Fridley City Zoning Code

1. Adult entertainment establishments must follow all standards set forth in the Adult Entertainment Establishment Chapter of the Code.

1. The facility must meet all applicable state and federal regulations, including but not limited to, regulations of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Minnesota Board of Animal Health.

2. In all areas of in which animals are confined, proper measures must be taken to soundproof these areas from adjacent properties.

3. All animals must be kept inside overnight except when supervised by a person for the purpose of animal relief and exercise.

4. All outdoor exercise/play areas for animals must be enclosed with a sight-obscuring, solid fence or wall at least six feet in height.

5. Animal waste must be picked up and properly disposed of daily.

6. All principal structures and uses must be located at least 100 feet from any property zoned or guided for residential use.

1. The use must not provide for the operation of lubrication, lifts or service.

2. No storage of any type, including between the pumps, is allowed except within four feet in front of the principal building. Cages for exchangeable propane tanks not larger than a 20-pound cylinder may be located in conformance with the applicable Fire Codes and City approval prior to installation.

3. The property must not be used as a place of storage or depository of wrecked, abandoned or junked motor vehicles or the sale or display of used motor vehicles.

4. Any required buffer or screening area must be so constructed as to obstruct headlight beams of motor vehicles on the station property from beaming onto adjacent residential property.

5. If the station is to be located in a shopping center or other integrated development, it must be in architectural harmony with the rest of the shopping center or development.

6. The centerline of pump islands (or the outer edge of a pump island canopy, if present) must be a minimum of 25 feet from a property line.

1. Property being utilized as an automobile recycling center must satisfy all drainage requirements and environmental quality performance standards in accordance to the Performance Standards Chapter of the Code.

2. Additional conditions beyond the following may apply as required by municipal, county, state, federal and watershed district agencies or any other governmental or quasi-governmental body with the approval of a conditional use permit.

3. Parking Requirements.

(a) All designated parking spaces must be as designated for in the Off-Street Parking Chapter.

(b) All required parking will be used for parking of customer and employee vehicles and must not be used for storage, and must remain unobstructed by other activities or uses.

(c) No on-street storage of vehicles is permitted.

(d) The parking areas must be maintained free of vehicle parts, litter, debris and storage at all times.

4. Screening Requirements.

(a) All areas used for the storage of vehicles, garbage or refuse containers, raw materials, supplies or equipment must be enclosed by a fence, at least eight feet in height and comply with the following:

(1) The fence must be constructed so that no portion of the storage area is visible from any public right-of-way.

(2) A solid fence or chain link fence with slats must be provided. This fence may be constructed up to a maximum of 10 feet in height.

(3) Vines and other landscaping may also be required to provide additional screening.

(4) Storage must not exceed the height of the fence.

(5) All screening must be maintained.

5. License Requirements.

(a) No person shall own, operate, maintain or allow to operate the automobile recycling center within the boundaries of the City without the owner or operator first obtaining a license pursuant thereto of the provisions of this Chapter and other applicable chapters and sections of the City Code and any other governmental or quasi-governmental provisions.

6. Scope.

(a) The standards and requirements set forth above are in addition to all other applicable ordinances, laws, statutes, resolutions or regulations of the City or any other governmental or quasi-governmental body.

1. The use must not be located within 100 feet of any property zoned or guided for residential use.

2. There must be no outdoor storage on-site, including inoperable or salvage vehicles, unless otherwise approved through a conditional use permit.

3. All repairs, service activities, and the storage of parts and machines must be completed within an enclosed building.

4. All vehicles parked on site must display a license plate with current tabs.

5. All vehicles waiting for repair must be stored within an enclosed building or in designated off-street parking spaces.

6. Overnight parking of vehicles must be inside the building and/or in the side or rear yard, secured and screened from the public right-of-way.

7. Any required buffer or screening area will be constructed to obstruct headlight beams of motor vehicles on the property from beaming onto adjacent residential property.

8. All automotive parts, petroleum products, anti-freeze, and hazardous materials must be disposed of in accordance with local and state regulations.

9. Business must obtain an annual business license to operate.

1. There must be facilities on-site for customers to wait while their vehicle is serviced.

2. There must be no outdoor storage on-site, including inoperable or salvage vehicles.

3. All repairs, service activities, and the storage of parts and machines must be completed within an enclosed building.

4. All vehicles waiting for repair must be stored within an enclosed building or in designated off-street parking spaces.

5. All vehicles parked on site must display a license plate with current tabs.

6. Overnight parking of vehicles must be inside the building and/or in the side or rear yard, secured and screened from the public right-of-way.

7. Any required buffer or screening area will be constructed to obstruct headlight beams of motor vehicles on the property from beaming onto adjacent residential property.

8. All automotive parts, petroleum products, anti-freeze, and hazardous materials must be disposed of in accordance with local and state regulations.

9. The sale of vehicles is prohibited, unless otherwise approved through a conditional use permit.

10. Business must obtain an annual business license to operate.

1. The use must comply with all applicable provisions of state and local law and obtain all required licenses.

2. Outdoor dining is subject to the use-specific standards outlined for outdoor dining in the Accessory Use-Specific Standards Chapter.

1. A cannabis combination business must comply with all licensing requirements of the Office of Cannabis Management.

2. Any portion of a cannabis combination business that includes cannabis cultivation must comply with the requirements for cannabis cultivation.

3. Any portion of a cannabis combination business that includes manufacturing must comply with the requirements for cannabis or hemp manufacturing.

4. Any portion of a cannabis combination business that includes processing and extraction must comply with the requirements for cannabis processing and extraction.

5. Any portion of a cannabis combination business that includes cannabis retail must comply with the requirements for cannabis retail.

1. A cannabis cultivation facility must comply with all licensing requirements of the Office of Cannabis Management.

2. A cannabis cultivation business may only plant, grow, harvest, store, trim, or otherwise manipulate cannabis products inside of a completely enclosed structure within a limited access area. A cannabis cultivation facility may transport regulated cannabis in an outdoor portion of its limited access area only in compliance with state and local laws and regulations.

3. A required odor mitigation plan must be provided. The plan will identify all odor emitting aspects of the business, as well as mitigations to be implemented to ensure odor is not readily detectable beyond the boundaries of the immediate site. Mitigation measures identified in the plan are required upon establishment of the business and to remain operational for the full duration of the business. The completely enclosed facility must be managed to prevent nuisance odors from being detectable from outside of the property.

4. A cannabis cultivation business must agree to comply with an approved National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard.

1. A cannabis or hemp manufacturing facility must comply with all licensing requirements of the Office of Cannabis Management.

2. Entities engaged in cannabis or hemp manufacturing may only store cannabis or hemp extract inside of a completely enclosed structure within a limited access area.

3. A required odor mitigation plan must be provided. The plan will identify all odor emitting aspects of the business, as well as mitigations to be implemented to ensure odor is not readily detectable beyond the boundaries of the immediate site. Mitigation measures identified in the plan are required upon establishment of the business and to remain operational for the full duration of the business. The completely enclosed facility must be managed to prevent nuisance odors from being detectable from outside of the property.

4. A cannabis or hemp manufacturing business must agree to comply with an approved National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard.

1. A cannabis processing or extraction facility requires a manufacturing license from the Office of Cannabis Management.

2. Entities engaged in cannabis processing or extraction may only store, dry, trim, or process cannabis plant products or extract inside of a completely enclosed structure within a limited access area. A cannabis cultivation facility may transport regulated cannabis in an outdoor portion of its limited access area only in compliance with state and local laws and regulations.

3. A required odor mitigation plan must be provided. The plan will identify all odor emitting aspects of the business, as well as mitigations to be implemented to ensure odor is not readily detectable beyond the boundaries of the immediate site. Mitigation measures identified in the plan are required upon establishment of the business and to remain operational for the full duration of the business. The completely enclosed facility must be managed to prevent nuisance odors from being detectable from outside of the property.

4. No cannabis business may use metals, butane, propane or other solvent or flammable product, or produce flammable vapors, to process or test marijuana unless the process used and the premises are verified as safe and in compliance with all applicable codes by a qualified industrial hygienist.

5. The city requires the business provide verification from a qualified industrial hygienist that the manner in which the business producing or testing marijuana complies with all applicable laws and does not produce noxious or dangerous gases or odors or otherwise create a danger to any person or entity in or near the businesses.

6. A cannabis processing or extraction business must agree to comply with an approved National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard.

1. A cannabis retail facility must comply with all licensing requirements of the Office of Cannabis Management.

2. A cannabis retail facility must comply with the minimum buffers established in the City Code chapter titled Cannabis And Hemp Businesses.

1. A cannabis testing facility must comply with all licensing requirements of the Office of Cannabis Management.

2. A cannabis testing facility must agree to comply with an approved National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard.

1. A cannabis transportation or delivery use must comply with all licensing requirements of the Office of Cannabis Management.

2. Any cannabis transportation or delivery use must have direct access to a collector or higher classification street.

1. A cannabis wholesale facility must comply with all licensing requirements of the Office of Cannabis Management.

1. Vehicle stacking and circulation patterns must not interfere with required parking or travel along a public right of way.

2. Water from the car wash must not drain across any sidewalk or into a public right-of-way.

3. Vacuum facilities must be located in an enclosed structure or located away from any residential use to avoid the impacts of noise.

1. Any care facility must have direct access to a collector or higher classification street. 2. On-street parking to meet the needs of this use is prohibited. 3. The site must contain a minimum of 150 square feet of usable open space per resident, consisting of outdoor seating areas, gardens or recreational facilities.

1. This use will be allowed within the City as required by Minnesota Statutes (M.S.) § 462.357, subdivision 7.

(a) In zoning districts where single-unit dwellings are permitted, a licensed day care facility serving 12 or fewer people is allowed.

(b) In zoning districts where multi-unit dwellings (two or more units in one structure) are permitted, a licensed day care facility serving 13-16 people is allowed.

2. The proximity of the outdoor play area to the building must be designed so that children do not have to cross vehicle traffic.

3. Loading and drop-off locations must not interfere with traffic flow.

4. Pedestrian crossing areas must be clearly marked.

5. The facility must be licensed in accordance with State and Anoka County requirements.

1. Sidewalks must be provided throughout the complex including from parking areas, loading zones and recreation areas to the entrance(s) of the building.

2. A 15-foot buffer meeting the requirements of the Screening Chapter must be provided along all property lines abutting the R-1 or R-2 Districts.

3. Outdoor swimming pools or other intensive recreation must observe setbacks required for accessory structures.

4. Building Requirements

(a) Storage Space.

(1) 40 square feet of floor area, floor to ceiling, must be provided per dwelling unit for storage. A minimum of 20 square feet of storage must be provided within the principal structure exclusive of the individual dwelling unit. The remaining required storage area may be located anywhere on the lot provided this area is convenient and not located or included in the storage space within each individual dwelling unit.

(2) The storage space for each dwelling unit must be enclosed and separated from other storage spaces.

(b) Floor Areas.

(1) Efficiency units must have a minimum floor area of 400 square feet per unit.

(2) In any apartment dwelling, not more than 25 percent of the units may be efficiency units.

1. Each individual townhouse group may contain not less than two, nor more than six, individual townhouse dwelling units contiguous to one another along the same façade/frontage.

2. Individual units must be at least 20 feet wide.

3. No garage is allowed to extend the full width of any individual unit. The front façade of a townhouse or rowhouse unit must include a window and door.

4. Any and all common open space must be labeled as such on a documented plan set approved by the City. The intent or designed function and provisions for maintenance, ownership and preservation must be made in accordance with the provisions of the "Minnesota Condominium Act" (M.S. §§ 515.01 to 515.29) and provided to the City.

5. The final plan must include all proposed covenants, restrictions and easements to run with the land, together with any provisions for release from same; provisions for dedication of easement for public streets, ways and facilities; and density, size and location of all structures. All or any of the foregoing may be modified as deemed necessary by the City Council for the preservation of public health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the City of Fridley.

6. Membership in a Homeowners’ Association (HOA) must be made part of the agreement of the sale of each dwelling unit.

1. The funeral home must make copies of State licensure renewals and inspection reports available to the City upon request.

2. Any funeral home with a crematory must meet the following standards:

(a) Crematory must be licensed by the State of Minnesota Department of Health.

(b) Emissions from the operation of the retort must meet State of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency standards.

(c) The retort must be properly maintained and serviced by the manufacturer at minimum every 18 months.

1. Materials must be stored inside a permanent structure, attached to and architecturally compatible with the principal structure.

2. Products containing chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides must be stored in a roofed and contained area where water runoff cannot reach the exterior landscape or storm sewer.

3. Floor drainage for garden center/nursery must protect storm and ground water sources by following stormwater best management practices (BMP’s), including a stormwater pollution prevention plan.

4. No off-season storage may occur in the outdoor sale area unless specified in a land use approval.

5. Creation of the garden center must not disrupt safe traffic flow through the site.

1. A hemp manufacturing facility must comply with all licensing requirements of the Office of Cannabis Management.

2. Entities engaged in hemp manufacturing may only store hemp extract inside of a completely enclosed structure within a limited access area. A hemp cultivation facility may transport regulated hemp in an outdoor portion of its limited access area only in compliance with state and local laws and regulations.

3. A required odor mitigation plan must be provided. The plan will identify all odor emitting aspects of the business, as well as mitigations to be implemented to ensure odor is not readily detectable beyond the boundaries of the immediate site. Mitigation measures identified in the plan are required upon establishment of the business and to remain operational for the full duration of the business. The completely enclosed facility must be managed to prevent nuisance odors from being detectable from outside of the property.

4. A hemp business must agree to comply with an approved National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard.

1. All hotels or motels must obtain a license, in accordance with the Lodging Chapter of the City Code.

1. All proposed uses in a mixed use building must meet the minimum zoning and development standards of the comparable use(s) in the applicable zoning district.

1. Minimum lot size is one acre.

2. An on-site administrative office for the use is required. A minimum building floor area of 20 percent of the property's buildable area must be devoted to the related motor vehicle sales or rental use.

3. On lots with multi-tenant buildings, the individual parking demand of all uses must be met. The spots for the motor vehicle sales or rental use must be shown on a parking plan and identified with signage on site.

3. A fire lane must be maintained around the perimeter of the entire building.

4. The outdoor sales or display area must not interfere with circulation in any required parking, loading, maneuvering or pedestrian area.

5. The outdoor sales or display area must conform to the principal building setback requirements of the applicable zoning district.

6. Junk vehicles are prohibited.

1. Pawn shop uses must meet all requirements listed in the Pawn Shops Chapter of the Code.

1. Any place of assembly must have direct access to a collector or higher classification street.

1. This use will be allowed within the City as required by M.S. § 462.357, subdivisions 7 and 8.

2. On-site services will be for residents of the facility only, except where part of a regimen of scheduled post-residential treatment.

3. To the extent practical, all new construction or additions to existing buildings must be compatible with the scale and character of the surroundings, and exterior building materials will be harmonious with other buildings in the neighborhood.

4. An appropriate transition area between the use and adjacent property should be provided by landscaping, screening and other site improvements consistent with the character of the neighborhood.

1. Any sacred community use must meet all requirements listed in M.S. § 327.30.

1. The facility must consist of a permanent structure(s) only; temporary/mobile storage units, such as storage pods and shipping containers, are prohibited.

2. Individual storage units must be used for dead storage only. Storage units must not be used for retail, commercial, human habitation, office, workshop, studio, hobby or rehearsal area, manufacturing or processing of goods or repair/service of autos or equipment. Auctions, garage or estate sales are prohibited.

3. Outdoor storage is not allowed in the B-2 District in conjunction with this use. Outdoor storage may be allowed with a conditional use permit in the M-1 and M-2 districts. Any outdoor storage use must meet the requirements listed in the Accessory Use-Specific Standards Chapter.

4. The perimeter of the storage facility must be entirely enclosed by a combination of buildings and decorative fencing. Chain link, barbed wire or wood privacy fencing is not permitted as decorative material, except as may otherwise be approved by the City Council.

5. All driveways and parking areas must have an approved hard surface and allow for adequate turning radius for fire truck maneuverability and to be maintained throughout the site.

6. The hours of operation for a self-service storage facility must be restricted to between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m.

7. Access to the interior of the fenced area must be available to emergency responders in a manner to be acceptable to the fire marshal.

1. The storage aspect of a towing service operation must be secondary, in terms of use, to a principal building that houses a towing office, repair/maintenance facility for towing fleet, and an interior storage area for a portion of the impounded collection of vehicles.

2. The towing service site must be located on a street with traffic volumes of less than 1,500 ADT (average daily trips).

3. No storage of impounded or other vehicles associated with the towing service business is allowed to be parked on street(s) adjacent to the towing service facility.

4. All storage must be located in the side or rear yard of the towing service facility.

5. All areas where vehicles are to be driven, towed or parked must be surfaced with either asphalt or concrete and those parking areas must have concrete curb and gutter, approved by the City Engineer, surrounding their perimeter.

6. Areas where stored vehicles are intended to be parked must be fenced, screened and adequately lit in accordance with the Lighting Chapter.

7. Parking stalls intended for storage of towed vehicles and towing truck fleet must be separated from those required by Code for customers and employees. Employee and customer stalls may be in the side yard or front yard, but must not be within the fenced area intended for towed or impounded vehicles, or the towing fleet.

8. No intercom system is allowed to be used in the open yard area if the edge of the yard is 250 feet or less from an existing residential dwelling in existence at the time of permit approval.

9. No crushing, dismantling, or salvage of vehicles is allowed to occur on the subject property.

10. All towing operations whose storage yard is within 250 feet of a residential dwelling at the time of permit issuance, are required to have limited hours of yard operation, similar to the City’s hours of construction.

11. Towing services must not be located within a multi-tenant industrial complex.

1. Vehicles must be licensed and street operable.

2. Vehicles must be parked on an approved hard surface.

3. Vehicles must be parked in the side or rear yard only.

4. Vehicles must be under a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 lbs.

5. The parking stalls dedicated for the parking of fleet vehicles must be in addition to what code would require for parking stalls on the site.

6. The parking area must be properly lit in accordance with the Lighting Chapter, with shielded and downcast lighting and must be properly secured.

1. Any trucking terminal must have direct access to a collector or higher classification street.

1. Any warehouse and distribution facility must have access to a collector or higher classification street.

1. A conditional use permit is required for any wireless tower which is located outside of the Telecommunications Towers and Wireless Facilities Overlay District.

1. Any hospital must have direct access to a collector or higher classification street.

2. On-street parking to meet the needs of this use is prohibited.

3. The use must conform with the surrounding neighborhood.

4. Adequate screening from neighboring uses and landscaping must be provided in accordance with the Screening chapter of this code.

1. The use must serve the community.

2. The use must be in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan.

3. The use must conform with the surrounding neighborhood.

4. Adequate screening from neighboring uses and landscaping must be provided in accordance with the Screening chapter of this code.