1686 Helena Rd N, St Paul, MN 55128

Planned Unit Development District

As an alternative to conventional zoning and development approaches and processes, the Planned Unit Development District (PUD) procedures and regulations are set forth in order that the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare be furthered in an era of increasing urbanization; to encourage innovations in residential, commercial, and industrial development and renewal; to promote greater opportunities for better housing and recreation, shops and industrial plants conveniently located to each other may extend to all citizens and residents of Oakdale; to reflect changes in the technology of land development; to encourage a more creative approach in the utilization of land in order to accomplish a more efficient, aesthetically pleasing, and desirable development which may be characterized by special features of the geography, topography, size or shape of a particular property, and to provide a compatible and stable environment in harmony with that of the surrounding area. The Planned Unit Development District may include any developments having one or more principal uses or structures on a single parcel of ground or contiguous parcels provided that the total area is five acres or larger. The PUD shall consist of a harmonious selection of uses and grouping of buildings, parking areas, circulation and open spaces, and shall be designed as an integrated unit, in such manner as to constitute a safe, efficient, and convenient urban area. Rezoning to PUD is at the discretion of the City Council.