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CITY OF CENTERVILLE ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE # SECOND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE, CHAPTER 156, ADDING NEW SECTIONS I 156.025 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE ORDAINS: I Section 1. City Code Chapter 156, is hereby amended by adding Section 156.025 which shall read as follows: 156.025 ffiGH-DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-3). (A) Purpose. It is intended that the R-3 District provide for higher-density residential district where a variety of dwelling types are permitted, provided the overall density of the property meets the district goal of 12 units per acre. The design and circulation of new residential areas are also intended to be complementary with and enhance the community's small-town atmosphere. All development within this district shall be submitted for consideration through the Planned Unit Development process. A site submitted for Plannal Unit Development in this district shall be a minimum of two acres. (B) Permitted uses and structures. (1) Multi-family projects. (2) Single-family attached or detached dwellings where in combination with multi-family dwellings on the development property meet the district density goa1; (3) Accessory uses; � (4) Daycare facility; (5) Home occupations. (6) Public parks and buildings. (C) Special Requirements. (1) Existing uses that are not in conformance with this section may not be expanded, but may continue as nonconforming uses. These nonconforming uses may be repaired and maintained and are allowed minor improvements that do not expand the use. (2) In making decisions about land use com atibili and dimensional P tY criteria for uses and structures, the City shall have broad discretion to protect the public health, safety and welfare; and to protect the integrity of surrounding residential 26