Ramsey City Zoning Code

Height. No building shall exceed a maximum of 2 1/2 stories or 35 feet in height, whichever is the lesser.

Yards. No garden apartments or townhouse shall be located nearer than 50 feet to any abutting street right-of-way line. Garden apartments and townhouses, whether consisting of one or more buildings on the same lot and notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 34-4.4, shall be so designed that no structure containing a dwelling unit shall be closer than 40 feet to any abutting property line.

Minimum lot area. Garden apartments and townhouses shall not exceed 12 dwelling units per acre; provided, however, that no garden apartment or townhouse shall be permitted on a lot less than one acre.

Landscaping. All garden apartments and townhouses shall be landscaped in accordance with the requirements of the Shade Tree Commission, and all existing trees shall be retained wherever possible.

Maximum impervious coverage. Improved land coverage, including building, driveways, walkways, parking areas and other impervious surfaces permitted in the R-5 Garden Apartment District shall not exceed 50%.

Service areas. Screened clothes drying areas shall be provided in a location approved by the Planning Board.

Lot coverage. The total building area of any lot shall not exceed 20% of the total lot area.

Site plan approval. Prior to the issuance of any building permit the Planning Board shall review and approve a site plan of the entire project which shall show adequate provision for and compliance with all required conditions.

Maximum living space. The maximum living space permitted in the R-5 Garden Apartment District shall be 1,200 square feet.