Mounds View City Zoning Code
R-2, SINGLE
AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 160.100 PURPOSE.
The purpose of the R-2, Single- and Two-Family Residential District is to provide for low to moderate density one- and two-unit dwellings and directly related, complementary uses.
(Prior Code, § 1107.01)
§ 160.101 PERMITTED USES.
The following are permitted uses in an R-2 District:
(A) All permitted uses allowed in an R-1 District; and
(B) Two-family dwelling units.
(Prior Code, § 1107.02)
§ 160.102 ZERO LOT LINE SUBDIVISION.
Subdivision of side-by-side, two-family dwellings (zero lot line subdivision).
(A) Purpose. To provide standards and guidelines for subdividing side-by-side two-family dwellings.
(B) General provisions.
(1) The subdivisions cannot create lots or structures which are in violation of this chapter.
(2) Each resulting dwelling unit shall have separate utility services.
(3) Each resulting dwelling unit shall meet existing building codes.
(C) Specific requirements for resulting dwelling units.
(1) Area requirements: 6,250 square feet.
(2) Lot width: 50 feet per dwelling unit.
(3) Setback requirements:
(a) Front yard: 30 feet;
(b) Rear yard: 30 feet; and
(c) Side yard (where applicable):
1. Ten feet; and
2. Thirty feet on street side of corner lot.
(4) Driveway widths: the width of the driveway servicing one dwelling unit shall not exceed the width of that dwelling unit’s garage, unless garages are situated side-by-side, then not to exceed the combined width of the garages; provided that, the affected property owners have filed a right-of-way and maintenance agreement with the county, according to the provisions of § 160.344(B) of this chapter pertaining to joint driveways.
(5) Curb cut width: the width of a curb cut servicing one dwelling unit shall not exceed 20 feet. In the event of a common or joint driveway servicing both units, the width of the curb cut shall not exceed 36 feet.
(D) Deed restrictions. Deed restrictions shall be recorded with the property to include the following.
(1) If one dwelling unit is burned or destroyed, it shall be reconstructed in a uniform appearance.
(2) If both dwelling units are burned or destroyed, minimum lot widths shall then prevail as for single-family homes.
(3) A double dwelling unit may be rebuilt meeting the original conditions of this chapter.
(4) A uniform exterior appearance, in terms of color, design and maintenance shall be maintained.
(E) Disputes. Any disputes must be submitted to binding arbitration according to the rules of the state’s arbitration association.
(Prior Code, § 1107.03) (Ord. 642, passed 01-10-2000)
§ 160.103 ACCESSORY USES.
The following are permitted accessory uses in an R-2 District: all accessory uses as allowed in an R-1 District.
(Prior Code, § 1107.04)
§ 160.104 CONDITIONAL USES.
(A) All conditional uses, subject to the same conditions as allowed in an R-1 District; and
(B) Day care center, group nursery; provided that:
(1) No overnight facilities are provided for the children served. Children are delivered and removed daily;
(2) The front yard depth shall be a minimum of 35 feet;
(3) Minimum lot area shall be no less than one acre, or as provided in § 160.056(B)(2)(c) of this chapter;
(4) Not less than 40 square feet of outside play space per child shall be provided and that the space be suitably fenced and/or screened in accordance with conditions as specified by the City Council;
(7) The site and related parking and service entrances shall be served by an arterial or collector street of sufficient capacity to accommodate the traffic which will be generated;
(8) All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in compliance with Ch. 161 of this code of ordinances;
(9) The provisions of § 160.450(E) of this chapter are considered and satisfactorily met;
(10) The distance between any outdoor play yard for a day care center or group nursery and the Highway 10 right-of-way line shall be a minimum of 200 feet, except as provided in § 160.376(A)(3) of this chapter; and
(11) No day care center or group nursery shall be permitted where the distance from the property line for the day care center or group nursery to a premises requiring a liquor license, as provided in §§ 110.015 through 110.030 of this code of ordinances, or a license for an adult establishment, as provided in Ch. 116 of this code of ordinances, is 500 feet or less; except that, the 500-foot requirement shall not apply to any liquor establishment receiving at least 60% of its annual gross sales revenue from the sale of food.
(Prior Code, § 1107.05) (Ord. 590, passed 11-25-1996; Ord. 595, passed 04-14-1997)