The purpose of the I-1 district is to provide a district for industrial uses in areas so designated in the comprehensive plan. Development within the district shall be regulated through the performance standards outlined in section 300.28 of this ordinance to promote sensitive site design and to mitigate external site impacts.

Within the I-1 district no structure or land may be used except for a cultivation, warehouse, storage, manufacturing, processing, office, wholesale, testing or research use occurring within an enclosed building, except as provided for in subdivision 4.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2024-17, effective November 18, 2024)

Within the I-1 district the following uses are permitted provided they are subordinate to and associated with a permitted use:

a)   living quarters for security personnel, provided they are located within the principal structure;

b)   overnight outside storage of vehicles, provided the vehicles are associated with the business and are screened from view from residential properties or public views;

c)   outside storage, including fuel storage, provided it is screened from general public view;

d)   retail, including cannabis retail businesses subject to City Code 650, or service uses not exceeding 25 percent of the gross floor area of the principal structure;

e)   overhead utility poles and lines for a distribution line, receive-only satellite dish antennas and other antenna devices up to a maximum height of 60 feet as measured from the ground upon which it is located subject to the requirements found in section 300.28, subd. 13; except that utility poles and lines for a distribution line may be taller than 60 feet, but not taller than 80 feet, when needed to cross a major roadway such as a freeway;

f)   evergreen material sales if in compliance with the standards specified in section 300.15; subd. 13, and the city planner has given approval;

g)   solar energy systems; and

h)   other uses customarily associated with but subordinate to a permitted use, as determined by the city.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2022-18, effective November 14, 2022; amended by Ord. No. 2024-17, effective November 18, 2024)

Within the I-1 district no land or structure may be used for the following except by conditional use permit and in conformance with the standards contained in section 300.21 of this ordinance:

a)   heliport;

b)   retail, including cannabis retail businesses subject to City Code 650, or service uses occupying between 25 and 50 percent of the gross area of the principal structure;

c)   cemeteries;

d)   marinas;

e)   public buildings or facilities and cabinets larger than 150 cubic feet that hold utility equipment;

f)   vehicle towing businesses;

g)   auto body repair and painting businesses;

h)   telecommunication facilities as defined in Section 300.34;

i)   waste transfer facilities;

j)   microbreweries;

k)   utility poles and appurtenances (such as wires) that are over 60 feet in height and freestanding upon the ground, and all transmission lines which are not subject to state review under the Minnesota power plant siting act; or

l)   other uses similar to those permitted in this section, as determined by the city.

(Amended by Ord. 2014-07, adopted March 24, 2014; amended by Ord. 2011-19, adopted August 22, 2011; amended by Ord. No. 2024-17, effective November 18, 2024)

No building or land in the I-1 district shall be used except in conformance with the following:

a)   building height: maximum of 35 feet;

b)   front yard setback: minimum of 35 feet from local and neighborhood collector streets as identified in the comprehensive plan; or a minimum of 50 feet from railroad lines and from major collector or arterial roadways as designated in the comprehensive plan;

c)   side and rear yard setbacks: minimum setbacks shall be in accordance with the following when measured from land designated accordingly in the comprehensive plan:

   1)   70 feet from low density residential;

   2)   50 feet from medium and high density residential;

   3)   30 feet from commercial, office and institutional; and

   4)   20 feet from industrial and public park.

d)   floor area ratio: maximum of 1.0;

e)   lot coverage: maximum lot coverage shall be 85 percent and shall be calculated to include building footprints; parking areas; driveways; loading, storage and trash areas and other areas covered by any impervious surface;

f)   access: by permit from the appropriate public authority with principal access from a collector or arterial roadway as designated in the comprehensive plan or a street specifically designed to accommodate industrial traffic; and

g)   trash enclosures or accessory buildings not to exceed 600 square feet in size shall be located behind the front building line of the principal building. Setbacks shall be equal to the parking setback as specified in section 300.28, subd. 12(b)(4).

a)   All developments shall be subject to site and building plan review pursuant to section 300.27 of this ordinance.

b)   All developments must be in compliance with city code sections 300.23 wetland protection; 300.24 floodplain protection; 300.25 shoreland district; 300.28 Subd.20 performance standards regulating steep slopes; and 314.01 tree protection.

c)   Parking shall be regulated pursuant to section 300.28 of this ordinance.

d)   All developments shall comply with the city's water resources management plan.

e)   Signs shall be regulated pursuant to section 325 of the code of city ordinances.

(Amended by Ord. 2016-08, effective May 23, 2016; Amended by Ord. 2002-18, adopted May 20, 2002; amended by Ord. 2002-04, adopted February 11, 2002; amended by Ord. 2002-03, adopted January 7, 2002; amended by Ord. 2000-19, adopted October 16, 2000; amended by Ord. No. 2023-02, effective February 27, 2023)

The following uses are allowed in the I-1 district only pursuant to an approved interim use permit and in conformance with the standards specified in section 300.05 of this ordinance and the additional standards specified below:

a)   Any use authorized as a conditional use or other similar uses as determined by the city planner. These uses must meet the standards and conditions outlined for the corresponding conditional use unless waived by the city council, given the temporary nature of the use.

b)   Outdoor entertainment;

   1)   Must be located:

      a.   at least 100 feet from any residential property as measured from the closest property lines of the properties. The city may modify this distance based on physical characteristics of the commercial and residential properties such as existing sightlines, existing or proposed physical barriers, existing natural resources, and proposed landscaping;

      b.   in proximity to a collector or arterial roadway as identified in the comprehensive plan or otherwise located so that access can be provided without conducting significant traffic on local residential streets;

      c.   in a controlled or cordoned area; and

      d.   to not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular circulation;

   2)   Must not use public address systems, speakers, or other audio equipment which is audible anywhere on a residential lot that is within 400 feet, and must not create noise that is unreasonably disturbing to a reasonable person of ordinary sensitivity anywhere on a residential lot that is within 400 feet. The distance will be measured from the property lines of the source and receiving properties that are closest to each other. Whether the sound is unreasonably disturbing to a reasonable person will be determined under section 850.005;

   3)   Must not occur between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.; and

   4)   Must be in compliance with applicable health, public safety, and building code regulations as imposed by the city or other pertinent agency.

c)   Temporary telecommunications towers;

   1)   May not be located adjacent to any low or medium-density residential property;

   2)   Maximum tower height, excluding lightning rods, is 150 feet;

   3)   Accessory equipment must meet minimum setback requirements established for accessory structures; and

   4)   Tower, antennas, and support structures must be painted a non-contrasting color consistent with the surrounding area, such as gray, brown, or silver, or have a galvanized finish to reduced visual impact. Metal towers must be constructed of, or treated with, corrosion-resistant material.

d)   Transient sales;

   1)   Must be located in a suitable off-street location and shall not extend into adjacent right-of-way or other public property;

   2)   Must not interrupt vehicular circulation on the site or obstruct parking spaces needed by a permanent business established on the site;

   3)   Must have written authorization from the property owner;

   4)   The business operator must secure all applicable licenses and approvals from the city, Hennepin county or other appropriate jurisdictions;

   5)   Sight visibility clearances at street intersections and access points must be provided in accordance with section 300.15, subd. 9(e) of this ordinance or as determined by the city to protect public safety;

   6)   No portion of the use may take place within 100 feet of any developed property zoned for residential use;

   7)   Signs are subject to the following:

      a.   no more than four signs are allowed, which do not exceed 32 square feet in aggregate;

      b.   incidental product or pricing signs must be placed directly next to the appropriate product;

      c.   product advertising is permitted but must be included in the maximum allowed sign area;

      d.   the signs must have a professional appearance and must be securely mounted or erected in a safe location; and

      e.   e. these limitations apply to all signs associated with the use, including those affixed to vehicles;

   8)   Any display of items must be limited to representative samples and be arranged in as compact a manner as reasonably practicable;

   9)   The interim use permit will be issued in the name of the person requesting the permit and will be for the purpose of selling a particular item or range of items at a specific location. Any change in the person, location, or items sold will render the permit invalid; and

   10)   Violation of the above standards or other conditions placed upon the interim use permit will result in the immediate revocation of the interim use permit;

(Amended by Ord. 2021-10, effective June 28, 2021; amended by Ord. No. 2025-07, effective June 23, 2025)