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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: JUNE 8, 2015
AGENDA#: 9A
PREPARED BY: CASEY MCCABE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
PRESENTED BY: DAN ROGNESS, COMMUNITY& ECON. DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION
1102.1100 OF THE PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO
THE C-2, GENERAL BUSINESS USE DISTRICT
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to consider approval of an ordinance
amending Subsection 1102.1100, C-2, General Business Use District of the
City of Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance.
History
As a result of public comments received during Business Retention and
Expansion visits and events like the Business & Industry Forum related to
restrictive zoning and development requirements in the City of Prior Lake, city
staff, the EDA and EDAC have attempted to identify opportunities to make
the City of Prior Lake more "business friendly".
The City of Prior Lake previously completed a comprehensive review and
proposed multiple amendments to the I-1, General Industrial and C-3,
Business Park use district standards, which have been reviewed by the
Planning Commission and approved by the City Council. The review of the
C-2, General Business Use District is the next step in the process to review
and propose zoning ordinance amendments for all industrial and commercial
use districts in Prior Lake.
Current Circumstances
Under the direction of the EDAC, Community and Economic Development
staff researched the building standards and similar general business zoning
ordinance requirements from peer communities in the region; peer
communities were chosen based on proximity or size.
Attached to this report is a peer community comparison which identifies the
approved use and zoning requirements from the six peer communities
studied as well as the proposed redlined amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance. The zoning and land use comparison indicates Prior Lake is more
restrictive than peer communities in some areas and less restrictive in
others. Generally, it does not appear that Prior Lake is overly restrictive but
areas were identified where the City can amend the Zoning Ordinance to
simplify the development process and ensure Prior Lake's zoning
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requirements and development standards are similar to the surrounding
communities.
Staff has proposed multiple amendments to bring Prior Lake's Zoning
Ordinance in line with its surrounding communities. City staff has worked with
the City Attorney's Office on the amended Zoning Ordinance language and
the City Attorney's Office has reviewed all proposed revisions. Below is a
summary of proposed amendments to the Section 1102.1100 of the Prior
Lake Zoning Ordinance:
Permitted Uses. The following uses have been added as a Permitted Use
in the "C-2" General Business Use District:
➢ Business Services
➢ Copy Shop
➢ Private Entertainment (Indoor)
Uses Permitted With Conditions. The following amendments have been
made to the Uses Permitted With Conditions section of the "C-2" General
Business Use District:
➢ Food Service was removed as a Use Permitted With Conditions as
this use was also listed as a permitted Accessory Use.
➢ Copy Shop was removed as a Use Permitted With Conditions and
added as a Permitted Use.
➢ Game Room was removed as a Use Permitted With Conditions as this
use would be Permitted under the definition of Private Entertainment
(Indoor).
Uses Permitted With Conditional Use Permit. The following amendments
have been made to the Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit in the "C-
2" General Business Use District:
➢ Private Entertainment (Indoor) was removed as a Use Permitted by
Conditional Use Permit and added as a Permitted Use.
➢ The Marinas use was removed and replaced with Marina, Commercial
and Marina, Recreational.
➢ Community Center was added as a Use Permitted by Conditional Use
Permit.
Required Setbacks. The following minimum setbacks have been revised:
➢ Minimum Lot Area was reduced from 1 acre to 0.5 acre.
➢ Minimum Lot Width was reduced from 150' to 100'.
➢ Structure side yard setback was decreased from 20' to 10'.
➢ Structure rear yard setback was decreased from 30' to 15'.
➢ Building setback adjacent to an "R" use district was decreased from
60' to 40'.
Conclusion
The Economic & Community Development Strategic Element of the 2030
Vision and Strategic Plan identifies a goal to review the existing city code and
zoning ordinance provisions to assess their impact on achieving economic
development objectives.
The Planning Commission, following an April 20, 2015 public hearing,
reviewed and recommended approval of the proposed ordinance
amendments. No one was present to offer comments at the hearing.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FINDINGS:
Section 1108.600 of the Zoning Ordinance states:
1108.600 POLICY FOR AMENDMENTS. Recommendations of the Planning
Commission and final determinations of the City Council shall be supported
by findings addressing the relationship of the proposed amendment to the
following policies:
In the case of amendments to the formal text of this Ordinance:
D There is a public need for the amendment, or
D The amendment will accomplish one or more of the purposes
of this Ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan or other adopted
plans or policies of the City, or
D The adoption of the amendment is consistent with State and/or
federal requirements.
1. There is a public need for the amendments.
Property and business owners have expressed concerns that restrictive
zoning and land use requirements create a slow and costly development
process and the requirements are hampering their ability to grow and
expand businesses or develop properties. Staff research identified areas
where the City of Prior Lake does have somewhat restrictive requirements
related to zoning, land use and development in its C-2, General Business
Use District compared to surrounding communities. The proposed
Zoning Ordinance amendments relax some of the current development
requirements, provide more flexible development options and more
closely align Prior Lake's Zoning Ordinance to those of surrounding
communities.
2. The amendment will accomplish one or more of the purposes of this
Ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan, or other adopted plans or
policies of the City.
This amendment will accomplish a goal of the 2030 Vision and Strategic
Plan under the Economic and Community Development strategic
element, which is to review the existing City Code and Zoning Ordinance
provisions to assess their impact on achieving economic development
objectives.
Staff believes by listing specific conditions of approval, allowing a wider
variety of uses within its general business use districts and providing
adequate separation distances from adjacent properties, the proposed
amendments meet the following purposes of the Zoning Ordinance:
➢ Protect the residential, business, industrial and public areas of the
community and maintain their stability.
➢ Promote the most appropriate and orderly development of the
residential, business, industrial, public land and public areas.
➢ Provide for compatibility of different land uses by segregating,
controlling and regulating unavoidable nuisance producing uses.
3. The adoption of this amendment is consistent with State and/or
federal requirements.
These amendments are consistent with federal and state requirements.
Based upon the findings set forth in this report, staff recommends approval of
the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments.
ISSUES: Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance shall not have a negative effect on the
health, safety, and welfare of surrounding properties or community residents.
FINANCIAL If approved, the ordinance amendments may allow for increased economic
IMPACT: development activity which would facilitate a more diverse tax base and job
creation. By providing more permitted and permitted with conditions uses,
less staff time dedicated to the development approval process will be
required.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and a second to approve an Ordinance amending Subsection
1102.1100, C-2, General Business Use District of the City of Prior Lake
Zoning Ordinance, as proposed or with changes specified by the City
Council.
2. Motion and a second denying the proposed zoning ordinance
amendments based on specific findings.
3. Motion and a second to table this item for a specific purpose.
RECOMMENDED Alternative#1
MOTION:
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Proposed Amendments to Section 1102.1100 (Redlined)
2. Proposed Amendments to Section 1102.1100 (Clean)
3. General Business Property— Use Comparison
4. General Business Property— Proposed Amendments
5. General Business Property—Zoning Comparison
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 115-xx
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 1102.1100 OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE
RELATED TO THE C-2, GENERAL BUSINESS USE DISTRICT AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
CITY CODE PART 1 WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAINS PENALTY PROVISIONS
The City Council of the City of Prior Lake, Minnesota, does hereby ordain that:
1. Subsection 1102.1101, Permitted Uses, of Section 1102, Use District Regulations, of the Prior Lake Zoning
Ordinance is hereby amended by inserting the following Permitted Uses:
➢ Business Services
➢ Copy Shop
➢ Private Entertainment(Indoor)
2. Subsection 1102.1102, Uses Permitted With Conditions, of Section 1102, Use District Regulations, of the
Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by deleting the following Uses Permitted With Conditions:
➢ Food Service
➢ Copy Shop
➢ Game Room
3. Subsection 1102.1103, Uses Permitted With Conditional Use Permit, of Section 1102, Use District
Regulations,of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by inserting the following Uses Permitted
With Conditional Use Permit:
➢ Marina Commercial
➢ Marina Recreational
➢ Community Center
4. Subsection 1102.1103, Uses Permitted With Conditional Use Permit, of Section 1102, Use District
Regulations,of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by deleting the following Uses Permitted
With Conditional Use Permit:
➢ Private Entertainment(Indoor)
➢ Marinas
5. Subsection 1102.1105, Dimensional Standards, of Section 1102, Use District Regulations, of the Prior Lake
Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by amending the following minimum setbacks:
➢ Minimum Lot Area was reduced from 1 acre to 0.5 acre
➢ Minimum Lot Width was reduced from 150 feet to 100 feet
➢ Structure Side Yard Setback is reduced from 20 feet to 10 feet
➢ Structure Rear Yard Setback is reduced from 30 feet to 15 feet
➢ Building setback adjacent to an "R" use district was decreased from 60 feet to 40 feet
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This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 8th day of June, 2015.
ATTEST:
Frank Boyles, City Manager Kenneth L. Hedberg, Mayor
Published in the Prior Lake American on the 20th day of June, 2015.
Zoning Ordinance
SECTION 1102
USE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
SUBSECTIONS
1102.100: Residential District Regulations
1102.200: "A" Agricultural Use District
1102.300: "R-S" Rural Subdivision Residential Use District
1102.400: "R-1" Low Density Residential Use District
1102.500: "R-2" Medium Density Residential Use District
1102.600: "R-3" High Density Residential Use District
1102.700: Residential Performance Standards
1102.800: "TC" Town Center Use District
1102.900: "TC-T" Transitional Town Center Use District
1102.1000 "C-1" Neighborhood Commercial Use District
1102.1100: "C-2" General Business Use District
1102.1200 "C-3" Business Park Use District
1102.1300: Commercial Restrictions and Performance Standards
1102.1400 "I-1" General Industrial Use District
1102.1500: Industrial Performance Standards
(Sections 1102.100— 1102.1000 and 1102.1200— 1102.1500
were removed for the purposes of this zoning ordinance review only.)
1102.1100: "C-2" General Business Use District. The purpose of the "C-2" General
Business Use District is to allow the concentration of general commercial
development for the convenience of the public and for mutually beneficial
relationship of commercial developmentte-eaGla-Gthef in those areas located away
from residential areas designated by the Comprehensive Plan; to provide space
for community facilities and institutions that appropriately may be located in
commercial areas; to provide adequate space to meet the needs of modern
commercial development, including off-street parking and truck loading areas; to
minimize traffic congestion; and to carefully regulate the intensity of commercial
development as it refers to both internal site factors and external impacts.
1102.1101 Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted in the "C-2" General Business
Use District if the use complies with the Commercial Restrictions and Performance
Standards of Subsection 1102.1300.
➢ Banks
➢ Business Services
➢ Business/and Trade Schools
➢ Copy Shop
➢ Funeral Homes
➢ Libraryics
➢ Medical/Dental Offices
➢ Museums/Art Gallery
➢ Offices
➢ Parks/and Open Spaces
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➢ Police/—d-Fire Stations/Ambulance
➢ Private Entertainment(Indoor)
➢ Retail Shops
➢ Service Facilities
➢ Showrooms
➢ Studios
1102.1102 Uses Permitted With Conditions. The following uses are conditionally permitted
in the A structure or land in a "C-2" General Business Use District may be used for
"e - _ •- _ _ e - - if +tsthe use complies with the Commercial
Restrictions and Performance Standards conditions stated in of –Subsection
1102.1300 and these conditions specified for the use in this subsection.
(1) Adult Day Care. Conditions:
a. A minimum of 150 square feet of outdoor seating or exercise area shall be
provided for each person under care.
(2) Dry Cleaning, Laundering wWith Route Pick-Up and Delivery. Conditions:
a. The total area-in which the use occurs shall not exceed 15,000 square feet
in area.
b. Outside storage and parking of trucks and vans involved in the operation of
the business is limited to trucks and vans with a manufacturer's rated cargo
capacity of one (1) ton or less.
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by a bufferyard, as determined by Subsection 1107.2003.
cd. Access shall be from a roadway identified in the Comprehensive Plan as a
collector or arterial or shall be otherwise located in a manner se-that access
can be provided without generating significant traffic on local residential
streets.
(3) Group Day Care/Nursery School. Conditions:
a. A minimum of 40 square feet of outside play space per pupil must be provided
and such space shall be screened with a bufferyard Type C as defined in
Subsection 1107.2005.
b. An off-street pedestrian loading area shall be provided in order to maintain
vehicular and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor play areas shall be located a minimum of 200 feet from any roadway
designated in the Comprehensive Plan as a principal arterial, unless when no
a physical barrier is present.When a physical barrier is present, outdoor play
areas shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from the roadwayea-n-Fnaintaiwa
50 foot setback. A physical barrier must create at least a shall be defined as
a 20 foot increase in elevation from the road surface-elevation.
(4) Public Service Structures. Conditions:
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a. All exterior building faces shall comply with Subsection 1107.2200.
ab. All structures shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from any abutting property
line located in an "R" Use District.
All service drives shall be paved.
(5) Utility Substation. Conditions:
a. No structure shall be located within 25 feet of any property line.
b. No structure shall be located within 200 feet of any property line in an"R" Use
District.
c. A bufferyard, as determined by Subsection 1107.2003, shall be installed and
(6) Appliance, Small Engine and Bicycle Repair. Conditions:
a. Engines shall not be operated or tested outside of a structure if the use is
located within 100300 feet of any property line in an "R" Use District.
(7) Food Service. Conditions:
a. A bufferyard, as determined by Subsection 1107.2003, shall be provided
along all property lines which abut property in an "R" Use District.
(78) Hotel/Motel. Conditions:
a. All buildings and structures shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any
property line in an "R" Use District.
b. A bufferyard, as determined by Subsection 1107.2003, shall be provided at
(86) In-Vehicle Sales or Service. Conditions:
a. Drive-through facilities and stacking areas shall not be located immediately
adjacent to any"R" Use District property line.
b. A bufferyard Type B as defined in Subsection 1107.2005 shall be provided
between drive-through facilities/-atestacking areas and adjacent streets and
properties.
c. Stacking shall be provided for 46 cars per customer service point, and shall
comply with all yard and bufferyard requirements.
d. This use shall only be permitted when it can be demonstrated that the
adjacent streets and intersections.
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de. The drive-through facility shall be designed so it does not impede traffic or
impair vehicular and pedestrian traffic movement, or increase the potential for
pedestrian or vehicular conflicts.
ef. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the Comprehensive Plan as a
collector or arterial or shall be otherwise located in a manner so that access
can be provided without generating significant traffic on local residential
streets.
fg. Any canopy constructed as part of this use shall be compatible with the
architectural design and materials of the principal structure.
(940)Medical/-and Dental Laboratories. Conditions:
a. The use shall not generate any fumes, noise or odors which are detectable
at the property lines of the parcel on which the use is located.
(11) Copy Shop. Conditions:
a. The total floor area of the use shall not exceed 5,000 square feet.
(102)Restaurants and Club/s and Lodges without Liquor License. Conditions:
a. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the Comprehensive Plan as a
collector or arterial or shall be otherwise located in a manner so that access
can be provided without generating significant traffic on local residential
streets.
maintained along all property lines which abut property in an"R" Use District.
(113)Shopping Center. Conditions:
a. The shopping center development shall not exceed 150,000 square feet of
gross floor area.
Ord. Amd 109-08, publ 06/06/09
b. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the Comprehensive Plan as a
collector or arterial or shall be otherwise located in a manner so that access
can be provided without generating significant traffic on local residential
streets.
c. A bufferyard, as determined by Subsection 1107.2003, shall be provided
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cd. All buildings and structures shall be set back a minimum of 75 feet from any
abutting property line in an "R" Use District.
(14) Game Rooms. Conditions:
a. The hours of operation shall be consistent with Subsection 803.1000 of the
City Code relating to curfews.
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b. The use shall be located at least 150 feet from the nearest residential
structure.
— ---- Parking shall be calculated based on all uses within the structure or tenant
space, using parking standards in the City Code.
b. An adult over the age of 21 shall be on the premises during business hours
in a supervisory capacity.
(125)Senior Care Facility. Conditions:
a. The maximum net density shall not exceed 30 dwelling units per acres.
b. At least 50% of the building shall be constructed of Class I materials with the
1107.2200 of this Ordinance.
s-b. Off-street parking for all independent living and care units shall be at a
minimum of 1.0 parking space per unit.
d-c. The property owner shall record a covenant to run with the land executed in
a form approved by the City which restricts the use of the property to
occupancy as required for a Senior Care Facility.
(Ord. Amd. 114-05, publ. 02/15/14)
1102.1103 Uses Permitted By Conditional Use Permit. The following uses shall not be
permittedNo structure or land in a "C-2" General Business Use District s be
used for the following uses except by Conditional Use Permit. These uses shall
comply with the Commercial Performance Standards of Subsection 1102.1300,
the requirements of all the general conditions provided in Subsections 1108.202
through 1108.204, wit -the specific conditions imposed in this Subsection and with
any other conditions the Planning Commission; or City Council in the case of an
appeal, may impose impose that arc intended to promote and protect pedestrian
safety, limit the impact of a businecss on neighboring residential properties, cr ate
o€-a-neig-iborheed (Ord. Amd. 111-02, publ. 02/12/11)
(1) Motor Fuel Station. Conditions:
a A bufferyard, as determined by Subsection 1107.2003, shall be constructed
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required within the required front yard.
ab. All pump islands, air dispensers and other service devices shall be installed
at least 12 feet from any required yard line, and no display, servicing of
vehicles, or parking shall take place within the required yard. On sites where
pump islands have been constructed at the required yard line, a landscaped
area of at least 8 feet wide shallwill be installed in the required yard.
c. All parking and paved areas shall meet the grading, design, and landscaping
requirements of Subsection 1107.200.
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bd. All on-site utility installations shall be placed underground.
ce. Outside sale or display is permitted for gasoline, seasonal items, and other
goods consumed in the normal operation of a car, including but not limited to
oil,gasoline and oil additives,windshield cleaner,windshield wipers,tires and
batteries. No products shall be sold or displayed in any required yard, parking
area, or drive aisle.
df. Canopies and canopy support systems shall be designed and constructed of
materials which are compatible with the principal structure.
eg. No public address system shall be audible from any property located in an
"R" Use District.
(2) Car Wash. Conditions:
a. No public address system shall be audible from any property located within
an "R" Use District.
b. Drainage and surfacing plans shall be approved by the City Engineer. The
plans shall describe the wash water disposal and sludge removal facilities for
on prcmiscon premises dust and; salt and other chemical and mud
abatement. Drainage must be designed to prevent the accumulation of
surface water, wash water ander sludge on the site or in the vicinity of the
premises.
provisions of Subsection 1107.200.
cd. The ingress ander egress points for an accessory car wash shall be approved
by the City Engineer. The exit door from the car wash shall be at least 45 feet
from the closest edge of the public right-of-way. Drainage shall be away from
the public street at egress points of the car wash to prevent spillage onto the
street. The grades of the interior floor shall be sloped away from the exit door,
and sloped to an acceptableed interior drainage system. No water which is
used in the operation of the car wash shall be allowed on any public right-of-
way.
de. An automatic car wash accessory to a motor fuel station or motor vehicle
service and repair facility shall provide stacking space for at least four cars.
Cars located in these stacking spaces should not block ingress orand egress
driveways on the site or driveways providing access to gasoline pumps,
service bays or required off-street parking, except that vehicles in stacking
spaces may block access to parking stalls which are signed for employee
parking only.
ef. Hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00am to 10:00pm, unless the service
doors to the facility remain closed at all times during the washing process.
(3) Motor Vehicle Sales. Conditions:
a. All vehicles stored on the premises shall be insured and operable.
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b. All outdooropen _sales or rental lots shall be operated in conjunction with a
building or buildings containing the same or similar materials as displayed on
the outdooropen sales or rental lot.
c. The building and the sales or rental lot shall be on one contiguous site.
d. All vVehicles for sale, customer's and employee's vehicles shall be located
on hard surfaces at all times. The hard surfaces which shall meet all of the
landscaping and design requirements of Subsection 1107.200.
e. String lighting isshal-I--be prohibited.
f. No outdoor public address system shall be audible from any parcel located in
an "R" Use District.
g. All customer and employee parking shall be clearly designated and signed.
h. No motor vehicle transport loading or unloading shall be permitted on any
minor residential street.
No display or storage of motor vehicles shall be permitted on any public right-
of-way.
j. A bufferyard, as determined by Subsection 1107.2003, shall be installed and
1'4 The storage lot shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines
in anao"R" Use District.
l:k. Test driving shall be in accordance with all applicable federal, state and
localroad and highway laws and regulations.
(Ord. Amd. 113-08, publ. 07/13/13)
(4) Motor Vehicle Service and; Repair. Conditions:
a. No public address system shall be audible from any property located in an
"R" Use District.
b. All repair, assembly, disassembly and maintenance of vehicles shall occurbe
inside a closed building except tire inflation, changing wipers, installation of
batteries-or adding oil.
c. Test driving shall be prohibited on any street in an "R" Use District.
cd. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the Comprehensive Plan as a
collector or arterial or shall be otherwise located in a manner so that access
can be provided without generating significant traffic on local residential
streets.
de. The building housing the use shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any
property linefot in an "R" Use District.
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f. A bufferyard, as determined by Subsection 1107.2003, shall be provided
along any abutting an "R" Use District.
(5) Restaurants and Club/s--and-Lodges with Liquor. Conditions:
a. Access to the use shall be from a roadway identified in the Comprehensive
Plan as a collector street or otthe ise located in a manner so that access can
be provided without generating significantly increased commercial traffic on
local residential streets.
A bufferyard, as determined by subsection 1107.2003, shall be installed and
maintained along any property located adjacent to or abutting an "R" Use
District.
Separate pedestrian ways shall be constructed to allow for the separation of
-b. All customer entrances to the use shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from
any property line located in an "R" Use District. In the case of a multi-tenant
building, the entrance will be measured from the collective entrance. In the
case of an entrance with a vestibule, the most exterior customer entrance
door will be the point of measurement.
e-c. If the building housing the use is located less than 100 feet from any property
line in an R-1 Use District, the following additional conditions shall be met:
➢ Liquor shall only be served from the hours of 7 am to 10 pm on Sunday
through Thursday and from 7 am to 11_pm on Friday, Saturday, and
holidays.
Garbage and refuse collection shall be limited to the hours of 7 am to 7pm
Monday through Saturday and 9 am to 12 noon on Sunday, as specified
in subsection 601.305.
➢ All customer entrances to the use shall be through a vestibule area with
an inside and outside door.
➢ A bufferyard Type E shall be installed and maintained along the property
adjacent to the R-1 Zoning District. If the R-1 and C-2 uses are separated
by a major collector or arterial roadway, the t Bufferyard Type E is not
required. Additional screening material (example: additional quantity and
increased size of coniferous trees), berming, and a solid fence or wall may
be required where additional screening is found necessary as part of the
Conditional Use Permit.
➢ No outdoor amplified music, public address system, or outdoor special
event is permitted.
(Ord. Amd. 111-02, publ. 02/12/11)
(6) Shopping Centers Over 150,000 Square Feet of Gross Floor Area.
ConditionsProvided:
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a. The shopping center must conform to all of the conditions for shopping
centers less than 150,000 square feet of-gross floor area.
Ord. Amd. 109-08, publ. 06/06/09
b. In-vehicle sales or service shall only be permitted when it can be
demonstrated that their operation will not have an adverse effect on the
internal circulation of the shopping center, or reduce the level of service to a
lower level of nearby street and intersections. The use must also-comply with
the following conditions:
➢ Drive-through facilities and stacking areas shall not be located adjacent
to any"R" Use District.
➢ A bufferyard, Type B as defined in Subsection 1107.2005, shall be
provided between drive-through facilities and/—stacking areas and
adjacent streets and properties.
➢ Stacking shall be provided fora minimum of 46 cars per customer service
point.
➢ Stacking shall be prohibited on public streets, in fire lanes, and in areas
that interfere with on-site vehicular and pedestrian circulation.
c. Outdoor sales/display, other than permitted in Subsection 1101.510(3), shall
only be permitted when it can be demonstrated that such use can be
aesthetically integrated into the site design and must compliesy with the
conditions set forth in Section (a) above and the following additional
conditions:
➢ The size of the outdoor sales/display area(s) may be no greater than 30%
of the ground floor building area of the associated principal uses(s) and
may be further restricted as deemed appropriate to the scale of the
Shopping Center and associated indoor uses.
• A masonry wall shall be required around the entire outdoor sales/display
area and shall utilize the same exterior materials as the principal building;
landscaping may also be required to supplement the appearance of the
wall and diminish views of the area from surrounding properties.
➢ No outdoor sales/display items other than plant materials may extend
above the height of the wall.
➢ Any temporary or permanent buildings associated with the outdoor
sales/display area must be architecturally integrated with the principal
building(s) and approved as part of the Conditional Use Permit.
d. All stores that provide shopping carts must include interior and exterior cart
storage areas; areas within parking lots for the temporary storage of shopping
carts must be separated from parking spaces by curbed, landscaped islands
and shall not include metal"cart corrals". Other outdoor shopping cart storage
areas must be screened utilizing architectural screening of the same exterior
materials as the principal building.
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e. Shopping centers mays-hall reserve at least 10% of required parking spaces
as landscaped open space for a minimum of two years after issuance of the
Certificate of Occupancy. At any time during the first two years or thereafter,
such proof of parking open space may-shall be converted to parking if the
Zoning Administrator finds that such parking is necessary based upon
evidence of overflow parking on public streets, on neighboring off-site
properties, in fire lanes, or in other on-site areas that are not striped for
parking. This requirement may be waived by the Planning CommissionCity
Council if open space in excess of the minimum requirements is provided in
other areas of the site. After 2 years, the proof of parking open space may
be converted to parking if deemed necessary by the property owner(s).
f. Cumulative parking requirements may be reduced yup to 30% of required
spaces at the sole discretion of the Planning CommissionCity Council if one
or more of the following are provided:
➢ Proof of parking areas in excess of minimum required to be set aside as
open space;
➢ A written aAgreement to construct parking ramps or other means of
satisfying parking requirements,when and if warranted as determined by
the Zoning Administrator, based upon evidence of overflow parking on
public streets, on neighboring off-site properties, in fire lanes, or in other
on-site areas that are not striped for parking;
➢ Joint parking/shared parking arrangements between uses;
➢ Off-site employee parking, employee car/van pooling, and/or provision of
employee transit passes
➢ Superior transit, pedestrian, and/or bicycle access and bicycle parking.
g. All trash handling and loading areas must be interior or utilize architectural
screening consisting of the same exterior facing materials as the principal
building.
h. Truck circulation and loading areas must be separated from streets and
properties adjoining the site by a bufferyard. Single use buildings over 10,000
square feet and multiple use buildings over 15,000 square feet that are
constructed after adoption of this Ordinance must utilize a landscaped
bufferyard that is a minimum of 40 feet in width in order to satisfy this
requirement. Such bufferyard must include a minimum 5 feet tall berm along
its entire length, a double row of evergreen trees that are each a minimum of
8 feet tall at planting and spaced no more than 25 feet apart, and deciduous
trees interspersed with the evergreen plantings.
on each building face and no more than 10% Class Ill materials on any
y. Shopping centers must visually integrate all buildings by utilizing some of the
same exterior materials and architectural elements such as roof pitch and
window treatments.
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1k. Buildings and additions to existing buildings may not exceed the unbroken
building wall length to height ratio of 3:1; if the 3:1 ratio is used, each building
wall deviation must be a minimum depth of 2 feet; if a 2:1 building wall length
to height ratio is used, the depth of each building wall deviation may be
reduced to 1 foot.
kJ. Buildings and additions to existing buildings must utilize parapet walls to
completely screen rooftop equipment from ground level view_and must paint
impact as viewed from other buildings.
Im. Shopping centers must include sidewalks along all public street right-of-ways
as deemed appropriate and on-site pedestrian connections that are
separated from parking areas by curbed, landscaped islands which have a
minimum width of 20 feet inclusive of sidewalk.
rim. Shopping centers must provide either outdoor or indoor public plaza(s).
Public plazas must have a minimum size of 10% of the total ground floor
building area of the shopping center (including outdoor sales building area)
and shall contain landscaping, walkways, benches, and a feature element
such as a fountain or clock tower. Interior mall "food courts"are not included
in public plaza areas. Outdoor public plazas shall be designed to break up
large areas of parking and shall be accessible via landscaped pedestrian
islands described in condition (IFA) above.
rip. The minimum lot area for shopping centers constructed under this Section is
7 acres.
(7) Convention and! Exhibition CenterHalls. Conditions:
a. All buildings, structures, and truck maneuvering areas shall be located a
minimum of 100 feet from any property lines let lines abutting property in an
"R" Use District.
b. All loading shall be done within a structure or in an area screened from view
with a wall of the same material as the building. Truck maneuvering areas
shall be completely screened as required by Subsection 1107.309 (6).
c. A bufferyard, as determined by Subsection 1107.2003, shall be provided
along all lot lines abutting property in an "R" Use District.
(8) Outdoor Sales-pis-play). Conditions:
a. A buffcryard, as determined by Subsection 1107.2003, shall be provided and
maintained along all property lines abutting property located within an"R"Use
District.
da. No public address system shall be audible from any property located in an
"R" Use District.
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eb. The site shall be kept neat and orderly.
dc. The use shall not be permitted within any required yard, bufferyard or
landscaped area.
ed. This use shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any property line located
in an "R" Use District.
fe. The operator of the use shall not sell or trade exclusively in used
merchandise, but shall have at least 1/3 of its stock on the site as new,
unused merchandise.
gf. All outdooropen sales or rental lots shall be operated in conjunction with a
business operated in a building or buildings in which the same or similar
materials are displayed and offered for sale as those displayed on the
outdooropen sales or rental lot.
hg. The entire site, other than that used or required to be used for building, yard,
bufferyard, or landscaping shall be surfaced in blacktop or paving.
i. All paved areas shall be graded, designed, and landscaped as required by
Subsection 1107.200.
ih. String lighting isshall be prohibited.
The area of outdooropen sales or rental lots used for storage and display of
merchandise shall not exceed 2 square feet for every 1 square foot of building
gross square footage on the site devoted to the same or similar use or
accessory use.
Ij. A bufferyard Type B, as defined in Subsection 1107.2005, shall be installed
and maintained along all public right-of—ways.
(9) Private Entertainment(Indoor). Conditions:
a. The structure in which the use is conducted shall be located a minimum of 60
feet from any"R 1", "R 2", or"R 3" Use District.
- ,- A bufferyard, as determined by Subsection 1107.2003, shall be provided
along all property located within an "R" Use District.
(910)Marina, Commercials. Conditions:
a. A bufferyard Type C, as defined in Subsection 1107.2005, shall be
constructed along the property line where it abuts property used for residential
purposes or - _ - _ -_ _ here it abuts any"R" Use District.
b. Lake Service Signs, as regulated by Subsection 1107.81109, are permitted.
c. Lighting shall be provided for safety and security only, and shall not be
directed at the lake or at adjacent properties. Lights for parking lots, building
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and dock identification may have no more than 0.5 foot candles at the
property line or at the edge of the dock structure furthest from the shore.
d. Boat tours are permitted between the hours of 8:00 am. and 10:00 pm.
e. One parking space for each 4 boat slips must be provided. If tour boats are
based at the marina, an additional 1 parking space for each 4 seats on the
boat is required.
f. Retail sales are limited to motors, parts, bait, equipment, gas and oil, and
accessories. On-site preparation and sale of food and beverages is allowed,
subject to the other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, including, but not
limited to, parking, lighting, signage hours of operation.
g. Rental of boats and boat and motor repair may be permitted as an accessory
use to the marina, provided the space devoted to this accessory use is limited
to 50% of the floor area of the principal use.
(10) Marina, Recreational. Conditions:
a. A bufferyard Type C, as defined in Subsection 1107.2005, shall be
constructed along the property line where it abuts property used for residential
purposes or whereit abuts any"R" Use District.
b. Lake Service Signs, as regulated by Subsection 1107.811, are permitted.
c. Lighting shall be provided for safety and security only, and shall not be
directed at the lake or at adjacent properties. Lights for parking lots, building
and dock identification may have no more than 0.5 foot candles at the
property line or at the edge of the dock structure furthest from the shore.
d. One parking space for each 4 boat slips must be provided.
(11) Animal Handling. Conditions:
a. Animal runs and exercise areas shall be located at least 200 feet from any
dwellings and 100 feet from any buildings used by the public.
b. No animals shall be kept outside the building, or be otherwise located in a
manner or location;which causes offensive odors or noise discernible at the
property line of the lot on which the activity is conducted.
ob. All principal use activities, including animal boarding, shall be conducted
within a totally enclosed building.
d. All outdoor animal runs or exercise areas shall be fenced and secured at
all times so that no animal contained therein may escape such enclosure.
e. All bBuildings in which animals are kept or Whcrc animals arc boarded, the
facility shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any property line in
abutting properties in an "R" Use District.
(12) Adult Uses. (Conditions listed in Section 1111).
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(13) Alternative School. Conditions:
a. A student transportation and parking plan shall be submitted demonstrating
that parking needs will be met for all tenant space.
b. An adult over the age of 21 shall be on the premises during hours of
operation in a supervisory capacity.
c. A pedestrian plan shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular and
pedestrian safety.
d. Outdoor areas intended for group activities shall be located at least 25 feet
from any property line lot-in an "R" Use District and shall be buffered from
such residential lot with a bufferyardbuffer yard, Type C, as described in
Subsection 1107.2005.
e. The Owner shall file with the Scott County Assessor a valid and legally
binding waiver of the right to file for, receive or otherwise qualify the
property for tax exempt status under Minn. Stat. Chapter 272 and shall
request that the property remain classified for real estate tax purposes as
a commercial property. If such waiver and request is ineffective or not
accepted by Scott County, Owner hereby agrees to make a payment to
Scott County in an amount equal to the taxes that would have been levied
against the property as a commercial property but for the exemption from
taxation under Minn. Stat. Chapter 272.
(Ord. Amend. 114-07, publ. 04/26/14)
(14) Community Centers. Conditions:
a. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain
vehicular and pedestrian safety.
b. Outdoor areas intended for group activities shall be located at least 25 feet
from any property linelet in an"R"Use District and shall be buffered from such
residential lot with a bufferyard Type C as defined in Subsection 1107.2005.
1102.1104 Accessory Uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in a "C-
2" General Business Use District:
(1) Warehouse/Storage/Distribution provided that the storage does not occupy more
than 40% of the gross floor area of the structure or buildings+te. No
warehouse/storage area shall exceed 20,000 square feet.
(2) On citcOn-site Parking Lots which comply with the requirements of Subsection
1107.200.
(3) Helistops if the helistop is subordinate to the principal use in area, extent, and
purpose. The helicopter pad must be dust free, _-_ - -
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . - - 'e-- _ . -_ . Hours of operation shall be
limited to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., excluding emergency operations.
(4) Bar if accessory to a restaurant, hotel, private entertainment(indoor), club or lodge.
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(5) Incidental repair or processing which is necessary to conduct a permitted principal
use shall not exceed 25% of the gross floor area of the structure or building or 25%
of the labor hours required to conduct the principal permitted use.
(6) Food Service
(7) Outdoor seating and service of food and non-alcoholic beverages is permitted as
an accessory use to a restaurant if:
a. The use is separated from any adjacent residential use by a building wall.
This provision will not apply if the residential use is located in an upper story
above a restaurant.
b. No speakers or other electronic devices which emit sound shall be audible
from any property located in an "R" Use District.are permitted outside of the
c. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7 a.m.to 10 p.m. if located within 300500
feet of a residential use or within 300 feet of any property line in an"R"district.
d. Additional parking will not be required if the outdoor seating area does not
exceed 500 square feet orf 10% of the gross floor area of the restaurant,
whichever is less. Parking will be required at the same rate as the principal
use for that portion of outdoor seating area in excess of 500 square feet or
10% of the gross building area, whichever is less.
(8) Outdoor seating and service of food and alcoholic beverages is permitted as an
accessory use if:
a. All the requirements of subsection (7) 4a-d above are met.
b. Access to and from the outdoor area i_shall-be through the indoor seating
area. There shall be no direct access to the outdoor seating area from the
parking lot or street.
c. Food service to the outdoor area shall be provided during all hours of
operation.
d. No bar shall be located in the outdoor area, except a service bar for the
exclusive use of the employees.
1102.1105 Dimensional Standards
(1) The following minimum requirements and those additional requirements found in
Section 1102.1300 shall govern the use and development of lots in the "C-2" Use
District.
Minimum Minimum Maximum Front Side Yard Rear Parking
Lot Area Lot Width Height Yard (ft.) (ft.) Yard (ft.) Setback
(ft.) (ft.)
0.51-Acre 1004-50 45' or 4 30 102-0 1530 10
stories,
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whichever
is greater
(2) Lots Adjacent to Residential Use Districts: The following setbacks shall apply to
developments on lots adjacent to Residential Use Districts:
I Building Setback Adjacent to "R" Use District Parking Setback Adjacent to "R" Use District I
4089 feet 20 feet
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SECTION 1102
USE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
SUBSECTIONS
1102.100: Residential District Regulations
1102.200: "A" Agricultural Use District
1102.300: "R-S" Rural Subdivision Residential Use District
1102.400: "R-1" Low Density Residential Use District
1102.500: "R-2" Medium Density Residential Use District
1102.600: "R-3" High Density Residential Use District
1102.700: Residential Performance Standards
1102.800: "TC" Town Center Use District
1102.900: "TC-T" Transitional Town Center Use District
1102.1000 "C-1" Neighborhood Commercial Use District
1102.1100: "C-2" General Business Use District
1102.1200 "C-3" Business Park Use District
1102.1300: Commercial Restrictions and Performance Standards
1102.1400 "I-1" General Industrial Use District
1102.1500: Industrial Performance Standards
(Sections 1102.100— 1102.1000 and 1102.1200— 1102.1500
were removed for the purposes of this zoning ordinance review only.)
1102.1100: "C-2" General Business Use District. The purpose of the "C-2" General
Business Use District is to allow the concentration of general commercial
development for the convenience of the public and for mutually beneficial
relationship of commercial development in those areas located away from
residential areas designated by the Comprehensive Plan; to provide space for
community facilities and institutions that appropriately may be located in
commercial areas; to provide adequate space to meet the needs of modern
commercial development, including off-street parking and truck loading areas; to
minimize traffic congestion; and to carefully regulate the intensity of commercial
development as it refers to both internal site factors and external impacts.
1102.1101 Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted in the "C-2" General Business
Use District if the use complies with the Commercial Restrictions and Performance
Standards of Subsection 1102.1300.
➢ Bank
➢ Business Services
➢ Business/Trade School
➢ Copy Shop
➢ Funeral Home
➢ Library
➢ Medical/Dental Office
➢ Museum/Art Gallery
➢ Office
➢ Parks/Open Space
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➢ Police/Fire Station/Ambulance
➢ Private Entertainment(Indoor)
➢ Retail
➢ Service
➢ Showroom
➢ Studio
1102.1102 Uses Permitted With Conditions. The following uses are conditionally permitted
in the "C-2" General Business Use District if the use complies with the Commercial
Restrictions and Performance Standards of Subsection 1102.1300 and the
conditions specified in this subsection.
(1) Adult Day Care. Conditions:
a. A minimum of 150 square feet of outdoor seating or exercise area shall be
provided for each person under care.
(2) Dry Cleaning, Laundering with Route Pick-Up and Delivery. Conditions:
a. The total area in which the use occurs shall not exceed 15,000 square feet in
area.
b. Outside storage and parking of trucks and vans involved in the operation of
the business is limited to trucks and vans with a manufacturer's rated cargo
capacity of one (1) ton or less.
c. Access shall be from a roadway identified in the Comprehensive Plan as a
collector or arterial or shall be located in a manner that access can be
provided without generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
(3) Group Day Care/Nursery School. Conditions:
a. A minimum of 40 square feet of outside play space per pupil must be provided
and such space shall be screened with a bufferyard Type C as defined in
Subsection 1107.2005.
b. An off-street pedestrian loading area shall be provided in order to maintain
vehicular and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor play areas shall be located a minimum of 200 feet from any roadway
designated in the Comprehensive Plan as a principal arterial, unless a
physical barrier is present. When a physical barrier is present, outdoor play
areas shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from the roadway. A physical
barrier must create at least a 20 foot increase in elevation from the road
surface.
(4) Public Service Structure. Conditions:
a. All structures shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from any abutting property
line located in an "R" Use District.
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(5) Utility Substation. Conditions:
a. No structure shall be located within 25 feet of any property line.
b. No structure shall be located within 200 feet of any property line in an"R" Use
District.
(6) Appliance, Small Engine and Bicycle Repair. Conditions:
a. Engines shall not be operated or tested outside of a structure if the use is
located within 100 feet of any property line in an "R" Use District.
(7) Hotel/Motel. Conditions:
a. All buildings and structures shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any
property line in an "R" Use District.
(8) In-Vehicle Sales or Service. Conditions:
a. Drive-through facilities and stacking areas shall not be located immediately
adjacent to any"R" Use District property line.
b. A bufferyard Type B as defined in Subsection 1107.2005 shall be provided
between drive-through facilities/stacking areas and adjacent streets and
properties.
c. Stacking shall be provided for 4 cars per customer service point.
d. The drive-through facility shall be designed so it does not impede traffic or
impair vehicular and pedestrian traffic movement, or increase the potential for
pedestrian or vehicular conflicts.
e. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the Comprehensive Plan as a
collector or arterial or shall be located in a manner so that access can be
provided without generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
f. Any canopy constructed as part of this use shall be compatible with the
architectural design and materials of the principal structure.
(9) Medical/Dental Laboratories. Conditions:
a. The use shall not generate any fumes, noise or odors which are detectable
at the property lines of the parcel on which the use is located.
(10) Restaurants and Club/Lodge without Liquor License. Conditions:
a. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the Comprehensive Plan as a
collector or arterial or shall be located in a manner so that access can be
provided without generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
(11) Shopping Center. Conditions:
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a. The shopping center development shall not exceed 150,000 square feet
gross floor area.
(Ord. Amd 109-08, publ 06/06/09)
b. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the Comprehensive Plan as a
collector or arterial or shall be located in a manner so that access can be
provided without generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
c. All buildings and structures shall be set back a minimum of 75 feet from any
abutting property line in an "R" Use District.
(12) Senior Care Facility. Conditions:
a. The maximum net density shall not exceed 30 dwelling units per acres.
b. Off-street parking for all independent living and care units shall be at a
minimum of 1.0 parking space per unit.
c. The property owner shall record a covenant to run with the land executed in
a form approved by the City which restricts the use of the property to
occupancy as required for a Senior Care Facility.
(Ord. Amd. 114-05, publ. 02/15/14)
1102.1103 Uses Permitted By Conditional Use Permit. The following uses shall not be
permitted in a "C-2" General Business Use District except by Conditional Use
Permit. These uses shall comply with the Commercial Performance Standards of
Subsection 1102.1300, the general conditions provided in Subsections 1108.202
through 1108.204,the specific conditions imposed in this Subsection and any other
conditions the Planning Commission or City Council in the case of an appeal, may
impose. (Ord. Amd. 111-02, publ. 02/12/11)
(1) Motor Fuel Station. Conditions:
a. All pump islands, air dispensers and other service devices shall be installed
at least 12 feet from any required yard line, and no display, servicing of
vehicles, or parking shall take place within the required yard. On sites where
pump islands have been constructed at the required yard line, a landscaped
area of at least 8 feet wide shall be installed in the required yard.
b. All on-site utility installations shall be placed underground.
c. Outside sale or display is permitted for gasoline, seasonal items, and other
goods consumed in the normal operation of a car, including but not limited to
oil,gasoline and oil additives,windshield cleaner,windshield wipers,tires and
batteries. No products shall be sold or displayed in any required yard, parking
area, or drive aisle.
d. Canopies and canopy support systems shall be designed and constructed of
materials which are compatible with the principal structure.
e. No public address system shall be audible from any property located in an
"R" Use District.
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(2) Car Wash. Conditions:
a. No public address system shall be audible from any property located within
an "R" Use District.
b. Drainage and surfacing plans shall be approved by the City Engineer. The
plans shall describe the wash water disposal and sludge removal facilities for
on premises dust and salt and other chemical and mud abatement. Drainage
must be designed to prevent the accumulation of surface water, wash water
and sludge on the site or in the vicinity of the premises.
c. The ingress and egress points for an accessory car wash shall be approved
by the City Engineer. The exit door from the car wash shall be at least 45 feet
from the closest edge of the public right-of-way. Drainage shall be away from
the public street at egress points of the car wash to prevent spillage onto the
street. The grades of the interior floor shall be sloped away from the exit door,
and sloped to an acceptable interior drainage system. No water which is used
in the operation of the car wash shall be allowed on any public right-of-way.
d. An automatic car wash accessory to a motor fuel station or motor vehicle
service and repair facility shall provide stacking space for at least four cars.
Cars located in these stacking spaces should not block ingress or egress
driveways on the site or driveways providing access to gasoline pumps,
service bays or required off-street parking, except that vehicles in stacking
spaces may block access to parking stalls which are signed for employee
parking only.
e. Hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00am to 10:00pm, unless the service
doors to the facility remain closed at all times during the washing process.
(3) Motor Vehicle Sales. Conditions:
a. All vehicles stored on the premises shall be insured and operable.
b. All outdoor sales or rental lots shall be operated in conjunction with a building
or buildings containing the same or similar materials as displayed on the
outdoor sales or rental lot.
c. The building and the sales or rental lot shall be on one contiguous site.
d. All vehicles shall be located on hard surfaces at all times. The hard surfaces
shall meet all of the landscaping and design requirements of Subsection
1107.200.
e. String lighting is prohibited.
f. No outdoor public address system shall be audible from any parcel located in
an "R" Use District.
g. All customer and employee parking shall be clearly designated and signed.
h. No motor vehicle transport loading or unloading shall be permitted on any
minor residential street.
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No display or storage of motor vehicles shall be permitted on any public right-
of-way.
j. The storage lot shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines
in an "R" Use District.
k. Test driving shall be in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local
laws and regulations.
(Ord. Amd. 113-08, publ. 07/13/13)
(4) Motor Vehicle Service and Repair. Conditions:
a. No public address system shall be audible from any property located in an
"R" Use District.
b. All repair, assembly, disassembly and maintenance of vehicles shall occur
inside a closed building except tire inflation, changing wipers, installation of
batteries or adding oil.
c. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the Comprehensive Plan as a
collector or arterial or shall be located in a manner so that access can be
provided without generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
d. The building housing the use shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any
property line in an "R" Use District.
(5) Restaurants and Club/Lodge with Liquor. Conditions:
a. Access to the use shall be from a roadway identified in the Comprehensive
Plan as a collector street or located in a manner so that access can be
provided without generating significantly increased commercial traffic on local
residential streets.
b. All customer entrances to the use shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from
any property line located in an "R" Use District. In the case of a multi-tenant
building, the entrance will be measured from the collective entrance. In the
case of an entrance with a vestibule, the most exterior customer entrance
door will be the point of measurement.
c. If the building housing the use is located less than 100 feet from any property
line in an R-1 Use District, the following additional conditions shall be met:
➢ Liquor shall only be served from the hours of 7 am to 10 pm on Sunday
through Thursday and from 7 am to 11 pm on Friday, Saturday, and
holidays.
➢ All customer entrances to the use shall be through a vestibule area with
an inside and outside door.
A bufferyard Type E shall be installed and maintained along the property
adjacent to the R-1 Zoning District. If the R-1 and C-2 uses are separated
by a major collector or arterial roadway, the bufferyard Type E is not
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required. Additional screening material (example: additional quantity and
increased size of coniferous trees), berming, and a solid fence or wall may
be required where additional screening is found necessary as part of the
Conditional Use Permit.
➢ No outdoor amplified music, public address system, or outdoor special
event is permitted.
(Ord. Amd. 111-02, publ. 02/12/11)
(6) Shopping Center Over 150,000 Square Feet of Gross Floor Area. Conditions:
a. The shopping center must conform to all of the conditions for shopping
centers less than 150,000 square feet gross floor area.
(Ord. Amd. 109-08, publ. 06/06/09)
b. In-vehicle sales or service use must comply with the following conditions:
• Drive-through facilities and stacking areas shall not be located adjacent
to any"R" Use District.
➢ A bufferyard, Type B as defined in Subsection 1107.2005, shall be
provided between drive-through facilities/stacking areas and adjacent
streets and properties.
➢ Stacking shall be provided for a minimum of 4 cars per customer service
point.
• Stacking shall be prohibited on public streets, in fire lanes, and in areas
that interfere with on-site vehicular and pedestrian circulation.
c. Outdoor sales/display, other than permitted in Subsection 1101.510(3), shall
only be permitted when it can be demonstrated that such use can be
aesthetically integrated into the site design and complies with the conditions
set forth in Section (a) above and the following additional conditions:
➢ The size of the outdoor sales/display area(s) may be no greater than 30%
of the ground floor building area of the associated principal uses(s) and
may be further restricted as deemed appropriate to the scale of the
Shopping Center and associated indoor uses.
➢ A masonry wall shall be required around the entire outdoor sales/display
area and shall utilize the same exterior materials as the principal building;
landscaping may also be required to supplement the appearance of the
wall and diminish views of the area from surrounding properties.
➢ No outdoor sales/display items other than plant materials may extend
above the height of the wall.
➢ Any temporary or permanent buildings associated with the outdoor
sales/display area must be architecturally integrated with the principal
building(s) and approved as part of the Conditional Use Permit.
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d. All stores that provide shopping carts must include interior and exterior cart
storage areas; areas within parking lots for the temporary storage of shopping
carts must be separated from parking spaces by curbed, landscaped islands
and shall not include metal"cart corrals". Other outdoor shopping cart storage
areas must be screened utilizing architectural screening of the same exterior
materials as the principal building.
e. Shopping centers may reserve at least 10% of required parking spaces as
landscaped open space for a minimum of two years after issuance of the
Certificate of Occupancy. At any time during the first two years or thereafter,
such open space may be converted to parking if the Zoning Administrator
finds that such parking is necessary based upon evidence of overflow parking
on public streets, on neighboring off-site properties, in fire lanes, or in other
on-site areas that are not striped for parking. This requirement may be
waived by the Planning Commission if open space in excess of the minimum
requirements is provided in other areas of the site. After 2 years, the open
space may be converted to parking if deemed necessary by the property
owner(s).
f. Cumulative parking requirements may be reduced by up to 30% of required
spaces at the sole discretion of the Planning Commission if one or more of
the following are provided:
➢ Proof of parking areas in excess of minimum required to be set aside as
open space;
➢ A written agreement to construct parking ramps or other means of
satisfying parking requirements,when and if warranted as determined by
the Zoning Administrator, based upon evidence of overflow parking on
public streets, on neighboring off-site properties, in fire lanes, or in other
on-site areas that are not striped for parking;
➢ Joint parking/shared parking arrangements between uses;
➢ Off-site employee parking, employee car/van pooling, and/or provision of
employee transit passes;
➢ Superior transit, pedestrian, and/or bicycle access and bicycle parking.
g. All trash handling and loading areas must be interior or utilize architectural
screening consisting of the same exterior facing materials as the principal
building.
h. Truck circulation and loading areas must be separated from streets and
properties adjoining the site by a bufferyard. Single use buildings over 10,000
square feet and multiple use buildings over 15,000 square feet that are
constructed after adoption of this Ordinance must utilize a landscaped
bufferyard that is a minimum of 40 feet in width in order to satisfy this
requirement. Such bufferyard must include a minimum 5 feet tall berm along
its entire length, a double row of evergreen trees that are each a minimum of
8 feet tall at planting and spaced no more than 25 feet apart, and deciduous
trees interspersed with the evergreen plantings.
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Shopping centers must visually integrate all buildings by utilizing some of the
same exterior materials and architectural elements such as roof pitch and
window treatments.
j. Buildings and additions to existing buildings may not exceed the unbroken
building wall length to height ratio of 3:1; if the 3:1 ratio is used, each building
wall deviation must be a minimum depth of 2 feet; if a 2:1 building wall length
to height ratio is used, the depth of each building wall deviation may be
reduced to 1 foot.
k. Buildings and additions to existing buildings must utilize parapet walls to
completely screen rooftop equipment from ground level view.
Shopping centers must include sidewalks along all public street right-of-ways
and on-site pedestrian connections that are separated from parking areas by
curbed, landscaped islands which have a minimum width of 20 feet inclusive
of sidewalk.
m. Shopping centers must provide either outdoor or indoor public plaza(s).
Public plazas must have a minimum size of 10% of the total ground floor
building area of the shopping center (including outdoor sales building area)
and shall contain landscaping, walkways, benches, and a feature element
such as a fountain or clock tower. Interior mall "food courts"are not included
in public plaza areas. Outdoor public plazas shall be designed to break up
large areas of parking and shall be accessible via landscaped pedestrian
islands described in condition (I) above.
n. The minimum lot area for shopping centers constructed under this Section is
7 acres.
(7) Convention and Exhibition Center. Conditions:
a. All buildings, structures, and truck maneuvering areas shall be located a
minimum of 100 feet from any property lines in an "R" Use District.
b. All loading shall be done within a structure or in an area screened from view
with a wall of the same material as the building. Truck maneuvering areas
shall be completely screened as required by Subsection 1107.309(6).
(8) Outdoor Sales. Conditions:
a. No public address system shall be audible from any property located in an
"R" Use District.
b. The site shall be kept neat and orderly.
c. The use shall not be permitted within any required yard, bufferyard or
landscaped area.
d. This use shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any property line located
in an "R" Use District.
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e. The operator of the use shall not sell or trade exclusively in used
merchandise, but shall have at least 1/3 of its stock on the site as new, unused
merchandise.
f. All outdoor sales or rental lots shall be operated in conjunction with a business
operated in a building or buildings in which the same or similar materials are
displayed and offered for sale as those displayed on the outdoor sales or
rental lot.
g. The entire site, other than that used or required to be used for building, yard,
bufferyard, or landscaping shall be surfaced in blacktop or paving.
h. String lighting is prohibited.
The area of outdoor sales or rental lots used for storage and display of
merchandise shall not exceed 2 square feet for every 1 square foot of building
gross square footage on the site devoted to the same or similar use or
accessory use.
j. A bufferyard Type B, as defined in Subsection 1107.2005, shall be installed
and maintained along all public right-of-ways.
(9) Marina, Commercial. Conditions:
a. A bufferyard Type C, as defined in Subsection 1107.2005, shall be
constructed along the property line where it abuts property used for residential
purposes or where it abuts any"R" Use District.
b. Lake Service Signs, as regulated by Subsection 1107.811, are permitted.
c. Lighting shall be provided for safety and security only, and shall not be
directed at the lake or at adjacent properties. Lights for parking lots, building
and dock identification may have no more than 0.5 foot candles at the
property line or at the edge of the dock structure furthest from the shore.
d. Boat tours are permitted between the hours of 8:00 am. and 10:00 pm.
e. One parking space for each 4 boat slips must be provided. If tour boats are
based at the marina, an additional 1 parking space for each 4 seats on the
boat is required.
f. Retail sales are limited to motors, parts, bait, equipment, gas and oil, and
accessories. On-site preparation and sale of food and beverages is allowed,
subject to the other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, including, but not
limited to, parking, lighting, signage hours of operation.
g. Rental of boats and boat and motor repair may be permitted as an accessory
use to the marina, provided the space devoted to this accessory use is limited
to 50% of the floor area of the principal use.
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(10) Marina, Recreational. Conditions:
a. A bufferyard Type C, as defined in Subsection 1107.2005, shall be
constructed along the property line where it abuts property used for residential
purposes or where it abuts any"R" Use District.
b. Lake Service Signs, as regulated by Subsection 1107.811, are permitted.
c. Lighting shall be provided for safety and security only, and shall not be
directed at the lake or at adjacent properties. Lights for parking lots, building
and dock identification may have no more than 0.5 foot candles at the
property line or at the edge of the dock structure furthest from the shore.
d. One parking space for each 4 boat slips must be provided.
(11) Animal Handling. Conditions:
a. Animal runs and exercise areas shall be located at least 200 feet from any
dwellings and 100 feet from any buildings used by the public.
b. No animals shall be kept outside the building or located in a manner or
location which causes offensive odors discernible at the property line of the
lot on which the activity is conducted.
c. All principal use activities, including animal boarding, shall be conducted
within a totally enclosed building.
d. All outdoor animal runs or exercise areas shall be fenced and secured at
all times so that no animal contained therein may escape such enclosure.
e. All buildings in which animals are kept or boarded shall be located a minimum
of 100 feet from any property line in an "R" Use District.
(12) Adult Uses. (Conditions listed in Section 1111).
(13) Alternative School. Conditions:
a. A student transportation and parking plan shall be submitted demonstrating
that parking needs will be met for all tenant space.
b. An adult over the age of 21 shall be on the premises during hours of
operation in a supervisory capacity.
c. A pedestrian plan shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular and
pedestrian safety.
d. Outdoor areas intended for group activities shall be located at least 25 feet
from any property line in an"R" Use District and shall be buffered from such
residential lot with a bufferyard, Type C, as described in Subsection
1107.2005.
e. The Owner shall file with the Scott County Assessor a valid and legally
binding waiver of the right to file for, receive or otherwise qualify the
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property for tax exempt status under Minn. Stat. Chapter 272 and shall
request that the property remain classified for real estate tax purposes as
a commercial property. If such waiver and request is ineffective or not
accepted by Scott County, Owner hereby agrees to make a payment to
Scott County in an amount equal to the taxes that would have been levied
against the property as a commercial property but for the exemption from
taxation under Minn. Stat. Chapter 272.
(Ord. Amend. 114-07, publ. 04/26/14)
(14) Community Center. Conditions:
a. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain
vehicular and pedestrian safety.
b. Outdoor areas intended for group activities shall be located at least 25 feet
from any property line in an "R" Use District and shall be buffered from such
residential lot with a bufferyard Type C as defined in Subsection 1107.2005.
1102.1104 Accessory Uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in a "C-
2" General Business Use District:
(1) Warehouse/Storage/Distribution provided that the storage does not occupy more
than 40%of the gross floor area of the structure or building. No warehouse/storage
area shall exceed 20,000 square feet.
(2) On-site Parking Lots which comply with the requirements of Subsection 1107.200.
(3) Helistops if the helistop is subordinate to the principal use in area, extent, and
purpose. The helicopter pad must be dust free. Hours of operation shall be limited
to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., excluding emergency operations.
(4) Bar if accessory to a restaurant, hotel, private entertainment(indoor), club or lodge.
(5) Incidental repair or processing which is necessary to conduct a permitted principal
use shall not exceed 25% of the gross floor area of the structure or building or 25%
of the labor hours required to conduct the principal permitted use.
(6) Food Service
(7) Outdoor seating and service of food and non-alcoholic beverages is permitted as
an accessory use to a restaurant if:
a. The use is separated from any adjacent residential use by a building wall.
This provision will not apply if the residential use is located in an upper story
above a restaurant.
b. No speakers or other electronic devices which emit sound shall be audible
from any property located in an "R" Use District.
c. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. if located within 300
feet of a residential use or within 300 feet of any property line in an"R"district.
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d. Additional parking will not be required if the outdoor seating area does not
exceed 500 square feet or 10% of the gross floor area of the restaurant,
whichever is less. Parking will be required at the same rate as the principal
use for that portion of outdoor seating area in excess of 500 square feet or
10% of the gross building area, whichever is less.
(8) Outdoor seating and service of food and alcoholic beverages is permitted as an
accessory use if:
a. All the requirements of subsection (7) a-d above are met.
b. Access to and from the outdoor area is through the indoor seating area.
There shall be no direct access to the outdoor seating area from the parking
lot or street.
c. Food service to the outdoor area shall be provided during all hours of
operation.
d. No bar shall be located in the outdoor area, except a service bar for the
exclusive use of the employees.
1102.1105 Dimensional Standards
(1) The following minimum requirements and those additional requirements found in
Section 1102.1300 shall govern the use and development of lots in the "C-2" Use
District.
Minimum Minimum Maximum Front Side Yard Rear Parking
Lot Area Lot Width Height Yard (ft.) (ft) Yard (ft.) Setback
(ft.) (ft.)
0.5Acre 100 45' or 4 30 10 15 10
stories,
whichever
is greater
(2) Lots Adjacent to Residential Use Districts: The following setbacks shall apply to
developments on lots adjacent to Residential Use Districts:
I Building Setback Adjacent to "R" Use District Parking Setback Adjacent to"R" Use District I
40 feet 20 feet
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C-2,General Business Use District-Approved Use Comparison
P=Permitted Use PUC=Permitted Use with Conditions CUP=Conditional Use AC=Accessory Use INT=Interim Use
Prior Lake Lakeville Rosemount Chanhassen Savage Shakopee
Use C-2,General Business C-3,General Commercial C-4,General Commercial BG,General Business C-2,General Commerce B-1,Highway Business P PUC CUP AC INT n/a
Adult Day Care PUC CUP P CUP CUP 1 1 3 1
Adult Uses CUP P/AC 1 1 4
Alternative School CUP CUP P 1 23
Animal Handling CUP CUP P P CUP CUP 2 4
Antennas and Towers AC P AC/CUP AC 1 1 2 2
Appliance,Small Engine and Bicycle Repair PUC P P P 3 1 2
Auto Accessory Store P P CUP 2 1 3
Banks P P P P.,. P CUP 5 1
Bar AC P P P 3 1 2
Boat Sales(enclosed) CUP P CUP 1 2 3
Brewpub P I 5
Building Material Sales(enclosed) - P P CUP 2 1 3
Business/Trade Schools P P 2 4
Car Wash CUP CUP P PUC 1 1 2 2
Cemetaries CUP 1 5
Commercial Recreation P P AC 2 1 3
Convention/Exhibition Hall CUP - P 1 1 4
Copy Shop PUC P P CUP 2 1 1 2
Data Center P 1 5
Drive Through Facility CUP CUP 2 4
Dry Cleaning,Laundering with Route Pick-Up and Delivery PUC P CUP 1 1 1 3
Equipment Rental CUP 1 5
Farmers Market CUP 1 5
Food Service PUC/AC P 1 1 4
Funeral Home P P P P AC 4 1 1
Game Room PUC P P P 3 1 2
Greenhouse,Lawn and Garden Supplies p P 2 4
Grocery/Convenience Store P P 2 4
Group Day Care/Nursery School PUC CUP P P P P 4 1 1
Helistop AC CUP 1 1 4
Hospital P CUP 1 1 4
Hotels/Motels PUC P p P P CUP 4 1 1
Household Appliances p P 2 4
Incidental Repair/Processing AC AC 2 4
In-Vehicle Sales or Service PUC P AC 1 1 1 3
Laundery/Self Service P 1 5
Library P P CUP 2 1 3
Liquor Stpre P 1 5
Marinas CUP 1 5
Medical and Dental Laboratories PUC P P 2 1 3
Medical/Dental Office P P P 3 3
Motor Fuel Station CUP CUP CUP P CUP 1 4 1
Motor Vehicle Sales CUP CUP P CUP 1 3 2
Motor Vehicle Service,Repair CUP CUP CUP CUP P 1 4 1
Museum P P P 3 3
Newspaper/Publishing Office P P PUC 2 1 3
Office P P P P P P 6
On-Site Parking Lots AC AC AC AC AC AC 6
Ourdoor Storage INT AC CUP 1 1 1 3
Outdoor Sales(Display) CUP 1 5
Parks and Open Space p PP 3 3
Pawn ShopP PUD 1 1 4
Pet Shopp PUD 1 1 4
Police and Fire Stations P P P P CUP 4 1 1
Private Entertainment(Indoor) CUP P p P 3 1 2
Private Lodges and Clubs P P PP CUP 4 1 1
Public Service Structures PUCP P P 3 1 2
Recreational Facility(indoor) PP 2 4
Recreational Vehicle Sales and Service CUP P 1 1 4
Religious Places of Assembly CUP INTP 1 1 1 3
Repair Services,Minor PP 2 4
Restaurants and Clubs and Lodges with Liquor CUPP P 3 1 2
Restaurants and Clubs and Lodges without Liquor License PUC P P P P 4 1 1
Retail Shops P P P P P 5 1
Schools and Academies CUPP 1 1 4
Self Service Storage Facility CUP 1 5
Senior Care Facility PUC CUP P CUP 1 1 2 2
Service Facilities PP P p P 5 1
Shopping Center PUC P 1 1 4
Shopping Centers over 150,000 SF CUP 1 5
Showroom P 1 5
Sports and Health Facility P pp 3 3
Studio P P 2 4
Tattoo,body piercing establishment p p 2 4
Theatre CUP PP 2 1 3
Utility Substation PUC CUP P P 2 1 1 2
Warehouse/Storage/Distribution AC 1 5
Red lettering indicates current P,PUC,CU and AC uses in Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance
Black lettering indicates use P,PUC,CU or AC permitted in other communities but not in Prior Lake
Gray shaded box indicates the use was not addressed in the community's Zoning Ordinance
C-2,General Business Use District-Approved Use Comparison
P=Permitted Use PUC=Permitted Use with Conditions CUP=Conditional Use AC=Accessory Use
Prior Lake Prior Lake
Use Current Recommendations
Adult Day Care PUC PUC
Adult Uses CUP CUP
Alternative School CUP CUP
Animal Handling CUP CUP
Antennas and Towers
Appliance,Small Engine and Bicycle Repair PUC PUC
Auto Accessory Store
Bank P p
Bar AC AC
Boat Sales(enclosed)
Brewpub
Building Material Sales(enclosed)
Business Services P
Business/Trade Schools P P
Car Wash CUP CUP
Cemeteries
Commercial Recreation
Community Centers CUP
Convention and Exhibition Center CUP CUP
Copy Shop PUC P
Data Center
Drive Through Facility
Dry Cleaning,Laundering with Route Pick-Up and Delivery PUC PUC
Equipment Rental
Farmers Market
Food Service PUC/AC AC
Funeral Home P P
Game Room(included in Private Entertainment Indoor) PUC
Greenhouse,Lawn and Garden Supplies
Grocery/Convenience Store
Group Day Care/Nursery School PUC PUC
Helistop AC AC
Hospital
Hotel/Motel PUC PUC
Household Appliances
Incidental Repair/Processing AC AC
In-Vehicle Sales or Service PUC PUC
Laundry/Self Service
Library P P
Liquor Store
Marina,Commercial CUP CUP
Marina,Recreational CUP CUP
Medical/Dental Laboratories PUC PUC
Medical/Dental Office P P
Motor Fuel Station CUP CUP
Motor Vehicle Sales CUP CUP
Motor Vehicle Service and Repair CUP CUP
Museums/Art Galleries P P
Newspaper/Publishing Office
Office P P
On-Site Parking Lots AC AC
Outdoor Sales CUP CUP
Outdoor Seating AC AC
Outdoor Storage
Parks/Open Space P P
Pawn Shop
Pet Shop
Police/Fire Stations/Ambulance P P
Private Entertainment(Indoor) CUP P
Public Service Structure PUC PLIC
Recreational Facility(indoor)
Recreational Vehicle Sales and Service
Religious Places of Assembly
Repair Services,Minor
Restaurants and Clubs and Lodges with Liquor CUP CUP
Restaurants and Clubs and Lodges without Liquor License PUC PUC
Retail P P
Schools and Academies
Self Service Storage Facility
Senior Care Facility PUC PUC
Service P P
Shopping Center PUC PUC
Shopping Centers over 150,000 SF of Gross Floor Area CUP CUP
Showroom P P
Sports and Health Facility
Studio P P
Tattoo,body piercing establishment
Theatre
Utility Substations PUC PUC
Warehouse/Storage/Distribution AC AC
Red lettering indicates current P,PUC,CU and AC uses in Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance
Black lettering indicates use P,PUC,CU or AC permitted in other communities but not in Prior Lake
Gray shaded box indicates the use was not addressed in the community's Zoning Ordinance
C-2,General Business Use District Comparison-Zoning Requirements
Zoning Requirements Parking Setbacks
Maximum Minimum Lot Minimum Front Yard Rear Yard Rear Yard Setback Side Yard Side Yard Setback Front Yard Rear Yard Side Yard Abutting
Building Height Width-Frontage Acreage Setback Setback (abutting res.) Setback (abutting res.) Setback Setback Setback Residential
4 stories or 45'
Prior Lake C-2,General Business 150' 1 acre 30' 30' 60' 20' 60' 10' 10' 10' 20'
(whichever is greater)
Lakeville C-3,General Commercial 3 stories or 35' 100' 20,000 SF 30' 10' 30' 10' 30' 15' 5' 5' 1s'
(whichever is less) (.46 acres)
Prior Lake is more restrictive Less More More Same More More More More Less More More More
-less restrictive-or same
Savage C-2,General Commerce 40' 150' 1 acre 30' 10' 30' 10' 30' 10' 5' 5' 10'
Prior Lake is more restrictive Less Same Same Same More More More More Same More More More
-less restrictive-or same
Shakopee B-1,Highway Business 35' 100' 1 acre 30' 30' 75' 20' 75' 15' 5' 5' 5'
Prior Lake is more restrictive Less More Same Same Same Less Same Less Less More More More
-less restrictive-or same
Chanhassen BG,General Business Two Stories(25') 100' 20,000 SF (.46 25' 25' 50' 10' 50' 30' 25' 10' 50'
acres)
Prior Lake is more restrictive Less More More More More More More More Less Less Less Less
-less restrictive-or same
Rosemount C-4,General Commercial 35' 120' 20,000 SF
(,46 acres) 30' 10' 30' 10' 30' 20' 10' 10' 30'
Prior Lake is more restrictive Less More More Same More More More More Less Same Same Less
-less restrictive-or same
Burnsville 5-3,General Business 35' 100' 20,000 SF
acres) 30' 5' 30' 10' 30' 10' 5' 5' 30'
Prior Lake is more restrictive Less More More Same More More More More Same More More Less
-less restrictive-or same
PL is More Restrictive 0 5 4 1 5 5 5 5 0 4 4 3
PL has Same Restrictions0 1 2 5 1 0 1 0 2 1 1 0
PL is Less Restrictive 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 1 1 3
Maximum Minimum Lot Minimum Front Yard Rear Yard Rear Yard Setback Side Yard Side Yard Setback Front Yard Rear Yard Side Yard Abutting
Building Height Width-Frontage Acreage _ Setback Setback (abutting res.) _ Setback (abutting res.) Setback Setback Setback Residential
Prior Lake 4 stories or 45' 150' 1 acre 30' 30' 60' 20' 60' 10' 10' 10' 20'
(whichever is greater)
Peer Community Average 34' 112' 0.64 acres 29' 15' 41' 12' 41' 17' 9' 7' 23'
Recommended Requirement 4 stories or 45' 0.5 acres
100' 30' 15' 40' 10' 40' 10' 10' 10' 20'
(whichever is greater) , (21,780 SF)
Yellow highlighted areas indicate a proposed zoning ordinance amendment