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number of stories to a maximum height measured in feet, aligning with Ramsey's other zoning districts. <br />The minimum floor area ratio has not historically been enforced, so it is proposed for deletion. <br />The allowable residential density, as measured in dwelling units per acre, is clarified to align with current <br />practices and the density ranges identified in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. <br />The definition of a "build-to line" (in contrast to a "setback") has been refreshed to clarify the intent of <br />constructing buildings closer to the street in the COR, as opposed to having a parking lot between the <br />building and street. <br />The exceptions to build-to line standards are more clearly defined to include topography, utilities, wetlands, <br />or other similar factors, aligning with past practice for developments in the COR. <br />The standards for boulevard width and sidewalk width have been adjusted to align with what has been built <br />in the COR, and what is anticipated to be needed for future build-out of the COR's vacant parcels. <br />Lastly, COR-2 is renamed to COR-2a for consistency. <br />As was the case with the Zoning Code update in 2023 and the Sign Code update in 2025, most properties will not <br />experience any negative impacts as bulk standards will remain essentially the same or become slightly less <br />restrictive. <br />Notification: <br />A notice of the Public Hearing was published in the Anoka County Union Herald, the City's official newspaper. <br />Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: <br />Alternatives to consider: <br />Recommend approval of Ordinance #26-16 as presented.1. <br />Recommend approval of Ordinance #26-16 with modifications based on discussion.2. <br />Recommend denial of Ordinance #26-16 based on discussion, leaving the existing language in place.3. <br />Funding Source: <br />The code amendment is being handled through Staff's normal duties. All work has been done in-house without the <br />use of consultants. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends approval of the Zoning Text Amendment. <br />Outcome/Action: <br />Motion to recommend the City Council adopt Ordinance #26-16, Amending Chapter 106 (Zoning Code) and the <br />COR Framework Pertaining to Principal Uses, Streetscaping, and Bulk Standards in the COR Zoning Districts. <br />Attachments <br />Ordinance #26-16 <br />Attachment A - Proposed COR Framework Code Amendments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 07/17/2026 09:08 AM <br />Form Started By: Adam Martin Started On: 06/29/2026 01:35 PM <br />Final Approval Date: 07/17/2026