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Mendota Heights Zoning Code Update Open House 2 15 2024

Mendota Heights City CouncilTuesday, February 20, 2024
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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.

— Jennifer Has-Camp
Project OverviewOpening remarks regarding the open house format.

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.

— Jennifer Has-Camp
Impervious SurfaceExplaining the rationale behind new impervious surface limits.

The city is undertaking a separate process to address short-term rentals.

— Jennifer Has-Camp
Short-term rentalsResponding to attendee questions about regulation.

People (1)

Jennifer Has-CampConsultant

Leading the 18-month zoning code update project and presenting to the public.

2 quotes

“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

Mendota Heights

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Open House/Public Meeting, February 2024
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