The purpose of the I-3 district is to allow airport uses at the Airlake Airport within the City of Lakeville based on the unique character and requirements for site development, buildings, structures, facilities, and operations. (Ord. 1047, 6-7-2021)

In addition to other uses specifically identified elsewhere in this title, the following are permitted uses in the I-3 district:

   A.   Airport, Metropolitan Airports Commission only.

   B.   Governmental and public utility buildings and structures, city of Lakeville only. (Ord. 1047, 6-7-2021)

In addition to other uses specifically identified elsewhere in this title, the following are permitted accessory uses in the I-3 District:

   A.   Community gardens as regulated by section 11-18-15 of this title.

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

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

   D.   Off street loading as regulated by chapter 20 of this title.

   E.   Off street parking as regulated by chapter 19 of this title, including semitrailer trucks.

   F.   Outdoor storage and parking of land/sea containers and semi- tractor trailers.

   G.   Satellite TVROs as regulated by chapter 30 of this title.

   H.   Secondary or accessory use antennas and satellite TVROs, as regulated by chapter 30 of this title.

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

   J.   Solar energy systems as regulated by chapter 29 of this title. (Ord. 1047, 6-7-2021)

In addition to other uses specifically identified elsewhere in this title, the following are conditional uses in the I-3 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.   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.

   B.   Governmental and public utility buildings and structures; other than City of Lakeville or Metropolitan Airports Commission.

   C.   Personal wireless service antennas not located on an existing structure or tower as regulated by chapter 30 of this title.

   D.   Satellite TVROs greater than two meters (2 m) in diameter, other than those incidental to an airport use, as regulated by chapter 30 of this title. (Ord. 1047, 6-7-2021; amd. Ord. 1078, 6-5-2023; Ord. 1080, 6-5-2023)

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 the A District and are governed by chapter 5 of this title:

   A.   Commercial and public radio and television transmitting antennas, public safety communication antennas other than those incidental to the airport use, and public utility microwave antennas as regulated by chapter 30 of this title.

   B.   Outdoor storage as an accessory use other than as allowed by Section 11-88-5.F of this title or as a secondary use related to a non-airport operation, provided that:

      1.   Outdoor storage as a secondary use shall be limited to operations accessory to a principal use of property abutting an airport.

      2.   The outdoor storage area occupies space other than a required front yard setback or side yard setback area on a corner lot.

      3.   The outdoor storage area shall be fenced, screened and/or landscaped from view of public rights-of-way and abutting residential districts according to a plan in compliance with section 11-21-9 of this title and subject to the approval of the zoning administrator.

      4.   The outdoor storage area is surfaced with asphalt, concrete or pavers with perimeter concrete curb, unless the city engineer exempts all or portions of the curb for stormwater management purposes.

      5.   All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible from the public right of way or from neighboring residences and shall be in compliance with section 11-16-17 of this title.

      6.   The outdoor storage area shall not encroach upon required parking space or required loading space as required by this title.

      7.   The property stored shall not include any waste, except as provided in section 11-16-29 of this title.

      8.   The outdoor storage area shall not encroach into the required rear yard or side yard setback area if abutting a residential district.

      9.   The interim use permit shall terminate upon a change of occupancy or other date as determined by the City Council in accordance with section 11-5-7 of this title.

   C.   Outdoor storage of rail cars outside of railroad right-of-way as a secondary use, provided that:

      1.   Rail car storage areas shall be located in side or rear yards.

      2.   Rail car storage areas shall comply with the setback requirements for principal structures.

      3.   Access to the rail car storage area from a railroad right-of-way shall not cause congestion on public streets at existing or proposed crossings.

      4.   No rail car storage areas shall encroach upon a drainage and utility easement, except as may be approved by the City Engineer, or any wetland or wetland buffer.

      5.   All rail car storage areas shall be fenced, screened and/or landscaped from abutting and surrounding residential districts and public rights of way in compliance with chapter 21 of this title.

      6.   All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible from the public right of way or from neighboring residences and shall be in compliance with section 11-16-17 of this title.

      7.   Loading or unloading of rail cars shall be prohibited. (Ord. 1047, 6-7-2021; amd. Ord. 1057, 12-6-2021)

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 the I-3 District by administrative permit as may be issued by the Zoning Administrator:

   A.   Accessory, enclosed retail, rental, restaurant or convenience restaurant (without drive through facilities, only), or service activity other than that allowed as a permitted use or conditional use within this title, provided that:

      1.   Such use is allowed in a C-3 District.

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

   C.   Incidental sleeping quarters for airport maintenance personal only.

   D.   Multiple principal buildings on one lot of record, provided that:

      1.   Setbacks: Setbacks between multiple principal buildings within the same base lot shall be a minimum of twenty feet (20').

      2.   Common Areas: All common areas including, but not limited to, open space, wetlands, greenways, stormwater basins, driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, etc., shall be maintained in one of the following ways:

         a.   All of the property including buildings and common areas shall be owned by a single entity.

         b.   Common interest community pursuant to Minnesota statutes 515B.

         c.   The property shall be divided into a base lot and unit lots to allow for individual ownership of the principal buildings or individual tenant spaces within the principal building, with each owner of a unit lot having an equal and undivided interest in the common area.

         d.   Utilities:

            (1)   Underground Or Exterior Service: All utilities including telephone, electricity, gas, and telecable shall be installed underground. Exterior utility meters and fixtures shall be located in interior side or rear yards when possible and shall be screened from view of adjacent properties and the public right-of-way.

            (2)   Public Utility Service: Separate public utility services shall be provided to each unit unless exempted by the City Engineer.

               (A)   Water connection: A shutoff valve for each individual unit shall be provided.

               (B)   Sewer connection: Where more than one unit is served by a sanitary sewer service, all maintenance and cleaning shall be the responsibility of the maintenance association or owners.

   E.   Outside, aboveground storage facilities for fuel, or for fuel dispensing purposes related to the approved principal use, but not for sale.

      1.   The design, construction, and location of the equipment must comply with State and City codes including appropriate National Fire Protection Association specifications, Minnesota Uniform Fire Code requirements, and manufacturer’s specifications.

      2.   An accurate site plan for the development based upon a certified survey, shall be submitted showing to scale the location of the storage equipment, including any fencing and landscaping relating to the safety and screening of the equipment.

      3.   Solid wall enclosures should be used to assure that fire hose streams can be directed onto the storage equipment with minimal obstruction.

      4.   Equipment must be located so as not to obstruct approved parking spaces, driving aisles, fire lanes, utility easements, or required building ingress or egress points.

      5.   No signage shall be permitted, other than required safety information, product identification, product hazards, and operation instructions. For the purpose of this chapter, “signage” includes words, graphics, logos, and symbols.

   F.   Personal wireless service antennas including temporary mobile towers, as regulated by chapter 30 of this title.

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

   H.   WECS as regulated by chapter 29 of this title.

(Ord. 1047, 6-7-2021; Ord. 1098, 1-21-2025)

   A.   The following minimum requirements shall be observed in the I-3 District subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this title:

 

 

(Ord. 1047, 6-7-2021)

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 I-3 District shall exceed the following height:

   A.   Principal buildings: No limit.

   B.   Accessory buildings: No limit. (Ord. 1047, 6-7-2021)