This district is characterized by a lack of available public infrastructure (water, sewer and highways) and an established pattern of residential use. Intended for future lots or parcels whose primary use is larger lot single-family residential, with densities ranging from one unit per five acres to one unit per ten acres. Secondary uses may include agricultural or hobby farms, public or private open space, community schools, places of assembly or other institutional uses, including those facilitating recreational events or activities. This district serves as a transition between open/rural areas and more intensive uses in closer proximity to major roadways.

(Prior Code, § 515.13) (Ord. 97-01B, passed 4-16-1997; Ord. 02-03, passed 10-16-2002; Ord. 20210120, passed 1-20-2021; Ord. 20231115-03, passed 11-15-2023)

   (A)   Single-family detached dwellings;

   (B)   Parks or outdoor recreational areas, paths and trails; and

   (C)   State-licensed residential facilities, housing with services establishments serving six or fewer persons, licensed day care facilities serving 12 or fewer persons, and group family day care facilities licensed to serve 14 or fewer children, all as defined and permitted by M.S. § 462.357, subd. 7, as it may be amended from time to time, are considered a single-family residential use.

(Prior Code, § 515.13) (Ord. 97-01B, passed 4-16-1997; Ord. 02-03, passed 10-16-2002; Ord. 20210120, passed 1-20-2021; Ord. 20250219-01, passed 2-19-2025)

   The following uses may be permitted upon the issuance of an interim use permit:

   (A)   Home occupation, Type 1;

   (B)   Home occupation, Type 2;

   (C)   Home occupation, Type 3; and

   (D)   Home occupation, Type 4.

(Prior Code, § 515.13) (Ord. 97-01B, passed 4-16-1997; Ord. 02-03, passed 10-16-2002; Ord. 2011-01, passed 2-16-2011; Ord. 20210120, passed 1-20-2021; Ord. 20250219-01, passed 2-19-2025)

   (H)    Towers for amateur radio operators and towers/antenna on places of assembly, governmental buildings and schools (see Chapter 159 of this code of ordinances);

   (I)   Manufactured home park (see §§ 163.205 through 163.211 of this code of ordinances); and

   (J)   Solar garden.

   (K)   Sacred settlements of micro units on religious property.

      (2)   All requirements and minimum standards as provided by Minnesota Statutes as they relate to micro units and restrictions for faith communities that choose to establish a sacred settlement of micro units must be followed.

      (3)   The Planning Commission may consider additional conditions to impose during the conditional-use-permit-application process.

(Prior Code, § 515.13) (Ord. 97-01B, passed 4-16-1997; Ord. 02-03, passed 10-16-2002; Ord. 2011-01, passed 2-16-2011; Ord. 20210120, passed 1-20-2021; Ord. 20231115-01, passed 11-15-2023; Ord. 20231115-03, passed 11-15-2023)

   (A)   The minimum lot size is five acres for residential sites without public sewer. Non- residential sites except essential services, without a public sewer require a minimum lot size of ten acres.

   (B)   (1)   Front yard setback is 40 feet.

      (2)   Rear yard setback is 30 feet.

      (3)   Side yard setback is 15 feet.

   (C)   Minimum lot width: 200 feet.

   (D)   Minimum lot depth: 240 feet.

   (E)   Maximum impervious surface coverage: 50%.

   (F)   Height regulations: no structure shall exceed 40 feet in height.

   (G)   Buildings must be on permanent foundations.

   (H)   (1)   An impervious surface driveway shall be provided from the curb line to the property line of the lot upon which a dwelling is to be placed or constructed.

      (2)   The driveway may not be less than 12 feet in width.

   (I)   Minimum residential living space: 900 square feet for single-family use.

   (J)   Accessory buildings and structures:

      (1)   Are not allowed in the front yard;

      (2)   Must not exceed the height of the principal building;

      (3)   Detached utility sheds or sheds attached to a principal structure by a wall are permitted. If detached, the structures may not be located closer than ten feet from the principal structure;

      (4)   A concrete slab or other suitable foundation is required;

      (5)   May not be constructed prior to or in lieu of the principal building;

      (6)   (a)   Side yard setback: five feet, or from a designated setback on a corner lot; and

         (b)   Rear yard setback, or from a designated setback on a corner lot: five feet.

   (K)   Sanitary sewage treatment systems (SSTS): all lots must have a minimum of two soil treatment and dispersal areas that can support trenches, seepage beds, mounds and at-grade systems as described in Minn. Rules parts 7080.2200 through 7080.2230 or site conditions described in part 7081.0270, subparts 3 through 7, at the time the plat or subdivision is approved. A cluster sanitary sewage treatment system (SSTS) that has a common interest lot where a central system is located shall meet this requirement by having the minimum of two soil treatment and dispersal areas on the designated lot.

   (L)   Where allowed, standards for cannabis businesses are:

      (1)   A license or endorsement from the State of Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management is required.

      (2)   Compliance with state license requirements shall be maintained at all times.

      (3)   A cannabis business shall be located:

         (a)   At least 500 feet from any day care or residential treatment facility as measured from property line to property line;

         (b)   At least 500 feet from any attraction within a public park that is regularly used by minors, including a playground or athletic field, measured from the property line of the cannabis business to the attraction; and

         (c)   At least 1,000 feet from any K-12 school as measured from the property line to the property line.

(Prior Code, § 515.13) (Ord. 97-01B, passed 4-16-1997; Ord. 02-03, passed 10-16-2002; Ord. 20210120, passed 1-20-2021; Ord. 20250219-01, passed 2-19-2025)

   (B)   No more than one temporary storage container may be stored in a side or rear yard; provided that, the side yard storage shall not be adjacent to a street and all setbacks are met. The container may be located on the property for a period not to exceed six months per year, while storage is required for remodeling or other activities relating to the property.