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(1) A nonconforming undeveloped single lot of record may be allowed as a building site without variances <br /> from lot size and width requirements,provided that: <br /> a. All setback requirements can be met; <br /> b. A Type 1 sewage treatment system consistent with Minnesota Rules,chapter 7080,can be <br /> installed or the lot is connected to a public sewer;and <br /> c. The impervious surface coverage meets all hardcover location and square footage restrictions of <br /> this chapter and the total square footage of hardcover does not exceed 25 percent of the entire <br /> lot area. <br /> d. All other zoning district standards can be met. <br /> (2) A nonconforming developed single lot of record may be allowed as a building site without variances <br /> from lot size and width requirements, provided that: <br /> a. All setback requirements can be met; <br /> b. A Type 1 sewage treatment system consistent with Minnesota Rules, chapter 7080, can be <br /> installed or the lot is connected to a public sewer;and <br /> c. The impervious surface coverage meets all hardcover location and square footage restrictions of <br /> this chapter and the total square footage of hardcover does not exceed the percentage <br /> permitted in the appropriate Stormwater Quality Overlay District Tier. <br /> d. All other zoning district standards can be met. <br /> (3) In a group of two or more contiguous lots of record under a common ownership,an individual lot must <br /> be considered as a separate parcel of land for the purpose of sale or development, if it meets the <br /> following requirements: <br /> a. The lot must be at least 66 percent of the dimensional standard for lot width and lot size for the <br /> shoreland classification consistent with Minnesota Rules,chapter 6120; <br /> b. The lot must be connected to a public sewer, if available,or must be suitable for the installation <br /> of a Type 1 sewage treatment system consistent with Minnesota Rules, chapter 7080,and local <br /> government controls;and <br /> c. Impervious surface coverage must meet all hardcover location and square footage restrictions of <br /> this chapter and the total square footage of hardcover must not exceed 25 percent of the entire <br /> lot area;and <br /> d. Development of the lot must be consistent with'the comprehensive plan. <br /> (4) A lot subject to subsection 78-72(c)(2)not meeting the requirements of subsection 78-72(c)(2)must be <br /> combined with the one or more contiguous lots so they equal one or more conforming lots as much as <br /> possible. <br /> (5) Notwithstanding subsection 78-72(c)(2),contiguous nonconforming lots of record in shoreland areas <br /> under a common ownership must be able to be sold or purchased individually if each lot contained a <br /> habitable residential dwelling at the time the lots came under common ownership and the lots are <br /> suitable for,or served by,a sewage treatment system consistent with the requirements of Minn.Stat. <br /> § 115.55 and Minnesota Rules,chapter 7080,or connected to a public sewer. <br /> (6) In all variance requests,zoning and building permit applications or conditional use requests,the <br /> property owner shall address,when determined as appropriate by the city engineer or city staff, <br /> stormwater runoff management, reduction of impervious surfaces,setback increases, restoration of <br /> Created: 2023-02-03 16:30:16 [EST] <br /> (Supp. No.20) <br /> Page 2 of 7 <br />