Ordinance 719 1
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 719
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, ZONING OF THE
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 20-1124(b) of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec 20-1124 Required Number of On-Site Parking Spaces:
On-site parking areas of sufficient size to provide parking for patrons, customers, suppliers,
visitors, residents, and employees shall be provided on the premises of each use. The following
standards are minimum criteria. The city may increase the requirements beyond the minimum
based upon findings that, due to proposed use and/or design, that additional parking demand is
anticipated. The number of required parking spaces shall comply with the following:
(a) Calculating the number of spaces shall be in accordance with the following:
(1) If the number of off-street parking spaces results in a fraction, each fraction of one-
half or more shall constitute another space.
(2) In churches and other places of public assembly in which patrons or spectators
occupy benches, pews, or other similar seating facilities, every 24 inches of such
seating shall be counted as one seat for the purpose of this division.
(3) Except in shopping centers or where joint parking arrangements have been
approved, if a structure contains two or more uses, each use shall be calculated
separately in determining the total off-street parking spaces required.
(4) For mixed-use buildings, parking requirements shall be determined by the city
based on the existing and potential uses of the building. In cases where future
potential uses of a building will generate additional parking demand, the city may
require a proof of parking plan for the difference between minimum parking
requirements and the anticipated future demand.
(5) If warranted by unique characteristics and/or documented parking demand for
similar developments, the city may allow reductions in the number of parking
spaces actually constructed as long as the applicant provides a proof of future
parking plan. The plan must show the location for all minimum required parking
spaces in conformance with applicable setback requirements. The city may require
the installation of additional parking spaces whenever a need arises.
(6) Accessible parking spaces shall be in compliance with the Minnesota State Building
Code.
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(7) The parking requirement for uses not listed in this division may be established by
the city based on the characteristics of the use and available information on parking
demand for such use.
(b) The minimum number of required on-site parking spaces for the following uses shall be:
(1) Assembly or exhibition hall, auditorium, theater, or sports arena: One parking
space for every four seats, based upon design capacity.
(2) Auto sales, trailer sales, marine and boat sales, implement sales, garden supply
store, building materials sale, auto repair, automobile rental facilities: One
parking space for every 500 square feet of floor area.
(3) Automobile service station: Four parking spaces, plus two parking spaces for each
service stall; such parking spaces shall be in addition to the parking space
required for gas pump areas.
(4) Bowling alley: Seven parking spaces for each bowling lane.
(5) Churches: One parking space for every three seats, based on the design capacity
of the main seating area, plus one space per classroom.
(6) Dwelling:
a. Single-family: Two parking spaces, both of which must be completely
enclosed. No garage shall be converted into a living space unless another
acceptable on-site parking space is provided.
b. Multifamily:
1. Efficiency units: One stall per unit, which must be completely
enclosed in a garage.
2. One-bedroom units: One and one-quarter stalls per unit; one must
be completely enclosed in a garage.
3. Two-bedroom and larger units: Two stalls; one must be completely
enclosed in a garage.
4. Senior housing: Designed and limited to senior citizens, age-
restricted to those 55 years of age and older, shall provide one
parking stall per dwelling unit, which must be enclosed in a garage.
5. Assisted living facilities: One parking stall per four dwelling units.
All required parking for assisted living dwelling units must be
enclosed in a garage.
6. Garage stalls for multifamily buildings containing more than 20
dwellings must be placed underground or attached to the primary
structure. The city may allow freestanding garage stalls only when
the applicant demonstrates that the architectural design of the
building results in an inability to accommodate all the stalls under
the building and when the majority of this requirement is met with
underground parking.
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7. In multifamily rental buildings, the use of at least one enclosed stall
shall be included in the lease or rental rate of each apartment. In
multifamily owner-occupied buildings, at least one enclosed stall
shall be included in the sales price of each home.
8. One visitor parking stall shall be provided for every four dwellings.
(7) Financial institution: One space for each 250 square feet of floor space.
(8) Furniture or appliance store: One space for each 400 feet of floor space.
(9) Hospitals and nursing homes: One space for every two beds, plus one space for
every two employees on the largest single shift.
(10) Manufacturing or processing plant: One off-street parking space for each
employee on the major shift and one off-street parking space for each motor
vehicle when customarily kept on the premises.
(11) Medical and dental clinics and animal hospitals: One parking space for each 150
square feet of floor area.
(12) Mortuaries: One space for every three seats.
(13) Motel or hotel: One parking space for each rental room or suite, plus one space
for every two employees.
(14) Office buildings (administrative, business, or professional): Buildings under
49,999 square feet, five stalls per 1,000 square feet gross floor area; buildings
from 50,000 to 99,999 square feet, four stalls per 1,000 square feet gross floor
area; and buildings over 100,000 square feet, three stalls per 1,000 square feet
gross floor area. Building area square footage shall exclude common areas such as
reception areas, cafeterias, hallways, etc. in calculating the parking requirements
for an office building.
(15) Public service buildings, including municipal administrative buildings,
community centers, public libraries, museums, art galleries, and post offices: One
parking space for every 500 square feet of floor area in the principal structure,
plus one parking space for every four seats within public assembly or meeting
rooms.
(16) Recreational facilities, including golf course, country club, swimming club,
racquet club, and public swimming pool: 20 spaces, plus one space for every 500
square feet of floor area in the principal structure or two spaces per court.
(17) Research, experimental, or testing stations: One parking space for each 500
square feet of gross floor area within the building, whichever is greater.
(18) Restaurant, cafe, nightclub, tavern, or bar:
a. Fast-food:
1. Without drive-thru: One space per 60 square feet of gross floor area.
2. With drive-thru: One space per 80 square feet of gross floor area.
b. Restaurant:
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1. Without full liquor license: One space per 60 square feet of gross
floor area.
2. With full liquor license: One space per 50 square feet of gross floor
area.
(19) Retail stores and service establishments: One space for each 250 square feet of
gross floor area.
(20) School, elementary (public, private or parochial): One parking space for each
classroom or office room, plus one space for each 150 square feet of eating area,
including aisles, in any auditorium or gymnasium or cafeteria intended to be used
as an auditorium.
(21) School, junior and senior high schools, and colleges (public, private, or
parochial): Four parking spaces for each classroom or office room plus one space
for each 150 square feet of seating area, including aisles, in any auditorium or
gymnasium or cafeteria intended to be used as an auditorium.
(22) Shopping center: On-site automobile parking shall be provided in a ratio of not
less than one parking space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area; separate
on-site space shall be provided for loading and unloading. If restaurant use
constitutes 25 percent or less of the building's gross floor area, then the shopping
center parking standard shall still apply. If restaurant use constitutes more than 25
percent of the building's gross square footage, the portion of restaurant use square
footage of the building must provide one parking space per 100 square feet of
gross floor area. In addition, one space for each company vehicle (delivery)
operating from the premises shall be provided. The applicant shall demonstrate
that the number of employees in the restaurant will be accommodated by the
required number of spaces. The applicant shall submit a letter to the city assuring
that if there is to be any increase in employees or if there is an insufficient amount
of parking to accommodate the restaurant uses, and its employees, the applicant
agrees to provide an additional parking area, which must be within 600 feet of the
restaurant. No more than 125% of the minimum required parking spaces may be
constructed.
(23) Storage, wholesale, or warehouse establishments: One space for each 1,000
square feet of gross floor area up to 10,000 square feet and one additional space
for each additional 2,000 square feet, plus one space for each company vehicle
operating from the premises. If it can be demonstrated by the applicant that the
number of employees in the warehouse or storage area will require less than the
required number of spaces, and if the applicant shall submit a letter to the city
assuring that if there is to be any increase in employees, the applicant agrees to
provide additional parking area, the city may approve a lesser number of parking
spaces.
(24) Day care centers: One stall for every six children of design capacity.
(25) Adult day care: One stall per employee plus one stall per facility vehicle, plus one
stall per 15 clients of design capacity.
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(26) Brewpub, brewery operated in conjunction with a taproom, or microdistillery
operated in conjunction with a cocktail room: One space for each 50 square feet
of gross taproom, cocktail room, or restaurant floor area, and one space for each
1,000 square feet of gross production area.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of November 2023 by the City Council of the
City of Chanhassen, Minnesota.
ATTEST:
Kim Meuwissen, City Clerk Elise Ryan, Mayor
(Summary Ordinance Published in the Chanhassen Villager on November 22, 2023)
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 719
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, ZONING OF THE
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE
The purpose of this Code amendment is as follows:
Section 20-1124 Required Number of On-Site Parking Spaces is being amended to update
minimum parking standards.
A printed copy of Ordinance No. 719 is available for inspection by any person during
regular office hours at the office of the City Clerk.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION this 13th day of
November 2023 by the City Council of the City of Chanhassen.
(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on November 23, 2023)