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ORDINANCE NO 2111-98
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTIONS
14 3-1, 14:4-3 14.5-4.1, 14.5-4.2, 14:5-4.3, 14.5-4 4, 14:5-4 5, 14 5-4 6,
14.5-5.1, 14 5-5 2, 14 5-5.3, 14 6-1, 14 6-1 3, 14.6-2 6, 14 6-4 6 AND 14 8-6 4
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN.
Findings
Sec L The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 97-12-ZA)
Sec 2 The St Louis Park Ordinance Code, Sections 14.3-1, 14.4-3 14 5-4 1, 14 5-4 2,
14 5-4 3, 14.5-4 4, 14.5-4 5, 14.5-4.6, 14 5-5.1, 14:5-5 2, 14 5-5.3, 14 6-1, 14 6-1 3, 14 6-2 6,
14 6-4 6 and 14 8-6 4 are hereby amended to read as follows
SECTION 14:3-1 DEFINITIONS (page 9)
Accessory Use or Structure. A use or a structure subordinate to the principal use or structure on
the same land and customarily incidental thereto. In the case of an accessory structure, both the
building footprint and building height of an accessory building are smaller than the principal
building
SECTION 14:4-3 YARD ENCROACHMENTS (page 26)
A. The following shall not be encroachments on yard requirements
10. On principal residential structures, open covered porches which do not contain either
windows or screens and are a minimum of 5 feet from any interior lot line, 9 feet
from any side yard line abutting a street, 25 feet from any rear lot line and 20 feet
from any front lot line. Porches shall be open between the floor and the ceiling All
railings shall be open utilizing posts and spindles
SECTION 14:5-4.1 RESIDENTIAL RESTRICTIONS AND PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
A. General Provisions (page 79)
7 Accessory structures shall comply with all of the following regulations
a. No accessory building shall be erected or located within a yard other than the
rear yard, except that a detached accessory building, designed and used as a
garage, may be located within a side yard unless it abuts a street No accessory
building shall be located between the front building wall and the front lot line
d. A detached garage located 60 feet or more from the front lot line shall meet the
following locational provisions
i. Garages where the building dimensions do not exceed 12 feet in height
and/or 26 feet in width shall be located a minimum of two (2) feet from any lot
lines.
ii. Garages where the building dimensions exceeds 12 feet in height and/or 26
feet in width shall be located a minimum of two (2) feet from a lot line abutting
an alley and 5 feet from any other lot lines
f. The height of an accessory building measured from the lowest level on the
ground within 5 feet of the foundation, in accordance with Section 14.3-1,
shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet, except:
i. parking ramps whose height is regulated by Sections 14 5-4 5 and 14 5-
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SECTION 14:5-4.2 "R-1", SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
D USES PERMITTED BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (page 84)
1. CLUSTER HOUSING (Townhouses)
Conditions:
a. Cluster housing shall meet the following minimum requirements
i. No more than four dwelling units shall be incorporated in a single building
ii. The density of the development shall not exceed the density allowed in the
zoning district in which the use is to be located, except when the use is
located adjacent or across the street from public protected parks or open
space which are equal to or greater than the area of the development site
and the proposal is found to promote goals and policies of the City, the
density may be increased by 60%.
iii. The site shall not have less than. 5 acres.
iv This section of the Zoning Ordinance shall not be applied to conversion of
existing dwelling units but may be applied to site clearance and
redevelopment. Existing units may be incorporated into new development
plans when such units are not converted.
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v There shall be 600 square feet of usable open space for each dwelling unit
This requirement may be reduced to 400 square feet if the use is located
adjacent or across the street from public protected parks or open space and
the proposal is found to promote goals and policies of the City
vi. Sidewalks with a minimum width of 5 feet shall be provided along all sides
of the lot that abut a public street
b. The applicant shall clearly demonstrate through the application and site plan that
a superior development would result by clustering The presence of a "superior
development" shall be determined by reference to the following criteria
i. The presence and preservation of topographic features, woods and trees,
water bodies and streams, and other physical and ecological conditions
ii. Suitable provisions for permanently retaining and maintaining the amenities
and open space. -
iii. Building location, building groupings, landscaping, views to and from the
units, building forms and materials, recognition of existing development
and public facilities, and City goals and policies including the
Comprehensive Plan as well as specific plans for the area
E ACCESSORY USES (page 86)
5. Home Occupations complying with all of the following conditions -
i. No portion of the home occupation is permitted within any attached or detached
accessory building.
F. DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS/DENSITIES (page 87)
2 The ground floor area ratio within the R-1 District shall not exceed 0 3
5. The following minimum requirements and those additional requirements, exceptions
and modifications contained in Subsection 6 through 11 below and Ordinance 14-300
shall govern the use and development of lots in the "R-1" Use District
Front Yard Depth (Feet): 30
6. The depth of the front yard of a lot shall be thirty (30) feet deep unless the average
depth of at least two (2) existing front yards, for buildings within one hundred fifty
(150) feet along the same block front of the lot in question, are less or greater than
thirty (30) feet, then, the required front yards shall be five (5) feet less than the average
depth of such existing front yards. However, the depth of a front yard shall not be less
than twenty (20) feet or be required to exceed fifty (50) feet.
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12 Each lot developed with a single family residence shall contain at least six hundred
(600) square feet of usable open space in the rear yard For the purpose of this
section, usable open space shall have a minimum dimension of 20 feet and shall not
contain any structures or parking
SECTION 14:5-4.3 "R-2", SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
D. USES PERMITTED BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
1. CLUSTER HOUSING (page 94)
Conditions:
a. Cluster housing shall meet the following minimum requirements
i No more than -four dwelling units shall be incorporated in a single building
ii. The density of the development shall not exceed the density allowed in the
zoning district in which the use is to be located, except when the use is
located adjacent or across the street from public protected parks or open
space which are equal to or greater than the area of the development site
and the proposal is found to promote goals and policies of the City, the
density may be increased by 60%
iii. The site shall not have less than 5 acres.
iv. This section of the Zoning Ordinance shall not be applied to conversion of
existing dwelling units but may be applied to site clearance and
redevelopment. Existing units may be incorporated into new development
plans when such units are not converted
v. There shall be 600 square feet of usable open space for each dwelling unit.
This requirement may be reduced to 400 square feet if the use is located
adjacent or across the street from public protected parks or open space and
the proposal is found to promote goals and policies of the City
vi. Sidewalks with a minimum width of 5 feet shall be provided along all sides
of the lot that abut a public street.
b. The applicant shall clearly demonstrate through the application and site plan that
a superior development would result by clustering The presence of a "superior
development" shall be determined by reference to the following cntena.
i. The presence and preservation of topographic features, woods and trees,
water bodies and streams, and other physical and ecological conditions
ii. Suitable provisions for permanently retaining and maintaining the amenities
and open space.
iii. Building location, building groupings, landscaping, views to and from the
units, building forms and materials, recognition of existing development
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and public facilities, and City goals including the Comprehensive Plan as
well as specific plans for the area.
E ACCESSORY USES (page 95)
5 Home Occupations complying with all of the following conditions
i. No portion of the home occupation is permitted within any attached or detached
accessory building
F DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS/DENSITIES (page 97)
2. The ground floor area ratio within the R-1 District shall not exceed 0 3
5 The following minimum requirements and those additional requirements, exceptions
and modifications contained in Subsection 6 through 11 below and Ordinance 14-300
shall govern the use and development of lots in the "R-2" Use District
Front Yard Depth (Feet): 25
6 The depth of the front yard of a lot shall be twenty-five (25) feet deep unless the
average depth of at least two (2) existing front yards, for buildings within one hundred
fifty (150) feet along the same block front of the lot in question, are less or greater
than twenty-five (25), then, the required front yards shall be five (5) feet less than the
average depth of such existing front yards. However, the depth of a front yard shall
not be less than twenty (20) feet or be required to exceed forty-five (45) feet
12. Each lot developed with a single family residence shall contain at least four hundred
(400) square feet of usable open space in the rear yard. For the purpose of this
section, usable open space shall have a minimum dimension of 20 feet in all directions
and shall not contain any structures or parking
SECTION 14:5-4.4 "R-3", TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
D. USES PERMITTED BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (page 104)
1. CLUSTER HOUSING
Conditions.
a. Cluster housing shall meet the following minimum requirements
i No more than four dwelling units shall be incorporated in a single building
ii. The density of the development shall not exceed the density allowed in the
zoning district in which the use is to be located, except when the use is
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located adjacent or across the street from public protected parks or open
space which are equal to or greater than the area of the development site
and the proposal is found to promote goals and policies of the City, the
density may be increased by 60%
iii. The site shall not have less than 5 acres
iv. This section of the Zoning Ordinance shall not be applied to conversion of
existing dwelling units but may be applied to site clearance and
redevelopment Existing units may be incorporated into new development
plans when such units are not converted.
v There shall be 600 square feet of usable open space for each dwelling unit
This requirement may be reduced to 400 square feet if the use is located
adjacent or across the street from public protected parks or open space and
the proposal is found to promote goals and policies of the City
vi. Sidewalks with a minimum width of 5 feet shall be provided along all sides
of the lot that abut a public street.
b. The applicant shall clearly demonstrate through the application and site plan that
a superior development would result by clustering The presence of a "supenor
development" shall be determined by reference to the following criteria
i The presence and preservation of topographic features, woods and trees,
water bodies and streams, and other physical and ecological conditions
ii. Suitable provisions for permanently retaining and maintaining the amenities
and open space.
iii. Building location, building groupings, landscaping, views to and from the
units, building forms and materials, recognition of existing development
and public facilities, and City goals and policies including the
Comprehensive Plan as well as specific plans for the area
E ACCESSORY USES (page 106)
5 Home Occupations complying with all of the following conditions
i. No portion of the home occupation is permitted within any attached or detached
accessory building.
F. DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS/DENSITIES (page 107)
2. The ground floor area ratio within the R-3 District shall not exceed 0 25
5 The following minimum requirements and those additional requirements, exceptions
and modifications contained in Subsection 6 through 11 below and Ordinance 14-300
shall govern the use and development of lots in the "R-3" Use Distnct
Front Yard Depth (Feet). 25
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7 The depth of the front yard of a lot shall be twenty-five (25) feet deep unless the
average depth of at least two (2) existing front yards, for buildings within one hundred
fifty (150) feet along the same block front of the lot in question, are less or greater
than twenty-five (25), then, the required front yards shall be five (5) feet Tess than the
average depth of such existing front yards. However, the depth of a front yard shall
not be less than twenty (20) feet or be required to exceed forty-five (45) feet
SECTION 14:5-4.5 "R-4" MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
D. USES PERMITTED BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (page 115)
1. MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING/CLUSTER HOUSING
Conditions
g. Sidewalks with a minimum width of 5 feet shall be provided along all sides of
the lot that abut a public street
SECTION 14:5-4.6 "R -C" MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
D. USES PERMITTED BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (127)
1. MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING/CLUSTER HOUSING
Conditions.
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Sidewalks with a minimum width of 5 feet shall be provided along all sides of
the lot that abut a public street.
SECTION 14:5-5.1 COMMERCIAL RESTRICTIONS AND PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
A GENERAL PROVISIONS (page 135)
The following Restrictions and Performance Standards shall govern uses permitted in any
"C" Commercial Use District.
11. Sidewalks at least 5 feet in width shall be provided along all sides of the lot that abut a
public street.
12. A separate pedestrian access shall be provided between the principal building and the
public street or a public trail, on all sides of the lot which front on a public nght of way
or public trail This access shall be separated from parking areas by curbed,
landscaped islands which have a minimum width of 20 feet inclusive of sidewalk. If a
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transit stop is located on any adjacent public street, access shall be located convenient
to that transit stop
SECTION 14:5-5.2 "C-1", NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
C USES PERMITTED WITH CONDITIONS (page 136)
24. RESIDENTIAL/MULTIFAMILY/CLUSTER HOUSING provided that
a. It is part of a commercial development permitted within the district
b The building design and placement provide a desirable residential environment
c Access to open space, plazas, and pedestrian ways is provided
d. The housing is located above the ground floor.
e. The minimum spacing between buildings is at least equal to the average heights
of the buildings except where dwellings share common walls.
f The total number of units provided on an individual parcel does not exceed 8
units.
D CONDITIONAL USES (page 143)
4 RESIDENTIAL/MULTIFAMII.Y/CLUSTER HOUSING provided that:
a. It is part of a larger commercial development permitted within the district.
b. The building design and placement provide a desirable residential environment
c Access to open space, plazas, and pedestrian ways is provided.
d. The housing is located above the ground floor.
e. The minimum spacing between buildings is at least equal to the average heights
of the buildings except where dwellings share common walls.
f. The total number of units provided on an individual parcel does not exceed a
density of thirty (30) units per acre.
F. DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS/DENSITIES (page 144.1)
2 The floor area ratio within the "C-1" Use District shall not exceed 1 2
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4 The front yard shall be a minimum of five (5) feet unless a greater depth is required to
meet bufferyard requirements. If the average depth of at least two (2) existing front
yards for buildings within one hundred fifty (150) feet along the same block front of
the lot in question, are less or greater than twenty (20) feet, In that case the required
front yards shall be the average depth of such existing front yards, but the depth of a
front yard shall not be less than five (5) feet or be required to exceed fifty (50) feet
SECTION 14:5-5.3 "C-2", COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
C. USES PERMITTED WITH CONDITIONS (page 145)
25. RESIDENTIAL/MULTIFAMELY/CLUSTER HOUSING provided that
a. It is part of a larger commercial development permitted within the district
b. The building design and placement provide a desirable residential environment
c. Access to open space, plazas, and pedestrian ways is provided.
d The housing is located above the ground floor
e. The building where the housing is provided is a maximum of 3 stories in height
f. The total number of units provided on an individual parcel does not exceed 8.
g. The minimum spacing between buildings is at least equal to the average heights
of the buildings except where dwellings share common walls
D. USES PERMITTED BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (page 156)
7. MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING and CLUSTER HOUSING provided that -
a. It is part of a larger commercial development permitted within the district.
b. The building design and placement provide a desirable residential environment
c. Access to open space, plazas, and pedestrian ways is provided
d. The housing represents a maximum of 15% of the ground floor area of total
development. 100% of floor area above the ground floor may be developed as
housing.
e. The site contains a minimum of 400 square feet of usable open space per
dwelling unit and no more than 1/2 of the open space is located in the front
yard. This may be reduced to 200 square feet for each dwelling unit that is
located within 500 feet of a park, public plaza or other public usable open space
f The minimum spacing between buildings is at least equal to the average heights
of the buildings except where dwellings share common walls
g.
All dwelling units are at or above the grade of all land within a distance of 25
feet from all faces of the building
h. Building are located a minimum of 15 feet from the back of the curb line of
internal private roadways or parking lots
i. Housing density does not exceed fifty (50) units per acre.
8 ELDERLY HOUSING provided that.
a The property meets all of the conditional use requirements of multiple family
dwellings in 14:5-5.3(D)(7).
b. A minimum of 25 percent of the usable open space is developed as outdoor
recreation or garden areas
c. A minimum of 900 square feet of lot area is provided for each dwelling unit
d. Covenants running with the land in a form approved b the City Attorney have
been recorded which restrict the use of the property for occupancy by the
elderly
e. The development shall provide a lounge or other inside community rooms
amounting to a minimum of 15 feet for each unit
E USES PERMITTED BY PUD (page 159 1) 1. Multiple Family Dwellling and Cluster
Housing; and 2 Elderly Housing deleted.
G. DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS/DENSITIES (page 159 6)
4 The front yard shall be a minimum of five (5) feet unless a greater depth is required to
meet bufferyard requirements. If the average depth of at least two (2) existing front
yards for buildings within one hundred fifty (150) feet along the same block front of
the lot in question, are less or greater than twenty (20) feet, In that case the required
front yards shall be the average depth of such existing front yards, but the depth of a
front yard shall not be less than five (5) feet or be required to exceed fifty (50) feet
5 There shall be no required side yard for buildings unless the side yard abuts an "R"
Use District. If that is the case, for buildings up to 35 feet in height, the required side
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yard shall be the same as the required side yard for the abutting "R" District and for
building 35 feet and higher, the required side yard_ shall be 15 feet plus 1 foot for each
foot of building height in excess of 35 feet The required setback for buildings over 35
feet in height may be met by setting back those stories of the building over 35 feet
SECTION 14:6-1 OFF-STREET PARKING AREAS, PAVED AREAS, AND LOADING
SPACES
B. GENERAL PROVISIONS (page 225)
16. Allowable Parking Reductions The following parking reductions may be utilized
a. Parking may be reduced by 10% for development on any parcel which is located
within 1/4 mile of a frequently operating transit line provided that separate
pedestrianways are provided which connect the parcel to a transit stop A
frequently operating transit line is defined as having -
i. weekday frequency of two runs/hour between 7 a.m and 6 30 p m
ii. regularly scheduled service weekdays after 6 30 p m
iii some Saturday, Sunday, and holiday service
This reduction is in addition to reductions for bicycle parking, reductions by
PUD, reductions for shared parking and reductions for proof of parking.
b. Parking may be reduced up to a maximum of 5% where provisions are provided
for bicycle parking under the following conditions:
i. The total parking requirement for the use is for 25 vehicles or more
ii. Four (4) bicycle parking spaces may be substituted for each parking stall
iii. The bicycle parking spaces shall be equipped with bicycle racks meeting
University of Minnesota standards.
iv. The bicycle parking shall be located so that it is as close to the main
building entrance as the nearest parking space.
c. On -street parking adjacent to a parcel may be utilized to meet the total parking
requirement for retail and service uses where all of the following conditions
exist: .
i The principal building is located within 20 feet of the front property line
ii. No parking exists between the front face of the principal building and the
street
iii. A sidewalk exists along all sides of the lot which abut a public street.
d. Parking may be decreased by up to 5% where the property does not qualify for a
parking reduction under a. above when the property owner develops a travel
demand management plan according to provisions of Section 14 5-10 F of this
Ordinance and can show that the results of this plan will reduce the need for
parking
SECTION 14:6-1.3 NUMBER OF REQUIRED OFF STREET PARKING SPACES
(delete D Bicycle Parking (Page 241)
SECTION 14:6-2.6 GENERAL PROVISIONS (page 247)
A. Required Yards. No sign shall be erected or maintained in any required yard in any Use
District unless permitted under Section 14 6-2 7, except that a wall sign may extend into the
required yard a distance not to exceed eighteen inches
In the Cl and C2 Zoning Districts, when the principle building is located more than 20 feet
from the front property line, the required setback for a free standing sign shall be 20 feet.
Signs may be placed on the front or side walls of an existing nonconforming structure even
though the structure does not meet the current yard requirements
Adjustments to Table 6-2A (pages 251/252)
D. In the C1, C2, 0, IG, and IP Districts, the total area of all wall signs on a building which
meets the conditions outlined below shall not be included in calculating the aggregate sign
area on a lot.
1) The building shall be a shopping center or a building containing multiple tenants
including and limited to retail, private entertainment (indoors), restaurants with liquor,
restaurants without liquor, services, food services, printing process, banks, studios and
showrooms or a single tenant building housing one of the above-named land uses if
such single tenant building is located on a single lot with other principal buildings and
is part of an approved Planned Unit Development under the provision of this
Ordinance.
2. The area of all wall signs permitted by this section shall not exceed seven (7) percent
of the wall area of the building. If a shopping center or multi -tenant building contains
land uses other than those listed in 1) above, the amount of wall area which may be
used to calculate allowable signage shall be determined by multiplying the total wall
area of the building by a percentage equal to the percentage of the gross floor area of
the building occupied by the land uses listed in 1) above.
3) No individual wall sign shall exceed 150 square feet in area, except in the Cl District
where the maximum area of any individual sign shall not exceed 100 square feet.
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SECTION 14:6-4.6 LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR BUFFERYARDS
G. EXCEPTIONS (page 278)
1 Plant material existing on a parcel which meets the bufferyard planting requirements
for location, size and species may be counted toward the total bufferyard plant
material requirements
Bufferyard plant materials which are existing on an adjacent developed parcel of land
may be counted toward total plant material requirements if the minimum bufferyard
width is provided and a voluntary agreement with the adjoining landowner can be
negotiated which is consistent with the provisions of this section
2. Where a commercial building is located within 20 feet of the front lot line, there is no
vehicle access or parking between the front building facade and the public street, and a
main entrance exists on the front of the building; no bufferyard will be required
between the building and the street
SECTION 14:8-6.4 GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR CONTINUED SPECIAL PERMIT
USES. (page 342)
D. Property covered by a continued special permit may be expanded, altered or modified,
subject to all of the following:
1 The expansion, alteration or modification shall comply in all respects with
applicable provisions of this ordinance, and such expansion or addition shall not
result in an increase or intensification of any existing non -conformities, except in
the Cl Zoning District, where an existing building is located more than 20 feet
from the front property line, building additions of up to 3,000 square feet of
ground floor area may be constructed continuing the existing setback if a
separate pedestrian access is provided between the building and the public street
from all sides of the lot which front on a public right of way
2. Any non -conformities existing on the site shall be brought into greater or
complete compliance with other provisions of this ordinance to the extent
reasonable and possible, except that greater or complete compliance will not be
required with the following provisions of this ordinance
a. lot area
b. lot width
c. required yards
d building height
e. floor area ratio
f ground floor area ratio
g. density
h usable open space
Sec 3 The contents of Planning Case File 97-12-ZA are hereby entered into and
made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case
Sec.4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication
ATTEST:
Cit Clerk
Reviewed for administration:
97-12.RES11
Adopted by the Ci 4 Council March 16, 1998
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City of St. Louis Park
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SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO 2111-98
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
ST LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING
BY AMENDING SECTIONS
14 3-1, 14 4-3 14 5-4 1, 1,4.54 2, 14 5-4.3, 14.5-4 4, 14 5-
4 5, 14.54 6,14 5-5 1, 14.5-5 2, 14;5.5 3, 14 6-1, 14 6-1 3,
14.6-2 6, 14 6-4 6 AND 14 8-6 4
This ordinance states that Sections 14 3-1 Definitions,
14 4-3 Yard Encroachments, 14 5-4 1 Residential Restric-
tions and Performance Standards, 14 5-4 2 and 4 3 Single
Family Residence District, 14 5-4 4 Two Family Residence
Distnct, 14 5-4 5 and 4 6 Multiple' Family Residence Dis-
tnct, 14 5-5 1 Commercial Restrictions and Performance
Standards, 14 5-5 2 Neighborhood Commercial District
14 5-5 3 Commercial District, 14 6-1 OfT-Street Parking
Areas, Paved Areas and Loading Spaces, 14 6-1 3 Number
of Required Off -Street Parking Spaces, 14 6-2 6 Sign Reg-
ulations, and Section 14 8-6 4 General Conditions for Con-
tinued Special Permit Uses of the,Ordinance Code shall be
amended to incorporate Livable Communities Principles
and facilitate the goals of Visidn St Louis Park
The ordinance amendments will do the following
• Will require sidewalks for all new multifamily and
commercial development'
• Will add as a use permitted with conditions, or as a con-
ditional use in commercial districts, housing above re-
tail and service development
• Will change the nununum front yard setback in the
commercial distncts (CI and C2) from 20 feet to 5 feet
• Provides incentives in th commercial distncts (C 1 and
C2) to build within 20 feet of the front lot line rather
than placing parking in front of the building
• Will allow parking,reductio'ns for commercial uses lo-
cating within 1/4 mile of frequently operating transit
lines, where bicycle parking is included, where travel
demand management is provided, and where buildings
are setback 20 feet or,less from the front propery line
• Changes some provisions for sing size and locations in
commercial distncts Allilw open covered porches to en-
croach into front and side paid setbacks
• Would allow higher densities,in single family residen-
tial areas when redeveloped into townhouses
• Will eliminate floor area ratio requirements in single
family distracts thereby permitting larger home addi-
tions %,
• Will reduce front yardsetbackts in R1, R2 and R3 Dis-
tncts by 5 feet
This ordinance shall take efre1t 15 days after publication
Adopted by the t icy Cnuncil March 16, 1998
/s/ Gail Dorfman, Mayor
A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for in-
spection with the City Clerk
— (March 25, 1998) A3\Cty SLP Ord 2111-98