ORD 06-01CITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 2006 - 01.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE CITY CGDE, THE OTSEGO
ZONING ORDINANCE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 20-16-4.13.2 (Accessory Buildings) of the Otsego Zoning
Ordinance is hereby amended to include reference to the R -4A District.
Section 2. Section 20-16-4.B.7 (Accessory Buildings) of the Otsego Zoning
Ordinance is hereby amended to include reference to the R -4A District.
Section 3. Section 20-16-4.F.1 (Accessory Building Height) of the Otsego
Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to include reference to the R -4A District.
Section 4. Section 20-50-1.13 (Zoning Districts) of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance
is hereby amended to include reference to the R -4A District.
Section 5. Section 20-63-6.A.2 (LOT AREA AND SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS) of the R-3 District of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is hereby
amended to establish minimum lot width requirements for corner lots.
Section 6. Sections 64 through Section 69 of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance
shall be renumbered as Section 65 to Section 70.
Section 7. Section 20-64 of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended
to establish the R -4A, Residential Suburban Single Family District.
Section 8. Section 20-65-6.A.2 (LOT AREA AND SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS) of the R-4 District of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is hereby
amended to establish minimum lot width requirements for corner lots.
. Section 9. Section 20-65-8 of the R-4 District of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance
is hereby amended to add a transition requirement for new subdivisions abutting R-1, R-
2, R-3 or PUD Districts based on the standards of the aforementioned zoning districts.
Section 10. Section 20 -66 -6.A -B (LOT AREA AND SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS) of the R-5, RESIDENTIAL -SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY DISTRICT
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section of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended include a minimum lot
width requirement for corner lots.
Section 11. Section 20-66-6.0 (principal building setbacks) of the R-5 District of
the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to establish seven foot (7) foot side
yard setback requirements for single family uses.
Section 12. Section 20-66-8 (R-5 District) of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is
hereby amended to add a transition requirement for new subdivisions abutting R-1, R-2,
R-3 or PUD Districts based on the standards of the aforementioned zoning districts.
Section 13. Section 67 (R-6 District) of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance shall be
hereby retitled as R-6, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
Section 14. Section 20-67-1 (Purpose) of the R-6 District of the Otsego Zoning
Ordinance shall hereby be amended to reflect the amended title of the R-6 District.
Section 15. Section 20-67-2 (permitted uses) of R-6 District of the Otsego
Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to specify the type of townhouse buildings
allowed within the district and to remove multiple family uses from the listing of
permitted uses.
Section 16. Section 20-67-6.A.1.b (single family lot width) of the R-6 District of
the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to include a minimum lot width
requirement for corner lots.
Section 17. Section 20-67-6.A.4 (Multiple Family Lot area) of the R-6 District of
the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is hereby deleted.
Section 18. Section 20-67-6.13.2 (principal building setbacks) of the R-6 District
of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to establish the side yard setback
for single family uses as seven (7) feet.
Section 19. Section 20-67-8 (R-6 District) of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is
hereby amended to add a transition requirement for new subdivisions abutting R-1, R-2,
R-3 or PUD Districts based on the standards of the aforementioned zoning districts.
Section 20. Section 20-90-6.G.2 (conditional uses) of the INS District of the
Otsego Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to allow outdoor storage for government
utility buildings.
Section 21. Section 20-92-8 of Shoreland Overlay District of the Otsego Zoning
Ordinance shall hereby by amended to include reference to the R -4A District.
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Section 22. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and publication according to law.
ADOPTED this 13th day of March 2006 by the Otsego City Council.
CITY OF OTSEGO
ATTEST: '�Ma't x 0 (�Awn
Judy Hudso ity e k / Zoning Administrator
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, this Ordinance is published in summary fashion.
Complete copies of the adopted Zoning Ordinance amendment text are available for
inspection by contacting the Zoning Administrator, Otsego City Hall, 8899 Nashua
Avenue NE, Otsego, Minnesota 55330.
Published: ELk River Star News 03-29-06
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CITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2006 - 01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE CITY CODE, THE OTSEGO
ZONING ORDINANCE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 20-16-4.13.2 (Accessory Buildings) of the Otsego Zoning
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
2. No accessory building, structure, and/or detached garage for a single
family dwelling shall occupy more than ten (10) percent of the area of the
required rear yard in the A-1, A-2, R -C, R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zoning Districts
or not more than twenty-five (25) percent of the area of the required rear
yard in the R -4A, R-4, R-5, R-6, and R-7 Zoning Districts.
Section 2. Section 20-16-4.B.7 (Accessory Buildings) of the Otsego Zoning
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
7. Within the R -4A, R-4, R-5, R-6, and R-7 Zoning Districts:
a. No accessory detached building shall occupy more than one
hundred fifty (150) square feet when accompanied by an attached
garage on the same lot nor shall the combined total floor area of an
accessory detached building and/or attached garage exceed one
thousand one hundred fifty (1,150) square feet.
b. There is to be no more than one (1) detached private garage or
accessory structure for each detached single or two-family dwelling.
Section 3. Section 20-16-4.F.1 (Accessory Building Height) of the Otsego
Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
1. Zoning
District Maximum Height
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A-1
District limit but not
higher than
the principal building
A-2
District limit but not
higher than
the principal building
R -C
16 feet
R-1
16 feet
R-2
16 feet
R-3
16 feet
R -4A
16 feet
R-4
16 feet
R-5
16 feet
R-6
16 feet
R-7
16 feet
R -B
16 feet
INS
District limit but not
higher than
the principal building
B-1
16 feet
B-2
16 feet
B-3
16 feet
B -W
20 feet
B -C
District limit but not
higher than
the principal building
1-1
District limit but not
higher than
the principal building
1-2
District limit but not
higher than
the principal building
1-3
District limit but not
higher than
the principal building
Section 4. Section 20-50-1.13 (Zoning Districts) of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance
is hereby amended to read as follows:
B. Residential Districts:
1. "R -C", Residential -Rural Open Space Cluster District
2. "R-11", Residential -Long Range Urban Service District (River
Frontage)
3. "R-2", Residential -Long Range Urban Service District (Large Lot)
4. "R-3", Residential -Long Range Urban Service District (General)
5. "R -4A", Residential—Suburban Single Family District
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6. "R-4", Residential -Urban Single Family District
7. "R-5", Residential -Single and Two Family District
8. "R-6", Residential- Medium Density District
9. "R-7", Residential -High Density District
10. "R -MH", Manufactured Housing District
11. "R -B", Residential/Business District
Section 5. Section 20-63-6.A.2 (Lot Area and Setback Requirements) of the
R-3 District of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Minimum Lot Area Requirements:
1. Lot Area: One (1) acre.
2. Lot Width:
a. Interior: One hundred fifty (150) feet.
b. Corner: one hundred seventy-five (175) feet.
3. Lot Depth: One hundred (100) feet.
Section 6. Sections 64 through Section 69 (Residential Zoning Districts) of the
Otsego Zoning Ordinance shall be renumbered as Section 65 to Section 70, as follows:
SECTION 65: R-4, RESIDENTIAL -URBAN SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT
SECTION 66: R-5, RESIDENTIAL -SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY DISTRICT
SECTION 67: R-6, RESIDENTIAL -TOWNHOUSE, QUADRAMINIUM, AND LOW
DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY DISTRICT
SECTION 68: R-7, RESIDENTIAL -HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT
SECTION 69: R -MH, MANUFACTURED HOUSING RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
SECTION 70: R -B, RESIDENTIAUBUSINESS DISTRICT
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Section 7. Section 20-64 of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended
to read as follows:
SECTION 64
R -4A, RESIDENTIAL -SUBURBAN SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT
Section
20-64-1:
Purpose
20-64-2:
Permitted Uses
20-64-3:
Interim Uses
20-64-4:
Accessory Uses
20-64-5:
Conditional Uses
20-64-6:
Lot Area and Setback Requirements
20-64-7:
Lot Coverage and Height
20-64-1 PURPOSE: The purpose of the R -4A, Residential -Suburban Single
Family District is to provide for low density single family detached dwelling
units and directly related complementary uses served by municipal
sanitary sewer in areas of the City with unique natural features and
amenities.
20-64-2: PERMITTED USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter, the
following are permitted uses in the R -4A District:
A. Single family detached dwellings.
B. Essential services.
C. Day care facilities serving twelve (12) or fewer persons.
D. Residential care facilities serving six (6) or fewer persons.
E. Public parks and playgrounds.
F. Personal wireless service antennas located upon a public structure,
as regulated by Section 33 of this Chapter.
20-64-3: INTERIM USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter, the
following are interim uses in the R -4A District and are governed by Section
5 of this Chapter:
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A. Model homes as regulated by Section 20 of this Chapter.
B. Farms, farmsteads, and farming.
C. Home extended business as regulated by Section 29 of this
Chapter.
20-64-4: ACCESSORY USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter, the
following are permitted accessory uses in the R -4A District:
A. Tool houses, sheds and other such structures for the storage of
domestic supplies and equipment.
B. Private garages and off-street parking.
C. Recreational vehicles and equipment.
D. Non-commercial greenhouses, provided they do not exceed two
hundred (200) square feet in area.
E. Fences.
F. Except as otherwise limited, private recreational facilities, only
accessory to an existing principal permitted use on the same lot
and which are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of the
residents of the principal use and their occasional guests.
G. Accessory uses incidental and customary to the uses permitted in
Sections 20-64-2, 20-64-3, and 20-64-5 of this Chapter.
H. Home occupations.
Radio and television receiving antennas including single satellite
dish TVROs, short-wave radio dispatching antennas, or those
necessary for the operation of household electronic equipment
including radio receivers, federal licensed amateur radio stations
and television receivers, as regulated by Section 33 of this Chapter.
20-64-5: CONDITIONAL USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter,
the following are conditional uses in an R -4A District. (Requires a
conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth and regulated by
Section 4 of this Chapter.)
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A. Public or semi-public recreational buildings and neighborhood or
community centers; public and private educational institutions
limited to elementary, junior high and senior high schools; and
religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples and
synagogues provided that:
1. Side yards shall be double that required for the district.
2. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and
landscaping is provided in compliance with Section 16 of this
Chapter.
3. Adequate off-street parking and access is provided on the
site in compliance with Section 21 of this Chapter and that
such parking is adequately screened and landscaped from
surrounding and abutting residential uses in compliance with
Section 16 of this Chapter.
4. Adequate off-street loading and service entrances are
provided and regulated where applicable by Section 22 of
this Chapter.
5. The provisions of Section 20-4-2.F of this Chapter are
considered and determined to be satisfied.
B. Governmental and public related utility buildings and structures
necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the City,
provided that:
1. When abutting a residential use in a residential use district,
the property is screened and landscaped in compliance with
Section 16 of this Chapter.
2. The provisions of Section 20-4-2.17 of this Chapter are
considered and determined to be satisfied.
C. Personal wireless service towers and antennas not located on a
public structure as regulated by Section 33 of this Chapter.
D. Planned unit development as regulated by Section 36 of this
Chapter.
20-64-6: LOT AREA AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS: The following minimum
requirements shall be observed in an R -4A District subject to additional
requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this Chapter.
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A. Single Family:
1. Minimum Lot Area: Eighteen thousand (18,000) square feet.
2. Minimum Lot Width:
a. Interior: One hundred (100) feet.
b. Corner: One hundred thirty (130) feet
3. Minimum Lot Depth: One hundred fifty (150) feet.
B. Principal Structure Setbacks:
1. Front Yard:
Setbacks Setbacks
From From Right
Centerline of -Way Lines
Road Class
130 feet 65 feet
Principal/Minor Arterial Street
130 feet 65 feet
Collector Street
65 feet 35 feet
Local Street
35 feet 35 feet
From Cul -De -Sac Right -of -Way
Where a lot is located at the intersection of two (2) or more streets that
bound two (2) or more sides of the lot,
no building shall project beyond the
front yard line of either street.
2. Side Yard: Ten(10)feet.
3. Rear Yard: Twenty, (20) feet.
C. Accessory Structure Setbacks as regulated by Section 20-16-4 of this
Chapter.
20-64-7: LOT COVERAGE AND HEIGHT: The following lot coverage and height
requirements shall be observed in an R -4A District:
A. The total ground area of all residential buildings shall not exceed a
lot coverage of thirty (30) percent.
B. All residences shall be limited to a maximum height of two and one-
half (2-1/2) stories or thirty-five (35) feet.
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C. Accessory uses as regulated by Section 20-16-4 of this Chapter.
Section 8. Section 20-65-6.A.2 (LOT AREA AND SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS) of the R-4 District of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is hereby
amended to read as follows:
A. Single Family:
1. Minimum Lot Area: Twelve thousand (12,000) square feet.
2. Minimum Lot Width:
a. Interior: Seventy-five (75) feet.
b. Corner: One hundred (100) feet.
3. Minimum Lot Depth: One hundred (100) feet.
Section 9. Section 20-65-8 of the R-4 District of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance
is hereby amended to add the following language:
20-65-8: TRANSITION REQUIREMENT: Any preliminary plat abutting an R-1, R-
2, R-3 or PUD District based on the lot standards of the aforementioned
districts shall have a minimum of one tier of single-family dwelling lots
bordering such a district to be subject to the lot standards of the R -4A
District. Exemptions to the provisions of this section may be granted at
the time of preliminary plat approval, provided one or more of the following
conditions exist:
A. The properties are separated by a major collector or arterial street.
B. The properties are separated by a wetland, water body, floodplain,
public open space, park or other such similar publicly reserved and
development restricted area with a minimum width of one hundred
feet (100') across its entire length.
Section 10. Section 20 -66 -6.A -B (Lot Area and Setback Requirements) of the
R-5 District of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Single Family:
Minimum Lot Area: Nine thousand (9,000) square feet.
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2. Minimum Lot Width:
a. Interior: Sixty (60) feet.
b. Corner: Ninety (90) feet.
3. Minimum Lot Depth: One hundred (100) feet.
B. Two Family:
1. Minimum Lot Area: Fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet.
2. Minimum Lot Area Per Unit: Seven thousand five hundred (7,500)
square feet.
3. Minimum Lot Width:
a. Interior: One hundred twenty (120) feet.
b. Corner: One hundred forty-five (145) feet.
4. Minimum Lot Depth: One hundred (100) feet.
Section 11. Section 20-66-6.0 (Principal Building Setbacks) of the R-5 District
of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
2. Side Yard:
a. Single Family: Seven (7) Feet.
b. Two Family: Ten (10) Feet.
Section 12. Section 20-66-8 (R-5 District) of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is
hereby added and reads as follows:
20-66-8 TRANSITION REQUIREMENT: Any preliminary plat approved after 13
March 2006 abutting an R-1, R-2, R-3 or PUD District based on the lot
standards of the aforementioned districts shall have a minimum of one tier
of single-family dwelling lots bordering such a district to be subject to the
lot standards of the R -4A District. Exemptions to the provisions of this
section may be granted at the time of preliminary plat approval, provided
one or more of the following conditions exist:
A. The properties are separated by a major collector or arterial street.
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B. The properties are separated by a wetland, water body, floodplain, public
open space, park or other such similar publicly reserved and development
restricted area with a minimum width of one hundred feet (100') across its
entire length.
Section 13. Section 67 (R-6 District) of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance shall be
hereby retitled as follows:
R-6, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Section 14. Section 20-67-1 (Purpose) of R-6 District of the Otsego Zoning
Ordinance shall hereby be amended to read as follows:
20-67-1: PURPOSE: The purpose of the R-6, Residential- Medium Density
District is to provide for low to moderate density through the mixture of one
and two unit medium density dwellings and directly related complementary
uses. The allowance of such uses and establishment of the district is
dependent upon the availability of publicly controlled sanitary sewer
service and only within portions of the City which have been designated as
immediate urban service areas.
Section 15. Section 20-67-2 (Permitted Uses) of R-6 District of the Otsego
Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
20-67-2: PERMITTED USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter, the
following are permitted uses in the R-6 District:
A. Single family detached dwellings.
B. Two family dwelling units.
C. Townhouses with not more than six (6) dwelling units per building
and not more than two (2) common walls per dwelling unit.
D. Essential services.
E. Day care facilities serving twelve (12) or fewer persons.
F. Residential care facilities serving six (6) or fewer persons.
G. Public parks, playgrounds, and recreational uses.
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H. Personal wireless service antennas located upon a public structure,
as regulated by Section 33 of this Chapter.
Section 16. Section 20-67-6.A.1.b (Single Family Lot Width) of the R-6 District
of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows.
b. Minimum Lot Width:
1. Interior: Sixty (60) feet.
2. Corner: Ninety (90) feet.
Section 17. Section 20-67-6.A.4 (Multiple Family Lot area) of the R-6 District of
the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is hereby deleted.
Section 18. Section 20-67-6.B.2 (Principal Building Setbacks) of the R-6 District
of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
2. Side Yard:
a. Single Family: Seven (7) feet.
b. Other uses: Ten (10) feet.
Section 19. Section 20-67-8 (R-6 District) of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is
hereby added and reads as follows:
20-67-8 TRANSITION REQUIREMENT: Any preliminary plat approved after 13
March 2006 abutting an R-1, R-2, R-3 or PUD District based on the lot
standards of the aforementioned districts shall have a minimum of one tier
of single-family dwelling lots bordering such a district to be subject to the
lot standards of the R -4A District. Exemptions to the provisions of this
section may be granted at the time of preliminary plat approval, provided
one or more of the following conditions exist:
A. The properties are separated by a major collector or arterial street.
B. The properties are separated by a wetland, water body, floodplain, public
open space, park or other such similar publicly reserved and development
restricted area with a minimum width of one hundred feet (100') across its
entire length.
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Section 20. Section 20-90-6.G.2 (Conditional Uses) of the INS District of the
Otsego Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
2. Outdoor storage of equipment and materials as an accessory issue is
allowed subject to the following requirements:
a. The storage area is landscaped, fenced and screened from view of
the public right-of-way and abutting R Districts.
b. The storage area is surfaced with a material suitable to control dust
and drainage.
Section 21. Section 20-92-8 of Shoreland Overlay District of the Otsego Zoning
Ordinance shall hereby be amended to read as follows:
A. Lot and Setback Standards -Lakes. Subject to the other more restrictive
limitations which may be imposed by this Chapter, the following minimum
requirements for lakes shall be observed in agricultural and residential
zoning districts established by Section 50 of this Chapter which are
overlaid by the Shoreland District.
1. Lot Area and Width
a. Unsewered
Riparian Lots
Single
Duplex
Triplex
Quad
Non -Riparian Lots
Single
Duplex
Triplex
Quad
b. Sewered
Riparian Lots
Single
Duplex
Triplex
Quad
Natural
Environment
Area Width
Recreational
Development
Area Width
80,000 200 40,000 150
120,000 300 80,000 225
160,000 400 120,000 300
200,000 500 160,000 375
80,000
200
40,000
150
160,000
400
80,000
265
240,000
600
120,000
375
320,000
800
160,000
490
40,000
125
20,000
75
70,000
225
35,000
135
100,000
325
50,000
190
130,000
425
65,000
255
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Non -Riparian Lots
Single
20,000 125
15,000 75
Duplex
35,000 220
26,000 135
Triplex
52,000 315
38,000 190
Quad
65,000 410
49,000 245
2. Setbacks from Ordinary
High Water Mark*
a. Structures
Unsewered
150
100
Sewered
150
75
b. Sewage Treatment
System
150
75
3. Side Yard Setbacks
for Property Abutting a Lake
20
20
4. Building Height (Ft)**
35
35
5. Maximum Impervious
Surface to Area Ratio 25% 25%
* Setback requirements from the ordinary high water mark shall not apply to piers
and docks. Where development exists on both sides of a proposed building site,
building setbacks may be altered to more closely conform to adjacent building
setbacks provided the proposed building site is not located in a shore impact
zone or in a bluff impact zone.
** Agricultural use related buildings, silos, and towers shall be exempt from the
building height requirements. Building heights of over 35 feet that are not an
exempt agricultural use may be allowed through approval of a conditional use
permit as regulated under Sections 4 and 20-92-15 of this Chapter.
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Section 22. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and publication according to law.
ADOPTED this 13th day of March 2006 by the Otsego City Council.
CITY OF OTSEGO
ATTES.
Judy Huds , ity le / Zoning Administrator
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