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Burnsville City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 10

5 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

10-5-1: R-1 One Family Residential

  1. Purpose and Intent: The purpose of the One-Family Residential District (R 1) is to provide for low density, detached single family dwellings and directly related complementary uses in established neighborhoods. This district is intended to preserve and enhance existing neighborhood character while accommodating reinvestment, housing quality improvements, and compatible infill development in a fully developed community.
  2. Permitted Uses. The following are permitted uses:
    1. Essential services.
    2. One-family detached dwellings.
    3. Public parks and directly related buildings and structures.
    4. Residential care facility serving six or fewer persons.
  3. Permitted Accessory Uses: The following are permitted accessory uses:
    1. Accessory dwelling units pursuant to Section 10-10-2 of this title.
    2. Accessory solar energy systems pursuant to section Section 10-10-10 of this title.
    3. Daycare, home-based and licensed, serving 12 or fewer persons.
    4. Gardening and horticultural uses and incidental sale of plants. The infrequent, temporary display and sale of plants or products is permitted by the occupant(s) of the premises.
    5. Home occupations as regulated by City Code Section 10-10-6.
    6. Keeping of animals as regulated by City Code Section 10-10-4 and Chapter 6-2.
    7. Signs as regulated in Chapter 10-12 of this title.
    8. Single satellite earth station antenna one meter (1 m) or less in diameter and single antenna designed to receive direct broadcast satellite services or multichannel multipoint distribution services one meter (1 m) or less in diameter and antennas designed to receive television broadcast signals, as regulated in Section 10-10-12 of this title.
    9. Temporary/seasonal outdoor sales uses that are exempt under Section 10-10-11 of this title. Towers supporting amateur radio antennas as regulated in Section 10-10-12 of this title.
  4. Conditional Uses: The following are conditional uses:
    1. Cemeteries.
    2. Educational facilities including but not limited to, public and private elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools, provided that no building shall be located within fifty feet (50') of any lot line abutting an R district.
    3. Golf courses, country clubs, tennis clubs, public swimming pools serving more than one family. The principal structure for any of the above listed uses shall be 100 feet or more from any abutting lot in an R district and accessory structure shall be a minimum of 50 feet from any lot line.
    4. Municipal buildings and structures, including the storage of firefighting apparatus; provided, that no buildings shall be located within 50 feet of any lot line of an abutting lot in an R use district. Storage of maintenance equipment and trucks over 1 1/2 tons, stockpiling of aggregate and open storage of material shall not be allowed.
    5. Places of worship and religious institutions including those related structures located on the same site which are an integral part of the institution provided, no building shall be located within 50 feet of any lot line.
    6. Single satellite earth station antenna greater than 1 meter in diameter and single antenna designed to receive direct broadcast satellite services or multichannel multipoint distribution services greater than 1 meter in diameter, as regulated in Section 10-10-12 of this Title.
    7. State licensed residential facility serving seven (7) to sixteen (16) persons or a licensed day care facility serving thirteen (13) to sixteen (16) persons.
    8. Telecommunication tower, as regulated by City Code Section 10-12-12.
  5. Interim Use: Temporary classroom type structure for use by public or private institutions.
  6. Development Standards: The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the additional requirements, exceptions and modifications as set forth in this Title:

    Lot Area (Interior)
    10,000 square feet
    Lot Area (Corner)
    12,000 square feet
    Lot Width (Interior)
    80 feet
    Lot Width (Corner)
    90 feet
    Setback - Principal Structure

    Front Yard
    30 feet
    Side Yard
    10 feet
    Side Yard - Street
    20 feet
    Rear Yard
    30 feet
    Setback - Accessory Structure 
    Front Yard
    30 feet
    Side Yard
    5 feet
    Side Yard - Street
    10 feet
    Rear Yard
    8 feet
    Setback - Parking 
    Front Yard
    Driveway only
    Side Yard
    5 feet; 2 feet for recreational vehicle storage
    Side Yard - Street
    10 feet
    Rear Yard
    5 feet
    1. Front Yard: The front yard setback for a principal structure in an R-1 District shall be thirty feet (30'). The setback may be reduced down to a minimum of twenty feet (20') if the following conditions are met:
      1. The setback reduction is for an attached living area or porch to the principal structure, not including the garage, which does not exceed a total of two hundred forty (240) square feet of above grade finished livable space.
      2. The roof of the proposed living area or porch is properly proportioned to and integrated with the roof of the dwelling.
      3. Plans are approved by the Development Review Committee.
      4. The structure does not adversely affect drainage on the lot or neighboring properties.
    2. Side Yard: The side yard setback in an R-1 District shall be ten feet (10'). The setback may be reduced to five feet (5') if the following conditions are met:
      1. The setback reduction is for the garage structure, and
      2. There is a minimum of fifteen feet (15') between neighboring structures.
    3. Rear Yard: The rear yard setback for a principal structure in an R-1 District shall be thirty feet (30'). The setback may be reduced to twenty feet (20') if the following conditions are met:
      1. The setback reduction is for an addition to the principal structure to provide attached above grade living space which does not exceed a total of three hundred (300) square feet of footprint area. Garage space does not qualify for this provision.
      2. There is a minimum of forty feet (40') measured at the closest point, between the attached living area and the neighboring principal structure and any attached living area to the rear.
      3. The structure does not adversely affect drainage on the lot or neighboring properties.
      4. For corner lots, the setback reduction may be for an attached garage addition not exceeding two hundred twenty (220) square feet.
    4. Through Or Double Frontage Lot: In the case of a through or double frontage lot, the front yard setback for an accessory structure can be reduced by twenty feet (20') in the front yard abutting the rear of the primary structure.
  7. Supplemental Standards:
    1. All dwellings shall have a minimum of one thousand one hundred (1,100) square feet of usable floor space above grade. In addition, with the exception of two-story buildings, dwellings may not be less than thirty feet (30') in length nor less than twenty four feet (24') in width over that entire minimum length. Width measurements shall not include overhangs and other projections beyond the principal walls. The minimum square feet may be reduced by conditional use permit or as part of a planned unit development.
    2. All dwellings shall be served by public sanitary sewer and water, or be approved for the use of an individual sewage treatment system pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 11 of this Code.
    3. No structure or building shall exceed thirty feet (30') in height except as provided in Sections 10-9-11 and 10-10-12 of this title.
    4. A private two (2) car garage with a minimum floor area of four hundred forty (440) square feet shall be required to be built concurrent with the principal structure. The maximum footprint of the garage shall not exceed the footprint of the living area of the principal structure.
    5. All driveways and required off street parking spaces shall be surfaced with concrete, bituminous, or approved equivalent. A corner lot shall not have more than three (3) driveway openings and an interior lot shall not have more than two (2) driveway openings. Driveways in excess of fifteen percent (15%) grade shall require a variance.
    6. All private waste material, debris, refuse, garbage or materials not currently in use for construction shall be kept in covered trash containers and stored pursuant to Section 10-9-21 of this title.
    7. Exterior building materials shall be installed in accordance with the Building Code adopted in Section 4-1-1 of this Code and the manufacturer's specifications. With the exception of planned unit developments, conditional use permits, variances and/or interim use permits, the design and color of exterior materials shall not be regulated.
    8. All outside main floor entryways (including garages) must be at least eighteen inches (18") above the center of the street in front of the entry, unless other measures to assure proper drainage are provided and approved. The plat plan submitted for a building permit shall indicate the elevation of all main floor entryways (including garages) in relation to the street directly in front. For entryways less than eighteen inches (18") above the street, additional information must be provided to clearly indicate proposed drainage on the lot or parcel, its effect on adjacent properties, and the final disposal of stormwater. The City Engineer shall review all plans wherein an entryway is proposed less than eighteen inches (18") above the centerline of the street. No building permits for such structures shall be issued until the report of the City Engineer has been received.
    9. Essential service structures, including, but not limited to, buildings such as telephone exchange stations, booster or pressure regulating stations, wells and pumping stations, elevated tanks, lift stations and electrical power substations; provided, no building shall be located within 50 feet from any lot line of an abutting lot in an R District. Prior to granting such permit, it shall be found that the architectural design of service structures is compatible to the neighborhood in which it is to be located.

       

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 1648 on 6/12/2026

10-5-2: R-1A One Family Rural Residential

  1. Purpose and Intent: The R-1A One-Family Rural Residential District is intended to provide for low-density, single-family residential development in rural areas of the city. The district supports large-lot homes and limited rural infill that is compatible with existing development patterns and may have reliance on private wells and septic systems. Development intensity is limited to maintain rural character and avoid the extension of urban services.
  2. Permitted Uses: The following are permitted uses:
    1. Agriculture uses and related buildings.
    2. Essential services .
    3. Single-family detached dwellings.
    4. Public parks, trails, playgrounds, and directly related buildings and structures.
    5. Residential care facility serving six or fewer persons.
  3. Permitted Accessory Uses: The following are permitted accessory uses:
    1. Accessory buildings and structures as regulated by City Code Section 10-9-2.
    2. Accessory dwelling units pursuant to Section 10-10-2 of this title.
    3. Accessory solar energy systems pursuant to Section 10-10-10 of this title.
    4. Daycare, home-based and licensed, serving 12 or fewer persons.
    5. Gardening and horticultural uses and incidental sale of plants. The infrequent, temporary display and sale of plants or products is permitted by the occupant(s) of the premises.
    6. Home occupations as regulated by this title.
    7. Keeping of animals as regulated by City Code Sections 10-9-14, 10-10-4 and Chapter 6-2.
    8. Signs as regulated by City Code Chapter 10-12.
    9. Single satellite earth station antenna one meter (1 m) or less in diameter and single antenna designed to receive direct broadcast satellite services or multichannel multipoint distribution services one meter (1 m) or less in diameter and antennas designed to receive television broadcast signals, as regulated in Section 10-10-12 of this title.
    10. Temporary/seasonal outdoor sales use that are exempt under Section 10-10-11 of this title.
  4. Conditional Uses. Conditional uses are as follows:
    1. Cemeteries.
    2. Educational facilities including but not limited to, public and private elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools, provided that no building shall be located within fifty feet (50') of any lot line abutting an R district.
    3. Municipal buildings and structures, including the storage of firefighting apparatus; provided, that no buildings shall be located within 50 feet of any lot line of an abutting lot in an R use district. Storage of maintenance equipment and trucks over 1 1/2 tons, stockpiling of aggregate and open storage of material shall not be allowed.
    4. Places of worship and religious institutions.
    5. State licensed residential facility serving seven (7) to sixteen (16) persons or a licensed day care facility serving thirteen (13) to sixteen (16) persons.
    6. Telecommunication tower, as regulated by City Code Section 10-10-12.
  5. Interim Uses: Land reclamation, mining and soil processing subject to the requirements of Sections 10-10-7, 10-8-1 and 10-8-2 of this title.
  6. Development Standards. The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the additional requirements, exceptions and modifications as set forth in this Title:


    Lots with City Sewer
    Lots with Septic System
    Lot Area (Interior)
    1 acre
    2 acres
    Lot Area (Corner)
    1 acre
    2 acres
    Lot Width (Interior)
    120 feet
    200 feet
    Lot Width (Corner)
    130 feet
    200 feet
    Setback - Principal Structure
    Front Yard
    50 feet

    Side Yard
    10 feet

    Side Yard - Street
    40 feet

    Rear Yard
    30 feet

    Setback - Accessory Structure
    Front Yard
    50 feet

    Side Yard
    5 feet

    Side Yard - Street
    20 feet

    Rear Yard
    8 feet

    Setback - Parking
    Side Yard
    5 feet

    Side Yard - Street
    10 feet

    Rear Yard
    5 feet











    1. The City may consider the approval of a planned unit development in which the average net lot area, exclusive of any required right-of-way dedication, is a minimum of 1 acre. Any such approval shall include findings that the development is sensitive to the unique and valuable natural characteristics of the site.
    2. Lots with private septic systems shall meet all requirements for subsurface sewage treatment systems and contain a minimum lot area of 2 acres of dry, buildable area as defined in Title 7, Chapter 11, "Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS)", of this Code.
    3. Lots with private wells shall meet all requirements of Title 7, Chapter 2 of this Code related to private water systems.
    4. Through Or Double Frontage Lot: In the case of a through or double frontage lot, the front yard setback for an accessory structure can be reduced by twenty feet (20') in the front yard abutting the rear of the primary structure.
  7. Supplemental Standards:
    1. All dwellings shall have a minimum of one thousand one hundred (1,100) square feet of usable floor space above grade. In addition, with the exception of two-story buildings, dwellings may not be less than thirty feet (30') in length nor less than twenty four feet (24') in width over that entire minimum length. Width measurements shall not include overhangs and other projections beyond the principal walls. The minimum square feet may be reduced by conditional use permit or as part of a planned unit development.
    2. All dwellings shall be served by public sanitary sewer and water, or be approved for the use of an individual sewage treatment system pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 11 of this Code.
    3. No structure or building shall exceed thirty feet (30') in height except as provided in Sections 10-9-11 and 10-10-12 of this title.
    4. A private two (2) car garage with a minimum floor area of four hundred forty (440) square feet shall be required to be built concurrent with the principal structure. The maximum footprint of the garage shall not exceed the footprint of the living area of the principal structure.
    5. All driveways and required off street parking spaces shall be surfaced with concrete, bituminous, or approved equivalent. A corner lot shall not have more than three (3) driveway openings and an interior lot shall not have more than two (2) driveway openings. Driveways in excess of fifteen percent (15%) grade shall require a variance.
    6. All private waste material, debris, refuse, garbage or materials not currently in use for construction shall be kept in covered trash containers and stored pursuant to Section 10-9-21 of this title.
    7. Exterior building materials shall be installed in accordance with the Building Code adopted in Section 4-1-1 of this Code and the manufacturer's specifications. With the exception of planned unit developments, conditional use permits, variances and/or interim use permits, the design and color of exterior materials shall not be regulated.
    8. All outside main floor entryways (including garages) must be at least eighteen inches (18") above the center of the street in front of the entry, unless other measures to assure proper drainage are provided and approved. The plat plan submitted for a building permit shall indicate the elevation of all main floor entryways (including garages) in relation to the street directly in front. For entryways less than eighteen inches (18") above the street, additional information must be provided to clearly indicate proposed drainage on the lot or parcel, its effect on adjacent properties, and the final disposal of stormwater. The City Engineer shall review all plans wherein an entryway is proposed less than eighteen inches (18") above the centerline of the street. No building permits for such structures shall be issued until the report of the City Engineer has been received.
    9. Essential service structures, including, but not limited to, buildings such as telephone exchange stations, booster or pressure regulating stations, wells and pumping stations, elevated tanks, lift stations and electrical power substations; provided, no building shall be located within 50 feet from any lot line of an abutting lot in an R District. Prior to granting such permit, it shall be found that the architectural design of service structures is compatible to the neighborhood in which it is to be located.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 1648 on 6/12/2026

10-5-3: R-2 Two Family Residential

  1. Purpose and Intent: The purpose of the Two-Family Residential District (R-2) is to allow homes with two dwelling units and related residential uses. This district provides a small increase in housing density while keeping the size and character of existing neighborhoods. The R-2 District supports stable, built-out neighborhoods by allowing home improvements, reinvestment, and new development that fits with nearby homes.
  2. Permitted Uses: The following are permitted uses:
    1. Essential services.
    2. Single-family detached dwellings.
    3. Public parks, trails, playgrounds, and directly related buildings and structures.
    4. Residential care facility serving six or fewer persons.
    5. Two-family dwellings.
  3. Permitted Accessory Uses: The following are permitted accessory uses:
    1. Accessory buildings and structures as regulated by City Code Section 10-9-2, excluding accessory dwelling units.
    2. Accessory solar energy systems pursuant to Section 10-10-10 of this title.
    3. Daycare, home-based and licensed, serving 12 or fewer persons.
    4. Gardening and horticultural uses and incidental sale of plants. The infrequent, temporary display and sale of plants or products is permitted by the occupant(s) of the premises).
    5. Home occupations as regulated by City Code Section 10-10-6.
    6. Keeping of animals as regulated by City Code Section 10-10-4 and Chapter 6-2.
    7. Private swimming pools, tennis courts, recreation buildings, and playgrounds intended for use by occupants of the property on which they are located and privately maintained by a homeowners association or similar entity.
    8. Signs as regulated by City Code Chapter 10-12.
    9. Single satellite earth station antenna one meter (1 m) or less in diameter and single antenna designed to receive direct broadcast satellite services or multichannel multipoint distribution services one meter (1 m) or less in diameter and antennas designed to receive television broadcast signals, as regulated in Section 10-10-12 of this title.
    10. Towers supporting amateur radio antennas as regulated in Section 10-10-12 of this title.
    11. Temporary/seasonal outdoor sales uses that are exempt under Section 10-10-12 of this title.
  4. Conditional Uses: The following are conditional uses:
    1. Cemeteries
    2. Educational facilities including but not limited to, public and private elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools, provided that no building shall be located within fifty feet (50') of any lot line abutting an R district.
    3. Golf courses, country clubs, tennis clubs, public swimming pools serving more than one family. The principal structure for any of the above listed uses shall be 100 feet or more from any abutting lot in an R district and accessory structure shall be a minimum of 50 feet from any lot line.
    4. Municipal buildings and structures, including the storage of firefighting apparatus; provided, that no buildings shall be located within 50 feet of any lot line of an abutting lot in an R use district. Storage of maintenance equipment and trucks over 1 1/2 tons, stockpiling of aggregate and open storage of material shall not be allowed.
    5. Places of worship and religious institutions.
    6. State licensed residential facility serving seven (7) to sixteen (16) persons or a licensed day care facility serving thirteen (13) to sixteen (16) persons.
    7. Telecommunication tower, as regulated by City Code Section 10-10-12.
  5. E. Development Standards: The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the additional requirements, exceptions and modifications as set forth in this Title:

    Lot Area (Interior)
    15,000 square feet
    Lot Width
    100 feet
    Lot Area (Interior)
    7,500 square feet1
    Lot Width
    50 feet 
    Setback - Principal Structure

    Front Yard
    30 feet
    Side Yard
    10 feet
    Side Yard - Street
    20 feet
    Rear Yard
    30 feet
    Setback - Accessory Structure 
    Front Yard
    30 feet
    Side Yard
    5 feet
    Side Yard - Street
    20 feet
    Rear Yard
    8 feet
    Setback - Parking 
    Front Yard
    Driveway only
    Side Yard
    5 feet
    Side Yard - Street
    10 feet
    Rear Yard
    5 feet

    1Zero lot line may be approved with each half of the lot containing 7,500 square foot lot area, 50 foot width, separate utilities, and meeting Building Codes adopted by the City. (Ord. 1196, 4-6-2010)

  6. Supplemental Standards:
    1. Two-family dwellings shall have at least 1,500 square feet of usable floor space above grade.
    2. All two-family dwellings shall be served by public sanitary sewer and water.
    3. No structure shall exceed 30 feet in height except as provided in Sections 10-10-29 and 10-9-11 of this Title.
    4. Four (4) enclosed garage spaces with a minimum of 220 square feet per space.
    5. All driveways and required off street parking spaces shall be surfaced with concrete, bituminous or approved equivalent.
    6. All private waste material, debris, refuse, garbage or materials not currently in use for construction shall be kept in covered trash containers and stored pursuant to Section 10-9-21 of this Title.
    7. All two-family dwellings shall meet all the requirements of the Building Code adopted in Section 4-1-1 of this Code.
    8. All dwellings shall be constructed in accordance with the Building Code adopted in Section 4-1-1 of this Code or the applicable Manufactured Housing Code.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 1648 on 6/12/2026

10-5-4: R-3 Medium Density Residential

  1. Purpose and Intent: The R-3 Medium Density Residential District is intended to provide for a mix of single-family, two-family, and small-scale multi-family residential development at moderate densities. This category provides for a broader range of medium density housing opportunities. The district is designed to accommodate neighborhoods that balance efficient land use with neighborhood character, providing housing options that support a diverse communit
  2. Permitted Uses: The following are permitted uses:
    1. Essential services.
    2. Nursing homes, rest homes, and retirement homes; provided, the site shall contain not less than eight hundred (800) square feet of lot area for each person to be accommodated, and are fifty feet (50') or more from a lot line of an abutting lot in an R district.
    3. Public parks, trails, playgrounds, and directly related buildings and structures.
    4. Single family detached dwellings.
    5. Two-family dwellings.
    6. Townhouses or rowhomes with one to nine (9) family dwelling structures.
  3. Permitted Accessory Uses: The following are permitted accessory uses:
    1. Accessory buildings and structures as regulated by City Code Section 10-9-2, excluding accessory dwelling units.
    2. Accessory solar energy systems pursuant to section 10-10-10 of this title.
    3. Gardening and horticultural uses and incidental sale of plants. The infrequent, temporary display and sale of plants or products is permitted by the occupant(s) of the premises).
    4. Home occupations as regulated by City Code Section 10-10-6.
    5. Keeping of animals as regulated by City Code Section 10-10-4 and Chapter 6-2.
    6. Private swimming pools, tennis courts, recreation buildings, and playgrounds intended for use by occupants of the property on which they are located and privately maintained by a homeowners association or similar entity.
    7. Signs as regulated by City Code 10-12
    8. Single satellite earth station antenna one meter (1 m) or less in diameter and single antenna designed to receive direct broadcast satellite services or multichannel multipoint distribution services one meter (1 m) or less in diameter and antennas designed to receive television broadcast signals, as regulated in Section 10-10-12 of this title.
    9. Temporary/seasonal outdoor sales uses that are exempt under Section 10-10-11 of this title.
    10. Exceptions:
      1. Daycare centers as home occupations with more than three (3) children in a structure with more than two (2) dwelling units is prohibited.
      2. Farmers' markets.
      3. Towers supporting amateur radio antennas.
  4. Conditional Uses: The following are conditional uses:
    1. Cemeteries.
    2. Daycare nursery, provided that not less than fifty (50) square feet of outside fenced play space per pupil is provided.
    3. Educational facilities including but not limited to, public and private elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools, provided that no building shall be located within fifty feet (50') of any lot line abutting an R district.
    4. Golf courses, country clubs, tennis clubs, public swimming pools serving more than one family. The principal structure for any of the above listed uses shall be 100 feet or more from any abutting lot in an R district and accessory structure shall be a minimum of 50 feet from any lot line.
    5. Municipal buildings and structures, including the storage of firefighting apparatus; provided, that no buildings shall be located within 50 feet of any lot line of an abutting lot in an R use district. Storage of maintenance equipment and trucks over 1 1/2 tons, stockpiling of aggregate and open storage of material shall not be allowed.
    6. Places of worship and religious institutions. State licensed residential facility serving seven (7) to sixteen (16) persons or a licensed day care facility serving thirteen (13) to sixteen (16) persons.
    7. Telecommunication tower, as regulated by City Code Section 10-10-12.
  5. Development Standards: The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the additional requirements, exceptions and modifications as set forth in this Title:

    Lot Area
    Maximum residential density shall not exceed 18 dwelling units per net acre
    Lot Width
    100 feet
    Max Building Height
    35 feet 
    Setback - Principal Structure

    Front Yard
    30 feet or behind principle structure
    Side Yard
    30 feet
    Side Yard - Street
    30 feet
    Rear Yard
    30 feet
    Setback - Accessory Structure 
    Front Yard
    30 feet
    Side Yard
    5 feet
    Side Yard - Street
    30 feet
    Rear Yard
    5 feet
    Setback - Parking 
    Front Yard
    20 or 30 feet when adjacent to lower density residential districts
    Side Yard
    5 or 15 feet when adjacent to lower density residential districts
    Side Yard - Street
    20 or 30 feet when adjacent to lower density residential districts
    Rear Yard
    5 or 15 feet when adjacent to lower density residential districts

     

  6. Supplemental Standards:
    1. When structures within the R-3A district abut streets of higher carrying capacities than standard residential streets, the basic minimum setback for the principal structure from the street shall be increased to the following:

      Setback
      Street Functional Classification
      45 feet
      Major collector, thoroughfare, minor arterial
      50 feet
      Intermediate and principal arterial

    2. The maximum horizontal length of the above grade portion of any building within the R-3A district shall be one hundred fifty feet (150'), as measured at the widest point between any two (2) edges on the structure.

 

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 1648 on 6/12/2026

10-5-5: R-4 High Density Residential

  1. Purpose and Intent: The purpose of the R-4 District is to provide for high-density, apartment-style, rental and condominium housing and directly related complementary uses. A full range of public services and facilities shall be available to R-4 areas.
  2. Permitted Uses: The following are permitted uses:
    1. Essential services
    2. Multi-family dwellings including apartments and condominiums.
    3. Assisted living, and retirement homes; provided, the site shall contain not less than eight hundred (800) square feet of lot area for each person to be accommodated, and are fifty feet (50') or more from a lot line of an abutting lot in an R district.
    4. Public parks, trails, playgrounds, and directly related buildings and structures.
    5. Single family detached dwellings
    6. Townhouses or rowhouses with 2 to 9 units per building
  3. Permitted Accessory Uses: The following are permitted accessory uses:
    1. Accessory buildings and structures as regulated by City Code Section 10-9-2.
    2. Accessory solar energy systems pursuant to Section 10-10-10 of this title.
    3. Home occupations as regulated by City Code Section 10-10-6.
    4. Keeping of animals as regulated by City Code Section 10-10-4 and Chapter 6-2.
    5. Private swimming pools, tennis courts, recreation buildings, and playgrounds intended for use by occupants of the property on which they are located and privately maintained by a homeowners association or similar entity.
    6. Signs as regulated by City Code Chapter 10-12.
    7. Single satellite earth station antenna one meter (1 m) or less in diameter and single antenna designed to receive direct broadcast satellite services or multichannel multipoint distribution services one meter (1 m) or less in diameter and antennas designed to receive television broadcast signals, as regulated in Section 10-10-12 of this title.
  4. Conditional Uses: The following are conditional use:
    1. Daycare center, provided that not less than fifty (50) square feet of outside fenced play space per pupil is provided.
    2. Educational facilities including but not limited to, public and private elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools, provided that no building shall be located within fifty feet (50') of any lot line abutting an R district.
    3. Municipal buildings and structures, including the storage of firefighting apparatus; provided, that no buildings shall be located within 50 feet of any lot line of an abutting lot in an R use district. Storage of maintenance equipment and trucks over 1 1/2 tons, stockpiling of aggregate and open storage of material shall not be allowed.
    4. Multiple-family attached units.
    5. Places of worship and religious institutions.
    6. Telecommunication tower, as regulated by City Code Section 10-10-12.
  5. Interim Uses: The following are interim uses:
    1. Farmers market
    2. Land reclamation, mining and soil processing subject to Sections 10-8-1, 10-10-7 and 10-8-2 of this title.
  6. Development Standards. The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the additional requirements, exceptions and modifications as set forth in this Title:

    Lot Area (Interior)
    18,000 square feet plus 1,500-2,000 square feet for every dwelling unit over 6 units
    Lot Area (Corner)
    20,000 square feet plus 1,500-2,000 square feet for every dwelling unit over 6 units
    Lot Width
    100 feet
    Building Height
    55 feet
    Setback - Principal Structure
    Front Yard
    40 feet
    Side Yard
    30 feet or 1.5 times the average structure height, as measured from nearest property line when adjacent to lower density residential zoning districts
    Side Yard - Street
    40 feet
    Rear Yard
    30 feet or 1.5 times the average structure height, as measured from nearest property line when adjacent to lower density residential zoning districts
    Setback - Accessory Structure
    Front Yard
    40 feet or 50 feet when adjacent to lower density residential zoning districts
    Side Yard
    5 feet or 10 feet when adjacent to lower density residential zoning districts
    Side Yard - Street
    30 feet
    Rear Yard
    5 feet or 10 feet when adjacent to lower density residential zoning districts
    Setback - Parking
    Front Yard
    20 or 40 feet when adjacent to lower density residential zoning districts
    Side Yard
    5 or 10 feet when adjacent to lower density residential zoning districts
    Side Yard - Street
    20 or 40 feet when adjacent to lower density residential zoning districts
    Rear Yard
    5 or 15 feet when adjacent to lower density residential zoning districts
    When structures within the R-4 district abut streets of higher carrying capacities than standard residential streets, the basic minimum setback for the principal structure from that street shall be increased to the following:
    Minimum Setback (Yard)
    Street Functional Classification
    50 feet
    Collector, minor arterial
    80 fee
    Principal arterial
  7. Supplemental Standards:
    1. Parking: The design and maintenance of off-street parking areas and the required number of parking spaces shall be in accordance with Section 10-9-10 of this title.
    2. All new high-density residential developments, as well as additions to existing developments, shall comply with the standards set forth in Section 10-9-11.
    3. The maximum horizontal length of the above grade portion of any building in the R-4 district shall be two hundred feet (200') as measured at the widest point between any two (2) edges on the structure.


HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 1648 on 6/12/2026

10-5-6: R-5 Manufactured Housing District

  1. Purpose and Intent: The Manufactured Housing District is designed to preserve and enhance manufactured housing neighborhoods by ensuring safe, well-served housing that integrates with surrounding development.
  2. Permitted Uses: The following are permitted uses:
    1. Essential services.
    2. Manufactured homes.
    3. Public parks, trails, playgrounds, and directly related buildings and structures.
  3. Permitted Accessory Uses: The following are permitted accessory uses.
    1. Accessory structures as regulated by this title.
    2. Accessory solar energy systems pursuant to Section 10-10-10 of this title.
    3. Home occupations as regulated by Section 10-10-6.
    4. Keeping of animals as regulated by City Code Section 10-10-4 and Chapter 6-2.
    5. Private swimming pools, tennis courts, recreation buildings, and playgrounds intended for use by occupants of the property on which they are located and privately maintained by a homeowners association or similar entity.
    6. Signs as regulated by City Code Section 10-12.
    7. Single satellite earth station antenna one meter (1 m) or less in diameter and single antenna designed to receive direct broadcast satellite services or multichannel multipoint distribution services one meter (1 m) or less in diameter and antennas designed to receive television broadcast signals, as regulated in Section 10-10-12 of this title.
  4. Conditional Uses: The following are conditional uses:
    1. Manufactured home park.
    2. Manufactured home sales.
    3. Single satellite earth station antenna in excess of one meter (1 m) in diameter and single antenna designed to receive direct broadcast services or multichannel multipoint distribution services in excess of one meter (1 m) in diameter, as regulated in Section 10-10-12 of this title.
    4. Towers as regulated in 10-10-12 of this title.
  5. Development Standards: The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the additional requirements, exceptions and modifications as set forth in this Title:
    Home Site Area (Interior)
    3,600 square feet
    Home Site Area (Corner)
    4,4500 square feet
    Home Site Width (Interior)
    40 feet
    Home Site Width (Corner)
    50 feet
    Setback - Principal Structure
    Front Yard
    10 feet
    Side Yard
    10 feet
    Side Yard - Street
    15 feet
    Rear Yard
    10 feet
    Buffer Yard
    30 feet
    Setback - Parking

    Front Yard
    0 feet
    Side Yard
    5 feet
    Side Yard - Street
    10 feet
    Rear Yard
    5 feet
  6. Performance Standards:
    1. Accessory structures: Each manufactured home site may have one accessory structures in addition to the manufactured home subject to the following standards:
      1. All accessory structures shall be constructed of permanent materials and methods in accordance with the Building Code adopted in Section 4-1-1 of this Code. No temporary materials such as canvas or plastic shall be permitted.
      2. A shed shall not exceed two hundred (200) square feet in area.
      3. The shed shall not exceed the height of the manufactured home.
      4. The shed shall not be located closer to the internal home park private street than the front of the manufactured home.
      5. The shed shall not be located within the thirty foot (30') buffer yard described in subsection (F) of this section.
    2. Carport: Each manufactured home site may have one carport subject to the following standards:
      1. The carport shall be constructed of permanent materials and methods in accordance with the Building Code adopted in section 4-1-1 of this Code. No temporary material such as canvas or plastic shall be permitted.
      2. The carports shall not exceed four hundred forty (440) square feet in area and shall have four (4) open sides.
      3. The carport shall not exceed the height of the manufactured home.
      4. The carports may have a zero foot (0') setback from the edge of the internal home park private street or a sidewalk along the street. No part of the carport shall extend into or over the street or sidewalk.
      5. A building permit from the City may be required.
      6. The carport shall not be located within the thirty foot (30') buffer yard described in subsection (F) of this section.
    3. Garages: Garages are permitted in the R-5 Zoning District subject to the following standards:
      1. The garage shall be constructed of permanent materials and methods in accordance with the Building Code adopted in section 4-1-1 of this Code.
      2. The garage shall not exceed four hundred forty (440) square feet in area. The maximum footprint of the garage shall not exceed the footprint of the principal structure.
      3. The garage height shall not exceed the height of the manufactured home.
      4. A garage shall not be located closer to the internal home park private street than the front of the manufactured home.
      5. A building permit from the City is required for a garage that is two hundred (200) square feet or larger.
      6. The garage shall not be located within the thirty foot (30') buffer yard described in subsection 6 of this section.
    4. Decks, Covered Decks, Walkways And Stairways: Decks, covered decks, walkways and stairways shall be constructed of permanent materials and methods in accordance with the Building Code adopted in Section 4-1-1 of this Code, unless specifically exempted.
    5. Streets: The minimum street width within R-5 Districts shall be twenty four feet (24'). Streets shall be surfaced with bituminous, poured in place concrete or an alternative surface approved by the City.
    6. Buffer Yard: A buffer yard surrounding the perimeter of the manufactured home park property and having a depth of not less than thirty feet (30') in width shall be landscaped with appropriate grass, shrubbery and trees around the entire perimeter of the manufactured home park. This buffer yard shall be maintained by the owner of the manufactured home park.
    7. Screening And Outdoor Storage: With the exception of the buffer yard, no additional screening requirements of this title shall apply within the R-5 Zoning District.
    8. Deterioration: All exterior structures shall be maintained to prevent deterioration.
    9. Garbage, Refuse And Construction Materials: All private waste material, debris, refuse and garbage shall be stored in containers as to not create a health nuisance as defined in Section 7-1-10 of this Code. Construction materials shall not impair the movement of emergency vehicles or public safety personnel at any time.
    10. Central Community Building: All manufactured home parks shall have a central community building with laundry areas and washing machines.
    11. Parking:
      1. Each manufactured home site shall have off street parking space surfaced with concrete, bituminous or City approved equivalent for two (2) automobiles.
      2. Each manufactured home park shall maintain a hard surfaced off street parking lot for guests of occupants of at least one space for each five (5) manufactured home sites.
      3. Access drives from roads to all parking spaces and manufactured home sites shall be surfaced with concrete, bituminous or City approved equivalent.
    12. Utilities:
      1. All manufactured homes shall be served by a public water and sanitary sewer system.
      2. All utilities shall be underground. There shall be no overhead wires or supporting poles except for those essential for street or other lighting purposes.
      3. Access shall be provided to allow the inspection of plumbing, electrical facilities and related manufactured home equipment.
    13. Recreation Areas: All manufactured home parks shall have at least ten percent (10%) of the land area developed for recreational use (tennis courts, children's play equipment, swimming pool, golf green, etc.) developed and maintained at the owner/operator's expense.
    14. Common Storage Areas: Each manufactured home park may construct common storage area(s) for use by park residents provided said storage area is one hundred percent (100%) obstructed from view from the perimeter property lines of the park. Said common storage area(s) shall be secured by a fence and be surfaced with concrete, bituminous or City approved equivalent.
    15. Exterior Alterations, Attachments And Additions: Only those exterior alterations, attachments and additions to manufactured homes allowed by Minnesota Rules chapter 1350 shall be permitted.


HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 1648 on 6/12/2026

10-5-7: Multiple Family Residential Districts Minimum Requirements

Special Minimum Requirements in R-3, R-4 and MIX (with Residential) Districts

  1. Floor Area: Four hundred (400) square foot minimum floor area for efficiency apartment units. Minimum five hundred (500) square feet for a one bedroom dwelling unit plus one hundred (100) square feet for each additional bedroom. Garages, breezeways and enclosed porch floor spaces shall not be credited in determining the required floor area of units.
  2. Utilities: All multiple-family dwellings shall be served by public sanitary sewer and water. The private utility systems within the development shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer.
  3. Parking: The design and maintenance of off street parking areas and the required number of parking spaces shall be in accordance with Section 10-9-10 of this title.
    1. Private driveways for garages in townhouse developments shall be a minimum of twenty feet (20') in length to allow vehicle parking on the driveway.
    2. A land area requirement of three hundred (300) square feet toward the satisfaction of lot area requirements shall be given for each garage space under the principal building, i.e., in R-4 requirement is one thousand seven hundred (1,700) square feet per unit versus two thousand (2,000) square feet per unit.
  4. Size Of Development: All developments which contain two (2) or more structures and/or a structure containing ten (10) or more dwelling units shall be by conditional use permit. No townhouse building shall have more than eight (8) dwelling units.
  5. Trash Handling And Recycling: All trash, recyclable materials, trash and recyclable materials handling equipment and compactors shall be screened pursuant to Section 10-9-21 of this title.
  6. On Site Screening: All private mechanical equipment, utility meters, storage and service areas and similar features shall be screened from the eye level view from adjacent properties and public streets pursuant to Section 10-9-21 of this title, or designed to be compatible with the architectural treatment of the principal structure.
  7. Building Design And Materials: All buildings shall be designed to accomplish the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan. Building materials shall be attractive in appearance, durable, and of a quality which is both compatible with adjacent structures and consistent with the City's standards for the district in which it is located. All buildings shall be of good aesthetic and architectural quality, as demonstrated by the inclusion of elements such as accent materials, entrance and window treatments, contrasting colors, irregular building shapes and rooflines, or other architectural features in the overall architectural concept.
    1. Major exterior surfaces on all walls shall be face brick (glazed or unglazed), clay faced tile, stone masonry (granite, limestone, marble, slate, sandstone, or quartzite), finished texture stucco (cement or synthetic), exterior finished wood siding (painted, stained, or weather sealed), exterior finished metal siding (not including sheet metal of any kind), exterior finished vinyl siding or fiber cement siding in lap or panel design (color impregnated or painted). Panel seam lines shall be architecturally integrated into the building design so that they are not visible. Seam lines can either be filled, covered with accent material or some other method to make seam lines invisible.
    2. All building and roofing materials shall meet current accepted industry standards, and tolerances, and shall be subject to review and approval by the City for quality, durability, and aesthetic appeal. For all new buildings and building exterior renovations, the architect shall submit to the City product samples, color building elevations, and associated drawings which illustrate the construction techniques to be used in the installation of such materials.
    3. If complementary building styles, materials, and color schemes are proposed for a development, the developer shall submit to the City a plan showing the distribution of the styles, materials, and colors throughout the development.
  8. Parking Lot Screening:
    1. The light from automobile headlights and other similar sources shall be one hundred percent (100%) screened pursuant to Section 10-9-21 of this title, whenever it may be directed onto residential windows.
    2. When required parking areas abut any Residential District, the edge nearest the lot line shall be one hundred percent (100%) screened to a height of at least three and one-half feet (3 1/2') above the parking grade. Such screening shall either be constructed of durable building materials designed in harmony with the principal structure or accomplished through use of earth berms and/or landscape materials as approved.
    3. When the design of the site is such that parking occurs in the front yard, a minimum of ten feet (10') landscaped area shall be provided between parking and building, in addition to the required setbacks.
  9. Setbacks In Townhouse Developments: Buildings in townhouse developments shall be located at least twenty feet (20') apart and twenty feet (20') from the back of the curb of private roadways. The applicable setbacks required in the underlying zoning district shall be met along the perimeter lot lines of the development and along all public roadways.
  10. Recreational Facilities: On site recreational facilities, such as swimming pools, tennis courts, play equipment, walking trails, gardens, and basketball courts, that are suitable for the projected population of the development shall be provided when the nearest public park is more than one-half (1/2) mile or across a collector or arterial roadway from the development.
  11. Roadway And Driveway Design: All private roadways in multi-family developments shall have a design speed of twenty five (25) miles per hour, and shall have a maximum grade of seven percent (7%). All private driveways for garages in townhouse developments shall have a maximum grade of eleven percent (11%).


HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 1648 on 6/12/2026

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