2000-833 CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2000-833
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Hopkins as follows:
Section 1
That the Hopkins City Code Section 515.07, Subd. 83 be, and the same is hereby
amended, as follows:
Subd. 83. Lot: means a parcel of land delineated upon and thereafter described by reference to a
plat, registered land survey or auditor's subdivision, or other similar recorded dedicatory
document. "Lot" also means and refers to any single parcel of land that is assigned an individual
property identification number for real estate taxation purposes. (amended Ord. No. 94-742)
Section 2
Sections 520.21, Subd. 1, and 520.23 of the Hopkins City Code are hereby amended, as follows:
520.21. Districts. Subdivision 1. Established. The city is divided into the following zoning use
districts: (Amended Ord. No: 87-601)
R - Residential Districts
R-I-A
R-1-B
R-1-C
R-1-D
R-1-E
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-4
R-5
R-6
Single and two family high density
Single family high density
Single family medium density
Single family low density
Single family low density (Added)
Low density multiple family residential
Medium density multiple family residential
Medium high density multiple family residential
Planned unit development
High density multiple family residential
Medium density multiple family residential
B - Business Districts
B- 1 Limited business
B-2 Central business
B-3 General business
I - Industrial Districts
I-1 Industrial
I-2 General industrial
FP - Flood Plain District
INS - Institutional Districts
520.23. Official zoning map. The boundaries of the districts described in this code are
delineated on that certain map entitled "Hopkins Official Zoning Map" which map includes
therewith or therein drawings of the flood plains areas and other pertinent information as
overlays or adjuncts thereof. Three copies of the official zoning map, including all of the
overlays and materials above mentioned and including all of the notations, references and other
information shown thereon are on file for public inspection in the office of the city clerk. The
official zoning map as the same may be amended from time to time by ordinance is made a part
of this code by reference with the same force and effect as if such map, diagrams, materials and
information were fully set forth in this code and published verbatim.
Section 3
The Hopkins Official Zoning Map is hereby modified and amended to establish the
zoning use district boundaries delineated in the Official Zoning Map attached to this Ordinance
and incorporated herein.
Section 4
That the Hopkins City Code section 520.13 be, and the same is hereby amended by,
amending, deleting or adding the following sections, paragraphs provisions or subdivisions:
520.13 Subd. 10. Institutional district fences. In an Institutional district no boundary_ line fence
shall be erected or maintained more than four feet in height except that:
a) Fences along any property_ line that abuts a parking lot may exceed four feet but shall not
exceed six feet in height;
Section 5
That the Hopkins City Code section 525.13 be, and the same is hereby amended by,
mr~ending, deleting or adding the following sections, paragraphs, provisions or subdivisions:
525.13. Subd. 2,a) the proposed use is specified as a conditional use, provided that a new
conditional use permit or amendment to an existing conditional use permit shall not be required
for i) remodeling or improvement to the interior of an existing conditional use that does not
change the nature or increase the intensity of such use, or ii) changes in an existing conditional
use that are determined to be non significant under the provisions of subdivision 14 of this
ordinance.
525.13 Subdivision. 15 Standards, In evaluating a Conditional Use Permit application and
granting a Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission and City Council shall consider
and require its compliance with the following standards, conditions and requirements:
525
13
525.13 Subd. 15 g) In Institutional Zoning Districts, the Conditional Use Permit application
shall comply with the standards, conditions and requirements stated in Section 542.03 of this
Ordinance.
525.13 Subd. 15. h) traffic impacts such as increases in vehicular traffic, changes in traffic
movements, traffic congestion, interference with other transportation systems or pedestrian
traffic, and traffic hazards shall be considered by the Planning Commission and City Council in
evaluating an application for a Conditional Use Permit. The applicant shall demonstrate the
proposed conditional use shall not cause unacceptable increases in vehicular traffic, traffic
congestion or interference with other transportation systems or pedestrian traffic, and will not
create traffic hazards or excessive traffic through residential areas or otherwise cause adverse
effects on residential areas or dwellings. The City may require the applicant to submit a traffic
study prepared by a traffic consultant approved by the Ci_ty to demonstrate the applicant's
compliance with the requirements of this paragraph. As a condition of the issuance of a
Conditional Use Permit, the City may require the applicant to incorporate in the applicant's
proposal and construct such traffic control measures and improvements as the Ci_ty may deem
necessary_, including, but not limited to directional signalization, channelization, stand-by turn
lanes, sidewalks, removal of access points to public streets and moving of access points to public
streets.
Section 6
That the Hopkins City Code section 530.09 be, and the same is hereby amended by, amending,
deleting or adding the following sections, paragraphs, provisions or subdivisions:
530.09 Conditional Uses within R Districts. Subdivision 1. The following are conditional uses
in R zoning districts and certain of the standards, restrictions and requirements applicable to such
conditional uses:
~;~ ~'~ .... ~* ~;-~" 530.09 Subdivision. 1 a) Within the R-2 R-6 districts only any church
or place of religious worship and all structures, facilities and physical improvements incident or
accessory_ thereto. The front yard setback for such a conditional use shall be the same front yard
setback stated in Section 530.05 of this ordinance for permitted uses in the zoning district in
which the conditional use is located. The side and rear yard setbacks for any' such conditional
use shall be no less than 35 feet fi:om its side and rear property lines.
....................... ~ }, ...... ~,,~,.,~,,.,.~.y. 530.09 Subdivision 1 d) Wit~ the R-2 - R-6 districts
public or ~u .......... private schools provided no buildings ~e located less th~ 50 feet from ~y
lot line ~d that a fence is erected along the bomd~ l~e whch is co~on with abusing
private prope~.
530.09 Subdivision 1 f) Off-street parking for abutting B or I uses provided:
2.
3.
4.
Such parking may be extended the width of three contiguous lots or 150 feet
whichever is more onto land which is zoned for residential use;
The land is under the same ownership or control as the abutting B or I uses land
which is to be served;
Said parking is not located between two existing abutting dwelling units subject to
conformance with parking lot standards in the code;
Such off street parking shall not be allowed on any lot on which a dwelling is
located at the time of application for the Conditional Use Permit or on which a
dwelling was located but has been removed by or on behalf of the applicant at any
time prior to the date of the application for the Conditional Use Permit; and
Such off-street parking shall otherwise be subject to the standards and
requirements stated in Section 525.13 of these ordinances
Section 7
The Hopkins Ci_ty code is hereby amended by the adoption of the following new Section 542:
542.01. One-family detached dwellings and two family detached dwellings are permitted uses in
the Institutional district, but subject to all provisions of section 530 applicable thereto, which
provisions are incorporated in this section.
542.02. Conditional uses within the Institutional districts. Subdivision 1. The following are
conditional uses in Institutional zoning districts and certain of the standards, restrictions and
requirements applicable to such conditional uses:
Schools and all structures, facilities and physical improvements incident or
accessory_ thereto.
Religious Institutions and all structures, facilities and physical improvements
incident or accessory_ thereto.
542.03 Any expansion, enlargement or modification of an Institutional use that will result in the
demolition or removal of a dwelling unit shall be a conditional use requiring a Conditional Use
Permit. All conditional uses shall be allowed only upon compliance with and fulfillment of all
the standards, conditions and requirements stated in Sections 525.13 and 542 of the Hopkins
Zoning Ordinance.
542.04 Area and Yard Limitations
Conditional Uses permitted in any Institutional district are subject to the following minimum
floor and lot area, minimum lot width, yard and setback, requirements, and maximum building
heights.
Front yard 35 feet
Side yard 35 feet
Rear yard 35 feet
Minimum Lot Size
Lot width
20,000 square feet
100 feet
% Building Coverage
35% of lot area
Maximum building height
35 feet
542.05 Subdivision. 1. in addition to the standards, conditions and requirements stated elsewhere
in Section 525.13 and this Section 542, no Conditional Use Permit shall be granted for a
conditional use within an Institutional district unless the applicant has demonstrated compliance
with the following standards, conditions and requirements.
The removal of a dwelling unit, whether attached or detached, shall not change
the character of the neighborhood. Wherever such a dwelling is removed it
shall be replaced by a use that is compatible in size, scale, orientation to the
street, and architectural character with adiacent properties and dwellings. The
Planning Commission and City Council shall apply the requirements of this
ordinance to any lot or parcel of land from which a dwelling is to be removed
or has been removed by or on behalf of the applicant at any time prior to the
date of the application for the Conditional Use Permit
Any structure, building or other improvement constituting part of an
institutional use that lies directly across the street from a dwelling or dwellings
shall be architecturally compatible, in scale with and oriented consistent with
existing dwelling units. If the existing dwelling units adjacent to or in the
vicinity of the institutional use face the street, any structures, buildings or
improvements related to the institutional use must also orient to the street.
Green space, yards or landscaped parking lots are acceptable if an existing park
or open space is adjacent to or across the street from the institutional use. New
or expanded existing parking lots across the street from existing dwellings are
not acceptable because they are inconsistent with the existing character of the
neighborhood, except that a parking access drive not exceeding 24 feet in
width may be permitted across the street from existing dwellings provided the
landscaping and screening requirements of this ordinance are met. In order to
evaluate the application for a Conditional Use Permit and its compliance with
this paragraph, the City may retain an architect or city planner, at the
applicant's expense, to evaluate the proposed conditional use and submit a
study or report to the City stating the architect or planner's opinions and
recommendations relating to the compliance of the proposed institutional use
with the requirements of this paragraph.
3. If a new or expanded existing parking lot or access drive is permitted under the
provisions of the preceding paragraph, and such new or expanded parking lot or
access drive abuts or is across the street from an existing dwelling or dwellings,
there shall be a landscaped buffer area within the required setback of at least 15
feet in width. Buffer areas shall be planted with a mixture of not less than 50%
coniferous plantings to facilitate year-round screening, and berming may also be
required for screening purposes. Additionally, screening and buffering shall be
required in accordance with Section 550.01 of this ordinance except that fence
shall be permitted along street frontages.
Subdivision 2. the proposed use shall also comply with all federal, state and municipal laws,
statues, codes and ordinances and the standards and policies of the City in effect at the time of
submission of the applicant for a Conditional Use Permit. The City may require the applicant at
the applicant's expense, to submit studies, plans and reports, from consultants approved by the
Ci_ty to demonstrate compliance of the proposed conditional use with all such laws, statutes,
codes, ordinances, standards, and policies.
That the Hopkins City Code section 570.40 be, and the same is hereby amended by,
amending, deleting or adding the following section, paragraphs and subdivisions:
570.40 Permitted signs: Institutional Districts.
The signage for institutional districts shall conform to section 570.46.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Publication:
Date Ordinance Takes Effect:
April 4, 2000
April 18, 2000
April 26, 2000
May 17, 2000
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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