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Inver Grove Heights
City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 10

BUSINESS DISTRICTS

10-10A-1: PURPOSE:

The B-1 Limited Business District is established for businesses that provide convenience goods and services to the local area. These districts are located along collector and A minor arterial roadways. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10A-2: BULK STANDARDS:

The following standards apply in the B-1 Limited Business District and are the minimum requirements unless otherwise noted:
Lot area
10,000 square feet
Lot width
100 feet
Front yard setback
30 feet
Side yard setback
10 feet
Rear yard setback
The greater of 20 feet or 11/2 times the building height
Setbacks abutting E or R Districts
30 feet
Height (maximum)
25 feet
Impervious surface (maximum)
75 percent
 
(Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10A-3: ALLOWABLE USES:

See table in section 10-6-2 of this title for a listing of allowable uses within the B-1 Limited Business District. Allowable uses also include uses determined to be substantially similar to those uses found in said table, pursuant to the procedures and requirements set forth in section 10-3-6 of this title. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10A-4: ACCESSORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CONDITIONS:

   A.    Single family residence shall be regulated by standards for the R-1C District as found in chapter 9, article A of this title, and other pertinent regulations in this title, except that the impervious surface standards shall comply with the B-1 District as found in this article.
   B.    The single family residence shall be used for residential purposes only.
   C.    The occupant of the residence shall be the owner of the business. (Ord. 1334, 3-27-2017)

10-10B-1: PURPOSE:

The B-2 neighborhood business district is established for neighborhood commercial areas that provide convenience goods and services to the local area. These districts are located along collector and A minor arterial roadways. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10B-2: BULK STANDARDS:

The following standards apply in the B-2 neighborhood business district and are the minimum requirements unless otherwise noted:
Lot area
1 acre
Lot width
100 feet
Front yard setback
30 feet
Side yard setback
10 feet
Rear yard setback
The greater of 30 feet or 11/2 times the building height
Setbacks abutting E or R districts
30 feet
Height (maximum)
35 feet
Impervious surface (maximum)
75 percent
 
(Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10B-3: ALLOWABLE USES:

See table in section 10-6-2 of this title for a listing of allowable uses within the B-2 neighborhood business district. Allowable uses also include uses determined to be substantially similar to those uses found in said table, pursuant to the procedures and requirements set forth in section 10-3-6 of this title. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10C-1: PURPOSE:

The B-3 general business district is established for large scale retail sales and services serving the region. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10C-2: BULK STANDARDS:

The following standards apply in the B-3 general business district and are the minimum requirements unless otherwise noted:
Lot area
None
Lot width
100 feet
Front yard setback
30 feet
Side yard setback
10 feet
Rear yard setback
30 feet
Setbacks abutting E or R districts
75 feet
Height (maximum)
35 feet
Impervious surface (maximum)
100 percent
 
(Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10C-3: ALLOWABLE USES:

See table in section 10-6-2 of this title for a listing of allowable uses within the B-3 general business district. Allowable uses also include uses determined to be substantially similar to those uses found in said table, pursuant to the procedures and requirements set forth in section 10-3-6 of this title. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10D-1: PURPOSE:

The B-4 shopping center district is established for large scale retail sales and services that are integrated in a single facility or multiple building arrangement with integrated design and a coordinated physical plan. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10D-2: BULK STANDARDS:

The following standards apply in the B-4 shopping center district and are the minimum requirements unless otherwise noted:
Lot area
10 acres
Lot width
None
Front yard setback
60 feet
Side yard setback
60 feet
Rear yard setback
60 feet
Setbacks abutting E or R districts
100 feet
Height (maximum)
50 feet
Impervious surface (maximum)
85 percent
 
(Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10D-3: AREA AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:

   A.    Open Space: The physical design may include more than one building, however, should such buildings provide an open space between two (2) buildings, said space shall be not less than one- half (1/2) the sum of the heights of the two (2) buildings.
   B.    Internal Traffic Circulation: The design shall include adequate internal circulation drives not less than twenty four feet (24') in width which are exclusive of the required parking area. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)
   C.    Driveway Curb Cuts: The driveway curb cuts to the development shall be located not less than sixty feet (60') from all intersecting streets. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004; amd. 2008 Code)
   D.    Lot Size: The minimum lot size shall be ten (10) acres unless a market feasibility shows less need.
   E.    Drainage: A drainage plan shall be designed and approved for the entire area with such on site underground construction as determined necessary by the council.
   F.    Fences And Hedges: Wherever a B-4 district abuts or is across the street from an R or E district, a fence or compact evergreen hedge not less than fifty percent (50%) opaque nor less than six feet (6') in height, except adjacent to a street, where it shall be not less than three feet (3') nor more than four feet (4') in height, shall be erected and maintained in the front portion of the lot or along the side or rear property line that abuts the R or E district.
   G.    Landscaping: The entire area shall be landscaped, occupied by buildings or structures or parking areas so treated as to control dust. Should the development be undertaken in stages, all of the area required to conform to that portion undertaken shall be developed to meet the preceding requirements. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10D-4: ALLOWABLE USES:

See table in section 10-6-2 of this title for a listing of allowable uses within the B-4 shopping center district. Allowable uses also include uses determined to be substantially similar to those uses found in said table, pursuant to the procedures and requirements set forth in section 10-3-6 of this title. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10E-1: PURPOSE:

The MU-PUD mixed use planned unit development district is intended to provide a range of retail and service commercial, office, institutional, public, open space, and high density residential uses that are organized and planned in a manner that is pedestrian friendly. The mixed use concept embodies traditional town planning concepts to create an urban environment allowing arrangements of residential and commercial uses not found in other areas of the city. High density residential uses comprise the majority of the district with a lesser degree provided for retail and service commercial, office, and public and institutional uses. A high degree of aesthetic detail is to be provided in building and site design to promote a village community atmosphere. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10E-2: BULK STANDARDS:

The following standards apply in the MU-PUD mixed use planned unit development district and are the minimum requirements unless otherwise noted:
Lot area
Establish with PUD approval
Lot width
Establish with PUD approval
Front yard setback
Establish with PUD approval
Side yard setback
Establish with PUD approval
Rear yard setback
Establish with PUD approval
Collector roadway setback
30 feet
Height (maximum)
40 feet
Impervious surface (maximum)
75 percent
 
(Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10E-3: ALLOWABLE USES:

See table in section 10-6-2 of this title for a listing of allowable uses within the MU-PUD mixed use planned unit development district. Allowable uses also include uses determined to be substantially similar to those uses found in said table, pursuant to the procedures and requirements set forth in section 10-3-6 of this title. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10F-1: PURPOSE:

The LaFayette neighborhood is a unique area to the city and is the subject of a component of the city comprehensive plan. The LaFayette neighborhood comprehensive plan component encourages growth in the area by means of the planned unit development approach. As commercial uses or developments are proposed in the neighborhood and are found compatible by the city, the ordinance specific to the LaFayette neighborhood will be amended by adding the new use/development for the subject property. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10F-2: TRAFFIC ALLOCATION:

A principal reason for planning the development of the LaFayette neighborhood by means of a specific comprehensive plan component and a separate ordinance unique to the neighborhood is that the traffic capacity of the main arterial streets in the neighborhood is limited. Consequently, to better assure that the key intersections in the neighborhood function at an acceptable level, and to allow for an equitable distribution of traffic to all properties in the neighborhood, regardless of whether they are the first or last to develop, traffic generation is carefully planned and monitored. Each proposed development is analyzed against the needs and resources of the whole neighborhood, and at the same time, the ordinance for the LaFayette neighborhood is amended by adding a new use/development. A peak P.M. rush hour traffic amount will also be allocated for the new use/development. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10F-3: BULK STANDARDS:

The bulk standards for the LaFayette neighborhood are established in the ordinance specific to that neighborhood. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10F-4: ALLOWABLE USES:

   A.    See table in section 10-6-2 of this title for a listing of allowable uses within the COMM-PUD district. Allowable uses also include uses determined to be substantially similar to those uses found in said table, pursuant to the procedures and requirements set forth in section 10-3-6 of this title.
   B.    A single-family residence on a property zoned commercial PUD that existed as of May 1, 2003, shall be considered a permitted use within the district and shall be regulated by standards for the R-1C district as found in chapter 9, article A of this title. Any single-family residential structure that existed in the COMM-PUD district as of May 1, 2003, may be completely rebuilt or modified on the same premises, subject to the performance standards found in chapter 9, article A of this title. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10G-1: PURPOSE:

The LaFayette neighborhood is a unique area to the city and is the subject of a component of the city comprehensive plan. The LaFayette neighborhood comprehensive plan component encourages growth in the area by means of the planned unit development approach. As office uses or developments are proposed in the neighborhood and are found compatible by the city, the ordinance specific to the LaFayette neighborhood will be amended by adding the new use/development for the subject property. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10G-2: TRAFFIC ALLOCATION:

A principal reason for planning the development of the LaFayette neighborhood by means of a specific comprehensive plan component and a separate ordinance unique to the neighborhood is that the traffic capacity of the main arterial streets in the neighborhood is limited. Consequently, to better assure that the key intersections in the neighborhood function at an acceptable level, and to allow for an equitable distribution of traffic to all properties in the neighborhood, regardless of whether they are the first or last to develop, traffic generation is carefully planned and monitored. Each proposed development is analyzed against the needs and resources of the whole neighborhood, and at the same time, the ordinance for the LaFayette neighborhood is amended by adding a new use/development. A peak P.M. rush hour traffic amount is also allocated for the new use/development. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10G-3: BULK STANDARDS:

The bulk standards for the LaFayette neighborhood are established in the ordinance specific to that neighborhood. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10G-4: ALLOWABLE USES:

See table in section 10-6-2 of this title for a listing of allowable uses within the OFFICE-PUD district. Allowable uses also include uses determined to be substantially similar to those uses found in said table, pursuant to the procedures and requirements set forth in section 10-3-6 of this title. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10H-1: PURPOSE:

The purpose of the OP office park district is to provide for professional offices and services and research and development facilities. Office park areas are characterized by large scale corporate campus type development that have a high degree of site and building design that promote an attractive environment and unified development appearance. The OP office park districts are located in areas along major arterial roadways with good site visibility. They are considered a compatible use to adjacent low density residential areas. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10H-2: BULK STANDARDS:

The following standards apply in the OP office park district and are the minimum requirements unless otherwise noted:
 
Lot area
20 acres
Lot width
200 feet
Front yard setback
40 feet
Side yard setback
40 feet
Rear yard setback
40 feet
Height (maximum)
100 feet
Impervious surface (maximum)
75 percent
 
(Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)

10-10H-3: ALLOWABLE USES:

See table in section 10-6-2 of this title for a listing of allowable uses within the OP office park district. Allowable uses also include uses determined to be substantially similar to those uses found in said table, pursuant to the procedures and requirements set forth in section 10-3-6 of this title. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)