This district is for the purpose of providing a transition in housing density and styles between low density single-family and multi-family areas by allowing for a mix of housing types that would include single-family residential dwellings, duplexes, twin homes and detached and attached townhomes. The district is intended for those areas which are designated "Low Density Flex" in the comprehensive guide plan, with the specific district relating to the natural features and characteristics of the site and the surrounding property.

(Ord. 1082, passed 12-22-20)

   Within the LDF district, no structure or land shall be used, except for one or more of the following uses or uses deemed similar by the City Council:

   (A)   Any permitted use in one-family residential districts as regulated therein;

   (B)   Two-family residential dwelling;

   (C)   Single-family detached townhome; and

   (D)   Townhome dwellings, provided they are serviced by public sanitary sewer and water systems and provided no single structure in excess of 12 dwelling units.

(Ord. 1082, passed 12-22-20)

   Within the LDF district, no structure or land shall be used for the following uses or uses deemed similar by the City Council, except by a conditional use permit:

   (A)   Any conditional use in the one-family residential district as regulated therein, except accessory unit dwellings (AUDs) shall not be allowed as a permitted, conditional or accessory use.

   (B)   Community-based family-care home or daycare home not licensed by the state under M.S. § 245.812, when:

      (1)   Facility meets all existing health, fire, building and housing codes; and

      (2)   Separation of one-quarter mile exists between the facilities. The City Council may grant exception to the one-quarter mile rule when either strong community support exists, program effectiveness is closely tied to particular cultural resources in the community or an effective natural or man-made barrier exists between facilities.

   (C)   Wireless communication towers and small wireless facilities as regulated elsewhere in this chapter.

(Ord. 1082, passed 12-22-20)

   Within the LDF district, no accessory structures or use of land shall be permitted, except for one or more of the following uses or uses deemed similar by the City Council:

   (A)   Any accessory use permitted in one-family residential districts as regulated therein; and

   (B)   Recreational building, equipment or service area for use by the residents of a detached or attached townhome unit, which shall be owned by a homeowners' association and erected on a common area lot or outlot.

(Ord. 1082, passed 12-22-20)

   The following minimum area standards and requirements shall be met and no improvements shall be placed on such lands unless the lands to be used or improved shall meet the following area and dimensional requirements:

   (A)   Only one- and two-family dwellings shall be allowed on parcels directly abutting existing one- and two-family dwellings.

   (B)   The maximum density of any particular acreage may be increased in areas not directly abutting existing one- and two-family dwellings, so long as the overall designation of the properties does not exceed eight units per acre.

 

   (D)   Minimum setbacks between sides of multiple-residential buildings shall be 15 feet or a distance equal to half the combined height of the adjacent building faces, whichever is greater.

   (E)   Minimum setbacks between front or rear of multiple-residential buildings shall be 50 feet or a distance equal to the combined height of the adjacent building faces, whichever is greater. This requirement also applies to situations where a front or rear faces a side.

(Ord. 1082, passed 12-22-20)