The P-I District is intended to provide a specific zoning district for facilities devoted to serving the public and specialized government activities, and semi-public uses. It is unique in that the primary objective of uses within this District is the provision of services, frequently on a non-profit basis, rather than the sale of goods or services. It is intended that uses within such a district will be compatible with adjoining development, and they normally will be located on or in proximity to an arterial street.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2020-11, § 38, 10/13/2020)

Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter, the following are permitted uses in the P-I District:

Subd. 1.

Day care facilities as a principal or accessory use.

Subd. 2.

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

Subd. 3.

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

Subd. 4.

Governmental and public utility (essential service) buildings, structures and uses, including public works facilities, except as may otherwise be addressed and regulated by this Chapter.

Subd. 5.

Parks, trails, docks, playgrounds, and outdoor athletic fields and their related structures, excluding the recreational facilities requiring a conditional use permit under Section 21650.07, Subd. 18 of this Chapter.

Subd. 6.

Private clubs (may serve food and beverages).

Subd. 7.

Public recreational facilities and related structures (e.g., golf courses, arenas, stadiums, gymnasiums, and similar uses).

Subd. 8.

Publicly owned civic or cultural buildings, such as libraries, City offices, fire stations, auditoriums, public administration buildings and historical developments.

Subd. 9.

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

Subd. 10.

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

Subd. 11.

Residential care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities and similar facilities (excludes hospitals or similar institutions).

Subd. 12.

Trade schools.

Subd. 13.

Tutoring/learning centers.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2004-02, 01/13/04; Ord. No. 2005-01, 01/11/05; Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08; Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09; Ord. No. 2011-05, 02/22/11; Ord. No. 2011-22, 07/26/11; Ord. No. 2014-12, 02/25/14; Ord. No. 2020-11, § 38, 10/13/2020; Ord. No. 2022-10, § 40, 8/16/2022; Ord. No. 2024-09, § 29, 3/26/2024; Ord. No. 2025-02, § 94, 3/25/2025)

Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter, the following are permitted accessory uses in the P-I District:

Subd. 1.

Accessory buildings and structures for a use accessory to the principal use but such structure shall not exceed 30 percent of the gross floor space of the principal use.

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.

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

Subd. 4.

Farmer's markets, publicly sponsored.

Subd. 5.

Fences, as regulated by Section 21130 of this Chapter.

Subd. 6.

Liquor, on-sale, when accessory and customary to the uses listed as permitted, conditional, interim, and uses by administrative permit in this Section, pursuant to the required liquor license.

Subd. 7.

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

Subd. 8.

Parking ramps as an accessory use.

Subd. 9.

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

Subd. 10.

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 scoreboards 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. 11.

Signs, as regulated by Section 21155 of this Chapter.

(Amended by Ord. No. 98-41, 12/16/98; Ord. No. 2007-05, 01/23/07; Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08; Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09; Ord. No. 2011-19, 06/28/11; Ord. No. 2013-11, 04/23/13; Ord. No. 2020-11, § 38, 10/13/2020; Ord. No. 2024-22, § 55, 9/24/2024; Ord. No. 2025-02, § 95, 3/25/2025)

Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter, the following are conditional uses in the P-I 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 Sections 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.

Buildings in excess of height limitations as specified in Section 21650.13 of this Chapter, provided that:

(a)

For each additional five feet in height above the maximum building height specified in this district, the front and side yard setback requirements shall be increased by one foot.

(b)

The construction does not limit solar access to abutting and/or neighboring properties.

Subd. 3.

Cemeteries or memorial gardens provided that:

(a)

The site is landscaped in accordance with Section 21130.

(b)

The use is available to the "public".

(c)

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

Subd. 4.

Colleges, seminaries, and other similar institutions of higher education.

Subd. 5.

Commercial and public radio and television transmitting antennas, and public utility microwave antennas, as regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter.

Subd. 6.

Community centers.

Subd. 7.

Correctional facilities provided that:

(a)

Facilities shall comply with all applicable codes and regulations and shall have, current and in effect, the appropriate state licenses.

(b)

On-site services and treatment shall be for residents and inmates of the facility only, and shall not be for non-residents or persons outside the facility.

(c)

All new buildings or additions to existing buildings shall be consistent with the scale and character of the buildings in the neighborhood. Exterior building materials shall also be harmonious with other buildings in the neighborhood.

(d)

No correctional facility shall be closer than 1,320 feet from another licensed correctional facility or from any property designated on the Land Use Guide Plan as residential and/or designated on the official zoning map as residential.

(e)

The conditional use permit is only valid as long as a valid state license is held by the operator of the facility where such license is required.

(f)

Appropriate transition to neighboring property shall be provided by landscaping and site design consistent with the City ordinances and policies.

Subd. 8.

Dog park facilities, provided that:

(a)

Any such facility established after January 23, 2007 shall be set back at least 75 feet from residentially zoned or guided property.

(b)

Any such facility established after January 23, 2007 shall be completely enclosed with a fence and gates that are at least five feet high, except that the fencing requirement may be waived in areas where natural barriers (e.g., wetlands) provide enclosure for the facility.

(c)

Adequate off-street parking shall be provided for the facility, as determined by the Zoning Administrator based on the size of and anticipated parking needs for the dog park.

Subd. 9.

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

Subd. 10.

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, provided that equipment is completely enclosed in a permanent structure with no outside storage.

Subd. 11.

Funeral homes and mortuaries.

Subd. 12.

Helistops, as regulated by Section 21193 of this Chapter.

Subd. 13.

Hospitals or similar institutions, provided that all state laws and statutes governing such use are strictly adhered to and all required operating permits are secured.

Subd. 14.

Parking lots/ramps, as a principal use.

Subd. 15.

Public safety communication towers and antennas, provided that:

(a)

Public safety communication towers in excess of 150 feet in height shall be located on property not less than ten acres in size.

(b)

Public safety communication towers shall comply with the standards and requirements of Section 21175.

Subd. 16.

Private recreational facilities and related structures (e.g., golf courses, arenas, stadiums, gymnasiums, and similar uses).

Subd. 17.

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

Subd. 18.

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. 19.

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.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2003-35, 11/25/03; Ord. No. 2004-02, 01/13/04; Ord. No. 2006-04, 02/07/06; Ord. No. 2006-13, 06/13/06; Ord. No. 2007-05, 01/23/07; Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08; Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09; Ord. No. 2011-05, 02/22/11; Ord. No. 2011-19, 06/28/11; Ord. No. 2012-12, 03/27/12; Ord. No. 2013-11, 04/23/13; Ord. No. 2014-12, 02/25/14; Ord. No. 2024-09, § 30, 3/26/2024)

Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter, the following are interim uses in the P-I District and are governed by Section 21020 of this Chapter:

Subd. 1.

Temporary classroom structures for use by public or private schools.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2019-01, 02/12/19; Ord. No. 2020-11, § 38, 10/13/2020)

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 P-I District by administrative permit as may be issued by the Zoning Administrator.

Subd. 1.

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

Subd. 2.

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

Subd. 3.

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 storage.

Subd. 4.

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

Subd. 5.

Other uses of the same general character as those listed as a permitted use in this District.

Subd. 6.

Outside, above ground storage facilities for fuels used for heating purposes; outdoor generators located 200 feet or more away from residentially guided or zoned property; and outdoor equipment used for dispensing fuels to vehicles or containers used in conjunction with the approved principal use, but not for sale. Such features for new developments shall be included with the site plan submitted for review and approval as required by this Chapter, and such features for existing developments shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator and the following criteria:

(a)

The design, construction, and location of any such features must 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 must be located so as not to obstruct approved parking spaces, driving 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)

Outdoor generators located less than 200 feet from residentially guided or zoned property shall require the approval of a site plan (or site plan amendment) for a major project, pursuant to Section 21045.05 of this Chapter.

Subd. 7.

Outside storage as an accessory use provided that:

(a)

The storage area does not take up parking space or loading space as required for conformity to this Chapter.

(b)

All requirements of Section 21105.11 of this Chapter are met.

Subd. 8.

Temporary meteorological equipment and associated tower, as regulated by Section 21173 of this Chapter.

Subd. 9.

Temporary mobile towers for personal wireless service antennas, as regulated by Section 21175 of this Chapter.

Subd. 10.

Temporary events and outdoor sales subject to the following criteria:

(a)

Special Promotional Events (except Carnivals).

(1)

Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes grand openings, business events, craft shows, flea markets, mechanical and animal rides, and outdoor display of materials.

(2)

The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative permit and in no case shall exceed three consecutive calendar days per event.

(3)

There shall be no more than two special events per calendar year per property. However, each tenant in a multi-tenant building shall be permitted one special event per year. Multi-tenant buildings with less than five lease spaces shall be considered as a single property for purposes of this provision.

(b)

Carnivals.

(1)

The applicant must submit an amusement license application as required by Section 1100 of the City Code.

(2)

The event shall not exceed the period specified in the administrative permit and in no case shall exceed seven consecutive calendar days per event.

(3)

There shall be no more than one carnival per calendar year per property.

(c)

Outdoor Sales, including but not limited to transient merchants and transient produce merchants.

(1)

Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes warehouse sales, sidewalk sales, inventory reduction or liquidation sales, distressed merchandise sales, sales of fireworks, seasonal merchandise sales, and transient merchant and transient produce merchant sales.

(2)

The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed temporary outdoor sales activities allowed by this paragraph and by City Code business licensing provisions in addition to other applicable building and safety code requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator.

a.

The maximum total time for temporary outdoor sales activities shall be the period specified in the administrative permit and, in no case, shall exceed 90 days per calendar year per property.

b.

There shall be no more sales activities than those specified in the administrative permit and, in no case, shall there be more than ten sales activities per year per property.

c.

Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided the area is paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic circulation or emergency vehicle access. Temporary sales on unpaved landscaped areas is prohibited.

d.

Sales of fireworks shall also be regulated by Section 1110 of the City Code.

(d)

General Standards applying to all temporary events and outdoor sales.

(1)

The event or sale shall be accessory to or promoting the permitted or conditional use approved for the site.

(2)

Tents, stands, and other similar temporary structures may be used, provided they are clearly identified on the submitted plan and provided that it is determined by the Zoning Administrator that they will not impair the parking capacity, emergency access, or the safe and efficient movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic on or off the site.

(3)

The submitted plan shall clearly demonstrate that adequate off-street parking for the proposed event can and will be provided for the duration of the event. Determination of compliance with this requirement shall be made by the Zoning Administrator who shall consider the nature of the event and the applicable parking requirements of Section 21135. Consideration shall be given to the parking needs and requirements of other occupants in the case of multi-tenant buildings. Parking on public right-of-way and streets is prohibited; except that parking on local streets may be allowed on Saturday and Sunday only, provided that the petitioner arranges for traffic control by authorized enforcement officers, as approved in writing by the Police Chief, at the petitioner's expense.

(4)

Signage related to the event or sale shall be in compliance with the temporary sign standards of Section 21155 and shall be allowed for the duration of the event. The Zoning Administrator may authorize special signage for purposes of traffic direction and control; the erection and removal of such signage shall be the responsibility of the applicant.

(5)

The approved permit shall be displayed on the premises for the duration of the event.

(6)

All activity related to the event or sale must take place within the time permitted in the administrative permit. No buildings, equipment or materials may be erected or displayed prior to the start date identified in the permit application and all structures, equipment and displays must be removed by the end date identified in the administrative permit.

(7)

Not more than one such event or sale shall be allowed per property at any given time.

Subd. 10.

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

Subd. 11.

Wind energy conversion systems (WECS), as regulated by Section 21173 of this Chapter.

(Amended by Ord. No. 2004-02, 01/13/04; Ord. No. 2006-04, 02/07/06; Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08; Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09; Ord. No. 2011-05, 02/22/11; Ord. No. 2012-05, 02/28/12; Ord. No. 2013-11, 04/23/13; Ord. No. 2016-11, 04/26/16; Ord. No. 2020-11, § 38, 10/13/2020; Ord. No. 2024-09, § 31, 3/26/2024; Ord. No. 2024-22, § 56, 9/24/2024; Ord. No. 2025-02, § 96, 3/25/2025)

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

(Amended by Ord. No. 2002-32, 11/26/02; Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09; Ord. No. 2015-15, 05/26/15; Ord. No. 2020-11, § 38, 10/13/2020)