Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 118 - Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board
Chapter 2400 - CAPITOL AREA ZONING AND DESIGN
Part 2400.2230 - MXD MIXED USE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024
Subpart 1. District intent.
The intent of the MXD Mixed Use Downtown District is to ensure that the portion of the Capitol area that extends into downtown St. Paul maintains its visual relationship to the Capitol campus while fostering a vital mix of uses that support both the Capitol campus and the downtown.
MXD DISTRICT
Building and Parking Placement Example
Building Height Measurement Example
Examples of Typical Buildings in the MXD District
Subp. 2. Building placement.
The following minimum setbacks apply to building placement in the MXD district:
| Primary Building Zone Setbacks | |
| Front yard | See frontage map |
| Corner side yard | Zero feet |
| Interior side yard | Ten feet if adjacent to residential use |
| Rear yard | Zero feet |
Subp. 3. Building types.
These building types, described in part 2400.2500, are considered appropriate for the MXD 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 |
| Commercial block building | 35 feet |
| Podium building | 60 feet |
| Parking building | 60 feet |
| Liner building | 60 feet |
| Large apartment (5 plus units) | 50 feet |
Subp. 4. Parking placement.
Off-street parking is not required. Surface parking is prohibited.
Structured parking must be underground or fully enclosed by other permitted uses at ground level, with the exception of necessary entrances and exits.
Subp. 5. Lot area and coverage.
Lot area and coverage requirements in the MXD district are as follows:
| Building Type | Minimum Lot Size |
| All buildings | None |
| Maximum impervious coverage | 100 percent of lot area |
Subp. 6. Building height.
Building heights in the MXD district must comply with part 2400.2300.
Statutory Authority: MS s 15B.06
