Crosby City Zoning Code
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AND
OTHER ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 154.065 B-1 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.
It is the intent of the B-1 District to provide for the establishment of commercial and service activities which draw from and serve customers from the entire community or region. The uses and structures within this District shall be designed for effective pedestrian movement. Efforts should be made by both the city and developers to protect the historic character of the downtown area.
(Prior Code, § 13.23)
§ 154.066 B-2 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
It is the intent of the B-2 District to provide for and limit the establishment of commercial and service activities which are oriented to automobile traffic, particularly tourists.
(Prior Code, § 13.24)
§ 154.067 I INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.
It is the intent of the I District to provide for the establishment of industrial warehousing and manufacturing development.
(Prior Code, § 13.25)
§ 154.068 P PUBLIC AND PARKS DISTRICT.
It is the intent to establish a Public and Parks Zoning District that allows public facilities, parks, and open spaces and other locations for public or semi-public uses. That part of the Cuyuna Range Recreation Area under public ownership shall be designated as public space.
(Prior Code, § 13.26) (Ord. 2015-01, passed - -)
§ 154.069 SPECIAL COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PROVISIONS.
(A) Open-air display areas for the sale of manufactured products such as garden furniture, hardware items, nursery stock, or rental of manufactured products or equipment, including manufactured home sales lots, shall require a conditional use permit.
(B) If the commercial district requirements for an underlying zoning district differ from those of an overlay district, the greater of the requirements shall apply. Within the B-1 Central Business District or DMU Downtown Mixed-Use District, a zero-foot setback shall be allowed within the Shoreland or Floodplain Overlay Districts.
(C) Impervious surface coverage in the B-2 Highway Commercial and I Industrial Districts may be increased by an additional 25%, not to exceed 50% of the property, through a conditional use permit if the following is provided and approved by the city:
(1) A storm water retention plan created by a licensed engineer showing containment of the 50-year, 24-hour storm event on the parcel; or
(2) Direct runoff of storm water to adjacent properties and wetlands shall be eliminated through the use of berms, infiltration ponds, swales, filtration strips, or other permanent means.
(D) Commercial-linked housing can be allowed with a conditional use permit, provided the following performance standards are met.
(1) The residential units are situated above the ground floor, behind the primary commercial space, or below the primary commercial space.
(2) The ground-floor primary street frontage is exclusively for commercial use, except for stairways, doorways, hallways, or other access points to residential units.
(3) Separate entrances are provided for residential and commercial uses.
(4) (a) Adequate off-street parking is available for residential occupants; a minimum of one parking space per dwelling unit must be provided.
(b) Location. Parking and vehicle drives shall be located away from building entrances and street corners, and not between a building entrance and the street. Surface parking shall be oriented behind or to the side of a building when possible.
(5) Proposed developments shall provide for safe and comfortable sidewalks, paths, and resting areas for pedestrians. Sidewalks and paths shall connect the development to adjacent land uses and provide connections through the development to the public street right-of-way.
(6) Landscaping must meet the requirements of § 154.180 General Regulations.
(Prior Code, § 13.27) (Ord. 2014-06a, passed - -; Ord. 2025-4, passed - -2025; Ord. 2026-03-0126, passed 1-26-2026)
§ 154.070 R RECREATIONAL DISTRICT.
It is the purpose and intent of the Recreational District to establish and maintain a land use district for existing uses of land or for land properly suited for recreational development that is semi-rural in character, allows public and private recreation facilities and accessory uses, and promotes and maintains aesthetics in areas that serve as a transitional zoning district between residential uses and commercial uses.
(Ord. 2015-01, passed - -)
§ 154.071 DMU DOWNTOWN MIXED-USE DISTRICT.
(A) Purpose and intent. The Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU) District is established to encourage a flexible mix of high-density residential and commercial uses within Crosby’s historic downtown core. The district promotes a pedestrian-oriented environment that supports walking, biking, and other non-automotive transportation modes. Development within this district should be compact, connected to municipal sanitary sewer utilities, and designed to foster interaction and accessibility among various
establishments.
(B) Compatibility. The Downtown Mixed-Use is most compatible with and should be established next to the Central Business District, but it also may be adjacent to the Single- and Two- Family Residential, Multiple-Family, and Highway Commercial District Zones.
(C) Design and performance standards.
(1) Pedestrian connectivity. Proposed developments shall ensure all provided sidewalks, paths, and resting areas for pedestrians are maintained and kept free of hazards that may pose a threat to public safety. Sidewalks and paths that are provided shall connect the development to adjacent land uses and provide connections through the development to the public street right-of-way.
(2) Parking. Off-street parking is required; however, if the use of a property is commercial with no residential units, off-street parking is not required. Off-street parking must be located at the rear of the building and screened from public view; parking that is not able to meet this requirement must be located on the side or front of the building and must be approved by the Planning Commission. Parking need not be screened from Public Alley.
(3) Grading/stormwater. Lots must be graded and designed in a manner to limit runoff onto neighboring properties according to § 92.03.
(4) Lighting. Exterior lighting must be downward-facing and shielded to minimize glare onto adjacent properties, in accordance with § 154.226.
(5) Noise and odors. All uses must comply with the noise and odor standards outlined in §§ 154.229 and 154.230.
(6) Utilities. All properties must be connected to the municipal sanitary sewer system as per § 154.225.
(7) Accessory buildings. Detached accessory buildings shall be located in the rear or side yard.
(D) Signage. Signage within the DMU District shall comply with the provisions set forth in §§ 154.275 through 154.284, with the following additional standards:
(1) Wall signs. Permitted on building facades, not to exceed 10% of the wall area.
(2) Projecting signs. Allowed, with a maximum projection of four feet from the building facade and a minimum clearance of eight feet above the sidewalk.
(3) Window signs. May cover up to 25% of the window area.
(E) Landscaping and screening. In accordance with § 154.180, any off-street parking areas must include perimeter landscaping and be screened from adjacent residential uses.
(Ord. 2026-01-0126, passed 1-26-2026)
