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St Cloud City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 8

- RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

8.1 - PURPOSE

A.

Purpose of RR Rural Residential District

The purpose of the RR Rural Residential District is to establish and preserve areas within the City where agriculture, very low density development or open space is a current and proper use, but which, in the future, may gradually be required for expansion of urban development as urban facilities and services become available, and preserve said land in agricultural or open space usage and in large parcels until capital funds for the extension of urban facilities and services are committed in an adopted capital improvement program. Although the predominant use within the RR District is intended to be agriculture, other quasi-urban uses are also permitted, including scattered non-farm residences facilitating an orderly transition from agricultural and rural uses to urban uses.

B.

Purpose of R-1 Single-Family Residential District

The purpose of the R-1 Single-Family Residential District is to provide for and preserve single-family residential development on larger lots within the City. The R-1 District provides for limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.

C.

Purpose of R-1A Single-Family Residential District

The purpose of the R-1A Single-Family Residential District is to provide for and preserve single-family residential development within the City on traditionally smaller lots. The R-1A District provides for limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.

D.

Purpose of R-2 Single-Family and Two-Family Residential District

The purpose of the R-2 Single-Family and Two-Family Residential District is to provide for, and preserve, two-family residential development, as well as single-family dwellings. The R-2 District also provides for limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.

E.

Purpose of R-3 Lodging House, Fraternity and Sorority House Residential District

The purpose of the R-3 Lodging House, Fraternity and Sorority House Residential District is to accommodate multi-tenant residences in those areas, such as the university neighborhood, where there is demand for these housing types, as well as single-family and two-family residential development. The R-3 District also provides for limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.

F.

R-3A General Residential and Lodging House District

The purpose of the R-3A General Residential and Lodging House District is to accommodate multi-tenant residences, as well as single-family, two-family and multi-family residential development. The R-3A District also provides for limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.

G.

Purpose of R-4 Townhouse Residential District

The purpose of the R-4 Townhouse Residential District is to provide for, and preserve, single-family, two-family and townhouse residential development, as well as low-rise multi-family dwellings. The R-4 District also provides for limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.

H.

Purpose of R-5 General Multi-Family Residential District

The purpose of R-5 Multi-Family Residential District is to provide for, and preserve, quality high density residential development including multi-family dwellings up to four (4) stories. The R-5 District also provides for limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.

I.

Purpose of R-6 Multi-Family Residential District

The purpose of the R-6 Multi-Family Residential District is to create a higher density environment of single-family homes, two-family dwellings, townhomes and multi-family dwellings, including limited multi-tenant housing like dormitories. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted.

J.

Purpose of R-7 High Rise Multi-Family Residential District

The purpose of the R-7 High-Rise Multi-Family Residential District is to accommodate the highest density residential environment of multi-family dwellings, of significant height, within the City. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted.

(Ord. of 12-2-24(1))

8.2 - PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES

Table 8-1: Residential Districts Permitted and Conditional Uses lists permitted and conditional uses for the residential districts. A "P" indicates that a use is considered permitted within that district. A "C" indicates that a use is considered a conditional use in that district and must obtain a conditional use permit as required in Section 4.3 (Conditional Use Permit). No letter (i.e., a blank space), or the absence of the use from the table, indicates that use is not permitted within that district.

TABLE 8-1: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES
USESDISTRICTSUSE
STANDARD
RRR-1R-1AR-2R-3R-3AR-4R-5R-6R-7
Agricultural Uses 1, 5 RRR-1R-1AR-2R-3R-3AR-4R-5R-6R-7
Agricultural Service
Establishment 5 		C
Crop, Vegetable and/or Flower Farm: Over 100 acres, except that cannabis cultivation for commercial purposes is not allowed 2 P P P
Hobby Farm, except that cannabis cultivation for commercial purposes is not allowed 1, 5 P
Nursery and/or Tree Farm 5 P
Raising of Livestock (Excludes Fur-Bearing Animals) 1, 5 C
Stable 1, 5 C
Residential UsesRRR-1R-1AR-2R-3R-3AR-4R-5R-6R-7
Assisted Living Facility P P P P
Bed & Breakfast Facility C 6 C C C C C C C C C See Section 14.3.C
Convalescent Home P
Dormitory P P
Dwelling, Accessory P P P P P P P P P See Section 14.3.I
Dwelling, Multi-Family P P P P P P
Dwelling, Single-Family Detached P P P P P P P P P P See Section 14.3.H
Dwelling, Townhouse P P P P See Section 14.3.H
Dwelling, Two-Family P P P P P P P See Section 14.3.H
Fraternity/Sorority House P P
Independent Living Facility P P P P
Lodging House P P See Section 14.3.N
Manufactured Housing Park C C C C C C C C See Section 14.3.O
Nursing Home P
Residential Facility: 6 or Fewer Persons P P P P P P P P P P
Residential Facility: 7 to 16 Persons P P P P P P P See Section 14.3.T
Residential Facility: 16 or More Persons C C C C C C C See Section 14.3.T
Institutional and
Public Uses		RRR-1R-1AR-2R-3R-3AR-4R-5R-6R-7
Club, University-Related: Social or Religious P P
Community Center C C C C C C C
Essential Services &
Essential Service Structure 		P P P P P P P P P P
Place of Worship P C P P P P P P P P See Section 14.3.S
Public Building P P P P P P P P P P
Utilities C C C C C C C C C C See Section 14.3.X
School C C P P P P P P P P
Temporary Shelter
Facility 		P 3 P 3 P 3 P P 3 P P P P See Section 14.3.V
University P
Open Space UsesRRR-1R-1AR-2R-3R-3AR-4R-5R-6R-7
Cemetery/Memorial
Garden 		P C C C C C C C C See Section 14.3.E
Driving Range C C C C C C C
Golf Course C 4 C C C C C C
Public Park/Recreation Area, Athletic Field & Open Space - Owned/Operated by Church Group or Homeowner's Association C C C C C C C C C C
Public Park/Recreation Area, Athletic Field & Open Space P P P P P P P P P P
Tennis Club C C C C C C C
Commercial UsesRRR-1R-1AR-2R-3R-3AR-4R-5R-6R-7
Activity Center C C C C C C
Commercial Kennel 5 C See Section 14.3.F
Commercial Outdoor Recreation Facility 5 C
Day Care Facility:
12 or Fewer Persons 		P 5 P P P P P P P P P
Day Care Facility:
13 or More Persons 		C C C C C C
On-Site Rental Office P P P P P P See Section 14.3.R
Roadside Stand: Sale of Excess Garden Produce 5 C
Veterinary Establishment (Large Animal) 5 C
Transportation UsesRRR-1R-1AR-2R-3R-3AR-4R-5R-6R-7
Airport C C C C C C C
Heliport C C C C C C C
Industrial UsesRRR-1R-1AR-2R-3R-3AR-4R-5R-6R-7
Mineral Extraction 5 C
Wind Energy Conversion SystemsRRR-1R-1AR-2R-3R-3AR-4R-5R-6R-7
Building-Mounted P/C 7 C 6 C 6 C 6 C 6 C 6 P/C 7 P/C 7 P/C 7 P/C 7 See Section 14.3.Y
Freestanding P/C 7 C 6 C 6 C 6 C 6 C 6 C 6 C 6 C 6 C 6 See Section 14.3.Y

 

FOOTNOTES TABLE 8-1:

1  All properties with livestock must have a Waste Utilization Plan (according to NRCS Standard 633) approved by the applicable county soil and water conservation district and comply with all MPCA permitting requirements.

2  Subject to species approved by City Park Department. The sale or display of a product or commodity that is readily visible and accessible by non-residents of the property or building are prohibited.

3  In the R-1, R-1A and R-3A, temporary shelter facilities are limited to serving 4 or fewer persons. In the R-2 District, temporary shelter facilities are limited to serving 6 or fewer persons.

4  In the R-1 District, a golf course may include an accessory miniature golf course. Unless noted, miniature golf courses are not permitted as part of a golf course.

5  Maximum building area of three thousand (3,000) square feet of gross floor area.

6  Allowed only on institutional properties with a Conditional Use Permit. Systems may not exceed 10 kw.

7  WECS with a rated capacity of 1.8 kw or less are permitted on parcels occupied by a residential or institutional use. WECS between 1.9 kw and 10 kw are allowed on institutional properties with a Conditional Use Permit.

(Ord. of 12-2-24(1))

8.3 - BULK AND SETBACK REGULATIONS

Table 8-2: Residential Districts Bulk and Setback Regulations establishes bulk and setback regulations for the residential districts.

TABLE 8-2: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS BULK AND SETBACK REGULATIONS
BULK AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTSDISTRICT
RR
BULK REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Lot Area 10 acres
Minimum Lot Width 300 ft
Minimum Lot Depth 300 ft
Maximum Lot Coverage 30%
Maximum FAR 0.6
Maximum Building Height 35 ft
Minimum Driveway Separation (excluding farm field approaches) 300 feet on collector or arterial street
Maximum Animal Density 1, 2 .5 equine per acre
.5 cattle per acre
1.5 swine per acre
2 Cervidae per acre (e.g., deer)
2.5 goats and/or sheep per acre
12.5 large poultry per acre (e.g., turkeys, ducks, etc.)
25 small poultry and animals per acre (e.g., chickens, rabbits, etc.)
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
Front Setback 30 ft
Interior Side Setback Residential use: 10 ft
Non-Residential Use: 30 ft
Street Side Setback 30 ft
Rear Setback 30 ft

 

TABLE 8-2: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS BULK AND SETBACK REGULATIONS
BULK AND SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS		DISTRICT
R-1R-1A
BULK REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Lot Area Single-Family & Day Care Facility: 9,000 sf
Place of Worship & School: 22,000 sf
Public Building & Utilities: 40,000 sf 		Single-Family: 6,000 sf
Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 8,000 sf
Place of Worship & School: 22,000 sf
Public Building & Community Center: 40,000 sf
Minimum Floor Area
(Dwelling Units) 		Principal Dwelling Unit: 630 sf (21' x 30')
Accessory Dwelling Unit: 200 sf total floor area 		Principal Dwelling Unit: 630 sf (21' x 30')
Accessory Dwelling Unit: 200 sf total floor area
Maximum Floor Area
(Dwelling Units) 		Principal Dwelling Unit: regulated by maximum lot coverage and FAR

Accessory Dwelling Unit: 800 sq. ft or 75% of the principal dwelling unit, whichever is less 		Principal Dwelling Unit: regulated by maximum lot coverage and FAR

Accessory Dwelling Unit: 800 sq. ft or 75% of the principal dwelling unit, whichever is less
Minimum Lot Width Single-Family & Day Care Facility:
Interior Lot - 75 ft
Corner Lot - 85 ft
Place of Worship & School: 100 ft
Public Building & Public/Private Utility: 150 ft 		Single-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility:
Interior Lot - 50 ft
Corner Lot - 60 ft
Place of Worship, School, Public Building & Community Center: 100 ft
Minimum Lot Depth Single-Family, Day Care Facility & School: 120 ft Single-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility, Temporary Shelter Facility & School: 120 ft
Maximum Lot Coverage 35% 35%
Minimum Open Space 33% total open space on zoning lot with 50% of front setback & 25% of rear setback 33% total open space on zoning lot with 50% of front setback & 25% of rear setback
Maximum FAR 0.6 Non-Residential Use: 0.6
Minimum Building Separation Detached accessory structures must be 10 ft from principal building Detached accessory structures must be 10 ft from principal building
Maximum Building Height 35 ft 35 ft
Design Guidelines Section 13.1 Section 13.1
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS—ADDITIONAL SETBACK REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION 8.4
Front Setback 3 Single-Family: 25 ft
Day Care Facility, Residential Facility, Temporary Shelter Facility, Place of Worship & School: 35 ft
Public Building 4 & Utilities: 50 ft 		Single-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 25 ft
School & Place of Worship: 35 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft
Interior Side Setback 3 Single-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 10 ft
Place of Worship & School: 20 ft
Public Building 4 : 50 ft
Utilities: 100 ft 		Single-Family: 5 ft
Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 10 ft
Place of Worship & School: 20 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft
Street Side Setback 3 Single-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 15 ft
Place of Worship & School: 25 ft
Public Building 4 & Utilities: 50 ft 		Single-Family: 10 ft
Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 15 ft
Place of Worship & School: 25 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft
Rear Setback 3 Single-Family: 35 ft or 20% of lot depth, whichever is less
Day Care Facility, Residential Facility, Temporary Shelter Facility, Place of Worship & School: 35 ft
Public Building 4 : 50 ft
Utilities: 100 ft 		Single-Family: 35 ft or 20% of lot depth, whichever is less
Day Care Facility, Residential Facility, Temporary Shelter Facility, Place of Worship & School: 35 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft

 

TABLE 8-2: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS BULK AND SETBACK REGULATIONS
BULK AND SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS		DISTRICT
R-2R-3
BULK REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Lot Area Single-Family: 6,000 sf
Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 8,000 sf
Place of Worship & School: 22,000 sf
Public Building & Community Center: 40,000 sf 		Single-Family: 6,000 sf
Two-Family: 7,200 sf
Lodging House, Fraternity or Sorority House: 500 sf per room but no less than 6,000 sf
Dormitory: 600 sf per room but no less than 16,000 sf
Multi-Family: 2,000 sf per dwelling unit but no less than 10,000 sf
Community Center: 40,000 sf
Place of Worship & School: 22,000 sf
Public Building: 40,000 sf
Day Care Facility & Residential Facility: 7,200 sf
Temporary Shelter Facility: 400 sf per bed but no less than 7,200 sf
Minimum Floor Area (Dwelling Units) Principal Dwelling Unit: 630 sf (21' x 30')

Accessory Dwelling Unit: 200 sf total floor area 		Principal Dwelling Unit: 630 sf (21' x 30')
Accessory Dwelling Unit: 200 sf total floor area
Multi-Family Units
Efficiency Dwelling Unit: 400 sf
1-Bedroom: 540 sf
2-Bedroom: 750 sf
3+ Bedrooms: 750 sf for first 2 bedrooms + 100 sf for each additional bedroom
Maximum Floor Area (Dwelling Units) Principal Dwelling Unit: regulated by maximum lot coverage and FAR
Accessory Dwelling Unit: 800 sq. ft or 75% of the principal dwelling unit, whichever is less 		Principal Dwelling Unit: regulated by maximum lot coverage and FAR
Accessory Dwelling Unit: 800 sq. ft or 75% of the principal dwelling unit, whichever is less
Minimum Lot Width Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility:
 Interior Lot - 50 ft
 Corner Lot - 60 ft
Place of Worship, School, Public Building & Community Center: 100 ft 		Single-Family, Two-Family, Multi-Family, Lodging House, Fraternity or Sorority House, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility:
 Interior Lot - 50 ft
 Corner Lot - 55 ft
Dormitory, Community Center, Place of Worship, School & Public Building: 100 ft
Minimum Lot Depth Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility, Temporary Shelter Facility & School: 120 ft Single-Family, Two-Family, Multi-Family, Lodging House, Fraternity or Sorority House, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 120 ft
Maximum Lot Coverage 30% 30%
Minimum Open Space 33% total open space on zoning lot with 50% of front setback & 25% of rear setback 33% total open space on zoning lot with 50% of front setback & 25% of rear setback
Maximum FAR Non-Residential Use: 0.6 1.0
Minimum Building Separation Detached accessory structures must be 10 ft from principal building Detached accessory structures must be 10 ft from principal building
40 ft between principal buildings
Maximum Building Height 35 ft 35 ft
Design Guidelines Section 13.1 See Section 13.1
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS—ADDITIONAL SETBACK REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION 8.4
Front Setback 3 Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 25 ft
Place of Worship & School: 35 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft 		Single-Family, Two-Family, Multi-Family, Lodging House, Fraternity or Sorority House, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility, & Temporary Shelter Facility: 25 ft
Dormitory, Place of Worship & School: 35 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft
Interior Side Setback 3 Single-Family: 5 ft
Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 10 ft
Place of Worship & School: 20 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft 		Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 10 ft
Multi-Family, Lodging House, Fraternity or Sorority House, Dormitory, Place of Worship & School: 20 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft
Street Side Setback 3 Single-Family: 10 ft
Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 15 ft
Place of Worship & School: 25 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft 		Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 15 ft
Multi-Family, Lodging House, Fraternity or Sorority House, Place of Worship & School: 25 ft
Dormitory: 30 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft
Rear Setback 3 Single-Family: 35 ft or 20% of lot depth, whichever is less
Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility, Temporary Shelter Facility, Place of Worship & School: 35 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft 		Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility, Temporary Shelter Facility & Place of Worship: 35 ft
Multi-Family, Lodging House, Fraternity or Sorority House, Place of Worship, School & Dormitory: 40 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft

 

TABLE 8-2: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS BULK AND SETBACK REGULATIONS
BULK AND SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS		DISTRICT
R-3AR-4
BULK REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Lot Area Single-Family: 6,000 sf
Two-Family: 7,200 sf
Lodging House, Fraternity or Sorority House: 700 sf per room but no less than 6,000 sf
Multi-Family: 2,800 sf per dwelling unit but no less than 10,000 sf
Place of Worship & School: 22,000 sf
Public Building: 40,000 sf
Day Care Facility & Residential Facility: 7,200 sf
Temporary Shelter Facility: 800 sf per bed but no less than 7,200 sf 		Single-Family: 6,000 sf
Two-Family, Day Care Facility & Residential Facility: 8,000 sf
Townhouse & Multi-Family, Assisted Living Facility & Independent Living Facility: 3,600 sf per dwelling unit but no less than 12,000 sf
Community Center & Public Building: 40,000 sf
Place of Worship & School: 22,000 sf
Temporary Shelter Facility: 800 sf per bed but no less than 8,000 sf
Minimum Floor Area
(Dwelling Units) 		Principal Dwelling Unit: 630 sf (21' x 30')
Accessory Dwelling Unit: 200 sf total floor area
Multi-Family Units
Efficiency Dwelling Unit: 400 sf
1-Bedroom: 540 sf
2-Bedroom: 750 sf
3+ Bedrooms: 750 sf for first 2 bedrooms + 100 sf for each additional bedroom 		Principal Dwelling Unit: 630 sf (21' x 30')
Accessory Dwelling Unit: 200 sf total floor area
Multi-Family Units
Efficiency Dwelling Unit: 400 sf
1-Bedroom: 540 sf
2-Bedroom: 750 sf
3+ Bedrooms: 750 sf for first 2 bedrooms + 100 sf for each additional bedroom
Maximum Floor Area
(Dwelling Units) 		Principal Dwelling Unit: regulated by maximum lot coverage and FAR
Accessory Dwelling Unit: 800 sq. ft or 75% of the principal dwelling unit, whichever is less 		Principal Dwelling Unit: regulated by maximum lot coverage and FAR
Accessory Dwelling Unit: 800 sq. ft or 75% of the principal dwelling unit, whichever is less
Minimum Lot Width Single-Family, Two-Family, Multi-Family, Lodging House, Fraternity or Sorority House, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility:
 Interior Lot - 50 ft
 Corner Lot - 55 ft
Place of Worship, School & Public Building: 100 ft 		Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility:
 Interior Lot - 50 ft
 Corner Lot - 60 ft
Townhouse & Multi-Family, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility: 75 ft
Community Center, Place of Worship, School & Public Building: 100 ft
Minimum Lot Depth Single-Family, Two-Family, Multi-Family, Lodging House, Fraternity or Sorority House, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 120 ft Single-Family, Two-Family, Multi-Family, Townhouse, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility, Temporary Shelter Facility & School: 120 ft
Maximum Lot Coverage 30% 30%
Minimum Open Space 33% total open space on zoning lot with 50% of front setback & 25% of rear setback 33% total open space on zoning lot with 50% of front setback & 25% of rear setback
Maximum FAR 0.7 0.6
Minimum Building Separation Detached accessory structures must be 10 ft from principal building
40 ft between principal buildings 		40 ft between principal buildings on the same zoning lot
10 ft between townhouses on the same zoning lot
Detached accessory structures must be 10 ft from principal building
Maximum Building Height 35 ft 35 ft
Design Guidelines See Section 13.1 See Section 13.1
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS—ADDITIONAL SETBACK REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION 8.4
Front Setback 3 Single-Family, Two-Family, Multi-Family, Lodging House 5 , Fraternity or Sorority House 5 , Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 25 ft
Place of Worship & School: 35 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft 		Single-Family, Two-Family, Townhouse, Multi-Family, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility, Temporary Shelter Facility, Place of Worship & School: 35 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft
Interior Side Setback 3 Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 10 ft
Multi-Family, Lodging House 5 , Fraternity or Sorority House 5 , Place of Worship & School: 20 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft 		Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 10 ft
Multi-Family, Townhouse, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility, Place of Worship & School: 20 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft
Street Side Setback 3 Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 15 ft
Multi-Family, Lodging House 5 , Fraternity or Sorority House 5 , Place of Worship & School: 25 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft 		Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 15 ft
Multi-Family & Townhouse, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility: 30 ft
Place of Worship & School: 25 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft
Rear Setback 3 Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility, Temporary Shelter Facility & Place of Worship: 35 ft
Multi-Family, Lodging House 5 , Fraternity or Sorority House 5 , Place of Worship & School: 40 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft 		Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility, Temporary Shelter Facility, Place of Worship & School: 35 ft
Multi-Family & Townhouse, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility: 40 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft

 

TABLE 8-2: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS BULK AND SETBACK REGULATIONS
BULK AND SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS		DISTRICT
R-5R-6
BULK REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Lot Area Single-Family: 6,000 sf
Two-Family, Day Care Facility & Residential Facility: 8,000 sf
Townhouse, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility: 2,800 sf per dwelling unit but no less than 12,000 sf
Multi-Family: 2,000 sf per dwelling unit but no less than 10,000 sf
Community Center & Public Building: 40,000 sf
Place of Worship & School: 22,000 sf
Temporary Shelter Facility: 400 sf per bed but no less than 8,000 sf 		Single-Family: 6,000 sf
Two-Family, Day Care Facility & Residential Facility: 8,000 sf
Townhouse, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility: 2,800 sf per dwelling unit but no less than 12,000 sf
Multi-Family: 2,000 sf per dwelling unit but no less than 10,000 sf
Dormitory, Nursing Home & Convalescent Home: 620 sf per dwelling unit but no less than 16,000 sf
Community Center & Public Building: 40,000 sf
Place of Worship & School: 22,000 sf
Temporary Shelter Facility: 400 sf per bed but no less than 8,000 sf
Minimum Floor Area
(Dwelling Units) 		Principal Dwelling Unit: 630 sf (21' x 30')
Accessory Dwelling Unit: 200 sf total floor area
Multi-Family Units
Efficiency Dwelling Unit: 400 sf
1-Bedroom: 540 sf
2-Bedroom: 750 sf
3+ Bedrooms: 750 sf for first 2 bedrooms + 100 sf for each additional bedroom 		Principal Dwelling Unit: 630 sf (21' x 30')
Accessory Dwelling Unit: 200 sf total floor area
Multi-Family Units
Efficiency Dwelling Unit: 400 sf
1-Bedroom: 540 sf
2-Bedroom: 750 sf
3+ Bedrooms: 750 sf for first 2 bedrooms + 100 sf for each additional bedroom
Maximum Floor Area
(Dwelling Units) 		Principal Dwelling Unit: regulated by maximum lot coverage and FAR
Accessory Dwelling Unit: 800 sf or 75% of the principal dwelling unit, whichever is less 		Principal Dwelling Unit: regulated by maximum lot coverage and FAR
Accessory Dwelling Unit: 800 sf or 75% of the principal dwelling unit, whichever is less
Minimum Lot Width Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility:
 Interior Lot - 50 ft
 Corner Lot - 60 ft
Townhouse, Multi-Family, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility: 75 ft
Community Center, Place of Worship, School & Public Building: 100 ft 		Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility:
 Interior Lot - 50 ft
 Corner Lot - 60 ft
Townhouse, Multi-Family, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility, Dormitory, Nursing Home & Convalescent Home: 75 ft
Community Center, Place of Worship, School & Public Building: 100 ft
Minimum Lot Depth Single-Family, Two-Family, Multi-Family, Townhouse, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility, Temporary Shelter Facility & School: 120 ft Single-Family, Two-Family, Multi-Family, Townhouse, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility, Temporary Shelter Facility & School: 120 ft
Maximum Lot Coverage 30% 40%
Minimum Open Space 33% total open space on zoning lot with 50% of front setback & 25% of rear setback 33% total open space on zoning lot with 50% of front setback & 25% of rear setback
Maximum FAR 0.7 1.5
Minimum Building Separation 40 ft between principal buildings
10 ft between townhouses
Detached accessory structures must be 10 ft from principal building 		40 ft between principal buildings
10 ft between townhouses
Detached accessory structures must be 10 ft from principal building
Maximum Building Height 45 ft 45 ft
Design Guidelines See Section 13.1 See Section 13.1
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS—ADDITIONAL SETBACK REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION 8.4
Front Setback 3 Single-Family, Two-Family, Townhouse, Multi-Family, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility, Temporary Shelter Facility, Place of Worship & School: 35 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft 		Single-Family, Two-Family, Townhouse, Multi-Family, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility, Dormitory, Nursing Home, Convalescent Home, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility, Temporary Shelter Facility, Place of Worship & School: 35 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft
Interior Side Setback 3 Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 10 ft
Multi-Family, Townhouse, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility, Place of Worship & School: 20 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft 		Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 10 ft
Multi-Family, Townhouse, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility, Dormitory, Nursing Home, Convalescent Home, Place of Worship & School: 20 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft
Street Side Setback 3 Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 15 ft
Multi-Family, Townhouse, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility: 30 ft
Place of Worship & School: 25 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft 		Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 15 ft
Multi-Family, Townhouse, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility, Dormitory, Nursing Home, Convalescent Home, Place of Worship & School: 30 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft
Rear Setback 3 Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility, Temporary Shelter Facility, Place of Worship & School: 35 ft
Multi-Family, Townhouse, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility: 40 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft 		Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility, Temporary Shelter Facility, Place of Worship & School: 35 ft
Multi-Family, Townhouse, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility, Dormitory, Nursing Home & Convalescent Home: 40 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft

 

TABLE 8-2: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS BULK AND SETBACK REGULATIONS
BULK AND SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS		DISTRICT
R-7
BULK REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Lot Area Single-Family: 6,000 sf
Two-Family, Day Care Facility & Residential Facility: 8,000 sf
Townhouse, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility: 2,100 sf per dwelling unit but no less than 12,000 sf
Multi-Family: 1,500 sf per dwelling unit but no less than 10,000 sf
Community Center & Public Building: 40,000 sf
Place of Worship & School: 22,000 sf
Temporary Shelter Facility: 400 sf per bed but no less than 8,000 sf
Minimum Floor Area
(Dwelling Units) 		Principal Dwelling Unit: 630 sf (21' x 30')
Accessory Dwelling Unit: 200 sf total floor area
Multi-Family Units
Efficiency Dwelling Unit: 400 sf
1-Bedroom: 540 sf
2-Bedroom: 750 sf
3+ Bedrooms: 750 sf for first 2 bedrooms + 100 sf for each additional bedroom
Maximum Floor Area
(Dwelling Units) 		Principal Dwelling Unit: regulated by maximum lot coverage and FAR
Accessory Dwelling Unit: 800 sf or 75% of the principal dwelling unit, whichever is less
Minimum Lot Width Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility:
 Interior Lot - 50 ft
 Corner Lot - 60 ft
Townhouse, Multi-Family, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility: 75 ft
Community Center, Place of Worship, School & Public Building: 100 ft
Minimum Lot Depth Single-Family, Two-Family, Multi-Family, Townhouse, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility, Temporary Shelter Facility & School: 120 ft
Maximum Lot Coverage 40%
Minimum Open Space 33% total open space on zoning lot with 50% of front setback & 25% of rear setback
Maximum FAR 3.5
Minimum Building Separation 40 ft between principal buildings
10 ft between townhouses
Detached accessory structures must be 10 ft from principal building
Maximum Building Height 70 ft
Design Guidelines See Section 13.1
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS—ADDITIONAL SETBACK REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION 8.4
Front Setback 3 Single-Family, Two-Family, Townhouse, Multi-Family, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility, Temporary Shelter Facility, Place of Worship & School: 35 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft
Interior Side Setback 3 Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 10 ft
Multi-Family, Townhouse, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility, Place of Worship & School: 20 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft
Street Side Setback 3 Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility & Temporary Shelter Facility: 15 ft
Multi-Family, Townhouse, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility: 30 ft Place of Worship & School: 25 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft
Rear Setback 3 Single-Family, Two-Family, Day Care Facility, Residential Facility, Temporary Shelter Facility, Place of Worship & School: 35 ft
Multi-Family, Townhouse, Assisted Living Facility, Independent Living Facility: 40 ft
Other Uses: 50 ft

 

FOOTNOTES TABLE 8-2:

1  Animal density allowances are calculated using gross acreage of all substantially contiguous property owned or leased by the same property owner regardless of jurisdictional boundary and rounded up to the nearest whole number.

2  All properties with livestock must have a Waste Utilization Plan (according to NRCS Standard 633) that is approved by the applicable county soil and water conservation district and comply with all MPCA permitting requirements.

3  Setbacks in the residential districts are subject to the requirements of Section 8.4.

4  Includes civic and cultural buildings.

5  Principal structures containing a lodging house and fraternity or sorority houses constructed prior to July 1, 1990 are permitted to use the existing setbacks. Any addition must comply with the setback requirements of Table 8-2.

(Ord. of 12-2-24(1))

8.4 - ADDITIONAL SETBACK REQUIREMENTS

A.

Front Setback

1.

When more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the block face on the side of the street between intersections is occupied by structures having setbacks less than the minimum setback required by this Code, the minimum required setback for all new or relocated structures is the average of all existing buildings on the block face. See Figure 8-1: Front Setback Averaging.

FIGURE 8-1: FRONT SETBACK AVERAGING

2.

For new structures, when there is an established setback different from the minimum required setback, and there are existing buildings on both sides, the front setback will be no greater than that which would be established by connecting a straight line between the forward-most portions of the adjacent building on either side. This provision does not apply to multi-family dwellings, lodging houses, and fraternity and sorority houses in the R-3 District. See Figure 8-2: Established Front Setback.

FIGURE 8-2: ESTABLISHED FRONT SETBACK

B.

Street Side Setback

1.

When there is an adjoining lot facing onto the side street, the side street setback must be increased from the required minimum setback to that of the required front setback (See Figure 8-3: Street Side Setback—Reverse Corner Lot).

FIGURE 8-3: STREET SIDE SETBACK—REVERSE CORNER LOT

2.

In residential districts, where a garage fronts onto a side street, the minimum setback must be twenty (20) feet. (See Figure 8-4: Street Side Setback—Side Street Garage Access)

FIGURE 8-4: STREET SIDE SETBACK—SIDE STREET GARAGE ACCESS

C.

Interior Side Setback

1.

Substandard Lot of Record

For a substandard lot of record with a single-family or two-family dwelling, the minimum interior side setback may be reduced to twenty percent (20%) of the lot width, except for single-family dwellings in the R-2 District where the interior side yard setback must be a minimum of five (5) feet. However, in no case, the interior side setback must be no less than five (5) feet and the street side setback must be no less than ten (10) feet.

2.

Building Height Setback

If the structure is greater than seventeen (17) feet in height, the interior side setback requires an additional foot of setback for each two (2) feet of structure height over seventeen (17) feet. In the case where a lot is occupied by a single-family or two-family dwelling with a side yard setback less than what is required in this section, the existing dwelling unit structure establishes the side yard setback, except, in no case, the interior side setback must be no less than five (5) feet.

D.

Rear Setback

1.

Substandard Lot of Record

Where a lot of record has less than the minimum depth required, thirty-three percent (33%) of the total lot depth is required as rear yard.

2.

Building Height Setback

In such case where a multi-family structure exceeds thirty-five (35) feet in height, an additional rear setback of one-half (0.5) foot is required for each foot of vertical building height over thirty-five (35) feet.

E.

Pipeline Setback

1.

The purpose of this provision is to increase public safety by requiring that new development be set back from pipeline locations. This requirement applies to new residential and other development. It does not apply to development that has occurred or for which development permits have been issued before the effective date of this requirement.

2.

Buildings and places of assembly may not be constructed closer to the pipeline than the boundary of the pipeline easement.

(Ord. of 12-2-24(1))

8.5 - GENERAL STANDARDS OF APPLICABILITY

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

See Section 15.5 (Accessory Structures and Uses) for standards governing accessory structures and uses.

B.

Temporary Uses

See Section 14.4 (Temporary Uses) for standards governing temporary uses.

C.

On-Site Development Standards

See Article 15 (On-Site Development Standards) for on-site development standards.

D.

Off-Street Parking and Loading

See Article 16 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) for standards governing off-street parking and loading.

E.

Landscaping and Screening

See Article 17 (Landscaping, Buffering and Screening) for standards governing landscaping and screening.

F.

Signs

See Article 18 (Signs) for standards governing signs.

G.

Design Standards

See Article 13 (Design Standards) for standards governing landscaping, architecture, and site design within zoning districts, overlay districts, and designated areas.

(Ord. of 12-2-24(1))