11-601.1

Uses.

11-601.2

Truck and Trailer Storage.

(1)

Except as provided below, it shall be illegal to park or store, or permit to be parked or stored on residential property a truck licensed for more than 9,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, a truck-tractor, a semitrailer, or special mobile equipment.

(a)

This Section shall not apply to major recreational equipment, to any motor vehicle which is being actively loaded or unloaded or which is being utilized to render a service.

(b)

One truck licensed for more than 9,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or one truck-tractor per dwelling unit may be parked on residential property, provided that the vehicle is owned or operated by a resident of the property, any such vehicle is parked on the paved portion of the driveway or private parking lot of such residential property, and, provided further, that the engine of any such vehicle shall not be allowed to idle for more than a total of one hour within any six hour period.

(2)

The regulations of this Section include the streets within and adjacent to such residential property.

11-601.3

Major Recreational Equipment in Residential Districts.

(1)

Standards. Major recreational equipment in a residential district must conform to the following standards, in addition to the standards in Title 9 (Traffic and Transportation). These standards are enforceable against the property owner, the vehicle owner, and the vehicle possessor(s), joint and severally. For this purpose, the vehicle owner is presumed to be the registered owner, unless rebutted.

(a)

No major recreational equipment may be used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes, except that one major recreational vehicle not exceeding the limitations of 11-601.3 is allowed for occasional living purposes, not to exceed three days per 30 day period, to accommodate visitors, provided the vehicle is parked on private property.

(b)

Major recreational equipment stored outside must be in a condition for the safe and effective performance of its intended function or repaired to put such equipment in such condition. Equipment being repaired may not be stored longer than 20 days.

(c)

Maximum Number: Major recreational equipment is limited to two per residential dwelling unit, whether stored inside or outside a building.

(d)

Size limitations for major recreational equipment parked or standing in residential districts more than 12 hours:

(i)

Maximum Height: Thirteen and one-half feet measured from the ground to the highest point on the vehicle at the recommended tire pressure. For the purposes of measuring height, all accessories, attachments, and material carried on the vehicle shall be considered part of the vehicle.

(ii)

Maximum Length: Forty-five feet, measured from the longest point on the vehicle or, if a trailer, the horizontal distance between the front and rear edges of the trailer bed. For the purposes of measuring length, all accessories, attachments, and material carried upon a vehicle is considered a part of the vehicle or trailer bed.

(iii)

Maximum Width: Eight and one-half feet in width, measured from the widest point on the vehicle or, if a trailer, the horizontal distance between the left and right edges of the trailer bed. For the purposes of measuring width, all accessories, attachments, and material carried upon a vehicle is considered a part of the vehicle or trailer bed.

(e)

Vehicles must be both operable and currently registered.

11-601.4

Number of Vehicles.

(1)

The number of vehicles on a residential parcel may exceed by only two the number of persons with valid driver's licenses residing on the premises. The following vehicles shall be exempted from this requirement:

(a)

Temporary visitor parking.

(b)

Major recreational equipment.

(c)

A maximum of two collector vehicles registered as pioneer, classic, collector or street rod vehicles. The collector plates must be displayed on the vehicle.

(d)

Trailers, trucks, and other vehicles used in loading, unloading, maintenance, or construction on the premises. The total number of trailers allowed stored outside on a residential property is two.

(e)

Two- or three-wheeled vehicles.

(2)

It shall be illegal to park or store or permit to be parked or stored any vehicle on undeveloped residential property. This provision shall not apply to vehicles used in conjunction with City approved projects.

11-601.5

Junk, Inoperable, or Unlicensed Vehicles on Residential Property. The parking, storage, repairing, dismantling, demolition, or abandonment of junk vehicles or part thereof on a residential property is prohibited. All vehicles in exterior storage on residential property must be fully operational and display current registration.

11-601.6

Prevailing Front Setbacks. Where adjoining principal structures existing at the time of adoption of the ordinance from which this section is derived have a lesser setback from that required, the minimum front setback of a new structure shall not be less than the average front yards of the principal buildings on each side lot for 240 feet in either direction. In no case shall the front yard setback be less than 20 feet or be required to set back more than 60 feet.

11-601.7

Restrictions on Accessory Structures.

(1)

An accessory structure shall not:

(a)

Be constructed on any lot prior to the time of construction of the principal building.

(b)

Exceed the height of the principal building, except when on a farm and related to a farming operation.

(c)

Be located within the required front setback area or within five feet of a lot line.

(d)

Be located nearer to the front lot line than the principal building. This provision does not apply to attached garages or to those lots which have the shoreline of the Mississippi River or Crooked Lake as the rear lot line.

(e)

Be constructed of tent, tarp, membrane structure or other temporary material.

(2)

An accessory structure larger than 200 square feet in floor area must have a permanent concrete slab under the entire structure. Accessory structures 200 square feet in floor area or less must include ground anchors per building code.

(3)

Accessory structures other than garage/storage structures can not be used for the storage of motor vehicles or major recreational equipment.

11-601.8.

Home Based Retail Sales.

(1)

A maximum of six separate and distinct home based retail sale events may be conducted in conjunction with a residential unit in any calendar year. Each sale event shall be considered a separate event whether it is the same or a different type of sale event from previous sale events at the same location. Each sale event shall be limited to a maximum of four consecutive calendar days and days not used for any one sale event may not be accumulated to lengthen the time of any future sale event. The first and fourth sale events of a calendar year shall be separated by a minimum of 90 days from the previous sale event from the same location and the second, third, fifth, and sixth sale events of a calendar year shall be separated by a minimum of one day from the previous sale event from the same location. A sale event during any part of a day shall constitute a sale event on that day. For purposes of this subsection, the terms "day" and "calendar day" shall mean a consecutive 24-hour period commencing at midnight and concluding at the next following midnight.

(2)

One vehicle may be displayed for sale provided the vehicle is registered to a resident of the property where it is being displayed and is located on an improved driveway. A Community Service Officer or Property Maintenance Inspector may issue a citation for a violation of this Section.

(3)

No sale event shall include the use of a motor vehicle, trailer, or ground level storage container or similar container.

11-601.9.

Public Buildings and Major Utility Structures.

(1)

Water pump houses shall conform to principal building setbacks.

(2)

Electric power substations shall conform to the principal building setbacks and have a landscaped yard. Electric power substations shall be screened in accordance with subsection 11-1204.6.

(3)

Water towers shall conform to principal building setbacks.

(4)

High voltage transmission lines shall, whenever possible, be located to avoid diagonal divisions of land.

(5)

Railroad uses may include through railroad tracks, but not switching or storage yards.

11-601.10.

Prohibited Exterior Storage. The following are prohibited in residential districts:

(1)

To place, store or allow the placement or storage of ice fishing houses outside continuously for longer than twenty-four hours in the front yard.

(2)

To place, store or allow the placement or storage of salvage wood, building materials, furniture, plastic, recyclables, household items, scrap metal, broken and dilapidated items, auto parts, tires, debris, pipe, lumber, forms, steel machinery, or similar materials including all material and equipment used in conjunction with a business outside on residential property including storage on an open trailer.

(3)

To maintain or permit building materials and equipment (including but not limited to piles of dirt, landscaping materials, sod, scaffolding, forms dumpsters, portable toilets, debris and construction trailers) left in the open six months after issuance of a building permit or commencement of the construction project, whichever occurs first. A construction project is considered to commence when the first exterior evidence of the project is visible (for example, delivery of material or removal of soil cover).

11-601.11

Dumpsters in Residential Districts. The placement or use of dumpsters, both soft and hard sided, on residential properties is limited to one month, except in association with an active building permit. In such case, the dumpster must be removed within six months of the date of the issuance of the building permit.

11-601.12

Institutional and Commercial Building Materials. The exterior of institutional and commercial buildings, excluding city park structures, must include a variation in building materials and colors, which are to be distributed throughout the building facades and coordinated into the architectural design of the structure.

(1)

Acceptable exterior building materials include the following:

(a)

Brick or similar custom masonry unit having brick like appearance.

(b)

Natural or cementitious stone.

(c)

Architectural glass (i.e., curtain wall).

(d)

Architectural, single skin roll formed profiles metal panel, minimum 22 gauge.

(e)

Masonry stucco, or EFIS in conformance with ICC ES report.

(f)

Integrally colored split face (rock face), burnished or glazed concrete masonry units.

(g)

Integrally colored architecturally precast concrete panels having an exposed aggregate, light sandblast, acid etch, form liner, natural stone veneer, brick face and/or cast stone type finish (excluding single-T or double-T panels, plain, uncolored, or raked finish).

(2)

The City Council may approve alternative materials or mix of materials provided the applicant demonstrates the modification results in a better integration of the building with the surrounding area.

(3)

Front facades and side and rear facades visible from a public right-of-way, parks and adjacent residential uses must be composed of not more than 35 percent of any one acceptable material. Brick with a distinctively different color may be considered a second material. Side and rear facades not visible from a public right-of-way, parks and adjacent residential uses may use any combination of acceptable material. Other materials may be used as accents if found they are compatible with the listed materials and provided it does not cover more than 15 percent of a building face.

11-601.13

Pursuant to authority granted by Minn. Stat. §462.3593, Subdivision 9, the City of Coon Rapids opts-out of the requirements of Minn. Stat. §462.3593.

(Ord. No. 2299, §§ 1, 2, 4-16-24)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2299, §§ 1, 2, adopted April 16, 2024, repealed the former § 11-601, and enacted a new § 11-601 as set out herein. The former § 11-601 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 2120, adopted April 1, 2014; Ord. No. 2161, adopted April 19, 2016; Ord. No. 2173, adopted July 5, 2016; Ord. No. 2201, adopted Dec. 19, 2017; and Ord. No. 2209, adopted June 19, 2018.

11-602.1

Intent. This district is intended to provide single-family housing while preserving natural features such as topography, water, and large stands of trees.

11-602.2

District Standards. State licensed residential facilities serving six or fewer persons, state licensed nonresidential facilities and day care facilities must comply with the standards for the dwelling unit they are located (Section 11-602). State licensed residential facilities serving seven to 16 persons, and other congregate living, institutional and commercial uses must comply with Office District (Section 11-702).

(1)

Building Height. The maximum building height for principal structures is 35 feet. The maximum building height for accessory structures is 20 feet or the height of the principal structure, whichever is the lesser of the two. An accessory structure cannot exceed the height of principal building, except when on a farm and related to a farming operation.

(2)

Building Width. The minimum building width for principal structures is 28 feet. Width measurements shall not take into account overhangs or other projections beyond the principal exterior walls.

(3)

Finished Floor Area. The minimum finished floor area shall be 1,200 square feet at or above lot Grade.

(4)

Foundation. All Residential Living Space must have a perimeter foundation meeting the requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code as adopted by the City.

(5)

Garage/Storage and Accessory Structures.

(a)

Subject to the additional requirements of this Section, each dwelling is permitted up to 1,600 square feet, or 2,000 square feet for lots one acre or more, of attached/detached garage/storage space and other detached accessory structures. Attached garage/storage space cannot exceed 80 percent of the finished floor area of the principle structure.

(b)

At least 484 square feet of floor area of garage/storage structure per dwelling must be accessible to vehicle storage, which must have a minimum width of 22 feet and a minimum depth of 22 feet. The minimum width of a detached garage/storage structure may be reduced to 12 feet provided the total floor area of the detached garage/structure and an attached garage/storage structure equals or exceeds 528 square feet and the attached garage/storage structure has a minimum width of 12 feet and a minimum depth of 22 feet.

(c)

Detached garage/storage structures in excess of 900 square feet in floor area must meet the same setback requirements as the principal structure.

(d)

The architectural style, color, and facing material of a garage/storage structure must be compatible with the principal structure.

(e)

The number of detached garage/storage structures and other accessory structures cannot exceed three per dwelling.

(f)

For the purpose of this Section, floor area means the gross horizontal area of the main floor of a structure plus the horizontal area of any other level having a minimum vertical clearance or ceiling height of five feet.

(6)

Parking and Driveways.

(a)

The minimum number of required off-street parking spaces is three per dwelling unit. At least two spaces per dwelling unit must consist of an enclosed garage.

(b)

A driveway must have a minimum width within the street right-of-way of ten feet per dwelling unit, excluding the entrance radii. Within the street right-of-way, the total width of all driveways accessing the same street frontage must not exceed 24 feet per dwelling unit, excluding the entrance radii.

(c)

No more than 50 percent of the lot area located between the structure and the front property line may be improved as driveway and parking surfaces.

(d)

Driveways may be permitted to be constructed up to the property line. However, driveways and parking must not be located within the sight triangle described in subsection 11-1207.2(3).

(e)

All driveways must be improved with concrete, bituminous, brick pavers or similar hard surfaced material as approved by the Chief Building Official, provided, however, that on a lot which has the shoreline of the Mississippi River as the rear lot line, all driveways and parking areas must be so improved for the first 100 feet of lot depth. Other materials, including decorative landscape rock, crushed rock, gravel, sand, bare soil, or similar materials are prohibited for use as a driveway or parking surfaces, except that ¾-inch fractured stone may be used as a surface material for that part of the driveway or parking area located behind the front line of the garage. The finished area must be a continuous surface, of sufficient width to include the drip line of the vehicle that is parked on it, and be maintained weed free. The finished material must be installed per standards on file with the city or per manufacture's specifications. Driveways must be constructed and maintained according to standards on file in the office of the Chief Building Official.

(f)

Driveways located behind the front line of the garage:

(i)

Must be within five feet of the side of the garage and attached to the driveway leading to the front of the garage.

(ii)

Must not extend more than 45 feet from the front of the garage to the rear, unless accessing a detached garage in the side or rear yard.

(iii)

May extend to the side property line, provided, it is no wider than 12 feet.

(g)

Driveway access to arterial and collector streets shall be prohibited, unless approved by the City Council. Where a driveway access is permitted to an arterial street or collector street, a driveway turnaround must be provided in order to eliminate the need for vehicles to back onto the street when exiting.

(h)

Parking within the front and side yards must be on a driveway, however, on a lot which has the shoreline of the Mississippi River as the rear lot line, parking is prohibited within the first 100 feet of lot depth except on improved surfaces.

(7)

Landscaping. All areas of a residential lot which is not used or improved for buildings, driveways, patios, sidewalks, residential recreation, natural bluffs, steep slopes or similar improvements shall be covered with sod, shrubs, trees, managed natural landscapes, gardens or other ornamental landscape materials in accordance to the current version of City of Coon Rapids Landscape Standards on file with the Community Development Director.

(8)

Lot Area. The minimum lot area is 15,000 square feet, except that a corner lot must contain a minimum of 16,500 square feet. The area of a lot abutting a railroad or arterial street right-of-way must be increased by the area of the buffer strip required under subsection 11-602.2(10)(b).

(9)

Lot Coverage. No more than 30 percent of the lot area can be covered by buildings, driveways, and parking areas. For the purposes of computing lot coverage under this provision, houses that do not have the minimum finished floor area required by this Code will be assumed to have such minimum finished floor area, and properties with less than the minimum driveway requirements of this Code will be assumed to have such minimum driveway requirements.

(10)

Lot Dimensions. The minimum lot dimensions, measured in feet, are as follows:

(a)

(b)

Where a lot abuts a railroad or arterial street right-of-way, a buffer strip of at least 30 feet in depth must be added to the lot's side adjacent to abutting the right-of-way. Such buffer strips must be landscaped pursuant to subsection 11-1204.6.

(c)

A lot fronting on a cul-de-sac must have a minimum depth of 120 feet and a minimum 20 feet of street frontage. Lot area requirements must be maintained.

(d)

Lots fronting on Mississippi Boulevard and having the Mississippi River as the rear lot line cannot be further developed or subdivided in such a manner that their existing lot depths are reduced.

(11)

Setbacks.

(a)

The minimum setbacks, measured in feet, are as follows:

* If the front of the principal structure faces the street side lot line rather than the front lot line then the front yard setbacks requirements also apply to the street side yard.

(b)

The following are not considered as encroachments on setback requirements:

(i)

In any yard: awnings, steps, or chimneys that are no closer than five feet to any lot line, underground garages that are no closer than ten feet to a lot line, flag poles, light poles, and public utilities (subject to the requirements of subsection 11-601.9).

(ii)

Roof eaves, overhangs, and similar appurtenances that do not encroach more than two feet into a setback area.

(c)

An accessory structure cannot be located nearer to the front lot line than the principal building except on a lot which has the shoreline of the Mississippi River or Crooked Lake as the rear lot line. On a corner lot, if the front of the principal structure faces the street side lot line, an accessory structure cannot be located nearer to the street side lot line than the principal building.

(d)

On a corner lot when the front of the principal structure faces the street side lot line, the rear yard setback requirements and the interior side yard setback requirements may be exchanged.

(e)

The following must meet the setback requirements of the Office Zoning District:

(i)

Accessory structures for cemeteries.

(ii)

Places of worship, schools, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, sanitariums and similar institutions.

(iii)

State licensed residential facilities serving seven or more persons.

(iv)

Principal public buildings.

(v)

Principal buildings for recreational facilities.

(f)

Notwithstanding any provisions herein to the contrary, the Director or designee may approve a deck, porch or living space which encroaches up to ten feet into the required front setback provided:

(i)

The encroachment does not exceed 100 square feet in area;

(ii)

The deck, porch or living space provides access to the main entrance of the dwelling;

(iii)

Except for steps or a handicapped access ramp, the deck, porch or living space is at least 30 feet from the front lot line, ten feet from an interior lot line and 20 feet from a street side lot line;

(iv)

The floor of the deck or porch is no higher than the threshold of the main entrance;

(v)

The underside of the deck, porch or living space is screened with a material that is at least 50 percent opaque; and

(vi)

The deck, porch or living space is architecturally compatible with the dwelling.

(12)

Variable Setback Plan. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Chapter to the contrary, houses constructed under this Section are to be considered conforming structures for the purposes of front yard setback requirements.

11-602.3

Site Plan Approval. Site plan approval by the Planning Commission is required for all conditional uses indicated in this Chapter. Site plan approval must be pursuant to subsection 11-304.7.

(Ord. No. 2300, §§ 1, 2, 4-16-24)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2300, §§ 1, 2, adopted April 16, 2024, repealed the former § 11-602, and enacted a new § 11-602 as set out herein. The former § 11-602 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 2161, adopted April 19, 2016; Ord. No. 2189, adopted June 20, 2017; and Ord. No. 2201, adopted Dec. 19, 2017.

11-603.1

Intent. This district is intended to provide land for attractive and diverse residential developments of single-family dwellings.

11-603.2

District Standards. State licensed residential facilities serving six or fewer persons, state licensed nonresidential facilities and day care facilities must comply with the standards for the dwelling unit they are located (Section 11-603). State licensed residential facilities serving seven to 16 persons, and other congregate living, institutional and commercial uses must comply with Office District (Section 11-702).

(1)

Building Height. The maximum building height for principal structures is 40 feet. The maximum building height for accessory structures is 20 feet or the height of the principal structure, whichever is the lesser of the two. An accessory structure cannot exceed the height of a principal building, except when on a farm and related to a farming operation.

(2)

Building Width. The minimum building width for principal structures is 28 feet. Width measurements shall not take into account overhangs or other projections beyond the principal exterior walls.

(3)

Finished Floor Area. The minimum finished floor area is as follows:

At least two-thirds of the minimum finished floor area at or above Lot Grade must be on a single floor, provided that if the building has three or more floors at or above grade, at least one-half of the minimum finished floor area must be on a single floor.

(4)

Foundation. All Residential Living Space must have a perimeter foundation meeting the requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code as adopted by the City.

(5)

Garage/Storage Structures and Accessory Structures.

(a)

Subject to the additional requirements of this Section, each single-family dwelling or twin home lot is permitted up to 1,600 square feet, or 2,000 square feet for lots one acre or more, of attached/detached garage storage space and other detached accessory structures. Attached garage/storage space cannot exceed 80 percent of the finished floor area of the principle structure.

(b)

At least 484 square feet of floor area of garage/storage structure per dwelling must be accessible to vehicle storage, which must have a minimum width of 22 feet and a minimum depth of 22 feet. The minimum width of a detached garage/storage structure may be reduced to 12 feet provided the total floor area of the detached garage/structure and an attached garage/storage structure equals or exceeds 528 square feet and the attached garage/storage structure has a minimum width of 12 feet and a minimum depth of 22 feet.

(c)

Detached garage/storage structures in excess of 900 square feet in floor area must meet the same setback requirements as the principal structure.

(d)

The architectural style, color, and facing material of a garage/storage structure must be compatible with the principal structure.

(e)

The number of detached garage/storage structures and other accessory structures cannot exceed three per dwelling.

(f)

For the purpose of this Section, floor area means the gross horizontal area of the main floor of a structure plus the horizontal area of any other level having a minimum vertical clearance or ceiling height of five feet.

(6)

Parking and Driveways.

(a)

The minimum number of required off-street parking spaces for a single-family dwelling is three. At least two spaces must consist of an enclosed garage.

(b)

A driveway must have a minimum width within the street right-of-way of ten feet per dwelling unit, excluding the entrance radii. Within the street right-of-way, the total width of all driveways accessing the same street frontage must not exceed 24 feet per dwelling unit, excluding the entrance radii.

(c)

No more than 50 percent of the lot area located between the structure and the front property line may be improved as driveway and parking surfaces, provided, however, that the maximum pavement width, excluding a required turnaround, must not exceed 40 feet, measured on a line parallel to the street. If the garage width is greater than 40 feet, the driveway width can exceed 40 feet and match the garage width.

(d)

Driveways may be permitted to be constructed up to the property line. However, driveways and parking must not be located within the sight triangle described in subsection 11-1207.2(3).

(e)

All driveways and parking areas must be improved with concrete, bituminous, brick pavers or similar hard surfaced material as approved by the Chief Building Official. Other materials, including decorative landscape rock, crushed rock, gravel, sand, bare soil, or similar materials, are prohibited for use as driveway, except that ¾-inch fractured stone may be used as a surface material for that part of the driveway or parking area located behind the front line of the garage. The finished area must be a continuous surface, of sufficient width to include the drip line of the vehicle that is parked on it, and be maintained weed free. The finished material must be installed per standards on file with the city or per manufacture's specifications. Driveways must be constructed and maintained according to standards on file in the office of the Chief Building Official.

(f)

Driveways located behind the front line of the garage:

(i)

Must be within five feet of the side of the garage and attached to the driveway leading to the front of the garage.

(ii)

Must not extend more than 45 feet from the front of the garage to the rear, unless accessing a detached garage in the side or rear yard.

(iii)

May extend to the side property line, provided, it is no wider than 12 feet.

(iv)

The total width of the driveway in front of the garage and any driveway behind the front line of the garage cannot not exceed 40 feet or the width of the primary garage if the garage width is greater than 40 feet.

(g)

Driveway access to arterial and collector streets is prohibited, unless approved by the City Council. Where a driveway access is permitted to an arterial or collector street, a driveway turnaround must be provided in order to eliminate the need for vehicles to back onto the street when exiting.

(h)

Parking within the front and side yards must be on a driveway.

(7)

Landscaping. All areas of a residential lot which is not used or improved for buildings, driveways, patios, sidewalks, residential recreation, natural bluffs, steep slopes or similar improvements shall be covered with sod, shrubs, trees, managed natural landscapes, gardens or other ornamental landscape materials in accordance to the current version of City of Coon Rapids Landscape Standards on file with the Community Development Director.

(8)

Lot Area.

(a)

The minimum lot area for a single-family home is 10,800 square feet, except that a corner lot shall contain a minimum of 12,150 square feet.

(b)

The minimum lot area for a two-family dwelling is 14,850 square feet, except that a corner lot shall contain a minimum of 16,200 square feet.

(c)

For zero lot line two-family dwellings, the minimum lot area for each unit is 7,425 square feet.

(d)

The area of a lot abutting a railroad or arterial street right-of-way must be increased by the area of the buffer strip required by subsection 11-603.2(10)(b).

(9)

Lot Coverage. No more than 30 percent of the lot area can be covered by buildings, driveways, and parking areas. For the purposes of computing lot coverage under this provision, dwelling units that do not have the minimum finished floor area required by this Code will be assumed to have such minimum finished floor area and properties with less than the minimum driveway requirements of this Code will be assumed to have such minimum driveway requirements.

(10)

Lot Dimensions.

(a)

The minimum lot dimensions, measured in feet, are:

(b)

Where a lot abuts a railroad or arterial street right-of-way, a buffer strip of at least 30 feet in depth must be added to the lot's side adjacent to abutting the right-of-way. Such buffer strips must be landscaped pursuant to subsection 11-1204.6.

(c)

A lot fronting on a cul-de-sac must have a minimum depth of 105 feet and a minimum 20 feet of street frontage, except that this will be increased to a minimum 40 feet of street frontage for a two-family dwelling. Lot area requirements must be maintained.

(11)

Setbacks.

(a)

The minimum setbacks, measured in feet, are as follows:

^* If the front of the principal structure faces the street side lot line rather than the front lot line then the front yard setback requirements also apply to the street side yard.

(b)

The following are not considered as encroachments on setback requirements:

(i)

In any yard: awnings, steps, or chimneys that are no closer than five feet to any lot line, underground garages that are no closer than ten feet to a lot line, flag poles, light poles, and public utilities (subject to the requirements of Subsection 11-601.9).

(ii)

Roof eaves, overhangs and similar appurtenances that do not encroach more than two feet into a setback area.

(c)

An accessory structure cannot be located nearer to the front lot line than the principal building except on a lot which has the shoreline of the Mississippi River or Crooked Lake as the rear lot line. On a corner lot, if the front of the principal structure faces the street side lot line, an accessory structure cannot be located nearer to the street side lot line than the principal building.

(d)

Notwithstanding the provisions of this Chapter to the contrary, the Board of Adjustment and Appeals may permit the rear yard setback for porches including attached outdoor living rooms and three-season porches, to be reduced to not less than 20 feet if no other arrangement is practical, and provided further:

(i)

The rear property line abuts a park or other publicly owned property, except public rights-of-way;

(ii)

The porch will not be detrimental to the neighborhood or the public welfare;

(iii)

The porch is architecturally compatible with the primary structure; and

(iv)

The porch will not be incorporated into the year round living space of the primary structure.

(e)

On a corner lot when the front of the principal structure faces the street side lot line, the rear yard setback requirements and the interior side yard setback requirements may be exchanged.

(f)

The following must meet the setback requirements of the Office Zoning District:

(i)

Accessory structures for cemeteries.

(ii)

Places of worship, schools, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, sanitariums and similar institutions.

(iii)

State licensed residential facilities serving seven or more persons.

(iv)

Principal public buildings.

(v)

Principal buildings for recreational facilities.

(g)

Notwithstanding any provisions herein to the contrary, the Director or designee may approve a deck, porch or living space which encroaches up to ten feet in the required front setback provided:

(i)

The encroachment does not exceed 100 square feet in area;

(ii)

The deck or porch provides access to the main entrance of the dwelling;

(iii)

Except for steps or a handicapped access ramp, the deck, porch or living space is at least 25 feet from the front lot line, ten feet from an interior lot line and 20 feet from a street side lot line;

(iv)

The floor of the deck or porch is no higher than the threshold of the main entrance;

(v)

The underside of the deck or porch is screened with a material that is at least 50 percent opaque; and

(vi)

The deck, porch or living space is architecturally compatible with the dwelling.

(12)

Reduced Front Yard Setback Permitted. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Chapter to the contrary, the Board of Adjustment and Appeals may permit the front yard setback to be reduced to not less than 25 feet on a property on which is constructed a principal structure, if no other arrangement is practical; provided, however, that the Board may permit such variance for either the principal structure or garage, but not both; and provided, further, that if the variance is given for the garage, the Board will require at least three paved on-site parking spaces whenever practical. Parking spaces within the garage will be considered as on-site parking spaces for purposes of this Section.

(13)

Variable Setback Plan. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Chapter to the contrary, houses constructed under this Section are to be considered conforming structures for the purposes of front yard setback requirements.

(14)

Zero Lot Line Two-Family Dwelling Residential Lots. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Chapter to the contrary, two-family residential lots may be platted or subdivided in such manner that the common boundary line for the residential units will have a zero lot line setback; provided, however, that each such lot meets the following requirements:

(a)

Each lot must have a minimum area of 7,425 square feet.

(b)

Separate services must be furnished to each residential unit for sanitary sewer and water.

(c)

Two separate dwelling units are maintained.

(d)

The two-family unit must be constructed in a side-by-side manner.

(e)

All zero lot line two-family dwellings require a party wall agreement relating, at a minimum, to maintenance of the structure, maintenance of open and/or common space, accessory structures, and exterior decoration. The agreement must be approved by the City Attorney and kept on file in the office of the Community Development Director.

11-603.3

Site Plan Approval. Site plan approval by the Planning Commission is required for all conditional uses indicated in this Chapter. Site plan approval will be pursuant to Subsection 11-304.7.

11-603.4

Exceptions. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code to the contrary, the following are considered conforming two-family residential uses:

(a)

Two-family dwellings constructed as permitted uses under the two-family dwelling (R-3) zoning district, now repealed.

(b)

Two-family dwelling lots on which conditional use permits were granted prior to February 1, 1989, and which meet the following minimum lot dimensions: width 90 feet; corner lot width 100 feet; depth 135 feet.

(c)

Zero lot line two-family residential lots on which conditional use permits were granted prior to February 1, 1989 and which have a minimum area of 6,000 square feet per lot.

(Ord. No. 2301, §§ 1, 2, 4-16-24)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2301, §§ 1, 2, adopted April 16, 2024, repealed the former § 11-603, and enacted a new § 11-603 as set out herein. The former § 11-603 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 2161, adopted April 19, 2016; Ord. No. 2189, adopted June 20, 2017; and Ord. No. 2201, adopted Dec. 19, 2017.

11-604.1

Intent. This district is intended to provide housing at moderate densities, and at the same time offer special amenities for individual and family living. This district provides land for attractive moderate-density residential development; emphasizes quality common open space and pedestrian/bicycle access in townhouse and multiple dwelling developments; and will be developed at a gross density between four and nine dwelling units per acre. All moderate density residential developments approved pursuant to this Chapter, or any predecessor thereto, prior to May 15, 2002, are deemed conforming developments for purposes of density notwithstanding their actual approved densities.

11-604.2

District Standards. The following standards apply to townhouses, two-family dwellings, and similar attached dwelling structures as determined by the Community Development Director. State licensed residential facilities serving six or fewer persons, state licensed nonresidential facilities and day care facilities must comply with the standards for the dwelling unit they are located (Section 11-604). State licensed residential facilities serving seven to 16 persons, and other congregate living, institutional and commercial uses must comply with Office District (Section 11-702). Single-family dwellings must comply with Low Density Residential-2 District (Section 11-603). Multiple family dwellings that do not meet the definition of townhouses or similar attached dwelling structures must comply with High Density Residential District (Section 11-605).

(1)

Building Character. The design of buildings must have a comparable, compatible and complementary relationship to surrounding land uses. Buildings must be designed with varied exterior materials, setbacks and architectural features and details.

(2)

Development Guidelines. Developments must satisfy the following guidelines. Determination of whether these guidelines are satisfied will be made by the Planning Commission or by the City Council after receiving a recommendation from the Planning Commission.

(a)

Building Massing. Articulate building massing, using methods including, but not limited to, staggering building components, adding columns, recessing doorways, creating interesting shapes and short, or uneven facades. Buildings facing each other across public or private streets must have similar scale, massing and articulation.

(b)

Facades. Articulate building facades of both individual housing units and attached housing structures or buildings through the use of staggering, arcades, porches, balconies, special window treatments, ornamentation and unique details. Face entries to public and private streets and orient garage doors away from public and private streets.

(c)

Varied Roof Shapes. Provide a variety of roof shapes, including, but not limited to pitched roofs, dormers, chimneys, gable or hip roof accents, and detailed parapets and cornices creating interesting roof profiles.

(d)

Focal Features. Provide focal features to add interest or distinction to attached housing structures or buildings using techniques such as elevating parts of buildings towers, or emphasizing a prominent part of the building such as a corner or main entry or by using features such as canopies, porticoes, overhangs, arcades, facade recesses and projections and peaked roofs or raised parapets above doors or windows.

(e)

Building Materials. The exterior of townhouse dwelling units must include a variation in building materials, which are to be distributed throughout the building facades and coordinated into the architectural design of the structure. Exterior building materials must be primarily brick, wood, engineered wood, stucco, stone, vinyl siding (with a minimum thickness of .044 inches) or fiber-cement siding. EIFS can be used as an accent material, provided it does not cover more than 15 percent of a building face.

(f)

Balconies, Decks and Porches. The floors and railings of balconies, decks and porches must have a durable finish complementing the colors of the building or attached housing group.

(g)

Entry Steps. The risers and areas under non-masonry, entry steps and landings, must be enclosed with materials consistent with the exterior materials of the building or attached housing group. All surfaces of non-masonry steps and landings, including railings, must have a durable finish complementing the colors of the building or attached housing groups.

(3)

Maximum Building Height. Fifty-five feet for principal structures, including attached garages and attached accessory use areas; 20 feet for detached accessory use structures.

(4)

Bulk of Townhouse Structure. There can be no less than three and no more than eight townhouse units in any single structure. In no event can any structure be more than 240 feet in length.

(5)

Common Open Space Area.

(a)

Minimum common open space area: 550 square feet per unit.

(b)

Common open space areas must be contiguous, may include setback areas, be no less than 20 feet in any dimension (except for access points), and be of such condition, size, shape, location, and topography to be suitable for recreational or scenic use by all residents of the development or contain unique natural features to be preserved. The following qualify as common open space:

(i)

That part of absorption or detention ponds in excess of five-year storm requirements.

(ii)

Provided they shall not exceed 50 percent of the total required open space:

(aa)

Natural ponds;

(bb)

Wetlands;

(cc)

Streams;

(dd)

That part of absorption or detention ponds required for the storage of a five-year storm if developed in the form of an artificial lake.

(c)

Common open space areas are restricted to recreational, scenic, and conservation purposes, and be so restricted by recorded covenants. These covenants must run with the land and not be defeated or eliminated without the consent of the City Council. Said covenants are subject to City Attorney approval.

(6)

Minimum Development Size. Three units.

(7)

Minimum Finished Floor Area:

(8)

Foundation. Residential living space must have a perimeter foundation meeting the requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code as adopted by the City.

(9)

Garages. Minimum floor area: 300 square feet. Maximum floor area: 75 percent of the floor area of the dwelling unit to which the garage is an accessory use, but not to exceed 900 square feet. The style, color, and facing material of a garage must be compatible with the dwelling unit. A garage must have a minimum width of 14 feet and a minimum depth of 18 feet. Garage space must either be attached to the dwelling unit it is accessory to or be accessible from the living unit by passing only through private open space accessory to the dwelling unit.

(10)

Homeowners' Association. Developments platted in such a way as to allow sale for owner-occupancy must have a homeowners' association responsible for maintenance of all open space and other common areas, all accessory buildings, and the exterior of the residential units. Homeowners' association agreements are subject to City Attorney approval.

(11)

Landscaping and Screening. The landscape design objectives, the landscape plan, and the size, location, quantity and type of landscape and screening plants must meet the requirements of the current version of the City of Coon Rapids Landscape Standards on file with the Community Development Director and the following requirements:

(a)

All landscaped areas must be irrigated with an underground sprinkler system.

(b)

Landscaped islands must be provided in parking lots to break up and soften the appearance of large areas of paving.

(c)

All areas of the site not covered by impervious surfaces or landscaping must be planted with cultured sod laid over four inches of drought-resistant top soil.

(d)

Trash and recycling storage areas, mechanical equipment and other screening are required in accordance with Section 11-1205.

(12)

Minimum Components for Each Townhouse Dwelling. The dwelling unit, the garage accessory to the unit, at least two parking spaces, at least one such space in an enclosed garage accessory to the dwelling unit, and the private open space accessory to the unit.

(13)

Lot Coverage. Not more than 60 percent of the development area can be covered by buildings, drives, and paved areas.

(14)

Mailboxes. Mailboxes of uniform design to be used for mail and newspaper delivery must be provided, and located to minimize the number of such structures within the public right-of-way.

(15)

Parking and Drives.

(a)

Minimum Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces: Two and one-half spaces per unit, placed so that at least one space is in an enclosed garage accessory to the dwelling unit, at least one additional space is on the same lot as the dwelling unit, and at least one-half space is in a common parking area.

(b)

Except for a tandem parking space, no parking, public streets, or drives are allowed within five feet of the exterior development boundary line or within 20 feet of any right-of-way line. No parking is allowed within the sight triangle described in subsection 11-1206.2(3).

(c)

Driveways leading from a public or private street to a garage shall have a minimum width of ten feet per garage and a maximum width of 30 feet per driveway, excluding the entrance radii.

(d)

Individual driveway access to arterial streets is prohibited unless no practical alternative access exists, as determined by the City Council, and a driveway turnaround is provided.

(e)

To the extent not in conflict with this Section, parking and drives shall be constructed to the standards of subsection 11-1201.1 through 11-1201.8.

(16)

Play Area. Developments containing more than eight dwelling units with two or more bedrooms must include a children's play area. All developments must include an adult recreation area. The Planning Commission may approve another amenity in lieu of a children's play area in a development, if the developer or applicant documents why children's play area would not be useful to the residents of the development.

(17)

Private Open Space. In addition to common open space, at least 350 square feet of private open space must be provided for the private use of each individual dwelling unit. Private open space must be located and designed to maximize its utility to the dwelling unit it serves and maximize its privacy, especially in relation to adjacent dwelling units. Private open space must be set back a minimum of ten feet from exterior boundaries. For purposes of this Section, private open space area includes balconies, decks, patios, porches and other similar areas.

(18)

Minimum Setbacks:

(a)

Townhouses and two-family dwellings.

(b)

The following are not considered as encroachments on setback requirements:

(i)

In any yard: Awnings, patios, steps, or chimneys that are no closer than three feet to the exterior development boundary line, flag poles, light poles, and public utilities (subject to the requirements of subsection 11-601.9).

(ii)

Roof eaves, overhangs, balconies, decks, and similar appurtenances that do not encroach more than two feet into a setback area.

11-604.3

Site Plan Approval. Site plan approval is required pursuant to subsection 11-304.7.

11-604.4

Special Provisions For Two-family Dwellings. Two-family dwelling lots of record in the Office of the County Recorder for Anoka County on or before February 1, 1984, must meet the following minimum standards for lot dimensions and area instead of those found in Section 11-603:

Lot width—90 feet;

Corner lot width—100 feet;

Lot depth—135 feet;

Lot area—12,150;

Corner lot area—13,500.

11-604.5

Special Provisions For Multiple Dwellings. In addition to the standards found in Chapter 11-605, multiple dwellings are subject to the following:

(1)

Common open space areas may be reduced, up to 100 square feet per dwelling unit by one square foot for each square foot of private open space provided for the private use of each individual dwelling unit.

(2)

The following qualify as Common open space, subject to the requirements of subsection 11-604.2(5)(c):

(a)

That part of absorption or detention ponds in excess of five-year storm requirements.

(b)

Provided they shall not exceed 50 percent of the total required open space:

(i)

Natural ponds;

(ii)

Wetlands;

(iii)

Streams;

(iv)

That part of absorption or detention ponds required for the storage of a five-year storm if developed in the form of an artificial lake.

(Ord. No. 2304, §§ 1, 2, 5-21-24)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2304, §§ 1, 2, adopted April 16, 2024, repealed the former § 11-604, and enacted a new § 11-604 as set out herein. The former § 11-604 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 2161, adopted April 19, 2016.

11-605.1

Intent. This district provides housing at high densities and at the same time offers amenities for individual and family living. It provides land for attractive, well designed development convenient to shopping, public transit and recreation. These areas are located adjacent to collector or arterial streets. Minimum density is seven dwelling units per acre.

11-605.2

District Standards. The following standards apply to multiple family dwellings. State licensed residential facilities serving six or fewer persons and day care facilities must comply with the standards for the dwelling unit they are located (Section 11-605). Other congregate living, institutional and commercial uses must comply with Office District (Section 11-702).

(1)

Building Character. The design of buildings must have a comparable, compatible and complementary relationship to surrounding land uses. Buildings must be designed with varied exterior materials, setbacks and architectural features and details.

(2)

Development Guidelines. Developments must satisfy the following guidelines. Determination of whether these guidelines are satisfied will be made by the Planning Commission or by the City Council after receiving a recommendation from the Planning Commission.

(a)

Building Massing. Articulate building massing, using methods including, but not limited to, staggering building components, adding columns, recessing doorways, creating interesting shapes and short, or uneven facades. Buildings facing each other across public or private streets must have similar scale, massing and articulation.

(b)

Facades. Articulate building facades of both individual housing units and attached housing structures or buildings through the use of staggering, arcades, porches, balconies, special window treatments, ornamentation, and unique details. Face entries to public and private streets and orient garage doors away from public and private streets.

(c)

Varied Roof Shapes. Provide a variety of roof shapes, including, but not limited to pitched roofs, dormers, chimneys, gable or hip roof accents, and detailed parapets and cornices creating interesting roof profiles.

(d)

Focal Features. Provide focal features to add interest or distinction to attached housing structures or buildings using techniques such as elevating parts of buildings towers, or emphasizing a prominent part of the building such as a corner or main entry or by using features such as canopies, porticoes, overhangs, arcades, facade recesses and projections and peaked roofs or raised parapets above doors or windows.

(e)

Residential Building Materials. The exterior of residential buildings must include a variation in building materials and colors, which are to be distributed throughout the building facades and coordinated into the architectural design of the structure. Brick with a distinctively different color may be considered a second material. Acceptable exterior building materials include the following:

(i)

Brick or similar custom masonry unit having brick like appearance.

(ii)

Natural or cementitious stone.

(iii)

Architectural glass (i.e. curtain wall).

(iv)

Architectural, single skin roll formed profiles metal panel, minimum 22 gauge.

(v)

Masonry stucco, or EFIS in conference with ICC ES report.

(vi)

Integrally colored split face (rock face), burnished or glazed concrete masonry units.

(vii)

Integrally colored architecturally precast concrete panels having an exposed aggregate, light sandblast, acid etch, form liner, natural stone veneer, brick face and/or cast stone type finish (excluding single-T or double-T panels, plain, uncolored, or raked finish).

The Council may approve an alternative material or mix of materials provided the applicant demonstrates that the modification results in a better integration of the building with the surrounding area and will further the intent of this Section. Other materials may be used as accents if found they are compatible with the listed materials and provided it does not cover more than 15 percent of a building face.

(f)

Balconies, Decks and Porches. The floors and railings of balconies, decks and porches must have a durable finish complementing the colors of the building or attached housing structure.

(g)

Entry Steps. The risers and areas under non-masonry entry steps and landings must be enclosed with materials consistent with the exterior materials of the building or attached housing structure. All surfaces of non-masonry steps and landings, including railings, must have a durable finish complementing the colors of the building or attached housing structure.

(h)

Foundation. All residential living space must have a perimeter foundation meeting the requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code as adopted by the City.

(3)

Landscaping and Screening. The landscape design objectives, the landscape plan and the size, location, quantity and type of landscape and screening plants must meet the requirements of the current version of the City of Coon Rapids Landscape Standards on file with the Community Development Director and the following requirements:

(a)

All landscaped areas must be irrigated with an underground sprinkler system.

(b)

Landscaped islands must be provided in parking lots to break up and soften the appearance of large areas of paving.

(c)

All areas of the site not covered by impervious surfaces or landscaping must be planted with cultured sod laid over four inches of drought-resistant top soil.

(d)

Trash and recycling storage areas, mechanical equipment and other screening is required in accordance with Section 11-1205.

(4)

Maximum Building Height. 70 feet.

(5)

Maximum Lot Coverage. Not more than 50 percent of the development area can be covered by buildings, drives, and parking areas.

(6)

Minimum Development Area. 15,000 square feet in single ownership or control.

(7)

Minimum Finished Floor Area. 500 square feet per unit plus 100 square feet for each bedroom. For the floor area calculation, an efficiency unit is considered to have zero bedrooms.

(8)

Minimum Lot Area: Square Feet of Lot Area for Each Dwelling Unit.

For each underground parking space, 400 square feet may be deducted from the minimum lot area requirements.

(9)

Minimum Lot Dimensions. The minimum width of a lot is 100 feet and the minimum depth is 150 feet.

(10)

Open Space Area. The following minimum square footage of a multiple dwelling lot area must consist of usable open space. This area must be contiguous, may include setback areas, be no less than 20 feet in any dimension (except for access points), and must be landscaped or remain in natural vegetation or be of such condition, size, and shape, as to be usable for outdoor recreational, scenic or conservation uses and purposes.

(11)

Parking and Garages:

(a)

Minimum Spaces Per Unit.

(b)

Parking and drives shall be constructed to the standards of Section 11-1202.

(12)

Play Area. A multiple-family dwelling development containing more than eight dwelling units with two or more bedrooms must include a children's play area. All multiple dwelling developments must include an adult recreation area. The Planning Commission may approve another amenity in lieu of a children's play area if the developer or applicant documents why the children's play area would not be useful to the residents of the project.

(13)

Minimum Setback.

(a)

Principal Use Building:

(b)

Accessory Building From:

(c)

Parking and Drives From:

(d)

Daycare facilities serving 17 or more persons must meet the (O) Office District standards for setback requirements.

(14)

Walkways. Walkways must be provided from parking and recreation areas to a multiple family dwelling's main entrance.

(15)

Homeowners' Association. Developments platted in such a way as to allow sale for owner-occupancy must have a homeowners' association responsible for maintenance of all open space and other common areas, all accessory buildings, and the exterior of the residential units. Homeowners' association agreements are subject to City Attorney approval.

11-605.3

Site Plan Approval. Site plan approval is required pursuant to subsection 11-304.7.

11-605.4

Residential Developments Serving Senior Populations. Assisted living facilities, nursing homes or other non-independent senior living facilities, as well as independent senior living multiple family dwellings, must meet the requirements of Section 11-605, except as hereinafter modified:

(1)

Minimum Floor Area Per Unit:

(2)

Minimum Lot Area. The minimum lot areas contained in City Code subsection 11-605.2 may be reduced by 15 percent.

(3)

Open Space. Two hundred fifty square feet per unit, plus an on-site walkway system with sitting areas.

(4)

Parking and Garages. These facilities must provide a minimum of one and two-tenths off-street parking spaces per unit, at least eight-tenths of which must be common parking space, and at least two-tenths of which must be enclosed garage space.

(5)

Recreation Area. Adequate recreational areas for residents must be provided. Assisted living, nursing homes, and non-independent senior living do not need to provide a children's play area.

(Ord. No. 2305, §§ 1, 2, 5-21-24)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2305, §§ 1, 2, adopted May 21, 2024, repealed the former § 11-605, and enacted a new § 11-605 as set out herein. The former § 11-605 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 2161, adopted April 19, 2016.

11-606.1

Intent. The intent of this Section is to establish a Mobile Home District for the planned regulation of mobile homes. Such homes are grouped together due to their particular space requirements, construction, and style. The mobile home park shall be within a reasonable proximity of schools, shopping, and public facilities. Properly located parks will not be adversely affected by surrounding land uses and will not depreciate adjoining properties.

11-606.2

Application. In order to obtain approval for a mobile home park, the property owner shall first apply in writing to the Director on such form as he may from time to time designate. Such application shall include a development plan and a plat plan prepared by and bearing the seal of a Minnesota Registered Surveyor or Engineer, showing the following:

(1)

The location and legal description of the site.

(2)

A drawing of the proposed foundation, support system, and tie-downs for individual mobile homes.

(3)

All streets, streetlights, driveways, parking areas, and sidewalks.

(4)

The size and arrangement of mobile home lots and foundations and the location of all accessory buildings.

(5)

The size, location, and species of existing and proposed vegetation.

(6)

The topography by two foot contour intervals and a grading plan.

(7)

Areas to be set aside for recreation and open space.

(8)

Fencing and screen-planting along the exterior boundaries of the mobile home park site and an overall landscape plan.

(9)

The provisions for the removal of trash and garbage.

(10)

All gas, electric, phone, water, and sewer lines.

(11)

A typical lot plan.

11-606.3

District Standards. The District Standards which follow supersede any conflicting requirements of Chapter 11-1500 (Subdivision Regulations).

(1)

Additional Structures. No building or structure not required by this Chapter shall be added to a mobile home lot, except an unheated porch, storage shed, car port, or garage. The total square footage of all such additional structures cannot exceed 570 square feet.

(2)

Community Building Setback.

(a)

Minimum front yard: 50 feet.

(b)

Minimum side yard: 25 feet.

(c)

Minimum rear yard: 25 feet or 35 feet if the rear yard abuts a public right-of-way.

(3)

Exterior Antennas. There can be no exterior television or radio antennas except for a community-type antenna for the use of all park residents or a ham radio antenna.

(4)

Foundations and Tie-downs. Each mobile home must have a foundation support system and tie-downs meeting the requirements of the State of Minnesota.

(5)

Parking and Garages.

(a)

Two and one-half spaces must be provided per mobile home, at least one of which shall be in an enclosed garage. Up to one-half space per mobile home may be in a common parking area.

(b)

Garages cannot contain less than 300 square feet and not more than 75 percent of the floor area of the dwelling unit to which the garage is an accessory use. No garage can exceed 900 square feet of floor area. The style and material of a garage must be compatible with the dwelling unit.

(c)

To the extent not in conflict with this Section, common parking areas shall be constructed to the standards of subsection 11-1201.1 through 11-1201.8.

(6)

Frame and Grade Level. The frame of each mobile home must be at grade level on the side opposite the entry way and no more than 15 inches above grade on the ends and entry side.

(7)

Site Conditions. The soil, ground water level, drainage, rock formations, or other topographical features shall be such as not to create hazards to the property or to the health and safety of the occupants.

(8)

Interior Circulation.

(a)

The mobile home park must be arranged so that all mobile home lots and accessory buildings have access to the park interior streets. All park streets must be public. Any lots abutting a collector or arterial street must be screened as required in subsection 11-1204.6.

(b)

Interior streets must connect to an external public street at a minimum of two different points. Pavements must be at least 32 feet wide at entrances and exits and 30 feet on all other roadways, the width being measured from back of curb to back of curb. All walkways within the park must be maintained in a safe condition by the park developer and kept free of snow and other obstructions.

(c)

A five foot concrete sidewalk must be installed along two sides of arterials and collectors and along one side of other streets.

(9)

Maximum Density. Six units per acre.

(10)

Maximum Height of an Accessory Building. 16 feet.

(11)

Maximum Height of a Mobile Home. 16 feet.

(12)

Minimum Development Area. 25 acres.

(13)

Minimum Floor Area. 600 square feet.

(14)

Minimum Lot Area. 4,500 square feet.

(15)

Minimum Lot Depth. 100 feet.

(16)

Minimum Lot Width. 45 feet. A corner lot must be 60 feet in width.

(17)

Mobile Home Park Community Building. Each mobile home park will contain one or more enclosed community buildings which provide space for an office, basement storm shelter, and laundry, toilet, and recreation facilities. The building must provide at least 12 square feet of space per mobile home lot. In no case can the building be less than 2,500 square feet. The storm shelter must provide at least nine square feet of unencumbered space per mobile home lot.

(18)

Mobile Home Setbacks.

(a)

Minimum front yard setback: Twenty-five feet.

(b)

Minimum rear yard setback: Ten feet.

(c)

Minimum side yard setback on the entry side of the mobile home: 20 feet.

(d)

Minimum side yard setback on the opposite entry side of a mobile home: Five feet or 20 feet if on a corner lot.

(e)

Mobile homes shall not be closer together than 25 feet at side yards.

(19)

Driveways and Sidewalks. Each mobile home lot must provide a hard surfaced driveway at least ten feet in width meeting the standards on file with the Chief Building Official. A 30-inch sidewalk from the driveway or street to the entrance of each unit must be constructed.

(20)

Retail Sales. There will be no retail sales of mobile homes or mobile home accessories within the limits of the mobile home park, except that no more than six skirted model units, erected upon permanent foundations, may be sold and remain in place once the sales program is completed.

(21)

Skirting. The mobile home must be skirted with a material of the same color and style as the mobile home. The skirting must extend from the frame of the chassis of the mobile home to the ground.

(22)

Storage Buildings. There must be a storage building for each two mobile home lots, located within 50 feet of the mobile homes which they serve, containing not less than 600 cubic feet of space per lot. The storage buildings must be uniform in appearance, weather-tight, constructed of break-off block or brick, and be so designed as to be in keeping with the overall design of the park. The buildings must be completely enclosed, including a door. The buildings must be placed on the mobile home lots so that the entry to the storage area faces the side lot lines of the mobile home lot and only a finished side faces the street. The storage building may be incorporated into the required garage.

(23)

Storage of Major Recreational Equipment. An area must be provided within the park that is fenced and screen planted for the storage of major recreational equipment. At least 100 square feet must be provided for each mobile home lot.

(24)

Utility Installation. All utility installations, including, but not limited to, electric power lines, gas lines, telephone lines, television lines, and service connections must be underground and approved by the City Engineer.

11-606.4

Site Plan Approval. Site plan approval shall be required in accordance with Subsection 11-304.8. In addition, plans must be submitted for tie-downs, foundations, support systems, and storage sheds.

11-606.5

Security Agreement. In addition to the security agreement required in subsection 11-307.3 the owner must give the City a security agreement in the amount of the estimated cost of the storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water lines, street paving, corner markers, storage sheds, and incidentals necessary to complete the construction of the project. The security agreement must be executed by the owner with a surety satisfactory to the City Attorney, guaranteeing the completion of improvements within the time proposed by the owner and approved by the City Council.

11-606.6

Permit. A permit is required from the Director before a mobile home may be occupied. Such permit shall certify that the requirements of this Section and the site plan review have been met for the lot for which the permit is requested.