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Wayzata City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 955

R-3A SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

955.01 - Purpose.

The purpose of the R-3A Single and Two Family Residential District is to provide a district for high density single family dwelling units in older neighborhoods, and to introduce on a restricted basis, two family dwelling units, accessory dwelling units, and directly related, complementary uses.

(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])

955.02 - Permitted Uses.

Subject to applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the permitted uses in the R-3A District are listed in the Table shown in Section 937.02 of this Ordinance.

(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])

955.03 - Interim Uses.

No interim uses are allowed in the R-3A District.

(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])

955.04 - Accessory Uses.

Subject to applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the accessory uses allowed in the R-3A District are listed in the Table shown in Section 937.02 of this Ordinance.

(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])

955.05 - Conditional Uses.

Subject to applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the conditional uses in the R-3A District are listed in the Table shown in Section 937.02 of this Ordinance. All conditional uses require a conditional use permit approved under procedures and standards set forth Chapter 904 of this Ordinance.

(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])

955.06 - Lot Size and Setbacks.

The following minimum requirements must be met for all lots and structures in the R-3A District, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this Ordinance:

A.

Minimum Lot Size:

1.

Single Family:

a)

Minimum Lot Area: 9,000 square feet.

b)

Minimum Lot Width: 60 feet.

c)

Minimum Lot Depth: 100 feet.

2.

Two Family:

a)

Minimum Lot Area: 18,000 square feet.

b)

Minimum Lot Area Per Unit: 9,000 square feet.

c)

Minimum Lot Width: 100 feet.

d)

Minimum Lot Depth: 100 feet.

B.

Minimum Setbacks:

1.

Principal Structure:

a)

Front Yard: 20 feet.

b)

Side Yard: 10 feet.

c)

Rear Yard: 20 feet.

d)

Corner Lots: Lots fronting two principal streets shall be considered corner lots, and shall have a minimum of a 20 foot setback for both the front yard and side yard which abut a principal street. For corner lots that are less than 60 feet in width, the rear yard setback shall be ten feet, and the inside side yard (non-principal street fronting) shall be five feet.

2.

Accessory Structure(s):

a)

Front Yard: 20 feet.

b)

Side Yard: 5 feet.

c)

Rear Yard: 5 feet.

3.

Garage:

a)

Front Yard: 25 feet.

(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022]; Ord. 846 [2-4-2025])

955.07 - Lot Coverage, Impervious Surfaces and Height.

The following limits apply in the R-3A District:

A.

Lot coverage may not exceed 30 percent of lot area.

B.

Impervious surfaces on a lot may not exceed 35 percent of lot area.

C.

Residences may not exceed a height of two stories or 32 feet in vertical distance above the Grade Plane, as measured to the peak of the roof,

D.

Accessory buildings, except for accessory dwelling units, may not exceed a height of 20 feet.

E.

Detached accessory dwelling units may not exceed two stories or 25 feet.

(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])