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Cannon Falls City Zoning Code

R-E, SINGLE-FAMILY

ESTATE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

§ 152.480 PURPOSE.

   The purpose of the R-E, Single-Family Estate Residential District is to provide for larger, municipal sewered lots in areas containing unique natural features and amenities as a means of protecting the amenities and promoting quality housing.
(Prior Code, § 11-52-1) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

§ 152.481 PERMITTED USES.

   Subject to applicable provisions of this chapter, the following are permitted uses in an R-E District:
   (A)   Public parks, playgrounds, recreational uses and directly related buildings and structures;
   (B)   Residential facilities, as defined in § 152.021 of this chapter, licensed by the state and serving six or fewer persons; and
   (C)   Single-family detached dwellings.
(Prior Code, § 11-52-2) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

§ 152.482 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES.

   Subject to applicable provisions of this chapter, the following are permitted accessory uses in an R-E District:
   (A)   Accessory uses, buildings and structures customarily incidental and directly related to the uses allowed as permitted, conditional, interim and administrative permit in this section, subject to applicable regulation of this chapter;
   (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)   Swimming pools, sport courts and other recreational facilities, accessory to an existing permitted use;
   (H)   Private garages, off-street parking and off-street loading as regulated by §§ 152.255 through 152.264 of this chapter;
   (I)   Recreational vehicles and equipment parking and storage as regulated by §§ 152.180 through 152.194 of this chapter; and
   (J)   Secondary or accessory use antennas as regulated by §§ 152.330 through 152.337 of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 11-52-3) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

§ 152.483 CONDITIONAL USES.

   Subject to applicable provisions of this chapter, the following are conditional uses in an R-E 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 establishments, 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)   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 lines; and
      (4)   Commercial activities limited to actual pro shops, restaurants, cafes, taverns, equipment rental, banquet facilities, may be allowed as an accessory use to the outdoor recreational use.
   (C)   Daycare facilities serving 13 or more persons in a single-family detached dwelling, provided that the use complies with the provisions of §§ 152.370 through 152.372 of this chapter;
   (D)   Essential services involving transmission pipelines and transmission or substation lines in excess of 35kV and up to 100kV, provided that the applicable provisions of §§ 152.385 through 152.389 are determined to be satisfied;
   (E)   Government buildings and public related utility buildings and structures necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the city, provided that when abutting a residential use or a residential use district, the property is screened and landscaped with § 152.278 of this chapter;
   (F)   Planned unit development as regulated by §§ 152.150 through 152.153 of this chapter; and
   (G)   Public or semi-public recreational buildings and neighborhood or community centers; public and private educational institutions limited to elementary, junior high and senior high schools; and religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples and synagogues provided that:
      (1)   Side yards shall be double that required for the district, but no greater than 30 feet;
      (2)   Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is provided in compliance with §§ 152.275 through 152.281 of this chapter; and
      (3)   Adequate off-street parking, loading and access is provided on the site or on lots directly abutting or directly across a public street or alley to the principal use in compliance with §§ 152.255 through 152.264 of this chapter and that the parking is adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abutting residential uses in compliance with §§ 152.275 through 152.281 of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 11-52-4) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

§ 152.484 INTERIM USES.

   Subject to applicable provisions of this chapter, the following are interim uses in an R-E District and require an interim use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by §§ 152.085 through 152.089 of this chapter:
   (A)   Model homes and sales centers; and
   (B)   Special home occupations, as regulated by §§ 152.295 through 152.300 of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 11-52-5) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

§ 152.485 USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT.

   Subject to applicable provisions of this chapter, the following uses are allowed by administrative permit in an R-E District based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by §§ 152.115 through 152.118 of this chapter:
   (A)   Home occupations, as regulated by §§ 152.295 through 152.300 of this chapter;
   (B)   Model homes as regulated by §§ 152.205 through 152.216 of this chapter;
   (D)   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; and
   (E)   Temporary structures as regulated by §§ 152.205 through 152.216 of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 11-52-6) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

§ 152.486 LOT REQUIREMENTS AND SETBACKS.

   The following minimum requirements shall be observed in an R-E District subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter.
 
Minimum lot area
22,000 square feet
Minimum lot depth
150 feet
Minimum lot width
100 feet
Minimum setbacks
   Front
30 feet
   Rear
30 feet
   Side
15 feet
 
(Prior Code, § 11-52-7) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

§ 152.487 BUILDING REQUIREMENTS.

   The following building requirements shall be observed in an R-E District.
   (A)   All residences shall be limited to a maximum height of two and one-half stories or 35 feet.
   (B)   Accessory structures shall be governed by §§ 152.230 through 152.241 of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 11-52-8) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)