On the agenda: Faribault Environmental Commission — Data Center (Sep 28)

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA
3RD FLOOR CONFERENCE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28,
ROOM
2026

6:00 PM

1. Call to Order/ Approve Agenda
2. Approve the Monday, September 28, 2026 Meeting Agenda
3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
4. Items for Discussion
A.

Data Center Development Standards

B.

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Grant Round 3a

5. Routine Business
A.

Commissioner Reports and Updates

6. Adjournment

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Environmental Commission Memorandum
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
MEETING DATE:
SUBJECT:

Environmental Commission

September 28, 2026
Approve the Monday,
Meeting Agenda

September

28,

2026

Background:

Recommendation:

Attachments:

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MINUTES
3RD FLOOR CONFERNCE
ROOM

MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026

6:00 PM

Call to Order
The City of Faribault Environmental Commission meeting was called to order by Chair
Nordmeyer at 6:02 pm. Commissioners in attendance include Lee Nordmeyer, Kevin Theis
Teresa DeMars, Yvette Marthaler, Miranda Lamb, and Ann Schultz. No Commissioners were
absent. Others in attendance include Adam King – Environmental and Water Resource
Coordinator, John Rowan – City Council Member, Mandy Barnes – City Council Member,
Natalie Halverson – Faribault Resident, Brad Carberry – Warsaw Township Resident, Susan
Winkelmann – Warsaw Township Resident, Shodo Spring – Rice County Resident, and
Marco Rivero – Owatonna Resident.
Approval of the Monday, August 24, 2026, Agenda
Addition to the Monday, August 24, 2026 agenda includes Data Center Moratorium under
Items for Discussion as item 4.C. There were no other additions to the Monday, August 24,
2026 agenda. Motion by Marthaler, seconded by DeMars to approve the Monday, August 24,
2026 agenda as amended and carried unanimously.
Approval of the Monday, June 22, 2026, Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes
King presented the Monday, June 22, 2026 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes. The
Commissioners discussed the minutes. There were no corrections to the Monday, June 22,
2026 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes. Motion by Marthaler, seconded by Lamb
to approve the Monday, June 22, 2026 Environmental Commission Meeting minutes as
presented and carried unanimously.
Items for Discussion
Tree Board and Environmental Commission Merger
King discussed the potential Tree Board and Environmental Commission merger. King
reviewed the duties of the Tree Board, the Environmental Commission, and the ordinance
establishing the Environmental Commission under Chapter 9. King said he would start
drafting changes to Chapter 9 to include the tree board duties and bring back a draft for
review. A joint Tree Board and Environmental Commission Work Session will be set up in the
future to further discuss the potential merger.
Data Center Updates
King presented information on data centers, along with data center ordinances passed in
other entities that could be incorporated into the City’s Section 7-30 – Development
Standards. The commissioners discussed the low frequency hum that is associated with many
data centers, and that many setbacks for equipment creating the low frequency hum are
around 300 feet, and that in Faribault it should be increased to at least 500 feet. Discussion
included that many of the topics are not always unique to data centers and should be applied
to all of the I-2 district. The commissioners discussed creating a Data Center Committee.
Motion by DeMars, seconded by Theis to establish a Data Center Committee to study and
propose a data center performance standard ordinance recommendation. The commissioners
discussed the Data Center Committee. DeMars amended the motion to include the
appointment of 3 Environmental Commissioners to the Data Center Committee, seconded by
Theis. The commissioners discussed the motion and carried unanimously.
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A nomination and motion for Miranda Lamb to be appointed to the Data Center Committee
was made by Lamb, seconded by DeMars. Lamb accepted the nomination, and the motion
carried unanimously.
A nomination and motion for Ann Schultz to be appointed to the Data Center Committee was
made by Schultz, seconded by Marthaler. Schultz accepted the nomination, and the motion
carried unanimously.
A nomination and motion for Kevin Theis to be appointed to the Data Center Committee was
made by DeMars, seconded by Marthaler. Theis accepted the nomination, and the motion
carried unanimously.
The Environmental Commission Data Center Committee will meet to study, discuss, and
propose development standards for data centers and report back at the next Environmental
Commission Meeting.
Data Center Moratorium
The commissioners requested an update on the Data Center Moratorium resolution. King
indicated that when he tried bringing the resolution to the City Council during a work session,
the City Council removed it from the agenda as the City was still under litigation and didn’t
want to discuss anything related to data centers. The commissioners expressed that they
would like King to try to present the resolution to the City Council again since the court has
now ruled. King said he would work with the City Administrator to try to get in front of the City
Council.
Routine Business
Grant Updates
King provided an update on grants, including the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
(MN DNR) ReLeaf grant where a total of 113 landowners are participating in the Voluntary
Tree Removal Program and the ReLeaf Grant program, to remove a total of 275 trees
between the two programs. Trees will be removed throughout the fall and into the winter. The
Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) grant to produce video vignettes on home energy
conservation practices continues, with the videos already recorded and are now currently
being edited.
Commissioner Reports and Updates
The commissioners provided reports and updates to projects they are working on. Kevin Theis
reported that he has adopted the drain by his home and discussed the Adopt-a-Drain
program. Teresa DeMars reported that a native prairie planting event was held at Jefferson
Elementary School with approximately 2,200 native prairie pugs planted with more to be
planted in the basin by the school this fall. DeMars also informed the commissioners that
there is a Cannon River Watershed – Wide Clean Up on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from
9:00 am – noon with three sites in Faribault including the Cannon River Wilderness Area,
Fleckenstein Bluffs Park, and River Bend Nature Center. DeMars also let the commissioners
know that there will be a prairie seed collection event on September 24, 2026 at the Sharing
Our Roots Farm in Northfield sponsored by Minnesota Women in Conservation, and Clean
Rivers Partners. Lee Nordmeyer, Miranda Lamb, Yvette Marthaler and Ann Schultz did not
provide a report.
Adjournment
Motion by Theis, seconded by Marthaler, to adjourn the Environmental Commission meeting
and carried unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

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Approved:

Date:
09/28/2026

Recorder:
Adam King,
Environmental and
Water Resources
Coordinator

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION – DATA CENTER
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
MICROSOFT TEAMS

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15,
2026

6:00 PM

Call to Order
The City of Faribault Environmental Commission – Data Center Committee meeting was
called to order at 6:00 pm. Commissioners in attendance include Kevin Theis, Miranda Lamb,
and Ann Schultz. Others in attendance include Adam King – Environmental and Water
Resource Coordinator.
Items for Discussion
Data Center Performance Standards
King presented a draft of the Section 7-30 Development Standards for Data Centers and Data
Mining that staff have developed. The Data Center Committee members reviewed the
Development Standards for Data Centers and Data Mining. The members expressed that they
wanted parts that state “unless specifically granted by the City Council” be changed to having
a variance needed, with the variance needing to go though the Planning Commission and the
City Council. The committee discussed needing a letter of support from the power supplier
stating that residential customers would get priority over the data center and the data center
wouldn’t affect negatively other customers. The committee is in favor of prohibiting diesel
backup generators. The Significant Industrial User (SIU) agreement was discussed, with the
committee in favor of the agreement, and conservation rates were discussed with the
committee in favor of conservation rates. The committee discussed cooling and supports the
draft standards of air cooling or high-efficiency liquid-cooled systems, with open loop, oncethrough, and evaporative systems prohibited, but realize that it must be checked with legal
counsel. Noise was discussed with the committee requesting the (b) iv. setback be changed
to at least 500 feet and include from the city limits. The committee wishes to have a current
conditions noise study required, along with a comprehensive annual noise study
encompassing daytime and nighttime conditions. The committee wants to have as many trees
for landscaping as possible.
Overall, the Environmental Commission Data Center Committee praised staff for the hard
work on the draft development standards, and they felt that City staff have listened and heard
what they have said.
Adjournment
The meeting was ended at 7:17 p.m.

Approved:

Date:
09/28/2026

Recorder:
Adam King,
Environmental and
Water Resources
Coordinator
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Environmental Commission Memorandum
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:

MEETING DATE:
SUBJECT:

Environmental Commission
David
Wanberg,
Community
&
Economic
Development Director
Adam King, Environmental and Water Resources
Coordinator
September 28, 2026
Data Center Development Standards

Background:
The City Council has directed City staff, the Planning Commission and
Environmental Commission to collaborate on Data Center Performance
Standards. The City must adopt fair standards, protect health, safety, and
welfare, while treating similar land uses consistently.

In August, the Planning Commission and Environmental Commission held
a joint work session, with the Planning Commission reviewing requirements
at their meetings and the Environmental Commission establishing a Data
Center Committee to review initial recommendations. The Data Center
Committee met on September 15, 2026 and reviewed the draft of data
center performance standards that City staff have put together. City staff
have incorporated comments and concerns made by the Data Center
Committee, and have made edits to the performance standards,
incorporating recommendations into the City’s General Performance
Standards, and keeping standards unique to data centers in the data center
development standards.
Summarized changes include:
• Sec. 1-120. Definitions
O Rewrote existing definition to encompass both data centers and
data mining facilities. Exempts facilities that are accessory to the
property principal use (office, factory, etc.)
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• Sec. 4-125. Landscape requirements industrial districts
O Changed landscape requirements for all industrial properties to
retain half of all existing trees on the property before development
if within a quarter mile of residential.
• Sec. 6-310 through Sec. 6-430
O Specified that the City may require plans for dealing with various
performance standards, that it be paid by the applicant, and the
applicant shall be held to the plan(s) for complying with rules and
regulations.
O Incorporated dark-sky compliant aspects into the lighting
performance standard, exempting single- and two-family homes,
and some decorative lighting.
O Strengthened standards for heat venting and encouraged heat
waste recapture systems.
O Added vibration dampening techniques as an option to meet
vibration performance standards.
O Strengthened requirements for uses emitting both high- and lowfrequency noise (dBA and dBC). Made low-frequency noisegenerating equipment prohibited to install, within a quarter mile of
residential, without a CUP and adequate sound dampening. Limited
testing and non-emergency or peak energy use of backup power
generators.
O Strengthened requirements for uses generating odor.
O Incorporated requirements for the city to receive air permits,
regular reporting, and increased separation from property lines.
O Made clear that equipment and backup generators may be
considered explosive or flammable materials, and that these
performance criteria and hazardous materials both require
emergency plans.
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O Incorporated water and wastewater plans into performance
criteria, and required documentation regarding solid waste disposal
of special or unique waste items, like electronic waste.
• Sec. 7-30. Development standards
O Moved much of the content focused on performance standards to
the general performance standards part of the UDO.
O Moved impervious surface coverage requirements to the industrial
district sections.
O Required sound dampening if noise-producing equipment is on top
of a building.
O
Maintained
specific
data
center
requirements
for
water/wastewater, energy/heat, emergency, and noise/vibration
plans (in addition to the General Performance Standards part of the
UDO).
• Sec. 12-30. Principal uses for the industrial districts
O Shifted data centers and data mining to a conditional use only in
I-2.
• Sec. 12-190 & 220 & 250. Maximum structure coverage
O For all sections, the section name was changed to “maximum lot
coverage” and restrictions implemented on the amount of impervious
surface coverage when within a quarter mile of residential.
O For I-P, the impervious surface coverage is limited to 60%.
O For I-1 and I-2, the impervious surface coverage is limited to 70%.

Recommendation:
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Attachments:
1.
ENV Resolution ENV2026-03 Rec on Unified Development Regulations
and Data Center Development Standards

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State of Minnesota
County of Rice

CITY OF FARIBAULT ENVIRONMENTAL COMISSION
RESOLUTION #ENV2026-03
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
WHEREAS, The City of Faribault City Council has directed City staff, the City
of Faribault Planning Commission and the City of Faribault Environmental
Commission to collaborate on Data Center Performance Standards; and
WHEREAS, the City of Faribault Planning Commission and City of Faribault
Environmental Commission held a joint work session on Monday, August 17,
2026; and
WHEREAS, the City of Faribault Environmental Commission created a Data
Center Committee on Monday, August 24, 2026 to discuss, develop and
recommend data center development standards; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission Data Center Committee met on
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 to discuss, develop and recommend data
center development standards; and
WHEREAS, many of the concerns raised about data center operations are
not unique to data centers with those recommendations applying to the
General Performance Standards (Chapter 6 Article 9); and
WHEREAS, concerns specific to data center operations apply to Data Center
Specific Development Standards (Chapter 7); and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF FARIBAULT
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION, that the Environmental Commission
recommends the City of Faribault Planning Commission, upon legal review,
considers amending (additions and amendments show in in the underlined
text; removals shown in the strikethrough text) the Unified Development
Ordinance as proposed in Exhibits A, B, C, D, and E.

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Resolution ENV2026-03
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Date Adopted: Monday, September 28, 2026
Faribault Environmental Commission
______________________
Lee Nordmeyer, Chair
ATTEST:
______________________________
Adam King, Environmental and Water Resources Coordinator

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Resolution ENV2026-03
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EXHIBIT A
Amended Section 1-120, under Chapter 1 of the Unified Development
Ordinance
Sec. 1-120. Definitions.
[insert after Curb level]
Data center or mining. An establishment engaging in the storage, management, processing, and/or
transmission of digital data, and housing computer and/or network equipment, systems, servers, appliances, and
other associated components related to digital data operations. Digital data operations may also include using the
same systems for warehousing and analyzing databases and datasets in the pursuit of knowledge discovery
through artificial intelligence, machine learning, and/or statistics. The definition of “data center” or “data mining”
shall not include facilities that are not the principal use of a building, facility, or property in extent or area but
which may perform similar functions in a manner that is accessory to a lawful principal use.
[insert before Deck]

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Resolution ENV2026-03
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EXHIBIT B
Amended Section 4-125, under Chapter 4 of the Unified Development
Ordinance
Sec. 4-125. Landscaping requirements, industrial districts.
(A)

Preserving existing trees. If the property is within three hundred and fifty (350) feet from a residential use or
zoned property, measured lot line to lot line, one-third (1/3) of all existing trees on the property, less those
that are invasive species or diseased, dead, or dying, must be preserved in the area(s) closest to residential
uses. The City has discretion over final preservation areas, but they may be challenged through the appeals
process outlined in Chapter 2.

(B)

Base number of landscape plantings. The base number of landscape plantings required on industrially zoned
properties shall be determined by the percent of impervious surface on the property as shown in the
following table. For the purposes of this section, all calculations regarding the number of required plantings
shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.
Percent Impervious Surface
0 — 19%
20 — 39%
40 — 59%
60 — 79%
>80% - 100%

Base Plantings Required
3 plantings/Acre
4 plantings/Acre
5 plantings/Acre
6 plantings/Acre
7 plantings/Acre

(BC) Shrub plantings. No more than ⅓ of the total required plantings shall be shrubs. Perennials and annuals shall
not qualify as shrubs.
(CD) Evergreen plantings. A minimum of ⅓ of the required plantings shall be evergreen.
(DE) Planting locations. A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the required base plantings shall be located within the
required front building setback area. If the property has more than one (1) street frontage, the plantings
required within this section shall be evenly divided between the street frontages.
(EF) Landscape transitions. Landscape transitions are established to lessen the impact of industrial uses on certain
less intense land uses, zoning districts, and Interstate 35. Such transitions are required as follows:
(1)

A fifty (50) percent increase in the base number of plantings is required for properties abutting
Interstate 35. Such plantings shall be planted within the building or parking setback area adjacent to
Interstate 35.

(2)

A fifty (50) percent increase in the base number of plantings is required if the property is adjacent to a
Public Park, Trail, or Open Space. Such plantings shall be planted in the setback area immediately
adjacent to the Public Park. Trail, or Open Space. If a trail is located adjacent to or within the public
right-of-way it is exempt from this provision.

(3)

A fifty (50) percent in the base number of plantings is required if the property is adjacent to a
residential use or zoning district. Such plantings shall be planted in the setback area adjacent to the
residential use or zoning district.

(4)

A maximum increase of seventy-five (75) percent increase in the base number of plantings shall be
required on any one (1) property. In cases where two (2) or more of the above criteria are met, the
plantings shall be evenly distributed and planted in the building setback area along the property line
for which the increased plantings are required.

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(FG) Interior landscaping of parking lots. In all parking areas that contain more than fifty (50) parking spaces, a
landscaped island of not less than one hundred (100) square feet shall be provided for each twenty-five (25)
parking spaces or fraction thereof, and shall contain one (1) tree which provides shade or is capable of
providing shade upon maturity, as illustrated in Figure 4-4. The remainder of the landscaped area shall be
covered with turf grass, native grasses, or other perennial flowering plants, vines, shrubs, trees, or landscape
rock a minimum of one and one-half (1½) inch in size.
(GH) Lawn coverage. All areas, excluding those within the public right-of-way, which are disturbed by grading and
not built upon, paved, retained as natural area, or covered with other landscaping materials shall be seeded
or sodded to provide complete coverage. Disturbed areas located within the public right-of-way shall be
sodded. Disturbed areas located within the public right-of-way unmaintained ditch areas may be seeded,
subject to approval by the City Engineer.
(HI) Screening. When screening is required, as stated in other sections of this chapter, the following standards
shall apply:
(1)

The screening shall be a minimum of six (6) feet in height.

(2)

The screening shall have a minimum of ninety (90) percent opacity.

(3)

If landscaping is used for the screening, the plantings shall be evergreen and a minimum of six (6) in
height when planted. A ninety (90) percent opacity level shall be obtained within two (2) years.

(4)

Screening shall be required when the area is visible from one (1) of the following areas:
a.

A residential zoning district or use.

b.

A public park, trail, or open space.

c.

Interstate 35, a State Highway, or County Highway.

(Ord. No. 2008-09, § 1, 5-13-08; Ord. No. 2010-09, § 1, 6-8-10)

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EXHIBIT C
Amended Sections 6-320, 6-330, 6-340, 6-350, 6-360, 6-370, 6-380,
6-390, 6-400, 6-410, 6-420, under Chapter 6 of the Unified
Development Ordinance
Sec. 6-320. In general.
No use or structure shall be operated or occupied so as to constitute a dangerous, injurious, or noxious
condition because of fire, explosion or other hazard, noise, vibration, smoke, dust, fumes, odor or other air
pollution, light, glare, heat, cold, dampness, electrical disturbance, liquid or solid refuse or waste, water or soil
pollution, or other substance or condition. No use or structure shall unreasonably interfere with the use and
enjoyment of property by any person of normal sensitivities. In addition, no use or structure shall be operated or
occupied in a manner not in compliance with any performance standard contained in this ordinance or with any
other applicable regulation. The City, at its sole discretion, may require the operator or property owner to create
one or more plans associated with services and performance standards, at their own expense, and take actions to
complete said plans, for demonstrating or ensuring the use fully complies with rules and regulations.
(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

Sec. 6-330. Review by other agencies.
In determining compliance with the performance standards of this section, the City Planner may refer any
matter to such governmental agencies or other entities as deemed necessary to obtain their review and comments
as to such compliance.

Commented [HD1]: Planning

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

Sec. 6-340. Lighting.
(A)

In general. No use or structure shall be operated or occupied as to create light or glare in such an amount or
to such a degree or intensity as to constitute a hazardous condition, or as to unreasonably interfere with the
use and enjoyment of property by any person of normal sensitivities, or otherwise as to create a public
nuisance.

(B)

Specific standards. All uses shall comply with the following standards except as otherwise provided in this
section:
(1)

Lighting fixtures shall be effectively shielded and arranged so as not to hooded, shielded, or aimed
downward and may not shine directly on any residential use or zoned property. The hood or shield
shall mask the direct horizontal surface of the light source. The light shall be aimed to ensure that the
illumination points only downward onto the ground surface. Lighting fixtures not of a cutoff type shall
be subject to the following:

(a)

Maximum initial lumens generated by each fixture shall not exceed two thousand (2,000) lumens
(equivalent to a one-hundred fifty (150) watt incandescent bulb).

(b)

Mounting heights of such fixtures shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet.

(2)

Lighting shall not create a sensation of brightness that is substantially greater than ambient lighting
conditions so as to cause annoyance, discomfort, or decreased visual performance or visibility.

(3)

Lighting shall not directly or indirectly cause illumination or glare in excess of one-half (½) foot-candle
measured at the closest residential use or zoned property line and five (5) foot-candles measured at
the street curb line or non-residential property line nearest the light source.

(4)

Lighting shall not create a hazard for vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

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(C)

(5)

Light trespass onto federal or state wilderness, natural area, or other areas designated for
environmental protection, including public waters, may not exceed one-half (½) footcandle. Lighting of
building facades or roofs shall be located, aimed, and shielded so that light is directed only onto the
façade or roof.

(6)

Lighting shall be maintained stationary and constant in intensity and color, and shall not be of a
flashing, moving, or intermittent type.

Exceptions. The uses listed below shall be exempt from the provisions of this section as follows:
(1)

Single- and two-family residential uses, provided lights are not directed to or cause glare for adjoining
residential properties.

(2)

Publicly controlled or maintained street lighting and warning and emergency or traffic signals.

(23) Athletic fields and outdoor recreation facilities serving or operated by an institutional or public use that
otherwise meets all of the requirements of this ordinance shall be exempt from the requirements of
Sections 6-340(B)(1) through (B)(4) due to their unique requirements for nighttime visibility and limited
hours of operation.
(34) Neon signs, theater marquee lights, and seasonal decorative lighting.
(5)

Strands of individual, low-intensity, white decorative lights used to illuminate the outdoor patio space
of bars and restaurants during their normal business hours.

(6)

Pedestrian walkway lighting 42 inches or less in height above the adjacent walkway grade may be
permitted. This includes lighting applications such as bollards, light fixtures located in retaining and
landscape walls, and lighting fixtures located on or within structures utilized for pedestrian safety.

(7)

Accent lighting for buildings and landscape, provided the light is not directed to adjoining properties,
the right-of-way, or any pedestrian or vehicular access points. Accent lighting may not result in light
emitted past the intended and highlighted landscape or architectural element. Roof eaves, fixture
shielding, dense foliage, and other controls must be used to ensure light does not spill past the
intended surface or element.

(8)

Lighting that illuminates a sign is not governed under this section. Outdoor lighting regulations and sign
ordinance regulations shall be considered separate and distinct from one another.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

Sec. 6-350. Glare and heat.
(A)

In general. No use or structure shall be operated or occupied as to create glare or heat from high
temperature processes such as welding or metallurgical refining in such an amount or to such a degree or
intensity as to constitute a hazardous condition, or as to unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment
of property by any person of normal sensitivities, or otherwise as to create a public nuisance.

(B)

Specific standard. Uses producing glare or heat shall be performed within a completely enclosed building in
such manner as to make such glare or heat completely imperceptible from any point along the property line.

(C)

Venting. Venting heat shall be directed upward, and the point of exterior emission shall be at least 50 feet
from a property line.

(D)

Heat waste recapture. Heat-emitting uses may utilize systems to recapture and reuse heat for nearby
buildings or facilities.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

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Sec. 6-360. Vibration.
(A)

In general. No use or structure shall be operated or occupied as to vibration in such an amount or to such a
degree or intensity as to constitute a hazardous condition, or as to unreasonably interfere with the use and
enjoyment of property by any person of normal sensitivities, or otherwise as to create a public nuisance.

(B)

Specific standards. All uses shall comply with the following standards:
(1)

On property within or adjacent to any non-industrial zoning district, uses creating vibration shall be
conducted in such a manner as to make such vibration completely imperceptible from any point along
the property line.

(2)

On all other property, uses creating vibration shall comply with the performance standards identified in
Table 6-2 and shall be conducted in such a manner as to make such vibration completely imperceptible
from any point along a non-industrial zoning district boundary line. Vibration shall be measured at any
point along a property line with a three (3) point component measuring system recognized as a
standard for such purpose and shall be expressed as displacement in inches.
Table 6-2. Maximum permitted vibration.

Frequency in Cycles per Second
Under 10
10—19
20—29
30—39
40 and over
(C)

Maximum Vibration Displacement in Inches
.0008
.0005
.0002
.0002
.0001

Vibration dampening. Vibration-generating uses may utilize vibration dampening techniques to reduce
vibrations to meet this ordinance.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

Sec. 6-370. Noise.
(A)

In general. No use or structure shall be operated or occupied as to create noise in such an amount or with
such recurrence or at such time of day as to constitute a hazardous condition, or as to unreasonably interfere
with the use and enjoyment of property by any person of normal sensitivities, or otherwise as to create a
public nuisance.

(B)

Enforcement. The City, or designated representative, may collect noise measurements at any time to ensure
uses are adhering to noise standards.

(C)

Specific standards. All uses shall comply with the standards governing noise as regulated by the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency. Additional regulations are as follows for uses established on or after January 1,
2027:
(1)

(2)

The City may, at its discretion, require a noise study before establishment and operation of a use. The
noise study must demonstrate compliance with this noise ordinance. The City may stipulate sounddampening requirements and regular reporting when a residential use or zoned property is located
within one-fourth (¼) of a mile, measured lot line to lot line. Reporting must include measurements
taken at different times of day and different seasons during the year.
Uses may not exceed the MPCA’s noise area classification (NAC) 1 standards as heard from the nearest
residential property, which are L10 = 65 dBA and L50 = 60 dBA during the daytime (7:00 a.m. – 10:00
p.m.) and L10 = 55 dBA and L50 = 50 dBA during the nighttime (10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.). If the MPCA
changes noise control standards after the adoption of this ordinance, the current standards may apply,
at the discretion of the City.

Commented [HD2]: Planning? Police?

Commented [HD3]: Planning
Commented [HD4]: Planning

Commented [HD5]: Planning

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(3)

Uses may not exceed a dBC measurement more than 10 dB above the MPCA’s NAC 1 standards as
heard from the nearest residential property.

(4)

The following table applies to uses when heard or experienced from a residential use or zoned
property:
Table 6-2. Octave Band Sound Pressure Levels.
Octave Band (Hz)
31.5
63
125
250
500
1000
2000
4000
8000

(5)

(6)

Daytime Maximum dBZ
65
60
55
50
45
41
38
36
35

Nighttime Maximum dBZ
60
55
50
45
40
36
33
31
30

For industrial uses, equipment permanently installed or affixed to the ground or a building that
generates a low-frequency noise may only be located within Five-Hundred (500) feet, measured lot line
to lot line, of a residential use or zoned property under certain conditions:
(a)

Dampening techniques are introduced and verified to meet ; OR

(b)

Through a conditional use permit (CUP).

Commented [HD6]: Considering altering to allow if it
includes dampening techniques and not require a
conditional use permit

Operation of backup power generators in non-emergency or peak energy use situations is limited to
daytime hours and limits as specified in this ordinance. Testing of backup generators may only occur
between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

Sec. 6-380. Odor emissions.
(A)

In general. No use or structure shall be operated or occupied as to create odor in such an amount or to such
degree as to constitute a hazardous condition, or as to unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of
property by any person of normal sensitivities, or otherwise as to create a public nuisance.

(B)

Specific standards. All uses shall comply with the standards governing odor emissions as regulated by the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and with the requirements identified as follows:
(1)

Venting of odors, gas, and fumes shall directed upward and away from residential use or zoned
properties uses, and the point of exterior emission must be at least 50 feet from a property line.

(2)

On property within or adjacent to any non-industrial zoning district, uses producing odorous matter in
such quantities as to be readily detectable so as to cause annoyance or discomfort from any point
along the property line shall be prohibited.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

Sec. 6-390. Air emissions.
(A)

In general. No use or structure shall be operated or occupied as to create the emission of smoke, particulate
matter, noxious gas, or other air emission in such an amount or to such degree as to constitute a hazardous
condition, or as to unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of property by any person of normal
sensitivities, or otherwise as to create a public nuisance.

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(B)

Specific standards. All uses shall comply with the standards governing air emissions as regulated by the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Additional regulations are as follows for uses established on or after
January 1, 2027:
(1)

Uses and equipment requiring an air permit must provide a copy of the permit to the City.

(2)

Venting of air emissions shall directed upward and away from residential use or zoned properties. The
point of exterior emission must be at least 50 feet from a property line for non-residential properties
and 300 feet from residential use or zoned properties, measured to the lot line.

(3)

The City may, at its discretion, require regular reporting of air emissions by the use and any associated
equipment.

Commented [HD7]: Planning? Building?

Commented [HD8]: Planning? Building? Council?

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

Sec. 6-400. Explosive and flammable materials.
(A)

In general. No use or structure involving the manufacture, storage, or use of explosive or flammable
materials shall be operated or occupied as to constitute a hazardous condition, or as to unreasonably
interfere with the use and enjoyment of property by any person of normal sensitivities, or otherwise as to
create a public nuisance. Uses that operate with backup generators or battery energy storage systems are
considered to have an explosive or flammable material for purposes of this ordinance.

(B)

Specific standards. All uses involving the manufacture, storage, or use of explosive or flammable materials
shall comply with all pertinent regulations, including but not limited to the Minnesota Building Code and
Minnesota Uniform Fire Code, and shall meet the requirements identified as follows:

(C)

(1)

Safety devices. All uses involving the manufacture, storage, or use of explosive or flammable materials
shall employ best management practices and the provision of adequate safety devices to guard against
the hazards of fire and explosion and adequate fire-fighting and fire-suppression devices standard in
the industry.

(2)

Explosive or blasting agents. The manufacture, storage, or use of any explosive or blasting agent, as
defined by the Uniform Fire Code, shall be prohibited in any non-industrial zoning district.

(3)

Flammable liquids and gases.
(a)

In general. The storage of any flammable liquid or gas shall be subject to the requirements
established under the Uniform Fire Code and review by the State Fire Marshal.

(b)

Distance from residential zoning districts. Storage of flammable liquids or gases in excess of one
hundred twenty (120) gallons but not more than five hundred (500) gallons shall be located no
closer than fifty (50) feet from the nearest residential zoning district boundary, and if outside and
above-ground, shall be located no closer than one hundred (100) feet from the nearest
residential zoning district boundary. Storage of flammable liquids or gases in excess of five
hundred (500) gallons but not more than two thousand seven hundred fifty (2,750) gallons shall
be located no closer than one hundred fifty (150) feet from the nearest residential zoning district
boundary, and if outside and above-ground shall be located no closer than three hundred (300)
feet from the nearest residential zoning district boundary. Storage of flammable liquids or gases
in excess of two thousand seven hundred fifty (2,750) gallons shall be located no closer than
three hundred (300) feet from the nearest residential zoning district boundary.

(c)

Decreasing minimum distance. A decrease in the minimum setback, established above, shall only
be allowed through approval of a conditional use permit, in accordance with the provisions
established in Chapter 2, Administration and Enforcement.

Emergency plan. The City may, at its discretion, require submittal of a detailed plan for an emergency,
catastrophe, or hazard impacting the use and manufacturing, storage, or use of flammable or explosive
materials. If the facility utilizes battery energy storage or similar equipment, the facility must have a plan in

Commented [HD9]: Fire

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place to address its operation and possible catastrophic failure, like a fire. The City must be notified and give
approval of any changes to the facility operations and hazards on-site that impact the plan.
(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

Sec. 6-410. Hazardous materials.
(A)

In general. No use or structure involving hazardous materials shall be operated or occupied as to constitute a
hazardous condition, or as to unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of property by any person
of normal sensitivities, or otherwise as to create a public nuisance.

(B)

Specific standards. All uses shall comply with the standards governing hazardous materials as regulated by
the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

(C)

Emergency plan. The City may, at its discretion, require submittal of a detailed plan for an emergency,
catastrophe, or hazard impacting the use and hazardous materials. The City must be notified and give
approval of any changes to the facility operations and hazards on-site that impact the plan.

Commented [HD10]: Fire

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

Sec. 6-420. Direct discharge of wWaste discharge and disposal.
(A)

In general. No use or structure shall be operated or occupied as to discharge waste material in such an
amount as to constitute a hazardous condition, or as to unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment
of property by any person of normal sensitivities, or otherwise as to create a public nuisance.

(B)

Specific standards. All uses shall comply with the standards governing waste discharge as regulated by the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

(C)

Special solid waste disposal. The City may, at its discretion, require a use to provide documentation that
special or unique waste (such as electronic waste) will be handled by a licensed disposal or recycling
operator.

Commented [HD11]: Planning?

(D)

Sanitary sewer. The City may, at its discretion, require a water and wastewater plan. Water and wastewater
discharge caps may be determined by the City and shall be memorialized in an agreement approved by City
Council and recorded with the property. The agreement may manifest as a Significant Industrial User (SIU)
agreement with the City. The City shall have discretion in requiring the installation of flow meters on sewer
discharge to monitor sanitary sewer connections, on-site pre-treatment facilities, or other appropriate
conditions.

Commented [HD12]: Engineering/PW

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

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EXHIBIT D
Amended Section 7-30, under Chapter 7 of the Unified Development
Ordinance
Sec. 7-30. Development standards.
[After Craftsman studios, limited production and processing, wholesaling operations and services, in a commercial
district.]
Data centers and data mining.
(1)

Purpose and applicability. All data centers and data mining operations constructed within the City of
Faribault shall be designed and built to incorporate sufficient external noise attenuation measures to
minimize the impact of noise disturbance on residents. Data centers and data mining operations shall also
be required to provide sufficient evidence that their operation will not negatively impact the customers
and users of public utilities within a utility’s service area or the users of ground or surface waters.

(2)

General standards.

(3)

(a)

A maximum of 50% of the lot may be covered in impervious surfaces.

(b) (a)

All mechanical equipment, generators, cooling equipment, and other similar equipment must be:
(i)

A minimum of 50 feet from any property line

(ii)

Fully screened from view by an opaque material such as a fence, wall, or building. This
requirement may be waived if the equipment is more than 600 feet from a property
line.

(iii)

No closer to a side or rear property line than the principal structure.

(iv)

Surrounded by sound-dampening materials and techniques in use if placed on top of a
building.

Principal and accessory structures.
(a)

Any accessory or supporting structures associated with the principal data center or data mining
use must be located a minimum of 50 feet from all property lines.

(b)

Setbacks for the principal data center or data mining structure and use are as required in the
property’s underlying zoning district.

(4)

Services.

(4)

Service and performance standards.
(a)

Water, sewer, storm sewer.
(i)

The developer is required to construct or provide proof of adequate sanitary sewer,
water, and storm sewer services with adequate infrastructure and capacity to serve the
data center or data mining facility, as determined by the City.

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(b)

(c)

(d)

(ii)

Before approval, the developer shall submit a water and wastewater plan for review by
the City in compliance with the Unified Development Ordinance section on general
performance standards relating to water and wastewater.

(iii)

All cooling systems shall be either fully air-cooled or high-efficiency liquid-cooled
systems, or equivalent technologies designed to minimize water consumption and
wastewater discharge. Open-loop and once-through cooling systems are prohibited.
Evaporative-only cooling systems that consume potable water as the primary cooling
medium are prohibited.

(iv)

Water use and sewer discharge caps shall be determined by the City and memorialized
in an agreement approved by City Council and recorded with the property.

(v)

Applicant shall commit to annual water use reporting to demonstrate compliance with
any applicable recorded agreement.

Energy management.
(i)

The applicant developer shall submit provide a heat and energy management plan along
with documentation from their chosen the electric utility certifying that the utility will
supply the power needed and that other customers/users within the utility’s service
area will not be negatively impacted. This documentation shall identify any required
transmission, generation, or substation upgrades.

(ii)

The developer shall may decide on diesel backup generators, battery energy storage, or
other similar to install technology or equipment to maintain continuous operation and
prevent catastrophic data loss or equipment damage during a utility grid power failure.
The equipment may be backup generators, battery energy storage, other similar
technology, or a combination of different equipment types.
a.

Diesel backup Backup generators, or similar emergency power equipment with
air or noise pollution emissions, may not be used installed unless specifically
granted by City Council.

b.

Battery energy storage may not be utilized without approval from the City and
a plan to address operations and catastrophic failures, such as fire.

(iii)

The developer shall provide a heat and energy management plan detailing the use of
electricity at different ties of day and year, power use efficiency, how exterior
environmental changes will impact operations, and details on disposal or emission of
heat resulting from operations. The plan may include waste heat recovery measures
and details regarding any on site electricity generation.

(iv)

Venting of heat emissions must be directed upward and be at least 50 feet from the
property line.

Solid waste.
(i)

The applicant must submit documentation from their chosen disposal service certifying
that the additional solid waste will not significantly impact their capacity or service.

(ii)

Verification must be provided that all electronic waste generated by the operation will
be handled by a licensed electronic waste recycling firm.

Emergency and fire.

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(c)

Emergency management.
(i)

Prior to operating, the operator shall submit a hazardous waste plan for emergencies,
catastrophes, and environmental hazards for compliance with the Unified Development
Ordinance section on general performance standards relating to explosive, flammable,
and hazardous materials for review by the City. If the facility utilized battery energy
storage or similar equipment, the facility must have a plan in place to address its
operation and possible catastrophic failure, like a fire.

(ii)

The City must review changes to the operation of the facility that affect hazardous
waste material.

(d)

Lighting. All lighting shall be full cutoff fixtures, directed or angled perpendicular to the ground,
and be located no closer than 50 feet to a property line.

(d)

Noise and vibration management.

(e)

(e)

(i)

A noise and vibration study shall be submitted by a third party engineer demonstrating
to the City that the operation of the data center or data mining facility will comply with
MPCA required in compliance with the Unified Development Ordinance section on
general performance standards relating to noise rules and vibration.

(ii)

The data center or data mining facility shall be designed and built to incorporate sound
and vibration mitigation methods to reduce sound levels emanating from the facility to
adjacent if a residential structure use is within one-fourth (1/4) of a mile, measured lot
line to lot line.

(iii)

Any testing of backup generators or similar equipment must take place between 10 am
and 5 pm Monday through Friday.

(iv)

Any equipment on the property generating a low frequency hum may not be located
within 300 feet of a parcel zoned or used for residential purposes.

(v) (iii)

The property owner is responsible for an annual report, assembled by a third-party
engineer, of sound measurements (both high- and low-frequency) from property
boundaries at different times of day and , different seasons, and during backup
generator testing or operation, if applicable. The report must be submitted to the City
for review.

(vi)

The City may conduct noise measurement collection at any time.

Air emissions.
(i)

All air emissions must comply with MPCA standards.

(ii)

An air permit for any equipment emitting air pollution is required and the permit must
be shared with the City.

(iii)

Yearly reports for emissions are required and must be shared with the City.

(iv)

Any equipment on the property generating, or vents releasing, air polluting emissions
may not be located within 300 feet of a parcel zoned or used for residential purposes.

General performance standards. More applicable performance standards are in the unified
development ordinance chapter for general performance standards. This includes but is not

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limited to lighting, glare and heat, vibration, air emissions, noise, explosive and flammable
materials, waste, and hazardous materials.
[Before Dwelling as part of a mixed use structure, CBD District.]

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EXHIBIT E
Amended Sections 12-30, 12-190, 12-220, 12-250, under Chapter 12
of the Unified Development Ordinance
Sec. 12-30. Principal uses for the industrial districts.
(A)

In general. All permitted and conditional uses allowed in the industrial districts are listed in Table 12-1.

(B)

Permitted uses. Uses specified with a "P" are permitted in the district or districts where designated, provided
that the use complies with all other applicable provisions of this ordinance. Persons wishing to establish a
permitted use shall obtain a zoning certificate for such use as specified Sections 2-190 through 2-250.

(C)

Conditional uses. Uses specified with a "C" are allowed as a conditional use in the district or districts where
designated, provided that the use complies with all other applicable provisions of this ordinance. Persons
wishing to establish or expand a conditional use shall obtain a conditional use permit for such use as
specified in Sections 2-260 through 2-340.

(D)

Prohibited uses. Any use not listed as either "P" (permitted) or "C" (conditional) in a particular district or any
use not determined by the City Planner to be substantially similar to a use listed as permitted or conditional
shall be prohibited in that district. Such determination shall be made in the manner provided for in Section 250 governing determination of substantially similar uses.

(E)

Specific development standards. Permitted and conditional uses specified with an "x" under the Specific
Development Standards column shall be subject to the standards identified in Chapter 7, Specific
Development Standards.

(F)

Generalized use categories. Table 12-1 employs generalized use categories for some types of industrial uses.
A particular use may be determined to be within a generalized use category if not listed specifically
elsewhere in Table 12-1 and if not determined to be within another less restrictive generalized use category.
Determination of whether a particular use is included within a generalized use category shall be made by the
City Planner in the manner provided for in Section 2-50 governing determination of substantially similar uses.
(1)

Limited Industrial Uses. Limited industrial uses are low impact uses which produce little or no noise,
odor, vibration, glare or other objectionable influences and which, given proper controls, have little or
no adverse effect on surrounding properties. Limited industrial uses generally do not involve
processing of raw materials or production of primary materials. Limited industrial uses include the
production, processing, or storage of the following:
(a)

Apparel, textiles, and fabrics.

(b)

Electronic and electrical equipment, components, and accessories.

(c)

Foods and food products, not including distilling or live slaughter.

(d)

Household goods and appliances.

(e)

Measuring, analyzing, and controlling instruments.

(f)

Medical and optical goods and technology.

(g)

Novelty items, musical instruments, sporting and athletic equipment, and other personal goods.

(h)

Office and commercial equipment, furniture, and fixtures.

(i)

Pharmaceuticals, health and beauty products.

(j)

Printing and publishing operations, including distribution.

(k)

Signs, including electric and neon signs, and other advertising devices.

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(l)

Fabricated metal products such as cans and shipping containers, cutlery, handtools and general
hardware.

(m) Fabricated plastic and rubber products, except tires and inner tubes.

(2)

(n)

Household, industrial and commercial machinery and equipment such as engines and turbines,
farm, lawn and garden equipment, heating, cooling and refrigeration equipment, and machine
tools.

(o)

Metal working such as stamping, welding, machining, extruding, engraving, plating, grinding,
polishing, cleaning and heat treating.

(p)

Paper and paperboard products, except no pulp, paper or paperboard mills.

(q)

Woodworking, lumber and wood products, not including saw mills.

(r)

Cannabis cultivation.

(s)

Cannabis manufacturer.

(t)

Lower-potency hemp-edible manufacturer.

General Industrial Uses. General industrial uses include high impact and outdoor uses which are likely
to have a substantial adverse effect on the environment or on surrounding properties and which
require special measures and careful site selection to ensure compatibility with the surrounding area.
General industrial uses often include processing of raw materials or production of primary materials.
General industrial uses include the production or processing of the following:
(a)

Asphalt, paving and roofing materials.

(b)

Battery manufacture and reprocessing.

(c)

Chemicals and chemical products, including ammonia, chlorine, household cleaners, detergent,
fertilizer, and industrial and agricultural chemicals.

(d)

Gypsum and plaster products.

(e)

Manufactured housing.

(f)

Paints, varnishes, lacquers, and enamels.

(g)

Petroleum and coal products, except no mining or extraction.

(h)

Plastics and synthetic resins and fibers.

(i)

Primary metals, including steelworks, rolling and finishing mills, forge or foundry.

(j)

Pulp, paper or paperboard mills.

(k)

Sand and gravel, except no mining or extraction.

(l)

Sawmills.

(m) Tanned hides and leather.
(n)

Tires and inner tubes.

(o)

Transportation equipment, including motor vehicle and aircraft parts and equipment.

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Table 12-1. Principal uses in the industrial districts.

District
Use
Industrial uses
Generalized use categories
Limited industrial
General industrial
Specific industrial uses
Aircraft storage and maintenance
Ammunition and explosives, storage and manufacturing
Boat construction, repair, and storage
Commercial laundry
Concrete, asphalt, and rock crushing facility
Contractor yard
Data center
Furniture moving and storage
Grain elevator or storage
Grain milling and distillation
Greenhouse, wholesale
Industrial machinery and equipment sales, service, and
rental
Research, development, and testing laboratory
Recycling facility
Refuse disposal and incineration facility
Scrap/salvage yard, metal milling facility
Self service storage
Stockyards, slaughter of animals
Wholesaling, warehousing and distribution; Cannabis
wholesaler
Commercial uses
Adult entertainment uses
Animal kennel, veterinary services
Auction establishments
Automobile Services
Automobile convenience facility
Automobile repair, major
Automobile repair, minor
Automobile sales
Brewery
Commercial recreation, entertainment and lodging
Firearm range, indoor
Hotel, motel
Indoor recreational facility
Outdoor recreation area

Development
Standards

I-P

I-1

I-2

P
-

P
-

P
P

P
P
P
P
C
P
P

P
P
P
P
P
P
P

P
C
P
P
C
P
PC
P
P
P
P
P

P
C
P
P

P
C
P
P

P
P
C
C
P
C
P

P
P
C

P
P
C

P
P
C

x
x
x

P
P
P
C
P

P
P
P
C
P

P
P
P
P

x
x
x
x
x

P
C
P
C

P
C
P
C

P
P
C

x

x
x
x
x

x
x
x

x
x

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Contractor showroom
Digital Billboards
Offices
Retail sales and services
Ambulance Facility
Building material sales, lumberyard
Cannabis retail and cannabis delivery service

Child care center (as principal use)
Farm and construction equipment
Restaurants, liquor establishments
Transportation
Bus garage or maintenance facility
Heliport
Package delivery service
Transportation services; Cannabis transporter
Transportation terminal
Truck, trailer, boat or recreational vehicle, sales service or
rental
Waste hauler
Institutional and public uses
Educational facilities
School, vocational or business
Parking facilities, ramps
Social, cultural, charitable, & recreational facilities
Armories, convention halls
Stadiums, arenas
Clubs and lodges
Religious institutions
Place of assembly
Residential uses
Dwelling in conjunction w/business
Public service and utilities
Communication facilities
Communication towers
Electric or gas substation
Electricity generation plant, non-nuclear
Essential services
Governmental buildings and structures
Public utility buildings and structures
Street and equipment maintenance facility
Waste transfer or disposal facility

P
C
P

P
C
P

P
C
P

x
see 9-160(I)

C
P
P
C
P
C

C
P
P
C
P
C

C
P
P
P
C

x

C
P
P
P
P

P
C
P
P
P
P

P
C
P
P
P
P

-

C

P

x

P
C

P
C

P
C

x

P
C
P

P
C
P

P
C
P

x

P

P

-

x

C

C

C

x

P
C
P
P
P
P
P
-

P
C
P
P
P
P
P
C

P
C
P
C
P
P
P
P
C

x
see § 6-230
x
x
x
x
x

x

x

x

x

x

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99; Ord. No. 2004-14, § 1, 6-8-04; Ord. No. 2005-24, § 1, 9-13-05; Ord. No. 2006-21, § 6,
9-26-06; Ord. No. 2008-25, § 4, 2-24-09; Ord. No. 2013-009, § 10, 11-26-13; Ord. No. 2016-9, § 1, 6-28-16; Ord. No.
2023-1, § 5, 2-28-23; Ord. No. 2024-10, §§ 3, 4, 7-9-24

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Sec. 12-190. Maximum Structure lot coverage.
The sum total of ground area covered by all structures shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the total lot area.
If the property is within one-fourth (1/4) of a mile from a residential use or zoned property, measured lot line to
lot line, the sum of all impervious surface coverage on the property shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of the total
lot area.
(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99; Ord. No. 2008-09, § 5, 5-13-08)

Sec. 12-220. Maximum Structure lot coverage.
The sum total of ground area covered by all structures shall not exceed sixty Fifty (650) percent of the total
lot area. If the property is within one-fourth (1/4) of a mile from a residential use or zoned property, measured lot
line to lot line, the sum of all impervious surface coverage on the property shall not exceed seventy (70) percent of
the total lot area.
(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99; Ord. No. 2008-09, § 5, 5-13-08)

Sec. 12-250. Maximum Structure lot coverage.
The sum total of ground area covered by all structures shall not exceed sixty Fifty (650) percent of the total
lot area. If the property is within one-fourth (1/4) of a mile from a residential use or zoned property, measured lot
line to lot line, the sum of all impervious surface coverage on the property shall not exceed seventy (70) percent of
the total lot area.
(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99; Ord. No. 2008-09, § 5, 5-13-08)

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Environmental Commission Memorandum
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:

MEETING DATE:
SUBJECT:

Environmental Commission
David
Wanberg,
Community
&
Economic
Development Director
Adam King, Environmental and Water Resources
Coordinator
September 28, 2026
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI)
Grant Round 3a

Background:
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) grant is currently open.
This grant will cover the installation of electric vehicle fast chargers in the
City of Faribault.
Attached is a resolution from the Environmental Commission to approve
the submittal of the grant application and accept the grant and enter into
contract negotiations with the Minnesota Department of Transportation if
awarded the grant.

Recommendation:
Approve Resolution #ENV2026-04 to recommend authorizing Community
and Economic Development to submit the grant application for the
Minnesota Department of Transportation National Electric Vehicle
Infrastructure (NEVI) grant and if awarded, enter into contract
negotiations and accept the MN DOT NEVI Grant.
Attachments:
1.
ENV Resolution ENV2026-04 Authorize Community and Economic
Development to Apply for NEVI Round 3a Grant

HONESTY ▪ RESPECT ▪ DEDICATED ▪ VISIONARY ▪ ACCOUNTABILITY
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State of Minnesota
County of Rice

CITY OF FARIBAULT ENVIRONMENTAL COMISSION
RESOLUTION #ENV2026-04
REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION FOR COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO
APPLY FOR NATIONAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE (NEVI) ROUND 3A
GRANT
WHEREAS, the City of Faribault Environmental Commission Supports the
grant application made to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Round 3a Grant.
The
application is to install electric vehicle chargers in the City of Faribault; and
WHEREAS, the Commission acknowledges that there is a 20 percent match
requirement for this grant; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FARIBAULT, if the City of Faribault is
awarded the grant by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, The City
of Faribault agrees to accept the grant award and enter into an agreement
with the State of Minnesota for the above referenced project. The City of
Faribault will comply with all applicable laws, environmental requirements and
regulations as stated in the grant agreement, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF FARIBAULT, that the City Council should name the fiscal agent
for the City of Faribault for this project as
Jessica Kinser
City Administrator
City of Faribault
208 First Ave. N.W.
Faribault, MN 55021
[email protected] 507-334-2222, and

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Resolution ENV2026-04
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Date Adopted:

September 28, 2026
Faribault Environmental Commission
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Lee Nordmeyer, Chair

ATTEST:
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Adam King, Environmental and Water
Resources Coordinator

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