Elk River City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
DIVISION 2
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT18
Sections
- Subdivision I. - In General
- Subdivision II. - Appeals and Variances[19]
- Subdivision III. - Conditional Use Permits[20]
- Sec. 30-651. - Application.
- Sec. 30-652. - Hearing; review by planning commission.
- Sec. 30-653. - Hearing; action by council; notice.
- Sec. 30-654. - Standards for issuance.
- Sec. 30-655. - Conditions.
- Sec. 30-656. - Expiration.
- Sec. 30-657. - Compliance.
- Sec. 30-658. - Interim uses.
- Sec. 30-659. - Revocation.
- Subdivision IV. - General Planning Permits
- Subdivision V. - Site Plan Review and Approval
DIVISION 3
NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES21
Sections
- Sec. 30-691.- Generally.
- Sec. 30-692. - Nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 30-693. - Nonconforming lots of record.
- Sec. 30-694. - Discontinuance of use.
- Sec. 30-695. - Change of use.
- Sec. 30-696. - Residential alterations.
- Sec. 30-697. - Repair, replacement, restoration, maintenance or improvement of nonconforming use.
- Sec. 30-698. - Expansion of nonconforming use.
- Sec. 30-699. - Work under previously issued permits.
- Sec. 30-700. - Status of uses for which variance or conditional use permit has been granted.
- Sec. 30-701. - Nonconformities created by amendment.
DIVISION 5
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
Sections
- Subdivision I. - In General
- Sec. 30-791. - Scope of zoning regulations.
- Sec. 30-792. - Number of principal structures per lot.
- Sec. 30-793. - Accessory buildings.
- Sec. 30-794. - Height regulations.
- Sec. 30-795. - Yard regulations.
- Sec. 30-796. - Fences; visibility at intersections and driveways.
- Sec. 30-797. - Essential services.
- Sec. 30-798. - Structures to have access.
- Sec. 30-799. - Dwelling regulations.
- Sec. 30-800. - Model homes.
- Sec. 30-801. - Residential occupations.
- Sec. 30-802. - Excavation, grading and filling.
- Sec. 30-803. - Animals.
- Sec. 30-804. - Wind turbines.
- Sec. 30-805. - Solar energy systems.
- Sec. 30-806. - Temporary health care dwellings.
- Sec. 30-807. - Outdoor storage.
- Sec. 30-808. - Structures in a right-of-way.
- Subdivision II. - Signs[22]
- Sec. 30-851. - Definitions.
- Sec. 30-852. - Purpose, scope, and findings of subdivision.
- Sec. 30-853. - Compliance with applicable regulations.
- Sec. 30-854. - Nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 30-855. - Appeals.
- Sec. 30-856. - Notice of violation; order to repair or remove sign.
- Sec. 30-857. - Authority of city administrator, or designee.
- Sec. 30-858. - Removal of signs by city.
- Sec. 30-859. - Prohibited signs.
- Sec. 30-860. - Permit.
- Sec. 30-861. - Inspections.
- Sec. 30-862. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 30-863. - Illumination.
- Sec. 30-864. - Changeable copy signs.
- Sec. 30-865. - Area identification signs.
- Sec. 30-866. - Indemnification of city.
- Sec. 30-867. - District regulations.
- Sec. 30-868. - Construction and location standards.
- Sec. 30-869. - C-1 central business district.
- Sec. 30-870. - C-2 office district.
- Sec. 30-871. - C-3 highway commercial district.
- Sec. 30-872. - C-4 community commercial district.
- Sec. 30-873. - DD downtown district.
- Sec. 30-874. - I-1 light industrial district.
- Sec. 30-875. - I-2 medium industrial district.
- Sec. 30-876. - I-3 general industrial district.
- Sec. 30-877. - BP business park district.
- Sec. 30-878. - CRT commercial reserve transitional district.
- Sec. 30-879. - Residential districts.
- Sec. 30-880. - XCR extreme commercial recreation district.
- Sec. 30-881. - MU-ERP mixed use Elk River Plaza district.
- Subdivision III. - Parking, Loading and Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation[23]
- Sec. 30-891. - Generally.
- Sec. 30-892. - Size of parking spaces and aisles.
- Sec. 30-893. - Reduction or alteration of existing facilities; prohibited uses on required space.
- Sec. 30-894. - Rules for computing required number of parking spaces; authority to reduce required number of spaces.
- Sec. 30-895. - Setbacks.
- Sec. 30-896. - Buffer fence or screen for parking areas.
- Sec. 30-897. - Access to parking areas.
- Sec. 30-898. - Location of parking areas.
- Sec. 30-899. - Exception for premises having demonstrated parking area.
- Sec. 30-900. - Paving, drainage and maintenance of parking areas.
- Sec. 30-901. - Curbing.
- Sec. 30-902. - Reserved.
- Sec. 30-903. - Minimum number of parking spaces.
- Sec. 30-904. - Handicapped accessible parking.
- Sec. 30-905. - Location, design and construction of loading facilities and overhead doors.
- Sec. 30-906. - Vehicular and pedestrian circulation.
- Subdivision IV. - Screening, Landscaping, Lighting, Architectural Standards, Storage and Outdoor Displays
- Sec. 30-931. - Definitions.
- Sec. 30-932. - Intent and purpose of subdivision.
- Sec. 30-933. - Screening.
- Sec. 30-934. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 30-935. - Landscaped islands in off-street parking areas.
- Sec. 30-936. - Tree preservation plan.
- Sec. 30-937. - Lighting.
- Sec. 30-938. - Architectural standards.
- Sec. 30-939. - Storage and display.
- Subdivision V. - Performance Standards
- Sec. 30-961. - Generally; investigations and tests.
- Sec. 30-962. - Noise.
- Sec. 30-963. - Odors.
- Sec. 30-964. - Exterior lighting; glare.
- Sec. 30-965. - Vibration.
- Sec. 30-966. - Smoke.
- Sec. 30-967. - Dust.
- Sec. 30-968. - Fumes or gases.
- Sec. 30-969. - Fire hazards.
- Sec. 30-970. - Waste treatment and disposal.
- Sec. 30-971. - Air pollution.
- Sec. 30-972. - Erosion.
- Sec. 30-973. - Radioactivity or electrical disturbance.
DIVISION 6
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Sections
- Subdivision I. - In General
- Subdivision II. - Dimensional Regulations
DIVISION 7
COMMERCIAL OR BUSINESS DISTRICTS24
Sections
- Subdivision I. - In General
- Subdivision II. - Dimensional Regulations
DIVISION 8
INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS PARK DISTRICTS25
Sections
- Subdivision I. - In General
- Subdivision II. - Dimensional Regulations
DIVISION 9
OTHER NONOVERLAY DISTRICTS
Sections
- Subdivision I. - In General
- Subdivision II. - Dimensional Regulations
- Sec. 30-1581. - Principal structures.
- Sec. 30-1582. - Accessory structure setbacks.
- Sec. 30-1583. - CRT commercial reserve transitional district.
- Sec. 30-1584. - MU-ERP mixed use Elk River Plaza district.
- Sec. 30-1585. - Principal structures in the mixed use Elk River Plaza district.
- Sec. 30-1586. - Accessory structures in the mixed use Elk River Plaza district.
- Sec. 30-1587. - Focused area study (FAST).
- Sec. 30-1588. - Structure regulations.
- Subdivision III. - Approved Planned Unit Development Districts
DIVISION 10
OVERLAY DISTRICTS
Sections
- Sec. 30-1831.- FP floodplain overlay district.
- Sec. 30-1832. - SL shoreland overlay district.
- Sec. 30-1833. - WSR wild and scenic river overlay district.
- Sec. 30-1834. - SWF solid waste facility overlay district.
- Sec. 30-1835. - ME mineral excavation overlay district.
- Sec. 30-1836. - HPS heritage preservation site overlay district.
- Sec. 30-1837. - AT antenna tower overlay district.
DIVISION 11
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT26
Sections
- Subdivision I. - In General
- Sec. 30-1861. - Definitions.
- Sec. 30-1862. - Statutory authority.
- Sec. 30-1863. - Findings.
- Sec. 30-1864. - Purpose of division.
- Sec. 30-1865. - Lands to which division applies.
- Sec. 30-1866. - Compliance with division.
- Sec. 30-1867. - Zoning map adopted.
- Sec. 30-1868. - Annexations.
- Sec. 30-1869. - Regulatory flood protection elevation.
- Sec. 30-1870. - Amendments.
- Sec. 30-1871. - Interpretation of division; determination of boundaries of districts.
- Sec. 30-1872. - Effect of division on existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions.
- Sec. 30-1873. - Warning and disclaimer of liability.
- Sec. 30-1874. - Penalty; additional remedies.
- Subdivision II. - Administration[27]
- Subdivision III. - Zoning and Restrictions
- Subdivision IV. - Reserved[28]
DIVISION 12
SHORELAND MANAGEMENT29
Sections
- Subdivision I. - In General
- Sec. 30-1961. - Definitions.
- Sec. 30-1962. - Statutory authority.
- Sec. 30-1963. - Purpose of division.
- Sec. 30-1964. - Jurisdiction.
- Sec. 30-1965. - Compliance with applicable regulations.
- Sec. 30-1966. - Interpretation of division.
- Sec. 30-1967. - Effect of division on existing easements, covenants or deed restrictions.
- Sec. 30-1968. - Penalty.
- Subdivision II. - Administration and Enforcement[30]
- Subdivision III. - Shoreland Classification System and Land Use Districts
- Subdivision IV. - Zoning and Water Supply/Sanitary Restrictions
- Sec. 30-2021. - Lot area and width standards.
- Sec. 30-2022. - Placement, design and height of structures.
- Sec. 30-2023. - Shoreland alterations.
- Sec. 30-2024. - Placement and design of roads, driveways and parking areas.
- Sec. 30-2025. - Stormwater management.
- Sec. 30-2026. - Commercial, industrial, public, semipublic, agricultural, forestry and extractive uses.
- Sec. 30-2027. - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 30-2028. - Water supply and sewage treatment.
- Subdivision V. - Restrictions and Requirements
DIVISION 13
WILD AND SCENIC RIVER PROTECTION31
Sections
- Subdivision I. - In General
- Subdivision II. - Administration and Enforcement[32]
- Sec. 30-2091. - Generally.
- Sec. 30-2092. - Development permit; certificate of zoning compliance; certification of land use decisions.
- Sec. 30-2093. - Amendments.
- Sec. 30-2094. - Variances.
- Sec. 30-2095. - Plats.
- Sec. 30-2096. - Review of conditional use permit applications by commissioner.
- Sec. 30-2097. - Nonconforming uses.
- Subdivision III. - Wild and Scenic River Land Use District
- Subdivision IV. - Zoning and Water Supply/Sanitary Restrictions
- Sec. 30-2131. - Lot area and width.
- Sec. 30-2132. - Placement, design and height of structures.
- Sec. 30-2133. - Shoreland alterations.
- Sec. 30-2134. - Utility transmission crossings.
- Sec. 30-2135. - Placement and design of roads, driveways and parking areas.
- Sec. 30-2136. - Stormwater management.
- Sec. 30-2137. - Commercial, industrial, public, semipublic, agricultural, forestry and extractive uses.
- Sec. 30-2138. - Water supply and sewage treatment.
- Subdivision V. - Other Restrictions and Requirements