St. Paul, Minnesota Zoning Map
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St. Paul, Minnesota Zoning Districts: What Do They Mean?
Zoning districts are areas regulated by specific laws that determine land use, building types, and development rules. Each district below shows its zone type. St. Paul's ordinance does not state permitted uses as citywide flags, so they are read from each district's own table rather than summarised here.
| Zone Code | Category | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
H1 Residential | - | 16,929.5 ac | Standards & uses → |
H2 Residential | - | 5,763.2 ac | Standards & uses → |
I1 Light Industrial | - | 3,291.7 ac | Standards & uses → |
I2 General Industrial | - | 2,753.7 ac | Standards & uses → |
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St. Paul regulates land through 34 zoning districts, and two features distinguish the roster.
The first is the Traditional Neighborhood series, numbered 1 through 4 and together covering roughly 1,911 acres, with a further version that carries a master plan requirement. Traditional neighborhood districts regulate by walkable form rather than by separated use, and adding a master plan variant means the city can require a coordinated plan where the stakes are higher. A transitional industrial district carries the same master plan variant.
The second is the Capitol Area Jurisdiction district at roughly 323 acres. Land around the state capitol is governed under a separate jurisdiction, so a parcel there is not subject to the ordinary city framework. That is a genuine diligence point specific to a capital city.
The residential districts use H rather than R for the main single family categories, with H1 the largest district in the city at roughly 16,930 acres and H2 at about 5,763. A large lot residential district covers roughly 292 acres, and multiple family runs low, medium and high density.
The Ford Gateway District at roughly 48 acres names a specific redevelopment area, the site of a former assembly plant.
Industrial runs light at roughly 3,292 acres and general at about 2,754. This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
St. Paul zoning: frequently asked questions
What are the Traditional Neighborhood districts?
A series numbered 1 through 4 covering roughly 1,911 acres together, regulating by walkable form rather than separated use. A further version carries a master plan requirement, as does a transitional industrial district.
What is the Capitol Area Jurisdiction district?
A district covering roughly 323 acres where land around the state capitol is governed under a separate jurisdiction. A parcel there is not subject to the ordinary city framework, which is a genuine diligence point.
Why are residential districts labelled H?
St. Paul uses H rather than R for its main single family categories. H1 is the largest district in the city at roughly 16,930 acres and H2 covers about 5,763 acres.
What is the Ford Gateway District?
A district covering roughly 48 acres naming a specific redevelopment area, the site of a former assembly plant. It is zoned separately from the surrounding residential and industrial districts.
What does the master plan variant mean?
That a coordinated plan is part of the framework for that district. It appears on a traditional neighborhood district covering roughly 249 acres and on a transitional industrial district at about 151 acres.
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