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4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 123-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1142, COMMERCIAL AND TOWN CENTER
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, AND SECTION 1144, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN,
OF PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY CODE SECTION 104,
WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAINS PENALTY PROVISIONS
The City Council of the City of Prior Lake, Minnesota, ordains:
1. City Code Section 1142.302, COMMERCIAL & TOWN CENTER PERFORMANCE STANDARDS,
is hereby amended as follows:
SUBSECTIONS
1142.100: Introduction
1142.200: Commercial Restrictions and Performance Standards
1142.300: Town Center Dimensional and Design Standards
1142.400: Transitional Town Center Dimensional Standards
1142.500: Neighborhood Business Dimensional Standards
1142.600: General Business Dimensional Standards
1142.700: Yard Encroachments
1142.800: Business Park Dimensional Standards
1142.900: Lighting
2. City Code Subsection 1142.302, Town Center Design Standards (4), Design, is hereby deleted in
its entirety and replaced with:
(4) Design. Design criteria may be found in Section 1144, Architectural Design.
3. City Code Section 1144, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced with:
SECTION 1144
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
SUBSECTIONS
1144.100: Purpose
1144.200: Multi Family Design Standards
1144.300 Commercial, Business Park, and Industrial Design Standards
1144.400: Town Center Design Standards
1144.100: PURPOSE. The purpose of this Section is to serve the public interest by requiring
development in the City to meet certain minimum architectural design standards.
Through a comprehensive review of both functional and aesthetic aspects of new
or intensified developments, the City needs to accomplish all the following
objectives:
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Implement the goals and policies set out in its Comprehensive Plan;
Preserve the character of residential neighborhoods and the City's commercial
and industrial areas;
Maintain and improve the City tax base;
Reduce the impacts of dissimilar land uses;
Promote orderly and safe flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
Discourage the development of identical and similar building facades which
detract from the character and appearance of the neighborhood;
Preserve the natural and built environment; and
Minimize adverse impacts on adjacent properties from buildings which are or
may become unsightly.
All properties must comply with all applicable provisions of the City Code including
but not limited to the performance standards in this Section and all other applicable
provisions of the Zoning Code.
1144.200: MULTI FAMILY DESIGN STANDARDS. The provisions in this Subsection apply to multi-
family residential uses in the R-3 zoning district. These provisions apply to all new
buildings and all additions to existing buildings. If an addition exceeds a 50%
expansion of the existing building area, both the existing building and the addition
shall meet the provisions of this Subsection. When only the building’s exterior is
being renovated, the renovations may replace existing materials with new like-
materials, or with permitted exterior materials identified in this Subsection.
(1) Roofs that are exposed or an integral part of the building aesthetics shall be
constructed only of commercial grade asphalt or wood shingles and be of an
approved earth tone color. The visual impact of rooftop equipment shall be
minimized using one of the following methods:
A parapet wall.
A fence or screen, the height of which extends at least one (1)-foot above
the top of the rooftop equipment and incorporates the architectural features
of the building.
The rooftop equipment shall be painted to match the roof facing material of
the building.
(2) The development must locate the noise-producing portions of the development,
such as loading docks and outside activity away from adjacent residential
areas.
(3) Utility service structures such as utility meters, utility lines, transformers,
generators, maintenance structures, and other ancillary equipment must be
inside a building or be entirely screened from off-site views.
(4) All utility services shall be underground except as provided elsewhere in the
City Code.
(5) Exterior surface materials of buildings shall be subject to the following
regulations:
a. Permitted Exterior Materials. The following materials shall be allowed as
exterior finishes for all buildings: Brick, stone, stucco or EIFS synthetic
stucco (provided the material shall not be allowed within four (4) feet from
grade) architectural concrete precast panels, color impregnated decorative
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block, and glass. Architectural precast panels may be painted to the
manufacturer’s painting specifications.
Masonry materials such as brick, stone and block may be used as face or
veneer, adhered, or anchored, as long as the exterior finish remains durable
with high architectural quality.
The following materials shall be allowed as exterior finishes for all buildings,
provided that no more than 50% of any individual exterior wall shall consist
of this material: fiber cement siding. This 50% limit may be exceeded only
as follows:
Up to 75% of any individual exterior wall, including accessory structures,
may be constructed of these materials for walls that do not abut a street
or public right-of-way.
Architectural accent materials, such as prefinished metal or wood, shall be
allowed as exterior finishes for all buildings, provided that no more than
25% of any individual exterior wall shall consist of this material
b. Prohibited Exterior Materials. The following materials shall not be
allowed as exterior finishes for all buildings:
Unadorned pre-stressed concrete panels; non-decorative concrete block;
sheet metal; plywood; reflective or mirrored glass; corrugated or unfinished
metal (except copper or other metal specifically engineered for exterior
architectural use); aluminum siding or vinyl siding.
c. Long Walls. No wall shall exceed 100 feet in length without visual relief,
defined as the incorporation of design features such as large doors,
windows, horizontal and vertical patterns, contrasting materials, or varying
wall depths.
d. Use of Non-Listed Materials. The Zoning Administrator may permit an
exterior surface material not identified in this Subsection, provided the
material is a result of new technology and/or the material is equal to or
better in quality, appearance, and durability than the permitted materials.
The applicant must submit the manufacturer’s warranty of the non-listed
material. This subsection does not intend to reduce the percentage of
required materials.
e. Colors. Building colors shall consist of subtle, neutral, muted colors, with
low reflectance which complement the principal materials. Bright or primary
colors should only be used as accents, occupying a maximum of 10% of
building facades. This standard does not apply to murals or other approved
public art.
(6) Building design shall include a minimum of two (2) of the following design
elements:
a. At least two contrasting, yet complementary exterior building colors, accent
materials, or material textures;
b. At least 25% window coverage on each building wall facing a street;
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c. A combination of horizontal and vertical design features;
d. A front entry that, in addition to doors, shall be accented a minimum of 150
square feet around the door entrance;
e. Varying roof line;
f. Varying wall depths and shapes; and/or
g. Other unique architectural features in the overall building design.
1144.300: COMMERCIAL, BUSINESS PARK AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN STANDARDS. The provisions
in this Subsection apply to all commercial and industrial uses in the C-1, C-2, C-3,
and I-1 zoning districts. These provisions apply to all new buildings and all
additions to existing buildings. If an addition exceeds a 50% expansion of the
existing building area, both the existing building and the addition shall meet the
provisions of this Subsection. When only the building’s exterior is being renovated,
the renovations may replace existing materials with new like-materials, or with
permitted exterior materials identified in this Subsection.
(1) Roofs that are exposed or an integral part of the building aesthetics shall be
constructed only of commercial grade asphalt shingles, wood shingles, standing
seam prefinished metal, concrete, slate, tile or copper and be of an approved
earth tone color. The visual impact of rooftop equipment shall be minimized
using one of the following methods:
A parapet wall.
A fence or screen, the height of which extends at least one (1)-foot above
the top of the rooftop equipment and incorporates the architectural features
of the building.
The rooftop equipment shall be painted to match the roof facing material of
the building.
(2) The development must locate the noise-producing portions of the development,
such as loading docks, outside storage and outside activity away from adjacent
residential areas.
(3) All outside storage areas shall be screened to minimize off-site views using a
bufferyard type C or greater, as defined by the Zoning Code.
(4) Utility service structures such as utility meters, utility lines, transformers,
generators, above ground tanks, fuel canisters, maintenance structures, and
other ancillary equipment must be inside a building or be entirely screened from
off-site views.
(5) All utility services shall be underground except as provided elsewhere in the
City Code.
(6) Exterior surface materials of buildings shall be subject to the following
regulations:
a. Permitted Exterior Materials. The following materials shall be allowed as
exterior finishes for all buildings: Brick, stone, stucco or EIFS synthetic
stucco (provided the material shall not be allowed within four (4) feet from
grade) architectural concrete precast panels, color impregnated decorative
block, and glass. Architectural precast panels may be painted to the
manufacturer’s painting specifications.
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Masonry materials such as brick, stone and block may be used as face or
veneer, adhered, or anchored, as long as the exterior finish remains durable
with high architectural quality.
The following materials shall be allowed as exterior finishes for all buildings,
provided that no more than 50% of any individual exterior wall shall consist
of this material: fiber cement siding. This 50% limit may be exceeded only
as follows:
Up to 75% of any individual exterior wall, including accessory structures,
may be constructed of these materials for walls that do not abut a street
or public right-of-way.
There is no limit on the amount of insulated metal wall panels that may
be used on an exterior wall in the C-3 or I-1 use districts provided they
are used in a panelized system that consists of prefabricated or factory
manufactured insulated metal wall panels and the building design
includes a minimum of three of the building design elements listed
below.
Architectural accent materials, such as prefinished metal or wood, shall be
allowed as exterior finishes for all buildings, provided that no more than
25% of any individual exterior wall shall consist of this material
b. Prohibited Exterior Materials. The following materials shall not be
allowed as exterior finishes for all buildings: unadorned pre-stressed
concrete panels; non-decorative concrete block; sheet metal; plywood;
corrugated or unfinished metal (except copper or other metal specifically
engineered for exterior architectural use); aluminum siding or vinyl siding.
c. Long Walls. No wall shall exceed 100 feet in length without visual relief,
defined as the incorporation of design features such as large doors,
windows, horizontal and vertical patterns, contrasting materials, or varying
wall depths.
d. Use of Non-Listed Materials. The Zoning Administrator may permit an
exterior surface material not identified in this Subsection, provided the
material is a result of new technology and/or the material is equal to or
better in quality, appearance, and durability than the permitted materials.
The applicant must submit the manufacturer’s warranty of the non-listed
material. This subsection does not intend to reduce the percentage of
required materials.
e. Colors. Building colors shall consist of subtle, neutral, muted colors, with
low reflectance which complement the principal materials. Bright or primary
colors should only be used as accents, occupying a maximum of 10% of
building facades. This standard does not apply to murals or other approved
public art.
(7) Building design shall include a minimum of two (2) of the following design
elements:
a. At least two contrasting, yet complementary exterior building colors, accent
materials, or material textures;
b. At least 25% window coverage on each building wall facing a street;
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c. A combination of horizontal and vertical design features;
d. A front entry that, in addition to doors, shall be accented a minimum of 150
square feet around the door entrance;
e. Varying roof line;
f. Varying wall depths and shapes; and/or
g. Other unique architectural features in the overall building design.
1144.400: TOWN CENTER DESIGN STANDARDS. The provisions in this Subsection apply to all
uses in the TC zoning district. These provisions apply to all new buildings and all
additions to existing buildings. If an addition exceeds a 50% expansion of the
existing building area, both the existing building and the addition shall meet the
provisions of this Subsection. When only the building’s exterior is being renovated,
the renovations may replace existing materials with new like-materials, or with
permitted exterior materials identified in this Subsection.
(1) Sloped roofs should only be used when the project abuts residentially zoned
lots. Sloped roofs on projects not abutting residentially zoned lots shall only be
used if concealed by a parapet or false front.
(2) Utility service structures such as utility meters, utility lines, transformers,
generators, and other ancillary equipment must be inside a building or be
entirely screened from view from off-site.
(3) All utility services shall be underground except as provided elsewhere in the
City Code.
(4) Exterior surface materials of buildings shall be subject to the following
regulations:
a. Permitted Exterior Materials.
i. For buildings with frontage on Main Avenue or Dakota Street,
a. A minimum of 80% of facades abutting public right of way shall
be constructed of high-quality, durable principal materials
including: brick, stone, or glass.
Masonry materials such as brick and stone may be used as face
or veneer, adhered, or anchored, if the exterior finish remains
durable with high architectural quality.
b. A maximum of 20% of facades abutting public right of way may
be constructed of high quality, durable accent materials
including: stucco or EIFS synthetic stucco (provided the material
shall not be allowed within four (4) feet from grade), architectural
concrete precast panels, fiber cement siding, or color
impregnated decorative block. Architectural precast panels may
be painted to the manufacturer’s painting specifications.
c. Side or rear façades not abutting public right of way shall have a
minimum of 60% of the principal materials listed in i. (a) above
and may have a maximum of 40% of accent materials as per i.
(b) above.
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ii. For buildings without frontage on Main Avenue or Dakota Street,
a. A minimum of 50% of facades abutting public right of way shall
be constructed of high-quality, durable principal materials
including: brick, stone, or glass.
Masonry materials such as brick and stone may be used as face
or veneer, adhered, or anchored, if the exterior finish remains
durable with high architectural quality.
b. A maximum of 50% of facades abutting public right of way may
be constructed of high-quality, durable accent materials
including: stucco or EIFS synthetic stucco (provided the material
shall not be allowed within four (4) feet from grade), architectural
concrete precast panels, fiber cement siding, or color
impregnated decorative block. Architectural precast panels may
be painted to the manufacturer’s painting specifications.
c. A maximum of 25% of all facades may be constructed of high-
quality durable architectural accent materials; including
prefinished metal or wood.
d. Side or rear façades not abutting public right of way shall have a
minimum of 35% of the principal materials listed in ii. (a) above
and may have a maximum of 65% of accent materials as per ii.
(b) above.
b. Prohibited Exterior Materials. The following materials shall not be
allowed as exterior finishes for all buildings: unadorned pre-stressed
concrete panels; non-decorative concrete block; sheet metal; plywood;
reflective or mirrored glass; corrugated or unfinished metal (except copper
or other metal specifically engineered for exterior architectural use);
aluminum siding or vinyl siding.
c. Long Walls. No wall shall exceed 100 feet in length without visual relief,
defined as the incorporation of design features such as doors, windows,
horizontal and vertical patterns, contrasting materials, or varying wall
depths.
d. Use of Non-Listed Materials. The Zoning Administrator may permit an
exterior surface material not identified in this Subsection, provided the
material is a result of new technology and/or the material is equal to or
better in quality, appearance, and durability than the permitted materials.
The applicant must submit the manufacturer’s warranty of the non-listed
material. This subsection does not intend to reduce the percentage of
required materials.
e. Colors. Building colors shall consist of subtle, neutral, muted colors, with
low reflectance which complement the principal materials. Bright or primary
colors should only be used as accents, occupying a maximum of 10% of
building facades. This standard does not apply to murals or other approved
public art.
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(5)Building design shall include a minimum of two (2) of the following design
elements:
a.At least two contrasting, yet complementary exterior building colors, accent
materials, or material textures;
b.At least 25% window coverage on each building wall facing a street;
c.A combination of horizontal and vertical design features;
d.A front entry that, in addition to doors, shall be accented a minimum of 150
square feet around the door entrance;
e.Varying roof line;
f.Varying wall depths and shapes; and/or
g.Other unique architectural features in the overall building design.
4.City Code Section 104 entitled “General Penalty” is adopted in its entirety, by reference, as though
repeated verbatim herein.
5.This ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and publication.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 6th day of February 2023.
ATTEST:
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Jason Wedel, City Manager
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Kirt Briggs, Mayor
A summary of this resolution to be published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, February 18,
2023.