HomeMy WebLinkAboutFINAL ORDINANCE NO. 08-125 accessory in Urban zoningCITY OF LAKE ELMO
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 08-125
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE ELMO ZONING CODE BY AMENDING THE REAR YARD
SETBACK FOR DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN THE URBAN RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby amends Title XV: Land
Usage; Chapter 154: Zoning Code; Section 452 to read the following:
§ 154.452 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 30-2: Lot Dimension and Setback Requirements, Residential Districts
LDR
MDR
HDR
Minimum Lot Area (sq. ft.)
Single family detached dwelling
8,000
7,000
5,000
Two-family dwelling (per unit) °
5,000
4,000
3,000
Single-family attached (per unit) b
-
4,000
2,500
Multi -family dwelling (per unit)
4,000
1,800
Secondary dwelling
see 155.102
Live -work unit
-
3,600
Congregate housing
see 155,102
see 155.102
Manufactured home park
-
see 155.102
-
Minimum Lot Width (feet)
Single family detached dwelling
60
50
50
Two-family dwelling (per unit) a
35
30
20
Single-family attached (per unit) n
-
25
20
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 7 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 Section 154.081) will be two (2) feet.
g. Side yards setbacks shall apply to the ends of attached or two-family
dwellings.
h. Corner properties: The side fagade 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 08-125 was adopted on this twenty first day of
July 2015, by a vote of 6- Ayes and 0 Nays.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
Mike Pearson, Mayor
EST:
ie John n, City Clerk
This Ordinance 08-125 was published on the day of 2015.