Mendota Heights City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 2
ZONING DISTRICTS
12-2A-1: TITLE AND APPLICATION:
This Title shall be known, cited and referred to as the MENDOTA HEIGHTS ZONING ORDINANCE or except as referred to hereinafter, where it shall be known as “Zoning Ordinance”. (Ord. 592, 9-17-2024)
12-2A-2: INTENT AND PURPOSE:
This Zoning Ordinance is adopted for the purposes of:
A. Protecting the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience, and general welfare.
B. Dividing the City into zones and districts restricting and regulating therein the location, construction, reconstruction, alteration, and use of structures and land.
C. Promoting orderly development of the residential, business, industrial, recreation and public areas.
D. Providing adequate light, air, and convenience of access to property.
E. Limiting congestion in the public rights-of-way.
F. Preventing overcrowding of land and undue concentration of structures by regulating the use of land and buildings and the bulk of buildings in relation to the land and buildings surrounding them.
G. Providing for the compatibility of different land uses and the most appropriate use of land throughout the City.
H. Providing for the administration of this Zoning Ordinance and amendments thereto.
I. Defining the powers and duties of the administrative officers and bodies, as provided hereinafter.
J. Prescribing penalties for the violation of the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance or any amendment thereto. (Ord. 592, 9-17-2024)
12-2A-3: APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION:
A. Minimum Requirements. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience, and general welfare.
B. Conflicting Provisions. Where the conditions imposed by any provision of this Zoning Ordinance are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other law, ordinance, statue, resolution, or regulation of any kind, the regulations which are more restrictive, or which impose higher standards or requirements shall prevail.
C. Compliance with Provisions. No structure shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, or altered, and no structure or land shall be used for any purpose nor in any manner which is not in conformity with the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance. (Ord. 592, 9-17-2024)
12-2A-4: SEPARABILITY:
It is hereby declared to be the intention that the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance which are separable in accordance with the following:
A. If any court of competent jurisdiction shall judge any provisions of this Zoning Ordinance to be invalid, such judgement shall not affect any other provision of this Zoning Ordinance not specifically included in said judgement.
B. If any court of competent jurisdiction shall judge invalid the application of any provision of this Zoning Ordinance to a particular property, building, or structure, such judgement shall not affect other property, buildings, or structures. (Ord. 592, 9-17-2024)
12-2A-5: AUTHORITY:
This Chapter is enacted pursuant to the authority granted by the Municipal Planning Act, Minnesota Statutes, and Sections 462.351 to 462.364, and any other successor chapters and sections. (Ord. 592, 9-17-2024)
12-2B-1: BASE ZONING DISTRICTS:
A. Assigned Base Zoning Districts. All parcels, lots and land within the City are zoned with a Base Zoning District designation. The Base Zoning Districts establish and assign dimensional standards for all lots, improvements, subdivisions and other uses as described and regulated within this Zoning Ordinance. A parcel of land, development or contiguous area may be subject to an Overlay District which may assign additional dimensional standards and rules or provide certain flexibility from the standards as expressly described in other applicable Chapters or Sections.
Residential Districts | Business Districts | |||||||
Residential Estate | Low Density Residential1 |
Medium Density Residential | Multi-Family Residential | Mixed- Use | General Business | Neighborhood Business | Industrial | |
Abbreviations | RE | R-1 | R-2 | R-3 | MU | B-1 | B-2 | I |
Lot Size (minimum) | 30,000 square feet | 15,000 square feet | 5,500 square feet/unit | 20,000 square feet total or 3,500 square feet/unit | 15,000 square feet total or 3,500 square feet/unit | 20,000 square feet | 15,000 square feet | 1 acre |
Lot Width (minimum) | 125' | 100' | 35' per unit | 150' | 100' | 150' | 100' | 100' |
Impervious Surface Area (maximum ) | 35% | 35% | 35%, up to 50% with BMPs2 | 50%, up to 65% with BMPs2 | 60%, up to 75% with BMPs2 | 60%, up to 75% with BMPs2 | 60%, up to 75% with BMPs2 | 75%, up to 90% with BMPs2 |
Height (maximum ) | 35' | 25' | 25' | 60' | 60' | 35' | 30' | 45' |
(Ord. 592, 9-17-2024)
12-2B-2: RESIDENTIAL ESTATE (RE):
A. Purpose of Residential Estate (RE) Zoning District. The RE Zoning District designates areas in the community where the predominant use of property is for large lot, single-family detached uses with supporting accessory uses. Properties zoned RE have a larger lot size and may or may not be part of a platted neighborhood. Land developed within the RE Zoning District may be served by private well and septic or connected to municipal utility services.
B. Permitted Uses. See Chapter 3: Allowed Uses.
C. Zoning District Dimensional Standards. [Table 12-2B-2.1] identifies the Dimensional Standards for Principal and Accessory Structures.
Lot Dimensions |
Lot Dimensions | |||
A | Lot Size (minimum) | 30,000 square feet | |
B | Lot Width (minimum) | 125 feet | |
Principal Building Standards | |||
C | Front Yard Setback | ||
Newly Created Lot (new plat) Existing Lot of Record (infill) | 40 feet See Section [12-4A-3.D.2.] | ||
D | Side Yard Setback (minimum) | 15 feet interior lot line 30 feet abutting a street | |
E | Rear Yard Setback (minimum) | 30 feet | |
Principal Building Height (maximum) | 35 feet | ||
Accessory Structure Standards | |||
Private Garages | |||
Number (maximum) | One (1) detached or one (1) attached garage per Lot; see Section [12-4A-8.D.2.] for Exception for Two Private Garages on a Lot | ||
Size (maximum) | |||
If Attached Private Garage | 1,200 square feet 1,201 - 1,500 square feet with CUP | ||
If Detached Private Garage | 750 square feet 751 - 1,000 square feet with CUP | ||
Size for Exception for Two Private Garages | Up to 2,400 square feet based on lot size, see Section [12-4A-8.D.2.] | ||
Front Yard Setback (attached) | Minimum Front Yard Setback of Principal Building | ||
F | Front Yard Setback (detached) | Behind Principal Building front facade | |
Side and Rear Yard Setbacks (minimum) | Corner lots must meet principal building side yard setback | ||
144 to 2,000 square feet | 10 feet | ||
Over 2,000 square feet | 15 feet | ||
Height (maximum) | May not exceed height of principal building | ||
144 to 2,000 square feet | 15 feet, 1.5 stories | ||
Over 2,000 square feet | 18 feet, 1.5 stories | ||
G | Setback from Principal Building (minimum) | 5 feet | |
Garage Doors | |||
Width (maximum measured horizontally) | 36 linear feet as viewed from the public right-of-way | ||
Height (maximum) | 9 feet, or up to 12 feet with Conditional Use Permit | ||
Storage Building | |||
Number (maximum) | One (1); See Section [12-4A-8.E.1.c.] for Exception for two Storage Buildings if Chicken Coop/Run | ||
Size | 144 square feet for one (1) Storage Building; maximum of 225 square feet of combined Storage Building and Chicken Coop/Run | ||
Front Yard Setback (minimum) | Behind Principal Building front facade | ||
Side and Rear Yard Setback (minimum) | 5 feet | ||
Height (maximum) | 10 feet, 1 story | ||
Accessory Structure (not meeting definition of Building) | |||
Setbacks | Must meet all Storage Building yard setbacks | ||
Size | No limit; must meet impervious surface requirements. | ||
Other Standards | |||
Impervious Surface Coverage (maximum) | 35% | ||
Figure 12-2B-2.1 RE Lot Diagram Example
(Ord. 592, 9-17-2024)
12-2B-3: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-1):
A. Purpose of Low Density Residential (R-1) Zoning District. The R-1 Zoning District designates areas in the community that are predominantly used for single-family residential principal and accessory uses. Properties zoned R-1 are primarily developed with single-family homes, curvilinear roadways, public utilities and front-facing attached garages. Any future redevelopment is intended to comply with the characteristics and dimensional standards of the current development pattern.
B. Permitted Uses. See Chapter 3: Allowed Uses.
C. Zoning District Dimensional Standards. [Table 12-2B-3.1
] identifies the Dimensional Standards for Principal and Accessory Structures.
D. Exception to Certain Dimensional Standards for Existing Lots of Record.
1. Certain subdivision plats were approved prior to the adoption of the R-1 dimensional standards established in Table [12-2B-3.1]. An Existing Lots of Record meeting this exception must be:
a. Platted prior to 1982; and
b. Be substandard to the required minimum lot area or lot width, or both.
2. If a lot meets the definition of an Existing Lot of Record as established in (1.) above, then the following exceptions to Table 12-2B-3.1
Dimensional and Lot Standards shall apply. If the Existing Lot of Record meets the following standards, then it shall be deemed conforming to the Zoning District Standards.
a. Lot Area must be a minimum of 50% of the lot area established in Table [12-2B-3.1].
b. Lot Width must be a minimum of 50-feet.
c. Lot may not be created by a new subdivision, or it shall be deemed to be new and does not meet the definition of an Existing Lot of Record.
d. Minimum Side Yard Setback shall be determined by the closest point of the existing principal structure, but in no case shall any addition or improvement be located closer than 5-feet from the property line.
Lot Dimensions |
Lot Dimensions | ||
A | Lot Size (minimum) | 15,000 square feet |
B | Lot Width (minimum) | 100 feet |
Principal Building Standards | ||
C | Front Yard Setback | |
Newly Created Lot (new plat) - Minimum Existing Lot of Record (infill) - Minimum | 30 feet See Section [12-4A-3.D.2.] | |
Newly Created Lot (new plat) - Maximum Existing Lot of Record (infill) - Maximum | 40 feet See Section [12-4A-3. D.2.] | |
D | Side Yard Setback (minimum) | 10 feet interior lot line 30 feet abutting a street |
E | Rear Yard Setback (minimum) | 30 feet |
Height (maximum) | 25 feet | |
Accessory Structure Standards | ||
Private Garages | ||
Number (maximum) | One (1) detached or one (1) attached garage per lot; see [Section 12-4A-8.D.2] for Exception for Two Private Garages on a Lot. | |
Size (maximum) | ||
If Attached Private Garage | 1,200 square feet 1,201 - 1,500 square feet with CUP | |
If Detached Private Garage | 750 square feet 751 - 1,000 square feet with CUP | |
Size of Exception for Two Private Garages | Up to 2,400 square feet based on lot size, see Section [12-4A-8.D.2.] | |
Front Yard Setback (attached) | Minimum Front Yard Setback of Principal Building | |
F | Front Yard Setback (detached) | Behind Principal Building front facade |
Side and Rear Yard Setbacks (minimum) | Corner lots must meet Principal Building side yard setback | |
H | 144 to 2,000 square feet | 10 feet |
Over 2,000 square feet | 15 feet | |
Height (Maximum) | May not exceed height of Principal Building | |
144 to 2,000 square feet | 15 feet, 1.5 stories | |
2,000 to 2,400 Square Feet | 18 feet, 1.5 stories | |
I | Setback from Principal Building | 5 feet |
Garage Doors | ||
Width (maximum measured horizontally) | 36 linear feet as viewed from the public right-of-way | |
Height (maximum) | 9 feet, up to 12 feet with Conditional Use Permit | |
Storage Building | ||
Number (maximum) | One (1); See [Section 12-4A-8.E.a.iii.] for Exception for two Storage Buildings if Chicken Coop/Run. | |
Size | 144 square feet for one (1) Storage Building; maximum of 225 square feet of combined Storage Building and Chick Coop/Run. | |
Front Yard Setback (minimum) | Behind Principal Building front facade | |
G | Side and Rear Yard Setbacks (minimum) | 5 feet |
Height (maximum) | 10 feet, 1 story | |
Accessory Structure (not meeting definition of Building) | ||
Setbacks | Must meet all Accessory Building yard setbacks | |
Size | No limit; must meet impervious surface requirements for all combined improvements. | |
Other Standards | ||
Impervious Surface Coverage (maximum) | 35%, or up to 50% with approved Best Management Practices (BMPs) | |
Figure 12-2B-3.1 R-1 Lot Diagram Example
(Ord. 592, 9-17-2024)
12-2B-4: MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-2):
A. Purpose of Medium Density Residential (R-2) Zoning District. The R-2 Zoning District designates areas in the community that are developed with small-lot detached residential or attached residential uses. Properties zoned R-2 are predominantly developed with duplex, triplex, townhome or rowhome residential uses and are located within platted developments. The properties designated within the R-2 Zoning District were generally developed as part of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and are subject to additional standards and requirements as established within the PUD.
B. Permitted Uses. See Chapter 3: Allowed Uses.
C. Zoning District Dimensional Standards. Table [12-2B-4.1] identifies the Dimensional Standards for Principal and Accessory Structures.
Lot Dimensions |
Lot Dimensions | ||
A | Lot Size (minimum) | 5,500 square feet per unit |
B | Lot Width (minimum) | 35 feet per unit |
Principal Building Standards | ||
C | Minimum Width of Principal Building | 20 feet (per unit) |
Minimum finished habitable floor area | 1,000 square feet | |
D | Front Yard Setback (minimum) | 20 feet |
E | Side Yard Setback (minimum) | 0 feet if attached unit 10 feet interior lot line 30 feet abutting a street |
F | Rear Yard Setback (minimum) | 30 feet |
Height (maximum) | 25 feet, 2 stories | |
Accessory Structure Standards | ||
Private Garages | ||
Number (maximum) | One (1) detached private garage or one (1) attached private garage per unit. | |
Size (attached or detached) | Minimum of 220 square feet and maximum of 750 square feet 751 - 1,000 square feet with CUP | |
Front Yard Setback (attached) | Principal Building Setbacks (minimum) | |
G | Front Yard Setback (detached) | Behind Principal Building front facade |
Side and Rear Yard Setbacks (detached) If corner lot/unit | 5 feet Must meet Principal Building front yard setback on all road frontage | |
Height (maximum) | 15 feet, 1.5 stories | |
H | Setback from Principal Building (minimum) | 5 feet |
Garage Doors | ||
Width | No more than 36 linear feet can be viewed from the public right-of-way, measured horizontally | |
Height (maximum) | 9 feet | |
Storage Building | ||
Number (maximum per lot) | One (1); See [Section 12-4A-8.E.a.iii] for Exception for two Storage Buildings if Chicken Coop/Run. | |
Size (maximum per lot) | 144 Square Feet for one (1) Storage Building; maximum of 225 Square Feet of combined Storage Building and Chicken Coop/Run. | |
Front Yard Setback (minimum) | Behind Principal Building front facade | |
Side and Rear Yard Setback (minimum) | 5 feet | |
Height (maximum) | 10 feet, 1 story | |
Accessory Structure (not meeting definition of Building) | ||
Setbacks | Must meet all accessory building yard setbacks | |
Size | No limit; must meet impervious surface requirements for all combined improvements. | |
Other Standards | ||
Impervious Surface Coverage (maximum) | 35%, or up to 50% with approved Best Management Practices (BMPs) | |
Parking (minimum) | One (1) space per unit or one (1) space per bedroom, whichever is greater (1 must be enclosed) | |
Figure 12-2B-4.1 R-2 Lot Diagram Example
(Ord. 592, 9-17-2024)
12-2B-5: MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3):
A. Purpose of Multi-Family Residential (R-3) Zoning District. The R-3 Zoning District designates areas in the community that are developed with attached multi-family residential uses and supporting accessory uses. Properties zoned R-3 are predominantly developed with apartments, condominiums and may include townhomes or rowhomes. The properties designated within the R-3 Zoning District were generally developed as part of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and may be subject to additional standards and requirements as established within the PUD.
B. Permitted Uses. See Chapter 3: Allowed Uses.
C. Zoning Dimensional Standards. Table [12-2B-5.1] identifies the Dimensional Standards for Principal and Accessory Structures.
Minimum Lot Area per Dwelling Unit |
Minimum Lot Area per Dwelling Unit | ||
A | Minimum Lot Size | 20,000 square feet |
Minimum Lot Size Per Unit | 3,500 square feet per unit | |
Principal Building Standards | ||
B | Front Yard Setback | 50 feet |
C | Side Yard Setback | 40 feet |
D | Rear Yard Setback | 40 feet |
Height (maximum) | 60 feet; may exceed maximum with CUP | |
Accessory Structure Standards | ||
Private Garage | ||
E | Front Yard Setback (minimum) | 50 feet |
Side and Rear Yard Setbacks (minimum) | Corner lots must meet Principal Building side yard setback | |
144 to 2,000 Square Feet | 10 feet | |
Over 2,000 Square Feet | 15 feet | |
Height (Maximum) | May not exceed height of Principal Building | |
144 to 2,000 Square Feet | 15 feet, 1.5 stories | |
Over 2,000 Square Feet | 18 feet, 1.5 stories | |
F | Setback from Principal Building (detached) | 5 feet minimum; or as determined by the Building Official |
Storage Building | ||
Number (maximum) | One (1); See Section [12-4A-8.E.1.c.] for Exception for two Storage Buildings if Chicken Coop/Run. All other detached Storage Buildings Require a CUP. | |
Size | 144 square feet for one (1) Storage Building, maximum of 225 square feet of combined Storage Building and Coop/Run. All other detached Storage Buildings require a CUP. | |
Front Yard Setback (minimum) | Behind Principal Building front façade | |
Side and Rear Yard Setback (minimum) | 5 feet | |
Height (maximum) | 10 feet, 1 story | |
Accessory Structure (not meeting definition of Building) | ||
Setbacks | Must meet all Storage Building yard setbacks | |
Size | No limit, must meet impervious surface requirements for all combined improvements | |
Parking and Other Standards | ||
Impervious Surface Coverage (maximum) | 50%, or up to 65% with approved Best Management Practices (BMPs) | |
Parking (minimum) | One (1) space per unit or one (1) space per bedroom, whichever is greater | |
Enclosed Parking | One space must be enclosed per unit | |
Surface Parking minimum setback | 40 feet from public ROW and 10 feet from any Principal Building | |
Design Standards | See Section [12-4B-3E.] | |
Figure 12-2B-5.1 R-3 Lot Diagram Example
(Ord. 592, 9-17-2024)
12-2B-6: MIXED-USE (MU):
A. Purpose of Mixed-Use Zoning District. The MU Zoning District designates areas in the community that are developed with a mix of both residential and business uses within an area, on an individual parcel, or lot. Properties zoned MU are predominately developed with a mix of multi-family attached residential uses, retail, and commercial uses. The properties designated within the MU are regulated by a Planned Unit Development (PUD) plan and are subject to additional standards and requirements as established within the PUD.
B. Permitted Uses. The allowed uses are established within the Planned Unit Development (PUD) agreement for a specific area. Generally, the permitted, conditional, and accessory uses contained in the R-2, R-3, B-1 and B-2 Zoning Districts are potentially allowable. See Chapter 3. Allowed Uses for specific uses.
C. Zoning District Dimensional Standards. All MU Districts are subject to a PUD. The PUD for the development establishes the specific dimensional standards for the development type. The Base District considerations for residential uses are the R-2 Medium Density Residential or R-3 Multi-Family Residential Zoning District standards, and for business uses are the B-2 Neighborhood Business District standards. (Ord. 592, 9-17-2024)
12-2B-7: GENERAL BUSINESS (B-1):
A. Purpose of B-1 General Business District. The B-1 Zoning District designates areas in the community that are developed, or intended to be developed, with retail, commercial, office, and service uses that serve the larger region. Examples of uses within the General Business Zoning District may include office or business parks, larger shopping areas, or a medical service campus. Properties zoned General Business have access to larger roadways and collectors and are located in areas not intended to connect to residential neighborhoods.
B. Permitted Uses. See Chapter 3: Allowed Uses.
C. Zoning District Dimensional Standards. Table [12-2B-7.1] identifies the Dimensional Standards for Principal and Accessory Structures.
Lot Dimensions |
Lot Dimensions | ||
A | Lot Size (minimum) | 20,000 square feet |
B | Lot Width (minimum) | 150 feet |
Principal Building Standards | ||
C | Front Yard Setback (minimum) | 50 feet |
Abutting a major thoroughfare | 100 feet | |
D | Side Yard Setback (minimum) | 40 feet |
Adjacent to a street | 40 feet | |
Adjacent to a Residential District | 50 feet | |
E | Rear Yard Setback (minimum) | 40 feet |
Adjacent to a Residential District | 50 feet | |
Height (maximum) | Two (2) stories or 35 feet (height exceeding 30 feet must obtain a CUP)
| |
Accessory Structure Standards | ||
All Accessory Buildings | ||
Front Yard Setback | Behind Principal Building | |
F | Side and Rear Yard Setbacks (minimum) | |
Less than 144 Square Feet | 5 feet | |
144 to 2,000 Square Feet | 10 feet | |
Over 2,000 Square Feet | 15 feet | |
G | Setback from Principal Building (minimum) | 5 feet |
Height (maximum) | May not exceed height of Principal Building | |
Size and Number | One (1) Storage Building not to exceed 144 Square Feet is Permitted; All other requires CUP | |
Accessory Structure (not meeting definition of Building) | ||
Setbacks | Must meet all Accessory Building yard setbacks | |
Size | No limit, must meet impervious surface requirements for all combined improvements. | |
Other Standards | ||
Building Coverage (maximum) | 50% | |
Impervious Surface Coverage (maximum) | 60%, or up to 75% with approved Best Management Practices (BMPs) | |
Parking | See [Section 12-4A-9]
| |
Figure 12-2B-7.1 General Business Lot Diagram Example
(Ord. 592, 9-17-2024)
12-2B-8: NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS (B-2):
A. Purpose of Neighborhood Business (B-2) District. The B-2 Neighborhood Business Zoning District designates areas in the community that are developed, or intended to be developed, with small-scale retail, commercial and service uses that are supportive of the surrounding residential neighborhoods. Properties zoned B-2 are located along key neighborhood corridors and at neighborhood nodes and are intended to serve the local community.
C. Zoning District Dimensional Standards. Table [12-2B-8.1] identifies the Dimensional Standards for Principal and Accessory Structures.
Lot Dimensions |
Lot Dimensions | ||
A | Lot Size (minimum) | 15,000 square feet |
B | Lot Width (minimum) | 100 feet |
Principal Building Standards | ||
C | Front Yard Setback (minimum) | 20 feet |
D | Side Yard Setback (minimum) | 15 feet or equal to height of structure, whichever is greater |
E | Rear Yard Setback (minimum) | 30 feet or equal to height of structure, whichever is greater |
If adjacent to Residential Base Zoning District or Residential Use | 50 feet from all property lines | |
Height (maximum) | 3 stories or 30 feet, whichever is less | |
Accessory Structure Standards | ||
All Accessory Buildings | ||
F | Front Yard Setback | Behind Principal Building |
Side and Rear Yard Setbacks (minimum) | ||
Less than 144 Square Feet | 5 feet | |
144 to 2,000 Square Feet | 10 feet | |
Over 2,000 Square Feet | 15 feet | |
G | Setback from Principal Building (minimum) | 5 feet |
Height (Maximum) | May not exceed height of Principal Building | |
Size and Number | One (1) Storage Building not to exceed 144 Square Feet is Permitted; All other requires a CUP | |
Accessory Structures (Not meeting definition of Building) | ||
Setbacks | Must meet all Accessory Building yard setbacks | |
Size | No limit, must meet impervious surface requirements for all combined improvements. | |
Other Standards | ||
Building Coverage (maximum) | 50% | |
Impervious Surface Coverage (maximum) | 60%, or up to 75% with approved Best Management Practices (BMPs) | |
Parking | See Section [12-4A-9] | |
Figure 12-2B-8.1 Neighborhood Business Lot Diagram Example
(Ord. 592, 9-17-2024)
12-2B-9: INDUSTRIAL (I):
A. Purpose of Industrial (I) District. The Industrial Zoning District designates areas in the community that are developed, or intended to be developed, with light and creative industrial uses. Examples of uses within the Industrial Zoning District may include warehouses, light manufacturing, office, and utilities.
B. Permitted Uses. See Chapter 3: Allowed Uses.
C. Zoning District Dimensional Standards. Table [12-2B-9.1] identifies the Dimensional Standards for Principal and Accessory Structures.
Lot Dimensions |
Lot Dimensions | ||
A | Lot Size (minimum) | 1 acre |
B | Lot Width (minimum) | 100 feet |
Principal Building Standards | ||
Front Yard Setback (minimum) | 40 feet | |
C | Front Yard Setback (minimum) | 50 feet abutting a Residential Base Zoning District or Residential Use |
D | Side Yard Setback (minimum) | 30 feet interior lot line 40 feet abutting a public street 50 feet abutting a Residential Base Zoning District or Residential Use |
E | Rear Yard Setback (minimum) | 50 feet 100 feet abutting a Residential Base Zoning District or Residential Use |
Height (maximum) | 45 feet | |
Parking Setbacks | ||
F | Parking Spaces or Aisles | |
From any Public Right-of-Way (ROW) | 20 feet | |
Any building or lot line | 10 feet | |
Accessory Structure Standards | ||
F | Front Yard Setback | Behind Principal Building |
G | Side and Rear Yard Setbacks (minimum) | |
Less than 144 Square Feet | 5 feet | |
144 to 2,000 Square Feet | 10 feet | |
Over 2,000 Square Feet | 15 feet | |
H | Setback from Principal Building | 5 feet |
Height | May not exceed height of Principal Building | |
Size and Number | One (1) Storage Building not to exceed 144 Square Feet is Permitted; All other requires CUP | |
Accessory Structure (Not meeting definition of Building) | ||
Setbacks | Must meet all Accessory Building yard setbacks | |
Size | No limit, must meet impervious surface requirements for all combined improvements. | |
Other Standards | ||
Building Coverage (maximum) | 50% | |
Impervious Surface Coverage (maximum) | 75%, up to 90% with approved Best Management Practices (BMPs) | |
Parking | See [Section 12-4A-9] | |
Figure 12-2B-9.1 Industrial Lot Diagram Example
(Ord. 592, 9-17-2024)
12-2B-10: STATE PARK (SP):
A. Purpose of State Park District. The State Park District designates areas which are owned by the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and located within Fort Snelling State Park.
B. Permitted Uses. The uses permitted in the areas designated as State Park shall be as regulated and permitted by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
C. Zoning District Dimensional Standards. The City of Mendota Heights incorporates the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) any applicable dimensional standards by reference into this Chapter. (Ord. 592, 9-17-2024)
12-2C-1: PUBLIC/SEMI-PUBLIC OVERLAY DISTRICT (PSP-O):
A. Purpose of Public Semi-Public (PSP) Overlay District. The PSP Overlay Zoning District designates areas in the community that are developed and used for public and semi-public uses that are non-residential. Examples of uses within the PSP Overlay Zoning District may include schools, golf courses, cemeteries, parks, municipal buildings, religious campuses. Properties zoned Public Semi-Public Overlay are often adjacent to existing neighborhoods and serve the residents of the community.
B. Termination of PSP Overlay Use. If a property that is zoned PSP-O is no longer used consistent with the standards established herein, the Base Zoning District standards, regulations and provisions shall govern.
C. Permitted Uses. See Chapter 3: Allowed Uses and reference the applicable Base Zoning District and Public/Semi-Public Uses. Within the Residential Zoning Districts defined as RE, R-1, R-2 and R-3 the Public/Semi-Public uses are only permitted within a designated PSP-O district area.
D. Zoning District Dimensional Standards. Table [12-2C-1.1] identifies the Dimensional Standards for non-residential Principal and Accessory Structures.
Lot Dimensions |
Lot Dimensions | |
Lot Size (minimum) | 1 acre |
Lot Width (minimum) | 100 feet |
Principal Building Standards | |
Front Yard Setback (minimum) | 75 feet |
Side Yard Setback (minimum) | 50 feet |
Rear Yard Setback (minimum) | 50 feet |
Height (maximum) | Base Zoning District, or up to 40 feet with CUP |
Accessory Structure Standards | |
All Accessory Buildings | |
Front Yard Setback | Principal Building Setback or Behind Principal Building, if present |
Side and Rear Yard Setbacks | |
Less than 144 Square Feet | 10 feet |
144 to 2,000 Square Feet | 20 feet |
Over 2,000 Square Feet | 50 feet |
Setback from Principal Building | 5 feet |
Height | May not exceed height of Principal Building; or 25 feet whichever is greater |
Size and Number | One (1) Storage Building not to exceed 144 square feet is Permitted; All other requires CUP |
Accessory Structures (not meeting definition of Building) | |
Setbacks | Must meet all accessory structure setbacks |
Size | No limit; must meet impervious surface requirements for all combined improvements. |
Other Standards | |
Building Coverage (maximum) | 50% |
Impervious Surface Coverage (maximum) | 60%, or up to 75% with approved Best Management Practices (BMPs) |
(Ord. 592, 9-17-2024)
12-2C-2: PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICTS (PUD):
A. Purpose of Planned Unit Development Overlay Zoning Districts (PUD). The purpose of the Planned Unit Development is to encourage innovative and creative development of land that would not be permitted under the strict application of a Base Zoning District. Such innovative or creative development may be:
1. Development that preserves the natural and scenic quality of open areas.
2. Development that encourages a diverse mix of housing types.
3. Usage of multiple Base Zoning Districts within one development area.
4. Other development solutions as approved by the City Council.
B. PUD as an Overlay Zoning District. All proposed PUD developments must be rezoned with a Base Zoning District(s) and a designating PUD Overlay.
C. Permitted Uses. The permitted, conditional and accessory uses are generally as established within the Base Zoning District. Flexibility, modifications or additional restrictions regarding uses shall be established by the City Council during the PUD approval process.
D. Required Standards. A PUD Overlay District must demonstrate the following:
1. That the development and design is an appropriate use for the property and is compatible with surrounding development.
2. That the streets and utilities are adequate and do not adversely affect the economical and efficient delivery of municipal services.
3. That the scale of the development is compatible with adjacent land uses and is consistent with the standards established in Chapter 4 of this Zoning Ordinance.
E. Overlay District Dimensional Standards. A separate PUD Overlay District shall govern each development project or development area. The PUD must identify a Base Zoning District from which the development is derived. The PUD must clearly state the dimensional standards from which flexibility is requested. If approved, the approved standards for the PUD shall be established within the PUD Agreement and shall be deemed the Dimensional Standards for that PUD Overlay District. The process and administration for each PUD Overlay District is established in Chapter 5 of this Zoning Ordinance. (Ord. 592, 9-17-2024)
A. Purpose of Floodplain Overlay (FP-O) District. The FP-O Zoning District identifies lands that are designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as contained within the floodway or floodway that is further defined in Title 15: Environmental Standards of the City’s Code of Ordinances.
B. FP-O as an Overlay Zoning District. The land contained within the FP-O may not follow parcel boundaries or lot lines and the standards established are applicable to that portion of a property within the mapped overlay. Determination of the land area contained within the FP-O is determined by the FIRM maps that are managed and produced by FEMA. The process for amending or modifying the boundaries is established and regulated by FEMA or its designated assigns.
C. Permitted Uses. The Permitted Uses are established for the Floodway and Floodplain District Areas as follows:
1. Floodway District Permitted Uses.
a. All buildings, structures, construction grading and deposits that are essential to the operation of the community such as bridges, sewer outfalls, power and telephone line supports, and other services structures.
b. Low damage or no damage potential uses such as agriculture, parking lots, parks, recreation areas and docking facilities. Provided that no building, structure or improvements are erected, and no filling or grading is undertaken unless they are designed and constructed to not obstruct flood flow. Plans for such work must be approved in writing by the Public Works Director and must be filed with the City Council.
2. Floodplain District Permitted Uses. All buildings, structures, construction grading and deposits that are permitted under the Base Zoning District as established in Chapter 3. Allowed Uses, provided that:
a. No residence shall be constructed unless the ground upon which such residence is to be erected, and 20-feet beyond the limits of such residence, and the entire access drive to the public street shall prior to or at the time of such construction, be raised to an elevation not less than one foot (1') above the design flood elevation as shown on the FIRM maps, and the first floor of such residence shall not be less than three feet (3') above the design flood elevation.
b. No basement floor shall be constructed to an elevation lower than the design flood elevation unless such basement has been designed to withstand pressure from water at the design flood elevation and certified by a registered professional engineer with such condition being made a part of the building permit. No street grades shall be placed at a lower elevation than the design flood elevation.
c. Filling or excavating in the bed of a lake or stream below high-water mark or pumping water into or out of water bodies may be permitted subject to the approval of the City Council and subject to a permit previously obtained from the commissioner of natural resources as required by Minnesota State Statutes.
d. Construction of streets, residences and other buildings at elevations below design flood elevations may be permitted if adequate flood protection is provided. Any flood protective works must be approved in writing by the City Council prior to the granting of building permits.
e. Issuance of Building Permit. Before a building permit shall be issued for a building, structure, construction, grading or deposit for a floodway or floodplain, the applicant must provide a completed application for building permits, all plans, exhibits and certification required by this Chapter and the written approval of other governmental agencies as required by this Chapter and Zoning Ordinance 15: Environmental Standards.
D. Overlay District Dimensional Standards. The dimensional standards are as established within the Base Zoning District and within Zoning Ordinance Title 15: Environmental Standards. (Ord. 592, 9-17-2024)
12-2C-4: MISSISSIPPI RIVER CORRIDOR CRITICAL AREA (MRCCA) OVERLAY DISTRICT:
A. Purpose of MRCCA Overlay District. The purpose of the MRCCA Overlay Zoning District is to establish standards and requirements for land within proximity to the Mississippi River Corridor. The standards and areas contained within the MRRCA Overlay District are established in Chapter [6] of this Zoning Ordinance.
B. Permitted Uses. The permitted, conditional and accessory uses are generally as established for the Base Zoning District as identified in Chapter 3. Allowed Uses. Additional standards regarding land within the MRCCA Overlay District boundary are established in Chapter 6. Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area.
C. Overlay District Dimensional Standards. The dimensional standards of the Base Zoning District and as contained within Chapter [6] shall be applicable. (Ord. 592, 9-17-2024)