Minnesota Administrative Code

2400.2905 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. A. All signs must conform to applicable provisions of the building code of the city of St. Paul as well as the structural design standards of the State Building Code in chapters 1300 to 1370. B. Signs must not resemble any traf…

2400.2910 SIGN PLACEMENT AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS. A. Signs must not be located in, project into, or overhang a public right-of-way or dedicated public easement in any district, with the following exceptions: (1) city, county, state, or federal signs; (2) transit benches or shelte…

2400.2915 SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS. A. No more than three colors may be used for the sign letters and no more than two colors for the sign background and border. A wall sign must complement the building color. B. The sign message must be legible and relate to the nature of the busin…

2400.2920 EXEMPT SIGNS. The signs in items A to E do not require a permit. These exemptions do not relieve the owner of the sign from the responsibility of its erection, maintenance, and compliance with this chapter or any other law or ordinance regulating the sign: A. signs six …

2400.2925 PROHIBITED SIGNS. The following types of signs are prohibited in the Capitol area: A. advertising signs or billboards; B. transit shelter and bench signs, with the exception of signs providing passenger information at transit stations; C. flashing, animated, or moving s…

2400.2930 SIGNS ALLOWED IN ALL DISTRICTS. The following types of signs are allowed in all districts in the Capitol area: A. signs of the city of St. Paul, Ramsey County, and state and federal governments and their subdivisions and agencies that give orientation, direction, or tra…

2400.2935 SIGNS PERMITTED BY DISTRICT. The following table indicates signs permitted by district. A number represents the total surface square footage permitted. "P" means permitted. "N" means not permitted. "Building-mounted sign" includes wall, canopy, awning, marquee, or proje…

2400.2940 NONCONFORMING SIGNS. When a lawful sign exists on January 5, 2010, but does not conform with this chapter, the requirements in items A to F apply. A. No sign may be enlarged or altered in a way that increases its nonconformity. B. If a sign or sign structure is destroye…

2400.3000 INTENT. Regulations governing nonconforming uses and structures are established to control the continued existence of legal nonconforming uses and structures by bringing about their gradual elimination; by regulating their enlargement, intensification, expansion, or rec…

2400.3005 GENERAL PROHIBITION; AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE. A nonconforming use or structure may continue, subject to items A to E. A. Nonconforming uses and structures that were not lawfully in existence on January 5, 2010, are prohibited. B. If nonconforming use of land ceases for an…

2400.3010 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE. A. On any building devoted in whole or in part to a nonconforming use, work may be done in any period of 12 consecutive months on ordinary repairs, or on repair or replacement of nonbearing walls, fixtures, wiring, or plumbing to an extent not e…

2400.3015 CHANGE OF TENANCY OR OWNERSHIP. There may be a change of tenancy, ownership, or management of any existing nonconforming uses of land, structures, and premises, provided there is no change in the nature or character of nonconforming uses. Statutory Authority: MS s 15B.0…

2400.3020 NONCONFORMING LOTS. Subpart 1. General restriction, exception. No building, structure, or use may be erected, constructed, or established on a nonconforming lot unless a variance is granted by the board under part 2400.3160, except as otherwise provided in this part. In…

2400.3100 SCOPE. Parts 2400.3100 to 2400.3130 establish application requirements, review processes, and standards for land use approvals and development permits in the Capitol area, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes, section 15B.06. Statutory Authority: MS s 15B.06 History: 34 …

2400.3105 DUTIES OF BOARD. The board must accept applications for and issue any certificate or permit required by this chapter; keep and maintain all plans, files, and records pertaining to them; and perform all other functions necessary for the orderly administration of this cha…

2400.3110 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. No land, building, sign, or structure in any district may be changed to a different use, and no building, structure, sign, or part of a building or structure may be erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, enlarged, or moved until the board ha…

2400.3115 ST. PAUL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. In addition to the requirements of part 2400.3110, no building, structure, or part of a building or structure may be erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, enlarged, or moved until it has been issued a building permit by the city of …

2400.3120 SUBDIVISIONS OF PROPERTY. All subdivisions of property, including lot splits, adjustments of boundaries, and plats, are subject to the applicable subdivision regulations of the city of St. Paul. Statutory Authority: MS s 15B.06 History: 34 SR 900 Published Electronicall…

2400.3125 DETERMINATION OF SIMILAR USE. When a specific use is not listed in a district, the zoning administrator must make the determination of whether a use is similar to other uses permitted in each district. The decision must be based on the following findings: A. that the us…

2400.3130 APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES. Subpart 1. Submittal of application. Applications for the permits and certificates listed in parts 2400.3135 to 2400.3160 must be submitted to the zoning administrator. The zoning administrator must determine whether all the informatio…

2400.3135 ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION. All applications for zoning permits must be submitted in writing to the zoning administrator and contain: A. the legal description of the property in question; B. the fee owner of the property, and, in all cases where the applicant is not the …

2400.3140 CERTIFICATE OF DESIGN COMPLIANCE APPLICATION. A certificate of design compliance is required following the issuance of a zoning permit issued by the board and a building permit issued by the city of St. Paul in order to certify that the plans of the building or structur…

2400.3145 SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION. Applications for sign permits must be submitted in writing to the zoning administrator. Each application must contain: A. the name and address of the applicant and the location at which any signs are to be erected, including the lot, block, and …

2400.3150 SITE PLAN CONTENTS AND REVIEW. Subpart 1. Contents of site plan. A site plan, when required by parts 2400.3150 to 2400.3160, must be drawn to scale and specifications, showing: A. the actual shape, location, and dimensions of the zoning lot; B. the shape, size, and loca…

2400.3155 CONDITIONAL USES. Subpart 1. Conditional use application. A conditional use application requires submittal to the board of a site plan and description of the proposed use. A conditional use is permitted upon a finding by the board that the use is specifically enumerated…

2400.3160 VARIANCES. Subpart 1. Variance application. An application for a variance from the requirements of this chapter must be submitted to the zoning administrator and contain: A. a statement setting forth the precise nature and extent of the proposed variance and the reasons…

2400.3165 REZONINGS AND ZONING AMENDMENTS. Any person or entity wanting to amend the zoning rules or petition for rezoning must follow the procedures for petition for adoption of a rule in the Administrative Procedure Act, Minnesota Statutes, chapter 14. Statutory Authority: MS s…

2400.3170 APPEALS. Any decision of the zoning administrator may be appealed to the board within ten days of the time the applicant or property owner is notified of the zoning administrator's decision. The board must act upon the appeal following the same procedures specified for …

2400.3175 ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES. The zoning administrator must enforce this chapter and has the power to certify zoning compliance and to make inspections of premises necessary to carry out duties as outlined in this chapter. A person who violates any zoning rule is guilty of…

2400.3180 FEES. Fees for inspection and the issuance of permits or certificates required or issued under this chapter must be collected by the zoning administrator in advance of issuance. The amount of the fees must be established by resolution of the board and shall cover the co…

2500.0100 DEFINITIONS. Subpart 1. Scope. For the purposes of this chapter, the terms defined in this part have the meanings given them. Subp. 2. Accredited school. "Accredited school" means a school of chiropractic which has been approved by the Council on Chiropractic Education …

2500.0200 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR ADVERTISING. Subpart 1. Individual advertising. All advertisements, of any nature whatsoever, including office designation and business displays, must bear the name of the licensee or licensees. All advertisements which solicit patronage witho…

2500.0300 EMERGENCY ANSWERING EXCHANGE. It is to be noted that membership in any answering exchange or other emergency service which is open to all members of the profession admitted to practice in this state on an equal basis, selects responding members on a rotating basis, and …

2500.0400 PROHIBITED ADVERTISEMENTS. The terms "cure" or "guarantee to cure" or similar terms in advertisements are fraudulent and misleading to the general public. The advertising by any means of chiropractic practice or treatment or advice in which untruthful, improbable, misle…

2500.0510 ADVERTISING. All advertising must use the word "chiropractor" or "chiropractic" in the name of the clinic or incorporate it into the body of the advertisement as follows: A. all written advertisements must make the chiropractic reference in a print size or emphasis equa…

2500.0550 PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS. A licensee must in all forms of professional reference include one or more of the following designations: doctor of chiropractic, D.C., chiropractor, or any other title or letters that leads the public to believe that the person who uses the t…

2500.0600 BOARD CERTIFICATION ADVERTISING. A licensee who represents in any advertisement the possession of any credential, certification, or registration shall identify the board, agency, or other body which issued the additional credential, certification, or registration. Statu…

2500.0700 EXAMINATION ADMINISTRATION. The board may solicit the help of Minnesota licensed chiropractors for the purpose of: A. examination development; B. examination administration; and C. postexamination audit. Each chiropractor must be in good standing with the board and must…

2500.0710 CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS FOR EXAMINERS. Minnesota licensed chiropractors will receive up to nine units of credit for continuing education for participation in the development of an examination, the administration of an examination, or the postexamination audit when th…

2500.0720 APPLICATION AND LICENSURE PREREQUISITES. A. Subject to parts 2500.0700 to 2500.1000 and Minnesota Statutes, section 148.06, evidence of qualification for licensure, which must include passing the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners' tests: Part I, Part II, the Writ…

2500.0750 RETAKING EXAMINATION. Applicants who fail the jurisprudence/ethics examination may retake this examination. If within one year from submission of the original application fee the applicant fails to successfully complete all requirements for licensure, the applicant must…

2500.0800 APPROVAL OF EXAMINATION FROM ANOTHER STATE OR JURISDICTION. A practitioner who can demonstrate a cumulative active practice record in another state or jurisdiction for at least five years prior to this application may request that the examination resulting in the practi…

2500.1000 LICENSE APPLICATION FEE. Applications for examination and licensure must be accompanied by a fee of $250. Statutory Authority: MS s 16A.128; 148.05; 148.06; 148.07; 148.08; 214.06 History: 11 SR 134; 18 SR 1412; 25 SR 1862 Published Electronically: August 24, 2011

2500.1100 INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL LICENSE RENEWAL. Subpart 1. Renewal notice. Thirty or more days before January 1 each year, the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, hereafter board, shall mail to the last address on file with the board a license renewal fee notice to each person, h…

2500.1105 CHANGE OF NAME OR ADDRESS. Subpart 1. Name change. A licensee who has changed names must notify the board in writing within 30 days of the change. The name change will be reflected on the next license or registration certificate issued to the licensee. If the licensee w…

2500.1110 LICENSE TERMINATION PROCEDURE. Subpart 1. For failure to renew license. A license expires if it is not renewed by midnight of December 31 of any calendar year for any of the following reasons: A. failure to pay required fees; B. failure to submit a completed application…

2500.1160 INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REGISTRATION. Subpart 1. Qualifications; proof. Documentation establishing that a chiropractor meets the qualifications must be included with the application to register with the board as an independent examiner under Minnesota Statutes, section …