Minnesota Administrative Code

2400.2010 PURPOSES. This chapter is adopted by the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board to further the statutory purposes of the board under Minnesota Statutes, section 15B.01, to: A. preserve and enhance the dignity, beauty, and architectural integrity of the Capitol, t…

2400.2015 APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE. No Capitol area building or structure shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, or altered, and no Capitol area building, structure, or land shall be used for any purpose that is not in conformity with this chapter. If the applicatio…

2400.2020 EXCEPTIONS. Subpart 1. Essential services. Essential services are permitted as authorized and regulated by law and rule, and are exempt from the application of this chapter. Subp. 2. Voting places. This chapter shall not be construed to interfere with the temporary use …

2400.2025 SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this chapter is determined to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, that portion shall be deemed severed and the determination shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the chapter. Statutory Authori…

2400.2030 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this chapter and any caption or illustration, the text shall control. Illustrations in this chapter are provided for purposes of describing, clarifying, or providing examples;…

2400.2035 OTHER CITY, LOCAL, REGIONAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. Subpart 1. Conflicting laws and regulations. This chapter, established by the state of Minnesota, shall take precedence over the laws and regulations of city, local, and regional authorities, except a…

2400.2040 DEFINITIONS. Subpart 1. Scope. For the purposes of this chapter, the terms defined in this part have the meanings given them. Subp. 2. Abut. "Abut" means having a common boundary or relationship at either a common property line, street, or alley. Subp. 3. Accessory use.…

2400.2100 ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED. The following zoning districts for the Capitol area are established: A. government district (G-1); B. government district (G-2); C. moderate density residential district (RM); D. mixed use district (MX); E. mixed use - downtown district (MX…

2400.2105 ZONING MAP. Subpart 1. Establishment of zoning districts. The Capitol area is divided into zoning districts as shown on the official zoning map entitled Zoning Districts for the Capitol area in subpart 2. The map and any amendments with all explanatory material are part…

2400.2110 BOUNDARIES. Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any of the districts established in this chapter as shown on the official Capitol area zoning district map in part 2400.2105, subpart 2, then items A to D govern. A. Where district boundaries are ind…

2400.2200 GENERAL PROVISIONS. Subpart 1. Scope. The district regulations in this part list permitted and conditional uses in the primary zoning districts and note applicable development standards and conditions. Subp. 2. Permitted uses. Uses specified with a "P" are permitted in …

2400.2205 TABLE OF PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES BY DISTRICT. G-1 G-2 RM MX MXD Standards STATE INSTITUTIONS AND FACILITIES The Capitol of Minnesota, including but not limited to executive, judicial, and legislative uses P P Commemorative works, monuments, or memorials P C C C C…

2400.2210 G-1 GOVERNMENT DISTRICT. Subpart 1. District intent. The intent of the G-1 Government District is to provide for the orderly growth of state government and the preservation and enhancement of existing structures within the Capitol area. G-1 GOVERNMENT DISTRICT Building …

2400.2215 G-2 GOVERNMENT DISTRICT. Subpart 1. District intent. The intent of the G-2 Government District is to provide for the preservation and enhancement of the State Capitol, and the creation and preservation of open space within the Capitol area. G-2 GOVERNMENT DISTRICT Examp…

2400.2220 RM MODERATE DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. Subpart 1. District intent. The RM Moderate Density Residential District is intended to protect the residential qualities and character of neighborhoods adjacent to the Capitol campus while encouraging infill and redevelopment f…

2400.2225 MX MIXED USE DISTRICT. Subpart 1. District intent. The intent of the MX Mixed Use District is to foster vital commercial streets that serve the needs of surrounding neighborhoods and the Capitol campus, and to encourage pedestrian-oriented and transit-supportive develop…

2400.2230 MXD MIXED USE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT. Subpart 1. District intent. The intent of the MXD Mixed Use Downtown District is to ensure that the portion of the Capitol area that extends into downtown St. Paul maintains its visual relationship to the Capitol campus while fostering a…

2400.2235 CENTRAL CORRIDOR (CC) OVERLAY DISTRICT. Subpart 1. District intent. The Central Corridor (CC) Overlay District is established to promote development and redevelopment along the planned central corridor light rail transit line. It is intended to foster development that i…

2400.2300 HEIGHT DISTRICTS. Subpart 1. Requirement. In order to preserve the State Capitol Building as the dominant structure in the Capitol area, no building shall be constructed to a height greater than the maximum height permitted in the height district, as shown on the map in…

2400.2400 FRONTAGE MAP. Subpart 1. Intent. The intent of this part is to ensure that buildings relate to the public realm and to adjacent buildings in a manner consistent with the statutory purposes of the board as stated in Minnesota Statutes, section 15B.01, and the goals of th…

2400.2405 MIXED AND NONRESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS FOR FRONTAGE TYPES. The following mixed and nonresidential design standards apply to the Capitol mall, Capitol view, civic, and flexible frontage types as shown in the table in this part. An "S" in the table means that the desig…

2400.2410 RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS. A. Building fronts must be oriented to the primary abutting street. B. Primary entrances to ground floor dwellings must be accessed directly from and face the street. Fronts and Entrances Oriented to the Street C. Secondary access may be fr…

2400.2500 EXAMPLES OF BUILDING TYPES. Subpart 1. Intent. The intent of this part is to establish design parameters for specific building types, regardless of what zoning district in which the buildings are located, and to encourage new building design that respects its context. S…

2400.2600 SCOPE. Parts 2400.2600 to 2400.2635 establish standards that apply throughout all or a portion of the Capitol area, including standards for accessory buildings and structures, landscaping, and lighting. Statutory Authority: MS s 15B.06 History: 34 SR 900 Published Elect…

2400.2605 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. Accessory buildings in all zoning districts must comply with the following standards: A. An accessory building attached to a principal building, such as an attached garage, must comply with all the setback and height requirements applicable to the p…

2400.2610 EXTERIOR LIGHTING. A. All outdoor lighting in all use districts, including off-street parking facilities, must be shielded to reduce glare and must be so arranged as to reflect lights away from all adjacent residential districts or adjacent residences in such a way as n…

2400.2615 ENCROACHMENTS INTO REQUIRED YARDS. The following structures or features are permitted to extend into or be located in required yards. A. Entranceway structures, including walls, columns, and gates marking entrances to housing developments, may be located in a required y…

2400.2620 CORNER CLEARANCE. On a corner lot at two intersecting streets, no fence, wall, or other structure is allowed above a height of two feet from sidewalk grade in the triangular area of the lot included within ten feet of the corner along each lot line unless the structure …

2400.2625 STREET AND LANDSCAPE ELEMENTS. Exterior structural elements such as benches, transit shelters, vending equipment, and similar elements in the public right-of-way must be approved by the board for both design and location. Statutory Authority: MS s 15B.06 History: 34 SR …

2400.2630 LANDSCAPE AND SCREENING STANDARDS. Subpart 1. Visual screens required. The uses described in item A must be screened when abutting or adjacent to a residential district. Screening shall consist of an obscuring wall or obscuring fence, or other visual screen having a min…

2400.2635 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT STANDARDS. A. For sites where more than one-quarter of an acre is affected by development, with the exception of state of Minnesota buildings and facilities, the standards of the city of St. Paul Public Works Department for stormwater runoff for th…

2400.2700 SCOPE. Parts 2400.2700 to 2400.2740 establish standards applicable to particular land uses, including permitted and conditional uses, in one or more zoning districts. The standards apply within all zoning districts where the specified use is allowed, except where otherw…

2400.2703 STANDARDS FOR COMMEMORATIVE ARTWORK. Subpart 1. Guiding principles for commemorative artwork. A. The collection of commemorative artwork on the Capitol grounds must reflect the state's diverse history and people. B. The board must: (1) provide for public input, public a…

2400.2705 STANDARDS FOR CIVIC AND INSTITUTIONAL USES. Subpart 1. Monuments, memorials, and commemorative artwork. Monuments, memorials, and commemorative artwork structures must be approved for placement, modification, or removal according to part 2400.2703 and Minnesota Statutes…

2400.2710 STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES. The standards for a carriage house dwelling are as follows: A. The applicant must not reduce the number of existing off-street parking spaces on the property and must also provide one additional off-street parking space for the carriage h…

2400.2715 STANDARDS FOR CONGREGATE LIVING USES. A. For nursing homes, boarding care homes, and assisted living facilities, the yard requirements for multiple family use in the district apply. B. For community residential facilities licensed by the Department of Human Services, De…

2400.2720 STANDARDS FOR MIXED COMMERCIAL-RESIDENTIAL USES. A. Permitted home occupation uses are as follows: (1) A home occupation may include offices, service establishments, or home crafts that are typically considered accessory to a dwelling unit. Home occupations may involve …

2400.2725 STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE AND UTILITY USES. Cellular telephone antenna use is permitted as follows: A. A conditional use permit is required for cellular telephone antennas on a residential structure that is less than 60 feet high. B. A conditional use permit is requi…

2400.2730 STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL USES. Subpart 1. General retail. For the purpose of this part, general retail includes, but is not limited to, the following uses: A. antiques and collectibles store; B. art gallery; C. bicycle sales and repair; D. book store, music store; E. cl…

2400.2735 STANDARDS FOR LIMITED PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND STORAGE USES. For the purpose of this part, limited production and processing facilities include: A. apparel and other finished products made from fabrics; B. copying and printing services; C. computers and accessories, …

2400.2740 STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY USES. A. Antenna, amateur radio, or satellite dish standards are as follows: (1) Antennas may not exceed one meter in diameter in the RM district and two meters in diameter in all other districts. (2) Antennas may not be located in any required f…

2400.2800 GENERAL PARKING REQUIREMENTS. Off-street parking spaces must be provided in all zoning districts, except for the MXD district, at the time of erection or enlargement of the principal building or structure according to parts 2400.2800 to 2400.2835. Statutory Authority: M…

2400.2805 LOCATION OF OFF-STREET PARKING. Subpart 1. Nonresidential or mixed use. Off-street parking for nonresidential or mixed uses must be located on the same lot or within the same district and within 1,000 feet of the building it is intended to serve, measured from the neare…

2400.2810 REDUCTION BELOW REQUIRED MINIMUM PROHIBITED. No area used or designated as off-street parking may be reduced in size below the minimum parking requirements in parts 2400.2800 to 2400.2835, except by conditional use permit under part 2400.3155. Statutory Authority: MS s …

2400.2815 SHARED OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES. Two or more buildings or uses may jointly provide the required off-street parking. Where the peak hours of the buildings or uses providing joint parking facilities are nonconcurrent and lend themselves to shared use, the zoning admi…

2400.2820 SPACES REQUIRED. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided according to the following schedule: LAND USE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES Civic and Institutional Uses: State offices and other facilities Three spaces per 1,000 square feet GFA Other public buildings and…

2400.2825 CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES. A. Off-street parking construction requires a zoning permit from the board and a building permit from the city. An application and site plan are required for board review. B. Plans for the layout of off-street parkin…