Saint Paul Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Saint Paul held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 3 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 3 approved (100% approval rate).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Change in non-conforming use permit at 1759 Selby Avenue

Approved.

Change in non-conforming use permit for 1759 Selby Avenue, on the corner of North Wheeler and Selby Avenue in the Union Park District Council, a split-zoned lot (north portion H2, southern two-thirds B2). Changes use from a finishing shop (wood finishing/furniture construction, in place ~20 years) to limited production and processing: tea brewing and bottling in the center, retail fronting Selby, and a makerspace in the north portion. Staff found all four permit requirements met and recommended approval. Passed on voice vote.

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Rezoning at 213 Bates Avenue from H2 to T1

Approved.

Recommendation to City Council to rezone property at 213 Bates Avenue in the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood (Ward 7) from H2 residential to T1 traditional neighborhood. The one-story brick building is a former commercial structure to be adaptively reused for a Roots Salon local business, supported by emerging developer Almer Development Group. Motion to approve staff recommendation carried; Chair Starling abstained citing a conflict of interest with an organization described in the staff report.

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Salt storage ordinance recommendation to City Council

Approved.

Planning Commission held a public hearing on proposed amendments regulating salt storage pursuant to the Federal Clean Water Act and MS4 permit requirements from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. No public testimony was given. Commission voted to recommend adoption of the ordinance language to the Mayor and City Council. Motion by Commissioner Holst, seconded by Commissioner Martinson. Passed on voice vote.

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Zoning Changes

• H2 → T1 at 213 Bates Avenue, Dayton's Bluff, St. Paul (Ward 7)

Top Keywords This Month

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• residential: 28 instances
• commercial: 23 instances
• rezoning: 14 instances
• density: 6 instances

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