§ 20-774. Lot requirements and setbacks.
The following minimum requirements shall be observed in a "BF" District subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter:
(1)
The minimum lot area is 20,000 square feet.
(2)
The minimum lot frontage is 100 feet, except that lots fronting on a cul-de-sac shall have a minimum front footage of 60 feet in all districts.
(3)
The minimum lot depth is 150 feet.
(4)
The maximum lot coverage is 40 percent.
(5)
Off-street parking shall comply with district setback requirements except:
a.
There is no minimum setback when it abuts a railroad right-of-way, except as provided in chapter 20, article XXV, division 3, pertaining to landscaping requirements.
b.
There is no minimum setback when it abuts, without being separated by a street, another off-street parking area.
c.
The minimum setback is 50 feet when it abuts a residential district without being separated from the residential district by a street or railroad right-of-way.
d.
The minimum setback is 25 feet for side street side yards.
e.
Parking setbacks along public rights-of-way may be reduced to a minimum of ten feet if the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the city that 100-percent screening is provided at least five feet above the adjacent parking lot. The intent of this section is that the city is willing to trade a reduced setback for additional landscaping that is both an effective screen and of high quality aesthetically. Acceptable screening is to be comprised of berming and landscaping. Screening through the use of fencing is not permitted.
(6)
The maximum height is as follows:
a.
For the principal structure, one story.
b.
For accessory structures, one story.
(7)
Minimum setback requirements:
a.
For front yards, 25 feet.
b.
For rear yards, 20 feet.
c.
For side yards, ten feet.
d.
The minimum setback is 50 feet when it abuts a residential district without being separated from the residential district by a street or railroad right-of-way.
e.
Buffer yards. The city comprehensive plan establishes a requirement for buffer yards. Buffer yards are to be established in areas indicated on the plan where higher intensity uses interface with low density uses and shall comply with chapter 20, article XXV, of the Chanhassen City Code.
The buffer yard is not an additional setback requirement. The full obligation to provide the buffer yard shall be placed on the parcel containing the higher intensity use.
The buffer yard is intended to provide physical separation and screening for the higher intensity use. As such, they will be required to be provided with a combination of berming, landscaping and/or tree preservation to maximize the buffering potential. To the extent deemed feasible by the city, new plantings shall be designed to require the minimum of maintenance, however, such maintenance as may be required to maintain consistency with the approved plan, shall be the obligation of the property owner.
(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 14(15-14-4), 12-15-86; Ord. No. 94, §§ 1, 5, 7-25-88; Ord. No. 136, §§ 1A, 1B, 1-28-91; Ord. No. 451, § 6, 5-29-07; Ord. No. 474, § 13, 10-13-08)