Corcoran City Zoning Code

Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of the Downtown Mixed Use District is to provide for the orderly and integrated development of a high quality downtown. The Downtown Mixed Use District applies to those properties classified as Mixed Use on the 2030 Future Land Use Plan and located on the east side of County Road 116 on both sides of County Road 10. The Downtown Mixed Use District will provide for the establishment of a community focal point which is a blend of cultural, civic, entertainment, commercial, retail, residential and office uses as defined and guided by the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Residential multi-family uses shall be developed at a minimum of ten units per acre or greater. New development within this district will be allowed only when a full range of municipal services and facilities are available to serve the area.

(Ord. 319, passed 05-26-17)

Subd. 2. Intent. The intent of this district is to:

A.

Establish a strong identity for the City of Corcoran downtown.

B.

Create an orderly and integrated mix of high-quality uses for downtown Corcoran that includes a mix of shops, restaurants, offices, housing, recreation, community facilities, parks and open space, all within a walkable area designed to be both pedestrian-friendly and auto-accessible.

C.

Promote high-quality architectural and site design.

Subd. 3. Application and Reference Materials.

The Downtown Mixed Use District is where development will be most concentrated, and where controls are needed to produce the traditional "Main Street" qualities that Corcoran is seeking. In addition to the requirements of this Section, development in this area should comply with the spirit and intent of the City's Design Guidelines (Appendix A and B).

(Ord. 319, passed 05-26-16)

Subd. 4. Permitted Uses.

A.

Bakery, retail.

B.

Banks, savings and loans, credit unions and other financial institutions without drive-through.

C.

Barbers, Beauty Shops and similar personal service uses.

D.

Civic Buildings, such as City Hall, libraries, fire stations, etc.

E.

Copy/print shop.

F.

Day Care Facilities, State licensed, as defined by statute.

G.

Dry cleaning and laundry pick up, incidental pressing and repair without dry cleaning processing.

H.

Dwelling, Attached.

I.

Dwelling, Detached.

J.

Dwelling, Multiple Family with a minimum density of 10 units per net acre, which may include units combining living and working space within the unit, if all units on the same floor of a building are the same.

K.

Dwelling, Senior.

L.

Hotel, inns and bed and breakfast establishments.

M.

Offices, medical and professional.

N.

Public parking ramp.

O.

Restaurants and cafes (without drive-through).

P.

Retail goods and service uses of a similar nature within a fully enclosed building (without drive-through).

Q.

Taverns.

(Ord. 319, passed 05-26-16)

Subd. 5. Accessory Uses.

A.

Accessory structures as regulated by Section 1030.020 of this Chapter.

B.

Accessory uses incidental and customary to uses allowed in this Section.

C.

Keeping of Animals, subject to Chapter 81 (animals) of the City Code.

D.

Outdoor seating within the public right-of-way or public open space for a permitted or conditional use, provided that:

1.

A sidewalk area at least six feet (6') wide is maintained free of seating in the area.

2.

An outdoor seating plan is prepared and approved by the City Council on the recommendation of the planning commission, on finding that the plan will not compromise public health, safety, or welfare. The plan may also include seasonal temporary landscaping and features such as planter boxes, hanging baskets, low partitions, roped off areas, and other approved elements.

E.

Public open space plaza, square or other related uses.

Subd. 6. Conditional Uses.

A.

Assisted living facility.

B.

Drive-through lanes serving permitted or conditional uses, except for restaurants, for which drive-through lanes are not allowed in the Downtown Mixed Use District, provided lanes comply with Section 1060.60, Subd. 12 of this Ordinance and meet the following criteria:

1.

Drive-Through Lanes: Drive-through or drive-in lanes are not allowed within the build-to line or in front of any building; they must be located to the side or rear of a building. This does not pertain to driveways.

2.

Adequate stacking distance shall be provided, as determined by the City Engineer, which does not interfere with other driving areas, parking spaces, or sidewalks.

3.

Electronic speaker devices, if used, shall not be audible beyond the property being served and shall not be operated between the hours of ten (10:00) P.M. and seven (7:00) A.M.

4.

Screening shall be provided of automobile headlights in the drive-through lane to adjacent properties. Such screening shall be at least three feet (3') in height and fully opaque, consisting of a wall, fence, dense vegetation, berm, or grade change.

5.

A bypass lane shall be provided for each drive-through use, allowing cars to leave the drive-through lane from the stacking area.

C.

Funeral Homes and Mortuaries.

D.

Health clubs and fitness centers less than 5,000 square feet in size.

E.

Museum.

F.

Nursing Home.

G.

Theatre.

Subd. 7. Interim Uses.

A.

Farmers Market.

B.

Street Vendors.

C.

Other uses as approved by the City Council.

Subd. 8. Uses by Administrative Permit.

A.

Essential Services, as allowed by Section 1030.090.

Subd. 9. Area Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be met in the DMU district. Properties may be subject to special requirements for overlay districts as noted in Section 1050 (Overlay Districts) and the Design Guidelines (Appendix A and B):

(Ord. 319, passed 05-26-16, Ord. 389, passed 02-28-19)