Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 118 - Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board
Chapter 2400 - CAPITOL AREA ZONING AND DESIGN
Part 2400.2300 - HEIGHT DISTRICTS
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024
Subpart 1. Requirement.
In order to preserve the State Capitol Building as the dominant structure in the Capitol area, no building shall be constructed to a height greater than the maximum height permitted in the height district, as shown on the map in subpart 6. The maximum height is stated as elevation above sea level, in contrast to St. Paul datum. Conversion is accomplished by adding 694.1 feet to the St. Paul datum in order to determine elevation above sea level. The maximum heights are as described in subparts 2 to 5.
Subp. 2. Height district 1.
Maximum height in height district 1 is established as 944.0 feet above sea level. This elevation corresponds to the height of the Capitol Building exclusive of the dome; generally, this would allow a building height of four to six stories in the Capitol area.
Within height district 1 in the east Capitol area, building height is further restricted as specified in items A to D.
Subp. 3. Height district 2.
Maximum height in height district 2 is established as 966.0 feet above sea level. Boundaries are as described in the map in subpart 6.
Subp. 4. Height district 3a.
No building shall be constructed in height district 3a:
Subp. 5. Height district 3b.
No building shall be constructed in height district 3b with a floor area ratio greater than 5.0. Boundaries for this district are described in the map in subpart 6.
Subp. 6. Map of height districts in Capitol area.
Statutory Authority: MS s 15B.06