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Reform of Minnesota Planning Reform of Minnesota Planning & Zoning Enabling Laws& Zoning Enabling Laws

2010 Upper Midwest 2010 Upper Midwest ConferenceConference

APA Minnesota Legislative CommitteeAPA Minnesota Legislative Committee

Andrew Mack, AICPAndrew Mack, AICP

Committee Co-ChairCommittee Co-Chair

SUMMARY OF REFORM SUMMARY OF REFORM INITIATIVEINITIATIVE

1. APA MN Partnership with MACPZA1. APA MN Partnership with MACPZA 2. Statement of Purpose & Need 2. Statement of Purpose & Need

AdoptedAdopted 3. Outline & Timeline of Key Action Steps3. Outline & Timeline of Key Action Steps 4. Adopted By Board of Each 4. Adopted By Board of Each

OrganizationOrganization 5. Project Now Underway5. Project Now Underway 6.6. 3-5 Year Process3-5 Year Process

APA Minnesota/MACPZA APA Minnesota/MACPZA Joint Initiative onJoint Initiative on

Planning Enabling Law Planning Enabling Law ReformReform

Purpose & NeedPurpose & Need Action PlanAction Plan Action Plan TimelineAction Plan Timeline Process Is Fluid But ControlledProcess Is Fluid But Controlled Reform Marketing BrochureReform Marketing Brochure

Planning and Zoning Planning and Zoning Statutory ReformStatutory Reform

Reform Goal StatementReform Goal Statement(9/17/10 Draft)(9/17/10 Draft)

Create a single, synthesized Create a single, synthesized planning and zoning statute to planning and zoning statute to better guide future development better guide future development and land use decision-making in and land use decision-making in Minnesota.Minnesota.

Reform ObjectivesReform Objectives((9/17/10 Draft)9/17/10 Draft)

Create a single planning and zoning framework that enhances Create a single planning and zoning framework that enhances coordination and cooperation in planning decision-making at all levels of coordination and cooperation in planning decision-making at all levels of government.government.

Integrate comprehensive planning with land use regulation and sound Integrate comprehensive planning with land use regulation and sound public capital investment. public capital investment.

Eliminate inconsistencies and duplication in city, county and township Eliminate inconsistencies and duplication in city, county and township planning statutes.planning statutes.

Protect our environment, natural and cultural resources, open space Protect our environment, natural and cultural resources, open space and agricultural lands.and agricultural lands.

Foster healthy communities around the state.Foster healthy communities around the state. Encourage and support citizen involvement in land use decision-making.Encourage and support citizen involvement in land use decision-making. Provide clear, consistent guidance to local governments on planning Provide clear, consistent guidance to local governments on planning

and zoning while preserving local control of land use decisions.and zoning while preserving local control of land use decisions. Increase accountability, consistency and transparency of planning Increase accountability, consistency and transparency of planning

decisions at all levels of government.decisions at all levels of government.

Background WorkBackground Work Statewide Case Studies & “White Paper”Statewide Case Studies & “White Paper” Review of Other State Efforts (Pros & Cons)Review of Other State Efforts (Pros & Cons) Minnesota Conflicts & Concerns IdentifiedMinnesota Conflicts & Concerns Identified Input From Both APA MN & MACPZA Input From Both APA MN & MACPZA

Membership & The Planning CommunityMembership & The Planning Community Emerging Topics – Just A StartEmerging Topics – Just A Start

1.1. Annexation IssuesAnnexation Issues

2.2. VariancesVariances

3.3. Enforcement AuthorityEnforcement Authority

4.4. Watershed Improvement InequitiesWatershed Improvement Inequities

5.5. Powers Given to Cities but Not CountiesPowers Given to Cities but Not Counties

6.6. Historic Preservation vs. Neighborhood Improvements?Historic Preservation vs. Neighborhood Improvements?

Stakeholder OutreachStakeholder Outreach

Identify Key Organizations & ChampionsIdentify Key Organizations & Champions Foster Stakeholder ‘Buy In’ For InitiativeFoster Stakeholder ‘Buy In’ For Initiative Design & Orchestrate Reform ProcessDesign & Orchestrate Reform Process Draw on APA National AssistanceDraw on APA National Assistance Kick Off Meeting – Planner’s Day at Kick Off Meeting – Planner’s Day at

CapitolCapitol

Session Wrap Up Session Wrap Up Where Do We Go From Where Do We Go From

Here?Here? Assess Membership InputAssess Membership Input Finalize Marketing BrochureFinalize Marketing Brochure Approval By APA Mn & MACPZA BoardsApproval By APA Mn & MACPZA Boards Complete Background WorkComplete Background Work Initiate Stakeholder ProcessInitiate Stakeholder Process Develop Legislation To Reform P&Z LawsDevelop Legislation To Reform P&Z Laws Work For PassageWork For Passage

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