Lake Park City Zoning Code

ZONING DISTRICTS

AND REGULATIONS

§ 154.25 ZONING DISTRICTS DESIGNATED.

For the purpose of this chapter, the city is divided into zoning districts as shown on the accompanying map (see Appendix B) entitled “Zoning Map of Lake Park, Minn.” which map is hereby made a part of this chapter. These districts are as follows:

(A) A-1 Agricultural District;

(B) R-1 Single-Family Residential District;

(D) C-1 General Commercial District;

(E) C-2 Highway Commercial District;

(F) I-1 Industrial District; and

(G) PD-1 Planned Development District.

(Ord. 19-1, passed 8-10-1998)

§ 154.26 ZONING DISTRICT MAP.

(A) Public streets as boundary. Where zoning district boundary lines are indicated as following streets and public ways or extensions thereof, such boundary lines shall be construed to be the centerline of said streets or public ways or extension thereof unless clearly shown to the contrary.

(B) Lot line as boundary. Where a zoning district boundary line coincides approximately but not exactly with the lot line, the zoning boundary shall be construed to be the lot line at that location. All section lines, quarter section lines and quarter, quarter section lines may be construed as the property lines.

(C) District description for unsubdivided lands. For unsubdivided property, zoning district boundaries are determined by metes and bounds description or by a legal description as deemed necessary.

(D) Zoning district boundary interpretation. Where any uncertainty exists as to the exact location cf the zoning district boundary lines, the City Council shall determine the location of such boundary lines.

(E) Annexation of land. Any land annexed to the city in the future shall be placed in the A-1 Agricultural District, unless the area is targeted and scheduled for development in which case the area shall be placed in the appropriate zoning district subject to the district changes and amendments provided in this chapter.

(F) Certification. The official zoning map shall bear the signature of the Mayor, certification by the City Clerk-Treasurer, and date of adoption of the zoning map as an integral part of this chapter.

(Ord. 19-1, passed 8-10-1998)

§ 154.27 A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT.

(A) Purpose. The purpose of this district is to provide for preservation and protection of agricultural uses existing within the city limits.

(B) Permitted uses.

(1) Agricultural uses subject to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency standards, but not including commercial feed lots or other commercial operations;

(2) Accessory buildings and structures;

(3) Churches and cemeteries;

(4) Golf courses, parks, and play fields;

(5) Schools, public buildings and facilities;

(6) Single-family dwellings, including:

(a) Manufactured home units installed on a permanent foundation or basement: and

(b) Home occupations.

(7) Stock-piling of sand and gravel for road construction and maintenance;

(8) Construction and maintenance of drainage systems to manage the water run-off and water reservoirs; and

(9) Utility lines and pipe lines including substations for transformers, pumping stations, and lift stations.

(1) High voltage transmission lines and accessory structures;

(2) Manufacturing and processing of agricultural products produced in the area but not including rendering plants and fertilizer plants;

(3) Radio, TV stations, and towers;

(4) Sewage lagoons and wastewater treatment facilities; and

(5) Veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, and domestic animal kennels which are not nearer than 1,000 feet from any residence except that of the owner or operator.

(D) Lot requirements.

(1) Lot area.

(a) For agricultural uses: ten acres.

(b) For non-farm residential uses: two acres.

(2) Lot width. Lot width for any use in the agricultural district shall not be less than 250 feet.

(E) Yard requirements.

(1) Front yard. Fifty feet except where adjacent structures have front yard setbacks different from those required, the front yard minimum setback shall be the average of the adjacent structures. If there is only one adjacent structure, the front yard minimum setback shall be the average of the above required setback and that of the adjacent structure.

(2) Rear yard. Fifty feet.

(3) Side yard. Ten percent of the lot width, except for corner lots, see division (E)(4) below.

(4) Corner lots. If no previous designation has been made, prior to any new construction upon any corner lot the owner shall designate and deliver to the city in writing the front, rear, and side lot lines of the lot, which designation shall govern for all purposes in the future.

(a) Front yard. Fifty feet except where adjacent structures have front yard setbacks different from those required, the front yard minimum setback shall be the average of the adjacent structures. If there is only one adjacent structure, the front yard minimum setback shall be the average of the above required setback and that of the adjacent structure.

(b) Rear yard: Fifty feet.

(c) Side yard: Ten percent of the lot width from the side lot line not abutting upon a street or public right-of-way, 20% of the lot width from the side lot line abutting upon a street or public right-of-way.

(F) Building requirements.

(1) Building height.

(a) Shall not exceed two and one-half stories or 35 feet except for church steeples, farm-related and communication structures.

(b) Shall be determined by the City Council for agriculturally-related uses.

(2) Building width. For residential uses shall be a minimum of 24 feet.

(3) Floor area for residential uses shall be a minimum of:

(a) One- and two-bedroom dwellings: 850 square feet.

(b) Three-bedroom dwelling: 1,000 square feet.

(4) Foundation. All buildings shall be placed on a permanent foundation except for accessory buildings with a footprint of less than 120 square feet.

(G) Parking requirements. For non-farm uses, the provisions of § 154.46 shall apply.

(H) Sign requirements. Sign requirements shall be subject to the provisions of § 154.47.

(Ord. 19-1, passed 8-10-1998; Ord. 19-15, passed 5-12-2003; Ord. 19-16, passed 2-13-2006)

§ 154.28 R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

(A) Purpose. The R-l Single-Family Residential District is established to promote a suitable residential environment and to accommodate low density residential units uninterrupted by conflicting uses and incompatible activities.

(B) Permitted uses.

(1) Single-family and two-family dwellings;

(2) Accessory bui1dings and structures;

(3) Churches, schools, and public related facilities;

(4) Day care facilities subject to the requirements of the state and conducted in single-family or two-family dwellings;

(5) Golf courses;

(6) Home occupations;

(7) Parks, playgrounds, and open spaces; and

(8) Manufactured home units installed on a permanent foundation or basement.

(1) Condominiums;

(2) Convalescent and nursing homes;

(3) Hospitals and clinics excluding veterinary clinics; and

(4) Public and private utilities and structures including overhead and underground wires and pipelines.

(D) Lot requirements.

(1) Lot area.

(a) For residential units.

1. Single-family dwellings: 7,500 square feet.

2. Two-family dwellings: 11,000 square feet.

(b) For existing non-residential uses no minimum lot area is required. For new uses, the City Council shall make a determination of needs subject to the provisions of division (D)(3) below.

(2) Lot width.

(a) Single-family dwellings: 60 feet.

(b) Two-family dwellings: 90 feet.

(3) Lot coverage (including accessory uses): not exceeding 50%.

(E) Yard requirements.

(1) Front yard: 30 feet except where adjacent structures have front yard setbacks different from those required, the front yard minimum setback shall be the average of the adjacent structures. If there is only one adjacent structure, the front yard minimum setback shall be the average of the above required setback and that of the adjacent structure.

(2) Rear yard: 40 feet.

(3) Side yard: 10% of the lot width, except for corner lots, (see division (E)(4) below).

(4) Corner lots: If no previous designation has been made, prior to any new construction upon any corner lot, the owner shall designate and deliver to the city, in writing, the front, rear and side lot lines of the lot, which designation shall govern for all purposes in the future.

(a) Front yard: 30 feet, except where adjacent structures have front yard setbacks different from those required, the front yard minimum setback shall be the average of the adjacent structures. If there is only one adjacent structure, the front yard minimum setback shall be the average of the above required setback and that of the adjacent structure.

(b) Rear yard: 40 feet.

(c) Side yard: 10% of the lot width from the side lot line not abutting upon a street or public right-of-way. Twenty percent of the lot width from the side lot line abutting upon a street or public right-of-way.

(F) Building requirements.

(1) Building height.

(a) Principal buildings shall not exceed two and one-half stories or 35 feet except for church steeples and institutional buildings approved by the City Counci1.

(b) Accessory buildings which are separated from the principal building but are located on the same zoning lot shall not exceed ten feet when measured from the grade level to the lowest point of the roof.

(2) Building width. The building width for residential uses shall be a minimum of 24 feet.

(3) Floor area (of main structure).

(a) One and two-bedroom dwellings: 850 square feet.

(b) Three-bedroom dwelling: 1,000 square feet.

(4) Foundation. All buildings shall be placed on a permanent foundation except for accessory buildings of less than 120 square feet.

(5) Building number. There shall be no more than three buildings located on any residential zoning lot, including the dwelling, the garage, and accessory buildings. If the dwelling is constructed with an attached garage, there may be two additional accessory structures.

(G) Parking requirements.

(1) For residential dwellings: two off-street parking spaces for each residential dwelling unit.

(2) For conditional uses and non-residential uses, the requirements of § 154.46 shall apply.

(H) Sign requirements.

(1) There shall be no more than one identification sign per residential dwelling structure, such sign not to exceed five square feet in area. The sign may be wall pedestal, ground, or projecting type but it shall not project into the public right-of-way or public property.

(2) Temporary signs including “For Sale,” “For Rent,” political campaign signs, greeting signs, and rally signs are permitted.

(3) For non-residential uses, the provisions of § 154.47 shal1 apply.

(Ord. 19-1, passed 8-10-1998; Ord. 19-10, passed 10-12-1998; Ord. 19-14, passed 12-9-2002; Ord. 19-16, passed 2-13-2006; Ord. 2018-01, passed 1-8-2018)

§ 154.29 R-2 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

(A) Purpose. The R-2 Multi-Family Residential District is established to promote a suitable environment to accommodate residential neighborhoods largely consisting of dwelling units.

(B) Permitted uses.

(1) All permitted uses and conditional uses listed in the R-1 District;

(2) Multi-family dwellings for any number of families or housekeeping units;

(3) Bed and breakfast inns;

(4) Boarding and lodging houses; and

(5) Mobile home parks subject to the following requirements:

(a) A site plan showing location of streets, utilities, off-street parking, driveways, walkways, blocks, lots, playground and park areas;

(b) Each mobile home shall be placed on a lot at least 50 feet wide with a minimum area of 5,000 square feet;

(d) Each unit shall have a minimum setback of 20 feet within the parks and 30 feet from the public streets and shall have a minimum side yard of ten feet and rear yard of 20 feet;

(e) The design and construction of the private streets within the park shall conform to the design standards used by the city;

(f) All units shall be served by underground utilities unless waived by the City Council; and

(g) Two off-street parking spaces per unit.

(1) Highway maintenance shops; and

(2) Public and private utilities and structures including water and wastewater treatment facilities, and overhead and underground wires and pipelines.

(D) Lot requirements.

(1) Lot area.

(a) For residential uses:

1. Single-family dwellings: 6,000 square feet.

2. Two-family dwellings: 8,000 square feet.

3. Multi-family dwellings: 2,500 square feet for each unit excluding the yard requirements.

(b) For non-residential uses: 20,000 square feet.

(2) Lot width.

(a) Single-family dwellings: 50 feet.

(b) Two-family dwellings: 60 feet.

(d) Non-residential uses: 100 feet.

(3) Lot coverage. Including accessory uses: not exceeding 50%.

(E) Yard requirements.

(2) Rear yard: 40 feet.

(3) Side yard: 10% of the lot width, except for corner lots (see division (E)(4) below).

(4) Corner lots: If no previous designation has been made, prior to any new construction upon any corner lot, the owner shall designate and deliver to the city, in writing, the front, rear, and side lot lines of the lot, which designation shall govern for all purposes in the future.

(b) Rear yard: 40 feet.

(c) Side yard: 10% of the lot width from the side lot line not abutting upon a street or public right-of-way, 20% of the lot width from the side lot line abutting upon a street or public right-of-way.

(F) Building requirements.

(1) Building height.

(a) Principal buildings shall not exceed four stories or 45 feet excepting church steeples and communication antennas.

(2) Building width. The building width for residential uses shall be a minimum of 24 feet.

(3) Floor area for residential uses. Floor area shall be a minimum of:

(a) One-bedroom units: 520 square feet; and

(b) Two- or more bedroom units: 720 square feet plus 100 square feet for each additional bedroom over two.

(4) Foundation. All buildings shall be placed on a permanent foundation except for accessory buildings with a footprint of less than 120 square feet.

(G) Parking requirements.

(1) For residential dwellings: two off-street parking spaces for each dwelling unit.

(2) For conditional uses and non-residential uses the provisions of § 154.46 shall apply.

(H) Sign requirements.

(1) Temporary signs including “For Sale,” “For Rent,” political campaign signs, greeting signs, and rally signs are permitted.

(2) For residential dwellings there shall be no more than one identification sign per dwelling structure not exceeding 12 square feet in area. The sign may be wall, pedestal, ground, or projecting type but it shall not project into the public right-of-way or public property.

(3) For non-residential uses the provisions of § 154.47 shall apply.

(Ord. 19-1, passed 8-10-1998; Ord. 19-14, passed 12-9-2002; Ord. 19-16, passed 2-13-2006; Ord. 2018-01, passed 1-8-2018)

§ 154.30 C-1 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.

(A) Purpose. The C-1 General Commercial District is primarily established to accommodate a cohesive and compact range of retail, office, and commercial uses traditionally found in the downtown area.

(B) Permitted uses. The uses permitted in the C-1 General Commercial District consist primarily of retail uses and services, professional services which serve the city and its neighborhood, but not including highway commercial uses which because of the high traffic vo1ume or other characteristics are more suited elsewhere.

(1) All permitted uses listed in § 154.29(B) of the R-2 District except for mobile home parks.

(2) The following retail and professional uses:

(a) Advertising signs and billboards;

(b) Amusement places including bowling alleys, pool halls, theaters, and similar facilities;

(d) Bakeries and confectionaries;

(e) Banks and financial institutions;

(f) Bed and breakfast inns;

(g) Catering businesses;

(h) Clothing stores;

(i) Drug stores;

(j) Dry cleaning and laundromats;

(k) Flower shops;

(l) Fraternal and service organizations;

(m) Funeral homes;

(n) Grocery stores;

(o) Household appliance stores;

(p) Jewelry stores;

(q) Meat markets and lockers;

(r) Musical instruments sales and service;

(s) Optical, orthopedic and medical supply stores;

(t) Paint and wallpaper stores;

(u) Professional offices including, but not limited to medical and dental offices; law offices; employment agencies; collection agencies; real estate offices; travel agencies; utility companies; government buildings; and the like;

(v) Restaurants;

(w) Service stations; and

(x) Non-commercial storage buildings.

(1) All conditional uses listed in § 154.29(C) of the R-2 District;

(2) Feed and seed stores;

(3) Garages for repair and service of motor vehicles including towing and wrecker service but not salvage operations;

(4) Grain elevators operated commercially;

(5) Processing and packaging of materials with less than ten employees;

(6) Storage facilities for rent;

(7) Storage and sale of chemicals and the like; and

(8) Retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products and other products authorized by M.S. § 342.27 by cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for cannabis retail.

(D) Lot requirements.

(1) Lot area.

(a) For residential dwellings: same as § 154.29(D)(1) in the R-2 zone.

(b) For existing non-residential uses:

2,500 square feet.

(2) Lot width.

(a) For residential dwellings: Same as § 154.29(D)(2)(a), (b), and (c) in the R-2 zone.

(b) For existing non-residential uses: 25 feet.

(3) Lot coverage.

(a) For residential dwellings: 50%.

(b) For existing non-residential uses: 80%.

(E) Yard requirements.

(2) Rear yard: 30 feet.

(3) Side yard: 10% of the lot width, except for corner lots, see division (E)(4) below of this section.

(4) Corner lots: If no previous designation has been made prior to any new construction upon any corner lot, the owner shall designate and deliver to the city, in writing, the front, rear, and side lot lines of the lot, which designation shall govern for all purposes in the future.

(a) Front yard: 30 feet except where adjacent structures have front yard setbacks different from those required, the front yard minimum setback shall be the average of the adjacent structures. If there is only one adjacent structure, the front yard minimum setback shall be the average of the above required setback and that of the adjacent structure.

(b) Rear yard: 30 feet.

(F) Building requirements.

(1) Building height:

(a) Principal buildings shall not exceed four stories or 45 feet excepting church steeples and communication antennas; and

(2) Building width: For residential uses, shall be a minimum of 24 feet.

(3) Foundation: All buildings shall be placed on a permanent foundation, except for accessory buildings with a footprint of less than 120 square feet.

(G) Parking requirements.

(1) For residential uses, there shall be a minimum of two off-street parking spaces for each residential unit. The City Council may determine the parking requirements for the upper floor existing dwelling units in the downtown area.

(2) For commercial uses, the provisions of § 154.46 shall apply.

(3) In the downtown area, the front and rear yard areas may be used for parking if approved by the City Council.

(H) Sign requirements. The provisions of § 154.47 shall apply.

(Ord. 19-1, passed 8-10-1998; Ord. 19-12, passed 8-13-2001; Ord. 19-15, passed 5-12-2003; Ord. 19-16, passed 2-13-2006; Ord. 25-401, passed 5-12-2025) Penalty, see § 154.99

§ 154.31 C-2 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.

(A) Purpose. The C-2 Highway Commercial District is primarily established to accommodate those highway-oriented and heavy commercial uses which by nature and operational characteristics such as direct access and large number of parking spaces, require separation from other uses due to the intensity and frequency of consumer travel.

(B) Permitted uses. The uses permitted in the C-2 Commercial District consist of large traffic generators and commercial uses generally placed along major streets, highways, and railroads although certain retail and service uses are also found in this district.

(1) All permitted uses listed in § 154.30(B)(2) and conditional uses listed in § 154.30(C) of the C-1 District.

(2) Other permitted uses as follows:

(a) Automotive sales and service;

(b) Animal hospitals and kennels provided that the out-door pens are not located closer than 500 feet from any residential district;

(d) Department stores;

(e) Farm implement sales and service;

(f) Fertilizer storage and sale;

(g) Furniture, carpet and floor-covering stores;

(h) Hotels and motels;

(i) Liquor stores;

(j) Lumber yards, building materials and supplies;

(k) Machinery and equipment sales and service including farm machinery and construction equipment;

(1) Marine vehicle sales and service;

(m) Mobile home sales and service;

(n) Monument sales;

(o) Plumbing, heating, and air conditioning shops and yards;

(p) Shopping malls;

(q) Sporting goods stores; and

(r) Trucking firms.

(1) Contractor’s yards;

(2) Manufacturing, processing, and packing of natural or human made materials with more than ten employees;

(3) Open storage of equipment and material not covered under permitted uses;

(4) Electric power substations;

(5) Indoor cultivation of cannabis by cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for cultivation;

(6) Manufacture of cannabis products by cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for cannabis manufacture;

(7) Manufacture of low-potency hemp edible products by businesses licensed or endorsed for low-potency hemp edible manufacture;

(8) Wholesale of products authorized by M.S. § 342.34 by cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for wholesale;

(9) Retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products and other products authorized by M.S. § 342.27 by cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for cannabis retail; and

(10) Low-potency edibles business.

(D) Lot requirements.

(1) Lot area. The minimum lot area shall be 15,000 square feet.

(2) Lot width. The minimum lot width shall be 100 feet.

(3) Lot coverage. The principal and accessory uses, excluding parking, shall not cover more than 50% of the lot.

(E) Yard requirements.

(2) Rear yard: 30 feet.

(3) Side yard: 10% of the lot width, except for corner lots, see division (E)(4) below.

(4) Corner lots: If no previous designation has been made, prior to any new construction upon any corner lot the owner shall designate and deliver to the city in writing the front, rear, and side lot lines of the lot, which designation shall govern for all purposes in the future.

(b) Rear yard: 30 feet.

(F) Building requirements.

(1) Building height: Shall not exceed 45 feet except for communication antennas.

(2) Building width: There shall be no limits on building width.

(3) Foundation: All buildings shall be placed on a permanent foundation, except for accessory buildings with a footprint of less than 120 square feet.

(G) Parking requirements.

(1) In the C-2 Commercial District, the front and rear yards may be used for parking.

(2) For permitted and conditional uses, the provisions of § 154.46 shall apply.

(H) Sign requirements. The provisions of § 154.47 shall apply.

(Ord. 19-1, passed 8-10-1998; Ord. 19-15, passed 5-12-2003; Ord. 19-16, passed 2-13-2006; Ord. 25-401, passed 5-12-2025) Penalty, see § 154.99

§ 154.32 I-1 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.

(A) Purpose. The I-1 Industrial District is primarily established to accommodate light industry and manufacturing facilities appropriate to the city. The intent is to encourage grouping of related industrial and manufacturing uses to prevent intrusion on other uses and to maintain an orderly, functional, appealing and efficient land use system.

(B) Permitted uses.

(1) All conditional uses listed in § 154.31(C) of the C-2 District;

(2) Any industrial or manufacturing operation provided that:

(a) Dust, fumes, odors, smoke, vapor, noise, lights, and vibration shall be confined within the I-1 District, and;

(b) Outdoor storage, equipment, and refuse areas shall be concealed from view abutting rights-of-way by materials prescribed by the City Council.

(3) Any production, processing, and treatment of products such as battery and tire services, concrete and asphalt products dairy processing, bottling works, ice and cold storage plants, machine and sheet metal shops, provided that all operations be conducted entirely in enclosed buildings;

(4) Construction shops;

(5) Public utility buildings including water and wastewater facilities and accessories;

(6) Radio and TV stations and studios;

(7) Storage, warehousing, and wholesaling establishments; and

(8) Manufacture of low-potency hemp edible products by businesses licensed or endorsed for low-potency hemp edible manufacturer.

(1) Sand and gravel operations subject to the development of appropriate environmental requirements/standards;

(2) Any production, processing and sale of agricultural products produced in the region and related uses such as agricultural chemicals and fuels;

(3) Indoor cultivation of cannabis by cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for cultivation;

(4) Outdoor cultivation of cannabis by cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for cultivation;

(5) Manufacture of cannabis products by cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for cannabis manufacture;

(6) Wholesale of products authorized by M.S. § 342.34 by cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for wholesale;

(7) Retail sale of cannabis flower or cannabis products and other products authorized by M.S. § 342.27 by cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for cannabis retail; and

(8) Low-potency edibles business.

(D) Lot requirements.

(1) Lot area: The minimum lot area shall be one acre.

(2) Lot width: The minimum lot width shall be 200 feet.

(3) Lot coverage: The principal and accessory uses, excluding parking, shall not cover more than 50% of the lot.

(E) Yard requirements.

(1) Front yard: 50 feet except where adjacent structures have front yard setbacks different from those required, the front yard minimum setback shall be the average of the adjacent structures. If there is only one adjacent structure, the front yard minimum setback shall be the average of the above required setback and that of the adjacent structure.

(2) Rear yard: 50 feet.

(3) Side yard: 10% of the lot width, except for corner lots, see division (E)(4) below.

(a) Front yard: 50 feet, except where adjacent structures have front yard setbacks different from those required, the front yard minimum setback shall be the average of the adjacent structures. If there is only one adjacent structure, the front yard minimum setback shall be the average of the above required setback and that of the adjacent structure.

(b) Rear yard: 50 feet.

(5) No building or structure shall be located less than 100 feet from the boundary of a residential zone.

(F) Building requirements.

(1) Building height: Shall not exceed 45 feet except for television and radio towers.

(2) Foundation: All buildings shall be placed on a permanent foundation, except for accessory buildings with a footprint of less than 120 square feet.

(G) Parking requirements. There shall be one off-street parking space for every two employees and additional spaces shall be provided to accommodate trucks and other related motor vehicles. For non-industrial uses, the provisions of § 154.46 shall apply.

(H) Sign requirements. The provisions of § 154.47 shall apply.

(Ord. 19-1, passed 8-10-1998; Ord. 19-15, passed 5-12-2003; Ord. 19-16, passed 2-13-2006; Ord. 25-401, passed 5-12-2025) Penalty, see § 154.99

§ 154.33 PD-1 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.

(A) Purpose. The PD-1 Planned Development District is established to allow greater freedom, imagination, and flexibility in the development of land while complying with the intent and purpose of this chapter. It is the purpose of the PD-1 District to encourage more rational, efficient, and cost-effective development with relationship to public services while enhancing and improving the environmental quality of the city.

(B) Permitted uses.

(1) Any group of permitted uses in any zoning district in this chapter, provided that there is distinct compatibility and harmony among the uses.

(2) In a PD-1 district, the uses and their intensity, appearance, and arrangement shall be of such visual and operational character which:

(a) Are compatible with the physical nature of the site or area;

(b) Would not adversely affect the provisions for public services;

(d) Would not create a traffic or parking demand incompatible with existing or proposed facilities.

(1) The minimum land parcel shall be three acres.

(2) There shall be no predetermined requirements for lot area, lot width, building height, and yards, but such requirements are made a part of an approved, recorded and detailed development plan.

(3) A PD-1 District development plan shall include:

(a) The location, number, and configuration of parking spaces; and

(b) The location, type, and size of signs.

(D) Development plan. A detailed development plan is required which shall be drawn at a scale of one inch equaling 400 feet. The development plan shall include:

(1) The location of existing property lines, buildings, wooded areas, and other significant natural features;

(2) General layout of proposed streets and location of blocks for designated uses;

(3) Location of open spaces and facilities for public uses;

(4) Existing drainage pattern based on the available topographic information from the U.S. Geological Survey Maps and other similar information; and

(5) Any other information required by the City Council.

(E) Data submission requirements.

(1) A general map of the area showing existing land use, zoning, street pattern, and traffic data.

(2) Detailed development plan showing:

(a) Detailed lot layout and street pattern;

(b) Location of open spaces and recreational areas;

(d) Location and description of any areas to be dedicated to the public.

(3) Proof of financial capability;

(4) Analysis of economic impacts; and

(5) Agreements, provisions, and covenants which insure the timely and satisfactory completion of the project without posing a burden on the city or adjoining properties.

(F) Review and approval procedure.

(1) The City Council shall review the proposed plan and may require additional information and/or modification of the plan before holding a public hearing.

(2) Upon receipt of all requested information for the proposed plan, a public hearing will be scheduled. Notice of the hearing shall be published at least ten days prior to the hearing in the official newspaper of the city and shall include:

(a) The time and place of the hearing;

(b) The description of the property included in the planned development;

(d) The time and place for public inspection of the proposed plan before the hearing.

(3) After the public hearing, at which the City Council shall hear all persons who may speak in support of, or in opposition to the proposed plan, the City Council shall accept or reject the proposed plan within 30 days.

(4) Upon acceptance of the proposed plan by the City Council, a developer’s agreement shall be formulated which spells out all financial responsibilities of the developer and the city.

(5) After approval of the developer’s agreement by the City Council, the detailed development plan shall be recorded with the County Register of Deeds and the original plan shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk-Treasurer.

(Ord. 19-1, passed 8-10-1998) Penalty, see § 154.99