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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 the

Land Use Chapter of Comprehensive Plan


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Principle 1: The small town character will be

enhanced.

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

Principle 3: The preference for accommodating future growth

is in infill locations, then redevelopment opportunities, and

then 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 sustainable

practices will be integrated into new developments and

redeveloped areas.

Principle 6: Places with a mix of uses that are distinctive and

contribute to increasing the Citys overall vitality are

preferred.


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Principle 7: Neighborhood serving commercial will be small

scale 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 the

Community will be protected.

Principle 10: Streets will create an attractive public realm and

be exceptional places for people.

Principle 11: Places will be better connected, in part to

improve the function of the street network and also to better

serve neighborhoods.

Principle 12: Opportunities will be created to walk and bike

throughout 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 land

intensification

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 by

supporting existing businesses, by talent

attraction and retention, by aggressive

business recruitment, and by increasingthe availability of commercial and

industrial 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 existing

businesses.

Strategies: (an example)

Seek opportunities to address barriers to

retention and expansion of existing

businesses.


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Objective: Expanding and revitalizing the Cannon River corridorwill 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 be

oriented to maximize the advantage that

the river corridor creates for such

opportunities.


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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 code

presentation: 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 underPlanning Commission

Current version is a DRAFT


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BASE DISTRICTS Residential

Current Proposed

Neighborhood General 1

District

N1-BNo Existing District- -

Manufactured Home Park

District

R4-BManufactured Home Park

District

R-6

High Density Residential

District

R3-BHigh Density Residential

District

R-5

Medium Density Residential

District

R2-BMedium Density Residential

District

R-4

Low to Medium DensityResidential DistrictR-3

One- and Two-FamilyResidential District

R-2

Low Density Residential

District

R1-BOne-Family Residential

District

R-1


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BASE DISTRICTS Business & Industry

Current Proposed

Industrial DistrictI

Industrial DistrictI1-BLight Industrial

District

LI

Gateway

Commercial

District

C2-BGateway

Commercial

District

C-3

Downtown Fringe

District

C-2

Downtown

District

C1-BDowntown

District

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 Holding

District

AH-SAgricultural DistrictA-G


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OVERLAY DISTRICTS

Current Proposed

Planned Unit

Development Overlay

District

PDPlanned Unit

Development

PUD

Downtown Historic

Overlay District

DHDowntown Historic

District

--

Wild and Scenic

River/Shoreland/

Public Waters Overlay

District

WSWild and Scenic

River/Shoreland/

Public Waters District

WS

Floodplain Overlay

District

FPFloodplain DistrictFP


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FLOATING DISTRICTS

Current Proposed

Economic

Development

Floating 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.

Setback

Side 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 requirements

Building 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 section

along 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 from

HPC.


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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 L S l N


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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 living

Multifamily dwelling (upper floors)

Office use

General Office, Office Business,Medical or Dental Clinic

Commercial 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 use

Mixed 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

2 7 C diti l U i C1


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2.7 Conditional Uses in C1

Household Living

Bed & Breakfast establishments

Commercial use

Parking lots

Mining ExtractionPublic, Institutional or Recreational

Cultural institutions

Public access to rivers

Public/semi-public buildings

Religious institutions


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2.7 Prohibited Uses in C1 (selected items)

Household living

Apartment house with 4-8 units

Commercial

Auto Service Stations

Banquet Halls

Convenience stores

Day care facility

Gasoline station

Greenhouse, garden, landscaping sales(continued)


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

Industrial, Manufacturing, Research & Wholesale

Industrial use (indoors)

Research & development labs

Public, Institutional or Recreational UsesIndoor recreational facilities

School (trade, business or other)

Public Facilities, Utilities

Public 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 Clinics

Auto Service Stations Banks

Bars Rec. Vehicle Sales

Convenience Stores Gas Stations

Greenhouses Hotel/Motel

Kennels Motor Vehicle SalesPersonal services Private Clubs

Restaurant 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 services

On-site sales


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Home Business (continued)

Operating Standard examples:

Business is secondary to full-time use asresidence

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 zoning

certificate.


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3.3.2 Outdoor Sale & Display

Sales in vacant lots require a

temporary use permit.

Merchandise on sidewalk must allow a

min. of 5 ft. of clear walkway.


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3.3.2 Outdoor Storage:

Prohibited on vacant lots & between

principal building & street.

Permitted in side or rear yard.

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

structure.


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3.3.3 Outdoor LightingStandards

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.

3 NC D l


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3.5.5 NC Development

Standards

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 from

off-street parking Space

Requirements.


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User Friendly Goals of New Code

Reduce the number of conditional use

permit reviews,

Provide clear regulations for developers,

and citizens, and

Offer a more timely review process.


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4.7 Development Review Committee

Function: Performs technical review

Membership:

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 - 6

Type 1 City Planner Decision (alone; no DRC)Request: Zoning Certificate

Temporary Use Permit

Construction Drawings (may ask City

engineer to review)Administrative Lot Line Adjustment

Code Interpretation

Timeline: Decision within 15 days of application

Appeal: ZBA within 10 days of city planner

decision

Submit

applicationApplication

Certification

City Planner

Decision

Review Types (continued):


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Type 2 City Planner Decision with DRC

ConsultationRequest: Zoning Certificate

Temporary Use Permit

Flood Plain Permit

Amendment to the PD-O District

Appeal: ZBA within 10 days of city planner

decision

Preapp.meeting Submitapplication App.certificationDRC City PlannerDecision


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Review Type (continued)

Type 3 Planning Commission/HPC Decision

Request: Zoning Certificate

Amendment to the PD-O District

Site Plan Review

Certificate of Appropriateness(HPC)Conditional Use Permit

Options: City Planner may request a

neighborhood meetingApplicant may request an informal

meeting with the PC

Appeal: District Count within 30 days


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Review Type 3 (continued)

Preapp.

Meeting

Neighbor-

hoodMeeting, i.r.

PC

Informal

Meeting, i.r.

Submit

application

DRCApp.

certification

Public notice

&

Staff report

PC

Decision


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Review Type (continued)

Type 4 Planning Commission Recommendation

& City Council Decision

Request: Heritage Preservation Site Designation

Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat

Zoning Map or Text Amendments to Code

Annexation

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

Applicant may request an informal meeting with

the PC

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

Appeal: Court having jurisdiction


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Review Type 4 (continued)

Preapp.

Meeting

Neighbor-

hoodMeeting, i.r.

PC

Informal

Meeting, i.r.

Submit

application

DRCApp.

certification

Public notice

&

Staff report

PC

Recommends

City Council

Decision


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Type 5 City Council Decision (no PC

recommendation)

Request: Minor Subdivision and Lot

Consolidation

Major Subdiv. Final Plat

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

City C.Decision


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Proposed Timeline


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Proposed Timeline

for completion of Land Use CodeMay 22

Current draft of code is posted on the city website

June 1

City 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 andsends to City Council

November

City Council adopts LDC

F b d C d


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Form-based Code

Places more emphasis on the physical form

rather than the traditional basis of separationby "uses.

Emphasizes standards & parameters of form

(e.g., build-to-lines, frontage typerequirements, buildings relationship on the

street, height and width). Includes

Neighborhood Compatibility standards.

Regulations are specific to zone. Pure form-based code provides clear, specific,

unambiguous regulations (with diagrams)

allowing more administrative approvals.


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Form-based codes (continued)

Supports compact development (similar toolder parts of Northfield)

Emphasizes public spaces, social

interaction, pedestrian scaled blocks (gridpattern), and connectivity.

Summary:

Form-based codes pull together theelements of the public realm:buildings, streets & open space.


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Form-based Caveats

Current version used in code is hybrid; somewarn about difficulty with a hybrid code.

Tension between specific codes allowing moreadministrative approvals but possibly allows

less flexibility. May result in more costs to end-user (more city

staff time required to review).

Note: The writing of the regulations is"in process".


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NDDC Next Step:

PLEASE ASSIST & READ CODE

Code can be found under the Planning

Commission Meeting of 5/26/09 located

below under the Packet Addendum.

Thank you!

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