Oakdale City Zoning Code

(a)

The intent of this ordinance is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the community and its people through the establishment of minimum regulations governing development and use. This ordinance shall divide the city into use districts and establish regulations in regard to location, erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration and use of structures and land. Such regulations are established to protect such areas; to promote orderly development and redevelopment; to provide adequate light, air and convenience of access to property; to prevent congestion in the public right-of-way; to prevent overcrowding of land and undue concentration of structures by regulating land, buildings, yards and density of population; to provide for compatibility of different land uses; to increase the taxable value of the city, to enhance the visual appearance of property within the city, to provide for administration of this ordinance; to provide for amendments; to prescribe penalties for violation of such regulations; and to define powers and duties of the City Staff, Planning Commission and the City Council in relation to the Zoning Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 948, § 2, 7-8-25)

(a)

This article shall be known as the "Oakdale Zoning Ordinance" except as referred to herein, where it shall be known as "this Ordinance."

(Ord. No. 948, § 2, 7-8-25)

(a)

In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this article shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety and welfare.

(b)

No structure shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed or altered, and no structure or land shall be used for any purpose nor in any manner which is not in conformity with the provisions of this article.

(c)

Except as allowed by the Oakdale City Council, no building permit shall be granted that does not conform to the requirements of this article.

(Ord. No. 948, § 2, 7-8-25)

(a)

The effective date of this article is July 8, 2025. This article hereby supersedes and replaces in its entirety, Chapter 25: Zoning of the Oakdale, Minnesota Code of Ordinances, on the effective date hereof.

(b)

The provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to all development plans (general, revised, or final) filed on or after July 8, 2025. Plans on file before July 8, 2025 shall be reviewed for compliance with the zoning ordinance effective at the time of filing.

(c)

The provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to all permits filed on or after July 8, 2025. Permit applications on file before July 8, 2025 shall be reviewed for compliance with the zoning ordinance effective at the time of filing.

(Ord. No. 948, § 2, 7-8-25)

(a)

This article is enacted pursuant to the authority granted by the Municipal Planning Act, Minnesota Statutes, sections 462.351-462.365.

(Ord. No. 948, § 2, 7-8-25)

(a)

City staff is authorized and directed to update the formatting and to make sure other changes are necessary to incorporate the amendments adopted by this article into the Oakdale city code.

(Ord. No. 948, § 2, 7-8-25)

The Council may on its own motion, or on request of the Planning Commission, or on petition of the affected property owners:

(a)

Change the zoning of a parcel of land from one classification to another.

(b)

Change any of the regulations of this article as to the use or platting of land in any district, or as to the restrictions upon buildings or structures therein, by amendment to this article.

(c)

Hear and decide appeals by any person affected by any alleged error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by any administrative officer in the enforcement of this Zoning Ordinance according to section 25-03-106 Appeal of Decision.

(d)

Hear requests for variances from the literal provisions of this article in instances where their strict enforcement would cause practical difficulties, and to grant such variances only when it is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the purposes and intent of this ordinance and with the Comprehensive Plan.

(e)

Establish or amend by ordinance a schedule of fees.

(Ord. No. 948, § 2, 7-8-25)

(a)

The Community Development Director shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this article.

(1)

The Community Development Director shall create and maintain such systems of records and files and establish such administrative procedures as are necessary to promote the efficient administration of this article.

(2)

The Community Development Director may designate such additional persons as may be necessary or convenient to administer and enforce this article.

(b)

Any person aggrieved by any procedure or decision of the Community Development Director may appeal to the Board of Appeals and Adjustments in accordance with the procedures outlined in section 25-03-106 Appeal of Decision. The decision of the Board of Appeals and Adjustments regarding any decision first made by the Community Development Director may be appealed to the City Council in accordance with the procedures outlined in section 25-03-106 Appeal of Decision of this article.

(Ord. No. 948, § 2, 7-8-25)

(a)

It is the policy of the City of Oakdale that the enforcement, amendment, and administration of this ordinance be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as developed and amended from time to time by the Planning Commission and City Council.

(Ord. No. 948, § 2, 7-8-25)

(a)

Where the conditions imposed by any provision of this article are either more or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by another ordinance, rule or regulation of the city, the ordinance, rule or regulation which imposes the more restrictive condition, standard, or requirements shall prevail. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if such conflict exists between this article and the Comprehensive plan, the Comprehensive Plan shall control.

(b)

In interpreting and applying the provision of this article, the provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, prosperity and general welfare. It is not the intention of this article to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easement, covenant or other agreement between parties; provided, however, that where this article imposes a greater restriction upon the use of a building or premises or upon height or building, or requires larger open spaces than are imposed or required by other ordinances, rules, regulations or permits, or by easements, covenants or agreements, the provision of this ordinance shall govern.

(Ord. No. 948, § 2, 7-8-25)

(a)

Graphics, illustrations, figures, and photos are provided for illustrative purposes only and shall not be construed as regulations. Where a conflict may occur between the text and any graphic, illustration, figure, or photo, the text shall control.

(b)

In some instances, cross-references between chapters, divisions, sections, and subsections are provided that include the chapter, division, section, or subsection number of along with the name of the reference. Where a conflict may occur between the given cross-reference number and name, the name shall control.

(Ord. No. 948, § 2, 7-8-25)