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iMPLE¥~ENTATION OF "4 IN 40 ZONING" <br /> By: Merland Otto <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />As a condition of Metropolitan Council's (MC's) approval to expand <br />the MUSA, the City is reTaired to implement "4 in 40" acre zoning. <br />The City Council by Resolution #89-06-128 indicated to MC its <br />intent to implement "4 in 40" zoning. <br /> <br />As you may recall, the current zoning density policy for the rural <br />area is one dwelling unit per 10 acres based on the gross acreage <br />of the rural area with a minimum lot size of 2.5 acres. This <br />policy has allowed 2.5 lots to develop throughout much of Uhe City. <br /> <br />A cut off date of January 1, 1990 has been established such that <br />preliminary plats and PUD's which have City Council approval prior <br />to January 1 can develop under the current density policy. After <br />January !, the "4 in 40" policy will be in effect until such time <br />that MC revises its policy. <br /> <br />divided the City into five development districus. These are: <br /> <br />!) <br /> <br />Metropolitan Urban Se.~vice Area - Urban Density <br />Urban Reserve 10 Acre Min. Lot Size - 4/40 Density <br />Rural Transition Area - 2.5 Acre Min. Lot Size - <br />4/40 Density <br />Rural Service Area - !0 Acre Min. Lot Size - 4/40 <br />Density <br />Mississippi Critical Rivers Area - 5A Min. Lot Size <br />4/40 Density <br /> <br />Dave Hart!ey and I met with MC staff on November 9, 1989 to review <br />the concept. We also have received info_~-mal MC staff comments <br />(11/27/89) and it appears to be acceptable. <br /> <br />On November 21, 1989 a public hearing was held by the P&Z <br />Coz~ission on the 4/40 zoning ordinance and amendments to the <br />com'Drehensive plan. Mr. Steve Schwanke, MC planner, attended. <br />~ile not popular, no objections were raised which would re~.~uire <br />substansiai or significan~ revisions to the proposed amendments. <br /> <br />Enclosed for your information are the following: <br /> <br />!) <br /> <br />MC editorial recently in "Metro Monitor" explaining MC's <br />position on "4 in 40". <br />Resolution 89-06-128 declaring City's intent to implement <br />"4 in 40" zoning. <br />Revised schedule for implementation of "4 in 40". <br />Excerpt from existing ordinance regarding R-IR densities. <br /> <br /> <br />