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<br />MINOR VARIANCE PROCEDURE <br /> <br />Current Regulations (Section 1013.02C): <br />* Front, side, and rear yard setbacks <br />* Setbacks from non motorized pathways (1012.07) <br />* Driveway width restrictions (703.04B) <br />* Property in R-1 or R-2 zoning districts only <br />* Affected neighbor(s) consent required <br />* Hardship required (M.S. 462.357, Subd. 6) <br />Proposed Regulations: <br />* Eliminate/modify "Minor Variance" <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />Create "Setback Permit" in Section 1012.02 <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />Property in R-1 or R-2 zoning districts only <br />Improves design or livability of structure <br />Allows encroachments into required setbacks <br />Specific requirements/standards must be met <br />Building additions - porches, garage, living space <br />Side yard setback reduced up to 70% - 3 ft. min. <br />Rear yard setback reduced up to 20% - 24 ft. min. <br />Affected neighbor(s) consent required <br />No hardship required (M.S. 462.357, Subd. 6) <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />OR <br />Use standard variance procedure <br /> <br />Minor Variances - 7/8/98 <br />