Dayton Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Dayton held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 9 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 9 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 8% compared to May (278 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

DCM Farms Second Edition PUD amendment and preliminary plat (Resolution 26-2026)

Approved.

Amended the preliminary plat and PUD of DCM Farms to modify 40- and 45-foot wide lots in the NE corner (16.7 acres, 33 40-foot lots and 35 45-foot lots) with revised side-yard setbacks (12 ft patio side / 3 ft non-patio side), patio/deck allowances, corner-lot setback reductions, and garage width flexibility. No additional lots or density. Applicant Tom Dean of Sundance Woods; builder MI Homes. Passed (Councilmember Slonick voted no, citing fire concerns). Sarah Van Asten sought two-bedroom affordable units but developer declined.

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PUD and Preliminary Plat Amendment for DCM Farms

Approved.

Request by Tom Dean of Sundance Woods to amend the preliminary plat and PUD of DCM Farms, affecting 40- and 45-foot lots in the northeast corner of the second edition (16.7 acres, 33/35 lots at 40 feet wide). No additional lots or structures proposed. Changes shift lot lines to create usable side-yard/patio space (3 ft/12 ft side setbacks instead of 7.5 ft each side), reduce deck setbacks to 7 ft, set 15-ft front/rear/corner setbacks on 40-ft lots and 20-ft corner setback on 45-ft lots, and allow 45-ft lots up to 72% garage frontage. Builder MI Homes to construct standard product. Recommended to City Council 4-1, with Commissioner Keith voting no citing insufficient additional public benefit.

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Park facilities study RFP

Approved.

Council approved issuing an RFP for a park facilities study to inform future parks planning and the upcoming comp plan, without a not-to-exceed number in the RFP (internal target ~$30,000). Mayor and Councilmember Slonick expressed skepticism about the value of studies.

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DCM Farms Second Edition final plat and development agreement (Resolution 27)

Approved.

Approved the final plat and development agreement of DCM Farms Second Edition (applicant Tom Dean/Sundance Woods, builder MI Homes) with amendments: strike last sentence on mailboxes (uniform design/color), remove Section 4.20 on grass/weed mowing (duplicates city code), and add developer-responsible-but-assignable street sweeping. Includes $2 million submittal toward roundabouts and city ownership of Outlots G and H. Passed.

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Code amendment to minimum garage sizes (1001.19)

Approved.

Approved ordinance amending city code section 1001.19 subdivision 72G to remove the 540 sq ft minimum garage requirement for slab-on-grade single/two-family dwellings, resolving a conflict with the 440 sq ft standard in 1001.05. Garage sizes now regulated solely by the residential performance standards (440 sq ft). Planning Commission recommended approval. Passed.

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Adoption of Historic Village Sewer and Water Utility Plans

Approved.

Council adopted sewer and water utility master plans for the Historic Village area in the northwest part of Dayton. Findings: two existing wells sufficient for supply though an additional well may be needed at full build-out; storage limited but addressed by the underway Northwest Tower project; water main looping recommended; sewer capacity to Otsego available, requiring only pump upsizing at two lift stations and one pipe segment upsize near the Crow River bridge. Estimated ~100 more services could be added before significant upgrades needed. Vote.

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Adoption of Citywide Comprehensive Sewer and Water Utility Plans

Approved.

Council adopted citywide comprehensive utility plans (individual chapters of the overall comp plan) for sewer and water, replacing plans from 2005 and 2007. Includes a GIS septic inventory (~845 documented systems). Water plan calculates need for 18-20 wells (5 existing, so 13-15 remaining) and 6 towers (1 existing, ~5 needed). Plans will be tweaked before insertion into the 2050 comp plan. Vote.

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City Code Amendment on Minimum Garage Sizes (Section 1001.19)

Approved.

Amendment to city code section 1001.19 subdivision 72G to remove the redundant/conflicting minimum garage size standard (540 sq ft for single-family dwellings without a basement), deferring instead to the residential-district performance standards (Section 1001.05) which require 440 sq ft regardless of basement. Chair Peter and Commissioner Keith objected that the public-hearing notice referenced only 1001.19 while the change effectively touches 1001.05, and that garage-size policy should be discussed as a whole. Recommended to City Council 3-2.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 9 recorded zoning decisions. See all Dayton meetings →

Zoning Changes

• R-3 → R-3, 16.7 acres at Northeast corner of DCM Farms Second Edition, near Fernbrook Lane (Tom Dean)

Top Keywords This Month

• PUD: 42 instances
• setback: 37 instances
• zoning: 34 instances
• plat: 27 instances
• residential: 19 instances

What to Watch

• PUD is new this month with 42 mentions, not present in May.
• Zoning came up 162% more often than May.
• Plat is new this month with 27 mentions, not present in May.

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