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Menahga City Zoning Code

§ 151.17 R-1, ONE

OR TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE.

   (A)   Purpose. The R-1 district is intended for low density residential development in those areas where development fits the land use plan and policies.
   (B)   Permitted uses.
      (1)   One- or two-family unit dwellings;
      (2)   Public and private parks, playgrounds, athletic fields and other recreation uses of a supporting nature to parks and playgrounds;
      (3)   Residential and nonresidential programs as regulated by M.S. §§ 245A.11 and 245A.14, as amended, except where such programs are considered a multifamily residential use by said statutes.
      (4)   Parks and recreational areas owned or operated by governmental agencies;
      (5)   Public elementary or high schools or private schools with an equivalent curriculum; and
      (6)   Churches, parish houses, convents, children’s nurseries and schools.
   (C)   Conditional uses.
      (1)   Planned unit developments;
      (2)   Commercial childcare facilities;
      (3)   Vegetation removal, clear cutting;
      (4)   Nursing home, or home for the aged, including assisted living, memory care or similar.
      (5)   Accessory dwelling units; and
      (6)   Other residential, institutional, or government service uses determined by the City Council to be of the same general character as the permitted and conditional uses above and found not to be detrimental to existing uses, or the public health, safety, and welfare of the public.
   (D)   Accessory uses permitted. Normal uses accessory to the principal uses are allowed except that the principal use must first be established.
   (E)   Performance standards.
      (1)   Minimum lot width (one- or two-family units): 75 feet;
      (2)   Minimum lot area square feet (with sewer): 7,500 square feet;
      (3)   Minimum lot square feet (without sewer): 20,000 square feet;
      (4)   Front setback measured from the property line: 20 feet;
      (5)   Rear yard: 10 feet;
      (6)   Side yard: 10 feet;
      (7)   Corner side yard: 20 feet;
      (8)   Sheds under 200 square feet setback (side or rear): 5 feet;
      (9)   Maximum impervious surface coverage: varies by parcel;
      (10)   Building height maximum: 35 feet;
      (11)   Maximum density (with sewer): One unit per 7,500 square feet;
      (12)   Maximum density (without sewer): One unit per 20,000 square feet.
(Ord. passed 4-24-78; Am. Ord. passed - -82; Am. Ord. passed 12- -24) Penalty, see § 10.99