Zoning & land use in Minnesota local government
What Minnesota city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
3,765 Minnesota meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Minnesota with the most zoning & land use activity
- Wright County, MN (88)
- Faribault County, MN (84)
- St. Paul, MN (82)
- Rice County, MN (73)
- Pine City, MN (67)
- Scott County, MN (66)
- Duluth, MN (58)
- Northfield, MN (55)
- Carver County, MN (54)
- Winona, MN (52)
- Clay County, MN (51)
- Rochester, MN (51)
Latest matching meetings
Columbus council reviews plans for new auto dealership building
The Columbus City Council is reviewing construction plans for a new office and warehouse building at 14755 Lake Drive NE. The project involves a post-frame building with a total area of 8,160 square feet.
Board of Adjustment to hold four public hearings on variance requests
The Carver County Board of Adjustment will review four separate applications for variances in Young America, Watertown, and Waconia Townships. The board will determine if these requests meet the criteria for exceptions to local zoning and land-use rules.
Planning Commission reviews conditional use permit to exceed dwelling density
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use permit application from Christopher Hoheisel to exceed the allowable dwelling density at 23313 Highway 27 in Agram Township, and a discussion on renewable energy. The commission will also consider approval of the July 21, 2026 meeting…
Interim use permit for aggregate mining in Cosmos Township considered
The Meeker County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm. The commission will approve the July 14, 2026 meeting minutes and consider an interim use permit for aggregate mining, processing and crushing in the A‑1 Agricultural Preservation District on the Southwest Quarter of Section…
Commission to hold public hearing on driveway construction in shore impact zone
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Warren Krohn to construct a driveway in a shore impact zone. The commission will also discuss a data center moratorium.
Planning Commission to review zoning updates and building setback variance
The Planning Commission will discuss updates to the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also hold a preapplication meeting regarding a building setback variance and discuss a dog park.
Commission to review cricket facility modifications at 4281 Amsterdam Road
The Environmental Conservation Commission will review an application for additions to a cricket sport facility. The body will also discuss the moratorium status of Battery Energy Storage Systems and address membership vacancies.
Zoning Board to review variance requests for a garage and business addition
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear two applications for variances from town codes. These requests involve a residential detached garage and a commercial building addition with parking changes.
Planning Commission to hear two Conditional Use Permit applications on July 24, 2026
The Planning Commission will hold a hearing at 9:03 a.m. to consider Chris Erickson's application for a Conditional Use Permit to hook a septic system to an existing accessory structure on parcel #74.01233.00 (Lot 6, Paradise Point Estates). At 9:25 a.m., the commission will consider Viking Gas Transmission Company's…
Ordinances require voter approval for rezoning of two large parcels near Lester Park
The Duluth City Council will read for the first time two ordinances proposed by initiative petition. Each ordinance would require a majority of voters to approve any rezoning of a specific parcel near the former Lester Park Golf Course. The first ordinance covers the 37.5‑acre Lake 9 parcel, and the second covers a…
Public hearings on rezoning and conditional use permits for two parcels
The Bemidji Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a land‑use map amendment (rezoning) and a planned unit development request for Parcel 80.01191.00 submitted by Sacred Bundle Inc. It will also hear a conditional use permit request for Parcel 80.03026.00 from National Bank of Commerce. The meeting includes…
Board will vote on administrative platting and affidavits for a parcel split
The Moorhead‑Clay County Joint Powers Authority board will consider an administrative platting and affidavit request to split a parcel. The meeting also includes updates on property acquisition, excess lands, and Minnesota litigation. Citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard, and routine approvals of the…
Council approves LaMeyer Estates variance and preliminary plat
The City Council approved a variance and preliminary plat for the LaMeyer Estates subdivision at 14561 Furman Street NE. The body also extended a professional services agreement for the new City Hall project and tabled an ordinance regarding deer season rifle restrictions.
City Council will approve park furnishings purchase and commercial parking license changes
The council will vote on a consent agenda that includes $16,685.24 in general disbursements, a $19,969.54 payroll allocation, and a $18,158.96 wire payment. It will also approve four resolutions related to the Fairway Commons development: a purchase of community park furnishings, an estoppel certificate, an…
Council discusses visioning for redevelopment of 1407 Larpenteur Ave West
The Falcon Heights City Council held a workshop to explore future uses for the brownfield site at 1407 Larpenteur Avenue West (Get Pressed). Staff introduced the Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB) program and asked council members for input on redevelopment goals, community‑engagement approaches, and grant…
Planning Commission to consider approval of Ace Hardware site plan redevelopment
The Forest Lake Planning Commission will review and vote on the site plan for the proposed Ace Hardware relocation at 67, 79, and 91 Lake St S (Case File No. PZ26-1434). The commission will also consider the consent agenda, including approval of minutes from the July 8, 2026 meeting, and a concept plan review for…
Commission will discuss and possibly act on the Planning Commission Chair position
The Pine City Planning Commission will consider a discussion and possible action on the Chair position. It will also review updates to the 13.88 Shoreland Ordinance, the 8.20 Nuisance Ordinance, the Draft Data Center Ordinance, and the Draft Garage Sale Ordinance. A public forum will allow residents to present brief…
Council to set demolition assessments and schedule hearings for vacant structures
The Saint Paul City Council will vote on a consent agenda item to approve the city’s cost for demolition of vacant, nuisance or hazardous structures and set dates for a legislative hearing on August 25, 2026 and a public hearing on September 23, 2026. The council will also consider pay‑rate resolutions for the…
Council to consider Bed & Breakfast permit, zoning variances, and ordinance drafts
The Afton City Council will review a Conditional Use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast at 13885 44" Street South (Resolution 2026-34). It will also continue discussion of a variance and minor subdivision for 3403 Pennington Avenue South, and consider draft ordinance amendments on accessory building size and aircraft…
Ely City Council to consider lodging tax amendment and outdoor boiler ordinance
The City Council will review recommendations for a new outdoor wood boiler ordinance and a lodging tax amendment. The body is also considering funding applications for recreation projects and airport equipment replacement plans.
Board approves land use permits and a health services grant contract
The Meeker County Board will consider a consent agenda, approve several land‑use permits, discuss the childcare assistance wait list and approve a grant contract for residential treatment transition costs, and approve final acceptance and payment for a public‑works project. The meeting also includes an administrator's…
Isanti County Board to set public hearing for Lake Improvement District
The Board of Commissioners will discuss establishing a Lake Improvement District on Paul and Elins Lake. The meeting also includes reviews of personnel actions, zoning recommendations, and a contract for parking lot rehabilitation.
Council to discuss replacement of Civic Center Park/Mertensotto Field
The City Council will discuss whether the new municipal campus building, which includes city hall and the police station, should be built on the existing Civic Center Park/Mertensotto Field site. The council will review replacement options for the field presented by the Two Rivers Athletic Association, including…
City Council reviews 2050 Comprehensive Plan update and related initiatives
The Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council will receive updates on three major projects: the 2050 Comprehensive Plan, the Hopkins Safe Streets for All Plan, and the Housing Plan. Staff will present background, timelines, and funding details and ask for feedback from council members and the commission. No formal…
City Council and Planning Commission hold work session on long-term city plans
The City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission are reviewing updates for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan, the Safe Streets for All Plan, and the Housing Plan. Staff are seeking feedback on these initiatives to coordinate community engagement and set future policy goals.
City Council to consider conditional use permits and wastewater budget
The City Council and Economic Development Authority will vote on the 2026 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Budget and two conditional use permits. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the vacation of drainage and utility easements at Maple Knoll 2nd Addition.
Board to vote on housing out‑of‑state prisoners at the county jail
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners will consider several motions, including authorizing Sheriff Adams to execute a Memorandum of Understanding to house out‑of‑state prisoners from Polk County. Other items include a joint powers agreement for street improvements on Industrial Drive with the City of Blue Earth…
City Council to adopt 2026-2028 strategic plan and approve consent agenda items
The Vadnais Heights City Council will consider adopting a new strategic plan for 2026-2028, approve a consent agenda of routine items including claims and minutes, and hold public hearings on a nuisance abatement and a concept Planned Unit Development.
City Council to consider Junior Pioneer Park watermain project and noise variance
The City Council will discuss approving plans and bidding for the Junior Pioneer Park Watermain Crossing Project. The body is also considering a noise variance for a 'Party by the Pond' event and updates to Park and Recreation fee and scholarship policies.
Commission will consider amending the city's cannabis regulations (Ordinance 153.036)
The Planning Commission will review a proposed ordinance to amend Section 153.036 of the city's cannabis regulations. It will also discuss a proposed laundromat in the Central Business District, a final plat for the Walters Estates subdivision, and a draft revision to the subdivision code concerning park dedication…
Grant County Board to discuss 2026 budget amendment and wind energy ordinance
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a budget amendment and a wind energy ordinance. The board will also review appropriation requests from the Grant County Historical Society and Grant County Humane Society.
Board to hold public hearing on road revocations in Turtle Lake Township
The Cass County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing and consider a joint powers agreement regarding the revocation of roads in Turtle Lake Township. The board will also vote on road designations and various personnel and contract approvals via a consent agenda.
Planning Commission meeting agenda lists no specific items
The agenda for the Lakeland Planning Commission meeting on July 21, 2026 contains only navigation and contact information and does not list any concrete agenda items or decisions.
Planning Commission to consider BMAX PUD amendment for 22 twinhome units
The commission will hear a public hearing on a Planned Unit Development amendment submitted by BMAX, Inc. for an additional twinhome (2 units) on the existing 10‑acre site at 399x Stebner Road, increasing the total to 11 twinhome buildings (22 units). The amendment shifts the garage area and pickleball courts westward…
Council to hold public hearing on Real Estate Equities development concept
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a Concept Planned Unit Development for Real Estate Equities. The body will also consider a conditional use permit and adopt a pavement management plan.
Wright County Board to review 2025 financial audit and approve highway budget amendments
The Board of Commissioners will review the 2025 County Financial Statement Audit and authorize the publication of the summary financial statement and vendor list. The meeting includes votes on highway project budget amendments and several zoning recommendations.
Board to hear two variance applications, including church lot split and lakeside porch
The Meeker County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two variance applications: one from St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church for an area variance to create two non-conforming lots in an agricultural district, and another from Stanley Von Bank and Bludorn Builders for an area variance to…
Approval of expansion of Conditional Use Permit #186 for a large swine barn addition.
The Board will consider and act on several consent‑agenda items, including minutes, employee status, drainage repairs, and claims. It will receive reports and adopt resolutions on grant agreements for family services, a zoning ordinance amendment requiring surveys near setbacks, and an expansion of Conditional Use…
Planning Commission to hold public hearings on four land use permits
The Clay County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider four permit requests. These include proposals for a telecommunications hut, a gravel mine, agricultural worker housing, and a solar garden.
Board of Adjustment to consider variance requests for shoreland and septic setbacks
The Clay County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests. The board will review requests related to lot width in a shoreland district and a septic system setback. One variance request has been withdrawn.