Madison Lake, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 101 (2026) § 116.14
PARKING
Operative Text
(A) All new rental units licensed after the effective date of this chapter shall provide off-street parking according to the following: (1) One- and 2-family dwellings in R-1 and R-2 Zoning Districts . For rental units licensed after the effective date of this chapter, 2 off-street parking stalls shall be provided for each dwelling unit. (2) One- and 2-family dwellings in R-3 Zoning Districts . For rental properties licensed after the effective date of this chapter, 1 off-street parking stall shall be provided for each bedroom in a dwelling. (B) Location and design of off-street parking . All new rental units licensed after the effective date of this chapter shall provide required off-street parking in conformance with the following: (1) R-1 and R-2 Zoning Districts . All required off-street parking stalls shall be provided on the zoning lot occupied by the 1- or 2-family dwellings. (2) Off-street parking. Spaces required for all non-1- and 2-family dwellings shall be located on the same lot as the land use activity; provided, however, that when 4 or more parking spaces are required, off-premises parking may be provided on a lot located not more than 500 feet from the main building of the use requiring said parking, provided that the off-premises parking lot is held under the same ownership or leasehold interest as the zoning lot occupied by the building or use to which the parking facilities are accessory. (3) Private and public sidewalks, boulevards and other portions of the public right-of-way shall not be used to satisfy off-street parking requirements. (4) For 1- and 2-family dwellings, all off-street parking stalls, enclosed or unenclosed, shall have minimum dimensions of 8 feet x 18 feet, exclusive of required drives and accesses. (5) For a 1-family dwelling, the unenclosed parking space located immediately adjacent to the entrance of a garage may be considered 1 off-street parking space provided the space has a minimum dimension of 8 feet x 18 feet and conforms to all other regulations. The enclosed garage space may also be considered an off-street parking stall for the purpose of satisfying the parking requirements, provided the enclosed parking space has a minimum dimension of 8 feet x 18 feet. (6) All newly constructed rental property(s) shall have their driveways and parking surfaces hard-surfaced within 1 year after issuance of a new rental license. Acceptable hard-surfacing does not include recycled asphalt or recycled concrete. Failure to hard-surface within 1 year shall result in the revocation of the rental license. Existing rental property(s) at the time of this chapter’s adoption are required to provide adequately designed parking for vehicular weight that is aesthetically appealing. (7) Tandem parking . Notwithstanding any of the above or as otherwise permitted in this chapter, tandem parking arrangements shall not be allowed in order to satisfy the parking requirements of this chapter. (C) Nonconforming off-street parking . Rental units in operation prior to the adoption of this chapter shall be required to provide additional off-street parking for the purpose of satisfying the requirements of this section, if adequate off-street parking spaces are not presently provided for the occupants. This requirement shall only apply to rental properties containing yard areas that may be used for additional parking in conformance with the location and design regulations of division (B) above. (Ord. 236, passed 7-2-2007)
Madison Lake Ch. 101 Rental Health Standards § 116.14 establishes off-street parking requirements for rental properties based on zoning district and dwelling type. New rental units licensed after the chapter's effective date must provide a specified number of adequately sized, hard-surfaced parking stalls — two per unit in R-1 and R-2 zones, or one per bedroom in R-3 zones — and tandem parking arrangements do not count toward satisfying these requirements. Properties that were operating before the chapter's adoption may still need to add parking if suitable yard space exists and current parking is inadequate for occupants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of newly licensed rental properties under § 116.14 generally ensure that the correct number of off-street stalls — sized at a minimum of 8 feet by 18 feet — are provided on the appropriate lot before licensing is finalized. Compliant operators also arrange for all driveways and parking surfaces to be hard-surfaced within one year of receiving a new rental license, using approved materials (not recycled asphalt or recycled concrete), since failure to do so can result in license revocation. Owners of properties that predate the chapter's adoption should assess whether their existing yard areas could be required to accommodate additional parking under § 116.14(C).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 116.14, tenants in newly licensed rental units have an interest in confirming that their property provides the required number of off-street parking stalls for the applicable zoning district, as well as properly surfaced driveways and parking areas. If a rental property appears to fall short of these standards — for example, lacking the required stalls or using non-compliant surfaces — tenants may consider raising the issue with Madison Lake's local licensing or code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Madison Lake's rental health standards can help explain what options may be available when a property does not appear to meet the requirements of § 116.14.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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