Sec 76 B-2 DistrictSECTION 76
B-2, HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Section
20-76-1
Purpose
20-76-2
Permitted Uses
20-76-3
Interim Uses
20-76-4
Uses by Administrative Permit
20-76-5
Accessory Uses
20-76-6
Conditional Uses
20-76-7
Lot Requirements and Setbacks
20-76-8
Maximum Building Height
20-76-1: PURPOSE: The purpose of the B-2, Highway Commercial District is to provide
for and limit the establishment of motor vehicle oriented or dependent high intensity
commercial and service activities.
20-76-2: PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in a B-2 District:
A. Adult uses principal and accessory.
B. Banks and other financial institutions.
C. Brew on premises.
D. Brewpubs.
E. Commercial recreational uses indoor only.
GF. Essential services other than transmission pipelines and transmission or
substation lines in excess of thirty three (33) kV and up to one hundred (100) kV..
G. Fitness centers and health clubs.
H. Funeral homes and mortuaries.
KI. Governmental and public related utility buildings and structures City of Otsego
off.
J. Hotels.
K. Instructional classes.
L. On-site and off-site service businesses.
M. Office and medical offices.
N. Pawnshops.
O. Private clubs or lodges serving food and beverages.
P. Personal wireless service antennas located on a public structure, as regulated by
Section 33 of this Chapter.
Q. Retail sales.
WR. Restaurants (not of the—drive-inconvenience type), cafes
S. Tattoo parlors.
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20-76-3: INTERIM USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter, the following
are interim uses in the B-2 District and are governed by Section 5 of this Chapter.
A. Farms, farmsteads, and farming.
20-76-4: USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT: Subject to applicable provisions of this
Section, performance standards established by this Chapter, and processing
requirements of Section 20--2, the following are uses allowed in a B-2 District by
administrative permit as may be issued by the Zoning Administrator.
A. Open or outdoor sales, rental or display as an accessory use in association with
an allowed principal use provided that:
1. The area so occupied shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the principal
buildin .
2. No storage or display of merchandise shall be permitted in required rear,
side or front yards and shall be limited to the area of the customer
entrances.
3. The outdoor sales, rental or display area shall be included in the
calculations for parking spaces required for the use and shall not occupy
space required for parking as stipulated by Section 21 of this Chapter,
except as may be exempted for cause by the Zoning Administrator.
B. Temporary, outdoor promotional events and sales provided that:
1. Promotional Events.
a. Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes
rand openings, carnivals, craft shows, flea markets, mechanical
and animal rides and displays of materials that are typically not sold
or serviced on the site.
b. The event shall not exceed the period specified in the
administrative permit and in no case shall exceed three (3)
consecutive calendar days per event.
C. There shall be no more than two (2) promotional events per
calendar per year per property.
2. Outdoor Sales.
a. Such activitv is directed towards the aeneral public and include
warehouse sales, sidewalk sales, inventory reduction or liquidation
sales, distressed merchandise sales, seasonal merchandise sales
and licensed transient merchant and transient product merchant
sales.
b. The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed
temporary outdoor sales activities allowed by this paragraph and by
City Code business licensing provisions in addition to other
applicable building and safety code requirements as determined by
the Zoning Administrator.
1) The maximum total time for temporary outdoor sales
activities shall be the period specified in the administrative
permit and, in no case, shall exceed sixty (60) days per
calendar year per property.
2) There shall be no more sales activities than those specified
in the administrative permit and, in no case, shall there be
more than ten (10) sales activities per year per property.
3) Sales activities may be conducted within a reauired vard
provided the area is paved and the activity does not interfere
with parking, traffic circulation or emergency vehicle access.
Temporary sales on unpaved landscaped areas is
prohibited.
C. General Standards
1) The event shall be clearlv accessory to or promotina the
permitted or conditional use approved for the site. Only
merchandise which is normally manufactured, sold, or
stocked by the occupant on the subject premises on a
regular or seasonal basis shall be sold and/or promoted.
2) Tents. stands. and other similar temporary structures may be
utilized, provided they are clearly identified on the submitted
plan and provided that it is determined by the Zoning
Administrator that they will not impair the parking capacity.
emergency access, or the safe and efficient movement of
pedestrian and vehicular traffic on or off the site.
3) The submitted plan shall clearlv demonstrate that adeauate
off-street parking for the proposed event can and will be
provided for the duration of the event. Determination of
compliance with this requirement shall be made by the
Zoning Administrator who shall consider the nature of the
event and the applicable parking requirements of this
Chapter. Consideration shall be given to the parking needs
and requirements of other occupants in the case of multi -
tenant buildings. Parking on public right-of-way and streets
is prohibited: except that parking on local streets may be
allowed on Saturday and Sunday_ only, provided that the
petitioner arranges for traffic control by authorized
enforcement officers, as approved in writing by the Zoning
Administrator, at the petitioner's expense.
4) Signage related to the event shall be in compliance with the
temporary sign standards of this Chapter and shall be
allowed for the duration of the event. Special sianaae for
purposes of traffic direction and control may be authorized
by the Zoning Administrator: the erection and removal of
such signage shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
5) The approved permit shall be displayed on the premises for
the duration of the event.
20-76-5: ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted uses in a B-2 District:
A. Commercial or business buildings and structures for a use accessory to the
principal use but such use shall not exceed thirty (30) percent of the gross floor
space of the principal use.
B. Off-street parking as regulated by Section 21 of this Chapter, but not including
semi -trailer trucks.
C. Off-street loading as regulated by Section 22 of this Chapter.
D. Radio and television receiving antennas including single satellite dish TVROs
three and one-half (3.5) meters or less in diameter, short-wave radio dispatching
antennas, or those necessary for the operation of electronic equipment including
radio receivers, federal licensed amateur radio stations and television receivers,
as regulated by Section 33 of this Chapter.
20-76-6: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in a B-2 District
(Requires a neRditienol use permit based „nensubiect to the procedures set forth
in and regulated by Section 4 of this Chapter).
A. Drive n aConvenience food restaurants (Gen�rrvenrienGe food) establishments
provided that:
1. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site
shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area so as to cause
impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a
reasonable distance of the lot.
2. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than five (5)
feet shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with Section 16 of
this Chapter.
3. Each light standard island and all islands in the parking lot landscaped or
covered.
4. Parking areas shall be screened from view of abutting residential districts
in compliance with Section 16 of this Chapter.
5. Parking areas and driveways shall be curbed with continuous curbs not
less than six (6) inches high above the parking lot or driveway grade.
6. Vehicular access points shall be limited, shall create a minimum of conflict
with through traffic movements, shall comply with Section 21 of this
Chapter and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
7. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source is not
visible from the public right-of-way or from an abutting residence and shall
be in compliance with Section 16 of this Chapter.
8. The entire area shall have a drainage system which is subject to the
approval of the City Engineer.
9. The entire area other than occupied by buildings or structures or plantings
shall be surfaced with blacktop or concrete which is subject to the
approval of the City Engineer.
10. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in
compliance with the provisions of Section 37 of this Chapter.
B. Commercial drive-through, mechanical and/or self-service car washes (drive-
thre gh monhaninol and self_serVino)provided that:
1. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site
shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or areas as to cause
impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence.
2. Magazining or stacking space is constructed to accommodate an
appropriate number of vehicles and shall be subject to the approval of the
City Council.
3. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than five (5)
feet shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with Section 4-619 of
this Chapter.
4. Each light standard island and all islands in the parking lot landscaped or
covered.
5. Parking or car magazine storage space shall be screened from view of
abutting residential districts in compliance with Section 4-619 of this
Chapter.
6. The entire area other than occupied by the building or planting shall be
surfaced with blacktop or concrete which will control dust and drainage
which is subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
7. The entire area shall have a drainage system which is subject to the
approval of the City Engineer.
8. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source is not
visible from the public right-of-way or from an abutting residence and shall
be in compliance with Section 16 of this Chapter.
9. Vehicular access points shall be limited, shall create a minimum of conflict
with through traffic movement and shall be subject to the approval of the
City Engineer.
10. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in
compliance with the provisions of Section 37 of this Chapter.
11. Provisions are made to control and reduce noise in accordance with
Section 16 of this Chapter.
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and in the GORditiORal use perm t. Outside sales and service shall •allowed on a limited basis, provided that:
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a. Site Plan. Areas for outdoor sales and services shall be clearly
indicated on the site plan and reviewed at the time of application for
a conditional use permit. No outdoor sales or services shall be
allowed outside of those areas so designated on the approved site
plan without approval of an amended conditional use permit.
b. Location. Outdoor sales and services shall be located adjacent to
the principal building upon a concrete or asphalt surface behind a
raised six (6) inch curb, on the raised pump islands or otherwise
segregated from vehicle circulation under the canopy and shall not
encroach into any required principal building setback, required
parking stall, drive aisle, or minimum five (5) foot wide pedestrian
sidewalk adjacent to the principal building where head -in parking is
provided or otherwise impede vehicle and pedestrian circulation,
except as provided for by Section 20-76-6.C.2.d of this Chapter.
C. Outdoor Sales:
(1) Area. The area devoted to outdoor sales shall not
exceed ten (10) percent of the gross floor area of the
principal building or two hundred (200) square feet,
whichever is less.
(2) Height. The height of sales displays not abutting the
principal building or located between the fuel pumps
under the canopy shall not exceed three (3) feet in
height as measured from the grade of the adjacent
drive aisle to the top of the display. All other outdoor
sales displays shall not exceed five (5) feet in height
measured from grade to the top of the display.
(3) Required Parking. The outdoor sales area shall be
included in the calculations for parking spaces
required for the use by Section 21 of this Chapter.
d. Outdoor services shall be limited to the following uses:
(1) Public phones may encroach into a required yard as
long as they do not interrupt on-site traffic circulation,
do not occupy required parking stalls, and are not
located in a yard abutting residentially zoned property.
(2) Propane sales limited to twenty (20) pound capacity
tanks may be located outside provided the propane
tanks are secured in a locker and meets all State
Uniform Building and Fire Codes.
(3) A compressed air service or automobile vacuum
areas may be located on-site provided they meet all
principal building setbacks and do not interrupt on-site
traffic circulation and do not occupy required parking
stalls.
(4) Freezers for ice products may only be located at the
front of the building subject to the area and location
requirements of Section 20-76-6.C.2.b and 20-76-
6.C.2.c of this Chapter, or shall be located in a side or
rear yard and fully screened from view from adjacent
properties as the public right-of-way with materials
consistent with the principal building.
43. The hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM, unless
extended by the City Council.
64 Motor fuel activities shall be installed in accordance with State and City
standards. Additionally, adequate space shall be provided to access gas
pumps and allow maneuverability around the pumps. Underground fuel
storage tanks are to be positioned to allow adequate access by motor fuel
transports and unloading operations do not conflict with circulation, access
and other activities on the site. Fuel pumps shall be installed on pump
islands.
65. A protective canopy located over pump island may be an accessory
structure on the property and may be located twenty (20) feet or more
from the front lot line, provided adequate visibility both on and off site is
maintained.
76. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site
shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause
. , airment On property values or Genstit to a blighting influence within a
reasonable distance of the lot. All sides of the principal and accessory
structures are to have essentially the same or a coordinated, harmonious
finish treatment.
67. The entire site other than that taken up by a building, structure or plantings
shall be surfaced with blacktop or concrete to control dust and drainage
which is subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
6$. At the boundaries of the lot, a strip of not less than five (5) feet shall be
landscaped and screened in compliance with Section 4-619 of this
Chapter.
4-09. Each light standard base shall be landscaped.
4410. Vehicular access points shall create a minimum of conflict with through
traffic movement, and shall be subject to the approval of the City.
411. An internal site pedestrian circulation system shall be defined and
appropriate provisions made to protect such areas from encroachments by
parked cars or moving vehicles.
412. An enclosed screened area is to be provided for rubbish and dumpsters.
D. Day care facilities as regulated by Section 30 of this Chapter.
E. Essential services involving transmission pipelines and transmission or
substation lines in excess of thirty three (33) kV and up to one hundred (100) kV.
F. Governmental and public utility buildings and structures: other than City of
Otsego.
G. Micro -distilleries with tasting rooms.
H. Minor auto repair and tire stores, provided that:
1. Provisions are made to control and reduce noise in accordance with
Section 16 of this Chapter.
2. No outside storage, sales. service, or rental shall be permitted.
HI. Motor vehicle sales, leasing, and rental including new and used automobiles,
light trucks, recreational vehicles and equipment, motorcycles, boats and marine
equipment, provided that:
1. An enclosed building that complies with the following standards shall be
constructed:
Lot Size
Minimum
Minimum
Lot Coverage by
Building
Buildings'
Size'
Less than 2.00ac.
10%
2,500 sf.
2.01 ac. to 4.00ac.
10%
10,000 sf.
4.01ac. and larger
20%
40,000 sf.
1 Whichever results in a larger building.
2. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site
shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area so as to
constitute a blighting influence.
3. The outdoor sales lot shall be surfaced with bituminous or concrete
material and surrounded by perimeter concrete curb.
4. The use shall be fenced or screened from view of adjacent Residential
Districts in compliance with Section 4619 of this Chapter.
5. The lot shall have frontage, if not direct access, to a collector or arterial
street as designated by the Comprehensive Plan. Vehicular access points
shall create a minimum of conflict with through traffic movement and shall
comply with Section 21 of this Chapter, subject to approval of the City
Engineer.
6. Off-street parking and loading areas shall be provided in conformance with
Section 21 and 22 of this Chapter exclusive of areas used for outdoor
sales.
7. Site lighting shall be accomplished in such a way as to have no direct
source of light visible from adjacent land in residential use or from the
public right-of-way and the location, type, and illumination field of all site
lighting shall comply with Section 16 of this Chapter.
8. The number, size, and location of all signs and visual communication shall
comply with Section 37 of this Chapter.
9. Accessory major or minor auto repair or car washing shall be allowed
provided that all activities occur within an enclosed building.
10. Accessory outdoor storage shall be limited to vehicles being serviced
which shall be fully screened from view of adjacent properties and the
public right-of-way in compliance with Section 4-619 of this Chapter.
11. Hours of operation shall be limited to 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM unless
otherwise approved by the City Council.
J. Micro -distilleries with tasting rooms.
K. Small breweries with tap rooms.
L. Theaters and other places of assembly, provided that:
1. The site shall be served by an arterial or manor collector street of sufficient
capacity to accommodate traffic which will be generated by the use.
M Veterinary clinics and animal kennels, provided that:
1. All areas in which animals are confined are located indoors and are
properly soundproofed from adjacent properties.
2. Animal carcasses are properly disposed of in a manner not utilizing on site
garbage facilities or incineration and the carcasses are properly
refrigerated during periods prior to disposal.
3. An animal kennel is permitted as a use accessory to the veterinary clinic
provided that:
a. An indoor exercise area shall be provided to accommodate the
periodic exercising of animals boarded at the kennel. No outdoor
exercising of animals shall be permitted.
b. A ventilation system shall be desianed so that no odors or
organisms will spread between wards or to the outside air and will
be capable of completely exchanging internal air at a rate of at least
twice per hour. Air temperature must be maintained between sixty
degrees (60°) and seventy five degrees Fahrenheit (75°F).
C. A room separate from the kennel area shall be provided of
sufficient size to adequately separate animals that are sick or
injured from healthy animals.
d. Indoor animal kennel floors and walls shall be made of nonporous
materials or sealed concrete to make it nonporous.
e. Animal wastes shall be flushed down an existing sanitary sewer
system or enclosed in a container of sufficient construction to
eliminate odors and organisms and shall be properly disposed of at
least once (1) per day.
f. All state health department and Minnesota pollution control agency
requirements for such facilities are met.
20-76-7: LOT REQUIREMENTS AND SETBACKS: The following minimum requirements
shall be observed in a B-2 District, subject to additional requirements, exceptions
and modifications set forth in this Chapter.
A. Lot Area: One (1) acre.
Lot Width: Two hundred (200) feet
C. Setbacks:
Front yards:
Setbacks Setbacks
From From Right -
Centerline of -Way Lines
65 feet 30 feet
Where a lot is located at the intersection of two (2) or more streets or highways
which bound two (2) or more sides of the lot, no building shall project beyond the
front yard line of either street.
2. Side yards:
a. Ten (10) feet, unless
b. If abutting a Residential District: Thirty-five
(35) feet.
3. Rear yards:
a. Twenty (20) feet, unless
b. If abutting a residential district: Thirty-five (35)
feet.
20-76-8: MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT:
A. Principal building: Thirty-five (35) feet
B. Accessory building: Per Section 18 of this Chapter.