The transitional zone district is established primarily for those annexed unplatted areas within the city that have not been zoned for development and are undergoing a transition from, in most cases, agricultural to urban uses. The urban transition is contingent upon development plans, proper timing, availability of public utilities and services and compatibility with the comprehensive land use plan and applicable growth area plans. As these criteria take place a more conventional urban zoning district will replace the transitional district zoning regulation. (Ord. 2004-40, 1-3-2005)

The following are permitted uses in a TZ district:

Daycare facilities serving twelve (12) or fewer persons and residential care facilities serving six (6) or fewer persons.

Essential services as defined herein.

Farming and agricultural related uses subject to Minnesota pollution control standards, but not including livestock operations.

Hobby farms.

Nurseries, greenhouses, tree farms and landscape material operations including retail and wholesale sales operations.

Public parks, playgrounds, recreational areas, wildlife areas and game refuges.

Residential dwellings. (Ord. 2004-40, 1-3-2005)

The following are permitted accessory uses in a TZ district:

Boarding or renting of rooms to not more than two (2) persons.

Fences, walls and hedges as regulated by chapter 19 of this title.

Home occupations as regulated by subsection 10-18-2H of this title.

Living quarters of persons employed on the premises.

Noncommercial greenhouses and conservatories.

Operation and storage of such vehicles, equipment and machinery which are incidental to permitted or conditional uses allowed in this district.

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

Private swimming pools, tennis courts and other recreational facilities which are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of the residents of the principal use and their guests.

Recreational vehicles and equipment.

Temporary, seasonal stands for the sale of agricultural products provided said products are primarily raised on the premises.

Tool houses, sheds and similar buildings for storage of domestic supplies and noncommercial recreational equipment. (Ord. 2004-40, 1-3-2005; amd. Ord. 2016-11, 6-27-2016)

The following are conditional uses in a TZ district: (Requires a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by chapter 4 of this title.)

Cemeteries, provided that:

   A.   The site accesses on a minor arterial.

   B.   The site is landscaped in accordance with chapter 19 of this title.

   C.   The provisions of subsection 10-4-3E of this title are considered and satisfactorily met.

Commercial recreational areas including golf courses and country clubs, swimming pools, ice arenas and similar facilities, provided that:

   A.   The principal use, function or activity is recreational in character.

   B.   Not more than forty percent (40%) of the land area of the site be covered by buildings or structures.

   C.   When abutting a residential use and a residential use district, the property is screened and landscaped in compliance with chapter 19 of this title.

   D.   The land area of the property containing such use or activity meets the minimum established for the district.

   E.   The provisions of subsection 10-4-3E of this title are considered and satisfactorily met.

Commercial riding stables, dog kennels, animal hospitals with overnight care and similar uses, provided that:

   A.   Any building in which animals are kept, whether roofed shelter or enclosed structure, shall be located a distance of three hundred feet (300') or more from any lot line.

   B.   The animals shall, at a minimum, be kept in an enclosed pen or corral of sufficient height and strength to retain such animals. Said pen or corral may not be located closer than three hundred feet (300') from a lot line.

   C.   The provisions of Minnesota pollution control agency regulations SW 53.(2) as may be amended are complied with.

   D.   All other applicable state and local regulations pertaining to nuisance, health and safety conditions, etc., are complied with.

   E.   The provisions of subsection 10-4-3E of this title are considered and satisfactorily met.

Farm buildings within three hundred feet (300') of an existing residence or residential platted lot, provided that the provisions of subsection 10-4-3E of this title are considered and satisfactorily met.

Governmental and public regulated utility buildings and structures necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the city, provided that:

   A.   Compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood is maintained and required setbacks and side yard requirements are met.

   B.   Adequate screening from neighboring uses and landscaping is provided in compliance with chapter 19 of this title.

   C.   The provisions of subsection 10-4-3E of this title are considered and satisfactorily met.

Towers which meet the requirements of chapter 17, article D of this title. (Ord. 2004-40, 1-3-2005)

The following minimum requirements shall be observed in a TZ district subject to the additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this title:

   A.   Lot Area: Two and one-half (21/2) acres.

   B.   Lot Width: One hundred fifty feet (150').

   C.   Lot Depth: Three hundred feet (300').

   D.   Setbacks:

      1.   Front Yard: Not less than twenty five feet (25').

      2.   Side Yard:

         a.   Single-Family And Two-Family:

            (1)   Interior lots: Eight feet (8').

            (2)   Corner lots: Twelve feet (12').

         b.   All Other Permitted And Conditional Uses: Ten feet (10').

      3.   Rear Yard:

         a.   Principal building: Twenty five feet (25').

         b.   Accessory structures: Three feet (3'), except on corner lots, which shall not be less than twelve feet (12') on the side abutting the street. (Ord. 2004-40, 1-3-2005)

   A.   Dwelling units or principal buildings: Thirty five feet (35').

   B.   Accessory buildings: As governed by section 10-18-3 of this title.

   C.   Farm buildings: None. (Ord. 2004-40, 1-3-2005)

No structure or combination of structures shall occupy more than ten percent (10%) of the lot. (Ord. 2004-40, 1-3-2005)