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Wayzata City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 970

INS INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT

970.01 - Purpose.

The purpose of the INS Institutional District is to provide a district for facilities that provide public services and places of assembly, as opposed to commercial or residential uses. It is intended that uses within this district be compatible with adjoining districts and uses, and that property within this district generally be located on an arterial street or thoroughfare.

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

970.02 - Permitted Uses.

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

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

970.03 - Interim Uses.

No interim uses are allowed in the INS District.

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

970.04 - Accessory Uses.

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

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

970.05 - Conditional Uses.

Subject to applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the conditional uses in an INS 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 set forth in Chapter 904.

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

970.06 - Lot Size and Setbacks.

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

A.

Lot Area:

1.

Minimum Lot Area:

a)

Places of Assembly: 3 acres.

b)

Hospitals: 10 acres.

c)

Public Parking Structure: 1 acre.

2.

All area requirements for Places of Assembly prescribed above may be reduced if the site is combined with or included within a neighborhood park.

B.

Minimum Setbacks:

1.

Schools:

a)

Front Yard: 50 feet.

b)

Side Yard: 100 feet.

c)

Rear Yard: 100 feet.

2.

Hospitals:

a)

Front Yard: 50 feet.

b)

Side Yard: 100 feet.

c)

Rear Yard: 100 feet.

3.

Public Works Facilities:

a)

Front Yard: 50 feet.

b)

Side Yard: 100 feet.

c)

Rear Yard: 100 feet.

4.

Public Parking Structures: No minimum front yard, side yard or rear yard setback requirements unless adjacent to a residential district, in which case, the minimum setback shall be the same as the setback for the adjacent residential district. In addition, the minimum requirements of Section 970.06.B.6 do not apply to a public parking structure.

5.

All Other Institutional Uses:

a)

Front Yard: 50 feet.

b)

Side Yard: 50 feet.

c)

Rear Yard: 50 feet.

6.

In addition to these minimum requirements, setbacks of buildings located within the Institutional District shall be at least equal to the height of such buildings.

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

970.07 - Lot Coverage and Height.

The following limits apply in the INS District:

A.

The total lot coverage of all buildings may not exceed 30 percent, except that rest homes and housing for the elderly may not exceed a lot coverage of 40 percent, and public parking structures may not exceed a lot coverage of 60 percent.

B.

Principal structures and their accessory buildings may not exceed a height of three stories or 40 feet.

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