NDDC Forum Land Use Code Document Development Sequence Comprehensive

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NDDC Forum

Land Use Code


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Document Development Sequence

Comprehensive PlanAdopted 2008; last revised in 2001

(with Land Use Principles)

Land Use CodeLast substantial revision in 1981


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Land Use Principles (n=12)Developed and approved by City Council

prior to work on theLand Use Chapter of Comprehensive Plan


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Principle 1: The small town character will beenhanced.

Principle 2: The natural environment will be protected,enhanced and better integrated in the community.

Principle 3: The preference for accommodating future growthis in infill locations, then redevelopment opportunities, andthen on the edge of existing developed areas.

Principle 4: New and redeveloped residential communities(areas) will have strong neighborhood qualities.

Principle 5: Environmentally-sensitive and sustainablepractices will be integrated into new developments andredeveloped areas.

Principle 6: Places with a mix of uses that are distinctive andcontribute to increasing the Citys overall vitality are

preferred.


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Principle 7: Neighborhood serving commercial will be smallscale and integrated with the residential context.

Principle 8: A wider range of housing choices will be

encouraged in the Community as well as in neighborhoods.

Principle 9: Rural character of certain areas of theCommunity will be protected.

Principle 10: Streets will create an attractive public realm andbe exceptional places for people.

Principle 11: Places will be better connected, in part toimprove the function of the street network and also to better serve neighborhoods.

Principle 12: Opportunities will be created to walk and bikethroughout the Community.


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Comprehensive Plan Contents Demographics

Community Identity

Land Use

Environmental Resources

Sewer & Water

Transportation

Parks & Recreation

Community Facilities

Economic Development

Housing


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Each chapter identified:

Goal

Key findings of current status

Objectives

Strategies


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Objectives: Community Identity

Strengthen downtown as historical &cultural center

Preserve historic sites & structures Encourage a traditional development

pattern

Host local arts and cultural activities


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Objectives: Land Use

Protect & enhance the small town character Promote downtown core as important aspect of

community life Encourage compact development pattern &

support infill, redevelopment and landintensification

Encourage commercial/retail and office mixeduse development (continued)


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(continued) Objectives: Land Use

Improve transportation choices & efficiency Improve development review process Monitor the effectiveness of development

regulations


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Economic Development

Goal|

Objectives (n=4)|

Strategies (n=19)


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Goal for Economic Development

Promote economic development bysupporting existing businesses, by talentattraction and retention, by aggressivebusiness recruitment, and by increasingthe availability of commercial andindustrial land.


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Objectives: Economic Development

Support existing businesses Make sufficient land resources available for

development

Expand Cannon River corridor to maintainhistoric character of Northfield

Support vitality through business retention and

recruitment and enhancement of tourism


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Objective: The City will support existingbusinesses.

Strategies: (an example) Seek opportunities to address barriers to

retention and expansion of existingbusinesses.


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Objective: Expanding and revitalizing the Cannon River corridor will be a pivotal part of the strategy to maintain the historic

character that is Northfield.

Strategies: (an example)

Any infill and redevelopment/intensificationalong the Cannon River corridor should beoriented to maximize the advantage thatthe river corridor creates for suchopportunities.


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Next Step:

Finish Development of Land Use Code

Current Draft written by Consultant

City Staff Some areas modified by Advisory Committee


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Advisory Committee- City groups

City Council Planning Commission (n=2) Heritage Preservation Commission

Design Advisory Board Environmental Quality Commission Non-motorized Task Force

EDA Park & Recreation Advisory Board Housing and Redevelopment Authority


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Advisory Committee- non city group representatives

Architects (2) Builders & developers (3)

Civil engineer Sustainable development expert Rice Co. Soil & Water Dept.


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Disclaimers about this codepresentation:

Only some aspects of code related to C1 are included.

Is not purported to be comprehensive

Is no attempt to address C2

Full document can be found on City Web site under Planning Commission

Current version is a DRAFT


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1.1 Purpose of LDC

1.1.14Encourage vibrancy in the downtown

core and fringe areas;


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BASE DISTRICTS Residential

Current Proposed

Neighborhood General 1District

N1-BNo Existing District- -

Manufactured Home ParkDistrict

R4-BManufactured Home ParkDistrict

R-6

High Density Residential

District

R3-BHigh Density Residential

District

R-5

Medium Density ResidentialDistrict

R2-BMedium Density ResidentialDistrict

R-4

Low to Medium DensityResidential DistrictR-3

One- and Two-FamilyResidential District

R-2

Low Density ResidentialDistrict

R1-BOne-Family ResidentialDistrict

R-1


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BASE DISTRICTS Business & Industry

Current Proposed

Industrial DistrictI

Industrial DistrictI1-BLight IndustrialDistrict

LI

GatewayCommercial

District

C2-BGatewayCommercial

District

C-3

Downtown FringeDistrict

C-2

DowntownDistrict

C1-BDowntownDistrict

C-1


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SPECIAL BASE DISTRICTS

Current Proposed

Public andInstitutional District

PI-SNo Existing District--

CollegeDevelopment District

CD-SCollege DevelopmentDistrict

CDZ

Agricultural HoldingDistrict

AH-SAgricultural DistrictA-G


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OVERLAY DISTRICTS

Current Proposed

Planned UnitDevelopment Overlay

District

PDPlanned UnitDevelopment

PUD

Downtown HistoricOverlay District

DHDowntown HistoricDistrict

--

Wild and ScenicRiver/Shoreland/Public Waters OverlayDistrict

WSWild and ScenicRiver/Shoreland/Public Waters District

WS

Floodplain OverlayDistrict

FPFloodplain DistrictFP


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FLOATING DISTRICTS

Current Proposed

EconomicDevelopmentFloating District

ED-FNo Existing District--

Neighborhood

Center FloatingDistrict

NC-FNo Existing District--


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3.2.3 C-1 Development Standards

Use:Ground floor Permitted -

non-residential

Upper floor(s) Permitted

residential/office/commercial


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C-1 Development Standards (continued)

Build-to-line (distance from property line)Front 0 ft.Side 0 ft.

SetbackSide 0 ft.Rear

Adj. to residential 15 ft.Adj. to other use 10 ft.


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Building Form:

Primary St. built to BTL 80% min.Lot width 75 ft. max.Lot depth 200 ft. max.


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Height requirementsBuilding min. 22 ft.Building max. 3 stories, 50 ft.

Finish ground floor level 12 max.above sidewalk


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Corner lots: min. of 30 % at built-to-line in both directions

Fence or wall must define any sectionalong build-to-line without building

Faade variation a min. of every 25 ft.


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2.5.3 Downtown Historic Overlay

Activity in historic overlay requires acertificate of appropriateness fromHPC.


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3.44. Design Requirements (C2 + ED) Building Facades

Blank walls facing streets forbidden. Buildings in C1 & C2 will make use of river frontage.

Roof Style Pitched roof not more than building height

Building Design & Mass

- Principal buildings will have base, body & cap


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3.4.5 Large Scale (>10,000 sq. ft.) Non-res.Buildings

Faade Variations every 50 ft. or roof line changes Flat roofs

-Parapets no more than 2 ft. above roof

Wall openings- At least 25% window surface on street frontage

Customer entrance- Entrance defined with features (options given)


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2.6.1 Floating Zones NC

In existing neighborhoods Buildings subject to compatibility standards NC lots located at intersection of two street

types (collector and/or arterial) Development standards address:use, off-street parking, landscaping,

outdoor lighting, operation.

Compatibility standards address:setbacks & build-to lines, and buildingheight & massing,


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2.7 Permitted Uses in C1

Household livingMultifamily dwelling (upper floors)

Office useGeneral Office, Office Business,

Medical or Dental ClinicCommercial use

Banks, Bars/Taverns, Funeral Homes,Hotel/Motel, Personal Services, PrivateClubs, Restaurant, Retail Sales, Theaters


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2.7 Permitted Uses in C1 (continued)

Mixed useMixed use with residential uses

Public, Institutional or Recreational

Open space/conservation areasUrban, public open space (plazas)

Public facilities

Essential servicesRegional pipelines/utility transmissions,Utility structures


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2.7 Conditional Uses in C1

Household LivingBed & Breakfast establishments

Commercial useParking lots

Mining ExtractionPublic, Institutional or Recreational

Cultural institutionsPublic access to riversPublic/semi-public buildingsReligious institutions


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2.7 Prohibited Uses in C1 ( selected items)

Household livingApartment house with 4-8 units

CommercialAuto Service StationsBanquet HallsConvenience storesDay care facility

Gasoline stationGreenhouse, garden, landscaping sales

(continued)


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2.7 Prohibited Uses in C1 ( selected items)(continued)

Industrial, Manufacturing, Research & WholesaleIndustrial use (indoors)Research & development labs

Public, Institutional or Recreational UsesIndoor recreational facilitiesSchool (trade, business or other)

Public Facilities, UtilitiesPublic transit stations, bus stops or park &

ride lots


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2.8.5 Commercial Use Category(Defines various types of businesses)

Examples:Adult Uses Vet ClinicsAuto Service Stations BanksBars Rec. Vehicle SalesConvenience Stores Gas StationsGreenhouses Hotel/Motel

Kennels Motor Vehicle SalesPersonal services Private ClubsRestaurant Retail Sales


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2.10.4 Accessory Uses(E) Home Business

Permitted Examples:Art & craft work, Tailors, Offices (architect,attorney, consultant, etc.), Physical therapy, Mail

order businesses, Pet grooming

Prohibited Examples:

Animal hospitals, Automotive repair, Scrapyards, Fitness facility, Personal servicesOn-site sales


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Home Business (continued)

Operating Standard examples: Business is secondary to full-time use as

residence

No more than one advertising sign notexceeding 4 sq. ft. No window display or outdoor storage No vehicles on property other than residents

passenger vehicles Customers limited to one at a time & only

between 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.


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3.3.2 Outdoor Dining, Display,and Storage (selected examples)

Outdoor dining on private property: Parking: Uses in C1-B district are

exempt from off-street parking SpaceRequirements. 3.8.5

Umbrellas must be secured

Enclosing dining area with roof or expansion of structure requires zoningcertificate.


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3.3.2 Outdoor Sale & Display

Sales in vacant lots require atemporary use permit.

Merchandise on sidewalk must allow amin. of 5 ft. of clear walkway.


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3.3.2 Outdoor Storage:

Prohibited on vacant lots & betweenprincipal building & street.

Permitted in side or rear yard.

If more than 6 ft. high, requires ascreen of 6 ft. compatible with mainstructure.


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3.3.3 Outdoor Lighting Standards

Max. Height (C1): 10 ft. for non-cutoff;20 for 90 cutoff

Illumination(C1): Max. footcandles across

property line = 2.5; at property line whenadjacent to lot in the same district = 0.1

Wall packs: Must be fully shielded, direct light

downward, used to light unsafe areas vs.calling attention to the building.


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3.5.5 NC DevelopmentStandards

Use Limitations: no drive-through,outdoor storage, or delivery services

Required: required off-street parkinglandscaping/screening

Outdoor lighting: fully-shielded, max.

height of 15 ft.

Operation: limit outdoor activity by 8 p.m.S-Th. & 10 p.m., Fri. & Sat.


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3.7 Signage

Staff has reported,

We are not making significant changesto the sign regulations


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3.8.5 Off-street Parking

Uses in C1-B district are exempt fromoff-street parking SpaceRequirements.


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User Friendly Goals of New Code

Reduce the number of conditional usepermit reviews,

Provide clear regulations for developers,and citizens, and

Offer a more timely review process.


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4.7 Development Review CommitteeFunction: Performs technical reviewMembership:

City Planner (chair)Community Development Director

City Engineer, Building Official, Fire Chief Additional staff members as needed:

Economic Development Manager,

Police Dept., City Attorney, DNR, Soil &Water District

Proposed addition for consultation:Architect, Design professional


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Review Types 1 - 6Type 1 City Planner Decision (alone; no DRC)

Request: Zoning CertificateTemporary Use PermitConstruction Drawings (may ask City

engineer to review)Administrative Lot Line AdjustmentCode Interpretation

Timeline: Decision within 15 days of applicationAppeal: ZBA within 10 days of city planner

decision

Submitapplication

ApplicationCertification

City Planner Decision

Review Types (continued):


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Review Types (continued):Type 2 City Planner Decision with DRC

ConsultationRequest: Zoning Certificate

Temporary Use PermitFlood Plain Permit

Amendment to the PD-O DistrictAppeal: ZBA within 10 days of city planner

decision

Preapp.meeting Submitapplication App.certification DRCCity Planner Decision


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Review Type (continued)

Type 3 Planning Commission/HPC Decision

Request: Zoning CertificateAmendment to the PD-O DistrictSite Plan Review

Certificate of Appropriateness (HPC)Conditional Use Permit

Options: City Planner may request aneighborhood meeting

Applicant may request an informalmeeting with the PC

Appeal: District Count within 30 days


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Review Type 3 (continued)

Preapp.Meeting

Neighbor-hood

Meeting, i.r.

PCInformal

Meeting, i.r.

Submitapplication

DRC App.certification

Public notice&

Staff report

PCDecision


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Review Type (continued)Type 4 Planning Commission Recommendation

& City Council Decision

Request: Heritage Preservation Site DesignationMajor Subdivision Preliminary PlatZoning Map or Text Amendments to CodeAnnexation

Options: City Planner may request a neighborhood meeting;required for subdivisions with 50+ lots

Applicant may request an informal meeting withthe PC

Rezoning for a floating zoning district can receivean expedited review with joint meeting of the City Council and planning Commission.

Appeal: Court having jurisdiction


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Review Type 4 (continued)

Preapp.Meeting

Neighbor-hood

Meeting, i.r.

PCInformal

Meeting, i.r.

Submitapplication

DRC App.certification

Public notice&

Staff report

PCRecommends

City CouncilDecision


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Type 5 City Council Decision (no PC

recommendation)Request: Minor Subdivision and Lot

ConsolidationMajor Subdiv. Final Plat

Appeal: Court having jurisdictionApplication DRC App.certification Public noticeStaff Report City C.Decision



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Type 6 ZBA Quasi-Judicial DecisionRequest: Variance

AppealsAppeal: District Court

Application DRC App.certification Public noticeStaff Report ZBA Review& Decision

P d Ti li


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Proposed Timelinefor completion of Land Use Code

May 22Current draft of code is posted on the city website

June 1City Council decides on process for completion

June-August

Planning Commission works on codeJune-July

Planning Commission accepts input from boards, commissions andpublic

September - October Planning Commission completes work, holds public hearing and

sends to City CouncilNovember

City Council adopts LDC

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