Mendota Heights Zoning Code Update Open House 2 15 2024
Zoning Code Update draft overview
Consistency with 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Proposed zoning and overlay districts
Allowed and prohibited land uses
Mendota Heights Overhauls Zoning Code, Emphasizing Community Character and Design
Administrative efficiency in zoning
Lot and dimensional standards for R2 and R3
Business district consolidation
Public/semi-public overlay district proposal
Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay implementation
Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) overlay
Non-conforming lots platted prior to 1982
Impervious surface coverage requirements and BMPs
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (3)
The intent of the presentation this evening is really just to give you an overview... and to talk just briefly about some of the key changes.
As it stands today, any resident could go out and essentially pave over their entire lot... we’re going to set a limit on what that number is.
The city is undertaking a separate process to address short-term rentals.
People (1)
Jennifer Has-CampConsultantLeading the 18-month zoning code update project and presenting to the public.
2 quotes
Leading the 18-month zoning code update project and presenting to the public.
“The primary objective being we need to make sure that our zoning matches the comprehensive plan.”
Explaining the foundational requirement of the zoning update.
“Any property that was platted prior to '82 provided it meets certain conditions would be considered a conforming property.”
Discussing new provisions for non-conforming lots.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Open House/Public Meeting, February 2024