66.910. Ford District Intent

Saint Paul Legislative Code tit. VIII, ch. 66, art. IX, div. 1

in effect

Saint Paul Legislative Code § 66.911 General intent, F Ford districts.

Sec. 66.911. - General intent, F Ford districts. The Ford districts are designed specifically for the Ford site for use with the Ford Site Zoning and Public Realm Master Plan, which provides additional standards for specific building types and standards to address sustainability objectives. The Ford districts are intended to provide for a desired mix of residential, civic and commercial uses across the site, and a mix of housing styles, types and sizes to accommodate households of varying sizes, ages and incomes. (Ord 17-40, § 1, 9-27-17)

Saint Paul Legislative Code § 66.912 Intent, F1 river residential district.

Sec. 66.912. - Intent, F1 river residential district. The F1 river residential district provides for high quality one-family, two-family, townhouse, and multi-family dwellings with up to six (6) dwelling units each and rear carriage house dwellings with an additional one (1) to two (2) dwelling units in a combined garage structure. The district is characterized by deep setbacks from Mississippi River Boulevard, consistent with the historic form along the parkway. (Ord 17-40, § 1, 9-27-17; Ord 19-19, § 1, 4-10-19; Ord 20-17, § 2, 5-13-20)

Saint Paul Legislative Code § 66.913 Intent, F2 residential mixed low district.

Sec. 66.913. - Intent, F2 residential mixed low district. The F2 residential mixed-use low-rise district provides for compact, pedestrian-oriented residential with at least seventy (70) percent of the development acres dedicated for townhouse use. The district provides for some low-scale multi-family structures, live-work units, and limited neighborhood serving retail, office, civic and institutional uses. (Ord 17-40, § 1, 9-27-17)

Saint Paul Legislative Code § 66.914 Intent, F3 residential mixed mid district.

Sec. 66.914. - Intent, F3 residential mixed mid district. The F3 residential mixed-use mid-rise district provides for a more extensive range of multi-family residential and congregate living types, as well as transit-oriented mixed-use development with retail, office, civic and institutional uses. A variety of housing and land uses within each block is encouraged to provide visual interest and convenient pedestrian access to amenities and services. (Ord 17-40, § 1, 9-27-17)

Saint Paul Legislative Code § 66.915 Intent, F4 residential mixed high district.

Sec. 66.915. - Intent, F4 residential mixed high district. The F4 mixed-use high-rise district provides for high density, transit-supportive, pedestrian-oriented multi-family residential and congregate living; with integrated retail, office, civic and institutional uses; and with the scale and mass of buildings moderated by use of vegetative buffers, step backs on upper floors, courtyards, and architectural features that break up the mass of facades. (Ord 17-40, § 1, 9-27-17)

Saint Paul Legislative Code § 66.916 Intent, F5 business mixed district.

Sec. 66.916. - Intent, F5 business mixed district. The F5 business mixed district provides for a variety of multi-family residential, retail, dining, office and service establishments, with buildings oriented to public right-of-way, and ground floor activity that transitions between outdoor public spaces and indoor uses. (Ord 17-40, § 1, 9-27-17; Ord 20-17, § 3, 5-13-20)

Saint Paul Legislative Code § 66.917 Intent, F6 gateway district.

Sec. 66.917. - Intent, F6 gateway district. The F6 gateway district is intended to serve as the main entrance and economic heart of the Ford redevelopment site. The district provides for a variety of business and office uses independently or in combination with retail and service establishments. Limited housing, civic and educational uses may also be present. The district is focused on employment activity and complementary work force services. (Ord 17-40, § 1, 9-27-17; Ord 19-19, § 2, 4-10-19)

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_CH66ZOCOONDIUSDEDIST_ARTIX66.900.FODI_DIV166.910.FODIINFetched: 11/1/2026