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City Council Summary Memo — Work Session #4— Zoning Ordinance Update— October 8, 2025 c. Clarification is being sought about how nurseries should be addressed in the code. The principal use as defined is focused on property that is used for a commercial nursery. It is HKGi's understanding that the City may want to address the potential for a residential homeowner to grow and sell plants on their property. This type of use would be addressed in the accessory use table as the residence is the principal use. Currently, the City's home occupation regulations do not apply as the use is conducted outside of the residence and involves patrons visiting the site for sales. HKGi is seeking clarification on whether the code update process should identify a path for this use to be allowed. One option would be to specifically list this use as an allowable accessory conditional use and outline specific standards. Councilmembers are advised that with this approach if a conditional use permit were to be granted for a property, the use would be allowed to continue even if the property were to be sold. Ar alternative process that currently is not used in Arden Hills, but is used in other communities, is an interim use permit. An interim use permit is similar to a conditional use permit, however, the use does not continue indefinitely but can be terminated based on specific conditions. In this case, it could be extinguished with the sale of the property. If the interim use permit approach were to be considered, additional procedures would need to be established for an interim use permit process. 5) Schools, general. a. Definition: Nursery, primary, elementary and secondary schools. b. As part of previous discussions it was noted that in -home schools should be included with this use. Clarification is being sought to define what is meant by an in -home school. In addition, it should be noted that an in -home school would generally be considered an accessory use as the residence is the primary use. If the City were to include an in -home school as an accessory use it is recommended that potential impacts of such a use on surrounding residential properties be identified so standards could be crafted. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS The City's current code has additional design standards for new development, redevelopment, and modifications to existing sites within the MU (B-2) and BP (B-3) Districts. The intent of the design standards are to promote a high level of architectural, landscaping, and site design. The following is an example of what is included: • Minimum building material standards • Requirements for portions of the building to be built on the front setback line • Fagade treatment on all sides with architectural elements and the breaking up of long expanses of walls • Entrances with awnings or overhangs 4