The purpose of an RSMH district is to provide a separate district for manufactured home parks, distinct from other residential areas. (Ord. 867, sec. 100, 5-17-2010)

In addition to other uses specifically identified elsewhere in this title, the following uses are permitted uses in an RSMH district:

   A.   Parks, trails, play fields, playgrounds, and directly related buildings and structures; city of Lakeville only.

   B.   Residential facility serving six (6) or fewer persons in a single-family detached dwelling.

   C.   Single-family detached dwellings. (Ord. 867, sec. 100, 5-17-2010)

In addition to other uses specifically identified elsewhere in this title, the following are permitted accessory uses allowed in the RSMH district:

   A.   Manufactured home parks (as regulated by this section):

      1.   All permitted accessory uses allowed within the RS-4 district, except:

         a.   Home occupations as regulated by chapter 32 of this title.

   B.   Other uses:

      1.   Accessory uses, buildings and structures customarily incidental and directly related to the uses allowed as permitted, conditional, interim, and administrative permit in this section, subject to applicable regulation of this title.

      2.   Community gardens as regulated by section 11-18-15 of this title; institutional uses only.

      3.   Administrative offices, meeting rooms, classrooms, and food preparation and service areas in private and public recreational facilities, and the uses of which are incidental and directly related to the primary use.

      4.   Daycare facilities serving fourteen (14) or fewer persons in a single-family detached dwelling.

      5.   Fences as regulated by chapter 21 of this title.

      6.   Gardens for produce not to be offered for sale.

      7.   Ground source heat pump systems as regulated by chapter 29 of this title.

      8.   Home offices as regulated by chapter 32 of this title.

      9.   Keeping of animals subject to chapter 35 of this title.

      10.   Play and recreational facilities, only accessory to an existing principal permitted use on the same lot and which are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of the residents of the principal use and their occasional guests, except as otherwise permitted.

      11.   Private garages and off street parking and off street loading as regulated by chapters 19 and 20 of this title.

      12.   Recreational vehicles and equipment parking and storage as regulated by chapter 22 of this title.

      13.   Secondary or accessory use antennas as regulated by chapter 30 of this title.

      14.   Signs as regulated by chapter 23 of this title.

      15.   Solar energy systems as regulated by chapter 29 of this title. (Ord. 867, sec. 100, 5-17-2010; amd. Ord. 920, 4-7-2014; Ord. 1031, 6-1-2020)

In addition to other uses specifically identified elsewhere in this title, the following are conditional uses in an RSMH district and require a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by chapter 4 of this title. Additionally, besides the specific standards and criteria which may be cited below for respective conditional uses, each request for a conditional use permit shall be evaluated based upon the standards and criteria set forth in subsection 11-4-3E and section 11-4-7 of this title.

   A.   Daycare, head start, and early childhood education facilities as a principal or an accessory use provided that the use complies with the provisions of chapter 31 of this title.

   B.   Essential services involving transmission pipelines and transmission or substation lines in excess of thirty three (33) kV and up to one hundred (100) kV, as regulated by chapter 26 of this title.

   C.   Golf courses.

   D.   Government buildings and structures; public or quasi-public or private recreational buildings and neighborhood or community centers; public and private educational institutions limited to accredited elementary, middle or junior high and senior high school, including preschool, head start, early childhood education, before and after school care, and adult education programing, provided that side yards shall be double that required for the district, but no greater than thirty feet (30').

   E.   Manufactured home parks as regulated by this chapter.

   F.   Parks and recreational areas owned or operated by public bodies; other than the city of Lakeville.

   G.   Religious institutions, provided that:

      1.   Minimum side yards shall be double that required for the district, but no greater than thirty feet (30').

      2.   Dwelling in micro units within a sacred community shall be allowed subject the provisions of section 11-33-7 of this title.

   H.   Personal wireless service antennas not located on a public structure, or existing tower as regulated by chapter 30 of this title.

   I.   Social services or other activities which are not directly worship related as an accessory use within a religious institutional building(s). (Ord. 867, sec. 100, 5-17-2010; amd. Ord. 1089, secs. 41 - 43, 5-6-2024)

In addition to other uses specifically identified elsewhere in this title, and subject to applicable provisions of this title, the following are interim uses in an RSMH district and are governed by chapter 5 of this title:

   A.   Residential shelters as regulated by chapter 33 of this title.

   B.   Satellite TVROs greater than one meter (1 m) in diameter as regulated by chapter 30 of this title.

   C.   Temporary classroom type structure for use by public or private institutions.

   D.   WECS exceeding the height limit of this district, as regulated by chapter 29 of this title. (Ord. 867, sec. 100, 5-17-2010)

In addition to other uses specifically identified elsewhere in this title, and subject to applicable provisions of this section, performance standards established by this chapter, and processing requirements of chapter 8 of this title, the following are uses allowed in an RSMH district by administrative permit:

   A.   Essential services, except transmission pipelines and transmission or substation lines in excess of thirty three (33) kV and up to one hundred (100) kV, as regulated by chapter 26 of this title.

   B.   Model homes as regulated by chapter 27 of this title.

   C.   Personal wireless service antennas located upon a public or quasi-public structure or existing tower, as regulated by chapter 30 of this title.

   D.   Temporary structures as regulated by chapter 28 of this title.

   E.   WECS conforming to the height limit of this district, as regulated by chapter 29 of this title. (Ord. 867, sec. 100, 5-17-2010)

   F.   Renting of rooms within an owner occupied single-family dwelling to not more than two (2) individuals who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that:

      1.   The property owner shall not enter into a rental agreement with more than two (2) individuals within a thirty (30) day period.

      2.   There shall be one off street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the property in addition to the parking stalls required by chapter 19 of this title. (Ord. 920, 4-7-2014)

In addition to the conditional use permit requirements outlined in chapter 4 of this title, and a site plan, chapter 9 of this title, the following additional information must be submitted for manufactured home parks:

   A.   Plans for any and all structures (i.e., central community building, storm shelter).

   B.   Detailed description of maintenance procedures and grounds supervision for common areas.

   C.   Details on development phasing if applicable.

   D.   A copy of the guidelines and rules proposed by the manufactured home park operator regulating the building type and construction of building additions, accessory buildings, decks and similar type construction.

   E.   Such other information as required or implied by these manufactured home park standards or requested by public officials. (Ord. 867, sec. 100, 5-17-2010)

   A.   Lot Requirements And Setbacks: Single-family uses:

      1.   Lot requirements and setbacks shall be as specified in section 11-55-21 of this chapter.

   B.   General Provisions For All Manufactured Home Parks:

      1.   Area: All land area shall be:

         a.   Adequately drained.

         b.   Landscaped to control dust.

         c.   Clean and free from refuse, garbage, rubbish or debris.

      2.   Recreational Camping: No portion of a manufactured home park shall be used as a recreational camping area.

      3.   Public Access: Public access to manufactured housing parks shall be as approved by the city.

      4.   Fences: Fences are prohibited on individual manufactured home lots.

      5.   Access: The area beneath a manufactured home shall be enclosed except that such enclosure must have access for inspection.

      6.   Community Building: A manufactured home park shall have a central community building with restroom facilities, heating in all areas, and adequate storm protection design and capacity to serve the manufactured home park. Such buildings shall be maintained in a safe, clean and sanitary condition.

      7.   Emergency Storm Protections: Manufactured home parks established prior to July 1, 1993, shall comply with emergency storm protections as required by Minnesota statutes. A new manufactured home park established after July 1, 1993, shall have storm shelters in compliance with Minnesota statutes. Additionally, all emergency storm protection measures shall be subject to the approval of the city council.

      8.   Lot Setbacks: Individual manufactured home lot setbacks:

         a.   In manufactured home parks existing prior to January 1, 1965, no unit shall be located closer than three feet (3') from a street surface, nor closer than ten feet (10') to the side of an adjacent unit, nor closer than three feet (3') between manufactured homes parked end to end.

         b.   In manufactured home parks created between January 1, 1965, through July 1, 1982, no manufactured home shall be located closer than twenty feet (20') from a street surface, nor closer than twenty feet (20') to an adjacent manufactured home.

         c.   In manufactured home parks created after July 1, 1982, through January 1, 1995, no manufactured home shall be located closer than ten feet (10') to a side or rear lot line, nor closer than twenty feet (20') to the front lot line.

         d.   In manufactured home parks created after January 1, 1995, no manufactured home shall be located closer than ten feet (10') to a side or rear lot line. The front yard setback shall be at least thirty feet (30') from the street surface. On corner lots, the side yard setback shall be at least twenty feet (20') from the street surface. No manufactured home shall be located closer than thirty feet (30') from the periphery lot line of the manufactured home park.

         e.   In manufactured home parks created prior to January 1, 1995, changes in the setbacks required under subsections B8a through B8c of this section may be allowed by planned unit development as regulated by chapter 96 of this title.

      9.   Permitted Encroachments:

         a.   Attached steps, uncovered stoops, and landings may encroach up to five feet (5') into a side yard setback, provided that they do not exceed twenty (20) square feet in area or extend closer than ten feet (10') to a structure on an adjacent lot.

         b.   An eave or overhang may encroach up to one foot (1') into a front, side and rear setback.

         c.   In manufactured home parks established between January 1, 1965, and January 1, 1995, deck, stoops, steps and landings may encroach a maximum of ten feet (10') into a side yard setback provided that they do not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area and that they are set back at least ten feet (10') from any structure on an adjacent lot.

      10.   Building Height Requirements: No structure shall exceed one story or twenty five feet (25') whichever is least.

      11.   Utilities:

         a.   All manufactured home parks shall be connected to a public water and sanitary sewer system.

         b.   All installations for disposal of surface stormwater must be approved by the city.

         c.   All utility connections shall be as approved by the city.

         d.   The source of fuel for cooking, heating, or other purposes at each manufactured home site shall be as approved by the city.

         e.   All utilities shall be underground; there shall be no overhead wires or supporting poles except those essential for street or other lighting purposes.

         f.   No obstruction shall be permitted that impedes the inspection of plumbing, electrical facilities, and related manufactured home equipment.

         g.   The method of garbage, waste, and trash disposal must be approved by the city.

         h.   The manufactured home park owner shall pay any required sewer and water connection fees to the city.

         i.   The manufactured home park owner shall pay inspection and testing fees for utility service to the city.

      12.   Storage: Exterior storage on individual manufactured home lots shall comply with the provisions of chapter 22 of this title, except not more than one recreational vehicle may be allowed on a lot.

      13.   Accessory Buildings:

         a.   Limit: Accessory buildings including garages shall be limited to one per manufactured home lot. Maximum allowable floor area shall not exceed six percent (6%) of the lot size in manufactured home parks where lot size is delineated by site plan or lot markers. Floor area shall not exceed eighty (80) square feet in manufactured home parks where lot size is not delineated.

         b.   Maximum Building Height: Fifteen feet (15').

         c.   Location: The manufactured home park site plan shall designate the locations proposed for the development of garages and/or accessory buildings on each manufactured home lot. Said accessory buildings shall comply with the following setback requirements:

            (1)   An accessory building shall only be located in side or rear yards.

            (2)   Accessory buildings shall not be located within any utility easements.

            (3)   In manufactured home parks existing prior to January 1, 1965, accessory buildings shall be located at least three feet (3') from any other building or structure on the same lot and at least five feet (5') from a structure on an adjacent lot. On corner lots, accessory buildings shall be located at least ten feet (10') from a side street surface. Accessory building floor area shall not exceed eighty (80) square feet.

            (4)   In manufactured home parks created between January 1, 1965, through July 1, 1982, accessory buildings shall be located at least six feet (6') from any other building or structure on the same lot and at least six feet (6') from a structure on an adjacent lot. On corner lots, accessory buildings shall be located at least fifteen feet (15') from a side street surface.

            (5)   In manufactured home parks created after July 1, 1982, through January 1, 1995, accessory buildings shall be located at least six feet (6') from any other building or structure on the same lot and at least ten feet (10') from a structure on an adjacent lot. On corner lots, accessory buildings shall be located at least twenty feet (20') from a side street surface.

            (6)   In manufactured home parks created after January 1, 1995, accessory buildings shall be located at least six feet (6') from any other building or structure on the same lot and at least ten feet (10') from a structure on an adjacent lot. On corner lots, accessory buildings shall be located at least twenty feet (20') from a side street surface. Accessory buildings in excess of twelve feet (12') in width must be placed on a lot at least sixty five feet (65') in width.

            (7)   In manufactured home parks and on manufactured home park lots established after January 1, 1995, all accessory buildings located on individual manufactured home unit lots shall be owned, constructed, and maintained by the manufactured home park owner. In said parks, all accessory structures shall be established as part of a predetermined site plan and subject to the approval of the city council.

         d.   Building Type And Construction: Any building addition shall either be manufactured or custom built of materials that are consistent or compatible to the design of the principal building. "Compatible" means that the exterior appearance of an accessory building is not at variance with the principal building from an aesthetic and architectural standpoint to cause:

            (1)   A difference to a degree to cause incongruity with the principal building.

            (2)   A deviation from the general character of the neighborhood.

   C.   Design Requirements For Manufactured Home Parks Created After January 1, 1995:

      1.   Park Size: The minimum area required for a manufactured home park designation shall be five (5) acres.

      2.   Lot Size: Individual manufactured home lot approved after January 1, 1995:

         a.   Lot Width: Not less than sixty five feet (65').

         b.   Lot Depth: Not less than one hundred twenty feet (120').

         c.   Changes To Requirements: Changes to lot width and lot depth requirements may be allowed by planned unit development as regulated by chapter 96 of this title.

         d.   Frontage: Each manufactured home lot shall have frontage on an approved roadway and the corner of each manufactured home lot shall be marked and each lot shall be numbered.

      3.   Parking:

         a.   Each manufactured home site shall have off street parking space for two (2) passenger vehicles.

         b.   All parking spaces shall be concrete or asphalt surfaced according to specifications established by the city.

      4.   Internal Drives And Streets:

         a.   All streets shall be private drives and shall be developed with a roadbed of not less than thirty two feet (32') in width and shall meet city design specifications. A reduction in the street width requirement may be allowed by planned unit development as regulated by chapter 96 of this title provided sufficient off street guest parking spaces are constructed and maintained at the owner/operator's expense.

         b.   The park shall have a street lighting plan approved by the city.

      5.   Recreation: All manufactured home parks shall have at least ten percent (10%) of the land area developed for recreational use (tennis courts, children's play equipment, swimming pool, golf green, etc.). The recreational use shall be developed and maintained at the owner/operator's expense.

      6.   Landscaping:

         a.   Each manufactured home lot shall be provided with two (2) trees. The size and type of trees must meet the requirements of section 11-21-9 of this title.

         b.   A landscape screen meeting the requirements of chapter 21 of this title shall be installed and maintained around each manufactured home park.

         c.   All areas shall be landscaped in accordance with a landscaping plan approved by the city council.

      7.   Lighting:

         a.   Artificial light shall be maintained from sunset to sunrise in all buildings containing public toilets, laundry equipment, and the like.

         b.   The manufactured home park grounds shall be lighted as approved by the city from sunset to sunrise. (Ord. 867, sec. 100, 5-17-2010)

   A.   Maintenance: The operator of any manufactured home park, or a duly authorized attendant and/or caretaker shall be responsible at all times for keeping the manufactured home park, its facilities and equipment, in a clean, orderly, operable, and sanitary condition. The attendant or caretaker shall be answerable, along with said operator, for the violation of any provisions of these regulations to which said operator is subject.

   B.   Inspections Prior To Sale: Prior to the sale of a manufactured home within a manufactured home park, the operator of a manufactured home park or the duly authorized attendant and/or caretaker must inform the building official of the prospective sale.

   C.   Permits: Prior to a manufactured home being moved onto a lot, the owner shall apply for and obtain a building permit for the (foundation) blocking to state code and a permit for connection to public sewer and water. The application for permits shall be accompanied by a site plan, drawn to scale, detailing the unit placement, accessory structures, and setbacks.

   D.   Upgrading: Prior to locating a manufactured home housing unit constructed prior to July 1, 1972, on a lot within a manufactured home park within the city, said unit shall be upgraded to current life safety codes and subject to the approval of the building official. (Ord. 867, sec. 100, 5-17-2010)

All private internal drives in manufactured home parks shall be maintained by the park owner in a good state of repair, free from obstructions, encumbrances, depressions, potholes, and breakups. Snow shall be promptly plowed and removed from streets and adjacent mailboxes and fire hydrants, so that snow or snow piles do not constitute a safety hazard to motorists and pedestrians, or constitute an obstruction to emergency service vehicles. Icy drives and areas adjacent to mailboxes shall be promptly sanded. "Promptly" shall mean no later than twenty four (24) hours after the end of a snowfall or in the case of ice within twenty four (24) hours after it has formed. (Ord. 867, sec. 100, 5-17-2010)

The following minimum requirements shall be observed in an RSMH district subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this title:

 

(Ord. 867, sec. 100, 5-17-2010)

Except as provided for by section 11-17-7 of this title or other requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this title, no structure within the RSMH district shall exceed the following height:

   A.   Principal buildings: Three (3) stories or thirty five feet (35'), whichever is less.

   B.   Accessory buildings: As regulated by subsection 11-18-9C of this title. (Ord. 867, sec. 100, 5-17-2010)