HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02 District and Bldg bulk requirementsCITY OF LAKE ELMO
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.2022-02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE ELMO CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
REDUCING THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN SINGLE-
FAMILY ATTACHED AND MULTI -FAMILY HOUSING TO COMPLY WITH THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby ordains that Title 105
Zoning; Chapter 105.12: Zoning Code, Sections 700 and 720 are hereby amended by
changing the following sections (Proposed language is underlined, deleted language is shown
with strike gh):
105.12.700 Purpose and District Descriptions
MDR Urban Medium Density Residential District. The MDR district is established to provide for a
diversity of housing types in those areas where such development is consistent with the medium
density residential designation of the comprehensive plan and compatible with the development
pattern of the surrounding area. Clustering of buildings to permit more orderly development and to
preserve open space within new developments is encouraged. Development within the district
shall occur at densities in the range of four to seven eight dwelling units per acre, with two-family
dwellings and townhouses permitted. The city will determine the allowed density for a piece of
property at the time of the development application, and this determination will be based upon the
site -specific characteristics of the property and the requested development. Factors to be
considered in increasing or decreasing the allowed density include the existing environmental
conditions such as wetlands, floodplains, steep slopes, significant trees; the specific site plan; the
amount of open space preserved, and the type of housing units proposed, including whether
greater density is desirable because the development contains housing that is consistent with the
city's housing goals. The burden of establishing the appropriateness of the high end of the density
range will be on the applicant.
105.12.720 Lot Dimensions and Building Bulk Requirements
Lot area and setback requirements shall be as specified in Table 10-2, Lot Dimension and Setback
Requirements.
Table 10-2: Lot Dimension and Setback Requirements, Residential Districts
GCC
LDR
MDR
HDR
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)
Single-family
9,000
8,000
7,000
5,000
detached dwelling
Two-family
dwelling (per
5,000
4,000
3,000
unit) a
Single-family
attached (per
-
-
4,0001�750
�5901_,750
unit) b
Multifamily
dwelling (per
-
4000 3,000
1,800
unit)
Secondary
See LEC
See LEC
See LEC
See LEC
dwelling
105.12.740(c)
105.12.740(c)
105.12.740(c)
105.12.740(c)
Live -work unit
3,600
Congregate
See LEC
See LEC
housing
105.12.500(c)
105.12.500(c)
Manufactured
See LEC
See LEC
home park
105.12.170--LEC
105.12.170--LEC
105.12.340
105.12.340
Minimum Lot Width (feet)
Single-family
70
60
50
50
detached dwelling
Two-family
dwelling (per
35
30
20
unit) a
Single-family
attached (per
-
-
25
20
unit) b
Multifamily
dwelling (per
-
75
60
building)
Live -work unit
25
Maximum Height
35
35
35
50
(feet)
Maximum
Impervious
30%
40 percent
50 percent
75 percent
Coverage
Minimum Building Setbacks (feet)
Front yard
25
25 °
25 °
20 °
Interior side yard e
Principal
10
10
10
I Od
Buildings f, g
Minimum Building Setbacks (feet)
Interior side yard
Attached garage
or accessory
5
5
5
l0d
structures f' g
Corner side yard
15
15
15
15
g,li
Rear yard
20
20
20
20
Notes to Urban Residential Districts Table:
a. Common open space areas may be used in the determining whether or not
the minimum lot areas within a development are met, when provided as part
of an overall development plan.
b. Two-family units may be side -by -side with a party wall between them
(twin) or located on separate floors in a building on a single lot (duplex). The
per -unit measurements in this table apply to twin units, whether on a single
lot or separate lots. The standards for single-family detached dwelling shall
apply to a duplex containing two vertically -separated units on a single lot.
c. In the case of single-family attached dwellings that are not situated on
individual lots, minimum lot size shall be applied to each unit as a measure
of density; i.e., one unit per 2,500 square feet. This standard is also used for
multifamily dwellings.
d. Single-family dwellings (both attached and detached) and two-family
dwellings may use the side yard setbacks within MDR zoning districts.
e. In a block where the majority of the block face has been developed with
the same or similar setbacks, the front setback for the remaining lots on that
block face shall fall within the range established by the existing setbacks.
f. In situations where a garage or accessory building is set back less than
seven feet from a side property line, the maximum permitted encroachment
for anything attached to said building (including eaves, overhangs, steps,
chimneys, and other appurtenances as described in LEC 105.12.200) will be
two feet.
g. Side yards setbacks shall apply to the ends of attached or two-family
dwellings.
h. Corner properties: The side facade of a corner building adjoining a public
street shall maintain the front setback of the adjacent property fronting upon
the same public street, or the required front yard setback, whichever is less.
If no structure exists on the adjacent property, the setback shall be as shown
in the table.
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption
and publication in the official newspaper of the City of Lake Elmo.
SECTION 3. Adoption Date. This Ordinance 2022-02 was adopted on this 5`h day of April, 2022,
by a vote of 5 Ayes and 0 Nays.
LA M 71,
UNC
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
ATTEST:
J lie J hnso ity Clerk
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