The purpose of the Single Family Detached Dwelling District 1 (RSF-1) is to preserve and maintain existing larger lot single family neighborhoods while also allowing for directly related, complementary uses. A full range of public services and facilities shall be available to RSF-1 areas.

The following are permitted uses in the RSF-1 District:

Subd. 1.

Essential services not including structures, except those requiring administrative permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of this Chapter.

Subd. 2.

Governmental and public utility (essential service) buildings and structures, including public works type facilities, excluding outdoor storage.

Subd. 3.

Homeowner association owned and maintained amenity lots and their related improvements.

Subd. 4.

Open space, public or private.

Subd. 5.

Parks, trails, docks, playgrounds, and directly related buildings and structures; City of Plymouth only.

Subd. 6.

Residential facilities licensed by the State, serving six or fewer persons in a single family detached dwelling.

Subd. 7.

Single family detached dwellings.

Subd. 8.

Small wireless facilities located in the public right-of-way.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2001-06, 02/13/01; Ord. No. 2005-01, 01/11/05; Ord. No. 2007-05, 01/23/07; Ord. No. 2012-05, 02/28/12; Ord. No. 2014-12, 02/25/14; Ord. No. 2017-24, 11/28/17)

The following are permitted accessory uses in the RSF-1 District:

Subd. 1.

Accessory buildings and structures, as regulated by Section 21120 of this Chapter.

Subd. 2.

Accessory uses incidental and customary to the uses listed as permitted, conditional, interim, and uses by administrative permit in this Section.

Subd. 3.

Administrative offices, meeting rooms, classrooms, and food preparation and service areas in private and public recreational facilities, the uses of which are incidental and directly related to the primary use.

Subd. 4.

Backup generators for residential uses, provide they comply with the placement regulations in Section 21115.04, Subd. 1(e) of this Chapter.

Subd. 5.

Boarding or renting of rooms to not more than two individuals per dwelling unit.

Subd. 6.

Day care facilities licensed under Minnesota Rules, parts 9502.0300 to 9502.0445 serving 14 or fewer persons in a residential dwelling unit, or as otherwise permitted by law.

Subd. 7.

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, as regulated by Section 21120.02. Subd. 10 of this Chapter.

Subd. 8.

Fences, as regulated by Section 21130 of this Chapter.

Subd. 9.

Home occupations and home offices, as regulated by Section 21145 of this Chapter.

Subd. 10.

Keeping of animals subject to Section 21170 of this Chapter.

Subd. 11.

Off-street parking and off-street loading, as regulated by Sections 21105.11 and 21135 of this Chapter.

Subd. 12.

Play and recreational facilities, only accessory to an existing principal permitted use on the same lot and which are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of the residents of the principal use and their occasional guests, except as otherwise permitted.

Subd. 13.

Radio and television receiving antennas including single satellite dish TVROs one meter or less in diameter, short-wave radio dispatching antennas, or those necessary for the operation of household electronic equipment including federally licensed amateur radio stations, as regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter.

Subd. 14.

Recreational vehicles and equipment parking and storage, as regulated by Section 21105.11 of this Chapter.

Subd. 15.

Roof-Mounted Solar Energy Systems, as regulated by Section 21174 of this Chapter.

Subd. 16.

Sales and fund raising events sponsored by non-profit uses allowed in this district, limited to no more than six three-day events per calendar year.

Subd. 17.

Scoreboards for public parks and public or private schools, provided that:

(a)

One scoreboard not exceeding 16 feet in height or 150 square feet in surface area is allowed per playing field, not including fields used only for practice.

(b)

One scoreboard not exceeding 32 feet in height or 550 square feet in area is allowed per park or school, provided that the information on the scoreboard is not visible from any adjacent public rights-of-way and provided that the scoreboard does not contain a video display panel.

(c)

No commercial speech shall be permitted on a scoreboard, except that an organization sponsoring the scoreboard may include identifying information within the area allowed for the scoreboard in a combined amount not to exceed 30 percent of the total scoreboard area.

Subd. 18.

Signs, as regulated by Section 21155 of this Chapter.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08; Ord. No. 2011-22, 07/26/11; Ord. No. 2012-05, 02/28/12; Ord. No. 2013-11, 04/23/13; Ord. No. 2022-10, § 17, 8/16/2022; Ord. No. 2024-22, § 15, 9/24/2024; Ord. No. 2025-02, § 32, 3/25/2025)

The following are conditional uses allowed in the RSF-1 District and require a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by Section 21015 of this Chapter. Additionally, besides the specific standards and criteria which may be cited below for respective conditional uses, each request for a conditional use permit shall be evaluated based upon the standards and criteria set forth in Section 21015.02, Subd. 5 and 21015.04 of this Chapter.

Subd. 1.

Antennas not located upon an existing structure or existing tower, as regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter.

Subd. 2.

Bed and breakfast in accordance with Section 21190.01.

Subd. 3.

Cemeteries or memorial gardens provided that:

(a)

The site is landscaped in accordance with Section 21130.

(b)

The use is public or semi-public.

(c)

All portions of the use meet the minimum setback requirements for principal structures.

Subd. 4.

Day care facilities not within a residential dwelling, as an accessory use provided that the use complies with Section 21150 of this Chapter, as well as day care facilities not within a residential dwelling that existed as a principal use on or before October 13, 2020 provided that the use complies with Section 21150 of this Chapter.

Subd. 5.

Educational facilities including, and limited to, public and private elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high schools.

Subd. 6.

Essential services requiring a conditional use permit pursuant to Section 21160 of this Chapter.

Subd. 7.

Essential service structures (as defined by Section 21005 of this Chapter) that exceed five feet in height or 20 square feet in area, necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the City, excluding public works type facilities and uses, provided that equipment is completely enclosed in a permanent structure with no outside storage.

Subd. 8.

Parks and recreational areas owned or operated by public bodies; other than the City of Plymouth.

Subd. 9.

Recreational facilities (outdoor) including golf courses and similar facilities, and directly related buildings and structures.

Subd. 10.

Religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples, synagogues, mosques limited to worship and directly related social events.

Subd. 11.

Residential shelters, in accordance with Section 21190.02 of this Chapter.

Subd. 12.

Retail commercial activities and personal services in allowed non-residential facilities, provided that:

(a)

Merchandise is sold at retail.

(b)

Personal services are limited to those uses and activities which are allowed as a permitted or permitted accessory use within the C-1 Zoning District.

(c)

The retail activity and personal services are located within a structure whose principal use is not commercial sales.

(d)

The retail activity and personal services shall not occupy more than fifteen (15) percent of the gross floor area of the building.

(e)

The retail activity and personal services are not located within a structure whose principal use is residential.

(f)

No directly or indirectly illuminated sign, or sign in excess of ten square feet identifying the name of the business shall be visible from the outside of the building.

(g)

No signs or posters of any type advertising products for sale or services shall be visible from the outside of the building.

Subd. 13.

Scoreboard (limit of one) for a public park or a public or private school that either: 1) exceeds 32 feet in height or 550 square feet in surface area, or 2) contains a video display panel, provided that:

(a)

Any such scoreboard shall not exceed 50 feet in height or 950 square feet in surface area.

(b)

No other scoreboard at the park or school shall exceed 150 square feet in surface area.

(c)

No commercial speech shall be permitted on the scoreboard, except that commercial messages may be displayed during City- or school-sponsored events on the athletic field served by the scoreboard. These events shall not include practices or classes held on the field. Organizations sponsoring the scoreboard may include identifying information within the area allowed for the scoreboard in a combined amount not to exceed 30 percent of the total scoreboard area.

(d)

The information and commercial speech on the scoreboard shall not be visible from adjacent public streets.

Subd. 14.

Single satellite dish TVROs greater than one meter in diameter, as regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter.

Subd. 15.

Social services or other activities which are not directly worship related as an accessory use within religious institutional buildings.

Subd. 16.

Wireless support structures for siting of a small wireless facility in the public right-of-way.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2001-06, 02/13/01; Ord. No. 2004-02, 01/13/04; Ord. No. 2007-21, 08/14/07; Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08; Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09; Ord. No. 2014-12, 02/25/14; Ord. No. 2017-24, 11/28/17; Ord. No. 2020-11, §§ 25, 26, 10/13/2020; Ord. No. 2022-10, § 18, 8/16/2022; Ord. No. 2025-02, § 33, 3/25/2025)

Subject to applicable provisions of this Section, the following are interim uses in the RSF-1 District and are further governed by Section 21020 of this Chapter.

Subd. 1.

Agriculture, nurseries, greenhouses for growing only, landscape gardening and tree farms, including sales of only those products grown on the premises.

Subd. 2.

Temporary classroom structures for use by public or private schools.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, 01/22/02; Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09) Amended by Ord. No. 2019-01, 02/12/19)

Subject to applicable provisions of this Section, performance standards established by this Chapter, and processing requirements of Section 21025, the following are uses allowed in the RSF-1 District by administrative permit as may be issued by the Zoning Administrator:

Subd. 1.

Accessory dwelling units in accordance with Section 21190.04 of this Chapter.

Subd. 2.

Antennas located upon an existing structure or existing tower, as regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter.

Subd. 3.

Essential services requiring a permit as provided by Section 21160 of this Chapter.

Subd. 4.

Essential service structures (as defined by Section 21005 of this Chapter) that do not exceed five feet in height or 20 square feet in area, necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the City, excluding public works type facilities and uses, provided that:

(a)

Equipment is completely enclosed in a permanent structure with no outside storage.

(b)

Landscaping is provided to screen any such structure.

Subd. 5.

Ground-Mounted Solar Energy Systems, as regulated by Section 21174 of this Chapter.

Subd. 6.

Model homes, temporary, as regulated by Section 21165 of this Chapter.

Subd. 7.

Outside, above ground storage facilities for fuels used for heating purposes; outdoor generators for non-residential uses; and outdoor equipment for dispensing fuels to vehicles or containers used in conjunction with an approved principal use, but not for sale. For non-residential uses, such features located less than 200 feet from residentially guided or zoned property shall require approval of a site plan (or site plan amendment) for a major project, pursuant to Section 21045.05 of this Chapter. All other such requests shall be subject to approval by administrative permit, provided the following criteria are met:

(a)

The design, construction, and location of any such features shall comply with State and City codes including appropriate National Fire Protection Association standards, Minnesota State Fire Code requirements, and manufacturer's specifications.

(b)

An accurate site plan for the development based upon a certified survey shall be submitted showing, to scale, the location of such features including any fencing and landscaping related to safety or screening.

(c)

To assure that fire hose streams can be directed onto such features with minimal obstruction, solid wall enclosures shall not be used.

(d)

Such features shall be located so as not to obstruct approved parking spaces, drive aisles, fire lanes, utility easements, or required building ingress or egress points.

(e)

No signage shall be permitted, other than required safety information, product identification, product hazards, and operation instructions. For the purpose of this Section, "signage" includes words, graphics, logos, and symbols.

(f)

For residential uses, above-ground fuel storage facilities that are approved under this subdivision shall have a maximum capacity of 250 gallons.

Subd. 8.

Real estate offices, temporary, as regulated by Section 21165 of this Chapter.

Subd. 9.

Temporary structures, as regulated by Section 21167 of this Chapter.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2002-24, 06/25/02; Ord. No. 2004-02, 01/13/04; Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09;Ord. No. 2012-05, 02/28/12; Ord. No. 2024-22, § 16, 9/24/2024; Ord. No. 2025-02, § 34, 3/25/2025)

The following requirements shall be observed in the RSF-1 District subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this Chapter:

(Amended by Ord. No. 2002-02, 01/22/02; Ord. No. 2002-32, 11/26/02; Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09; Ord. No. 2091-01, 02/12/19)