Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 118 - Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board
Chapter 2400 - CAPITOL AREA ZONING AND DESIGN
Part 2400.2220 - RM MODERATE DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Universal Citation: MN Rules 2400.2220

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024

Subpart 1. District intent.

The RM Moderate Density Residential District is intended to protect the residential qualities and character of neighborhoods adjacent to the Capitol campus while encouraging infill and redevelopment for a range of moderate-density housing types and limited service uses. New development must be at a human scale, oriented to the street, and designed with sensitivity to Capitol views and public spaces.

RM MODERATE DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

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Building and Parking Placement Example

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Building Height Measurement Example

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Examples of Typical Buildings and Views, RM District

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Subp. 2. Building placement.

The following minimum setbacks apply to building placement in the RM district:

Principal Building Minimum Setback
Front yard See frontage map
Corner side yard Five feet
Interior side yard Five feet
Rear yard 25 feet

Accessory Building
Corner side yard Five feet
Interior side yard Three feet
Rear yard Three feet
Rear yard from alley One foot
Separation from principal building Six feet

Subp. 3. Building types.

These building types, described in part 2400.2500 are considered appropriate for the RM district. Other building types are acceptable upon approval by the zoning administrator, provided that they meet the lot, height, and frontage requirements and design standards of this chapter.

Building Type Minimum Lot Width
One-family 35 feet
Two-family twin 20 feet/unit
Two-family duplex 35 feet
Townhouse 20 feet
Small apartment (3-4 units) 40 feet
Large apartment (5 plus units) 50 feet
Carriage house Not applicable
All nonresidential buildings 50 feet

Subp. 4. Parking placement.

Parking may be located in the following locations:

A. within an attached or detached garage;

B. on a driveway leading to a garage, located outside of the front yard setback. Parked vehicles on driveways shall not block the sidewalk; and

C. on a paved area meeting the following standards:
(1) located in a side or rear yard behind the rear plane of the principal building on the lot; and

(2) set back a minimum of three feet from side and rear lot lines, including alleys.

Subp. 5. Lot area and coverage.

Lot area and coverage requirements in the RM district are as follows:

Building type Minimum lot size
Single-family detached 5,000 square feet
Two-family (per unit) 3,000 square feet
Townhouse (per unit) 2,400 square feet
Multifamily (per unit) 1,200 square feet
Maximum impervious coverage 40 percent lot area
Maximum accessory building coverage 35 percent rear yard

Subp. 6. Building height.

Building heights in the RM district must comply with part 2400.2300 and the following additional maximum height requirements:

Building Maximum height
Primary building 35 feet
Accessory building 17 feet
Carriage house 25 feet

Statutory Authority: MS s 15B.06

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