The Saint Paul City Council recently approved an interim ordinance that requires one- and two-family residential structures (generally single-family homes and duplexes) to follow a set of design standards. An “interim” ordinance is one that is not permanent, but rather, allows the City to preserve the status quo with respect to an issue while it figures out the substance of the actions it will take with respect to the issue in the long term. A background presentation given to the City Council is available on the City’s website.
The City’s Planning Commission will be looking to hear community input on a proposed, permanent residential design ordinance on May 22, 2009. The public hearing will be held in City Hall (15 Kellogg Blvd W, Room 40, downtown Saint Paul, 8:30 AM).
