In order to classify, regulate and restrict the location of trade and industry, and the location of buildings designated for specific uses, to protect residential uses, to regulate and limit the height and bulk of buildings hereafter erected or altered, to regulate and limit the intensity of the use of lot areas, and to regulate and determine the areas of yards and open space within and surrounding such buildings, the city is hereby divided into zoning districts. The use, height and area regulations shall be uniform in each district, and said districts shall be known as:

      (1)   UR, Urban Reserve District.

      (2)   R-1, Low Density Single-Family Residential District.

      (3)   R-2, Single-Family Residential District.

      (4)   R-3, Medium Density Residential District.

      (5)   R-4, High Density Residential District.

      (1)   B-1, Central Business District.

      (2)   B-2, General Business District.

      (1)   I-1, Light Industrial District.

      (2)   I-2, General Industrial District.

      (1)   PI, Public-Institutional District.

      (2)   PUD, Planned Unit Development District.

      (1)   FP, Floodplain Overlay District.

(Ord. 583, passed 8-26-2019)

   Zoning district boundary lines established by this chapter generally follow lot lines, the center lines of railroad rights-of-way, street rights-of-way, watercourses or the corporate limit lines, all as they exist upon the effective date of this chapter and as may be amended by subsequent map amendments.

   (A)   Appeals concerning the exact location of a zoning district boundary line shall be heard by the Council serving as the Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to § 153.021 of this chapter.

   (B)   Whenever any street, alley or other public way is vacated by official action by the city, the zoning district adjoining each side of such street, alley or public way shall be automatically extended to the center of such vacation, and all area included in the vacation shall then and henceforth be subject to all appropriate regulations of the extended districts.

   (C)   All streets, alleys, public ways and railroad rights-of-way, if not otherwise specifically designated, shall be deemed to be in the same zone as the property in the most restrictive classification immediately abutting upon such alleys, streets, public ways or railroad rights-of-way. Where the center line of a street, alley, public way or railroad right-of-way serves as a district boundary, the zoning of such areas, unless otherwise specifically designated, shall be deemed to be the same as that of the abutting property up to such center line.

   (D)   All areas within the corporate limits of the city which are under water and which are not shown as included within any zone shall be subject to all regulations of the zone which immediately adjoins such water area. If such water area adjoins two or more zones, the boundaries of each zone shall be construed to be extended into the water area in a straight line until they meet the other district at the halfway point and/or to the corporate limits.

   (E)   Where a single parcel of land is bisected by one or more zoning district boundary lines, land in the more restrictive district shall not be included as a part of the required yards or minimum lot area for any structures or uses not allowed in said district.

(Ord. 583, passed 8-26-2019)

   The location and boundaries of the districts established by this chapter are hereby set forth on the zoning map entitled Le Sueur Zoning Map. Said map shall be on file with the Zoning Administrator, and hereinafter referred to as the "Zoning Map." Said map and all the notations, references, and other information shown thereon shall have the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein and thereby made a part of this chapter by reference. It is the responsibility of the Zoning Administrator to maintain the Le Sueur Zoning Map, and amendments thereto shall be recorded on said map. The Official Le Sueur Zoning Map shall be kept on file in the City Hall.

(Ord. 583, passed 8-26-2019)

   All territory hereafter annexed to the city which is not shown on the zoning map shall automatically, upon annexation, be classified within the RR-UR, Rural Residential-Urban Reserve District and shall be subject to all regulations, notations, references and conditions as are applicable to said district until such time that a determination may be made as to the proper district classification for such territory and an amendment can be made to that effect.

(Ord. 583, passed 8-26-2019)

      (1)   Agriculture, farms, farmsteads, farming and agricultural related buildings and structures subject to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency standards, but not including animal feedlots.

      (2)   Forest and wildlife game management areas.

      (3)   Single-family residences.

      (1)   Accessory uses, buildings and structures customarily incidental and directly related to the uses allowed as permitted, conditional, and interim permit in this chapter.

      (2)   Home occupations.

      (3)   Family day care facilities.

      (4)   Private garages, parking spaces and carports for licensed and operable passenger cars and trucks.

      (5)   Keeping of livestock, accessory to an agricultural use provided it is not a feedlot.

      (1)   Open space recreation use and campgrounds.

      (2)   Cemeteries.

      (3)   Essential services.

      (4)   Golf and country clubs.

      (5)   Marinas.

      (1)   Mining.

      (2)   Stable, public.

      (3)   Commercial kennel.

(Ord. 583, passed 8-26-2019)

      (1)   Single-family residence.

      (1)   Accessory uses, buildings and structures customarily incidental and directly related to the uses allowed as permitted, conditional, and interim permit in this chapter.

      (2)   Home occupations.

      (3)   Family day care facilities.

      (4)   Private garages, parking spaces and carports for licensed and operable passenger cars and trucks.

      (1)   Small cell wireless facilities.

 

(Ord. 583, passed 8-26-2019)

      (1)   Single-family residence.

      (1)   Accessory uses, buildings and structures customarily incidental and directly related to the uses allowed as permitted, conditional, and interim permit in this chapter.

      (2)   Home occupations.

      (3)   Family day care facilities.

      (4)   Private garages, parking spaces and carports for licensed and operable passenger cars and trucks.

      (1)   Small cell wireless facilities.

 

(Ord. 583, passed 8-26-2019)

      (1)   Single-family residence.

      (2)   Two-family residences (twin-homes, duplexes).

      (3)   Townhomes.

      (1)   Accessory uses, buildings and structures customarily incidental and directly related to the uses allowed as permitted, conditional, and interim permit in this chapter.

      (2)   Home occupations.

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      (3)   Family day care facilities.

      (4)   Private garages, parking spaces and carports for licensed and operable passenger cars and trucks.

      (1)   Essential services.

      (2)   Manufactured home park.

 

(Ord. 583, passed 8-26-2019)

      (1)   Townhomes.

      (2)   Apartments.

      (1)   Accessory uses, buildings and structures customarily incidental and directly related to the uses allowed as permitted, conditional, and interim permit in this chapter.

      (2)   Home occupations.

      (3)   Family day care facilities.

      (4)   Private garages, parking spaces and carports for licensed and operable passenger cars and trucks.

      (1)   Manufactured home park.

      (2)   Assisted living facility or nursing home.

      (3)   Commercial day care center.

      (4)   Public and private schools.

      (5)   Hospitals including accessory heliports.

      (6)   Assembly uses.

 

(Ord. 583, passed 8-26-2019; Ord. 608, passed 7-8-2024)

   (A)   Purpose. The purpose of the B-l A District is to encourage the continuation of a viable business area by allowing retail, service, office, and entertainment facilities. It is intended to reflect the character of a historic, traditional small-town downtown with a focus on retail and restaurant oriented uses that share a common customer base. This is the district intended for retail commercial uses fronting on Main Street establishing a traditional small town downtown. References in this chapter to the B-l District shall apply to both the B-lA and B-1B Districts.

      (1)   Retail commercial such as grocery, hardware, drug, clothing, jewelry, and furniture stores.

      (2)   Restaurants and cafes.

      (3)   Taverns, brewpubs and bars.

      (4)   Personal service shops such as laundry, barber, beauty shops, massage establishments, dry cleaning, shoe repair, and photography services.

      (5)   Professional service offices such as medical and dental clinics, architects, and attorneys.

      (6)   Finance, insurance, and real estate services.

      (7)   Hotels.

      (8)   Shopping centers and malls.

      (9)   Off-sale liquor store.

      (10)   Residential dwelling units provided they are located above the first floor of a commercial establishment.

      (1)   Accessory uses, buildings and structures customarily incidental and directly related to the uses allowed as permitted, conditional, and interim permit in this chapter.

      (2)   Parking areas for licensed and operable passenger cars and trucks.

      (1)   Micro-distillery with cocktail room.

      (2)   Brewery with taproom.

      (3)   Accessory outdoor dining.

      (4)   New construction that exceeds the maximum front and side yard setbacks.

      (1)   The following minimum requirements shall be observed in the B-1A District, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter:

 

 

      (2)   The front and side yard setbacks are both minimum and maximum standards. A structure may exceed the maximum setback when in receipt of a conditional use permit.

(Ord. 608, passed 7-8-2024)

      (1)   Retail commercial such as grocery, hardware, drug, clothing, jewelry, and furniture stores.

      (2)   Restaurants and cafes.

      (3)   Taverns, brewpubs, and bars.

      (4)   Personal service shops such as laundry, barber, beauty shops, massage establishments, dry cleaning, shoe repair, and photography services.

      (5)   Professional service offices such as medical and dental clinics, architects, and attorneys.

      (6)   Finance, insurance, and real estate services.

      (7)   Hotels.

      (8)   Bed and breakfasts.

      (9)   Shopping centers and mall.

      (10)   Post office.

      (11)   Public library.

      (12)   Art studio.

      (13)   Off-sale liquor store.

      (14)   Health and health club facilities.

      (15)   Residential dwelling units provided they are located above the first floor of a commercial establishment.

      (16)   Entertainment and amusement services such as movie theaters and bowling alleys.

      (1)   Accessory uses, buildings and structures customarily incidental and directly related to the uses allowed as permitted, conditional, and interim permit in this chapter.

      (2)   Parking areas for licensed and operable passenger cars and trucks.

      (1)   Commercial day care center.

      (2)   Public and private schools.

      (3)   Assembly uses.

      (4)   Micro-distillery with cocktail room.

      (5)   Brewery with taproom.

      (6)   Accessory outdoor dining.

      (7)   Parking lot as a principal use.

      (8)   Townhomes.

      (9)   Apartments.

      (10)   Entertainment and amusement services such as movie theaters and bowling alleys.

 

 

(Ord. 608, passed 7-8-2024)

      (1)   Retail commercial such as grocery, hardware, drug, clothing, jewelry, and furniture stores.

      (2)   Restaurants and cafes.

      (3)   Taverns, brewpubs and bars.

      (4)   Personal service shops such as laundry, barber, beauty shops, massage establishments, dry cleaning, shoe repair, and photography services.

      (5)   Entertainment and amusement services.

      (6)   Professional service offices such as medical and dental clinics, architects, and attorneys.

      (7)   Finance, insurance, and real estate services.

      (8)   Hotels.

      (9)   Bed and breakfasts.

      (10)   Shopping centers and mall.

      (11)   Post office.

      (12)   Library.

      (13)   Art studio.

      (14)   Off-sale liquor store.

      (15)   Health and health club facilities.

      (16)   Commercial recreation facilities.

      (17)   Day care center.

      (18)   Funeral homes.

      (19)   Banquet hall.

      (20)   Assembly uses.

      (1)   Accessory uses, buildings and structures customarily incidental and directly related to the uses allowed as permitted, conditional, and interim permit in this chapter.

      (2)   Parking areas for licensed and operable passenger cars and trucks.

      (1)   Public and private schools.

      (2)   Motor vehicle repair shops.

      (3)   Motor vehicle sales.

      (4)   Motor vehicle service stations.

      (5)   Assisted living facilities and nursing homes.

      (6)   Hospitals including accessory heliports.

      (7)   Accessory open sales and rental.

      (8)   Building materials sales.

      (9)   Animal hospitals and veterinary clinics.

      (10)   Micro-distillery with cocktail room.

      (11)   Brewery with taproom.

      (12)   Implement sales and service/feed store.

      (13)   Motor vehicle parts store.

      (14)   Pawn shop.

      (15)   Appliance sales and repair.

      (16)   Recreational vehicle, boat, and trailer sales, rental, and repair.

      (17)   Accessory outdoor dining.

 

(Ord. 583, passed 8-26-2019; Ord. 590, passed 4-12-2021; Ord. 608, passed 7-8-2024)

      (1)   Productions, processing, cleaning, servicing, testing, and repair facilities.

      (2)   Warehousing.

      (3)   Wholesale business.

      (4)   General offices.

      (5)   Essential services.

      (6)   Plumbing and electrical contracting business.

      (7)   Commercial recreation facilities.

      (8)   Commercial day care centers.

      (9)   Motor vehicle service station.

      (10)   Research laboratories conducted entirely in a closed building.

      (11)   Data centers.

      (12)   Art studio.

      (13)   Breweries.

      (14)   Distilleries.

      (15)   Grain elevators.

      (16)   Animal hospitals and veterinary clinics.

      (17)   Building materials sales.

      (18)   Motor vehicle parts sales.

      (19)   Appliance sales and repair.

      (1)   Accessory uses, buildings and structures customarily incidental and directly related to the uses allowed as permitted, conditional, and interim permit in this chapter.

      (2)   Parking areas for licensed and operable passenger cars and trucks.

      (1)   Motor vehicle repair shops.

      (2)   Motor vehicle sales.

      (3)   Self-storage facility.

      (4)   Transportation terminal.

      (5)   Truck stop.

      (6)   Accessory exterior storage.

      (7)   Adult uses.

      (8)   Day care center.

      (9)   Agricultural implement sales and service.

      (10)   Accessory open sales and rental.

      (11)   Garage, public.

      (12)   Micro-distillery with cocktail room.

      (13)   Brewery with taproom.

      (14)   Commercial kennels.

      (15)   Recreational vehicle, boat, and trailer sales, rental, and repair.

      (16)   Banquet hall.

      (17)   Indoor agriculture.

      (18)   Accessory sales of products produced on site provided that the sales area does not exceed 30% of the footprint of the principal use.

 

(Ord. 583, passed 8-26-2019; Ord. 590, passed 4-12-2021; Ord. 605, passed 5-13-2024)

      (1)   Manufacturing, fabrication, production, assembly, processing, cleaning, servicing, testing, and repair facilities.

      (2)   Warehousing.

      (3)   Wholesale business.

      (4)   Essential services.

      (5)   Plumbing and electrical contracting business.

      (6)   Brewery.

      (7)   Distillery.

      (8)   Data centers.

      (9)   Indoor agriculture.

      (1)   Accessory uses, buildings and structures customarily incidental and directly related to the uses allowed as permitted, conditional, and interim permit in this chapter.

      (2)   Parking areas for licensed and operable passenger cars and trucks.

      (1)   Motor vehicle repair shops.

      (2)   Accessory exterior storage.

      (3)   Manufacturing and refining of chemicals.

      (4)   Processing and storage of sand, gravel, stone, and other similar raw materials not including mining.

      (5)   Retail sales and rental of heavy industrial, manufacturing or construction machinery or equipment.

      (6)   Crematorium.

      (7)   Accessory open sales and rental.

      (8)   Transportation terminals.

      (9)   Truck stop.

      (10)   Accessory sales of products produced on site provided that the sales area does not exceed 30% of the footprint of the principal use.

 

(Ord. 583, passed 8-26-2019; Ord. 590, passed 4-12-2021; Ord. 605, passed 5-13-2024)

      (1)   Public and governmental uses.

      (2)   Hospitals.

      (3)   Schools.

      (4)   Public recreation.

      (5)   Parks.

      (6)   Public library.

      (7)   Post office.

      (1)   Accessory uses, buildings and structures customarily incidental and directly related to the uses allowed as permitted, conditional, and interim permit in this chapter.

      (2)   Parking areas for licensed and operable passenger cars and trucks.

      (1)   Accessory exterior storage.

      (2)   WECS.

      (3)   Public parking lot.

      (4)   Open space recreation.

      (5)   Essential services.

      (6)   Helipads accessory to a hospital.

 

(Ord. 583, passed 8-26-2019)

      (1)   Planned unit development districts shall be established with a specific set of allowable uses, including designation of uses which may require separate conditional use permits within the PUD district. The district may refer to allowable uses in another zoning district, or the district may establish a specific list.

      (2)   Planned unit development districts shall be established with a specific set of required performance standards that will apply throughout the life of the district. The district may refer to the standards listed in another zoning district, or the district may establish a specific set of requirements.

      (3)   All planned unit development districts shall have specified base zoning districts that establish the minimum standards for the district that are not otherwise specified within the PUD District.

(Ord. 583, passed 8-26-2019)

   The Flood Plain Overlay District is created for the purpose of protecting the public health and safety, and to minimize property damage and pollution from flood waters. The standards for this District are found in Chapter 151 of the city code.

(Ord. 583, passed 8-26-2019)