Madison Lake, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 101 (2026) § 116.13
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Operative Text
(A) State-licensed residential facility . State-licensed residential facilities are allowed in all residential districts pursuant to Minnesota State Statutes, as amended from time to time. The regulation of residential occupancies in this section shall not apply to a state-licensed residential facility. (B) Residential occupancies . Residential occupancies of single- and 2-family dwellings in the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts shall be limited to Family (Functional) and Family (Traditional) as defined by this chapter. Family (Functional) and Family (Traditional) may have 1 additional person residing with them for non-rental purposes or for the purpose of providing a housekeeping or personal service for the resident(s) therein. (1) R-1 Single Family : 1 family per unit with 1 immediate family member. (2) R-2 2-Family : 1 family per unit with 1 immediate family member. (3) Three-Family : 1 family per unit with 1 immediate family member or 5 (maximum) unrelated adults per building/living unit. (C) Nonconforming uses . Residential rental properties not in compliance with this chapter as of the effective date of the chapter may continue in the nonconforming use, provided that if the property ceases to continue in the nonconforming use for a period of 12 consecutive months, the right of continuing nonconformity will end. (Ord. 236, passed 7-2-2007)
Madison Lake Ch. 101 Rental Health Standards § 116.13 establishes who may occupy residential dwellings in the city's R-1, R-2, and three-family zoning districts. Single- and two-family homes are limited to recognized family groupings, with allowance for one additional person living with them for non-rental or caregiving purposes. State-licensed residential facilities are exempt from these occupancy rules entirely, and properties that were already out of compliance when the ordinance took effect may continue as nonconforming uses unless they lapse for 12 or more consecutive months.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Madison Lake's R-1 and R-2 districts should be familiar with the occupancy definitions established under § 116.13, which restrict residential use to Family (Functional) and Family (Traditional) groupings, each permitted one additional resident for non-rental or caregiving purposes. Compliant operators generally screen and document occupancy arrangements to ensure they align with the applicable zoning category—R-1, R-2, or three-family—before executing leases. Landlords whose properties were nonconforming as of the ordinance's effective date should be aware that a 12-consecutive-month lapse in that nonconforming use will extinguish the right to continue it under § 116.13(C).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Madison Lake Ch. 101 Rental Health Standards § 116.13, tenants living in R-1 or R-2 zoned properties have a right to understand the occupancy limits that govern their household composition, including the allowance for one additional person residing for non-rental or caregiving purposes. Tenants in three-family buildings may also want to note that up to five unrelated adults per building or living unit is permitted under § 116.13(B)(3). Those who believe their landlord is misapplying occupancy rules or using them in a discriminatory manner may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or the city of Madison Lake for guidance on available remedies.
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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