Equipment Repair.J. Motor Fuel Stations.
J. Hotel, inns and bed and
breakfast establishments.J. Theatre.
K. Motor Vehicle, Boats and Equipment Sales.
K. Towers and Antennas
(freestanding) as regulated by
Section 1060.100
(Telecommunications Services)
of the Zoning Ordinance.K. Motor Fuel Stations.
L. Open or outdoor services, sales and
equipment rental.
L. Veterinary clinic, Animal
Hospital and related indoor
kennel; and pet grooming.
L. Places of
Worship/Assembly
M. Places of Worship/Assembly.
M. Towers and Antennas
(freestanding) as regulated by
Section 1060.100
(Telecommunications
Services) of the Zoning
Ordinance.
N. Towers and Antennas (freestanding) as
regulated by Section 1060.100
(Telecommunications Services) of the Zoning
Ordinance.
N. Veterinary clinic, Animal
Hospital and related indoor
kennel; and pet grooming.
O. Veterinary clinic, Animal Hospital and
related indoor kennel; and pet grooming.
Interim Uses
A. Temporary structures subject to Section
1030.040
A. Temporary structures subject
to Section 1030.040
A. Temporary structures
subject to Section 1030.040 A. School facility, leasing space
A. Land reclamation, mining
and soil processing A. Farmers Market A. Farmers Market
B. Temporary structures subject to
Section 1030.040
B. Outside storage as a
principal use B. Street Vendors
B. Temporary structures
subject to Section
1030.040
C. Parking as principal use
C. Other uses as approved
by City Council
D. Temporary structures
subject to Section 1030.040
Administrative
Permit
A. Accessory buildings and structures
A. Essential Services subject to
Section 1030.090
A. Essential Services subject
to Section 1030.090 A. Accessory buildings and structures
A. Essential Services subject
to Section 1030.090
A. Essential Services
subject to Section
1030.090
A. Essential Services
subject to Section
1030.090
B. Accessory dwelling unit B. Seasonal Outdoor Retail Sales
B. Seasonal Outdoor Retail
Sales
B. Essential Services subject to Section
1030.090
B. Towers and Antennas
subject to Section 1060.100
B. Seasonal Outdoor Retail
Sales
C. Essential Services subject to Section
1030.090
C. Towers and Antennas subject
to Section 1060.100
C. Towers and Antennas
subject to Section 1060.100
C. Towers and Antennas subject to
Section 1060.100
C. Towers and Antennas
subject to Section
1060.100
D. Seasonal Outdoor Retail Sales
E. Temporary structures subject to Section
1030.040
F. Towers and Antennas subject to Section
1060.100
Min Lot Area 2.5 acres 25,000 sq ft 1 acre 1 acre 1 acre 20,000 sq ft
Min lot width 100'100'100'100'100'n/a
Min lot depth 200'200'200'200'200'n/a
Front setback,
Major roads 100'100'100'100'100'100'
Front setback,
other roads 50'25'25'50'50'15' max
Side setback 20'20'20'20'20'
Rear setback 20'20'20'20'20'
Adjacent to
residential 50'50'50'50'50'10'
Max height 35'35'35'45'45'
Max impervious
surface 50%80%80%70%70%
Max building size 50,000 sq ft