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Section 151.039 High Density Residential District (R-4)
Subdv. 1. Purpose.
The purpose of the High Density Residential Zone is to provide areas for the development of
high density residential uses that are in close proximity to collector and arterial roadways or
transit. The High Density Residential zoning district allows for the development of multiple-
family housing from 14.01 units per acre to 40 units per acre, and provides increased housing
choices and affordability in the community. Increased density also allows for the clustering of
units near environmentally sensitive areas and the downtown and riverfront area.
Subdv. 2 Permitted Uses:
A.Multiple Family Dwellings
B.Utility services
C.Utility service structures, subject to the following requirements:
1.shall not be a water tower or electrical substation, or a building to house sanitary
lift station controls;
2.
3.may only be used to provide weather protection for utility equipment;
4.shall be designed, placed, and landscaped as necessary to assure that it blends
with the neighboring uses, and is unobtrusive; and
5.shall comply with all applicable design standards
D.Public recreation
E.Residential Facilities serving 6 or fewer persons
F.Day care facilities serving 12 or fewer persons
Subdv. 3. Conditional Uses:
A.Daycare Centers serving greater than 13 persons
B.
C.Residential Facilities serving 7-16 persons
D.Multiple principal structures on one lot
Subdv. 4. Permitted Accessory Uses:
A.Apartment Leasing Offices
B.Open off-street parking spaces not to exceed 2.5 spaces / unit for a development
C.Garages
D.Fences
E.Gardens and other horticultural uses not involving retail sales
F.Solar equipment
G.Swimming pools
H.Tennis courts
I.Receive only satellite dish antennas and other antennas
J.Communication service apparatus / device(s) as permitted accessory uses, subject to the
following conditions:
1.Shall be co-located on an existing tower or existing structure. Any co-located
other portion of any structure. Such co-located apparatus/ device shall be designed
and located in such a way that its appearance and surface finish minimizes visibility
off-site;
2.Lights and or flashing equipment shall not be permitted unless required by state or
federal agencies;
3.Signage shall not be allowed on the communication service apparatus / device(s)
other than danger or warning type signs;
4.Must provide proof from a professional engineer that the equipment will not interfere
with existing communications for public safety purposes ;
5.Applicable provisions of the City Code, including provisions of the State Building
Code therein adopted, shall be complied with;
6.All obsolete or unused antennas and accompanying accessory facilities shall be
removed within twelve (12) months of the cessation of operations at the site unless a
time extension is approved by the City. After the facilities are removed, the site shall
be restored to its original or an approved state. The user of the antenna and/ or
accessory facilities shall be responsible for the removal of facilities and restoration of
the site.
7.The applicant shall submit a plan illustrating all anticipated future location sites for
communication towers and/or communication device(s)/ apparatus;
8.Wireless telecommunication towers and antennas will only be considered for City
parks when the following conditions exist and if those areas are recommended by the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and approved by the City Council:
a.City parks of sufficient size and character that are adjacent to an existing
commercial or industrial use;
b.Commercial recreation areas and major playfields used primarily by adults.
9.All revenue generated through the lease of a City park for wireless
telecommunication towers and antennas shall be transferred to the Park Reserve
Fund.
K.Other accessory uses, as determined by the Zoning Administrator
Subdv. 5. Design Standards
Within the R-4, High Density Residential Zone, no land shall be used and no structure shall be
constructed or used, except in conformance with the following requirements:
R-4D (R-4 Lots within the
area that lies east of the
intersection of 3rd Ave W
and CSAH 69 and north
of 3rd Avenue (both East
R-4T(R-4 Lots within and West) extended east
1/4 mile walking to Sarazin Street, south of
distance by sidewalk the city boundary, and
or trail to an operating west of the extension of
R-4 transit station) Sarazin Street northward)
Minimum Lot Width 150' 150' 142'
Minimum Lot Depth 200' 200' 100'
Minimum Lot Size 1 acre 1 acre 20,000 square feet
14.01 units /
Minimum Density Acre 14.01 units / Acre 14.01 units / Acre
Maximum Base Density 24 units/ Acre 28 units / Acre 36 units / Acre
Density Bonus for lots within 1/4 mile walking
distance by sidewalk or trail to public park or
open space greater than 2 acres, that is intended
to be used for recreation purposes 2 units / Acre 2 units / Acre 2 units / Acre
Density Bonus for developments with at least 50
square feet per unit of indoor community space,
indoor or outdoor recreation facilities such as
swimming pools, tennis courts, outdoor cooking
facilities, and similar facilities available for use
by occupants. Open space is not counted in this
calculation. 2 units / Acre 2 units / Acre 2 units / Acre
Maximum Impervious Surface 60% 65% 75%
1/2 Building Height, or
Minimum Front Yard Setback 50' 50' 15', whichever is greater
1/2 Building Height, or
Minimum Rear Yard Setback 40' 40' 15', whichever is greater
1/2 Building Height, or
Minimum Street Side Setback 30' 30' 15', whichever is greater
1/2 Building
Height or 20', 1/2 Building Height or
whichever is 20', whichever is 1/2 Building Height, or
Minimum Side Yard Setback greater greater 15', whichever is greater
Minimum Structure Setback to Arterial 1/2 Building Height, or
Roadway 50' 50' 15', whichever is greater
Minimum Distance Between Buildings within a
development 25' 25' 20'
Minimum Parking Setback to Arterial Roadway 25' 25' 25'
Maximum Structure Height 45' 45' 45'
2.25 spaces /
Minimum off-street parking spaces unit 2.0 spaces / unit 1.75 spaces / unit
Off-street parking requirement reduction (for
sites within 1/4 mile of a transit stop accessible 0.10 spaces /
by a sidewalk or trail) unit N/A 0.10 spaces / unit
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