Title
Amending Chapters 60, 61, 63, 65, 66, and 67 of the Legislative Code to correct errors, and to update and clarify language.
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WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Zoning Code, found in chapters 60 through 69 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, is established 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 bring the zoning code up-to-date; and
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2026, the Saint Paul Planning Commission initiated a zoning study to correct minor text errors and clarify language regarding a variety of topics in the Saint Paul Zoning Code; and?
WHEREAS, a zoning study, including proposed amendments and a memorandum containing analysis, was prepared, dated August 20, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on October 9, 2026 regarding the potential amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, having reviewed the public hearing testimony and the August 20, 2026 memorandum, finds the proposed text amendments to be supported by the policies of the Comprehensive Plan; and???
WHEREAS, on?October 9, 2026, the Planning Commission, based on the staff memorandum and all the testimony received from?the?public hearing, duly submitted its recommendation to amend certain sections of the Zoning Code to the Mayor and City Council for its review and consideration; and?
WHEREAS, a public hearing before the City Council having been duly conducted at which all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard, and having considered all the testimony and recommendations concerning the proposed zoning text amendments, including the Planning Commission resolution and memorandum and their rationale for the recommended Zoning Code amendments which the Council finds persuasive and thus hereby incorporates by refer...
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