Legal nonconforming uses and structures.
Saint Paul Legislative Code § 62.102
in effectSec. 62.102. - Legal nonconforming uses and structures.
A use or structure will be presumed legally nonconforming if it can be demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that prior to October 25, 1975, the use or structure was established, converted, or expanded and occupied pursuant to building permits issued by the city; if the use or structure was allowed in its location at the time it was established; or if it can be demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that the particular use or structure has been in existence continuously since December 13, 1956. The burden of proof shall be on the property owner. For the purposes of this chapter, "use" means the principal purpose for which land or a building is being occupied. A legal nonconforming structure is one that lawfully existed when created but does not now comply with the area, width, height, yard, percent of lot coverage, or other regulations concerning bulk or location on the lot, off-street parking and loading requirements, or other regulations of the district in which it is located. The planning commission may approve permits granting legal nonconforming status to uses or structures that do not meet these standards as set forth in section 62.109(a) and (b).
(Ord 12-71, § 2, 12-12-12)
Source: City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, City Charter, Legislative Code and Administrative Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/st._paul/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIILECO_TITVIIIZOCO_CH62ZOCOONLOUSST_S62.102LENOUSSTFetched: 11/1/2026