HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06a - Zoning code amendment Renting roomsCity of Lakeville
Community Development
Memorandum
To: Planning Commission
Tina Goodroad, Community Development Director
January 28, 2026
Packet Material for the February 5, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting
Amendment to Title 11 (Zoning) of the City Code relating to requirements for
renting of rooms
At their July and December 2025 work sessions, the City Council discussed short-term rentals.
The current Zoning ordinance language allows for the renting of rooms by administrative permit
within most residential districts. It limits how often a unit may be rented and requires off-street
parking but includes no other standards. The City Council directed staff to create a clear and
robust short-term ordinance section, similar to the long-term rental program. The Council
emphasized occupancy and parking restrictions.
The new short-term ordinance language is proposed to be added to Title 9: Building Regulations
of the City Code, which also includes the rental registration program. Because the new ordinance
language will be added to Title 9, the renting of rooms language in the Zoning Ordinance must
be deleted. A public hearing is required for amendments to Title 10: Subdivision and Title 11:
Zoning while amendments to other titles within the City Code can be adopted by City Council
and do not require Planning Commission review. The proposed short-term rental language
requires an annual permit from the City and addresses occupancy standards, parking
requirements, and enforcement language. It also limits a maximum of two short-term rental
permits per person/entity.
Attached to this memo is the redline version of those residential zoning districts in which the
renting of rooms is allowed by administrative permit. The text change is only to remove
language; there are no additions to Title 11 proposed with this amendment.
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RECOMMENDATION
Community Development Department staff recommends approval of the amendment to Title 11
(Zoning) of the City Code relating to requirements for renting of rooms.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. ____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE LAKEVILLE CITY CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEVILLE ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 11-46-13.E the City Code (Zoning Ordinance – AP District; Uses by
Administrative Permit) is hereby repealed it its entirety with subsequent sections renumbered accordingly:
E. Renting of rooms within an owner occupied dwelling unit to not more than two (2) individuals
who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that:
1. The property owner shall not enter into a rental agreement with more than two (2)
individuals within a thirty (30) day period.
2. There shall be one off street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the
property in addition to the parking stalls required by chapter 19 of this title.
Section 2. Section 11-47-11.E the City Code (Zoning Ordinance – RA District; Uses by
Administrative Permit) is hereby repealed it its entirety with subsequent sections renumbered accordingly:
E. Renting of rooms within an owner occupied dwelling unit to not more than two (2) individuals
who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that:
1. The property owner shall not enter into a rental agreement with more than two (2)
individuals within a thirty (30) day period.
2. There shall be one off street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the
property in addition to the parking stalls required by chapter 19 of this title.
Section 3. Section 11-50-11.G the City Code (Zoning Ordinance – RS-1 District; Uses by
Administrative Permit) is hereby repealed it its entirety with subsequent sections renumbered accordingly:
G. Renting of rooms within an owner occupied dwelling unit to not more than two (2) individuals
who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that:
1. The property owner shall not enter into a rental agreement with more than two (2)
individuals within a thirty (30) day period.
2. There shall be one off street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the
property in addition to the parking stalls required by chapter 19 of this title.
Section 4. Section 11-51-11.G the City Code (Zoning Ordinance – RS-2 District; Uses by
Administrative Permit) is hereby repealed it its entirety with subsequent sections renumbered accordingly:
G. Renting of rooms within an owner occupied dwelling unit to not more than two (2) individuals
who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that:
1. The property owner shall not enter into a rental agreement with more than two (2)
individuals within a thirty (30) day period.
2. There shall be one off street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the
property in addition to the parking stalls required by chapter 19 of this title.
Section 5. Section 11-52-11.G the City Code (Zoning Ordinance – RS-3 District; Uses by
Administrative Permit) is hereby repealed it its entirety with subsequent sections renumbered accordingly:
G. Renting of rooms within an owner occupied dwelling unit to not more than two (2) individuals
who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that:
1. The property owner shall not enter into a rental agreement with more than two (2)
individuals within a thirty (30) day period.
2. There shall be one off street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the
property in addition to the parking stalls required by chapter 19 of this title.
Section 6. Section 11-53-11.G the City Code (Zoning Ordinance – RS-4 District; Uses by
Administrative Permit) is hereby repealed it its entirety with subsequent sections renumbered accordingly:
G. Renting of rooms within an owner occupied dwelling unit to not more than two (2) individuals
who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that:
1. The property owner shall not enter into a rental agreement with more than two (2)
individuals within a thirty (30) day period.
2. There shall be one off street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the
property in addition to the parking stalls required by chapter 19 of this title.
Section 7. Section 11-54-11.F the City Code (Zoning Ordinance – RS-CBD District; Uses by
Administrative Permit) is hereby repealed it its entirety with subsequent sections renumbered accordingly:
F. Renting of rooms within an owner occupied dwelling unit to not more than two (2) individuals
who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that:
1. The property owner shall not enter into a rental agreement with more than two (2)
individuals within a thirty (30) day period.
2. There shall be one off street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the
property in addition to the parking stalls required by chapter 19 of this title.
Section 8. Section 11-55-11.F the City Code (Zoning Ordinance – RSMH District; Uses by
Administrative Permit) is hereby repealed it its entirety with subsequent sections renumbered accordingly:
F. Renting of rooms within an owner occupied single-family dwelling to not more than two (2)
individuals who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that:
1. The property owner shall not enter into a rental agreement with more than two (2)
individuals within a thirty (30) day period.
2. There shall be one off street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the
property in addition to the parking stalls required by chapter 19 of this title.
Section 9. Section 11-56-11.G the City Code (Zoning Ordinance – RST-1 District; Uses by
Administrative Permit) is hereby repealed it its entirety with subsequent sections renumbered accordingly:
G. Renting of rooms within an owner occupied dwelling unit to not more than two (2) individuals
who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that:
1. The property owner shall not enter into a rental agreement with more than two (2)
individuals within a thirty (30) day period.
2. There shall be one off street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the
property in addition to the parking stalls required by chapter 19 of this title.
Section 10. Section 11-57-11.G the City Code (Zoning Ordinance – RST-2 District; Uses by
Administrative Permit) is hereby repealed it its entirety with subsequent sections renumbered accordingly:
G. Renting of rooms within an owner occupied dwelling unit to not more than two (2) individuals
who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that:
1. The property owner shall not enter into a rental agreement with more than two (2)
individuals within a thirty (30) day period.
2. There shall be one off street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the
property in addition to the parking stalls required by chapter 19 of this title.
Section 11. Section 11-58-13.G the City Code (Zoning Ordinance – RM-1 District; Uses by
Administrative Permit) is hereby repealed it its entirety with subsequent sections renumbered accordingly:
G. Renting of rooms within an owner occupied single-family dwelling to not more than two (2)
individuals who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that:
1. The property owner shall not enter into a rental agreement with more than two (2)
individuals within a thirty (30) day period.
2. There shall be one off street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the
property in addition to the parking stalls required by chapter 19 of this title.
Section 12. Section 11-59-13.G the City Code (Zoning Ordinance – RM-2 District; Uses by
Administrative Permit) is hereby repealed it its entirety with subsequent sections renumbered accordingly:
G. Renting of rooms within an owner occupied single-family dwelling to not more than two (2)
individuals who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that:
1. The property owner shall not enter into a rental agreement with more than two (2)
individuals within a thirty (30) day period.
2. There shall be one off street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the
property in addition to the parking stalls required by chapter 19 of this title.
Section 13. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication
according to law.
ADOPTED by the Lakeville City Council this 17th day of February, 2026.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
BY: ________________________
Luke M. Hellier, Mayor
ATTEST
BY: ________________________
Ann Orlofsky, City Clerk