Saint Paul Zoning Map & Districts 2026
Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Saint Paul, MN. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through June 26, 2026
Key facts: Saint Paul land-use record
- Saint Paul has 14 rezoning-related records across 1 recent public meetings tracked by ZoneWire.
- The most recent tracked meeting in Saint Paul was on June 26, 2026.
Updated with meetings through June 26, 2026.
Recent Rezoning Activity in Saint Paul
Official Saint Paul Zoning Resources
Zoning Districts in Saint Paul
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Lowest-density residential district in the RL/R1-R4 progression.
Single-family homes on larger lots (minimum lot size 9,600 sq ft).
Single-family homes on smaller lots (minimum lot size 7,200 sq ft).
One-family residential with smaller minimum lot dimensions than R2.
Most compact of the one-family R districts.
Two-family (duplex) dwellings; minimum lot size around 3,000 sq ft.
Townhouse and attached-dwelling residential development.
Low-density multiple-family; one- and two-family, townhouse and lower-density multiple dwellings.
Medium-density multiple-family residential.
Highest-density multiple-family residential district.
Least intense T district; smaller-scale neighborhood-serving mixed uses (allows most RM2 uses).
Pedestrian-oriented mixed-use traditional neighborhood district with design standards.
Higher-intensity mixed-use traditional neighborhood district.
Most intense T district; taller heights and the widest range of land uses.
Small-scale neighborhood-serving commercial uses.
Broader range of retail and commercial uses serving multiple neighborhoods.
General commercial uses including more auto-oriented businesses.
Downtown Saint Paul core, high-intensity mixed commercial uses.
Edge-of-downtown service and commercial district.
Buffer/transitional district between commercial and heavier industrial uses.
Lower-impact light industrial and manufacturing uses.
General industrial and manufacturing uses.
Highest-intensity/heavy industrial uses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The official Saint Paul zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://information.stpaul.gov/maps/stpaul::principal-zoning-1/. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in Saint Paul include RL (Residential Large Lot District), R1 (One-Family Residential District), R2 (One-Family Residential District), R3 (One-Family Residential District), R4 (One-Family Residential District), RT1 (Two-Family Residential District), RT2 (Townhouse Residential District), RM1 (Multiple-Family Residential District). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
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Rezoning applications receive a public hearing at the Planning Commission's Zoning Committee, which makes a recommendation to the full Planning Commission and then the City Council. The City Council makes the final decision on all rezoning applications. The process typically takes three to four months.
The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) grants zoning variances and hears appeals of Zoning Administrator decisions. The BZA has seven members (including one alternate) appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
The Planning Commission has final authority to approve or deny conditional use permits. Its Zoning Committee holds a public hearing (typically every other Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers) and makes a recommendation to the full Commission. The process usually takes a minimum of four to six weeks.
The Saint Paul Zoning Code is Title VIII (Chapters 60 through 69) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, available through the Municode Library. Property-specific zoning can be viewed on the City's Principal Zoning map on the Saint Paul Open Information (GIS) portal.
Applications are submitted online through PAULIE, the City's permitting self-service portal, reached from the Department of Safety and Inspections zoning pages on stpaul.gov. Rezoning from residential to commercial or mixed use may require a consent petition.
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