The Planning Division evaluates and regulates development in the City as stipulated in the Comprehensive Guide Plan, City Ordinances and metropolitan policies. It provides staff services to the City CouncilPlanning Commission, Heritage Preservation Commission and Watershed Districts. These services include the implementation of the Comprehensive Guide Plan, administration of zoning ordinances, development agreements and the review of development plans.

The Planning Division has a significant amount of public contact. Staff members respond to inquiries from residents, developers, businesses and realtors about the guide plan, zoning regulations, demographic trends and development possibilities.

Planning Division
952-949-8485


Michael Franzen
City Planner

952-949-8487


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