Zoning in Minnesota
What you can use the land for and how close to the lines you can build.
DNR Floodplain Management Program
How floodplain mapping and local floodplain ordinances work in Minnesota and where to get flood map help.
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- DNR Shoreland Management ProgramState rules for building near lakes and rivers (setbacks, lot sizes, vegetation), which counties and cities enforce through local shoreland ordinances.
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- League of Minnesota CitiesGuidance and model ordinances for Minnesota cities, including zoning, utility franchises, annexation, open meeting law, publication requirements and city admin…
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- League of Minnesota Cities Gas and Electric Utility FranchisingGuidance on Minnesota city utility franchise rules and franchise fees, with gas and electric utility model ordinances and sample fee ordinances.
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- Minn. Stat. Ch. 394 County Planning and ZoningThe law that lets counties adopt zoning, subdivision and land use controls outside cities.
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- Minn. Stat. Ch. 462 Municipal PlanningThe law governing city zoning, comprehensive plans, variances and subdivision approval.
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- Minnesota DEED Sites and Buildings Site FinderMinnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development statewide site finder. Search available business sites and buildings through the embedded LocationO…
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- Municode Library, MinnesotaOnline code libraries for Minnesota cities and counties: zoning, rental licensing, nuisance and other local ordinances.
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About zoning
Zoning describes allowed land uses and development standards. The responsible county, city, or other local planning office depends on the property location. Use its zoning map and current ordinances, then contact the office about your project.