The Saint Paul Planning Commission is an advisory body made up of volunteers from across the City, appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. The Commissioners consult with residents and City staff in public meetings. They use what they learn to make recommendations about how Saint Paul develops over time.
Planning Commission Meetings and Documents
The Planning Commission meets every other Friday at 8:30 a.m. in Room 300, City Hall Council Chambers.
To access the documents, minutes, and packets for the Planning Commission meeting you are interested in, click the Documents… dropdown menu next to your meeting in the table below.
Zoning Committee and Comprehensive and Neighborhood Planning Committee Disbanding
Effective February 12, 2026, the Zoning Committee and Comprehensive and Neighborhood Planning Committee will be disbanded and all matters previously heard by these Committees will be heard by the full Planning Commission (per ORD 25-79).
Committee
Transportation
This committee is a public forum for discussing transportation planning and project decisions. Committee members use what they learn to make recommendations about the future of mobility in Saint Paul. Learn more about their work, find meetings and materials, and get involved with transportation planning.
Annual Reports and Archived Meetings & Documents
Did you get a letter about zoning in the mail?
When someone applies for a change in zoning or land use in Saint Paul, the City notifies nearby residents by mail.
- The letter you received tells you about the change that is being proposed for an address near yours.
- The Planning Commission will consider the proposed development at an upcoming public meeting. The letter tells you the date and time of the meeting and the address of the proposed change. Attendance at this public hearing is optional.
- You can share your opinion about the proposed development with the Planning Commission in two ways: by submitting written testimony by 4:00 p.m. the day before the meeting, or by attending the meeting yourself.
- Find all the information you need about the proposed change near you, and find out how to share your testimony, by clicking the link below.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zoning
Zoning is a set of local laws that determine how land can be used and the size and location of buildings on a lot. It includes written regulations, called the zoning code, and maps that show the different zoning classifications for every address in the City.
Here are answers to some of the most common questions about zoning in Saint Paul. If you have more questions, just get in touch.
