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Council adopts interim zoning pause to study housing for sober and supportive homes
Summary
The council adopted an interim ordinance under Minnesota Statute 462.355 subdivision 4 to pause certain zoning approvals while staff studies categories and policies for sober and supportive housing.
The St. Paul City Council adopted an interim ordinance pausing zoning approvals related to sober homes and supportive housing while city staff updates policy definitions and conducts community engagement.
On item 20, the council approved the ordinance under Minnesota Statute 462.355, subdivision 4, which allows a municipality to adopt interim controls while it completes a zoning study. Council Member Buie explained the intent: to pause approvals so staff can update policy language, give district councils and community members time to provide input, and ensure categorization for sober homes and supportive housing reflects current needs.
Council members who spoke in support described the pause as a measured, nonreactionary step intended to clarify categories and better align city practice with recent state statute changes. The ordinance was adopted on final reading by the council members present.
