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. ZONING CONTROLS Definition and General Provisions: In organizing land use regulations within the bounds allowed by law, there is a need to define the topic which is being addressed. Pages 1 through 5 of Exhibit "A" of this report provides such a reference. This material is founded upon previously established regulations with a primary source being the City of St. Paul. The proposed definition section of the Zoning Ordinance does, however, take a somewhat unique approach in that adult uses principal and accessory are distinguished as differing types of activities. This also sets the format for subsequent zoning as well as licensing approaches. -. The definition section is intended only to identify the types of activities being addressed. It does not by design provide regulatory controls. A general provisions section text amendment is proposed to provide the first element of use directives. These provisions are applicable to all adult uses regardless of the specific district in which they are located. This material is also cited in Exhibit "A", beginning on page 32, and should be referenced for specific details. Of note is the fact that it is this section which establishes separation limits between adult uses as well as between adult uses and other uses where secondary affects cause concern for compatibility. District Text Application: So as to~provide specific opportunity for adult uses to exist within the City of Ramsey, an analysis of the Trunk Highway 10 Corridor Study (January 1988) and the existing City of Ramsey Zoning Ordinance text and map was conducted. This evaluation suggested that the present commercial and industrial zoning districts within the City are exceedingly broad and lack use definitions and direction. This situation which is somewhat beyond the specific adult use issue has prompted the recommendation that two new zoning districts be created. While maintaining the existing B-1 which is a comprehensive commercial zone and also the existing B-2 which is a more limited neighborhood district, a B-3, Highway Oriented Commercial Business District has been formulated. As the title implies, this B-3 district concept is focussed on convenience type, major volume street and highway oriented activities. Such uses characterize the Highway 10 corridor in the Community which is intended as the focus of the district's application. This new zoning district also complies with directives established by the Highway 10 Corridor Study. In addition to the B-3 zoning district being a primary zone to accommodate adult uses which are classified as a principal activity, the zone also accommodates the majority of activities presently existing in the Highway 10 area. Note should be also made that upgraded standards and 4 •