Minnesota Administrative Rules

2400.2210 G-1 GOVERNMENT DISTRICT.

Subpart 1.

District intent.

The intent of the G-1 Government District is to provide for the orderly growth of state government and the preservation and enhancement of existing structures within the Capitol area.

G-1 GOVERNMENT DISTRICT

Building and Parking Placement Example

Building Height Measurement Example

Examples of Typical Buildings and Views, G-1 District

Subp. 2.

Building placement.

The following minimum setbacks apply to building placement in the G-1 district:

	Minimum setback
Front yard	See frontage map
Corner side yard	Zero feet
Interior side yard	Zero feet
Rear yard	Zero feet

Subp. 3.

Building types.

The following building types, described in part 2400.2500, are considered appropriate for the G-1 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
Civic building	60 feet
Parking building	60 feet
Podium building	60 feet
Liner building	60 feet

Subp. 4.

Parking placement.

Surface parking must be located behind the rear plane of the principal building on the lot. On corner lots, surface parking may be located in a side yard but shall be set back at least 30 feet from the corner of the property. Surface parking must be screened and landscaped as specified in part 2400.2630.

Subp. 5.

Lot area and coverage.

Lot area and coverage requirements for the G-1 district are as follows:

Building Type	Minimum lot size
All buildings	10,000 square feet
Maximum impervious coverage	85 percent of lot area

Subp. 6.

Building height.

Building heights must comply with part 2400.2300.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 15B.06

History:

34 SR 900

Published Electronically:

April 28, 2023