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Traditional Neighborhood T District Zoning Study Community Engagement Session - May 14, 2025

St. Paul City CouncilTuesday, May 20, 2025
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Traditional neighborhood district zoning study

Comprehensive plan implementation through zoning code

Dimensional and design standards

Height limit increases in T2 and T3 districts

Floor area ratio (FAR) density bonuses for affordable housing

Front yard setback modifications for active streetscapes

Business use flexibility in T1 districts

Streamlining design standards and administrative review

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People (7)

DanielaLocal housing developer

Builds midsize multifamily projects with ground-floor businesses.

1 quote

“The streamlined design standards means that she will have more certainty that the plans that she submits to the city will be approved without a lot of revisions or variances.”

On the benefit of simplified design standards.

SteveStore owner

Owns a neighborhood grocery store and restaurant.

PaulaCity planner

Planner for 10 years, favors T-district improvements.

RonaldRenter

Qualifies for housing units at 60% of area median income.

ArtyArtist

Inspired by vibrant, walkable commercial corridors.

Jamie Jr.Tween

Gaining independence, utilizes walkable neighborhood shops.

SpencerCity official

Recipient for public review comments.

Places Mentioned

St. PaulCity Hall, Room 40

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Planning commission review: Friday (date unspecified in transcript)
  • Public hearing: Friday, July 11th at 8:30, Room 40, City Hall

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Traditional Neighborhood Zoning Study

Proposed updates to T1-T4 zoning district standards to align with comprehensive plan policies.

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