Jordan City Zoning Code
MANUFACTURED HOME
DISTRICT R-5
§ 154.121 PURPOSE.
This district is established to allow manufactured home parks in a specified area of the city. All manufactured homes shall be located only in a manufactured home park. Manufactured home parks shall provide ingress and egress roadways, open space for playgrounds, recreation and park purposes and necessary sewer, water, electricity, and refuse services. Manufactured home parks shall provide a storm shelter or evacuation plan in accordance with Minnesota Statutes. All manufactured home parks shall conform to the provisions set forth in the City Code relating to manufactured home parks.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013; Am. Ord. 2020-01, passed 2-3-2020)
§ 154.122 PERMITTED USES.
No structure or land shall be used except for 1 or more of the following uses and as such uses are defined and in accordance with the design and performance standards.
(A) Manufactured home.
(B) Grocery store. Grocery store supplying prepackaged commodities primarily for the resident of a manufactured home park containing 150 units or more. Provided, however, that the structure, or any portion thereof to be used for the grocery store shall contain a retail sales area not to exceed 400 square feet plus 1 additional foot for each unit in the complex and that it shall not be closer than 1,000 feet to the nearest C-1, C-2, or C-3 district that contains a grocery store.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013)
§ 154.123 CONDITIONAL USES.
No structure or land shall be used except by conditional use permit for any of the following uses as such are defined and in accordance with the required lot provisions, design and performance standards, and conditions set by the Council.
(A) Cemetery. Subject to the following:
(1) All access to the cemetery shall be from a collector street, minor arterial, or from a frontage road.
(2) Where the boundaries of the cemetery abut an RR, R-l, R-2, or R-3 district, a landscape buffer at least 10 feet in depth and consisting of coniferous and deciduous trees and plants, shall be planted and maintained thereafter.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013)
§ 154.124 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES.
The following uses are permitted accessory uses as such uses are defined and in accordance with the required lot provisions and design standards.
(A) Private garage or parking space.
(B) Off-street parking lot.
(C) Storm shelter.
(D) Public park or playground and open space.
(E) Fences in accordance with § 154.126(EE).
(F) Decorative landscape features, including but not limited to statues, rocks, reflecting ponds, benches, arbors, terraces and patios.
(H) Signs.
(I) Day nursery or day care or group family day care.
(J) Storage buildings, screen houses, and recreational buildings.
(K) Satellite dishes and antennae.
(L) Solar collection device.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013)
§ 154.125 LOT REQUIREMENTS (SEE TABLE A, RESIDENTIAL LOT REQUIREMENTS TABLE).
(A) Within manufactured home parks platted or developed after January 1, 2014, manufactured homes shall be placed upon manufactured home lots so that there shall be at least a 20 foot clearance between manufactured homes and 25 feet between the front of the manufactured home and the front lot line and 20 feet between the rear of the manufactured home and the rear lot line.
(B) All structures shall require a building permit.
(C) All manufactured homes installed in a manufactured home park shall be placed upon stands approved by the city and properly anchored to the ground. The anchoring system shall be installed in conformance with applicable sections of the State Building Code.
(D) Each manufactured home unit shall be skirted at its base with a durable material that complements and is comparable to the exterior design of the unit.
(E) All yards shall be landscaped except for necessary driveway and sidewalk needs which shall not exceed ½ the width of the site.
(G) Each site shall be numbered.
(H) Fire extinguishing systems shall comply with the Uniform Fire Code.
(I) Each manufactured home lot shall be so designed that automobiles may not be parked within 5 feet of the front of the manufactured home. Parking of vehicles on the side or rear portions of an individual lot(s) is prohibited.
(J) All manufactured homes moved into the park shall have a construction seal of code and construction compliance and installation seal as issued by the State of Minnesota as required under the State Building Code. No manufactured home may be used or occupied until the city building official has issued a certificate of occupancy as provided in the City Building Code.
(K) All manufactured homes located in manufactured home parks shall be provided with a landing and steps complying with the building code from each doorway leading from a manufactured home.
(L) All buildings or portions thereof which are determined to be substandard as defined by the Building Inspector are declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the procedure specified by the Building Inspector.
(M) Manufactured homes may be subject to additional requirements contained in the city code, including, but not limited to the sections governing parking, home occupations, flood plain/shoreland, signs, etc.
(N) Setbacks (SEE TABLE A, RESIDENTIAL LOT REQUIREMENTS TABLE).
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013; Am. Ord. 2013-10, passed 12-2-2013; Am. Ord. 2020-09, passed 1-4-2021)
§ 154.126 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (SEE TABLE B, RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS TABLE).
The design and performance standards are established to encourage a high standard of development by providing assurance that land uses will be compatible. The performance standards are designed to prevent and eliminate those conditions which depreciate property values that cause blight or are detrimental to the environment. Before any building permit is approved, the Zoning Administrator shall determine whether the proposed use will conform to the design and performance standards. The applicant or owner shall supply data necessary to demonstrate such conformance.
(A) All structures and land shall meet the requirements set forth in the City Code and amendments thereto relating to manufactured home parks.
(B) Noise. It is unlawful to make, continue or cause to be made or continued, any noise in excess of the noise levels set forth in Minnesota Rules 7030.0040, which includes standards for activities by the noise area classification (NAC) system, established in part by Minnesota Rules 7030.0050, unless such noise be reasonably necessary to the preservation of life, health, safety or property. Sounds in excess of these limitations are violations of this section whether the sound originates in a residential district or any other district.
(C) Required parking. Development and modifications to all parcels and buildings are subject to the provisions on off-street parking and loading spaces.
(E) Architecture and materials. Development and modification to all parcels, structures and buildings are subject to the provision on architectural control and building materials.
(F) Total land area required. Minimum total park area shall be 5 acres and not less than 250 feet in width.
(G) Distinctive design elements and/or themes common throughout the manufactured home park are strongly encouraged.
(H) All manufactured homes shall be properly connected to the municipal water supply and the municipal sanitary sewer system. All water and sewer systems shall be constructed in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Planning Commission and City Council.
(I) The City shall determine/approve ingress and egress (including the number of ingress/egress points) to manufactured home parks. Access from a roadway supervised by another political subdivision shall be approved in writing by the applicable political subdivision. Said ingress and egress to manufactured home parks shall be designed to minimize congestion and hazards and allow free movement of traffic on adjacent streets. Distinctive design elements/themes are strongly encouraged for manufactured park entrances.
(J) Internal streets. Roadways shall be of adequate width to accommodate anticipated traffic, and in any case shall meet the following minimum requirements:
(1) All internal streets shall be a minimum of 24 feet in width from face-of-curb to face-of-curb with no parking signs posted by the manufactured park owner.
(2) All streets shall be provided with a paved concrete or bituminous surface. Pavement edges shall be protected to prevent raveling of the wearing surface and shifting of the pavement base as required by the city.
(3) Street surfaces shall be maintained, free of cracks, holes and other hazards.
(4) Maximum speed limits within the park shall not exceed 10 miles per hour.
(5) No parking shall be allowed on internal streets.
(6) Dead-end streets shall be prohibited, except cul-de-sacs.
(7) All streets should be posted with no parking signs.
(K) Open space required. A minimum of 500 square feet per manufactured home lot shall be provided for definable play areas with playground facilities/features and open space within the manufactured home park. Such areas of open space and/or play area shall not be areas included within any setback nor shall they include any areas of less than 20 feet in length or width. Open space areas are subject to approval by the city. The city may reduce the play area square footage requirement by a maximum of 30% of the total square feet required, if the park owner/developer installs trail facilities within the manufactured home park.
(L) Off-street overload parking required. Each manufactured home park shall maintain off-street overload parking lot for guests of occupants in the amount of 1 space for each 3 sites. Overload parking lots shall be located within 300 feet of the unit(s) to be served and in compliance with the parking lots standards contained in §§ 154.221 through 154.230.
(M) Patio required. Each manufactured home lot shall have a 4-inch thick concrete patio with a minimum total square footage of 150 feet shall be required. All sides of the patio shall exceed 9 feet in length.
(N) Pedestrian access required. All parks shall be provided with safe convenient all-season pedestrian access of adequate width for intended use, durable and convenient to maintain, between individual manufactured homes, the park streets and all community facilities provided for park residents. A common walk system shall be provided and maintained between locations where pedestrian traffic is concentrated. Such common walks shall have a minimum width of 4½ feet and shall be located on at least 1 side of the street. All manufactured homes shall be connected to common walks, to paved streets, or to paved driveways or parking spaces connecting to a paved street. Such individual walks shall have a minimum width of 2 feet. Common walkways shall connect to municipal trails where feasible.
(O) Tree planting required. A minimum of 1 tree per lot shall be required. In open area and park area, a minimum of 20 trees per acre is required. Tree varieties shall be native to the Jordan area. Trees shall be bound and burlapped with a minimum trunk diameter of 2 inches. Tree varieties and sizes proposed are subject to approval by the city.
(P) Storm shelter plan required. All manufactured home parks shall provide a storm shelter or a plan of evacuation and sheltering for all residents of the park in times of severe weather conditions such as tornadoes, high winds and floods in accordance with Minnesota Statutes. The plan shall be developed with the input and approval of the city and shall be posted at conspicuous locations throughout the park. The shelter must be available to all residents of the park at any time of the day or night.
(Q) The corners of each manufactured home lot shall be clearly marked.
(R) All utilities, such as sewer, water, fuel, electric, telephone and television antenna lead-ins, shall be buried to a depth specified by the City Engineer, and there shall be no overhead wires or support poles except those essential for street or other lighting purposes.
(T) A properly landscaped area shall be adequately maintained around all public areas, adjacent to all roadways and on each manufactured home lot.
(U) Every structure in the manufactured home park shall be developed and maintained in a safe, approved and substantial manner. The exterior of every such structure shall be kept in good repair. All of said structures must be constructed to meet existing City Code and state and federal law.
(V) Portable fire extinguishers rated for electrical and liquid fires shall be kept in all service buildings and other locations conveniently and readily accessible for use by all occupants.
(W) All structures shall require a building permit.
(X) It shall be the duty of the operator of the manufactured home park to keep a record of all homeowners and occupants located within the park. The park operator shall keep the record available for inspection at all times by authorized city officials and other public officials whose duty necessitates acquisition of the information contained in the record.
(Y) The operator of any manufactured home park or a duly authorized attendant and/or caretaker shall be responsible at all times for keeping the park, its facilities and equipment in a clean, orderly, operable and sanitary condition. An authorized attendant or caretaker shall remain within 25 miles of the manufactured home park at all times and shall be answerable, along with said operator, for the violation of any provisions of these regulations to which said operator is subject.
(Z) All land area shall be adequately drained, landscaped to control dust, clean and at all times free from refuse, garbage, rubbish or debris.
(AA) The storage, collection and disposal of refuse in the manufactured home park, storage areas, grounds, buildings and structures shall be so conducted as to avoid accumulations of debris and in a manner free of health hazards, rodent harborage, insect breeding, accident or fire hazards or air pollution.
(BB) The growth of brush, weeds and grass shall be controlled at all times.
(CC) All provisions of this section relative to accessory structures and outdoor storage shall be adhered to at all times.
(DD) Manufactured home parks may be subject to additional requirements contained in this section including, but not limited to the sections governing parking, home occupations, flood plain/shoreland, signs, etc.
(EE) Fences. Fences are permitted under the following conditions:
(1) The fence shall have a clearance of 2 inches from pre-existing grade to bottom of fence and shall not exceed 6 feet in height.
(2) The property owner shall sign a fence agreement with the City of Jordan.
(3) The fence shall not restrict or obstruct the flow of water.
(4) The fence shall be 20 feet away from the high water level (HWL) or outside of the drainage and utility easement whichever is closer to the property line.
(5) A fence shall not be located within a drainage and utility easement that has been identified as an emergency over flow easement (EOF) or access easement.
(6) No fence shall cause a visual obstruction to traffic.
(7) Fences are structures and shall require a permit with an approved property survey by a registered land surveyor.
(8) Fences shall meet all International Building Code requirements for such structures.
(9) Fences not exceeding 3½ feet in height may be constructed in any front yard setback area. No fences are allowed in the front yard setback area unless the fence is 3½ feet tall or less.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013; Am. Ord. 2013-10, passed 12-2-2013; Am. Ord. 2020-01, passed 2-3-2020)
§ 154.127 EXCEPTION.
Manufactured home parks constructed prior to (date of previous ordinance adoption), that when constructed, complied with density, lot-size and manufactured home setback requirements, shall be excluded from density, lot-size and setback requirements contained herein. However, expansions of manufactured home parks shall be subject to and comply with all requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013)
§ 154.128 APPLICATION.
No person shall attempt to develop or operate a manufactured home park within the city without obtaining primary and subsequent renewal license(s) from the Minnesota Department of Health and a conditional use permit from the City of Jordan. The requirements of a permit shall prevail over all other standards and requirements notwithstanding the more restrictive subdivisions of this chapter. A permit for a manufactured home park may contain other requirements beyond those mentioned in this subchapter.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013)
§ 154.129 REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS.
The applicant for a permit, in addition to other requirements, shall include the name and address of the developer and a general description of the construction schedule and construction cost. The application for a permit shall be accompanied by 10 copies of plans that indicate the following:
(A) Location and site of the manufactured home park.
(B) Location, size, and character of all manufactured home lots, manufactured home stands (i.e. what structure is to be placed on), storage areas, recreational areas, pedestrian walkways/pathways, central refuse disposal, roadways, parking spaces and sites, proposed vegetation, proposed screening, and all setback dimensions.
(C) Detailed landscaping plans and specifications.
(D) Location and width of sidewalks/pathways.
(E) Plans for sanitary sewage disposal, surface drainage, water supply, electrical service, telephone service, and gas service.
(F) Plans for an overhead street lighting system shall be submitted for approval by the City Engineer.
(G) Plans for drainage, including each lot and the entire manufactured home park, shall be submitted for approval by the City Engineer.
(H) The proposed method of disposing of garbage and refuse shall be identified and described.
(I) Location and size of all streets abutting the manufactured home park, and all driveways from such streets to the park. Access to the manufactured home park must be provided from a public street.
(J) Plans and specifications for all road construction either within the manufactured home park or directly related to park operation.
(K) Floor plans of all service buildings to be constructed within the manufactured home park.
(L) Such other information as may be required or requested by the community.
(M) Detailed description of maintenance procedures and grounds supervision, including but not limited to, lawn maintenance, snow removal and garbage collection and removal. The proposed procedures shall be as restrictive as those of the city.
(N) An acknowledgment wherein the owner of the park grants the city access to the public areas of the park for purposes including, but not limited to, fire protection, emergency assistance and routine patrol/police actions.
(O) Plans and specifications for severe weather shelters that shall be designed in accordance with state laws.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013)
To view Tables A and B in PDF, click HERE
Minimum Lot Size | Minimum Lot Width | Front Yard Setback | Rear Yard Setback | Side Yard Setback | Maximum Height | Bulk | Accessory Building | Density | |
R-1 Single-Family Residential 154.080 | 10,500 sq ft | 75 ft | 30 ft | 35 ft | Internal Lot: 8 ft Corner Lot: 15 ft | No principal structure or building shall exceed three stories or 30 feet in height, whichever is less, except the following which shall not exceed 45 feet in height: church spires, belfries, or cupolas that do not contain usable space; monuments; flag poles; radio, television and other communication towers; and chimneys. | Floor area ratio and ground floor area shall not exceed: 0.3 Maximum 40% impervious surface coverage. | No accessory buildings, including garages, on any lot may be placed less than 5 ft from the side and/or rear property lines of the lot. Accessory buildings including garages on any corner lot where the principal structure is incomplete or non-existent as of January 1, 1994, may be placed no closer to the side property line than the front yard setback in effect on the relevant side street. Uncovered decks must be placed on any lot in compliance with the rear, side, and front setbacks for the principal structure on the lot, except in the R-1 and R-2 where decks can be located a minimum of 20 feet from the rear lot line. | Single-Family: 10,500 sq ft Two-Family and Cluster Housing: 5,000 sq ft |
R-2 Medium Density Residential Single- Family District 154.090 | Single-Family: 6,000 sq ft Two-Family: 10,000 sq ft | Single-Family: 60 ft Two-Family: 80 ft | Single- and Two-Family: 30 ft | Single- and Two-Family: 35 ft | Single- and Two-Family: Internal Lot: 8 ft Corner Lot: 12 ft | Single-Family: 6,000 sq ft Two-Family and Cluster Housing: 5,000 sq ft | |||
R-3 Townhouse & Multiple-Family Residential 154.100 | Single-Family Detached: 7,200 sq ft Duplex: 10,000 sq ft Townhouse, Multiple: 9,000 sq ft | 60 ft | 30 ft | 35 ft | Internal Lot: 8 ft Corner Lot: 12 ft | Duplex: 5,000 sq ft Townhouse/ Multiple Family: 3,000 sq ft per dwelling unit | |||
R-4 Multiple-Family Residential 154.110 |
10,000 sq ft | 80 ft | 30 ft | 35 ft | Internal Lot: 15 ft Corner Lot: 15 ft | No principal structure or building shall exceed four stories or 40 feet in height, whichever is less, except the following which shall not exceed 45 ft in height: church spires, belfries, or cupolas that do not contain usable space; monuments; flag poles; radio, television and other communication towers; and chimneys. | Ground Floor area should not exceed: 0.4 Floor area should not exceed: 0.5 Maximum 50% impervious surface. | Minimum lot area per dwelling unit in a multiple family development shall not be less than 1,320 sq ft of lot area for each dwelling unit. | |
R-5 Manufactured Home District 154.120 |
Each manufactured home site shall contain at least 5,000 sq ft of land area for exclusive use of the occupant. | Lot Width: 50 ft Lot Depth: 100 ft | 25 ft within manufactured home parks platted after Jan. 1, 2014 20 ft within manufactured home parks platted prior to 2014 Lots that have a curved front shall have at least ½ of the home adjacent to the curved portion. If the front of the home is adjacent, the setback is 20 ft. | 10 ft within manufactured home parks platted after January 1, 2014. 3 ft within manufactured home parks platted prior to 2014. | 5 ft within manufactured home parks platted after January 1, 2014. Within manufactured home parks platted prior to January 1, 2014: Internal Lot: 3 ft Corner Lot: 10 ft Lots that have a curved front shall have at least ½ of the home adjacent to the curved portion. If the side of the home is adjacent the setback is 10 ft. | Maximum Lot Coverage: The area occupied by a manufactured home shall not exceed 30% of the total area of the manufactured home site. | |||
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013; Am. Ord. 2013-10, passed 12-2-2013; Am. Ord. 2014-05, passed 5-19-2014; Am. Ord. 2015-07, passed 6-1-2015; Am. Ord. 2018-12, passed 7-2-2018; Am. Ord. 2020-01, passed 2-3-2020
; Am. Ord. 2021-02, passed 2-1-2021)
Minimum Livable Floor Space: Single-Family | Parking and Garage Parking | Limit on Surfacing in Front Yard | |
R-1 Single-Family Residential 154.080 | One Story: 900 sq ft Two-Story: 1,200 sq ft Duplex: 900 sq ft per unit | • Each dwelling unit shall have a minimum of 2 off-street parking spaces. A minimum of a 1-car garage, expandable to a 2-car garage while meeting required yard requirements is required at the time of constructing the dwelling. • Parking in the front yard shall only be on an improved driveway consisting of concrete, brick pavers, or asphalt-bituminous pavement. Property developed and property for which construction has commenced or a building permit issued prior to December 31, 1991 and which has a driveway with the grade sloped to a paved city street shall conform to this requirement on or before December 31, 1994. Properties which have a driveway with the grade sloped to an unpaved city street shall conform to this requirement within 3 years after the city street is improved with an asphalt-bituminous pavement. | Driveways and surfaces for outdoor parking shall not occupy more than 40% of the front yard unless approved as part of a planned unit development. |
R-2 Medium Density Residential Single- Family District 154.090 | One Story: 900 sq ft Two-Story: 1,200 sq ft Duplex: 900 sq ft per unit | • Each dwelling unit shall have a minimum of 2 off-street parking spaces. A minimum of a 1-car garage, expandable to a 2-car garage while meeting required yard requirements is required at the time of constructing the dwelling. • Parking in the front yard shall only be on an improved driveway consisting of concrete, brick pavers, or asphalt-bituminous pavement. Property developed and property for which construction has commenced or a building permit issued prior to December 31, 1991 and which has a driveway with the grade sloped to a paved city street shall conform to this requirement on or before December 31, 1994. Properties which have a driveway with the grade sloped to an unpaved city street shall conform to this requirement within 3 years after the city street is improved with an asphalt-bituminous pavement. | |
R-3 Townhouse & Multiple- Family Residential 154.100 | Single-Family House: • One Story: 900 sq ft • Two-Story: 1,200 sq ft • Duplex: 900 sq ft per unit Multiple-Family Units:*
• Efficiency Units: 500 sq ft • One Bedroom: 600 sq ft • Two Bedroom: 750 sq ft • Three Bedroom: 850 sq ft • Four Bedroom: 950 sq ft *The minimum areas specified above for multiple unit buildings shall not include areas occupied by stairs, hallways, entryways and utility rooms. Closet space in excess of 15% of above minimum floor areas shall not be included. No multiple dwelling shall have efficiency unit in excess of 20% of the total number of units in the building. | • Each dwelling unit shall have a minimum of 2 parking spaces. • Each single-family, duplex, and townhouse unit shall have a minimum of a 1-car garage having a minimum width of 14 ft and a minimum depth of 20 ft. • Parking in the front yard shall only be on an improved driveway consisting of concrete, brick pavers, or asphalt-bituminous pavement. Property developed and property for which construction has commenced or a building permit issued prior to December 31, 1991 and which has a driveway with the grade sloped to a paved city street shall conform to this requirement on or before December 31, 1994. Properties which have a driveway with the grade sloped to an unpaved city street shall conform to this requirement within 3 years after the city street is improved with an asphalt-bituminous pavement. | |
R-4 Multiple-Family Residential 154.110 |
• Each dwelling unit shall have a minimum of 2 parking spaces. Each single-family dwelling unit, each dwelling in a duplex, and each townhouse unit shall have a minimum of a 1 car garage with a minimum width of 14 ft and a minimum depth of 20 ft. Each apartment unit shall have a minimum of 1 parking stall in an underground garage or in a free standing garage. • Parking in the front yard shall only be on an improved driveway consisting of concrete, brick pavers, or asphalt-bituminous pavement. Property developed and property for which construction has commenced or a building permit issued prior to December 31, 1991 and which has a driveway with the grade sloped to a paved city street shall conform to this requirement on or before December 31, 1994. Properties which have a driveway with the grade sloped to an unpaved city street shall conform to this requirement within 3 years after the city street is improved with an asphalt-bituminous pavement. | ||
R-5 Manufactured Home District 154.120 | • Each home park shall maintain off-street overload parking lot for guests of occupants in the amount of 1 space for each 3 sites. (Meet parking standards in §§ 154.221 through 154.230) • Each manufactured home site shall be required to provide 1 garage on site. The garage shall not be wider than 24 feet and not longer than 28 feet. Two combined garages shall be permitted on adjacent lots sharing a common wall and shall not be wider than 28 feet in width and 28 feet in length. | ||
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013; Am. Ord. 2013-10, passed 12-2-2013; Am. Ord. 2014-03, passed 5-19-2014; Am. Ord. 2014-05, passed 5-19-2014)