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Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Saint Paul, MN (2026)

1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Saint Paul, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Density Bonus Law

Saint Paul lets H1 and H2 residential lots add extra dwelling units and 5% more lot coverage in exchange for affordable housing, larger units, or preserving existing structures, under footnote (b) to the Zoning Code's dimensional standards table.

Saint Paul Residential Density Bonus Program

Some Restrictions

Saint Paul Legislative Code Sec. 66.231, footnote (b) and density bonus table (Residential District Dimensional Standards)

(b)Up to two (2) additional dwelling units for the H1 residential district or one (1) additional dwelling unit for the H2 residential district and an additional five (5) percent lot coverage are permitted on the zoning lot through any combination of the following methods... (1)Affordable rental units. Two (2) additional dwelling units in H1 and one (1) additional dwelling unit in H2 is permitte...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Saint Paul city rules.

Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Ramsey County