Ordinance 750.docx1
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 750
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE CHANHASSEN CITY CODE, THE
CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE, BY AMENDING THE SARATOGA 3RD ADDITION PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONING
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN ORDAINS:
Section 1. Chapter 20 of the Chanhassen City Code, the City's zoning ordinance, is hereby
amended by amending the Saratoga 3rd Addition Planned Unit Development zoning to provide as
follows:
Saratoga 3rd Addition Zoning Standards
a. Intent
The purpose of this zone is to create a PUD high density residential development. The use of the
PUD zone is to allow for more flexible design standards while creating a higher quality and more
sensitive proposal. All utilities are required to be underground. The development shall proceed
through the site plan review based on the development standards outlined below. The PUD
requires that the development demonstrate a higher quality of architectural standards and site
design. Except as modified by the standards below, the development shall comply with the
requirements of the R-12, High Density Residential District.
b. Permitted Uses
The permitted uses in this zone shall be limited to multi-family residential uses. A total of 46
units are permitted on the site. (There are eight existing units.)
Multi-family Residential – This shall be defined as multi-storied apartments or condominium
units.
c. Prohibited uses
• Townhouses
• Detached Townhouses
• Detached Single-Family Homes
d. Setbacks
Street Frontage Minimum Setback Building/Parking (feet)
Laredo Drive 50/20
Saratoga Drive 50/30
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Santa Vera Drive 50/30
Interior Lot Line 15/20
The PUD standard for hard surface coverage is 65%
e. Building Materials and Design
1. The PUD requires that the development demonstrate a higher quality of architectural
standards and site design. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material
compatible to the building or through landscaping.
2. All material shall be of high quality and durable. Acceptable exterior materials shall
be limited to vinyl lap siding, face brick, stucco, wood, rock face block, or stone.
Buildings may have metal accents, but the metal accents may not exceed 15% of the
building elevations. Structures shall have a pitched roof.
3. Block shall have a weathered face or be polished, fluted or broken face.
4. All accessory structures shall be designed to be compatible with the primary
structure.
5. All roof mounted equipment shall be screened by walls of compatible appearing
material or camouflaged to blend into the building or background. Wood screen
fences are prohibited. All exterior process machinery, tanks, etc., are to be fully
screened by compatible materials.
6. Acceptable materials will incorporate textured surfaces, exposed aggregate and/or
other patterning. All walls shall be given added architectural interest through
building design or appropriate landscaping. The building(s) shall have varied and
interesting detailing. The use of a solid wall unrelieved by architectural detailing,
such as change in material, change in color, fenestrations, or other significant visual
relief provided in a manner or at intervals in keeping with the size, mass and scale of
the wall and its views from the public ways shall be prohibited.
7. Space for recycling shall be provided.
8. There shall be no underdeveloped sides of building. All elevations visible from the
street shall receive nearly equal treatment and visual qualities.
f. Site Landscaping and Screening
1. Landscaping along streets shall comply with buffer yard standard B. Interior lot lines
shall comply with buffer yard A, 10 feet in width. A landscape plan must be
presented for approval with the site plan review process.
2. Storage of materials outdoors is prohibited unless it has been approved under site plan
review.
g. Signage
1. Signage shall comply with the sign ordinance for residential districts.
2. All signs shall require a sign permit.
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h. Lighting
1. All light fixtures shall be shielded. Light levels shall be no more than ½ candle at the
property line. Light fixtures shall not be more than 20 feet in height. This does not
apply to street lights.
i. Alternative Access
1. Separate pedestrian access shall be provided from the site to the public sidewalk and
trail system.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25 day of August, 2025, by the City Council of the
City of Chanhassen, Minnesota
Jenny Potter, City Clerk Elise Ryan, Mayor
(Published in the Sun Sailor on September 11, 2025)
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