Blaine City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 101
ADMINISTRATION
Sections
- Sec. 101-1. - Enforcing officer.
- Sec. 101-2. - Planning commission/board of adjustments and appeals.
- Sec. 101-3. - Zoning and comprehensive plan amendments.
- Sec. 101-4. - Conditional use permits.
- Sec. 101-5. - Interim use permits.
- Sec. 101-6. - Variances.
- Sec. 101-7. - Administration.
- Sec. 101-8. - Financial guarantees.
- Sec. 101-9. - Administrative fees.
- Sec. 101-10. - Appeals.
- Sec. 101-11. - Environmental review.
CHAPTER 109
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Sections
- ARTICLE II. - AGRICULTURAL (AG)
- ARTICLE III. - FARM RESIDENTIAL (FR)
- ARTICLE IV. - RESIDENTIAL ESTATE (RE)
- ARTICLE V. - SINGLE-FAMILY (R-1)
- ARTICLE VI. - SINGLE-FAMILY (R-1A)
- ARTICLE VII. - SINGLE-FAMILY (R-1AA)
- ARTICLE VIII. - SINGLE-FAMILY (R-1B)
- ARTICLE IX. - TWO-FAMILY (R-2)
- ARTICLE X. - LOW DENSITY MULTIFAMILY (R-3A)
- ARTICLE XI. - MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIFAMILY (R-3B)
- Sec. 109-298. - Intent.
- Sec. 109-299. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 109-300. - Accessory uses.
- Sec. 109-301. - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 109-302. - Standards—Quad, townhouse.
- Sec. 109-303. - Standards—Multiple dwelling.
- Sec. 109-304. - Setback buffers.
- Sec. 109-305. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 109-306. - Screening.
- Sec. 109-307. - Storage.
- Sec. 109-308. - Parking.
- Sec. 109-309. - Senior housing standards.
- ARTICLE XII. - HIGH DENSITY MULTIFAMILY (R-3C)
- Sec. 109-337. - Intent.
- Sec. 109-338. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 109-339. - Accessory uses.
- Sec. 109-340. - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 109-341. - Standards—Quad, townhouse.
- Sec. 109-342. - Standards—Multiple dwelling.
- Sec. 109-343. - Setback buffers.
- Sec. 109-344. - Parking.
- Sec. 109-345. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 109-346. - Screening.
- Sec. 109-347. - Storage.
- Sec. 109-348. - Senior housing standards.
- ARTICLE XIII. - DEVELOPMENT FLEX (DF)
- ARTICLE XIV. - MANUFACTURED HOMES (R-4)
CHAPTER 113
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
Sections
- ARTICLE II. - NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS (B-1)
- ARTICLE III. - COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (B-2)
- ARTICLE IV. - REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (B-3)
- ARTICLE V. - OFFICE RESEARCH PARK (B-4)
- Sec. 113-126. - Intent.
- Sec. 113-127. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 113-128. - Accessory uses.
- Sec. 113-129. - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 113-130. - Standards.
- Sec. 113-131. - Standards for restaurants.
- Sec. 113-132. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 113-133. - Screening.
- Sec. 113-134. - Storage.
- Sec. 113-135. - Architectural control.
- ARTICLE VI. - REGIONAL RECREATION (RR)
- ARTICLE VII. - PLANNED OFFICE DISTRICT (POD)
- ARTICLE VIII. - TOWN COMMERCIAL (B-5)
CHAPTER 117
MIXED USE DISTRICTS
Sections
- ARTICLE II. - 105TH AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (RD)
- Sec. 117-19. - Definitions.
- Sec. 117-20. - Intent.
- Sec. 117-21. - Development procedure.
- Sec. 117-22. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 117-23. - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 117-24. - Prohibited use.
- Sec. 117-25. - Residential standards.
- Sec. 117-26. - Residential parking.
- Sec. 117-27. - Architectural control residential.
- Sec. 117-28. - Commercial standards.
- Sec. 117-29. - Commercial parking.
- Sec. 117-30. - Outdoor seating and service of food and beverages.
- Sec. 117-31. - Architectural control commercial.
- Sec. 117-32. - District landscaping.
- Sec. 117-33. - District lighting.
- Sec. 117-34. - District signage.
- Sec. 117-35. - District Signage South of 105th Avenue.
- ARTICLE III. - PLANNED BUSINESS DISTRICT (PBD)
- ARTICLE IV. - COUNTY ROAD 10 MIXED USE DISTRICT (MU)
- Sec. 117-83. - Intent.
- Sec. 117-84. - Development procedure.
- Sec. 117-85. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 117-86. - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 117-87. - Prohibited uses.
- Sec. 117-88. - Residential performance standards.
- Sec. 117-89. - Architectural control, residential.
- Sec. 117-90. - Performance standards, commercial.
- Sec. 117-91. - Architectural control commercial.
- Sec. 117-92. - Mall performance standards.
- Sec. 117-93. - General performance standards.
CHAPTER 121
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
Sections
- ARTICLE II. - LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (I-1)
- Sec. 121-19. - Intent.
- Sec. 121-20. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 121-21. - Accessory uses.
- Sec. 121-22. - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 121-23. - Standards.
- Sec. 121-24. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 121-25. - Loading facilities.
- Sec. 121-26. - Storage/refuse facilities.
- Sec. 121-27. - Mechanical/electrical equipment.
- Sec. 121-28. - Architectural control.
- ARTICLE III. - LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (I-1A)
- Sec. 121-60. - Intent.
- Sec. 121-61. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 121-62. - Accessory uses.
- Sec. 121-63. - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 121-64. - Standards.
- Sec. 121-65. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 121-66. - Loading facilities.
- Sec. 121-67. - Storage/refuse facilities.
- Sec. 121-68. - Mechanical/electrical equipment.
- Sec. 121-69. - Architectural control.
- ARTICLE IV. - HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (I-2)
- Sec. 121-97. - Intent.
- Sec. 121-98. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 121-99. - Accessory uses.
- Sec. 121-100. - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 121-101. - Interim uses.
- Sec. 121-102. - Standards.
- Sec. 121-103. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 121-104. - Loading facilities.
- Sec. 121-105. - Storage/refuse facilities.
- Sec. 121-106. - Mechanical/electrical equipment.
- Sec. 121-107. - Architectural control.
- Sec. 121-108. - Standards for transient sales.
- Sec. 121-109. - Standards for crushing of concrete demolition materials.
- ARTICLE V. - HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (I-2A)
- Sec. 121-132. - Intent.
- Sec. 121-133. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 121-134. - Accessory uses.
- Sec. 121-135. - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 121-136. - Interim uses.
- Sec. 121-137. - Standards.
- Sec. 121-138. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 121-139. - Loading facilities.
- Sec. 121-140. - Storage/refuse facilities.
- Sec. 121-141. - Mechanical/electrical equipment.
- Sec. 121-142. - Architectural control.
- Sec. 121-143. - Standards for transient sales.
- Sec. 121-144. - Standards for crushing of concrete demolition materials.
- Sec. 121-145. - Standards for asphalt processing and recycling facility.
- Sec. 121-146. - Standards for cannabis/hemp cultivation.
CHAPTER 125
OVERLAY DISTRICTS
Sections
- ARTICLE II. - FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICTS (FP)
- Sec. 125-19. - Statutory authorization and purpose.
- Sec. 125-20. - General provisions.
- Sec. 125-21. - Establishment of zoning districts.
- Sec. 125-22. - Floodway District (FW).
- Sec. 125-23. - Flood Fringe District (FF).
- Sec. 125-24. - General Floodplain District (GF).
- Sec. 125-25. - Land development standards.
- Sec. 125-26. - Public utilities, railroads, roads, and bridges.
- Sec. 125-27. - Manufactured homes, manufactured home parts, and recreational vehicles.
- Sec. 125-28. - Administration.
- Sec. 125-29. - Nonconformities; continuance.
- Sec. 125-30. - Penalties and enforcement.
- Sec. 125-31. - Amendments.
- ARTICLE III. - HIGHWAY 65 OVERLAY DISTRICT (HOD)
CHAPTER 129
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- Sec. 129-1. - Intent.
- Sec. 129-2. - Lighting.
- Sec. 129-3. - Nuisances.
- Sec. 129-4. - Land reclamation/earth removal.
- Sec. 129-5. - Lot provisions.
- Sec. 129-6. - Site plans.
- Sec. 129-7. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 129-8. - Fences.
- Sec. 129-9. - Tree preservation.
- Sec. 129-10. - Home occupations.
- Sec. 129-11. - Permitted encroachments, yards.
- Sec. 129-12. - Traffic control.
- Sec. 129-13. - Parking.
- Sec. 129-14. - Overhead doors and loading spaces.
- Sec. 129-15. - Preservation of natural drainageways.
- Sec. 129-16. - Building relocation.
- Sec. 129-17. - Curbing.
- Sec. 129-18. - Buffer yard flexibility.
- Sec. 129-19. - Noise abatement standards.
- Sec. 129-20. - Standards for rear yard chickens.
- Sec. 129-21. - Rooftop equipment.
- Sec. 129-22. - Donation drop-off boxes.
- Sec. 129-23. - Standards for accessory dwelling units.
- Sec. 129-24. - Soil erosion and sedimentation control.
- Sec. 129-25. - Height limitations and communications antennas.
- ARTICLE II. - RESOURCE RECOVERY/SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION FACILITIES[1]
- Sec. 129-50. - Definitions.
- Sec. 129-51. - Intent.
- Sec. 129-52. - Facilities defined; prohibitions.
- Sec. 129-53. - Conditional use permit requirements and approval criteria.
- Sec. 129-54. - Conditional use permit application procedures; revocation, suspension.
- Sec. 129-55. - Final site plan application and procedure.
- Sec. 129-56. - Standards.
- Sec. 129-57. - Inspections.
- Sec. 129-58. - Notice of spills, leaks, explosions, fires or accidents.
- ARTICLE III. - HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT FACILITIES
- Sec. 129-90. - Definitions.
- Sec. 129-91. - Intent.
- Sec. 129-92. - Requirements; restrictions.
- Sec. 129-93. - Conditional use permit requirements and approval criteria.
- Sec. 129-94. - Conditional use permit application procedures.
- Sec. 129-95. - Changes in plans.
- Sec. 129-96. - Time limitations.
- Sec. 129-97. - Standards.
- Sec. 129-98. - Recordkeeping.
- Sec. 129-99. - Preliminary plans required.
- Sec. 129-100. - Final plans required.
- Sec. 129-101. - Inspections.
- Sec. 129-102. - Requirements of compliance orders.
- Sec. 129-103. - Monitoring analysis and testing.
- Sec. 129-104. - Notice of spills, leaks, explosions, fires or accidents.
- Sec. 129-105. - General findings.
CHAPTER 133
SIGNS
Sections
- Sec. 133-1. - Purpose; intent.
- Sec. 133-2. - Definitions.
- Sec. 133-3. - Nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 133-4. - Prohibited signs.
- Sec. 133-5. - General requirements and standards for permitted signs.
- Sec. 133-6. - Permitted signs—No permit required.
- Sec. 133-7. - Permitted signs—Permit required.
- Sec. 133-8. - Billboards.
- Sec. 133-9. - Off-site directional signs.
- Sec. 133-10. - Permits.
- Sec. 133-11. - Removal.
- Sec. 133-12. - Temporary signs.
- Sec. 133-13. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 133-14. - Notice of public hearing signs.
- Sec. 133-15. - Substitution.
Appendix C
FRANCHISES
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE (MINNEGASCO COMPANY)[1]
- Sec. 1. - Definitions.
- Sec. 2. - Adoption of franchise.
- Sec. 3. - Location, other regulations.
- Sec. 4. - Relocations.
- Sec. 5. - Indemnification.
- Sec. 6. - Vacation of public ways and public grounds.
- Sec. 7. - Relocations.
- Sec. 8. - Franchise fee.
- Sec. 9. - Abandoned facilities.
- Sec. 10. - Provisions of ordinance.
- Sec. 11. - Limitation on applicability.
- ARTICLE II. - CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE
- ARTICLE III. - NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE (CITY OF CIRCLE PINES)[4]
- Sec. 1. - Definitions.
- Sec. 2. - Franchise.
- Sec. 3. - Conditions of use.
- Sec. 4. - Relocation.
- Sec. 5. - Defense and indemnification.
- Sec. 6. - Successors in interest.
- Sec. 7. - Franchise fee.
- Sec. 8. - Severability.
- Sec. 9. - Amendment.
- Sec. 10. - Limitation on applicability.
- Sec. 11. - Previous franchise superseded.
- ARTICLE IV. - NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE (NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY)[5]
- ARTICLE V. - ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION LINES (ANOKA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE)[6]
- Sec. 1. - Definitions.
- Sec. 2. - Franchise.
- Sec. 3. - Location, other regulations.
- Sec. 4. - Relocations.
- Sec. 5. - Indemnification.
- Sec. 6. - Successors in interest.
- Sec. 7. - Change in form of government.
- Sec. 8. - Franchise fee.
- Sec. 9. - Limitation on applicability.
- Sec. 10. - Severability.
- Sec. 11. - Amendment.
- Sec. 12. - Previous franchises superseded.
- ARTICLE VI. - ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION LINES (NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY)[7]
- Sec. 1. - Definitions.
- Sec. 2. - Franchise.
- Sec. 3. - Location, other regulations.
- Sec. 4. - Relocations.
- Sec. 5. - Vacation of public ways.
- Sec. 6. - Indemnification.
- Sec. 7. - Change in form of government.
- Sec. 8. - Franchise fee.
- Sec. 9. - Limitation on applicability.
- Sec. 10. - Severability.
- Sec. 11. - Amendment.