Saint Paul implements neighborhood-level zoning through small area plans and Green Line LRT station area plans adopted as chapters of the Comprehensive Plan 2040, layered on Title VIII zoning.
Rather than California-style specific plans, Saint Paul uses small area plans, station area plans, and overlay districts under Zoning Code Title VIII Ch. 60 through 66. Adopted plans guide rezonings, design review, and traditional neighborhood amendments along corridors like University Avenue, West Seventh, and Grand Avenue. Each plan may set form-based standards, height bonuses near transit, and required ground-floor uses. Plans go through Planning Commission and City Council adoption and are enforced through the zoning administrator and Heritage Preservation Commission where overlapping.
Building or operating in conflict with applicable plan-implementing zoning standards triggers stop-work orders, denial of certificates of occupancy, or daily fines until corrected.
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