Aitkin City Zoning Code
ZONING DISTRICTS
AND DISTRICT PROVISIONS
§ 152.030 GENERAL.
(B) The zoning district boundaries are generally on the center of the streets, on lot lines, on the center of streams or rivers, and follow the contour of the land.
(C) The following districts are hereby established:
Downtown Mixed-Use | DMU |
Highway Commercial | C |
Industrial | I |
Light Industrial/Commercial Transition | LI-CT |
Open Space | OS |
Parks and Recreational | P&R |
Rural Residential | RR |
Urban Residential | UR |
Urban/Rural Transition Residential | TR |
(D) The rivers in the city have been classified as follows:
Mississippi River | Scenic | § 152.057, Mississippi Headwaters Overlay (MH) District |
Ripple River | § 152.058, Shoreland Overlay (SH) District | |
Ripple River | Forested | From confluence with Mississippi River to the southern boundary of the NE quarter of the SW quarter of S24-T47N-R27W |
Ripple River | Urban | From southern boundary of NE quarter of the SW quarter of S24-T47N-R27W to western boundary of the NE quarter of the NE quarter of S26-T47N-R27W |
Ripple River | Forested | From the western boundary of the NE quarter of the NE quarter of S26-47N-27W to the western boundary of the NE quarter of the SE quarter of S26-T47N-R27W |
Ripple River | Urban | From the western boundary of the NE quarter of the SE quarter of S26-T47N-R27W to the southern boundary of the SW quarter of the SW quarter of S25-T47N-R27W, 2018 city side only (county side is forested) |
Ripple River | Forested | From southern boundary of the SW quarter of the SW quarter of S25-T47N-27W to southern boundary of S36-T47N-R27W |
Unnamed Stream | Tributary | S36-T47N-R27W to S1-T46N-27W |
(E) The jurisdiction of this chapter shall include all land within the municipal boundaries of the city.
(F) Criteria for land use categories:
(1) Preservation of natural sensitive areas;
(2) Present ownership and development;
(3) Shoreland soil types and their engineering capabilities;
(4) Topographic characteristics;
(5) Vegetative cover;
(6) Road and service center accessibility;
(7) Socio-economic development needs of the public;
(8) Availability of public or city sewer and water systems;
(9) The necessity to reserve and restore certain areas having significant historical or ecological value;
(10) Conflicts between land uses and impacts of commercial uses or higher densities on adjacent properties;
(11) Alternatives available for desired land use;
(12) Prevention of spot zoning;
(13) Conformance to the city’s Land Use Action Plan; and
(14) Conformance to the city’s Future Land Use Map and any other official maps of the city.
(G) Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the Official Zoning Map, which may from time to time be made or published, the Official Zoning Map, which shall be located in the office of the City Administrator, shall be the final authority as the current zoning status of land and water areas, building and other structures in the city.
(1) District boundaries. The location and boundaries of the districts established by this chapter are set forth on the Official Zoning Map. District boundary lines as indicated on the Zoning Map follow lot lines, property lines, right-of-way or centerlines of streets or alleys, right-of-way or centerlines of streets or alleys projected, the city limit lines, shorelines, all as they exist upon the effective date of this chapter. If the boundary lines do not follow any of the above, the district boundary lines are established as drawn on the Zoning Map.
(2) Vacated ways. Whenever any street, alley or other public way is vacated in the manner authorized by law, the zoning district adjoining each side of the street, alley or public way shall be automatically extended to the center of the vacation and all included in the vacation shall then and henceforth be subject to all regulations of the extended districts.
(3) Appeals. Appeals concerning the exact location of a zoning district boundary line shall be heard by the Board of Adjustment.
(Ord. 332, passed 5-19-2008; Ord. 394, passed 8-5-2019)
§ 152.031 OPEN SPACE (OS) DISTRICT.
(A) Purpose and intent. To provide a zoning classification for preservation of sensitive areas, unique resources and designated non-developable property. Areas such as wetlands, bluffs, threatened and endangered species habitat, historic sites and lands set-aside as part of the development process should be zoned as open space.
(B) Compatibility. The Open Space Zone is compatible with every other zoning classification and any property that meets the purpose and intent of this zoning classification may be zoned open space.
(C) Lot and density requirements. There is no minimum lot size associated with the open space zoning classification. Setbacks established for the adjacent zoning district shall apply.
(D) Mixed zone lots. For a lot crossing, an open space zoning boundary into another zoning classification, the minimum buildable lot area shall be the same as the non-open space zoning classification with no area credit given for areas zoned open space.
(E) Performance standards. The following performance standards apply to all development in this zone.
(1) Walking, hiking, biking. Recreational activity uses are allowed if not completed on private property. Appurtenances to the allowed use shall also be allowed if constructed greater than ten feet from a neighboring property line.
(2) Hunting. Hunting activities on property is an allowed use given all other state statutes and rules are obeyed including complying with DNR hunting and trapping regulations, and permission granted to complete hunting activities. Permission includes complying with § 130.01 of this code of ordinances. Only portable hunting stands are permitted in this district.
(Ord. 332, passed 5-19-2008)
§ 152.032 PARKS AND RECREATIONAL (P&R) DISTRICT.
(A) Purpose. The parks and recreational zoning district is intended to preserve, protect and enhance land set aside for public parks and for public recreational facilities and uses. The areas and facilities provide many benefits to village residents and visitors. They provide recreational and cultural opportunities; preserve natural and scenic areas; and offer refuge from the built, urban environment. The Parks and Recreational District is intended to be applied exclusively to public-owned lands.
(B) Compatibility. Parks and Recreational Zone is compatible with every other zoning classification and any property that meets the purpose and intent of this zoning classification.
(C) Lot and density requirements. There is no minimum lot size associated with the Parks and Recreational Zoning classification. Setbacks established for the adjacent zoning district shall apply.
(D) Performance standards. The following performance standards apply to all development in this zone.
(1) Walking, hiking, biking. Recreational activity uses on are allowed if not completed on private property. Appurtenances to the allowed use shall also be allowed if constructed greater than ten feet from a neighboring property line.
(2) Preserved natural areas. Preservation of open land for the preservation of open space and for the enjoyment of the public shall be permitted.
(Ord. 332, passed 5-19-2008)
§ 152.033 RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) DISTRICT.
(A) Purpose and intent. To provide a zoning classification that allows for low-density residential development. Development in this zone is without municipal utility service and with only limited demand for accessibility. Rural residential zoning should be used to preserve rural character and those areas difficult to serve with municipal services.
(B) Compatibility. The Rural Residential Zone must be adjacent to land zoned Rural Residential (RR), Urban/Rural Transition Residential (TR) and Highway Commercial (C).
(C) Lot and density requirements.
Accessory structure size - square feet, max, cumulative | 2,000 for first 2.5 acres |
1,000 for each additional 2.5 acres | |
Buildable lot area - acres, minimum | 10 |
Lot width - feet, minimum | 500 |
Maximum animal unit per acre | 0.5 |
Maximum building height - feet | 25 |
Maximum impervious coverage | 15% |
Setback, corner side - feet, minimum | 40 |
Setback, right-of-way, collector and arterial streets - feet, minimum | 50 |
Setback, right-of-way, local streets - feet, minimum | 50 |
Setback, side - feet, minimum | 25 |
Setback, sign - feet, minimum | 1 |
Setback, wetland - feet, minimum | 50 |
(D) Performance standards. The following performance standards apply to all development in this zone.
(1) Exterior storage. Storage of a recreational vehicle is allowed if stored not less than ten feet distance from any property line.
(2) Fences. Fences not exceeding six feet in height may be constructed. Under no circumstances shall a fence be constructed closer than ten feet from the surface of a public road or within public right-of-way. Materials shall consist of usual fencing materials with posts and fence of metal, wood, concrete, brick, vinyl or smooth wire. Barbed or electrified wire shall not be used where frequent human contact is anticipated.
(Ord. 332, passed 5-19-2008)
§ 152.034 URBAN/RURAL TRANSITION RESIDENTIAL (TR) DISTRICT.
(A) Purpose and intent. To provide a residential zoning classification that serves as a medium-density buffer between areas of higher-density and areas of lower-density. The Urban/Rural Transition Residential Zone may be utilized on the edge of the municipal utility service area. The zone may or may not be served by city sewer and water systems, but must be within the projected utility service area. Development in this zone should facilitate future utility extensions.
(B) Compatibility. The Urban/Rural Transition Residential Zone is compatible with and may be established next to the Urban Residential, Downtown Mixed Use, Highway Commercial and Light Industrial Zones. The Urban/Rural Transition Residential Zone may be established next to the Rural Residential so long as the RR Zone does not surround the Urban/Rural Transition Residential Zone. The Urban/Rural Transition Residential Zone should not be established where the zones surrounding it all have similar density characteristics.
(C) Lot and density requirements.
Accessory structure size - square feet, max, cumulative | 1,280 for first 2.5 acres |
Accessory structure size - square feet, max, cumulative | 1,280 for first 2.5 acres |
640 for each additional 2.5 acres | |
Buildable lot area - acres, minimum | 10 |
Lot width - feet, minimum | 300 |
Maximum accessory structure height - feet | 15 |
Maximum animal unit per acre | 0.5 |
Maximum impervious coverage | 25% |
Maximum principal structure height - feet | 25 |
Setback, corner side - feet, minimum | 20 |
Setback, right-of-way, collector and arterial streets feet, minimum | 35 |
Setback, right-of-way, local streets - feet, minimum | 30 |
Setback, side - feet, minimum | 10 |
Setback, sign - feet, minimum | 1 |
Setback, wetland - feet, minimum | 50 |
Transition subdivision maximum density | 2 unit/acre |
(D) Performance standards. The following performance standards apply to all development in this zone.
(1) Exterior storage. Storage of a recreational vehicle is allowed if stored not less than ten feet distance from any property line.
(2) Connection to municipal utilities. Where municipal utilities are provided or reasonably close in the opinion of the City Engineer or within an area or within a distance in which connection is required by any city ordinance or plan, the property shall be connected to the municipal system. All other properties shall be designed and constructed so as to facilitate future connection to the municipal utility systems.
(3) Animal husbandry. Animal husbandry and farm animals shall only be allowed in the Urban/Rural Transition Residential District on lots with a minimum of five acres.
(Ord. 332, passed 5-19-2008; Ord. 403, passed 12-6-2021)
§ 152.035 URBAN RESIDENTIAL (UR) DISTRICT.
(A) Purpose and intent. To provide a residential zoning classification that contains an urban development pattern characterized by traditional grid-style lot-block layouts. Parcels are either served by or designed for city sewer and water systems, an urban road section with sidewalks and a boulevard, and are generally within walking distance of the Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) District.
(B) Compatibility. The Urban Residential District is compatible with and must be established next to the Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) District. The Urban Residential District may be established in areas abutting Urban/Rural Transition Residential (TR), Highway Commercial (C) or Industrial (I) Districts.
(C) Lot and density requirements.
Accessory structure size - square feet, max, cumulative | 1,280 square feet for the first 15,000 square feet; 500 square feet for each additional 15,000 square feet (possible with CUP approval); maximum of 1,000 additional square feet |
Buildable lot area (sewered) - square feet, minimum | 6,250 |
Lot width - feet, minimum | 50 |
Maximum accessory structure height - feet | 15 |
Maximum impervious coverage | 40% |
Maximum principal structure height - feet | 30 |
Minimum lot area for animal husbandry and farm animals | 5 acres |
Maximum animal unit per acre | 0.5 |
Residential maximum density (sewered) | 1 units per 5,000 square feet |
Setback, accessory structure from alley - feet | 4 |
Setback, corner side - feet, minimum | 14 |
Setback on blocks with less than 2 existing dwellings | Determined by the average setback of nearest established block as the minimum standard |
Setback on blocks with 2 or more existing dwellings | Determined by the average setback of existing buildings facing the same street on the block |
Setback, side - feet, minimum | 6 (minimum of 10-foot separation required between buildings) |
Setback, sign - feet, minimum | 1 |
(D) Performance standards. The following performance standards apply to all development in this zone.
(1) Exterior storage. Storage of a recreational vehicle is allowed if stored not less than ten feet distance from any property line.
(2) Impervious coverage. Impervious coverage may be increased by 20% through a conditional use permit if the following is provided:
(a) A storm water retention plan showing containment of the five-year, 24-hour storm event on the parcel; and
(b) Elimination of direct runoff of storm water to adjacent water bodies, including wetlands and adjacent parcels through the use of berms or other permanent means.
(3) Sidewalks. Properties shall accommodate the safe and comfortable sidewalks for pedestrians. Sidewalks and paths shall connect the development to adjacent land uses and provide connections through the development to the public street right-of-way. When replacement or installation of a sidewalk is required, sidewalks shall be constructed of materials required by, and to the specifications previously adopted by the City Council.
(4) Boulevards. Boulevards, strips of grass or any areas between streets and sidewalks, or streets and property lines in cases where a sidewalk does not exist, shall be kept in a manner which is consistent among adjoining properties. All deviations from this consistency shall require a conditional use permit which must consider the following in addition to criteria considered under the conditional use permit review:
(a) The deviation will improve the aesthetic value of the neighborhood or vicinity of the improvement; and
(b) The deviation will improve the general public safety of the area in which the improvement is made.
(5) Animal husbandry. Animal husbandry and farm animals shall only be allowed in the Urban Residential District on lots with a minimum of five acres.
(Ord. 332, passed 5-19-2008; Ord. 403, passed 12-6-2021; Ord. 418, passed 10-20-2025)
§ 152.036 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (C) DISTRICT.
(A) Purpose and intent. To provide a zoning classification for commercial uses oriented around the automobile. Parcels are larger than in the Downtown Mixed Use Zone in order to provide on-site parking and on-site storm water facilities, as well as on-site water supply and sewage treatment where municipal utilities are not immediately available.
(B) Compatibility. The Commercial District should be established as a transition zone between the Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) District, the Light Industrial/Commercial Transition (LI-CT) District or the Industrial (I) District and the surrounding residential districts. The district may not be established in an area where it is completely surrounded by residential districts.
(C) Lot and density requirements.
Buildable lot area (sewered) - square feet, minimum | 10,000 |
Buildable lot area (unsewered) - square feet, minimum | 20,000 |
Building height - feet, maximum | 45 |
Impervious surface - percent, maximum | 50% |
Lot width- feet, minimum | 100 |
Setback, between buildings - feet, minimum | 10 |
Setback, parking from lot line - feet, minimum | 10 |
Setback, rear - feet, minimum | 10 |
Setback, right-of-way, feet, minimum | 50 |
Setback, side next to residential district - feet, minimum | 30 |
Setback, side yard - feet, minimum | 10 |
Setback, sign - feet, minimum | 1 |
Setback, wetland - feet, minimum | 25 |
(D) Performance standards. The following performance standards apply to all development in this district.
(1) Impervious coverage. Impervious coverage may be increased by up to 25%, not to exceed 75% of the property area, through a conditional use permit if the following is provided and approved by the city:
(a) A storm water retention plan showing containment of the ten-year, 24-hour storm event on the parcel; and
(b) Elimination of direct runoff of storm water to adjacent properties and wetlands through the use of berms, infiltration ponds, swales, filtration strips or other permanent means.
(2) Compatibility of use. Use shall be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Uses shall not present noise, odor, light nuisances or any other nuisances.
(3) Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided as per § 152.096 of this chapter. On-street parking is not allowed under any circumstances. To reduce the visual impacts, landscaping between parking lots and all adjacent sidewalks, roads, lots and buildings is recommended. A landscaping plan should be submitted with the permit application.
(4) Screening. All sites shall be heavily landscaped to provide 80% screening to adjacent residential parcels. Percentages shall be determined by amount of structure that can be seen during leaf-on conditions. A landscaping and screening plan must be submitted with any permit application.
(5) Lighting. Lighting shall be minimal, but sufficient to promote public safety. Lighting shall be downward directional and shall be compatible with the surrounding development and, where appropriate, follow the historic light fixture style used for the downtown.
(6) Fire lanes. Fire lanes shall remain unobstructed at all times.
(Ord. 332, passed 5-19-2008; Ord. 345, passed 7-6-2010)
§ 152.037 DOWNTOWN MIXED USE (DMU) DISTRICT.
(A) Purpose and intent. To provide a zoning classification for a mix of high-density residential and commercial uses. Development in this district relies less on automobile traffic and more on walking, biking and other similar modes of transportation. Infrastructure must be in place to provide on-street parking and walkways as well as connection to city sewer and water systems. Downtown Mixed Use Districts should be clustered to provide the maximum amount of interaction and accessibility between the different establishments.
(B) Compatibility. The Downtown Mixed Use District is most compatible with and should be established next to the Urban Residential (UR) District, but it also may be adjacent to the Urban/Rural Transition Residential (TR), Highway Commercial (C) and Industrial (I) Districts.
(C) Lot and density requirements.
Buildable lot area - square feet, minimum | 2,250 |
Building height - feet, maximum | 45 |
Impervious coverage with storm sewer available | 100% |
Lot width - feet, minimum | 25 |
Maximum density (units per acre) | 20 |
Setback, parking from building or lot line - feet, minimum | 0 |
Setback, rear - feet, minimum | 10 |
Setback, right-of-way, city road - feet, minimum | 0 |
Setback, right-of-way, county or state road, feet, minimum | 0 |
Setback, side yard - feet, minimum | 0 |
Setback, sign - feet, minimum | 0 |
(D) Performance standards. The following performance standards apply to all development in this zone.
(1) Parking. Commercial developments within the DMU District are exempt from the parking standards of § 152.096 of this chapter. Residential development within the DMU District is not exempt. Developments shall minimize the appearance of parking areas.
(a) Location. Parking and vehicle drives shall be located away from building entrances and street corners, and not between a building entrance and the street. Surface parking shall be oriented behind or to the side of a building when possible.
(b) Landscape buffering. Suitable trees and shrubs shall be planted between parking lots and all adjacent sidewalks and buildings.
(c) Maximum parking ratio. Surface parking shall not exceed 125% of the minimum parking requirement for the subject land use(s).
(2) Pedestrian amenities. Proposed developments shall provide for safe and comfortable sidewalks, paths and resting areas for pedestrians. Sidewalks and paths shall connect the development to adjacent land uses and provide connections through the development to the public street right-of-way.
(3) Lighting.
(a) All lighting shall be sufficient to promote safety with a pedestrian scale.
(b) Where appropriate, lighting should complement the historic downtown lighting theme.
(E) Use of public sidewalk in the Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) zoning district. Any restaurant that is state licensed or retail store may expand their operation onto a part, and only that part of the public sidewalk directly in front of the property under the control of the business owner’s premises (hereafter referred to as the “premises”). All the requirements and restrictions of this section shall apply; provided, however, that city staff may without adverse hearing procedures impose additional reasonable restrictions or withdraw the operation of the outdoor dining where necessary in their judgment to protect the public health, safety, or welfare or to prevent a nuisance from developing or continuing. Withdrawal of approval may be for either a specified time or an indefinite period, within which or after which no such persons shall use the public sidewalk for outdoor dining. Such additional restrictions or withdrawal of approval shall be effective upon delivery of written notice thereof to the person, or an employee of the person at the business premises involved.
(1) This section applies to and permits only outdoor dining activity and the sale and display of merchandise and goods, and does not permit the sale, display or provision of services on the public sidewalk. This section does not apply to or allow the sale and display of merchandise and goods on public sidewalks by transient vendors, mobile food units other persons who do not operate a restaurant or retail business in a building on the private property adjoining the public sidewalk where the sales and display take place.
(2) The use of public sidewalks for outdoor dining or sidewalk sales is only allowed April 1 to November 1 each year.
(3) The location of outdoor dining or sidewalk sale areas shall consider the placement of existing public infrastructure and be located adjacent to the building, allowing pedestrian traffic to flow closest to the curb.
(4) At minimum a 48-inch clear zone for pedestrian traffic shall be maintained at all times, not including the curb.
(5) Tables, chairs, display racks or any other furnishings, shall be allowed overnight in the area used for the outdoor dining or sidewalk sales when the restaurant or business is closed. However, umbrellas or temporary canopies shall be removed upon closing each night. All furniture placed on the sidewalk shall be suitable for and manufactured for outdoor use and shall be maintained in good condition.
(6) The use of a portion of the public sidewalk for outdoor dining or sidewalk sales shall not be an exclusive use nor shall it be construed as authorizing any permanent installation to be placed in the public right-of-way. All public improvements, including but not limited to, trees, light poles, traffic signals, pull boxes or manholes, or any public-initiated sidewalk use and/or maintenance procedures, shall take precedence over said use of the public sidewalk at all times.
(7) No alcoholic beverages shall be allowed in the outdoor dining area except with the appropriate on-sale liquor license issued by the city. The license holder shall, in addition to all other requirements of law, take reasonable steps to ensure that alcoholic beverages are consumed only by patrons of the establishment who are of age, and not by passersby or persons who are not of age or who are obviously intoxicated, and ensure that alcoholic beverages served to patrons remain on the licensed premises.
(8) No outdoor dining areas or sidewalk sales shall become operational until the business owner has filed with the city evidence of general liability insurance covering the restaurant or retail business and the city, its officers, and employees, against liability imposed by law arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or operation of such outdoor dining activity in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The city shall be named as additional insured in the policy, providing that such insurance policy may not be canceled except upon 30 days written notice to the city. A certificate of insurance shall be provided to the city showing proof that the insurance requirements have been met. The “Description of Operations” portion of the certificate must identify and acknowledge the sidewalk area where outdoor dining or sidewalk sales are being conducted.
(Ord. 332, passed 5-19-2008; Ord. 369, passed 10-20-2014; Ord. 408, passed 1-3-2023)
§ 152.038 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL TRANSITION (LI-CT) DISTRICT.
(A) Purpose and intent. To provide a zoning classification for a mix of light industrial and commercial uses. The areas included in this district have traditionally seen light industrial uses but as traffic patterns and business practices are changing, the demand for industrial uses and appropriate intensity of the uses in relation to neighboring uses has changed. The intent of this district is to promote adaptive re-use of older industrial buildings and prevent blight by allowing a mix of commercial and light industrial uses that are compatible.
(B) Compatibility. The Light Industrial/Commercial Transition (LI-CT) District is most compatible with and should be established next to the Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) District.
(C) Lot and density. Lot and density requirements shall be the same as those listed in § 152.037(C) of this chapter.
(D) Performance standards. Performance standards shall be the same as those listed in § 152.037(D) of this chapter.
(Ord. 332, passed 5-19-2008)
§ 152.039 INDUSTRIAL (I) DISTRICT.
(A) Purpose and intent. To provide a zoning classification for industrial and heavy commercial uses. Development in this district requires high automobile accessibility, city sewer and water systems, and municipal storm water treatment facilities. Industrial districts should be clustered to control negative impacts of industrial activities and to efficiently facilitate maximum interaction between industrial and heavy commercial enterprises.
(B) Compatibility. The Industrial District is most compatible with and should be established adjacent to the Highway Commercial (C) District, but in some circumstances may be compatible with the Downtown Mixed Use (DMU), Urban Residential (UR) and Urban/Rural Transition Residential (TR) Districts. The district may not be established in an area where it is completely surrounded by residential districts.
(C) Lot and density requirements.
Buildable lot area - square feet, minimum | 20,000 |
Building above highest ground water level - feet, minimum | 3 |
Building height - feet, maximum | 45 ft |
Impervious surface - percent, maximum | 50% |
Lot width - feet, minimum | 100 |
Setback, between accessory buildings - feet, minimum | 10 |
Setback, parking from lot line - feet, minimum | 10 |
Setback, rear - feet, minimum | 30 |
Setback, right-of-way, minimum | 30 |
Setback, side next to residential district - feet, minimum | 30 |
Setback, side yard - feet, minimum | 30 |
Setback, sign - feet, minimum | 1 |
(D) Performance standards. The following performance standards apply to all development in this district.
(1) Impervious coverage. Impervious coverage may be increased to up to 90% through a conditional use permit on properties where municipal storm water is available if the following is provided:
(a) A vegetation plan for the perimeter of the property that increases vegetation within the setbacks; and
(b) Direct runoff of storm water to adjacent properties and wetlands shall be eliminated through the use of berms, infiltration ponds, swales, filtration strips or other permanent means.
(2) Compatibility of use. Use shall be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Uses shall not present noise, odor, light nuisances or any other nuisances.
(3) Parking. Adequate off-street parking shall be provided as specified in § 152.096 of this chapter. On-street parking is not allowed under any circumstances. In addition, suitable trees and shrubs shall be planted between parking lots and all adjacent sidewalks, roads, lots and buildings.
(4) Lighting. Lighting shall be minimal but sufficient to promote safety. Lighting shall be downward directional and shall be compatible with the surrounding development.
(5) Fire lanes. Fire lanes shall remain unobstructed at all times.
(6) Screening. All sites shall be heavily landscaped to provide 80% screening to adjacent residential parcels. Percentages shall be determined by amount of structure that can be seen during leaf-on conditions. A landscaping and screening plan must be submitted and approved by the Planning Commission with each conditional use permit.
(Ord. 332, passed 5-19-2008)
§ 152.040 LAND USE MATRIX.
(A) The land use matrix shown in the following table establishes the allowable, permitted, accessory, conditional and excluded uses within the city.
(B) All uses are considered prohibited unless specifically allowed in this chapter, even if they are not listed specifically under excluded uses.
(C) All accessory uses require a permit, and include a principal use on the parcel, unless otherwise indicated or allowed by the city.
Land Use Matrix
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A - Denotes “Allowed without a Permit” PAC - Denotes “Accessory Use (Permit Required)” P - Denotes “Allowed use with Permit” E - Denotes “Excluded Use” C - Denotes “Conditional Use” I - Denotes “Interim Use Permit” | |||||||||
Use | District | ||||||||
OS | P&R | RR | TR | UR | DMU | LI-C T | C | I | |
Land Use Matrix
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A - Denotes “Allowed without a Permit” PAC - Denotes “Accessory Use (Permit Required)” P - Denotes “Allowed use with Permit” E - Denotes “Excluded Use” C - Denotes “Conditional Use” I - Denotes “Interim Use Permit” | |||||||||
Use | District | ||||||||
OS | P&R | RR | TR | UR | DMU | LI-C T | C | I | |
Abandoned building | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
Abandoned motor vehicle | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
Accessory structure | P | PAC | PAC | PAC | PAC | PAC | PAC | PA C | PA C |
Adult use | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | C |
Agricultural use | A | C | C | E | E | E | E | E | E |
Airport | E | C | E | E | E | E | E | E | C |
Animals, domestic | E | C | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
Animals, farm | A | C | A | P | AP | E | E | E | E |
Animals, specialty | E | C | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
Animals, wild | A | A | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
Animal boarding facility | E | E | C | E | E | C | E | C | C |
Animal grooming establishment | E | E | C | C | C | A | A | A | A |
Animal husbandry | E | E | C | P | P | E | E | E | E |
Artist’s studio | E | E | C | C | C | A | A | A | A |
Auctions (more than one in a calendar year) | E | C | C | E | E | A | A | A | A |
Auto repair facility | E | E | E | E | E | C | C | C | C |
Auto sales | E | E | E | E | E | C | C | C | C |
Bed and breakfast (in definition state that this is an accessory use) | E | E | C | C | C | E | E | E | E |
Billboards | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | P | P |
Brew on-premises store (6) | E | E | E | E | E | P | P | P | E |
Brew pub (6) | E | E | E | E | E | P | P | P | E |
Brewery, large distributor (6) | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | C |
Brewery, small distributor (6) | E | E | E | E | E | P | P | P | C |
Campground | E | C | C | C | E | E | E | C | E |
Cannabis business (7) | |||||||||
Cannabis cultivation (7) | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | I |
Cannabis delivery service (7) | E | E | I | I | I | I | I | I | I |
Cannabis manufacturer (7) | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | I |
Cannabis retailer (7) | E | E | E | E | E | I | I | I | E |
Cannabis transporter (7) | E | E | E | E | E | E | I | I | I |
Cannabis wholesaler (7) | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | I | I |
Lower-potency hemp edible manufacturer (7) | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | I |
Lower-potency hemp edible retailer (7) | E | E | E | E | E | A | A | A | E |
Temporary cannabis event (7) | E | E | E | E | E | P | E | P | E |
Cemetery | C | C | C | C | E | E | E | E | E |
Child care center | E | E | E | E | C | C | C | C | E |
Child care, family home (definition will state that this is accessory use) | E | E | A | A | A | E | E | E | E |
Church | E | E | C | C | C | C | C | P | C |
Clinic | E | E | C | C | C | P | P | P | P |
Community park | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
Deck | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
Distillery (6) | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | C |
Dwelling, multi-family, 2-4 units | E | E | E | C | P | P | E | E | E |
Dwelling, multi-family, 5 units or more | E | E | E | C | C | C | E | C | E |
Dwelling, single-family | E | E | P | P | P | P | E | E | E |
Exterior storage | E | E | E | E | E | E | C | C | E |
Feedlot | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
Fence | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
Forest land conversion | E | E | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
Garage, detached | E | P | PAC | PAC | PAC | PAC | PAC | PA C | PA C |
Grading | C | A/P( 3) | A/P( 3) | A/P( 3) | A/P( 3) | A/P( 3) | A/P( 3) | A/P( 3) | A/P( 3) |
Group care facilities | E | E | A | A | A | E | E | E | E |
Hen chickens | E | E | P | P | P | E | E | E | C |
Home occupation, Type I | E | E | A | A | A | A | E | A | E |
Home occupation, Type II | E | E | A | A | A | A | E | A | E |
Home occupation, Type III | E | E | C | C | C | A | E | E | E |
Home occupation, Type IV | E | E | C | C | C | P | E | E | E |
Hospital | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | P | P |
Hotel | E | E | E | E | E | P | E | P | E |
Industrial use | E | E | E | E | E | E | P | E | P |
Junk yard | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
Landfill | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
Manufactured home park | E | E | C | E | C | E | E | E | E |
Medical marijuana cultivation facility | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | C |
Medical marijuana dispensary | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | C |
Microdistillery (6) | E | E | E | E | E | P | P | P | C |
Motel | E | E | E | E | E | P | E | P | E |
Nursery | E | E | C | C | E | E | A | A | E |
Nursing home | E | E | C | C | C | E | E | P | E |
Off-street parking | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
Office, professional | E | E | C | C | C | A | A | A | PA C |
Patio | E | P | PAC | PAC | PAC | PAC | PAC | PA C | PA C |
Pawn shop | E | E | E | E | E | P | P | P | E |
Planned unit development, commercial | E | E | E | E | E | C | C | C | E |
Planned unit development, residential | E | E | C | C | C | C | E | C | E |
Porch | P | P | PAC | PAC | PAC | PAC | PAC | PA C | PA C |
Resort | E | E | C | E | E | E | E | C | E |
Restaurant | E | E | E | E | E | A | E | P | E |
Retail use | E | E | E | E | E | A | A | A | E |
Salvage yard | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | C(1) |
Sign, balloon | E | E | E | E | E | P | P | P | P |
Sign, banner | E | E | E | E | E | A | A | A | A |
Sign, canopy | E | E | E | E | E | P | P | P | P |
Sign, digital display | E | E | E | E | E | P | P | P | P |
Sign, directory | E | C | C | C | C | A | A | A | A |
Sign, awning | E | E | E | E | E | P | P | P | P |
Sign, flashing | E | E | E | E | E | P | P | P | P |
Sign, marquee | E | E | E | E | E | P | P | P | P |
Sign, neon | E | E | E | E | E | P | P | P | P |
Sign, off-premises | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
Sign, on-premises | E | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
Sign, portable | E | E | E | E | E | P | P | P | E |
Sign, projecting | E | E | E | E | E | P | E | E | E |
Sign, pylon | E | E | E | E | E | C | P | P | P |
Sign, scrolling | E | E | E | E | E | P | P | P | P |
Sign, shimmering | E | E | E | E | E | P | P | P | P |
Slaughter of animals | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | C | C |
Storage pods | E | E | E | E | E | C | P | P | P |
Swimming pool, public | E | C | E | E | E | C | C | C | E |
Swimming pool, private (4) | E | E | P | P | P | E | E | E | E |
Taproom (6) | E | E | E | E | E | P | P | P | C |
Tattoo parlor/body piercing | E | E | E | E | E | A | A | A | E |
Telecommunications tower (5) | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | C |
Temporary structure | E | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
Tow yard | E | E | E | E | E | C | E | E | C |
Transition subdivision | E | E | C | C | E | E | E | E | E |
Utility substation | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C |
Water oriented accessory structure or facility | E | PAC | PAC | PAC | PAC | E | E | E | E |
Warehousing | E | E | E | E | E | E | P | P | P |
Warehousing, commercial | E | E | E | E | E | E | P | P | P |
Winemaking on-premises store (6) | E | E | E | E | E | P | P | P | E |
Winery, farm (6) | E | E | P | C | E | E | E | E | E |
Winery (6) | E | E | E | E | E | C | C | C | C |
NOTES TO TABLE:
(1) Screening standards as provided for in § 152.093 of this chapter. (2) For storage standards, see § 152.092 of this chapter. (3) For grading standards, see § 152.098 of this chapter. (4) For pool permit requirements, see § 152.100 of this chapter. (5) For tower standards, see §§ 152.140 through 152.155. Also, see § 152.059 of this chapter. (6) For liquor ordinance standards, see Ch. 110 of this code of ordinances. (7) For specific cannabis business standards, see Ch. 114 of this code of ordinances. | |||||||||
(Ord. 332, passed 5-19-2008; Ord. 369, passed 10-20-2014; Ord. 372, passed 12-15-2014; Ord. 393, passed 6-3-2019; Ord. 403, passed 12-6-2021; Ord. 404, passed 12-6-2021; Ord. 405, passed 4-4-2022; Ord. 406, passed 4-4-2022; Ord. 407, passed 4-4-2022; Ord. 413, passed 12-2-2024; Ord. 418, passed 10-20-2025)