City of Saint Paul - File #: Ord 18-28

• File #: Ord 18-28
• Version: 2
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• In control: City Council
• Final action: 10/17/2018
• Title: Amending Chapters 65 and 66 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units.
• Sponsors: Amy Brendmoen, Samantha Henningson

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/26/2018	2	Mayor's Office	Signed
10/17/2018	2	City Council	Adopted As Amended	Pass
10/10/2018	1	City Council	Amended and Laid Over for Final Adoption	Pass
9/26/2018	1	City Council	Laid Over to Final Adoption	Pass
9/12/2018	1	City Council	Laid Over to Final Adoption	Pass
8/15/2018	1	City Council
8/15/2018	1	City Council
8/8/2018	1	City Council	Laid Over to Third Reading/Public Hearing
8/1/2018	1	City Council

Title
Amending Chapters 65 and 66 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units.

Body
WHEREAS, accessory dwelling units are a tool that allows for additional density in established neighborhoods, provide the opportunity for affordable and life-cycle housing, and can help build community wealth; and

WHEREAS, Policy 1.6 of the Land Use Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan states: “Explore the potential for accessory dwelling units in Established Neighborhoods;” and

WHEREAS, Policy 2.17 of the Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan identifies accessory dwelling units as a housing type to allow the City’s aging population to age in place while providing more affordable housing opportunities for singles and couple; 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, on February 7, 2018, the City Council called for a study to explore expanding where accessory dwelling units would be permitted in the city; and

WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on April 20, 2018, regarding amendments to permit accessory dwelling units in the RL - RM2 and T1 - T3 zoning districts within the Mounds Park area of Planning District 4, and all of Planning Districts 1, 3, 7, and 9; and

WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Planning Committee of the Saint Paul Planning Commission, having reviewed the public hearing testimony and a memorandum containing analysis provided by staff, provided a recommendation for consideration by the Saint Paul Planning Commi...