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Amending Chapters 61, 63, 65, and 66 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to establishing accessory dwelling units as a permitted use in the R1-RM2 and T1-T3 zoning districts within one-half mile of University Avenue between Emerald Street and Marion Street (amended to Lexington Parkway).
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WHEREAS, accessory dwelling units are a tool that allows for additional density in established neighborhoods that provide the opportunity for affordable and life-cycle housing and can generate additional rental income for property owners; and
WHEREAS, Policy 2.17 of the Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan calls for a zoning study to explore the use of accessory dwelling units in existing neighborhoods and Policy 2.3 in the Transportation Chapter calls for creative infill housing in transit corridors in order to increase transit-supportive densities; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Zoning Code, found in chapters 60 through 69 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, is established to provide housing choice and housing affordability, to implement the policies of the comprehensive plan, and to promote and to protect the public health, safety, morals, aesthetics, economic viability and general welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, Section 61.801(a) of the Zoning Code calls for periodic review of said code to reflect current city policies and to bring the Zoning Code up-to-date; and
WHEREAS, the City Council called for further study of accessory dwelling units, density bonuses, and liner retail as a result of the Central Corridor Zoning Study ; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on February 5, 2016, regarding amendments to permit accessory dwelling units in the R1 - RM2 and T1 - T3 zoning districts within one-half mile of University Avenue and develop standards for this accessory use; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Planning Committee of the Saint Paul Planning Commission, having reviewed the public hea...
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