Moorhead City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 14

INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS

10-14A-1: PURPOSE:

The purpose of the LI district is to provide an area to concentrate commercial and light industrial uses. The LI district encourages commercial and light industrial facilities with a variety of jobs. (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14A-2: PERMITTED USES:

See use table in 10-18-1 . (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14A-3: ACCESSORY USES:

The following are permitted accessory uses in the LI district:

Buildings, structures or uses accessory to the principal use.

Dwelling units for guards and custodians but such dwelling units shall not occupy the front portion of the ground floor and shall not contain more than one bedroom. The existence of this use requires notification to the zoning administrator.

Outdoor storage, sales, rental and service subject to chapter 17E and 19 of this title.

Private garages, parking spaces and carports. Private garages, parking spaces and carports are to be used for storing of private passenger vehicles belonging to employees on the premises, and shall not be used to conduct commercial business, service or industry. (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14A-4: PROVISIONAL USES:

See use table in 10-18-1 . Provisional uses are permitted as long as they meet the provisions outlined in chapter 6 and section 10-18-2 . (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14A-5: CONDITIONAL USES:

See use table in 10-18-1 . Conditional uses are permitted as long as they meet the criteria outlined in chapter 4 and section 10-18-2 , and any additional conditions required by the city council. (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14A-6: PROHIBITED USES:

See use table in 10-18-1 . Any use not specifically identified in the use table in 10-18-1 as permitted (P), provisional (PU) or conditional (CU) or that are not deemed consistent with the intent of the comprehensive plan or the purpose of this title, are not permitted. (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14A-7: SITE REQUIREMENTS:

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

A. Lot Area: None.

B. Lot Width: None.

C. Building Setbacks:

1. Front yard: Ten feet (10').

2. Interior side yard: Ten feet (10').

3. Common wall: Zero feet (0').

4. Street side yard: Ten feet (10')

5. Rear yard: Ten feet (10').

6. Outdoor sales displays: None.

7. Accessory buildings: See 10-18-3 .

D. Maximum Building Height:

1. Principal building: None.

2. Accessory buildings: See 10-18-3 .

E. Parking and Loading Spaces: See chapters 20 and 21. The off-street parking regulations in chapter 20 may be reduced by submitting a plan documenting the estimated parking demand for the proposed use, parking reduction request, alternative parking options that will be integrated (e.g., shared parking facilities, bicycle parking, or other parking options) and consistency with the purpose of this chapter.

F. Landscaping, Screening and Buffering: See Chapter 19.

G. Lighting: Shall be directed downward, inward and away from public right of way and adjoining uses, consistent with 10-19-19 .

H. Refuse and Recycling Storage: See Chapter 19. (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14A-8: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION:

Buildings and sites in the LI district shall address the following:

A. Building Design and Siting (see also chapter 17E for properties in Gateway Overlay District):

1. Main entrances shall be emphasized by lighting or architectural enhancements.

2. All exterior walls facing or abutting public sidewalks or streets shall have equal design consideration to include materials, color, articulation and general aesthetics.

3. Ground-mounted and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened to not be visible from public streets or sidewalks.

4. The zoning administrator shall have the authority to make exceptions to this section if the design and construction meet the intent of the LI district. (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14B-1: PURPOSE:

The purpose of the HI district is to provide an area to concentrate light and heavy industrial uses. The HI district encourages light and heavy industrial facilities with a variety of jobs. (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14B-2: PERMITTED USES:

See use table in 10-18-1 . (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14B-3: ACCESSORY USES:

The following are permitted accessory uses in the HI district:

Buildings, structures or uses accessory to the principal use.

Outdoor storage, sales, rental and service subject to chapter 17E and 19 of this title.

10-14B-4: PROVISIONAL USES:

See use table in 10-18-1 . Provisional uses are permitted as long as they meet the provisions outlined in chapter 6 and section 10-18-2 . (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14B-5: CONDITIONAL USES:

10-14B-6: PROHIBITED USES:

10-14B-7: SITE REQUIREMENTS:

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

A. Lot Area: None.

B. Lot Width: None.

C. Building Setbacks:

1. Front yard: Twenty feet (20').

2. Interior side yard: Twenty feet (20').

3. Common wall: Zero feet (0').

4. Street side yard: Twenty feet (20')

5. Rear yard: Twenty feet (20').

6. Outdoor sales displays: None.

7. Accessory buildings: See 10-18-3 .

8. Maximum Building Height:

a. Principal building: None.

b. Accessory buildings: See 10-18-3 .

D. Parking and Loading Spaces: See chapters 20 and 21. The off-street parking regulations in chapter 20 may be reduced by submitting a plan documenting the estimated parking demand for the proposed use, parking reduction request, alternative parking options that will be integrated (e.g., shared parking facilities, bicycle parking, or other parking options) and consistency with the purpose of this chapter.

E. Landscaping, Screening and Buffering: See Chapter 19.

F. Lighting: Shall be directed downward, inward and away from public right of way and adjoining uses, consistent with 10-19-19 .

G. Refuse and Recycling Storage: See Chapter 19. (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14B-8: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION:

Buildings and sites in the HI district shall address the following:

A. Building Design and Siting (see also chapter 17E for properties in Gateway Overlay District):

1. Main entrances shall be emphasized by lighting or architectural enhancements.

2. All exterior walls facing or abutting public sidewalks or streets shall have equal design consideration to include materials, color, articulation and general aesthetics.

3. Ground-mounted and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened to not be visible from public streets or sidewalks.

4. The zoning administrator shall have the authority to make exceptions to this section if the design and construction meet the intent of the HI district. (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

Moorhead City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 14

INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS

10-14A-1: PURPOSE:

10-14A-2: PERMITTED USES:

See use table in 10-18-1 . (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14A-3: ACCESSORY USES:

The following are permitted accessory uses in the LI district:

Buildings, structures or uses accessory to the principal use.

Outdoor storage, sales, rental and service subject to chapter 17E and 19 of this title.

10-14A-4: PROVISIONAL USES:

See use table in 10-18-1 . Provisional uses are permitted as long as they meet the provisions outlined in chapter 6 and section 10-18-2 . (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14A-5: CONDITIONAL USES:

10-14A-6: PROHIBITED USES:

10-14A-7: SITE REQUIREMENTS:

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

A. Lot Area: None.

B. Lot Width: None.

C. Building Setbacks:

1. Front yard: Ten feet (10').

2. Interior side yard: Ten feet (10').

3. Common wall: Zero feet (0').

4. Street side yard: Ten feet (10')

5. Rear yard: Ten feet (10').

6. Outdoor sales displays: None.

7. Accessory buildings: See 10-18-3 .

D. Maximum Building Height:

1. Principal building: None.

2. Accessory buildings: See 10-18-3 .

F. Landscaping, Screening and Buffering: See Chapter 19.

G. Lighting: Shall be directed downward, inward and away from public right of way and adjoining uses, consistent with 10-19-19 .

H. Refuse and Recycling Storage: See Chapter 19. (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14A-8: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION:

Buildings and sites in the LI district shall address the following:

A. Building Design and Siting (see also chapter 17E for properties in Gateway Overlay District):

1. Main entrances shall be emphasized by lighting or architectural enhancements.

2. All exterior walls facing or abutting public sidewalks or streets shall have equal design consideration to include materials, color, articulation and general aesthetics.

3. Ground-mounted and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened to not be visible from public streets or sidewalks.

4. The zoning administrator shall have the authority to make exceptions to this section if the design and construction meet the intent of the LI district. (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14B-1: PURPOSE:

10-14B-2: PERMITTED USES:

See use table in 10-18-1 . (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14B-3: ACCESSORY USES:

The following are permitted accessory uses in the HI district:

Buildings, structures or uses accessory to the principal use.

Outdoor storage, sales, rental and service subject to chapter 17E and 19 of this title.

10-14B-4: PROVISIONAL USES:

See use table in 10-18-1 . Provisional uses are permitted as long as they meet the provisions outlined in chapter 6 and section 10-18-2 . (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14B-5: CONDITIONAL USES:

10-14B-6: PROHIBITED USES:

10-14B-7: SITE REQUIREMENTS:

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

A. Lot Area: None.

B. Lot Width: None.

C. Building Setbacks:

1. Front yard: Twenty feet (20').

2. Interior side yard: Twenty feet (20').

3. Common wall: Zero feet (0').

4. Street side yard: Twenty feet (20')

5. Rear yard: Twenty feet (20').

6. Outdoor sales displays: None.

7. Accessory buildings: See 10-18-3 .

8. Maximum Building Height:

a. Principal building: None.

b. Accessory buildings: See 10-18-3 .

E. Landscaping, Screening and Buffering: See Chapter 19.

F. Lighting: Shall be directed downward, inward and away from public right of way and adjoining uses, consistent with 10-19-19 .

G. Refuse and Recycling Storage: See Chapter 19. (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14B-8: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION:

Buildings and sites in the HI district shall address the following:

A. Building Design and Siting (see also chapter 17E for properties in Gateway Overlay District):

1. Main entrances shall be emphasized by lighting or architectural enhancements.

2. All exterior walls facing or abutting public sidewalks or streets shall have equal design consideration to include materials, color, articulation and general aesthetics.

3. Ground-mounted and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened to not be visible from public streets or sidewalks.

4. The zoning administrator shall have the authority to make exceptions to this section if the design and construction meet the intent of the HI district. (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

Moorhead City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 14

INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS

10-14A-1: PURPOSE:

10-14A-2: PERMITTED USES:

See use table in 10-18-1 . (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14A-3: ACCESSORY USES:

The following are permitted accessory uses in the LI district:

Buildings, structures or uses accessory to the principal use.

Outdoor storage, sales, rental and service subject to chapter 17E and 19 of this title.

10-14A-4: PROVISIONAL USES:

See use table in 10-18-1 . Provisional uses are permitted as long as they meet the provisions outlined in chapter 6 and section 10-18-2 . (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14A-5: CONDITIONAL USES:

10-14A-6: PROHIBITED USES:

10-14A-7: SITE REQUIREMENTS:

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

A. Lot Area: None.

B. Lot Width: None.

C. Building Setbacks:

1. Front yard: Ten feet (10').

2. Interior side yard: Ten feet (10').

3. Common wall: Zero feet (0').

4. Street side yard: Ten feet (10')

5. Rear yard: Ten feet (10').

6. Outdoor sales displays: None.

7. Accessory buildings: See 10-18-3 .

D. Maximum Building Height:

1. Principal building: None.

2. Accessory buildings: See 10-18-3 .

F. Landscaping, Screening and Buffering: See Chapter 19.

G. Lighting: Shall be directed downward, inward and away from public right of way and adjoining uses, consistent with 10-19-19 .

H. Refuse and Recycling Storage: See Chapter 19. (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14A-8: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION:

Buildings and sites in the LI district shall address the following:

A. Building Design and Siting (see also chapter 17E for properties in Gateway Overlay District):

1. Main entrances shall be emphasized by lighting or architectural enhancements.

2. All exterior walls facing or abutting public sidewalks or streets shall have equal design consideration to include materials, color, articulation and general aesthetics.

3. Ground-mounted and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened to not be visible from public streets or sidewalks.

4. The zoning administrator shall have the authority to make exceptions to this section if the design and construction meet the intent of the LI district. (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14B-1: PURPOSE:

10-14B-2: PERMITTED USES:

See use table in 10-18-1 . (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14B-3: ACCESSORY USES:

The following are permitted accessory uses in the HI district:

Buildings, structures or uses accessory to the principal use.

Outdoor storage, sales, rental and service subject to chapter 17E and 19 of this title.

10-14B-4: PROVISIONAL USES:

See use table in 10-18-1 . Provisional uses are permitted as long as they meet the provisions outlined in chapter 6 and section 10-18-2 . (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14B-5: CONDITIONAL USES:

10-14B-6: PROHIBITED USES:

10-14B-7: SITE REQUIREMENTS:

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

A. Lot Area: None.

B. Lot Width: None.

C. Building Setbacks:

1. Front yard: Twenty feet (20').

2. Interior side yard: Twenty feet (20').

3. Common wall: Zero feet (0').

4. Street side yard: Twenty feet (20')

5. Rear yard: Twenty feet (20').

6. Outdoor sales displays: None.

7. Accessory buildings: See 10-18-3 .

8. Maximum Building Height:

a. Principal building: None.

b. Accessory buildings: See 10-18-3 .

E. Landscaping, Screening and Buffering: See Chapter 19.

F. Lighting: Shall be directed downward, inward and away from public right of way and adjoining uses, consistent with 10-19-19 .

G. Refuse and Recycling Storage: See Chapter 19. (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)

10-14B-8: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION:

Buildings and sites in the HI district shall address the following:

A. Building Design and Siting (see also chapter 17E for properties in Gateway Overlay District):

1. Main entrances shall be emphasized by lighting or architectural enhancements.

2. All exterior walls facing or abutting public sidewalks or streets shall have equal design consideration to include materials, color, articulation and general aesthetics.

3. Ground-mounted and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened to not be visible from public streets or sidewalks.

4. The zoning administrator shall have the authority to make exceptions to this section if the design and construction meet the intent of the HI district. (Ord. 2025-02, 3-24-2025)