Required findings.
Saint Paul Legislative Code § 66.809
in effectSec. 66.809. - Required findings.
The planning commission and city council shall make the following findings in approving a rezoning to PD planned development district:
(a) The proposed development is not in conflict with the comprehensive plan;
(b) The proposed development is designed to provide a desirable and unified environment within its own boundaries;
(c) The proposed uses will not be detrimental to present or future land uses in the surrounding area;
(d) The exceptions to the standard requirements in the schedule of regulations are justified by the design of the development;
(e) The PD or phase thereof is of sufficient size, composition and arrangement that its construction, marketing and operation make it feasible as a complete unit without dependence upon any subsequent unit;
(f) The proposed development will not create an excessive burden on parks, schools, streets, or other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed serve the PD;
(g) The proposed development is consistent with the reasonable enjoyment of neighboring property.
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_ARTVIII66.800.PDPLDEDI_S66.809REFIFetched: 11/1/2026