City of LakelandBusiness ZoningBRANDON BELL AND ELIZABETH HOWARD

Mixed-Use Zoning

PROS Makes oversight more flexiblePromotes new developments due to

multi-useCan make oversight of area simpler

Mixed-Use Zoning

CONSCan create a loss of structure, which can

lead to a loss of identity in the areaLess control over how the area is

managesCan complicate permit processes in the

future

Mixed-Use Zoning

RECOMMENDATIONS Maintain current zoning districtsCreate a regulation for the development

of multifamily dwellings as conditional uses in business districts

Business Licensing

PROSEquality in business managementCorrectly uses conditional use permitsAlign with other MN cities

Business Licensing

CONSEliminates individual management of

businessesHolds all businesses to the same

standardsMust overhaul current system

Business Licensing

RECOMMENDATIONSEstablish a business licensing systemEnsure business licenses are being

properly issuedUse conditional use permits as the

exception, not the standard

Home Occupations

There is no across-the-board standard for MN cities

Lakeland is flexible in some areas, less flexible in others

Lakeland does allow on-street parking, does not allow signage

Home Occupations

Continued… Create specific guidelines regarding

signage, parking, and exterior storage that are built around flexibility

Strive to develop a flexible home business environment which is still manageable by the city and is also reasonable for neighbors

Possibly consider a system like the one being utilized by Wayzata

Questions?

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns

Brandon Bell bbell03@hamline.edu

Elizabeth Howard ehoward02@hamline.edu