Minn. R. agency 158, ch. 6106, pt. 6106.0180
Uses and activities not specifically exempted under this part must comply with this chapter. All exemptions in the shore impact zone (SIZ) and bluff impact zone (BIZ) are also subject to the vegetation management standards in part 6106.0150 and the land alteration and storm water management standards in part 6106.0160. In the table, ((E)) means the use is exempt; ((E)) means that the use is allowed only if no alternatives exist, and ((N)) means that the use is not exempt and must meet the standards in this chapter.
Set-backs | Height limits | SIZ | BIZ | Standard (the use must comply with standard or referenced parts) | |
Industrial and utility structures requiring greater height for operational reasons (such as elevators, refineries, and railroad signaling towers) | N | E | N | N | Structure design and placement must minimize interference with public river corridor views |
Barns, silos, and farm structures | N | E | N | N | |
Bridges and bridge approach roadways | E | E | E | (E) | Part 6106.0130 |
Wireless communication facilities (towers) | E | E | N | N | Part 6106.0110, subpart 7 |
Chimneys, church spires, flag poles, public monuments, and mechanical service stacks and similar mechanical equipment | N | E | N | N | |
Historic properties and contributing properties in historic districts | E | E | E | E | Exemptions do not apply to additions or site alterations to historic buildings or structures |
Buildings and structures on the face of or abutting the bluff in the CA-UC district of St. Paul, between Chestnut Street and Highway 52 | E | n/a | n/a | E | Height in the CA-UC district is governed by underlying zoning |
Public utilities | |||||
Electrical power facilities | E | E | E | (E) | Part 6106.0130 |
Essential services (other than storm water facilities) | E | E | E | (E) | Part 6106.0130 |
Storm water facilities | E | N | E | (E) | Part 6106.0160 |
Wastewater treatment | E | N | E | N | Part 6106.0130 |
Public transportation facilities | E | N | (E) | (E) | Part 6106.0130 |
Public recreational facilities | |||||
Accessory structures, such as monuments, flagpoles, light standards, and similar park features | E | E | (E) | (E) | Part 6106.0130; within BIZ, only on slopes averaging less than 30 percent. Exemptions do not apply to principal buildings |
Picnic shelters and other open-sided structures | E | N | (E) | N | Part 6106.0130 |
Parking areas | (E) | N | (E) | (E) | Part 6106.0130; within BIZ, only within 20 feet of toe of bluff; not on face of bluff; and must not affect stability of bluff |
Roads and driveways | (E) | N | (E) | (E) | Part 6106.0130 |
Natural-surfaced trails, access paths, and viewing areas | E | N | E | E | Part 6106.0130 |
Hard-surfaced trails and viewing platforms | E | N | E | (E) | Part 6106.0130; within BIZ, only on slopes averaging less than 30 percent |
Water access ramps | E | N | E | (E) | Part 6106.0130 |
Public signs and kiosks for interpretive or directional purposes | E | N | E | (E) | Part 6106.0130 |
River-dependent uses | |||||
Shoreline facilities | E | N* | E | (E) | Part 6106.0110, subpart 6. Exemptions do not apply to buildings, structures, and parking areas that are not part of a shoreline facility |
Private roads and conveyance structures serving river-dependent uses | E | N* | E | (E) | Part 6106.0110, subpart 6 |
Private residential and commercial water access and use facilities | |||||
Private roads serving 3 or more lots | (E) | N | N | (E) | Part 6106.0140; in BIZ, only on slopes averaging less than 30 percent. Exemption does not apply to private roads serving fewer than 3 lots or to private driveways and parking areas |
Access paths | E | N | E | E | Part 6106.0140 |
Water access ramps | E | N | E | N | Part 6106.0140 |
Stairways, lifts, and landings | E | N | E | E | Part 6106.0140 |
Water-oriented accessory structures | E | N | E | N | Part 6106.0140 |
Patios and decks | E | N | N | N | Part 6106.0140, subpart 6 |
Directional signs for watercraft (private) | E | N | E | N | Part 6106.0140; exemption does not apply to off-premise advertising signs |
Temporary storage of docks, boats, and other equipment during the winter months | E | N | E | N | |
Erosion control structures, such as rock riprap and retaining walls | E | N | E | (E) | Part 6106.0160, subpart 4 |
Flood control structures | E | N | E | (E) | Part 6106.0160 |
* River-dependent commercial, industrial, and utility structures are exempt from height limits only if greater height is required for operational reasons.
Minn. R. agency 158, ch. 6106, pt. 6106.0180