13001 Van Buren St NE, Blaine, MN 55434

Development Flex District

The Development Flex District formerly known as the Residential Flex District is intended to provide for greater flexibility in land use planning and maximize the choice of housing types and styles than is possible under the strict application of other sections of this ordinance. The Development Flex District also attempts to create a reasonable balance between the interests of the property owner in freely developing his property with greater flexibility in land uses, and at the same time protect the interest of surrounding properties in the following ways: By encouraging a more creative approach in housing developments, that will result in quality living environments through innovative design and aesthetic controls; By permitting a combination of housing types and style, including single, two-family, and multiple family dwellings, with the exception of mobile homes; By allowing flexibility in design by permitting cluster developments and a variety of architectural styles and treatments; By allowing for any type of ownership, private, condominium, or rental; By allowing flexibility in setback and height restrictions; By allowing non-residential uses, such as commercial or light industrial uses which will serve the inhabitants of such district, provided such non-residential uses will enhance the character, amenities, and convenience of those who live in the proposed development; By providing an efficient use of land resulting in more cost efficient installation of utilities, streets, and other facilities.By encouraging the preservation of common open space, recreational facilities, natural features, such as woodland and wetland areas; By contributing to the tax base of the community without making undue demands on the community services; and By providing the means for greater creativity and flexibility in environmental design than is provided under the strict application of the Blaine Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance, while, at the same time, preserving the health, safety, order, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare of the City of Blaine and its inhabitants.