The purpose of the UR, Urban Reserve District is to preserve a low density, rural environment in a manner conducive to future urbanization. This district is intended to function as a "holding zone" for future urban development, preventing subdivisions of an urban density until a time as suitable infrastructure can be provided.

(Prior Code, § 11-51-1) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

   Subject to applicable provisions of this chapter, the following uses are permitted in a UR District:

   (A)   Farms, farmsteads, farming and agricultural related buildings and structures, but not including animal feedlots, as defined by the State Pollution Control Agency (MPCA);

   (B)   Hobby farms;

   (C)   Nurseries, greenhouses and tree farms, excluding retail sales;

   (D)   Public parks, playgrounds, recreational uses, wildlife areas and game refuges;

   (E)   Residential care facilities serving six or fewer persons; and

   (F)   Single-family detached dwellings at a density of not more than one dwelling unit per ten acres of land.

(Prior Code, § 11-51-2) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

   Subject to applicable provisions of this chapter, the following are permitted accessory uses in a UR District:

   (A)   Accessory operation and storage of vehicles, equipment and machinery are customary and incidental to permitted, conditional, interim and administrative uses allowed in this district;

   (B)   Boarding or renting of rooms to not more than two individuals per dwelling unit;

   (C)   Daycare facilities serving 12 or fewer persons in a single-family detached dwelling;

   (D)   Fences as regulated by §§ 152.275 through 152.281 of this chapter;

   (E)   Home offices;

   (F)   Keeping of animals subject to §§ 152.315 through 152.319 of this chapter;

   (G)   Play and recreational facilities accessory to an existing permitted use;

   (H)   Private garages, off-street parking and off-street loading as regulated by §§ 152.205 through 152.216 of this chapter;

   (I)   Recreational vehicles and equipment parking and storage as regulated by §§ 152.180 through 152.194 of this chapter;

   (J)   Roadside stands for sale of in season agricultural products planted and completely grown on the premises;

   (K)   Secondary or accessory use antennas and satellites as regulated by §§ 152.330 through 152.337 of this chapter;

   (L)   Signs as regulated by §§ 152.350 through 152.359 of this chapter; and

   (M)   Tool houses, sheds and other structures for the storage of domestic supplies and equipment.

(Prior Code, § 11-51-3) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

   Subject to applicable provisions of this chapter, the following are conditional uses in a UR District and require a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by §§ 152.070 through 152.074 of this chapter:

   (A)   Bed and breakfast establishment, provided that:

      (1)   A maximum of four bed and breakfast units be established in the structure;

      (2)   The facility shall have a state license (hotel and food) and comply with Building and Fire Codes as may be required or applicable;

      (3)   The facility shall be owner or manager occupied;

      (4)   The principal structure shall have a minimum size of 1,500 gross square feet and shall be located on a lot which meets the minimum lot size of the district in which it is located;

      (5)   The bed and breakfast units are located within the principal structure;

      (6)   Not more than one full-time person, who is not a resident of the structure, shall be employed by the bed and breakfast facility;

      (7)   Dining and other facilities shall not be open to the general public but shall be used exclusively by the registered guests and residents;

      (8)   Two off-street parking spaces shall be provided for the home plus one off-street parking space for each bed and breakfast unit. Parking areas shall be screened and landscaped pursuant to § 152.279 of this chapter;

      (9)   Not more than one identification sign not exceeding four square feet in area may be attached to each wall which faces a street. The sign shall be reflective of the architectural features of the structure and may not be internally illuminated or lighted between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.; and

      (10)   Adequate lighting shall be provided between the principal structure and the parking area for safety purposes. Any additional external lighting is prohibited.

   (B)   Cemeteries or memorial gardens provided that:

      (1)   The use is public or semipublic;

      (2)   The use meets the minimum setback requirements for principal structures; and

      (3)   The periphery of the site is fenced.

   (C)   Commercial feedlots provided that:

      (1)   All applicable rules of the State Pollution Control Agency are complied with;

      (2)   Feedlot buildings for sheltering animals shall maintain a minimum setback of 1,000 feet from any existing residential use;

      (3)   Manure application stockpiles shall maintain a setback of 1,000 feet from any existing residential use; and

      (4)   The provisions of §§ 152.070 through 152.074 are considered and satisfactorily met.

   (D)   Commercial outdoor recreational areas limited to golf courses, driving ranges, country clubs, tennis clubs, swimming pools provided that:

      (1)   The principal use, function or activity is open and outdoor in character;

      (2)   Not more than 5% of the land area of the site shall be covered by buildings or structures;

      (3)   All buildings shall maintain a minimum setback of 30 feet from any lot line;

      (4)   Commercial activities limited to actual pro shops, restaurants, cafés, taverns, equipment rental, banquet facilities, may be allowed as an accessory use to the outdoor recreational uses; and

      (5)   Where the use abuts a residential zoning district, the property is screened and landscaped in compliance with §§ 152.275 through 152.281 of this chapter.

   (E)   Commercial riding stables, dog kennels, animal hospitals and similar uses provided that:

      (1)   Minimum lot size shall be ten acres;

      (2)   Any building in which animals are kept, whether roofed shelter or enclosed structure, shall be located a distance of 300 feet from any lot line;

      (3)   The animals shall, at a minimum, be kept in an enclosed pen or corral;

      (4)   All applicable State Pollution Control Agency rules are complied with;

      (5)   All other applicable state and local regulations pertaining to nuisance, health and safety conditions are complied with; and

      (6)   The provisions of §§ 152.070 through 152.074 of this chapter are considered and satisfactorily met.

   (F)   Essential services involving transmission pipelines and transmission or substation lines in excess of 35kV and up to 100kV, provided that the applicable provisions of §§ 152.330 through 152.337 of this chapter are determined to be satisfied; and

   (G)   Governmental buildings and structures necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the city, provided that when abutting a residential use in a residential zoning district, the property is screened and landscaped in compliance with § 152.278 of this chapter.

(Prior Code, § 11-51-4) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

   Subject to applicable provisions of this chapter, the following are interim uses in a UR District and require an interim use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by §§ 152.085 through 152.089 of this chapter: special home occupations, as regulated by §§ 152.295 through 152.300 of this chapter.

(Prior Code, § 11-51-5) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

   Subject to applicable provisions of this chapter, the following uses are allowed by administrative permit in a UR District based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by §§ 152.115 through 152.118 of this chapter:

   (A)   Essential services, except transmission pipelines and transmission or substation lines in excess of 35kV and up to 100kV, as regulated by §§ 152.385 through 152.389 of this chapter;

   (B)   Home occupations, as regulated by §§ 152.295 through 152.300 of this chapter;

   (C)   Personal wireless service antennas located upon a public or quasi-public structure or existing tower as regulated by §§ 152.330 through 152.337 of this chapter;

   (D)   Single satellite dish TVROs greater than one meter in diameter as regulated by §§ 152.330 through 152.337 of this chapter; and

   (E)   Temporary structures as regulated by §§ 152.205 through 152.216 of this chapter.

(Prior Code, § 11-51-6) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

   The following minimum requirements shall be observed in a UR District subject to the additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter.

 

 

(Prior Code, § 11-51-7) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

   The following building requirements shall be observed in a UR District.

   (A)   All residences shall be limited to a maximum height of two and one-half stories or 45 feet.

   (B)   Accessory structures shall be governed by §§ 152.230 through 152.241 of this chapter.

(Prior Code, § 11-51-8) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)