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CITY OF SCANDIA DEVELOPMENT CODE
CHAPTER TWO
ZONING REGULATIONS
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SECTION 1.0 TITLE, ZONING MAP, USES NOT PROVIDED FOR WITHIN DISTRICTS
1.1 Title. This Chapter shall be known, cited and referred to as the Scandia Zoning Ordinance except as
referred to herein, where it shall be known as"this Chapter."
1.2 Zoning Map. The locations and boundaries of the districts established by this Chapter are hereby set
forth on the Scandia, Minnesota Zoning Map; and said Map is hereby made a part of this Chapter. Said
Map and all notations, references and data shown thereon are hereby incorporated by reference into this
Chapter and shall be as much a part of it as if all were fully described herein. The boundaries between
districts are either the center lines of streets or railroad rights-of-way, lot lines, or section lines. In the
case of unsubdivided property, or in any case where rights-of-way, lot lines,or section lines are not
used as boundaries, the district boundary lines shall be determined by use of dimensions or the scale
appearing on the Map.
1.3 Uses not Provided for within Zoning Districts.
OPTION 1: Whenever in any zoning district a use is not specifically allowed as a permitted accessory,
conditional, or interim use, nor is such use allowed by administrative permit, the use shall be
considered prohibited. In such cases,the City Council or the Planning Commission, on their own
initiative or upon request,may conduct a study to determine if the use is acceptable and if so, what
zoning district would be most appropriate and the determination as to conditions and standards relating
to development of the use. The City Council, Planning Commission or property owner may initiate an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to provide for the particular use under consideration, or the City
may find that the use is not compatible for development within the City.
OPTION 2: Within the City's zoning districts,no land or buildings may be used or occupied in any
manner except for the uses set forth as a permitted, accessory, conditional, or interim use,nor use
allowed by administrative permit. If a proposed use is not specifically identified in this Chapter,the
Zoning Administrator shall issue a statement of clarification,finding that the use is or is not
substantially similar in character and impact to a use regulated in this Chapter. If the use is not
substantially similar to any other regulated use,the Zoning Administrator shall refer the matter to the
City Council for determination. Uses determined not substantially similar to any other regulated use
shall be considered prohibited. Uses determined substantially similar to any other regulated use may be
permitted under the regulations of the similar use.
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SECTION 2.0 DISTRICTS
2.1 Establishment of Districts. The City is divided into the following districts:
(1) Agriculture District (AG)
(2) Agriculture Preserves District (AP)
(3) General Rural District (GR)
(4) General Rural Traditional Lakeshore(GR TL)
(5) Village Neighborhood A District (VN A)
(6) Village Neighborhood B District (VN B)
(7) Village Mixed Use District(VMU)
(8) Rural Commercial District(R COMM)
2.2 Establishment of Overlay Districts. The following Overlay Districts are applied in the City:
(1) Aggregate Mining Overlay District. Properties within the Aggregate Mining Overlay District are
regulated according to Section 2.11 of this Chapter, and to according to Chapter 4 of the Scandia
Development Code.
(2) Shoreland Management Overlay District. Properties within the Shoreland Management Overlay
District are regulated according to Chapter 5 of the Scandia Development Code.
(3) Floodplain Overlay District. Properties within the Floodplain Overlay District are regulated
according to Chapter 6 of the Scandia Development Code.
2.3 Lower St. Croix River Corridor Overlay District. The City adopts by reference the Washington County
Lower St. Croix River Bluffland and Shoreland Management Ordinance, as amended, until such time
that the City Council adopts a City of Scandia Lower St. Croix River corridor ordinance for this zone.
Until such time,properties within the Lower St. Croix River Corridor Overlay District are regulated
according to the Washington County Lower St. Croix River Bluffland and Shoreland Management
Ordinance with the exception that lots must meet the density and lot requirements of the Agriculture
District(AG).
2.4 Agriculture District (AG).
(1) Purpose. The AG District is established to protect and preserve land for long-term agricultural
production and to preserve the rural character of the City. AG District areas are designated
Agricultural Core in the Comprehensive Plan.
(2) Permitted Uses. The following are permitted uses in the AG District.
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(A) Agriculture
(B) Single Family Residential
(C) Agricultural Business - Seasonal
(D) Community Residence(serving 1 to 6 persons)
(E) Essential Services
(F) Public Recreation Facility
(3) Accessory Uses. The following uses are permitted accessory uses in the AG District, subject to
the applicable provisions of this Chapter.
(A) Accessory Structures
(B) Accessory Apartments
(C) Daycare Facility(Nursery, Day) located within a residential setting, serving 14 or fewer
persons and licensed under Minnesota Rules, parts 9502.0300 to 9502.0445
(D) Exterior storage of personal property
(E) Home Occupation
(F) Fences
(G) Kennel, Private
(H) Keeping of Livestock
(I) Play and recreational facilities, including swimming pools, for private use
(J) Signs
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(4) Uses with a Conditional Use Permit. The following uses are permitted in the AG District after the
issuance of a Conditional Use Permit:
(A) Balloon Port -Commercial
(B) Bed and Breakfast Inn
(C) Cemeteries
(D) Essential Services -Utility Substation
(E) Feedlot
(F) Golf Course
(G) Golf Driving Range
(H) Government Uses, Buildings and Storage
(I) Horse Training Facility, Commercial (over 10 horses)
(J) Open Space Conservation Subdivision
(K) Place of Worship
(L) Planned Unit Development [to be evaluated later in the Ordinance update process]
(M) Plant Nursery
(N) Resorts/Conference Facilities
(0) Schools
(P) Wind Energy Conversion System(WECS)
(Q) Wireless Communication Facility
(R) Yard Waste Facility
(5) Uses with an Interim Use Permit. The following uses are permitted in the AG District after the
issuance of an Interim Use Permit.
(A) Commercial Kennel
(6) Uses with an Administrative permit. The following uses are permitted in the AG District after the
issuance of an Administrative permit:
(A) Horse Training Facility, Commercial (10 or fewer horses)
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(B) Temporary Farm Dwelling
(C) Temporary Dwelling Unit - Care Facility
(D) Temporary Dwelling Unit - Construction
(7) Lot Area and Setback Requirements in the Agriculture District (AG).
Density 4 dwelling units per 40 acres
Minimum lot size Unless the parcel is part of an approved Open Space
Conservation Subdivision or Planned Unit Development, lots
must be 2.0 to 5.0 acres, or 20 acres or greater.
Minimum buildable area 1.0 acres
Minimum frontage on all public Lot size of 2.0 to 3.0 acres: 160 feet
roads Lot size greater than 3.0 acres and less than 4.0 acres: 240 feet
Lot size of 4.0 acres or greater: 300 feet
Maximum lot coverage 25%
Minimum Building Setbacks:
Front 40 feet
Side 20 feet
Rear 50 feet
Minor Arterials 150 feet from centerline, or 75 feet from the right-of-way,
whichever is greater
Major or Minor Collectors 100 feet from centerline, or 50 feet from the right-of-way,
whichever is greater
Maximum Building Height 35 feet
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2.5 Agriculture Preserves District(AP).
(1) Purpose. The AP District establishes a density of one dwelling unit per 40 acres, making those
specific parcels of land eligible for the Metropolitan Agricultural Preserves according to
Minnesota Statute 473H, as amended, to remain in long-term agricultural production. AP District
areas are designated Agricultural Core in the Comprehensive Plan. Commercial and industrial
operations are not allowed on land within the Agriculture Preserves District, except: (1)
small on-farm commercial or industrial operations normally associated with and important
to farming in the agricultural preserve area; (2) storage use of existing farm buildings that
does not disrupt the integrity of the agricultural preserve; and (3) small commercial use of
existing farm buildings for trades not disruptive to the integrity of the agricultural
preserve such as a carpentry shop, small scale mechanics shop, and similar activities that a
farm operator might conduct.
(2) Permitted Uses. The permitted uses in the AP District are the same as those of the AG District,
except as limited by Minnesota Statute 473H.
(3) Accessory Uses.The accessory uses in the AP District are the same as those of the AG District,
except as limited by Minnesota Statute 473H.
(4) Uses with a Conditional Use Permit. The uses permitted after the issuance of a Conditional Use
Permit in the AP District are the same as those of the AG District, except as limited by Minnesota
Statute 473H.
(5) Uses with an Interim Use Permit. The uses permitted after the issuance of an Interim Use Permit
in the AP District are the same as those of the AG District, except as limited by Minnesota Statute
473H.
(6) Uses with an Administrative permit. The uses permitted after the issuance of an Administrative
permit in the AP District are the same as those of the AG District, except as limited by Minnesota
Statute 473H.
(7) Lot Area and Setback Requirements in the Agriculture Preserves District(AP).
Density 1 unit per 40 acres
Minimum lot size 40 acres
Minimum buildable area 1.0 acres
Minimum frontage on all 300 feet
public roads
Maximum lot coverage 25%
Minimum Building Setbacks:
Front 40 feet
Side 20 feet
Rear 50 feet
Minor Arterials 150 feet from centerline, or 75 feet from the right-of-way,
whichever is greater
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Major or Minor Collectors 100 feet from centerline, or 50 feet from the right-of-way,
whichever is greater
Maximum Building Height _ 35 feet
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2.6 General Rural District(GR)
(1) Purpose. The GR District is established to provide for a rural residential area of mixed lot sizes.
GR District areas are designated General Rural in the Comprehensive Plan.
(2) Permitted Uses.The following are permitted uses in the GR District.
(A) Agriculture
(B) Single Family Residential
(C) Agricultural Business - Seasonal
(D) Community Residence(serving 1 to 6 persons)
(E) Essential Services
(F) Public Recreation Facility
(3) Accessory Uses. The following uses are permitted accessory uses in the GR District, subject to
the applicable provisions of this Chapter.
(A) Accessory Structures
(B) Accessory Apartments
(C) Daycare Facility(Nursery, Day) located within a residential setting, serving 14 or fewer
persons and licensed under Minnesota Rules, parts 9502.0300 to 9502.0445
(D) Exterior storage of personal property
(E) Home Occupation
(F) Fences
(G) Kennel, Private
(H) Keeping of Livestock
(I) Play and recreational facilities, including swimming pools, for private use
(J) Signs
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(4) Uses with a Conditional Use Permit. The following uses are permitted in the GR District after the
issuance of a Conditional Use Pet mit:
(A) Balloon Port - Commercial
(B) Bed and Breakfast Inn
(C) Cemeteries
(D) Essential Services -Utility Substation
(E) Feedlot
(F) Golf Course
(G) Golf Driving Range
(H) Government Uses, Buildings and Storage
(I) Horse Training Facility, Commercial (over 10 horses)
(J) Open Space Conservation Subdivision
(K) Place of Worship
(L) Planned Unit Development Ito be evaluated later in the Ordinance update process]
(M) Plant Nursery
(N) Resorts/Conference Facilities
(0) Schools
(P) Wind Energy Conversion System(WECS)
(Q) Wireless Communication Facility
(R) Yard Waste Facility
(5) Uses with an Interim Use Peintit. The following uses are permitted in the GR District after the
issuance of an Interim Use Permit.
(A) Commercial Kennel
(6) Uses with an Administrative permit. The following uses are permitted in the GR District after the
issuance of an Administrative permit:
(A) Horse Training Facility, Commercial (10 or fewer horses)
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(B) Temporary Farm Dwelling
(C) Temporary Dwelling Unit - Care Facility
(D) Temporary Dwelling Unit - Construction
(7) Lot Area and Setback Requirements in the General Rural District (GR).
Density 4 dwelling units per 40 acres
Minimum lot size 2.0 acres
Minimum buildable area 1.0 acres
Minimum frontage on all public Lot size of 2.0 to 3.0 acres: 160 feet
roads Lot size greater than 3.0 acres and less than 4.0 acres: 240 feet
Lot size of 4.0 acres or greater: 300 feet
Maximum lot coverage 25%
Minimum Building Setbacks:
Front 40 feet
Side 20 feet
Rear 50 feet
Minor Arterials 150 feet from centerline, or 75 feet from the right-of-way,
whichever is greater
Major or Minor Collectors 100 feet from centerline, or 50 feet from the right-of-way,
whichever is greater
Maximum Building Height 35 feet
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2.7 General Rural Traditional Lakeshore District (GR TL)
(1) Purpose. The GR TL District is established to allow for continuation of existing lakeshore
neighborhoods that consist of traditional, small lot development. GR TL areas are designated as
Lakeshore Traditional Overlay Area in the Comprehensive Plan. The GR TL District will not be
expanded to areas that do not already consist of small lot development.
(2) Permitted Uses. The following are permitted uses in the GR TL District.
(A) Single Family Residential
(B) Community Residence(serving 1 to 6 persons)
(C) Essential Services
(D) Public Recreation Facility
(3) Accessory Uses. The following uses are permitted accessory uses in the GR TL District, subject
to the applicable provisions of this Chapter.
(A) Accessory Structures
(B) Daycare Facility (Nursery, Day) located within a residential setting, serving 14 or fewer
persons and licensed under Minnesota Rules,parts 9502.0300 to 9502.0445
(C) Exterior storage of personal property
(D) Home Occupation
(E) Fences
(F) Play and recreational facilities, including swimming pools, for private use
(G) Signs
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(4) Uses with a Conditional Use Peintit. The following uses are permitted in the GR TL District after
the issuance of a Conditional Use Peititit:
(A) Essential Services - Utility Substation
(5) Uses with an Interim Use Permit. The following uses are permitted in the GR District after the
issuance of an Interim Use Permit.
(A)
(6) Uses with an Administrative permit. The following uses are permitted in the GR TL District after
the issuance of an Administrative permit:
(A) Temporary Dwelling Unit -Construction
(7) Lot Area and Setback Requirements in the General Rural Traditional Lakeshore District (GR TL).
Density STANDARDS TO BE DETERMINED
Minimum lot size
Minimum buildable area
Minimum frontage on all
public roads
Maximum lot coverage
Minimum Building Setbacks:
Front
Side
Rear
Minor Arterials
Major or Minor Collectors
Maximum Building Height
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