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New Ulm City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 4

RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS

4.1 GENERAL PURPOSE

The residential zoning districts established in this Chapter are intended to:

  1. Preserve and enhance the quality of living in residential neighborhoods;
  2. Regulate structures and uses which may affect the character or desirability of residential areas;
  3. Provide a variety of housing choices, locations and cost options through varying housing densities, types and designs;
  4. Ensure adequate light, air, privacy and open space;
  5. Promote strong residential neighborhoods with a sense of connection to the community;
  6. Foster citizen involvement in the community and interaction between neighbors;
  7. Maintain a connection to the natural environment by incorporation of natural features into the development setting; and
  8. Maintain an appropriate relationship and scale between the built and natural environment.

4.2 R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT

The purpose of the R-1, Single Family Residence District, is to provide for low density, single family, detached residential dwelling units along with directly related complementary uses.



Typical R-1 Buildings

TABLE 4-1: R-1 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Single Family Dwelling
Accessory Structure
Other Uses
Minimum Lot Area
9,000 sq. ft.
–
20,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width
65 ft.–
100 ft.
Minimum Lot Depth
125 ft.–
125 ft.
Required Yard Setbacks



– Front
30 ft.30 ft.
30 ft.
– Interior Side
10 ft.5 ft.1 / 10 ft.2 (see footnotes in Table 4.2)
20 ft.
– Street Side
30 ft.30 ft.
30 ft.
– Rear, With Alley
35 ft.5 ft.25 ft.
– Rear, No Alley35 ft.5 ft.35 ft.
Building Standards   
– Maximum Height35 ft.16 ft. 35 ft.
– Minimum Building Size720 sq. ft.––
– Maximum Building Size–1,000 sq. ft.–
– Minimum Building Width & Depth24 ft.–24 ft.
– Minimum Roof Pitch & Eave
(vertical rise / horizontal run)		3 in./12 in. 6 in. eaves ––
Maximum Building Coverage35% **(see footnotes in Table 4.2)35%**(see footnotes in Table 4.2)
TABLE 4-2: R-1 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Other Regulations to Consult (not all inclusive)
  • Section 4.10 Residential Use Table
  • Section 4.11 Standards Applicable to Residential Zoning Districts
  • Section 9.1 Comprehensive Use Table.
  • Section 9.2 Use Specific Standards
  • Section 9.3 Accessory Use Standards.
  • Section 10.2 Landscaping and Screening
  • Section 10.3 Fences and Walls
  • Section 10.7 Off-Street Parking
  • Section 10.12 General Regulations
  • Chapter 13 Rules and Definitions
Footnotes
1 Minimum side yard setback in the rear yard only.
2 Minimum side yard setback excluding the rear yard area.
**The 35% Maximum Building Coverage includes any primary and accessory structures on the property.

R-1 Single Family Lots - Minimum Development Standards


  1. 9,000 square foot lot area
  2. 65 foot minimum lot width
  3. 125 foot minimum lot depth
  4. 30 foot minimum front yard setback
  5. 30 foot minimum street side setback
  6. 10 foot minimum side yard setback on shared interior lot line
  7. 35 foot minimum rear yard setback tor dwelling and attached accessory structures
  8. 5 toot minimum rear and side yard setbacks for accessory buildings in the rear yard only

4.3 R-1S SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, SMALL LOT

The purpose of the R-1S, Single Family Residence District, Small Lot, is to provide for low density, single family, detached residential dwelling units on smaller lots along with directly related complementary uses.

Typical R-1S Buildings


TABLE 4-3: R-1S DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Single Family Dwelling
Accessory Structure
Other Uses
Minimum Lot Area
5,000 sq. ft.
–
20,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width
50 ft.–
100 ft.
Minimum Lot Depth
100 ft.–
125 ft.
Required Yard Setbacks



– Front
30 ft.30 ft.
30 ft.
– Interior Side
5 ft.5 ft.
20 ft.
– Street Side
10 ft.10 ft.
30 ft.
– Rear, With Alley
30 ft.5 ft.25 ft.
– Rear, No Alley30 ft.5 ft.30 ft.
Building Standards   
– Maximum Height35 ft. 16 ft.35 ft.
– Minimum Floor Size720 sq. ft.––
– Maximum Floor Size–1,000 sq. ft.–
– Minimum Building Width & Depth24 ft.–24 ft.
– Minimum Roof Pitch & Eave
(vertical rise / horizontal run)		3 in. / 12 in.
6 in. eaves 		––
Maximum Building Coverage35% **(see footnotes in Table 4.4)35%**(see footnotes in Table 4.4)
TABLE 4-4: R-1S DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Other Regulations
  • Section 4.10 Residential Use Table
  • Section 4.11 Standards Applicable to Residential Zoning Districts
  • Section 9.1 Comprehensive Use Table.
  • Section 9.2 Use Specific Standards
  • Section 9.3 Accessory Use Standards.
  • Section 10.2 Landscaping and Screening
  • Section 10.3 Fences and Walls
  • Section 10.7 Off-Street Parking
  • Section 10.12 General Regulations
  • Chapter 13 Rules and Definitions
Footnotes
**The 35% Maximum Building Coverage includes any primary and accessory structures on the property.

R-1S Single Family Lots - Minimum Development Standards


  1. 5,000 SF minimum lot size
  2. 50 foot minimum lot width
  3. 100 foot minimum lot depth
  4. 30 foot minimum front yard setback
  5. 10 foot minimum street side yard setback
  6. 30 foot minimum rear yard setback for dwelling and attached accessory structures
  7. 5 foot minimum interior side yard setback for dwelling and attached accessory structures
  8. 5 foot minimum side and rear yard setback for detached accessory structures in rear yard

4.4 R-2 SINGLE AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT

The purpose of the R-2, Single and Two-Family Residence District, is to provide for low to moderate density one- and two-unit dwelling units along with directly related complementary uses.

An R-2 district is not a multiple family or multiple residential district for purposes of planning and development under this Ordinance, or for purposes under state, federal or local law or regulation.

Typical R-2 Buildings


TABLE 4-5: R-2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Single Family Dwelling
Twin HomeDuplexAccessory Structure
Other Uses
Minimum Lot Area
9,000 sq. ft.
15,000 sq. ft. total/ 7,500 sq. ft. per unit9,000 sq. ft.–
20,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width
65 ft.120 ft. total/
60 ft. per unit		65 ft.–
100 ft.
Minimum Lot Depth
125 ft.125 ft.125 ft.–
125 ft.
Required Yard Setbacks

  

– Front
30 ft.30 ft.30 ft.30 ft.
30 ft.
– Interior Side
10 ft.10 ft.3/0 ft.4 (see footnotes in Table 4.6)10 ft.5 ft.5/10 ft. (see footnotes in Table 4.6)
20 ft.
– Street Side
30 ft.30 ft.30 ft.30 ft.
30 ft.
– Rear, With Alley
35 ft.35 ft.35 ft.5 ft.25 ft.
– Rear, No Alley35 ft.35 ft.35 ft.5 ft.35 ft.
Building Standards     
– Maximum Height35 ft.35 ft.35 ft. 16 ft.35 ft.
– Minimum Floor Size720 sq. ft.720 sq. ft. per unit1,440 sq. ft. total/720 sq. ft. per unit––
– Maximum Floor Size–––1,000 sq. ft.–
– Minimum Building Width & Depth24 ft.24 ft. per unit24 ft.–24 ft.
– Minimum Roof Pitch & Eave
(vertical rise / horizontal run)		3 in./12 in.
6 in. eaves 		3 in./12 in.
6 in. eaves		3 in./12 in.
6 in. eaves		––
Maximum Building Coverage35% **(see footnotes in Table 4.6)35%**(see footnotes in Table 4.6)


TABLE 4-6: R-2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Other Regulations
  • Section 4.10 Residential Use Table
  • Section 4.11 Standards Applicable to Residential Zoning Districts
  • Section 9.1 Comprehensive Use Table.
  • Section 9.2 Use Specific Standards
  • Section 9.3 Accessory Use Standards.
  • Section 10.2 Landscaping and Screening
  • Section 10.3 Fences and Walls
  • Section 10.7 Off-Street Parking
  • Section 10.12 General Regulations
  • Chapter 13 Rules and Definitions
Footnotes

3 Typical interior side setback

4 Zero lot line setback

5 Minimum side yard setback excluding the rear yard area.

**The 35% Maximum Building Coverage includes any primary and accessory structures on the property.

R-2 Single Family & Duplex Lots - Minimum Development Standards


  1. 9,000 square foot minimum lot area
  2. 65 foot minimum lot width
  3. 125 foot minimum lot depth
  4. 30 foot minimum front yard setback
  5. 30 foot minimum street side yard setback
  6. 35 foot minimum rear yard setback for dwelling and attached accessory structures
  7. 10 foot minimum interior side yard setbacks for dwelling and attached accessory structures
  8. 5-foot rear and side yard setbacks for accessory buildings in the rear yard only

R-2 Twin Home Lots - Minimum Development Standards


  1. 7,500 square foot minimum lot area per unit
  2. 65 foot minimum lot width
  3. 125 foot minimum lot depth
  4. 30 foot minimum front yard setback
  5. 30 foot minimum street side setback
  6. 35 foot minimum rear yard setback for dwelling and attached accessory structures
  7. 10 foot minimum interior side yard setback for dwelling unit that does not have a common wall
  8. 0 foot interior side yard setback for twin home
  9. 5 foot minimum side and rear yard setback for detached accessory structures in the rear yard only

4.5 RT-1 TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD -- SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT

The purpose of the RT-1, Traditional Neighborhood – Single Family Residence District, is to provide for single family, detached residential dwelling units generally located in a grid development pattern along with directly related complementary uses.

Typical RT-1 Buildings


TABLE 4-7: RT-1 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Single Family Detached Dwelling
Single Family Detached Dwelling Front Corner LotSingle Family Detached Dwelling Rear Corner LotAccessory Structure
Other Uses
Minimum Lot Area
8,250 sq. ft.
4,000 sq. ft.4,000 sq. ft.–
20,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width
50 ft.50 ft.50 ft.–
100 ft.
Minimum Lot Depth
165 ft.80 ft.50 ft.–
165 ft.
Required Yard Setbacks





– Front
30 ft.30 ft. (Named St.)10 ft. (Numbered St.)30 ft.
30 ft.
– Interior Side
5 ft.5 ft.5 ft.5 ft.
20 ft.
– Street Side
10 ft.10 ft. (Numbered St.)-10 ft.
30 ft.
– Rear, With Alley
35 ft.5 ft.5 ft.5 ft.25 ft.
– Rear, No Alley35 ft.--5 ft.35 ft.
- Alley Side--5 ft.5 ft.-
Building Standards 

  
– Maximum Height35 ft.35 ft.35 ft.16 ft. 35 ft.
– Minimum Floor Size720 sq. ft.720 sq. ft.720 sq. ft.––
– Maximum Floor Size–--1,000 sq. ft.–
– Minimum Building Width & Depth24 ft.24 ft.24 ft.–24 ft.
– Minimum Roof Pitch & Eave (vertical rise / horizontal run)3 in./12 in.
6 in. eaves 

3 in./12 in.

6 in. eaves

3 in./12 in.

6 in. eaves

––
Maximum Building Coverage35% **(see footnotes in Table 4-8)60% ** (see footnotes in Table 4-8)70% ** (see footnotes in Table 4-8)35%/70% ** (See footnotes in Table 4-8)35%**(see footnotes in Table 4-8)

 

TABLE 4-8: RT-1 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Other Regulations
  • Section 4.10 Residential Use Table
  • Section 4.11 Standards Applicable to Residential Zoning Districts
  • Section 9.1 Comprehensive Use Table.
  • Section 9.2 Use Specific Standards
  • Section 9.3 Accessory Use Standards.
  • Section 10.2 Landscaping and Screening
  • Section 10.3 Fences and Walls
  • Section 10.7 Off-Street Parking
  • Section 10.12 General Regulations
  • Chapter 13 Rules and Definitions
Footnotes
**The 35% Maximum Building Coverage includes any primary and accessory structures on the property.

RT-1 Single Family Lots - Minimum Development Standards


  1. 8,000 square foot minimum lot area
  2. 50 foot minimum lot width
  3. 165 foot minimum lot depth
  4. 30 foot minimum front yard setback
  5. 10 foot minimum street side yard setback
  6. 35 foot minimum rear yard setback for dwelling and attached accessory structures
  7. 5 foot minimum interior side yard setback for dwelling and attached accessory structures
  8. 5 minimum side and rear yard setback for detached accessory structure in the rear yard only

4.6 RT-2 TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD -- SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT

The purpose of the RT-2, Traditional Neighborhood – Single and Two Family Residence District, is to provide for low density one- and two-unit dwellings generally located in a grid development pattern along with directly related complementary uses.

The RT-2 district is not a multiple family or multiple residential district for purposes of planning and development under this Ordinance, or for purposes under state, federal, local law or regulation.

Typical RT-2 Buildings



TABLE 4-9: RT-2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Single Family Detached Dwelling
Single Family Detached Dwelling Front Corner Lot
Single Family Detached Dwelling Rear Corner Lot
DuplexAccessory Uses
Other Uses
Minimum Lot Area
8,250 sq. ft.
4,000 sq. ft. 4,000 sq. ft.
8,250 sq. ft.
–
20,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width
50 ft.50 ft.
80 ft.
50 ft.–
100 ft.
Minimum Lot Depth
165 ft.80 ft.50 ft.
165 ft.–
165 ft.
Required Yard Setbacks

 
 

– Front
30 ft.30 ft.
(Named St.)		10 ft.
(Numbered St.)
30 ft.30 ft.6/10 ft.7
(see footnotes in Table 4-9)
30 ft.
– Interior Side
5 ft.5 ft.
5 ft.
5 ft.
5 ft.
20 ft.
– Street Side
10 ft.10 ft.
(Numbered St.)		–
10 ft.10 ft.
30 ft.
– Rear Side
–
5 ft.
5 ft.
–
5 ft.
–
– Rear, With Alley
35 ft.–
–
35 ft.5 ft.
25 ft.
– Rear, No Alley35 ft.–
–
35 ft.5 ft.35 ft.
– Alley Side
–
–
5 ft.
–
5 ft.
–
Building Standards  
   
– Maximum Height35 ft.35 ft.35 ft.
35 ft. 16 ft.35 ft.
– Minimum Floor Size720 sq. ft.720 sq. ft.720 sq. ft.
720 sq. ft.
––
– Maximum Floor Size–––
–1,000 sq. ft.–
– Minimum Building Width & Depth24 ft.24 ft.24 ft.
24 ft.–24 ft.
– Minimum Roof Pitch & Eave
(vertical rise / horizontal run)		3 in./12 in.
6 in. eaves 		3 in./12 in.
6 in. eaves		3 in./12 in.
6 in. eaves
3 in./12 in.
6 in. eaves		––
Maximum Building Coverage35%**(see footnotes in Table 4.9)60%**(see footnotes in Table 4.9)
70%**(see footnotes in Table 4.9)
35%**(see footnotes in Table 4.9)
35%8/70%9(see footnotes in Table 4.9)
35%**(see footnotes in Table 4.9)


TABLE 4-10
Other Regulations
  • Section 4.10 Residential Use Table
  • Section 4.11 Standards Applicable to Residential Zoning Districts
  • Section 9.1 Comprehensive Use Table.
  • Section 9.2 Use Specific Standards
  • Section 9.3 Accessory Use Standards.
  • Section 10.2 Landscaping and Screening
  • Section 10.3 Fences and Walls
  • Section 10.7 Off-Street Parking
  • Section 10.12 General Regulations
  • Chapter 13 Rules and Definitions
Footnotes

6 Front yard setback for front corner lot

7 Front yard setback for rear corner lot

8 Maximum building coverage for corner lot with one dwelling unit

9 Maximum building coverage for corner lot with two dwelling units

**The 35% Maximum Building Coverage includes any primary and accessory structures on the property.

RT-2 Single Family & Duplex Full Lots - Minimum Development Standards


  1. 8,250 square foot minimum lot area
  2. 50 foot minimum lot width
  3. 165 foot minimum lot depth
  4. 30 foot minimum front yard setback
  5. 10 foot minimum street side setback
  6. 35 foot minimum rear yard setback for dwelling and attached accessory structures
  7. 5 foot minimum side yard setback for dwelling and attached accessory structures
  8. 5 foot minimum interior side and rear yard setback for detached accessory structures in rear yard only

RT-2 Single Family Corner Lots - Minimum Development Standards


  1. 4,000 square foot minimum lot area
  2. 50 foot minimum lot width
  3. 80 foot minimum lot depth
  4. 30 foot minimum front yard setback (Named Street)
  5. 10 foot minimum street side yard setback (Numbered Street)
  6. 5 minimum side yard adjacent to alley for dwelling/ attached accessory structures and detached accessory structures
  7. 5 foot minimum side yard setback for dwelling/ attached accessory structures and detached accessory structures
  8. 5 foot minimum interior side yard setback for dwelling and attached structures in rear yard only

4.7 R-3 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENCE DISTRICT

The purpose of the R-3, Medium Density Residence District, is to provide medium density housing including one- and two-unit dwellings along with directly related complementary uses.

Typical R-3 Buildings



TABLE 4-11: R-3 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Single Family Detached Dwelling
Twin Home

Duplex

Single Family Attached
3 to 8 Units Per Acre
Multi-Family
3 to 8 Units Per Acre
Other Uses
Accessory Structure
Minimum Lot Area
10,000 sq. ft.
15,000 sq. ft. total/7,500 sq. ft. per unit10,000 sq. ft.5,500 sq. ft. per unit
5,500 sq. ft. per unit
20,000 sq. ft.
–
Minimum Lot Width
75 ft.120 ft. total/60 ft. per unit
75 ft.100 ft.100 ft.
100 ft.
–
Minimum Lot Depth
125 ft.125 ft.125 ft.150 ft.150 ft.
150 ft.
–
Required Yard Setbacks

   


– Front
30 ft.30 ft.
30 ft.
30 ft.30 ft.
30 ft.
30 ft.
– Interior Side
10 ft.10 ft./0 ft.10
(See footnoted in Table 4-12)
10 ft.20 ft9./0 ft.10 (See footnoted in Table 4-12)
20 ft.
20 ft.
5 ft.
– Street Side
30 ft.30 ft.
30 ft.30 ft.30 ft.
30 ft.
10 ft.
– Rear, With Alley
35 ft.35 ft.
35 ft.
35 ft.35 ft.
35 ft.
5 ft.
– Rear, No Alley35 ft.35 ft.
35 ft.
35 ft.35 ft.
35 ft.5 ft.
Building Standards    
  
– Maximum Height35 ft.35 ft.35 ft.35 ft.35 ft.
 35 ft.16 ft.
– Maximum Floor Size
–
–
–
–
–
–
1000 sq. ft.
– Minimum Floor Size720 sq. ft.720 sq. ft. per unit720 sq. ft. per unit–
–
––
– Minimum Building Width & Depth24 ft.24 ft. per unit24 ft.24 ft. per unit
24 ft. per unit
24 ft.
–
– Minimum Roof Pitch & Eave
(vertical rise / horizontal run)		3 in./12 in.
6 in. eaves 		3 in./12 in.
6 in. eaves		3 in./12 in.
6 in. eaves		3 in./12 in.
6 in. eaves		3 in./12 in.
6 in. eaves
––
Maximum Building Coverage35%**(see footnotes in Table 4.12)35%**(see footnotes in Table 4.12)35%**(see footnotes in Table 4.12)50%**(see footnotes in Table 4.12)50%**(see footnotes in Table 4.12)
35%**(see footnotes in Table 4.12)35%**(see footnotes in Table 4.12)


TABLE 4-12: R-3 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Other Regulations
  • Section 4.10 Residential Use Table
  • Section 4.11 Standards Applicable to Residential Zoning Districts
  • Section 9.1 Comprehensive Use Table.
  • Section 9.2 Use Specific Standards
  • Section 9.3 Accessory Use Standards.
  • Section 10.2 Landscaping and Screening
  • Section 10.3 Fences and Walls
  • Section 10.7 Off-Street Parking
  • Section 10.12 General Regulations
  • Chapter 13 Rules and Definitions
Footnotes

9 Typical interior side setback

10 Zero lot line setback

**The 35% Maximum Building Coverage includes any primary and accessory structures on the property.

R-3 Medium Density Residence Lots - Minimum Development Standards


  1. 5,500 square foot minimum lot area per unit; Maximum of 3-8 units per acre
  2. 100 foot minimum lot width
  3. 150 foot minimum lot depth
  4. 30 foot minimum front yard setback
  5. 30 foot minimum street side yard setback
  6. 35 foot minimum rear yard setback for dwelling
  7. 20 minimum interior side yard setback for dwelling
  8. 5 foot minimum rear and interior side yard setback for detached accessory structures in rear yard only

R-3 Medium Density Attached Lots - Minimum Development Standards


  1. 5,500 square foot minimum lot area per unit; Maximum of 3-8 units per acre
  2. 100 foot minimum lot width
  3. 150 foot minimum lot depth; Minimum 35' year yard setback
  4. 30 foot minimum front yard setback
  5. 30 foot minimum street side front yard setback
  6. 35 foot minimum rear yard setback for dwelling
  7. 20 foot minimum interior side yard setback for dwelling
  8. 5 foot minimum rear and interior side yard setback for detached accessory structures in rear yard only

4.8 R-4 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENCE DISTRICT

The purpose of the R-4, High Density Residence District, is to provide high density housing along with directly related complementary uses.

Typical R-4 Buildings



TABLE 4-13: R-4 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Multi-Family
9 or More Units

Other Uses

Accessory Structure
Minimum Lot Area
18,000 sq. ft.
20,000 sq. ft.
–
Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit
2,000 sq. ft.
–
–
Minimum Lot Width
100 ft.100 ft.
–
Minimum Lot Depth150 ft.
150 ft.
–
Required Yard Setbacks   
– Front
30 ft.30 ft.
30 ft.
– Interior Side
15 ft.20 ft.
5 ft.
– Street Side
30 ft.30 ft.
30 ft.
– Rear, With Alley
35 ft.35 ft.5 ft.
– Rear, No Alley35 ft.35 ft.5 ft.
Building Standards (per unit)   
– Maximum Height45 ft.45 ft. 16 ft.
– Maximum Floor Size–
–1,000 ft.
– Minimum Floor Size–720 sq. ft.–
– Minimum Building Width & Depth–
24 ft.–
– Minimum Roof Pitch & Eave
(vertical rise / horizontal run)		 3 in./12 in.
6 in. eaves		––
Maximum Building Coverage

50% **(see footnotes in Table 4.14)

50% **(see footnotes in Table 4.14) 
TABLE 4-14: R-4 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Other Regulations
  • Section 4.10 Residential Use Table
  • Section 4.11 Standards Applicable to Residential Zoning Districts
  • Section 9.1 Comprehensive Use Table.
  • Section 9.2 Use Specific Standards
  • Section 9.3 Accessory Use Standards.
  • Section 10.2 Landscaping and Screening
  • Section 10.3 Fences and Walls
  • Section 10.7 Off-Street Parking
  • Section 10.12 General Regulations
  • Chapter 13 Rules and Definitions
Footnotes
**The 35% Maximum Building Coverage includes any primary and accessory structures on the property.

R-4 High Density Residence District - Minimum Development Standards


  1. 18,000 square foot minimum lot area
  2. 2,000 square foot minimum lot area per unit
  3. 100 foot minimum lot width
  4. 150 foot minimum lot depth
  5. 30 foot minimum front yard setback
  6. 30 foot minimum street side setback
  7. 15 foot minimum side yard setback on shared interior lot line
  8. 30 foot minimum rear yard setback
  9. 5 foot minimum rear and interior side yard setback for detached accessory structures in rear yard only

4.9 MH MANUFACTURED HOME PARK DISTRICT

The purpose of the MH, Manufactured Home Park District, is to provide for manufactured home parks and subdivisions along with directly related complementary uses.

Typical MH Buildings



TABLE 4-15: MH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Manufactured Home Park

Individual Manufactured Home Lots

Accessory Structures
Minimum Lot Area
10 acres
5,000 sq. ft.
–
Lot Width
500 ft.50 ft.
–
Lot Depth–
100 ft.
–
Required Yard Setbacks   
– Front
–
25 ft.
20 ft.
– Interior Side
–
10 ft.
5 ft.
– Private Street Side
–
20 ft.
10 ft.
– Rear
–
10 ft.5 ft.
– Public Right of Way / Exterior District Boundary–
30 ft.30 ft. / 10 ft.
Building Standards   
– Maximum Height–
25 ft. 16 ft.
– Maximum Building Size–
–1,000 ft.
– Minimum Building Width & Depth–
–
–
– Minimum Roof Pitch & Eave
(vertical rise / horizontal run)		 –––
Maximum Building Coverage

35% **(see footnotes in Table 4.16)

35% **(see footnotes in Table 4.16) 
TABLE 4-16: MH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Other Regulations
  • Section 4.10 Residential Use Table
  • Section 4.11 Standards Applicable to Residential Zoning Districts
  • Section 9.1 Comprehensive Use Table.
  • Section 9.2 Use Specific Standards
  • Section 9.3 Accessory Use Standards.
  • Section 10.2 Landscaping and Screening
  • Section 10.3 Fences and Walls
  • Section 10.7 Off-Street Parking
  • Section 10.12 General Regulations
  • Chapter 13 Rules and Definitions
Specific Development Standards
  • Section 9.2 Manufactured Home/Manufactured Home Park

MH Manufactured Home Park District - Minimum Development Standards


  1. 10 acre minimum lot area for park
  2. 300 foot minimum lot width for park
  3. 5,000 square foot lot area
  4. 50 foot minimum lot width
  5. 100 foot minimum lot depth
  6. 20-foot minimum front yard setback
  7. 30 foot minimum right-of-way and exterior district boundary setback
  8. 10 foot minimum side yard setback on shared interior lot line
  9. 5 foot minimum side yard setback for accessory buildings

4.10 RESIDENTIAL USE TABLE

 

TABLE 4-17: USES BY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Use Types
“P” = Permitted
“C” = Conditionally Permitted
“I” = Interim Permitted*
Base Zoning Districts
Additional Requirements
R-1R-1SR-2RT-1RT-2R-3R-4MH
Agricultural Uses
Agriculture
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P

Community Garden
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P

Residential Uses
Dwelling Types
- Single Family Dwelling, Detached (one unit)
P
P
P
P
P
P



- Single Family Dwelling, Attached (two units)


P


P


 
- Two-Family Dwelling (duplex)  P  P
P    
- Single Family Dwelling, Attached (three to eight units per acre)     P
P   
- Multiple Family Dwelling (three to eight units per acre)     P
P   
- Multi-Family (nine or more units per acre)      P   
Residential Care Facility (six or fewer persons)
P
PPP P     
Residential Care Facility (16 or fewer persons)
     P
P   
Manufactured Home Park
 C
   C
C P
 
Public & Institutional Uses
Active Park Facilities (public)
P
P P P P P P P  
Active Park Facilities (private)
C
C C C C C C P  
Assisted Living Facilities
     C
C   
Cemetery
C
C C C C C C   
Convent or Monastery
  C
 C
C P  
Essential Services
P
P P P P P P P  
Nursing/Convalescent Home
      P
  
Passive Parks/Open Space
P
P P P P P P P  
Place of Public Assembly
C
C C C C C C   
Public Building/Uses
C
C C C C C C C  
Public Utility Building or Structure
C
C C C C C C C  
Schools, (PreK-12)C
C C C C C C   
Commercial Uses
Bed & BreakfastP
PP P P     
Child Care CenterC
C C C C C C C  
Industrial Uses
Land ReclamationC
C C C C C C C  

“I” = Interim Permitted *

The Community Development Department may, in its discretion, recommend to the applicant, the Planning Commission and City Council that any use designated in the Table as “C”= Conditionally Permitted be instead considered as an Interim Permitted Use.

4.11 STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS

  1. Zero Setback Provisions. In the R-2, R-3 and R-4 Districts, the side setback for a single-family attached dwelling may be reduced to zero (0) feet along the common wall, provided the following conditions are satisfied:
    1. Lot Area.
      1. The combined area of the base lot and individual unit lots contain the required amount of lot area per unit as prescribed elsewhere in this Chapter.
      2. All structures shall comply with the lot area requirements as provided in this Chapter.
    2. Setbacks.
      1. Unit lots shall meet all required setbacks from the boundaries of the base lot.
      2. Except for setbacks along the common property line, all structures shall comply with all other setback requirements as provided in the zoning district regulations.
    3. Other Requirements.
      1. Separate utility services shall be furnished and provided to each dwelling unit.
      2. There shall be a common party firewall up to new construction standards found in the Minnesota State Building Code.
      3. The applicant will record all required agreements, easements, and deed restrictions on all structures that abut the zero side lot line.
      4. The property and structures will comply with all other relevant zoning district regulations.
  2. Common Interest Community (Condominiums). Residential lots of non-single family structures may be divided for the purpose of common interest ownership provided that:
    1. The principal structure containing the housing units shall meet the setback distances of the applicable zoning district.
    2. Each condominium unit shall have the minimum lot area for the type of housing unit and usable open space specified in the area and building size regulations of this Ordinance.
  3. Additional Requirements.

    STANDARD
    		APPLICABLE RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS

    		R 1R 1 SR 2R T 1R T 2R 3R 4
    1. There shall be a front yard having a depth of not less than 30 feet unless adjacent structures on each side of the subject property on the same side of the same block have a front yard setback different from the required setback, in which case the front yard minimum setback shall be the average setback of the adjacent structures. If there is only one (1) adjacent structure, the front yard minimum setback shall be the average of the required setback and the setback of the adjacent structure. In no case shall the minimum front yard setback requirement exceed thirty (30) feet. (See Chapter 13 “Front Yard Averaging”)
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X


    2. There shall be a street side yard having a depth of not less than 10 feet, unless adjacent residential, non-residential or accessory structures on the same side of the same block have a street side yard setback different from the required setback, in which case the street side yard minimum setback shall be the average setbacks of adjacent structures. If there is only one (1) adjacent structure, the street side yard minimum setback shall be the average of the required setback and the setback of the adjacent structure. In no case shall the minimum front yard setback requirement exceed ten (10) feet.

    		X

    		X
    		X


    3. In the case where a lot has more than one front lot line, lot lines for the property that are not front lot lines shall be considered side lot lines. (See Chapter 13 “Lot Types”)
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X


    4. The measurements of the setback of an adjacent structure shall not include any portion of the structure located within a public right-of-way. In such an instance, the setback line is assumed to be the property line.
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X
    5. A front yard abutting the vehicle turn-around portion of a cul-de-sac, as defined in Section10.02, Subd. 7 of the City Code, shall have a depth of not less than 15 feet; provided, however, that if one or more existing structures have front yards abutting the same turn-around, the minimum depth of a front yard for a new structure shall be the lesser of: (1) the front yard setbacks of the existing structure on that turn-around or (2) 30 feet.
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X


    6. A structure used as a place of public assembly shall not be located within 50 feet of any lot line of a lot in any of the designated residential zoning districts.
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X
    7. A public building, a public utility building or structure, or a school shall not be located within 50 feet of any lot line of a lot in any of the designated residential zoning districts.
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X
    8. Principal structures associated with or located in public or private parks, country clubs, and private swimming pools serving more than one family shall not be located within 50 feet of any lot line of a lot in any of the designated residential zoning districts.
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X
    		X 
    9. A parking lot associated with a permitted or conditional use in a residential zoning district shall maintain a setback of five (5) feet from any lot line of an abutting lot. XX X X X X X 
    10. In the R-4 District, buildings shall not exceed four stories or 45 feet in height, provided that any building exceeding three stories in height shall set back from all yard lines required in this Section an additional distance of one foot for every one foot that the building exceeds the height of 30 feet.       X
    11. For buildings exceeding three stories in height, there shall be a side yard on each side of a building having a width of 15 feet plus one foot of side yard for each one foot of building height over 30 feet.      X 
    12. Where a lot has less area or width than herein required, and was of record on or before October 1, 1968 that lot may be used only for single family dwelling purposes, unless such lot is re-platted in such a way as to provide the minimum area and width required.      XX