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• Permit Lapse, Renewal • Inspection • Additional Performance Standards • Rural Districts Review Subd. 5. Lot Provisions This section stipulates that minimum lot area requirements shall exclude street rights-of-way and areas below the 100 year flood protection elevation. The interpretation of this section has been the subject of substantial debate in past years and should come to a resolution as part of the Ordinance update. This provision should be made consistent with the subdivision regulations. Rural lots must have 80 percent of lot area above 100 year flood elevation. Some additional flexibility may be considered for this provision. This section also makes an allowance for multiple structures upon lots within certain zoning districts. This provisions is unique to Lino Lakes and is generally not considered desirable. Any multiple structure development in residential zoning districts should be by PDO. Subd. 7. Accessory Buildings and Structures The existing Ordinance provision 2 states that a building used for any use, other than a home occupation, shall be considered an accessory building. To exempt an accessory building simply because it is used for home occupation activities raises concern and should be addressed as part of the Ordinance update. Subd. 8. Required Yards and Open Space The Planning Commission should examine provision 3 to determine whether the 65 percent lot coverage provision is appropriate in residential areas. What defines landscaped area? Subd. 9. Height This section states that the height of multiple family residential structures within residential districts may extend to 45 feet. In contrast, R-3 District provisions specifically state that no multiple family dwelling in the district may exceed 36 feet. This inconsistency must be addressed as part of the Ordinance update. The height standards should establish a list of height exceptions, including but not limited to: 1. Farm structures in rural areas. 2. Belfries. 3. Chimneys. 4